Gameweek 2 Transfer Thread.

Chesty08 · 13-09-2020 9:31pm

Morzadec wrote: »

Kane was always a possible placeholder for me for Aguero. Even if he had got a cheap goal at the end there he'd be gone, Spurs were atrocious.

Likely Aggy in unless there's any doubt on him starting, will do Martial otherwise.

Thinking the same!

Cartman78 · 13-09-2020 9:47pm

Had planned on banking and still planning on sticking to the plan that I planned.

Will have no Manchester cover though so could be an interesting weekend

machiavellianme · 13-09-2020 9:55pm

eh i dunno wrote: »

Considering son out already. Spurs looked woeful today. Might take a hit elsewhere and get bruno in for him

siblers wrote: »

My plan was to do Son to Bruno but would base it off how good Spurs were, Son was very good in the first half but anonymous in the second, so think I'll pull the trigger. Would prefer to bank but already feel like I'm playing catch up

Ditto, my plan was Salah to Bruno but now it's Son instead with the funds coming from Ings to Wood. Spurs were truly dreadful and even if they pull up their socks, I can't face Mourinhoball every week.

Ace2007 · 13-09-2020 10:25pm

Reading Mourinho's comments about the match - he says they had little training - number of players had Covid - which he didn't name and others were in isolation and others aboard with national teams, so basically not all fully fit.

Will keep them for another few weeks - had they taken the lead may have played differently

siblers · 13-09-2020 10:31pm

Ace2007 wrote: »

Reading Mourinho's comments about the match - he says they had little training - number of players had Covid - which he didn't name and others were in isolation and others aboard with national teams, so basically not all fully fit.

Will keep them for another few weeks - had they taken the lead may have played differently

They should have scored two or three in the first half but were really poor in the second. Problem is that they haven't really impressed since Mourinho took over so not too hopeful there will be much improvement

siblers · 13-09-2020 10:33pm

machiavellianme wrote: »

Ditto, my plan was Salah to Bruno but now it's Son instead with the funds coming from Ings to Wood. Spurs were truly dreadful and even if they pull up their socks, I can't face Mourinhoball every week.

Think I'll give Ings another week, lots of teams look completely flat, going to be a tricky few weeks figuring out what players are up to speed

Ace2007 · 13-09-2020 10:43pm

siblers wrote: »

Think I'll give Ings another week, lots of teams look completely flat, going to be a tricky few weeks figuring out what players are up to speed

There probably weren't too many players who stood out - Vardy and Salah both got 2 penalties

Fitz* · 13-09-2020 11:44pm

Ace2007 wrote: »

There probably weren't too many players who stood out - Vardy and Salah both got 2 penalties

Even excluding the penalties, it was the best Salah has played since lockdown IMO.

macraignil · 13-09-2020 11:49pm

I'm thinking double Liverpool defense was not such a great idea. Alexander-Arnold to Digne seems a good option but will wait to see how Werner plays before deciding if having the two Liverpool defenders against Chelsea would be worth the risk next week.

Shedite27 · 14-09-2020 8:00am

macraignil wrote: »

I'm thinking double Liverpool defense was not such a great idea. Alexander-Arnold to Digne seems a good option but will wait to see how Werner plays before deciding if having the two Liverpool defenders against Chelsea would be worth the risk next week.

If you're gonna bail on Liverpool double defence after one game, the tactic isn't for you

Benimar · 14-09-2020 8:20am

siblers wrote: »

Think I'll give Ings another week, lots of teams look completely flat, going to be a tricky few weeks figuring out what players are up to speed

Agreed, and no reason why either Manchester club will be any different.

Thinking of going without both and having 2FT (and more info) for GW3

Chesty08 · 14-09-2020 8:51am

Benimar wrote: »

Agreed, and no reason why either Manchester club will be any different.

Thinking of going without both and having 2FT (and more info) for GW3

Yes same boat.

Kane will be going but do I give him another week?

Probably better off to get more info as could potentially move on with Mitrovic, Ward-Prowse thus freeing up more midfield spaces and then allowing me to move to United/City attackers accordingly.

extra gravy · 14-09-2020 9:23am

Ace2007 wrote: »

Reading Mourinho's comments about the match - he says they had little training - number of players had Covid - which he didn't name and others were in isolation and others aboard with national teams, so basically not all fully fit.

Will keep them for another few weeks - had they taken the lead may have played differently

Just excuses from José imo. Plenty of other teams in the same position. Everton had 3 guys they only signed this week and they slotted in very well and surely they weren't all fully fit.

