The Week Ahead - New Year's Edition
by Neal Thurman on Dec 29, 2011 7:39 AM PST
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Boxing Day (and Day-After-Tube-Strike Day) were both pretty interesting for the neutral observer of the Premier League and the fantasy manager. By "interesting" of course I mean incredibly frustrating. I saw a lot of posts from people who scored their worst fantasy weeks of the season. You can certainly understand why that would be the case. You'd think it was Easter and not the Christmas season the way obscure players were rising from the dead to make a fantasy impact at the expense of the tried and true options we've all come to rely on. Throw in the fact that three supposedly "big" teams playing against marginal opposition managed only punchless draws (Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool) and you have the sort of cocktail that yields a lot more hangover than buzz.
The perfect symbol of this was Dimitar Berbatov. I'm pretty sure we've all been reminded about 1000 times since Boxing Day that he was joint top scorer in the Prem last season but has barely sniffed the pitch this season. Well, sniff it he did on Monday to the tune of a hat trick. Even Fernando Torres made himself relevant from a fantasy standpoint. No, he didn't score (don't be silly) but he put in a solid shift, got an assist, a shot on target, and even made 4 tackles leading to an 11 point day for the famously "dead-to-me" Chelsea forward. With Drogs starting to pack his things for the ACN, there might be a glimmer of hope for the Spaniard in 2012 - he certainly can't leave 2011 behind fast enough.
One last thought before I get to the schedule and my player picks (sorry, Nik is out of pocket with travel and family obligations so you'll have to do with mine for this match week). That thought is "what the hell does Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have to do to get on the pitch?" Arshavin has been useless and with Theo Walcott falling ill you thought for sure that he'd get a match over the festive period to give Arsenal's front line some much needed rest as well as an injection of, well, something. That he didn't even merit a substitute appearance when Arsenal clearly needed a jolt against Wolves was just stunning to me. I don't consider him a panacea but I think that anyone who has seen him in Champions League play recognizes that he's at least Arshavin's equal RIGHT NOW and that he has plenty of upside whereas the Russian is nothing but downside at this point. Anyone have any thoughts as to what Wenger is waiting for?
OK, on to The Week Ahead:
The Schedule - Brief notes on the fantasy value of each match
- Liverpool v Newcastle - The Reds lose their best player to suspension while NUFC is regaining their health. This one looks much more competitive that it did a couple of weeks ago. I'm inclined to stay away and there's certainly no huge value here.
- Bolton v Wolves - How do you pick between teams that are struggling this mightily? Wolves picked up a little momentum on Tuesday with their draw but I wouldn't bet heavily on either side right now, even against each other.
- Chelsea v Aston Villa - Villa have been the masters of the draw on the road and Chelsea have been a mixed bag in recent weeks. Call it a mild advantage to the Blues.
- Man Utd v Blackburn - Advantages don't get much bigger than this one on paper. The only question that you have to ask is who United will rotate.
- Norwich v Fulham - Norwich have proven themselves as a mid-table team over half a season while Fulham have proven themselves abject on the road over many seasons. I see a modest advantage for Norwich.
- Swansea v Tottenham - Swansea are at home where they've been exceptional while Spurs have just been exceptional. The numbers say "beware" but my gut tells me that Spurs will find a way. Call it a mild advantage for Spurs even on the road.
- Stoke v Wigan - A month ago this would have looked like a massacre but sweeping aside the loss to United (and reasonably so), Wigan have been solid while Stoke rarely massacre anyone. I like Stoke to win but it won't be as huge a fantasy day as many would hope looking at the match-up on paper.
- Arsenal v QPR - Gervinho vs. Barton, Round 2 - Arsenal won't relish going up against the man who was part of their early season misery while he was still with Newcastle. That said, Arsenal have come a long way since then and I'd expect them to score a bunch. The likely downside is the inevitable goal from Helguson bullying Mertesacker for an equalizer late in the first half.
- Sunderland v Man City - City should recover their form against a fundamentally unsound Sunderland team. I'm convinced that the second half will be better for the Black Cats but a riled up City fresh off a disappointing draw isn't where that improvement is going to start.
- West Brom v Everton - Both teams are riding some momentum at this stage so you'd think "mild advantage to the home team" but West Brom have been better on the road and Everton are about the same regardless of where they play so I'm going to give a slight advantage to the Toffees here but I certainly wouldn't invest heavily in either direction.
