Managers of the Round Table – Fantasy Premier League 2014-15
We have gathered up six prestigious members / writers around Mito’s Round Table to answer a few quick fire questions in the lead up to the opening of the FPL season. They have been asked to make choices over some of the same key questions many of us are currently facing. As one would expect we got a wide range of varying answers, everything from a unanimous decision on formation to six different choices for Flop of the Year. See what our esteemed panel answered and please share your answers and views below, including that tricky last question. And don’t be shy; they sure weren’t when expressing their man crush.
Below is a self-described introduction to their FPL playing style.
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Bryan Munch Conservatively reckless bandwagon-avoiding contrarian. Likes puns and yogurt.[/one_half]
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NIN Conservative in general, but not afraid to take risks when needs be.[/one_half_last]
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Calvin Clyne Friend of hits and gut-feelings.[/one_half]
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Tekno-Kun Rational and pragmatic. Prefers safe options, but always looks for thought out punts.[/one_half_last]
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Chins and bellies Planner. If in doubt, I save my FT. Like the odd punt. Do what the country music tells me.[/one_half]
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Migs Play hard in the beginning, then more cautious towards the end.[/one_half_last]
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Burnsy
RMT?
Speroni – Green
P.Jones (Any united defender 5.5) – Debuchy – Luis – Wisdom – Hooiveld
Rambo – Siggy – Hazard – Matter – guess the 4.5m player?
Rooney – Austin – Costalot
I’m contempt with my Midfield and strikers now but i cant stop playing around with the defence.
Thanks in advance.
TheDreamers
Hey Burnsy,
Reckon neither Green/Luis/Wisdom/Hooiveld may or may not play.
Albrighton?
What impact does Remy have on Austin? Would try upgrade Austin.
Pippin
Hi fellas, anyone care to RMT?
De Gea, Hamer
O’Shea, Coloccini, N.Taylor, Bardsley, Debuchy
Fábregas, Mata, Snodgrass, Davis, Sigurdsson
Rooney, Pellè, Diego Costa
3m in the bank. My options are:
1) Pellè > Dzeko (/Giroud), Sigurdsson > Eriksen
2) Pellè > Dzeko (/Giroud), Sigurdsson > Barkley, Fábregas > Hazard
3) Pellè > Joevtic, Sigurdsson > Oezil/Ramsey, Davis > 4.5m duffer
4) Any better ideas! I’m testing out a cheap playing defence and I think I have good rotation/fixtures taken care of
TheDreamers
Bardsley has a knock – keep an eye on.
Snoddy didnt start tonight – might not mean anything.
Siggy and Taylor is too much for a team that may struggle.
I wouldnt have Jovetic yet or Dzeko until we are clear whats happening.
So Pelle to Giroud, Siggy to Barkley aint bad but can you do Siggy to Eriksen and keep Fabregas?
Pippin
TheDreamers, thanks pal. I had a bit more of a tinker and came up with a new front 8:
Fábregas, Mata, Eriksen, 4.5, Oezil
Rooney, Jelavic, Diego Costa
Reckon that’s any better? I could also keep Snoddy instead of Oezil and get Giroud instead of Jelavic.
TheDreamers
Id probably prefer Snoddy and Giroud to start the season anyway. Remember Ozil not supposed to start the first game at least.
Pippin
Ah, hadn’t heard that. I guess he’ll be tired from the WC. Maybe Ramsey….will have another think- thanks!
TheDreamers
Anyone picking Hammers defenders or keeper?
Burnsy
It’s a good thought given they haven’t got Carroll now so will have to rely on their defense more to get points, as the hammers aren’t most prolific of teams. Jenkinson may be worth a punt or Reid.
TheDreamers
not great fixtures Burnsy – but they are the sort of team tat can have a run of cs’s
Burnsy
+1
NIN
TD – Howdy! Big Sam has been told to open them up a bit this season after pressure from the fans. Add to that their two horrible results in preseason vs weak opposition, i have my doubts.
TheDreamers
Ya fair point NIN
as93
Any thoughts on this team gents?
Begovic, Krul
Ward, Rosenior, Debuchy, Ferdinand, Cahill
Sanchez, Noble, Sigurdsson, Fabregas, Arnautovic
Rooney, Long, Costa
Thanks!
Burnsy
Strong team overall but the midfield is a bit weak, only 2 big hitters, and Fabregas may play a deeper role. drop Ferdinand down to a 4.0 and Noble down to a 4.5 which frees up 1.5m and try to get Eriksen in for Arnie or whomever you think will do a job.
I like the team but the midfield is a bit off putting.
as93
Was thinking the same just couldn’t seem to free up the funds haha! Cheers Burnsy I’ll give it a go!
NIN
as93 – Hmm, definitely a good squad but defence would worry me slightly. Be sure to keep an eye on all preseason games so you know for sure that the likes of Cahill and Rosenior are going to be first 11. Other than that it’s a fairly well rounded squad.
Jeet T4
Transfer news: Tottenham agree deal to sign defender Eric Dier from Sporting Lisbon
TheDreamers
hey Jeet – he any good?
Burnsy
Other than Siggy, who’s the best 6.0m (or less) midfielder?
TheDreamers
How about Davis of Southampton?
Pippin
Snodgrass and Puncheon for me, though Davis is also a good option. Sidwell maybe?
NIN
Burnsy – Sidwell and Puncheon, for me.
NIN
Bah.. Snoddy and Puncheon.
Burnsy
It’s so hard to decide lol!
NIN
Big time! ha. There’s a few good budget friendly options in that range. Sidwell done very well last season for a terrible Fulham. He could be great value at 5.5m if he can keep that form up.
TheDreamers
And Raz is absolutely raving about Craig Gardner as a budget option