FSA FPL Rate My Team Thread 2014-15

Nib

My first Draft. I really think Ings will do well in the EPL. Not sure whether to go with Rooney or RVP. Mata is a must in any team IMO.

FHFC

Nib wrote: »

My first Draft. I really think Ings will do well in the EPL. Not sure whether to go with Rooney or RVP. Mata is a must in any team IMO.

Is this the new thing now is it?

CSF

Nib wrote: »

My first Draft. I really think Ings will do well in the EPL. Not sure whether to go with Rooney or RVP. Mata is a must in any team IMO.

I disapprove of your choice of browsing tabs. Also your choice of attacking players if I'm honest.

dahat

CSF wrote: »

I disapprove of your choice of browsing tabs. Also your choice of attacking players if I'm honest.

Those browsing tabs have me splitting my sides here, told the wife n all, hilarious.

OneColdHand

jive wrote: »

He's in my team now alright but the Irish in me wants Long.

current team:

Mannone/Krul

Luis/Shaw/Davies/Mariappa/Wisdom

Hazard/Mata/Silva/Eriksen/Albrighton

Jelavic/Rooney/Dzeko


Not 100% about Eriksen over Sigurdsson.

A) Evans, Sigurdsson, Giroud

Shaw, Eriksen, Jelavic

Stressed already...

Picking irish players cos they're irish is like letting supporting a team cloud your judgement when deciding between 2 players.

I have to fight it myself. As a Villa fan I had Vlaar in there for ages, but common sense has prevailed by now and I've taken him out.

I may have Jelavic in my team. It all depends on whether I go 3-5-2 or 3-4-3.

OneColdHand

FHFC wrote: »

This is my 352 attempt, and pretty close to what I'd expect to end up at. What do yous reckon?



Keepers.
Noting comments elsewhere re Chelsea keeper situation I'm still thinking of going with whichever of the two Mourinho plays for the PL. Think it gives option to go with more attack minded defenders without paying 6.5 for Terry.

Defence.
Have sacrificed the standard Debuchy Arsenal cover to max out on midfield. Still have Chelsea, Spurs and Man U and would hope to have confirmed three viable 4m starters by start of season. If Vermaelen signs for United at 5m would be hard to overlook and would allow upgrading the cheapies.

Midfield
Very happy with this 5. Tempting to save the 1m on Hazard to Fab but worth keeping Haz to start, can make the change if Fab starts well or Jose falls out with Eden. Eriksen no longers looks must have, but will be watched very closely and may have to be purchased yet. Or Lamela!

Forwards
Rooney has to be there for the start I think. Tempted by Pelle, but going with the sensible Dzeko option. If Pelle impresses can switch freeing up 1m. Bojan seems the best option for certainty of starting if required, and Stoke rotate with Swansea so he may come in for Siggy as required. And you never know, his willingness to go to Stoke shows he's hungry perhaps, and given a run in the team could do well.

Yeah I think that's a pretty nice team. But I think you could re-work the defence slightly. I think 3x4.0 defenders is too many. I'd switch Courtois and Shaw to DDG and Debuchy. This would give you 1m to upgrade those 4.0 defenders.

Ace2007

Do you guys reckon Schürrle will start much this season?
I think there is a good bit of value is some places, but they may be risky due to competition for places at clubs.

Lucas Hood

Ace2007 wrote: »

Do you guys reckon Schürrle will start much this season?
I think there is a good bit of value is some places, but they may be risky due to competition for places at clubs.

He'll be In & out of the team just like last season imo.

OneColdHand

OneColdHand wrote: »

Yeah I think that's a pretty nice team. But I think you could re-work the defence slightly. I think 3x4.0 defenders is too many. I'd switch Courtois and Shaw to DDG and Debuchy. This would give you 1m to upgrade those 4.0 defenders.

I'd agree with that, having 3 cheapos is definitely one too many. I've given my thoughts on siggy elsewhere, but otherwise it's a decent team.

