FPL Wildcard Thread 2020/2021

JPup

Well since Fabinho has gone back into midfield it is 3 wins from 3 all with clean sheets. Given the disastrous run of form before that I’d say it’s a clear improvement!

None of those wins were at Anfield though. Still to be seen if they can get that monkey off their backs.

Pogue eile

JPup wrote: »

Well since Fabinho has gone back into midfield it is 3 wins from 3 all with clean sheets. Given the disastrous run of form before that I’d say it’s a clear improvement!

None of those wins were at Anfield though. Still to be seen if they can get that monkey off their backs.

Don't get me wrong I wasn't in any way suggesting the opposite or that you were wrong, just it seems to me at least anyway that it is far too early to say definitively.

CSF

JPup wrote: »

It’s a long time since Liverpool kept a clean sheet at Anfield and Villa scored 7 in the reverse fixture.

Saying that, Liverpool are clearly improving recently so this could be the week they turn around their home form.

I think Liverpool will beat us with ease next week. We were blessed yesterday and Liverpool will be playing that game with a serious chip on their shoulder.

3 Liverpool players feels like the way forward for a wildcarder. Jota and Phillips allow that to be a thing while keeping money to do all the other things you’d want to do.

Scorpion Sting

CSF wrote: »

I think Liverpool will beat us with ease next week. We were blessed yesterday and Liverpool will be playing that game with a serious chip on their shoulder.

3 Liverpool players feels like the way forward for a wildcarder. Jota and Phillips allow that to be a thing while keeping money to do all the other things you’d want to do.

Phillips a guaranteed starter going forwards?

CSF

Scorpion Sting wrote: »

Phillips a guaranteed starter going forwards?

Guaranteed might be a strong word, but I feel like he is a starter now yeah.

Benimar

Pogue eile wrote: »

Are they? Beating an Arsenal team that look to be both a shambles and focusing on the EPL is hardly conclusive evidence. Loosing to Fulham and scraping past Wolves is hardly evidence either.

Liverpool fan here. There’s been a significant improvement in performance since the Fulham game. The movement of Fabinho back to midfield, playing with 2 actual CBs and the return of Jota have made a huge difference.

I’ll be bringing in 3 on my WC given the fixtures and the possibility of still getting top 4.

Ace2007

CSF wrote: »

Guaranteed might be a strong word, but I feel like he is a starter now yeah.

Think Klopp has finally realized that playing 2 recognized CB and having Fabinho in midfield works and gives better balance to the team.

I think if on WC, Philips at 4.0 is a steal really.

Fitz*

Scorpion Sting wrote: »

Phillips a guaranteed starter going forwards?

Until Henderson returns anyways. Then there will be questions about who drops out.

I brought in Kabak myself a few weeks ago, 1.0m more but he is more nailed than Philips is.

skippy15

My problem is now I can only bring in 3, Salah Jota TAA and Philips all on my wish list, but even at that amazing value Philips might be one to miss out,

CSF

To be honest, if Foden doesn’t start against Dortmund, I’d be real tempted

Rikand

Ace2007 wrote: »

Will you ever play Areola? If not might as well go to 4.0m keeper - unless you have BB left?

Shaw > AWB and is cheaper

KdB - returns don't justify the price or rotation risk. Salah as similarly price is better shout imo - chasing top 4 and not unlikely to be rotated.

Given that you have DCL and he'll have a double at some stage - would you not be keen to keep him? Everton have an outside chance of top 4 - win both games in hand and they will be 4th - surely that's an incentive for DCL and co to go full steam ahead, fixtures aren't great though. Maybe Ricky would be better alternative but if they win tomorrow night, then I think one of them should be in a WC team.

This game is exactly why I'm not thinking about DCL. He's wasteful and a pain in the hole to own. You were right earlier in the season to want rid of him. i was wrong. I backed the wrong pony and it pwnt me

JPup

I’m thinking now of holding off the wildcard until gw 33 or maybe even 34. I’m happy enough with my team for this week and if I wildcard now I’d be inclined to sell all my city players. Leeds at home is a plum fixture so might just sit tight.

