FF247 FPL Team GW17
Don’t mention the ‘C’ word
We may have finally have caught a break. We may well have caught more than that, but more on that later!
We have had some horrible luck this season. But we won’t bemoan that as many have had horrible luck this year in general. Both inside, and more pertinently outside, of FPL. Your author himself managed to buy both Siggy and Son this week, and you can’t get much worse luck than that! In FPL that is. One of our own committee tested positive for the ‘C’ word this week and so we wish him and his family well. Puts things into perspective. He seems well though and he has been warned that if he intends to die then we require 30 days notice in writing.
Everything that could have gone against us this season pretty much has so far. But for once our transfers from last week look inspired. Our new guy Dallas got us 12 points (replacing a Dann zero) and Bruno finally came in for us, albeit with just an assist, but he replaced a Covid ‘victim’ (he didn’t die either) in KdB. We’d say ‘happy days’, but they really aren’t.
Elsewhere McCarthy got us 9, Bamford 8, Chilwell 5 and it was diminishing returns after that.
We ended up on 57 points which meant a green arrow and a rank rise of over 400k back up to 1.7m. We never thought we would take that sort of rank as a positive. But we’ll take any positive we can right now. Oh, hang on… not any….
Our GW16 Result…
We have one free transfer and 0.5 in the bank so let’s go see what was decided…
Our GW17 Transfer(s)
Debating a chip strategy wasn’t quite how I envisaged spending New Years Eve, but that I did, and let me tell you it’s 5 hours I’ll never get back. And to make matters worse it was 5 hours spent going around in one massive circle.
Without boring the pants off you all too, we basically began with holding the transfer, debated using it for our BGW18/DGW19 strategy, had new 18 & 19 fixtures announced about half way through the debate, went full circle twice and ended up back where we began.
The new fixtures which have been added to both GW’s (Burnley vs Man Utd in 18 & Man City v Aston Villa in 19) were definitely worth the pause for thought but ultimately they alone were not enough to deter us from our strategy. For now, anyway. The addition of the 18 one means that we could in theory not play the FH in that one and just go in with about 9 players. The addition of the 19 one saved Grealish’s bacon. And possibly presented us with a Man City issue, as in a lack of one.
All in all we felt it was best to simply sit tight and see what happens from here on in.
To confirm then we have HELD OUR TRANSFER
Captain – Kane
Despite a couple of votes for Bruno, Kane came out on top, with the quote ‘Kane feels like fun vs Leeds’ probably summing up our decision.
Our GW17 team in full…
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All games will go through?
Well, just keep an eye on the site because if a game is postponed I have a suspicion it may be mentioned.
Happy new year and wishing nothing but good things for the year ahead for everone.
Not really sure what to here. Have 1ft and 0.3itb. planning on free hit next week so lose my transfer if I don’t use it but fairly happy with my team
Nice goalkeeper. :yes:
Happy New Year gang. Sorry for the repost. Plan is to free hit 18 and BB 19. Have 2 fts and 0 in the bank. Seeing rumours of Spurs having a possible double in 19…..what a headache. Can i have your thoughts please. Thanks.
Spurs can’t have a double in 19; unless at least 3 other games are moved; because Fulham already have a DGW that week.
Thoughts on moves Otieno?
See post 80. Sorry, the reply got detached.
Taylor to Lowton and save a FT and see if things become clearer ahead of next week.
I agree.
Neilos you have a very similar team to me but the benefit of 2FTs.
Thanks Beno. What are your plans going forward?
Cheers GP. Jist dont want to lose 2fts if i free hit. What’s your plans?
Fair enough but dealing with a Taylor injury and bringing in a DGW for 19 leaves you with one transfer either way – whether you FH or not.
Taylor is out 2/3 weeks by the way
Thanks GP. Might have another tinker after breakfast lol. Had a very late one
Thanks Aarron13
I’d also look at Ryan as he’s a bit of a waste
Hey Gear defo need him out too.
What’s yoir plans?
My plans have made my head explode… I made my moves yesterday (very boring). Brought in Sánchez and Riedewald (all I could afford) for Forster and Anguissa. This takes me to 9 for next week and I might change one other to get to 10. 19 is set for 10 double players plus Son. I’ll then play TC, probably on Bruno.
Nice one Gear. I need to replan methinks.
You’ve got enough transfers to put together a good BB team. I’d focus on those that aren’t playing and go from there mate
Nice one Gear. Good luck to you all!!
Happy new year to all!
Not sure what to do with this lot to be honest! I have FH and BB chips, so i assume it is wise to FH next week? Not sure what moves I should make right now though!
Thanks in advance!
Save FT I think.
Awesome! Thanks GP!
No point saving it if you are playing fh next week.
Taylor to Lowton, holding or Alioski
Yeah fair point if the FH chip is played but doesn’t necessarily have to be.
Yeah i was thinking that haha! Thanks dreamers…had my eye on holding before so he might slot in!
I’m a bit worried about playing chips these 2 upcoming gw’s.
Was planning on playing FH in 18. But with all the games that get postponed on short notice there’s a chance that I will end up with 8, 9 or 10 players anyway. The same goes for gw19 where a dgw might become a single.
Right now i’m planning to save the chips until this covid thing is a bit more stable, wich it might not become ofcourse. And just go with 9 players in 18 or take a hit.
What’s your plan?
I’m still FH18. Probably cancel BB19 and go for TC instead
Exactly my thinking. I was going to FH 18 but now with the spurs game I’ve got 10 players so that will do nicely. For GW19 I can either just field 11 DGWers with no chips or a minus 8 gets me a good looking BB squad. Chips staying in the back pocket I think.
Happy New Year everybody! Almost ready to throw the towel in on this season..worst rank in 4 yrs..14th in my ML..just not been able to catch a break at all..can anyone offer up some sage advice for my team..got all my chips and 2ft with 1.1 ITB..Thanks in advance and keep well :good:
Mahrez to Harrison or Raphinha?
Yeah mahrez is a concern but also double west ham defence is giving me the heebeejeebies..coufal to stones/Maguire and mahrez to a Leeds lad?
I would keep West Ham players for their double gameweek.
Hmm..focus on mahrez out then? How about siggy? Best wait till after city presser I guess…cheers gallant..