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Wildcard 2018/19

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,044 ✭✭✭Pete_Cavan


    AWB, Westwood, Ings and Aubameyang in a 3-4-3

    Westwood on bench
    Surely AWB has to be on the bench as he is suspended?


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Pete_Cavan wrote: »
    Surely AWB has to be on the bench as he is suspended?

    He wouldn’t this week but would be a starter, for me, for the foreseeable. He’s as good as any 4.5m defender so I wouldn’t let the price impact that decision.

    I have 2 premium defenders to start every GW. Then 3 x 4.0m defenders one of which I bring in each GW depending on fixture to make up my back 3. AWB would get the most games.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Klopp I think your love in for Aubam is madness. Between captaincy and changing your whole wildcard around him. Especially when you put up the other team with Alonso and Mitri and you get money ITB.

    Just don't see how you can justify the Aubam move

    I suppose I’m just really trying to stick to my notes and not be in ‘this moment’ meaning what’s happened over last 2 weeks.

    My notes clearly state to have Salah, Aubameyang and Aguero and build from there.

    I make notes because my memory isn’t fantastic. So when I read through my notes I tend to follow my own direction.

    For example, my notes told me to start the season with Holebas and not be afraid to play him. I didn’t. Also if it was Niasse and not Ings I wouldn’t be having this problem because my notes said if Niasse is starting for ANY team I must buy him and play him every week.

    For balance I should put up both teams -

    A

    Fabri,

    Robertson, Mendy, AWB

    Salah, Mane, Richarlison, Pedro

    Aguero, Aubameyang, Ings

    Hamer, Peltier, Bennett, Westwood

    B

    Fabri

    Robertson, Mendy, Alonso

    Salah, Mane, Richarlison, Mkhi, Pedro

    Aguero, Mitrovic

    Hamer, AWB, Bennett, Kamara

    I’ve no problem carrying a weak bench because I don’t like weekly decisions. If anything tragic happens (long term injury) I can use 2 FT’s or take a -4 to fix it. I’ve always played like this and had good rankings.

    So it looks like -

    AWB, Ings and Aubameyang

    Versus

    Alonso, Mkhi, Mitrovic

    FWIW I rate AWB and Palace and expect them to be top 8 or 9. I wouldn’t be afraid to play him every week.

    Also, for no good reason I don’t like Alonso even though I’ve owned him for most of the last two seasons. I don’t think clean sheets will be where he scores his points. I also think Hazard will get in his way when back and available.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,191 ✭✭✭✭Shanotheslayer


    I suppose I’m just really trying to stick to my notes and not be in ‘this moment’ meaning what’s happened over last 2 weeks.

    My notes clearly state to have Salah, Aubameyang and Aguero and build from there.

    I make notes because my memory isn’t fantastic. So when I read through my notes I tend to follow my own direction.

    For example, my notes told me to start the season with Holebas and not be afraid to play him. I didn’t. Also if it was Niasse and not Ings I wouldn’t be having this problem because my notes said if Niasse is starting for ANY team I must buy him and play him every week.

    For balance I should put up both teams -

    A

    Fabri,

    Robertson, Mendy, AWB

    Salah, Mane, Richarlison, Pedro

    Aguero, Aubameyang, Ings

    Hamer, Peltier, Bennett, Westwood

    B

    Fabri

    Robertson, Mendy, Alonso

    Salah, Mane, Richarlison, Mkhi, Pedro

    Aguero, Mitrovic

    Hamer, AWB, Bennett, Kamara

    I’ve no problem carrying a weak bench because I don’t like weekly decisions. If anything tragic happens (long term injury) I can use 2 FT’s or take a -4 to fix it. I’ve always played like this and had good rankings.

    So it looks like -

    AWB, Ings and Aubameyang

    Versus

    Alonso, Mkhi, Mitrovic

    FWIW I rate AWB and Palace and expect them to be top 8 or 9. I wouldn’t be afraid to play him every week.

    Also, for no good reason I don’t like Alonso even though I’ve owned him for most of the last two seasons. I don’t think clean sheets will be where he scores his points. I also think Hazard will get in his way when back and available.

    I can relate to the sticking to the notes as I would be the same. However, would your notes state that Aubam would be playing Left Wing as opposed to the striker? He may score ok from left wing, but does it justify the price?