Re: schurrle, it's an awful pity he can't nail down his spot. At his price he really is a bargain.

Nerdlingr

Krul
Evans-Debuchy-Davies
Ramsey-Fabregas-Eriksen-Nasri
Rooney-Dzeko-Giroud

Mannone, Bruce, Wisdom, Davis


Not too sure about Giroud and Dzeko, might downgrade one to Remy and then upgrade Fabregas to Hazard or Nasri to Silva and Davis to Shelvey. Tempted to go for Bony as well as an option. Head is wrecked!

Lemlin

Nerdlingr wrote: »

Krul
Evans-Debuchy-Davies
Ramsey-Fabregas-Eriksen-Nasri
Rooney-Dzeko-Giroud

Mannone, Bruce, Wisdom, Davis


Not too sure about Giroud and Dzeko, might downgrade one to Remy and then upgrade Fabregas to Hazard or Nasri to Silva and Davis to Shelvey. Tempted to go for Bony as well as an option. Head is wrecked!

Good solid team for me. I haven't Fabregas, Eriksen or Nasri myself but they're worth a punt. I think you have all the major bases covered there to be honest and team is strong in all areas.

Copper_pipe

Nib wrote: »

My first Draft. I really think Ings will do well in the EPL. Not sure whether to go with Rooney or RVP. Mata is a must in any team IMO.

Haha, well played.

Mr.Prodston

And now for something completely different....



Rotation is name of the game here.

QPR and Palace rotate rather well early on. Which would see 3-5-2 implemented most weeks and a comfortable bench.

Incidentally you could throw in Cameron rather than Santon and have Siggy and the Stoke defender rotating in tandem or switch it up and throw in Arnie with Neil Taylor. I'm not suggesting I'll be rolling this out nor would I be happy relying so much on a rotation policy. Just trying to see how many different ways I can skin the cat.

tom_k

After dozens of attempts, here's what I've come up with. Looking at playing 3-4-3.

I've decided that DDG is the only goalkeeper I'll use home or away.

In defense, Debuchy and Terry I'm determined to have in my team, with the 0.5 I've left in the bank, I may yet change Davies to Lovren, or whichever of the 4.0s looks least likely to play to a Newcastle defender - Coloccini/Williamson/Santon.

In midfield, I'm not happy that I dont have Eriksen, but I'll have to review that after the season starts, I think. Really want Sigurdsson in the team as I expect Swansea to be better this season without having European football to deal with. I think Sánchez is a must-have, if I'm proven wrong his ejection will free up funds at least. Mata and Hazard are proven FPL performers.

Up front, Dzeko should start every game for at least the first few weeks, Rooney seems like a bargain to me and I'll take a chance on Jelavic. (Or maybe Austin. Or Ings. )

Any input appreciated, be as scathing as ye like.;)

Lemlin

tom_k wrote: »

After dozens of attempts, here's what I've come up with. Looking at playing 3-4-3.

I've decided that DDG is the only goalkeeper I'll use home or away.

In defense, Debuchy and Terry I'm determined to have in my team, with the 0.5 I've left in the bank, I may yet change Davies to Lovren, or whichever of the 4.0s looks least likely to play to a Newcastle defender - Coloccini/Williamson/Santon.

In midfield, I'm not happy that I dont have Eriksen, but I'll have to review that after the season starts, I think. Really want Sigurdsson in the team as I expect Swansea to be better this season without having European football to deal with. I think Sánchez is a must-have, if I'm proven wrong his ejection will free up funds at least. Mata and Hazard are proven FPL performers.

Up front, Dzeko should start every game for at least the first few weeks, Rooney seems like a bargain to me and I'll take a chance on Jelavic. (Or maybe Austin. Or Ings. )

Any input appreciated, be as scathing as ye like.;)

I hope you do very well because your team is pretty much the same as mine. Midfield and strikers are and I then have Krul/Mannone to your De Gea and Shaw to your Davies.

sword1

tom_k wrote: »

After dozens of attempts, here's what I've come up with. Looking at playing 3-4-3.

