GW4 captain

[Mav3rick]

Got to be Aguero. I won't be going against the polls, or maybe this is the idea time for a Silva captain.

[Finisher1]

Aguero for me.

[elvushi]

I have a wee voice in my head whispering "Kolarov", but after my first decent week in 3 (65 points), and finally having made up some ground, it might seem like an unnecessary gamble too early in the season.

Thoughts?

[Apache]

I have a wee voice in my head whispering "Kolarov", but after my first decent week in 3 (65 points), and finally having made up some ground, it might seem like an unnecessary gamble too early in the season.

Thoughts?

Of course it is a big risk but if it works you'll be laughing.
Everyone sees Aguero at home to Watford and automatically pick him, sure there is a high possibility he will score a goal or two, but with Man City looking good attacking it is not only Aguero with a chance of scoring. With the likes of Silva, YaYa, Navas and Sterling all having the possibility of getting on the scoresheet Aguero COULD (unlikely) draw a blank. With Man City very likely keeping a clean sheet Kolarov is likely to get points from that and the odd chance of a goal or an assist.
I will personally be going with the safer, more obvious Ageuro but Kolarov could pay off.

[Mav3rick]

I have a wee voice in my head whispering "Kolarov", but after my first decent week in 3 (65 points), and finally having made up some ground, it might seem like an unnecessary gamble too early in the season.

Thoughts?

Of course it is a big risk but if it works you'll be laughing.
Everyone sees Aguero at home to Watford and automatically pick him, sure there is a high possibility he will score a goal or two, but with Man City looking good attacking it is not only Aguero with a chance of scoring. With the likes of Silva, YaYa, Navas and Sterling all having the possibility of getting on the scoresheet Aguero COULD (unlikely) draw a blank. With Man City very likely keeping a clean sheet Kolarov is likely to get points from that and the odd chance of a goal or an assist.
I will personally be going with the safer, more obvious Ageuro but Kolarov could pay off.

I think throwing the armband Kolarov's way would be way to risky. Don't forget that theres still a good chance he gets rotated with Clichy at some point.

Aguero is probably the best captain, I could see why you might go for Silva or Toure but Kolarov is a step too far for me.

[Monsignor]

No gambling for me, Aguero (c) Silva (vc)

EDIT: If I was to overlook City players, I'd certainly go with Benteke at home vs West Ham. Very good chance he'll score one or two against that defence.

[thesilkworm]

No gambling for me, Aguero (c) Silva (vc)

Technically this is a bit of a gamble - picking two players from the same fixture could come back to bite you if the game is postponed for some freak reason

[gallus]

No gambling for me, Aguero (c) Silva (vc)

Technically this is a bit of a gamble - picking two players from the same fixture could come back to bite you if the game is postponed for some freak reason

I never do that either.

[sunnO)))jihai]

My (v) is on Diouf fwiw.

[Monsignor]

No gambling for me, Aguero (c) Silva (vc)

Technically this is a bit of a gamble - picking two players from the same fixture could come back to bite you if the game is postponed for some freak reason

Haha that never crossed my mind, thanks. But really, what are the odds of a postponement in August

[Lucky]

Agüero (c)
Costa (vc)

Too risky for me to go against the preferred choice.

[zaqattaq]

What about those that don't have Agüero? He only has 30% ownership anyway.

I have Silva for now but would be curious if anyone does Mahrez.

[nufctoon]

Kolarov keeps whispering in my ear "captain me, captain me"... Probably still going to go with Agüero.

[SuperGrover]

No gambling for me, Aguero (c) Silva (vc)

Technically this is a bit of a gamble - picking two players from the same fixture could come back to bite you if the game is postponed for some freak reason

Haha that never crossed my mind, thanks. But really, what are the odds of a postponement in August

Reading-Sunderland had GW2 or 3 postponed 3 seasons ago. It actually hurt a ton of teams as Reading had a DGW 1 and most had at least 1 player from their squad.

[SuperGrover]

it was a schrewd move to go Depay (C) instead ofAguero last week but this time i'll go with the latter.

shrewd
adjective,
1. astute or sharp in practical matters:

Not sure if picking a guy who gets 1 more point qualifies as a shrewd move!