    In relation to Holebas, I was the same, discussed with a few people before GW1 and I ended up going Kabalese and was kicking myself with the swing. Then GW2 Holebas did what he did best and got a yellow card.

    I'm curious to see AWB when he returns from suspension. Will Hodgeson still have the same faith in him after what happend.

    I'm biased towards Mitri. I think he's a bargain this year personally.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    I thing Ings will turn out to be the bargain of the season. Or maybe even AWB at 4.0m. Could even be Mkhi at 7.0m.

    I’ve assumed Aubameyang will be playing through the middle. Lacazette could become a pain though but not if it’s only for the last 15 minutes here and there.

    And the other part is - if I ignore my notes re Aubameyang and he totally clicks now and I miss out I’ll be furious with myself whereas if it doesn’t work out with him in my team I can live with that.

    Will Emery drop one of Ramsey, Ozil, Iwobi or Mkhi to accomodate Lacazette AND push his best striker wide ? I just don’t see it. But I could be very wrong.


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    With all the ings talk I had to have a look at why I hadn't put too much thought into Southampton then I remembered who the manager was (i really dont rate or like hughes but maybe he can get them scoring goals) they started off the first game of the season with 3 at the back got destroyed aand moved to 4 at the back in that game and played with 4 in the second game.

    I can't remember if he is a manager who changes formations based on opposition if so it aint a big deal but if they worked on 3 at the back all preseason and he scrapped it after half a game it wouldnt inspire much confidence in me.

    Might be just a bias on my part though


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,654 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy



    And the other part is - if I ignore my notes re Aubameyang and he totally clicks now and I miss out I’ll be furious with myself whereas if it doesn’t work out with him in my team I can live with that.

    Will Emery drop one of Ramsey, Ozil, Iwobi or Mkhi to accomodate Lacazette AND push his best striker wide ? I just don’t see it. But I could be very wrong.

    Auba is a good cash cow too. If it doesn't work out you can drop him and spread the funds. But if he clicks, you won't be able to fit him in without major surgery. I'd rather have him now on wc and see what happens.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,912 ✭✭✭kilburn


    So folks i am currently on this any thoughts will play 352 although i think trying to decide between Ings or Arnie to bench might drive me mad each week

    Foster Etheridge
    Robertson Mendy Alonso Peltier AWB
    Ricky Micky Pedro Salah Bilva
    Aguero Ings Arnie

    .3 itb


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,353 ✭✭✭✭Liam O


    Any 4.4s likely to play? Been .1 short for a few things and could afford to downgrade Cedric.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42,193 ✭✭✭✭Scorpion Sting


    Liam O wrote: »
    Any 4.4s likely to play? Been .1 short for a few things and could afford to downgrade Cedric.

    Zabaleta and Kiko are the only 4.4s with minutes under their belts but Zab is not nailed and Kiko is only a bench option for Watford. If you're happy to roll the dice on Ryan Bennett he has started both of Wolves' opening two games and is only 4m.


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    Zabaleta and Kiko are the only 4.4s with minutes under their belts but Zab is not nailed and Kiko is only a bench option for Watford. If you're happy to roll the dice on Ryan Bennett he has started both of Wolves' opening two games and is only 4m.

    I have him myself but Dendocker could replace him when’s hes available. That’s the word anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42,193 ✭✭✭✭Scorpion Sting


    I have him myself but Dendocker could replace him when’s hes available. That’s the word anyway.

    There aren't many sub 4.5 options I'd be confident of other than Wan-Bissaka. If Stankovic nailed down a place in Huddersfield's lineup in a 3/5 at the back that'd be good but I think it's unlikely.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,192 ✭✭✭Colking


    spock. wrote: »
    Looking at going without Salah at the moment:

    Hart
    Alonso Mendy Bellerin
    Mane Dilva Mkhi Richarlison Pedro
    Aguero Auba
    (Hamer - Schlupp Kamara AWB)

    Arsenal and City have amazing fixtures so wanted to triple up on both.

    I'd be nervous about having Hart as Heaton played in Europe for them. If it's a 4.5 you're going for then I'd be looking at Hennessy for Palace. They have a very solid look defensively this year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,254 ✭✭✭✭km79


    Liam O wrote: »
    Any 4.4s likely to play? Been .1 short for a few things and could afford to downgrade Cedric.

