Can newbies join the caf league too? (Long time member just not vocal)
Fantasy Premier League 18/19
- Thread starter Samid
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Probably starting with something like this, I have already changed it sixty times, though.
DDG
Robertson - Azpilicueta - Tarkowski - Davies (Bennett on the bench)
Salah - David Silva - Deulofeu/Cairney/Kenedy (rotation based on fixtures)
Auba - Tosun - Zaha
DDG
Robertson - Azpilicueta - Tarkowski - Davies (Bennett on the bench)
Salah - David Silva - Deulofeu/Cairney/Kenedy (rotation based on fixtures)
Auba - Tosun - Zaha
Will likely change my team many times but here is my first draft. Does anybody have any feedback. A lot of my preferred players are likely to miss the first few games due to the World Cup, so there is a possibility of an early wildcard. But initial thoughts on this side for the first 3/4 weeks
Fabianski
Smalling Robertson Mendy
DSilva Sanchez Keita Cairny
Aguero Firminho Tosun
Subs - Speroni Tomkins Neves Kennedy
Fabianski
Smalling Robertson Mendy
DSilva Sanchez Keita Cairny
Aguero Firminho Tosun
Subs - Speroni Tomkins Neves Kennedy
Initial team.
Pickford
McGuire Bertrand trippier Daniel's
Salah Eriksen Schneiderlin
Vardy morata firmino
Subs : Fabianski zanka fernandinho kouyate
Changes will certainly be made though
Pickford
McGuire Bertrand trippier Daniel's
Salah Eriksen Schneiderlin
Vardy morata firmino
Subs : Fabianski zanka fernandinho kouyate
Changes will certainly be made though
A team with Morata 
Probably the only person in the world who picked him.
Probably the only person in the world who picked him.FPL is ultimately a game of value so I’m happy with the back line as they’re all value players (will score more that their price points suggest imo).
Shaw will start the season so I think the position is his to win from Young. Personally wouldn’t get Azpilicueta as I think he’s extremely expensive, which is based on two seasons which can’t see repeas of (Chelsea’s exceptional defensive year when they won the title; and last season where he got a tonne of assists with hail-Mary 50 yard passes to Morata).
Davies is a great option but he’s not guaranteed to start, which was the problem with him last season. Poch likes to rotate his fullbacks so personally can’t justify the outlay when he’s prone to rotate (keeping my eye on him though). For Pool I think the value is in Lovren and I’ll bring him in probably when he returns. Not opposed to him though, I think he’s a good shout. Problem is I’m only playing three defenders I like the ones I have for cheaper - which allows upgrades elsewhere.
Disagree on the city comment, not sure where you think the value is now Otamendi and Sterling are overpriced. There are only two I’d consider with the first being Aguero, but that’s a very close toss up most FPL managers will be having at he moment and I’ve fallen on the side of Aubameyang. Second is David Silva, if he plays he’s a coup.
What about KDB?
He’s a great pick, but don’t think he’s a value pick by any stretch at 10m considering he plays as a central midfielder.
Eriksen is 0.5 cheaper and plays further forward, whilst hitting similar totals around the 200 point mark. City last season broke records for goals which contributed to De Bruyne assist stats - if they do another record breaking season then any City asset is a good bet, but if they slow down then you’ll see a reduction which would put De Bruyne near Eriksen or below. I think Eriksen is more likely to be the player in Spurs’ team who makes the assist or get a goal - City spread those goals/assists out more evenly, which is fine if they score 100+ goals but not ideal if they’re scoring at a typical level.
He’s a difficult player to judge though as he’s literally the best player in the league and it wouldn’t surprise me if he scored 4 in his first 5 games for example, but equally wouldn’t surprise me if he blanked given his position.
Can i get the code as well please
Fair point. I had him last year at the start but at the beginning of the season, he was playing deeper and not getting any points. Then I dropped the bastard and he was getting multiple assists every week
This year I have KDB, Erikson and Sanchez so hopefully get some points between them.
Although I'm considering switching Sanchez for Mane... any thoughts on that anyone?
Thought on my drafts lads, which is better?
