The Fantasy thread *Gameweek 17 deadline: Sat 21 Dec 12:00*

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  • Posts: 17,819
    I thought you could only accumulate 2 free transfers?

    Two free transfers yes, but there's nobody keeping you from taking hits ;-)
    A mini league rival in a different league took a -12 not long ago.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    I thought you could only accumulate 2 free transfers?

    Two free transfers yes, but there's nobody keeping you from taking hits ;-)
    A mini league rival in a different league took a -12 not long ago.

    I regret taking - 4 point hits, I am sticking with my team my score is OK today, hopefully I will get a few more points tomorrow. Though Kane needs to start delivering soon he is letting me down points wise, his return does not warrant his price currently
  • Posts: 17,819
    I thought you could only accumulate 2 free transfers?

    Two free transfers yes, but there's nobody keeping you from taking hits ;-)
    A mini league rival in a different league took a -12 not long ago.

    I regret taking - 4 point hits, I am sticking with my team my score is OK today, hopefully I will get a few more points tomorrow. Though Kane needs to start delivering soon he is letting me down points wise, his return does not warrant his price currently

    Taking hits can be a gamble of course, but should ideally be for a long-term solution. If the player you bring in can outscore whoever you take out over X amount of gameweeks, then it's alright. There's always a risk taking out Kane, as Sp*rs (unfortunately!) have some favourable fixtures over the Christmas period. As long as he doesn't go goal crazy, I'll look at other options for my own team.

    If your team does well overall, there's not necessarily a rush to make moves. Sit tight and at least wait for press conference news etc.
  • Posts: 12,526
    Hard fought draw at Bristol City yesterday, well done playing to the bitter end boys. Really proud of you!!! OTBC!!!!
  • Posts: 17,819
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    Hard fought draw at Bristol City yesterday, well done playing to the bitter end boys. Really proud of you!!! OTBC!!!!

    Looks like Norwich and Leeds are getting a gap down to the rest of the teams right now!
  • Posts: 12,526
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    Hard fought draw at Bristol City yesterday, well done playing to the bitter end boys. Really proud of you!!! OTBC!!!!

    Looks like Norwich and Leeds are getting a gap down to the rest of the teams right now!

    Maybe? Such a long way to go though!
  • Posts: 17,819
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    Hard fought draw at Bristol City yesterday, well done playing to the bitter end boys. Really proud of you!!! OTBC!!!!

    Looks like Norwich and Leeds are getting a gap down to the rest of the teams right now!

    Maybe? Such a long way to go though!

    That's true of course, but it's very promising the form Norwich are in right now!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,413
    Listening to a FPL show, he is making some good points about premium strikers, they are just not delivering for there price
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    Listening to a FPL show, he is making some good points about premium strikers, they are just not delivering for there price

    This is very true. Looking at overall points scored for strikers, you have Wilson second, just behind Aubameyang, Jiménez is fifth, and Mitrović seventh. Things can change still though, but there's a case for shifting funds out of the striker spot into midfield and defence. The risk though, is if the premium strikers begin to pick up points, and you have to make several transfers to fit them into your team again.

    But taking a few risks throughout the season might be worth it of course, and it's always smart to have a plan how to get a certain player, if need.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,413
    Listening to a FPL show, he is making some good points about premium strikers, they are just not delivering for there price

    This is very true. Looking at overall points scored for strikers, you have Wilson second, just behind Aubameyang, Jiménez is fifth, and Mitrović seventh. Things can change still though, but there's a case for shifting funds out of the striker spot into midfield and defence. The risk though, is if the premium strikers begin to pick up points, and you have to make several transfers to fit them into your team again.

    But taking a few risks throughout the season might be worth it of course, and it's always smart to have a plan how to get a certain player, if need.

    I am on the trigger finger with Kane to ship him out and bolster an already good midfield.
  • edited December 2018 Posts: 17,819
    Listening to a FPL show, he is making some good points about premium strikers, they are just not delivering for there price

    This is very true. Looking at overall points scored for strikers, you have Wilson second, just behind Aubameyang, Jiménez is fifth, and Mitrović seventh. Things can change still though, but there's a case for shifting funds out of the striker spot into midfield and defence. The risk though, is if the premium strikers begin to pick up points, and you have to make several transfers to fit them into your team again.

