General Chat 2020/21

eh i dunno

Dr. Bre wrote: »

Suarez rumoured to get leaving Barca . Wonder will he go back to the premiership

Past his best and apparently ajax are looking him

Green&Red

If you had to choose between Auba and Salah for GW1 who would you go for?

Taking into account that city/united assets will need to be brought in over GW2-4

jamesbere

Green&Red wrote: »

If you had to choose between Auba and Salah for GW1 who would you go for?

Taking into account that city/united assets will need to be brought in over GW2-4

If you had to base it on how players finished the season I'd go auba, he scored 6 in his last four.

But its a hard call. Liverpool might be sluggish starting off, it's hard to replicate what they've done the last 2 seasons

Green&Red

Green&Red wrote: »

If you had to choose between Auba and Salah for GW1 who would you go for?

Taking into account that city/united assets will need to be brought in over GW2-4

If I have Salah and I think I will I'll be keeping him, If I somehow end up with Auba my plan would be to move him on for a city asset most likely.

Also Im not sure of Arteas long term plan but he seems to be on the more defensive sided of managers not just taking in games against the big sides last season but against smaller ones when they went ahead.

That could also easily change if he actually has a better defence mind.

I know Livepools first 3 on paper are slightly worse but one is Arsenal themselves and Chelsea have yet to prove they will be better defensively this season.

Have you 2 Liverpool defenders seems like 1 or 2 too many given the the chances of clean sheets

miller82

many considering going without mane or salah ? two liverpool defenders instead maybe and free up cash ?

Benimar

Sheffield United in talks to take Brewster on loan..sweet :-)

joeyboy11

miller82 wrote: »

many considering going without mane or salah ? two liverpool defenders instead maybe and free up cash ?

I have Trent, Robertson and Salah to start but have a planned transfer after gw 1 to swap Salah out for Bruno. I think the combination of Bruno + Robertson will yield more points than Salah and a 5.5 def

joeyboy11

Benimar wrote: »

Sheffield United in talks to take Brewster on loan..sweet :-)

Good news, any idea if it will be confirmed before gw 1? I already have 3 Liverpool slots taken so cant get him in til FPL change him to sheff U

liamoreilly

...FPL favourite Matt Doherty is looking like going to spurs... Will be a big move for him, and surprised the fee is not higher... Given Mourinhos style of play, I wonder will he have as many attacking returns... Also Wolves had 13 CS compared to Spurs' 8...

CSF

liamoreilly wrote: »

...FPL favourite Matt Doherty is looking like going to spurs... Will be a big move for him, and surprised the fee is not higher... Given Mourinhos style of play, I wonder will he have as many attacking returns... Also Wolves had 13 CS compared to Spurs' 8...

I saw an average position map of Aurier and Doherty last season and they were basically the exact same. He may have less options in advanced positions in a Mourinho team but I would take 2 things into account in his favour

1) The narrative that Wolves were an exciting attacking team was not really grounded in reality. They had a few good exciting attacking players but a very defensive system.
2) Mourinho teams have a tendency to peak in year 2

Shedite27

CSF wrote: »

I saw an average position map of Aurier and Doherty last season and they were basically the exact same. He may have less options in advanced positions in a Mourinho team but I would take 2 things into account in his favour

1) The narrative that Wolves were an exciting attacking team was not really grounded in reality. They had a few good exciting attacking players but a very defensive system.
2) Mourinho teams have a tendency to peak in year 2

Yeah I don't see a huge change in Doherty's value, he'll get the same licence to get forward (Aurier was always bombing forward last year), and as you said, Mourinho teams tend to flourish in year 2, so similar number of clean sheets. He'll surely be allowed forward for set pieces, which Aurier wasn't.

letsgo2018

Any value in the 4.0m and 4.5m fodder options in defence and midfield

Shanotheslayer

letsgo2018 wrote: »

Any value in the 4.0m and 4.5m fodder options in defence and midfield

There's a whole thread about it.

Scorpion Sting

letsgo2018 wrote: »

Any value in the 4.0m and 4.5m fodder options in defence and midfield

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

There's a whole thread about it.

Fallen off the first page for the time being.