    Cedric could be 4.4 by tomorrow morning
    Unlikely though as pace of sales has slowed


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭Klonker


    Changed my mind on going Salah-less, he looked very dangerous Monday and I'm going to try play a little less risky this year.

    Current and hopefully final version.

    Ederson Hamer
    Mendy PVA Robertson AWB 4m
    Salah Mane Pedro Mykhi Ricky
    Aguro Ings Kamera

    I really want PEA but can't really fit him in. The plan is to see how himself Hazard and Mane do this weekend and I've left 1.5m to go to Hazard in 1 transfer and PEA in 2. I'm not sold on Alonso so far this year, I know he has good returns so far but I'm just still undecided, I have to see more of Chelsea' s defence. Ings I think is great value, would be happy to hold him all year. Undecided on 2nd 4m defender but I'll rarely use them, I like Cyrstal Palace defence and I'd be happy to double up there if needed for their good run.


    Any thoughts/comments? I guess it's a bit template but I'm ahead in my main league so not worried about that.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭Porthallian


    Done a draft and I'm tempted:

    Begovic Boruc
    Mendy Alonso Shaw Wan-B Bennett
    Mane Salah Richy Guendozi Mendy (Lei)
    Aguero Ings PEA

    4-3-3 most weeks with Shaw maybe changing to Cook/Holebas


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,654 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


    Feels a bit mad ditching Mané when everyone is getting him in but the extra 3 million from downgrading to Pedro makes a huge difference to the rest of my team imo.

    (a) Monreal Pedro Mkhi Fraser
    (b) Mané Kanté Ings Schlupp

    Would be confident that a will outscore b.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Feels a bit mad ditching Mané when everyone is getting him in but the extra 3 million from downgrading to Pedro makes a huge difference to the rest of my team imo.

    (a) Monreal Pedro Mkhi Fraser
    (b) Mané Kanté Ings Schlupp

    Would be confident that a will outscore b.

    Looks like time is running out for Schlupp too. Meyer available now.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,672 ✭✭✭ElTel


    spock. wrote: »
    Looking at going without Salah at the moment:

    Hart
    Alonso Mendy Bellerin
    Mane Dilva Mkhi Richarlison Pedro
    Aguero Auba
    (Hamer - Schlupp Kamara AWB)

    Arsenal and City have amazing fixtures so wanted to triple up on both.

    I get the upside to Schlupp and Bellerin but Meyer and Lichsteiner will take minutes off them.

    Dropping Salah is brave and I'd probably do the same, meaning I'd keep Mane ahead of him on WC. I'd be interested in Extra Gravy's thoughts here.

    GKs could be precarious. Heaton won't take Hart's spot going by last night. (I was only half watching it though.) Is there any update on Pope?
    If you were a GW1 BB especially I'd consider the 8.5M combo of two GKs from one team.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,654 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


    ElTel wrote: »
    Dropping Salah is brave and I'd probably do the same, meaning I'd keep Mane ahead of him on WC. I'd be interested in Extra Gravy's thoughts

    I haven't even thought about selling Salah tbh. I'd still be much more comfortable captaining him over Mane. Plus Salah's ownership. I've had a fairly good start and don't want to do anything too risky with the wc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,654 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


    Close to final draft I think. Ings in, Fraser out and back to 3-4-3. Not a fan of having a Southampton forward in general but after looking at Ings' stats and taking on board what klopparama said, I think he's worth investing in at that price.

    Ederson
    Mendy Robertson Monreal
    Salah Mkhi Pedro Ricky
    Auba Aguero Ings


  • Registered Users Posts: 367 ✭✭letsgo2018


    Opinion of this

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,736 ✭✭✭Bleating Lamb


    Am on WC...
    Have a post on FPL chat page today re who are best options as 4.0 def and 4.5 m midfielder....W Bas obvious and have him but want a second....have Stankovic there at mo....
    Have Guendouzi as fodder midfielder....
    Given the amount of price fallers this year I think your bench need to be lads safe from a price drop if at all possible.
    Who do people reckon are safest bench fodder picks?
    If ye gave time look at my post about it on FPL chat page...my WC team there too.


    Thanks.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,672 ✭✭✭ElTel


    Am on WC...
    Have a post on FPL chat page today re who are best options as 4.0 def and 4.5 m midfielder....W Bas obvious and have him but want a second....have Stankovic there at mo....
    Have Guendouzi as fodder midfielder....
    Given the amount of price fallers this year I think your bench need to be lads safe from a price drop if at all possible.
    Who do people reckon are safest bench fodder picks?
    If ye gave time look at my post about it on FPL chat page...my WC team there too.


