What are you doing about Chelsea

Post by **Billy Bongo** » 06 Nov 2016, 09:56

Let's see what the feeling is, Twitter and FFS is full of -8s, eve. Coutinho fire sales all sorts of panic

Post by **Sutter Kane** » 06 Nov 2016, 10:00

First notable thing I'm going to do is absorb the relevant information from today's games, in particular the Arsenal game.

Post by **Beerfuelledman** » 06 Nov 2016, 10:01

Sense says wait to GW15.
Sense did not account for yesterdays 5-0 drubbing of Everton and the price hikes that will ensue.

Post by **Mav3rick** » 06 Nov 2016, 10:27

I think the trouble is that sense said to replace the Liverpool mid(s) with Chelsea assets later. Chelsea had been looking good and a few managers had moved on the likes of Hazard already, but I don't quite yet feel that I want to dump my Liverpool midfielders (nor Sanchez) to get on board. I know that Baganboy has a slightly differing view on the shared points in the Liverpool midfield, and that is certainly looking the correct answer right now, but those Liverpool midfielders can also run up double figure scores.

Ultimately, it's looking like Sanchez or some sort of 3-5-2 contortion to fit Hazard in. The price change panic will die down after tomorrow so having lost out on last night's frenzy anyway, I may well get through the internationals without losing much more in the way of value, especially if it's a Sanchez

Hazard move that ends up looking optimal.

Sterling is an absolute pita too, although his place his definitely open for a Hazard upgrade, it's how to fund it that is tricky.

Post by **TheoRiginal** » 06 Nov 2016, 10:35

I am disappointed there is no smug b*st*rd option for "I have had Hazard, Alonso and Costa for the last month or so"

Post by **Notned** » 06 Nov 2016, 10:51

I've gone half tard with Hazard for a -4

Post by **Owsler** » 06 Nov 2016, 10:55

Kicking myself I didn't do the -4 for Alonso after seeing a few 'risk-takers' doing it on here. Glad Hazard worked out. I'd have Costa too, but just my luck he'll get a blank in his next game and that elusive YC.

Post by **Finisher1** » 06 Nov 2016, 11:14

I hate the price changes beating me but I will probably stay calm and bring them in no sooner than GW15.

I guess this is a good chance to make some ground (or chase

) casuals who are bringing them in for -8 only to play against Tottenham and City. GW12 will be hiding behind the sofa though.

Post by **Billy Bongo** » 06 Nov 2016, 11:22

I went Payet to hazard on a -4 and it paid off

But shuffling the pack for Costa Alonso requires me to sell Lukaku and bellerin . So can get them in three moves

Doesn't seem to bad

Post by **Billy Bongo** » 06 Nov 2016, 11:23

Mane owners it's easier, have to sell him anyway due to Afcon

Post by **Joccki_10** » 06 Nov 2016, 11:27

Hazard is in my team for exactly 11 gameweeks now and I think he will stay there for 27 gameweeks more.

The plan is to bring in a Chelsea defender in GW15 (probably Azpilicueta), hopefully I'll have 2 FT's by then. Costa can wait until Lukaku blanks a few times in a row.

Post by **Billy Bongo** » 06 Nov 2016, 11:35

Costa has high ownership his price will rise slower and would be nice if he got the extra yc to slow him even further

Post by **ZeroRemorse** » 06 Nov 2016, 11:39

I just did Mane --> Hazard, would like to upgrade Lukaku to Costa as well and Walker to Alonso, don't know where I can raise the funds to do that, probably means downgrading Stones and Redmond or Sanchez to KdB.

Post by **tarkens** » 06 Nov 2016, 11:56

I'm still waiting for Costa to pick up that 5th yellow card

Post by **From4corners** » 06 Nov 2016, 11:57

I'm tempted by Pedro actually, 3M cheaper and this 3-4-3 system seems to suit him as nicely as Hazard, being on the opposite flank of Costa, with 4A 2G in his last four games.

Post by **Joccki_10** » 06 Nov 2016, 12:06

From4corners wrote:I'm tempted by Pedro actually, 3M cheaper and this 3-4-3 system seems to suit him as nicely as Hazard, being on the opposite flank of Costa, with 4A 2G in his last four games.

Don't think he is that nailed on though. Do you?

Post by **From4corners** » 06 Nov 2016, 13:28

Joccki_10 wrote:Don't think he is that nailed on though. Do you?

Wondering who would be his competition then? Willian? I think Pedro suits this role a lot more with his directness and seems to connect so well with Costa and Hazard. Also, with the change in formation for Chelsea, it seems to be he is playing that position that made him really effective when playing at Barcelona.

Post by **Mav3rick** » 06 Nov 2016, 13:33

You'd definitely think Willian is a risk to Pedro, also if Zouma came in moving Azpilcueta to wing back and Moses forward?

