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BrojaAdams or Borja? Taking Ronaldo out for one of them.
Take out Watkins and that's a fine team.Played Wildcard at 1am while forcing my eyes open, went to sleep, woke up, don’t like my team
Dubravka (Ramsdale)
T.Silva - Rudiger - Livramento - Coady (TAA)
Salah - Willock - Raphinha (Saka - Kulusevski)
Watkins - Kane - Broja
I don’t like Willock and Watkins. In a Wildcard I want to at least like my players.
I stupidly removed Coutinho, who was in my original team at 7.1, now he’s 7.4.
Any thought please?
I only went Jimi based on their being no other good options.@Dirty Schwein i see that you've gone with Jimenez. I was put off by their attack and they've scored almost as few as Burnley but checking Jimenez vs small teams at home isn't too had. That's pretty much the only time he's done anything. Do you think he's nailed to start?
I can bench Fraser and go
Sa
Rudiger James Silva
Salah Coutinho Raphinha Willock
Jimenez Broja Adams
AdamsAdams or Borja? Taking Ronaldo out for one of them.
I've added him to my free hit but not sure.I only went Jimi based on their being no other good options.
He's more nailed then Watkins/Ings
Don't expect more than 9 ponies though.
Looks decent but Rudiger and Silva is very boring and low ceiling. I'd squeeze in James somehow.Think I've cracked this with only a couple of slight sacrifices.
@Samid @BeforeKeanetherewasRobson @Dirty Schwein @Dan_F @Moby @Cutch how does this look.
WC Week 28 - 8 doubles plus big boys TAA/Salah/Kane. Only question is captain. Salah seems safest even with a single.
Dubravaka (Ramsdale)
TAA Rudiger Silva (Holgate Dier)
Salah Willock Raphinha Ramsay (Saka)
Kane, Jiminez, Adams
BB Week 29
9 of the above double, with 4 of the singlers having great fixtures 2 Chelsea Home v Newc, Raph home to Norwich, Adams home to Watford
Week 30
7 playing
Gets the bench boost done close to the wildcard, which is always my preference, and saves the FHs ideally for weeks 36 (certain), and either 33 or 30 if needs be, although a hit or 2might be enough there.
Had quite a few smashes at this, and it was only when seeing a triple Top 200 finisher was going with the same strategy I realised I couldn't see any advantage of FH versus wildcard this week.
I have benched Digne because he has very less cs potential when you have good defenders like Wolves and Chelsea. Also vs Leeds he will be against raphinha so I don't see him attacking much. Listened to some villa guy who was saying the formation that beat Brighton had Digne and cash less attacking because they were getting wrecked at the back. Instead Ramsey and McGinn were going forward more. He has attacking potential but we know it never really comes when you want it.Really struggling between T.Silva vs. Digne
Silva in better team but Digne plays GW30.
Yeah with the news of azpi getting out James should at least start vs Burnley. For WC he will be in for me because long term you won't be able to go without him if he keeps starting.Looks decent but Rudiger and Silva is very boring and low ceiling. I'd squeeze in James somehow.
Decent side! V close to mine, I have Jiminez for now as Wolves fixtures are good, but I find him v quiet in games. Unsure on him.
I must have changed my team 10 times in the past day!
Thanks fellasTake out Watkins and that's a fine team.
You must have more team value than me as for taking 1.5m off Adams to Broja you could afford Tierney and Cancelo to my Holgate 4.2m and Dier 4.6m.You can do this:
GW28 (WC)
Dubravka
Rudiger, T.Silva, TAA
Salah, Raphinha, Willock, Ramsey
Broja, Kane, Jimenez
Subs: Ramsdale, Tierney, Cancelo, Saka
0.6 in the bank. 8 DGW players.
GW29 (BB) - (don't make transfer)
Ramsdale
Rudiger, Tierney, T.Silva, TAA
Salah, Willock, Saka, Raphinha
Broja, Kane
Bench: Dubravka (Che/Eve), Cancelo (C.Pal), Ramsey (W.Ham), Jimenez (Eve)
8 DGW players and now you have 2 FT's going into...
GW30 (2 transfers)
Ramsdale
Tierney, Cresswell, Rudiger
Saka, Raphinha, Ramsey, Son, Willock
Kane, Jimenez
Bench: Dubravka, Cancelo, TAA, Broja
(Salah, T.Silva out for Son, Cresswell)
9 starters.
You still have 2xFH left.
You can even save your BB for GW36, use your FH on that weird DGW/BGW in GW33 and have the other one left over for a rainy day...
Don't forget to bring back Salah for Son the following week!
What do you think?
Yeah he is still a bit of a punt. I’ve seen some have him has captain which is just plain mental.I’m on WC and I can’t understand why so many fellow WC’ers have Raphina in their team. I’ve had him for a long time and though this was a good chance to dump him because but he’s been average at best for the last 5-10GW’s.
Any intel I’m missing?Leeds are playing Leicester and Villa too..
Beautiful.Changed my plan a little and I'm set.
Posting in here so I can refer back to it later
GW28 (WC)
Dubravka
Rudiger, T.Silva, TAA
Salah, Raphinha, Willock, Ramsey
Broja, Kane, Jimenez
Subs: Ramsdale, Tierney, Davies, Saka
2.8 in the bank. 8 DGW players.