I hate the feeling when your old team would have outscored your wildcard team on week 1.

ThunbergsAreGo

JPup wrote: »

I’m thinking now of holding off the wildcard until gw 33 or maybe even 34. I’m happy enough with my team for this week and if I wildcard now I’d be inclined to sell all my city players. Leeds at home is a plum fixture so might just sit tight.

I hate the feeling when your old team would have outscored your wildcard team on week 1.

I feel not too dissimilar, but behind in my ML with a similar team to the lad who is MILES ahead of me so why not!

ThunbergsAreGo

Looking at the following

GK

Mendy and Forster (pretty set on this - only alternative is Sanchez/Ederson but €€€)

DEF

Rudiger, TAA, Philips, Castagne, Masuaku

MID

Jota, Fernandes, Lingard, Mount, City Mid (to become Son)

FWD

Vardy, Nacho, Kane


Main ones I am unsure about are Castagne, Vardy, Mount pretty set on the rest at the moment.

Is Ihanacho/Kane too skinny a front line.

ThunbergsAreGo

CSF wrote: »

To be honest, if Foden doesn’t start against Dortmund, I’d be real tempted

I am keeping a spot for him, Mahrez or dare I say it Aguero...

Ace2007

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

I am keeping a spot for him, Mahrez or dare I say it Aguero...

Yea I'd be tempted by them for the game against Leeds, but not sure if would want them in a WC team as any of them are transfers waiting to happen.

ThunbergsAreGo

Ace2007 wrote: »

Yea I'd be tempted by them for the game against Leeds, but not sure if would want them in a WC team as any of them are transfers waiting to happen.

One of the mids goes to Son straight after for the double, or Aguero to Vardy

CSF

Jlingz finding his way back into wildcard drafts now

Rikand

Martinez/Forster
Dias shaw Philips cresswell sanchez(tot)
Bruno lingard kdb jota maddison
Kane nacho bamford


3.9 in the bank.

Getting closer to the team I want.

After the double I can cheapen Sanchez and get another heavy hitter in midfield or up front

Kev to become salah. Maddison to become son probably also for the dgw. Maddi coming in for son right afterwards

Morzadec

CSF wrote: »

Jlingz finding his way back into wildcard drafts now

Yeah he's giving me a real decision to make now. Probably impossible to leave out now.

Seeing a lot of drafts with 2 or 3 Leicesters, at the moment I only have Iheanacho, maybe need to revisit

CSF

Morzadec wrote: »

Yeah he's giving me a real decision to make now. Probably impossible to leave out now.

Seeing a lot of drafts with 2 or 3 Leicesters, at the moment I only have Iheanacho, maybe need to revisit

I can see myself having both Iheanacho and Vardy. Those fixtures are so good and Iheanacho so cheap.

dr.kenneth noisewater

First WC draft picked
Mendy/Forestor
Dias TAA Holding Castagne Shaw
Bruno Jota Son Mount Neto
Kane DCL Nacho

Unsure on Dias/Holding/Son/DCL at present, would prefer a City attacker for this GW and Son the week after but Pep roulette.

Ace2007

CSF wrote: »

I can see myself having both Iheanacho and Vardy. Those fixtures are so good and Iheanacho so cheap.

What is it about Vardy lads? 1 goal in his last 13 games - what am i missing?

I can understand Nacho - cheap as chips, and playing well, but Vardy has no form at all - Chris Wood at Burnely's fixtures are probably just as good but he actually knows where the net is.

Lacazette has Sheffield United and Fulham next and is in goal scoring mood.

Granted there's not much else - but Vardy?:eek:

Ace2007

dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »

First WC draft picked
Mendy/Forestor
Dias TAA Holding Castagne Shaw
Bruno Jota Son Mount Neto
Kane DCL Nacho

Unsure on Dias/Holding/Son/DCL at present, would prefer a City attacker for this GW and Son the week after but Pep roulette.

At 4m and playing i think Phillips should be in the team - especially as your of the opinion that TAA is worth it (presume on basis of attacking + CS basis).
Could Neto become Foden for a punt this week?

