Bit the bullet.
McCarthy
Robertson Egan Saliba
Salah St-Maximin Son Aubemeyang
Werner Mitrovic Ings
McCarthy
Robertson Egan Saliba
Salah St-Maximin Son Aubemeyang
Werner Mitrovic Ings
Fantasy Premier League 20/21
- Thread starter Samid
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Do people think Rashy or Bruno will be better value overall?
I like that Bruno is on pens but if I get Rashy, my defence goes from:
TAA, KWP, Taylor (Dallas, Buur)
To:
TAA, KWP, Saiss (Taylor, Dallas)
Final decision...
I like that Bruno is on pens but if I get Rashy, my defence goes from:
TAA, KWP, Taylor (Dallas, Buur)
To:
TAA, KWP, Saiss (Taylor, Dallas)
Final decision...
This would drive you crazy. But think I’m settling for this. At least for the first week anyway:
McCarthy
TAA Saiss Mitchell
Pulisic Auba (c) Salah (v) Traore
Werner Calvert-Lewin Mitrovic
Bench: Steer, Taylor, Gordon, Dallas.
McCarthy
TAA Saiss Mitchell
Pulisic Auba (c) Salah (v) Traore
Werner Calvert-Lewin Mitrovic
Bench: Steer, Taylor, Gordon, Dallas.
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I'm not trying to come off as Magnus Carlsen either, mate. I just want to keep my team to myself 20 hours before the deadline. I have something close to a template team, with some punts. All of the ususal suspects are in. No surprises for anyone with my team. BUT, I don't want to show my had just yet. At this stage it's every man for himself.
I don't get why most of you do it, to be honest. If you have a great idea, or a fix you think not many people have thought about, why share it this close to the deadline?
I do understand some of you, though. Some of the teams posted definitely need some help/input
I have an incredibly similar set up (as I'm sure lots do) but can't decide between DCL + 6/6.5 attacker or Ings. Having Ings would allow me to swap Martial in immediately. Tough one!@
It depends what you're playing for.I'm not trying to come off as Magnus Carlsen either, mate. I just want to keep my team to myself 20 hours before the deadline. I have something close to a template team, with some punts. All of the ususal suspects are in. No surprises for anyone with my team. BUT, I don't want to show my had just yet. At this stage it's every man for himself.
I don't get why most of you do it, to be honest. If you have a great idea, or a fix you think not many people have thought about, why share it this close to the deadline?
I do understand some of you, though. Some of the teams posted definitely need some help/input
I personally only care about my private mini leagues. I'm probably never going to win the redcafe league and definitely not overall so any tips from here that can help my private work league is more important to me.
I have no issue helping others in return for help myself...
Any thoughts on Vardy?
WBA away sounds good but we just don’t know what Leicester we’re getting and I don’t think it’ll be last seasons.
Have him in at the moment with the idea being to sub him out immediately after this week for Martial - leaving a spare milly to up Son to Bruno/Rashford the following week.
Not too keen on City until GW4.
WBA away sounds good but we just don’t know what Leicester we’re getting and I don’t think it’ll be last seasons.
Have him in at the moment with the idea being to sub him out immediately after this week for Martial - leaving a spare milly to up Son to Bruno/Rashford the following week.
Not too keen on City until GW4.
I think DCL will have a decent year and if not, there is flexibility due to his price. A 6.5 may emerge that is on a tear so it's an easy swap.
Would love some help with the above please.
draft 5008...
McCarthy (£4m)
TAA / Robertson / Dier / Holding (£4m)
Auba (c) / Alli / Bowen (£4.5) (£4.5)
Werner / Ings / Vardy
Probably bring in Martial for Vardy in GW2
McCarthy (£4m)
TAA / Robertson / Dier / Holding (£4m)
Auba (c) / Alli / Bowen (£4.5) (£4.5)
Werner / Ings / Vardy
Probably bring in Martial for Vardy in GW2
Right, I've had a rethink and this is now my team. I've been trying to take a risk with it (the FPL expert on the athletic admitted he's never even won a mini league because he's "too conservative" with his selections.
Leno
Mitchell - TAA - Justin - Walker-peters
Auba - Havertz - Traore
Kane - Mitrovic - Werner
Johnston / Ayling / Grealish / Gundogan
So, I've decided to leave out Salah/Mane and I've gone for Havertz (rather than the 'coming back from injury' Pulisic) hoping he hits the ground running (which hopefully will lead to me hitting the ground running)
I can see Havertz letting me down and struggling to adjust to the league - with Salah meanwhile scoring a hat trick against Leeds.