I've decided that DDG is the only goalkeeper I'll use home or away.

In defense, Debuchy and Terry I'm determined to have in my team, with the 0.5 I've left in the bank, I may yet change Davies to Lovren, or whichever of the 4.0s looks least likely to play to a Newcastle defender - Coloccini/Williamson/Santon.

In midfield, I'm not happy that I dont have Eriksen, but I'll have to review that after the season starts, I think. Really want Sigurdsson in the team as I expect Swansea to be better this season without having European football to deal with. I think Sánchez is a must-have, if I'm proven wrong his ejection will free up funds at least. Mata and Hazard are proven FPL performers.

Up front, Dzeko should start every game for at least the first few weeks, Rooney seems like a bargain to me and I'll take a chance on Jelavic. (Or maybe Austin. Or Ings. )

Any input appreciated, be as scathing as ye like.;)

Good team ,will have to look at my own again now as this look s better

tom_k

Lemlin wrote: »

I hope you do very well because your team is pretty much the same as mine. Midfield and strikers are and I then have Krul/Mannone to your De Gea and Shaw to your Davies.

Given your record in this game, I'm happy to hear that. Up until last night, I was looking at a 3-5-2 with Zamora up front as (probably) non playing sub, very low budget defense and Krul/Myhill combo in goal in order to allow Eriksen in the team but I think this version is more balanced.

sword1 wrote: »

Good team ,will have to look at my own again now as this look s better

I still have a few worries about this team, for GW 1 I believe it's an absolute necessity that all my first 11 play.

My concerns are with Davies and whether he'll become a nailed on part of Spurs squad and with Dzeko - I can't imagine the horror of seeing a Man City teamsheet with a lone non-Dzeko striker or an Aguero/Jovetic combination assuming the former is uninjured and match fit.

Dearg81

I dont think Wisdom will be first choice as they signed the Gamboa, I know you probably have him in there as your choices are limited but I cant see him getting many points even if he does play.

Also I noticed a lot of teams with Debuchy even though Arsenal have some tough games to start with. Might be better off waiting a while before bringing him in. I've gone with Huth(Stoke) and Taylor(Swansea) instead of Debuchy and Wisdom, they rotate really well, their first 6 games are: AVL BUR WBA LEI SOT NEW.

Dubliner28

Have the points changed/rules?

I cannot access the points page when i log into change my team? Does anyone have access to the new rules?

CSF

Dubliner28 wrote: »

Have the points changed/rules?

I cannot access the points page when i log into change my team? Does anyone have access to the new rules?

There are no points yet. No games have been played.

Dearg81

Dearg81 wrote: »

Also I noticed a lot of teams with Debuchy even though Arsenal have some tough games to start with. Might be better off waiting a while before bringing him in. I've gone with Huth(Stoke) and Taylor(Swansea) instead of Debuchy and Wisdom, they rotate really well, their first 6 games are: AVL BUR WBA LEI SOT NEW.

Decent post. You're the second person to mention Taylor today, after Mr P. Is he expected to start in the swans back four?

Edit: just saw Paully mentioned him in another thread. Is there something we should know, lads? :pac:

Dearg81

Deleted User wrote: »

Decent post. You're the second person to mention Taylor today, after Mr P. Is he expected to start in the swans back four?

He was first choice before he got a bad injury. After he recovered Davies had taken his chance and took his place. I'd expect him to be first choice unless they sign someone else.

Iused2likebusts

Dearg81 wrote: »

I dont think Wisdom will be first choice as they signed the Gamboa, I know you probably have him in there as your choices are limited but I cant see him getting many points even if he does play.

Also I noticed a lot of teams with Debuchy even though Arsenal have some tough games to start with. Might be better off waiting a while before bringing him in. I've gone with Huth(Stoke) and Taylor(Swansea) instead of Debuchy and Wisdom, they rotate really well, their first 6 games are: AVL BUR WBA LEI SOT NEW.

