2431
Podcast October 25

The ScoutCast – Episode Eighty Five – Kolarluv

2,431 Comments
Share

Aleks Kolarov is a legend around these parts. Two seasons ago I backed the Serbian to shine, only to be left eggy faced as he City man huffed and puffed without impact. Now he’s back and this time it’s personal.

Having crashed the party with a 20-point haul in his last Etihad encounter, Kolarov is being lined up for a start this weekend and even Granville’s taking notice. Having ridiculed my affections for the player and gloried in his failings, the Mancunian has got himself a crush and he’s struggling to fight it off.

This week’s ScoutCast features a lot of Kolarlove, along with the supporting cast of regulars as Granville steals a mini-league march and starts to sound cocky.

Listen in on the Serbian swooning via this link, or stream the episode via the handy player below…

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

2,431 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Otis Kay
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Do i play Michu or Mcartney this week?

    Open Controls
    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Michu, but I wouldn't expect much...

      Open Controls
      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        So play McCartney then? 😀

        Open Controls
        1. SC not pearls before swine
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          Walked into that one... 😉

          I just think there's a better chance of a Swansea goal than a West Ham clean sheet, and if Swansea score, Michu will probably be involved.

          Open Controls
  2. SC not pearls before swine
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Yay or nay on this 4 point hit:

    Saylor to Wilson
    Michu to Maloney
    Lambert to Ba

    if nay I'll probably just do Saylor to Wilson and hold on to my two transfers.

    Open Controls
    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Swap Maloney for McAnuff and it's a YAY.

      Open Controls
  3. Lao Tzu
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    will berba rise tonight?

    Open Controls
    1. DJFootball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      No

      Open Controls
  4. Arselona
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Wisdom - please discuss

    Open Controls
    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      I'm afraid I am an idiot so I can't comment on wisdom.

      Open Controls
    2. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Comes with age, or so I'm told. I think old people just say that to make themselves feel better...

      Open Controls
    3. Arselona
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      all valid answers....

      damn...

      Open Controls
      1. SC not pearls before swine
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        In all honesty, Liverpool's fixtures/defense aren't good enough for me to gamble on buying him when there's got to at least be a chance that Enrique wins his place back at some point.

        Open Controls
        1. Arselona
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          agreed

          Open Controls
  5. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Demba Ba going up tonight?

    Open Controls
    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Touch and go. Mostly touch.

      Open Controls
    2. rvp786
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      im bringin him in tonight. cant afford the rise

      Open Controls
  6. isacki: full casual
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Toying with the idea of Oscar as ultimate value. Stats show him as a match for Mata and Hazard - same number of goal attempts as Hazard (12) according to the table Mark cited. 12 is a LOT of goal attempts for a mid, let alone one at his price. A regular in a potentially title winning team.

    He won't even need to exactly match Mata and hazard being significantly cheaper.

    He's already exploded against juventus in the CL. Just waiting for the explosion in FPL.

    Open Controls
    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Signs are there, definitely one to keep an eye on.

      Open Controls
    2. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      See the previous page.. I might just be able resist Kolarov and ship him in and have Huth, Oscar and Ba.. Though he might get rotated once Marin is back and Moses starts finding a place in the first 11..

      Open Controls
      1. isacki: full casual
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        Good point about rotation risk. Oddly enough the big games coming up might help him start because he is a big player?

        In general the return of Marin and possible rise of Moses are negative factors against Chelsea coverage. Will they affect only the wide midfielders? Oscar apparently is now the central one so ironically may be the safest. That said Chelsea roles change every bloody week!!!

        Open Controls
        1. AK ⭐
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          Thing is, Mata and Hazard can pretty much play on the wings as well as behind the striker, while Oscar is limited to the latter. I wouldn't be surprised if Mata plays behind Torres and Marin/Moses and Hazard play on the wings. Though, I don't want Oscar to be dropped, he's probably the only player who likes to shoot in that team, apart from Luiz of course. 😛

          Open Controls
          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 18 days ago

            The pros for Mata for me and the thing that's making me think he's worth it is he's on set pieces/corners and he is of the three the most experienced and naturally creative. Hazard has had some seriously lucky assists so far...I mean taking the p*ss assists if you include winning penalties 😀

            Anyway, Mata is certainly showing himself to be the best value right now. Oscar may be even better value over the few months...It would be nice if he is as it would be an incredibly cheap way into their attack.

