AM's Week 24 Player Picks
by Nik Argiropoulos on Feb 2, 2012 6:08 AM PST
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It's going to be a short and sweet post this week as another deadline approaches straight after the mid-week matches. Firstly a reminder that Week 24 is the Quarter-Finals of The Blog Cup and we start getting tough now, reducing 250 teams down to 100 ahead of the Semi-Finals. Good luck if you're still involved (you can check here).
As for this week's fixtures I'm not going to duplicate effort - Neal has already analysed the Week 24 schedule and I found myself in almost complete agreement with how he sees the matches taking shape. You can read his post here but to summarise ...
- Avoid players involved in the Chelsea v Manchester United and Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur matches unless you have big discounts and see these as long term investments
- Arsenal (v Blackburn Rovers), Manchester City (v Fulham), Queens Park Rangers (v Wolverhampton), Norwich City (v Bolton Wanderers) & Newcastle (v Aston Villa) all have very winnable home games so take note of the defensive and attacking options for all 5 sides.
- Everton did some good business in the transfer window and will be boosted by the surprise win over City on Tuesday so they look favourites at bottom club Wigan Athletic.
- Swansea City and Sunderland are both in great form so it's definitely worth looking at their attacking options, but they face tricky away matches at Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion so don't go crazy.
So I like a lot of sides this week ... Arsenal, Man City, QPR, Norwich, Newcastle & Everton followed by Swansea & Sunderland.
Let's look at the players. Please Note that I'm going to be limiting the number of recommendations I make each week, listing only my top 3 Keepers, 8 Defenders, 10 Midfielders and 8 Strikers ...
KEEPERS
Szczesny
Kenny
Krul
Three keepers who performed very well in Week 23 are recommended for Week 24. Wojciech Szczesny is at home to Blackburn and the defence in front of him looks more sturdy now Sagna has returned, Paddy Kenny also has better protection thanks to new arrivals and is at home to Wolves who don't score many goals, while Tim Krul is in sensational form for Newcastle and faces Aston Villa at St James Park. I believe all 3 of these men have a very good chance of a win and clean sheets.
DEFENDERS
Vermaelen
Kompany
Taiwo
Rangel
Santon
Clark
Onuoha
Bassong
He's more effective when playing in the middle but Thomas Vermaelen will keep being my number 1 defensive pick as long as he's fit - the fact he faces Blackburn is just an added bonus and I'm going to put my neck on the line and say he'll score this week. Elsewhere, Vincent Kompany is my pick of the Man City defenders as he certain to start and there's always that slight concern that a home game with Fulham will give Roberto Mancini the opportunity to rest Micah Richards for Pablo Zabaleta.
Next come three attacking full-backs; QPR's new loan signing Taye Taiwo made his debut last night and looked threatening throughout the game so he has to be considered given his value and a home game against Wolves. Angel Rangel needs little introduction, he'll be bombing down the right-flank for Swansea against a beatable West Brom and Newcastle's Davide Santon back in the list now he has a home game, priced at 7ish and facing Aston Villa.
Ciaran Clark is still well priced and doesn't need to rely on clean sheet points seeing as a lot of his work is being done in the Aston Villa midfield, Nedum Onuoha is a fantastic choice if you want to cover the possible QPR clean sheet but can't stretch to Taiwo seeing as he costs just 4.30 and Sebastien Bassong is another bargain now he's signed a loan deal at Wolves. I can no longer recommend Daniel Ayala - any player who averages a negative score after 6 appearance can't be on the list!
MIDFIELDERS
Bale
Silva
Sigurdsson
Oxlade-Chamberlain
Pilkington
R.Taylor
Sessegnon
Valencia
Gerrard
Gibson
Gareth Bale's form for Spurs keeps him at the top of the midfield recommendations but of course you shouldn't be paying full price for him - this is more to make it clear that if you're holding him at a decent discount do not sell him even though he has a tough match at Liverpool. David Silva has been quiet for a while now but he's still my pick of the Man City midfielders at home to Fulham, while I fancy set piece expert Mr Sigurdsson to break double figures again during Swansea's trio to West Brom.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is one hell of a prospect and should continue to feature out on the wing for Arsenal at home to Blackburn, so with his current price below 5.00 he's a no brainer. Anthony Pilkington is another youngter who has impressed this season scoring a stack of goals for Norwich and I fancy his chances to add to those at home to Bolton, while Ryan Taylor should continue in Newcastle's midfield with Yohan Cabaye suspended and Hatem Ben Arfa's form erratic.