Totally agree with debuchy arsenal also have 2 cl qualifiers to play in between the first 3 games. Less than ideal pre season prep either due to having the most players from Pl teams reach the last 8 of the world cup. I'm also on the swa Sto rotation.

Dearg81

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Totally agree with debuchy arsenal also have 2 cl qualifiers to play in between the first 3 games. Less than ideal pre season prep either due to having the most players from Pl teams reach the last 8 of the world cup. I'm also on the swa Sto rotation.

I think it's the best rotation option by far as both teams are strong at home.

I'm keeping an eye on Diouf and Bojan too as I have Sigurdsson and I'm thinking of playing 5 in midfield. If Sigurdsson has a tough away game then Bojan/Diouf could do a job.

OneColdHand

tom_k wrote: »

After dozens of attempts, here's what I've come up with. Looking at playing 3-4-3.

I've decided that DDG is the only goalkeeper I'll use home or away.

In defense, Debuchy and Terry I'm determined to have in my team, with the 0.5 I've left in the bank, I may yet change Davies to Lovren, or whichever of the 4.0s looks least likely to play to a Newcastle defender - Coloccini/Williamson/Santon.

In midfield, I'm not happy that I dont have Eriksen, but I'll have to review that after the season starts, I think. Really want Sigurdsson in the team as I expect Swansea to be better this season without having European football to deal with. I think Sánchez is a must-have, if I'm proven wrong his ejection will free up funds at least. Mata and Hazard are proven FPL performers.

Up front, Dzeko should start every game for at least the first few weeks, Rooney seems like a bargain to me and I'll take a chance on Jelavic. (Or maybe Austin. Or Ings. )

Any input appreciated, be as scathing as ye like.;)

I have almost the same front 8. Except instead of Jelavic I've gone with Giroud. Needless to say this means I've had a scrimp a bit more on defence than you (. But overall very similar teams - so obviously I quite like this team!

Iused2likebusts

Dearg81 wrote: »

I think it's the best rotation option by far as both teams are strong at home.

I'm keeping an eye on Diouf and Bojan too as I have Sigurdsson and I'm thinking of playing 5 in midfield. If Sigurdsson has a tough away game then Bojan/Diouf could do a job.

ye its a great option there is a lot of value if you consider fixtures and rotate 5 cheapies in defence.6 or 7 teams with 4.5 defenders have good opening 8 fixtures. Sunderland, newcastle, swansea, stoke( cameron) huth for 5.0 if not, burnley, qpr, WBA.

FHFC

Hmm, it appears my current team is more 'Mr Prodston' than 'Lemlin'.

Is that good or bad!! :eek:

manual_man

looking at this now



pretty happy, i have a few differentials in Coutinho Lamela and Fletch, the one that really worries me(not having) is Sanchez, but i have Ramsey and Giroud. i'm frankly shocked at the amount of teams without Ramsey, but hopefully that will work in my favor **limited numbers available on the GW2 Rambo Wagon**

lassykk

Anyone any thoughts on this:



Worried about my lack of Chelsea attacking cover and no City cover.

Was thinking maybe Dzeko instead of Giroud

Have 0.5 left to play with but really want to give Bojan a chance up front instead of going for Ings / Jelavic

CSF

lassykk wrote: »

Anyone any thoughts on this:



Worried about my lack of Chelsea attacking cover and no City cover.

Was thinking maybe Dzeko instead of Giroud

Have 0.5 left to play with but really want to give Bojan a chance up front instead of going for Ings / Jelavic

Sign up Oscar and Navas and you'll have your Chelsea/City cover. You'll be flying then. Totally.

Mr.Prodston

FHFC wrote: »

Hmm, it appears my current team is more 'Mr Prodston' than 'Lemlin'.