A)
Salah Eriksen Mikhitaryan Jota
B)
Salah Eriksen Mikhitaryan Jota
Basically weaker defence and bench to accommodate Firmino, or go with Chris Wood?
A)
Ederson
TAA Daniels TomkinsZaha Firmino Aguero
Subs: Speroni, Bednarek, Kenedy, Peltier
B)
Ederson
TAA Ward TrippierZaha Wood Aguero
Subs: Fabianski, Bednarek, Kenedy, Daniels
Basically weaker defence and bench to accommodate Firmino, or go with Chris Wood?
Code for me too please?
I think id rather have Daniels and TAA with their fixtures rather than Cedric and Douglas who could go volatile with returns.. Personally I think ill try and accomodate Baines as he takes penalties. And Smalling as he probably starts a lot again and is a threat on corners
I think Daniels is a decent option but he’s also a volatile FPL defender given Bournemouth’s defensive weaknesses, you’re really banking on some sort of offensive returns with Daniels. There’s a few good options at 4.5m but for me I slightly prefer Cedric as I think Southampton are a better side defensively.
As for Douglas he was one of the first names on my team sheet. Wolves play a proper 3-5-2 and Douglas is a very offensive wingback, with 14 assists last season which was the highest in the championship. He’s a certainty for my team at the start of the season.
Ive been considering Douglas too, as he has the chance of rising quick in price too if he delivers. My only problem with him is that we don't know how good Wolves are when facing Premier League competition. He might be an outsider for me too, but I need some stable defenders (Smalling, TAA), so it wont just cost me more subbing my "maybe"-defenders out in round 3. Kiko Femenia at 4.5 is also an option if he plays as a wing again. Good schedule for him, but random defensive outlooks.
Personally I don't rate Southampton defensively. Even when they have an "easy" opponent, I have a hard time trusting a Soton defender to deliver. They almost went down last year which signals to me that there's a lot of work to do.
A question for the seasoned pro's in here - What is your strategy when starting out? and what's your overall strategy?
Last year was my first year, so mine was sort of to not sub too much also when a player is struggling (Alonso, Morata), and then build a lot of value by buying players on the rise.
I sort of strangled my private league-opponents by having more money to buy players from november and onwards. Worked pretty well even though I was chasing most of the game.
Last year was my first year, so mine was sort of to not sub too much also when a player is struggling (Alonso, Morata), and then build a lot of value by buying players on the rise.
I sort of strangled my private league-opponents by having more money to buy players from november and onwards. Worked pretty well even though I was chasing most of the game.
How do i enter the RedCafe league?
I think it will be different for a World Cup Year. Best strategy might be to avoid World Cup returnees and plan to wildcard early when the best budget options become clear and we know each teams favoured starting 11 with everyone available.
Ederson
Shaw TAA MendyZaha Wood Aguero
subs: Speroni Bednarek Daniels KenedyIs that decent enough to start the season with?
I'm excited about the snake draft this year.
So far my team consists of:
Also curious to see how the newcomers, Jota and Sessegnon will do, they may flop but hopefully one of them will take the PL like a fish in water.
So far my team consists of:
Previous years I have saved money on my defenders but that hasn't worked out great so I want to at least have three good ones. However, it's difficult finding value this year in the high-end defender market. I still have $2.50 in the bank and not sure what I want to do with them...
Also curious to see how the newcomers, Jota and Sessegnon will do, they may flop but hopefully one of them will take the PL like a fish in water.
Thanks
Sort of my thinking too. Have solid players for first two weeks. Save two subs for week 3 and then wait two weeks to see who is starters and if Kane/Lukaku/Mahrez/Silva etc starts out well
Ederson
Alonso (might change to Mendy) - Ward - Douglas
Salah - Eriksen - Milivojevic - Cairney
Aguero - Firmino - Tosun
This is how mine is looking at the moment. Torn between Tosun and Zaha who both have good fixtures early on. Arni might come in after his run of rough fixtures.
Rom might come in for Aguero once he's back playing properly.
Would like to spend a bit more money on one of budget mids but it's not really workable while Salah is there. He might change to Kane depending on form.
