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General Chat 2020/21

Shanotheslayer

Not sure if this is too early but here it is!

Potentially an early wildcard depending on how far teams go in Europe.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12037381/premier-league-clubs-still-in-european-competitions-set-for-extended-break-before-new-season

Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Wolves are expected to be given extra time off by the Premier League and start next season late, should they go into the latter stages of their respective European competitions.

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ThunbergsAreGo

mectavba wrote: »

Seriously thinking of Bench Boost this week with the following bench:

McCarthy (bur)
KWP (bur)
Taylor (SOU)
Harrison (shu)

I picked a squad with 15 starters for the first few weeks and will most likely Wildcard in the next couple of weeks, which will no doubt involve having some fodder on the bench. Usually keep this for later in the season for DGWs, but never found it to be worth much and it is a complete headwrecker.

Not sure I will get better fixtures on the bench, plus I'm on a -4, so would like to mitigate it this week!

What are your thoughts?

Looks as good a week as any to play it - really hoping for a nil nil in SOU-BUR

mectavba

Seriously thinking of Bench Boost this week with the following bench:

McCarthy (bur)
KWP (bur)
Taylor (SOU)
Harrison (shu)

I picked a squad with 15 starters for the first few weeks and will most likely Wildcard in the next couple of weeks, which will no doubt involve having some fodder on the bench. Usually keep this for later in the season for DGWs, but never found it to be worth much and it is a complete headwrecker.

Not sure I will get better fixtures on the bench, plus I'm on a -4, so would like to mitigate it this week!

What are your thoughts?

Shedite27

Morzadec wrote: »

Overall I think both are tremendous value. My plan was always to stick with them for the whole season as I think they will reward that faith having now both done it over 2 seasons. Both nailed on, play for the team with the best defence and routinely are in the attacking 3rd, playing passes and crosses. They could have both been 0.5 more each and I would have had them in.

I'm in the same boat, but feel it's going to test me every week when I look to make my transfers. Knowing you can downgrade 2.5 - 3m to a passable defender is awfully tempting.

Morzadec

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

What returns were people expecting from TAA in the first 2 GW? It hasn't even crossed my mind to get rid.

I'm not planning to get rid. Just saying that right now I think I'd take the 0.5 and Robbo over TAA if I was making that call. I think they'll be on similar tallies come end of season. With Robbo taking a lot of corners now it largely is just direct free kicks that TAA has over Robbo and realistically we could only expect that to lead to about 2 goals over the course of a season. TAA is a far better striker of the ball generally so you might expect more goals in open play too, but Robbo did manage 2 himself last season. Then I think Robbo has the slight edge on BPS when not returning (hard to find data on this, but I feel like Robbo can often be on for 3 bonus when Liverpool win 1 or 2 nil). Robbo ended last season far better and so far has looked a better attacking threat, including in games like the Community Shield against Arsenal.

Overall I think both are tremendous value. My plan was always to stick with them for the whole season as I think they will reward that faith having now both done it over 2 seasons. Both nailed on, play for the team with the best defence and routinely are in the attacking 3rd, playing passes and crosses. They could have both been 0.5 more each and I would have had them in.

The amount of goals flying in at the moment and the emergence of players like James in midfield around the same price point is a challenge to this commitment. My team is very light in midfield with 2 big hitters and 3 cheapies and there's a real lack of viable options right now sub 6.0 in attack and sub 5.5 in midfield. Some might look at my team and say I should take money out of defence - there are some other great attacking options like Lamptey coming through at 4.5. It's not absurd right now to suggest that Lamptey and James could look preferable to TAA and 4.5 fodder.

I will be sticking to my guns and like you say TAA is probably on par at the moment to have 8 points. But the above is just some rationale as to why I could see why some would at least be considering whether TAA will be part of their long term plans. Most likely he will for me, but I'd say I'm likely to play a WC in GW4 or 5 and there is a chance TAA's place will be up for consideration based on:

1) My opinion that there's very very little to choose between Robbo and TAA, so Robbo is arguably better value

2) The way goals are flying in

3) The lack of good budget options (so far) in midfield and attack

[Deleted User]

Not sure what’s going on at Burnley but if things stay as they are, and they stay up, then Dyche HAS to be manager of the year.

[Deleted User]

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

EL matches tonight are qualifiers for the group stage and only played as a single leg. Actually, not even qualifiers, now spurs are into a playoff and the winner of that gets into the group stages. Lose tonight and they would have been out of the competition. By all accounts they needed the 3 substitution around the hour mark (Kane, Moura and LoCelso) to get the job done as it was 1-1 until the final 10-12 mins.

Shows you what I know. I assumed it was a league cup game. Doh.

