Wildcard Thread 2016/2017

ElTel

Ziegler1988 wrote: »

I don't think the 0.3m/0.4m savings for De Roon or Fletcher is worth selling the highest points scorer in the game. Unless he totally flops the next few matches, he'll keep going up in price.

Indeed, but most owners have only got one of his hauls. (That's a guestimate)
I just feel Deeney/Ighalo with Capoue 5th mid makes him transferable especially if the profit enables a wanted upgrade and possibly saves a transfer down the line.

NabyLadistheman

---

Foster ---- Jaku

--- McAuley -- Amat -- Lovren -- Friend -- A. Smith

--- KDB -- Antonio -- Sterling -- Firmino -- Capoue

---

Aguero -- Deeney -- Lukaku

Playing around with this. I've cut corners with the back four but delighted with front 8. Have enough to do KDB ----> Sanchez. Thoughts

Ziegler1988

ElTel wrote: »

Indeed, but most owners have only got one of his hauls. (That's a guestimate)
I just feel Deeney/Ighalo with Capoue 5th mid makes him transferable especially if the profit enables a wanted upgrade and possibly saves a transfer down the line.

Problem is if he is actually the real deal and a viable 4th mid, then you have to pay 5m plus to get him back. I think he saves transfers in the short term, I had no problem having him ready as my 1st sub once I heard the Firmino news last week.

Adam1100

Lukaku and lallana or benteke and firmino??

Scorpion Sting

Adam1100 wrote: »

Lukaku and lallana or benteke and firmino??

Benteke and Firmino

Iused2likebusts

ElTel wrote: »

Iroced (and the rest of WC gang)
Have you considered cashing in the 0.3M on Capoue after tonight?

If I was on wildcard I'd imagine I'd sell. I always like to make that mistake every year of thinking a certain player won't keep it up.

Mr. Guappa

ElTel wrote: »

Iroced (and the rest of WC gang)
Have you considered cashing in the 0.3M on Capoue after tonight?

Yeah, I've looked at it, especially with Feeney and Holebas pencilled in my current WC team, but as Ziegler says I'll probably see how his great run plays out. Even if he blanks the next two GWs he still probably rises 0.3 more due to sitting toward the top of the midfield points list.

That said, if he and Jaku rise tonight I could ship them to turn Williams into Baines. Speaking of which:

A) Lovren, Baines, Francis, Holebas, Amat
OR
Lovren, Williams, Stones, Holebas, Amat

iroced

ElTel wrote: »

Iroced (and the rest of WC gang)
Have you considered cashing in the 0.3M on Capoue after tonight?

No I didn't. I'm quite reluctant though for the reasons Ziegler expressed.

mectavba wrote: »

What price did you get McAuley at? He is 0.3 m more expensive than Evans, unless you had him from the start. Seems like that kind of amount would solve some problems for you.

I have him from the start. I could cash in £0.1m from him but feel he's better than Evans long term.

OneColdHand wrote: »

Option B for me. Rotating Capoue and Diomande just doesn't feel right to me.

Out of interest, have you thought of going with KDB + Walcott over Sterling + Sanchez? 1.0m cheaper.

I didn't. Is Walcott nailed though?

Shedite27 wrote: »

Diomanade only played 41mins because of the sending off, he was sacrificed for another defender. But as you say, you'd likely play Capoue anyway.

Have a look at your starting XI's.
Regardless of which option, you're going to play Sanchez/Antonio/Firmino/Lukaku/Aguero.
Option 1: KDB and Capoue
Option 2: Sterling and Deeney

For me it's stick with Option 1, it's an esy transfer to go to ditch Sanchez/KDB and Capoue and get a balanced 2 whenever Capoue dries up.

As an aside, very similar to my wildcard team. Front 8 currently.... Sanchez/Firmino/Antonio/Capoue
Aguero/Costa/Lukaku
(Fletcher for the 2pts on the bench)

Yeah that's the conclusion I came up to too. Costa means a second £4.5m mid but that's the same than Diomandé upfront.