            Open Controls
    3. isacki: full casual
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Sorry same number of attempts as Mata (12)

      Open Controls
    4. Arselona
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      If 'value' wasnt a factor, who would you have on ur team? Hazard, Mata or Oscar?

      Open Controls
      1. AK ⭐
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        Hazard.

        Open Controls
      2. isacki: full casual
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        Cannot call this because I do not believe the midfield evolution is complete. Another reason to invest low.

        Open Controls
    5. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      I think the fact that he's the one with the most defensive responsibilities puts me off a bit. Seems ironic for a Brazilian but I think his potential might be stunted by the obligation of subservience he has to the other two. Mata and Hazard are the superstars...he is the understudy...but I agree he may well provide value for money if you decide to not go for the big 2 Chelsea mids.

      Open Controls
      1. isacki: full casual
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        I honestly haven't had the time to keep up with what feels like weekly tweaks to the Chelsea attack. Does Oscar have the most defensive responsibility?

        Open Controls
        1. AK ⭐
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          Not too bad really, tbvh, he's been over-shadowed.

          Open Controls
          1. isacki: full casual
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 18 days ago

            That's my impression. I'll check the compare tool.

            Open Controls
            1. isacki: full casual
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 18 days ago

              Having skimmed through Zonal Marking analysis of Chelsea v Juve (http://www.zonalmarking.net/2012/09/19/chelsea-2-2-juventus-juve-take-advantage-of-their-areas-of-strength/) and Arsenal v Chelsea (http://www.zonalmarking.net/2012/09/29/arsenal-1-2-chelsea/) I see several mentions of his defensive work and discipline so good point Martinunreal.

              Open Controls
              1. AK ⭐
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 18 days ago

                Isn't too far deep though, is he. Certainly a big game player..

                Open Controls
              2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 18 days ago

                From watching some Chelsea games I noticed he is doing his defensive duties well and it seems appropriate as RDM would want Hazard and Mata dictating the attacking play as much as possible. I've heard on a few occasions commentators praise Oscar's ability to perform these duties...so it's mainly based on that.

                Open Controls
            2. AK ⭐
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 18 days ago

              Please do and let me know..

              Open Controls
              1. isacki: full casual
                • 13 Years
                12 years, 18 days ago

                Having skimmed through comparisons between Oscar, Hazard & Mata a few things jump out. It's only really worth comparing from GW5 onwards when they all play together. Oscar is generally the most central. But Hazard and Mata are not incredibly wide, they want interplay so can't get too far apart. Oscar is slightly withdrawn in GWs 5 & 7 and very withdrawn in GWs 6 & 8. He also loses the stats comparisons to Mata massively and Hazard on a clear majority.

                One to watch in a team like that, but a bit borderline even if he is cheaper.

                Open Controls
                1. isacki: full casual
                  • 13 Years
                  12 years, 18 days ago

                  (In GWs 6 & 8 Oscar's average position is on the halfway line while Mata and Hazard's is about normal, around 20 yards more advanced. Quite surprising but it's all about how RDM chooses to use him in particular games. Would be interesting to see if they played teams with strong CAMs in those GWs that Oscar was assigned to neutralize.)

                  Open Controls
                  1. isacki: full casual
                    • 13 Years
                    12 years, 18 days ago

                    Finally, looking at Oscar's shots relative to Mata's, Oscar does have 12 goal attempts but they come from considerably further out, mostly outside the box. Many of Mata's are in the box.

                    All in all, Oscar has a tendency to play deeper and more central. I will not commit the cliche of calling him a Modric... 😆

                    Open Controls
    6. Parm
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Certainly one to consider, IF Cazorla steps up I won`t have the funds for Mata or Hazard, so Oscar looks like the next best thing...

      Open Controls
  7. fergalc90
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Yaya to HBA a no brainer? He seems to sit very deep this season in city's formation

    Open Controls
    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      HBA has been far from effective in N`Castle`s 4-4-2 either...

      Open Controls
      1. fergalc90
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        who would you suggest instead?

        Open Controls
        1. Assisting you all day
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          HBA no brainer his points average at home is very good also nice fixtures

          Open Controls
  8. yanky
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Ba or Giroud? Something tells me Giroud will get 90min and have a decent breakthrough game...

    Open Controls
    1. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      one of them is a huge differential, the other is proven. depends on what you are looking for i guess

      Open Controls
      1. Oliver Reed
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        im capping ba this week, safer bet imo

        Open Controls
        1. Gaz Downright
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          exactly 🙂

          Open Controls
    2. fergalc90
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Similarly priced, Ba with the better form, I'd have to go with him. Also Newcastle have a nice run of home games in the next few GW's.

