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A big fat green arrow greeted us last week as we jumped over 70k in the rankings and back into the top 100k. We got a total of 68 points which was 16 above the official average but that particular measure is starting to become increasingly unreliable as the weeks go by and dead teams begin to gather up along the way like roadside trash. A better measure now is to look at the top 10k as we can assume most of them are still active, the average in that group was 58.
In terms of our players Patricio returned just about what we expected having lost his clean sheet whilst making a number of saves, just not quite enough! And tellingly 2 less than DDG himself. No such complaints with the rest of our defence as all 4 brought home a clean sheet, albeit with no attacking returns between them. Obi Wan-B proved to be a bonus magnet again, hoovering up all 3 as is becoming his MO.Our midfield proved to be our weakest spot with only Salah bringing anything meaningful. Last weeks transfer was a straight toss up between Fraser and Maddison with the other most likely coming in this week. Fair to say we got that one the wrong way round! The previous weeks transfer had been similarly unsuccessful with Vardy replacing Firmino but it paid off this time with the little scampster getting us 11 points to go alongside Captain Kun’s 12. Our captain choice was looking promising until Pep pulled him part way through the party just as it was coming to life. King had a hard day at the office.
Last Week’s Result
What have we done this week?
Well according to the logic above and also last weeks ‘thinking’ then James Maddison was a sure fire shoe-in. Or was he?! He certainly more than passed the eye test and of course scored again last week. So when we put it to the vote it was somewhat of a surprise that Richarlison suddenly came from nowhere and swept the floor clean with poor James, who may now have to wait another week or so to join our ranks. We can only assume that the panel all witnessed the Arsenal v Everton game last weekend and came to roughly the same conclusion, which was that he also passed said eye test, albeit being unlucky not to have any actual FPL points to show for it. He did indeed look very lively to say the least and the most likely (only?!) from his ranks to score. Plus he also gets a go at Fulham this week who are conceding at a rate of more than 2 a game on average so far.
Who he actually came in for was a separate debate altogether! We have Lucas Moura who, very worryingly for us and his fellow managers, trotted out last night in the Milk Cup. Such ‘Poch’ logic probably points to him seeing the bench against Huddersfield at the weekend. And he represents potential future transfer funds tied up in that case. Upon more careful inspection though we decided to lose Cairney instead as it meant we had a more balanced squad for now, still have the option of King to Mitro next week, or indeed poor old James finally coming in, perhaps for Moura.
To confirm then, we’ve… SOLD Cairney and BOUGHT Richarlison
A lone and sole voice did pop up quietly and pensively however, after the dust had almost just settled on all that, to ask simply, and rightly so, “What’s our Hazard plan then?!”… Perhaps it was because he’d just seen his team knocked out by him with an absolute worldy, (not to name names). Perhaps it was just concern for future planning and the fact that he does indeed look like he’s gone on another level, West Ham performance aside, and that we don’t own him. Either way it’s a pertinent question and not one we have the answer to really as other than losing Salah we are a long road away from being in a position, budget wise, to bring him in. Big sofas with broad backs have been duly ordered until we play our Wildcard…
The Team In Full…
CAPTAIN – AGUERO, VICE CAPTAIN – RICHARLISON
Fortunately this was a tad more straight-forward, as you can probably imagine. Kun at home to anyone usually is, call anyone ‘Brighton on their travels’ and the rest isn’t really worth putting into words.
Just in case Pep Pep’s us we chose Richarlison as our vice.
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On my way home from holiday I got too much time to think about my team, I finally came up with the decision I should do Luiz to Vertonghen. Good move or other issues? Have 1 transfer and 0.9 itb
With Serge Aurier probably out with a thigh injury I’m now toying with the idea of Trippier, though he is, of course, riskier than Vert. Out of interest, if you go ahead with that, who are you benching for Vertonghen?
