Fantasy Football FF247 Team Gameweek 24
So after playing our wildcard we were hoping for a bit of a climb up the overall. Luckily enough we managed a solid score of 80 points, which was easily higher than the average of 46. This allowed us to climb 547 spots landing us in 1236th place and hopefully putting us in a position to jump back into the top 1k. Three of our players made the dream team for the game-week and although our wildcard was not a smashing success, it was definitely still a positive for our team. Besides there wasn’t too many wise semi flightless birds (Init) that thought to bring in Jon Walters before his 19 points with their wildcard. Even though we didn’t count on the Stoke grey haired somewhat Irish-ish Englishman, mid-ish/forward to score a scruffy hat-trick, we still did have some good contributors that we will go over now.
In goal we had the Colombian David Ospina. As we all know around these parts, Colombians are very, very trustworthy. Ospina has now kept a clean sheet in his 3 appearances for Arsenal and is off to a flying start with the FF247 team as one of our new signings. Despite him not being Miss Universe cute his returns are still prettier than what we were getting back from the English ‘Hart’throb. In defence we had the exemplary human being known as John Terry. Who might have missed out on a clean sheet this past GW, but we expect that our faith in him (strictly as a player) will be repaid in FPL points over the coming weeks. Another one who failed to deliver was Mr. Facial expression himself Phil Jones. Nevertheless we are sure that with United’s fixtures that he is more than capable of keeping a clean sheet, well for 80 minutes or so until he loses his marker and a guy who hasn’t scored in 3 years manages a goal. In the ridiculous tradition of having our fodder bench player outdo our higher priced defenders. PVA as he is known by the FPL community grabbed us a wonderful 12 points. Aanholt could be the new Hutton!
Moving along to our midfield we find one of our new signings Mighty Mouse, Santi Cazorla. What a signing he was for us! With 17 points he certainly did his part and much more. One of the few players from the pre-WC team that was able to retain his spot on our squad was Hazard. With good reason that, as he managed 8 points in a week where he was given all 3 bonus points despite only registering an assist in the game. Our two other new acquisitions were both handed a debut start and were unable to score more than 2 points. Hopefully Adam Johnson and Jason Puncheon can earn their keep next week if they are allowed a second opportunity to prove their worth.
As we analyze our front line, we notice that a certain RVP was able to collect 7 points for us and when doubled for being our captain we are handed a elementary math question to answer. Guessing that 14 is that total, it is a nice number to add to our 13 point contribution from Harry Kane. Kane who came in off the bench for the injured Sanchez for us, was a proper demonstration of highly skilled luck from us. Our third spot was taken by boy toy Graziano Pelle who looked as good as ever, except for the part where he actually got us any points.
Having recapped how our squad performed last GW, let us now move along to our transfer decision and line up for the upcoming week.
Transfer for GW22
As stated last week, the plan all along was to have RVP keep the place warm for Sergio “Kun” Aguero for a week. Now that the Argentinian has cleared Chelsea, we feel that the time to buy is now. We thank the former Arsenal man for his service and applaud him for putting away that goal in an offside position vs Leicester. We will continue to monitor the situation with Alexis Sanchez, but the hope is that he is ready for the North London Derby. In case of emergency, we will have the Chelsea physio check him, who surely will have him UP and ready.
So to confirm our transfer we have –
Sold Robin van Persie and Bought Sergio Aguero
Our team in full…
This week we revert back to the 3-4-3 and this time by choice. We had a discussion over the keepers and feel that Pulis will have found a bigger bus to park after surrendering 3 goals last week and have decided to go for Foster. Perhaps a bit difficult considering Ospina’s form, but we feel that Spurs and Arsenal are two sides that traditionally like an up and down game. Terry of course gets the start with Clyne as the no brainers in our back 3. PVA gets the nod over Jones also based on what seems the easier fixture on paper. In the midfield we drop AJ to the bench as first sub and if Alexis is unable to play he will come in and hopefully get us another 13 points like Kane did the previous GW. Up top we run our 3 strikers out there led by our new acquisition Sergio Aguero.
Captain
Our captain this week is Aguero
Could it really be anyone else this week? I guess in theory it could, but we are not about to turn away from Kun with his fixture. Don’t think we actually went through the process of debating the decision, we all just kinda knew he would carry the armband.
