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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Considering a 4ph for Sanchez -> Wally. Would that be insane?
If I do no do anything I would have JWP coming in in case Sanchez does not get a minute on the pitch.
Fingers twitching…brains itching…WHAT TO DOoooOOoOOoOoOOoOOO?
Do nada
Sound advice! And I better listen to it and log off the fpl site! If I had a FT I would have loved to have Wally vs Spurs. Oh well. The team line ups are eagerly anticipated…TJ where are you when we need you?!?!?
I also have JWP coming on if Sanchez does not play…… Im leaving it that way too….. Southampton playing QPR is a pretty good fixture… My only issue is whether to start with JWP and bench Alexis this week. Cant stand the idea of him coming on for a few mins late on for 1point
Haha can’t stand that idea either but but but…its like playing lotto because he could come on for 8 minutes and score 1 and do an assist!! Crossing fingers and other stuff I can cross!!
KFC I’m starting with Sanchez & have JWP on the bench so yes fingers crossed he doesn’t just come on for 8 minuets & do nothing
If he does that its because he doesn’t have himself on his own fantasy team He better either sit tight on that bench or be on fire on the pitch for the few minutes he might be on!
KFKC
Sit still 😉
Well I am just like Louis Van Gaal and his “twitching ass” haha! Naah I better go do some boring grocery shopping now and be home after the deadline so I do not risk any stupid move! 😉 You all set TGP?
Morning all taken a 4 point hit this wk & still got Sanchez , Bertrand & Baird who are not playing not good but will have to hang in there
Anyone think Zouma won’t start today?
Really hope he doesn’t 😉
haha, I need to replace Bertrand and have no clue who to replace him with. Think a punt is worth it but a bit weary considering I have Bellerin and Baird, so could be without three playing defenders quite often.
Hey AT I have Bertrand , Baird & Clichy so I’m in same boat but I’m just going to wait until Bertrand is back I thk Bellerin will start so you should be alright good luck today
Morning!
All set? Still got 1 FT left and considering replacing Cahill. Thinking I might wait and see if he regains his place this week.
Hey RITZ thk I would do same wait 1 wk then decide good luck today
Thx Silverback. GL to you as well 😉
Ritz – Id sell Cahill given ur bench.
Morning all!!
Team for GW24. Good to go??
Mitro looks good to go for me but I would consider down grading one of your MF players & up grd one of your fwd nk wk looks good
I’m looking at Sturridge!! Probably will downgrade adm and upgrade austin
Hi All, I played my wildcard lst week, scored a respectable 83 points and moved up my mini league, problem is most of my team this GW playing away (see team below). I just swapped out Van P for Aguero. Should i make other changes or leave as it is. Who makes a better option for clean sheet; Ospina vs spurs or Foster vs Bunley?
Play Foster – squad is good.
Thanks Dreamers…. Have a good one