[BobMem]

I'll probably captain Aguero myself, but are Watford really that bad? Are we all going crazy just because they're a promoted team? 2 clean sheets in 3 games is the stat that jumps out. That and Aguero's blank last week. There could be some sob stories come 5 on Saturday when some people are staring a 4th straight captain 2 in the face!

[thesilkworm]

I'll probably captain Aguero myself, but are Watford really that bad? Are we all going crazy just because they're a promoted team? 2 clean sheets in 3 games is the stat that jumps out. That and Aguero's blank last week. There could be some sob stories come 5 on Saturday when some people are staring a 4th straight captain 2 in the face!

It's not really about Watford being bad. Agüero at home to anyone is a viable captaincy option, but against a newly promoted team he's impossible to ignore.

He could blank for sure, but so could the alternatives.

[gooberman]

Interesting, no votes for the in form Costa at home to Palace.

[Notned]

Interesting, no votes for the in form Costa at home to Palace.

Could be a shrewd move. I also have a really good feeling about Hazard this week. Aguero at home to a newly promoted side (albeit one who has looked decent enough defensively), coupled with City's blistering form, makes him pretty hard to ignore, though.

[Stemania]

Interesting, no votes for the in form Costa at home to Palace.

I'd absolutely love to own Costa this week, but even on a wildcard I can't quite find a place for him.

[Biscuitman]

90% at time of writing going for Aguero; does that mean at least 90% of us have Aguero, or just that it's only Aguero owners who want to respond this week?

[Mister Talons]

How can I drop Mahrez after the last 3 weeks he's given me?

Mahrez (c); Toure (v).

[Monsignor]

How can I drop Mahrez after the last 3 weeks he's given me?

Mahrez (c); Toure (v).

You mean to tell me Mahrez was your captain from round 1? Are you a prophet

[Mister Talons]

How can I drop Mahrez after the last 3 weeks he's given me?

Mahrez (c); Toure (v).

You mean to tell me Mahrez was your captain from round 1? Are you a prophet

No, just bonkers!

Mahrez (c) - Sigurdsson (v).

I just don't fancy Chelsea in GW1. I think Ranieri's Leicester might bolt out of the traps. Call me bonkers if you like.

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*still lying down in shock*

[Monsignor]

How can I drop Mahrez after the last 3 weeks he's given me?

Mahrez (c); Toure (v).

You mean to tell me Mahrez was your captain from round 1? Are you a prophet

No, just bonkers!

Mahrez (c) - Sigurdsson (v).

I just don't fancy Chelsea in GW1. I think Ranieri's Leicester might bolt out of the traps. Call me bonkers if you like.

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*still lying down in shock*

Haha very nice. Are you sky-high in the rankings?

[Mister Talons]

Haha very nice. Are you sky-high in the rankings?

I wish! On 148 at the moment. Mahrez has been great - it's the other 'usual suspects' that have let me down. Still, not complaining.

[gallus]

Interesting, no votes for the in form Costa at home to Palace.

If I had him I'd captain him, but since I don't I have to go Kun.

[Stemania]

Amazing - Aguero reaches 100 votes before any other player exceeds 2. Not sure we've ever had such a one-sided poll on FISO before.


As a contrast, Aguero has around 60% on FFS, with Sanchez/Pedro 2nd on about 5%. Here Aguero has about 90% of the vote, next best is a group on 2%.

[gooberman]

Interesting, no votes for the in form Costa at home to Palace.

If I had him I'd captain him, but since I don't I have to go Kun.

Ive brought him in with the wildcard. Im mildly tempted to go with him over Aguero but probably won't.

[Mav3rick]

Amazing - Aguero reaches 100 votes before any other player exceeds 2. Not sure we've ever had such a one-sided poll on FISO before.


As a contrast, Aguero has around 60% on FFS, with Sanchez/Pedro 2nd on about 5%. Here Aguero has about 90% of the vote, next best is a group on 2%.

Safe to say that Aguero (C) is a nothing decision then, apart from overtaking some of the amateurs, it looks as though it will make little difference in the real overall rankings. Wish I had the required appendages to captain Silva, but don't think I could watch the game if I did that!