General FPL Chat 2018/19

Morzadec

I think it's very noteworthy when you look at what happened at the World Cup.

Very annoying to be honest to have this curveball thrown in (used WC last week).

For me it does add significantly to me wanting to get Hazard in at home to Cardiff. If I was on a WC and on the fence about Hazard this would be enough to tip me over imo

EDIT: Just read the above that the VAR might be a different procedure to the WC. Perhaps not quite as significant then

jimmii

Morzadec wrote: »

I think it's very noteworthy when you look at what happened at the World Cup.

Very annoying to be honest to have this curveball thrown in (used WC last week).

For me it does add significantly to me wanting to get Hazard in at home to Cardiff. If I was on a WC and on the fence about Hazard this would be enough to tip me over imo

EDIT: Just read the above that the VAR might be a different procedure to the WC. Perhaps not quite as significant then

The VAR refs won't have any contact with the on pitch refs so it's not going to change anything so long as the refs don't change what they're doing just because they know VAR is watching.

Dr. Bre

VAR knows and sees everything

Invincible

We'll see more of big Mick McCarthy lad's,
he's got a pundit's job with Virgin Media

:-)

Shanotheslayer

Invincible wrote: »

We'll see more of big Mick McCarthy lad

:-)

Mhiky likely to rise.

manual_man

https://twitter.com/OfficialFPL/status/1037668752236658688

SlickRic

This made me smile.

https://twitter.com/FPL_Batman/status/1037688049164083201?s=19

Chesty08

Salah missed 2 penalties tonight for Egypt. Definitely won’t be on spot kicks now (even if Milner is off the field)

sheroman01

Benimar wrote: »

I won't be including Kane. He isn't coming near justifying his price tag.

Having a quick read of the Spurs Thread on the Soccer Forum, it appears fans aren't too happy with his performances. Some even suggesting he needs a break.

There is no way he will be 'rested' but it shows how poorly he is playing if the lads who watch him week in and week out say he is off form.

I can just see him keeping up his unbelievable consistency and banging in goals over the next few months, especially given his fixtures. I think he's a player that you can never write off. I'm
Pro Kane Mid Wildcard.

S.M.B.

Is anyone reconsidering the usefulness if AWB going forward. I was tempted to try squeeze in 5 "premium" full backs (although Shawn's injury might put an end to that plan) but AWBs bargain price made him feel like a must have. In reality he's had a very disappointing return since gameweek1 but that's obviously a very small sample size.

Shanotheslayer

S.M.B. wrote: »

Is anyone reconsidering the usefulness if AWB going forward. I was tempted to try squeeze in 5 "premium" full backs (although Shawn's injury might put an end to that plan) but AWBs bargain price made him feel like a must have. In reality he's had a very disappointing return since gameweek1 but that's obviously a very small sample size.

No such thing as disappointing returns for a 4M defender that plays tbh. Barring the red card

Wilberto

I have the three big hitting defenders plus AWB in a back line of four, with Ryan Bennett on the bench. I can't see myself touching that either unless the unspeakable happens to one of the big three.

extra gravy

S.M.B. wrote: »

Is anyone reconsidering the usefulness if AWB going forward. I was tempted to try squeeze in 5 "premium" full backs (although Shawn's injury might put an end to that plan) but AWBs bargain price made him feel like a must have. In reality he's had a very disappointing return since gameweek1 but that's obviously a very small sample size.

A 4m playing defender that's actually a good player playing in a decent team is a rare gift, he will be in my squad for the remainder of the season barring injury.

TimeToShine

S.M.B. wrote: »

Is anyone reconsidering the usefulness if AWB going forward. I was tempted to try squeeze in 5 "premium" full backs (although Shawn's injury might put an end to that plan) but AWBs bargain price made him feel like a must have. In reality he's had a very disappointing return since gameweek1 but that's obviously a very small sample size.

Reconsidering in favour of whom? There's zero value in replacing a 4m defender who starts, unless you want to go with 5 atb.

ThunbergsAreGo

I have 0.4 and one free transfer

Shaw to Bellarin

Or

Hart to someone

S.M.B.

TimeToShine wrote: »

Reconsidering in favour of whom? There's zero value in replacing a 4m defender who starts, unless you want to go with 5 atb.

That's exactly what I was looking for feedback on. And to be clear I'm just throwing something out there to get some debate going as opposed to telling everyone it's time to get rid of AWB.

The strong dissent here might make it an even more worthwhile discussion. Are we a little blinded by the traditional value we associate with a starting 4.0 defender and one with attacking instincts.

On the flip side a back 5 of Mendy - Robertson - Alonso - Tripper - Shaw (if fit) could deliver some great returns.

Lemlin

S.M.B. wrote: »

That's exactly what I was looking for feedback on. And to be clear I'm just throwing something out there to get some debate going as opposed to telling everyone it's time to get rid of AWB.

The strong dissent here might make it an even more worthwhile discussion. Are we a little blinded by the traditional value we associate with a starting 4.0 defender and one with attacking instincts.

On the flip side a back 5 of Mendy - Robertson - Alonso - Tripper - Shaw (if fit) could deliver some great returns.