Sunderland's Stephane Sessegnon has been magnificent since Martin O'Neil arrived and will be playing right up the top at Stoke, while in-form Antonio Valencia has a tough game at Chelsea but could get some joy with Ashley Cole suspended. I have a horrible feeling that Monday night's game between Liverpool and Spurs could be the perfect stage for Steven Gerrard to put in one of his famous Anfield performances so I have to recommend him and finally Darron "I like shooting" Gibson is here as he, erm ... likes shooting. Oh, and faces bottom side Wigan.
STRIKERS
Van Persie
Aguero
Ba
D.Cisse
Bellamy
Campbell
Donovan
Holt
Robin van Persie is as cheap as he's been for some time - that's still not that cheap but at 25ish I honestly think everyone should stretch their budget to get him in their team. Sergio Aguero has been trying my patience recently with some sub-standard performances and point returns but I'm giving him another go at home to Fulham and I think he'll come out of his slump in front of his own fans, while Demba Ba comes straight back in to the recommendations now he's back from the African Cup of Nations.
Djibril Cisse is here after a great start to his QPR career, banging in a goal after just 12 minutes. He's at home to Wolves and costs less than 10 - what's not to like? Craig Bellamy is at the very peak of his powers so you should hang on to him for the Spurs match if you have him at discount and after barndooring him last night I'm going to give Sunderland's Fraizer Campbell a go away at Stoke after seeing him score two brilliant goals in his first two games back from an awful knee injury.
The final two men on the list are Everton's Landon Donovan who should get plenty of space to work his magic away at Wigan and I'm also tipping Norwich's captain and talisman Grant Holt to find the net at home to Bolton. You may wonder why Nikica Jelavic isn't listed and it's because he's new to the league and I'd like to wait and see (a) if he starts straight away and (b) if he's any good in this league, so I'd wait for the barndoor if you're interested. I very nearly added Papiss Cisse to the list but a Newcastle fan at work insists he'll start on the bench.
That's it for the players - there will be plenty of fall-out from the midweek matches so please ensure you check back here on Friday for the important team, injury and suspension news which should help clarify any doubts you may be having.
As for my own team, it currently looks like this:
Krul, Ayala, Taiwo, Vermalen, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Sigurdsson, Sessegnon, Silva, Campbell, Aguero, Van Persie
I have 2.85 left in the bank so I'll use that to change Ayala and / or Sessegnon but everyone else should stay. I was out yesterday evening and feared I might miss the barndoor so I dropped Clint Demsey for Van Persie before the matches in case he went goal crazy at Bolton. This is a decision I now regret because Fulham have a great run of fixtures after this weekend and I could've have made moves to hold Dempsey instead of Sessegnon and still got RvP in had I been a bit smarter. Unfortunate, but I feel better today than I did on Tuesday as a total of 82 points in Week 23 moved be back up to 494th overall,
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Let me know how your team is shaping up for Week 24. How did Week 23 go for you?
Cheers, Nik
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10 of my team are in there
Just P Cisse – but like you I will be checking with my resident Barcode fan to see what he thinks.
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YFF team: Scz, Brown, Santon, Verma, Sigurdson, Tony V, Fox, Ox-C, Bale, Holt, Cisse, K2
not let him go.
rooney has only gone over 20 points ONE time since week 4. he is a horrible pick. you should spend that money on ba or van persie. they know how to get over 20 points.
okay,thanks guys,currently my team is
Krul
Senderos,Taiwo,Santon
Ox,Dempsey,Valencia,Siggy
Bellamy,Campbell,Ba
any changes should i make?
Krul, Ayala, Onuoha, Santon, Valencia, Dempsey, Siggy, Ox, RvP, Bellamy. Ba
I kinda like it
by sjjag316 on Feb 2, 2012 6:39 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Dempsey, Bale and Sessegnon at discount
Szczesny (5.34)
Clark (1.2) Rangel (6.62) Santon (6.3)
Dempsey (15.78) Sessegnon (12.22) Sigurdsson (7.47) Bale (22.49)
Aguero (6.52) Campbell (5.56) Cisse (9.38)
1.12 in the bank
Can’t decide if I want to keep Bale, Dempsey and Sessegnon…any suggestions?
Definitely keep bale
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 6:44 AM PST up reply actions
Guys, Valencia or Siggy?
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 6:45 AM PST reply actions
lol at gibson
darron “i like shooting” gibson! hahaha. you make a good point about him liking to shoot though, i’ll consider him!