Is that good or bad!! :eek:

Join me friend, join the darkside

Look we all know that I'm a little different, feck it some would probably call me a hipster :cool: but dammit do I get results!! (Except for last season that couldn't have gone worse if I'd tried, and the fact that my best score has been 12k :pac: )

FHFC

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

Join me friend, join the darkside

Look we all know that I'm a little different, feck it some would probably call me a hipster :cool: but dammit do I get results!! (Except for last season that couldn't have gone worse if I'd tried, and the fact that my best score has been 12k :pac: )

I'm gonna stick with the 352 I'm fairly certain, my defence needs work for definate. Hoping Vermaelen signs and I can use the 1m to upgrade it a bit.

I shall endeavour to tread a line somewhere between Prodston-ness and Lemlin-ness perhaps!!

Lemlin

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

Join me friend, join the darkside

Look we all know that I'm a little different, feck it some would probably call me a hipster :cool: but dammit do I get results!! (Except for last season that couldn't have gone worse if I'd tried, and the fact that my best score has been 12k :pac: )

I always like looking at Mr P's teams because he always goes with the crazy option. Bardley Johnson anyone?

I'll also throw in here that my worst position in the last four seasons is 12k :D:D

Lemlin

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Totally agree with debuchy arsenal also have 2 cl qualifiers to play in between the first 3 games. Less than ideal pre season prep either due to having the most players from Pl teams reach the last 8 of the world cup. I'm also on the swa Sto rotation.

I'm thinking of dropping him alright. I generally stick to 2 premium defenders and three cheapies to be rotated. Debuchy is leaving me with three premium defenders.

I could downgrade him to Taylor perhaps (frees up 1 million) and change Shaw to Evans (frees up .5 million) and if I then change Sanchez back to Ramsey I can afford Sturridge instead of Dzeko. Leaving me with:

Mannone/Krul
Terry, Jonny Evans, Taylor, Targett, Widsom (will be changed to someone who plays)
Ramsey Mata Hazard Siggy (Albrighton)
Jelavic Sturridge Rooney

as opposed to:

Mannone/Krul
Terry, Shaw, Debuchy, Targett, Widsom (will be changed to someone who plays)
Sanchez Mata Hazard Siggy (Albrighton)
Jelavic Dzeko Rooney

Opinions on which is better folks?

SpaceCowb0y

Lemlin wrote: »

I'm thinking of dropping him alright. I generally stick to 2 premium defenders and three cheapies to be rotated. Debuchy is leaving me with three premium defenders.

I could downgrade him to Taylor perhaps (frees up 1 million) and change Shaw to Evans (frees up .5 million) and if I then change Sanchez back to Ramsey I can afford Sturridge instead of Dzeko. Leaving me with:

Mannone/Krul
Terry, Jonny Evans, Taylor, Targett, Widsom (will be changed to someone who plays)
Ramsey Mata Hazard Siggy (Albrighton)
Jelavic Sturridge Rooney

as opposed to:

Mannone/Krul
Terry, Shaw, Debuchy, Targett, Widsom (will be changed to someone who plays)
Sanchez Mata Hazard Siggy (Albrighton)
Jelavic Dzeko Rooney

Opinions on which is better folks?

I like the first option, but purely because it's so similar to mine!

Mannone/Krul
Luis, Davies, Evans, Targett, Wisdom
Ramsey, Silva, Hazard, Sigurdsson, Albrighton
Sturridge, Rooney, £6mil option undecided

CSF

Is anyone going striker heavy? I did an alternative option team with Rooney, RVP and Costa on it, which I don't think I'm gonna go with. I'm guessing people don't think it's the most sensible option to go striker heavy instead of midfield heavy?

kennyb3

manual_man wrote: »

looking at this now



pretty happy, i have a few differentials in Coutinho Lamela and Fletch, the one that really worries me(not having) is Sanchez, but i have Ramsey and Giroud. i'm frankly shocked at the amount of teams without Ramsey, but hopefully that will work in my favor **limited numbers available on the GW2 Rambo Wagon**

No city players? They could easily batter Newcastle (I say that as a Newcastle fan too). Can't have em all i guess

SpaceCowb0y

CSF wrote: »

Is anyone going striker heavy? I did an alternative option team with Rooney, RVP and Costa on it, which I don't think I'm gonna go with. I'm guessing people don't think it's the most sensible option to go striker heavy instead of midfield heavy?

