Fantasy Football FF247 Team Gameweek 10
From the sublime to the ridiculous in just one gameweek – 105pts in GW8 became just 45pts in GW9. Average at best, could of been worse we guess, but disappointing nonetheless. The average score was only 38pts so maybe we are being harsh on ourselves. Our top scorer was the ever dependable Baines, who’s assist and 2bps compensated somewhat for the lack of a clean sheet. We did have clean sheets from Alderweireld and Taylor, while Fabregas assisted to also contribute 6pts. Our captain Aguero missed a few simple chances and arguably could of been sent off in City’s loss at West Ham, while Siggy was looking good for a half decent score until his manager transferred him out on 57mins as a precaution. Last week’s transfer, Pelle assisted for a 5pt return, but Tadic, Krul, Di Maria and Welbeck all underperformed. So 45pts, we actually climbed 8 places in the rankings to 671st place – so we shouldn’t be too down, it was just one of those weeks.
Transfer for GW10
We explained our rationale last week in selling Diego Costa and buying Graziano Pelle and suggested that our probable move this week would be to reverse that. After a week’s worth of speculation, reports and rumours, we can confirm that we have indeed:
sold Graziano Pelle and bought back Diego Costa
Despite wanting Costa back in the side for the visit of QPR, it was still a wrench to sell Pelle, who impressed again vs Stoke, assisted Mane for the goal and got himself is some great positions to score. However, Costa is Costa, Chelsea are Chelsea and indeed QPR are QPR!! We still have Saints attacking coverage in Tadic, so we feel justified in sticking to our plans re Costa.
We have decided to play Krul in goal at home to Liverpool – hopefully they can do an early game-week job on the Liverpool strikeforce.
At the back Alderweireld and Baines select themselves and joining them is Moore, who’s Leicester team host West Brom. It was a pretty tough call between him, Hutton (home to Spurs) and Taylor (away at Everton). A bit like having to choose which ugly girl to snog at a party – we had to choose one and we plumped with Moore.
The midfield and attack selects itself!
Captain
Unsurprisingly, we are captaining Costa. The QPR fixture is too good to ignore and we are not fooled by the cleansheet they kept at home to Villa on Monday. With Chelsea looking to get back to winning ways after dropping 2pts at Old Trafford, we feel Jose will want his side to put on a show and dispose of their West London rivals with ease.
Our vice captain is Sergio Aguero.
And in text format as promised –
Krul
Alderweireld, Moore, Baines
Di Maria, Fabregas, Sigurdsson, Tadic
Welbeck, Costa (c), Aguero (vc)
subs: Boyd, Hutton, Taylor (gk Mannone)
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Hey guys! A quick question…..
Siggy or Downing on the field?
And who to captain out of Costa, Haz, Fab and Pelle?
Hey Nosaj, tough question. Given the fixtures and if Sakho was playing I would probably go with Downing. As it is I expect similar results from both.
On the captain, I have a funny feeling that Hazard is about to do very well.
Well this is a stupid time to be up on a Saturday
The joys of getting to Newcastle for a lunchtime kick off!
Good luck this week everyone – and sorry F247 team but I hope krul lets in a few
I think both defences will let in a few, Hammers! As a neutral I’m looking forward to it being a high-scoring game. (Kiss of death)
Fearing a bad outcome
They often turn out to be the best weeks Rishad!
I know he’s been ineffective of late, but you’re brave leaving Naismith on your bench. I see the issue you have though, as all your defenders have good matchups.
Yep, play Naismith in place of Downing/Eriksen
Oops, didn’t see you have 4 at the back. I’d drop Wisdom.
Blimey, that FF247 team’s looking phenomenally strong guys. Amazing ranking too! :thumbup:
Though I do think though you should be fined 25 points and banned for 3 games :ban: for “could of been worse”.
Hi guys, help me decide:
Option A) sell De Gea, Taylor and Schneiderlin -> buy Courtois, Chambers and Jedinak (-8 pts)
Option B) sell Lukaku, Sterling and Schneiderlin -> buy Costa, Tadic and some cheap midfielder (-8 pts)
Or Option C) any other suggestions? Im fine with a -8 point hit really, need either better defence or Costa!
Morning Banana, how much cash have you got mate?
Hey Cookie, just the 0.1 in the bank
Banana, firstly I wouldn’t take an 8pt hit – you have Kun, Pelle, Cesc and Baines. I think you are a Chelsea man light, but I actually like Lukaku in there, he’s a nice differential especially given their fixtures.
So leave Costa?
De Gea to Courtois makes sense, you’d have to raise some cash there, either downgrade Eriksen or Sterling? Or Taylor to Dummett?
People will tell you it’s not worth taking hits for keepers or defenders but if it’s a long term strategic move that feels right (which DDG to Courtois does) then it will pay off for you. If you need a hit to finance the long term move then so be it, you may not recover the whole 4pts that gameweek but you will over time and make a load more points.
Okay thanks for the tips Cookie much appreciated! Will probably end up getting Chambers and Courtois then somehow. Good luck to you!
Morning all!!
Has anyone not brought in Costa?
This is my team, am I good to go??
I’ve not brought in Costa, Mitro. I’m gambling on him not being up to par. Plus I had to deal with Silva’s injury.
Team looks strong, I especially like your captain choice.
I agree with Bry Mitro, looks good to go mate. Good luck!
Morning cookie!!! How are you sir??
Have I made the right choice with my captain??
Morning. Mitro,
Sanchez could be gold this week mate, it would be him or Aguero in your side for me. To be honest, captain is a personal call, I hesitate to tell people who to capo, so many variables and who the hell am I to know better than others?!
If I had Costa it would be him all day long!!! Think sanchez at home to burnley is a no brainer for me!!! I hope!!
Whatever happens I just hope I see some green arrows and hopefully back up into the top 10k
Morning Bryan – I hope you are right!! If Costa does play and has a stormer I’m screwed!!!
It was between fab or sanchez!! Just hope sanchez delivers another brace!!!
Who’s your cappo??
My cappo’s Hazard. Decided to put my money where my mouth is and take my own advice.
FF247 should start ordering some more sofas, cos there’s gonna be a few behind the Costa one.