Do we really not have a thread about potential DGWs and chip strategy?

Post by **NorthBankRedemption** » 13 Jan 2025, 03:21

Very preliminary thinking but Liverpool from GW28 have a nice run

SOU (H)
VIL (A)
EVE (H)
FUL (A)
WHU (H)
LEI (A)
TOT (H)

This might be time to get Slot in as AM.
This means the double captain can be used on Salah in the earlier Everton DGW

And this leaves BB and FH for gameweeks 33-38 one of which will be a double and Free Hit nice to have for last gameweek or use earlier if circumstances dictate

Que piensas Bruno?

Post by **Dr. Giggles** » 13 Jan 2025, 07:06

I guess we do, now.

Post by **Resonare** » 13 Jan 2025, 16:15

There are too many unknowns atm.

Post by **NorthBankRedemption** » 13 Jan 2025, 18:53

i just read dwg24 is confirmed via lazyfpl

EVE: LEI (A) LIV (H)
LIV: BOU (A) EVE (A)

Post by **hancockjr** » 13 Jan 2025, 20:33

I'm expecting the main gain from the AM chip to be gaining on people who over think it. Am already seeing good players leaving budget and "3 per club" slots open just in case they want to AM early. Won't be worth the lost points.

Post by **Gambit** » 14 Jan 2025, 22:05

I don't think anybody is sure what to do yet!

I saw some tables on social media where somebody had worked out the points you would have scored last season in the equivalent game weeks for the AM chip and the best score (which included a DGW) was a massive 83 points! Think it was Fulham manager for a DGW then Palace manager twice. Admittedly this was cherry picking the best scores but it shows just how powerful this chip could be if you are brave (and very lucky!).

I've not really looked at it yet in too much detail, but I do think when I play the AM it will be over a DGW to get the extra game. I think I also like the idea of leaving it later in the season to try and target that extra bonus by trying to back managers fighting against relegation or to target a team that is high up the table but ends up in free fall (there is usually one) and just switch managers to whoever is playing that team.

The sensible thing for the AM chip is probably just to pick Slot as you say, and take your 30ish points over three winnable games, maybe you could get a DGW too. And then you gain over the managers who gamble and get three blanks!

I suppose for those that leave it until later in the season it will come down to how happy they are with their rank and how near/far they are to where they want to be with whatever targets (top 10K, top 100K, top 500K etc) they set themselves or any mini leagues they want to win. If you need a late season boost then backing say Ipswich H v Brentford in GW36 is probably not a bad idea if Ipswich are fighting to stay up and Brentford are nice and safe.

Post by **Spinynorman** » 14 Jan 2025, 22:28

Gambit wrote: 14 Jan 2025, 22:05 I don't think anybody is sure what to do yet!

I'm not.

Post by **thebillfella** » 15 Jan 2025, 13:44

My initial-look chip strategy is to TC Salah in DGW24 and probably decide when to play the rest of my chips in GW30 - either (WC30, AM 31-33, FH34, BB36) or (WC31, BB33, FH34, AM 36-38) unless a clear AM opportunity becomes apparent before then.

Post by **mogizzle** » 18 Jan 2025, 06:47

https://x.com/BenCrellin/status/1878929709591146843

Post by **DeanoMK** » 18 Jan 2025, 09:19

mogizzle wrote:https://x.com/BenCrellin/status/1878929709591146843

Haha, well spotted there, bill's been found out

Post by **jacksosi** » 18 Jan 2025, 10:06

As I cannot decide which 3rd LIV player for the double, and I CBA trying to work out a best play for the AM chip, I’m planning to bring in Slot for DGW24 (bou, eve) then GW25 (WOL), probably switching him to someone else for GW26.

It may not be the optimal play but it’s decent enough & it deals with both issues without too much brain ache.

I have £1m itb, and Raya -> DGW Pickford will release the rest.

Post by **thebillfella** » 18 Jan 2025, 16:01

DeanoMK wrote: 18 Jan 2025, 09:19
mogizzle wrote:https://x.com/BenCrellin/status/1878929709591146843
Haha, well spotted there, bill's been found out

I think you'll find it has been Crellin that has been found out!

Post by **Brightwater** » 18 Jan 2025, 18:33

thebillfella wrote: 18 Jan 2025, 16:01
DeanoMK wrote: 18 Jan 2025, 09:19
mogizzle wrote:https://x.com/BenCrellin/status/1878929709591146843
Haha, well spotted there, bill's been found out
I think you'll find it has been Crellin that has been found out!

Anyone else old enough to remember this?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_Pot_Men

Post by **thebillfella** » 18 Jan 2025, 18:51

No.

Flobberdobberdob.

