Gamesweek 29 Transfers.

thunderdog

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

Need a temporary replacement for Mata, my other mids are Bale, Sissoko, Walcott and Michu.

Who is the best replacement for next week? Im looking at maybe De Guzman?

De Guzman is a good shout. If you're looking for a safe similar priced player to Mata I'd go for Gerrard. If you'd rather a mid priced mid I'd look at possibly Snodgrass or Coutinho if you fancy a risk. Norwich next 3 fixtures are decent.

I'm also looking at these transfers with the same midfielders as you

RIALTO1

OctavarIan wrote: »

I know this stat is totally meaningless in Fantasy Football terms but Chelsea had 25 shots today, 19 on target. I didn't see the game so I'm not sure how it finished 1-0, but I like those numbers. Mata stays.

I have Mata, but seriously considering switching to Oscar (obviously not this week). Oscar could easily of had 2-3 goals on Sat, he had 7 attempts in total, 4 on target. At 7.8m, he frees up a decent wedge.

miller82

RIALTO1 wrote: »

I have Mata, but seriously considering switching to Oscar (obviously not this week). Oscar could easily of had 2-3 goals on Sat, he had 7 attempts in total, 4 on target. At 7.8m, he frees up a decent wedge.

is he playing much ?

roryc

Benimar wrote: »

Agreed, except Arsenal don't play on wednesday, and City/Man U/Chelsea games are sort of irrelevant as no one will be transferring any of their players in this week (no one sane anyway!)

With Spurs, Villa and Newcastle having games this week, its asking for trouble bringing in any of their players before tonight (Villa) or friday (Spurs and Newcastle).

Ah it's next Wednesday for Arsenal. Strange.

I wouldn't say they are irrelevant, If Mata gets a bad injury a lot will transfer him out! Same with RVP, Evra etc...

My point is hold off on transfers until you have all the info. I don't think key players are rising fast enough to warrant early transfers.

SteelyDanJalapeno

I've got a potential 10 playing for GW29 without taking a 4 point hit, what to do

roryc

I don't think its worth sacrificing top players for GW29, none of the top teams are playing and the best two are playing each other!

I'm happy to take a 4 point hit to field 10.

amber69

TiltedBrain wrote: »

I've got a potential 10 playing for GW29 without taking a 4 point hit, what to do

Don't take a hit for a defender. I only take a hit if I'll captain him

RIALTO1

miller82 wrote: »

is he playing much ?

I make it 7 starts in their 8 league games since the turn of the year.

buyer95

I have 4.8 available for a defender,who is my best option?

The Phantom Jipper

Already used my substitute for this week but are there any subs worth making on this team for a four point hit?

Begovic / Rudd

Zabaleta / Enrique / Dawson / Mariappa / Demel

Gerrard / Sissoko / Mata / Walcott / Bale

Suarez / Lambert / Le Fondre

Currently have 10 starters so any substitute in would be offsetting the 4 point hit. Cheers.

prettyboy81

I transferred out Lampard for Michu & will be playing 4-4-2 this week not sure who to captain yet.

Bunn

Harte Taylor Davies Wilson

Michu Sissoko Gerrard Bale

Suarez Remy

One sub; Shaw

I'm thinking of a move of Anichebe out for Weimann. Seems wrong to go for Villa, but as they are against Reading next week I'm hoping for a goalfest.

Second free transfer will be Fellaini out for someone. Then bring back in Fellaini in a week or two. That'd leave me with 10 likely to be playing in GW29, happy enough with that.

km79

Any word on Sturridge ? It would break my heart to have to take a 4point hit on one of only 7 players I have currently available !!! I've enough for Suarez but not if he goes higher than 10.9. Getting him in next week either way but will do it this week if aturrdige is out

Iused2likebusts

km79 wrote: »

Any word on Sturridge ? It would break my heart to have to take a 4point hit on one of only 7 players I have currently available !!! I've enough for Suarez but not if he goes higher than 10.9. Getting him in next week either way but will do it this week if aturrdige is out

same boat fierce unlucky for his injury to come about for gw 28 &29

km79

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

same boat fierce unlucky for his injury to come about for gw 28 &29

I really don't want to have to do it cos I don't see too many goals in the game for either team !

