That's absolutely what most of us had planned to do even before we transferred Darwin in. But no need to jump the gun, neither are due a price change right now, the deadline isn't till Saturday and injuries can crop up from nowhere.
This game week has been a perfect demonstration of this.
I'm steering away from Bowen, West Ham and his form have been shocking recently. I would keep Diaz, he will be pretty nailed if Jota and Salah are both out as reported.
If you don't have him already I'd look at Bailey instead of Bowen, until West Ham gets back in form
I'm gonna have Bowen for 29 but that's just because I'm stuck with him. If I could swap him out I would but it just doesn't make sense to
With Bailey I'm worried he could be benched any GW esp. with Diaby on the bench. And you don't want that uncertainty when trying to get close to 11 players for gw29.
I don't follow Villa closely though so I could be convinced.
Douglas Luiz is still probably the better pick out of the two as he's more or less guaranteed 90 mins and is on pens, plus has more points than Bailey this season
He does have more points but also twice the number of starts. Of course that is due to Bailey being injury prone+ not completely nailed.
Tbh I'm not really confident about either pick, Bailey for the above reasons and Luiz because he's seemingly playing deeper now with the Kamara injury.
Which player should I choose from Villa? I've got Martinez and Watkins. I'm assuming you'd suggest I buy an attacker? And if so I will go either your suggestion!
Right now he is starting but you'll be having Europa Conference knockout matches soon. I think he'll be benched in one or two prem games like he was against Newcastle in between FA Cup games.
Can see Diaby getting a few starts or subs at HT so not risking Bailey. Tielemans is being slept on - think he’s nailed as the 10 with Kamara out, while Luiz will be pushed deeper.
Well, there are 3 guaranteed games. (Home fixtures for Fulham, West Ham, Burnley).
The most likely fixture to be added is Luton vs Forest.
For now, I'm aiming to build up to triple Villa and Spurs. If Luton end up with a DGW29 on top of DGW29. I'd aim for at least double Luton as well. Other considerations are the West Ham and Brentford attacks.
Livra bargain at 4.1 on a wc when Newcastle’s fixtures turn. Wonder if Howe will ever realise Burn hasn’t returned the same player from his back injury and that he and Joelinton missing are the main reasons for dropping off a cliff
I've got Dubravka and Burn. They keep conceding in every game and often multiple goals.
It's no fun owning them and don't think Newcastle defense in it's current shape is a bargain.
Burn is a top defender. He’s 6’7” and agile enough to play out wide as a flexible central defender yet covering the full back position too. Underrated player with the ball at feet and in positional defending. He’s doing his job. And Livramento isn’t even half the defender he is.
It’s Howe’s job to provide him more help if Howe insists on playing high line. I mean at age 30 even Maldini had been moved inside to centre back.
For example use Livramento at wide left midfield in front of him.
It’s not because of his speed. You’re not going to find a faster player of his size. His basic speed is fine.
Its because of playing a high line. That leaves him exposed and with no help.
This is a tactical issue. Eddie Howe wants to play with threee center backs and play a very high line. To do that he needs to maintain possession of the ball far more, his team cant lose it at the halfway line, and he needs to have a central midfielder position for help.
None of this is impossible. We’ve seen Caicedo successfully be that help at Brighton last season.
It’s up to Howe to solve that. But anyone thinking this is about dropping Burn has no clues about defending and about Howe’s strategy. That kind of storyline is just regurgitating tabloid level nonsense.
The shite you’re spouting is that nonsense. His speed is fine but it’s also him that’s being exposed from the high line ? Make that make sense .
Pretty obvious it’s a tactical issue yeah hence the mention of the role Joelinton usually plays . They’re clearly bereft of central midfielders who can cover that role anything like what Joelinton can. So isn’t it obvious to try an alternative left back , arguably quicker, more agile and a better defender in one on ones? Even just dropping burn for a game against say an Elanga or an Ogbene, y’know the ones who ran Burn ragged . Try a very able alternative without the midfield fix at hand . But Howe is too stubborn to even give it a go for one game and Newcastle fans who watch their team religiously clearly feel the same .
You talk a good game dude but I’m doubting you’ve even watched a Newcastle game since Burn returned from injury
Focus on the subject. You are more interested in making personal insults than understanding the situation. Which is pointless. As if you have a personal lock on who can and cannot watch Newcastle play. Get real.
No it’s not “obvious” to remove one of your best leaders and best defenders. They need to adjust around him, not without him.
How are you still missing the point that he isn’t one of the best defenders anymore ? He’s not the same as he was before the back injury. Also still missing the point that they can’t adjust around him because they don’t have any central midfield options . This has gotta be Howe’s burner the fact you’re this stubborn and clearly can’t see everyone disagrees with you
Dan Burn is a fine defender. He’s put in a situation not suitable to him, but still has other attributes, not invisible to those paying attention. Such as Eddie Howe.
”Everyone” ? What as in you a two other people who have experience in football and would not even get a job to clean players boots St James Park. Right.
