Fantasy Football FF247 Team Game-week 6
Well here we are again, trying to explain away our criminal start this season. Sitting at a paltry 2,554,773 is just a touch embarrassing. However we did expect to have a memorable season even if some very negative people (everyone) might see it as forgettable one so far. The good news is we got 3 straight green arrows. The bad news is we are just barely getting them. At this stage we are fighting an FPL war of attrition. Basically hoping that the low rankings of any managers around us will force them to quit so we can pass them in the overall. Well let us give you a quick rundown of our XI heroes that posted a 40 in game-week 5 for us.
In goal we had the trusty hands of Tim Krul who lived up to his surname by handing us one measly point. By the way who suggested a Newcastle keeper for our team? To be fair though, the Toon were in 18th place not 20th when his name was floated. :whatever:
Our backline was filled by one obvious choice that worked out, one ok pick that didn’t work out and a terrible one that did exactly what was expected. Morgan was probably picked with the wildcard based on the idea that he was due a clean sheet? Must have been we guess, considering that Leicester had not kept one in the first 4 games. Naughton is playing on a Swans side that was looking the part, so it was understandable if we thought it was possible that they could hold Watford scoreless. In our last spot we installed Kolarov, who has been in ‘Must Have’ form so far this season.
Our mids continued to be disappointing, well except for the man on the lowest wages. Mahrez once again delivered a double digit haul, his fourth in five appearances. Our new signing KDB fit right in, first by starting from the bench and once he came in he did nothing to earn us any points. Sanchez our captain shot and shot and shot, but none went in, so once again we had to settle for another captaincy disappointment. Pedro of course wasn’t stopped by Everton, he was stopped by the site team. Once we bought him, he stopped producing.
Up front we started the magnificent trio of Aguero, Wilson and Gomis. They managed to combine for 5 points. Fitting we guess, no need for them to kill themselves if no one else on the team is. Now let us go to our transfer plans for GW6, where we will probably sell Kolarov and Mahrez because they are destroying team unity.
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Transfer(s) for GW5 – None!
We’ve done nothing! We figured that given every time we have actually done ‘something’ this season it’s turned out terribly so whereas last week we played the wildcard this week we’ve played the apathy card.
Our only real issue this week was Pedro and we voted unanimously to just ride the injury and hopefully have him back next week for the Newcastle game. We’d take anyone against Newcastle right now so it feels like the right call. That’s assuming the injury is as minor as has been reported so far. Obviously if Jose comes out and says something different tomorrow then we reserve the right to reconsider but as it is he’s staying.
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Our team in full…
Team Selection
We only really had two decisions this week –
Which defensive mix to pick and what to do with Pedro.
In defence we decided to bench Naughton as we felt that given Everton’s current form they may well score at Swansea. Given our recent form they absolutely won’t. In goal we went for Krul despite our general misgivings regarding Newcastle but this was purely based on a perceived easier home fixture than the alternative McCarthy travelling to Spurs.
As for Pedro we are actually going to start him. It’s more in hope than expectation of course but it’s also founded in the mistrust we have for Jose. We doubt there will be many fantasy managers out there that haven’t been hoodwinked by him and his lies / misdirection at some point in the past. Remember Costa at Everton last season? On the Friday he was almost lame and ready to be shot. On Saturday he scored a hat-trick. Enough said.
We did briefly discuss alternatives. Payet was one of course but his game at Man City soon killed that one. Coutinho was another but the raucous laughter from the Liverpool fans on the panel soon put that one to bed. So Westwood comes in for him if he is indeed injured. Not ideal in theory, but let’s see. It’s been a strange season so far and neither of these scenarios would surprise us – Pedro doing a Lazarus or Westwood grabbing a brace. Pedro actually being injured and Westwood getting a one pointer would probably be a more fitting representation of our season so far though.
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Captain
Our captain this week is Sergio Aguero
The vote this week was split fairly evenly but Sergio won out in the end despite him not yet even being 100% confirmed as fit and available. The fact that he came on from the bench in midweek suggests that the ‘rest’ was perhaps precautionary at best. With City in blistering domestic form any home game for him is hard to ignore even though he’s not really got going yet but we all know that break out hat-trick game is just around the corner. Let’s hope it’s this week!
We appreciate that we run the risk of a 30 minute cameo as well if he’s deemed only fit enough for that but if we had to give 30 minutes to any player in the league to make an impact it would be him but hopefully he starts and does the business.
Our vice-captain is Riyad Mahrez
Should Sergio not play a part then we are happy to entrust the captaincy to the man of the season so far. Had this game been at home he may well have walked away with the armband outright such has been his form so far.
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Last weekend i planned to take Pedro in for Payet this week. Pedro injury puts me off that. Not sure if i should keep the money to still get him in or not? Other options crossing my mind
Obertan out for Westwod
Schlemiechel out for Begovic/Hart/Fab
Cedric out for Sanga/ Cresswell
Any thoughts?
