General FPL Chat 2015/16

Mr.Prodston · 09-07-2015 04:12PM

There's going to be value in Watford this season. Deeney only 5.5 and Anya 4.5 are the only players I'm really familiar with so far though. Ighalo at 5 scored 2 goals yesterday too I think in a friendly, definitely got one.

If only by some sheer miracle Mickey T reclaims a starting spot it'll be the greatest day of all time at 4.0.

Southampton have started strong the last 2 seasons to everyone's surprise on both occasions. The first month or so will be Europa League free I presume so it's probably early or never for the Saints this season. Cedric Soares is 5.0 which could be popular and J-Rod at 7 is 0.5 more than I hoped.

Ziegler1988 · 09-07-2015 04:15PM

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

Southampton have started strong the last 2 seasons to everyone's surprise on both occasions. The first month or so will be Europa League free I presume so it's probably early or never for the Saints this season. Cedric Soares is 5.0 which could be popular and J-Rod at 7 is 0.5 more than I hoped.

They start in the 3rd qualifying round on Aug 6/13 and would then play Aug 20/27 if they advance

Mr.Prodston · 09-07-2015 04:17PM

Ziegler1988 wrote: »

They start in the 3rd qualifying round on Aug 6/13 and would then play Aug 20/27 if they advance

Ah well that's that then

FHFC · 09-07-2015 04:22PM

declan2693 wrote: »

Whats the story with Ben Foster will be be out long?

Paully D wrote: »

October.

Means a Myhill and a 4m cheapie might be a valid strategy for the first month or so, given a GW4, 5 (or 6 at most) wildcard is almost certain.

Great roundup Paully, thats why I love this forum!! Not sure about Stoke defensively though, they continually disappointed last year conceding few goals in a high percentage of games.

I think Payet at WHU could be worth a look going by what I've heard about him. Also De Jong at 6.5 could be interesting. A LOT of mid options in the 6.5-7.5 range.

For some reason when I first looked at Sunderland I couldnt see Matthews but he's been on my radar too.

No sign at all yet of my very favourite preseason thing, a 4.0 defender with a decent chance of starting.

Ziegler1988 · 09-07-2015 04:25PM

FHFC wrote: »

For some reason when I first looked at Sunderland I couldnt see Matthews but he's been on my radar too.

No sign at all yet of my very favourite preseason thing, a 4.0 defender with a decent chance of starting.

They added him a few hours after launch.
I have Hoban at Watford in provisionally but I doubt he's a starter. We might need some sales or injuries

98q76e12hrflnk · 09-07-2015 04:25PM

what do ppl think of yaya @ 8.5 compared to silva?

especially if city plays 2 up front

FHFC · 09-07-2015 04:27PM

Also, I'm very tempted by Shaw at 5.5

Read somewhere that he'd been doing a special training programme and was impressing LVG with his effort. The difficult first season out of the way he could be great if playing wing back.

alchemist33 · 09-07-2015 04:34PM

FHFC wrote: »

Also, I'm very tempted by Shaw at 5.5

Read somewhere that he'd been doing a special training programme and was impressing LVG with his effort. The difficult first season out of the way he could be great if playing wing back.

It's true, he's fit and has lost weight. But United are likely to play 4 at the back.

NoviGlitzko · 09-07-2015 04:38PM

I wonder will Deulofeu start for Everton? Could be a hidden gem there.

FHFC · 09-07-2015 04:39PM

alchemist33 wrote: »

It's true, he's fit and has lost weight. But United are likely to play 4 at the back.

True, and I hope they do. But Shaw would still interest me as a very attack minded full back at that price.

km79 · 09-07-2015 05:13PM

declan2693 wrote: »

what do ppl think of yaya @ 8.5 compared to silva?

especially if city plays 2 up front

yaya is 8.5.........very interesting
would not touch Silva at 10 ml
di maria at 8.5 possibly even lower after a few weeks out.......valdes or lloris could be uniteds goalie at 5ml
depay also 8.5 .....there is value in United's midfield
unless there are a few strikers bought by big teams 352 may be the way to go !

Ziegler1988 · 09-07-2015 05:18PM

Silva's one of the first names on my teamsheet. He was amazing last season with or without Kun and is a no brainer for me with Kun to be eased in. Yaya at 8.5m and maybe pens for two matches is tempting, but I think he's declining and can only muster those box to box runs on a rare occasion.

Paully D · 09-07-2015 05:27PM

With Courtois at £5.5m, is Terry/Ivanovic going to be worth the extra £1.5m?

Also, am I the only one that has been championing a must need for West Brom defensive coverage because of Pulis, yet strongly thinking about going without anyone from the Baggies until they play their first wildcard due to opening fixtures?

PS - what do people think about building a team with just the first 3/4 weeks in mind? I.e., if you always use your wildcard around that stage and this year for example if you knew you were going to use it to bring Aguero back in for GW4. A good strategy or too many things that can go wrong?

Lemlin · 09-07-2015 05:29PM

FHFC wrote: »

Also, I'm very tempted by Shaw at 5.5

Read somewhere that he'd been doing a special training programme and was impressing LVG with his effort. The difficult first season out of the way he could be great if playing wing back.

I remember Jonny Evans impressing LVG at this stage last season!

I haven't even a team id yet. Let the madness begin. This forum was moving along slowly and I log in today to see a host of new pages to read!

An Ciarraioch · 09-07-2015 05:39PM

Paully D wrote: »

With Courtois at £5.5m, is Terry/Ivanovic going to be worth the extra £1.5m?

