Player Watchlist 2015-2016

Ziegler1988

iba wrote: »

Wouldn't O'Shea be a better option at 4.5m?

I have O'Shea. Risk is him getting rest with Coates and Kaboul there

SantryRed

Who's the most likely 4m defenders to play lads?

Really struggling to fit everyone in that I want and I really amn't up to date at all

Ziegler1988

SantryRed wrote: »

Who's the most likely 4m defenders to play lads?

Really struggling to fit everyone in that I want and I really amn't up to date at all

Saylor should start the season and might be nailed if Colo is sold. Targett will start the first match or two until Bertrand is back. Rest of them won't see any starts unless something changes

FHFC

Ziegler1988 wrote: »

Saylor should start the season and might be nailed if Colo is sold. Targett will start the first match or two until Bertrand is back. Rest of them won't see any starts unless something changes

I've been tracking Saylors prospects and its not looking great. May get the first game or 2 but they'll probably sign somebody if colo goes. Fans don't seem to rate Saylor and he played badly in their last friendly. Bertrand meant to be back ahead of expectations so Targett may only get one game, two max.

I've pretty much given up.

Iused2likebusts

I'm not bothering with saylor the fixtures are terrible.

Ziegler1988

FHFC wrote: »

I've been tracking Saylors prospects and its not looking great. May get the first game or 2 but they'll probably sign somebody if colo goes. Fans don't seem to rate Saylor and he played badly in their last friendly. Bertrand meant to be back ahead of expectations so Targett may only get one game, two max.

I've pretty much given up.

I have to have a 4m so will just hope for best on Saylor. He played 90' today and Mbemba came on for Janmaat

FHFC

Ziegler1988 wrote: »

I have to have a 4m so will just hope for best on Saylor. He played 90' today and Mbemba came on for Janmaat

I'm thinking of keeping him in even if i never play him. Rotating Norwich, Sunderland and Bournemouth for 2 places gives ok fixtures with one expensive def. If Newcastle start with Saylor and Williamson with those fixtures you wouldn't be going near them anyhow.

Actually Targett even for one game might be better now I think about it. Although be concerned his price would drop like a stone when Bertie returns.

Ziegler1988

He would only get a look in at my starting lineup GW6 against Watford. And even then maybe not

Dice75

Scott Sinclair hat-trick away to Forest today. Might be interesting @ £5m?

8 goals & 5 assists in his only full season as a starter...

CSF

Dice75 wrote: »

Scott Sinclair hat-trick away to Forest today. Might be interesting @ £5m?

8 goals & 5 assists in his only full season as a starter...

5 is very cheap, but with the amount of attacking players Villa are signing he won't have it easy for starts.

Before the hattrick today I definitely wouldn't have had him down as a starter.

2nd Row Donkey

SantryRed wrote:

Really struggling to fit everyone in that I want and I really amn't up to date at all

Ziegler1988 wrote:

Saylor should start the season and might be nailed if Colo is sold. Targett will start the first match or two until Bertrand is back. Rest of them won't see any starts unless something changes

What about Burke at Westham

Or Baker at erh .... villa (is it?)

Ziegler1988

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

What about Burke at Westham

Or Baker at erh .... villa (is it?)

West Ham have Ogbonna, Reid, and Tomkins for CB. Villa start Richards and Clark

FHFC

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

What about Burke at Westham

Or Baker at erh .... villa (is it?)

There just isn't one as yet. Trust me! Unfortunately all of the signings like Caulker and Chester were players not in the game before they moved. That's where you usually get the reasonably safe 4.0.

Can't see any likely loans either. 4.5 is the new 4.0 people.

2nd Row Donkey

Hmmm...

I'm going with 3-4-3
My back 3 is pretty strong

Ivanovic - Bellerin - Lescott

But my other two defenders are Saylor and Baker at the moment. I don't see myself rotating them at all. I think I can ride out the first 3 or 4 weeks with those 3 until a few cheapie defenders come to the forefront

km79

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

Hmmm...

I'm going with 3-4-3
My back 3 is pretty strong

Ivanovic - Bellerin - Lescott

But my other two defenders are Saylor and Baker at the moment. I don't see myself rotating them at all. I think I can ride out the first 3 or 4 weeks with those 3 until a few cheapie defenders come to the forefront

lescott was not in the west brom squad yday amid rumours of a move to villa!

