Fantasy Football 2015/2016

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There must be about 150 participants or more in this league, winning is going to feeeel so good :devil:.
 
Earthquake said:
Wanyama is only 4.5m, that seems suspiciously good.....
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Problem is players like him don't have their contributions fully recognised in Fanatsy Football, he's a midfielder so he won't get that many points from clean sheets and he's not likely to score/assist often since he's a CDM. Good squad filler though, him and Coquelin both are priced the lowest possible for midfielders.
 
As a former champion, I'd like to remind you that I will be actually trying to win again this season.*

*Unless I start off really sh*t, which in that case means I am not trying at all and the game is stupid.
 
Guy said:
Is Depay really that good a shout this early in?

Selected by one in four teams already...
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I'm waiting to see how he does early on. Seems like there are too many tried and tested 8>9m mids to risk Depay from the get-go. Ozil, Yaya, Mane, Mata, Sterling, Walcott, etc...
 
Riz said:
Problem is players like him don't have their contributions fully recognised in Fanatsy Football, he's a midfielder so he won't get that many points from clean sheets and he's not likely to score/assist often since he's a CDM. Good squad filler though, him and Coquelin both are priced the lowest possible for midfielders.
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Defensive midfielders are infamously fecked in Fantasy Premier League.

Conversely attacking wing backs or inside forwards marked as midfielders are worth their weight in gold.
 
Cee90 said:
As a former champion, I'd like to remind you that I will be actually trying to win again this season.*

*Unless I start off really sh*t, which in that case means I am not trying at all and the game is stupid.
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Any general hints or tips for this season?

Genuine question. I don't think I know many recommendations other than planning ahead for gameweeks where teams have more than one fixture, never buy defensive midfielders, try to get as many point-earning expensive players as possible by buying dirt-cheap players that will start for their clubs, etc...
 
Cee90 said:
As a former champion, I'd like to remind you that I will be actually trying to win again this season.*

*Unless I start off really sh*t, which in that case means I am not trying at all and the game is stupid.
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How many participants in 2012/13?
 
Tarrou said:
I'm waiting to see how he does early on. Seems like there are too many tried and tested 8>9m mids to risk Depay from the get-go. Ozil, Yaya, Mane, Mata, Sterling, Walcott, etc...
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Exactly, I was thinking there was something I was missing like him being on fire in pre-season or something.
 
Riz said:
Problem is players like him don't have their contributions fully recognised in Fanatsy Football, he's a midfielder so he won't get that many points from clean sheets and he's not likely to score/assist often since he's a CDM. Good squad filler though, him and Coquelin both are priced the lowest possible for midfielders.
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Guy said:
He's selected by a huge percentage of fantasy players and is a perfect 'cheap but he'll start' buy.
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I was thinking he'd be a perfect player for a sub slot, at the very least, not great being defensive, but reliable.
 
Guy said:
Any general hints or tips for this season?

Genuine question. I don't think I know many recommendations other than planning ahead for gameweeks where teams have more than one fixture, never buy defensive midfielders, try to get as many point-earning expensive players as possible by buying dirt-cheap players that will start for their clubs, etc...
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I've always been a fan of 3/4/3 system with really cheap defenders/keeper combos.

I don't really have any 'tips' however, just go on gut feel.

Also, make sure to capitalise on double gameweeks.
 
Roman Bellic said:
How many participants in 2012/13?
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Hundreds, about 300-400 I think.

I finished about 200th in the world that season though, I was only about 30 points off 1st place which is crazy.
 
Cee90 said:
I've always been a fan of 3/4/3 system with really cheap defenders/keeper combos.

I don't really have any 'tips' however, just go on gut feel.

Also, make sure to capitalise on double gameweeks.
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Interesting. I remember a few season back having the opposite, with a back line of Swansea and Chelsea defenders providing most of my points.
 
Cee90 said:
Hundreds, about 300-400 I think.

I finished about 200th in the world that season though, I was only about 30 points off 1st place which is crazy.
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I see you are not posting your teams for a good reason :).

Anyway, I am also a fan of the 3-4-3(in particularly using really cheap defenders), but I am starting off this season with 3-5-2 since the better strikers in Aguero and Costa fitness and availability are questionable the start of the season. Whereas their are many midfielders who can be seen as a forwards this season.

I believe the main formula for winning is choosing the right captain. This is the area I am really bad at. I usually, have a great squad, but I normal pick the wrong captain.
 
Amadaeus said:
I see you are not posting your teams for a good reason :).

Anyway, I am also a fan of the 3-4-3(in particularly using really cheap defenders), but I am starting off this season with 3-5-2 since the better strikers in Aguero and Costa fitness and availability are questionable the start of the season. Whereas their are many midfielders who can be seen as a forwards this season.

I believe the main formula for winning is choosing the right captain. This is the area I am really bad at. I usually, have a great squad, but I normal pick the wrong captain.
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When your captain gets 2 points and 1 is for being captain :lol::lol::(
 
Amadaeus said:
I see you are not posting your teams for a good reason :).

Anyway, I am also a fan of the 3-4-3(in particularly using really cheap defenders), but I am starting off this season with 3-5-2 since the better strikers in Aguero and Costa fitness and availability are questionable the start of the season. Whereas their are many midfielders who can be seen as a forwards this season.

I believe the main formula for winning is choosing the right captain. This is the area I am really bad at. I usually, have a great squad, but I normal pick the wrong captain.
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Haha I will post it eventually.

And I remember the days when you could just captain Mr Ronaldo all season and not have to worry about captaincy choice...those were the days!

