Review of Game Week 4

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1. I think spurs in general have looked very poor this season. Have started thinking bout moving Kane on. I quite like the look of vardy atm the way Leicester are playing

   1. Yeah there are quite a few good options but it’s just hard to make the decision to drop Kane. We all know what he’s capable of.

2. Firmino has always been quality but this season his been on fire. Much cheaper option and does seem to get lots of Star men.

   1. Yeah he’s been playing well but I’ve had him before and he’s let me down as he doesn’t score as often as I’d like.

3. Thanks for this, very interesting and gives me a lot to think about! I’ve a few teams which have done quite well, unbelievably! I know its very early days but does anyone think there’s a number of points/leaderboard position where its impossible to catch the leaders already?

   My tuppence worth: He’s not in my team yet but looks like MIna is going to score, he had a quite a few attempts at the weekend. Not sure kane is worth the money at this stage. Pepe for arsenal looks very interesting seems to tick the whoscored boxes

   1. Thanks for the comment Jam – I really hope Mina does get on the score sheet at some point soon. He’s not picking me up any points from a clean sheet perspective. With regards to the overall leaderboard – I don’t think anyone is out of reach at this stage as it’s very early days.

   2. Yeah, I like the look of Pepe too. However, I’m going to make two transfers off the bat next month in Adrian and Mane so I wouldn’t be able to afford him straight away. Certainly on my watchlist though as Arsenal attacking cover.

4. First comment this season after making a few last season. My shifts (emergency services) just makes it an absolute pain to have any sort of routine so I drop in and out of checking the posts but it’s always a good read to see everyone’s opinions.

   I’ve not started overly well (217), but I’ve also not had a total shocker and pretty content to where my team is now and where it could be come the September transfers. I totally agree with considering a cheaper striker when you’ve got Abraham playing in a team in the Champions League already netting a few and sitting at 1.9m. However, I hate the feeling every weekend of dreading checking the Liverpool/Man City/Spurs results if I’m missing one of Salah/Aguero/Kane because I know week in week out at least one of them will get a big points haul. And with the ownership so high with them…it’s not a risk I like to take.

   Saying that I went with Richarlison for the initial games as thought Everton had a good few fixtures (Digne turns out to have been a better initial pick), but he’s only just started to repay that blind loyalty. Just wish he was still a midfield as he’d probably be a pick and stick for me with how far forward he plays.

   Anyway, this is my current team and potential plans for next month if anyone wishes to comment/lambast my set up. FYI I brought in Adrian, Mane and Mount during the August transfers;

   Adrian

   Zinchenko
   Gomez —> Matip
   Digne

   Mane
   Sterling
   Mount
   Moura —> James

   Salah
   Kane
   Richarlison —> Aguero

   Long as we don’t suddenly have an increase of 0.3 come Friday post 7am (they’ve messed up so much continuously I wouldn’t put it past them) I can afford these moves if I want. But I’ll see what the International break inevitably throws up.

   1. I think they are very good transfers which will strengthen your team.

   2. Great to see you back Laura. I like the transfers that you’ve outlined. It would be the same front 7 that I’m also looking to have. Would you have any money in the bank? The only player I’d question bringing in is Matip as who knows when Gomez may be favoured again.

      1. Yeah, have to agree with DTT. The only one I’d question is the Matip transfer as this could easily switch round at any point. After the other two transfers do you have any money itb Laura?

         1. Cheers for all the responses guys.

            Dependant on the price fluctuations I’d have around 0.6 left – and as soon as I posted it I considered maybe Robertson instead? As he’s most likely going to drop in price – or at best hold so will just about manage to fit him in.

            Of course the problem will then be the lack of funds to upgrade Adrian when Alisson is back – however I’m earmarking Patricio as he’s on the drop at the moment too and then will just have to unfortunately have to downgrade one of the others. But I’ll face that when it comes to it.

            Glad you guys don’t think it’s half bad. First time in a few seasons I feel pretty content going into the second month – looking forward to seeing how all our seasons pan out.

            1. Think you’ll be ok with Adrian for next month so his price should also rise you’d expect. GL Laura.

5. am afraid I will have to steam straight in with three transfers
   straight away, got to get rid of Kepa emerson and moura.
   the Chelsea to are leaking goals and there value is going down
   faster than the titanic.moura has to go, did not even play the weekend.
   who to put in have to see how much cash I have left
   after the decreases I am expecting.

   1. I might be tempted to hold onto Emerson out of those three. I’d certainly move Moura and Kepa on at this stage though.

   2. Three transfers right away is risky but I do get your logic. I can’t see many CS’s coming Chelsea’s way this season and the next two PL fixtures are tricky. Moura’s minutes will be limited you’d imagine now with players coming back from injury.