      Open Controls
    3. isacki: full casual
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Ba IMO, superb involvement.

      Open Controls
  9. Oliver Reed
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    this weeks transfer has been the most boring yet...lambert>crouch 🙁 *yawn

    Open Controls
  10. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    can't believe i am seriously considering that muppet tarbat

    Open Controls
    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      I can...but I seriously advice you to reconsider 😀

      Open Controls
      1. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        it passed rather quickly

        Open Controls
        1. isacki: full casual
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          Good, the real muppet is Hughes for not knowing his best XI.

          Open Controls
  11. ZaKNaFeiN
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Worth trading off Michu or Pienaar for Ben Arfa?

    Rest of squad is:
    Jussi/Bego
    Baines/Demel/Clyne/McA/Nelsen
    Bale/Caz/Michu/Pienaar/Sterling
    RVP/Tevez/Berba

    Open Controls
  12. UKG
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Are ppl getting rid of Demel? Can do > Fonte to catch the rise for free. Already done Jussi > Bego for fixtures and rise etc. only 4.3 in bank.

    Open Controls
    1. duffnasty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      demel shipped out by 1,263 today according to totalfpl. i think his price won't drop until next week so anyone that got him for 4.0 will probably want out for the .1 profit early next week. west ham's fixtures are terrible after wigan this weekend so i think all west ham players need to go, i've got demel and jussi to deal with and only one free transfer next week that i would rather use on getting gibbs out.

      Open Controls
  13. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Is it correct that if Pienaar doesn't hit his 73k threshold for a fall by Saturday all of those transfers out will be wiped clean once his flag is removed? i.e will the number of transfers out be back to Zero?

    Open Controls
    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      EJ likes this question. 🙂

      Open Controls
    2. Soccaholic
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      like berbatov 🙂

      Open Controls
    3. organdonor47
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      In theory, if it's not reached by the time Everton play then yes, his NTOs are reset. Thing is, he will reach that target tomorrow without doubt 🙁

      Open Controls
      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        You think? 20k transfers is a lot for one day

        Open Controls
        1. organdonor47
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          Not on a Friday for a red-flagged player; he'll sail over the line I'm afraid...

          Open Controls
    4. isacki: full casual
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Going by previous years' behaviour, yes, when his flag goes his transfers will be reset. There also used to be price protection, so his price can't change for 8 days. It's unclear whether either is still in operation, there have been inconsistencies.

      Open Controls
      1. isacki: full casual
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        But as the above says it's a moot question because he will fall. Tons will sell him.

        Open Controls
  14. Assisting you all day
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Ben Arfa Rules captain him this week eventhough i have aguero cazorla rvp

    Open Controls
    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      I rate HBA and I hope you're right. But I think this is rash.

      Open Controls
      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        Yes, more rash than a slice of bacon...maybe even rasher than that 😀

        Open Controls
        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          Of course, he is kind of streaky . . . 🙂

          Open Controls
          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 18 days ago

            I think we're onto something here...

            Open Controls
            1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 18 days ago

              Take that BACK.

              Open Controls
    2. McTown
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      think having him is enough

      Open Controls
  15. Crouch Potato!
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Just some info for future reference, in a very recent QPR report, it is rumored that Fabio may be ready to make a return. What this does indicate is that even if he doesn't, he should be involved in the following game. Probably not on peoples radars, however should they improve defensively, for an attacking full back, he is now very cheap. Won't post link as its a long article.

    Open Controls
    1. duffnasty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      well if qpr were ever going to get a clean sheet it would be next week home to reading. might be a good punt dropping demel in the process.

      Open Controls
  16. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Use 2FT on Tevez/Michu → Ba/Mata?

    Open Controls
    1. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      I'd keep Tevez...

      Open Controls
      1. McTown
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        agree

        Open Controls
      2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        Especially for this GW. Tevez looks nailed on and will be hungry.

        Open Controls
    2. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      cheers lads

      Open Controls
  17. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/4877/event-history/8/

    Not sure what to do for this week, was targeting Hazard and Fletcher out for a -4 to set up Michu--->Mata for GW10. I would then have enough for Wilson in GW11.

    Given my defensive problems with Demel out is it worth bringing forward the Wilson transfer to this week or just play Nelsen given Arsenal have not scored in last 2 games..