If DCL didn't have a double i would say get rid, but maybe he's a hold with it?

dr.kenneth noisewater

Ace2007 wrote: »

At 4m and playing i think Phillips should be in the team - especially as your of the opinion that TAA is worth it (presume on basis of attacking + CS basis).
Could Neto become Foden for a punt this week?

If DCL didn't have a double i would say get rid, but maybe he's a hold with it?

I think TAA will be able to become more of a force with Fabinho back in midfield, not sure on Phillips from what I've seen. Foden is a good shout, will see how the CL game goes for who starts.

With DCL I feel if he gets 1/2 goals then his confidence will improve and he'll score plenty. Also dont see many better options at that price range, had Bamford the last while and felt wrong to sell him but might get him back in a few weeks.

ThunbergsAreGo

Ace2007 wrote: »

What is it about Vardy lads? 1 goal in his last 13 games - what am i missing?

I can understand Nacho - cheap as chips, and playing well, but Vardy has no form at all - Chris Wood at Burnely's fixtures are probably just as good but he actually knows where the net is.

Lacazette has Sheffield United and Fulham next and is in goal scoring mood.

Granted there's not much else - but Vardy?:eek:

It is that lack of options - and Laca could be very easily rested for Europa.

Vardy has a great run, is on pens and is a sure starter. Also set up for a nice nostaliga switch to Kun for the last few

Morzadec

Yeah I'm also not getting the Vardy love personally, though it's true the striking options are limited. I think I'll be setting up for a 3-5-2 most weeks.

I'm currently on Kane, Iheanacho and Vydra. Vydra is 4.8 and looks to have a starting spot now. 2 goals and 1 assist in the last 5 so a bit of form, not the worst for a 4.8 and possibly justifies the extra half million or so over Brewster/Davis.

May well change however depending on other decisions, might need to hold back some funds to consider bringing Son back for GW 32.

When do we think Everton/Villa are playing? Is there a consideration of keeping one or two of their players in the back pocket for when their double comes along? Villa also have a nice fixture in 33 to cover the Spurs blanks. Already sold Konsa but now thinking of bringing him back in. Though the fixtures aren't great and maybe 4.7 is that little bit too high for someone I'll be benching almost every week bar maybe 3 matches from here on out

CSF

Ace2007 wrote: »

What is it about Vardy lads? 1 goal in his last 13 games - what am i missing?

I can understand Nacho - cheap as chips, and playing well, but Vardy has no form at all - Chris Wood at Burnely's fixtures are probably just as good but he actually knows where the net is.

Lacazette has Sheffield United and Fulham next and is in goal scoring mood.

Granted there's not much else - but Vardy?:eek:

I defo get the argument, I’m not 100% set on it, but the fixtures are so good

markc91

Finally hit the button. Previous squad was

Meslier(Pope)
Dias Cresswell Alonso(Konsa, Aina)
Bruno Lingard Lookman Son (Trossard)
Kane Bamford Antonio

First draft is:
Mendy(Pope)
Dias Cresswell Shaw(James,Dallas)
Bruno Lingard Jota Son (Tielemans)
Kane Bamford Iheanacho

Any thoughts?

CSF

Morzadec wrote: »

Yeah I'm also not getting the Vardy love personally, though it's true the striking options are limited. I think I'll be setting up for a 3-5-2 most weeks.

I'm currently on Kane, Iheanacho and Vydra. Vydra is 4.8 and looks to have a starting spot now. 2 goals and 1 assist in the last 5 so a bit of form, not the worst for a 4.8 and possibly justifies the extra half million or so over Brewster/Davis.

May well change however depending on other decisions, might need to hold back some funds to consider bringing Son back for GW 32.

When do we think Everton/Villa are playing? Is there a consideration of keeping one or two of their players in the back pocket for when their double comes along? Villa also have a nice fixture in 33 to cover the Spurs blanks. Already sold Konsa but now thinking of bringing him back in. Though the fixtures aren't great and maybe 4.7 is that little bit too high for someone I'll be benching almost every week bar maybe 3 matches from here on out

Where are you using the money saved with having 2 cheap strikers? My feeling that bar Salah and maybe Bruno, the price of the midfielders to own has gone down in a big way.