Our vice-captain is Eden Hazard
The team in text format is –
Foster
van Aanholt, Clyne, Terry
Sanchez, Puncheon, Hazard, Cazorla
Aguero, Pelle, Kane
Bench: Ospina. Johnson, Jones, Baird.
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Nice work guys. All the best. I hope Sanchez makes it too.
Foster or panti in goal?
Keep Panti in if you’re playing Wisdom.
Howaya lads, been fairly off the ball the last few weeks, sliding down the rankings. Any ideas?
Have two free transfers and around 7 mill in the bank. Aguero in for Austin surely and then someone in for di maria? what ye think?
Cahill or Gardos really need to go
Has cahill no hope in getting back into the team or?
Also lads, great article
There is always hope, but I don’t think it’s super likely. If Zouma does start again loads of people will grab him. Than he won’t play Tuesday/Wednesday.
Has a hope. But think he’s out of favour after the Spurs game. Has been at fault for some recent goals. Zouma has played well since coming in but by all means not certain
Thats true, watched zouma, he has been good. If I hold on to Cahill for one more week and take out Gardos who should I bring in?
I think I’d do Austin/Pelle -> Aguero and Cahill -> Terry. I’d also start looking at a replacement for Downing as his fixtures are bad. I think you can keep ADM for a couple of GWs as United’s fixtures are good, and if he doesn’t come good, Eriksen is a good replacement for the DGW.
Thats is solid advice Tekno! didnt even know that about downings fixtures, been awful busy </3
I'll have a tinker with that
Good luck fellas. The team should score nicely this GW and as stated in the article, hopefully a return to the top 1k :thumbup:
Thanks for this lads. I’ll most certainly be joining you in Aguero (C).
This is my team for the week (1 FT, 0.9 itb). I’m thinking…
1. Pelle -> Giroud
2. Duff -> PvA
3. Keep FT
Of these, I think I prefer 1. What do you guys think?
Teks – probably 1 for me too – but I’d save the FT this week, give Pellè on more chance vs QPR et get Giroud after, but of course it could go either way.
Indeed. 1 looks the best move. Pelle has been quiet.
Raz, you think I should get Giroud this GW or save my FT and get him next GW?
Dude, hard to say. Saving FT’s is always smart. However, you will hit yourself in the face when he bags 2 tomorrow and Pelle does nothing (again). Also, something to keep in your mind. GW25 we will get the Arsenal team sheet before the deadline closes. Means you can make choices accordingly.
Thanks james, it’s either 1 or 2 for me too. I like the idea of having 2 FTs, especially as I don’t have Sanchez and need to downgrade to be able to bring him in, but at the same time, I expect Giroud to outscore Pelle. Then again, Spurs are in good form and might give Arsenal more competition than they usually do.
The 2 FTs is a good point, but if you wait and did the Pelle-Giroud switch for Tuesday, then really you’d still only have 1 FT right? If you see what I mean. So it really does come down to ‘who will score more tomorrow’ unless you intend to keep Pelle and use both of the 2FTs elsewhere.
My opinion? Pelle for this week only.
Keep free transfer for next week.
Alright, thanks for the help lads. I’ve concluded to save my FT for this week with the intention of getting Giroud next week.
If Sanchez makes it you guys reckon he starts? I brought in Wally for him yesterday. News changes per day. If dude isn’t 100 percent you won’t start him right? Should I replace Wally? What should I do? >.<
I can’t see him starting. I really can’t. You have the funds to get him back right? Let him drop tomight for sure (annoying haha) and maybe wait for any leaked team-news in the morning. I suspect Walcott will outscore him tomorrow though.
Ummm dude? So I should keep Wally? >.<
Dear God, I sat the wrong way. Feels like my balls went in. ZOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Terrible feeling. Checks. Phewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww still there. The horror.
Sanchez has been playing on the left or through the middle though ain’t he. He started season on the righ and did not really do the business from that position. I could be wrong though
So you’re telling me Wally only has competition from Ox (whom is injured)? We have to keep in the back of our minds that Ozil is back (plays on the left) and Welly (also left flank, or right?).
Hey, that’s your call Razman, you should appreciate my efforts! I think you should buy Arteta instead now. 😉
Wally for me this weekend.
Your smiley isn’t just a dickhead. At times you are to. This being one of those times. 😉
Like within your answers lie more questions. EVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!