- Ba - With all of the rotation possible for "premium" forwards (RvP, Rooney, Aguero, etc.), you have to like both the stability of his place in the line-up and his scoring record. Sure the price is cheap and he's on the road against a tough defense but if you're investing big money you'd rather see your guy in with a chance than resting on the bench.
- Carroll/Bellamy - With Suarez suspended both are likely to get starts and be key cogs in the Liverpool attack.
- Jon Walters - Been a while since he scored and while I did say above that Wigan are better that doesn't mean I'm predicting an away clean sheet for the Latics. You have to like Walters' chances as a value play who is fairly certain to start.
- Steve Morison - The match-up is a solid one and the numbers aren't bad at all. If he were wearing an Everton or Aston Villa shirt we'd be talking about a great fantasy newcomer. Since he's wearing the shirt of a team we all dismissed at the start of the season, we've sort of missed out.
- Javier Hernandez - Chicharito was my pick against Wigan on Boxing Day and remains my pick against Rovers. Who knows whether Berbs will get a second start in a row but with Chicharito coming off an injury relatively recently, I expect he'll get matches against modest opposition to get his fitness back. In general, he seems the best combination of likelihood to start and likelihood to score from among the United forward options.
- Edin Dzeko - I don't see any mention of his injury persisting so you have to think the City big man will get a start. He's disappointed since early in the season but his price has dropped and @SUN seems like a solid place to get back amongst the goals.
- Gervinho - He's a modest worry to be rotated since he's played all of the holiday fixtures up to this point but I'd imagine Wenger will work him until he goes off to the ACN and then let the Ivory Coast worry about having a tired player. RvP is too expensive for my tastes with the possibility that he'll be rotated so Gervinho is the best bet in a good match-up for Arsenal.
- Theo Walcott - Having gotten an illness-induced rest on Tuesday, the Arsenal winger appears ready to return to the line-up. The price is high but I see him making life miserable for former colleague Armand Traore down the left side of Rangers' defense.
- Dirk Kuyt - He's been having a TERRIBLE fantasy season thus far but with Suarez out you have to like his chances of joining Bellamy in support of Carroll (I suspect Maxi, Adam, and Henderson will work in behind those three). That seems like a good situation for the Dutchman to recapture the fantasy effectiveness of seasons past.
- Chris Eagles - I realize I wrote an impassioned piece on the fact that Eagles hasn't been as good as his overall fantasy points/match stat would indicate but this feels like an Eagles sort of match and his price is back down at "worth a risk" levels.
- Adam Johnson - This one is a bit of a gamble but with his skills clearly absent in the draw to West Brom and the need for City to rotate the squad a little bit you like the chances of him getting a start. Don't read that as "Neal guarantees Adam Johnson will start" but more as "Neal thinks there's a solid chance it will happen" - if you're in a position to take a risk on a player who might start on the bench, this seems like the one.
- Nani - I approached the United midfield by process of elimination: Ashley Young - injured; Antonio Valencia - expensive at retail for someone very likely to play in defense; Ryan Giggs - tough to see him start for a third consecutive match over 10 days; Park Ji-Sung/Michael Carrick - don't trust either of them; Nani - just about all that's left despite the high price.
- NOTE: Steven Gerrard - The BBC indicates that he is likely to be on the bench to start the match against Newcastle so don't jump the gun based on his low price and big name.
- Rio Ferdinand - Rumor has it that he's healthy again and will be back to help give some experience to an otherwise fairly green United defensive corps. His price (7.40) and the match-up is what makes this enticing.
- Marc Wilson - If you got Ryan Shotton on the BD then you'd rather have him but at retail Wilson is the better value for the week.
- Oriel Romeu - He hasn't produced to what we'd hope for to this point but Villa on the road offers a solid possibility of a clean sheet to add to whatever he can put together by himself.
- Johan Djourou - He really makes me nervous with the ball at his feet but he offers some potential value if Arsenal can avoid giving up their typical bad goal.
- Ruddy - If you need a cheap option and you're scared of Jussi/Bolton then a keeper facing a roadtripping Fulham team for 5.78 seems like a solid, if not spectacular, option.