EDIT: I don't have United players in my team because I like to keep FPL separate from following my team. (E.g I don't want to be watching a match, screaming "pass it to Rashford!!" at the telly)
Leno
Mitchell - TAA - Justin - Walker-peters
Auba - Havertz - Traore
Kane - Mitrovic - Werner
Johnston / Ayling / Grealish / Gundogan
So, I've decided to leave out Salah/Mane and I've gone for Havertz (rather than the 'coming back from injury' Pulisic) hoping he hits the ground running (which hopefully will lead to me hitting the ground running)
I can see Havertz letting me down and struggling to adjust to the league - with Salah meanwhile scoring a hat trick against Leeds.
EDIT: I don't have United players in my team because I like to keep FPL separate from following my team. (E.g I don't want to be watching a match, screaming "pass it to Rashford!!" at the telly)
Bruno seems the smart choice when comparing like for like and I still feel Rashford is patchy, Bruno with pens, his position and how everything goes through him is such a more solid contributor points wise I think.
That said, an extra mill for defence could be hugely worthwhile - 2 4.5s vs 2 5m defenders could be pretty big particularly for a lock and leave approach to def.
I have no issue helping others either, though? Just in the past couple of hours I've given plenty of constructive feedback and tips. At least I think/hope it's helpful!
Just because I don't really need help with my team, and don't want to post it, doesn't mean I'm not trying to help others does it?
But yeah, I guess I care a lot more than most. Plenty of money involved, some mini leagues of great importance, and a goal of beating my previous best.
Minileagues are where it's at. Also, you shouldn't really banter other peoples ideas/team if you're not showing your own!I'm not trying to come off as Magnus Carlsen either, mate. I just want to keep my team to myself 20 hours before the deadline. I have something close to a template team, with some punts. All of the ususal suspects are in. No surprises for anyone with my team. BUT, I don't want to show my had just yet. At this stage it's every man for himself.
I don't get why most of you do it, to be honest. If you have a great idea, or a fix you think not many people have thought about, why share it this close to the deadline?
I do understand some of you, though. Some of the teams posted definitely need some help/input
i think Son as a midfielder is a good shout. Also Doucoure is value (5.5) i think for someone most likely to play as an AM for everton...
I've settled on:
McCarthy / Nyland
TAA / Tierney / Davies / Dallas / Mitchell
Auba / Son / Havertz / Greenwood / Saint-Maximin
Ings / Maupay / DCL
Martial will replace Ings in GW2. If we buy Sancho then Greenwood gets replaced too. I think balance is right and I like having depth. I've swapped Maupay in for Wood due to favorable fixtures but will rotate them. DCL is a punt but with Everton signings he may get decent numbers this year. Otherwise it's a good balance with only one potential fodder Mitchell.
McCarthy / Nyland
TAA / Tierney / Davies / Dallas / Mitchell
Auba / Son / Havertz / Greenwood / Saint-Maximin
Ings / Maupay / DCL
Martial will replace Ings in GW2. If we buy Sancho then Greenwood gets replaced too. I think balance is right and I like having depth. I've swapped Maupay in for Wood due to favorable fixtures but will rotate them. DCL is a punt but with Everton signings he may get decent numbers this year. Otherwise it's a good balance with only one potential fodder Mitchell.
Don't think he's going to play AM, he should be deeper with James on the team.
I'm in the Caf minileague as well, as I guess most of you are. And I want to win that league as much as the other minileagues.
You'll see my team in less than a day. Not sharing it before the deadline, as I want to beat you. If you think the tongue in cheek comment about other teams is problematic, I'm happy to apologize or whatever. But then I don't feel I'm the one taking this too seriously.
@Skåre Willoch No need to apologise mate, I don't think anyone takes Fantasy Football that seriously!
Where did you finish last season ? I mean FPL
Because it makes next to no big difference overall, and by posting, someone can question your thoughts on marginal players. Say Saliba/Holding situation. Even the winner of last year and hall of famers do it. Its the decisions made in the other 37 gws that makes the real difference. Im just not sure your template is better than say 20 hall of famers who post theirs about now. Your choice of course, but seems silly to me.I'm not trying to come off as Magnus Carlsen either, mate. I just want to keep my team to myself 20 hours before the deadline. I have something close to a template team, with some punts. All of the ususal suspects are in. No surprises for anyone with my team. BUT, I don't want to show my had just yet. At this stage it's every man for himself.