Morzadec · 14-09-2020 9:44am

Ace2007 wrote: »

There probably weren't too many players who stood out - Vardy and Salah both got 2 penalties

Salah was incredibly sharp, even at 1-0 I was saying it. He looked really good, the hat trick didn't flatter him all that much

FHFC · 14-09-2020 9:49am

Doherty to Digne too kneejerk?

Ace2007 · 14-09-2020 9:55am

extra gravy wrote: »

Just excuses from José imo. Plenty of other teams in the same position. Everton had 3 guys they only signed this week and they slotted in very well and surely they weren't all fully fit.

Perhaps and hopefully that's the case - one lasting effect of the virus is tiredness, and yesterday probably the first real competitive match as a group they had - if some are feeling those effects - probably worth shipping them on. lack of football is one reason not to be fully fit, but if the reason is anything to do with the virus - then spurs assets are dicey.

keane2097 · 14-09-2020 10:08am

Just looks like the Spurs players have skipped the brainwashed season and moved straight to the 'the Emperor is ****ing naked' season with Jose. International management beckons I reckon.

Fitz* · 14-09-2020 10:17am

FHFC wrote: »

Doherty to Digne too kneejerk?

Spurs still have some good fixtures coming up. Doherty even had an opportunity to score yesterday, which is unusual for a Jose side.

If he is your only Spurs player, I would keep. But if you own 2 or 3, I would be thinking of transferring one of them out. I think one Spurs player will be needed over the next while, for coverage.

Pete_Cavan · 14-09-2020 10:46am

I don't have any Spurs players and I'm glad I don't, once things start going wrong under Jose they tend to spiral, I think his arrogance prevents him from making the necessary changes to steady the ship.

FHFC · 14-09-2020 11:25am

Fitz* wrote: »

Spurs still have some good fixtures coming up. Doherty even had an opportunity to score yesterday, which is unusual for a Jose side.

If he is your only Spurs player, I would keep. But if you own 2 or 3, I would be thinking of transferring one of them out. I think one Spurs player will be needed over the next while, for coverage.

Yeah hes my only spurs player. But as Pete said there this could be the start of the Jose spiral. Not seen the highlights yet but hear they were poor.

And Everton have equally good if not better fixtures. Digne seems like he has a much higher ceiling over the next 3 or 4.

I got more right than wrong in my team thankfully so it's either this or bank the transfer probably. Price rises for Digne might tip the balance.

gammygils · 14-09-2020 11:42am

FHFC wrote: »

Doherty to Digne too kneejerk?

Thinking the same but I'll give Doherty a chance. Besides I need to get Mancs in

Starlord_01 · 14-09-2020 11:44am

Ings out for Martial.

Tandey · 14-09-2020 12:04pm

I’ve convinced myself to wildcard. Have an ok score of 58 with Werner and Vinagre left to play.
After seeing the games I’ve a much better idea of the good cheapies, guys who have a bit of a spring about them and starters.

Add that to the 4 teams that haven’t a game this week then it makes sense to re jig things to my liking. Really want KDB, Fernandes and maybe Kun/DCL. Don’t want Son amongst others.

What are they cons to wildcarding now before the new year. When would be a better time considering the points I’ve made.

Pete_Cavan · 14-09-2020 12:24pm

Tandey wrote: »

I’ve convinced myself to wildcard. Have an ok score of 58 with Werner and Vinagre left to play.
After seeing the games I’ve a much better idea of the good cheapies, guys who have a bit of a spring about them and starters.

Add that to the 4 teams that haven’t a game this week then it makes sense to re jig things to my liking. Really want KDB, Fernandes and maybe Kun/DCL. Don’t want Son amongst others.

What are they cons to wildcarding now before the new year. When would be a better time considering the points I’ve made.

So now that you have seen players play you want to WC to get in players you haven't seen play? Next week you could be saying the same things you said above but having wasted your WC. You are having a decent GW1, no need to go half-cocked into a WC which you will later regret.

You have two WCs per season, as per the rules;

The Wildcard chip can be used twice a season. The first wildcard will be available from the start of the season until Mon 28 Dec 14:30. The second wildcard will be available after this date in readiness for the January transfer window opening and remain available until the end of the season.

PARlance · 14-09-2020 12:30pm

Early WCs can sometimes work but I would be waiting 2 or 3 GWs at least to judge things... transfer window is still open as well which is only another reason to hold onto it.

Tandey · 14-09-2020 12:41pm

Pete_Cavan wrote: »

So now that you have seen players play you want to WC to get in players you haven't seen play? Next week you could be saying the same things you said above but having wasted your WC. You are having a decent GW1, no need to go half-cocked into a WC which you will later regret.