- Krul - He's proven himself to be quality and Liverpool have proven themselves to be profligate in recent weeks so you could see a nil-nil draw with lots of SOTs by Liverpool and saves by Krul. Not a guaranteed scenario by any means but a possibility if you're looking to talk yourself into a keeper for 6.05.
- Sorensen - He'll cost you a little more but it isn't a huge stretch to see Stoke getting a win/clean sheet at home to Wigan. As I said above, it isn't the seeming lock that it would have been a month ago but it still isn't a bad bet for under 10.
- Cech - Of the "premium" options, he's the best combination of price, value, and likelihood to start.
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Berbatov OR Rooney
I got him at 19.31, but I don’t know if I should keep him, or go back to Rooney :S
Is Berbs going to play? I don’t see him as a recommended player…
Can't remember the last time Berba King started two matches in a row.
by Jeremy Spitzberg on Dec 29, 2011 8:03 AM PST up reply actions
right
normally he rests on the pitch when he does play but since he even scored a hattrick he may be tired
by Dr. Vader on Dec 29, 2011 8:49 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Also ...
If Beyer is serious about reacquiring Berbatov would Man U risk an injury by playing him?
by billthegrunt on Dec 29, 2011 9:16 AM PST up reply actions
romeu
he is certain to start…i got shorey at 4.99, shud i stick with shorey or change to romeu??
i would keep shorey but its up to you, i dont know whether he will start but hasnt done anything special yet even clean sheet is not guarenteed with chelsea nowadays
by Dr. Vader on Dec 29, 2011 8:47 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Shotton has been the starting right-sided mid
But if he has to move back into defence, Pennant would be a good pick. Wait and see the team news first, however.
by Jeremy Spitzberg on Dec 29, 2011 8:31 AM PST up reply actions
arent they better options guarenteed to start rather than pennant, i think you should look elsewhere maybe valencia…
by Dr. Vader on Dec 29, 2011 8:44 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
dont do it everyone has him so we will all take the 0, at that price hes a season keeper unless hes been demoted
by Dr. Vader on Dec 29, 2011 8:41 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
I agree with hold DDG…if you are in the top spots. If need to gain ground, this might be a time to gamble on another keeper. DDG is a toss up to play, and SAF has proven that in the past few weeks. If DDG is not starting this week, then I think the point is made he is no longer #1 spot in EPL games.
Frontline
Ba RVP Aguero all on discounts
or
Ba Rooney K2 with Rooney and K2 at retail?
Kudos for the excellent cocktail analogy.
Berbs was a marketing ploy.
Bellamy, Romeu and Walcott look to be good bets and possible holds for some games to come.
It was too early. And Suarez may come back for 1 game but when he’s gone Bellamy must be the answer unless KK wants to justify the $$ on Carroll by losing a half dozen games.
by TheRenegade on Dec 29, 2011 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
ddg
Lindegard has yet to concede for MU and I think SAF now prefers him! this weekend will tell but I’ve let ddg go for sorenson fed up with zero returns
by kendomedalaha on Dec 29, 2011 8:55 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
injury update
Hope this helps folks
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/fantasy-football-blog/injury-report-gameweek-19-123222001.html
by kendomedalaha on Dec 29, 2011 9:28 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
hey neal, jeremy, nik managers!!!
any decent midfielder for 8.2M??
Maybe Cabaye for some quality/phantom points in a fairly even match-up or Ramsey with $$ left over for another upgrade
by TheRenegade on Dec 29, 2011 10:13 AM PST up reply actions
Chichrito or Berba?
Berba @11.65, Chicharito on retail. Can’t afford Rooney, not unless I drop Nani and this doesn’t look like a good idea.
FFS predicts Welbeck-Rooney
They also pick Valencia to play right back….but who knows how SAF’s mind works…Rooney seems to be the only real certainty
FFS also seems to be in the stages of updating things right now. Gerrard is still slated to start for Liverpool, which seems highly unlikely. I guess we’ll have to check in later to see if anything changes.
Did Valencia
Play right back last time, too?
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I'm french so please be indulgent about my English! I'm also a fan of Arsenal.
Did Valencia
Play right back last time, too?
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I'm french so please be indulgent about my English! I'm also a fan of Arsenal.
You could be right
I forgot about this guy :) So the bottom line is: don’t get MU forwards except for Rooney, there’s no telling who will start
That's how I see it too.