Valencia or Sigurdsson?
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 6:51 AM PST reply actions
ok
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 6:54 AM PST up reply actions
Sigurdsson or Valencia or Cisse?????
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 7:08 AM PST reply actions
GUYS?
Krul
Ayala Taiwo Brown:(
Valencia Dempsey Silva Ox Bale
RvP Aguero
How the hell am I supposed to get rid of Brown. Should I downgrade Valencia to Cisse or Siggy to upgrade Brown to Bassong or Bridge??? Give me some advice and choices to make? Is the rest of the team good?
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 7:18 AM PST reply actions
Bridge
I was thinking of Bridge, too. But not sure how much playing time he will see. Maybe with Brown out, he has more of a chance?
About the only one on your team I would downgrade would be Valencia, due to the matchup. Both Cisse and Siggy are good choices. I actually just got rid of him to BD Cisse.
bale or RVP
pls help… bale at discount (22.50) or RVP at full price?
GIven the match up, RVP is preferred, but having Bale at discount might be a long term investment…
Bale 99%
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 7:22 AM PST up reply actions
Keep Bale..
even a tough match against Lpool…but i dont know whether Kelly or G.Johnson can mark him everytime..
my team for week 23 (finalized) : Szecs..Bridge,Kelly,Ayala..Silva,Valencia,VDV,Dempsey..Kun,K2,Campbell..good luck guys..=)
by Ahmad Malaysia on Feb 2, 2012 7:37 AM PST up reply actions
van persie
bale is not going to do much at pool, so his price may go down. i have him at $18, so i am keeping bale, but not expecting much. it will be a 1-1 match with a defender for spurs scoring and carroll scoring.
arsenal just got there butts kicked with all of the away games, and now they are going to bounce back at home. so i expect a brace from van persie. he hit the post twice and had another one that a bolton defender cleared off the line. with a little luck he could have had 2.
Defenders...
106 for the week, broke into the top 2000 for the first time this season. Need a few more good weeks…
I have 6.09 left for a defender, and that doesn’t leave me too many choices. The only one from the player picks I can afford is Onuoha, but I already have Taiwo.
Wayne Bridge is cheap, but he didn’t come on until close to the end, so I don’t think he’ll see too much playing time. What about Perch? I really don’t want to have to drop all the way down to Ayala, please!
Currently:
Krul
Taiwo-Bassong-Perch
Silva-Dempsey-Sess-Sigi
Bellamy-D.Cisse-Ba
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GUYS?
Krul
Ayala Taiwo Brown:(
Valencia Dempsey Silva Ox Bale
RvP Aguero
How the hell am I supposed to get rid of Brown. Should I downgrade Valencia to Cisse or Siggy to upgrade Brown to Bassong or Bridge??? Give me some advice and choices to make? Is the rest of the team good?
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 7:25 AM PST reply actions
US coverage of footy
Neal made the point in his column about how the US networks are trying to push soccer more. But their coverage is still condescending and pathetic.
This morning, they had a relatively long 3-minute clip with 2 European announcers joking around about how soccer players really are tough because they play in the snow without helmets. Har, har.
They showed clips from an Italian match that ended 4-4 and they kept saying that was just like a 28-28 score. Har, har. They continued to talk about how they played without helmets and blah, blah, as they showed brief clips of some of the goals scored in the snow game.
Absolutely pathetic waste of film, although it was good to get a break from the lame Day 100 of Super Bowl coverage.
It is true, however, that we do get to see more EPL matches on US networks allelujah.
Which is why...
…I always try to watch on the Spanish channel, when possible.
Mark Davies at 2.64 OX at 2.67
I have 8.84 in bank to spend…should i upgrade M Davies? He is return a good point each game
I’d be tempted to hang on to Davies at that price – what’s the rest of your team? You may be able to upgrade elsewhere
by Nik Argiropoulos on Feb 2, 2012 7:35 AM PST up reply actions
Wow that’s a good team with so much left over! I guess you’re short of using it to go Donovan to Demba Ba?
by Nik Argiropoulos on Feb 2, 2012 7:56 AM PST up reply actions
Bassong a sure starter? Onuoha a sure starter?
