FSA FPL Rate My Team Thread 2015/16

gazump123

Opinions?

EDIT: Baines should be starting ahead of Ward and Berahino should be starting ahead of Dyer.

MarkY91

what do you guys think? not sure if aguero will start but papers are predicting him in the lineup. i dont usually bother with subs as ive always a spare transfer or two each week. i have jordon ive in on the bench if im ever stuck after i do a tactical transfer. not ideal but i play for the craic.

aguero for me will be top scorer. he is simply too good for anyone to compete with. fabregas IMO is a great player to have if you cannot afford hazard.

0.5 in the bank..

Necronomicon

Paully D wrote: »

I know what you mean mate, but if I went from £5.5m -> £5m or £4.5m DEF, I don't even know what I'd do with the extra cash and there's no other defenders in that price bracket that I really fancy.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to turn Henderson into Sterling, but it's too difficult without making 2 downgrades in defence for me.

I like United's fixtures (though I did last year too and we all know what happened there) and Shaw's chances of getting some attacking returns in those games. It was a toss up between him and Darmian but van Gaal starting Valencia scares me, hence I went for Shaw.

All fair points. I do think that if you're taking a leap of faith with the United defence that Shaw is the one to go with. LVG was talking him up in preseason.

Lemlin wrote: »

Opinions please.

Hennessy (Myhill)
Ivanovic Kolarov Huth (Muniesa Saylor)
Hazard Sterling Walcott Cabaye (Fletcher)
Rooney Benteke Sakho

I really like this. Not a million miles between ours, the main difference being your Cabaye to my Memphis which gives you a stronger defence.

keano_afc

Henderson/Jay Rodriguez

or

Depay/Troy Deeney

Ace2007

Lads, what time do you reckon the team sheets for untied game tomorrow will be out?

Also - does anyone have any concrete ideas on the palace keeper for start of season?

PARlance

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

I actually really, really like this set up



Norwich and Sunderland have very decent fixtures and are likely to do as well as anyone. Looking at other 4.5 DEFENDERS (I got it right FHFC ) and I don't see any I want from Villa/Palace/Stoke/Watford/Newcastle etc Gomez is a risk as is Yoshida. Plus it enables the rest.

And the rest is glorious :cool:

3 Captaincy options in Aguero/Hazard/Rooney and Ramsey. Plus the Henderbus and my Norwich midfielder. Pelle I see as the best of the rest for the first while. I don't plan on using the WC at any particular time but with these changes it does have to happen sooner rather than later

Our teams are getting quite similar which if truth be told, is worrying

Ruddy (4)
Clyne, Bellerin, Morgan (4,Saylor)
Fab, Walcott, Mane, Ritchie (Fletch)
PelleRooKun

Any reason why Huth is a better shout than Morgan?
Walcott to Rambo would give me a more certain 4.5 playing def.

Ok.. it only the GK and front 3 that are similar

Crash Bang Wall

keano_afc wrote: »

Henderson/Jay Rodriguez

or

Depay/Troy Deeney

Double D all day long

kwestfan08

Paully D wrote: »

Picture is a bit too small mate.

keano_afc wrote: »

Yes, cropping is your friend!!

Very balanced team. I'd rethink Fonte and Clyne though. Tough fixtures for Liverpool.

Haha sorry pic was posted from the phone. OP has been edited.

v3ttel

keano_afc wrote: »

Henderson/Jay Rodriguez

or

Depay/Troy Deeney

Depay & Deeney, by a distance.

Rodriguez is not guaranteed to start. Deeney is nailed on and on pens.

Depay and Henderson both on set pieces, but Depay should be playing in a much more advanced role.

Cypher_sounds

Any Opinions on this? Defence is a bit weak, will probably wildcard withing the first 5gws to accomodate Aguero.

Mr.Prodston

PARlance wrote: »

Our teams are getting quite similar which if truth be told, is worrying

Ruddy (4)
Clyne, Bellerin, Morgan (4,Saylor)
Fab, Walcott, Mane, Ritchie (Fletch)
PelleRooKun

Any reason why Huth is a better shout than Morgan?
Walcott to Rambo would give me a more certain 4.5 playing def.

