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  • #632
    Who_8_Paul?
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 756 ✭✭✭Who_8_Paul?


    1mcampo1 wrote: »
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    Have 0.5 in the bank, thoughts?

    Upgrade Cork to Koren/Brady/Kim/Garvan


  • #633
    Lemlin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,256 ✭✭✭✭Lemlin


    Can't see myself bettering this team. 10 of the 11 starters are home in GW1. I'm taking a chance on all three strikers but have a reason for each:

    1. Lukaku because of the DGW. Unless he has a stonker he'll be transferred out for someone like Bony for GW2. Or whatever forward I can make a quick buck on.

    2. Dzeko because Pellegrini has said he'll be first choice. At 7.5 he's a snip and, if he does get a run, I think he's a fantastic finisher.

    3. The Wolf because I was going to take a chance on Petric last year and didn't. That bit me in the ass. I think Wolfie and Norwich will do well this year so might as well go for it.

    My other 12 players all speak for themselves IMO. All are sure to start and they are pretty much the 12 players I'd be picking even without budget constraints.

    I also have a good mix in defence with 2 regular starters in Mert and Zab, two to rotate from, Coleman and Toure, and, well, do I need to say anything about Mickey T that Mr Prodston hasn't said.

    I got on him early last year and I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say his cut price, goal scoring, clean sheet keeping brilliance saved my season.


  • #634
    Iused2likebusts
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,022 ✭✭✭✭Iused2likebusts


    Lemlin wrote: »
    Can't see myself bettering this team. 10 of the 11 starters are home in GW1. I'm taking a chance on all three strikers but have a reason for each:

    1. Lukaku because of the DGW. Unless he has a stonker he'll be transferred out for someone like Bony for GW2. Or whatever forward I can make a quick buck on.

    2. Dzeko because Pellegrini has said he'll be first choice. At 7.5 he's a snip and, if he does get a run, I think he's a fantastic finisher.

    3. The Wolf because I was going to take a chance on Petric last year and didn't. That bit me in the ass. I think Wolfie and Norwich will do well this year so might as well go for it.

    My other 12 players all speak for themselves IMO. All are sure to start and they are pretty much the 12 players I'd be picking even without budget constraints.

    I also have a good mix in defence with 2 regular starters in Mert and Zab, two to rotate from, Coleman and Toure, and, well, do I need to say anything about Mickey T that Mr Prodston hasn't said.

    I got on him early last year and I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say his cut price, goal scoring, clean sheet keeping brilliance saved my season.
    Zab may be a dodgy one this year with richards back fit not sure he will justify the price due to rotation. Even though zab should play every week as he is the best rb in the league.


  • #635
    jokser250
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 192 ✭✭jokser250


    Mr.Prodston wrote: »
    A new contract doesn't guarantee starting. I've no doubt he'll pick up games but a certain starter is more beneficial and it seems that Chester is the most likely. The point about Caulker is that you can have other Cardiff defenders for 4.5 leaving that extra .5 to be used somewhere else. Paulinho to Mirallas could be done with Hudson/Davies/Connolly of Cardiff @ 4.5 over Caulker. That .5 should be used as wisely as possible is the point I'm making and in my own opinion (not that it's worth much) is wasted in Caulker. You could even upgrade the keeper to a starter @4.5 or Mcshane to Mickey T/Clyne/Collins

    Thanks for all the advice lads can't post my team as I've found out a friend who I always have a €50 bet every year with the last 3 years and who isn't a boards member has actually been looking up boards and I don't want him
    Knowing any more . Great to view people's teams and hear people's opinions


  • #636
    moreau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 492 ✭✭moreau


    Lemlin wrote: »
    Can't see myself bettering this team. 10 of the 11 starters are home in GW1.

    Nice team, but what about GW2? You will have 8-9 away players? Personally I prefer balance but I suppose with early WC not too important...

    Also I would not be too comfortable with lukaku + dzecko, maybe one, I have Giroud before either, but that's just cos I hate players not nailed on


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  • #637
    Mr.Prodston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,305 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Prodston


    moreau wrote: »
    Nice team, but what about GW2? You will have 8-9 away players? Personally I prefer balance but I suppose with early WC not too important...

    Also I would not be too comfortable with lukaku + dzecko, maybe one, I have Giroud before either, but that's just cos I hate players not nailed on

    I really fancy Dzeko to have a strong start. Perhaps he's not viable in the long run but I'd expect to at worst make some money on him in the first few weeks as long as he remains under the radar to the masses of early casual players before the season starts.

