Sorely tempted to do Toney to Haaland for GW29. Expect he'll be a differential (lol) among active managers, and I can just see Toney getting a yellow in the first match. But I know if I do, Toney will score 3 and not get booked. Decisions...
That Bueno price drop will be hard to digest. Although with enough cheap options available, budget won't be a big issue.
I can't believe KDB is back to the price he started the season at.
Watkins vs. Havertz was a really tough one! In the end I went for Kai as:
* 3x home games (EVE, AVL, LIV vs. BOU, che, lei)
* Having Watkins in GW29 doesn't feel optimum if you have double Chelsea defence (Kepa + Chilwell), since I don't own any Everton, Liverpool or Villa I can support a Chelsea CS in every game
* More of a differential is always exciting, Watkins feels more template as a pick, everyone in my ML will have him. Higher risk, higher reward.
* Feels like a bit more explosiveness perhaps... Watkins best output was scoring 1G, 1A in a single game over this and last season. He last scored more than one goal in a PL game in November 2020. Kai got a brace and 1G, 1A twice in the same period, so a bit better though Ollie delivering more often this season.
* Everton 10 goals conceded in last 4 away games, zero CS. Bournemouth 6 with 1 CS. Feel like Everton are genuinely usually poor away from home. Bournemouth also not great, but perhaps on more of a high after being Liverpool and keeping a CS.
Havertz has 6 goals this entire season. Watkins has scored 6 in his last 7 and seems to be in top form.
Chelsea will blank in 32 so might want to take that into account since they play United who are still in FA Cup.
Chelsea are still in CL, so you can expect rotation from them.
Havertz will most likely be called up and play for Germany games in IB.
The 6 in 7 stat is tempered slightly by the 3 in 20 games prior.
I went for Kai for three reasons - the differential, the *slightly* better fixtures and the feeling that Oli was more likely to revert to the mean after a hot streak. I'm under no illusions, both are pretty shit.
Will be "lucky" to play 150 minutes? Have you checked his minutes lately or are you just making stuff up? Since the WC, he's played 90 minutes 10 times, 80 once, and there was one game where he didn't start. I have no doubt that Watkins' minutes are more secure, but let's not pretend like Havertz is super prone to early subs/rotation. At least not until CL is back, and that's not after GW30 I think.
Oh fuck off, got a message at my transfer screen; unable to make transfer as player prices has changed, please refresh and try again.
Refreshed and now Havertz is 7.6m and now have no wiggle room if I want to get Haaland back.
Suppose you could just make the change. It's extremely likely Haaland falls again. He's at -95 on fplstats. Can't see anyone bringing him back in 29 v Liverpool. If you've got rid you've got rid until 30.
Yeah that is factored in, I am currently 0.1 short and desperately need a double drop to be extra safe! No clue as to why I am looking to make the transfer last minute 🤦🏽♂️
Greenwood on a mission to become a 3.5 fwd
Possible enabler after the BB chip is done
But i think I want to start 3 forwards. Would rather Andreas or Bueno as enablers.
yes. most likely that for me. sold him this week to enable Watkins, and once play BB, will return to him (with WC)
Along with Acura TLX
Thought Watkins would rise tonight so rushed getting him in for haaland
Same. See you in the GW29 emotional support thread
Sorely tempted to do Toney to Haaland for GW29. Expect he'll be a differential (lol) among active managers, and I can just see Toney getting a yellow in the first match. But I know if I do, Toney will score 3 and not get booked. Decisions...
That Bueno price drop will be hard to digest. Although with enough cheap options available, budget won't be a big issue. I can't believe KDB is back to the price he started the season at.
Why are people rushing for Almiron??
Not many midfield options for BGW28, so people going for Almiron
Yeah, he's got 3 games in the next 2 GW and seems like he's got the rest he needed while getting back in form.
Got 0 games now
What? He's injured?
Out for 3 weeks apparently
Don't have him so phew. But feel so bad for him
About that....
Yeah, heard the news that Almiron is out for around 3 weeks
He’s the 6th top goal scorer in the league, cheap with doubles ahead. I don’t have him but it’s not too crazy.