You're making a good point re-starting XI. Con is I really rely on Capoue, and can't get Rashford for Stoke next GW for free if he looks like starting.

ElTel

Mr. Guappa wrote: »

Yeah, I've looked at it, especially with Feeney and Holebas pencilled in my current WC team, but as Ziegler says I'll probably see how his great run plays out. Even if he blanks the next two GWs he still probably rises 0.3 more due to sitting toward the top of the midfield points list.

That said, if he and Jaku rise tonight I could ship them to turn Williams into Baines. Speaking of which:

A) Lovren, Baines, Francis, Holebas, Amat
OR
Lovren, Williams, Stones, Holebas, Amat

Option B with Kompany injured.

km79

FFS podcast talking about a lad who wildcarded but didn't press button..........24 point hit for a half finished team
Hit the button at the start
Nobody will convince me otherwise

manual_man

km79 wrote: »

FFS podcast talking about a lad who wildcarded but didn't press button..........24 point hit for a half finished team
Hit the button at the start
Nobody will convince me otherwise

a previous winner no less, wasn't it?

km79

manual_man wrote: »

a previous winner no less, wasn't it?

No that was a separate incident last year that cost him 50 points !!!!
This happened to one of the members last week

Scorpion Sting

manual_man wrote: »

a previous winner no less, wasn't it?

Tom Fenley did it last year I think yeah and they mentioned someone else who did it this season.

extra gravy

km79 wrote: »

No that was a separate incident last year that cost him 50 points !!!!
This happened to one of the members last week

I think I'd actually give up playing if that happened to me, the psychological trauma would be too much!

Dont be at yourself

Karius starts for Liverpool this weekend. Shame they don't keep clean sheets.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Jesus it's tough going having Sanchez, KDB, Aguero, Zlatan all in the same team while keeping a balance of decent'ish players around em'

Anyway, here's the fruits of my labour!

greedygoblin

The Honey Monster wrote: »

Jesus it's tough going having Sanchez, KDB, Aguero, Zlatan all in the same team while keeping a balance of decent'ish players around em'

Lots of rumours about that Jakupovic may be about to lose his place for Hull. Might be one to reconsider.

Inspector Coptoor

Lukaku and Sturridge or Aguero and Deeney?

Inspector Coptoor

Inspector Coptoor wrote: »

Lukaku and Sturridge or Aguero and Deeney?

You need Aguero. I think you need to ask a separate question for your other striker.

paulie21

Inspector Coptoor wrote: »

Lukaku and Sturridge or Aguero and Deeney?

Aguero is a must

Mr.Prodston

I've spent approximately 5 minutes thinking about my wildcard all week.

With the amount of tea I'll go through tonight there's a fair chance that Barry could end up as my cheap 5th midfielder!


(Obligatory gif for mentioning tea)

Manutd_4life

WC done and dusted!! Lets hope and pray it is all worth it!!

https://gyazo.com/76e7975b89b7242a644b10314af636c3

ElTel

Suarezistheman wrote: »

---

Foster ---- Jaku

--- McAuley -- Amat -- Lovren -- Friend -- A. Smith

--- KDB -- Antonio -- Sterling -- Firmino -- Capoue

---

Aguero -- Deeney -- Lukaku

Playing around with this. I've cut corners with the back four but delighted with front 8. Have enough to do KDB ----> Sanchez. Thoughts

Since you have Sterling already get Sanchez imo.

Lemlin

Opinions please

Heaton Pickford
Morgan Williams Lovren Evabs Amat
Sanchez Firmino Maloney Capoue Antonio
Benteke Aguero Ibra

Lemlin

I've decided on:

Heaton (Pickford)
Williams Holebas Evans (Amat, Gibson)
Antonio Snodgrass Firmino Sanchez (Capoue)
Lukaku Costa Kun

Shedite27

Lemlin wrote: »

I've decided on:

Heaton (Pickford)
Williams Holebas Evans (Amat, Gibson)
Antonio Snodgrass Firmino Sanchez (Capoue)
Lukaku Costa Kun

Better than the 19:20 team

Mr. Guappa

Lemlin wrote: »

I've decided on:

Heaton (Pickford)
Williams Holebas Evans (Amat, Gibson)
Antonio Snodgrass Firmino Sanchez (Capoue)
Lukaku Costa Kun

Prefer that the earlier effort.