I have four of that back five with AWB instead of Trippier. Hoping for good returns from them.

Iused2likebusts

S.M.B. wrote: »

That's exactly what I was looking for feedback on. And to be clear I'm just throwing something out there to get some debate going as opposed to telling everyone it's time to get rid of AWB.

The strong dissent here might make it an even more worthwhile discussion. Are we a little blinded by the traditional value we associate with a starting 4.0 defender and one with attacking instincts.

On the flip side a back 5 of Mendy - Robertson - Alonso - Tripper - Shaw (if fit) could deliver some great returns.

You could be onto something there. It's not that wan bissaka is a bad option he is a good option. But by having him you can't have an extra attacking fullback. It's a no for me as it's been a big enough leap going with more expensive defenders for me. I'm not ready to go with a back 5 but it might be a strategy worth going with.

S.M.B.

Lemlin wrote: »

I have four of that back five with AWB instead of Trippier. Hoping for good returns from them.

We have the same back 5 at the moment so.

Iused2likebusts wrote:

You could be onto something there. It's not that wan bissaka is a bad option he is a good option. But by having him you can't have an extra attacking fullback. It's a no for me as it's been a big enough leap going with more expensive defenders for me. I'm not ready to go with a back 5 but it might be a strategy worth going with.

I think you could be right in that a strong back 4 is a nice half way point between the traditional premium x 2 + 1 from 3 cheap options and 5 x premium full backs. The first few gameweeks of this season could be an anomaly. But if it's not and attacking/set piece taking full backs continue to score at this rate then having a starting 4.0 who's not seeing similar returns could be a hindrance. Something like this is very much possible and not a million miles away from what I currently have...

4.5m Goalie - 4.0m Goalie
Mendy - Alonso - Robertson - Shaw - Trippier
Salah - Hazard - Richarlison (4.5m bench fodder x 2)
Aguero - Mitrovic (Ings as first choice bench option)

Sephiroth_dude

Hazard in for salah anyone?

Benimar

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Hazard in for salah anyone?

Not for me. I readily accept that many (the majority?) will have a different view, but having watched Salah in his 4 games, he is getting the chances. You would have to imagine he will start putting them away soon.

Sephiroth_dude

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Hazard in for salah anyone?

Going by the figures it looks to be a popular transfer for this GW.

Sephiroth_dude

Benimar wrote: »

Not for me. I readily accept that many (the majority?) will have a different view, but having watched Salah in his 4 games, he is getting the chances. You would have to imagine he will start putting them away soon.

Deleted User wrote: »

Going by the figures it looks to be a popular transfer for this GW.

Purely because there playing Cardiff, although Hazard might not show up, there's always that risk with him.

Iused2likebusts

Watched motd this morning. In the chelsea highlights hazard had one shot and two attempted assists for alonso.

Pete_Cavan

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Purely because there playing Cardiff, although Hazard might not show up, there's always that risk with him.

Hazard outscored Salah over the last two game weeks, thats before taking into account captaincy, and he has also appreciated in price nicely.

Hazard has been a better fpl asset for the past two game weeks and I expect him to be even more so by the end of this game week. I don't expect that to last very long so I will be considering moving Hazard on in the next few weeks, in the meantime I hope people will continue to bring him in allowing me to squeeze a bit more team value out of him.

-=al=-

Now that Richarlison dropped, I can squeeze Lacazette in giving me

4.5 Hamer
Alonso Mendy Robertson Wan-B Bennett
Hazard Mane Moura Richarlison 4.5
Aguero Lacazette Mitrovic

Lacazette a little risky but he looked pretty good the last game, fixtures are great too. But not 100%. Salah had so many chances that he bottled and going into Liverpool games with no Salah is awful watching!

Hazrard looked decent too and working well with Alonso, but I don't like owning him much either

At the same time I'm sure it's worth risking no Salah sitting at 2k, could be a disaster or brilliant

Shanotheslayer

With Vardy back will Demarai Gray still start?

Shanotheslayer

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

With Vardy back will Demarai Gray still start?

Yes. Vardy doesn’t impact his gametime.

macraignil

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Hazard in for salah anyone?

Made that move just after watching match of the day last week. Same points earned so far this season and over 2mill. cheaper.

Have decided to wait 2 game weeks to see if I'll reinvest the spare cash elsewhere in the team so move could be reversed.

Currently thinking that most defenses are expecting the Salah threat this season and Mane might be as good an option for captain from Liverpool.

Islander13

S.M.B. wrote: »

We have the same back 5 at the moment so.


I think you could be right in that a strong back 4 is a nice half way point between the traditional premium x 2 + 1 from 3 cheap options and 5 x premium full backs. The first few gameweeks of this season could be an anomaly. But if it's not and attacking/set piece taking full backs continue to score at this rate then having a starting 4.0 who's not seeing similar returns could be a hindrance. Something like this is very much possible and not a million miles away from what I currently have...

4.5m Goalie - 4.0m Goalie
Mendy - Alonso - Robertson - Shaw - Trippier
Salah - Hazard - Richarlison (4.5m bench fodder x 2)
Aguero - Mitrovic (Ings as first choice bench option)

No Mane is the only glaring downside I see