You have two WCs per season, as per the rules;

Well yes players like KDB Fernandes and Kun don’t exactly need an eye test. If you feel they do then that’s your prerogative.
I’d rather WC. than do what some have suggested save 2 transfers till next week and take a minus 4 to make 3 changes. While missing points and taking a hit seems a bit like missing a trick, not to mention price drops.

I’m just asking when is a better time to use the wildcard than now?

Trey13 · 14-09-2020 12:48pm

Everyone views it differently but I plan on keeping my wildcard as long as possible. I’ve used it early on the last few seasons and never really got the kick I thought I would. Going to wait 8 weeks at the very least to get a good picture of which players and teams are on the ball. Going to bank this transfer too.

ShimSlady · 14-09-2020 1:01pm

Two Spurs players in my team. 46 points all out for the gameweek. No Utd, City or Chelsea players. Three of my squad didn't even play.

Wildcard might be my best option too!

Shedite27 · 14-09-2020 1:07pm

Tandey wrote: »

I’ve convinced myself to wildcard. Have an ok score of 58 with Werner and Vinagre left to play.
After seeing the games I’ve a much better idea of the good cheapies, guys who have a bit of a spring about them and starters.

Add that to the 4 teams that haven’t a game this week then it makes sense to re jig things to my liking. Really want KDB, Fernandes and maybe Kun/DCL. Don’t want Son amongst others.

What are they cons to wildcarding now before the new year. When would be a better time considering the points I’ve made.

Throw up your potential wildcard team and you'll see pretty quickly that it's probably not a good idea.

"good cheapies" sounds like cheap lads that scored this week (won't happen every week), or 4m players starting who could be replaced by the end of the transfer window. If you're talking Justin, Hendrick, Klich, that's not a good move. In some ways picking a team now is worse than picking it before GW1, as you've now been clouded by one gameweek, and the list of players on the transfers screen now has GW1 scores (1 weeks evidence) rather than last years score (38 weeks evidence)

touts · 14-09-2020 1:12pm

Wouldn't wildcard to bring in cheap players until after the transfer window closes in October. Clubs could still bring in players to make that cheapie a bench warmer. Plus the way FPL have been pricing new signings there are likely to be none less than 5mil (no matter how bad they are) so you may need the wildcard to do serious changes throughout the team to get a starting 11.

How Soon Is Now · 14-09-2020 1:14pm

De Bruyne and Possibly Fernandes are going up in price fairly soon by the looks of it and they haven't even played a game yet. Very annoying.

Too many premium midfielders in the game this year making it awkward to know who to go with. I mean if the above mentioned have a great game next week and Salah and Auba continue where they left off your head is gonna be wrecked!

extra gravy · 14-09-2020 1:16pm

Like the look of Jamrod but I fear he may be an assist the assister type. DCL and Ricky may benefit more from him though Ricky's finishing can be mediocre at times. Digne is my favourite way into that Everton team at the moment. Will see how price rises go but if he looks like rising this week I'll bite the bullet and sell Doherty.

touts · 14-09-2020 1:23pm

keane2097 wrote: »

Just looks like the Spurs players have skipped the brainwashed season and moved straight to the 'the Emperor is ****ing naked' season with Jose. International management beckons I reckon.

Spurs didn't look great at all. And Jose's interviews after were definitely him in last season on the way out mode. I have Alli and Doc. Alli out for Willian this week. Doc out for someone from Manchester next week is currently the plan.

(On reading your international management beckons comment it just struck me that this time next year he could well be Ireland Manager)

macraignil · 14-09-2020 2:08pm

Shedite27 wrote: »

If you're gonna bail on Liverpool double defence after one game, the tactic isn't for you

Maybe its not for me but thinking I will probably bow out of it until the Chelsea and Arsenal games are over and maybe go back to it on the early wild card which I think I'll play in week 3 or 4.

The Megaphone · 14-09-2020 2:12pm

To contribute to the wildcard debate, I wildcarded last night (not that it matters

)

But in previous years, I've done both in terms of using my 1st WC early and also by keeping it towards November and honestly I don't ever remember getting a massive boost out of it (in terms of immediate points return) but I was always happy to use it once I got the players I wanted and where it saved me at least 12 points in transfer hits.

As one of the few who doesn't have Salah :mad:, and in attempt to recoup those points, I'm reverting to my team post announcement of the GW1 blanks (bar the inclusion of Havertz & Wilson and some of the bench fodder):

McCarthy,
TAA, LaPorte, Vinegar,
Mahrez, Fernandes, KBD, Havertz,
Mitro, Wilson, Werner.