Alonso (might change to Mendy) - Ward - Douglas
Salah - Eriksen - Milivojevic - Cairney
Aguero - Firmino - Tosun
This is how mine is looking at the moment. Torn between Tosun and Zaha who both have good fixtures early on. Arni might come in after his run of rough fixtures.
Rom might come in for Aguero once he's back playing properly.
Would like to spend a bit more money on one of budget mids but it's not really workable while Salah is there. He might change to Kane depending on form.
Decent analysis but I just think Eriksen is a more consistent and nailed on point scorer. I never usually pick him but this year I'm keeping him all season.
Eriksen?
Me too! In that post I was saying Eriksen > De Bruyne based on price and more importantly position. I think Eriksen is the more likely scorer or assister for Spurs, whereas City share those stats around.
That said I’m tempted to get a City player now as going without one seems risky. Salah is eating such a hole in my budget.
Yeah and I agree with you. From City I think Aguero is the best value.
Same. Ive never had him and watched him rack up so many points consistently. He's in from the start this season and he is stayiing there.
Yeah Aguero is sorely tempting me but I also really like Aubameyang. Thing is that if you get rid of Salah you can get both - definitely considering that.
That’s what I did, and also got Firmino in there as well.
Will undoubtedly change numerous times but I've gone:
Ederson
PVA Trippier Robertson
De Bruyne Jorginho Keita Pogba
Zaha Kane Firmino
Bench: Fabianski, Dunk, Stephens, Wan-Bissaka
Ederson
PVA Trippier Robertson
De Bruyne Jorginho Keita Pogba
Zaha Kane Firmino
Bench: Fabianski, Dunk, Stephens, Wan-Bissaka
I'm going to be making so many changes there's no point posting it yet. What I have ended up with is a bench full of blue and white stripes
Yep. I got Mane over Salah which has left me sitting pretty up front.
Firminho or Mane?
Man Utd defenders are so expensive...
Smalling 6m? Darmian 5m Rojo 5m really? When there are players with better scores last season and will play that are cheaper.
Need Maguire to sign....otherwise will only have 1 united player in my squad (Pogba)
Smalling 6m? Darmian 5m Rojo 5m really? When there are players with better scores last season and will play that are cheaper.
Need Maguire to sign....otherwise will only have 1 united player in my squad (Pogba)
Shaw is 5.0
Can I ask you why you think Jorginho and Keita are good prospects for FPL? Been looking at both and wonder if they will score enough points in this game. I have Jorginho in my sky sports team and might go with Keita as well, but that game has a 3 point bonus for completed passes.
Fabianski Speroni
Wan-Bissaka
Alexander-Arnold
Daniels
Bellerín
Diop
Salah
Eriksen
Pogba
Cairney
Neves
Firmino
Aubameyang
Arnautovic
Here's my effort, I think WHU players are gonna be good pickups. Very tempted with Yarmolenko who has a great scoring record throughout his career.
Wan-Bissaka
Alexander-Arnold
Daniels
Bellerín
Diop
Salah
Eriksen
Pogba
Cairney
Neves
Firmino
Aubameyang
Arnautovic
Here's my effort, I think WHU players are gonna be good pickups. Very tempted with Yarmolenko who has a great scoring record throughout his career.
Will probably play less than 10 games
Just logged back in for the new season.
First draft:
Courtois
Otamendi Bailly Monreal
Sane Mkhi Willian Lingard
Morata Firmino Lacazette
Subs: Ryan Cedric Daniels £4.5m
This is a pretty balanced team I think. I could go more budget on defence, do 2 x £4.5 keepers and then bolster the mid for premium but when I look at the Chelsea Mid you’ve got to feel Willian now starts every game and Mkhi/Sane/Morata/Lacazette have had rested summers so feel they could start hot.
First draft:
Courtois
Otamendi Bailly Monreal
Sane Mkhi Willian Lingard
Morata Firmino Lacazette
Subs: Ryan Cedric Daniels £4.5m
This is a pretty balanced team I think. I could go more budget on defence, do 2 x £4.5 keepers and then bolster the mid for premium but when I look at the Chelsea Mid you’ve got to feel Willian now starts every game and Mkhi/Sane/Morata/Lacazette have had rested summers so feel they could start hot.