Iused2likebusts

km79 wrote: »

I really don't want to have to do it cos I don't see too many goals in the game for either team !

me neither but sturridge missing games through injury is frustrating whereas suarez (touch wood ) never seems to get injured. Im going to do aguero to suarez and if sturridge is confirmed as out later in the week take him out for lukaku or remy.

mailburner

Loco wrote: »

Walcott -> Sissoko
Giroud -> Benteke

Good / bad? :-)

dont even think about that one, do it

walcotts a hard one to drop given how consisent he is but
it would be nice to have sissoko next gw

mailburner

really want sissoko but i cant drop bale or walc
lampards been good to me lately
that leaves mata....
cant drop tarab as i need all the players i can get this week

billymitchell

Naughton -> Samba, Aguero -> Benteke. Has me 10 players for this week, my keeper is a doubt though

thunderdog

billymitchell wrote: »

Naughton -> Samba, Aguero -> Benteke. Has me 10 players for this week, my keeper is a doubt though

Federici? Anyone any news on him? Could really do with him playing

darego

used my transfer but looking at taking a -4 point hit for someone as it's looking like i will only have 7 playing this week. but who should i get in/take out? was thinking demel to cuellar but doesn't look like he will get a game this week so might do demel to hill of qpr

opinions?

Hogey007

darego wrote: »

used my transfer but looking at taking a -4 point hit for someone as it's looking like i will only have 7 playing this week. but who should i get in/take out? was thinking demel to cuellar but doesn't look like he will get a game this week so might do demel to hill of qpr

opinions?

go with turner of norwich, they play southampton at home this week and he's someone you could keep for the season as his next few fixtures are good.
his remaining 5 home games are against southampton, swansea, reading, villa and west brom plus throw in wigan sunderland and stoke away. he's only 4.2

Iused2likebusts

Hogey007 wrote: »

go with turner of norwich, they play southampton at home this week and he's someone you could keep for the season as his next few fixtures are good.
his remaining 5 home games are against southampton, swansea, reading, villa and west brom plus throw in wigan sunderland and stoke away. he's only 4.2

Ill second that has got me a fair few cs and a few unexpected bonus points.

Steven81

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Ill second that has got me a fair few cs and a few unexpected bonus points.

Lamberts going on a goal fest this weekend, we need points from someone.

roryc

Benteke or Sturridge for the next few GW's? Already have Suarez and Lambert. Will need to crunch some numbers later in the week, I'm guessing it will be pretty tight though. By the sound of it Benteke had a cracking game but only got 1 point. Perfect result for those of us planning on bringing him in.

SpaceCowb0y

Benteke or Lambert?? For the week thats in it Benteke looks a better bet, Norwich are solid enough at home! But in the long run Lambert is probably the better option but im not sure how long i'll even hold onto him?

Fowler87

roryc wrote: »

Benteke or Sturridge for the next few GW's? Already have Suarez and Lambert. Will need to crunch some numbers later in the week, I'm guessing it will be pretty tight though. By the sound of it Benteke had a cracking game but only got 1 point. Perfect result for those of us planning on bringing him in.

Benteke wasnt great last night but thats probably down to the team hes playing for atm. Any chance created though 90% of the time hes involved. And if Villa have any chance of staying up, they will need to score some goals in the next two games so yad have to expect Benteke to be in with a shout of some attacking points.

keane2097

I actually thought Benteke was quite impressive last night from the scraps he had to live off FWIW.

I know I've been going on about it a bit but the more I look at this week's transfer the more I want to sell Mata instead of Sagna.

As already stated the increased points potential of a MF playing rather than a defender is a big part of it, but looking at Arsenal's fixtures from next week on I like their chances of picking up a few clean sheets. I'm definitely going to want Sagna in for the DGW in 33 as well.

With Bale, Michu, Sissoko and Walcott I'm scratching my head for a Mata replacement that would convince me to pull the trigger though.

Any thoughts on any of the above?

roryc

keane2097 wrote: »

With Bale, Michu, Sissoko and Walcott I'm scratching my head for a Mata replacement that would convince me to pull the trigger though.

Any thoughts on any of the above?

I'm wary of getting rid of Mata, but if you feel like the gamble its hard to look past Gerrard/Coutinho. Sess could be gamble too.

