Gameweek 20 Transfer thread

franciscanpunk · 27-12-2021 11:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118375917#Comment_118375917

maybe they are just incredible at FF! ronaldo 1 pt, Maupay on the score sheet

Muahahaha · 27-12-2021 11:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380081#Comment_118380081

Yeah Ive got the fear big time here as well but I made the call that Son x 2 captains will hopefully at least equal 1 x Salah captain v Leicester. It could go completely pear shaped but the first leg of it has worked so far so I feel I have to stick now. If I were to get Salah back in it would need yet another transfer to get him back out and Ive already got the double Chelsea defense to deal with.

I watched the first half of Spurs Palace yesterday and although Palace were weakened I was getting last seasons nostalgia of the Son-Kane partnership and that sweet spot of one assisting the other for goals and vice versa. The big difference was Kane running off the shoulder of defenders into the channels instead of coming into central midfield to receive the ball with his back to goal. So long as he continues on playing like that the goals should flow. Im mindful as well that Conte said during the Euros last summer as a tv analyst that he would have Kane in the box and nowhere else. Under Nuno he was rarely in the box and kept dropping deep into midfield to receive the ball, that seems to have been the main reason why he lost form and Nuno his job.

Muahahaha · 28-12-2021 12:01am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380095#Comment_118380095

yeah I have TAA and Jota too. I was half toying with the idea of putting the armband on Jota rather than Son but thats probably trying to be too clever, I already feel like Im betraying Salah enough without completely taking the piss out of him!

keane2097 · 28-12-2021 12:02am

King or Broja?

Muahahaha · 28-12-2021 12:09am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380111#Comment_118380111

yeah its a fair point, he loves scoring against the team that let him go. But once that Liverpool Leeds fixture got cancelled I figured Son vs Palace, Soton and Watford would hopefully equal Salah v Leicester and Chelsea. I would have loved Salah in the Leeds fixture, thats the type of game that could have been 6 or 7 nil. But without it Son looked like a good way to deal with the Salah AFCON problem early without getting too punished for doing so. Time will tell, it could end up a disaster yet.

sheroman01 · 28-12-2021 12:15am

Foden to Son, for -4. Could come back to bite me though, couldn’t it?

Either that or Brownhill to Moura/Bowen for free.

Fitz* · 28-12-2021 12:21am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380226#Comment_118380226

Do you really want to get rid of Foden this GW? I'm holding him this GW. I think Pep will rotate against Brentford and I think Foden & Jesus will be one of the first 2 on the teamsheet against a tired Brentford.

GW 21, I would look into it more seriously, IMO. As Spurs will have the DGW probably and the -4 is covered by 2 starts.

Muahahaha · 28-12-2021 12:29am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380226#Comment_118380226

I hold both Foden and Son with Foden very much being held through gritted teeth this last two weeks, he hasnt done a thing since I bought him except to go clubbing. Foden arguably has a higher ceiling but Son has guaranteed starts and will play 80+ minutes in most games.

Moura seems a good shout provided he is not being rotated with Dele, Conte started Dele v Liverpool and then selected Moura v Palace. It would be hard to see Moura being dropped v Southampton after his performance v Palace but Dele played well enough v Liverpool but then got dropped for Moura. So there a slight risk with Mouras minutes I think until we truly know what Conte prefers.

Lemlin · 28-12-2021 12:32am

-8 taken again.

Foden, Raphinha & Ronaldo out for Jota, Salah & Borja.

The -8 this week worked (Salah, Jota & Dennis out for Jorginho, Son & Ronaldo) so might as well chance it again.

Chesty08 · 28-12-2021 12:55am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380289#Comment_118380289

Definitely nothing wrong with that. I went Sterling (c) & Son for Salah & Jota. Gained 32 points.

Ive Watkins, Lacazette & Raphina so will keep those 2 for now & continue Salah-less.

However I might opt for Jota back in. That wouldn’t leave me with much for an attacker (6.8) , could go ASM or Eduord who have tasty fixtures.

The alternative is go to Maddison & Iheancho / Antonio.

Leivester are poor but they are scoring plenty & have Norwich after Liverpool who are also conceding plenty.

