General FPL Chat Season 2013/14

Mr.Prodston

Holy Cow....BBC are saying Arsenal are after Benzema and Di Maria :eek:

That's a whole new notch of mentalness on the Transfer Richter Scale!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23790314

Fowler87

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

Holy Cow....BBC are saying Arsenal are after Benzema and Di Maria :eek:

That's a whole new notch of mentalness on the Transfer Richter Scale!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23790314

But it is Arsenal so they'll more than likely end up with neither

basillarkin

Are Benteke Nolan Mingolet not going to rise in price this GW or are am I reading crack the code wrong?

kennyb3

basillarkin wrote: »

Are Benteke Nolan Mingolet not going to rise in price this GW or are am I reading crack the code wrong?

Benteke and Nolan should rise tonight, Mig prob tomorrow. Look at totalfpl, fiso seems to be broken.

Hogey007

good goal by townsend there for spurs in Europa league

basillarkin

Hogey007 wrote: »

good goal by townsend there for spurs in Europa league

Is it on TV?

Hogey007

basillarkin wrote: »

Is it on TV?

itv 4

Nalz

Any suggestions who to bring in for the same kinda dough if i was to sell Anelka and Mata this GW? (already have Santi Carzola in mf)

The Phantom Jipper

Trilla wrote: »

Any suggestions who to bring in for the same kinda dough if i was to sell Anelka and Mata this GW? (already have Santi Carzola in mf)

Silva and Van Wofswinkel?

Mr.Prodston

Soldado with a goal for Spurs in the Europa....great wing play from Townsend for the assist too. If he played every week he'd be such a bargain at 5.5. I know I say it every week but still :pac:

And a second for Soldado, brilliant cross from Chadli

The Phantom Jipper

Soldado with his second goal. Hopefully the first of many times I get to say that.

KevIRL

Routledge and Michu with goals for Swansea within 30 mins

Probly just the game they need after the Utd hammering at home

Mr.Prodston

A second for Routledge now

Invincible

Stoke city players league appears again

http://fantasy.premierleague.com/my-leagues/248334/standings/

SlickRic

i'm already shítting myself not having RVP this weekend.

Iused2likebusts

SlickRic wrote: »

i'm already shítting myself not having RVP this weekend.

I was a lot more worried about last weekend. I Cant see chelsea conceding any more than 2 goals. The bonus pt system change also means rvp wont automatically get 3 bps if( when) he scores. I'd prefer soldado this week its the people with rvp and soldado I'd fear slightly.

carraig2

SlickRic wrote: »

i'm already shítting myself not having RVP this weekend.

Playing the team with the strongest defence in the league IMO. I don't see him repeating last weekend's tally at all. BUT I have been wrong before. If I knew it all I would be winning my leagues instead of hovering round the middle.

KevIRL

What did roryc do to get a siteban?

Swiper the fox

KevIRL wrote: »

What did roryc do to get a siteban?

Is that permanent? A shame if it is.

Mr.Prodston

KevIRL wrote: »

What did roryc do to get a siteban?

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Is that permanent? A shame if it is.

I really hope it's not permanent. Despite whatever issues that crop up from time to time he was a constant in this forum for somebody like myself here just under a year. He does know his stuff too.

He'll be a big loss if it is permanent and somebody you'd listen to even if it was to make sure you did the opposite yourself at times :pac: A sad day for the parish if it's the case

carraig2

Swiper the fox wrote: »

Is that permanent? A shame if it is.

I never knew a site-ban could be permanent. What could be bad enough to warrant that?
(In general I mean, not talking bout Rory)

Lemlin

SlickRic wrote: »

i'm already shítting myself not having RVP this weekend.

The very reason I wildcarded and you've to wait around until the last game Monday night too, just to prolong the agony.

moreau

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

I really hope it's not permanent. Despite whatever issues that crop up from time to time he was a constant in this forum for somebody like myself here just under a year. He does know his stuff too.

He'll be a big loss if it is permanent and somebody you'd listen to even if it was to make sure you did the opposite yourself at times :pac: A sad day for the parish if it's the case

+1

@ FutureGuy: Justice for Rory

The Phantom Jipper

For GW2: Turner away at Hull or Cole away at United?

Mr.Prodston

The Phantom Jipper wrote: »

For GW2: Turner away at Hull or Cole away at United?