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 7:29 AM PST reply actions
yes..
my team for week 23 (finalized) : Szecs..Bridge,Kelly,Ayala..Silva,Valencia,VDV,Dempsey..Kun,K2,Campbell..good luck guys..=)
by Ahmad Malaysia on Feb 2, 2012 7:38 AM PST up reply actions
What about my team for week24
Szczesny
Onuoha, Taiwo, Clark
SIlva, Sigurdsson, Sessegnon, Ox
Ba, F.Campbell, D.Cisse
I have change the formation to 3-4-3
Sell Brown, S.Kelly, Smailing, Dempsey, Aguero & K2
Buy Onuoha, Taiwo, Clark, Ba, Campbell & Cisse
Ayala
Any chance he won’t play this weekend? Is the Kirkland Gambit (aka Taking a Zero) an option here?
Could be worth if it lets you squeeze in RVP.
Suarez?
surprised I haven’t seen anything on him as he should return and at a very good price…. thoughts?
Week 23 YFF: Krul | Rangel, Woodgate, Wheater | Silva, Bale, Dempsey, Siggy | Kun, K2, Donny
by Zamboni on Feb 2, 2012 7:53 AM PST via Android app reply actions
I'd be cautious.
After the long layoff it could take him a match or two to get back to form (which wasn’t that great before he left). At 15.50 he’s not that cheap. Just my two cents. Thinking about dropping Bellamy too.
Phantom though?
Not expecting scoring, but the amount of Fouls Drawn and Crosses and SOT, if figure it may be good.
But maybe i should consider someone else and BD him.
Week 23 YFF: Krul | Rangel, Woodgate, Wheater | Silva, Bale, Dempsey, Siggy | Kun, K2, Donny
QPR Buzacky
Anyone knows why Buzacky didn’t play in the previous game? Is he a sure starter this weekend?
by Team Orange on Feb 2, 2012 7:54 AM PST via mobile reply actions
He’s injured – not sure how long for
by Nik Argiropoulos on Feb 2, 2012 7:58 AM PST up reply actions
My probable team 24
[Krul]
[Vermaelen – Taiwo – Onuoha]
[Silva – Ben Arfa – Valencia – Sigurdsson]
[Agüero – van Persie – D. Cissé]
I love that new players in the QPR squad!
I even plan to attend a game there on my next holidays in London, as it’s maybe easier than going to Emirates!
Not sure to keep the 3 last midfielders. Even Valencia (@11.18).
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I'm french so please be indulgent about my English! I'm also a fan of RC Lens and Arsenal FC.
Week 23: [Krul] [Vermaelen - Assou-Ekotto - Smalling] [Silva - van der Vaart - Ben Arfa - Valencia] [Agüero - Adebayor - R. Keane]
Cisse
Is he all in with QPR? Or how long before he returns to the ranks of the walking dead?
Sorry?
I don’t get all your english Sir.
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I'm french so please be indulgent about my English! I'm also a fan of RC Lens and Arsenal FC.
Week 23: [Krul] [Vermaelen - Assou-Ekotto - Smalling] [Silva - van der Vaart - Ben Arfa - Valencia] [Agüero - Adebayor - R. Keane]
No, I'M sorry.
I meant to say that the last time Cisse was in the EPL (with Blackburn I believe) he scored a few goals but would also disappear for long stretches and miss easy scoring chances. Just wondering if he’s fully committed to QPR.
Team so far..
Scez
kaboul taiwo clark
bale valencia sessegnon siggy ox
rvp campbell
by nikhil23 on Feb 2, 2012 7:59 AM PST via mobile reply actions
My team so far
Krul
Taiwo Brown Ayala Vermaelen
Silva Oxlade…… Dempsey Bale
Aguero Robin Van Persie
Still have Brown but gonna get rid of him later. Thoughts?
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 8:11 AM PST reply actions
with 0.94 left
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 8:12 AM PST up reply actions
No Ayala! Lol.
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I'm french so please be indulgent about my English! I'm also a fan of RC Lens and Arsenal FC.
Week 23: [Krul] [Vermaelen - Assou-Ekotto - Smalling] [Silva - van der Vaart - Ben Arfa - Valencia] [Agüero - Adebayor - R. Keane]
Is it worth having both Taiwo and Cisse in one team?
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 8:13 AM PST reply actions
It seems that Nik likes QPR players (for this week at least), so can’t be a bad idea!
Don’t you Nik? ;-)
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Week 23: [Krul] [Vermaelen - Assou-Ekotto - Smalling] [Silva - van der Vaart - Ben Arfa - Valencia] [Agüero - Adebayor - R. Keane]
What happened to Walters' price? Why so cheap?
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 8:16 AM PST reply actions
Good, but I don't like Bannan pick
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 8:21 AM PST up reply actions
What options do I have...
That are better than Bannan for 4.02 that will have a chance to return his value or better. I am open to suggestions as this was my concession for the week.