Peacock-Farrell, Strujik, Stephens, Mitchell

Ace2007 · 14-09-2020 2:31pm

Tandey wrote: »

Well yes players like KDB Fernandes and Kun don’t exactly need an eye test. If you feel they do then that’s your prerogative.
I’d rather WC. than do what some have suggested save 2 transfers till next week and take a minus 4 to make 3 changes. While missing points and taking a hit seems a bit like missing a trick, not to mention price drops.

I’m just asking when is a better time to use the wildcard than now?

There are a number of reason why you should wait, but i feel like your mind is made up - so maybe you can be the boards experiment - WC after 1 GW and see how it turns out.

Ace2007 · 14-09-2020 2:35pm

ShimSlady wrote: »

Two Spurs players in my team. 46 points all out for the gameweek. No Utd, City or Chelsea players. Three of my squad didn't even play.

Wildcard might be my best option too!

If you had Salah, and had him captained - and got 80 points, would you feel the same that you need to WC.

How many players who had Salah captained are talking about using the WC?

NabyLadistheman · 14-09-2020 2:40pm

I am thinking of doin Ings & Son ---> DCL & Bruno.

Reason being I feel both will be long-term in my team and any price rise/falls mans I can't do it

Shedite27 · 14-09-2020 2:55pm

NabyLadistheman wrote: »

I am thinking of doin Ings & Son ---> DCL & Bruno.

Reason being I feel both will be long-term in my team and any price rise/falls mans I can't do it

Rhetorical question for you, 2 days ago did ya think Ings & Son were long term? You could have afforded DCL on Friday too. Or is it just because DCL scored this week?

Shedite27 · 14-09-2020 3:16pm

extra gravy wrote: »

Like the look of Jamrod but I fear he may be an assist the assister type. DCL and Ricky may benefit more from him though Ricky's finishing can be mediocre at times. Digne is my favourite way into that Everton team at the moment. Will see how price rises go but if he looks like rising this week I'll bite the bullet and sell Doherty.

Just watched MOTD2, very impressed with JamRod. On the watchlist. With regards to "assisting the assist", Richarlison had 7 shots in the game, 5 were from JamRod's assists.

Open the Pubs · 14-09-2020 3:56pm

Tempted to use my wildcard also but I have done well enough this week I think, have 60 points but still 4 players to play this evening. Might hold off I've not played FPL properly for a few years so trying to settle back in and not be kneejerk.

I feel I need more big names, I have no City, MUFC, Chelsea or Liverpool players. Not sure that is realistic going forward for the season.

extra gravy · 14-09-2020 4:45pm

Shedite27 wrote: »

Just watched MOTD2, very impressed with JamRod. On the watchlist. With regards to "assisting the assist", Richarlison had 7 shots in the game, 5 were from JamRod's assists.

Thanks for that, I was only half watching the game. Must catch up on motd.

dr.kenneth noisewater · 14-09-2020 5:04pm

Defo think its worth holding on to WC until the transfer window closes if you can, 5th October. Theres an international break that week too so you can make changes based on injuries/Covid after that as well

siblers · 14-09-2020 6:32pm

NabyLadistheman wrote: »

I am thinking of doin Ings & Son ---> DCL & Bruno.

Reason being I feel both will be long-term in my team and any price rise/falls mans I can't do it

Apart from that header, DCL did nothing all game.

donglen · 14-09-2020 6:50pm

Mourihno would suck the optimism out of anyone.

Will prob go Kane out : In either, Kun / Vardy / Martial..... with an eye on Werner tonight.

Minime2.5 · 14-09-2020 7:05pm

Who would you guys get in for vinagre if ye had him

ThunbergsAreGo · 14-09-2020 7:15pm

Minime2.5 wrote: »

Who would you guys get in for vinagre if ye had him

Noone, more important issues and you wouldn't have played him next week anyways

FHFC · 14-09-2020 7:23pm

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

Noone, more important issues and you wouldn't have played him next week anyways

Could be danger of a dreaded early price drop though.

Minime2.5 · 14-09-2020 7:31pm

FHFC wrote: »

Could be danger of a dreaded early price drop though.

Exactly

CSF · 14-09-2020 7:35pm

Minime2.5 wrote: »

Who would you guys get in for vinagre if ye had him

So realistic options with the upcoming fixtures would be Newcastle, Villa and Leeds defenders right? Charlie Taylor always worth a shout too. James Justin if you're ok with possibly having to make another defensive transfer in a few weeks time.

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