Since Cheech’s ankle sprain Welbeck got a new chance and SAF has been playing 1 striker with Rooney pulled back. Chech and Berb got a game and Chech did very little so my guess is that SAF gives the nod to Welbeck with Rooney this time. If I were SAF I’d go with Chech/Rooney all day long, but I’m not. Also, with Jones back to strengthen the middle Rooney can come forward more. Bottom line though, I’ve got f’n Rooney and the others are a gamble.
by TheRenegade on Dec 29, 2011 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
They face Newcastle next in 2 days
So if mu is winning comfortably the probability is that Rooney gets subbed early. All Rooney owners should hope he had something to do with making things comfortable. Same for Nani.
Insight Fantasy EPL
31st Blackburn(H) , 4th Newcastle(A) , 8th Man City ( A)
Man Utd fixtures ahead dont seem easy and i do feel SAF will have to rest a few big names for the Man City game. So it wont be a bad idea if he gives a game to Rooney and Nani against Blackburn and then Man City.
Insight Fantasy EPL
My Team
DDG/Clark Brown Romeu/Silva Valencia Nani Ramsey/Aguero Walters Rooney
DDG, Brown, Silva, Nani and Aguero are not going anywhere due to discounts.
So looking for suggestions, who would you move out and who should I busting a gut to get in?
Do I loose Rooney and Walters to have a Sturridge/Wellbeck front two?
Do I drop Ramsey, Valencia and Rooney and go with Walcott, Kuyt and Wellbeck?
Some help guys, struggling this week.
Rooney Walters seems sure to start
Unlike the welbeck/Chicago dilemma. Sturridge surely starts.
Ramsey,val,roo
Insight Fantasy EPL
But...
Rooney likely to be further back, behind the front two?
So what do you think?
DDG/ Verm brown woodgate / silva valencia nani bale/ gervinho kun …
pretty much everyone is on discount, 12,56 left. Suggestions please!
Mata has been playing well @12.55
he would also be a sure start.
Wow
How much did you get them all???
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Most of them are on huge discounts
Valencia 5.94, verm 6,28, kun6,52…
Man City gamble...
dzeko (@10.51) has started bench last 3 games, might get nod to start vs Sunderland. Giving Mario rest for Liverpool on the 3rd.
I would stay away from Theo. He is very inconsistent.
by Sanitizer007 on Dec 29, 2011 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
Please advise....
DDG
Brown/Verm/Shotton/PJones
Silva/Drenthe/RTaylor
Kun/K2/RVP
OR
DDG
Brown/Verm/Shotton
Silva/Drenthe/RTaylor/Brunt
Kun/K2/RVP
Not too keen on RTaylor pick, away at Anfield?
by Raconteur_ on Dec 29, 2011 2:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Advice please
Ben Arfa or Romeu? I’d say Romeu is more likely to start but he’s pretty much getting points for clean sheets and nothing else. Ben Arfa match up isn’t great, but feels like a riskier pick with more potential if it goes right.
by Raconteur_ on Dec 29, 2011 2:55 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I’ve got the same issue and am leaning towards Romeu. Villa don’t score much (especially away) and I can see Chelsea getting a CS. At the same time, Liverpool have been very good defensively at home and I don’t feel as HBA will score many pts.
by Bluemoon-MCFC on Dec 29, 2011 3:12 PM PST up reply actions
hi guys help me..
should i hold DDG or not??
who will play for MANU forward?? berbatov or rooney?
who will play at midfield park or gigs??
by solahuddin.binmusa on Dec 29, 2011 5:16 PM PST reply actions
DDG/Brown,Verm,Clark,Woodgate/Silva,Valencia,Palacios/Kun,Rooney,RVP
Is getting RVP at retail worth it?
strikers
i have about 23 units for two strikers. I am currently sitting with gervinho and mata. Does this sound like a wise choice to you guys? i am hoping they will both get starts alhough FFS seems to think Gervinho will be rested which would be frustrating!
Advice
DDG
Romeu/Verm/Rio
Silva/VDV/Dempsey/HBA
Aguero/Adebayor/Hernandez
or
DDG
Romeu/Verm/Heitinga
Silva/VDV/Dempsey/HBA
Ageuro/Adebayor/Berbs
VDV or THEO WALLCOT or MODRIC or VALENCIA or ARTETA???????
which one is better to pick??
