Gameweek 21 Transfers

Fizman · 10-01-2014 05:31PM

John83 wrote: »

Just note that despite his recent good performances, the return of Sturridge to the squad will impede on his or Coutinho's game time.

Ya was aware of that John (I'm a Pool fan). Will be playing my WC at the end of Jan and he will likely be gone then.

alchemist33 wrote: »

Rooney's also doubtful for next week. That's a lot of money warming its backside on your bench.

I know, although I have a feeling he'll play v Chelsea. The reason why I'm debating is because I played my 2 FTs on Wed night (Walcott -> Ozil, Cabaye -> Barkley). To take Rooney out would require his replacement to come up with some points.

On a side note.....it's when things like this happen is when the game gets more interesting to play!

roryc · 10-01-2014 06:41PM

My plan for this week was to transfer Nasri out and bring in Silva. Then Rooney, Walcott and Cabaye go and get injured. I can either get rid of Rooney for a hit, or do a late wildcard. I haven't missed out on many

My main rival has Walcott, Ramsey, Rooney, Westwood and Collins all confirmed out, and Barkley also doubtful. He has activated his wildcard in the last few hours and its put the pressure on me! With Yaya back I'm unsure of the benefit in waiting, I'm already almost 50 points behind him and don't want to see him stretch even further ahead...

You plan ahead for you wildcard and then half your f**king team gets crocked! This season is mental.

MaxPower89 · 10-01-2014 06:44PM

roryc wrote: »

My plan for this week was to transfer Nasri out and bring in Silva. Then Rooney, Walcott and Cabaye go and get injured. I can either get rid of Rooney for a hit, or do a late wildcard. I haven't missed out on many

This season is mental.

Probably best to WC really, plans out the window..

Dempsey · 10-01-2014 06:44PM

I'd rather take a points hit than panic with a wildcard. I've already used my main one so this is to set me up for the rest of the season.

FHFC · 10-01-2014 06:47PM

Dempsey wrote: »

I'd rather take a points hit than panic with a wildcard. I've already used my main one so this is to set me up for the rest of the season.

Yeah, I'm planning on holding it till last possible GW. Rooney and Walcott and a silly early transfer have put me under pressure but I think a -4 will get me by.

Keen to see Ramsey,Aguero and RVP options before committing to my team for forseeable future.

Fizman · 10-01-2014 06:58PM

Cabaye has been green flagged.

Marcos Alonso added at 4.5m. Eikrem at 5.0 and Roger Johnson at 4.5.

roryc · 10-01-2014 07:04PM

I'm 46 behind my main rival, a 4 point hit would leave me 50 behind, and I would expect a wildcard team to beat mine this week, extending the lead even further. I would also be forced into playing 3 of the following 5.

Nasri (may not even start, nailed on 2 pointer if he does)
Cabaye (may not start and faces City at home)
Morrison (may not start and hasn't been on form in a while)
Chester (faces Chelsea)
Gabbidon (Faces Spurs)

I wouldn't expect more than 2 points from any of these! Coupled with Cabaye going down in value tonight, and Lallana and Rodriguez both going up... definitely in favour of wildcarding!

On the other hand, I wanted the likes of Baines, Debuchy and Aguero in my team which was part of the reason I wanted to wait. I don't really want to leave £4m in my bank to bring in Aguero, might just have to miss him! And I wanted to give Lukaku another chance or two before dumping him...

This game is so frustrating!

Dempsey · 10-01-2014 07:08PM

roryc wrote: »

I'm 46 behind my main rival, a 4 point hit would leave me 50 behind, and I would expect a wildcard team to beat mine this week, extending the lead even further. I would also be forced into playing 3 of the following 5.

Nasri (may not even start, nailed on 2 pointer if he does)
Cabaye (may not start and faces City at home)
Morrison (may not start and hasn't been on form in a while)
Chester (faces Chelsea)
Gabbidon (Faces Spurs)

I wouldn't expect more than 2 points from any of these! Coupled with Cabaye going down in value tonight, and Lallana and Rodriguez both going up... definitely in favour of wildcarding!

On the other hand, I wanted the likes of Baines, Debuchy and Aguero in my team which was part of the reason I wanted to wait. I don't really want to leave £4m in my bank to bring in Aguero, might just have to miss him! And I wanted to give Lukaku another chance or two before dumping him...

This game is so frustrating!

This game is a marathon not a sprint!

If you are so sure about the transfers you'll make this week, surely a points hit will cover it?

Mr.Prodston · 10-01-2014 07:12PM

Fizman wrote: »

Cabaye has been green flagged.

