WELCOME TO THE GW7 REVIEW – PAIN
Good Ebening FFUKers,
All aboard the Unai Emery’s Villa Vengabus or are you waltzing to Ange’s Matilda’s Scoundrels of MadiSon (2), RicharliSon (5) & SonSon (7). Depending on whether you were on one of the differentials to haul this week, will have had determined the amount of Pain you suffered this week.
My man, Joseph Collins (7th in FFUK) whom I was up against in the H2H was one of the lucky few to still be Holding On to Watkins for his 23 points. Thankfully I had a differential of my own in the form of a Norwegian Meat Shield. No the other one, Herr Odegaard, for his 17 points. Alas it wasn’t enough to fully redeem my pain of having Es2pinian coming in for a -2 for the Newcastle CB, Sven Botman, who was the 2nd most transferred in player this week. The curse kind of continuing but for a certain Kieran Trippier, bringing home the bacon for his many (+1million) new owners with a 12 point haul straight off the bat.
Maybe it wasn’t just fantasy pain? If you were a Liverpool fan watching the FARce at White Heart Lane. “Yes Mate. All good Mate. Check complete Mate. Stick a brew on. WTF Mate.” Even worse if you owned Salah (1) or Diaz (2).
The final pain is probably the of more of a numbness. A rare captain fail for Erling (2). Mind you he hasn’t really been tearing up trees of late with his 6 pointers. I suspect this week will be the first GW of the season where we will see a shift away to other assets. Aka, Ange’s Matildas.
Let’s rub those Red Eyes and look at some of the stats from our league to try and get A Deeper Understanding of who’s doing what and who took a cheeky punt on a certain Luton striker.
Hatters off to Jason Beal (1st), Joseph Colliass (7th) & Ally Edwards (14th), all rising up the rankings thanks to their bravery in not only brining in Carlton Morris, but giving him the armband. Not so great for Harry Gill, who got Knocked Down 84 places.
Special mention to top of the table Jason who not only captained Morris (10), but had Watkins and Ben White for his 14 pointer. Throw in Cash (6), Eze (6) & Pope (6) and he’s Living Proof, if you want to charge up the rankings, you got to break free from the template.
Speaking of the template. Let’s check out the FFUK one below.
Newcastle’s bonus monster, along with the GW1 controversial “ITK” pick Saliba (6) are the only changes to last weeks template, excluding Morris and Botman on the bench. I expect to see much more movement especially with the numbers of Wildcards seemingly in play. Many are even Up All Night having pressed the button
Shucks. These two. Pick a penalty taker already.
A quick analysis of who is doing what might give us an idea for how our fellow managers are plotting the imminent fixture swings.
Alas it’s time to end the Suffering for one unlucky Cont.
Harry Gill, 1 point away from a GW score in the teens. All out on 20 points. What a great way to bow out of the CONTS. This is the league for the outrageous and Harry didn’t disappoint. On paper, it’s not that bad a team. Just too much faith in the Man Utd trio of Rashford, Bruno and HĆøjlund for a total of 5 points.
That’s all Folks. Have a great GW8. Personally I haven’t hit the WC button yet, but the Saka (9) injury is pushing me very close to the edge but I’m Holding On.
Slainte
Damien O’Neill (Damo) – Chillwell & Enjoy – 48th
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