Comment on my team
Szczesny
verm/clark/kaboul
silva/valencia/hba/bale
kun/k2/hernandez
0.92 left. Anything to upgrade?
Or plan b?
Hennessey
verm/clark/kaboul
silva/valencia/hba/bale/ramires
aguero/k2
which btr? pls hlp me
Questions...................................................................
ohara injured??
and how bout ramires
how with my team?? any change must to do??
DDG
Verm Clark Brown
Silva Carrick Valencia A.Guédioura
Aguero Rooney Sturridge
any change???
by solahuddin.binmusa on Dec 29, 2011 10:40 PM PST reply actions
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DDG
Verm / Brown / Woodgate
Silva / Ramsey / Ramires / A.Johnson
Kun / K2 / RVP
or
DDG
Verm / Brown / ?
Silva / Ramsey / ? / ?
kun / K2 / RVP
(any suggestion for 3 slot n 24.06 left)
P. Jones & HBA or Valencia & Romeu
Though call…thoughts?
by The Relegated on Dec 29, 2011 11:09 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Thanks!
P. Jones would get the clean sheet plus attacking points. Valencia may be on def listed as MF. Romeu/Jones is cool but I need more coin!
by The Relegated on Dec 29, 2011 11:23 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Bale
I was pissed at Nani last week so sold him at discount so I wouldn’t be tempted again. Bale is consistent and always plays 90. He’s good for at least 8. Nani may give you the occasional 40 sandwiched by a 1.5 and 4. Nani may get subbed too.
by The Relegated on Dec 29, 2011 11:36 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
my team
DDG
perch brown boyata
bale silva VDV ramsey
gervinho aguero adebayor
gervinho will play??
My team
DDG
Verm-Brown-?
Silva-Bale-Valencia-?
Aguero-K2-Sturridge
with 14.81 in the bank… Any suggestions? Woodgate/Eagles? or maybe Romeu/Surman, Kuyt?
Gibson
how about him? Hba already in my team,
ddg
brown,varmalean, boyata
valensia,hba, bale,?
kun, roney,k2….
i not sure ,try pickup bale start now…
by parkly on Dec 29, 2011 11:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions
carrick will play???
who’s better??
carrick or phil jones???
by solahuddin.binmusa on Dec 29, 2011 11:30 PM PST reply actions
how about this??
DDG
Verm Clark Brown P.Jones
Silva Valencia A.Guédioura
Aguero Rooney Fletcher
any change???
by solahuddin.binmusa on Dec 29, 2011 11:46 PM PST reply actions
currently on
DDG
Verm Brown Romeu
Silva Valencia Ramires Walcott
Aguero Adebayor Rooney
with 2.87 in the bank…anywhere I can upgrade?
Bale has a double week coming up next
RVP will probably do better this week (assuming hi’s not rested), but I’d barndoor Bale for next week for sure
Gervinho start?
Will he be rested this week? Or Wenger will use him until he can and let the national team worry about his fitness?
Guys
DDG
Brown Vermaelen Woodgate
Silva Bale Valencia ???
Aguero RvP K2
8.68 left in the bank. Who should I bring in????
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Dec 30, 2011 12:27 AM PST reply actions
Welbeck
I have Welbeck at 7ish and wonder if he will get many starts not that Hernandez and Berbs are fit. Should replace him and if so who with?
Opinions welcome.
by Richard Barton on Dec 30, 2011 12:39 AM PST reply actions
Is there a pre week deadline or something like that?
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Dec 30, 2011 1:55 AM PST reply actions
Shrek
That’s hilarious someone asking who Shrek is. Check out the next England game, lots of fans wear Shrek masks.
by Salop on Dec 30, 2011 2:00 AM PST via mobile reply actions
tonsillitis
SAF confirmed he’s out of the Blackburn matchwith tonsilitis but expects him to be back in time for the trip to NUFC or the derby. In short, don’t pick him.
mata @10 or odemwingie
my team: ddg, brown, verm, clark, silva, ramires, ramsey, nani, aguero, rooney, mata
Guys rate my team
DDG
Brown Vermaelen Woodgate
Bale Silva Ramires Valencia
Aguero RvP K2
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Dec 30, 2011 2:46 AM PST reply actions
help me
DDG
Verm Clark Brown P.Jones
Silva Valencia A.Guédioura
Aguero Rooney Fletcher
any change???
by solahuddin.binmusa on Dec 30, 2011 2:53 AM PST reply actions
rooney or berbatov will start?? i'm confused..help
by solahuddin.binmusa on Dec 30, 2011 3:17 AM PST up reply actions
I think it was tactical he brought a midfielder on to try and win
by kendomedalaha on Dec 30, 2011 3:11 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
IS there a pre match deadline or something like that?????????
