Fantasy Football 247 Site Team Gameweek 34
Welcome to Fantasy Football 247 Site Team Gameweek 34. Another week, another small green arrow, but at least it’s better than a red one and we’re back in the top 50k. Woohoo!! Our score of 57 was 11 better than the average of 46, so we have to be fairly happy with that. Our new recruits had mixed weeks – Kane kicked us off with a 12 point haul and how close we were to captaining him – while Zaha did nowt despite Palace scoring two at home to Leicester. Never mind, the Zaha purchase was with this week’s double game-week in mind so he best be saving his points for this week. Elsewhere, Valencia contributed a surprise clean vs Chelsea, Walker made a guest appearance for Spurs for another clean sheet, Eriksen made an assist, Lukaku does what Lukaku does, jeez even Andy Carroll gave us 5pts! So, all things considered, it was ok and we now sit in 49,057th place.
This weeks transfer/s: Andy Carroll to Alvaro Negredo
With big Andy ruled out early this one felt like it was going to be an easy decision – a quick Negredo or Benteke debate and out. Oh how little did we know… One simple question “Ok then, so who do we bench?”, and 24 hours later the debate made the American election process seem both short and logical. Our midfield, to recap, is Erik, Siggy, King, Zaha and Hazard. So you can probably appreciate the issue we had! Benching Carroll was of course debated also but there seemed to be a strong pull towards getting a DGW forward so suggestions such as PVA in were quickly dismissed. Negredo himself won a close and controversial vote by 3-2 over Benteke.
And then we got on to who to bench…! There were votes, there were re-votes, there was election rigging, there was bribery, there was question loading, there were lies, there were more re-votes… The main debate centred around whether to bench either Siggy or Erik. Siggy has a home game and everything to play for, as well as basically doing everything for his team. Erik is away from home and is more just a cog in a well oiled machine that just happens to be the best team in the league right now and is scoring for fun. So yeah, it was always going to be a close call. We think that Erik won. That’s what we are going with anyway. For the record, Mito voted to bench……. Negredo!!!
The Team in full this week…
Our captain is: Alvaro Negredo
Never in the history of the site team has one player caused so much division! He caused arguments entering the team, never mind captaining the damn thing. He’s the teflon kid this week though as not only did he somehow kick Siggy to the bench he made it all the way to the main stage. It was close though, as Kane got 2 votes to his 3. Let’s hope his luck rides on through the DGW. We know that playing for a team who has scored the least goals out of all 92 league clubs may not be the best recommendation for a captain choice! But he has showed flickers of life recently, has the best set of DGW fixtures and has a lot to play for. So yeah, we are laying out the FPL prayer mats as we speak.
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The Fixture Tracker in full…
Morning all. Ibra and Siggy out for Rashford and Townsend look good to you? Anything I’m missing? Just have a feeling Rashford might not start the Burnley game. Negredo a safer bet?
Chilly, if you do those moves who are you going to bench? Or have you still got AOA?
If it was me I’d drop Gabs
I’ve got AoA Cookie.
Good ideas Chilly.
Townsend or Zaha is a coin toss for the midfield slot.
Now that ManU are so close to City for the top 4 places I think they might go all out against Burnley. Rashford’s pace will scare the Burnley Defence a lot more than Rooney will.
I’ve got a feeling Mourinho might use Martial up front and play Lindegaard on the left with Rashford coming off the bench. You know, a typical Jose surprise sort of thing!
I agree Chilly, Jose will want to mix it up somehow..
Yeah especially given the fact Rashford played extra time plus Jose complained about the risk of burn out. Hmm. It’s a tough one for me. Might just bring in two Palace boys in Benteke and Townsend and leave it as that. Got Bailly for United cover anyway!
AT least Palace have a good GW35 & GW37, so it’s not just this DGW.
I’ve just bought PVA for that reason.
Sorted then!
Not comfortable with it, gone against a trusted advisor, but trying to build a BB squad for DGW37 without a WC!
My first -8 of the season..Hope Hazard and Benteke do good..As for Rooney, just wish he starts both games. Anything extra would be a bonus really.
my current team. previous one is option with Pickford and LKK as (C)
Sorry. Wrong place.
Don’t captain Gibson konstro
Rooney? He still playing ya?
Dreamers, with speculation over Rashford gametime, taking punt on him really
Hi all, any clues on what to do for this? Want to attack the DGW but sensible transfers only. I’m ruling out Rashford as I doubt he will get the full game at Burnley + don’t really fancy Benteke this GW.
I’m thinking of a -4, Origi to Negredo (C), Walker to Bailley. Is that sound? Any I don’t have AOA anymore so bench Walcott?
Sounds fair enough Neo, best of luck my friend.
Neo – have u wc left? Assuming you selling Walker to get a Spurs mid?
I’d keep Walker
@Cookie thanks for the advice, saw your comments about Palace having a decent GW36 and I might just go LKK to Benteke for that!
@Dreamers, no mate, just thinking of getting United defensive cover via Bailley but tbh not too sure about that idea. And yes, I have WC and BB left buddy
Neo – no guarantee he starts both and even if he does – City surely will score – so thats a net 4 gain if you assume he plays both with one CS. One CS by Spurs and you have 6
Neo, Palace have a decent 35 & 37, they’re away to City in 36, just for clarity.
@Cookie Roger that mate!
@Dreamers, just slightly concerned that Walker will play in the semis, and Trippier will play in the PL :S
Thankfully I waited with transfer and didn’t get burnt by Ibra. My dilemma this.week is.who to captain and which GK to go with?
currently I’m desperate enough to try Gibson. RAshford is too much of gamble due to playing time. Valencia in the same boat.
or maybe go with Lulaku and be done with?
Another option would be Sanchez or Hazard but FA cup games might bring some injuries.
what a nightmare she. and it didn’t even start yet.
Konstro, have you activated BenchBoost?
No Cookie. Just pressed the bench boost link and the explanation showed up.
Thanks for noticing.
Jesus, I`m all over the place today. I added another printscreen to constantine`s post. Sorry!
Anyway, looking at my state I`m best just to go away as far as possible and waiting for deadline.
Konstro, i’d capo Hazard over Gibson.
What about FA cup? No worries about injury? Fact is that Chelsea can`t afford to ease and they should not be too tired this year.
Still few hours to ponder but it makes sense. Thank you.
Morning all, this bunch look ok ? Keeper + cappo ok ? Used my 1 transfer for Bailly, do have 1mill itb if anyone sees owt for a -4.
play Allen over Capoue?
Elle, I’d get Townsend for Allen for a -4.
I second Cookie’s idea, get Zaha/Townsend in
He already has Zaha
Get him again, 2 Zahas are better than one.
How many Cup semi-finalists have you all got? I have 5, 3 Spurs, 1 Gooner and 1 Chelsea. The thought of a red card, injury or fatigue concerns me re the midweek teams they put out.
A strong bench may be required in some cases.