Game week 14 preview November 25, 2005
Posted by Ed in : fantasy footy , 1 comment so farWell this is the first double gameweek we have had this season and by double gameweek I mean some teams are playing twice (Sunderland and Liverpool).
Liverpool have been in good form lately and have a superb defensive record, if you are going to buy a player this week then perhaps Carragher, Hyypia or Gerrard would be good choices from Liverpool.
From a Sunderland point of view Dean Whitehead takes all the corners and penaltys so may be worth the money.
Something for all fantasy managers to keep in their heads is that quite a few players will be leaving the premiership to play in the African cup of nations in the new year. Don’t buy more African players then you can transfer out before the Competition starts.
This weeks fixtures
Saturday, 26th November
Arsenal - Blackburn
Aston Villa - Charlton
Sunderland - Birmingham
Man City - Liverpool
Wigan - Tottenham
Portsmouth - ChelseaSunday, 27th November
Everton - Newcastle
Fulham - Bolton
Middlesbro - West Brom
West Ham - Man UtdWednesday, 30th November
Sunderland - Liverpool
Transfer of the week
Out
Rooney Rooney at 11 million can be worth the money on occassion, but really is not performing week in week out.
In
Henry Back from injury the Arsenal captain is back to his usual devestating form, scoring 4 goals in 2 games in the premiership. The question is not “can you afford Henry?” the real question is “Can you afford not to have Henry?”
Captain of the week
Jamie Carragher Playing two games this week and if he keeps two clean sheets will net me 24 points.
Buy of the week
Yakubu Yakubu has scored 7 gaols in 12 premiership games for middlesbrough this season and looks set to continue his fine goal scoring form of recent years in the premiership. Yakubu is also getting assists and bonus points. A great striker for those who can’t afford the likes of Henry, Owen and Drogba.
Other players to consider
Liverpool and Sunderland Players with the teams playing twice you have a good chance of scoring high points if you go for one of the on form players from Liverpool(defenders or Gerrard) or Sunderland(Whitehead)
Thierry Henry Scored another two goals last weekend against Wigan (who have the best defensive record in the league). Set to continue his scintilating form, worth it if you can afford him.
Gamble player of the week
Colins Mebsuma will Portsmouth caretaker manager Joe Jordan throw him into the fray? Mebsuma scored 49 goals in all competitions last year for the Kaiser Chiefs in South Africa. Alain Perrin brought him in but thought he was “too fat” and placed him on a serious training program to get him upto speed for the Premiership. Now Perrin is gone and Mebusama is ready to make an impact, will he get his chance at the weekend?
Game Week 13 Review November 24, 2005
Posted by Ed in : fantasy footy , 7 commentsThe Bolton -Vs- Birmingham game was called off this week(due to fog) and for some managers this may have impacted their scores. I was lucky this week as I did not have any Bolton players in my team.
Some results this week did not go my way as I have had an average week. Spurs conceded a late goal against West Ham costing me 4 points and Arsenal -Vs- Wigan while great to watch was not a good day for Chimbonda as Wigan conceded 3 goals.
Players that saved me this week were; Whitehead, Lampard (or ol’ faithful as I now call him), Bent and Rooney. My goalkeeper Friedel and also Carragher collected 12 points between tham. Liverpools defence is looking very solid at the moment as is Blackburns.
Game week 13 points 47
Not a bad week, but not the best week either.
Game Week 13 preview November 17, 2005
Posted by Ed in : fantasy footy , add a commentWith the internationals out of the way and a few premiership players proving their ability in front of goal, I thought I would bring you through this weekends games and some hot picks for the weekend.
Internationals
The pick of the premiership players during this international break has to be:
Luis Garcia scored a hat-trick against Slovakia that secured their place in Germany next summer. Garcia is a frustrating player to watch at times but does popup with some vital goals on occasion.
Micheal Owen with two late goals against Argentina Owen was Englands hero this week. Can he carry this form into the big weekend match of Chelsea Vs Newcastle? I say yes.
Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard both also had great games for England with Gerrard showing fantastic versatility, playing in three positions. Rooney played sublime football at times and also weighed in with a great goal.
Thierry Henry do I need to say anymore?
Djibril Cisse scores regularly for his country, will Benitez give him the chance to repeat his goal scoring against Portsmouth?
Petr Cech pulled of a magnificent save against Norway’s John Carew to seal the Czech Republic’s place at the world cup.
