Fantasy Football - Forwards

Iused2likebusts

roryc wrote: »

I just don't think Sturridge has proven himself yet, despite a solid start of 3 goals and an assist in 4 games. Time will tell I guess. I don't think having him is a risk though, he's the best at that price bar Dzeko, but he's not guaranteed a game ever week at City. If he was I think this would be a harder decision.

If I was going 3-4-3 Sturridge would definitely be up top as third striker, but at the moment I think there are better MF options that don't need to score/assist as much to generate the same points.

Hasnt proved himself true but has had a great start . I predict you will be 3 4 3 by paddys day:)

Swiper the fox

Defoe is waiting on test results which could see him sidelined for a couple of months, Adebayor could hit a bit of form and it's likely that he will play every minute, 9m isn't cheap but Spurs will need more than Bale firing to qualify for Champs league, Adebayor likes playing in big games, if he gets started scoring he could go a bit nuts, tiny ownership.

I know he's been fairly rubbish this year but he's not a rubbish player!

Dempsey

I suspect a forward line of Bale - Dempsey - Holtby will be implemented. Adebayor will be down the pecking order because he'll have to be rested abit before getting any starts

roryc

Not really what I wanted to hear after dropping Bale this week. He's a threat no matter where he plays though.

Iused2likebusts

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Defoe is waiting on test results which could see him sidelined for a couple of months, Adebayor could hit a bit of form and it's likely that he will play every minute, 9m isn't cheap but Spurs will need more than Bale firing to qualify for Champs league, Adebayor likes playing in big games, if he gets started scoring he could go a bit nuts, tiny ownership.

I know he's been fairly rubbish this year but he's not a rubbish player!

had ade all last year got him at 8 mill as soon as he joined spurs proved great value got in and around 200 pts. Also signed him at the start of this year he lasted 3 weeks. Hes also on pens if he were to get a run of games which he will if defoes out he could suit some teams. Probably not for me as Im happy with my front 3.

Swiper the fox

Dempsey wrote: »

I suspect a forward line of Bale - Dempsey - Holtby will be implemented. Adebayor will be down the pecking order because he'll have to be rested abit before getting any starts

Not a chance, Dempsey is not and never will be a number 9, I'd be surprised if Ade doesn't start and finish the game next weekend, there are numerous options open to AVB now with Holtby, Bale, Dempsey etc, Holtby could be used on the left with Bale filling the spot Dempsey had(again unlikely but Dempsey has been underperforming these last few weeks), however none of those options will involve playing without a recognised striker

Lemlin

Dempsey wrote: »

I suspect a forward line of Bale - Dempsey - Holtby will be implemented. Adebayor will be down the pecking order because he'll have to be rested abit before getting any starts

Bale has said he wants to play up top through the middle so hopefully it happens.

I'm amazed Spurs haven't tried it before with all the midfield options they have.

Dempsey

Lemlin wrote: »

Bale has said he wants to play up top through the middle so hopefully it happens.

I'm amazed Spurs haven't tried it before with all the midfield options they have.

It wont be rigid positions, those 3 can interchance easily.

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Not a chance, Dempsey is not and never will be a number 9, I'd be surprised if Ade doesn't start and finish the game next weekend, there are numerous options open to AVB now with Holtby, Bale, Dempsey etc, Holtby could be used on the left with Bale filling the spot Dempsey had(again unlikely but Dempsey has been underperforming these last few weeks), however none of those options will involve playing without a recognised striker

Who says AVB has to play with a no.9?

jenno99

Lemlin wrote: »

Bale has said he wants to play up top through the middle so hopefully it happens.

I'm amazed Spurs haven't tried it before with all the midfield options they have.

He played a good proportion of the game v West Brom in the middle and roaming around. Looked very dangerous, FF gold.

Swiper the fox

Dempsey wrote: »

It wont be rigid positions, those 3 can interchance easily.



Who says AVB has to play with a no.9?

Nobody says he has to but what you are suggesting/predicting is very unlikely unless Adebayor shows up injured, he won't have played in almost a week, it's funny how you suggest that Adebayor is below Holtby in some "pecking order" you've come up with.

Swiper the fox

One other thing, in the corresponding fixture from last year (Spurs home to Newcastle) Adebayor had a goal and 4 assists, I remembered him having a great game against Newcastle last year so I just looked it up, same time of the year as well.

roryc

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Hasnt proved himself true but has had a great start . I predict you will be 3 4 3 by paddys day:)

I could be 3-4-3 after this gameweek, nothings set in stone. If Sturridge scores 2+ goals then consider himself a proven PL talent. Unless Michu does similar it would be hard not to look at downgrading one to upgrade the other. I still think Sturridge is more likely to draw a blank than score double digits.

If I'm proven wrong you can post I told you so, and the local troll will start the thankfest off

Santi101

You'd be mad to spend 9m on Adebayor IMO, guy is a joke. Far better value to be had.

