The Boot Room – Rate My Team GW 5 – FPL Fantasy Football Premier League
Game-week 4 is over and the International Break is under way, for many (including the FF247 team) this means wildcard time. So if you are looking for a bit of help on your new squad or simply feel the need to discuss any future transfers, you have come to the right place. We will also be receiving managers in need of a shoulder to cry on. Because frankly, after this 4 week span a tear or two is understandable.
So please feel free as ever, to post your thoughts, questions and feelings about whatever you want to, but in particular if you would like others to take a look at your team ahead of GW5 and beyond and offer their opinions. Please post or link it below and we are sure you will get plenty of feedback. Some of which may actually be constructive, but we can’t promise anything!
Thank you for all your responses they were incredibly helpful, if I do use the wildcard, what are your thoughts on this team? (Yes I know De Bruyne is a big risk)
Flocka, that has the makings of a really good squad. I’d ditch KDB for a cheaper alternative and get Aguero in there though. Yeah I know, everyone more or less will have him but so be it. He’s one of the few players that can leave you behind. If it’s that versus KDB as a newcomer then I’d go Aguero for sure and at least keep pace. That makes the KDB replacement pick all the more important to nail. How much would that leave for that spot?
I dropped the highest rated attacker (Gomis) and replaced him with aguero and it only leaves me with 4m ITB, what do you think my next course of action should be?
Evening everyone. Just had a proper look at my team since last Thursday and realised I have a few “knocks” so should I play my WC? I don’t really want to do that yet want to wait till about late Nov but do I need it now??
Certainly not Matt. I expect Mahrez will be fine. Benteke I’ve no idea on and I’d possibly be shipping him anyway but other than that you’re looking fine I think.
Ye that’s what I’m thinking/ hoping for! Ye I was thinking of Benteke being my next player out but not sure who to bring in maybe Martial if he hits off or that new Spurs striker either.
To be honest Matt I’d swerve those for now until they’ve settled in and even established a place in their teams. You could do worse than either Vardy, Wilson or Sakho given their decent fixtures ahead. Sakho maybe not so good in GW6 but certainly 5 and 7 look good and the other 2 are good for a fair few weeks worth.
That’s very true mate. Don’t think I’d get Vardy because of Mahrez but what do you think of Diouf?? Wilson could be a good safe choice and I’m not investing in West Ham as I think they are so unpredictable.
He’d be the last choice I think (Sakho) and mainly because of that City game that splits the good 2 home ones. I wouldn’t shy from Vardy though on the basis of having Mahrez. Wilson maybe the safest unless Murray gets an early look in. No idea what the plan is there as in whether he partners him or shares pitch time initially though.
Ye I think I’ll stay away from Sakho to be honest. Might have a think about Vardy could be good for a few weeks while the Leicester attack is performing well. That’s true I’m not sure how Bournemouth will lineup now as they have 3 fairly decent strikers in Wilson, King and Murray so maybe they will all play now that Gradel is gone for 6 months. Also with Diouf he has a tough game against Arsenal followed by games that could go either way so might not be the best option either.
If you ideally don’t want to play it Matt then don’t just yet. Prices are going up at a crawl so not much benefit to be had money-wise at the moment, and injury-wise, well there’s a longer period for the players to recover. Also the benefit of some of them not going on international duty due to their “injuries” 😉
Cheers CC. I’m pretty annoyed by the price rises this season, my team is still only 100 mil whenever I try and sell everyone but I know what you mean.
Ye that’s what I’m thinking Benteke is doing with Belgium as his “injury” kind of came out of nowhere.
Do you suggest anything else on this team??
Hi Matt, your team looks great as of now and I have a similar situation on my team with “knocks”. The only thing I would recommend, and this is in my opinion, is trading out benteke for a cheaper striker say maybe diouf, and then swapping sterling for maybe even de Bruyne or Pedro, I know Raheem just scored but I think Pedro has more of a big role at Chelsea than sterling at city.
Nope, really like it. If the flags are gone come kick-off then I’d say hold the FT. If you’re feeling reeeeeeally adventurous though then what about the cheekiest of punts with Benteke –> Martial? 😛
Flocka- Cheers mate. These knocks are annoying as I’m questioning the validity of them to be honest. I’m thinking of Tekkers out and as I was just asking Init was thinking of Diouf. Might give De Bruyne a bit of time to see how he melds with the City team and I think Pedro will be a great buy but I’m thinking of Haz to Pedro just don’t think I’ll do it yet.
Calvin – I was thinking of that move but is it too cheeky?? Haha I might just leave him a week or two to see how or even if he plays. Would probably prefer to hold if able so let’s hope the flags are gone.
Hey Matt. I trust all went well? Your squad isn’t really in dire need of a WC so hold off unless you want to make a heap of changes. Maybe lose Benteke for a mid-priced/cheap striker.
Hey NIN, it did mate cheers still have to go back and get the results though. How’d your weekend go?? Think I’ll hold off on the WC. Just trying to decide on the striker now it’s between Wilson, Vardy or Diouf I think.
Good stuff Matt, glad to hear it. Weekend wasn’t too bad for me. 47 FPL points to park off and a general quiet one all round, just how i like it 😉
Those are three good options. Add Rondon in there too, for consideration at least.
That’s good stuff NIN.
Ye didn’t think of him but a definite consideration cheers mate.
