FSA FPL Rate My Team Thread 2014-15

HighClass · 24-07-2014 03:01PM

Thoughts?

Mannone
Mert, Vlaar, Shawcross
Mata, Eriksen, Sterling, Ramsey
Costa, Long, Sturridge

Given, Albrighton, Bruce, Luna.

Backstreet Moyes · 24-07-2014 03:09PM

HighClass wrote: »

Thoughts?

Mannone
Mert, Vlaar, Shawcross
Mata, Eriksen, Sterling, Ramsey
Costa, Long, Sturridge

Given, Albrighton, Bruce, Luna.

I don't get the love for Vlaar here is the reality.

He was fantastic in the world cup with a team that was solid at the back.

He is going back to Villa beside poor defenders who are set up poorly and will leak goals. I can't see him scoring very high.

Also will Long even be first choice i am not so sure.

Mr. Incognito · 24-07-2014 03:17PM

Nuts102 wrote: »

I don't get the love for Vlaar here is the reality.

He was fantastic in the world cup with a team that was solid at the back.

He is going back to Villa beside poor defenders who are set up poorly and will leak goals. I can't see him scoring very high.

Also will Long even be first choice i am not so sure.

Rumours he is going to Tottenham- If it doesn't happen Mariappa can come in

Mr. Incognito · 24-07-2014 03:19PM

HighClass wrote: »

Thoughts?

Mannone
Mert, Vlaar, Shawcross
Mata, Eriksen, Sterling, Ramsey
Costa, Long, Sturridge

Given, Albrighton, Bruce, Luna.

Sterling is overpriced and wont get his game week in. Siggy is gone back to Swansea and looks a better should. As does Arnie for Stoke or Tadic for Southampton. Even De Jong at Newcastle once you look past their opening fixture they have a nice run. Rest of the team is solid.

Mr.Prodston · 24-07-2014 04:38PM

I started tinkering with my team to see how it'd look with Rooney in for RVP and 2.0 in extra cash to play with. It's now some time later, I've got a headache, I'm pretty sure it looks worse and I'm way more confused than when I started. Reminds me a little of Father Ted and the dent in the car :pac:

FHFC · 24-07-2014 04:50PM

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

I started tinkering with my team to see how it'd look with Rooney in for RVP and 2.0 in extra cash to play with. It's now some time later, I've got a headache, I'm pretty sure it looks worse and I'm way more confused than when I started. Reminds me a little of Father Ted and the dent in the car :pac:

I've tried, fairly unsuccessfully, to stop messing with my team so ridiculously early. Last nights friendly just shows how pointless all this tinkering really is till closer to GW1. One United friendly and LVG interview and it's back to the drawing board!!

Backstreet Moyes · 24-07-2014 06:53PM

Nuts102 wrote: »

Anybody think anything of his trying to fit Rooney in with the easy start and it looking like he will play up front.

Anybody?

finnharpsboy · 24-07-2014 07:13PM

this is draft 100 at this stage haha

daithijjj · 24-07-2014 07:17PM

First draft..

y0ssar1an22 · 24-07-2014 07:30PM

Here's my 1st draft (more like 20th

). Any thoughts? Ignore the subs and Diakite, they're place holders for the time being.

Edit: if Rafael starts in the RWB position I will swap him for Shaw, and possibly replace Barkley with Eriksen

LightningBlue · 24-07-2014 07:39PM

Any thoughts on this. It's my second main draft so far.

Downgraded the midfield (Silva, Mata out for Shelvey and Albrighton) and upgraded the strike force (Rooney, Dzeko in for Wickham and Weimann).

Would mainly play 3-4-3 with Taylor and Cameron rotating as appropriate at the back. (Same with the keepers obviously).

Would like to have Shaw instead of Rafael though (especially if the 5-3-2/3-4-1-2 comes to pass).

Iused2likebusts · 24-07-2014 08:50PM

A very noticeable increase in the number of teams with rooney in them today

Mr.Prodston · 24-07-2014 08:59PM

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

A very noticeable increase in the number of teams with rooney in them today

Who doesn't love a good bandwagon eh? Rooney captain, Lamela vice captain and Can as the new Ramsey

*runs*

Iused2likebusts · 24-07-2014 09:05PM

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

Who doesn't love a good bandwagon eh? Rooney captain, Lamela vice captain and Can as the new Ramsey

*runs*

Ye defo the first bandwagon of the season. Was always going to happen with Rvp not back in training. Rvp to grab a couple on his comeback game to really mess with people's heads.

Gatame · 24-07-2014 09:50PM

lallana is not locked in. Giroud/Dzeko could be switched to Bony depending on teams. I have .5 available if I decide to switch arfield for a 4.5 midfielder too.

bodking · 25-07-2014 09:46AM

Mr. Incognito wrote: »

Only having one team makes you think more, you only have one chance. You become obsessive over your transfers. If there is a choice of four players you have to pick one, REALLY pick one. Not put one in each of your teams and declare yourself a genius when one comes off. Having the balls to punt on a player and it coming off is the thing that I respect the most around here.

It is not boring to have one team. It is the reason that we come here to chat and debate and become attached to our choices. Having more than one team gives you scope to cheat on those choices and the other players. You can post whatever rule you want but in the end you are only cheating on your own enjoyment of the game.

I would suggest that you try having one team and doing it properly and I guarantee you will enjoy it more than having four teams.

Ok

I have listen to wise council of the FF supporters and fellow players and have deleted 2 Accounts

I now play 1 and my son plays 1 which I advise him on but he makes the final choice/s and it is in his name .

I have always played games in the sprit of the game and I was unaware I was playing against the rules and for that I apologise unreservedly .