Dempsey

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Nobody says he has to but what you are suggesting/predicting is very unlikely unless Adebayor shows up injured, he won't have played in almost a week, it's funny how you suggest that Adebayor is below Holtby in some "pecking order" you've come up with.

Adebayor will be rested after ACON

Lemlin

Santi101 wrote: »

You'd be mad to spend 9m on Adebayor IMO, guy is a joke. Far better value to be had.

In fairness, he was a huge asset to my team for periods last year. I got him in early and reaped the rewards.

That said, a friend who's an Arsenal supporter did warn me that would end when he got a permanent contract so I guess he was right.

Iused2likebusts

roryc wrote: »

I could be 3-4-3 after this gameweek, nothings set in stone. If Sturridge scores 2+ goals then consider himself a proven PL talent. Unless Michu does similar it would be hard not to look at downgrading one to upgrade the other. I still think Sturridge is more likely to draw a blank than score double digits.

If I'm proven wrong you can post I told you so, and the local troll will start the thankfest off

I wouldnt come on here bragging thats childish. Ok maybe I would a little bit. All shall be revealed michu grabs a hat trick and Ill be going 3 5 2.

Cantona's Collars

Podolski to Benteke, Yeah or nay?

CSF

zerks wrote: »

Podolski to Benteke, Yeah or nay?

May........be

Cantona's Collars

CSF wrote: »

May........be

Helpful that.....

Swiper the fox

zerks wrote: »

Podolski to Benteke, Yeah or nay?

Worth taking the chance particularly as it will leave you with a nice bit of change, Podolski is the opposite of most of the guys we rave about as he's a striker playing in a midfield position, I wouldn't want that in my team. Is Benteke the best replacement? Who knows, if Villa are to stay up they'll rely a lot on him, hard to see them being a free scoring side though.

Cantona's Collars

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Worth taking the chance particularly as it will leave you with a nice bit of change, Podolski is the opposite of most of the guys we rave about as he's a striker playing in a midfield position, I wouldn't want that in my team. Is Benteke the best replacement? Who knows, if Villa are to stay up they'll rely a lot on him, hard to see them being a free scoring side though.

I think he's a bit like Fletcher at Sunderland,if there's a goal scored he's more than likely to be involved in it.
Agbonlahor seems to be hitting some kind of form again & Benteke is benefiting,plus as you said the move would leave me with a nice few quid to spend elsewhere in the team.

roryc

Who's the best <£10m option up front for the end of season run in?

Made a bit of a shortlist, leaning towards Benteke myself (already have Suarez/Lambert). It's between him and Sturridge. Both are the in form players and both still have something to play for. Just need Sturridge to get more gametime to make it worth the risk. Will be keeping a close eye on Berbs for the DGW...

In order of Points per game (PPG):

Sturridge
£7.5m - 6.2 PPG (since joining Liverpool). Last 5 games - 4 goals, 2 assists
Liverpool have a cracking run coming up and will be pushing for European spots. He seems to be injury prone though. If he's guaranteed a start he's a definite option, even alongside Suarez.

Lambert
£7.2m - 5.1 PPG. Last 5 games - 2 goals, 3 assists
Tough run after next week, but Southampton are nowhere near safe.

Berbatov
£6.9m - 5 PPG. Last 5 games - 3 goals
Ah the enigmatic Berbatov. He'll score 16 points against Arsenal and then get 7 consecutive 2 pointers. Fulham have nothing to play for but he could be a worthy punt for Fulhams DGW whenever that is.

Benteke
£7m - 4.8 PPG. Last 5 games - 5 goals
Great fixtures coming up with some 6 pointers against Reading & QPR. Must win games if they want PL action next year. Results have been getting better and they were unlucky last week against Arsenal.

Kone
£6.5m - 4.2 PPG. Last 5 games - 3 goals, 1 assist
Wigan are in a relegation battle and will be relying on top scorer Kone to help them stay above the dropzone. Good to note that they'll have a DGW coming up. One of the fixtures will be against United, but if they have already won the league and are challenging elsewhere it's likely Wigan could get something from this.

Lukaku
£6.5m - 4.2 PPG. Last 5 games - 3 goals, 2 assists
West Brom have nothing to play for really but Lukaku has shown he can score. 4th highest goalscoring striker this season despite missing a lot of games. Not one I would pick though.

Cisse
£8.8m - 3 PPG. Last 5 games - 2 goals
More expensive than any of the above with a worse return. But he showed last year what he's capable of, could be worth the gamble. I wouldn't though.


Tevez, Ba, Hernandez, Podolski, Remy simply not playing enough to be considered.

Lemlin

I have Lambert myself but, when you say you base some of your decisions on what the market lads in your job say, why don't you ask them what the odds are on each striker to score the most for the remainder of the season?