Also, am I the only one that has been championing a must need for West Brom defensive coverage because of Pulis, yet strongly thinking about going without anyone from the Baggies until they play their first wildcard due to opening fixtures?

PS - what do people think about building a team with just the first 3/4 weeks in mind? I.e., if you always use your wildcard around that stage and this year for example if you knew you were going to use it to bring Aguero back in for GW4. A good strategy or too many things that can go wrong?

Lescott's a reliable 5.0 choice, so have him on the bench, anyway.

FHFC · 09-07-2015 05:46PM

Paully D wrote: »

With Courtois at £5.5m, is Terry/Ivanovic going to be worth the extra £1.5m?

Also, am I the only one that has been championing a must need for West Brom defensive coverage because of Pulis, yet strongly thinking about going without anyone from the Baggies until they play their first wildcard due to opening fixtures?

PS - what do people think about building a team with just the first 3/4 weeks in mind? I.e., if you always use your wildcard around that stage and this year for example if you knew you were going to use it to bring Aguero back in for GW4. A good strategy or too many things that can go wrong?

Agree on all counts. Hard to justify Terry or Ivan at current budget when you can cover all Chelsea clean sheets for a precious 1.5 less.

I made the comment above about a Myhill one keeper strategy then looked WBA first three home fixtures and that plan got a bit less likely, if not completely ruled out.

I never usually like to paint myself into a corner where I have to use the wildcard early, I like to keep the option open if I get a good start to keep it. But there is no value in keeping it this year IMO so I think it's a valid strategy to pick a team for a 4 or 5 week horizon. The only problem is Aguero could be back for GW2 potentially and if he hits the ground running you could be forced to pull the trigger very very early. I'm hoping to set up to have bring Aguero in without wildcard, but will be playing it by week 6 at latest and picking my team accordingly from the off.

magma69 · 09-07-2015 05:50PM

Can see Ibe getting a lot of game time this season. Could be an early steal at 5 million. Zouma is going to be playing even more football this season too. Good value for 5.5.

Mint Sauce · 09-07-2015 05:59PM

Just seen these new features. All out attack, triple points, bench players score. Looking at it you can only select one. Are they limited on the number of times you can use?

CSF · 09-07-2015 06:00PM

Mint Sauce wrote: »

Just seen these new features. All out attack, triple points, bench players score. Looking at it you can only select one. Are they limited on the number of times you can use?

Once each.

magma69 · 09-07-2015 06:02PM

Can you only use one at a time I wonder? Would love to go balls out with all three in a week!

CSF · 09-07-2015 06:06PM

magma69 wrote: »

Can you only use one at a time I wonder? Would love to go balls out with all three in a week!

Yeah only one at a time.

I can't wait to get home and look at this. My whole evening is destined to be consumed by this, dinner is not being cooked anymore. Quick trip to the chipper before multitasking between it and FF activities.

I live a sad life.

finnharpsboy · 09-07-2015 06:07PM

CSF wrote: »

Yeah only one at a time.

I can't wait to get home and look at this. My whole evening is destined to be consumed by this, dinner is not being cooked anymore. Quick trip to the chipper before multitasking between it and FF activities.

I live a sad life.

already pulling my hair out..... 75 transfers made so far

SlickRic · 09-07-2015 06:16PM

i'm not going to lie, my wife is out for the evening, and all I'll be doing for a couple of hours is messing around with possibilities.

full of win.

Paully D · 09-07-2015 06:24PM

CSF wrote: »

Yeah only one at a time.

I can't wait to get home and look at this. My whole evening is destined to be consumed by this, dinner is not being cooked anymore. Quick trip to the chipper before multitasking between it and FF activities.

I live a sad life.

I've just realised I've spent around 4 hours today on fantasy football. The game doesn't even begin for another month. :pac:

finnharpsboy · 09-07-2015 06:28PM

oh how i missed this

jimmii · 09-07-2015 06:30PM

Paully D wrote: »

I've just realised I've spent around 4 hours today on fantasy football. The game doesn't even begin for another month. :pac:

And the worst thing you know that what you have concluded is pretty good today will apear to be the most ridiculous thing ever in a month! I'm trying not to even look at it at all! Going to give it a proper look on Saturday night. Nothing better than staying in on a Saturday and tinkering around with footballers...

Ziegler1988 · 09-07-2015 06:44PM

It's only quarter to two here. My day has consisted of waking up, seeing the drip of prices on Twitter, constantly refreshing the FPL site, picking a squad, and checking what all the changes entail. Three more "work" hours to go :cool:

Iused2likebusts · 09-07-2015 07:36PM

That new 2 5 3 rule I can't see being of much use. Most go with a cheap 4.5 mid i can see a lot of heartache when the benched 3Rd defender gets a clean sheet. The alternative is going with a strong front 8 but then you are ruining your team structure going forward.

Backstreet Moyes · 09-07-2015 07:43PM

From a United point of view Shaw at 5.5 could be good value if he can stay fit.

Herrera at 7.0 got 98 points last year despite barely featuring for the first half of the season.

Di Maria at 8.5 could be a bargain but i will wait a few weeks before getting him in.

Also Rooney at 10.5 looks like he should be first choice striker he should bang in goals.

CSF · 09-07-2015 07:44PM

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

That new 2 5 3 rule I can't see being of much use. Most go with a cheap 4.5 mid i can see a lot of heartache when the benched 3Rd defender gets a clean sheet. The alternative is going with a strong front 8 but then you are ruining your team structure going forward.

There'll come a week where its useful, hardly season changing stuff at the same time though.

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