I don't get why most of you do it, to be honest. If you have a great idea, or a fix you think not many people have thought about, why share it this close to the deadline?
I do understand some of you, though. Some of the teams posted definitely need some help/input
This game is really infuriating me this year. I’ve done about 15 teams and I just don’t feel happy with any of them.
I want a premium defender other than Pool one. Although there is none good.
Will Azpilicueta start? If so then I might pick him.
Will Azpilicueta start? If so then I might pick him.
Am I missing something obvious with so many people having Alexander-Arnold over Robertson? I know he generally scores more, but that 0.5 could be useful elsewhere and Robertson still gets quite a few assists.
Lampard can't set up a defence, I'd avoid Chelsea defenders like the Coronavirus
Thanks that's settled it. There isn't too much difference between 4.5 and 5.0 defs in my opinion. The real quality defenders appear at 5.5. is rather a 4.0 sits at the rear end of my bench with Bruno rather than risking on Rash who had looked dodgy as of late, plays deeper and had burnt me many times!
I think you misunderstood my message. I wasn't trying to say you don't want to help others, apologies if it came across like this. You helped me in the running thread a lot so I know you're a decent guy.
I was saying that I like helping AND getting help here as my main concern isn't the overall rankings or the redcafe league but instead is my work league.
I'm never gonna get top 10k, I'm just not that interested in that (my highest ranking has been 30k).
I'm not saying my team is better than 20 hall of famers though, am I? I've even said the exact opposite, that I'll change it 25 times before the deadline, that I'm very prepared to be disappointed, and that I have the excuses ready for the inevitable disappointment on saturday.
Most of my mates will laugh in my face if I ask them what their team looks like right now. Sure, it's silly. I just don't want/need your feedback on it. If it really helps you, or you really really want to know I'll DM it to you or something.Ah, I've finally found my starting line up. Quite happy! I've even figured out how to get both United and City players in my team for GW2 and 3.
Will probably change it 25 more times before the deadline, though. And still be disappointed on saturday. But if I've had every single player in my mock up teams at some point, I can use the excuse of ".... but I had him in my mock ups!!! Ffs!!!So typical!!" a lot, which is nice.
No worries, mate. Didn't mean to come off as harsh or butthurt or whatever.
I just like helping others in this thread, and don't really want help myself.
My previous best is 7000ish two seasons ago, and I really want to beat that. Top 10k or bust, really.Getting an error - erro saving new team
Any idea??
Any idea??
I don't know. I don't follow general rankings, only private league with my mates which I won second year in a row. General rankings are kind of pointless for me as we have a lot of internal rules for our league which are inevitably bringing points total down by a lot (e.g. designated player, limits on number of participants having same player, mutually agreed paid transfers quota in a week etc.). Why?
Just checking. Thats a good team and just wondering how did you perform last year
Well don't shoot the messenger, but I did base my findings from this:
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I have Davis since I have heard that Aurier might start.
Do not want to double up anyway.
McCarthy (Nyland)
Lascelles - Burr - VVD - Saliba (Braintwaite)
Pepe - Podence - Mané - Son (Rashford)
Kane - Jimenez (Davies)
0.5 ITB
Martial for jimenez GW2
Pepe has 2.3% ownership and is undervalued IMO
Rashford is 5% ownership
Will Podence start ?
Lascelles - Burr - VVD - Saliba (Braintwaite)
Pepe - Podence - Mané - Son (Rashford)
Kane - Jimenez (Davies)
0.5 ITB
Martial for jimenez GW2
Pepe has 2.3% ownership and is undervalued IMO
Rashford is 5% ownership
Will Podence start ?
Digne - he will thrive with 2 holding midfielders
Just don't fancy him vs Spurs. I Might wildcard early so want a good start.
Still Chelsea got Liverpool in the second game so not much better.
Well happily I won my league. I’m one of the few left who has never started a league with Salah, just find him boring. Last year I didn’t have any of Salah, Mane and Sterling on day 1 while all of my league did. I did have KDB though. I think it is way more important to find gems than it is to take every single ‘essential’, getting them is also much easier if you’ve built up value in the team (I got to like £108.0m last year).Just checking. Thats a good team and just wondering how did you perform last year
Your want to sort that defense out. There's a huge chance none of Buur, Saliba or Branthwaite play.
I hope podence and Traore rotate, which can get Buur into the team but common sense says Podence will start work Traore RWB.
This is a very strange team. Could work as a differential or it could also mean you're out of the running instantly.