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Dec 30, 2011 2:56 AM PST reply actions
Guys rate my team
DDG
Brown Vermaelen Woodgate
Bale Silva Ramires Valencia
Aguero RvP K2
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Dec 30, 2011 2:58 AM PST reply actions
have 6.39
any defender or midfield suggest?? help me
by solahuddin.binmusa on Dec 30, 2011 3:04 AM PST reply actions
Will Kaboul start for spurs?
Is Kaboul a def starter ?
by Freecorb on Dec 30, 2011 3:15 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Will Giggs start?
Due to many injured of ManU Players
How's my team looking?
DDG
Verm Brown Kaboul
Silva Valencia HBA Bale
Aguero RVP K2
by Freecorb on Dec 30, 2011 3:20 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Dzeko or Carroll???
After being on bench for two matches, and without Suarez, Carroll getting a starting. Who do you people think is a better option, given the fixtures.
COMMENTS
Carroll started last match, he was not on the bench.
by Salop on Dec 30, 2011 3:48 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Rate my team
De Gea
Vermaelen Clarck ?
Silva Nani Valencia ?
Aguero Adebayor ?
Available Funds= 33.39 (1def 1mid 1for)
Why Ramires didn't play previous match?
banned or injured?
Is he available for this coming week?
I want to make some upgrades
Clark to Romeu
Ben Afra to Ramsey
but that means changing carroll to a filler
Any word on who will be b/w the sticks for UNITED???
I really dont want another zero in any slot, and at this point in the season we cant afford that. And with the way things are shaping up for ManU, Fergie would probably stick with Lindegard
Lindegard
I’ve dropped ddg I think Lind is now favoured by SAF he has yet to concede and is more confident. I could be wrong but am fed up with zero hits. Sorensen this week on bd.
by kendomedalaha on Dec 30, 2011 3:53 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
stiil wondering to keep
persie+palacios
or
Walcott+sturridge
Advice guys??
FF Scout tweets
Here’s what I’ve gotten so far:
@FFScout: SAF reveals Smalling has tonsillitis.Hopes to have Jones available for Blackburn.Outside chance for Ferdinand.
@FFScout: Tierney still 50-50 for Norwich’s next 2 games. De Laet has recurrence of back injury and is being assessed.
@FFScout: Swansea to bring in Monk for the ineligible Caulker. Rangel faces fitness test, Taylor expected to return at left-back
@FFScout: Walcott is “ok” after his illness. Sagna and Gibbs targeting returns at the end of January http://t.co/cSn3n1Nl
@FFScout: Jol hints at few changes to his lineup for Norwich with Johnson, Zamora and Duff unlikely to return
@FFScout: Steinsson back available after illness but Pratley is the latest to be laid low making him a doubt for the Wolves
@FFScout: Owen Coyle confirms that a fee has been agreed for the transfer of Gary Cahill to Chelsea in January
Will post anything else I get before deadline.
by billthegrunt on Dec 30, 2011 3:51 AM PST via mobile reply actions
week18- 30point :'(
DDG
VER5 Bosingwa Clark
Silva Nani Valencia Adam
Aguero Adebayor Carroll
Quick Rate
Gibson or Valencia ?
And why please.
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I'm french so please be indulgent about my English! I'm also a fan of Arsenal.
So who to replace Gibson
In midfield ?!
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I'm french so please be indulgent about my English! I'm also a fan of Arsenal.
Rate my team plz..
DDG
Vermaelan Romeu Brown
Silva Valencia Meireles Drenthe
Sturridge Adebayor Rooney
team confirmed
DDG
Verm/Brown/Clark
Silva/Bale/A.Johnson/Valencia
Aguero/K2/Rooney
decided to take a risk on johnson
If he plays he’ll have a riot against sunderlands makeshift defence
DDG/Verm/Brown/Clark/Silva/Bale/A.Johnson/Valencia/Aguero/K2/Rooney
Who is
HBA please ?