Captaincy is so important especially during double gameweeks (when your team/player plays twice) - there's now a new 'triple captaincy' option which means the chosen captain will get even more points.

Oh and one actual 'tip' is to watch out for your teams overall value. This can impact on how many expensive players you can buy.

For those of you who are serious - Google TotalFPL or Fiso to see if your players are rising or falling in value. Price changes are determined by how many people are buying and selling an individual player e.g. if thousands remove Costa from their teams it's likely his price will fall.

Rule is for every 0.2 increase you can sell for 0.1. Max increase/decrease is price per gameweek is 0.3.
 
Guy said:
Defensive midfielders are infamously fecked in Fantasy Premier League.

Conversely attacking wing backs or inside forwards marked as midfielders are worth their weight in gold.
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Definitely, anyone like Depay, Hazard, Silva etc cause they get points for clean sheets as well, bit unjust I guess but have to take advantage.
 
3. Look at the team first, then the player
Cheap defenders who play in teams that prioritise defence will often score more points than costlier alternatives who play in more attack-minded teams. Equally, a good striker in a team which generates a lot of chances may score more goals than a star striker in a more defence-minded team.

The nature of a team can limit or amplify a player's point-scoring potential. Reviewing the overall characteristics and strengths in teams before you decide which players to select can help you to identify players with great scoring potential and to uncover undervalued assets.
4. Look for players who suit the game
The scoring system in Fantasy Football favours certain types of players over others. The highest-scoring players are typically attackers who are heavily involved in a high-scoring side.

This could mean that they are the main focal point of the attack, such Olivier Giroud at Arsenal or Harry Kane at Tottenham or they are a key source of creativity such as Silva at Manchester City or Cesc Fabregas at Chelsea.

Players who take set-pieces, especially penalties, are particularly valuable and it's worth trying to identify who these are before you make your selection. Finally, defenders with strong attacking output such as Leighton Baines at Everton or Branislav Ivanovic at Chelsea can offer you a big advantage if you own them at the right time.
5. Keep your squad flexible
The start of the season offers many unknowns, so try to keep your initial squad flexible and dynamic. Avoid spending too much of your budget in attack at the expense of your defence or midfield and select players from a range of prices in each category. This will allow you viable transfer options should you need them and it will put you in a strong position to move quickly on any emerging form players.

Avoid taking too many risks with your initial player selection. A few keeps it interesting but try to make sure they're balanced out by a greater number of proven fantasy football performers.
10. Break the season down into parts
In many ways, the season is actually a collection of smaller games, each offering a different challenge and each requiring a tailored strategy.

Key stages in the season include the season start, the intense winter schedule, international breaks, double gameweeks (where a team has more than one fixture) and the season finale. These are often where seasons are won and lost.

Identifying these stages early on allows you to adjust your team and strategy in the preceding weeks to help prepare for them. Typically, these periods bring some uncertainty over line-ups so it can pay to go into them with a strong bench.

As a general rule, I try to plan for about four gameweeks ahead. The plan doesn't usually survive even nearly that long but the process helps to keep things on track.

Simon competes in the Fantasy Premier League competition. National newspapers and other media outlets also run versions of the game.

Key points from the article
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33713208
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Fabregas + Silva + Rooney
Or
Hazard + Sterling + Giroud

Both combinations cost the same, I'm leaning towards the first 3 cause I'm not sure how often Giroud will be starting whereas Wazza will start every game barring injury. Sterling vs Silva is a tough one as well but Hazard will undoubtedly get more than Fabregas..

Help!
 
Cech

Clyne Mertesacker Shaw

Walcott Hazard Silva Henderson Ritchie

Berainho Rooney (c)
 
Cee90 said:
As a former champion, I'd like to remind you that I will be actually trying to win again this season.*

*Unless I start off really sh*t, which in that case means I am not trying at all and the game is stupid.
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All I know is on paper my team has the ability to actually win the premier league for real, so if this all goes tits up, I already won by default..
 
3rdCarter said:
Who's starting up front for arsenal this season.

Theo or giroud.
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If Walcott was nailed on to start then I would say he is a must have in Fantasy football. Reality is he will be rotated and when he starts will be subbed off around 65 minutes most of the time. Think I will avoid
 
DanNistelrooy said:
If Walcott was nailed on to start then I would say he is a must have in Fantasy football. Reality is he will be rotated and when he starts will be subbed off around 65 minutes most of the time. Think I will avoid
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It also makes picking Giroud tricky, very annoying as Arsenal have some decent fixtures.
 
3rdCarter said:
Who's starting up front for arsenal this season.

Theo or giroud.
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Giroud will eventually win his place back. Wenger spends a few games each year thinking Walcott is a striker but then comes to his senses.

Might be a bit risky starting Giroud in the first game though.
 
Have returned to Fantasy Football after a year off. Let's see if it goes better than the last season I entered....
 
I see no reason for a change of trend. Attacking midfielders will be the high scorers this season as well. Spend as much as possible on midfield and play with five of them.
 
Jacob said:
I see no reason for a change of trend. Attacking midfielders will be the high scorers this season as well. Spend as much as possible on midfield and play with five of them.
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Yep and three of mine will probably be played as Strikers. I've not put Depay in, as not to sure how he'll settling into the league, but he's a midfielder who will be played as a forward. If Pedro comes, i may have to shoe horn him in after this game week.

My team is just full of assists and goals, iv'e put no center backs either in. Just right and left backs who had high assist/goal rates.
 
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