    Irrespective of when Wilson comes in, I am doing Hazard--->Bale this week so the Wilson move is for a hit over long term

    Open Controls
    1. AK ⭐
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Take the hit I suppose.

      Open Controls
      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        so Hazard and which defender would you remove for Bale and Wilson for -4

        Would it be worth throwing in Fletcher--->Holt for another -4? Otherwise I need a -4 next week to get Mata in for Michu as I will be 0.7 short.

        Open Controls
        1. AK ⭐
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          Probably Nelsen, but I'm not a fan if you have Chelsea coverage.. I thought you didn't.

          Open Controls
          1. Call Me Old Fashioned
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 18 days ago

            I would have no Chelsea coverage for home to United and then bring in Mata for Swansea trip. I have 3 options..

            I am now leaning to just playing Nelsen this week at Emirates and taking -4 for Bale and Holt in. Then Mata in for free for GW10. Wilson in for GW11 OR

            a whopping -8 for Wilson, Bale and Holt this week. Mata in for free GW10. Guthrie out in GW11

            OR -4 for Bale and Wilson in this week. Then a -4 Mata in GW10

            Open Controls
  18. sushi36
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Davies has to go ASAP who to bring in out of Wilson and gallas, baring in mind I have begovic?? Thanks

    Open Controls
    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      wilson, he's cool.

      Open Controls
  19. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    hey guys, just looking for a general look at my team, got 9 out of 11 players at home this gameweek, pleased with that. Anyway, team is:

    Begovic

    Baines, Wilson, Ivanovic

    Mikel, Cazorla, Hazard, Sterling

    Ba (c), RVP, Jelavic

    Subs; Foster: Gorkss, Pienaar, Demel

    Radically took points hits to form this team after epically failing on my wildcard, so leaving as it is for a while.

    Comments appreciated.

    Open Controls
    1. McTown
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      looks good apart from mikel but guess it cant be helped, save ft this week.

      Open Controls
      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        cool, defo saving free transfer after this gameweek 🙂

        Open Controls
    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Mikel is a bit ropey pick..

      Perhaps over time do Hazard--->Mata to upgrade Mikel

      Open Controls
      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        hey man, yeah i know i thought that, but just thought well he plays every game and ya never know he may chip in with assist/bonus now and then, his place originally is for the bench but we all know what happened to pienaar lol.

        well, with hazard, i got rid, he scored points, bale, he scored points when i got rid, so now hazard is in my team for a while now and regardles of what bale does, he's burned me, and he's never coming bk in my team lol.

        mata to upgrade mikel is wise though.

        Open Controls
        1. Call Me Old Fashioned
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          Could also lose Jelavic perhaps, but not necessary yet.

          Open Controls
          1. Call Me Old Fashioned
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 18 days ago

            to help upgrade Mikel

            Open Controls
      2. McTown
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        if mata keeps form this is a good idea

        Open Controls
        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          very true, i'll keep him on my watchlist.

          Open Controls
          1. mito21
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 18 days ago

            You call that taking hits you need to be more responsible with how you express yourself. Check my hits out.

            Open Controls
  20. McTown
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Team atm:

    Mannone, Begovic

    Hughes, Clyne, Wilson, Baines, Taylor S

    Gervinho, Ben Arfa, Pienaar, Bale, Sterling

    RVP, Berbatov, Tevez

    0.2 in bank, 1 ft

    Thinking i will bank the transfer, thoughts? cheers?

    Open Controls
  21. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Quick poll:

    Berbatov or Tevez?

    Open Controls
    1. McTown
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      tevez no doubt

      Open Controls
    2. MK Don
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      This week ? Tevez.....in general, Berbatov

      Open Controls
    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Tevez for this GW; hard to know for the future given City rotation, but I reckon Aguero will play all the remaining CL group matches, so Tevez should be in for the next several PL fixtures.

      Open Controls
  22. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Oscor, Matah, or Hazord?

    Open Controls
    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      I call vowel play on this one

      Open Controls
      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        Oho!

        Open Controls
  23. MK Don
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Yaya as a cheeky captain ? 🙂

    Otherwise I will prob go Hazard

    Open Controls
    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Wow. Can I suggest you sleep on it?

      Open Controls
  24. Arselona
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Williams > Cuellar

    Thoughts?

    Open Controls
    1. avenger
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Wilson

      Open Controls
  25. sushi36
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    If u were looking at qpr midfield coverage (for michu next week) who is better tarrabt or granero? I am not ashamed to admit looking in their players but some of their upcoming home games look great!