GW29 - (don't make transfer)
Ramsdale
Rudiger, Tierney, T.Silva, TAA, Davies
Salah, Willock, Saka, Raphinha
Kane
Bench: Dubravka, Broja, Ramsey, Jimenez
8 DGW players and now have 2 FT's going into...
GW30 (3 transfers for a hit)
Ramsdale
Tierney, Cresswell, Davies
Saka, Raphinha, Ramsey, Son, Maddison
Kane, Jimenez
Bench: Dubravka, Rudiger, TAA, Broja
(Salah, T.Silva & Willock out for Son, Cresswell & Maddison)
11 starters. £1.9 in the bank to swap Cresswell back to Cancelo later.
Still have 2xFH & BB left.
I think I'm going to go with this.
Think he starts both this GW and then potentially gets benched next GW before the CL. I don't mind the odd benching because his upside is far greater than Rudiger/Silva.Yeah with the news of azpi getting out James should at least start vs Burnley. For WC he will be in for me because long term you won't be able to go without him if he keeps starting.
Burnley feels the sort of game Rudiger or Silva could settle with a thunder header.Think he starts both this GW and then potentially gets benched next GW before the CL. I don't mind the odd benching because his upside is far greater than Rudiger/Silva.
New manager bounce plus has a fixture in GW30. Leicester isn’t a bad fixture for opposition attackers either.
He’s back on. Salah captain. I’m not convinced Raphina, Coutinho, Jimenez etc. will outscore Salah even with two games. Feel Salah might be the safer pick, and I’m not looking for a punt since I have great momentum in my mini leagues. Might change it last minute thoughBielsa got the sack, so maybe he’ll play now.
Livra over Ramsey is a big call. Every time Villa score you'll be nervous!Sa (Foster)
TAA Coady James Livramento (White)
Mount Salah Raphinha (Ramsey) (Saka)
Broja Jimenez Kane
Have to take a few risks as I’m behind in my main league thoughts?
It's funny, a lot of us captained Weigy last week and the choices are surely better now. But we've been hurt before!He’s back on. Salah captain. I’m not convinced Raphina, Coutinho, Jimenez etc. will outscore Salah even with two games. Feel Salah might be the safer pick, and I’m not looking for a punt since I have great momentum in my mini leagues. Might change it last minute though
Cancelo coming back GW31. I've got so much left over cash that I can easily afford it.You must have more team value than me as for taking 1.5m off Adams to Broja you could afford Tierney and Cancelo to my Holgate 4.2m and Dier 4.6m.
So you must have had another 1.5m or so to play with.
Never mind I clicked the button and all done.
Makes me laugh the keenness to keep Cancelo then not field him for 3 weeks though.
Their numbers are similar so I'm going with the one that gives me more flexibility. Holgate could be a gem though.Beautiful.
Only thing I don't like is Broja instead of Adams. But it allows you Tierney when I have 4.2m Holgate.
Although Holgate has a double he doesn't play week 30 and always chance of attacking gains (although also injuries with him!!).
Flex on bb in 29 too.
You not tempted to BB that?Sa (Foster)
TAA Coady James Livramento (White)
Mount Salah Raphinha (Ramsey) (Saka)
Broja Jimenez Kane
Have to take a few risks as I’m behind in my main league thoughts?
That’s my view as well. Two easier games to get him back up to speed then maybe a rest week. But as I’ve got to take risks his potential returns could be higher if he gets a goal or assist.Think he starts both this GW and then potentially gets benched next GW before the CL. I don't mind the odd benching because his upside is far greater than Rudiger/Silva.
Yeah I’ve watched a fair bit of Villa recently and I’m hoping they’ll have an off day…Livra over Ramsey is a big call. Every time Villa score you'll be nervous!
Just WC’dYou not tempted to BB that?
I think I'm sticking to the original plan of Rudiger and Silva.Cancelo coming back GW31. I've got so much left over cash that I can easily afford it.
Their numbers are similar so I'm going with the one that gives me more flexibility. Holgate could be a gem though.
Would you get T.Silva or Digne? Either one will go out GW31 for Cancelo.
But T.Silva much better team/fixtures whilst Digne plays GW30.
Are we confident the first 2 have more than 1 haul in them? Probably not. They might do of course but I think Salah is safest with a critical must win home game. Even though some thinkWest Ham are some sort of jinx team. Not sure anyone sees West ham upsetting Pool.Jimenez, Adams or Salah for captain?
TAA will most likely get CS as WH play very deep away against the big boys. It depends you think he'll get attacking returns.Would you start TAA against WH over Livra or Digne with doubles?
On a wildcard so avoided this sort of dilemma by having 8 doublers but also TAA, Salah and Kane.Would you start TAA against WH over Livra or Digne with doubles?
Are you me?On a wildcard so avoided this sort of dilemma by having 8 doublers but also TAA, Salah and Kane.
noWould you start TAA against WH over Livra or Digne with doubles?
Probably the first option but both are fine.Quick final thoughts guys
Nailed on FH: Sa, Rudi, James, Salah, Raphinha, Coutinho, Willock, Jimenez, One Soton Striker
So finally,
Silva + Second Soton Striker (Chelsea def triple up and Soton double up up front)
OR
Saiss and Havertz
Please pick one.