I'd be more wary of Fellaini, if Everton f**k up against Wigan this weekend and end up having that DGW in GW33, Fellaini could be a must have.

keane2097

roryc wrote: »

I'm wary of getting rid of Mata, but if you feel like the gamble its hard to look past Gerrard/Coutinho. Sess could be gamble too.

I'd be more wary of Fellaini, if Everton f**k up against Wigan this weekend and end up having that DGW in GW33, Fellaini could be a must have.

Tbh thinking about it further I'm making a bit of a meal of the whole thing - I don't lose any money by selling either player, and there's nothing to stop me bringing them right back in the following week.

Might be worth trying to manufacture an extra .1 for myself actually.

roryc

Yeah I'd be more worried about making a worthy 10,000th post if I was you

FutureGuy

Seriously thinking of giving Mata the road. Chelseas fixtures are absolutely choc-a-bloc over the next few weeks and there has to be rotation. Can get him back in on WC later.

I really don't want to sell Zabaleta because I'd be running 5-4-1 this week. He's there for the season I think.

Iused2likebusts

keane2097 wrote: »

I actually thought Benteke was quite impressive last night from the scraps he had to live off FWIW.

I know I've been going on about it a bit but the more I look at this week's transfer the more I want to sell Mata instead of Sagna.

As already stated the increased points potential of a MF playing rather than a defender is a big part of it, but looking at Arsenal's fixtures from next week on I like their chances of picking up a few clean sheets. I'm definitely going to want Sagna in for the DGW in 33 as well.

With Bale, Michu, Sissoko and Walcott I'm scratching my head for a Mata replacement that would convince me to pull the trigger though.

Any thoughts on any of the above?

I think your coming at it from the right perspective playing an extra attacking player rather than a defender should get you more points 3 4 3 is better than 4 4 2. Sagnas injury is the only thing that would persuade me otherwise( Im not sure how long hes out for). Possible mata replacements is difficult coutinho has looked good and with spurs playing inter on thurs they could be a tired team arriving at anfield. Chelsea are at home to west ham next so I assume you will look at getting mata back in for that.

keane2097

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

I think your coming at it from the right perspective playing an extra attacking player rather than a defender should get you more points 3 4 3 is better than 4 4 2. Sagnas injury is the only thing that would persuade me otherwise( Im not sure how long hes out for). Possible mata replacements is difficult coutinho has looked good and with spurs playing inter on thurs they could be a tired team arriving at anfield. Chelsea are at home to west ham next so I assume you will look at getting mata back in for that.

Yeah Sagna's injury isn't actually that big of a deal as GW30 we'll have all our players back so I can stand to sit someone out.

Gerrard is the player I'm most heavily leaning towards just for this week, then get Mata back in next week. I already have Sturridge and Suarez at the moment so wouldn't want to be keeping onto all three for more than just the week I don't think.

keane2097

roryc wrote: »

Yeah I'd be more worried about making a worthy 10,000th post if I was you

Don't hold your breath - I only noticed I had passed the milestone on IPB a few days after and it was with a sense of embarrassment rather than accoplishment!

John83

At the moment I have 9 players that will play this week. Also have two FT's.

I was thinking of going Mata & Fellaini to Sissoko & Coutinho. But I'm wary of some of the postponed games not being confirmed yet and being left looking at a points hit down the line.

I'd be happy enough with just making the one transfer this week and playing with ten but also it's a few weeks away. It would also give me leeway to react quicker with a FT in the bag. Alternatively I go with the two changes above and then slowly reshape before the DGW drama.

Opinions welcome

SlickRic

people need to be wary of Coutinho.

Rodgers is quoted as saying he's only 60-70% match fit.

also, Sturridge will come back, and Brendan seems to like the defensive cover that Downing has been offering on the other flank.

Coutinho is by no means a guaranteed starter yet.

Iused2likebusts

SlickRic wrote: »

people need to be wary of Coutinho.

Rodgers is quoted as saying he's only 60-70% match fit.

also, Sturridge will come back, and Brendan seems to like the defensive cover that Downing has been offering on the other flank.

Coutinho is by no means a guaranteed starter yet.

Agree on downing I believe its the team we saw against swansea with allen missing out that rodgers will go with if everyones fit.Two games coutinhos played 5 0 & 4 0 with a goal and 2 assists it would be very harsh if he was left out

G1032

ah I don't know what to do.