Thanks you to all members for pointing out my error .

bodking · 25-07-2014 10:07AM

1 Team 2 possibilities

Choice 1

GK - De gea - Krul
Def - Ferdinand - Davies - Vlaar - Rosenoir - Pocognoli
Mid - Fabregas - Mata- Eriksen - de Jong - Albrightom
Att - Diego Costa - Giroud - Rooney

or Choice 2

GK - De gea - Krul
Def - Ferdinand - Davies - Vlaar - Rosenoir - Pocognoli
Mid - Hazard - Mata- Eriksen - de Jong - Albrightom
Att - Dzeko - Giroud - Sturridge

Help me

Backstreet Moyes · 25-07-2014 10:09AM

bodking wrote: »

1 Team 2 possibilities

Choice 1

GK - De gea - Krul
Def - Ferdinand - Davies - Vlaar - Rosenoir - Pocognoli
Mid - Fabregas - Mata- Eriksen - de Jong - Albrightom
Att - Diego Costa - Giroud - Rooney

or Choice 2

GK - De gea - Krul
Def - Ferdinand - Davies - Vlaar - Rosenoir - Pocognoli
Mid - Hazard - Mata- Eriksen - de Jong - Albrightom
Att - Dzeko - Giroud - Sturridge

Help me

Your defence won't be scoring very high.

MagicIRL · 25-07-2014 10:18AM

I'm not understanding the Vlaar love. He had a great world cup, but he's playing for Villa. The other 3 defenders are shíte. He'll lose his cleansheet bonus nearly every week. Waste of 4.5m if ya ask me.

bodking · 25-07-2014 10:25AM

MagicIRL wrote: »

I'm not understanding the Vlaar love. He had a great world cup, but he's playing for Villa. The other 3 defenders are shíte. He'll lose his cleansheet bonus nearly every week. Waste of 4.5m if ya ask me.

He is a starter and im hoping he will transfer to another club but as you say he is a liability .

CSF · 25-07-2014 10:29AM

Nuts102 wrote: »

Your defence won't be scoring very high.

Defence seems fine to me. Of the top 6 and 7 teams, usually you've only 1 or 2 that actually manage to bring in the regular clean sheets. Last season a little bit of an exception but even still.

bodking · 25-07-2014 10:42AM

CSF wrote: »

Defence seems fine to me. Of the top 6 and 7 teams, usually you've only 1 or 2 that actually manage to bring in the regular clean sheets. Last season a little bit of an exception but even still.

I have changed Ferdinand to Cameron ( stoke ) looks a tad better but I was more concerned with my attacking line up and which one looks a better choice .

roryc · 25-07-2014 10:42AM

MagicIRL wrote: »

I'm not understanding the Vlaar love. He had a great world cup, but he's playing for Villa. The other 3 defenders are shíte. He'll lose his cleansheet bonus nearly every week. Waste of 4.5m if ya ask me.

Villa got 9 clean sheets last year, which is basically 25% of their games. Vlaar is captain so will play every week. If you bench him against the top 6 clubs and tough away games you will probably be left with about a 40% chance of a clean sheet (and bonus points) when you do play him. Can't beat that for £4.5m. I would likely have him in my team regardless of his World Cup performance

MagicIRL · 25-07-2014 10:45AM

roryc wrote: »

Villa got 9 clean sheets last year, which is basically 25% of their games. Vlaar is captain so will play every week. If you bench him against the top 6 clubs and tough away games you will probably be left with about a 40% chance of a clean sheet (and bonus points) when you do play him. Can't beat that for £4.5m. I would likely have him in my team regardless of his World Cup performance

I suppose as a back-up on the bench he's worth it. Still wouldn't feel confident playing him as a starting player in my back four.

roryc · 25-07-2014 10:51AM

MagicIRL wrote: »

I suppose as a back-up on the bench he's worth it. Still wouldn't feel confident playing him as a starting player in my back four.

I usually have 3 strong defenders, one £4.5m and one £4m, so Vlaar fits in perfectly. I had him for a decent chunk of last season and it worked out well.

kennyb3 · 25-07-2014 11:32AM

roryc wrote: »

Villa got 9 clean sheets last year, which is basically 25% of their games. Vlaar is captain so will play every week. If you bench him against the top 6 clubs and tough away games you will probably be left with about a 40% chance of a clean sheet (and bonus points) when you do play him. Can't beat that for £4.5m. I would likely have him in my team regardless of his World Cup performance

What about Cameron compared to him? Cameron an unlikely starter?

Lucas Hood · 25-07-2014 11:47AM

Vlaar' stock has definitely risen after World Cup, O Shea & Brown both had 10 clean sheets last season and only 8% of player own O Shea & 0.4% of players own Brown compared to Vlaar with 25%.

CSF · 25-07-2014 11:48AM

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Vlaar' stock has definitely risen after World Cup, O Shea & Brown both had 10 clean sheets last season and only 8% of player own O Shea & 0.4% of players own Brown compared to Vlaar with 25%.

Yeah, I just don't think one can be totally sure what Poyet will do with his defence all the same.

markcahill1985 · 25-07-2014 11:56AM

CSF wrote: »

Yeah, I just don't think one can be totally sure what Poyet will do with his defence all the same.

Wes Brown was also sent off about 27 times last season!!

Nerdlingr · 25-07-2014 12:01PM

kennyb3 wrote: »

What about Cameron compared to him? Cameron an unlikely starter?

Cameron should start but Stoke have brought in Bardsley as well, so Hughes has the option to rotate now (or even move him inside with shawcross?). He's not a nailed on starter like Vlaar is at Villa.

FSA FPL Rate My Team Thread 2014-15

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