Gameweek 30 Captain

km79

Kane (LEI)

I've a funny feeling this may be a week when all the main contenders actually score well so captaincy choice may not be awfully crucial ........

spock.

Sterling (MUN)

Giroud is a great option this week. I'd say the reason for not many captaining him is his ownership. Everyone has Kane,Aguero but the 3rd striker spot is varied between Giroud,Austin,Costa,Sturridge, Benteke or in my case Bobby Zamora!

Copper_pipe

Silva (WBA)

Was on Kane all week, On Aguero now though

jimmii

Copper_pipe wrote: »

Was on Kane all week, On Aguero now though

Good man yourself!

richieffff

Silva (WBA)

Iused2likebusts wrote: »

I've caved aguero capt it is.

Only one difference between our front seven for the cup game so, since we've both done (c) Kun

jimmii

km79 wrote: »

I've a funny feeling this may be a week when all the main contenders actually score well so captaincy choice may not be awfully crucial ........

Could be a big difference in scoring well though! I'll take a Kane 12 pointer and an Aguero 20 pointer please!

km79

Kane (LEI)

jimmii wrote: »

Could be a big difference in scoring well though! I'll take a Kane 12 pointer and an Aguero 20 pointer please!

and another double figure haul from benteke
I'll take all that please and a double saints cleanie

jimmii

km79 wrote: »

and another double figure haul from benteke
I'll take all that please and a double saints cleanie

Ok so we're Kane 12, Aguero 20 and Tekkers 10. Should we add any more to the list? Mane with 11 points maybe. Forgot Clyne 7 & Berty 10 (Clyne 1 Bap, Berty CS, assist, YC & 2 baps no doubt Pelle will come back and get 3 baps now everyone sold him!!)

spock.

Sterling (MUN)

jimmii wrote:

Ok so we're Kane 12, Aguero 20 and Tekkers 10. Should we add any more to the list? Mane with 11 points maybe. Forgot Clyne 7 & Berty 10 (Clyne 1 Bap, Berty CS, assist, YC & 2 baps no doubt Pelle will come back and get 3 baps now everyone sold him!!)

Throw in 15 points each from Ivanovic and Terry :pac:

km79

Kane (LEI)

jimmii wrote: »

Ok so we're Kane 12, Aguero 20 and Tekkers 10. Should we add any more to the list? Mane with 11 points maybe. Forgot Clyne 7 & Berty 10 (Clyne 1 Bap, Berty CS, assist, YC & 2 baps no doubt Pelle will come back and get 3 baps now everyone sold him!!)

yes mane points too please and Ivan
few save points from my hill
looks like I'll get over 100
all positivity will prob be drained from me by 2pm

jimmii

spock. wrote: »

Throw in 15 points each from Ivanovic and Terry :pac:

Done but only on the basis that Cahill starts! (I have lumbered myself with him in UFPL!)

Arbitrary

Eriksen (LEI)

Perhaps I should have captained Aguero because i know my main rival will too, but I've stuck to my guns. I've gone all out crazy, Kane C and Benteke VC.

Come on Kun, deliver that 2 pointer.

An early WBA goal would be golden.

jimmii

Arbitrary wrote: »

Perhaps I should have captained Aguero because i know my main rival will too, but I've stuck to my guns. I've gone all out crazy, Kane C and Benteke VC.

Come on Kun, deliver that 2 pointer.

An early WBA goal would be golden.

Thats the downside of mini leagues! Sometimes to win them it has to at the detriment of your overall rank! If you are above them captaining Aguero is the safe option but if you think Kane has a higher points expectancy then you are lowering your likely score! Dam you FPL for making mini leagues!! :mad:

MaxPower89

Silva (WBA)

Posada wrote: »

I posted before I saw your post.

I'm with you buddy!

No your not! Bottled it and went for Kun...:pac:

Posada

Silva (WBA)

MaxPower89 wrote: »

No your not! Bottled it and went for Kun...:pac:

Bawwk! Bawwk! Bawwk! :pac:

Lemlin

Silva (WBA)

Went with Kane because he was leading the FFS poll when I checked last night.

Arbitrary

Eriksen (LEI)

jimmii wrote: »

Thats the downside of mini leagues! Sometimes to win them it has to at the detriment of your overall rank! If you are above them captaining Aguero is the safe option but if you think Kane has a higher points expectancy then you are lowering your likely score! Dam you FPL for making mini leagues!! :mad:

Ahhh no, he also captained Kane!!! :mad:

FutureGuy

Went with Kane. So did all my rivals.

IsMiseMyself

Eriksen (LEI)

I went with Kane. All my rivals went with Aguero. Tense times!

hufpc8w3adnk65

Eriksen (LEI)

Captain Arry! C'mon!!

garra

Eriksen (LEI)

IsMiseMyself wrote: »

I went with Kane. All my rivals went with Aguero. Tense times!

Happy days you mean!

IsMiseMyself

Eriksen (LEI)

garra wrote: »

Happy days you mean!