Could see something along the lines of Costa, Rooney, Sturridge moreso then RVP working out without murdering the rest of your team.

If i dropped Hazard for Puncheon and Davies for Mariappa i could squeeze Costa into the above team and it wouldn't look horrific.

I imagine this will be something along the lines of the top front line in the second half of the season when people have more cash to play with (January WC anyone??:p)

CSF

kennyb3 wrote: »

No city players? They could easily batter Newcastle (I say that as a Newcastle fan too). Can't have em all i guess

Haven't seen many City players in anyone's team to be honest.

Dearg81

Lemlin wrote: »

I'm thinking of dropping him alright. I generally stick to 2 premium defenders and three cheapies to be rotated. Debuchy is leaving me with three premium defenders.

I could downgrade him to Taylor perhaps (frees up 1 million) and change Shaw to Evans (frees up .5 million) and if I then change Sanchez back to Ramsey I can afford Sturridge instead of Dzeko. Leaving me with:

Mannone/Krul
Terry, Jonny Evans, Taylor, Targett, Widsom (will be changed to someone who plays)
Ramsey Mata Hazard Siggy (Albrighton)
Jelavic Sturridge Rooney

as opposed to:

Mannone/Krul
Terry, Shaw, Debuchy, Targett, Widsom (will be changed to someone who plays)
Sanchez Mata Hazard Siggy (Albrighton)
Jelavic Dzeko Rooney

Opinions on which is better folks?

The first team for me.

Sturridge is guaranteed to play every week and will be Liverpools main man now. I like Dzeko but he's just not guaranteed to play every week. I dont think there will be much between Sanchez and Ramsey, they'll both have good seasons so your not losing much there.

In defence LVG has said that he likes Evans and he plays 3 centre backs so he'll play very week. Debuchy is better than Taylor but in the short term I dont think he'll outscore him by much.

Mr.Prodston

Lemlin wrote: »

I always like looking at Mr P's teams because he always goes with the crazy option. Bardley Johnson anyone?

I'll also throw in here that my worst position in the last four seasons is 12k :D:D

Bradley Johnson *shudders* :eek:

No the man you're looking for is Jonny Howson, in another timeline, in another world (without Yaya) I'm convinced it would have worked. I put so much research into him and the week I brought him in he was dropped back deeper in midfield before finally getting injured.

If I don't go for these hunches then for me there's no point in playing the game, sure winning is nice but I like to do it my way it's just that last season the template never really changed so I couldn't get ahead of the curve. But I should have adapted and just signed Yaya and accept him as a neccesary evil. Ah well we all learn and I perversely got more out of the few days he didn't perform and I got a glimmer of hope. Whatever all this says about me is another story :pac:

FHFC

Lemlin wrote: »

I'm thinking of dropping him alright. I generally stick to 2 premium defenders and three cheapies to be rotated. Debuchy is leaving me with three premium defenders.

I could downgrade him to Taylor perhaps (frees up 1 million) and change Shaw to Evans (frees up .5 million) and if I then change Sanchez back to Ramsey I can afford Sturridge instead of Dzeko. Leaving me with:

Mannone/Krul
Terry, Jonny Evans, Taylor, Targett, Widsom (will be changed to someone who plays)
Ramsey Mata Hazard Siggy (Albrighton)
Jelavic Sturridge Rooney

as opposed to:

Mannone/Krul
Terry, Shaw, Debuchy, Targett, Widsom (will be changed to someone who plays)
Sanchez Mata Hazard Siggy (Albrighton)
Jelavic Dzeko Rooney

Opinions on which is better folks?

First team for me too, my only worry on my own current side is not being able to fit Sturridge in. That first team looks very strong.

FHFC

Lemlin wrote: »

I always like looking at Mr P's teams because he always goes with the crazy option. Bardley Johnson anyone?