Ok.. it only the GK and front 3 that are similar

Great minds think alike

Morgan was playing in the Gold Cup for Jamaica which started once the Copa America finished so he's not long back.

Nib

MarkY91 wrote: »

what do you guys think? not sure if aguero will start but papers are predicting him in the lineup. i dont usually bother with subs as ive always a spare transfer or two each week. i have jordon ive in on the bench if im ever stuck after i do a tactical transfer. not ideal but i play for the craic.

aguero for me will be top scorer. he is simply too good for anyone to compete with. fabregas IMO is a great player to have if you cannot afford hazard.

0.5 in the bank..

Nice team but I can imagine your bench is very weak.

That will come back to bite you in the ass sooner or later.

Tusky

What's the code for the Boards.ie league?

v3ttel

Does someone care to rip my logic to bits? Out of 500 drafts, this is the only one that hasn't included Ritchie. If you want a sure thing, he will definitely score 10+ points now :pac:



GK:
Cech: will play every week. Going for the 5.5 & 4.0 reduces the frustration of having 2 x 4.5 keepers and invariably having the frustration of getting the choice wrong occasionally

DEF:
Cedric: Solid defense last season, hoping for more of the same.

Francis: Links up well with Ritchie and may get some assists.

Huth: Good fixtures.

Williams: Not great fixtures, but rotates with Huth. Need someone for GW2 with a nice home fixture.

PVA: Coates/O'Shea/Kaboul will probably be rotated every so often. PVA offers a guaranteed starter and potential attacking returns for the 0.5 extra.

MID:
Hazard: Too much ownership to go without him.

Depay: On set pieces, looked good in pre-season. Potential to be a bargain at 8.5. New players to the league are most likely to be undervalued. Reasonably good fixtures.

Walcott: Hopefully playing up front.

Mahrez: On some set pieces. Scored a couple in pre-season and had a hat full of assists playing as a #10

Sinclair: 5.0 and should be a penalty taker. Some concerns over game time, but should start the season at least.

FW:
Rooney: Will score a bag full of goals as the main striker (if he avoids injury). Reasonably good fixtures.

Benteke: Scored very well in a poor Aston Villa team. He should have much better service, and has a very good looking fixture in GW2 where he is a potential captain.

Pelle: The outstanding player in pre-season having scored a truck load of goals (including the Europe League games). Decent fixtures.

PARlance

Mr.Prodston wrote: »

Great minds think alike

Morgan was playing in the Gold Cup for Jamaica which started once the Copa America finished so he's not long back.

Might rob him from you so.
I could change Clyne/Bellerin and my 4m for a couple of your guys but I won't be greedy.

I'm planning on using that 9.5 to get myself the best 5m + 4.5m after a couple of weeks.

Would Kolarov tempt you over Clyne/Bellerin for the first 2-3 GWs?

internet_user

Right, think thats me done, after countless attempts tonight!

stephenl15

PARlance wrote: »

Might rob him from you so.
I could change Clyne/Bellerin and my 4m for a couple of your guys but I won't be greedy.

I'm planning on using that 9.5 to get myself the best 5m + 4.5m after a couple of weeks.

Would Kolarov tempt you over Clyne/Bellerin for the first 2-3 GWs?

Nobody can complain about copying or anything, that's what can happen when you post your team online :P Copy away i say

Panthro

Nearing my ideal team.

---

Fabianski

---

----Kolarov--Bellerín--Azpilicueta--
Sterling--Hazard--Özil--Henderson
---Bamford--Rooney--Benteke----


Schwarzer--Baker--Wanyama

Mr.Prodston

PARlance wrote: »

Might rob him from you so.
I could change Clyne/Bellerin and my 4m for a couple of your guys but I won't be greedy.

I'm planning on using that 9.5 to get myself the best 5m + 4.5m after a couple of weeks.

Would Kolarov tempt you over Clyne/Bellerin for the first 2-3 GWs?

I'd certainly go for Kolorov over Clyne for the same price. But spending 5.5 for a Pool defender at the start of the season wouldn't even cross my mind.

We all know Kolorov will end in tears it's just a question of when. Also Clyne scored against Pool in the first game last.

Glad I made things clear and simple for you

HoopsLad1888

This is my team what you's think

HoopsLad1888

This is my team what you's think

Alfred Borden

Final team, wont be making any more changes. Its really boom or bust with doubts over many of my players.

Smartguy

Main issue for me is Defoe or deeney.

stephenl15

HoopsLad1888 wrote: »

This is my team what you's think

Bench is way too expensive, your captain may not play, so if you want to have him, you certainly shouldn't be captaining him. Better options than Berahino IMO such as Sakho Deeny and Wilson

spock.

I'm finished at last.
I've gone with Fletcher over Bentaleb as that's what most seem to be doing.
Morgan in for Huth is a personal preference.
Koscielny should be good for bonus points and hopefully a few goals from corners.
I'm happy to have kept my strong midfield even if it meant missing out on Kane.

Time for bed, good luck everyone tomorrow!

Shanotheslayer

Finally decided on my XI for tomorrow:

Cech

Terry/Clyne/Koscielny People will argue with Ivan/Bellerin.

Fabregas/Hazard/Walcott/Depay

Rooney/Naismith/Hooper.

thoughts?

stephenl15

Alfred Borden wrote: »

Final team, wont be making any more changes. Its really boom or bust with doubts over many of my players.

Targett is really a one week job if even that. Get rid. Ibe won't be nailed on. Puncheon isn't a great pick imo with Cabaye maybe robbing his set pieces. Neither Ozil or Fabregas are explosive enough ie they don't have the ability to bag 2 or 3 goals á la Walcott

stephenl15

spock. wrote: »

I'm finished at last.
I've gone with Fletcher over Bentaleb as that's what most seem to be doing.
Morgan in for Huth is a personal preference.
Koscielny should be good for bonus points and hopefully a few goals from corners.
I'm happy to have kept my strong midfield even if it meant missing out on Kane.

Time for bed, good luck everyone tomorrow!

Very nice side I don't suppose it's possible to upgrade S Taylor, with Coloccini having signed an extension?

stephenl15

Smartguy wrote: »

Main issue for me is Defoe or deeney.

Deeney or Wilson x100000000 rather than Defoe.

Alfred Borden

stephenl15 wrote: »

Targett is really a one week job if even that. Get rid. Ibe won't be nailed on. Puncheon isn't a great pick imo with Cabaye maybe robbing his set pieces. Neither Ozil or Fabregas are explosive enough ie they don't have the ability to bag 2 or 3 goals á la Walcott

Who should I replace Targett with? I'm going to move Ibe on for Gnabry next week if he starts against City on Monday night. Id love Walcott but I will have to do without with what I have spent upfront. Could go Rooney to Kane and upgrade Ozil to Walcott?

HoopsLad1888

stephenl15 wrote: »

Bench is way too expensive, your captain may not play, so if you want to have him, you certainly shouldn't be captaining him. Better options than Berahino IMO such as Sakho Deeny and Wilson

But if Costa doesn't play hazard will be the captain so that's fine, I just took sahko out for berihino

stephenl15

Alfred Borden wrote: »

Who should I replace Targett with? I'm going to move Ibe on for Gnabry next week if he starts against City on Monday night. Id love Walcott but I will have to do without with what I have spent upfront. Could go Rooney to Kane and upgrade Ozil to Walcott?

Ideally you could upgrade to a 4.5. If not, Steven Taylor has the best chance of gametime. There's a few options at 5.5 like Mahrez Gradel or Zaha but I'm guessing upgrading is tough with that front 3 :P I'd probably prefer Ibe to Gnabry, don't think Gnabry has a whole lot of points potential although I may be wrong

blackwave

Could use a second opinion on my team

harpstilidie

Is going with two 6m defenders madness? They are Azpi and Kos. Could the money be used elsewhere?

stephenl15

HoopsLad1888 wrote: »

But if Costa doesn't play hazard will be the captain so that's fine, I just took sahko out for berihino

Just hope he doesn't get a 5 minute cameo, everyones worst captain nightmare :P

stephenl15

harpstilidie wrote: »

Is going with two 6m defenders madness? They are Azpi and Kos. Could the money be used elsewhere?

May not be madness but could definitely be used elsewhere. I have a 7 and 5 si I've pretty much the same

Tusky

Thoughts on this team? Totally forgot about FF and had to throw it together before bed. Will tweak in morning before work.

---

Courtois

---Mertesacker----Huth----Clyne

Ritchie--Walcott--Depay---Hazard (c)

---

Rooney----Benteke----Pelle

Subs: Schwarzer, Wanyama, Baker, O'Shea.

Probably pretty stupid having a Liverpool player in defence. Maybe Kolorov for Clyne? Not too happy with Baker or O'Shea either...t

Big Pussy Bonpensiero

manual_man wrote: »

Costa AND Lukaku? That's ballsy :pac::pac::pac::pac: Could reap handsome dividends if it comes off...

Fitness worries aside, Team overall looks fairly well balanced I think. 0.5 in the bank to do Lukaku->Benteke might be useful for gw2... Also don't be surprised if you need to use a transfer soon to shift Walcott out. If you need/want to free up 0.5 I might suggest Cedric->4.5def - Cedric has competition from Cuco Martina for his place, and honestly I'm not convinced of S'hamptons defensive prospects with Alderweireld/Clyne/Schneiderlin all having left

Edit: Cedric->4.5, Walcott->Arsenal8.5, Lukaku->Benteke, Azpi->Mert/Bellerin and Butland->Courtois and I think you'd be looking VERY strong longer term

Much appreciated.

Just not convinced by Benteke but might just go with him anyway. Also, why might I need to shift Walcott out soon? Been very busy these days so can't put the time into this that I normally do..

HoopsLad1888

stephenl15 wrote: »

Just hope he doesn't get a 5 minute cameo, everyones worst captain nightmare :P

Apologies I know what you mean now, yeah it's hit and miss really do I keep him captain and chance it or change my captain and run the risk of Costa running riot:(

Paully D

blackwave wrote: »

Could use a second opinion on my team

Wanyama should never be a starter in any team IMO. He's not a good FPL player at all. I'd even urge caution using him as the £4.5m placeholder due to his high ownership which means he could be ripe for a price drop if he's transferred out en masse. From your team I'd definitely be starting Johnson over him and getting him out for a lower owned £4.5m for the bench.

Despite Pulis being at the helm, West Brom have an awful, awful start. You could get Lescott out for a £4.5m defender and most likely end up with a higher return over the first few weeks and then use the extra £0.5m to turn Taylor into a £4.5m every week starter in the process. Have a look at the likes of Huth, Coates, Martin.

stephenl15

HoopsLad1888 wrote: »

Apologies I know what you mean now, yeah it's hit and miss really do I keep him captain and chance it or change my captain and run the risk of Costa running riot:(

Maybe Mourinhos latest comments could help you

Asked whether he expects the striker to be fit to face Swansea on Saturday, Mourinho said: "I have no idea. I don't risk to say yes, but I also don't risk to say no.

"On Friday at the next press conference I think I will tell you again that I don’t know. But we have two other strikers, one to play and one to come off the bench."

iba

stephenl15 wrote: »

Maybe Mourinhos latest comments could help you

Asked whether he expects the striker to be fit to face Swansea on Saturday, Mourinho said: "I have no idea. I don't risk to say yes, but I also don't risk to say no.

"On Friday at the next press conference I think I will tell you again that I don’t know. But we have two other strikers, one to play and one to come off the bench."

That certainly clears everything up

stephenl15

iba wrote: »

That certainly clears everything up

Without doubt :pac:

Panthro

Panthro wrote: »

Nearing my ideal team.

---

Fabianski

---

----Kolarov--Bellerín--Azpilicueta--
Sterling--Hazard--Özil--Henderson
---Bamford--Rooney--Benteke----


Schwarzer--Baker--Wanyama

Quick read though here and the changes are made

---

Myhill

---

----Kolarov--Bellerín--Azpilicueta--
Sterling--Hazard--Walcott--Henderson
---Bamford--Rooney--Benteke----


Schwarzer--Baker--Fletcher


This game I hate to love and love to hate!:D

thunderdog

stephenl15 wrote: »

May not be madness but could definitely be used elsewhere. I have a 7 and 5 si I've pretty much the same

Keep Azpi, downgrade Kos to Bellerin and use the extra cash elsewhere

Paully D

Tusky wrote: »

Thoughts on this team? Totally forgot about FF and had to throw it together before bed. Will tweak in morning before work.

---

Courtois

---Mertesacker----Huth----Clyne

Ritchie--Walcott--Depay---Hazard (c)

---

Rooney----Benteke----Pelle

Subs: Schwarzer, Wanyama, Baker, O'Shea.

Probably pretty stupid having a Liverpool player in defence. Maybe Kolorov for Clyne? Not too happy with Baker or O'Shea either...t

A fine team for one that has been put together quickly IMO.

I don't like going with the £4m option in defense as there's very little chance they will play if you need them and I agree with you on the Liverpool defense. Personally I think if you downgrade Clyne and upgrade Baker for someone who will start, you'll look in much better shape. If you wanted a Saints defender you could get Cedric at £5m and have £0.5m left to upgrade Baker for example. I'd be looking at the likes of Francis, Mings, Martin, in that £4.5m range.

Coates is a better option than O'Shea too.

harpstilidie

Paully D wrote: »

Wanyama should never be a starter in any team IMO. He's not a good FPL player at all. I'd even urge caution using him as the £4.5m placeholder due to his high ownership which means he could be ripe for a price drop if he's transferred out en masse. From your team I'd definitely be starting Johnson over him and getting him out for a lower owned £4.5m for the bench.

Despite Pulis being at the helm, West Brom have an awful, awful start. You could get Lescott out for a £4.5m defender and most likely end up with a higher return over the first few weeks and then use the extra £0.5m to turn Taylor into a £4.5m every week starter in the process. Have a look at the likes of Huth, Coates, Martin.

Only problem with that is there isn't anyone else at 4.5m apart from Fletcher that is a guaranteed starter that will outscore Wanyama.

sheroman01

So, this is the team I'm going with.

Not sure how I feel with 4 newly promoted players in my team, 3 starting, but I'm playing the fixtures game and have to stick to it!

I also have 2.5m in the bank. AKA the Aguero fund.

Canot wait for tomorrow. I'm not sure if I'm more excited for the actual football or for the FPL rollercoaster :P


EDIT: ****, my arrogance over owning Defoe is wearing thin. Now strongly considering Wilson. Is 3 starting Bournemouth players overkill???

blackwave

Paully D wrote: »

Wanyama should never be a starter in any team IMO. He's not a good FPL player at all. I'd even urge caution using him as the £4.5m placeholder due to his high ownership which means he could be ripe for a price drop if he's transferred out en masse. From your team I'd definitely be starting Johnson over him and getting him out for a lower owned £4.5m for the bench.

Despite Pulis being at the helm, West Brom have an awful, awful start. You could get Lescott out for a £4.5m defender and most likely end up with a higher return over the first few weeks and then use the extra £0.5m to turn Taylor into a £4.5m every week starter in the process. Have a look at the likes of Huth, Coates, Martin.

Thanks got rid of Lescott for Huth and Wanyama for Bentaleb. I tempted to use the extra .5M to upgrade to Walcott?

FHFC

No, play the first note Dougal. The fúcking first one....



This is my Aguero team.

I like my teams like my women, a wee bit risky and big up front.

Aguero being fitted in focuses the mind on things like splashing 5m on a West Ham defender, to rotate with a defender from a newly promoted team with an attacking manager.

I'm also willing to risk Hennessy/MCarthy for a few weeks at least. When its clear which of them is first choice I can upgrade the other and have a playing 4m backup and some price rises hopefully.

Holding firm for one premium defence. But now going to a slightly less sexy Leicester/Sunderland rotation (LEI,NOR,SWA,bou,AVL,bou) to join my Norwich Liverpool (CPL,BOU,STO,WHU,BOU,NOR).

In midfield I'm toying with going back to Rambo for now instead of Walcott. Fab stays. Payet and Mahrez seem good use of the budget I have left.

And those forwards, well, they should do. Benteke/Kane a close call. Going Benteke could let me get Chadli instead of Mahrez. I still have my traditional 0.5 in the bank which could take Ramsey to Walcott, or a decent second GK if the notion strikes.

I'm ready to downgrade that front line when the opportunity arises and upgrade midfield or defs/gk.

Risky. Too risky?