I presume you'll want somebody a little less biased to answer :pac: but Turner would make more sense. Cole faces RVP while Turner faces Danny Graham. As a CB Turner should benefit from the new BPS too especially if he were to keep a clean sheet.

cathalio11

No Cole. Take Lescott or Vidic.

The Phantom Jipper

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

I presume you'll want somebody a little less biased to answer :pac: but Turner would make more sense. Cole faces RVP while Turner faces Danny Graham. As a CB Turner should benefit from the new BPS too especially if he were to keep a clean sheet.

No better man than the founder, chairman, secretary and treasurer of the Mickey Turner Appreciation Society to provide some insight! I have Turner in at the moment but I think your Centre Back/BPS angle just cemented him there.

cathalio11

Honestly, I find the romanticising of Michael Turner quite funny but it's come to a point where I went him to break both of his knees.

I'm not sure if the theory that he will rake in points is a joke or actually serious but I wouldn't go near him.

Although, I'm very open to be proven wrong and would actually enjoy the banter if he starts to get points every week.

But I'd just go with 3 defenders of at least 5 overall. Coleman, Vidic and Zabaleta for me.

cathalio11

I also accept that I risk backlash from half of this forum

Posada

So will Nastasic replace Kompany for the month he's injured?

The Phantom Jipper

cathalio11 wrote: »

Honestly, I find the romanticising of Michael Turner quite funny but it's come to a point where I went him to break both of his knees.

I'm not sure if the theory that he will rake in points is a joke or actually serious but I wouldn't go near him.

Although, I'm very open to be proven wrong and would actually enjoy the banter if he starts to get points every week.

But I'd just go with 3 defenders of at least 5 overall. Coleman, Vidic and Zabaleta for me.

BLASPHEMY!!

Nah, he's my 4th choice defender who just happens to be getting a run out this weekend. There are other good options out there but as a bench guy who you can throw in if the fixtures are right, he does the job.

cathalio11

The Phantom Jipper wrote: »

BLASPHEMY!!

Nah, he's my 4th choice defender who just happens to be getting a run out this weekend. There are other good options out there but as a bench guy who you can throw in if the fixtures are right, he does the job.

Perfectly accept that!

Myself, I have Chester and Ward filling the gaps. I do get pipped sometimes though with this strategy. But not enough to change yet

Mr.Prodston

cathalio11 wrote: »

Honestly, I find the romanticising of Michael Turner quite funny but it's come to a point where I went him to break both of his knees.

I'm not sure if the theory that he will rake in points is a joke or actually serious but I wouldn't go near him.

Although, I'm very open to be proven wrong and would actually enjoy the banter if he starts to get points every week.

But I'd just go with 3 defenders of at least 5 overall. Coleman, Vidic and Zabaleta for me.

I guess I'm the one who has kept the bandwagon rolling along and it's part bringing a bit light-hearted fun to the forum but on a more serious note he's also very reasonably priced at 4.5. Look at his CB partner Bassong at 5.0 just because he managed to pick up two extra assists and played a few extra games and therefore clean sheets because he wasn't injured.

This tells me he has the same level of goal threat and ability to pick up a clean sheet for .5 less in price. Norwich last season were very steady at home especially and have strengthened this year which makes his price and place in a squad of 15 an even better choice. Sure you may not want to play him every week but he's not somebody to be dismissed either especially with the way the BPS is playing out. If I/anyone expected him to get little to no points why would we have him in our teams? In my eyes he's under-priced and will get the same clean-sheets that Ruddy and Bassong will get while having an equal goal-threat as Bassong.

Whittaker is a promising player at RB and I was worried he'd do something of note to put Turner under-pressure early in the season with Bassong not being fit and that has happened but we have only had one game and there's still 37 GWs to go.

We all have different strategies which is what makes this game so interesting/exciting/addictive. I don't like investing a whole pile into defense so when I see a player at a good price and with the "potential" to do well I like to give him a go. It's just nice to have a bit of fun along the way with him. Having a cult hero has never really hurt anyone and nobody has to pick him either obviously.

I appreciate somebody raising this because to me while I really enjoy the little jokes and fun with others over him I personally think he's a very good player/option to have in a squad and isn't purely a joke in my eyes.