    If Lukaku were to go nuts in the DGW and we didn't have him we could be under pressure from the off-set. I'd probably look to offload him though soon after.

    Gary Hooper at 6.5 looks like a great candidate, 2 goals last night against Braga in the first 45. I was watching it and he was making good runs and linking up well, Mickey T made his comeback too. Redmond could be an interesting 5.0 player too if he got gametime.

    As regards toward Giroud if I didn't have Walcott I would have him no problem at all.


  • #638
    pointywalnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭pointywalnut


    Any suggestions
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  • #639
    moreau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 492 ✭✭moreau


    The only problem I have with not having Lukaku and he does well in GW1 is if people have him captain, will there be anyone doing this?!

    Re dzecko, a lot of people reading into pelligrini's comments. That could be a load of lip service.

    It comes down to risk and what style of FF manager you are!

    BTw is torres around for GW1?


  • #640
    Mr.Prodston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,305 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Prodston


    moreau wrote: »
    The only problem I have with not having Lukaku and he does well in GW1 is if people have him captain, will there be anyone doing this?!

    Re dzecko, a lot of people reading into pelligrini's comments. That could be a load of lip service.

    It comes down to risk and what style of FF manager you are!

    BTw is torres around for GW1?

    As regards to Pellegrini's comments that's what actually worried me most about him. I just checked and he's up to 11%...wasn't expecting that :( He's been banging in the goals and has been playing well. While Aguero gets himself fit and Negredo/Jovetic find their feet I think Dzeko is ideal for the first month of the season or so anyway. Depending on how the Berb is looking alongside Bent (if that happens) I might jump aboard the Dimi express as rotation will most likely kick in.

    Torres will presumably be picked for Spain alongside Mata which seemingly leaves them arriving in London on the Saturday morning, would certainly be available for Villa though which is why I'm unsure over him.


  • #641
    irish son
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭irish son


    pointywalnut wrote: »
    Any suggestions
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    Your defence is way to expensive, downgrade it and upgrade your midfield and forwards, plus you should only be starting 3 defenders most of the time.


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  • #642
    Mr.Prodston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,305 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Prodston


    I made this thread which may be useful to consider when it comes to selecting a team:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057007036


  • #643
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    What do you think guys? I'm pretty pleased with this. Only ones I'm not sure about are Giacherrini and Jovetic. I will swap Sturridge for Bony once the fixtures are obliging. Too weak in the midfield?

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  • #644
    A Brad Maddox Guy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,804 ✭✭✭A Brad Maddox Guy


    Darkglasses wrote: »
    What do you think guys? I'm pretty pleased with this. Only ones I'm not sure about are Giacherrini and Jovetic. I will swap Sturridge for Bony once the fixtures are obliging. Too weak in the midfield?

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    I wouldn't have Snodgrass AND Pilkington, should be one or the other. I'd go with Pilkington myself since he's cheaper, less people have him and he still does a really good job. I also think O'Brien is too expensive this year so would probably go for Reid over him, or a Norwich defender. The extra funds could let you strenghten Giaccherini if you're unsure about him.


  • #645
    finnharpsboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,096 ✭✭✭finnharpsboy


    heres who im thinking... any suggestions?
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  • #646
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,526 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    A Brad Maddox Guy wrote: »
    I wouldn't have Snodgrass AND Pilkington, should be one or the other. I'd go with Pilkington myself since he's cheaper, less people have him and he still does a really good job. I also think O'Brien is too expensive this year so would probably go for Reid over him, or a Norwich defender. The extra funds could let you strenghten Giaccherini if you're unsure about him.

    Thanks man. Pilko just doesn't get the assists compared to Snodgrass, only 3 compared to 9 last year, so I think I'll keep Snodgrass and maybe swap Puncheon for Pilkington, or maybe even save 0.5 and get Peter Whittingham :eek:

    I have downgraded O'Brien to Reid though, thanks for that also!

    That gives me enough to swap Giacherrini for Fellaini, Oscar, or if I get rid of Jovetic, Yaya Toure.


  • #647
    Iused2likebusts
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,022 ✭✭✭✭Iused2likebusts


    finnharpsboy wrote: »
    heres who im thinking... any suggestions?
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    back to the drawing board I'd say colback and britton are dreadful ff players they only ever get 2 pts. Moore wont get a kick for swansea this year. I personally wouldnt go with 2 everton defenders either. Lambert is linked with a move away so keep that in mind. Better off starting the season with hazard rather than mata as chances are mata wont start the first game due to a spain friendly. A couple of posters reckon baker wont start either despite having reasonable stats last year. Hoolahan could be another dodgy one with all the signings norwich have made. Finally before mr prodston says it change whittaker to mickey t.