Post by **NorthBankRedemption** » 22 Jan 2025, 13:46

This rule about not being able to have 3 players + AM is really stupid and needlessly limiting

If they're trying to inject some "fun" into the game this clause really shouldn't exist

I had changed my thinking to get Slot in AM for the DGW24 and therefore not have to worry about this chip later. I also think Salah's DGW24 is going to be a bust.
But I have TAA Salah and Gakpo, and have for a few weeks hoping to capitalize on that obviously.

Now I'll have to drop Gakpo to add Slot? Making you make unnecessary transfers is not fun.

Post by **From4corners** » 22 Jan 2025, 19:38

NorthBankRedemption wrote: 22 Jan 2025, 13:46 Now I'll have to drop Gakpo to add Slot? Making you make unnecessary transfers is not fun.

While I agree with your overall sentiment about the AM chip, as I'm far from a fan either and wish it wasn't there, I don't think that what you're saying here is fair. You brought Gakpo in your team for GW20.when it was already known that one could not have three players and AM for the same team. Yes you changed your mind for some reason but no need to make a big deal out of that due to you having a change of heart. Perhaps you should have kept your options open, had you known that that was the rule as it meant you needed to plan ahead. If you didn't know that, that's then also on you and not the game makers.

As for my own plan for GW24, while still having the TC in my pocket, I won't use any chip while going in with TAA and Salah as my only doublers..

Post by **NorthBankRedemption** » 23 Jan 2025, 02:23

You're far too sensible

The assistant manager is not a player and as such should not count toward the 3 player limit

Post by **Smurphy Paw** » 23 Jan 2025, 08:28

There’s also the point that this (GW24) probably isn’t the best time to play the AM chip EVEN IF you have a free Liverpool position. I’d not be moving Gakpo from my team to free up a space for Slot.

Post by **Resonare** » 23 Jan 2025, 15:57

Smurphy Paw wrote: 23 Jan 2025, 08:28 There’s also the point that this (GW24) probably isn’t the best time to play the AM chip EVEN IF you have a free Liverpool position. I’d not be moving Gakpo from my team to free up a space for Slot.

I agree with this now that Jota is confirmed to be out for "weeks" according to Slot. Based on how he was reintegrated in December I think 2x Liverpool ATK and 1x Liverpool DEF looks very appealing over the run of [IPS, bou + eve, WOL].

Post by **redcat1** » 24 Jan 2025, 08:11

Hi guys,
Is the general opinion that if you have all chips left that it makes sense to use one for the upcoming game week ?

Thanks

Post by **Smurphy Paw** » 24 Jan 2025, 08:22

redcat1 wrote: 24 Jan 2025, 08:11 Hi guys,
Is the general opinion that if you have all chips left that it makes sense to use one for the upcoming game week ?

Thanks

Yes, if you have all chips left use one this week to be able to utilise all three of TC, BB, AM in double game weeks.

Post by **Resonare** » 24 Jan 2025, 08:56

redcat1 wrote: 24 Jan 2025, 08:11 Hi guys,
Is the general opinion that if you have all chips left that it makes sense to use one for the upcoming game week ?

Thanks

The consensus seems to be to use the TC if you have 3x Liverpool and use the AM if you don't. However, I'd argue getting to 3x Liverpool and saving the AM is higher EV.

Post by **NorthBankRedemption** » 25 Jan 2025, 01:26

yea i've decided to stick w three liverpool and forgo slot completely for the AM.

undecided if i will TC this week.

but planning to use the AM before week 30 i don't want it fouling up plans later

Post by **NorthBankRedemption** » 30 Jan 2025, 01:52

The only thing keeping me from skipping the Salah TC is his away form

Going to be weighing this one hard

Post by **Resonare** » 30 Jan 2025, 12:29

I don't think it's that hard tbh. The TC is the highest variance chip, it relies on catching 1 player in 1 GW and spiking a high score unlike the other chips that depend on several players.

IMO, just treat it for what it is, which is a luck chip, and play it whenever suitable.

Post by **NorthBankRedemption** » 30 Jan 2025, 16:04

the hard part is not understanding how the chip works

the hard part is whether to go with the herd and the gw24 TC or to save it.

Post by **Dr. Giggles** » 30 Jan 2025, 18:03

NorthBankRedemption wrote: 30 Jan 2025, 16:04the hard part is not understanding how the chip works the hard part is whether to go with the herd and the gw24 TC or to save it.

That's two hard parts.

Are there any easy parts?

Post by **Chinese Whisperer** » 30 Jan 2025, 21:06

Resonare wrote: 30 Jan 2025, 12:29
IMO, just treat it for what it is, which is a luck chip, and play it whenever suitable.

Like, on Haaland in GW2 ?

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Post by **DeanoMK** » 30 Jan 2025, 21:12

If I make a player transfer and then activate the AM chip, does that count as a transfer?

Post by **jacksosi** » 30 Jan 2025, 21:19

DeanoMK wrote:If I make a player transfer and then activate the AM chip, does that count as a transfer?

No, using the chip doesn’t use a transfer, but any change to the AM after that does

FISO