Bannan probably won’t start – better off going with a defender in a 4-4-2 if there’s no midfield alternatives
by Nik Argiropoulos on Feb 2, 2012 10:11 AM PST up reply actions
Aguero
Still debating what to do about Aguero. Have him at 6.52, which seems like a steal, until you realize that, even at that low price, he has only made his points back 3 times in the last 9 matches.
Is it time to dump the Aguero discount, or stick with it?
I’m giving him this game and then I’ll reassess
by Nik Argiropoulos on Feb 2, 2012 8:25 AM PST up reply actions
same thing
from me nik. this is his last chance. city will get at least two goals and if aguero is not part of them again, i am selling.
Amen.
Losing eight points by selling Aguero would be tough to make up.
Yeah I only have him at 11, if I had him at 6.53 I would keep
by Nik Argiropoulos on Feb 2, 2012 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
Buy Donovan???
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 8:25 AM PST reply actions
Is J.Walters a good pick? He's cheap and takes PK doesn't he? 5 goals
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 8:28 AM PST reply actions
Is anyone still holding Brown????? At discount of course
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 8:31 AM PST reply actions
Brown
This article, posted yesterday, says 8 weeks:
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/01022012/63/brown-around-eight-weeks.html
ok thanks
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 8:40 AM PST up reply actions
Great post as always Nik.
Oh, did you mention that Darron “take it” Gibson likes to shoot?
by Joohyun Ryan Lee on Feb 2, 2012 8:35 AM PST reply actions
Team thoughts?
Krul
Brown Santon Taiwo
Silva Valencia Sigurdsson OX
Campbell Ba RVP
2.24 left in the kitty
Bale in background at 22.5. Also Gibson and Hernadez barndoored. If I brought in Bale I could drop OX and bring in a midfielder in the 10 range.
As someone mentined here yesterday, Bale is fixture proof.
So Bale or RVP? Then maybe drop Brown and find a points producer
Anyone Holding onto AYALA?
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 2, 2012 8:41 AM PST reply actions
I probably will. Scored an OG and only got -1.5. I’ll take that risk considering he got +8.5 a couple of weeks ago. Free up some $$$.
by Berz on Feb 2, 2012 2:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Welbeck
Anyone know why Welbeck didn’t feature last game? I was shocked. My theory is this; Rooney & Welbeck are the A team, Chich & Berbs are the B team. The A team plays against Chelsea.
Tend to agree
I would tend to agree with you, but it’s also very hard to read SAF’s mind. He seems to enjoy torturing fantasy footballers…
dropping brown for onouha?
i have just enough to do this. i have brown at a major discount, but physioroom has no return date. anyone know how badly his knee injury is? if i buy Onouha, i may be able to get in on some points rather than zero with brown for who knows how many weeks.
thanks for any advice.
Onuoha or Heitinga ?
4.30 / 7.66
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Week 23: [Krul] [Vermaelen - Assou-Ekotto - Smalling] [Silva - van der Vaart - Ben Arfa - Valencia] [Agüero - Adebayor - R. Keane]
Can you read Ramsey?
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Week 23: [Krul] [Vermaelen - Assou-Ekotto - Smalling] [Silva - van der Vaart - Ben Arfa - Valencia] [Agüero - Adebayor - R. Keane]
OK
Pouce vers le haut !
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Week 23: [Krul] [Vermaelen - Assou-Ekotto - Smalling] [Silva - van der Vaart - Ben Arfa - Valencia] [Agüero - Adebayor - R. Keane]
this is the first team that i have felt confident about in a long time
szczesny
vermaelen, senderos, wheater
bale, boszaky, siggurdsson, sessegnon
aguero, donovan and ba.
senderos and wheater will keep getting their costs or more every week and now vermaelen, with a healthy sagna next to him, the defense is going to go back to home game clean sheets.
not expecting much from bale but paid $18 so he stays. if bozsaky can not play i switch to ox, i dropped sessegnon at $11 to pick up welbeck, last week, it is bitter paying $13 now for him.
ageuro’s last chance. fulham will let in goals away, so if ageuro does not get one he is gone. donovan only one game he got less than his cost. i expect ba to be a little tired and still get 2 goals.
Hey Greg
It’s English football.. £ not $ :)
by kendomedalaha on Feb 2, 2012 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
sorry mate
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is that better. i will try to remember where i am next time.
Hey Nik, thanks for the post. Any reason behind the choice of Holt over Morison for a Norwich striker? It looks like Holt’s upside has been a little dreary lately..
