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I know it's very early doors, but as there is little else going on I thought it may be worth having a place dedicated to discussion of new signings, and specifically whether they may be keeping one eye on in fantasy football terms..
The one interesting me currently is Christian Fuchs (great name, prime for the pun-ny thread titles!) at Leicester. By all accounts he gets forward well, likes a shot from distance, and hits a wicked free kick.. with Leicester's attacking style and propensity to keep unexpected CS here and there, could well be worth a look. Does it put an end to our main man Mr Schlupp as a prospect though?
The two big name signings so far, I guess it comes largely down to price. It's hard to know how quickly Depay will adapt, and exactly what role Milner will fulfil in the Liverpool side. Atsu could be intriguing at Bournemouth if he is base price and assured of starts, but again that is up in the air.
Any thoughts on any others thus far?
The one interesting me currently is Christian Fuchs (great name, prime for the pun-ny thread titles!) at Leicester. By all accounts he gets forward well, likes a shot from distance, and hits a wicked free kick.. with Leicester's attacking style and propensity to keep unexpected CS here and there, could well be worth a look. Does it put an end to our main man Mr Schlupp as a prospect though?
The two big name signings so far, I guess it comes largely down to price. It's hard to know how quickly Depay will adapt, and exactly what role Milner will fulfil in the Liverpool side. Atsu could be intriguing at Bournemouth if he is base price and assured of starts, but again that is up in the air.
Any thoughts on any others thus far?
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You didn't explicitly say but Fuchs is a defender (left back) and sounds promising so thanks for the tip. Let's hope he's in the £5m bracket or less. In fact most Leicester defenders appeared to start at 4 or 4.5m last season only Huth was £5m.
I reckon Schlupp will be classed as a midfielder next season anyway, he wasn't just a defender who got forward, he was usually playing further forward.
Milner will interest me, he scored pretty well given sporadic appearance time at Man City. I doubt he'll be £5.4m again but he could be a Henderson-like midfield option if he's cheapish and gets regular game time.
No others I'm aware of yet but will keep my eyes peeled.
I reckon Schlupp will be classed as a midfielder next season anyway, he wasn't just a defender who got forward, he was usually playing further forward.
Milner will interest me, he scored pretty well given sporadic appearance time at Man City. I doubt he'll be £5.4m again but he could be a Henderson-like midfield option if he's cheapish and gets regular game time.
No others I'm aware of yet but will keep my eyes peeled.
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There's also the question of long term injured players returning to fitness.
I'll certainly be keeping tabs on Jay Rodriguez through the pre-season.
I'll certainly be keeping tabs on Jay Rodriguez through the pre-season.
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Yes, one of the most enjoyable topics of the season! Glad to see those doors have opened already!
Fuchs is definitely one to consider putting in your team. Probably the designated player in this Leicester team for taking free kicks as well.
Regarding Depay, who I think will do fantasticly well in the PL, although not sure how he will fare at the start of this season, I laughed out loud when I came across this on RedCafe:
Fuchs is definitely one to consider putting in your team. Probably the designated player in this Leicester team for taking free kicks as well.
Regarding Depay, who I think will do fantasticly well in the PL, although not sure how he will fare at the start of this season, I laughed out loud when I came across this on RedCafe:
I, for one, can't wait to post this gif every time he plays for us.
Good shout.Mav3rick wrote:There's also the question of long term injured players returning to fitness.
I'll certainly be keeping tabs on Jay Rodriguez through the pre-season.
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Three current Austrian international defenders for the list. Wimmer, Prodl, Fuchs.
Not the first time we've seen Leicester's Fuchs in the news recently.
Graham Dorrans has signed for Norwich after a loan period, his career has never really taken off though after some promise.
West Ham and Watford have signed new keepers, presumably back up.
Stoke have signed a young Danish keeper. Is this Begovic on the move and Butland firmly number 1, or a replacement for the outgoing Sorensen?
Not the first time we've seen Leicester's Fuchs in the news recently.
Graham Dorrans has signed for Norwich after a loan period, his career has never really taken off though after some promise.
West Ham and Watford have signed new keepers, presumably back up.
Stoke have signed a young Danish keeper. Is this Begovic on the move and Butland firmly number 1, or a replacement for the outgoing Sorensen?
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Good thread. Milner could be a decent option at Liverpool depending on his price. Can see him coming in at around 6.5. Could be on set pieces too. Although I'm not sure that regular starts are guaranteed with Ibe, Lallana, Coutinho, Henderson, Sterling, Markovic, Allen and Lucas also in the mix for the midfield slots.
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Ings to Liverpool subject to medical (so not quite confirmed, I guess).
