TFF chit chat 30th and 31st March and 1st April

Post by **morganb** » 29 Mar 2019, 08:53

SATURDAY 30TH MARCH

Fulham 12:30 Man City

Saturday's early match sees high-flying Manchester City travelling to South London to take on lowly Fulham. Sterling put in a sterling performance for England and will be hopeful of being in similar form against the second-to-bottom club. Fulham are a long way adrift of safety.

Brighton 15:00 Southampton

The first of the 3pm games is a South Coast derby between Brighton and Southampton. Brighton got through to the FA Cup semi-final by the skin of their teeth against lower league opposition and will have to perform better against a Southampton side who are only 3 points behind them. Ward and Prowse are the in-form players for the Saints.

Burnley 15:00 Wolves

Next up sees Wolverhampton Wanderers travelling to Turf Moor to play Burnley. Burnley looked like they were on the up around the turn of the year but have recently slipped down to just above the relegation zone. Wolves currently occupy the best of the rest position and Jimenez has been a revelation this season.

Crystal Palace 15:00 Huddersfield

To Selhurst Park next where Uddersfield are the visitors. Palace have been better away from home recently but would hope to beat the bottom club, Uddersfield. The Terriers have started to show some fighting spirit recently but it is likely to be too little too late.

Leicester 15:00 Bournemouth

Bournemouth are on their travels this week, off to visit Leicester at the King Power. The Foxes have really benefitted from a new manager bounce with Jamie Vardy looking like his old self recently. Bournemouth have Wilson fit again and Josh King scored for Norway in mid-week so there are likely to be goals in this game.

Man Utd 15:00 Watford

Manchester United versus Watford is next on the list. Man Utd were having a bit of a wobble before the IB so hopefully they manage to get back on track today especially after the appointment of OGS. Watford made it through in the FA Cup and will be hopeful of continuing their decent form today.

West Ham 17:30 Everton

Saturday's late fixture sees Everton up against West Ham. The Hammers sit a couple of points ahead of Everton in the table so will be hoping for a good result here. Hernandez scored a brace in a thrilling match last time out. The Toffees are rather unpredictable and rely on Richarlison and Siggy for goals.

SUNDAY 31ST MARCH

Cardiff 14:05 Chelsea

Just the two matches on Sunday, the first of which features a relegation threatened Cardiff taking on a Europe chasing Chelsea at the Cardiff Stadium in Cardiff. Cardiff have the opportunity to get out of the relegation zone today, depending on Saturday's results. Chelsea could draw level with Arsenal with a win here.

Liverpool 16:30 Tottenham

Sunday's second fixture is probably the weekend's biggest match as it features two of the top four, Liverpool and Spurs. This match could go a long way to deciding where the title ends up. Both Mane and Kane are in blistering form.

MONDAY 1ST APRIL

Arsenal 20:00 Newcastle

The Monday night fixture is a game between Arsenal and Newcastle. Arsenal have managed to stay inside the top 4 thanks to a couple of decent results recently. Newcastle are also in OK form with Rondon and Perez combining well.

There seem to be a smattering of games during next week so I'll do a separate write-up for them on Tuesday.

Post by **ChrisMBV** » 29 Mar 2019, 20:24

Thanks Morgan!

Glad the footy is back.

A welcomed distraction from Brexit!

Post by **Jamjack** » 29 Mar 2019, 21:35

ChrisMBV wrote: ↑29 Mar 2019, 20:24 Thanks Morgan!

Glad the footy is back.

A welcomed distraction from Brexit!

Orrrrrrrdddeeerrrrrrrrrr!

Couldn’t agree more. Feels like a month since the last game.

Post by **murf** » 29 Mar 2019, 23:36

At least the footie calendar hasn't changed. As set out, we have left all that European malarkey behind us by March 29 and are back to our plucky English league (will we have Wexit before May is out?).

I'll be starting the weekend by cheering on the stroppy, ex-Liverpool, talented but greedy attacker who only plays well when he wants to.

Come on Ryan Babel and stuff it to those Citeh types.

Post by **brencarr** » 30 Mar 2019, 08:30

Thanks Morgan - God I hate International breaks, even when England rack up an aggregate 10-1 win.

Haha .... there may be a slip or two before the end of the season Murf but I doubt it will come today (yes fate .... in your face!)

I don't like to mention the the 'other' place but c'mon triple captain Aguerooooo!

Post by **buttonphobic** » 30 Mar 2019, 09:18

I'm thinking taking TAA out this morning in my Liverpool block team for Laporte!!! With so few transfers left wouldn't normally waste one on such a defender tinkering move, but with TTA pos injury, Liverpool unlikely to keep many cleanies in next few games, City's easy fixtures and City still in the cup, it's tempting me!
Any words of wisdom against lads? This team only has 5 transfers left and chasing a 20 point lead in a mini league.

Post by **Maldini** » 30 Mar 2019, 09:26

I’ve already got Laporte but just swapped him out for Brooks at Bournemouth. Great run in for them and frees up plenty of cash.

Post by **Canaryfan** » 30 Mar 2019, 09:46

Yay, proper footy is back; let the misery recommence!!

Post by **Dr Van Nostrand** » 30 Mar 2019, 09:56

buttonphobic wrote: ↑30 Mar 2019, 09:18 I'm thinking taking TAA out this morning in my Liverpool block team for Laporte!!! With so few transfers left wouldn't normally waste one on such a defender tinkering move, but with TTA pos injury, Liverpool unlikely to keep many cleanies in next few games, City's easy fixtures and City still in the cup, it's tempting me!
Any words of wisdom against lads? This team only has 5 transfers left and chasing a 20 point lead in a mini league.