2nd Row Donkey

km79 wrote:

lescott was not in the west brom squad yday amid rumours of a move to villa!

WhaaaAAA ... no way I'm touching him under Sherwood.

Shedite27

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

Hmmm...

I'm going with 3-4-3
My back 3 is pretty strong

Ivanovic - Bellerin - Lescott

But my other two defenders are Saylor and Baker at the moment. I don't see myself rotating them at all. I think I can ride out the first 3 or 4 weeks with those 3 until a few cheapie defenders come to the forefront

Lest has City and Chelsea in the first 3 weeks, even with Pulis I'm staying away from WBA to start

2nd Row Donkey

Shedite27 wrote:

Lest has City and Chelsea in the first 3 weeks, even with Pulis I'm staying away from WBA to start

Thanks.

Food for thought.

orkkukunkku

Mahrez anyone?

2 goals and 4 assist in pre season. Takes and fks and cks and have fixtures.

Should be nailed:

vs Lincon City 45 min (whole squad changed after 1st half)
vs Mansfield 62min
vs Burton Albion (wasn't in the squad, lot of reservers inc.)
vs Roterham 90 mins
vs Birmingham 90 mins

2nd Row Donkey

orkkukunkku wrote:

Mahrez anyone?

orkkukunkku wrote:

2 goals and 4 assist in pre season. Takes and fks and cks and have fixtures.

He's my 5th midfielder for my bench.

.. have to admit that was mostly a budget decision. I didn't realise his pre season was as good.

Anyone looking at Wilson for Bournemouth? 2 seasons of over 20 goals. In lower leagues, true. But could be a good budget striker at 5.5

manual_man

does anyone here follow Dutch football? i just can't get over how good Wijnaldum's goal-scoring record is, 54 goals in 143 league games over the last 5 seasons if wiki is to be believed, 14 last season from 33. granted the PL is a step-up in quality, and Newcastle's prospects are a bit iffy, but those kind of stats can't be ignored. definitely one to keep an eye on

Mr.Prodston

manual_man wrote: »

does anyone here follow Dutch football? i just can't get over how good Wijnaldum's goal-scoring record is, 54 goals in 143 league games over the last 5 seasons if wiki is to be believed, 14 last season from 33. granted the PL is a step-up in quality, and Newcastle's prospects are a bit iffy, but those kind of stats can't be ignored. definitely one to keep an eye on

I think it depends where he plays. Afaik he's pretty versatile and I'm sure he played deep for the Dutch in the WC last year but possibly was further advanced for PSV.

There's no rush with their fixtures so we'll get to assess a few potential options. Mitrovic could be a cracker. De Jong, Aarons and even Sissoko could be good options. I'm thinking there may be great value in the Toon if McClaren can get them going. Although that "if" hangs over them every year.

Austin could be fantastic too if he ends up there.

orkkukunkku

orkkukunkku wrote: »

Mahrez anyone?

2 goals and 4 assist in pre season. Takes and fks and cks and have fixtures.

Should be nailed:

vs Lincon City 45 min (whole squad changed after 1st half)
vs Mansfield 62min
vs Burton Albion (wasn't in the squad, lot of reservers inc.)
vs Roterham 90 mins
vs Birmingham 90 mins

Had Mahrez on my radar last year, he was playing well but didn't return much until the end. Currently have him in my latest draft.

Paddy Dreadful

Shaw or Darmian and why?

greedygoblin

Paddy Dreadful wrote: »

Shaw or Darmian and why?

I reckon Shaw. Van Gaal likes to make sure new players are capable of fitting in to his "philosophy" so may bench Darmian for Valencia for the first couple of games. Shaw has the benefit of a full season under his belt with Van Gaal and should be a starter.

PARlance

If DDG stays then I would still be tempted to look elsewhere in the 5.5 range (I'd have Mert, Bellerin, Clyne way ahead of them).
If/When he goes then I don't think I'll have a United defender for a long time.

bored_newbie

Deleted User wrote: »

Anyone looking at Wilson for Bournemouth? 2 seasons of over 20 goals. In lower leagues, true. But could be a good budget striker at 5.5

I was including him alright but he's not on penalties, which put me off him slightly (rightly or wrongly). Kermorgant takes them, presuming Howe plays him and Wilson together.