Stevecw

Right so for me it's either a 4-4-2
Boruc
Turner Mertesacker Reid Zabaleta
Mirallas Nolan Coutinho Walcott
Soldado (c) Dzeko (vc)

Or same but stick Hazard in off my bench for Reid and switch to a 3-5-2

Ideas/opinions more than welcome!

cathalio11

And long live the humour in the forum!

I can't deny the logic in what you say one bit.

I must say though. I'll be one of the first to shed a smile when he scores his first goal of the season! Let's hope that comes before any potential red cards and/or injuries though ha!

donglen

Goalkeeping headache for me this week.

Vorm away to Spurs
Marshall home to Man C

Any advice? At the moment I'm thinking Vorm.

cathalio11

Stevecw wrote: »

Right so for me it's either a 4-4-2
Boruc
Turner Mertesacker Reid Zabaleta
Mirallas Nolan Coutinho Walcott
Soldado (c) Dzeko (vc)

Or same but stick Hazard in off my bench for Reid and switch to a 3-5-2

Ideas/opinions more than welcome!

Hazard must not be left on the bench in my opinion. Especially for Reid/Turner.

FutureGuy

cathalio11 wrote: »

Hazard must not be left on the bench in my opinion. Especially for Reid/Turner.

Hazard could easily score against United.

donglen

Stevecw wrote: »

Right so for me it's either a 4-4-2
Boruc
Turner Mertesacker Reid Zabaleta
Mirallas Nolan Coutinho Walcott
Soldado (c) Dzeko (vc)

Or same but stick Hazard in off my bench for Reid and switch to a 3-5-2

Ideas/opinions more than welcome!

You've paid 9.5m for Hazard because he can score points against the best teams, that's why he's the price he is. If it was me, he'd be in.

Stevecw

What ye all say does make sense....Hazard is in instead of Reid.
Now got 2 reasons why I want Hazard to do damage v Utd!!

Amirani

I've done Hazard > Silva as my transfer. Set Soldado as my captain. Only questions that remains is to start Winston Reid (Newcastle away) or Michael Turner (away to Hull).

On paper, it should probably be Turner. Newcastle were extremely bad on Monday though, they had extremely little going forward. Any thoughts?

donglen

NiallSparky wrote: »

I've done Hazard > Silva as my transfer. Set Soldado as my captain. Only questions that remains is to start Winston Reid (Newcastle away) or Michael Turner (away to Hull).

On paper, it should probably be Turner. Newcastle were extremely bad on Monday though, they had extremely little going forward. Any thoughts?

Much of a muchness.......but probably Turner.

Stevecw

NiallSparky wrote: »

I've done Hazard > Silva as my transfer. Set Soldado as my captain. Only questions that remains is to start Winston Reid (Newcastle away) or Michael Turner (away to Hull).

On paper, it should probably be Turner. Newcastle were extremely bad on Monday though, they had extremely little going forward. Any thoughts?

Turner...i'm going for anyway...bit its a 51/49 shout really

Mint Sauce

My 4th year playing Fantasy Football, 1st year using the price rise/fall websites.

Did players seriously rise and fall this much after the first gameweek previous seasons. At the moment my team is currently staying around breakeven, every time one goes up, another goes down. Another rise and fall due on the team tonight, with two transfers made.

KevIRL

Mint Sauce wrote: »

My 4th year playing Fantasy Football, 1st year using the price rise/fall websites.

Did players seriously rise and fall this much after the first gameweek previous seasons. At the moment my team is currently staying around breakeven, every time one goes up, another goes down. Another rise and fall due on the team tonight, with two transfers made.

They changed the NTI threshold last season and it meant a LOT of price changes very quickly. Think Michu went up 1 million in a month or so

Posada

I've been playing for a good few years. I can't remember so many price drops in GW1 before. Increases yes, but drops.. no.

karma_

For GK, what's the opinion for this week between Boruc and Mingolet?

Stevecw

karma_ wrote: »

For GK, what's the opinion for this week between Boruc and Mingolet?

I've both and i'm going with Boruc. Liverpool always struggle v Villa, Benteke ripped them apart last year.

carraig2

Toure or Mickey turner to bench?

Steel Dog

carraig2 wrote: »

Toure or Mickey turner to bench?

I would play Turner but Toure is dangerous from set-pieces.