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Tough week!
Not much to choose from. Good luck to all!!!
Damn, now we have to wait for hours till the first match starts!!!
Merry Xmas!
DDG/Verm/Brown/Clark/Silva/Bale/A.Johnson/Valencia/Aguero/K2/Rooney
My team
De Gea
Richards – Vermaelen – Woodgate – Jones
Silva – Valencia – Ben Arfa
Agüero – Adebayor – van Persie
I think it will pay !
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My team
DDG
Verm Brown Romeu
Silva Valencia Bale HBA
Aguero Rooney Berbs
Here goes...
nothing:
DDG,
Verm, Clark, Gallas
Valencia, Benayoun, Bale, Dempsey
K2, Kun, Sa
Sa to fill things up, wonder how he managed to get 0 points and not a single registered event (in ff atleast) in almost a whole match vs Chelsea on boxing day!? Hope he’ll get off his ass this time.
@NMA
Good luck everyone and enjoy the new 2012!
Week 19 team: DDG Vermalen Brown Romeu Silva Valencia Bale HBA Berbatov Rooney Aguero
starting to think about next week
I have bale@18.79, should I go Bale/Parker, Bale/Kaboul, Bale/Gallas or sell him and change to VDV/Modric for next week?
DDG/Verm/Brown/Clark/Silva/Bale/A.Johnson/Valencia/Aguero/K2/Rooney
double week at 20 or 21 ?
looking at the date
week 20 : 2,3 & 4 Jan 2011
Tottenham VS Everton at 11 Jan 2011
week 21 : 14,15 & 16 Jan 2011.
So, it looks more likely the tottenham VS Everton will be under week 21.
Not sure what you are looking at..
According to the team manager page:
“Week 20 (deadline: Mon 2 Jan 7:00 EST, for games Jan 2 to Jan 13)”
The match is also clearly listed on the right.
by BackcountryDave on Dec 30, 2011 5:31 AM PST up reply actions
Assou-Ekotto vs Saha
Thinking a bit ahead. I have Bale, VDV, K2 and some guys, which I don’t want to lose. 9,7 to spare for a Spurs or Everton player. What do you think: Tottenham D? Parker? Or maybe Saha? Or screw the double week and try to find someone else?
Everton midfielder. He is young and really good. He has been injured but he is good. Much like Fellaini but not as attack minded.
Fantasy Team this Week(19):
Krul | Verm / Woodgate / Clark | Silva / Nani / Valencia / VdV | Rooney / K2 / N'Gog
by Rider of Rohan on Dec 30, 2011 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
Drenthe
You are 0.2 away from Drenthe. Watch your account for price adjustments and cross your fingers you can get to him.
I would avoid Saha. He has one goal all season, Vellios and Gueye both saw time in the last game, and McFadden is now entering the mix as well. Return potential is low to medium, and rotation risk is medium to high.
If you can’t get to Drenthe, Tottenham D would probably be my choice over Parker. Parker is a card risk and is a bit expensive for his return potential, whereas GW 20 cleanies are very possible for Tottenham.
Kaboul
Fantasy Team this Week(19):
Krul | Verm / Woodgate / Clark | Silva / Nani / Valencia / VdV | Rooney / K2 / N'Gog
by Rider of Rohan on Dec 30, 2011 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
Bellamy and Gerrard
Right so i need some advice! Bellamy got 29.5 points and i picked him up before the update for 7 units. Gerrard who came on as a sub and got on the score sheet. He cost me 9 units and it is great value for money…if he is in the starting 11. With the double week for Everton and Spurs do you think it is worth holding these at discount or going for double gamers? Opinions please!
Adebayor is the only double gamer forward worth holding so might want to keep Bellamy alongside. As for midfield, VdV, Bale, Modric, or Drenthe are the double header options. As long as you have two of them, I think you should be fine. So make sure you have two of the four midfielders and then you can possibly still hold gerrard. That’s what I do.
Fantasy Team this Week(19):
Krul | Verm / Woodgate / Clark | Silva / Nani / Valencia / VdV | Rooney / K2 / N'Gog
by Rider of Rohan on Dec 30, 2011 4:32 PM PST up reply actions
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