Thanks AT for your input. Also a good choice is Trippier, but think I prefer a nailed option! I would bench Wan Bissaka, as he faces King!
I have the same back three and also have Liverpool and Bournemouth attackers, so very much in the same boat as you.
I’ll wait for any news on Aurier today although their presser was yesterday so it would have to be a leak (he is being assessed today)
With Lloris and Vorm both out how much confidence do you have in Spurs defense with a third choice keeper?
Fairly to be honest. Gazzaniga isn’t a bad keeper. Better than Vorm in my opinion.
Gazzaniga got man of the match for his performance against Brighton last week. And he got man of the match against Watford this week. I think he’s second choice keeper now!
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You could bring it out on a Friday night with discussion on Pressers, picks, Cappo choice etc.
Would be a laugh … albeit a time restraint
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Hi all,
I’m sailing along quite nicely so far this season but the defensive line is looking a little thin for this coming weekend. I could transfer Mendy or Daniels to perhaps play in place of TAA. Or should I be looking to get Richarlison or Mitro in this week or next.
1FT and 0.4itb.
Uh oh, Pep on Mendy just now: “He’s going well.”
And so it begins
Going well enough to play this week?
Don’t believe so. Just listened to it and Pep said ‘same process’, referring to KDB being in the last phases of his recovery phase.
‘He is not fit. He is still injured’
‘when he decides to play he is going to play’
Trippier is seeming like a good option then
That will cause a mass exodus on Mendy. Me being part of that exodus.
Well, value loss apart, I am not sure that it is the best strategy.
Many are probably in the same position I am in: Mendy, Robertson, Alonso, Wan-Bissaka, 5th defender. With WB playing Bournemouth, a backline with Robertson Alonso and WB is more than ok.
Burning two transfers to transfer out Mendy now, and get him back next week or the following one, is a strategy worth discussion!
(Except if Mendy stays out for many weeks)
Don’t you think?
Yes burning 2 transfers is a waste and I do not plan on getting him in the next week.
I will plead my case before you.
The rest of my defense is Robertson Alonso WB and Bennet.
Robertson and Alonso can and will be in my team as long as they are fit.
WB and Bennet can rotate except for round 11 – 12 when both have tough fixtures.
I am bringing in Yedlin from Newcastle as they have 2 home fixtures in those weeks Watford and Bournemouth.
The saved money can go in to upgrading Westwood (Burnley) to Richarlison or upgrading Joselu to Zaha or Arnie or ….
I Probably go for the Richarlison option and fingers crossed I wont be longing for Mendy in 2 weeks
I don’t think.
The problem is that you assume Mendy will be back next week or after IB, which is what people were saying already 2 weeks ago, but as expected Pep gave absolutely no information whatsoever. It’s been 3 weeks already like this. Then who knows how he will be when he comes back, he could be on the bench and not fully have the same returns.
I’m not saying it’s 100% sure selling Mendy will be the best strategy, he could come back next week and smash it, but in terms of probabilities… yes selling Mendy is the best strategy for me now.
Very good points mates.
i) Indeed, I assume Mendy will be back (and firing) very soon. Which is far to be certain.
ii) And indeed, I assume that you would not be happy to spread the money differently!
Anyway, I will personnally to hold him because my defense is still ok without him, and because I am happy to pocket the transfer.
I still have Salah and Hazard, and figure that having 2FT in the next GWs could allow for accomodating with just one hit…
I will probably sell, “going well” could mean anything between he’s back in the Champions League and he’s in contention for Boxing Day 😆
With Erikssen out should we go with lamela as differential?
With Eriksen out will Spurs be any good?
Haha .no comments..
So looking like mendy still not fit. At best maybe on the bench. Is it time to get rid even for a -4? Would mean Tomkins comes in and already have wan
I am getting rid, but I don’t have to go -4 for it.
Tomkins cover is enough, who else is in your back line?
Alonso Robertson wan bissaka
Same as mine, I’m going for it.