Fantasy Football FF247 Team Game-week 9
Goodbye 2 million ranking, hope to never see you again! As anyone who has ever followed the team intro knows, no one has been more positive about the site team turning it around than the narrator of this. It was only a matter of time before we started climbing the rankings, was probably said countless times in the opening paragraph over the last several weeks. So how many spots did we jump? 1.6 million spots in the overall, which took us to 600K. No need to pat us on the back though, as we patted each other so much in the committee meeting that we need to ice down our backs. Well let us tell you, our adoring public, how we managed the monster haul that allowed us to jump to less embarrassing waters.
In goal we had Boaz Myhill who will need to start getting some clean sheets if he wants to continue to hold a spot down with us. Luckily the fixtures turn better and he will have a stay of execution for now.
In defence we showed great cohesion. As all our players scored 2 points. Considering the three names Kolarov, Francis and Morgan, one can only assume that the Leicester defender played the opposing striker on and that is how we lost our clean sheet across the board. By the way, it probably hasn’t been mentioned more than 10 times, but who in the world suggested a Leicester defender on the committee? FFS!
Moving to our midfield, a thing of beauty. KDB (The official Ginger of FF247) once again delivered the goods. A 15 point haul by our very pale pal was enough to even make Kop crack a tiny grin. De Bruyne wasn’t the only one putting on a great display though, as the Chilean Sanchez dialed up another massive haul with 16 big ones. Not wanting to be left out of the double digit club, Payet (The official Frog of FF247) scored 10 points also. Topping off our midfield maestros we had Westwood drive it home with a one pointer. To be fair 1-2 points is all Ashley is there for. We blame the one pointer on Raineri who decided to sit Mahrez.
New signing Jamie Vardy kicked off his stint with the FF24 team in style. Our new signing grabbed 9 points on his debut which is two more than Gomis has scored in 4 weeks on the team. We really have a bone to pick with our clawless, toothless panther about his output. Last, but certainly not least we had Aguero. He did ok we think, scoring 25 points and when doubled nabbing us 50pts. Finally our faith paid off after weeks of disappointment with Aguero. Looks like Kun restored normal service all in one week to boot. Huge points followed up by an injury.
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Transfer(s) for GW7 – Sold Ssergio Aguero, Bought Graziano Pelle
The transfer meeting was short and sweet this week. We were always going to sell Aguero, the only decision was who should replace him, with Pelle comfortably winning the vote. Having looked back on the minutes from the meeting, there was a vote for Costa although this would appear to have been ignored. Clearly Kun leaves our team on a high as he propelled us to the lofty heights of the top 600k. We have high hopes for his replacement. Pelle has been in scintillating form of late with three goals & four assists in his last three games, and his partnership with Sadio Mane just gets better and better. Southampton have a couple of great home fixtures coming up and we fully expect the Italian to repay the faith we have shown in him.
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Our team in full…
Team Selection
Despite conceding five goals in his last two games Boaz Myhill once again gets the nod in goal, although with a home game against Sunderland we expect a clean sheet this week. We should point out that we have no choice but play Myhill now that McCarthy has lost his spot at Palace.
In defence we are starting Kyle Naughton despite being flagged as he was only missing due to personal reasons and is expected back for this one. Joining him is Leicester’s Wes Morgan and if he gets more than 1 point we’ll call that a victory. Which brings us nicely onto Simon Francis. You can just ditto the above and replace the 1 with a -1. To be fair to Simon he only got a late call-up because of the Kolarov news.
The midfield & forward line once more picks itself with Ashley Westwood warming the bench, hopefully Mahrez features for Leicester this week as Westwood proved in GW8 that he’s good for nothing.
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Captain
Our captain this week is Kevin De Bruyne
Just like our decision to transfer out Aguero our decision to give De Bruyne the armband is unlikely to come as a surprise to many. The Belgian is already an integral part of the City team and in the absence of Aguero & Silva he is now the key man for City. Having claimed three goals and two assists in his last three games we have high hopes for the ginger.
Our vice-captain is Graziano Pelle
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Should’ve used my wildcard but too late now, any advice appreciated. 1ft, 0.1 itb.
EBC
Aguero out for Pelle and play Richards for Kolarov and bite the bullet.
TGP – went against your advice last night and got in Costa for Berahino. Holding on the defence at the mo but a bit trigger happy
That night be a good thing Dreamers 😉
Good luck today mate.
you too TGP
Already taken in Costa and Bellerin in this week. On top of that would you take in Myhill or Pelle for a hit (For Schmiechel or Gomis) ? I feel i could fall behind without Saints coverage and I’m not expecting to get any points from a keepers given the fixtures! Any thoughts appreciated
I’d keep that team as is, if I’m honest. Gomis doesn’t have a bad fixture.
+1 and Schmeichel is fine too.
cheers lads
Hi folks,
Would you mind a rate of my team? Like a lot of you, I’ve had to take a hit to sort out injuries and, again like a lot of you, I’ve still got injuries in there! I did Aguero and YYT (when he was on 50%, I hasten to add) out for KDB and Costa.
Should I leave it as is or take another four-point hit and transfer out Evans for someone to ensure I have an 11-man squad (especially if Mahrez or Sanchez don’t play, another aspect to thank the international break for).
Cheers muchly!
Whats your trf next week if Evans doesnt make it this week?
I’ll be honest, Dreamers – I have no idea. Knowing my luck another three players are going to get injured this GW and so it’ll be damage limitation again!
Swirly
Wouldn’t do any more moves. Evans might well play and Richards and Francis will so you at least have a defence. Redmond is a great back up for any rested midfielders.
Cheers GP! Hope you’re keeping well, matey
1) Cedric and O’shea
Or
2) Bertrand and Simpson
1 I would think.
Cedric and O Shea. De Laet is first choice at Leicester not Simpson. Ranieri said he was giving some players a rest
Captain this gw?
I’m between Pelle, KDB and Costa. On Costa at the moment but think I will switch it to one of the others as more in form
dreamers
Same situation, think I will just go with form and put it on KDB
thinking the same duthers
Pelle at home to a leaky Leicester too though
KDB for me lads.