General FPL Chat 2014/15 MOD WARNING POST 1839

FHFC · 12-11-2014 08:46PM

Another great members article on ffs comparing Hazard, Oscar and Fab's stats. I took out the membership for the first time this year and I reckon it's well worth it.

Swiper the fox · 12-11-2014 09:07PM

FHFC wrote: »

Another great members article on ffs comparing Hazard, Oscar and Fab's stats. I took out the membership for the first time this year and I reckon it's well worth it.

What's the gist of it, I've been quite vocal in my belief that Fabregas has been quite lucky and isn't value for his price, I'd be interested to know if I'm right (set pieces are where my logic falls down obviously)

FHFC · 12-11-2014 09:19PM

Swiper the fox wrote: »

What's the gist of it, I've been quite vocal in my belief that Fabregas has been quite lucky and isn't value for his price, I'd be interested to know if I'm right (set pieces are where my logic falls down obviously)

Don't know what I can really say keeping in mind the charter.

FHFC · 13-11-2014 12:02AM

Also from FFS (from a non members article here) is some very interesting analysis of the impact of Martinez playing Barkley on the left flank to accommodate both Etoo and Lukaku in attack.

This point is very relevant to the Baines debate and for those thinking of bringing him in....

The Baines Impact
Whilst Barkley turned in an impressive shift without picking up the Fantasy points, it’s also worth noting his impact on Leighton Baines’ stats. The Toffees left-back managed 65 touches on Sunday – bearing in mind his Gameweek 1-10 average was 96.8, it’s fair to say his overall involvement in Everton’s build-up play dropped significantly, slipping from one minute per touch to 1.5. With Everton looking for Barkley on the left more often, Baines also plummeted from 1.7 minutes per pass received down to 2.6 against the Black Cats – again underlining the knock-on effect of the youngster’s move out wide.

Further up the field, though, there’s less to worry about – Baines’ 28 touches in the final third was only slightly down from his previous average of 32.7, whilst he also produced more crosses (seven, compared to 5.6) than beforehand. Crucially for Fantasy managers, Baines’s creativity didn’t suffer – his previous average of 38.2 minutes per key pass quickened to 32 last weekend – but with Barkley becoming more prominent in the Toffees’ attacks, we’ll be keeping a keen eye on Martinez’ tactics in light of his weekend reshuffle.

AdMMM · 13-11-2014 06:07PM

Eric Dier (remember him?) has withdrawn from the England U21 squad because he doesn't want to play at right back anymore... which is where he has played for Spurs most of this season. Can't see this having a positive effect on him for the rest of the season anyway... not that anyone still has him!

Mr.Prodston · 13-11-2014 06:14PM

AdMMM wrote: »

Eric Dier (remember him?) has withdrawn from the England U21 squad because he doesn't want to play at right back anymore... which is where he has played for Spurs most of this season. Can't see this having a positive effect on him for the rest of the season anyway... not that anyone still has him!

Walker is nearing fitness and DeAndre Yedlin's season is nearly over with Seattle I believe? Spurs signed him after his world cup heroics and sent him back on loan for the rest of the season. So he might be back in contention too, not sure when he comes to Spurs maybe January.

There's a good chance he'll be a serious FPL hero. I'm claiming him now anyway

PARlance · 13-11-2014 06:16PM

AdMMM wrote: »

Eric Dier (remember him?) has withdrawn from the England U21 squad because he doesn't want to play at right back anymore... which is where he has played for Spurs most of this season. Can't see this having a positive effect on him for the rest of the season anyway... not that anyone still has him!

Now Dier was a bandwagon! Shocking player.

Iused2likebusts · 13-11-2014 06:37PM

PARlance wrote: »

Now Dier was a bandwagon! Shocking player.

If ever a surname reflected a players ability.

finnharpsboy · 13-11-2014 08:00PM

I'M baaaaaccckkkkkk

AdMMM · 14-11-2014 12:28PM

PARlance wrote: »

Now Dier was a bandwagon! Shocking player.