Will be interesting to see what price he comes in at - anything under £8m and I'd probably be interested. It feels like one of those signings that could easily go either way - he could easily end up with 15-20 goals, but then again he could do a Lambert.
Will be interesting to see what price he comes in at - anything under £8m and I'd probably be interested. It feels like one of those signings that could easily go either way - he could easily end up with 15-20 goals, but then again he could do a Lambert.
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Can we amend the first two words of this thread title please (or delete most of the posts)
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I know these threads usually just disintegrate into hypotheticals surrounding all the names on the Sky Sports News rumour feed, but so far the players discussed are all actually confirmed I think. Announced on a club's website as agreed subject to a medical counts for me in the Ings case.murf wrote:Can we amend the first two words of this thread title please (or delete most of the posts)
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I've heard Arsenal are interested in signing Matthias Sindelar.
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not sure if you're aware, but it's even moreso if you consider that in German Fuchs = Fox !!! (Foxes = Füchse)Notned wrote:The one interesting me currently is Christian Fuchs (great name, prime for the pun-ny thread titles!) at Leicester.
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Christian Fuchs Foxes?MoSe wrote:not sure if you're aware, but it's even moreso if you consider that in German Fuchs = Fox !!! (Foxes = Füchse)Notned wrote:The one interesting me currently is Christian Fuchs (great name, prime for the pun-ny thread titles!) at Leicester.
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Stemania wrote:Christian Fuchs Foxes?MoSe wrote:not sure if you're aware, but it's even moreso if you consider that in German Fuchs = Fox !!! (Foxes = Füchse)Notned wrote:The one interesting me currently is Christian Fuchs (great name, prime for the pun-ny thread titles!) at Leicester.
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Didn't realise I was so far into my post-season removal from the world of (fantasy)footie that I could miss Liverpool announcing they had agreed a deal with Milner(!) On the plus side it also meant I didn't realise England were playing yesterday until after the game so saved myself from that tedium...........Stemania wrote:I know these threads usually just disintegrate into hypotheticals surrounding all the names on the Sky Sports News rumour feed, but so far the players discussed are all actually confirmed I think. Announced on a club's website as agreed subject to a medical counts for me in the Ings case.murf wrote:Can we amend the first two words of this thread title please (or delete most of the posts)
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Deluded Brendan @DeludedBrendan less than 3 hrs ago Now I have a new strike force assembled Milner, Ings, Sterling and Sturridge (MISS)
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Sterling will be gone so I think he needs a strikeforce in line with Liverpool's chances of improving in the near future: Sturridge Lallana Ings Milnerliquidfootball2 wrote:Deluded Brendan @DeludedBrendan less than 3 hrs ago Now I have a new strike force assembled Milner, Ings, Sterling and Sturridge (MISS)
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Liverpool signing more dross. Ings is a completely average buy just like Lambert. Sad that this is what Liverpool have become now.
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11 goals and 4 FPL assists in 35 appearances this season, in a relegated team that scored 28 total goals, and 21 league goals and Championship player of the season 13/14. That seems like quite a good record.
Ings is a different type of player to Lambert, at a much different stage in his career.
Ings is a different type of player to Lambert, at a much different stage in his career.
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I can see why you're possibly not excited by him, but he's definitely an improvement on Lambert as a squad player. It probably ruins him as an fpl possibility next season (like Lambert) as I can't see Rodgers suddenly playing two strikers every game with Sturridge/Milner/Coutinho/Lallana/Sterling(or his replacement)/other new signings etc all to squeeze in. If I'm honest I think it's probably a bad move for him full stop as he needs to be playing every week at this stage of his career if possible imo.gooberman wrote:Liverpool signing more dross. Ings is a completely average buy just like Lambert. Sad that this is what Liverpool have become now.
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I can't see him not getting regular starts. He's should slot into a central midfield spot. Question is does Liverpool try Henderson and Milner in the engine room? That could potentially work if both by in to defensive balance, but Liverpool were much better with Lucas there last season.gooberman wrote:Good thread. Milner could be a decent option at Liverpool depending on his price. Can see him coming in at around 6.5. Could be on set pieces too. Although I'm not sure that regular starts are guaranteed with Ibe, Lallana, Coutinho, Henderson, Sterling, Markovic, Allen and Lucas also in the mix for the midfield slots.
I would guess Coutinho, Henderson and Milner are locked in to start with the rest up for rotation (I am presuming Sterling leaves).
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I agree with the second point, but Lambert's numbers were better than Ings so not sure i would be quoting them to prove your argument!Carlos Kickaball wrote:11 goals and 4 FPL assists in 35 appearances this season, in a relegated team that scored 28 total goals, and 21 league goals and Championship player of the season 13/14. That seems like quite a good record.