    But taking a few risks throughout the season might be worth it of course, and it's always smart to have a plan how to get a certain player, if need.

    I am on the trigger finger with Kane to ship him out and bolster an already good midfield.

    Same here, with my Arsenal duo. Will need to keep an eye on game time and press conferences midweek. But it's also Burnley at home next…
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 2018 Posts: 25,413
    Listening to a FPL show, he is making some good points about premium strikers, they are just not delivering for there price

    This is very true. Looking at overall points scored for strikers, you have Wilson second, just behind Aubameyang, Jiménez is fifth, and Mitrović seventh. Things can change still though, but there's a case for shifting funds out of the striker spot into midfield and defence. The risk though, is if the premium strikers begin to pick up points, and you have to make several transfers to fit them into your team again.

    But taking a few risks throughout the season might be worth it of course, and it's always smart to have a plan how to get a certain player, if need.

    I am on the trigger finger with Kane to ship him out and bolster an already good midfield.

    Same here, with my Arsenal duo. Will need to keep an eye on game time and press conferences midweek. But it's also Burnley at home next…

    I have made a few impulsive transfers out of anger and frustration with a player, I need to wait just before the games
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    This guy has had 3 top 500 finishes in the Last four years.
  • edited December 2018 Posts: 17,819


    This guy has had 3 top 500 finishes in the Last four years.

    Fantasy Football Scout is great for FPL content; I sometimes watch their videos when I need a bit of inspiration. Here's his Twitter account, btw:
    https://twitter.com/FPLGeneral

    Here in Norway we also have three(!) different FPL podcasts, and I've just started to watch the videos of a Swedish FPL show as well.
  • Posts: 12,526
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    Hard fought draw at Bristol City yesterday, well done playing to the bitter end boys. Really proud of you!!! OTBC!!!!

    Looks like Norwich and Leeds are getting a gap down to the rest of the teams right now!

    Maybe? Such a long way to go though!

    That's true of course, but it's very promising the form Norwich are in right now!

    Certainly in a great position heading into the festive period and second half of the season.
  • Posts: 17,819
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    RogueAgent wrote: »
    Hard fought draw at Bristol City yesterday, well done playing to the bitter end boys. Really proud of you!!! OTBC!!!!

    Looks like Norwich and Leeds are getting a gap down to the rest of the teams right now!

    Maybe? Such a long way to go though!

    That's true of course, but it's very promising the form Norwich are in right now!

    Certainly in a great position heading into the festive period and second half of the season.

    No doubt about that!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 2018 Posts: 25,413


    @Torgeirtrap I have been watching this FPL channel...

  • edited December 2018 Posts: 17,819


    @Torgeirtrap I have been watching this FPL channel...


    Let's Talk FPL is also an interesting Youtube channel to follow. The guy behind the channel usually gives good insight to his decisions and transfers. Worth a watch!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited December 2018 Posts: 25,413
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.
  • Posts: 17,819
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.

    Between three players for me at the moment; Aubameyang, Hazard or Sané. Really don't know who to pick at all. On top of that, I also have two free transfers, and can't decide what to do with those either!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,413
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.

    Between three players for me at the moment; Aubameyang, Hazard or Sané. Really don't know who to pick at all. On top of that, I also have two free transfers, and can't decide what to do with those either!

    Don't forget there is a Prem game tonight, it appears Hazard will continue as a false 9 so going with him, I still have Kane though Spurs away to Everton is less favourable than Chelsea playing Leicester at home. Saying that City should demolish Palace at home, gr too many variables :))
  • Posts: 17,819
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.

    Between three players for me at the moment; Aubameyang, Hazard or Sané. Really don't know who to pick at all. On top of that, I also have two free transfers, and can't decide what to do with those either!

