EPL EPL SC 2025/26

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Really not sure what I'm doing with this format, but this is my current side. Looking for other options in midfield. A watch on the dippers too, if they sign Isak might need an alternative to Elitike.

Do we loop in this format? Is it worth starting a donut for VC/C purposes. Worried the time difference will make it impractical.

 

[PoopingHindi]

tempted to give this a crack seeing as how I already have the SC app but put off by the idea of rolling lockouts and organising loops at 2am.

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

Really not sure what I'm doing with this format, but this is my current side. Looking for other options in midfield. A watch on the dippers too, if they sign Isak might need an alternative to Elitike.

Do we loop in this format? Is it worth starting a donut for VC/C purposes. Worried the time difference will make it impractical.

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Not a bad effort! Generally its useful to run a keeper for VC/C loophole purposes. I wouldnt bother looping in any other position given the timing of games here in Aus. Hopefully there will be worthwhile VC/C loopholes open in most rounds without having to be up at midnight or awake at 3 AM

 

[vsberlina]

Who used to run the BFT leagues? You should be able to just hit 'renew' as everything has migrated over from Sportsdeck (incl our history ).

I've renewed the Super League 20, so check your spam. But will also now PM those eligible.

 

[vsberlina]

I've renewed the old combined S11 / SCS / BFT open league. Quick link to join is below.

https://supercoach.com.au/epl/classic/?action=join-league&code=227892

 

[vsberlina]

Really not sure what I'm doing with this format, but this is my current side. Looking for other options in midfield. A watch on the dippers too, if they sign Isak might need an alternative to Elitike.

Do we loop in this format? Is it worth starting a donut for VC/C purposes. Worried the time difference will make it impractical.

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I don't see any school boy errors with those selections.

Yes, the better players in this game prefer to loop the GK.
Pts gained over a failed captain usually outway the benefit of making a few quid by having a cash cow 2nd GK.
Also, it's not unusual for your GK to unexpectedly go minus, so by having them on the bench, you won't get a minus score, just a zero.

If you suffer from insomnia, this isn't a game for you. But if you can wake up, change your team, then go straight back to bed, it's worth playing. Your team usually settles by DST changes, so then you don't have to bother waking up. Set and forget.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

I don't see any school boy errors with those selections.

Yes, the better players in this game prefer to loop the GK.
Pts gained over a failed captain usually outway the benefit of making a few quid by having a cash cow 2nd GK.
Also, it's not unusual for your GK to unexpectedly go minus, so by having them on the bench, you won't get a minus score, just a zero.

If you suffer from insomnia, this isn't a game for you. But if you can wake up, change your team, then go straight back to bed, it's worth playing. Your team usually settles by DST changes, so then you don't have to bother waking up. Set and forget.

No chance I'm altering sleep for this lol.

Curious about the best tactics though. Do you play AFL SC? Is the play here to go guns and rookies?

I've seen posts that players can have massive spike games and triple their price in a couple of weeks. So the plan is just make your best guess on the cheap guys and jump across to the players about to make money? Is it worth starting the likes of Salah and Cole? Or just wait for their price to drop?

Using Salah as an example, he started last year at 11.2mil, got to 21.9mil then finished at 8.2mil. Do you generally hold the guns? Or sell at their peak.

 

[PoopingHindi]

No chance I'm altering sleep for this lol.

Curious about the best tactics though. Do you play AFL SC? Is the play here to go guns and rookies?

I've seen posts that players can have massive spike games and triple their price in a couple of weeks. So the plan is just make your best guess on the cheap guys and jump across to the players about to make money? Is it worth starting the likes of Salah and Cole? Or just wait for their price to drop?

Using Salah as an example, he started last year at 11.2mil, got to 21.9mil then finished at 8.2mil. Do you generally hold the guns? Or sell at their peak.

come play FPL. there’s only 1 deadline each gameweek and the price changes are a ****ing mystery to everybody.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

come play FPL. there’s only 1 deadline each gameweek and the price changes are a ****ing mystery to everybody.

I tried that a few years ago, lost interest after a couple of months. As you say the pricing was hard to follow.

 

[vsberlina]

No chance I'm altering sleep for this lol.

Curious about the best tactics though. Do you play AFL SC? Is the play here to go guns and rookies?

I've seen posts that players can have massive spike games and triple their price in a couple of weeks. So the plan is just make your best guess on the cheap guys and jump across to the players about to make money? Is it worth starting the likes of Salah and Cole? Or just wait for their price to drop?

Using Salah as an example, he started last year at 11.2mil, got to 21.9mil then finished at 8.2mil. Do you generally hold the guns? Or sell at their peak.

Yes, 'Guns n Rookies' is the way to go.

The only mid pricer I can see of value is Foden. He's a doubtful starter too ATM.

Yeah, you can get a crazy price hike with players who score hat-tricks.
But there's usually enough avenues to make the desired cash, so you wouldn't be trading your big guns for cash gen.
Afterall, pts is the goal of the game, and not having a playing that spikes, whilst others have him captain, is season ending.