Fitz* · 28-12-2021 12:58am

De Gea close to a price rise now and I have exact funds for Ramsdale -> DDG so doing that.

macraignil · 28-12-2021 12:58am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118377690#Comment_118377690

Probably right to forget about the plan to role the transfer when I have no bench and all the talk of rotation. Tomiyasu has no game so will probably make way for Emerson (I think) who looked to be playing better in the game against Crystal Palace than I had seen in previous games.

Chesty08 · 28-12-2021 1:00am

Just checked, Iheancho will be going AFCON so will be swerving him.

Newbie20 · 28-12-2021 1:21am

Is Mahrez worth taking a hit for? He’s on fire at the moment but who knows what Pep will do

Muahahaha · 28-12-2021 1:25am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380162#Comment_118380162

Well he definitely made a mug out of me. When I saw he had Maupay captained and Ronaldo 3rd on the bench and him taking a -8 hit I thought theres no way he could dump me out of the cup, yet he did. I looked at his GW history and his highest GW rank all season was 800k with loads of 4m and 5m GW rankings. In this one though he got by far his best GW ranking of the season on 92k and knocked me out 70 (-8) to my 60. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

extra gravy · 28-12-2021 1:34am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380439#Comment_118380439

Don't think it's worth taking hits for a rotation risk. 48 hour turnaround, there'll definitely be changes.

gammygils · 28-12-2021 3:08am

Would take a punt on DCL especially after seeing the state of Newcastle defense so many flagged. I don't know too risky, fixture too long away. I still have 12

Lemlin · 28-12-2021 7:29am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380380#Comment_118380380

Very little mention of Firmino. With Salah & Mane gone, would he not be worth a punt for a couple of weeks?

Chesty08 · 28-12-2021 10:12am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380715#Comment_118380715

Possibly but I think I’d much prefer Jota.

Cartman78 · 28-12-2021 10:22am

Looking at White & Wilson out for Dier & Antonio for yet another hit.

Will leave me with 11 and no bench so expecting to get shafted by rotation this GW.

Edit: can't afford this ffs

COH · 28-12-2021 10:28am

What are people doing with Bilva? I can get Son in for him (no hit) but I feel like he'll haul the second he leaves my team

dahat · 28-12-2021 10:34am

Ronaldo & Martinelli out.

Antonio & Son in.

Hoping to recover damage done by the free hit crew last game week.

Shedite27 · 28-12-2021 10:37am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380439#Comment_118380439

AFCON next week I assume

Chesty08 · 28-12-2021 10:43am

I really want to go to Jota but it leaves me with 6.8m to get a striker.

Is Chris Wood worth a punt? Surely Burnley will have some DGW’s as they Are on only 15 games played.

Maybe Broja is the best option. I know they have Spurs who are rock solid but he’s looked a great player.

The alternative is to go Maddison & Antonio

passremarkable · 28-12-2021 11:00am

Anyone think sterling or Mahrez will be rested ?

HenrysLeftHand · 28-12-2021 11:22am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380957#Comment_118380957

Yeah, one if not both will be. Sterling more likely in my opinion as Mahrez will be going to AFCON soon. Foden and Jesus will definitely start in my opinion

dr.kenneth noisewater · 28-12-2021 11:39am

Got Ronaldo/Martinelli in for -4 and tempted to sell both again to get Salah back for another -4!

Chesty08 · 28-12-2021 11:40am

I’ve gone ahead with & confirmed Raph -> Jota (c) & Laca-> King.

I know have King & Dennis.

Watford struggling for players still & have only had 1 full training session in 3 weeks.

Hmmm maybe should of went Antonio & Maddison but really wanted Jota

extra gravy · 28-12-2021 11:54am

I might upgrade Steele to DDG and keep Ramsdale. Even though United were awful last night, DDG should rack up the saves and pick up the odd bonus. Would leave me with a playing 11 but no bench. Laca to Antonio for a -4 is a possibility. Not overly enthused on Antonio but maybe he'll kick on again now after finally scoring again. Or I could do Laca and Watkins to Kane and Broja. Wanted to keep Watkins though. Hadn't really planned on taking a -8 but am worried about rotation too so it could be a good play.

So...

Laca, Watkins, Steele to Kane, Broja, DDG for a -8...

Any thoughts?

Rikand · 28-12-2021 12:06pm

Have decided to go without Salah and brought Jota in for Martinelli.

Gives me 11 players and I'll stick the armband on Jota.

