tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post487990907369754441..comments2023-10-19T18:04:41.170+01:00Comments on Yahoo! Fantasy Football Blog - Your Assistant Manager: My Early Week 2 TeamAssistant Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-47808719058993659962009-08-19T02:56:32.992+01:002009-08-19T02:56:32.992+01:00anyone considering caleb folan as a filler this we...anyone considering caleb folan as a filler this week at 2.52?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-69039333608453685862009-08-18T21:51:26.291+01:002009-08-18T21:51:26.291+01:00Yea. I dropped bent at a discount earlier, just to...Yea. I dropped bent at a discount earlier, just to put him in again tonight. He feels like a must against Blackburn. Stupid move, but shit happens.<br /><br />I also barndoored Deco. He's looking pretty good if you ask me. The big question is whether he will be playing tho. <br /><br />Backup plan is Larsson against Stoke. Should be able to get some decent points.Naningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-61377451716972623062009-08-18T21:12:48.796+01:002009-08-18T21:12:48.796+01:00OMG AM!
dropped bent at discount to fill in fabs ...OMG AM!<br /><br />dropped bent at discount to fill in fabs at discount, now looks like Bent is a must have against blackburn, he scored against Chelsea, hes on fire if you ask me (no matter if it wasa poaching goal)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-48513487234028777792009-08-18T18:34:51.188+01:002009-08-18T18:34:51.188+01:00Hmmm ... I can actually add Arshavin AND Vermaelen...Hmmm ... I can actually add Arshavin AND Vermaelen if I go with Mokoena as my 4th mid and put Folan up front w Rooney and Drogba. Definitely worth considering. Thanks AM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-89899856424673927612009-08-18T18:00:48.649+01:002009-08-18T18:00:48.649+01:00Hi Bill - sorry, I meant 1 Arsenal attacking playe...Hi Bill - sorry, I meant 1 Arsenal attacking player...but if you don't want/can't afford that's cool. Rodallega is still a good pick, he scored vs United at the JJB last season and he's in even better form now. Remember, United weren't that impressive on Sunday.Assistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-28188290570391621642009-08-18T17:02:41.066+01:002009-08-18T17:02:41.066+01:00Thanks AM for your advice. Maybe trying to get To...Thanks AM for your advice. Maybe trying to get Torres into my lineup was too ambitious, when there are so many new value players I could snap up before they go double digits.<br /><br />"but you really need to try and get at least 1 Arsenal player in if you can."<br /><br />That would be Vermaelen, IMO, for O'Shea, who's always a risk not to start. Too bad I missed the barn door.<br /><br />A cheaper option with a big upside up front would let me add some real scoring options to my midfield (Hunt, Gomez or Milijas sted fillers like Mokoena). I really like Rodellega but should I pick him up this week? Wigan were scary good against Villa, and I wonder what they could do at home vs. Man. U.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-88180845296727894732009-08-18T15:20:24.945+01:002009-08-18T15:20:24.945+01:00AM & co, thanks for all your tips!
Here's...AM & co, thanks for all your tips!<br /><br />Here's the week 2 team so far, any thoughts would be appreciated.<br /><br />Foster<br />Vermaelen Bassong Givet<br />Lampard Gomez Milijas Piennar<br />Drogs Torres Tevez<br /><br />im not sure about the tevez pick, thinking about maybe swapping piennar for modric and upgrading tevez abit. what are your thoughts on tevez?<br /><br />cheers, marcos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-5433621147745547062009-08-18T08:42:54.329+01:002009-08-18T08:42:54.329+01:00Kellz - I think I'm gonna stick with Fabregas....Kellz - I think I'm gonna stick with Fabregas...I'll see how Arse got on vs Celtic as you never know, injuries could end up making our decision for us.<br /><br />@2.00am - Team 2 for me, I like the Robinho pick.<br /><br />Straky - Good strong team, I wouldn't be too worried about the defence, you've still got 3 players who should start, and no fillers.Assistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-72837878399619403022009-08-18T02:39:00.234+01:002009-08-18T02:39:00.234+01:00Week 1 = 157.5pts 219th overall - MY BEST EVER STA...Week 1 = 157.5pts 219th overall - MY BEST EVER START!! So thanks for everyone's tips & tricks!!<br /><br />Wk 1<br />Foster<br />Wilk, Bassong, Boss<br />Lamps, Gomez, Milijas, Mordic<br />Drog, Roo, Banks<br /><br />As i'm an Aussie at i don't usually get to use the old barn door. I'm either out on the town getting wasted or curled up in bed. There is no in between for me. So unfortunatley i missed on Vermulen who i'd pencilled in as a season keeper.<br />Here are my Wk2 change/Team<br /><br />Foster<br />Wilk, Bassong, Givet (was Boss)<br />Milijas, Gomez, Mordic, Arshavin (was Lamps)<br />Drog, Roo & Torres (was Banks)<br /><br />I've weakened mt D a little but i think it might be worth it.<br />What's everyone else think?<br /><br />Cheers,<br />StarkyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-22873394423583587282009-08-18T02:00:27.443+01:002009-08-18T02:00:27.443+01:00Anyone have any thoughts?