      I suppose it is a short month so if you’re going to blow all three transfers straight away, this might not be a bad month to do it?

6. DT have you or anyone else thought about swapping Kane
   for Son. after watching the last game against Arsenal he looked
   moor likely to score than Kane.

   1. He cost me a lot of points last season when a rival had him but I’ve not really considered bringing him in so far.

7. I have had an absolute disastrous start with my main team, currently sitting on 173 points and bottom of my mini league after winning it comfortably last season. Other teams i have entered doing fine, with best sitting on 239 points.

   I have endured some bad luck so far though with Alisson getting injured after the first game forcing an early transfer and Martial after transferring him in for C. Wilson. Gomez getting dropped after the first game was also very annoying. Current team bellow.

   Pickford
   Robertson
   Gomez
   Zinchencko
   Sterling
   Mount
   Moura
   B. Silva
   Kane
   Salah
   Martial
   2.6m ITB

   Obviously I’d like to make a lot of changes to my team and i will have to use the 3 pretty much straight away. I am going to prioritize which transfers are more essential. Here are some options i came up with.

   Option 1
   Gomez – Matip/Otamendi
   Moura – Pepe
   Kane – Aguero

   I feel Aguero is already essential and i knew i should have started with him in my team but was worried about potential rotation, now i have to find a way in for him as he is the one doing the damage in my mini league, however, after thinking about option 1 again, i don’t feel Kane needs to be a priority to be moved on just yet even though i don’t like the look of him and Spurs.

   Option 2
   Gomez – Baldock/A defender 1.8m or less. (wanted Maitland Niles but will be 0.1m short after Friday’s price changes)
   Moura – Pepe
   Martial – Aguero

   With Martial still an injury doubt, i think it makes more sense to shift him on for Aguero. Other issues going forward will be B. Silva and Baldock but i can sort them with the Oct transfers.

   As always, any thoughts and opinions welcome.

   Cheers all.

   1. Looks like a decent team on paper so I’d say you’ve just suffered from an unfortunate start. I think you’re right to prioritise getting Aguero in and I’d be tempted to lose Martial if possible. Would James not be an option over Pepe? I think Pepe will outscore James but I wouldn’t be comfortable having a dirt cheap defender in if you did want to go for option 2. Would this help leave any funds to put Mane in for B. Silva as well?

      1. After looking at it again DTT I think you may be right with your James recommendation and holding back on Pepe until next month in order to avoid picking a cheap defender. James is still playing well and should also get game time in Europe.

         The next dilemma would be on choosing between Matip and Otamendi to replace Gomez. You’d think Matip would be nailed on now unless he suffers an unfortunate injury. With Laporte now sidelined you’d also think that Otamendi should get a good run in the team. Who would you go with?

         1. Just be weary about Otamendi as Pep has spoken about Walker and Fernandinho playing there. Pep just loves to cause us FF managers sleepless nights doesn’t he. You’d like to think Matip will be first choice now but even that choice maybe isn’t nailed. Could be worth the risk?

            You’ve has rotten luck so far mate, I’m sure you’ll turn it around though as last season you came up with some great input on here.

            1. Cheers Chris, that’s always the worry with Pep he really is a nightmare for us. After looking at it again, I don’t think my budget will stretch to Matip so I will be forced to risk it with Otamendi. I could try an identify someone else around that price but I just cant see anyone jumping out at me.

         2. I’d personally be tempted by Otamendi given Man City’s fixtures.

8. I was thinking of James as well but I haven’t been overly impressed with United plus I think Pepe is ready to go on a good run. Maybe I’ll have to reconsider this, Ideally I wouldn’t want to go cheap on a defender but I’m not sure what other options I’ve got 🤔

   I’m just thinking of limping through September with a cheap defender then having another juggle and maybe go Kane – Firmino/Laca, B. Silva – Mane and upgrade Baldock in Oct.

   What ever happens I’m not in a great position needing to make many transfers…

   1. Yeah I’d agree about James but he’s been doing the business so far in terms of getting points on the board. I don’t expect him to sustain the level he’s at now though.

9. I think it can be difficult to break the habit of owning all three big hitters and I was certainly in that category last season. I wanted to spread it out a bit more this season hence my selection of Vardy. Early days but I’m happy to stick with him for now and see how things pan out.

   As we saw last season, the eventual winner of DT didn’t own Kane all season. Granted he did get injured so whether that would have still been the case if he was fit for the duration we’ll never know.

   1. I’m honestly not too bothered about owning Kane at all, I just think he is a less priority to move on at the moment. My plan was to have a 3.5m striker and rotate that position, which I still think represents great value, unfortunately for me though I’ve had another injury and have to take Martial out whilst getting Aguero in ASAP.