    Open Controls
    1. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Taraabt by a mile

      Open Controls
    2. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Both will be frustrating; Granero for flair.

      Open Controls
    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      I'm tempted with getting Taarabt in next week - stats are off the chart.

      Open Controls
    4. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Hoillett or Tarrabt, Hoillett was excellent, playing just behind the striker.

      Open Controls
  26. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    I'm thinking the third striker spot is the one that most are still unsure about at the moment. If most have a Manchester striker or two and Ba at the moment...who is the best one to go alongside them? It's still so up in air...Fletcher/Berb/Lambert/Holt?/Long?/Defoe?/Crouch?

    Will there ever really be a definitve answer? Maybe not...maybe it's the one you keep using a transfer on for good fixtures?

    Open Controls
    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Money no object, then Aguero. Otherwise I think Tevez, Berba or Defoe.

      Open Controls
      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        I'm talking about third spot though...where money is an object. As in you only have max 7.5/8m to spend

        Open Controls
        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          Defoe or Berba then. Tough call, I have Berba, but I'm starting to think Defoe looks a great pick, especially for the next 2 weeks.

          Open Controls
          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 18 days ago

            Yeah I'm coming round to thinking Defoe may well be worth it.

            Open Controls
    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Nearly in a position where I can rotate a cheaper striker playing at home, other issues slowing me down, for eg defiantly getting Kone in for attractive home games.

      Open Controls
    3. avenger
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Getting Berb this week, great value!

      Open Controls
      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        Was brutal in his last game against Villa.

        Open Controls
        1. avenger
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          Keeps him under the radar, cant see much better in the 7m bracket

          Open Controls
    4. Pinatta
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      I'm with Berba - Giroud - Berba

      If Giroud fails, next week I'll get Rooney instead and downgreat a defender

      Open Controls
    5. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      I don't think the pattern is that clear. So many are going only for one Manchester striker and two "third strikers"--because so many of those strikers are good. If you do this you can afford some pairing of Ba/Jelly/Berb/Giroud/Pod/etc. That is where I am.

      Open Controls
      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        Yeah this kind of combo could be great. Tbh if Jelavic was say 7.5 he'd be in my team right away. It's that extra 1m that's killing me. But like you say...going with this strategy allows you to have the likes of Jelavic...instead of having say RVP/Tevez and have no funds to get someone at that price without compromising elsewhere.

        Open Controls
    6. duffnasty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      i think there are good cheap options and its a decent strategy to flip that last striker spot for the on form/good fixture players, but then that has the potential of using up your free transfer every week. i started the season with that idea putting graham in that spot then switching to berbs for 2 weeks until his hip injury then switching to fletcher. now i've dumped fletcher for ba this week so i've got rvp, tevez, ba up front. very top heavy team but i am expecting loads of points from those 3 this weekend.

      Open Controls
  27. Blind
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Is Rooney worth the cash?

    Thinking of getting him in for Suarez.

    I assume he's still on pens when playing.

    Open Controls
    1. Pinatta
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Yuou shouldnt have that cheater anyway

      Open Controls
  28. McDog
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Pienaar > Oscar for free a decent transfer this week? I've no other Chelsea players and have Jelly from Everton.

    Open Controls
    1. avenger
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Yeah go for it, he who dares wins!

      Open Controls
      1. McDog
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        Yeah it's a bit risky, but he's been playing well, and has been unlucky not to have more points.

        Open Controls
  29. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    Really fancy Taarabt to score big next week (REA) - If Santi fails this week, Sant & Berba -> Taarabt & Aguero over the next 2 weeks? Always the option of getting Santi back in 11 and 12 when Bale has toughies....

    Open Controls
  30. yanky
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 18 days ago

    best defender for 6.6 other than Nolan (have Noble)? Walters/Lallana?

    Thinking GJ, Michu, Graham > Wilson, 6.6, Ba -8pts. Can't afford Ba any other way...

    Open Controls
    1. yanky
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 18 days ago

      Suarez, Graham > Ba, Crouch worth -4pt? (Have Gerrard)

      Open Controls
      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 18 days ago

        better

        Open Controls
        1. yanky
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 18 days ago

          hahah thanks.

          Open Controls
          1. Call Me Old Fashioned
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 18 days ago

            Didnt want to come across as harsh sorry. But -8 for Ba seems excessive. I would still be tempted by Wilson later down the line though

            Open Controls

You need to be logged in to post a comment.