    Thanks.

    Billing, Hogg and Mendy worth considering in midfield.
    I'm hoping Chalobah goes from red to 100% but it's unlikely.
    FFS don't have Billing in predicted line-up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,483 ✭✭✭macraignil


    letsgo2018 wrote: »
    Opinion of this

    Looks a good first team to me. Got wildcard team set myself and very similar. This week my line up is the same except I have Robertson instead of Trippier, and Fraser and Wilson instead of Pedro and Mkhitaryan. I have a bit more value tied up on the bench than some might recommend but I think it's good to have some choices on the first team depending on fixtures.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,136 ✭✭✭✭How Soon Is Now


    So should I stick with this? ! Ha :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭tailgunner


    Close to final draft I think. Ings in, Fraser out and back to 3-4-3. Not a fan of having a Southampton forward in general but after looking at Ings' stats and taking on board what klopparama said, I think he's worth investing in at that price.

    Ederson
    Mendy Robertson Monreal
    Salah Mkhi Pedro Ricky
    Auba Aguero Ings

    I've settled on a very similar team, but am 0.1 short for a 5.5 def, so no Monreal for me. Unless a price change or two goes my way tonight, I'm looking at Pereira.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,654 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


    tailgunner wrote: »
    I've settled on a very similar team, but am 0.1 short for a 5.5 def, so no Monreal for me. Unless a price change or two goes my way tonight, I'm looking at Pereira.

    Haven't watched Pereira yet, he's very close to 100% on fpl stats so I'd pop him now if you haven't already done so.


  • Registered Users Posts: 248 ✭✭student7890


    I find myself doing ok, good but not great. Looking over my team I needed to change nine dropping in form and price. Just picked all the risers and Voila!

    Ederson (Etheridge)

    Alonso Mendy Tarko (S.Cook Wan-B)

    Mane Salah Richy Pereyra Fraser

    Aguerro Ings (Joselu)

    0.9 itb

    Beam me up Scotty.



  • Registered Users Posts: 3,173 ✭✭✭Dearg81


    Liam O wrote:
    Any 4.4s likely to play? Been .1 short for a few things and could afford to downgrade Cedric.

    It looks like Doherty might drop to 4.4 tonight. He's a very attacking wing back who missed an easy chance before he got injured.

    I'm doing up a wild card team now at the moment and he rotates well with Holebas and Wan Bissaka.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 6,083 ✭✭✭Chesty08


    So should I stick with this? ! Ha :)

    Very good team. Wouldn’t change much to be honest


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭tailgunner


    Haven't watched Pereira yet, he's very close to 100% on fpl stats so I'd pop him now if you haven't already done so.

    Yep, have him in for now. Really hoping Dale Stephens drops to 4.4 tonight so I can afford Monreal or maybe PVA, but looks unlikely.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭Klonker


    Has anyone actually made money off a player that they won't actually keep in their team this week? Alonso looks like he'll be the only one I get after his rise tonight, thought I'd get from Wilson too but he won't get a second rise tonight.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,502 ✭✭✭spock.


    Ozil rumoured to be out of today's game with illness.
    Think I'll chance Iwobi.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭shineon23


    shineon23 wrote: »
    I've activated, writing this as a note to self
    Gone from this:
    DDG-Boruc
    Mendy-Davies-Shaw-Wan Bissaka-Peltier
    Salah-Pogba-Richarlison-Jota-Stephens
    Aguero-Firmino-Austin

    Currently on this, in attempt to nab a double riser which won't happen.
    Ederson-Hamer
    Mendy-Alonso-Shaw-Wan Bissaka-Bennett
    Salah-Pogba-Pedro-Richarlison-Stephens
    Aguero-Firmino-Wilson

    I plan to end up with Lloris or Allison in goal
    Ings for Wilson up front

    I might try and downgrade one premium Def or
    the GK, and Pedro to Kante :O

    In order to have Kane instead of Firmino.
    I had been planning to get Kane in for Aguero but don't know if I can do it after Sergio looked after me today.

    Salah out for Mane would make things so much easier for me. :/
    But don't think I could sleep easy at night with the fear.

    Well I decided to not buy Lloris in case he gets incarcerated.

