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.
Thanks for reading Fantasy Football FF247 Team Gameweek 24.
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Hello one and all, time to go glance at my team and the woofbet competitions to see if I can embarrass myself further this season.
Alright, transfers made. Sold Bertrand and Boyd for Bellerin and Puncheon. Now I just need to figure out which defender sits out. Any thoughts on this team selection and my bench order? Maybe play PVA over Bellerin?
Pants (Mannone)
Terry Wisdom Bellerin
Silva Hazard (VC) Puncheon Fabregas
Aguero (C) Kane Giroud
Subs: PVA Sanchez Hutton
That’s tough Red. PvA is seemingly given a chance to get really up the field. No team plays down the left more than Sunderland. Statistically they attack down the left 42% of the time which is higher than any EPL team including Everton which traditionally is top. Sunderland are actually better away statistically at keeping clean sheets. 5 of their 8 have come on their road trips. Swansea despite the win vs Saints has looked very weak recently. Having said that, Swans do manage to score on everyone in Wales except top 4 opponents.
well that wasn’t much help.
Hard to sit an Arsenal defender with their hot streak of clean sheets. But the Derby is very high scoring usually. Tough call, this one. No earthly idea.
Haha, thanks Mito that was actually great.
It really is a toss up though, and sometimes there’s no obvious answer anyway. I have a feeling there will be lots of goals in the derby though, and Spurs have more attacking threats than Swansea do… meh.
How are you looking for the weekend? Make any big moves this week?
I made a huge move, one that is usually never seen by my team.
I saved the transfer.
My thinking is to try and get one transfer ahead so I have two when 28 rolls around. I know right now only Spurs and some bottom feeder have a double, but I believe that if Leicester get eliminated in the FA cup by Villa that Chelsea will also play a Double in 28.
Nice work saving the transfer. Not easy to do but it’s great having 2 FT to play with the following week if you need them. Thanks again man, good luck this weekend.
Thank God we have a real Stats Man now to provide some brevity
Stats guy seems to have an agenda (helping), where I present them in a way that in the end leaves the person more confused than they were before they asked the question.
:hippo:
A touch of Chelsea
Last season CFC outscored fellow top 4 opponents 13-2, this season so far is 4-4 with 4 draws. When you look at the average position in the table, of teams left for them to play at Stamford Bridge it is 10th (8 games left) and away it is 14th (7 games left)
They have 8 clean sheets in 11 games at home, 3 when playing away.
They still have a game remaining vs everyone in the bottom 9 of the standings.
Law of averages says they won’t keep 3 clean sheets in their next 3, but when looking at those fixtures one could make a case that it is actually very possible. With 2 at home vs Everton and Burnley and the away game vs Aston Villa.
If you missed yesterday’s post on team and individual leaders stats check them out here> https://fantasyfootball247.co.uk/kops-fantasy-football-tips-gameweek-24/comment-page-9/#comment-212512 & here>https://fantasyfootball247.co.uk/kops-fantasy-football-tips-gameweek-24/comment-page-9/#comment-212534
Nice. Good reading. Thanks!
Nice, Stats Man, thanks. Love it that you even come with your own media arm
Hey guys I’m using my wildcard and i need you guys to tell me if these transfers are good and suggest any others i could make.
I also have 1ft 0.4 in the bank
De gea (Guzan)
Cahill Taylor Mertesacker (Hutton and moore)
Hazard Di maria Silva Cazorla (Boyd)
Rooney kane Giroud
I was thinking of doing Cahill, Mertesacker, Guzan, Silva and rooney out Aguero, Eriksen, Koscielny, clyne and krul in any good? Feel free to suggest any other or alternative transfers
Thanks
someone please
Dont see any problems there pal, perhaps ship out Hutton as well, Villa are in decline big time! Id probably like a Chelsea defender as well but theyre my own principles
hutton to who maybe naught on? Do you think getting rid of silva is right is there any way you can think of me keeping him but still maintaining aguero?
naughton*
@AMR, the most obvious way would be by selling ADM and keeping Silva. Is not like Di Maria has been producing anything of consequence. Of course that statement could cue a double point haul now. 😉
how does this wildcard team look?
De gea (hamer)
Clyne azplicueta Terry (van Aanholt and moore)
Cazorla di maria silva hazard (boyd)
Ings aguero kane
-24 point hit but playing wildcard and this would leave 0 in the bank
Hey gang, still undecided. Please help!!
A- Sanchez > Silva or…
B- save FT, play JWP.
Foster, Krul
Terry, Clyne, VanA, Wasil, Baird
Haz, Sanchez, Cazorla, Punch, JWP,
Kun, Kane, Giroud
1ft, 0.7 itb
I’m keeping Sanchez. But your call mate.
Cheers James, but I like your 4 mids if Sanchez doesn’t play better than mine. Tough call.
its a 50/50 decision really, but i do reckon silva will have a good game tomorrow you already have giroud and cazorla as arsenal coverage, so maybe sanchez to silva isn’t that bad, but its up to you go with your gut and good luck.
Mito, Innit, anyone… Any more votes?
Yeah I’ll vote for you
As long as it’s nothing too illegal.
Ok looked at the question now. I’d keep him for sure. Sounds like he’s chomping at the bit so even if Wenger somehow manages to keep him under wraps for this one I’m pretty sure he’ll play on Tuesday. And you’ll want him then.
How could I go against such a level-headed chicken?! Cheers Innit. C’mon JWP!!
I didn’t realise it was JWP as sub…..
Only messing, good luck if that’s how you go and good luck the other way too if you don’t.
I sold him with the WC last week, but with the hope he be out 2 or more games. If I had him right now, I probably keep him thinking that he is seemingly going to play if not in the Derby, I least against Leicester. Worst case scenario, if you are really pissed at him on Tuesday, you will see the team sheet for Arsenal before the deadline, so you could dump him then. But then again, he would probably play the next one…..
How am I set for the weekend, gents?
Any changes required?
I like it. I’d almost be tempted to start Boyd over Austin….almost.
@James, think you look set mate. According to Stats Guy, your double CFC could prove to be a very wise investment over the coming games.
Thanks fellas.
One question. Who d’you reckon will score more?
A. Dann
Or
B. Boyd
I guess Dann has a better chance at a CS than Boyd at a goal.
Cheers. That’s what I based the order on.