My team, got a feeling that i should just leave it as it is. All my transfers and cap choices sucks this season. My rank is 2.1 million
I’d except your team to do very well this week especially because there is a good chance all defenders and GK will get clean sheets.
Hoping for the best, nevermind the all out attack chip won’t play that
I’d leave your team as is mate. Not too sure about the all out attack but it could work well.
Looks fine to me Wafflez.
Looks fine to me too Wafflez. You know that rank is fairly false and the choices so far have been sound but just unlucky, as per most people. I’d leave it be.
Thanks for the feedback, will let the team be for now. Unless there are some injuries
Oh there’ll be tons of those with the internationals and we’ll all be back on a WC this time next week
Which defender for 5.0m or less would you really want for the coming gameweeks?
– Cedric (good attacking threat, bad fixtures, part of a potentially-very-tight defence)
– Alderweireld (less attacking, decent fixtures, part of a notoriously suspect defence)
– WBA defender (not sure who to get, good fixtures, can be solid in defence)
Or somebody else? My others will be Kolarov, Francis, Martin and Cathcart. Any suggestions appreciated!
I’d say West Brom based on fixtures. The only too I’d consider there would be Dawson if you wanted to spend all you money or if you wanted to save some then Olsson.
Ah cheers Matt. Pulis dropped Lescott for a couple of weeks recently so I’m not certain who’s nailed on anymore aha! They both sound like good options though.
Well now that Lwscott has left I think Dawson is a certainty in the CB role and Olsson should be LB but not too sure. I did look at Lescott over at Villa but I think their fixtures are a little too difficult.
Ah yes I forgot about his transfer! Dawson sounds ideal then. Thanks again mate.
Is Evans not a good shout for their defence? Looking at him myself..
At 4.8m he looks good. Will he play straight away though? I guess only Pulis knows…
Yep, Dawson for me too.
I’d be looking at Naughton James.
Good shout Calvin! Swansea’s fixtures aren’t the best but I do rate him.
james, if you’re considering toby. why not look into dier?
same price but place out of position in mid field.
has been known to be a goalscoring threat too.
much better chances of attacking returns.
Dawson or JEvans.
Loving this Wellie room.
Okay here is my team.
Still have both Wildcards
Ranked 613,637 and 176 points to boot
Only used 3 Transfer’s and no hits
So here is my plan….
Keeping Rooney for the Liverpool game but Benteke should I unload?
Potty
Benteke has looked way more threatening than Rooney so far. Would wait and see if his flag clears before offloading Pots.
you guys all over rate benteke. He is meh, good spells. Then nothing
I’m Binning him Potty.One goal in four games (and that was offside) and Liverpool struggling to score goals or create chances.I’m jumping on to Wilson I think for now.Think I’d play Morgan over Richards there too mate.
There is little doubt in my mind that Bentekers will score against United. If not injured there is just no way he’s going out, right now.
Dude will tear apart Daley Blind.
Eat him up.
Humiliate him.
Annihilate him.
Decimate him.
Do you own him?!
Most important yet. Exterminate him.
Mehehe. Dude is being forced to play out of position. He doesn’t have the physique /built of a proper central defender, he doesn’t have the speed, he barely has the experience. He’s just there cause he’s one of lvg’s favorites. Worst part is that he’s Dutch and his daddy will play him as a left back tomorrow. Terrible. :rant:
Siggy can again fool him.
Raz, could you not share your feelings of certainty? After Depay keeps on blanking I’ve decided you’re a curse. Cheers
Depay has scored. Motd still scanning the footage, it’s been delayed.
It’s too late for him to De’PAY’ me back, however I still think he will come good.
I actually think Martial will be first striker sooner or later, really curious how him and Depay will link, 21 and 19.
Raz, that’s exactly what I would worry about (if I cared about ManU). It’s one thing to hope for Martial to settle into the team, but there isn’t exactly a stable team to settle into!
Potty – I’d lose both of them mate! Sergio + cheapy all the way.
Hey NIN, how’s it going? Congratulations on cracking the top million, that’s something many of us can only dream of so far 😉
Love your team name btw haha.
Howdy CC. FMLS WC is doing my nut in but, other than that, not bad. You good mate?
Sad state of affairs when the “top million” is a result, eh? I did play the auld WC though so that helped. I reckon this break will do a lot of players a lot of good, particularly the South Americans. Big points from Aguero&Alexis next GW 😉
Haha, Bertrand Ernie ftw!
Yeah not so bad cheers. Work permit should FINALLY be coming through soon so hopefully get cracking on then.
Hope you’re wrong as I had a moment of madness and already sold Sanchez, for a hit no less! Let’s see how awesomely that plays out for me…
Excellent. That has taken a while eh? I thought that sort of thing would come through quickly.. clearly not.
What transfers did you make? I’m considering going with Sanchez as capo next GW. One of the few times it’ll be taken away from Aguero.
It was supposed to take 3 months :noshake: Had to resubmit with new pics though and they keep on messing up the delivery and each time they do it take another 15-45 days.. getting real old now.
I did Sagna and Depay to Kolarov and Pedro with my 2 FTs, and then after Swansea’s show I took Ayew in for Sanchez for the hit, so cue Ayew to drop off now and Sanchez to finally start firing.
That’s a joke. Useless twats!
Good transfers them, although, i’m unsure about the Alexis one. Still, Ayew is doing the business so far. Hard to believe they got him for free!
And eradicate him.