    Don't forget there is a Prem game tonight, it appears Hazard will continue as a false 9 so going with him, I still have Kane though Spurs away to Everton is less favourable than Chelsea playing Leicester at home. Saying that City should demolish Palace at home, gr too many variables :))

    Haha, yes – I'm well aware and stressed over the Friday night deadline! Would have been great with no Friday game now :))

    So many variables indeed! Toying with three different transfers now, and will no doubt pick the wrong one!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,413
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.

    Between three players for me at the moment; Aubameyang, Hazard or Sané. Really don't know who to pick at all. On top of that, I also have two free transfers, and can't decide what to do with those either!

    Don't forget there is a Prem game tonight, it appears Hazard will continue as a false 9 so going with him, I still have Kane though Spurs away to Everton is less favourable than Chelsea playing Leicester at home. Saying that City should demolish Palace at home, gr too many variables :))

    Haha, yes – I'm well aware and stressed over the Friday night deadline! Would have been great with no Friday game now :))

    So many variables indeed! Toying with three different transfers now, and will no doubt pick the wrong one!

    relatively happy with my team for the Christmas period, thinking of maybe bringing in United players if I sacrifice Kane, ill see how United line up tomorrow which should be an indicator going forward.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,413
    Changed my captain three times, Kane having a Cold is a concern
  • Posts: 17,819
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.

    Between three players for me at the moment; Aubameyang, Hazard or Sané. Really don't know who to pick at all. On top of that, I also have two free transfers, and can't decide what to do with those either!

    Don't forget there is a Prem game tonight, it appears Hazard will continue as a false 9 so going with him, I still have Kane though Spurs away to Everton is less favourable than Chelsea playing Leicester at home. Saying that City should demolish Palace at home, gr too many variables :))

    Haha, yes – I'm well aware and stressed over the Friday night deadline! Would have been great with no Friday game now :))

    So many variables indeed! Toying with three different transfers now, and will no doubt pick the wrong one!

    relatively happy with my team for the Christmas period, thinking of maybe bringing in United players if I sacrifice Kane, ill see how United line up tomorrow which should be an indicator going forward.

    Wish I was as confident in my own team! Having a decent side now will be a big advantage going into the next games. No doubt the bench players will be needed at some point. The thing with Kane is that he's unlikely to get rotated. He plays a lot – which can be a positive and a negative.
    Changed my captain three times, Kane having a Cold is a concern

    Same here! Did a lot of captain/vice captain changes all the way up to the deadline. Don't know what I ended up with in the end, as the game went to updating!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,413
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.

    Between three players for me at the moment; Aubameyang, Hazard or Sané. Really don't know who to pick at all. On top of that, I also have two free transfers, and can't decide what to do with those either!

    Don't forget there is a Prem game tonight, it appears Hazard will continue as a false 9 so going with him, I still have Kane though Spurs away to Everton is less favourable than Chelsea playing Leicester at home. Saying that City should demolish Palace at home, gr too many variables :))

    Haha, yes – I'm well aware and stressed over the Friday night deadline! Would have been great with no Friday game now :))

    So many variables indeed! Toying with three different transfers now, and will no doubt pick the wrong one!

    relatively happy with my team for the Christmas period, thinking of maybe bringing in United players if I sacrifice Kane, ill see how United line up tomorrow which should be an indicator going forward.

    Wish I was as confident in my own team! Having a decent side now will be a big advantage going into the next games. No doubt the bench players will be needed at some point. The thing with Kane is that he's unlikely to get rotated. He plays a lot – which can be a positive and a negative.
    Changed my captain three times, Kane having a Cold is a concern

    Same here! Did a lot of captain/vice captain changes all the way up to the deadline. Don't know what I ended up with in the end, as the game went to updating!

    I chose Hazard as I thought there is a good chance of bonus points with him also, Sane would seem an obvious choice though you never know with pep and he often pulls players of like Sane even when they start before the 60 minute mark
  • Posts: 17,819
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.

    Between three players for me at the moment; Aubameyang, Hazard or Sané. Really don't know who to pick at all. On top of that, I also have two free transfers, and can't decide what to do with those either!