Can't imagine why they'd change the system or personnel right now though so he looks as good as anyone in that sort of price range.

You may very well be right, and although I promised myself I would never own Pedro again after last seasons antics, he is actually a potentially very good solution to Sterling.

Post by **mitchyg1980** » 06 Nov 2016, 14:56

I've gone Hazard for a free (even though internationals are pending), to get him in at 9.9

Lining up Bellerin - Alonso but not willing to take a hit for a defensive change. Thinking maybe one other defender if they carry on like now but can't fit Costa in, and on the fence with Pedro - doesn't work with the team structure at the moment

Post by **ZeroRemorse** » 06 Nov 2016, 16:15

mitchyg1980 wrote:I've gone Hazard for a free (even though internationals are pending), to get him in at 9.9

Lining up Bellerin - Alonso but not willing to take a hit for a defensive change. Thinking maybe one other defender if they carry on like now but can't fit Costa in, and on the fence with Pedro - doesn't work with the team structure at the moment

Yes me to, even though Mane just scored two goals I've done Mane --> Hazard.

Mane does a lot of take ons and loses the ball as a result, which means he does not get near the BPS, even after scoring 2 goals.

Hazard looks an essential now anyway, while Mane is a luxury.

Post by **mitchyg1980** » 06 Nov 2016, 17:08

ZeroRemorse wrote:
mitchyg1980 wrote:I've gone Hazard for a free (even though internationals are pending), to get him in at 9.9

Lining up Bellerin - Alonso but not willing to take a hit for a defensive change. Thinking maybe one other defender if they carry on like now but can't fit Costa in, and on the fence with Pedro - doesn't work with the team structure at the moment
Yes me to, even though Mane just scored two goals I've done Mane --> Hazard.

Mane does a lot of take ons and loses the ball as a result, which means he does not get near the BPS, even after scoring 2 goals.

Hazard looks an essential now anyway, while Mane is a luxury.

Probably won't make you feel any better but I did Payet - Hazard, although I think (and hope) that Hazard will be more consistent scoring than Mane..

Post by **The Real Slim Shady** » 06 Nov 2016, 17:15

Got Costa last week, can anyone see a way for me to bring in Hazard?

Post by **Beerfuelledman** » 06 Nov 2016, 17:20

The Real Slim Shady wrote:Got Costa last week, can anyone see a way for me to bring in Hazard?

Lukaku

Austin
Sterling

Hazard

Post by **ZeroRemorse** » 06 Nov 2016, 17:24

The Real Slim Shady wrote:Got Costa last week, can anyone see a way for me to bring in Hazard?

What's your team and bank balance? I will give you some opinions and options.

Post by **gallus** » 06 Nov 2016, 17:32

I went full tard last week

Post by **Carlos Kickaball** » 06 Nov 2016, 17:34

I brought in Cahill last week, have had Costa since about week 3 or 4, and have brought Hazard back into my team. A few weeks ago I commented in the STC that they had fewest shots in the box conceded and most shots in the box, think they look the real deal.

Post by **The Real Slim Shady** » 06 Nov 2016, 19:09

ZeroRemorse wrote:
The Real Slim Shady wrote:Got Costa last week, can anyone see a way for me to bring in Hazard?
What's your team and bank balance? I will give you some opinions and options.

Click my FPL link if you can.

Post by **The Real Slim Shady** » 06 Nov 2016, 19:09

Beerfuelledman wrote:
The Real Slim Shady wrote:Got Costa last week, can anyone see a way for me to bring in Hazard?
Lukaku Austin
Sterling Hazard

Hmm was thinking this but Lukaku has Swansea at home next.

Post by **First Sub Podcast** » 06 Nov 2016, 19:21

ZeroRemorse wrote:
The Real Slim Shady wrote:Got Costa last week, can anyone see a way for me to bring in Hazard?
What's your team and bank balance? I will give you some opinions and options.

Foster Pickford

Stones A. Smith Holebas Pieters Amat

KDB Firmino Coutinho Capoue Fletcher

Aguero Costa Lukaku

0.5ITB

I took your invite as an open one, sorry! Personally can't see a way to shoehorn Hazard in yet so will probably wait until GW15? Other than losing Costa or Lukaku there's no obvious way?

Post by **First Sub Podcast** » 06 Nov 2016, 19:22

The Real Slim Shady wrote:
Beerfuelledman wrote:
The Real Slim Shady wrote:Got Costa last week, can anyone see a way for me to bring in Hazard?
Lukaku Austin
Sterling Hazard
Hmm was thinking this but Lukaku has Swansea at home next.

Yeah I wouldn't be selling Lukaku before Swansea at home. That's his kinda double digit game

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