Gameweek 2 Transfer Thread, all aboard the Mitro express

I’ve done Kane to Haaland. I’m justifying it as the original GW1 call was 50/50, and with Kane playing deep and Haaland having Bournemouth I think it’s a reasonable transfer to make.

Son was very advanced on Saturday and if I had him (I wish I did!) there is no way I’d sell him. He’s going to be one of the highest points scorers this season.

Just a point above average last week so gone to shuffle the team fairly early with wildcard one activated already before price changes. Currently on:

Lloris to Pope

Robertson to Zinchenko

Bernardo Silva to Pereira

Bailey to Kulusevski

Archer to Mitrovic

Kane to Haaland

Don't like loosing out on Robertson as he looked like he will get attacking points this season but feel Zinchenko may get similar returns and the extra 2mill helps the rest of the team.

I would have at least one Leeds midfielder in any WC team, attacking, great value, great fixtures

Rolling my transfer.

If you were happy with your team for week 1 you should still be happy with it for week 2.

We don’t have enough information or evidence yet.

Interesting never considered joining FPL in week 2 has its advantages. It depends on how cleverly the gw2 started exploits the extra info and whether they look at under the radar picks as well as flavour of the week.

Be sure and post up your rank history, it's always good to know whether the advice is coming from a David Ginola or a David Brent

Disagree.

One of the things I’ve learned with FPL over the years is realising when you’ve made the wrong decision and being decisive. No shame in it.

I’ve stuck with players over the years for simply not wanting to “‘miss their haul” and it’s caused me much punishment or being too headstrong to pick an in form player in case I’ve missed their points.

I started with Kane over Haaland, a good decision on paper so not too annoyed as it was a 50/50 decision. 4 goals for Spurs at the weekend and no Kane involvement is either unlucky or a sign Kane really does start the season slow. (even after a good pre season) Time will tell I suppose.

Swapped to Haaland on Sunday before the points rise/fall and feeling much more confident going into GW2. Sometimes ya gotta trust the gut and go with what feels right even if risky.

That’s what I mean though. After one game it is too early to be thinking you have made the wrong decision.

One of the reasons I went for Haaland over Kane is because I knew I wanted to caption him in gameweek 2. Even if Kane had bagged a brace last week and Haaland blanked I still would not be thinking of transferring one for the other. Players have to be given time, if you decided Kane was the way to go before the deadline one game should not be enough to change your mind.

Basically my point is a player doesn’t become a bad or even a good pick after one game. People should trust their initial selections a bit more and not make knee jerk transfers on the back of one match.

Considering switching Son to KDB for this weeks fixtures, Chelsea away v Bournemouth at home is very tempting…what are peoples thoughts?

Had a good start. Hard to resist tinkering though. Anyone start Rashford last week and already considering selling him?

I'd gone with him over Martinelli initially and am thinking of amending that.

As is he's on my bench now for this weekend behind Collins, Bruno G and Andreas.

Leicester to sign Alex Smithies from Cardiff.

Is Ward now in danger or is it going to be bench player?

Nothing against Ward, I just don't know much about both of them tbh.

Thanks for calming me down. Was banking on banking the transfer this week :)

I think Leeds are the way to go. Harrison is up against Djenepo this weekend, Kulu destroyed him last weekend. 7 out of 9 good fixtures up to GW 11

Thanks. Rashford to Harrison (instead of Martinelli) is now what I'm thinking. I'd Martinelli last year and he's class when he's on song but he did let me down a lot too. How likely is it he has overcome his patchiness?

Martinelli has had a great pre season, scored last week (should have had another) and unlikely to lose his place given ESR is injured. Arsenal have great opening fixtures too, I'd be more confident going for Martinelli tbh.

Have you Jesus as well or just Saka?

I have Ramsdale, Martinelli and Jesus. Feel with the fixtures Arsenal have, the triple up is worth it.

I toyed with the idea of not owning Jesus going into GW1 and just Martinelli but the ownership was too high, liked Martinelli, solid choice IMO.

Personal preference but I wouldn't trust Leeds or Harrison just yet.

Joe Gomez will probably be starting the next few games for Liverpool. Matip & Konate both injured.

A cheap entry into the Liverpool defence if needed and could help facilitate Darwin + Salah.

Mount to Foden yay or nay?

Do you want double Man City attack at home to Bournemouth? And have them for a run of games including Crystal Palace, Villa & Forest in the next 4 after that?

Bailly > DaSilva I suppose is the move. Dont really like playing for team value but the lad looks good and .5 for an upgrade next week sounds good