2nd Row Donkey

Deleted User wrote:

I can understand Ancelotti going for the league cup because of his seasons fixtures (but he still rested 5-6) but Mourinho starting Son and bringing on Kane ? Surely those boys should have been home resting tonight ?

EL matches tonight are qualifiers for the group stage and only played as a single leg. Actually, not even qualifiers, now spurs are into a playoff and the winner of that gets into the group stages. Lose tonight and they would have been out of the competition. By all accounts they needed the 3 substitution around the hour mark (Kane, Moura and LoCelso) to get the job done as it was 1-1 until the final 10-12 mins.

[Deleted User]

Some of the managers need their head testing.

I’d never wish an injury on a player but I don’t agree with managers ‘flogging’ players either. How can they cry about fixtures and injuries but still pick players in the ‘lesser’ comps ?

Surely they have priorities, as handed down from above, but I think there’s a bit of selfishness going on too.

I can understand Ancelotti going for the league cup because of his seasons fixtures (but he still rested 5-6) but Mourinho starting Son and bringing on Kane ? Surely those boys should have been home resting tonight ?

Klopp needs his head testing starting VVD too. Arguably the one player that would make the biggest difference (negatively to the team performance) if he was out injured.

ThunbergsAreGo

DCL/Foden

Or

Jesus/Podence

ThunbergsAreGo

Shedite27 wrote: »

He only returned in 12 games last year, so 26 blanks. Returns in every 3 games is about average. He went 2 or more games with a blank 8 times last year. Just leave him there. The game is TAA + 10 others

You could say the same about Robertson

Taking the Leicester game out (which is a but ridiculous I admit) they'd be on about the same points last year, and eye test wise Robbo has been ahead of Trent. This, and Robbos new set piece duties has him ahead of Trent on my WC.

As a Liverpool fan i can't take a double CS loss and a goal conceded.......

Shedite27

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

What returns were people expecting from TAA in the first 2 GW? It hasn't even crossed my mind to get rid.

He only returned in 12 games last year, so 26 blanks. Returns in every 3 games is about average. He went 2 or more games with a blank 8 times last year. Just leave him there. The game is TAA + 10 others

Shanotheslayer

What returns were people expecting from TAA in the first 2 GW? It hasn't even crossed my mind to get rid.

Morzadec

Father Hernandez wrote: »

2 for me too. Robertson has looked more dangerous than TAA IMO.

Would dbl check Lamptey is available this weekend in Potter's presser (tomorrow?), he's been training after the injury but better to be safe than sorry.

Yup also 2. Want Lamptey in my team at some point for sure. Robbo has looked terrific and is likely a season keeper for me, more likely to ditch TAA than him I think. I do think it would be very risky to go without at least one of the Liverpool wing backs

Bringing Lamptey in seems safe enough now if you have MItchell off the bench

Gus Ivey

Father Hernandez wrote: »

2 for me too. Robertson has looked more dangerous than TAA IMO.

Would dbl check Lamptey is available this weekend in Potter's presser (tomorrow?), he's been training after the injury but better to be safe than sorry.

Yeah I know Lamptey is yellow but pretty sure he is OK. It's more of a long term plan to have Lamptey though. If he misses the weekend I will have Mitchell coming in.

Father Hernandez

Gus Ivey wrote: »

What do we think ?

1. Reece James & VVD

2. Lamptey & Robbo

3. Lamptey & VVD - (Use the O.5 elsewhere)

2 for me too. Robertson has looked more dangerous than TAA IMO.

Would dbl check Lamptey is available this weekend in Potter's presser (tomorrow?), he's been training after the injury but better to be safe than sorry.

dr.kenneth noisewater

Gus Ivey wrote: »

What do we think ?

1. Reece James & VVD

2. Lamptey & Robbo

3. Lamptey & VVD - (Use the O.5 elsewhere)

I'd go with 2

Gus Ivey

What do we think ?

1. Reece James & VVD

2. Lamptey & Robbo

3. Lamptey & VVD - (Use the O.5 elsewhere)

Shedite27

Western Pomise wrote: »

Currently have Justin as one of my bargain basement defenders....am on Wildcard so half considering bringing in Castagne as he looks like he will be a Doherty type player hoovering up points this Season....is he an OOP at moment?...…..know he has gone up .1.....just wondering do people think Justin will hold onto his place longterm?......he has started very well.

Thanks for any thoughts.

Perreira is 100% coming back into that team. I suspect it will be Justin that makes way. Keep an eye out on his return date

Western Pomise

Gus Ivey wrote: »

What does Semedo signing for wolves mean?

The back 3 of Boly, Saiss and Cody should remain unchanged or could he possibly replace Saiss?