I'm sure Mo is going to score, just hope Jota can too :D

extra gravy · 28-12-2021 12:09pm

https://twitter.com/cityreport_/status/1475784232924495872?t=vOC4CJwh_54yO7WMuSM-nw&s=19

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Cartman78 · 28-12-2021 12:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380872#Comment_118380872

Had another look....Wilson and Laca out for Firmino and (drum roll.....) Joelinton !

He's in form, albeit playing as a number 8 (I think) but will surely be playing further up the pitch with ASM and Wilson out

extra gravy · 28-12-2021 12:12pm

https://twitter.com/iamrahmanosman/status/1475782029677629445?t=HUHEyFo21BKqvns30Nqz5Q&s=19

What's the betting this is Gallagher

Fitz* · 28-12-2021 12:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118381126#Comment_118381126

I sold Ramsdale for DDG. I had him since 4.5 and had gained a lot of value so was some bit reluctant to cash in.

But the fixtures are tough.

GW 20 blank

GW 21 City

GW 22 Spurs (potential DGW v Chelsea/Liverpool)

GW 23 Burnley

GW 24 Wolves

GW 25 blank

GW 26 Brentford

GW 27 blank

That's only 3 out of 7 GWs you're going to be playing him in.

On the other hand DDG has a few nicer fixtures in that time and potentially a couple DGWs also. He's racking up the save points currently too.

skinny90 · 28-12-2021 12:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118381175#Comment_118381175

not sure I can downgrade concelo, he is up .8million if I buy him back

Fitz* · 28-12-2021 12:16pm

I've no idea about the credibility of this guy but seems like there is COVID in Palace.

https://twitter.com/iamrahmanosman/status/1475782029677629445?t=M9RFyCJFL1FmKg_FMUCIzA&s=19

Dearg81 · 28-12-2021 12:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380921#Comment_118380921

Adams and Armstrong are fit again so Broja might get a rest.

dahat · 28-12-2021 12:22pm

Newcastle vs Everton now under threat due to injuries & Covid in the Newcastle camp. This is according to a well place Newcastle journo on Twitter.

28-12-2021 12:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118380883#Comment_118380883

I took him out but mainly because I wanted to replace cheap-cheap Locadia with Broja and have the exact amount in the bank now to do it.

I was gonna just do Locadia to Broja and keep Bilva this GW but any forthcoming price rise would skewer things for me.

But yeah, absolutely expecting Bilva to score two and assist another while Son is rested or pulls up with an injury.

Muahahaha · 28-12-2021 12:31pm

Still not sure whether or not to bring Kane in. It would mean a -4 but also mean needing 2 transfers to get Salah back when the time comes.

Fair warning lads- this is the last day the first wildcard can be used so theres a chance the FPL servers get overloaded again, it was likely all the free hitters who made it crash on Stephens Day

extra gravy · 28-12-2021 12:53pm

I'll be down to 8 if Cancelo and Gallagher don't make it. Then there's Bowen, Alonso, James, Foden as rotation risks. Hard to know whether to take hits or just leave it.

titan18 · 28-12-2021 12:53pm

3 Arsenal and 3 Villa players :(

Thinking something like Watkins to Broja and ESR to Son for a -4

Scorpion Sting · 28-12-2021 1:05pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118381310#Comment_118381310

Pep could be giving Cancelo some time off training to manage his workload as he's so important to him at the moment.

Bear in mind Cancelo also missed a session before the Leicester game and still started.

c.p.w.g.w · 28-12-2021 1:11pm

Thoughts on llores as a long term replacement for Ramsdale?

Llores has no blanks and should have 3 DGW as well

Fitz* · 28-12-2021 1:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118381175#Comment_118381175

That's all 3 of City's full backs. Other than Ake filling in at LB, who else in the squad can play full back?

ArmaniJeanss · 28-12-2021 1:30pm

Why are people who have him talking of transferring Ronaldo out with a home game v Burnley? Is it form, raising money or is there a covid/injury/dropped/rested issue I don't know about?

Tusky · 28-12-2021 1:31pm

Have played wildcard. Any advice on tweaks to this team? Avoided Arnsel, despite their good form, because of upcoming fixutres and missing game weeks. I'd like more City players but they are so unpredictable lineup wise.

De Gea

Cancelo James Trent

Salah Jota Maddison Son

Broja Dennis Antonio

Subs: Begovic, Coufal, Saiss, Bissouma