    Don't forget there is a Prem game tonight, it appears Hazard will continue as a false 9 so going with him, I still have Kane though Spurs away to Everton is less favourable than Chelsea playing Leicester at home. Saying that City should demolish Palace at home, gr too many variables :))

    Haha, yes – I'm well aware and stressed over the Friday night deadline! Would have been great with no Friday game now :))

    So many variables indeed! Toying with three different transfers now, and will no doubt pick the wrong one!

    relatively happy with my team for the Christmas period, thinking of maybe bringing in United players if I sacrifice Kane, ill see how United line up tomorrow which should be an indicator going forward.

    Wish I was as confident in my own team! Having a decent side now will be a big advantage going into the next games. No doubt the bench players will be needed at some point. The thing with Kane is that he's unlikely to get rotated. He plays a lot – which can be a positive and a negative.
    Changed my captain three times, Kane having a Cold is a concern

    Same here! Did a lot of captain/vice captain changes all the way up to the deadline. Don't know what I ended up with in the end, as the game went to updating!

    I chose Hazard as I thought there is a good chance of bonus points with him also, Sane would seem an obvious choice though you never know with pep and he often pulls players of like Sane even when they start before the 60 minute mark

    Hazard is a good pick (and one I had the armband on more than a few times this week!). Went with Sané as he's been quite consistent recently, with Aubameyang as vice captain. Don't know what to expect this gameweek, as there's so many players that can do well.

    ________________
    Gameweek 18 captaincy picks are:
    Aubameyang: 4
    Hazard: 3
    Sané: 2
    Salah: 1
    Kane: 1

    A lot of good options this week, with captaincy picks from five different teams. Good luck everyone!
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,413
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.

    Between three players for me at the moment; Aubameyang, Hazard or Sané. Really don't know who to pick at all. On top of that, I also have two free transfers, and can't decide what to do with those either!

    Don't forget there is a Prem game tonight, it appears Hazard will continue as a false 9 so going with him, I still have Kane though Spurs away to Everton is less favourable than Chelsea playing Leicester at home. Saying that City should demolish Palace at home, gr too many variables :))

    Haha, yes – I'm well aware and stressed over the Friday night deadline! Would have been great with no Friday game now :))

    So many variables indeed! Toying with three different transfers now, and will no doubt pick the wrong one!

    relatively happy with my team for the Christmas period, thinking of maybe bringing in United players if I sacrifice Kane, ill see how United line up tomorrow which should be an indicator going forward.

    Wish I was as confident in my own team! Having a decent side now will be a big advantage going into the next games. No doubt the bench players will be needed at some point. The thing with Kane is that he's unlikely to get rotated. He plays a lot – which can be a positive and a negative.
    Changed my captain three times, Kane having a Cold is a concern

    Same here! Did a lot of captain/vice captain changes all the way up to the deadline. Don't know what I ended up with in the end, as the game went to updating!

    I chose Hazard as I thought there is a good chance of bonus points with him also, Sane would seem an obvious choice though you never know with pep and he often pulls players of like Sane even when they start before the 60 minute mark

    Hazard is a good pick (and one I had the armband on more than a few times this week!). Went with Sané as he's been quite consistent recently, with Aubameyang as vice captain. Don't know what to expect this gameweek, as there's so many players that can do well.

    ________________
    Gameweek 18 captaincy picks are:
    Aubameyang: 4
    Hazard: 3
    Sané: 2
    Salah: 1
    Kane: 1

    A lot of good options this week, with captaincy picks from five different teams. Good luck everyone!

    Kane got a brace against Everton last season, I hope me not picking him as captain does not back fire though him having Cold may keep him on the bench.
  • edited December 2018 Posts: 17,819
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.

    Between three players for me at the moment; Aubameyang, Hazard or Sané. Really don't know who to pick at all. On top of that, I also have two free transfers, and can't decide what to do with those either!