  • #648
    Mr.Prodston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,305 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Prodston


    finnharpsboy wrote: »
    heres who im thinking... any suggestions?
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    United have a bad start so I would stay away from them defensively at the beginning. For .5 more you have Cech/Hart or .5 less Mignolet all of which would be better options

    2 Everton defenders is a mistake and neither being Coleman is madness. There are arguments for Baines I know but when Coleman is 2.5 cheaper money talks. Look at Arsenal/City/Chelsea are better options. Whittaker has been playing in pre-season but this has been due to Bassong and Mickey T (who is now fit again) being injured resulting in Martin being shifted to the center. Mickey T is your Norwich man.

    Britton has no place on any fantasy team, same goes for Colback who has been moonlighting as a LB which should decrease his appeal even further. Bale if you haven't heard is subject to a world record bit by Madrid so probably won't be featuring in the league anytime soon :pac: Mata is great but 1.0 too high at 10.5 and Hoolahan will not feature as much this year. Noriwch have signed some great new players.

    Luke Moore will not play, Swansea are after a striker before you say that they only have 2. Even if he started look at their fixtures, not exactly enticing for the likes of Michu or Bony either. Lambert is almost a differential at the moment. Probably .5 too expensive for my liking and Southampton seem to be in the market for a forward so beware.

    A lot of work to be done really. I can only see De Gea/Agger/Baines/Jag/Lambert/RVP/Colback (if LB hasn't been fixed) starting GW1 (Mata may feature against Villa but could miss Hull game du to Spain game) as it stands. 7/8 starters is hardly ideal. The rest may come on as subs but don't count on it.


  • #649
    finnharpsboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,096 ✭✭✭finnharpsboy


    ok some rethinking has made me come up with this.... 1t6nCbW.jpg

    Any better?


  • #650
    kevinroche3333
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭kevinroche3333


    Cech Boruc
    M Turner Toure Koscielny Clyne Collins
    Walcott Mirallas Morrison Hazard Kim
    Lukaku Dzeko Aspas

    5m in bank
    Plan to transfer Cech to Mignolet, or Hazard to multiple options, and Lukaku to RVP after GW1
    A DGW with 2 excellent home games is something worth taking 4pt hit for.
    A lot of punts can be taken up front this season but ultimately RVP is a class apart and is captains pick every week. Captain plays twice every week and with Bale looking like gone there is no one i want playing twice every week more than RVP.

    Turner Clyne and Collins all have good home games in first part of season and represent value at 4.5m
    Toure will start at the back for Liverpool and with their good defensive record and good preseason fitness he is very good value at 5m
    I went for Kos instead of Per as Per has over 25% ownership and Kos has less than 10%, both have similar attacking potential, sure to start, but poor defensive start for the gunners will result in price drop for Per.
    Walcott is a must for the season with huge attacking potential. Hazard is obvious captain pick for DGW and most certain of all Chelsea attacking mids to play first game. Morrison is a slight filler but has nice early fixtures and can be upgraded to possible bandwagon mid. Mirallas is almost a forward for 7.5 and slight differential. Kim is a total differential , plays in the hole for a team with strong home record and money to spend.
    Aspas has been excellent in preseason and with Suarez suspended and Sturridge not featuring in preseason yet is excellent early season value at 7m Pool have good fixtures and strong midfield behind him.
    Lukaku will start first game with torres in ecuador and being mourinho style player imo. Will trade lukaku after gw1 as he will have high ownership and will drop in price unless he scores heavily. Same for Hazard.
    Dzeko is great value if he starts and seems to be in favour at the moment but will have to be monitored.

    Possible changes include bringing in Lennon or Soldado for Spurs kind early fixtures, keeping eye on likes of Bony, Hooper, Giroud, etc etc and if Bale stays then everything changes!

    Anyone got any thoughts or suggestions? Am i missing something? Thanks in advance:)


  • #651
    Iused2likebusts
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,022 ✭✭✭✭Iused2likebusts


    kevinroche3333 wrote: »
    Cech Boruc
    M Turner Toure Koscielny Clyne Collins
    Walcott Mirallas Morrison Hazard Kim
    Lukaku Dzeko Aspas

    5m in bank
    Plan to transfer Cech to Mignolet, or Hazard to multiple options, and Lukaku to RVP after GW1
    A DGW with 2 excellent home games is something worth taking 4pt hit for.
    A lot of punts can be taken up front this season but ultimately RVP is a class apart and is captains pick every week. Captain plays twice every week and with Bale looking like gone there is no one i want playing twice every week more than RVP.