Yes, yes I do. I have been gloating sufficiently already.

hufpc8w3adnk65

Eriksen (LEI)

Oh harry Harry!! Ya beauty! 28 points

spock.

Sterling (MUN)

spock. wrote:

I'm sticking with my gut. Mane captain

Lesson: Never trust your gut. Do what everyone else does.

hufpc8w3adnk65

Eriksen (LEI)

spock. wrote: »

Lesson: Never trust your gut. Do what everyone else does.

Most had Aguero!

spock.

Sterling (MUN)

Maggie Sour Comedy wrote:

Most had Aguero!

Most of my league had Kane

Chesty08

Rooney (liv)

Chesty08 wrote: »

I am getting Kane'd every week!

When I transfer him out he scores twice or assists! When I captain him, he blanks!

Going in one last time for a dodge and I am opting for Hazard!

Aguero has been an absolute disaster since his return

Well and truly Hurri-Kane'd this week!!

amber69

Silva (WBA)

Arbitrary wrote: »

My head is melted from a lack of sleep. Tackling this decision now seems like a terrible idea. But here goes...

Thanks. You changed my mind.
Top class post

km79

Kane (LEI)

km79 wrote: »

yes mane points too please and Ivan
few save points from my hill
looks like I'll get over 100
all positivity will prob be drained from me by 2pm

it sure was ! but most of the other guys came up trumps to negate the lost captaincy points a bit

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

Silva (WBA)

Arbitrary wrote: »

My head is melted from a lack of sleep. Tackling this decision now seems like a terrible idea. But here goes...

City v West Brom

City traveled to Spain and were dumped out of Europe. Aguero has been out of sorts somewhat as of late, he could be suffering from a slight lack of confidence but he hasn't been poor. I actually fancy Silva over him if I were to go with a city player.

Everyone keeps mentioning the Pulis factor but he hasn't been tested on the road against any of the top 6 teams, so there is an unknown element as to how he'll cope. One thing we know for sure, he'll be doing his best to keep it tight at the back. If WBA concede early I don't think he'll change anything, the plan will go from play for the draw to keep the scoreline respectable, he knows the value of goal difference, even though they're relatively safe. I think he'll carry on trying to catch City on the break. If they go 2-0 down, he'll shut up shop and I think City will be happy with that result.

Another interesting point is that Pellegrini's position could be considered tentative as things stand. I'm wondering how this might play into his tactics, he may be a little more cautious than usual. It's an early kickoff and it's entirely possible we might see a lethargic performance from City.


Spurs v Leicester

This is a must win game for Spurs to stay in contention for a top 4 finish, I expect they'll start the game at a blistering pace and they'll be looking to score early. Here's a key difference for me with this game. If Leicester do concede early, their game plan has to change dramatically, they'll be looking to get a goal and the game could really open up. Leicester simply can't afford to try and keep the scoreline respectable imho. They'll be looking to score.

Kane is rested and he was called up to the England squad so he'll be looking to make a mark on tomorrow's game.

My main issue with Kane is not Kane, it's Spurs. They just have a habit of bottling it at this stage.

The wild card...

Villa v Swansea

Benteke.

Swansea have a habit of running out of steam at this stage of the season, time and time again, they almost seem to be content with their position in the league and they have a habit of losing their competitive edge.

Villa are still in the relegation battle and I expect they'll have more motivation to play with a bit of fire in their bellies.

Conclusion

I think Kane shades it between him and Aguero. If you're desperately trying to make up ground then Benteke seems to be a really attractive option.

I've had 8 hours sleep in the last 48 hours so you might be wise to completely disregard my post. Good luck to everyone tomorrow and good night.

Had it on Aguero until about 11.20 this morning and after reading this I changed it to Kane - thank you very much!

beauf

Other

Copper_pipe wrote: »

The Tony Pulis factor is swerving me away from Aguero...

You persuaded me. Tks

FHFC

Eriksen (LEI)

THFC wrote: »

Had it on Aguero until about 11.20 this morning and after reading this I changed it to Kane - thank you very much!

I was on Kane all along but that post helped keep me from wavering. Add my thanks too Arbitrary!!

IsMiseMyself

Eriksen (LEI)

I made my own mind up. Good job, IsMiseMyself.

iroced

Silva (WBA)

Arbitrary wrote: »

My head is melted from a lack of sleep. Tackling this decision now seems like a terrible idea. But here goes...

City v West Brom

City traveled to Spain and were dumped out of Europe. Aguero has been out of sorts somewhat as of late, he could be suffering from a slight lack of confidence but he hasn't been poor. I actually fancy Silva over him if I were to go with a city player.

Everyone keeps mentioning the Pulis factor but he hasn't been tested on the road against any of the top 6 teams, so there is an unknown element as to how he'll cope. One thing we know for sure, he'll be doing his best to keep it tight at the back. If WBA concede early I don't think he'll change anything, the plan will go from play for the draw to keep the scoreline respectable, he knows the value of goal difference, even though they're relatively safe. I think he'll carry on trying to catch City on the break. If they go 2-0 down, he'll shut up shop and I think City will be happy with that result.