Marcos Alonso added at 4.5m. Eikrem at 5.0 and Roger Johnson at 4.5.

As expected so. Although I can't see many picking up Johnson even if he was free :pac:

roryc · 10-01-2014 07:16PM

Dempsey wrote: »

This game is a marathon not a sprint!

If you are so sure about the transfers you'll make this week, surely a points hit will cover it?

Yeah but I'm in danger of not even being in the race if this week goes tits up!

I've already made Walcott -> Ozil, and would have to get rid of Rooney at a hit. Even after that, I would be forced into playing three players that I really don't want to play. I would expect to fall further behind after this week because my main rival has wildcarded. I'm scared of the likes of Yaya, Ade, Lallana etc. On top of this, I will lose £0.2/£0.3m by not wildcarding tonight. And I havent really lost much by waiting either. Of the players that have risen already, we have Yaya and Lallana that I want, and possible Rodriguea/Eriksen. Not like I've missed the boat!

Weigh that up against holding on to the wildcard - is it worth a possible 20 points? I don't think so! I woke up this morning not even considering using it, now with Rooney injured and Yaya likely to play I'm about 80% sure I'll be hitting the button tonight.

Dempsey · 10-01-2014 07:28PM

The likes of Yaya could easily be rested tomorrow as a precaution despite being passed fit & available.

Things change very quickly in this game, have your transfers marked out before activating the wildcard and see if the points hit is worth using it.

EDIT

I already did Walcott to Ozil myself

I'm mulling over a 12 point hit

Rooney -> Negredo
Cabaye -> Lallana
Chico -> Mertesacker

Necronomicon · 10-01-2014 07:39PM

I'm in a similar position Rory in terms of the dilemma.

I've been holding onto my wildcard with the intention of using it to work Aguero back into the team. But I took an 8 point hit this week, and now with Rooney out for possibly 2 GWs I think he needs to go. So it's either 12 point hit or else activate the wildcard and wipe out the previous 8, then worry about Aguero when he's back.

Dempsey · 10-01-2014 07:44PM

You've taken an 8 point hit and want to activate your wildcard?

Lads, go walk the dog or do something to clear your heads before ye do something ye might regret!

EDIT

Does activating the wildcard wipe out previous points hits that GW?

Necronomicon · 10-01-2014 07:49PM

Dempsey wrote: »

Does activating the wildcard wipe out previous points hits that GW?

Yep!

Iused2likebusts · 10-01-2014 07:50PM

Dempsey wrote: »

You've taken an 8 point hit and want to activate your wildcard?

Lads, go walk the dog or do something to clear your heads before ye do something ye might regret!

EDIT

Does activating the wildcard wipe out previous points hits that GW?

yes it wipes out the hit its a no brainer to play the wildcard for necrominicon in that case IMO.

Necronomicon · 10-01-2014 07:54PM

Yeah, I've been leaning that way. Done. Rooney --> Negredo.

roryc · 10-01-2014 07:56PM

Dempsey wrote: »

You've taken an 8 point hit and want to activate your wildcard?

Lads, go walk the dog or do something to clear your heads before ye do something ye might regret!

EDIT

Does activating the wildcard wipe out previous points hits that GW?

Have to disagree! Personally I think you're crazy to do a 12 point hit instead of using the wildcard. I really just don't think it's worth that much. Even if you're considering an 8 point hit, unless there is some big reason you are waiting then it's not worth it imo. Aguero is a reason, but look at City's fixtures! Waiting for him to get fit is not worth a 12 point hit.

Iused2likebusts · 10-01-2014 08:01PM

roryc wrote: »

Have to disagree! Personally I think you're crazy to do a 12 point hit instead of using the wildcard. I really just don't think it's worth that much. Even if you're considering an 8 point hit, unless there is some big reason you are waiting then it's not worth it imo. Aguero is a reason, but look at City's fixtures! Waiting for him to get fit is not worth a 12 point hit.

I agree I think its mad to take more than a 4 pt hit when we are in a wildcard period.
Ive played my wildcard and kept the money back for aguero. Once you have a plan for getting in aguero with the maximum of a 4 pt hit its a non issue.

MR NINE · 10-01-2014 08:18PM

roryc wrote: »

I can beat that! Had Mignolet like you and brought in McGregor during my WC as my sub keeper to take advantage of the good rotation between Liverpool & Hull. First game I had planned on using him for was GW10 as they faced Sunderland and Liverpool faced Arsenal. Of course he goes and gets injured before the game and Hull keep a clean sheet! Worse still, owners of 'non-playing sub keeper' Harper got ridiculously lucky and bagged 8 points from someone who shouldn't even have been on the pitch! Then I subbed out Mignolet for Howard as Liverpool couldn't keep a clean sheet to save their life, and Everton looked solid at the back. Liverpool faced Spurs away and Everton faced mis-firing Fulham at home. Yep, clean sheet for Mig, nothing for Howard. And Mig has since kept another clean sheet while Howard has pulled in a massive 6 points in 5 games.

The final straw in this goalkeeper horror story - I held on to McGregor until he went off injured against United in GW18. The same week Howard got sent off for me... so I was facing no goalkeeper. All reports said McGregor was highly unlikely to make it back for GW19, so I brought in Mannone at a -4 point hit so I could at least field a keeper. Yep, McGregor plays and keeps a clean sheet and Mannone concedes! I can look back at plenty of moves I've done this season (not getting Ramsey for one...) and say it was bad decision making, but the above is just an example of how luck can f**k you over in this game! Luckily a huge number of people stuck with Mig so it's only cost me about 15 points. If I was in the same position again I'd make the exact same transfers.

I'll be dumping Howard in the WC for Marshall - two cheap keepers is the way to go! I won't expect clean sheets from them so any are a bonus...

Haha you're gonna love this! The one part of my story I omitted for exaggerated dramatic effect was that Harper played for me in gw10. So you can definitely beat my tale of woe. I did get stung by him in gw19 though when I was confident he'd play and keep a clean sheet and then McGregor made his miraculous recovery, though if im honest I probably wouldn't have taken a hit if I knew Harper wasn't gonna play.

Like you say, I would make all the same decisions again, just a stinking run of luck

MR NINE · 10-01-2014 08:26PM

Where has this talk of Sunderland looking to sign a keeper come from? Im trying to decide if i should opt for Speroni instead of Mannone, Mannone is a better option if he keeps playing, but Speroni is guaranteed his place as far as I can see.

zarquon · 10-01-2014 08:31PM

MR NINE wrote: »

Where has this talk of Sunderland looking to sign a keeper come from? Im trying to decide if i should opt for Speroni instead of Mannone, Mannone is a better option if he keeps playing, but Speroni is guaranteed his place as far as I can see.

Right here.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11695/9108002/transfer-news-sunderland-boss-gus-poyet-eyes-a-number-of-argentine-deals

Poyet has confirmed he wants to sign Mariano Andujar. I'd hold off of mannone in case this deal goes through

Dempsey · 10-01-2014 08:32PM

Now I'm thinking of using the wildcard!!

I'm off to walk the dog. Come on Trigger! :pac:

roryc · 10-01-2014 08:43PM

Kent Brockman · 10-01-2014 08:50PM

Sturridge is back..... posted on his Instagram account.
Was on a roll before the injury. Anyone thinking of bringing him in?

racso1975 · 10-01-2014 09:13PM

Kent Brockman wrote: »

Sturridge is back..... posted on his Instagram account.
Was on a roll before the injury. Anyone thinking of bringing him in?

Was just about to ask the same but dont want to double him up with saurez. Think it is a good call for those without saurez

Mr.Prodston · 10-01-2014 09:28PM

racso1975 wrote: »

Was just about to ask the same but dont want to double him up with saurez. Think it is a good call for those without saurez

:pac:

:eek:

They should get Suarez. Actually no. Build a time machine, go back in time and buy Suarez then, sit here smugly for months and tell those without Suarez to buy him at whatever cost.

blackwave · 10-01-2014 09:29PM

Going to take a four point hit this week by taking rooney out just not sure whether to go with Negredo or Adebayor, any suggestions?

eh i dunno · 10-01-2014 09:32PM

blackwave wrote: »

Going to take a four point hit this week by taking rooney out just not sure whether to go with Negredo or Adebayor, any suggestions?

Same both myself

pleasant Co. · 10-01-2014 09:34PM

Ade's been scoring with a mediocre attacking force but is not at all a reliable option, negredo hasn't with the best attack force in the prem. They're both risks, but ade will definitely start whereas negredo may not.
Me, I shipped negredo out for welbeck so he'll likely start and score a hattrick on sunday :P

TimeToShine · 10-01-2014 09:35PM

racso1975 wrote: »

Was just about to ask the same but dont want to double him up with saurez. Think it is a good call for those without saurez

I would be shocked if anyone still active doesn't have Suarez...in fact I would go as far as to say that the % of people who have chosen Suarez is representative of how many people are still active in the FPL.

Gameweek 21 Transfers

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