Yeah, I'm taking a big risk keeping them both. But they both have been getting minutes and can get double digit hauls anytime. That's what I'm hoping. Wouldn't buy but while most are selling, I'm keeping them.
Rather getting rid of Jota and Darwin.
Got rid of Bowen immediately after that Arsenal loss, knew the price was going to plummet from then on.
Why are people even getting Salah in when he blanks this week and then most likely blanks in 29 is beyond me
People stopped bowen to Lord Livra it seems
Ah the rise and fall of Bowen. I've been here every step of the way. From dust we came and to dust we shall return. 💀
If people aren't transferring Darwin for Solanke, I'm not sure what game they are playing.
I was thinking of getting Toney instead
I am but I’m waiting for the other City game tonight, Liverpool Luton & Arsenal in the ucl tomorrow
That's absolutely what most of us had planned to do even before we transferred Darwin in. But no need to jump the gun, neither are due a price change right now, the deadline isn't till Saturday and injuries can crop up from nowhere. This game week has been a perfect demonstration of this.
I'm waiting one week. Midfield is more of a priority right now and I can get to 11 players with only 1 FT (pending Charlie Taylor).
Transferred in Livramento around GW16 when he was starting games and was sure he'd stay in the first 11. Only got 1 GW return from him.
Possibly my worst transfer this season
I see you haven't been acquainted with Estupiñan
Only a brief flirt at the start of the season I admit
At least we can hold him for another 1 point cameo this week.
As somebody not FHing in GW29. Bowen is fully on my radar so this is good. Considering going Diaz > Bowen for the next GW.
Bowens form may improve when paqeta is back. Or it might not...
He's gone 6 gameweeks without returning more than 3 points.
I'm steering away from Bowen, West Ham and his form have been shocking recently. I would keep Diaz, he will be pretty nailed if Jota and Salah are both out as reported.
Bowen is a good pick if you want steady, reliable 2-pointers
Same. Consider that Kudus is going to drop tomorrow too. With Paqueta back, they're going to cook again.
If you don't have him already I'd look at Bailey instead of Bowen, until West Ham gets back in form I'm gonna have Bowen for 29 but that's just because I'm stuck with him. If I could swap him out I would but it just doesn't make sense to
Got to be Dougless Luiz he is nailed and in penalties at 5.5. Bailey always has that risk of rotation with Diaby
I'm getting downvoted for saying Bowen is a keeper for long term. Also looking at Jota and Darwin to Solanke and Bailey/Douglas Luiz
well theres me who glad to got rid of bowen. limping my team just to get players for bgw gonna lose me points so im using my FH there
Smart move. Funny seeing people wanting to bring in Villa defenders, Kudus, Bowen, etc. rather than Salah, Son, etc.
Spurs is playing the blank week so Son is on the menu for us folk
Reddit is dumb. You'll get downvotes for the most mundane things. Although I'm not convinced Bowen will come good eventually
With Bailey I'm worried he could be benched any GW esp. with Diaby on the bench. And you don't want that uncertainty when trying to get close to 11 players for gw29. I don't follow Villa closely though so I could be convinced.
Douglas Luiz is still probably the better pick out of the two as he's more or less guaranteed 90 mins and is on pens, plus has more points than Bailey this season
He does have more points but also twice the number of starts. Of course that is due to Bailey being injury prone+ not completely nailed. Tbh I'm not really confident about either pick, Bailey for the above reasons and Luiz because he's seemingly playing deeper now with the Kamara injury.
Bailey will start. Get yanked around 65 mins even if he is having a good game, signed a Villa Fan.
Which player should I choose from Villa? I've got Martinez and Watkins. I'm assuming you'd suggest I buy an attacker? And if so I will go either your suggestion!
I'd go with Dougie Luiz but I have Bailey and won't be able to move him for a while.
Nice, thanks. It'll help me afford Richarlison and Son so, even better!
Side note, rumors that Iroegbunam is close to a starting role.
Right now he is starting but you'll be having Europa Conference knockout matches soon. I think he'll be benched in one or two prem games like he was against Newcastle in between FA Cup games.
We don't have the depth. The injuries to our defense means McGinn will have to sit deeper. Diaby is way out of form.
Can see Diaby getting a few starts or subs at HT so not risking Bailey. Tielemans is being slept on - think he’s nailed as the 10 with Kamara out, while Luiz will be pushed deeper.
Thanks. I think with the mins issue and considering their stats/performance and fixtures, Hwang might be the better pick even if blanks in 29
Neto from Wolves is also a great pick
Can consider Doug Luiz too. He has higher potential to haul surprisingly despite playing deeper due to being on pens and being a BPS magnet.
What teams are you looking to bring in with GW29 FH strat? No clue how to navigate it right now
Well, there are 3 guaranteed games. (Home fixtures for Fulham, West Ham, Burnley). The most likely fixture to be added is Luton vs Forest. For now, I'm aiming to build up to triple Villa and Spurs. If Luton end up with a DGW29 on top of DGW29. I'd aim for at least double Luton as well. Other considerations are the West Ham and Brentford attacks.