Another interesting point is that Pellegrini's position could be considered tentative as things stand. I'm wondering how this might play into his tactics, he may be a little more cautious than usual. It's an early kickoff and it's entirely possible we might see a lethargic performance from City.


Spurs v Leicester

This is a must win game for Spurs to stay in contention for a top 4 finish, I expect they'll start the game at a blistering pace and they'll be looking to score early. Here's a key difference for me with this game. If Leicester do concede early, their game plan has to change dramatically, they'll be looking to get a goal and the game could really open up. Leicester simply can't afford to try and keep the scoreline respectable imho. They'll be looking to score.

Kane is rested and he was called up to the England squad so he'll be looking to make a mark on tomorrow's game.

My main issue with Kane is not Kane, it's Spurs. They just have a habit of bottling it at this stage.

The wild card...

Villa v Swansea

Benteke.

Swansea have a habit of running out of steam at this stage of the season, time and time again, they almost seem to be content with their position in the league and they have a habit of losing their competitive edge.

Villa are still in the relegation battle and I expect they'll have more motivation to play with a bit of fire in their bellies.

Conclusion

I think Kane shades it between him and Aguero. If you're desperately trying to make up ground then Benteke seems to be a really attractive option.

I've had 8 hours sleep in the last 48 hours so you might be wise to completely disregard my post. Good luck to everyone tomorrow and good night.

Unfortunately I didn't see that post...

Worse thing is I was overall sharing the same view on the situation (roughly said it here midweek). But ya know Aguero can't blank thrice in a row :rolleyes: ; fecking stupid stats/intuition/my a*se :mad:...

SpaceCowb0y

Other

I need (c)Costa to get a hat-trick to stay in it now! Dropped from 30K to 58K tonight despite having Kane in my team!

hufpc8w3adnk65

Eriksen (LEI)

SpaceCowb0y wrote: »

I need (c)Costa to get a hat-trick to stay in it now! Dropped from 30K to 58K tonight despite having Kane in my team!

I had Kane as my captain and didn't even score in the top 4 in my pay league!!and I was the only one with him as captain!!

Menas

THFC wrote: »

Had it on Aguero until about 11.20 this morning and after reading this I changed it to Kane - thank you very much!

Same for me! Thanks Arbitrary!

Copper_pipe

Silva (WBA)

Sure Harry Kane didnt even captain himself!

He went with Aguero :P

Lemlin

Silva (WBA)

Just something I noticed on BBC. For those who have questioned in the past if looking at a particular player's history against a club they play is relevant when choosing captaincy:

Liverpool v Man Utd (13:30)
Posted at
Alan Shearer On Wayne Rooney having not scored in this fixture for 10 years: "You have grounds and you have teams that you feel much more comfortable going to, that you just know you're going to score against.
"I was devastated when Leeds got relegated, as I lost two or three goals a season!"

spock.

Sterling (MUN)

Lemlin wrote:

Just something I noticed on BBC. For those who have questioned in the past if looking at a particular player's history against a club they play is relevant when choosing captaincy:

Liverpool v Man Utd (13:30) Posted at Alan Shearer On Wayne Rooney having not scored in this fixture for 10 years: "You have grounds and you have teams that you feel much more comfortable going to, that you just know you're going to score against. "I was devastated when Leeds got relegated, as I lost two or three goals a season!"

Suarez and Norwich come to mind :pac:

FHFC

Eriksen (LEI)

Lemlin wrote: »

Just something I noticed on BBC. For those who have questioned in the past if looking at a particular player's history against a club they play is relevant when choosing captaincy:

Liverpool v Man Utd (13:30)
Posted at
Alan Shearer On Wayne Rooney having not scored in this fixture for 10 years: "You have grounds and you have teams that you feel much more comfortable going to, that you just know you're going to score against.
"I was devastated when Leeds got relegated, as I lost two or three goals a season!"

Rooney further proves the point by missing a peno!!

iroced

Silva (WBA)

FHFC wrote: »

Rooney further proves the point by missing a peno!!

And Giroud yesterday by getting a brace against Newcastle. Think someone mentioned he had got 6 goals in 5 games vs the Magpies.

Lemlin

Silva (WBA)

iroced wrote: »

And Giroud yesterday by getting a brace against Newcastle. Think someone mentioned he had got 6 goals in 5 games vs the Magpies.

It was mentioned on MoTD last night anyway.

greendom

Eriksen (LEI)

Lemlin wrote: »

It was mentioned on MoTD last night anyway.

always seems to score against West Ham as well

Arbitrary

Eriksen (LEI)

amber69 wrote: »

Thanks. You changed my mind.
Top class post

THFC wrote: »

Had it on Aguero until about 11.20 this morning and after reading this I changed it to Kane - thank you very much!

FHFC wrote: »

I was on Kane all along but that post helped keep me from wavering. Add my thanks too Arbitrary!!

Trigger Happy wrote: »

Same for me! Thanks Arbitrary!

Yeas are all very welcome! Glad it worked out, I could have had a host of posters seriously pissed off with me had it gone the other way, haha.