      I still hope I can see a different Harry Kane and Spurs during September though as I always like having him, we all know what hes capable of. It has to be said though this season it’s not been a good start imo, everytime Spurs went on the attack against Arsenal, he wasnt anywhere near the box which is not good enough.

      1. that’s the reason I am thinking of Son for Kane.
         he wasn’t anywhere near the box nearly all the match.
         Son was in the box all the time.

   2. Yeah I’ve been very much the same in some of my teams – I did all 10 just out of interest but most of them aren’t in any mini leagues so are completely pointless other than to experiment with.

10. its a funny old game but a great one to play.
    we all run out of money at some stage, some quicker than others.
    great fun though especially if the moves you make come good.
    hears hopping.

11. Greats stats always. I’m a bit quiet on here. I love the weekly read. I’ve got off to a shocker with main team.

    I had to do my 3 August transfers on the first week. Alisson getting injured screwed it all up. I dropped Robertson, Gomez and Alisson , went 3-4-3 for Ederson, Maitland-Niles & Mane.

    As it stands

    Ederson

    Trent
    VVD
    Maitland-Niles

    B Silva
    Moura
    Mane
    McNeil

    Jesus
    Salah
    Kane

    Jesus is suppose to be back after the Break. Maybe pukki is worth a punt! I’m paddy last at the moment. I don’t get why he’s dropped Moura. Because he was actually playing well. Even off the bench. As B Silva. Will Pep give him a run?

    As for Kane. It would be a sin to take him out. Anyone considering taking him out would be crazy. He’ll start banging them in.

    Any good suggestion anyone?

    1. Reckon I’d Be switching McNeil for James in that team mate. Maybe Moura for Pepe too.

       I’d then probably hold the last transfer in reserve as and when you need it. GL! 👍🏻

       1. Sound. Thank you 👍🏻

    2. Tough one because you’ve got a few players with question marks next to them. I’d question the value of VVD this season but I think it would be more important to move on Moura and McNeil. I’d probably hold onto B. Silva and Jesus for the time being to see if they start getting game time after the international break.

       1. Thank you! I shall do that 👍🏻

12. Would anyone have an idea whether these players would rise or fall.
    Coleman
    M. niles
    Pepe
    Ottamendi

    1. AMN rise
       Pepe rise
       Coleman remain or drop
       Otamendi remain

       Those would be my guesses.

       1. I’d completely agree with Chris on those.

13. niles & pepe should increase in value (certainly in short term). not sure about the other 2

14. I know it has no real impact on Dream Team but anyone noticed all the fuss about Kane “diving”? I don’t see how this has become such a big thing. Yes he went down easily but I’ve seen them given. I don’t think it’s a dive when there is clear contact. Probably not enough for a penalty but either way I can’t see what everyone is complaining about. Picture this… World Cup final, it’s currently level with a minute to play. If Kane does exactly the same thing, converts the penalty and England win the World Cup he suddenly becomes a hero. For me it’s completely double standards. I’m not a Spurs fan either.

    1. Yeah, Michael Owen was always at it in an England shirt and nobody ever batted an eye-lid. I’ve seen many worse examples of shithousery in the penalty box.

       1. Exactly, I just think certain players get targeted like they always have to pick on someone. The biggest one for me is Ramos – commentators and pundits in our country rip into him. It’s almost pushed me into being quite a big fan of his.

          1. To be fair, he is The King of “Shithousery”. 😂

             1. He certainly is and I struggle to fault him for it 😂

15. It’s a load of bullshite. It was a peno all day long!! They’re not VAR to the same standard as the world cup last year. But very quick with the offside decision. I did hear them go on and on about Kane on talksport. They talk a lot of crap. Like when Steve Bruce got the Newcastle job. On his first week in the job talksport were doing their best to turn the whole of Newcastle against him! I’m not a spurs fan. I do like Kane. Sometimes you have to fall with a small assistance 😁

    1. I can’t see the problem with it. Everyone does it. If they go over with no contact get them in the book but other than that if a defender is daft enough to stick in a leg I’d go down all day long. I thought he should have had a penalty against Newcastle as well.

16. Thanks guys for the input on player’s prices rising & falling, tempted by Pepe, but would probably leave me having to go for a defender less than Maitland niles, will Pepe play europa league as well, have 2 teams currently, could both have the same front 7, so wanted to mix it up a bit, still got a transfer to make by tomorrow evening, so need to make a forward thinking decision, setting up Aguerro’s inclusion with the first of September’s transfers.

17. I have gone with my gut instinct have put son in for Kane
    D Silva for Moura Ederson in for kepa.

    my reason me thinks son will play in the lesser cup games.
    Ederson no brainer there .
    moura had to go.still thinking on B Silva or Ericson though.

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