Holt is cheaper! Also I’d imagine he has been more productive than Morison over the past month (I haven’t checked this though)
by Nik Argiropoulos on Feb 2, 2012 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
Holt v Morison
I had barndoored Morison bu thought Holt was a better option
Let him go however when Cisse D appeared!
by kendomedalaha on Feb 2, 2012 11:14 AM PST up reply actions
Holt is cheaper, but Morison has been a lot more productive of late. Holt hasn’t scored above 5 since Dec. 20, with 15 total over that period. In that time Morison has put up 36.5 points well spread out across the games (i.e. not a flash in the pan).
I made room for Morison on my team though, so Murphy’s law says Holt is the right choice :)
Onuoha vs Bridge
I’m assuming Onuoha is more of a sure starter than Wayne Bridge, but if I already have Taiwo, is there any sense in adding Onuoha, too?
Good questions, both
First: thoughts on Wayne Bridge (especially now that Brown is out)? And second: is Taiwo AND Onuoha too many QPR eggs in one basket?
by Huge Tracts of Land on Feb 2, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
First draft
Kenny
C. Clark / Taiwo (?) / Ayala (?)
Sigurdsson / Bale / Ox-Cham / Silva
Aguero / RVP / Donovan
BD Watch: D. Cisse
Would rather keep Taiwo on the BD Watch til he’s shown he’s adapted to the climate, but the matchup is too good. Ayala allows me to have RVP but could upgrade by dropping Taiwo. Just not crazy about Bassong — don’t most of his points come from clean sheets?
Week 24 team
Krul @6.26
Vermaelen @6.24 Clark @1.20 Taiwo @6.22
Bale @18.80 Silva @8.80 Dempsey @15.78 Sessegnon @13.33
Aguero @6.50 D.Cisse @9.38 Donovan @7.12
0.37 left in bank
You have to be an admin, and hence I deleted it for you
by Nik Argiropoulos on Feb 2, 2012 10:26 AM PST up reply actions
Aguero
I am also starting to think along the same lines of, either he (Aguero) starts to return close to his value or I may open that striker spot up to say…….Yakubu? (next week of course)
If I had him at that wonderful price of 6.50 I would be holding 100%. Since I hold at 11.14 my risk is not that great and if he does not do well this week, his price will most likely be back at 11 anyway.
It’s just over the next several weeks, City have a great run of favorable fixtures and that will make the decision that much harder.
K.M. (Ken M.)
i did not pick welbeck
because of you, so you are absolved of your guilt. i picked him because i had a moment of weakness
Sympathy
Thanks for the sympathy Renegade but it seems I have made a living out of getting as many zero’s as I can each week and still manage to maintain a fair rating. Now I finally work RVP back into my line up and he is a doubt for the first time in weeks. I believe the last time he was a doubt was when I dropped him and was never able to get him back..until now! Hopefully I will learn as I go…for now I appear to be stuck on stupid.
Good luck
K.M. (Ken M.)
Lol!
This site almost got me in trouble with my wife. She saw ‘Never Manage Alone’ and thought it was a dating site!
by Kwyjibo_ on Feb 2, 2012 10:32 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
Yeah, but...
Suarez isn’t really my type… ;)
Maybe
Someday !
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I'm french so please be indulgent about my English! I'm also a fan of RC Lens and Arsenal FC.
Week 23: [Krul] [Vermaelen - Assou-Ekotto - Smalling] [Silva - van der Vaart - Ben Arfa - Valencia] [Agüero - Adebayor - R. Keane]
Who should I drop for Oxlade in my team?
Scz
Wheater@6/Taiwo@6/Clark@4
Silva@8/Ireland@2/Sigurdsson@7/Sess@12
RVP@26/Kun@6/Campbell@5
I have 8mil more to spend
Is Donovan the new Aguero?
If you bought Aguero at 6.52 Donovan is just 1.99 more.
Longevity
And how long is Lando around for? When does he go back to MSL? I thought he was only around for another 2 or 3 games.
by Huge Tracts of Land on Feb 2, 2012 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
MSL or MLS.?
i thought MSL is Malaysian Super League..haha..
my team for week 23 (finalized) : Szecs..Bridge,Kelly,Ayala..Silva,Valencia,VDV,Dempsey..Kun,K2,Campbell..good luck guys..=)
by Ahmad Malaysia on Feb 3, 2012 2:11 AM PST up reply actions
African Nations Cup
what is the status?! they still in group play?!
if not.. who is back?!
