FF247 Fantasy Football Site Team GW23
Another decent week here, and yet again also one that could have been so much better; but for some fine margin decisions this week in both team & bench selection, and some much wider ones in weeks previous. To have Shaw with his 8 points sat behind Camarasa on the bench is gutting. To have Rashford not even in the squad, having owned him a few weeks back is baffling, but more on that later! As for those who we did bother to pick Fabianski (9) and Digne (12) did us proud, and Wan-B did us even prouder with his simple 4 points… 3 of them somehow coming in the form of bonus points despite conceding 2 goals in a defeat, go figure, Superman he truly is.
Captain Salah carried the can for our mids and forwards with a contribution of 22. It’s just as well he did as the other 6 managed 1 assist between them and not much else for a total of 16 between the sorry lot.
All in all this left us with 69 points, which was 20 above the average, and another overall green arrow which saw us jump nearly 10k to 35,665th, which is actually our highest rank so far this season. And with all of our chips in hand we are feeling fairly confident about a strong finish.
Last week’s result…
This week may present some challenges though as we own Son, who was obviously always earmarked for removal this week, but also TAA and Kane who have both now been ruled out long (ish) term. We do however have 2 free transfers and £1.6m in the bank, so let’s go see how we decided to utilise it all…
This week’s transfer decision…
… wasn’t exactly a picnic! Kids and candy shops spring to mind, especially with the money that releasing Kane and Son afforded us. Then again it’s not that often in FPL that you find yourself with twenty odd million and two free transfers to use on it. We could have had pretty much anyone we wanted, so you’d think it would be easy peasy. Left to ones own devices then yes it probably would be, ask five different blokes though and that complicates matters somewhat.
The key decision really was the Kane replacement. Rashford and Aubameyang were the prime candidates debated. The former presented a problem though as we already owned three Man United players, and thus sparked a debate as to how to rectify that particular situation. As an aside though, and before we continue, we should add that Aguero wasn’t actually mentioned once, and that’s despite one of the panel already taking a hit to bring him in and at least one other we know of seriously considering doing so!
It was boiled down to one of two options really;
Kane & Son out for Aubameyang & Sane… or
Kane, Son & Martial out for Rashford, Sane & Alli (for a -4)
The panel was so split that we even asked on site in the comments for opinions; and that came back just about as inconclusive too. This one literally came down to the wire with a split panel; two on each side and one with a completely different suggestion altogether (Kane & Martial for Rashford & Sane), but in all honesty nobody really had the stomach (or time) left for a third debate!
Ultimately, we went with… Kane & Son out for Aubameyang & Sane
We’d love to tell you why but we honestly can’t, it really could have gone either way. We get the feeling that had we not had the ‘three Man United’ issue that Rashford would probably have come in. Rejecting the ‘hit’ scenario was perhaps simply a fear that Martial would slap us in the face with two juicy home games ahead.
Fair to say your committee is now a bit ‘spent’, but never let it be said they don’t at least try!
Our Captain is Mo Salah
This one was at least a bit easier, in fact it was done and dusted in less than 5 seconds. Which probably tells you everything you need to know as to why.
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Nope just the -4 for me! Thanks
Looks good to go to me.
Like it, depending on your GW 27 strategy you could even have Firmino this week and then transfer in Auba next week.
Having heard Pep’s words about starting Agüero, Jesus or both simultaneously, I’m gonna risk it: Kane —> Agüero with 1 FT carried over. That wry smile when he said “not a problem” was the clincher — the look of a man spoilt for choice but with a clear plan for his rotation — would he really play Jesus for another crucial PL away match and then give Agüero minutes in a dead-rubber Cup match? Probably…
but I don’t really care. Risk and reward springs to mind.
In it together, my son!
Its bold but it could really pay off. An underrated move imo
I need help 0 I am tearing my hair out here. Please can you help a brother out.
Its all due to that TAA dilemna
So, Im not sure whether to take a -4 hit? Is TAA gonna play?
Im thinking he probably wont, and if so, I need to make the transfer.
Kane -> Firmino/Auba
Please chime in with your thoughts!
I’d just do Kane to either Aguero or Aubameyang and bench one of Richarlison or Anderson who can then come in if TAA doesn’t play anyway. You’ve got Robertson there, so you should have at least one Pool defender playing anyway.
Thanks decided on the below!
JP, play TAA, hes close according to Jurgen. I’d be trying to work Salah in with the Kane dosh, Harry to a cheapo and Anderson to Salah, don’t think you will have enough dosh from Hudson O.
Thanks man; my gut is telling me to do this so gonna go for it. cheers!
Think i’ll go Kane/Jimenez to Kun/Rashford.
Come join the Aguero crew, Elle!
So much love for Aguero!
Well I’m on the other side and I’ve tiped Jesus to start. His family have just gone back to Brazil I think it will be a bit of a slap in the face if Pep drops Jesus straight away
Interesting Smash thanks for the insight.
Smash, he’s only been playing him while they were here so they think all is good and he plays every game. The second they stepped on that plane he turned to him and said, “right you, back on that bloody bench”.
Fingers crossed
We need Citeh cover mate.
Definitely; Elleffccee – could you offer your advice on my dilemna above? Trying to get several thoughts before I make a decision thanks
Did some early transfers and then Kane got ruled out so here I am with more than one hit. And here’s the team that I hope will make up for that mess. Good to go?
Absolutely Allan, looks grand. I won’t ask what it cost either emotionally or in hits but it looks grand
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Ok, I am gambling with Kane->Aguero (mad I know.)
Leaves me 9.9m to ditch Son. Who would you bring in? Alli or Eriksen? Should I do a 4ph to ditch Camarasa?
I’d flip a coin on that. We know what both players can achieve, however I think Eriksen has better form this season – though I’m sure I saw somewhere that Alli picks up his game at moments like this for Spurs.