I have Sturridge. I want to sell Aguero. I'm thinking Suarez might be the best bet.

Madness or not do you think to have the 2 Liverpool players for the Spurs game?

Swiper the fox

G1032 wrote: »

ah I don't know what to do.

I have Sturridge. I want to sell Aguero. I'm thinking Suarez might be the best bet.

Madness or not do you think to have the 2 Liverpool players for the Spurs game?

Not madness if you want to keep Suarez for a while, I'm in the same boat and I'm considering the same, at the moment I haven't really a clue what I'll do.
I've no doubt that Liverpool will score(probably at least twice) against Spurs and either Sturridge or Suarez will be instrumental. You could then relieve yourself of Sturridge the following week, I assume this is your thinking, probably worth a chance in what will be a low scoring weekend.

G1032

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Not madness if you want to keep Suarez for a while, I'm in the same boat and I'm considering the same, at the moment I haven't really a clue what I'll do.
I've no doubt that Liverpool will score(probably at least twice) against Spurs and either Sturridge or Suarez will be instrumental. You could then relieve yourself of Sturridge the following week, I assume this is your thinking, probably worth a chance in what will be a low scoring weekend.

Exactly. I'll sell Sturridge and get in RVP next week. That's the plan anyway. Going to do that Aguero to Suarez transfer now before Suarez goes up in price again. Then next week I'll have RVP, Suarez and Lambert.

Swiper the fox

This is one of my hardest weeks of decision making in fpl for a while. Perhaps a bit of advice might help. I've never done this before but would appreciate the feedback. My team is low value due to my late start and my initial cluelessness.

Here is my team.

Bego, Turnbull

Harte, Evans, Dawson, Samba, Davies

Mata, Bale, Puncheon, Walcott, Michu

Aguero, Sturridge, Berbatov.

I have two free transfers and .9m in the bank. Nine likely starters for this week.
With more than just this week in mind could any of ye spend a few minutes looking at my options, to be honest I'm considering dropping Walcott or Mata for Sissoko, if Michu wasn't playing this week he would be gone but can't do that.

orkkukunkku

What do you think of Lambert to Benteke (c) just for this round. AV has nice fixtures coming up.

SpaceCowb0y

Swiper the fox wrote: »

This is one of my hardest weeks of decision making in fpl for a while. Perhaps a bit of advice might help. I've never done this before but would appreciate the feedback. My team is low value due to my late start and my initial cluelessness.

Here is my team.

Bego, Turnbull

Harte, Evans, Dawson, Samba, Davies

Mata, Bale, Puncheon, Walcott, Michu

Aguero, Sturridge, Berbatov.

I have two free transfers and .9m in the bank. Nine likely starters for this week.
With more than just this week in mind could any of ye spend a few minutes looking at my options, to be honest I'm considering dropping Walcott or Mata for Sissoko, if Michu wasn't playing this week he would be gone but can't do that.

I had a similar dilema and pulled the trigger on Mata out over Walcott as i just felt Walcott has been more consistent lately! Thats not to say Mata isnt a beast though! I already had Sissoko, Bale and Michu in midfield so i brought Routledge in just for this week.

I had 2 free transfers and wanted to field 11 so took a 4 point hit, finally moved Demel out for Samba and also got rid of Anichebe for Lambert

There are plenty of cheap options in midfield if your only thinking of shipping out one of your mids temporarily! De Guzman, Snodgrass, Coutinho etc or you could bring in Gerrard if your looking for someone of similar value so you can easily bring Mata/Walcott back in!

If you do decide to go for a cheaper mid though it would allow you to sort out your striker situation as i reckon 4-4-2 is the way to go formation wise this week! Its unfortunate that there is no word on Sturidge's injury as it means you have no striker as it stands... without sounding mean i kind of hope he doesn't play as Suarez plays the more advanced role when he doesn't!
You could take a 4 point hit and replace Aguero with Suarez and Sturridge for either of Lambert or Benteke(who i kind of wish i had brought in instead of Lambert for this GW)!

keane2097

Pulled the trigger on Gerrard in for Mata, just for the week.