Here is the link: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058104675

Dearg81

CSF wrote: »

I saw an average position map of Aurier and Doherty last season and they were basically the exact same. He may have less options in advanced positions in a Mourinho team but I would take 2 things into account in his favour

1) The narrative that Wolves were an exciting attacking team was not really grounded in reality. They had a few good exciting attacking players but a very defensive system.
2) Mourinho teams have a tendency to peak in year 2

I think Doherty had more freedom to venture in the box though compared to Aurier so that might hurt his goal output. Spurs played mainly with 4 at the back last season(with an attacking bias for the right full compared to the left back) so we need to wait and see if Mourinho is changing to wing backs now which would be better for Dohertys attacking ouput.

nullObjects

Transfers are melting my brain
Stopped tinkering until we see if my team is just gonna be: TAA+Messi+whatever else fits with remaining budget

Do we think if Aurier goes that Doherty slots in straight away?

Also I seem to recall Doherty getting subbed around 60 mins a few times with Wolves in Europe, I wonder if he's able for the fixture pileup that Spurs have ahead as well.

Green&Red

nullObjects wrote: »

Transfers are melting my brain
Stopped tinkering until we see if my team is just gonna be: TAA+Messi+whatever else fits with remaining budget

Do we think if Aurier goes that Doherty slots in straight away?

Also I seem to recall Doherty getting subbed around 60 mins a few times with Wolves in Europe, I wonder if he's able for the fixture pileup that Spurs have ahead as well.

Who takes Dohertys place in the wolves 11? He seemed to rotate with Podence and Jota a bit towards the end of the season

eh i dunno

Green&Red wrote: »

Who takes Dohertys place in the wolves 11? He seemed to rotate with Podence and Jota a bit towards the end of the season

Maitland-Niles if they sign him

Dearg81

Green&Red wrote: »

Who takes Dohertys place in the wolves 11? He seemed to rotate with Podence and Jota a bit towards the end of the season

They are looking to sign Valencia full back Corriera. They could play Traore as wingback too.

Pete_Cavan

I wonder will Jose play Doherty and Sessegnon as wing backs and with three CBs? Doherty is better attacking than he is defending so I don't really see him fitting in as an orthodox RB, particularly in a Jose team. It would certainly make Doherty an attractive option this year.

CSF

One thing to note about Salah. If he blanks in GW1, the absolute arse is going to fall out of his price to the Manchester guys.

Auba also but less so because he will have captain potential in gw2

Shedite27

CSF wrote: »

One thing to note about Salah. If he blanks in GW1, the absolute arse is going to fall out of his price to the Manchester guys.

Auba also but less so because he will have captain potential in gw2

Any proper player isn't buying him for one GW

Green&Red

Shedite27 wrote: »

Any proper player isn't buying him for one GW

I’m considering him going for Bruno in GW2

Edit: Does this mean I’m not a proper player

Shedite27

Green&Red wrote: »

I’m considering him going for Bruno in GW2

Edit: Does this mean I’m not a proper player

Having a plan to ditch him on opening day is different, you’re protected from price falls then.

Shedite27

Shedite27 wrote: »

Any proper player isn't buying him for one GW

I’m going without Salah this year.

I’m changing tact.

But I may own him for the opening GW.

Green&Red

Deleted User wrote: »

I’m going without Salah this year.

I’m changing tact.

But I may own him for the opening GW.

CSF

Shedite27 wrote: »

Any proper player isn't buying him for one GW

Of course, but unless you’re in there for the season price drops are very relevant.

Chesty08

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I’m going without Salah this year.

I’m changing tact.

But I may own him for the opening GW.

Thinking the same. I’m thinking of approaching with a high risk opening strategy & try and get into top positions early doors & try consolidate there.

Coming from way back I.e 1.5mil is well achievable , however getting in those top positions early is very difficult.

That said, going without Liverpool players.

FHFC

Chesty08 wrote: »

Thinking the same. I’m thinking of approaching with a high risk opening strategy & try and get into top positions early doors & try consolidate there.

Coming from way back I.e 1.5mil is well achievable , however getting in those top positions early is very difficult.

That said, going without Liverpool players.

I'm kinda contemplating going without TAA for the first few weeks.

Likely to early wildcard anyway. After Leeds game hopefully he doesnt do too much damage. Best case scenario Liverpool don't keep clean sheets early on and can pick him up for 7.3. Worst case scenario it's a hit to get him is before his price goes the other way too far.

Green&Red

Green&Red wrote: »

Ha.

You’ll see.

Edit - like I said above. I’m changing the way i play this season. It’ll be hard as I’m taking a more back seat approach but I have to try something different to see if I can get a better finish.