    Ended up on this.

    McCarthy-Hamer

    Alonso-Mendy-Robertson-Bennett(Wolves)-Wan-Bissake

    D.Silva-Salah-Richarlison-Kante-Stephens

    Ings-Aguero-Aubameyang


    Don't know how I'll get a Spurs attacker without 2 moves and losing a big name.
    and not happy with my 2 budget MFs, McCarthy will be swapped for another 4.5 when Southampton's fixtures turn.

    Any thoughts?


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    shineon23 wrote: »
    Well I decided to not buy Lloris in case he gets incarcerated.

    Ended up on this.

    McCarthy-Hamer

    Alonso-Mendy-Robertson-Bennett(Wolves)-Wan-Bissake

    D.Silva-Salah-Richarlison-Kante-Stephens

    Ings-Aguero-Aubameyang


    Don't know how I'll get a Spurs attacker without 2 moves and losing a big name.
    and not happy with my 2 budget MFs, McCarthy will be swapped for another 4.5 when Southampton's fixtures turn.

    Any thoughts?

    You plan on playing 4-3-3 most weeks when AWB is available ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,254 ✭✭✭✭km79


    shineon23 wrote: »
    Well I decided to not buy Lloris in case he gets incarcerated.

    Ended up on this.

    McCarthy-Hamer

    Alonso-Mendy-Robertson-Bennett(Wolves)-Wan-Bissake

    D.Silva-Salah-Richarlison-Kante-Stephens

    Ings-Aguero-Aubameyang


    Don't know how I'll get a Spurs attacker without 2 moves and losing a big name.
    and not happy with my 2 budget MFs, McCarthy will be swapped for another 4.5 when Southampton's fixtures turn.

    Any thoughts?

    I'd be worried about going with McCarthy and Hamer as both could lose their place . Hamer probably will this weekend . McCarthy if he has a bad game
    I can't get behind playing Kante every week.........when everyone is available (very soon ) he may well revert to the role he has played his entire career outside of the last 2 games .......


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭shineon23


    You plan on playing 4-3-3 most weeks when AWB is available ?

    Will have to play Kante (3-4+3) or AWB (4-3-3)most weeks I think, it's not ideal.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭claw


    Ederson (Hamer)
    Alonso Mendy Robertson (Wan-Bissaka Bennett)
    Neves Salah Mane Richarlison (Guendouzi)
    Arnautovic Aguero Zaha

    Happy to go with this team over the next few weeks, no Arsenal in it but I think I've made my peace with it. Well set up for week 4 if nothing else so if I get anything out of Neves Arnautovic or Zaha this weekend that will do me.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,502 ✭✭✭spock.


    Allison
    Alonso Mendy Trippier
    Mane Dilva Mkhi Richarlison Iwobi
    Aguero Auba
    (Hamer - Kamara Bennett AWB)

    All out on Arsenal attack.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,254 ✭✭✭✭km79


    I stuck with my preseason plan and wildcard
    I set up for those 2 weeks and hoped to get a decent start . I have even if I'm still 30 behind in main league. The plan was then to jump on a couple of tea!s who have a really really good run of fixtures. I've also avoided a fair few price drops .
    So it's a little experment. A proactive rather than reactive wildcard . Let's see how it goes . It's also set up with a specific week in mind ............best laid plans and all that..........
    I've spent WAY more on keepers and defence that usual but that's due to the value in midfield this year
    I had Ings in for Arnie but I don't trust Southampton/Hughes and I didn't need the extra money in the end
    Mane and auba the 2 players I fear not owning as they will be in a lot of teams around me
    Kane isn't

    GK
    Schmeichel /Hennessy- decent rotation and more importantly when Palaces fixtures turn Leicester have good ones. At that stage I won't need a second playing keeper hopefully and will downgrade .........

    Def
    Robertson Mendy WanB Alonso Steve cook
    already owned first 3. Alonso could be a disaster but if he is its easy to downgrade to Bavies . Steve Cook will be my 5th defender . I needed a defender from a team with a good fixture for one particular week..........I got his first rise and hopefully knock a second out of him. Doherty when he dropped to 4.4 tempted me as did Holebas at 4.6
    Reality is he won't be played hopefully bar that one week

    Mid
    Salah Ricky Miki Pedro Fraser
    This was the main reason for wildcarding . Couple of 50/50 calls wrong and wanted in on Arsenal and Chelsea attack
    Pedro a risk but lots of other options of he doesn't work out. Maddison being the number one target

    Fwd
    Aguero Arnie Mitrovic
    Had the first 2 . Been very very impressed with Mitrovic despite what I said preseson .
    Happy to chance him for a few weeks
    Arnie could have become zaha but I just prefer Arnie. He has more of an eye for goal and has pens. And he is a lunatic !!!