Team 1: Given, Wilk, Ver...Anyone have any thoughts?<br />Team 1: Given, Wilk, Verm, Givet, Milijas, Gomez, Arsh, Fabs, Jo, Rooney, Drogs<br /><br />Team 2: Given, Wilk, Verm, w.Brown, Milijas, Gomez, Nani, Fabs, Robinho, Rooney, Drogs<br /><br />Good luck guys! Having best season so far!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-32828880568154746132009-08-18T01:44:39.110+01:002009-08-18T01:44:39.110+01:00AM:
Big question for week 2 is which Arsenal Midd...AM: <br />Big question for week 2 is which Arsenal Middie. Fabregas looked amazing and if he can keep that momentum going hes golden. Plus I have him now on the BD. However Arsh is just a tad under 16mil and has proven his ability to score major points and goals (um 4 against Liverpool?) I guess the major decision is which one will out do the next. My guess is the safest bet is to keep Fabs at the BD price and opt for a BD on Arsh next week if he does well. <br />Thoughts?<br /><br />KellzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-86389164305500152622009-08-17T20:53:30.617+01:002009-08-17T20:53:30.617+01:00@8.28pm - Team 1, really nice balance...just watch...@8.28pm - Team 1, really nice balance...just watch out for Nani's starting status after the problems he's been having with his shoulder.Assistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-30248075362062544132009-08-17T20:28:03.574+01:002009-08-17T20:28:03.574+01:00AM: Suggestions?
Week 2:
Given
Wilk, Vermaelen, W....AM: Suggestions?<br />Week 2:<br />Given<br />Wilk, Vermaelen, W. Brown<br />Arshavin, Gomez, Milijas, Nani<br />Rooney, Drogs, Robinho<br /><br />OR<br /><br />Given<br />Wilk, Vermaelen, W. Brown<br />Lamps, Gomez, Milijas, Peinnar<br />Rooney, Drogs, (Bent/Tevez)<br /><br />thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-91263613488830941862009-08-17T20:08:56.226+01:002009-08-17T20:08:56.226+01:00Hmmm, not really sure who he'll replace. I'...Hmmm, not really sure who he'll replace. I've seen him play a few times and he's never really impressed me - I wouldn't be surprised if he's perhaps being signed as back up and therefore I can't really recommend him.Assistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-57273473038586734452009-08-17T20:00:29.466+01:002009-08-17T20:00:29.466+01:00Curuious question should Sunderland add Mensah (wh...Curuious question should Sunderland add Mensah (which it looks like they will) where do you rate him?mehicoradionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-40579339929269369752009-08-17T19:38:04.026+01:002009-08-17T19:38:04.026+01:00@ 3.40pm - Get Tevez ahead of Shawcross without do...@ 3.40pm - Get Tevez ahead of Shawcross without doubt, then maybe upgrade a midfielder with your left over cash.<br /><br />Bill - I like your team and think you have a good strategy, but you really need to try and get at least 1 Arsenal player in if you can.<br /><br />Spurs Fan from the States - Great start, you have similar barn doors picks to me also. Goo luck beating your friend this year!<br /><br />Mehicoradio - I can't pick between the teams. I think Given is the better pick but I like Cesc & Arshavin. Team 2 has the better balance I suppose.Assistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-72680236139379332992009-08-17T19:15:38.784+01:002009-08-17T19:15:38.784+01:00Kind of wondering whats your thoughts (or others) ...Kind of wondering whats your thoughts (or others) on going for a few big names paired with some low price fillers or only a couple big names and a lot of mid-tier players?<br /><br />I'm running into the problem that i can go with either:<br /><br />Myhill<br />Wilko, Micah (possibly Mensah?), Vermaelen<br />Milijas, Arshavin, Cesc, Mokoena, Modric<br />Drogba, Rooney<br /><br />or<br /><br />Given<br />Wilko, Bridge, Vermaelen<br />Milijas, Arshavin, Modric, Palacios, Fellaini (or Jordi)<br />Rooney, Drogbamehicoradionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-24062543185931165592009-08-17T17:57:41.663+01:002009-08-17T17:57:41.663+01:00I barn doored Lawrence, Vermalean, Bent, and Given...I barn doored Lawrence, Vermalean, Bent, and Given. I also got Arshavin, but I sold Rooney (Saturday) to do so. Hope I am not regretting this but, in my 3rd year of fantasy EPL, I am starting to believe the best way to win is have 2 star middies as opposed to stacking ur forwards. Forwards can go flat (like Torres yesterday. SPURS!) any time, while Middies (esp those who take set-pieces) will have a better chance at the phantom points. Though this is my best start to a season, 152 points, and hopefully I can finally beat my friend. Last 2 seasons I have lead at midway point and he has come back to win.<br /><br />Good to know why SEB only got me 5.50 points, he's injured (hamstring).<br /><br />Great Blog and Go Spurs!<br /><br />Spurs Fan from the StatesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-48271618328374204812009-08-17T16:44:06.226+01:002009-08-17T16:44:06.226+01:00Week one lineup:
