Rate My Team thread

tom_k wrote: »

I've got a dilemma with my midfield. It consists of Ben Arfa, Erikson, Brady, Whittingham and Ravel Morrison.

I don't see a problem with that midfield for this week. Have you used a transfer yet?

I wouldn't worry about benching Whittingham & Morrison.

Alanhooly wrote: »

Well lads. I've unfortunately gone ahead and taking an 8 point hit just one week after playing my Wildcard. How is this team looking?

Mignolet

Coleman - Walker - Vidic (Turner, Chester)

Ozil - Brady - Ramsey - Eriksen

Giroud - Rooney (c) - Suarez

1.5m in the bank

Well that's a solid looking team. A bit Arsenal heavy maybe but if that doesn't work out this week your free transfer can sort it out.

tom_k wrote: »

I've got a dilemma with my midfield. It consists of Ben Arfa, Erikson, Brady, Whittingham and Ravel Morrison. Right now I've got it set up as a three man with Whittingham and Morrison on the bench.

I'd appreciate your thoughts on this...

I have no option but to play 4-3-3 this week realistically or I'll have to leave high priced backs and forwards on the bench.

My head is melted as I think any of these three could perform well this GW.

Thanks in advance.

I've set my team up as a 433 team too, and am comfortable with that strategy for now.
It means leaving two good cheap mid options on bench which i'm comfortable with. Will be weeks when they score high and you pick the wrong one, but go with form/ fixture cheap player and should balance out for season.
Also, be weeks like last week when RVP didnt play, so likes of Brady can come of the bench with big numbers.
Second guessing lack of patience and last minute changes for captain have killed the best FF teams and rarely come off.

Just did the wildcard, as injuries and price drops forced my hand.. Walcott, RVP, Benteke, Hazard, Coleman (sold him for Terry as I had 3 Everton and no Chelsea coverage and I made .3 on him so not too bad) all had to go...

New team:

Boruc
Zab Terry Ferdinand
Ozil Brady Ramsey Michu
Rooney(c) Suarez Lukaku

Subs:
Mignolet
Barkley
Turner(Cardiff)
Shaw

I am pretty happy with this, I have a strong 12 players, 2 decent keepers that can rotate, and 2 bench warmers... On the 2 cheap defenders, should I go with 2 x 4Mil instead of 1 4Mil + 1 4.7Mil? That 0.7Mil could come in very handy in later weeks when one of Barkley/Ramsey/Lukaku have to be shipped out... Also looking at Wilson for 4.5Mil which would leave a cagey 0.2 Mil in bank... I am very happy with the rest of the team... I find it is balanced with good representation of top teams, with the exception of Spurs...

All thoughts appreciated...

barkley or ben arfa???

right lads need a hand with my team
McGregor
Kos Nastasic Coleman and Ferdinand
Ben Arfa Eriksen and Ozil
Suarez Giroud and Rooney

subs are Barkley, Arnautovic and chester

does anyone think i should maybe get barkley in starting in that line up? or even Arnautovic who looks quite decent

Raf32 wrote: »

right lads need a hand with my team
McGregor
Kos Nastasic Coleman and Ferdinand
Ben Arfa Eriksen and Ozil
Suarez Giroud and Rooney

subs are Barkley, Arnautovic and chester

does anyone think i should maybe get barkley in starting in that line up? or even Arnautovic who looks quite decent

I'd take out Kos. Yellow card machine and Swansea away is a tough game for Arsenal.

Looks Like RVP will get some game time the weekend
Moyes said: "Robin will be back involved somewhere. Whether we use him, whether we don't, he has trained today.
"He is back fit and we will see exactly where he is."


Aguero it seems wont play any part against Villa
Pellegrini said: "Aguero finished the last derby in the last play with a small pain, I think it was nothing important but I think it was a risk for him to play three games in the same week. "We will leave him for next Wednesday but he will be absolutely fine."


And is Mourinho finally leaning towards starting Mata in the league
Mourinho said: "I liked the way Juan Mata played against Swindon. His attitude is very good and his effort was good.
"When a player makes an effort to come in my direction then I go to him as well. I can imagine from now him working into my way of thinking and I think the natural tendency will for him to be in the team."

RB100 wrote: »

Posted this in another thread but would appreciate the help!!

Which is better transfer option?

Michu and Ramsey?

or

Ozil and Brady?

I think Brady will have a possible hernia operation, most likely in a couple of weeks. And on the other hand Ramsey has a little knock and I heard some murmurings of bib theory and that he won't start.

I would myself (and I have them) go for Ozil and Brady

Joeyjoejoe43 wrote: »

Just did the wildcard, as injuries and price drops forced my hand.. Walcott, RVP, Benteke, Hazard, Coleman (sold him for Terry as I had 3 Everton and no Chelsea coverage and I made .3 on him so not too bad) all had to go...

New team:

Boruc
Zab Terry Ferdinand
Ozil Brady Ramsey Michu
Rooney(c) Suarez Lukaku

Subs:
Mignolet
Barkley
Turner(Cardiff)
Shaw

I am pretty happy with this, I have a strong 12 players, 2 decent keepers that can rotate, and 2 bench warmers... On the 2 cheap defenders, should I go with 2 x 4Mil instead of 1 4Mil + 1 4.7Mil? That 0.7Mil could come in very handy in later weeks when one of Barkley/Ramsey/Lukaku have to be shipped out... Also looking at Wilson for 4.5Mil which would leave a cagey 0.2 Mil in bank... I am very happy with the rest of the team... I find it is balanced with good representation of top teams, with the exception of Spurs...

All thoughts appreciated...

Anyone??

Joeyjoejoe43 wrote: »

Anyone??

I think that team looks good. Maybe change subs order to play Shaw in the event of a Zab or Ferdinand rotation but its up to yourself.

I'd also keep Shaw above Wilson. I think he'll be worth more than that 0.2 difference in the long run.

wonski wrote: »

So what is the goalkeeper choice this week - once again I have to choose between Boruc and Mignolet, and I never did it right this year. Boruc at home against Crystal Palace, and Mignolet (who is in great form) away against Swansea. What's your pick this week?

Mignolet is away against Sunderland... I have these two keepers and have opted for Boruc, but I too have got this call wrong a few times this year.. But Boruc at home to a poor Palace side looks fairly solid..

Joeyjoejoe43 wrote: »

Mignolet is away against Sunderland... I have these two keepers and have opted for Boruc, but I too have got this call wrong a few times this year.. But Boruc at home to a poor Palace side looks fairly solid..

It is Sunderland, my bad (Arsenal away to Swansea this week). Still not an easy decision to make, but looking at Mignolet performance last week I am worried that he will outscore Boruc again...50/50 at this moment.