I'll also throw in here that my worst position in the last four seasons is 12k :D:D

By the way my worst ranking ever was 8k!! :P

manual_man

kennyb3 wrote: »

No city players? They could easily batter Newcastle (I say that as a Newcastle fan too). Can't have em all i guess

Newcastle are a funny team they could go and keep a clean sheet against City. Anyway like you said, you can't have 'em all! Majority of teams posted here without any Liverpool attacking coverage at all, which seems mad but it's a tough job managing your picks. A lot gone with Dzeko and he's not even guaranteed to start!

Mr.Prodston

CSF wrote: »

Is anyone going striker heavy? I did an alternative option team with Rooney, RVP and Costa on it, which I don't think I'm gonna go with. I'm guessing people don't think it's the most sensible option to go striker heavy instead of midfield heavy?

Speaking of city something I don't think we've discussed yet is Aguero.

Yes him, that guy. What happens if he comes back fit, playing and scoring goals? Naturally the pertinent question here is "IF" but it's not beyond the realms of possibility.

He could be a dangerous weapon for a few weeks at any given moment but will anyone be able to fit him in at 12.0 when most people will only have one forward above 10.0.

CSF

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

Speaking of city something I don't think we've discussed yet is Aguero.

Yes him, that guy. What happens if he comes back fit, playing and scoring goals? Naturally the pertinent question here is "IF" but it's not beyond the realms of possibility.

He could be a dangerous weapon for a few weeks at any given moment but will anyone be able to fit him in at 12.0 when most people will only have one forward above 10.0.

It's gonna be interesting in that respect with everybody having different big hitters.

But who needs big hitters when apparently the best strategy is to have attacking coverage from all the best teams?

Iused2likebusts

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

Speaking of city something I don't think we've discussed yet is Aguero.

Yes him, that guy. What happens if he comes back fit, playing and scoring goals? Naturally the pertinent question here is "IF" but it's not beyond the realms of possibility.

He could be a dangerous weapon for a few weeks at any given moment but will anyone be able to fit him in at 12.0 when most people will only have one forward above 10.0.

Charity shield Aguero to score a couple would make things interesting.

manual_man

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

Charity shield Aguero to score a couple would make things interesting.

in a give yet-another-headache to your average Joe fantasy manager kind of way

Iused2likebusts

CSF wrote: »

Is anyone going striker heavy? I did an alternative option team with Rooney, RVP and Costa on it, which I don't think I'm gonna go with. I'm guessing people don't think it's the most sensible option to go striker heavy instead of midfield heavy?

I'm going front 7 heavy with my back 7 likely to cost between 31 and 32 million. Sturridge rooney hazard sanchez dzeko.

Lemlin

CSF wrote: »

It's gonna be interesting in that respect with everybody having different big hitters.

But who needs big hitters when apparently the best strategy is to have attacking coverage from all the best teams?

I'm not sure alot of people are understanding "coverage" the way I would. Coverage basically means you try to cover off as many of the best teams with your attacking players as possible. It also means though that you try to have the best scoring player from each team. For example, the team I plan to go with:

Ramsey Mata Hazard Siggy (Albrighton)
Jelavic Sturridge Rooney

In this team I have Arsenal, Chelsea, United and Liverpool "coverage". However, there's no point having Hazard if Fabregas is performing better. I've seen people saying that they'll get "coverage" by having the likes of an Oscar at Chelsea or a Lallana at 'Pool. That to me is not coverage. Coverage is aiming to have the best value player at each club. I can't see that being Lallana or Oscar so they are as pointless to me as having Yannick Bolaise!

"Coverage" means that if a club run up a high score you have an attacking player at that club and should gain from this high scoring game. It also means that, if say Hazard isn't performing well, I can swap him fairly easy for the Chelsea mid who is performing well. You can be guaranteed that the top six will always have at least one of their attacking gems performing.

The funniest thing is you'll see people disagree with "coverage" yet when you look at their team it will consist of a spread of attacking players from the top clubs - exactly what "coverage" is to me.