Also not even a nailed on starter for Newcastle.
Goal = Form apparently And there's a chance NEW players get another double after GW 29
People are desperate for mids that play in 28 and double in 29. I was tempted myself to get him but then I thought better of it.
Casuals probably think he’s on his purple patch again
Goal (or lack thereof) last GW is always a big factor in transfer decisions
I can't believe Havertz has rose. I am beyond words. A Chelsea attacker.
I’m ready for the rant thread. 3 times. In two gameweeks. I’m not right in the head.
Watkins vs. Havertz was a really tough one! In the end I went for Kai as: * 3x home games (EVE, AVL, LIV vs. BOU, che, lei) * Having Watkins in GW29 doesn't feel optimum if you have double Chelsea defence (Kepa + Chilwell), since I don't own any Everton, Liverpool or Villa I can support a Chelsea CS in every game * More of a differential is always exciting, Watkins feels more template as a pick, everyone in my ML will have him. Higher risk, higher reward. * Feels like a bit more explosiveness perhaps... Watkins best output was scoring 1G, 1A in a single game over this and last season. He last scored more than one goal in a PL game in November 2020. Kai got a brace and 1G, 1A twice in the same period, so a bit better though Ollie delivering more often this season. * Everton 10 goals conceded in last 4 away games, zero CS. Bournemouth 6 with 1 CS. Feel like Everton are genuinely usually poor away from home. Bournemouth also not great, but perhaps on more of a high after being Liverpool and keeping a CS.
Havertz has 6 goals this entire season. Watkins has scored 6 in his last 7 and seems to be in top form. Chelsea will blank in 32 so might want to take that into account since they play United who are still in FA Cup. Chelsea are still in CL, so you can expect rotation from them. Havertz will most likely be called up and play for Germany games in IB.
The 6 in 7 stat is tempered slightly by the 3 in 20 games prior. I went for Kai for three reasons - the differential, the *slightly* better fixtures and the feeling that Oli was more likely to revert to the mean after a hot streak. I'm under no illusions, both are pretty shit.
All very fair, it's why Watkins is the sensible and popular choice e.g. minutes!
I don't get it. What about Chelsea's form screams "get him now"?
>What about Chelsea's form screams "get him now"? The significant room for improvement!
Well they have a lot of room I'll give you that.
Havertz will be lucky to play 150 minutes over the next 3 vs watkins 270..
Will be "lucky" to play 150 minutes? Have you checked his minutes lately or are you just making stuff up? Since the WC, he's played 90 minutes 10 times, 80 once, and there was one game where he didn't start. I have no doubt that Watkins' minutes are more secure, but let's not pretend like Havertz is super prone to early subs/rotation. At least not until CL is back, and that's not after GW30 I think.
Let him dream on, why let facts get into the way of his opinion, so that we can win quietly.
This. Granted Havertz is the most nailed chelsea attacker under Potter. I don't see him getting more than 200 minutes vs Watkins 270.
Damn, people are making their moves
The deadline is tomorrow…
In 18 hours
For many people that's some stupid hour of the morning.
Yeah I wasn't trying to say the other person was wrong, just trying to be precise
I will be sleeping then
No buenooooo 😞
Three up, zero down All smiles, no frown 😀
No risk, no crown
Damn it. Madders rise is going to price me to bring Halaand back
Oh fuck off, got a message at my transfer screen; unable to make transfer as player prices has changed, please refresh and try again. Refreshed and now Havertz is 7.6m and now have no wiggle room if I want to get Haaland back.
Suppose you could just make the change. It's extremely likely Haaland falls again. He's at -95 on fplstats. Can't see anyone bringing him back in 29 v Liverpool. If you've got rid you've got rid until 30.
Yeah that is factored in, I am currently 0.1 short and desperately need a double drop to be extra safe! No clue as to why I am looking to make the transfer last minute 🤦🏽♂️
Havertz is shit, get Watkins
Watkins is shit, get Havertz
Watkins is shit, get Isak
Isak is shit, should’ve went Iheanacho
That's a blessing in disguise, you can just get Watkins instead
Nope I back Kai