    0.3 ITB

    It's a different team set up than usual for me so be interesting to see how it goes

    One final note . I wildcards basically over one evening . Sunday I think it was . And !add a few changes Monday and that was it. Much more relaxed about it as I had the bones of the squad together and the rest in my head since preseason.


  • Posts: 0 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Its not ideal but I did want to get Hazard in while I was wild carding as it'd be too much work given his price tag later I think he could have a great season, especially if as I predict (hope) he gets moved into a striker position.


    .........Ederson

    Perriera..Monreal..A.Arnold

    Mane..Pedro..Mihki..Hazard..Madison

    Aubam..Audero



    Hammer....Kamara....WB..Bennet


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    I went with team B because I think that’s the sensible choice.

    Hope I got it right.

    I’m going against my gut.

    Edit - the late news on Ozil, being ill, also influenced my decision because more chance of Lacazette starting now and Aubameyang playing off the left.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭shineon23


    km79 wrote: »
    I'd be worried about going with McCarthy and Hamer as both could lose their place . Hamer probably will this weekend . McCarthy if he has a bad game
    I can't get behind playing Kante every week.........when everyone is available (very soon ) he may well revert to the role he has played his entire career outside of the last 2 games .......

    Yeah I agree with you on Kante, I wanted Pedro but I wanted Silva more so Pedro had to go. Noone else really caught my eye at 5.0 or under.

    Can't see McCarthy losing his place. Nailed on since Hughes took over.
    Gunn is unproven in the premier league,
    Forster isn't making match day squads.
    I only need a few weeks from McCarthy anyway.

    Hamer is just there because he's 4.0, could have been any non playing 4.0 so said I might as well choose a GK that has some (small) chance of minutes.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,262 ✭✭✭iroced


    Right.

    Ended up playing a last min knee-jerk WC to avoid taking hits. It's been quite a while since I played such an earky WC. But the amount of hits (already -4 last GW, was on -8 this GW with at least a -4 coming next GW and my GK was not sorted... - that's the problem when you rush your GW1 team) made me rush this one. Just did not have the time to change my 5th mid £4.5m bench fodder and just saw that Stephens is close to a drop... Hopefully will have nothing unexpected happening such that I can work on that next GW.

    So. WC team is:

    Alison (Boruc)
    Alonso Mendy Daniels (AWB, Peltier)
    Salah Pedro Richarlison Mkhitaryan (Stephens)
    Aguero Aubameyang Ings

    Major changes are Tosun & Long upfront and a change to a premium defense (Pickford, VVD, Zab out for Alison Alonso Mendy) that implied a more budget midfield (Sanchez & Bilva to Pedro & Mikhi). Not too happy to ship out Sanchez & Bilva (would have preferred 2 City attackers than 2 Arsenal but choices have to be made to balance out the team and I figured that Alison-Alonso-Mikhi was better than Pickford-VVD-Bilva).
    The rest are just adjustments (Bednarek to Peltier, Tomkins to AWB).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,827 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Well lads... How's things?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,383 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    How do things work these days. There were no chips back when I played. 1 wildcard between now and the new year? And one chip that can be used any time?

    There surely won't be many obvious opportunities to use towards the winter break.

    What's the most common strategy? Early wildcard to maximise profit after a few weeks?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,254 ✭✭✭✭km79




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,483 ✭✭✭macraignil


    S.M.B. wrote: »
    How do things work these days. There were no chips back when I played. 1 wildcard between now and the new year? And one chip that can be used any time?

    There surely won't be many obvious opportunities to use towards the winter break.

    What's the most common strategy? Early wildcard to maximise profit after a few weeks?

    That's the reason I went for it last week. Saw some good players going up in value and not in team so reckoned it was a good time to get in on the price rises and improve the weak spots in the team. Made 0.1mill profit on selling Richarlison for Walcott about 10minutes ago.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,654 ✭✭✭✭extra gravy


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    Might be ordering a copy of this Monday morning


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