Gerv? Ba.. etc?
nope..
their heading to quarter final…Ivory Coast qualified to the quarter final..so,gervinho,yaya,kolo,drogba,tiote still at Africa..
my team for week 23 (finalized) : Szecs..Bridge,Kelly,Ayala..Silva,Valencia,VDV,Dempsey..Kun,K2,Campbell..good luck guys..=)
by Ahmad Malaysia on Feb 3, 2012 2:12 AM PST up reply actions
Keep Kun @ 11?
Hasnt been performing, but holding on because he is still looking good, just not getting goals.
Week 23 YFF: Krul | Rangel, Woodgate, Wheater | Silva, Bale, Dempsey, Siggy | Kun, K2, Donny
It isn't just Aguero.
The whole team has been bad for FF points. Last 5 matches: 70, 47, 112.5, 74, 45.5. Silva’s been cold. Dzeko had 28 three weeks ago but otherwise has done very little lately. Next 5 fixtures look favorable for City (FUL, avl, BLA, BOL, swa) so I’m going to wait and see.
by billthegrunt on Feb 2, 2012 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
4-4-3
szezzz
onuoha, taiwo, bassong, verm
bale, silva, ox
aguero k2 rvp
bad idea with bassong + taiwo?
drop K2..
my team for week 23 (finalized) : Szecs..Bridge,Kelly,Ayala..Silva,Valencia,VDV,Dempsey..Kun,K2,Campbell..good luck guys..=)
by Ahmad Malaysia on Feb 2, 2012 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
ya,better get someone else,like cisse? campell?
maybe u can drop k2 with formation 352 rvp+ba
Ba...
he already returned to England before blackburn vs newcastle match..i thought he got enough recovery or rest for the next match..at least on the bench..=)
my team for week 23 (finalized) : Szecs..Bridge,Kelly,Ayala..Silva,Valencia,VDV,Dempsey..Kun,K2,Campbell..good luck guys..=)
by Ahmad Malaysia on Feb 3, 2012 2:15 AM PST up reply actions
I like your picks Nik!
Cause I have all the players in my team
Krul / Rangel Verm Onuoha / Silva Valencia Bale Ox Siggy / Kun RVP
I dropped Brown for Onuoha and have 1,48 to play around with, but don’t see anyone I’d like/afford to get. Valencia, Silva, Kun, Bale are all on big discounts, so I can’t really afford to drop them. Anyone has ideas? Or should I just save and enjoy the day off?
Tough call
Campbell @ 5.56 may have been worth a chance but if you missed out on all the door prices for this week,I see no advantage of droping him now. That price will get you little in return. Dispite being in a slump he remains a top 10 scorer in the league.
K.M. (Ken M.)
Demba Ba
I see not many are recommending to get Demba Ba in their teams despite him coming back from ACN. Will pardew put him on the subs?
maybe..i can say 70 % Ba will be on the bench..
my team for week 23 (finalized) : Szecs..Bridge,Kelly,Ayala..Silva,Valencia,VDV,Dempsey..Kun,K2,Campbell..good luck guys..=)
by Ahmad Malaysia on Feb 3, 2012 2:16 AM PST up reply actions
dempsey at 15.81
Keep or sell?
After this match fullham will be @ home vs Stoke followed by away to QPR
Is it confirmed that liv/eve in GW26 is postponed?
by nikhil23 on Feb 2, 2012 7:35 PM PST via mobile reply actions
is now the time to let them go?
Vermaelen last 7 matches: 1, 1, -2, 0, 0 3.5, 6.5
Aguero last 6 matches: 2, 6, 16.5, 6, 4.5, 1.5
any thoughts on Drenthe?
similar to “I love to shoot” Gibson, always running at defenders. Worth a punt at 7+ against Wigan?
Keep an eye on team news
Pienaar is back on loan from Tottenham, and I would imagine he is going to get some playing time.
Question
Morning guys,
What would you prefer?
Heitinga/Dyer or Bassong/Sessegnon?
Ignorance is bliss...
ARSENE WENGER may rest Arsenal star Robin van Persie for tomorrow's clash with Blackburn
what should we do when RVP is not 100% a sure starter ?
