Fantasy Premier League Thread

[essien]

A thread for the TDM Fantasy Premier League.

Quick link to the site: fantasy.premierleague.com/a/home

There's five of us taking part so far. If anyone wants the code to join the league, just send me a PM.

Are people willing to discuss their teams yet or are we keeping it secret?

[ironmonkey13]

I know what the core of my team will be but rest of the players I will chance ten times before friday night. Aguero used to be best choice captain but Citys attack is so crazy now he will sit on bench some games.

[essien]

Aug 8, 2017 20:20:53 GMT -5 ironmonkey13 said:

I know what the core of my team will be but rest of the players I will chance ten times before friday night. Aguero used to be best choice captain but Citys attack is so crazy now he will sit on bench some games.

Yeah it's difficult to pick any players from City because they will inevitably be rotated. I've gone with Jesus and KdB.

[ironmonkey13]

Aug 9, 2017 2:15:48 GMT -5 essien said:

Aug 8, 2017 20:20:53 GMT -5 ironmonkey13 said:

I know what the core of my team will be but rest of the players I will chance ten times before friday night. Aguero used to be best choice captain but Citys attack is so crazy now he will sit on bench some games.

Yeah it's difficult to pick any players from City because they will inevitably be rotated. I've gone with Jesus and KdB.

Same as me. I think if you don't pick KdB this season you are playing it wrong.

[Velocity]

I don't mind sharing the team, it's still early. I've changed it about 5x in the last 2 weeks though, lol.

Just dropped Sanchez since he's hurt and added Dele. I know Spurs at Wembley might be an issue, but Alli was so good for me last year I want to keep him in there. Had some money to spend so dropped Rondon and added Firmino at Forward. Almost chose De Bruyne instead of Alli but wanted more to spend at that position. I think Liverpool's offense will be more consistent in year 2 under Klopp.

I've been going back and forth on Morata and Lacazette. I'm not sold Morata will start every game so for now I've picked Lacazette, but still who knows.

Anyone hear anything about where Loftus-Cheek fits in at Palace? He's super cheap and is at least a fill in on the bench, but if he starts I think he might play well. 

I just changed again (lol), and added Willian for Gylfi...at least while Hazard is out. Have more money to spend but not sure what to do with it. Might hold it for future moves. 

[stuartoxlade]

I don't really keep up with the Prem so my team is full of guesswork. I can't see Morata starting either so I've gone with Batyashi (spl?)

[essien]

Aug 10, 2017 1:12:30 GMT -5 Velocity said:

I don't mind sharing the team, it's still early. I've changed it about 5x in the last 2 weeks though, lol.

Just dropped Sanchez since he's hurt and added Dele. I know Spurs at Wembley might be an issue, but Alli was so good for me last year I want to keep him in there. Had some money to spend so dropped Rondon and added Firmino at Forward. Almost chose De Bruyne instead of Alli but wanted more to spend at that position. I think Liverpool's offense will be more consistent in year 2 under Klopp.

I've been going back and forth on Morata and Lacazette. I'm not sold Morata will start every game so for now I've picked Lacazette, but still who knows.

Anyone hear anything about where Loftus-Cheek fits in at Palace? He's super cheap and is at least a fill in on the bench, but if he starts I think he might play well. 

I just changed again (lol), and added Willian for Gylfi...at least while Hazard is out. Have more money to spend but not sure what to do with it. Might hold it for future moves. 

I only wanted to spend big on one Spurs player so I went with Kane. I'm sure Alli will bag loads of points this season but given Kane's back to back golden boots, I couldn't look past him.

Not convinced Liverpool will be any more consistent than they were last season especially since they've got European football and haven't really strengthened. There's the whole question around Coutinho to Barca too, which will be unsettling.

Morata/Lacazette is an interesting one. I wouldn't go for either since both Chelsea and Arsenal have difficult starts to the season and like you say, Morata is unlikley to start. That's why I went with Jesus - City have the easier start.

Loftus-Cheek could be a really good cheap midfield option if he plays in an advanced role. Not clear where he'll play yet.

Gylfi's future is unclear so I think you're wise to steer clear of him. Willian is a good shout while Hazard is out but as soon as Hazard is back there's a risk he'll be rotated.

[essien]

Aug 10, 2017 3:57:57 GMT -5 stuartoxlade said:

I don't really keep up with the Prem so my team is full of guesswork. I can't see Morata starting either so I've gone with Batyashi (spl?)

#WelcomeBatyashi

[Velocity]

Aug 11, 2017 1:53:59 GMT -5 essien said:

Aug 10, 2017 1:12:30 GMT -5 Velocity said:

I don't mind sharing the team, it's still early. I've changed it about 5x in the last 2 weeks though, lol.

Just dropped Sanchez since he's hurt and added Dele. I know Spurs at Wembley might be an issue, but Alli was so good for me last year I want to keep him in there. Had some money to spend so dropped Rondon and added Firmino at Forward. Almost chose De Bruyne instead of Alli but wanted more to spend at that position. I think Liverpool's offense will be more consistent in year 2 under Klopp.

