Your cheapest midfielder?

orochiheat · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 12:57

What are your thoughts and strategies regarding that "extra" guy in the middle. Who is your current el-cheapo?

Thread motivated by my TOTAL lack of direction in finding a replacement for Smertin

jamielfc · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 12:59

The magnificent Gary Teale, he does his role in the team better than everyone else(3rd sub)

orochiheat · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 13:04

damn if only he was getting on the pitch he would be AWESOME

leeds_manc · **Joined:** Wed Jul 11 2007 **Posts:** 182

I have the magnificent Smertin, along with Forsell and Ingimarrson.

Lovely_Camel · **Joined:** Sun Oct 08 2006 **Posts:** 1474

orochiheat wrote:

What are your thoughts and strategies regarding that "extra" guy in the middle. Who is your current el-cheapo?

Thread motivated by my TOTAL lack of direction in finding a replacement for Smertin

I currently have Dempsey,,, but I am shipping him out in favor of De Ridder soon because he's a rock bottom cheapo with as much potential, if not more.

R_U_Sure · **Joined:** Sat Jan 13 2007 **Posts:** 1467

Pienaar?

URkiddingMe · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 14:00

i have O'Brien (Bolton)@3.8 who's played 3x90 mins, 1x70 mins, and 1x80 mins in the last 5 gameweeks. he's doubtful for this gw with a hamstring strain.

for a replacement to smertin, can i recommend three Sunderland midfielders? - leadbitter, wallace, and miller, in that order.

Edit:
Looking at De Ridder's stats and profile, i agree with Lovely_Camel and nimbus - he's a good buy.

nimbus · **Joined:** Sat Oct 27 2007 **Posts:** 196

my cheapest is petrov, but if i had a cheapo i'd go for De Ridder

edit: note to self: read thread before posting replies! Lovely_Camel, completely agree with you!

UmExcuseMe · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 14:19

jamielfc wrote:

The magnificent Gary Teale, he does his role in the team better than everyone else(3rd sub)

orochiheat wrote:

damn if only he was getting on the pitch he would be AWESOME

At least he played the second half against Villa.

ksmith5666 · **Joined:** Sun May 13 2007 **Posts:** 270

Nzogbia, but i think i will ship him out after the double gameweek to free up some funds, looking at De Ridder as well for the transfer in.

orochiheat · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 14:44

does anyone know why he didn't play in the beginning of the season?

escape_to_victory · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 14:52

I'm going to replace Noble with Pienaar this week (injuries permitting).

Gravesy · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 16:04

Ross Wallace when he's back.

jamielfc · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 16:12

AGrave88 wrote:

Ross Wallace when he's back.

Is he injured...? He's only my 2nd sub this week so not bothered, but I still hope it's not serious.

Gravesy · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 16:57

Sorry. Nah, thats me being a div.

Ross Wallace is my cheapest midfielder but it will be Carlos Edwards when he's back, is what I meant to say....... :lol:

beglee · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 18:39

Muamba has been my resident cheapo who scores eff all, never gets into my team, but gets 2pts more or less every week.

I had De Ridder in my provisional team before the start of the season, but since it didn't look like he'd be first team, i switched to Muamba. But now that he might be getting into the team, has way more points potential than Muamba if he stays in the team, and is the same price as Muamba, i might consider switching them. But it would have to be on a quiet week when i had no other transfers in mind or when i use my WC, seeing as he would most likely be on the bench a lot of the time, so no point wasting 4pts to do it.

Grant · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 21:16

I've moved Smertin out for De Ridder. Smertin is about to fall, and hopefully De Ridder has some potential for a rise if he has a good couple of game weeks. Will be a bench warmer in any case.

dalythgoe · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2007, 22:19

Liam Miller, average but he's only 3.9M, plays all the games and has got a goal and assist so far.

SunderlandFan · **Joined:** Thu Apr 12 2007 **Posts:** 6362

dalythgoe wrote:

Liam Miller, average but he's only 3.9M, plays all the games and has got a goal and assist so far.

SNAP

*Monkey Magic* · **Joined:** Sun Aug 20 2006 **Posts:** 324

I've got Dempsey...but Fulham have Liverpool, Blackburn and Man Utd in the next three, so he'll be benched or sold soon.

Tippaz · **Joined:** Sat Jul 15 2006 **Posts:** 1489

hey man,

Grant Leadbitter is cool. 8-)

squealy · **Posted:** 06 Nov 2007, 15:25

Kapo here. Yes I know, but I got drunk on Saturday night and did a double transfer that involved bringing him in for Smertin. I think the idea was that so many players kept getting benched or crocked that it might pay to have a decent first reserve. :roll:

Roger Ramjet · **Joined:** Wed Aug 01 2007 **Posts:** 587

Have had Smertin since the start, time to flog him me thinks!!

chrislondonlad · **Joined:** Mon May 14 2007 **Posts:** 2608

Dempsey

SgB · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17 2006 **Posts:** 741

Smertin here too. Keep meaning to sell him but then something more important comes up. :roll:

flare2 · **Posted:** 06 Nov 2007, 16:46

this week might be an ideal time to sell Smertin, who to I don't know but has to be 4m or less

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