I'm currently on:

Heaton (Pickford)
Williams Lovren Stones (Amat, Holebas)
Antonio Sterling Firmino Sanchez (Capoue)
Lukaku Deeney Kun

Shedite27

Haven't really ventured far from my original team last Monday, but here's my Wildcard effort (seems very similar to a lot around here)....

Foster (Jaku)
Vertongen - Baines - Lovren (Amat, Lenihen)
Sanchez - Firmino - Capoue - Antonio (Fletcher)
Augero - Costa - Lukaku

Probably do Jako - Pickford in the morning.

I hate having Costa in my team, could get Ibra but would mean ditching Sanchez who is essential in my eyes for the next month.

No rotating, no selection dilemmas, just 2 points coming off the bench whenever needed.

Shedite27

BTW seeing a lot of Capoue in brackets. Are people really going to leave him on the bench for... burnley, BOURNEMOUTH, middlesborough, swansea, HULL?

If so, then you're likely never going to play him anyway so just save yourself .5ish and get a 4.4mid

Henwin

my wildcard team
Foster
Smith McCauley Collins
Capoue De Brunye Sanchez Antonio
Costa Aguero Deeney
Subs-jakupovic, gibson, kingsley, Barry

ElTel

Shedite27 wrote: »

BTW seeing a lot of Capoue in brackets. Are people really going to leave him on the bench for... burnley, BOURNEMOUTH, middlesborough, swansea, HULL?

If so, then you're likely never going to play him anyway so just save yourself .5ish and get a 4.4mid

First one I've seen with a 3.9M defender. Thought there would be a few more.

ElTel

Henwin wrote: »

my wildcard team
Foster
Smith McCauley Collins
Capoue De Brunye Sanchez Antonio
Costa Aguero Deeney
Subs-jakupovic, gibson, kingsley, Barry

Reid could be back this GW so ditch Collins. Have you money itb?

FHFC

Lemlin wrote: »

I've decided on:

Heaton (Pickford)
Williams Holebas Evans (Amat, Gibson)
Antonio Snodgrass Firmino Sanchez (Capoue)
Lukaku Costa Kun

Was gonna post to say Morgan > Holebas and query Moloney.

Solid picks. Have same front three for now.

Shedite27

ElTel wrote: »

First one I've seen with a 3.9M defender. Thought there would be a few more.

Hopefully won't be ever playing him anyway so why waste the .1

sheroman01

Thoughts on my team please? Only concern is that I'm probably thinking too short team with fixtures!

thewools

Pickford (Jaku)
Baines Lovran Evans (Amat, Friend)

Antonio Snodgrass Sterling Sanchez Capoue (unsure who to bench)

Lukaku Costa Kun

Any possible improvements? 0.6 in the bank.

Redo22

Just did a quick wildcard:

Foster Jak
Friend, Amat, Williams, Pieterson, McAuley
Sterling, Capoue, Sanchez, Firmino, Chadli
Aguero, Ibra and a blank space...

Need a cheapish forward for 5.3 or under to finish off....Diomande or Kone or any other suggestions?

km79

Redo22 wrote: »

Just did a quick wildcard:

Foster Jak
Friend, Amat, Williams, Pieterson, McAuley
Sterling, Capoue, Sanchez, Firmino, Chadli
Aguero, Ibra and a blank space...

Need a cheapish forward for 5.3 or under to finish off....Diomande or Kone or any other suggestions?

Downgrade chadli to someone like puncheon or snodgrass
Use the extra money to get a decent 3rd striker

Shedite27

sheroman01 wrote: »

Thoughts on my team please? Only concern is that I'm probably thinking too short team with fixtures!

