Gameweek 17 Transfers.

MarkSRFC21 wrote: »

Bertrand replacements?

Wollscheid? If you don't have Butland.

extra gravy wrote: »

Wollscheid? If you don't have Butland.

How secure is his place though

extra gravy wrote: »

He's completed 90 minutes in 10 consecutive matches now.

Definitely will consider him so

Getting tempted to go -8 for this team.

Kane had ZERO touches in the box vs Newcastle. ZERO. Patience wearing thin, and apart from Norwich at WHL next week I'm not too afraid of him till GW21 when he has a good run for 3 or 4 games.

Courtois (McCarthy)
Souare, Evans, Moreno (Alderwiereld, Bellerin)
Mahrez, Ozil, Henderbus, Mane (Sterling)
Aguero, Vardy, Lukaku.

Already brought Evans in for Naughton.
Players out Hazard, Kane. Players in Henderbus and Aguero.

Enough left to get Sanchez or Ramsey for Sterling next GW or the GW after, keeping strong front 8 till after Xmas.

I know Aguero is risky but indications seem to be he'll start and if he does should get 60+. I know those who risked an early Aguero re-acquisition will urge caution, and I know the risks, but there are potential rewards.

FHFC wrote: »

I know Aguero is risky but indications seem to be he'll start and if he does should get 60+. I know those who risked an early Aguero re-acquisition will urge caution, and I know the risks, but there are potential rewards.

CAUTION !!! urged :pac:...

I did a very similar move 2 GWs ago. -8 to accomodate Aguero in and rearrange my defense and midfield. It was a di-sas-ter. If I "numberised" it to echo my "GW16 complaint " : 80k drop. It triggered an immediate -4 the week after to fix this failed move. 70k drop. So 150k drop from this "trying to be the cleverest guy". And then you wanted me to be happy from a 40k rise last week :pac: :pac:....

I know you're not well ranked. I also know that because it didn't work for me does not mean at all it won't for you. But. But I find this a huge risk. I mean, for -8, you need an Agüero blinder for his return game away to Arsenal. You also rely heavily on him staying perfectly fit (such that even if it doesn't work pts-wise this week you're at least ahead of everyone else for the next GWs). And all that, right before the hectic Christmas period. If things turn really bad, it could be a season-ending move.

Kane is home to Norwich. Not bad for a last chance game while you thoroughly scrutinise Aguero at the Emirates?

FHFC wrote: »

I know Aguero is risky but indications seem to be he'll start and if he does should get 60+. I know those who risked an early Aguero re-acquisition will urge caution, and I know the risks, but there are potential rewards.

Deleted User wrote: »

I've had Aguero on the pitch for EVERY minute he's been available this season but I felt stung after the last comeback from injury so will let him play at least one game before bringing him back. If he does do any damage against Arsenal I'll feel aggrieved.

iroced wrote: »

CAUTION !!! urged :pac:...



I know you're not well ranked. I also know that because it didn't work for me does not mean at all it won't for you. But. But I find this a huge risk. I mean, for -8, you need an Agüero blinder for his return game away to Arsenal. You also rely heavily on him staying perfectly fit (such that even if it doesn't work pts-wise this week you're at least ahead of everyone else for the next GWs). And all that, right before the hectic Christmas period. If things turn really bad, it could be a season-ending move.

Kane is home to Norwich. Not bad for a last chance game while you thoroughly scrutinise Aguero at the Emirates?

Very good points made. I also bought Aguero a few weeks ago when he was freshly back and it backfired spectacularly.

Along with General Fitness concerns for Aguero you also have to factor in the slight possibility that Pellegrini might try to look after his players for a change and rotate Aguero to ease him back in (I know Pelegrini has a penchant for the reverse but still.)

Solid point from Iroced about observing Kane for one more match. The general feeling among most spurs fans I've spoken with is that Alli will drop back and let Kane move forward to play as a Striker should.

Personally I have Kane and I'll watch him for this week. Like Klopparama I'll also feel aggrieved if Aguero shows up but I'll take the chance.

Any word on Hazard this weekend? Or should I just give u the ghost?

FHFC wrote: »

Getting tempted to go -8 for this team.

Kane had ZERO touches in the box vs Newcastle. ZERO. Patience wearing thin, and apart from Norwich at WHL next week I'm not too afraid of him till GW21 when he has a good run for 3 or 4 games.

Courtois (McCarthy)
Souare, Evans, Moreno (Alderwiereld, Bellerin)
Mahrez, Ozil, Henderbus, Mane (Sterling)
Aguero, Vardy, Lukaku.

Already brought Evans in for Naughton.
Players out Hazard, Kane. Players in Henderbus and Aguero.

Enough left to get Sanchez or Ramsey for Sterling next GW or the GW after, keeping strong front 8 till after Xmas.

I know Aguero is risky but indications seem to be he'll start and if he does should get 60+. I know those who risked an early Aguero re-acquisition will urge caution, and I know the risks, but there are potential rewards.

I wouldn't minus 8. If hazard is out minus 4. If going minus 8 you would have to be captaining aguero which considering he has played little or no football in 2 months and has a difficult fixture it's a very risky move. Will aguero definetly start the Sunderland game also.

FHFC wrote: »

I'm looking at hits in the context of thinking I'll at least need -4 this week and again next week to sort this team out. I'm doing to crap to be going into weekends not happy with large parts of the teams.

Mane, Sterling and Hazard have to go. While I'll likely get Aguero in with Kane being at risk. I'll be doing a -4 for Hazard to Ramsey or Henderbus for certain, probably even if he's fit (although may move Sterling instead if Hazard fit). Mane has had great shooting stats of late so I'm going to play him this week.

Kane has Southampton away this week, it's next week they have Norwich at home, but that is the week City have Sunderland at home so Aguero is a very viable captain alternative. Thats the reason I was considering doing the Aguero switch now, but it would be dependent on what Pellegrini says tomorrow regarding his likelihood to start.

I'm going to throw you a real leftfield suggestion. Wildcard gw 20 to try get yourself back in the game. It's a risk but would be a nice differential approach.

sheroman01 wrote: »

Get rid of Kolarov or Naughton? Both dropped last weekend, who is most likely to keep their place?

I'd say naughton was dropped and kolorav was rotated. Kolorav will also miss a game over the Xmas period imo.

Colking wrote: »

Chelsea continue to be poison, personally I wouldn't look at their players untill one of 2 things happen:

• They get a new Manager
• We get reports in the Papers that Jose has climbed down from his high horse and has made nice with the team/players

loadwire wrote: »

Jose has been sacked.

Looks like we can consider Chelsea again !

Costa, Hazard and Terry in....

Assuming Hazard isn't actually injured I'm going to have to keep him now, aren't I?

If you have Chelsea players, by all means keep them, but I definitely wouldn't be getting them in until a replacement has been named!

alchemist33 wrote: »

Even then, how will the manager line them up? Will Terry be retired or will the new man keep the old guard and bench Zouma? Remy might get a run instead of Costa etc etc. Best to wait for a while methinks.

I have Hazard and Courtois so should be safe enough. Remains to be seen just how much they hated Jose. If the dressing room was against him a reaction can be expected against Sunderland. I'll be playing Hazard now rather than selling.