Grab, Avoid or Bore Off! – Fantasy Premier League 2017-18 Part 2
The International break is here and it is of course time for yet another edition of Bore Off! As ever during the international break we take the time to catch up with some of our site regulars, ask them how their seasons are going and get their thoughts on some key issues that we all want answers to. And then of course ask them some stupid questions that we all really don’t want answers to but are too intrigued to look away. We have already caught up with 3 of them but such was the clamour to be involved this week we have a bonus ‘part 2’. And so we are delighted to be joined by Serendipity, Milburn and Footy Fantastic (Guy) for part 2.
Thanks for reading Grab, Avoid or Bore Off! – Fantasy Premier League 2017-18. Part 2. This article was compiled by Inittowinit and Mito21
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Mito21 @TheLegendMito21
Thanks Seren, Milburn (poor man’s Rosco 😉 ) and Guy.
Guy, nice to see you have a new Naismith at Everton with Niasse.
inittowinit
Naismith would be an upgrade on that donkey. Niasse that is, not Guy. Don’t know if you saw his goal against Watford but even when he’d gone past the keeper he did his best to mess it up, his final touch was an accident as he was falling over.
Mito21 @TheLegendMito21
Think this Niasse fella and I are going to get along great!
Milburn
Like a dagger to my heart that Mito. It hurts cos it’s true! Haha.
Rosco77
Ha ha there’s nothing poor about you mate!
Milburn
Cheers mate I’m touched, not in a Kevin spacey typea way though!
Rosco77
Hahaha man alive it’s all gone a bit Pete Tong for Kev! How’s your WC going?
Milburn
Well its a lot more top heavy than his usual type. I’m more concerned about no more house of cards to be honest!
Any advice?
Rosco77
Yeah me too I love House of Cards!
Wow that’s some front 7!!
I’ll be honest the big 3 up top destroys your defence and keeper situation, I think if you’re set on a big 3 then this is close to perfect, I’d probably be inclined to bring in a Brighton defender over a Bournemouth, regardless of fixtures, Bournemouth have conceded the most shots in the last 4 GWs
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Personally I’ll be moving back to an enabler such as Tammy/Vardy/Firmino as it allows for a much stronger defence but only time will tell which is the better tactic!
My main concerns would be Hunemeir as I think over Xmas we’ll need a full squad, and Speroni but understand why both are there!
Milburn
Cheers man, appreciate it
Mastermind FC
The Man City line-up conundrum continues to confuddle us. I think Guy has it right though – just stick with the same player through thick and thin and it should hopefully even itself out over time!
We think we might have stumbled across the answer though…Pep plays FPL!
https://www.thestatszone.com/revealed-pep-guardiolas-fpl-aspirations-influence-his-manchester-city-team-selection
Yes, it’s been a slow news day in TSZ towers…
Mito21 @TheLegendMito21
That’s good stuff there Mastermind, I know it was a joke, but I actually do love the “Park the Bus” chip idea.
Mastermind FC
Haha yeah, as I was writing it I was like…hang on a second, this isn’t a terrible idea!
Mito21 @TheLegendMito21
I am currently looking at the City attacking six and when you first posted the link I thought I was going to have to throw out my upcoming article.
Was happy to see the direction you went with it.
Milburn
Out of curiosity who’s everybody else’s preferences of a city treble in order of priority?
Mito21 @TheLegendMito21
Aguero, Sane and Sterling for me.
Rosco77
KDB, Sane, Kun … own none!!
Mastermind FC
Aguero, Sane, KDB – I also own none!
db
Thats great, I read that with a smile on my face but when I got to the bullet points that smile turned to laughter. Fantastic, thanks mastermind
Rosco77
Love this! Feels like it could be real!! Haha
banjomaker
Once again, made my moves very early to avoid price changes… here’s to no injuries over the IB!!!! :shake:
shane7
Like ur team banjo
banjomaker
Cheers Shane. It’s a long time to wait and hope for no injuries! I’m a sucker for price changes though. How are you shaping up?
shane7
Not good can’t decide between 3 big strikers up top or heavy midfield
banjomaker
Tough call. For me, 3 big guns up top just shades it. I just think the ~6m mids are looking slightly more consistent than the similarly priced strikers.
Cookie
Cracking side Banjo
banjomaker
Cheers Cookster. Feels good to have Azpi in there… And I’ll enjoy not sweating on Poch’s full back decisions.
shane7
Here’s my latest not the best
banjomaker
I quite like that!!!! Really nice balance. You may end up with a weekly selection headache with the defense, but if I was WC’ing I’d want starting players only, so you don’t have many other options. I’m not sure Sterling alone provides sufficient City attacking cover. They look to be continuing at 3/4 goals a game.
shane7
It’s either kun or Morata banjo.