Decent team, Prodl would be one I'd worry bout, he's not first-choice at the moment. Either him or Kaboul is the "big man" in the defence and I reckon Kaboul will get the nod.

thewools wrote: »

Pickford (Jaku)
Baines Lovran Evans (Amat, Friend)

Antonio Snodgrass Sterling Sanchez Capoue (unsure who to bench)

Lukaku Costa Kun

Any possible improvements? 0.6 in the bank.

Use the 0.6 to get yourself a keeper. Maybe Mandala if ya want to keep it cheap.

Redo22 wrote: »

Just did a quick wildcard:

Foster Jak
Friend, Amat, Williams, Pieterson, McAuley
Sterling, Capoue, Sanchez, Firmino, Chadli
Aguero, Ibra and a blank space...

Need a cheapish forward for 5.3 or under to finish off....Diomande or Kone or any other suggestions?

You're gonna bench a cheap striker anyway so I'd just go cheap as chips up top and use the .8 or whatever to upgrade a defender ("Pieterson" to Morgan/Stones?)

It's been a real struggle this week.

The keeper situation at Hull could be about to ruin my team but I think I'll gamble.

Pickford, Jaku

Baines, Stones, Lovern, Amat, muck

KDB, Mane, Firmino, Walcott, muck

Kun, Lukaku, Benteke

Firstly, don't think I'm falling for LFC bias as a fan. I'm not. Mane and Firmino are there on merit.

I think my defence is a mess. Holebas impressed me recently but he could be injured.

I have so many options. I could downgrade Baines to Williams or Holebas and upgrade Jaku but I really wanted Baines.

I know I can have players I want in defence with current budget but I'm not finding a combo I like.

Maybe -

Foster, Pickford

Stones, Williams, Holebas, Amat, muck

There are a good few options / combos but not sure if I'll land on one I like.

Stones is also a selection worry with Kolarov startling centrally ahead of him recently but I do think Stones will cement his place sooner rather than later.

FHFC

I'll just.leave this here....

http://m.hulldailymail.co.uk/peter-swan-david-marshall-has-to-keep-his-place-in-hull-city-s-goal/story-29742499-detail/story.html

Rikand

FHFC wrote: »

I'll just.leave this here....

http://m.hulldailymail.co.uk/peter-swan-david-marshall-has-to-keep-his-place-in-hull-city-s-goal/story-29742499-detail/story.html

Hopefully Jak rises tonight so and can move him out in the morning

FHFC

FHFC wrote: »

I'll just.leave this here....

http://m.hulldailymail.co.uk/peter-swan-david-marshall-has-to-keep-his-place-in-hull-city-s-goal/story-29742499-detail/story.html

I'll have to accept it so. Thanks for posting it.

So looks like I'll go Foster and Williams over Jaku and Baines.

FHFC

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'll have to accept it so. Thanks for posting it.

So looks like I'll go Foster and Williams over Jaku and Baines.

It's still speculation. But it smells pretty strong. As a big money signing for them it was always inevitable sooner or later. Jakupovic did well to hold on this long.

thewools

FHFC wrote:

It's still speculation. But it smells pretty strong. As a big money signing for them it was always inevitable sooner or later. Jakupovic did well to hold on this long.

Mmmm read that article and agree that it could be bye bye Jaku..

Rikand

Nobody sell jaku till tomorrow morning if at all possible please

dsmythy

FHFC wrote: »

I'll just.leave this here....

http://m.hulldailymail.co.uk/peter-swan-david-marshall-has-to-keep-his-place-in-hull-city-s-goal/story-29742499-detail/story.html

Ugh not sure whether to grab Pitchfork or Pickford.

keano_afc

Valencia/Firmino or Holebas/Mane?

Issac

keano_afc wrote: »

Valencia/Firmino or Holebas/Mane?

Valencia/Firminio I think but if you can afford Valencia why not go for Baines maybe?

Watford do have some nice fixtures coming up though. I've ended up with 3 of their players.....Holebas/Capoue/Deeney

Really not sold on Capoue but budget won't allow me better (want Bolaise)

Rikand

Brought in McNair for Shaw

#YOLO