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January wildcard

FHFC

If I may be so bold as to start a new thread.

What are peoples plans/strategy for this in Jan?

Is it best to get it done early to try to gain ground and value or wait a while and see if there are any nice new signings about provided your team is on midline shape?

When is generally best for price rises? Do the majority of casual players go on jan 1 and the prices go crazy or is it evenly spread over the month? It's a 10 day GW at the start too, although so is the last week of the month.

Finally, how the hell do we not end up all with the exact same team, or 90% the same at least?

First time playing so interested but I'm sure the discussion would be of interest to all.

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slingerz

If Mata joins United how many are going to bring him straight in?

FHFC

8-10 wrote: »

I like that team. I'd prefer Rooney in there allowing a better 4th mid or Baines, but it's something different.

One thing I'd say is to change Bruce to a better 3.9 player, Baker or Whittaker most likely

Thanks for the feedback.

If Rooney is returning well when rvp back thay switch could be made.

Bruce is only there as Chester injured. Any word on him? I'd swap him straight back if fit.

FHFC

FHFC wrote: »

Bruce is only there as Chester injured. Any word on him? I'd swap him straight back if fit.

http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-City-rocked-injured-James-Chester-ruled/story-20473243-detail/story.html

Nuts to that. In these circumstances why would you not go with Bruce to get a safe qay into Hull defence?

[Deleted User]

Dont be at yourself wrote: »

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In total, Mata played around 80% of available minutes in the league (otherwise, injured, rotated, rested for European games). Assuming similar usage by Moyes, we can expect him to play in around 1150 minutes between now and the end of the season.
....

Good post other than this bit, Mata hasn't played anywhere near enough football this season to require rest.

Utd won't be going the distance in Europe.

If Mata ends up at UTD he'll play almost every game.

In effect, you've taken my 80% and turned it into 64% to make your point valid.

The "fairest" assumption is that it lies somewhere in the middle.

alchemist33

slingerz wrote: »

If Mata joins United how many are going to bring him straight in?

It's quite likely I will. He'd be my main differential outside the six necessary players mentioned on this thread earlier.

8-10

FHFC wrote: »

http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Hull-City-rocked-injured-James-Chester-ruled/story-20473243-detail/story.html

Nuts to that. In these circumstances why would you not go with Bruce to get a safe qay into Hull defence?

No that's fair enough if you want Hull coverage. I just don't rate him as a player. Baker is my pick of the 3.9's.

FHFC

8-10 wrote: »

No that's fair enough if you want Hull coverage. I just don't rate him as a player. Baker is my pick of the 3.9's.

Yeah, its for Hull as a home defence. Villa would def not be my pick for a defence.

I'll be rotating between usually one of Bruce, Ward, Januzaj and Gnabry/Noone as the other 9 outfield pretty much need to be in the team every week barring injury/suspension.

Mr.Prodston

FHFC wrote: »

Yeah, its for Hull as a home defence. Villa would def not be my pick for a defence.

I'll be rotating between usually one of Bruce, Ward, Januzaj and Gnabry/Noone as the other 9 outfield pretty much need to be in the team every week barring injury/suspension.

I've been thinking about Bruce as my cheap, cheap defender. 3.9 and was starting even before Chester's injury.

Who_8_Paul?

For those without Ward or Gabbidon, Mariappa is 4m and has played the last 8 games for Palace, not sure if he's in for someone injured though or what

Swiper the fox

I haven't got Ward in yet as I haven't played my wildcard and cheap defenders are never priority transfers for me for whatever reason, he seems to be close to scoring every single week on Match of the Day, can't finish to save his life but seems to be a dab hand at getting on the end of crosses etc, only a matter of time before he has a 15 pointer, just hope I own him and play him that week.

SpaceCowb0y

Why do more people on this forum seem to prefer Ward to Gabbidon? i've had Danny since nearly the start and while Crystal Palace started off poor he has been a fantastic points earner! has Ward earned more bps or something cuz Gabbidon gets his fair share too!

FHFC

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Why do more people on this forum seem to prefer Ward to Gabbidon? i've had Danny since nearly the start and while Crystal Palace started off poor he has been a fantastic points earner! has Ward earned more bps or something cuz Gabbidon gets his fair share too!

Mainly because Ward has been playing out of position in midfield of late and therefore in a good position to get attacking points and pass completion counting towards bonus.

roryc

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Why do more people on this forum seem to prefer Ward to Gabbidon? i've had Danny since nearly the start and while Crystal Palace started off poor he has been a fantastic points earner! has Ward earned more bps or something cuz Gabbidon gets his fair share too!

I changed in the wildcard as Ward was £0.1m cheaper, and seems to have moved into midfield.

SpaceCowb0y

roryc wrote: »

I changed in the wildcard as Ward was £0.1m cheaper, and seems to have moved into midfield.

Ah i see, i can't say i watch too many Palace games so i hadn't realised Ward was playing further up the pitch! Well that explains everything so!

skippy15

Think i've nearly settled my wildcard team- with one obvious risk!

Boruc
Kos Coleman Kolarov
Silva Hazard Ramsay MATA
Suarez Aguero Ade

Mannone Sterling Ward Bruce
Mata to united is worth the risk I feel as don't fully trust Jan or Rooney for points and want united cover
Don't mind holding Ramsay for week or two longer-
Otherwise I would re work mata/ Kol/ Sterling- opinions please?

skippy15

bezuaua

Why Eto'o is not considered in any WC team ? He's really crossing my mind!...

Danger781

bezuaua wrote: »

Why Eto'o is not considered in any WC team ? He's really crossing my mind!...

1. Not including the United game, he has had 13 shots off target, and 9 shots on target. He managed to only score 3 times from 22 shots. Compare that to, for example, Adebayor. 8 shots on target and 3 off target. He scored 5 goals with only 11 attempts.

2. Again, not including the United game he has only 640 minutes this season and scored 42 points. That works out at roughly 1 points per 15.25 minutes played. Again, comparing to Adebayor, who has only had 553 minutes this season which works out at roughly 1 points per 11 minutes.

3. He has played a full 90 minutes only 3 times this season

The only thing he has going for him really is the fact that Torres is injured. Jose doesn't seem to like Ba all too much so Eto'o should be first choice for now.

Danger781

Trying to work out a team with Mata in it.. Likely means I'll be sticking with Silva over Yaya Touré.. :eek:

Chambers seem to have almost nailed down his spot at the back, but I'm unsure about him.

I do have one way of freeing up funds.. It pains me to say it.. But I could bank the 0.9 profit I've made from Coleman :eek:

HighClass

Finally played it. This is looking like the finished squad!

Szczesny
Mert, Fonte, Olsson
Yaya, Mata, Cabaye, Henderson
Suarez, Ade, Aguero

Subs: Davis, Ramsey, Bennett, McNaughton.

Would it be madness to leave Aguero out of the team? If I bring in Sturraidge instead of him the team would be,

Szczesny
Mert, Terry, Jagielka
Yaya, Mata, Cabaye, Henderson
Suarez, Ade, Sturraidge

Subs: Davis, Ramsey, Gabbidon, McNaughton.

G1032

HighClass wrote: »

Would it be madness to leave Aguero out of the team?

Yes

miller82

is this the last weekend for the WC ?

Dempsey

miller82 wrote: »

is this the last weekend for the WC ?

8-10

Dempsey wrote: »

No

Yes

Edit: just so it's clear, you can't use it past 11.30am next Saturday. This is the last full weekend to use it.

Dempsey

I was thinking gameweeks, my bad

extra gravy

Maybe next year this thread could start with the wildcard rules and dates clearly laid out. Would make it easier for people to get info and stop the rest of the thread being clogged up with the same questions over and over.

Dempsey

extra gravy wrote: »

Maybe next year this thread could start with the wildcard rules and dates clearly laid out. Would make it easier for people to get info and stop the rest of the thread being clogged up with the same questions over and over.

Or they could actually go check the rules on the FPL website instead of coming on here to be spoonfed information

CrabieCrawford

Any suggestions?

Szczesney
Mertesacker Coleman Bruce Mariappa Baker
Yaya Ramsey Mata Januzaj Brady
Suarez Aguero Sturridge.

No Chelsea cover, but hard to work around that

8-10

CrabieCrawford wrote: »

Any suggestions?

Szczesney
Mertesacker Coleman Bruce Mariappa Baker
Yaya Ramsey Mata Januzaj Brady
Suarez Aguero Sturridge.

No Chelsea cover, but hard to work around that

Downgrade Sturridge, you need at least 1 Chelsea player. Really should be Hazard but if not him then Oscar, Cech, Azpilicueta, Willian or Terry would be the ones to look at. I'd go Cech in your situation. Who is your reserve keeper? Anything in the bank?

CrabieCrawford

Can do a 3-5-2

Szczesney //Davis
Mertesacker Coleman Bruce //Mariappa Baker
Yaya Ramsey Mata Januzaj Hazard
Suarez Aguero //Mason

or Januzaj>Brady, Mason>Chamakh