With the horrors of GW27 behind us and the uncertainty surrounding GW29 ahead, we need solid picks and a slice of good fortune to get back on track this week. Here’s The Dirtsheet for Gameweek 28!
With Liverpool and Swansea occupied at Wembley, the Dirtsheet looks to the other 18 teams for any little advantage over our rivals. Here’s The Dirtsheet for Gameweek 27.
The goal of the Burning the Blueprint articles are simple…I look at the players who are not widely owned, but who have the potential to help you get an advantage on your opponents. Next up for examination is Reading’s Ian Harte. Read the rest of this entry »
The double…it’s here! It’s one of those gameweeks where many have decided against loading up on DGW players in fear of the GW27 blank. This gameweek may define a lot of players seasons. The Dirtsheet is crammed with DGW goodness so let’s get down to business…for your reading pleasure..The DIrtsheet for Gameweek 26!
There are a number of factors to consider when choosing your captain for any given gameweek. Firstly, it is crucial to pick a player that is certain to start and play at least 75 minutes (to maximize any bonus point return). Secondly, the fixture must be in the favour of the captain-elect. Preferably, a player with a home time against one of the weaker/defensively poor sides should be selected. Finally, the captain should have shown reasonable signs of form and/or his team should have shown superior attacking threat in recent game weeks.
While the usual gameweek structure of one game per team allows for easier comparison of the potential captain choices, a double gameweek for two or more teams throws up a number of new factors that affects our choice more than usual. With both Liverpool and Swansea playing twice this gameweek due to Swansea’s upcoming showdown with Bradford City on the 24th of February in the Capital One Cup final, we find ourselves with some great choices for captain this week. However, some choices seem to be better than others. We need cold hard facts at hand to determine who is worth of one of the most important captaincy choices of the season. Shall we begin?
The Van Persie Conundrum
Posted: February 6, 2013 in Game StrategyTags: FPL, GW26, Robin Van Persie, RVP
As I begin this fantasy premier league article, Robin Van Persie is currently on -23,456 transfers out for this gameweek. No, that minus is not a typo. It’s not a piece of dirt on your screen – try to smudge it off if you don’t believe me. My cat hasn’t decided to jump on the keyboard in a futile attempt to get his food a little early. There is no problem with the minus key. It’s actually correct. I checked it. Twice. It seems Van Persie is on the way out…
A puncture means that the Dirtsheet arrives 20 minutes late. A bit like Demba Ba last week. Robin van Persie proves that nothing is certain in the world of FPL. However, the Killer Bees of Baines, Benteke and Bale did the business last time around. It’s a shame both Ba and Benitez couldn’t follow suit! Never mind, it’s time for The Dirtsheet for Gameweek 25!
Prior to the arrival of Dirtsheet 25 at 9pm tonight, it’s time for the first Burning the Blueprint article. In these articles, we look at the players who are not widely owned, but who have the potential to help you get an advantage on your opponents. With the January transfer window closed, it’s only fitting that I take a look at one of the players who have moved to a new Premier League club. As far as I am concerned, one candidate stands head and shoulders above most of the others, and I mean that figuratively and literally…Christopher Samba.
FPL is back! Grab your lunch and see who makes The Dirtsheet for gameweek 24!
The Dirtsheet for Gameweek 24 – Tuesday at 1200 GMT
Posted: January 26, 2013 in UncategorizedTags: fcs
Just a reminder that Gameweek 24 does not begin until Tuesday. With so many FA cup games taking place at the weekend, the dirt sheet will arrive at 1200 on Tuesday. At least we can enjoy some weekend action without the highs and lows of FPL!
Fantasy Premier League Strategist 