Im guessing this GW you are playing Kola, Richards and Muni at the back.
This could be a good time to use one FT on one of Cedric/Oxford to bring in a Palace defender, such as Soaure for 4.5M. Could come in handy from GW 7-9, and will also allow you to bench Richards when AV faces Liverpool and Chelsea in coming 4GWs.
Hi All
I’m after a bit of advice this week. 1 FT and 0.0 in he bank. Team for this week:
Myhill (McCarthy)
Sagna, Gomez, Richards (Martin, Ward)
Silva, Sanchez, Mahrez (vc), Payet, (Depay)
Aguero(c), Gomis, Wilson
So, Depay on the bench?
Hold transfer?
Transfer Shaqiri in? or someone else for Depay and bench Payet.? Thanks in advance
Depay deserves to sit on bench because of his PL form, and Payet will punish you if you force him on the bench.
Hold the FT because I cant see any of your current front 7 on the bench. Depay > Coutinho is one option, but then again, benching dilemma.
Cheers B. Reassuring comment. I’m looking to retain some cash for upgrade of other areas so I’ll see what happens this week.
Should I save my FT? Any transfer suggestions. 0.5m in the bank..
Yeah I guess, no pressing concerns.
Afternoon all!!
How is everyone’s plans coming along for GW6?
I have no idea on what to do with my team, Any suggestions? I have 1.3 ITB
Sinclair first sub, probably replace him with Pedro.
Would you get rid of pedro?
Nop. Seems like a 1 GW absence. I myself am playing Westwood and keeping Pedro.
Evening Mitro. What are your plans for Pedro? Do you want to keep him on, or replace him?
I’ve decided to bring in Sako for Westwood and keep Pedro on the bench. You could do that or something similar, or maybe get a WBA defender in for Ward/Targett.
I’d lean slightly toward the defender route and maybe just field Pedro this week and hope he plays. Defence looks shaky this time round.
Hi NIN – to be honest I was thinking of getting rid of pedro for either ayew, mane, payet or even Walcott (should get the team news just before the deadline) and then sort my defence out with a -4 next week!!
Madness or sounds like a plan?
Young Wally is always a massive punt. It’s not one i’d personally be willing to take, what with this iffy start to the season for us all. You also know my thoughts on hits for defenders (unless they’re special defenders like Ivanovic, Kolarov, the Baines of old etc). Ayew/Payet, for me, if you’re dead set on selling Pedro. They’re both one in the same really.
NIN – I will have a few beers and make the decision when I’m steaming lol!
Cappo?
Hahaha, Wally it is so!
As for capo, bleh, your call there mate. All i can do is say who i’m going for, which is Kun, with Mahrez as vice. I like the Wislon pick too, though. Or Silva
I will probably end up with a city player! Kun can’t let us down again can he?
Evening Mitro. What are your plans for Pedro? Do you want to keep him on, or replace him?
I’ve decided to bring in Sako for Westwood and keep Pedro on the bench. You could do that or something similar, or maybe get a WBA defender in for Ward/Targett.
I’d lean slightly toward the defender route and maybe just field Pedro this week and hope he plays. Defence looks shaky this time round.
What the hell?
Hey folks, Who would you bench out of this sorry lot? Already used my transfer.
McCarthy (Romero)
Kolarov / Gomez / Richards (Targett / Oxford)
Silva / Sanchez / Mahrez / Ayew (Chadli)
Aguero / Gomis / Vardy
A little worried about benching the Chadster but who else works? Cheers!
Hey Sanchez. Eh, that’s a disaster of a decision. I’d go for Cahdli too but really wouldn’t he happy benching any of your attackers.
Haha, I know right. What was I thinking bringing in 8 decent attackers!
It scream All-Out-Attack, eh? Still, there may be more exploitable weeks ahead for that but it does look rather good this week.
The kicker is you’re one of the few I’ve seen lately without Pedro, and you’d be perfectly able to bench him this GW. Ah well
That’s it CC, rub it in why don’t ya :hippo:
Oh… never thought of that! Hmm…
Haha. This is my wife’s team (although she’s not that interested any more). My team does have Pedro and I’m just benching him!
Save my transfer, or sort out Ward or Courtois?
Evening MelonCat. I see this as an opportunity to get some WBA defence in, be it a GK or DEF. You happy enough with the Pedro situation then? It does seem like it’s less serious than previously expected.
Hi NIN, want to hold on to Pedro. Do you not think 5m is bit pricy for brom defence?
Yeah i’m keeping him too. I reckon 5m is good value. I was set on bringing in Dawson this week until the Pedro news. Pulis is an animal for defensive picks.
You can hold. Courtois to Begovic next GW.