Yes saw this earlier – concerning, but I’d be shocked if he was rested, Arsenal MUST win and without him I’d fancy Blackburn to get a draw
by Nik Argiropoulos on Feb 3, 2012 12:38 AM PST up reply actions
Welbeck
I have him @9.4. Should i keep him or not? He was benched last game for no reason. Cant afford another 0.
rate my team plz :)
krul
clark sagna taiwo
silva valencia sessegnon ox-c
dzeko aguero d.cisse
????
by solahuddin.binmusa on Feb 3, 2012 2:36 AM PST reply actions
Jonathan Walters anyone? 5.88 only?! vs Sunderland @ home
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 3, 2012 3:41 AM PST reply actions
SUarez
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 3, 2012 3:47 AM PST up reply actions
Walters anyone, good pick? 5.88 vs Sunderland @ home
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 3, 2012 3:47 AM PST reply actions
It is good to have so many disount players?
sez
Onuha kompany Clark~1
Gibson~3 Irland~ 2 Sess Valencia
Suarez RVP Flecther
It is good to have so many disount players?
Any suggestion?
Is Bridge a sure starter?
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 3, 2012 3:58 AM PST reply actions
Dempsey at 15?
is he worth holding away to mc? and is bassong certain to start :O
Hold.
Fulham have favorable matchups after MC. I’m holding him.
Bassong not a sure starter, but pushing for a start, for sure. Should see some action, I imagine.
Frazier Campbell
Martin O’Neil may rest him this week- source FFScout
Walters a good pick? 5.88 only. 5 goals and Sunderland @ Home??????
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 3, 2012 4:18 AM PST reply actions
Just keeps getting better
First RVP, now Campbell….and possibly Ox!
I should be fine as long as QPR wins in a shut out, Kenny makes 11 saves and Ayala scores in the right goal.
K.M. (Ken M.)
Any suggestion?
sez
Onuha kompany Clark~1
Gibson~3 Irland~ 2 Sess Valencia
Suarez RVP Flecther
Any suggestion?
my team atm
krul
brown clark wheater
silva valencia dempsey bale
kun rvp campbell
should I sell brown@3.82 ?
Hail AW
Team
krul
verm-rangel-onuoha
silva-bale-gerrard-ben arfa
kun-rvp-campbell
thinking of dropping rvp for ba so I can upgrade Ben arfa
by scils8 on Feb 3, 2012 12:01 PM PST via Android app reply actions
Holt or Cisse or Torres or Donovan or Sigurdsson????? GUYS QUICKLY
Week 23 team: Krul Brown Kelly Ayala Bale Silva Dempsey Oxlade-Chamberlain Valencia RvP Aguero
by Mikołaj Durczyński on Feb 3, 2012 12:57 PM PST reply actions
Team
Krul
Ayala, Brown, Clark
Ox, Sessegnon, gibson,sigudsson
Ba,Aguero, RVP
Not sure about my defense and I am keeping brown @2. Any suggestions
Looking at quite a few potential 0s
Looks like you gutted your midfield and defense to fit in your strikers, who may or may not play. I’d focus on getting players who are definite starters and distribute the wealth more evenly.
Help
Bellamy (@ 12.82) + Ox-C (need injury news) or
Cisse + Sigurdsson
Keep Bellamy at discount , or drop to Cisse and upgrade Ox to Sig?
What's the status?
Heard any updates / concrete answers as to
1. RvP – might be rested?
2. Ox – injury doubt?
3. F.Campbell – might be rested?
4. Ba – might start from bench?
rate my team guys!!
krul
ayala clark verml
bale silva sessgn valencia ox(injury doubt)(3.81)
adebayor??(9.16) Aguero
any suggestion?
drop K2 (hammy/injured) – get J.Cisse @ 9.38
Ox – wait for news or upgrade depends on available fund
Ayala – upgrade
which one better to replace adebayor??
D.Graham – swansea
D.Cisse-QPR
S.Morison-Norwich
F.Campbell-sunderland
thanks TheRenegade....
how about your line up??
Take your pick
Read F.Campbell might be rested… I’m still holding him @ 5+, might change to Cisse.
The rest look strong
Help please!
Dempsey@15 + Kun@retail or Ba + Campbell???
First option
Both guaranteed starters vs. Ba (who I have, but may start from the bench) and Campbell (who may be rested as it would be 3 games for him in his first week back after that nasty injury.
Or maybe...
Dempsey + Kun + Taiwo —> RvP + RTaylor + Bassong, RvP seems to be a doubt though.
I'm avoiding RVP
And I still like the first trio better. My team:
Krul
Kompany Onuoha Vermaelen
Silva Sigurdsson Pilkington Pienaar (or Ox if fit)
Aguero Ba Bellamy
Thoughts?
thx again mate...
plus your team looks great to me
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