Son has deteriorated to nothing with very little prospect of improvement with the situation at Spurs.

Xander10

CSF wrote: »

Where are you using the money saved with having 2 cheap strikers? My feeling that bar Salah and maybe Bruno, the price of the midfielders to own has gone down in a big way.


Son has deteriorated to nothing with very little prospect of improvement with the situation at Spurs.

I'd love to ditch Son this week, but feel I should hold him for at least the upcoming double week.

Morzadec

CSF wrote: »

Where are you using the money saved with having 2 cheap strikers? My feeling that bar Salah and maybe Bruno, the price of the midfielders to own has gone down in a big way.


Son has deteriorated to nothing with very little prospect of improvement with the situation at Spurs.

Going with TAA over Phillips which is taking up some funds compared to other teams on here.

For midfield I'm currently on Bruno and Salah for big hitters, and then pencilling in Son for the DGW with a one week punt on Mahrez before that (if he doesn't start midweek).

It's definitely a decent point you make on Son, but he is a proven player and does have big points in him. His form just before injury wasn't awful with a couple of double digit hauls. And I'm not sure if Vardy/Lacazette are better options when he has a double. Spurs only have the league to focus on too and are well in with a CL spot should, I probably wouldn't invest so strongly if they were in Europa.

Seems to be the toughest area on this wildcard anyway and the one causing most debate - which 8-10m forward or midfielder to choose.

Ace2007

markc91 wrote: »

Finally hit the button. Previous squad was

Meslier(Pope)
Dias Cresswell Alonso(Konsa, Aina)
Bruno Lingard Lookman Son (Trossard)
Kane Bamford Antonio

First draft is:
Mendy(Pope)
Dias Cresswell Shaw(James,Dallas)
Bruno Lingard Jota Son (Tielemans)
Kane Bamford Iheanacho

Any thoughts?

Not sure that team needed to be WC'd tbh.

You've basically done:
Meslier - Mendy
Alonso - Shaw
Konsa - James,
Aina - Dallas
Lookman - Jota
Trossard - Tielemans
Antonio - Nacho

Granted some of them were injured, but i feel that you didn't really pick up much that justified using the WC? 3 of the players you bought in you have earmarked for the bench.

ThunbergsAreGo

Ace2007 wrote: »

Not sure that team needed to be WC'd tbh.

You've basically done:
Meslier - Mendy
Alonso - Shaw
Konsa - James,
Aina - Dallas
Lookman - Jota
Trossard - Tielemans
Antonio - Nacho

Granted some of them were injured, but i feel that you didn't really pick up much that justified using the WC? 3 of the players you bought in you have earmarked for the bench.

There are only 7 games left though, and 6/7 are clear upgrades, especially over the next few games.

It's all team dependent, personally I have 50 points to make up, so need to play early to get benefit

markc91

Ace2007 wrote: »

Not sure that team needed to be WC'd tbh.

You've basically done:
Meslier - Mendy
Alonso - Shaw
Konsa - James,
Aina - Dallas
Lookman - Jota
Trossard - Tielemans
Antonio - Nacho

Granted some of them were injured, but i feel that you didn't really pick up much that justified using the WC? 3 of the players you bought in you have earmarked for the bench.

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

There are only 7 games left though, and 6/7 are clear upgrades, especially over the next few games.

It's all team dependent, personally I have 50 points to make up, so need to play early to get benefit

Yeah I get what your saying Ace however I’ve 60 points to make up in main ML and need a few differentials. This week I do have a few earmarked for the bench but going forward I plan on using all 15 at some stage.

There are a few I’m debating over mainly Son & Bamford.

steve_r

Heard an interesting suggestion on the WGTA podcast of swapping Martinez for Mendy as a differential.

Logic was that Villa have tailed off and the Chelsea defence (weekend aside) would score better for the rest of the year.

I still have my WC to play so on the lookout for picks like that with low ownership

CSF

CSF wrote: »

To be honest, if Foden doesn’t start against Dortmund, I’d be real tempted

Well, that’s that one gone now.. I could do Sterling but to be honest I won’t. Too expensive to be diverting that amount of funds out of the rest of my team.