Saturday, 19 November 2005
Charlton v Man Utd, 15:00
Chelsea v Newcastle, 15:00
Liverpool v Portsmouth, 15:00
Man City v Blackburn, 15:00
Sunderland v Aston Villa, 15:00
West Brom v Everton, 17:15
Wigan v Arsenal, 12:45Sunday, 20 November 2005
Middlesbrough v Fulham, 16:00
Tottenham v West Ham, 13:00Monday, 21 November 2005
Birmingham v Bolton, 20:00
Some very big games this weekend, with top of the table clubs meeting.
Players to watch out for are
Scott Parker and Clestine Babayaro going back to play their former club Chelsea, both will no doubt have a point to prove.
Darren Bent -Vs- Wayne Rooney I have both in my team, so i’m hoping for a high scoring game 
Pascal Chimbonda playing a rejuvinated Arsenal side this week, can Chimbonda deal with Henry?
James Beattie seems to be finding his scoring boots once again.
Lock of the week!
Kevin Nolan and the entire bolton defence Playing a struggling Birmingham who have only scored 7 goals in 12 matches!!!
Good Luck this week football fans!
Game Week 12 Review November 11, 2005
Posted by Ed in : fantasy footy , add a commentChelsea had a poor week this week, despite playing some good football against Manchester United they once again conceded and unfortunately for most fantasy managers Frank Lampard didn’t score or get an assist.
Teams to keep an eye on are Bolton with five straight victorys and Wigan who continue defy the odds and sit in second place in the league.
A very average week this week with 46 points. Mainly due to Frank Lampard (Captain not scoring two goals in a game as he has done so often lately. Emre is starting to show his class with a 10 point haul this week from a goal and 3 bonus points.
Game week 12 points 46
Transfer of the week
Out
Gallas: Chelsea’s defence is looking a little shakey at the minute Chelsea haven’t kept a clean sheet in the premiership in 6 games.
In
Chimbonda: This week I went for a “money buy” as I like to call them, Chimbondas goal scoring prowess and Wigans staunch defence will make him an attractive buy for a lot of teams this week. So on Sunday after the Chelsea -Vs- Man Utd match I bought Chimbonda knowing that his price would soon go through the roof. It’s also worth noting the games that Wigan have coming up in the next few weeks.
Wigans Premiership run
November
Sat, 19th H Arsenal
Sat, 26th H TottenhamDecember
Sat, 3rd A Liverpool
Sat, 10th A Chelsea
Wed, 14th A Man Utd
Sat, 17th H Charlton
Mon, 26th H Man City
Wed, 28th A West Ham
Captain
I’m going to play it safe this week and keep Frank Lampard as my captain of choice
Buy of the week
Kevin Nolan In superb form recently and a prolific scorer with 7 gaols in 14 games this season in all competitions.
Other players to consider
Chimbonda Proved again that he can come up with the goods when required. But beware of the run that Wigan have coming up (see above)!
Steed Malbranque for some of the veterans of FPL you may recall that Malbranque had a superb season 03/04 and finished the season with the highest assist total of any player in the league, it looks like he is getting back to that mercurial form again.
Gamble player of the week
Peter Ramage Young Newcastle defender who has played very well since making the breakthrough into the senior team. He is fairly cheap at 3.6 (at time of writing).
Now here comes the gamble part, he may not play after the international break. Stephen Carr is back in training after have a herniea operation in germany and will likely be fit in two weeks. So what you are betting on is “Will Souness persist with Ramage at full back” You decide
This weeks predictions a subject to change based on injuries during the international period.
Game Week 11 Review November 7, 2005
Posted by Ed in : fantasy footy , 3 commentsA pretty good week overall for me last week with 74 points
Game week 11 points 74
Transfer of the week
Out
O’Shea: in for a lot of criticism for his recent performances and a -1 just sealed his exit.
In
Carragher: Liverpools defence is looking very strong at the minute and with the and Carragher is always likely to pick up a bonus point or two along the way.
Captain
With his current goal scoring form Frank Lampard still has to be the captain of choice
Buy of the week
Carragher
Other players to consider
Chimbonda with Wigan the suprise package this year and a defensive record second to none in the premiership, Chimbonda has to be worth a punt.
Gamble player of the week
Mendieta scored two great goals against United and looks like getting back to the form which helped Valencia to the Uefa Cup and Champions league finals.