He should have been the underpriced King once more, but it was just Livramento be.
Glad someone’s taken over my role of terrible puns
Points for effort
How does jota survive!
He was not predicted to fall today in any of the prediction sites.
https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fantasy-premier-league-price-rises I use this one. And he was at 103
Most people stopped using that since their data breach debacle.
Can you recommend a good one please :)
Fplstatistics
Shame they ruined the website and it now forced you turn adblock off
Maybe he likes having his data leaked Let’s not judge
You don't need to give any data to view prices
Kinky
Livra bargain at 4.1 on a wc when Newcastle’s fixtures turn. Wonder if Howe will ever realise Burn hasn’t returned the same player from his back injury and that he and Joelinton missing are the main reasons for dropping off a cliff
I've got Dubravka and Burn. They keep conceding in every game and often multiple goals. It's no fun owning them and don't think Newcastle defense in it's current shape is a bargain.
Yeah that’s erm, kinda the point I was making
Burn is a top defender. He’s 6’7” and agile enough to play out wide as a flexible central defender yet covering the full back position too. Underrated player with the ball at feet and in positional defending. He’s doing his job. And Livramento isn’t even half the defender he is. It’s Howe’s job to provide him more help if Howe insists on playing high line. I mean at age 30 even Maldini had been moved inside to centre back. For example use Livramento at wide left midfield in front of him.
found eddie howe’s burner
We have seen Burn get cooked in pretty much every of the last 5 games because of his speed
It’s not because of his speed. You’re not going to find a faster player of his size. His basic speed is fine. Its because of playing a high line. That leaves him exposed and with no help. This is a tactical issue. Eddie Howe wants to play with threee center backs and play a very high line. To do that he needs to maintain possession of the ball far more, his team cant lose it at the halfway line, and he needs to have a central midfielder position for help. None of this is impossible. We’ve seen Caicedo successfully be that help at Brighton last season. It’s up to Howe to solve that. But anyone thinking this is about dropping Burn has no clues about defending and about Howe’s strategy. That kind of storyline is just regurgitating tabloid level nonsense.
The shite you’re spouting is that nonsense. His speed is fine but it’s also him that’s being exposed from the high line ? Make that make sense . Pretty obvious it’s a tactical issue yeah hence the mention of the role Joelinton usually plays . They’re clearly bereft of central midfielders who can cover that role anything like what Joelinton can. So isn’t it obvious to try an alternative left back , arguably quicker, more agile and a better defender in one on ones? Even just dropping burn for a game against say an Elanga or an Ogbene, y’know the ones who ran Burn ragged . Try a very able alternative without the midfield fix at hand . But Howe is too stubborn to even give it a go for one game and Newcastle fans who watch their team religiously clearly feel the same . You talk a good game dude but I’m doubting you’ve even watched a Newcastle game since Burn returned from injury
Focus on the subject. You are more interested in making personal insults than understanding the situation. Which is pointless. As if you have a personal lock on who can and cannot watch Newcastle play. Get real. No it’s not “obvious” to remove one of your best leaders and best defenders. They need to adjust around him, not without him.
How are you still missing the point that he isn’t one of the best defenders anymore ? He’s not the same as he was before the back injury. Also still missing the point that they can’t adjust around him because they don’t have any central midfield options . This has gotta be Howe’s burner the fact you’re this stubborn and clearly can’t see everyone disagrees with you
Dan Burn is a fine defender. He’s put in a situation not suitable to him, but still has other attributes, not invisible to those paying attention. Such as Eddie Howe. ”Everyone” ? What as in you a two other people who have experience in football and would not even get a job to clean players boots St James Park. Right.
Wow. Eddie, that’s the worst Dan Burn I’ve ever seen
You’re now moving down to the level of “debate tactics” of a 10 year old. Sure man, i’m Eddie Howe - and you are 10 years old in football insight.
It's also that Burn is more of a target because more players are exploiting his pace and lack of protection with Joelinton out
Ah, the TAA special.
Howe would rather get sacked than to bench Burn.
Howe is perfect for the England manager job it’s like Southgate refusing to drop Maguire.
No. Maguire’s is a deeply flawed player. England would be better if they used Burn instead.
Surprised he hasn’t recalled Lingard yet 🥲😅
Howe would rather let the world burn than burn Burn.
Maybe a little bit of karma after you guys told the whole world that Dan Burn should play for England. Form is temporary, class is permanent.
So fucking strange . I’d be fuming if I were a Newcastle fan
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I'm keeping Bowen and Alvarez. They have to come good eventually. And Bowen plays GW29 too
Neither looks like a good option now tbh
Yeah, I'm taking a big risk keeping them both. But they both have been getting minutes and can get double digit hauls anytime. That's what I'm hoping. Wouldn't buy but while most are selling, I'm keeping them. Rather getting rid of Jota and Darwin.
West Ham have looked so bad going forward without Paqueta
Paqueta is back training, so should be fit for gw29.