Swiper the fox

Cheers, seems Sturridge is back in full training today so I'll probably hold back on Suarez for a week, he won't score a hat trick against Spurs(I hope). If Liverpool didn't have such a difficult fixture it would be a lot easier, as it stands I'm planning on bringing in one of their defenders even though I give them no chance of a clean sheet, they have 4 good fixtures after that though.
I'm leaning towards taking Mata out myself over Walcott as it gives me an extra .4m and their returns should be similar.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2013/03/06/daniel-sturridge-expected-to-return-for-liverpool-fc-at-tottenham-hotspur-this-weekend-100252-32930199/

RIALTO1

Latest from Liveerpool:


DANIEL STURRIDGE is expected to be fit for Liverpool FC’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.

The England striker has been nursing a thigh complaint in recent weeks, and missed the Reds’ 4-0 win at Wigan Athletic on Saturday as a result.

But he will return to full training today and should be in the squad as high-flying Spurs visit Anfield on Sunday.

The 23-year-old’s return should provide Brendan Rodgers with another boost as his side look to close the gap on the Premier League’s top four. The Reds currently sit seventh, 10 points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, and 12 adrift of Tottenham.

With Sturridge available for selection, Rodgers is left with something of a selection headache in attack. Both Philippe Coutinho and Stewart Downing impressed in supporting roles at Wigan, whilst Luis Suarez’s scintillating form makes him undroppable.

Sturridge has himself been in fine form since his January switch from Chelsea, scoring five goals in seven appearances for his new club. He has found the net in both of his Anfield outings so far.

Rodgers does have the option of restructuring his attack to accommodate the former Manchester City man, using Sturridge and Suarez as a front pairing, with Coutinho and Downing as more orthodox wide players.

That would mean sacrificing midfielder Joe Allen from the side which won at Wigan, but produces an attacking system which is perhaps more suited to playing at home. Sturridge and Suarez, as a duo, have scored seven times in six appearances together.

Defender Martin Skrtel, meanwhile, remains on the injured list for the Reds.

The Slovakian, 28, has not featured in the Premier League since the defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 13, and is currently sidelined with a knee problem.

Having yet to return to full training, Skrtel is not expected to feature at all against Tottenham, with Jamie Carragher and Daniel Agger continuing at the heart of defence, and Andre Wisdom and Sebastian Coates in reserve.

RIALTO1

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Cheers, seems Sturridge is back in full training today so I'll probably hold back on Suarez for a week, he won't score a hat trick against Spurs(I hope). If Liverpool didn't have such a difficult fixture it would be a lot easier, as it stands I'm planning on bringing in one of their defenders even though I give them no chance of a clean sheet, they have 4 good fixtures after that though.
I'm leaning towards taking Mata out myself over Walcott as it gives me an extra .4m and their returns should be similar.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-fc/liverpool-fc-news/2013/03/06/daniel-sturridge-expected-to-return-for-liverpool-fc-at-tottenham-hotspur-this-weekend-100252-32930199/[/QUOTE]

Beat me to it.

Do you intend getting RVP back in next week? I am in a similar position in that I had Aguero and no RVP. But I flipped Aguero out for Lukaku this week, with the intention of getting RVP back in next week. This also meant that I didn't suffer from the price drop on Aguero, but will benefit from any similar drop in RVP.

FutureGuy

Swiper the fox wrote: »

This is one of my hardest weeks of decision making in fpl for a while. Perhaps a bit of advice might help. I've never done this before but would appreciate the feedback. My team is low value due to my late start and my initial cluelessness.

Here is my team.

Bego, Turnbull

Harte, Evans, Dawson, Samba, Davies

Mata, Bale, Puncheon, Walcott, Michu

Aguero, Sturridge, Berbatov.

I have two free transfers and .9m in the bank. Nine likely starters for this week.
With more than just this week in mind could any of ye spend a few minutes looking at my options, to be honest I'm considering dropping Walcott or Mata for Sissoko, if Michu wasn't playing this week he would be gone but can't do that.

Hey Swiper,
I wouldn't be against getting rid of Mata shortterm, especially for Sissoko. Chelsea have WHU at home in GW30 at the end of a hectic period and he could be rested. You could bank the second transfer and go with 10. Keep rolling it over for a double game week. Obviously keep and eye on Aguero's injury, but apart from that, you are in very decent shape considering we are missing half the fixtures.

roryc

I'm unsure whether this is good news, probably would have preferred if he had been out. Torn between Sturridge and Benteke, I'm thinking long term though. Whoever I pick I'll likely have until the end of the season.