Kirkland
O'Shea, Wilkinson, ...Week one lineup:<br /><br />Kirkland<br />O'Shea, Wilkinson, Bassong<br />Valencia, Lampard, Cattermole, Utaka<br />Ebanks-Blake, Rooney, Drogba<br /><br />Rooney, Drogba and Lampard are untouchable of course, and with 2.15 extra points to play with would love to squeeze Torres in there, even if it involves going cheap at three other positions.<br /><br />Utaka played dismally vs. Fulham, and only a big reversal against Birmingham can save him now. Too bad, he's a cheap midfielder who can win corners, cross and score goals (in theory), but it looks like he's failing when Pompey need him the most. David James needs to slap him upside the head.<br /><br />Thinking of dropping Cattermole too, as he's not a scorer and is due for a yellow card (one every three matches last season), or worse.<br /><br />Can't see tampering with the back line at this point.<br /><br />Kirkland is out for a cheaper option (probably Myhill or Robinson) if I want to land Torres. <br /><br />Possible new lineup:<br /><br />Myhill or Robinson<br />O'Shea, Wilkinson, Bassong<br />Valencia, Lampard, Mokoena, another cheap midfielder (Babel, Song, Brown of Wigan)<br />Torres, Drogba, Rooney<br /><br />Does this sound like a good strategy -- pack as much quality as you can into your lineup early while prices are relatively low, and gradually use your extra points each week to build up the weaker positions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-17411642435454466432009-08-17T15:40:22.669+01:002009-08-17T15:40:22.669+01:00from 11.57am - i spend 9.24 for shawcross... and s...from 11.57am - i spend 9.24 for shawcross... and still got 3.4 left. if i sell shawcross the i'll hv 12.64. with this for sure i cant afford to buy;<br /><br />drogba ( 15.93 )<br />torres ( 15.74 )<br />adebayor ( 13.4 )<br /><br />but affordable to buy;<br /><br />tevez ( 9.21 )<br /><br />what do you think??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-55586125075100701112009-08-17T13:41:26.908+01:002009-08-17T13:41:26.908+01:00Hi G, glad you had a good start. I also wish I had...Hi G, glad you had a good start. I also wish I had Gerrard still and will consider Torres too if he looks better on Wednesday night.Assistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-62740397507707046042009-08-17T12:57:34.347+01:002009-08-17T12:57:34.347+01:00Wk1 - 153points
Foster
Bassong, wilkinson, o's...Wk1 - 153points<br />Foster<br />Bassong, wilkinson, o'shea<br />Gomez, lampard, miligas, malouda<br />Drogba, rooney, SEB<br /><br />Good that I dropped torres for Rooney<br />Regret dropping gerrard for lampard<br />Thanks AM for the advise for gomez, miligas.<br />I guess I should keep SEB for the season since 2 shots will be enough for each games.<br /><br />wk2<br />Given<br />Bassong, wilkinson, vermaelen<br />Fabregas, gomez, milijas, nani<br />Rooney, drogba, SEB<br /><br />Picked nani since arvashin's price won't change until sat, this give me the room to add torres for SEB if both torres/nani perform well in game 2.Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-69329781241955239412009-08-17T12:24:36.948+01:002009-08-17T12:24:36.948+01:00@11:57am - I like Fabregas, Bent & Rodallega. ...@11:57am - I like Fabregas, Bent & Rodallega. I would think about swapping Kirkland out with a home game vs Man U. Also, how much did Shawcross cost you? I would downgrade him and spend more on another Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Man U or Chelsea player. Can you afford to get Tevez/Adebayor/Drogba/Torres in?Assistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-8967649172321802952009-08-17T11:57:58.826+01:002009-08-17T11:57:58.826+01:00I' regretting not snapping up rooney before hi...I' regretting not snapping up rooney before his price went up.<br /><br />mine is a bit messy...<br /><br />kirkland<br />bassong,wilkinson,j. o'shea,shawcross<br />hunt,ireland,koumas,fabregas(bought at 14.69)<br />d. bent,rodallega<br /><br />please comment a bit AMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-61931573466744760372009-08-17T10:44:36.656+01:002009-08-17T10:44:36.656+01:00People's teams are looking good, I'm regre...People's teams are looking good, I'm regretting not snapping up Gerrard before his price went up.<br /><br />Mikey - I'm Modric's biggest fan but I can see Milijas being a better points scorer in yff.<br /><br />Greg - it looks strong, i'd leave it as it is and get a cheap middy for the final spot.Assistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.com