    Don't forget there is a Prem game tonight, it appears Hazard will continue as a false 9 so going with him, I still have Kane though Spurs away to Everton is less favourable than Chelsea playing Leicester at home. Saying that City should demolish Palace at home, gr too many variables :))

    Haha, yes – I'm well aware and stressed over the Friday night deadline! Would have been great with no Friday game now :))

    So many variables indeed! Toying with three different transfers now, and will no doubt pick the wrong one!

    relatively happy with my team for the Christmas period, thinking of maybe bringing in United players if I sacrifice Kane, ill see how United line up tomorrow which should be an indicator going forward.

    Wish I was as confident in my own team! Having a decent side now will be a big advantage going into the next games. No doubt the bench players will be needed at some point. The thing with Kane is that he's unlikely to get rotated. He plays a lot – which can be a positive and a negative.
    Changed my captain three times, Kane having a Cold is a concern

    Same here! Did a lot of captain/vice captain changes all the way up to the deadline. Don't know what I ended up with in the end, as the game went to updating!

    I chose Hazard as I thought there is a good chance of bonus points with him also, Sane would seem an obvious choice though you never know with pep and he often pulls players of like Sane even when they start before the 60 minute mark

    Hazard is a good pick (and one I had the armband on more than a few times this week!). Went with Sané as he's been quite consistent recently, with Aubameyang as vice captain. Don't know what to expect this gameweek, as there's so many players that can do well.

    ________________
    Gameweek 18 captaincy picks are:
    Aubameyang: 4
    Hazard: 3
    Sané: 2
    Salah: 1
    Kane: 1

    A lot of good options this week, with captaincy picks from five different teams. Good luck everyone!

    Kane got a brace against Everton last season, I hope me not picking him as captain does not back fire though him having Cold may keep him on the bench.

    I brought in Digne and I'm playing him against Sp*rs. Hoping for a different result entirely in that game :))
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    Posts: 25,413
    Undecided who to pick for Captain this GW, leaning toward Sane though Hazard at home possibly as a false 9 again could be a great choice.

    Between three players for me at the moment; Aubameyang, Hazard or Sané. Really don't know who to pick at all. On top of that, I also have two free transfers, and can't decide what to do with those either!

    Don't forget there is a Prem game tonight, it appears Hazard will continue as a false 9 so going with him, I still have Kane though Spurs away to Everton is less favourable than Chelsea playing Leicester at home. Saying that City should demolish Palace at home, gr too many variables :))

    Haha, yes – I'm well aware and stressed over the Friday night deadline! Would have been great with no Friday game now :))

    So many variables indeed! Toying with three different transfers now, and will no doubt pick the wrong one!

    relatively happy with my team for the Christmas period, thinking of maybe bringing in United players if I sacrifice Kane, ill see how United line up tomorrow which should be an indicator going forward.

    Wish I was as confident in my own team! Having a decent side now will be a big advantage going into the next games. No doubt the bench players will be needed at some point. The thing with Kane is that he's unlikely to get rotated. He plays a lot – which can be a positive and a negative.
    Changed my captain three times, Kane having a Cold is a concern

    Same here! Did a lot of captain/vice captain changes all the way up to the deadline. Don't know what I ended up with in the end, as the game went to updating!

    I chose Hazard as I thought there is a good chance of bonus points with him also, Sane would seem an obvious choice though you never know with pep and he often pulls players of like Sane even when they start before the 60 minute mark

    Hazard is a good pick (and one I had the armband on more than a few times this week!). Went with Sané as he's been quite consistent recently, with Aubameyang as vice captain. Don't know what to expect this gameweek, as there's so many players that can do well.

    ________________
    Gameweek 18 captaincy picks are:
    Aubameyang: 4
    Hazard: 3
    Sané: 2
    Salah: 1
    Kane: 1

    A lot of good options this week, with captaincy picks from five different teams. Good luck everyone!

    Kane got a brace against Everton last season, I hope me not picking him as captain does not back fire though him having Cold may keep him on the bench.

    I brought in Digne and I'm playing him against Sp*rs. Hoping for a different result entirely in that game :))

    its an awkward game for me as I have Pickford and Richarlison also in my team, though after that game Everton have a good run of fixtures. Hopefully it will be a goalfest with Both strikers scoring two :))
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