To Chip Or Not To Chip - The Run-In Strategy

[thebillfella]

I'm surprised that we don't seem to already have (or have I failed to spot?) the annual chip strategy for GW31-38. So here goes...

First of all, what are we dealing with. Well, on the immediate horizon is BGW31 for ARS and MCI - many of you may have already prepared for this by banking transfers in advance, but there may be the odd few that are considering FH31 due to the number of ARS and MCI players in their squad?

For the following weeks, we still have fixtures to be confirmed but it looks like we definitely have DGW33, BGW34 and DGW36 as per normal with a smaller potential for some DGW35 and BGW37. So it looks like the main attention should be given to DGW33, BGW34 and DGW36.

I guess the most obvious options are:

1) Dead end into GW31 then WC32 (maximising BB33 players), BB33, FH34, TC36
2) Dead end into GW31 then WC32 (maximising BGW34 players), FH33, BB34/35, TC36
3) WC already used, BB33, FH34, TC36
4) FH31, BB33, WC34, TC36
5) Happy with squad beyond beyond GW32, BB33, FH34, WC35, TC36
6) I haven't given this any thought yet and have no idea what I'm doing!

Obviously DGW33 and DGW36 can be interchangeable for BB and TC but general wisdom tends towards prioritising BB over TC (or is it?!).

I'm tending towards option 1 but could also consider option 5, depending on what fixtures are finalised. Is there anything else we need to consider?

[Spinynorman]

I'm on option one at the moment.

[The Black Fingernail]

7) FH34 and get left in the dirt in the other gameweeks.

[Malrom]

probably FH now and see where it takes me!

[NorthBankRedemption]

I have used my wildcard though have 4FT so pretty free

I gambled the TC on Gabriel 26

So all left to play is the FH and BB


for now I plan to field a full XI gw31 w only two free transfers.


I’m in no rush to use the other chips I will evaluate later. Likely to BB 33 and then FH either 34 or 35

[Fuzzy]

Where's the "I have no idea yet" option?

As another who unwisely(?) spent the TC already, I'm hedging my bets until we get past the FA Cup quarters.

I'm not immune to the idea of FH34, WC35, BB36. My team in GW32 is not terrible, and I hope to be carrying 3 free transfers at that point.

[Smurphy Paw]

Like Fuzzy my current plan is to maintain flexibility for now.
I’d suggest not hitting a Chip button until after the FA Cup quarter finals towards the end of the GW31-32 gap. The Liverpool v Man City result will make the difference for me. In one scenario I will probably WC32 - BB33 - FH34. In the other I will FH33 - WC35 - BB36.
Rolling this week and being patient will give me the information I need to make a decision

[Brightwater]

I can play GW31 with 1 strong bencher, planning option 1-ish.

[thebillfella]

Where's the "I have no idea yet" option?

As another who unwisely(?) spent the TC already, I'm hedging my bets until we get past the FA Cup quarters.

I'm not immune to the idea of FH34, WC35, BB36. My team in GW32 is not terrible, and I hope to be carrying 3 free transfers at that point.

I've added that option for you now but unfortunately it means the poll resets so all votes before have been lost

[From4corners]

Where's the "I have no idea yet" option?

As another who unwisely(?) spent the TC already, I'm hedging my bets until we get past the FA Cup quarters.

I'm not immune to the idea of FH34, WC35, BB36. My team in GW32 is not terrible, and I hope to be carrying 3 free transfers at that point.

I've added that option for you now but unfortunately it means the poll resets so all votes before have been lost

Thanks. One more vote for that option from my end. happy with my team, once a few transfers are made (like showing Cherki and the injured James the door).

[zipnolan]

Like some others I don't think we know enough yet to make a definite decision. Not going to do anything until this round of European matches has finished (obviously that doesn't leave much time to make a decision this week). Having said that, currently looking at BB33 and FH later, with WC either in 32 or 34.

[thebillfella]

But some still need to decide what they are doing this week in the meantime, which may involve the use of the FH chip and thus impact later strategy!

[thebillfella]

Well, I have to say that as Bench Boosts go picking up 43 points from your bench is a pretty handy return and still lots of doublers to play. Shame that the Chelsea "doublers" stunk the place out. Now onto the FH...

[Smurphy Paw]

Not bad. My bench is doing even better. It is currently on 44 with one to play

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Sadly I am not on Bench Boost though

[thebillfella]

Ouch. That's a kick in the nuts. Who'd have thought Brighton players were the key play! A slight silver lining to having Pedro is that I do hope Tavernier scores well again tonight as well!

[Fuzzy]

Yeah, my guess is that most of us who went with FH33 or WC33 are not feeling very clever at the moment, even with the JP kidnapping.

[thebillfella]

You'll not know for sure until after DGW36 which was the right play tbf

[NorthBankRedemption]

I feel pretty good about free hit 33

I watched my total go down from like 115 to 102 with the end of the Bournemouth match. Senesi almost had two assists and one goal

I took a gamble by free hitting Semenyo cherki and oreilly and it nearly worked out as Haaland only
Did ok. I had Semenyo captained one goal from him woukd have really helped me out


I brought Welbeck and Van heckle into my actual XI before the free hit and I’ll say I’m happy after Welbeck cameo. I also had Groß.


Chelsea punt didn’t work out but krupi came from bench for ten points.

I went from only having six starters to a 100 point week and hold my bench boost for 36

[NorthBankRedemption]

I watched my total go down from like 115 to 102 with the end of the Bournemouth match. Senesi almost had two assists and one goal

I took a gamble by free hitting Semenyo cherki and oreilly and it nearly worked out as Haaland only
Did ok. I had Semenyo captained one goal from him woukd have really helped me out


I brought Welbeck and Van heckle into my actual XI before the free hit and I’ll say I’m happy after Welbeck cameo. I also had Groß.


Chelsea punt didn’t work out but krupi came from bench for ten points.

I went from only having six starters to a 100 point week and hold my bench boost for 36

[NorthBankRedemption]

I watched my total go down from like 115 to 102 with the end of the Bournemouth match. Senesi almost had two assists and one goal

I took a gamble by free hitting Semenyo cherki and oreilly and it nearly worked out as Haaland only
Did ok. I had Semenyo captained one goal from him woukd have really helped me out


I brought Welbeck and Van heckle into my actual XI before the free hit and I’ll say I’m happy after Welbeck cameo. I also had Groß.


Chelsea punt didn’t work out but krupi came from bench for ten points.

I went from only having six starters to a 100 point week and hold my bench boost for 36