Ings is a different type of player to Lambert, at a much different stage in his career.
He's only 22 so you expect him to improve. Surely Liverpool will sign another striker though? Sturridge cannot be counted on and Ings as #1 is not enough o challenge for top 4.
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I was just saying I don't think it's dire by any means, I think in the context of Ings' career they are good numbers.
Considering Lambert's 13/14 Southampton, scored almost double Ings' 14/15 Burnley team, I do not see Ings coming off particularly worse in the season before joining Liverpool. Lambert might have some great numbers in L1 and Championship, but I'm sure he was also the main penalty taker at Southampton, spent his prime in those divisions, and is probably more suited to those leagues.
I'll be honest though, I really like Ings, and have never raved about Lambert.
Considering Lambert's 13/14 Southampton, scored almost double Ings' 14/15 Burnley team, I do not see Ings coming off particularly worse in the season before joining Liverpool. Lambert might have some great numbers in L1 and Championship, but I'm sure he was also the main penalty taker at Southampton, spent his prime in those divisions, and is probably more suited to those leagues.
I'll be honest though, I really like Ings, and have never raved about Lambert.
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Bearing in mind Sturridge is constantly injured he probably will play most weeks which is what is concerning me. He's a decent player but not good enough to be one of Liverpool's main striking options. Just hope that somehow we can attract a big name striker to the club before the season starts.Stemania wrote:I can see why you're possibly not excited by him, but he's definitely an improvement on Lambert as a squad player. It probably ruins him as an fpl possibility next season (like Lambert) as I can't see Rodgers suddenly playing two strikers every game with Sturridge/Milner/Coutinho/Lallana/Sterling(or his replacement)/other new signings etc all to squeeze in. If I'm honest I think it's probably a bad move for him full stop as he needs to be playing every week at this stage of his career if possible imo.gooberman wrote:Liverpool signing more dross. Ings is a completely average buy just like Lambert. Sad that this is what Liverpool have become now.
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I think he did extremely well at Burnley but there he was a big fish in a small pond (by comparison with the reds).
There must be a danger now that he's not the big name player that he'll have a similar impact to Clint Dempsey. I know they're not identical and Clint was older, had more premiership experience and was more of a midfielder than striker, but he did score a lot of goals at Fulham the season before he signed, was very much the cottagers star man and had every prospect of doing well at Anfield.
Robbie Keane, a boyhood reds fan, as well as being a boyhood Spurs, Celtic and whichever MLS team he plays for now - fan, was another one where the step up seemed to be just too much.
I actually think Ings could do well and as a squad man for the reds it's a risk worth taking, but its unlikely i'll be rushing to put him in my fpl team.
There must be a danger now that he's not the big name player that he'll have a similar impact to Clint Dempsey. I know they're not identical and Clint was older, had more premiership experience and was more of a midfielder than striker, but he did score a lot of goals at Fulham the season before he signed, was very much the cottagers star man and had every prospect of doing well at Anfield.
Robbie Keane, a boyhood reds fan, as well as being a boyhood Spurs, Celtic and whichever MLS team he plays for now - fan, was another one where the step up seemed to be just too much.
I actually think Ings could do well and as a squad man for the reds it's a risk worth taking, but its unlikely i'll be rushing to put him in my fpl team.
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I can barely even recall Clint Dempsey's impact for Liverpool. ....
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I think Ings will play every game, even with Sturridge fit
Lallana is the one who will lose game time imo
Lallana is the one who will lose game time imo
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Ings will most definitely be back up striker. Brendan will resort to his fabled 4-5-1 and play Sturridge. Won't look at Ings unless he is at 6.0 (which isn't going to happen) I think one to watch is the returning Chicharito...
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I disagree. I think Ings will play every game
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Not a player signing, but could be relevant to the subject of the thread... does the appointment of Billic bring West Ham defenders onto the radar?
Also, agreed on Hernandez, Nihkasilma. Could be a very good (and possibly underpriced) option, perhaps at United but even more so should he move elsewhere..
Also, agreed on Hernandez, Nihkasilma. Could be a very good (and possibly underpriced) option, perhaps at United but even more so should he move elsewhere..
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To early to tell
Brom Leicester 1 x Chelsea Stones plus a 4m chimp, will be popular I'd imagine. Not sure I can fit in a 5m Hammer defender
Brom Leicester 1 x Chelsea Stones plus a 4m chimp, will be popular I'd imagine. Not sure I can fit in a 5m Hammer defender
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