I’m tempted to make two transfers today. The first one is obvious:
Moura out
Sterling in
I’ve tried to keep hold of Moura for as long as possible in the hope that he will recreate the hat trick against Ajax. It hasn’t happened. With Sterling now fit, I’ve decided I’d rather have him in the long term over Moura.
My second transfer is more difficult but I’ve decided to take a punt on it. Unfortunately, I’m unlikely to be able to check line ups today. As a result I’m locking this transfer in now (not ideal). Traore hasn’t been starting as often as I’d like and Wolves only have 1 fixture this week. As I’ve got two transfers to make the most of, I’ve decided to take Traore out for the in form Bruno Fernandes. Man Utd have two fixtures this week and an easier Europa League draw. I can always revisit Traore with my March transfers as I currently have no plans for the rest of my team. So the second transfer is:
Traore out
Bruno in
Wasn’t happy when Gomez wasn’t in the squad yesterday but actually turned out ok.
Good moved I think DTT, I’ll be making the same, although I do still have Mahrez who I could do with shifting on but with 2 games this week it might be worth holding onto.
Was happy with the points from Bruno today so glad I took a bit of a punt. I’d imagine Mahrez will play in the FA Cup so could score well.
Traore starts but I still think that your approach is the right one as Man U have two games this week versus one for Wolves, especially as you would have lost the transfers at the end of this game week anyway – hope it pays off!
Was a bit of a relief that it worked out well this weekend. Hopefully can pick up some more points from the FA Cup but I can’t imagine Sterling playing in that one.
Doherty looks like he’s getting close to his form of last season, can’t decide who will prove to be the best pairing,
Option A
De gea
Doherty
Option B
Patricio
Maguire
Another 13pts for Fernandes, leaves me 30pts off the summit with only FA cup games to come, before new set of transfers on Friday.
Sound moves those DTT and I’m sure you’ll be rewarded. Didn’t see the game today, how did Sterling look?
Jota is another player providing tremendous value right now and he’s certainly one I’m looking at bringing in. He’s on the crest of a wave it seems and with Wolves having decent League fixtures for March, along with two Europa ties, I’m hoping he can continue this rich vein of form. Kinda annoying at the same time mind you seeing him amass all these points before I can get him! 😂
Bruno is also another that just seems a must have right now. He’s running the show for United looks to have settled in straight away. Pretty sure I’ll get him too. The only concern is that United’s PL fixtures aren’t the best short-term but the relatively easy Europa tie kinda makes up for it.
I didn’t manage to see any of the game so not sure how Sterling got on. Bruno did well though so the transfers paid off for the time being but time will tell.
Didn’t get to see the EFL Cup final yesterday. What were people’s opinions on how Sterling played? I’m hearing he looked a little rusty from folks on Twitter?
Didnt see the game chris mate.
Btw all, re traore he’s dislocated his shoulder again and nuno says he’s “worried about him”. Ben dinnery says he’ll need surgery soon or he’ll play on with it till end of season. Regardlesss it’s enough for me to ditch him next.
Whaddya’ll reckon?
Surely Traore to Jota is the ideal option here in that situation, Badge? Frees up funds to spend and bolster elsewhere too?
Cheers Stuatt. Jotas a striker tho so not as simple for me as dont really wanna ditch salah jesus or aguero mate
Not sure I’ll be bringing him back in – kind of makes sense why he’s had reduced game time now.
Does anyone know if De gea plays Europa league, trying to look for a good option to replace Ederson, other than the obvious Patricio.
No mate. Romero gets the nod for the Europa games.
I can United shifted on DDG. Not the keeper he once was unfortunately and his poor form has been too sustained for it to be considered a “blip”. They ought to get Henderson in for next season as their No. 1 imo.
*I can see United shifting on DDG
I thought that might be the case Chris, In my mini league Ederson is a differential, but can’t justify keeping him, Laporte out for another 3 weeks aswell.
Liverpool out of the fa cup and 1-0 down in champions league and with the risk of squad rotation in premier league as it’s already pretty much won is it time time to transfer a couple of Liverpool players out? Think I will wait until after the champions league game myself
Same here David. I was tempted to make some moves before that Athletico game but I’m holding fire until after. It could effectively be season over for Liverpool next week as the PL is in the bag. I have 8 Liverpool players….kill me now. 😬😂
I don’t think we can win either way. If they progress in the Champions League then surely they rest players in the league. If they don’t progress then they’ve got no reason to rest anyone in the Premier League. It’s a tough one to see how it will pan out.
Hi guys, I need some help…
I’m 130pts off the leader in my ML. I rolled the dice with 3 subs early in Feb and got stuck with Son ☹.
1st place and I have very similar teams so looking for differentials, of course he could just block me off!
1st place:
Schmi
TAA
VVD
Rob
Traore
Mahrez
Mane
KDB
Jesus
Aguero
Salah
Me:
Pat
TAA
Gomez
Rob
Traore
Mahrez > Sterling
Mane
KDB
Son > Jimi
Aguero
Salah
1.6 ITB
Thinking of the above changes, then to monitor Gomez and Traore to either Maguire or Fernandes depending on who gets dropped first.
I’d really appreciate any thoughts or suggestions, I have a mountain to climb!
Dii ok you for-see your rival making moves to block you Ry? If so it could be difficult to catch him now as your teams have a lot of similarities. Can’t argue with the changes though. One way of trying to prevent him from copying your moves is to make them as late as you possibly can, ie after the deadline and when team news is announced etc. You might at least get a week out of it BEFORE he then moves to block you. GL Ry!
Thanks Chris, I think he did block me off last month so I need to play as if he will do the same again. I reckon the Traore to Fernandes is a move he will make (I know he’s a united fan and can see that one coming), if Traore is benched and he brings in Fernandes I might go 442 with Maguire. You’re right, I need to hold off for as long as possible, the Son to Jimi will happen straight away and make the others as late as possible depending on line ups.
It’ll be some come back if I pull this one off, thanks for the advice!
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*Do you see (didn’t proof read that one. 😂)
I’d agree with Chris – your transfers make sense but with the lead he’s got you will be easy enough to block off. Might need to risk it on a few differentials. However, I did this last season and ended up dropping even further behind.
Thanks guys, so tempting to do the subs in now but I think my best tactic is to only swap due to squad absence apart from Son > Jimi. That way I have subs in the bank should he show his hand / might get a week in before he can block me off.
With the city and FA cup game I cant help thinking that Auba may be a good alternative to Jimi for March as a differential. Wolves have it easier though…
Football’s a funny old game isn’t it! Went into Feb 30 points clear in my ML and Traore and Moura looking great differentials… The guy in second has now caught level after bringing in AUB and Fernandes so have a real fight on my hands now! Gomez to Doherty and Moura to Stirling is my current thinking as he can’t afford him without tinkering. Might also be able to do Traore to Fernandes but price changes could put this out and I hate using all 3 on the first day!!?
Me:
Pat
TAA
Gomez > Doherty
Robbo
Traore > Stirling
Mane
KDB
Moura > Fernandes
Salah
Aguero
Jesus
Rival:
Pat
TAA
VVD
Robbo
Bernado
Mane
KDB
Fernandes
Salah
Aguero
AUB
I have abraham up top. Who should I transfer too lads ? I have enough in bank to transfer to anyone
Who else you got?