Just checked and he still enjoys a 19.1% ownership

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Surely no active player would still have this guy in their team? Are 19.1% of teams zombie teams?

wonski · 14-11-2014 12:38PM

Some players are expecting him to score big soon:D

I doubt 19% left the game already but who knows.

CSF · 14-11-2014 01:27PM

AdMMM wrote: »

Just checked and he still enjoys a 19.1% ownership .

Surely no active player would still have this guy in their team? Are 19.1% of teams zombie teams?

Semi-active teams also, some would still have him

PARlance · 14-11-2014 01:50PM

AdMMM wrote: »

Just checked and he still enjoys a 19.1% ownership .

Surely no active player would still have this guy in their team? Are 19.1% of teams zombie teams?

Quite a few active (albeit casual) lads in my leagues still have him. Defenders tend to be the least of people's worries. Especially when he mightn't be "costing" people money (a lot got him at 5.0 or 5.1)

His ownership will continue to drop. 250,000 have transferred him out in the last 6 weeks. I'd say that will continue steadily.

CSF · 14-11-2014 01:53PM

PARlance wrote: »

Quite a few active (albeit casual) lads in my leagues still have him. Defenders tend to be the least of people's worries. Especially when he mightn't be "costing" people money (a lot got him at 5.0 or 5.1)

His ownership will continue to drop. 250,000 have transferred him out in the last 6 weeks. I'd say that will continue steadily.

Casual players don't typically worry about value too much

AdMMM · 14-11-2014 04:36PM

Internationals suck. Friday afternoon and not so much as a murmur in this forum!

alchemist33 · 14-11-2014 05:17PM

I've actually been talking to my wife instead. Turns out she had a middle name I didn't know all along!

Arnold Tanzarian · 14-11-2014 05:19PM

Breaking news: Leighton baines pulls out of England squad with thigh injury

AdMMM · 14-11-2014 05:23PM

Breaking news: Leighton baines pulls out of England squad with thigh injury

And just as I start complaining that things are quiet, the Fantasy Gods spring into action and throw a spanner in the works!

manual_man · 14-11-2014 05:27PM

shouldn't this be in the price changes thread?

km79 · 14-11-2014 05:28PM

Arnold Tanzarian wrote: »

Breaking news: Leighton baines pulls out of England squad with thigh injury

oh.my.god
Could do without that !
other defenders are Wilson who plays Burnley but may also be out injured
Moore who has lost his place but was gonna wait a week before selling
Neil Taylor away to city
wisdom away to Chelsea

Mr.Prodston · 14-11-2014 05:50PM

manual_man wrote: »

shouldn't this be in the price changes thread?

:pac:

I actually (as the cool kids say) laughed out loud!

alchemist33 · 14-11-2014 05:56PM

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

:pac:

I actually (as the cool kids say) laughed out loud!

So did I!

Intriguing stuff. I was possibly going to bring him in for Clyne next GW. Hmm...

Ziegler1988 · 14-11-2014 06:11PM

Not the best week to have already made my two FTs.......
I'm prepared to bench him one week, any more and I'll take a -4.

shadowcomplex · 14-11-2014 06:31PM

Anyone here have Costa, Aguero, Fabregas,Sanchez, Di Maria and Baines all in their team?

14-11-2014 06:32PM

shadowcomplex wrote: »

Anyone here have Costa, Aguero, Fabregas,Sanchez, Di Maria all in their team?

I do. I'm sure plenty do!

Chesty08 · 14-11-2014 06:58PM

shadowcomplex wrote: »

Anyone here have Costa, Aguero, Fabregas,Sanchez, Di Maria all in their team?

Guilty!

shadowcomplex · 14-11-2014 07:03PM

Dónal wrote: »

I do. I'm sure plenty do!

oh and baines aswell

shadowcomplex · 14-11-2014 07:04PM

Chesty08 wrote: »

Guilty!

and baines

shadowcomplex · 14-11-2014 07:04PM

Looking at replacing bertrand with cresswell or janmatt, who should I go for?

km79 · 14-11-2014 08:37PM

wonder did many buy in baines early to avoid price rises......

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