I've been going back and forth on Morata and Lacazette. I'm not sold Morata will start every game so for now I've picked Lacazette, but still who knows.

Anyone hear anything about where Loftus-Cheek fits in at Palace? He's super cheap and is at least a fill in on the bench, but if he starts I think he might play well. 

I just changed again (lol), and added Willian for Gylfi...at least while Hazard is out. Have more money to spend but not sure what to do with it. Might hold it for future moves. 

I only wanted to spend big on one Spurs player so I went with Kane. I'm sure Alli will bag loads of points this season but given Kane's back to back golden boots, I couldn't look past him.

Not convinced Liverpool will be any more consistent than they were last season especially since they've got European football and haven't really strengthened. There's the whole question around Coutinho to Barca too, which will be unsettling.

Morata/Lacazette is an interesting one. I wouldn't go for either since both Chelsea and Arsenal have difficult starts to the season and like you say, Morata is unlikley to start. That's why I went with Jesus - City have the easier start.

Loftus-Cheek could be a really good cheap midfield option if he plays in an advanced role. Not clear where he'll play yet.

Gylfi's future is unclear so I think you're wise to steer clear of him. Willian is a good shout while Hazard is out but as soon as Hazard is back there's a risk he'll be rotated.

Well after making the Willian switch I actually have 2.5 or 3 mil in the bank for next week or the week after. I might wait to get 2 free transfers since the early part of the season is always tough. Get more of an idea of who on City will be played regularly and will play well...and see what pans out elsewhere. Can't wait!

[ironmonkey13]

Aug 11, 2017 11:30:08 GMT -5 Velocity said:

Aug 11, 2017 1:53:59 GMT -5 essien said:

I only wanted to spend big on one Spurs player so I went with Kane. I'm sure Alli will bag loads of points this season but given Kane's back to back golden boots, I couldn't look past him.

Not convinced Liverpool will be any more consistent than they were last season especially since they've got European football and haven't really strengthened. There's the whole question around Coutinho to Barca too, which will be unsettling.

Morata/Lacazette is an interesting one. I wouldn't go for either since both Chelsea and Arsenal have difficult starts to the season and like you say, Morata is unlikley to start. That's why I went with Jesus - City have the easier start.

Loftus-Cheek could be a really good cheap midfield option if he plays in an advanced role. Not clear where he'll play yet.

Gylfi's future is unclear so I think you're wise to steer clear of him. Willian is a good shout while Hazard is out but as soon as Hazard is back there's a risk he'll be rotated.

Well after making the Willian switch I actually have 2.5 or 3 mil in the bank for next week or the week after. I might wait to get 2 free transfers since the early part of the season is always tough. Get more of an idea of who on City will be played regularly and will play well...and see what pans out elsewhere. Can't wait!

Going for two transfers is always better than one expect if you are struggling to get full team of starters due to injuries or red cards.

[Velocity]

Nice start for Lacazette!

[essien]

So after weeks of thought, planning and preparation... I'm rock bottom of the league.

[stuartoxlade]

Aug 14, 2017 6:31:57 GMT -5 essien said:

So after weeks of thought, planning and preparation... I'm rock bottom of the league.

This is why I rarely keep up with fantasy footy. I always buy players who i think 'could be great' rather than who is actually providing the points week by week. Already my team needs wholesale changes. Batyashi already looks like he'll take a seat on the bench now that Morata completed changed the game after he came on. Why oh why did I select Bellerin as well. 

[essien]

Aug 14, 2017 7:28:37 GMT -5 stuartoxlade said:

Aug 14, 2017 6:31:57 GMT -5 essien said:

So after weeks of thought, planning and preparation... I'm rock bottom of the league.

This is why I rarely keep up with fantasy footy. I always buy players who i think 'could be great' rather than who is actually providing the points week by week. Already my team needs wholesale changes. Batyashi already looks like he'll take a seat on the bench now that Morata completed changed the game after he came on. Why oh why did I select Bellerin as well. 

I still have faith in the players I picked. The only one who I'm regretting is Kane instead of Lukaku, but then Kane had some really good chances against Newcastle that he didn't take. Fine margins.

[ironmonkey13]

Aug 14, 2017 11:53:33 GMT -5 essien said:

Aug 14, 2017 7:28:37 GMT -5 stuartoxlade said:

This is why I rarely keep up with fantasy footy. I always buy players who i think 'could be great' rather than who is actually providing the points week by week. Already my team needs wholesale changes. Batyashi already looks like he'll take a seat on the bench now that Morata completed changed the game after he came on. Why oh why did I select Bellerin as well. 

I still have faith in the players I picked. The only one who I'm regretting is Kane instead of Lukaku, but then Kane had some really good chances against Newcastle that he didn't take. Fine margins.

I feel exactly the same. I know my team is good and won't change it until I see more games tho my points suck.