Kun gives less balance to squad tho.
Giving Lukaku 2 weeks then transfer to either Morata/ kun
banjomaker
I can see why you’ve opted for Morata in this draft. Helps balance the team, and at least you know he’ll play! I know where I’d rather have that cappo armband every week though. Lukaku is the obvious one to get the chop, but United have some nice fixtures coming up, and he tends to do well against the lesser sides. Could ironically prove to be a slight differentiator, as most opt for Kun/Kane/Morata templates.
inittowinit
Wouldn’t be so sure on Morata any more. He’s down to 9 toes now according to this tweet
shane7
Yeh kun hard to ignore banjo.
This the kun 1
banjomaker
Haha well hopefully it’s one of Morata’s left toes. He only tends to use his right foot or his head.
Shane, tough call that. The Kun team certainly loses some balance doesn’t it
inittowinit
Hi Shane, looking at those side by side the main difference seems to simply be Richarlison vs Fernandinho. Obviously you’d pick the former every time given a straight choice. Either keeper combo seems to look fine from a quick scan of rotation. Probably prefer Pope if it was a decider but that’s here nor there. As for the strikers themselves you could toss a coin on Morata v Kun given fixtures alone. I guess what may sway it is that at least you know Morata will play. Batman has been returned to Chelsea too with an injury so that nails him even more. Not really sure which one I’d pick out of the 2 though, having said all that! Probably the Morata one if I had to choose right now.
Smash10
Yeah I’ve had that problem had Lukaku, Aguero and Kane. Think it’s too much you can get away with Morata or Jesus just about instead of Lukaku or Aguero.
shane7
Cheers initt finding this wc harder then usual
Smash10
That’s a great team Banjo I love it
banjomaker
Cheers Smash. I’m actually quite content with it at the moment. Davies losing gametime annoyed the hell out of me, but I quite like the Azpi switch! If Pogba hits the ground running on his return I’ll lose Sterling.
coys9
Hey Banjo, I think we have very similar team. I’m also contemplating the same move that you made. I’m not really convinced by Otamendi but I have to give up DDG (which I’m not so keen as well given the coming fixtures for Man utd) to get Dave.
banjomaker
I was quite content with Otamendi & Davies, but switched to Azpi & Mee, which I’m quite happy with.
inittowinit
It’s all gone fingers and toes…
Butland out of the England squad, just in case anybody has him. Not sure how long a broken finger keeps a goalie out though. Banjo will probably know, I’m sure he’s broken one of them along with almost everything else.
banjomaker
From my experience that could be career ending. My medical notes state ‘fractured’ fingers, when actually the end has come off.
inittowinit
Close enough mate!
Smash10
Thoughts on not having Lukaku? He’s out of form has 2 nice home fixtures. However Newcastle and Brighton don’t seem to leak many goals
constantine
I’ll stay aeay from him because of the reasons stated by you
Smash10
Yeah think I’ll still be hiding behind the sofa though
banjomaker
I fancy him to start finding the net in the coming weeks. They’ve got very nice fixtures and he enjoys playing against the lesser sides. But I’d still rather Kun or Kane, so dunno how you can squeeze him in. The money saved by having Morata over Lukaku goes a long way, and Chelsea’s fixtures are good too.
wazzalam
Hey Guys,
I have some options. Which option is right?
1. Ritchie to GroB
2. Choupo-Mooting to Doucouré
3. -4pts, Eriksen & Ritchie to Sané & Richarlison
4. -4pts, Eriksen & Ritchie to Sané & GroB
5. -4pts, Ritchie & Choupo-Mooting to GroB & Doucouré
6. -8pts, Eriksen & Ritchie & Choupo-Mooting to Sané & GroB & Richarlison
7. Your suggest.
Many thanks!
Smash10
Has Moting not been getting points. Probably Ritchie to GroB. However I like Richarlson and Sane moves if you want to take a hit. With City scoring 3 goals a game you really need some coverage
shane7
What do u think smash.
Another quick draft on way to work ha.
Lukaku will become morata in 2weeks
Smash10
For a 4-4-2 can’t really find anything wrong with it. Francis maybe as Bournemouth ain’t the best defensively
shane7
Option 3 for me wazzalam
banjomaker
Option 3 for me too wazza. You need absolute minimum of 1 City attacker, if not 3 😉