They're at home to Villa on the opening day though... I wouldn't be surprised if there are goals from both sides there.

2nd Row Donkey

Delle Ali of spurs

Another decent performance in a otherwise lacklustre team tonight versus Real Madrid.

Chadli and Lamela are likely to start out wide for spurs but beyond that their only options are Lennon and Townsend, neither of which are in favour so there's every chance he will get time from the bench and push for a starting berth given how inconsistent Lamela and to a lesser extent Chadli are.

crazy8

Who is Bournemouth's main keeper this season? Boruc or Federici?

ThunbergsAreGo

PARlance wrote: »

If DDG stays then I would still be tempted to look elsewhere in the 5.5 range (I'd have Mert, Bellerin, Clyne way ahead of them).
If/When he goes then I don't think I'll have a United defender for a long time.

Why Clyne? His aways are awful

Colking

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

Delle Ali of spurs

Another decent performance in a otherwise lacklustre team tonight versus Real Madrid.

Chadli and Lamela are likely to start out wide for spurs but beyond that their only options are Lennon and Townsend, neither of which are in favour so there's every chance he will get time from the bench and push for a starting berth given how inconsistent Lamela and to a lesser extent Chadli are.

He's been on my watchlist from Day one. He's a real box to box player.

PARlance

naughtb4 wrote: »

Why Clyne? His aways are awful

I would favour an Arsenal def at that price for the start personally... as for "why Clyne?".... 3rd highest scoring defender with a lesser-same level team last year, 2nd highest owned player overall behind Hazard, you're not relying on CS's with him.

kolczastyy

Is Jedinak still on pens in CP? He had great run at the beginning of last season before he left on national tournament. If he does it will staple together well for me

FHFC

2nd Row Donkey wrote: »

Delle Ali of spurs

Another decent performance in a otherwise lacklustre team tonight versus Real Madrid.

Chadli and Lamela are likely to start out wide for spurs but beyond that their only options are Lennon and Townsend, neither of which are in favour so there's every chance he will get time from the bench and push for a starting berth given how inconsistent Lamela and to a lesser extent Chadli are.

My Spurs brother in law from London was telling me at the weekend that Dier seems set to play DM for them, and seen it referred to a few places. Worth keeping an eye on.

2nd Row Donkey

FHFC wrote:

My Spurs brother in law from London was telling me at the weekend that Dier seems set to play DM for them, and seen it referred to a few places. Worth keeping an eye on.

He played there in the 1st half again RM last night.

T-b0n3

FHFC wrote: »

My Spurs brother in law from London was telling me at the weekend that Dier seems set to play DM for them, and seen it referred to a few places. Worth keeping an eye on.

Yes he's started there in the last few pre-season games.
Partly down to the fact that we don't have any real DM's at the moment. Capoue/Stambouli both sold. Mason has also been injured and is just back (and he's not really a DM either).

Most spurs fans expect signings in both DM and ST positions at least. So that could majorly affect Dier's DM playing time.

But at this point, it does like likely that he will start in DM at least initially.

And also on Deli Ali, looked very good yesterday, a real box to box midfielder. Also got a lovely nutmeg on Luka Modric

Ziegler1988

kolczastyy wrote: »

Is Jedinak still on pens in CP? He had great run at the beginning of last season before he left on national tournament. If he does it will staple together well for me

He isn't nailed anymore and we don't know if Cabaye has been promised pens (he's never missed one)

Dearg81

CSF wrote: »

5 is very cheap, but with the amount of attacking players Villa are signing he won't have it easy for starts.

Before the hattrick today I definitely wouldn't have had him down as a starter.

Anyone know Villa's likely lineup in midfiled and upfront? I have Sincalir in my team at the moment as I thought he was going to start, he used to take penalties at Swansea so could be the bargain of the season if he nails down a regular place in the team.

CSF

Dearg81 wrote: »

Anyone know Villa's likely lineup in midfiled and upfront? I have Sincalir in my team at the moment as I thought he was going to start, he used to take penalties at Swansea so could be the bargain of the season if he nails down a regular place in the team.