Ace2007

Aguero v Leeds - the possibilities

Wonder should folk be worried that Jota won't start v Villa now after starting tonight.

Xander10

Ace2007 wrote: »

Aguero v Leeds - the possibilities

Wonder should folk be worried that Jota won't start v Villa now after starting tonight.

it's all a bit of a guessing game at this stage.

Liverpool could be on the way out of the CL tonight. Yes Firmino might start.

Jesus could lead the line for City.

I wish I knew. And a Friday night start makes it tougher trying to find out late injury updates

dr.kenneth noisewater

steve_r wrote:

Heard an interesting suggestion on the WGTA podcast of swapping Martinez for Mendy as a differential.

steve_r wrote:

Logic was that Villa have tailed off and the Chelsea defence (weekend aside) would score better for the rest of the year.

steve_r wrote:

I still have my WC to play so on the lookout for picks like that with low ownership

Most WC drafts I've seen have Mendy in goals, best way into Chelsea defemce

JPup

Pogue eile wrote: »

Are they? Beating an Arsenal team that look to be both a shambles and focusing on the EPL is hardly conclusive evidence. Loosing to Fulham and scraping past Wolves is hardly evidence either.

Fair play with that comment. I thought Liverpool had turned a corner but they were desperate tonight. Of course, Villa aren’t Real Madrid but it’s hard to feel confident now about having double or triple Liverpool for the rest of the season.

notdarkyet

Advice on the following?
Schmeichel Forster
Coady Saiss Dunk Philips Holding
Salah Jota KDB Lingard Gundogan
Vardy Kane Iheanacho
0.3 itb
Planning to switch KDB to Son for the double. The Man City pair are very vulnerable to rotation but chance of good returns if they play.

CSF

JPup wrote: »

Fair play with that comment. I thought Liverpool had turned a corner but they were desperate tonight. Of course, Villa aren’t Real Madrid but it’s hard to feel confident now about having double or triple Liverpool for the rest of the season.

Jota and Phillips are cheap enough that you might not have to feel THAT confident though

CSF

notdarkyet wrote: »

Advice on the following?
Schmeichel Forster
Coady Saiss Dunk Philips Holding
Salah Jota KDB Lingard Gundogan
Vardy Kane Iheanacho
0.3 itb
Planning to switch KDB to Son for the double. The Man City pair are very vulnerable to rotation but chance of good returns if they play.

Hard to imagine KDB plays this weekebd

eagle eye

CSF wrote:

Hard to imagine KDB plays this weekebd

You'd have to guess that Walker, Dias, Rodri, KDB, Mahrez and potentially Jesus don't start this weekend.

CSF

eagle eye wrote: »

You'd have to guess that Walker, Dias, Rodri, KDB, Mahrez and potentially Jesus don't start this weekend.

I wouldn’t be so sure with Dias, Rodri or Jesus. The first 2 because they play most minutes regardless of rotation. Jesus because he only played 30 mins last night.

The other 3 I definitely agree with you on.

NabyLadistheman

Ya you'd have to think Mendy/Zincenko, Laporte, Fernaldinho, Torres, Sterling & Kun/Jesus are nailed on to start.

CSF

NabyLadistheman wrote: »

Ya you'd have to think Mendy/Zincenko, Laporte, Fernaldinho, Torres, Sterling & Kun/Jesus are nailed on to start.

Torres isn't favoured enough to ever be backed to start really. I reckon Zinchenko, Laporte, Sterling and Kun are the 4 that you could bet your house on starting.

Ace2007

CSF wrote: »

Hard to imagine KDB plays this weekebd

Pity though - after signing new deal - what better way to celebrate it with a goal or two against leeds.

Struggling all week to pick 5 midfielders.

Money isn’t a problem.

Its 5 from the following 7 and I think this is my preferred order.

Son, Salah, Fernandes, Maddison, Lingard, Neto and Jota.

I probably should go with the first 3 and then choose 2 from Maddison, Lingard, Neto and Jota.