    Turner Clyne and Collins all have good home games in first part of season and represent value at 4.5m
    Toure will start at the back for Liverpool and with their good defensive record and good preseason fitness he is very good value at 5m
    I went for Kos instead of Per as Per has over 25% ownership and Kos has less than 10%, both have similar attacking potential, sure to start, but poor defensive start for the gunners will result in price drop for Per.
    Walcott is a must for the season with huge attacking potential. Hazard is obvious captain pick for DGW and most certain of all Chelsea attacking mids to play first game. Morrison is a slight filler but has nice early fixtures and can be upgraded to possible bandwagon mid. Mirallas is almost a forward for 7.5 and slight differential. Kim is a total differential , plays in the hole for a team with strong home record and money to spend.
    Aspas has been excellent in preseason and with Suarez suspended and Sturridge not featuring in preseason yet is excellent early season value at 7m Pool have good fixtures and strong midfield behind him.
    Lukaku will start first game with torres in ecuador and being mourinho style player imo. Will trade lukaku after gw1 as he will have high ownership and will drop in price unless he scores heavily. Same for Hazard.
    Dzeko is great value if he starts and seems to be in favour at the moment but will have to be monitored.

    Possible changes include bringing in Lennon or Soldado for Spurs kind early fixtures, keeping eye on likes of Bony, Hooper, Giroud, etc etc and if Bale stays then everything changes!

    Anyone got any thoughts or suggestions? Am i missing something? Thanks in advance:)

    I like it well thought out. First team ive seen with aspas and he may be a good option for me as I plan on wildcarding early.


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  • #652
    kevinroche3333
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭kevinroche3333


    Iused2likebusts wrote: »
    I like it well thought out. First team ive seen with aspas and he may be a good option for me as I plan on wildcarding early.

    Thank you. I considered loading my team with intention of wildcarding early but dont want to commit to using it too early in the season. Is there much team value to be gained b using it in first few weeks? As alot of casual players go transfer crazy in first few weeks before losing interest.
    I was determined to get coverage of the big teams with good fixtures so in that sense aspas at 7m seems to be best value liverpool coverage for first few gameweeks. once i lose the chelsea players i will have at least 1m in the bank to change as appropriate, and after their blank gameweek the likes of hazard and lukaku will be cheaper and we will know by then if lukaku in particular is first choice. with over 25% ownership at start of gw1 he could drop to 7.7 or 7.6 by end of gw 3 which would be exceptional value if starts regularly.
    Any midfield options between 6 and 7 mill that represent good differential do u think? after the few big hitters its the area where can make a difference!


  • #653
    Iused2likebusts
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,022 ✭✭✭✭Iused2likebusts


    kevinroche3333 wrote: »
    Thank you. I considered loading my team with intention of wildcarding early but dont want to commit to using it too early in the season. Is there much team value to be gained b using it in first few weeks? As alot of casual players go transfer crazy in first few weeks before losing interest.
    I was determined to get coverage of the big teams with good fixtures so in that sense aspas at 7m seems to be best value liverpool coverage for first few gameweeks. once i lose the chelsea players i will have at least 1m in the bank to change as appropriate, and after their blank gameweek the likes of hazard and lukaku will be cheaper and we will know by then if lukaku in particular is first choice. with over 25% ownership at start of gw1 he could drop to 7.7 or 7.6 by end of gw 3 which would be exceptional value if starts regularly.
    Any midfield options between 6 and 7 mill that represent good differential do u think? after the few big hitters its the area where can make a difference!

    I think its easy enough to make money when you wildcard early. I expect utd and chelsea players to jump in price between gw 3 and 4. If you make .5 it can make a big difference as the season progresses. Sissoko if he plays off the front man and jonjo shelvey supposedly had a good game for swansea the other night.


  • #654
    Iused2likebusts
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,022 ✭✭✭✭Iused2likebusts


    finnharpsboy wrote: »
    ok some rethinking has made me come up with this.... 1t6nCbW.jpg

    Any better?

    Not much better sorry to say. I think a lot of weeks you will struggle to field eleven. Moore has to go, puncheon had a great season until the new manager came in last year no longer a regular it seems. Id advise you to do bale to walcott, use the money to upgrade moore and puncheon . Begovic to mignolet should also get you more points.