I could give you a decent stab at it. Sinclair may have played as way into it early on with that hattrick last week, but ultimately I think he has a battle on to keep it.

He wasn't a Sherwood signing. His loan deal automatically became permanent once Villa stayed up, and Sherwood's serious spending on attacking players doesn't indicate major faith in Sinclair or Agbonlahor.

I reckon the front 6 may be Westwood/Veretout, Gueye, Grealish, Ayew, Gestede, Adebayor.

Ziegler1988

I scooped up Sinclair with last pick in my draft league as a punt. Swap him for Grealish you think CSF?

CSF

Ziegler1988 wrote: »

I scooped up Sinclair with last pick in my draft league as a punt. Swap him for Grealish you think CSF?

It's really a matter of how he does early on I think. If he starts well, he may win Sherwood around, but I don't think he will be in the team by the 2nd half of the season when Ayew, Gestede and Adebayor have all settled in for example. Adama Traore linked too but I think Sinclair starts the season.

Lemlin

Unless I've missed something (and I'll admit I'm not overly checking the transfer news), why do people still expect Villa to sign Adebayor?

I think he and Gestede would be too similar. Sherwood for me has gone for the Benin Benteke over Ade.

orkkukunkku

Lens at Sunderland could be good early season punt. Leicester,Norwich,Swansea,Aston Villa in first 4.

Watched Doncaster and Hannover highlights and everything seems to go through him, tends to cut in and likes to shoot.

When playing for PSV Lens scored 34 goals and 37 assists in 96 league appearances and in Dynamo Kiev 10 goals and 15 assists in 49 matches.

Dearg81

orkkukunkku wrote: »

Lens at Sunderland could be good early season punt. Leicester,Norwich,Swansea,Aston Villa in first 4.

Watched Doncaster and Hannover highlights and everything seems to go through him, tends to cut in and likes to shoot.

When playing for PSV Lens scored 34 goals and 37 assists in 96 league appearances and in Dynamo Kiev 10 goals and 15 assists in 49 matches.

He's not too expensive at 6.5, I hadn't considered him yet but those are nice fixtures. The problem is Sunderland are pretty useless at scoring goals!

Dearg81

Lemlin wrote: »

Unless I've missed something (and I'll admit I'm not overly checking the transfer news), why do people still expect Villa to sign Adebayor?

I think he and Gestede would be too similar. Sherwood for me has gone for the Benin Benteke over Ade.

I think they fell in love from their time together at Spurs.

touts

Deleted User wrote: »

Anyone looking at Wilson for Bournemouth? 2 seasons of over 20 goals. In lower leagues, true. But could be a good budget striker at 5.5

I think Wilson has to be in a team. The selection of strikers is poor and not great value. Just looking at the top 5 price wise and the 5 most likely to top the goal scoring charts: Aguero & Costa are world class but very expensive and they tend to get injured a lot. Sturridge is injured most of the time and even if he comes back he is a big risk. Rooney is moving up front which should help him but he has had blank periods also. Kane really drifted off at the end of last season and at the U21s for England. I think one or two of those is essential but you're risking a lot of money on three. Below that you are into the likes of Benteke, Giroud Bony etc and I think, based on his record, Wilson has a really good chance of being up with those points wise. There is usually one lad who comes up and rips defences apart for a season and Wilson is as good a punt as any. For 5.5million I think you've got to have him and spend the 3-4 million you will save elsewhere. I'd go one of the top 5 (13m-9.5m). One of the next 10 (9m-7.5m) and Wilson.

stephenl15

I'm telling you, Zaha could be on for a big season. Nailed on, low price. New strikers to provide for and Cabaye to provide for him all for a mere 5.5.

As I type this, I got a notification saying Palace sign Bakary Sako.... What are the odds:rolleyes::rolleyes:

T-b0n3

stephenl15 wrote: »

I'm telling you, Zaha could be on for a big season. Nailed on, low price. New strikers to provide for and Cabaye to provide for him all for a mere 5.5.

As I type this, I got a notification saying Palace sign Bakary Sako.... What are the odds:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Is he nailed on though? How do you see the front 7 lining up?

manual_man

T-b0n3 wrote: »

Is he nailed on though? How do you see the front 7 lining up?

has Ossie Ardiles taken over the reigns :pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac: