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TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 25 Jan 2018, 14:04
by morganb
Friday 26th January
Yeovil 19:55 Manchester United
Manchester United travel to Huish Park for Friday's FA Cup fourth-round tie. How stong a team will be fielded and will Sanchez make his debut in this match as Mourinho has confirmed he will be in the squad for Friday's game at Yeovil.
Saturday 27th January
Peterborough 12:30 Leicester
Flangtastic Saturday's early fixture sees the Foxes travel 43 miles down the A47 to Peterborough. In the last round Leicester were taken to a replay by Fleetwood with Mahrez captaining the team for the replay.
Huddersfield 15:00 Birmingham
Uddersfield welcome Birmingham to the Kirklees. Birmingham lie in the lower reaches of the Championship so Wagner might field a weakened team as he should have one eye on his team's league position.
Middlesbrough 15:00 Brighton & Hove Albion
The Seagulls are away this week against Boro who lie just outside the play off places in the Championship. Brighton put Palace out in the last round but I'd expect a weakened team this time around especially as Brighton striker Glenn Murray and his wife have been arrested on suspicion of tax fraud!
Notts County 15:00 Swansea
The rock bottom Welsh Wizards from Wales would have been buoyed by Monday's win over Liverpool but surely they will see Premier League survival as their main priority this season. Today they are against Notts County who lie in the automatic promotion spots in League Two.
* Southampton 15:00 Watford
The first of the all-Prem games sees the Hornets travel to deepest, darkest Hampshire. Watford will be thankful to have new manager Javi Gracia in charge of his first game. Southampton are bottom three so may have other priorities.
Wigan 15:00 West Ham
The mighty Wigan, despatchers of the Cherries, now turn their sights on to the Hammers. Andy Carroll, and possibly Lanzini, are injured so even though Moysie doesn't fancy Chicharito he's likely to start here.
Newport County 17:30 Tottenham Hotspur
Saturday's later match sees Harry and his bucketful of door blowing equipment travel to League Two Newport. Kane is unlikely to start today's game but Poch will probably field a handful of first teamers.
* Liverpool 19:45 West Bromwich Albion
Saturday's final match sees the second All-Prem game of the day where Klippity welcomes the Baggies to Anfield. Both teams will be preoccupied by the League so we might see 22 bench-warmers turn out here.
Sunday 28th January
* Chelsea 13:30 Newcastle
Sunday's early fixture is yet another All-Premier affair where Rafa the gaffer takes his Magpies to Stamford Bridge where Chelsea are still smarting after being unceremoniously dumped out of the EFL Cup in mid-week. Willian injured for this one.
Cardiff 16:00 Manchester City
Sunday's late fixture features yet another Welsh team welcoming run away League leaders Man City. Surely City will look to rest players, especially Aguero, as you'd expect a B team to see off Cardiff.
Also, a reminder that the following Prem teams are already out:
Everton
Burnley
Stoke
Arsenal
Crystal Palace
Bournemouth
And finally, there is a full fixture list in midweek...
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 25 Jan 2018, 19:35
by littlefeller
Hoping that City sign this Laporte fellow. Bit of rotation in the city defence wouldn't go amiss for the chasing pack
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 25 Jan 2018, 21:25
by Shearer
Completely off topic........ but does anyone on here know anything about Football Index?
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 25 Jan 2018, 22:12
by littlefeller
Shearer wrote: ↑25 Jan 2018, 21:25
Completely off topic........ but does anyone on here know anything about Football Index?
I looked at it briefly once. Buying and selling players like a stock commodity. I didn't bother with it but it might be ok.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 08:35
by Troopon
Are people bringing in Sanchez if he starts tonight ( think he will).
Even if Kane, Aguero etc don’t start we will only get the 1 game but you just know he will be hungry to impress from the off. 2 transfers too much for me for that I think.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 09:23
by Canaryfan
Normally I would have lost at least a player or two in the 3rd round, so manufacturing a transfer for the 4th round would be feasible. However, with all players still standing I can't justify taking out someone who may play later in the weekend, so it's a behind the sofa evening for me today.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 09:23
by hancockjr
Troopon wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 08:35
Are people bringing in Sanchez if he starts tonight ( think he will).
Even if Kane, Aguero etc don’t start we will only get the 1 game but you just know he will be hungry to impress from the off. 2 transfers too much for me for that I think.
Presumably only worth bringing in if you plan to keep him.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 09:29
by morganb
Sanchez is 7.0 - the same price as Kane. In TFF he is a striker whereas FPL still have him as a midfielder. If the fantasy powers that be can't agree where he plays I'd not rush to put him in especially as he's just joined a new team. However fortune favours the brave...
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 10:26
by SPR
In TFF terms, he is where and the price he is because of the points he has accumulated in the past. Last season he was a must have at £6m in midfield. I think the question may be when to get him as I see no reason why he won't be scoring heavily by April.
Of course Kane, Aguero, Lukaku, Morata, etc could all be scoring heavily as well so there may be choices.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 12:00
by murf
Canaryfan wrote:Normally I would have lost at least a player or two in the 3rd round, so manufacturing a transfer for the 4th round would be feasible....... I can't justify taking out someone who may play later in the weekend
You need to take out an expensive player who got knocked out in round 3 - how about Sanchez at Arsenal?
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 13:33
by pottster
I'd be more interested in bringing in Lingard, if he starts, cos if Sanchez clicks I think he will be good for Lingard points potential and it's slightly easier to fit a 3.8m player in
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Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 13:51
by LenH
Wait and see for me on Sanchez as well but I am very tempted.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 14:45
by Troopon
Looking again
If Sanchez starts you could swap Kane for Sanchez and pray Kane doesn't play tomorrow (if he does suck it up and transfer back). Then leave Sanchez in for the spurs vs utd midweek game and you'll get him vs Huddersfield as a bonus game before Kane comes back against Liverpool Sunday 4th Feb. Effective 3-1 provided Kane doesn't play in the cup. Big if so probably still not worth the risk.
Friday flight
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 15:39
by SamD
Man Utd squad of 19 on plane to Yeovil cup tie:
Sergio Romero
Joel Pereira
Kieran O'Hara
Chris Smalling
Marcos Rojo
Victor Lindelof
Ashley Young
Luke Shaw
Matteo Darmian
Scott McTominay
Nemanja Matic
Michael Carrick
Ander Herrera
Angel Gomes
Juan Mata
Jesse Lingard
Alexis Sanchez
Marcus Rashford
Romelu Lukaku
David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Daley Blind, Marouane Fellaini, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial were not spotted by MEN photographers:
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... t-14205342
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 16:16
by buttonphobic
murf wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 12:00
Canaryfan wrote:Normally I would have lost at least a player or two in the 3rd round, so manufacturing a transfer for the 4th round would be feasible....... I can't justify taking out someone who may play later in the weekend
You need to take out an expensive player who got knocked out in round 3 - how about Sanchez at Arsenal?
Re: Friday flight
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 16:55
by murf
SamD wrote:Man Utd squad of 19 on plane to Yeovil cup tie:
Sergio Romero
Joel Pereira
Kieran O'Hara
Chris Smalling
Marcos Rojo
Victor Lindelof
Ashley Young
Luke Shaw
Matteo Darmian
Scott McTominay
Nemanja Matic
Michael Carrick
Ander Herrera
Angel Gomes
Juan Mata
Jesse Lingard
Alexis Sanchez
Marcus Rashford
Romelu Lukaku
David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Daley Blind, Marouane Fellaini, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial were not spotted by MEN photographers:
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... t-14205342
Not spotted by photographers. Hmmm..... how reliable are their observational skills? Oh well, at least we know Fellaini wasn't there.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 17:04
by buttonphobic
Does anyone think Willian's injury makes Hazard a more likely starter this weekend?
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 17:20
by murf
buttonphobic wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 17:04
Does anyone think Willian's injury makes Hazard a more likely starter this weekend?
Wouldn't have thought it would have a huge bearing -he'll rest who he wants to. Only thing is if he was banking on some experience in Will.i.am.injured and looks to Hazard instead - unlikely but marginally possible.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 17:37
by buttonphobic
murf wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 17:20
buttonphobic wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 17:04
Does anyone think Willian's injury makes Hazard a more likely starter this weekend?
Wouldn't have thought it would have a huge bearing -he'll rest who he wants to. Only thing is if he was banking on some experience in Will.i.am.injured and looks to Hazard instead - unlikely but marginally possible.
Of course I was forgetting Fabregas is back and they've also now got Barcley. Although only Batshuayi up front!
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 17:41
by Canaryfan
Canaryfan wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 09:23
Normally I would have lost at least a player or two in the 3rd round, so manufacturing a transfer for the 4th round would be feasible. However, with all players still standing I can't justify taking out someone who may play later in the weekend, so it's a behind the sofa evening for me today.
I may not have worded my previous post very well, but all of my players are still in the Cup this year.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 17:55
by buttonphobic
Canaryfan wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 17:41
Canaryfan wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 09:23
Normally I would have lost at least a player or two in the 3rd round, so manufacturing a transfer for the 4th round would be feasible. However, with all players still standing I can't justify taking out someone who may play later in the weekend, so it's a behind the sofa evening for me today.
I may not have worded my previous post very well, but all of my players are still in the Cup this year.
The same here although only in theory
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 18:49
by ChrisD
And so it begins. None of my players involved. Sanchez starts. Lingard and Lukaku on the bench.
#mufc XI vs. Yeovil Town: Romero, Darmian, Lindelof, Rojo, Shaw, Carrick, Herrera, Mata, McTominay, Alexis, Rashford
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 18:56
by mike_d99
Sanchez starts. I really want to bring him in but I generally have Aguero and Kane in my teams, both of which could score big this weekend. In midfield I have the likes of Salah, Sterling, de Bruyne and even if I wanted to swap one it would take two transfers. Can't see a way to do it.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 19:01
by SPR
I'm considering Kane
Sanchez, then Lukaku
Kane if he plays on Saturday or in three games time.
Mourinho comments putting doubt in my mind though.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Alexis Sanchez had a couple of training sessions with us. He was not in his best condition but we think the best way for him to adapt and recover his normal fitness is to play. He loves to play and wants to play. For us it is not about Alexis it is about the match and the FA Cup. The FA Cup can have an incredible day tomorrow, but hopefully not tonight.
"I love the feeling of the Cup but I love the fact we have travelled far and brought Manchester United to a place we are not coming often.
"We were speaking about it [a new deal] for quite a time but no pressure as the club know clearly that I want to stay. This is where I want to be and where I love to be."
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 19:03
by murf
mike_d99 wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 18:56
Sanchez starts. I really want to bring him in but I generally have Aguero and Kane in my teams, both of which could score big this weekend. In midfield I have the likes of Salah, Sterling, de Bruyne and even if I wanted to swap one it would take two transfers. Can't see a way to do it.
Can't see a way of doing it sensibly. Am toying with doing a large 'whoever starts in each flange' daisy chain in one team with a few transfers but even then who do I dare take out? Kane ? Only to get him straight back in when/if he starts?
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 19:06
by buttonphobic
SPR wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 19:01
I'm considering Kane
Sanchez, then Lukaku
Kane if he plays on Saturday or in three games time.
Aye it's a conundrum. He who dares wins....some of the time!!!
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 19:11
by SPR
It would have been great as the last fixture.
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 19:13
by buttonphobic
SPR wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 19:01
I'm considering Kane
Sanchez, then Lukaku
Kane if he plays on Saturday or in three games time.
Mourinho comments putting doubt in my mind though.
.... For us it is not about Alexis it is about the match and the FA Cup.
Who is he kidding. This match is all about Alexis, his opputunity to grab a hatful and rub Pep's nose in it.
Now back to the conundrum
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 19:19
by Cassius
Is Kane to Sanchez a massive tinker given the fact that Kane might not play against Newport and then spurs have some tricky fixtures against Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool?
Re: TFF chit chat 26th, 27th and 28th January
Posted: 26 Jan 2018, 19:36
by SPR
Cassius wrote: ↑26 Jan 2018, 19:19
Is Kane to Sanchez a massive tinker given the fact that Kane might not play against Newport and then spurs have some tricky fixtures against Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool?
Well this was what I was thinking, although Kane can score against anyone.