Or is it more likely that he replaces Traore at RWB? If that is the case, who will then lose their place? Neto? Podence?

Currently have Justin as one of my bargain basement defenders....am on Wildcard so half considering bringing in Castagne as he looks like he will be a Doherty type player hoovering up points this Season....is he an OOP at moment?...…..know he has gone up .1.....just wondering do people think Justin will hold onto his place longterm?......he has started very well.

Thanks for any thoughts.

Morzadec

extra gravy wrote: »

https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/1308788731567124480?s=19

It's impossible to have a differential anymore. I forgot how much I hated that account.

Yeah that assist against City actually really annoyed me because he may well have flown under the radar without it and I was 100% bringing him in anyway

Ace2007

extra gravy wrote: »

https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/1308788731567124480?s=19

It's impossible to have a differential anymore. I forgot how much I hated that account.

If ya have Johnstone you have a differential - despite the initial love on this forum, his overall ownership of 0.7% for a first choice goalkeeper - is near unbelievable in a game with 7m players:(:(

Chesty08 wrote: »

Actually think their 2nd team is better then their 1st

Was reading an article today and O'Sullivan said that they can't get anyone in that the manger wants and that they are missing the gate receipts.

Chesty08

Ace2007 wrote: »

could they get much more understrength :D

Actually think their 2nd team is better then their 1st

extra gravy

https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/1308788731567124480?s=19

It's impossible to have a differential anymore. I forgot how much I hated that account.

FHFC

Necronomicon wrote: »

I was reading a thread on Reddit, consensus seemed to be that if Traore is pushed up, it's likely Neto would be the one to lose out. Since I've just picked up Podence I'm choosing to believe that

Theres also a school of thought that Traore misses out and goes back to being impact sub as Wolves look to develop their possession game.

Been reading loads about Prodence and he seems very highly rated, the Athletic Wolves correspondent was raving about him preseason and expecting big things from him.

Also against City it was Neto who was subbed, while Prodence stayed on, nutmegged KDB and got an assist.

Necronomicon

Gus Ivey wrote: »

What does Semedo signing for wolves mean?

The back 3 of Boly, Saiss and Cody should remain unchanged or could he possibly replace Saiss?

Or is it more likely that he replaces Traore at RWB? If that is the case, who will then lose their place? Neto? Podence?

I was reading a thread on Reddit, consensus seemed to be that if Traore is pushed up, it's likely Neto would be the one to lose out. Since I've just picked up Podence I'm choosing to believe that

Fitz*

There was a piece in the Athletic talking about Wolves' style of play moving forward after selling Jota. The writer was saying that there was an aim for Wolves to move towards are more possession based game, instead of counter attacking being the primary tactic.

https://theathletic.com/2077269/2020/09/19/liverpool-wolves-jota-diogo-diego/

More importantly, Wolves’ style is evolving. Their swashbuckling counter-attacks will always be there, but Nuno doesn’t want those counter-attacks to define how his team score goals. He wants more possession, he wants to dominate opponents from back to front, from minute one to minute 90. Wolves are changing.

Jota is perhaps the ultimate counter-attacking player and Wolves believe that different players (Podence and Neto for a start, but in time Fabio Silva and future signings) will be better suited to the new style.

IMO, that could actually mean that Traore is the one to lose out, and he is only used as an impact sub most of the time.

Shedite27

Gus Ivey wrote: »

What does Semedo signing for wolves mean?

The back 3 of Boly, Saiss and Cody should remain unchanged or could he possibly replace Saiss?

Or is it more likely that he replaces Traore at RWB? If that is the case, who will then lose their place? Neto? Podence?

Hard to tell. Traore was an impact sub last season so might be back to that role for him

Gus Ivey

What does Semedo signing for wolves mean?

The back 3 of Boly, Saiss and Cody should remain unchanged or could he possibly replace Saiss?

Or is it more likely that he replaces Traore at RWB? If that is the case, who will then lose their place? Neto? Podence?

Ace2007

FHFC wrote: »

See edited post above. Reports suggest that there would need to be a massive wipeout for a postponement.

If a couple more positives detected we could have wolves vs a very understrenght WHU.

could they get much more understrength

FHFC

Ace2007 wrote: »

So if one other player was to test positive from West Ham, they game could be off?

I assume that all players would have to get retested? Given that they travel in the same vehicles and would have been part of the squad?

Sh!t enough buzz if you have wolves players or on WC and thinking of brining them in. Of if you had Antonio or the Sourek lad

See edited post above. Reports suggest that there would need to be a massive wipeout for a postponement.

If a couple more positives detected we could have wolves vs a very understrenght WHU.