  • #655
    Mr.Prodston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,305 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Prodston


    kevinroche3333 wrote: »
    Cech Boruc
    M Turner Toure Koscielny Clyne Collins
    Walcott Mirallas Morrison Hazard Kim
    Lukaku Dzeko Aspas

    5m in bank
    Plan to transfer Cech to Mignolet, or Hazard to multiple options, and Lukaku to RVP after GW1
    A DGW with 2 excellent home games is something worth taking 4pt hit for.
    A lot of punts can be taken up front this season but ultimately RVP is a class apart and is captains pick every week. Captain plays twice every week and with Bale looking like gone there is no one i want playing twice every week more than RVP.

    Turner Clyne and Collins all have good home games in first part of season and represent value at 4.5m
    Toure will start at the back for Liverpool and with their good defensive record and good preseason fitness he is very good value at 5m
    I went for Kos instead of Per as Per has over 25% ownership and Kos has less than 10%, both have similar attacking potential, sure to start, but poor defensive start for the gunners will result in price drop for Per.
    Walcott is a must for the season with huge attacking potential. Hazard is obvious captain pick for DGW and most certain of all Chelsea attacking mids to play first game. Morrison is a slight filler but has nice early fixtures and can be upgraded to possible bandwagon mid. Mirallas is almost a forward for 7.5 and slight differential. Kim is a total differential , plays in the hole for a team with strong home record and money to spend.
    Aspas has been excellent in preseason and with Suarez suspended and Sturridge not featuring in preseason yet is excellent early season value at 7m Pool have good fixtures and strong midfield behind him.
    Lukaku will start first game with torres in ecuador and being mourinho style player imo. Will trade lukaku after gw1 as he will have high ownership and will drop in price unless he scores heavily. Same for Hazard.
    Dzeko is great value if he starts and seems to be in favour at the moment but will have to be monitored.

    Possible changes include bringing in Lennon or Soldado for Spurs kind early fixtures, keeping eye on likes of Bony, Hooper, Giroud, etc etc and if Bale stays then everything changes!

    Anyone got any thoughts or suggestions? Am i missing something? Thanks in advance:)

    I really like all that reasoning with your defense and midfield in particular. We've got very similar thoughts it would seem. I've been championing Koscienly for the past 2/3 weeks with not many in agreement. Same for the others in your defense. The only difference really is Coleman for Toure but I can see the meritss and have argued for them myself.

    Some very good reasoning in relation to Mirallas in particular along with Hazard and Walcott. They're both great choices for GW1. I can see myself having Lukaku and offloading him too plus Dzeko has the ingredients to have a great start as long as the temperature is set correctly. Can't fault the reasoning though. Our teams seem very similar as things stand.


  • #656
    Mr.Prodston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,305 ✭✭✭✭Mr.Prodston


    finnharpsboy wrote: »
    ok some rethinking has made me come up with this.... 1t6nCbW.jpg

    Any better?

    What does Ryan Bennett offer that Whittaker didn't?


  • #657
    DULLAHAN2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 871 ✭✭✭DULLAHAN2


    Any Taughts? Have a Million in the bank

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  • #658
    Mike Ehrmantraut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭Mike Ehrmantraut


    Mignolet

    Ivanovic(v) Mertesacker Coleman
    Couthinio Nolan Miralles Hazard(c)
    Sturridge Dzeko Lukaku
    Marshall Schneiderlin Williams McNaughton

    This is my current selection, and have £1m to spare, probably use my wildcard after game week 3. Had Santi Cazorla, but not sure if he'd start the first game. Same goes for Kagawa.

    Definitely would have Bony starting but Swansea have a tough start to the season!

    Would appreciate any feedback


  • #659
    Mike Ehrmantraut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭Mike Ehrmantraut


    DULLAHAN2 wrote: »
    Any Taughts? Have a Million in the bank

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    Think you could take better advantage of the dgw, maybe put in a Chelsea defender for Johnson?

    Midfield looks really good, but would'nt have much confidence in your front 3, could be lacking goals there. Lambert had a great season last season, but dunno if he can repeat that.

    Would get rid of Fabio too, the only way he'll get game time is if he's loaned out!


  • #660
    finnharpsboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,096 ✭✭✭finnharpsboy


    right last try till the season gets closer :)

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  • #661
    irish son
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,195 ✭✭✭irish son


    kevinroche3333 wrote: »
    Thank you. I considered loading my team with intention of wildcarding early but dont want to commit to using it too early in the season. Is there much team value to be gained b using it in first few weeks? As alot of casual players go transfer crazy in first few weeks before losing interest.

    I wildcarded last year at the international break I think between weeks 3 and 4 and only made .1 million so it doesn't always work out, this year I will only use it when I think I need to, not to make money.


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