Decent shout personally wouldn't risk it with only 5 transfers left. TAA will likely start he's been in full training since Thursday.

Post by **Cassius** » 30 Mar 2019, 11:09

buttonphobic wrote: ↑30 Mar 2019, 09:18 I'm thinking taking TAA out this morning in my Liverpool block team for Laporte!!! With so few transfers left wouldn't normally waste one on such a defender tinkering move, but with TTA pos injury, Liverpool unlikely to keep many cleanies in next few games, City's easy fixtures and City still in the cup, it's tempting me!
Any words of wisdom against lads? This team only has 5 transfers left and chasing a 20 point lead in a mini league.

I’m thinking the same thing - as well as a potential switch from Salah to Hazard. I’m a Liverpool fan so the more I can scud City and use my usual FF luck to boost Liverpool the better. I will sacrifice my FF team for the greater good.

Post by **murf** » 30 Mar 2019, 11:30

Dr Van Nostrand wrote: ↑30 Mar 2019, 09:56
buttonphobic wrote: ↑30 Mar 2019, 09:18 I'm thinking taking TAA out this morning in my Liverpool block team for Laporte!!! With so few transfers left wouldn't normally waste one on such a defender tinkering move, but with TTA pos injury, Liverpool unlikely to keep many cleanies in next few games, City's easy fixtures and City still in the cup, it's tempting me!
Any words of wisdom against lads? This team only has 5 transfers left and chasing a 20 point lead in a mini league.
Decent shout personally wouldn't risk it with only 5 transfers left. TAA will likely start he's been in full training since Thursday.

What he said

Post by **murf** » 30 Mar 2019, 11:35

City make two changes from XI that started the last Premier League game against Watford.

Aymeric Laporte comes in for Vincent Kompany at the back, but another Belgian, Kevin De Bruyne, replaces Riyad Mahrez.

Fulham
25Rico
21Fosu-Mensah
5Chambers
20Le Marchand
23Bryan
10Cairney
29Zambo Anguissa
22Christie
11Ayité
3R Sessegnon
12Babel

Substitutes
4Odoi
6McDonald
7Kebano
14Schürrle
19Vietto
31Fabri
43S Sessegnon

Man City
31Ederson
2Walker
30Otamendi
14Laporte
35Zinchenko
17De Bruyne
8Gündogan
21Silva
20Bernardo Silva
10Agüero
7Sterling

Substitutes
3Danilo
5Stones
19Sané
25Fernandinho
26Mahrez
33Gabriel Jesus
49Muric

Post by **buttonphobic** » 30 Mar 2019, 11:57

Thanks for the sound advice lads. TAA stays, at least until next Saturday then I’ll review things again

Post by **Cassius** » 30 Mar 2019, 12:02

KDB or Hazard???

Post by **Jamjack** » 30 Mar 2019, 12:16

Cassius wrote: ↑30 Mar 2019, 12:02 KDB or Hazard???

Personally I couldn’t make a compelling case for either (over Salah) unless there was extra games to be had.

Post by **Maldini** » 30 Mar 2019, 12:36

0-1

Bilva (Aguero)

Very early days but Fulham look petrified of City and this could get messy.

Post by **happyhoppy** » 30 Mar 2019, 12:44

Started the switch to MC. Fixtures yummy

and potentially 3 extra too.

Post by **Maldini** » 30 Mar 2019, 12:54

Fulham have got back into the game now.

You’re a bloody jinx Hoppy!

Post by **Maldini** » 30 Mar 2019, 12:58

0-2

Aguero (Bilva)

Sterling denied clear penalty not long afterwards.

Post by **Maldini** » 30 Mar 2019, 13:45

Aguero off on 55 mins with a slight knock.

Post by **brencarr** » 30 Mar 2019, 13:46

Aguero subbed - on his own recommendation - hopefully just precautionary

Post by **happyhoppy** » 30 Mar 2019, 14:12

Doherty and Jimenez both benched.

Post by **brencarr** » 30 Mar 2019, 14:25

happyhoppy wrote: ↑30 Mar 2019, 14:12 Doherty and Jimenez both benched.

The FA Cup is their main aim now I guess .... safe in the league

Post by **Darbyand** » 30 Mar 2019, 15:56

Shaw should get two KCs for this
https://twitter.com/ManUtdVines/status/ ... 91616?s=09

Post by **happyhoppy** » 30 Mar 2019, 16:04

Great to see Shaw playing so well.

Post by **Spinynorman** » 30 Mar 2019, 16:46

happyhoppy wrote: ↑30 Mar 2019, 16:04 Great to see Shaw playing so well.

Not when you have just taken him out of your block team.

Post by **happyhoppy** » 30 Mar 2019, 16:47

Can saints get a second. Then all games are at 2-0.

Post by **js234** » 30 Mar 2019, 19:49

Im desperate for an update to Brams fixture tracker to plan my remaining transfers.... Can anyone recommend at different tool or resource thats available?

Post by **Darbyand** » 30 Mar 2019, 19:55

Stick a post on here, he normally (and kindly) updates shortly after
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=124868&p=3293519#p3293519

Post by **happyhoppy** » 30 Mar 2019, 19:55

js234 wrote:Im desperate for an update to Brams fixture tracker to plan my remaining transfers.... Can anyone recommend at different tool or resource thats available?

No need just pile into City.

FISO