Yes, starting with Salah, Cole and Haaland are a must IMO. There's enough rookies to fill a team, and score well.
I'll give you guidance. I'll do an in-depth analysis a few days before the deadline, to make sure you don't make any 'school boy' errors.

 

[Andrewy]

Just working through a few ideas. None are my own obviously .
Only $260k in bank.

Any new ideas?

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

Yes, 'Guns n Rookies' is the way to go.

The only mid pricer I can see of value is Foden. He's a doubtful starter too ATM.

Yeah, you can get a crazy price hike with players who score hat-tricks.
But there's usually enough avenues to make the desired cash, so you wouldn't be trading your big guns for cash gen.
Afterall, pts is the goal of the game, and not having a playing that spikes, whilst others have him captain, is season ending.

Yes, starting with Salah, Cole and Haaland are a must IMO. There's enough rookies to fill a team, and score well.
I'll give you guidance. I'll do an in-depth analysis a few days before the deadline, to make sure you don't make any 'school boy' errors.

I agree with starting the big 3 and guns n rookies. Ive done a lot of experimenting and while it is nice to spread the cash around it really just means you are limiting the amount of cash cows you pick in favour of mid-range players that may score well but are likely both far from essential & they represent little value when compared to the cheapies.

Yes, it could work, but i think it is way more difficult to find the right combination of selections. I say as a cheat sheet

• 1st lock in the points from the big 3
• lock in the 'must-have' cheapie in Rodri
• Target a couple base priced defenders who are likely to start for their respective teams & maybe check strength of fixture if a bit unsure on x v y
• Select a base priced keeper for looping
• Fill the 3 or 4 spots remaining with the best options available or maybe take a punt on a POD or two

Personally, Ive also settled on a 3rd gun forward - although i will say that is far from a necessity. Hojlund has been playing well in the pre season and there might be a couple other cheap options like Piroe but i prefer that Wirtz/Watkins/Gyokeres/Ekitike to play week in week out.

I believe its considerably harder to find value in the midfield than forwards in that price bracket. Not saying its not there, it just isnt as obvious and while an Odegaard or Foden type could be good i think there is less risk taking a Gyokeres/Wirtz/Watkins instead with most likely just as much upside.

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

I have found myself in a position where i have just enough cash to get Ait-Nouri which is a surprise given i wasnt planning on spending big in defence. Im pretty conflicted i must say. Surely they start him against his old side in round 1? I see significant upside if he retains that attacking role that he had at Wolves and if City manage to keep a decent amount of clean sheets then he is still value at over 8Mil.

Im just wondering if anyone knows how likely it is that City unleash him & let him push up the ground from that left back spot? I would assume that they recruited him to allow him to be attacking but i know with a new club there is no guarantee. Then there are somewhat significant doubts about his minutes given Pep roulette. At over 8Mil id probably like a player with less risk but i acknowledge he could be a fantastic asset! Im leaning towards taking the risk on him but if there is something im missing (maybe it looks like he wont be as attacking at City?) id love to hear some thoughts

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

I agree with starting the big 3 and guns n rookies. Ive done a lot of experimenting and while it is nice to spread the cash around it really just means you are limiting the amount of cash cows you pick in favour of mid-range players that may score well but are likely both far from essential & they represent little value when compared to the cheapies.

Yes, it could work, but i think it is way more difficult to find the right combination of selections. I say as a cheat sheet

• 1st lock in the points from the big 3
• lock in the 'must-have' cheapie in Rodri
• Target a couple base priced defenders who are likely to start for their respective teams & maybe check strength of fixture if a bit unsure on x v y
• Select a base priced keeper for looping
• Fill the 3 or 4 spots remaining with the best options available or maybe take a punt on a POD or two

Personally, Ive also settled on a 3rd gun forward - although i will say that is far from a necessity. Hojlund has been playing well in the pre season and there might be a couple other cheap options like Piroe but i prefer that Wirtz/Watkins/Gyokeres/Ekitike to play week in week out.

I believe its considerably harder to find value in the midfield than forwards in that price bracket. Not saying its not there, it just isnt as obvious and while an Odegaard or Foden type could be good i think there is less risk taking a Gyokeres/Wirtz/Watkins instead with most likely just as much upside.

Hojlund might be worth it but United are rumoured to be into Sesko. Assuming that doesn't happen he can't get much worse than last year I suppose.

 

[kyri]

v2.1.77



much more balanced.

 

[vsberlina]

I agree with starting the big 3 and guns n rookies. Ive done a lot of experimenting and while it is nice to spread the cash around it really just means you are limiting the amount of cash cows you pick in favour of mid-range players that may score well but are likely both far from essential & they represent little value when compared to the cheapies.

Yes, it could work, but i think it is way more difficult to find the right combination of selections. I say as a cheat sheet

• 1st lock in the points from the big 3
• lock in the 'must-have' cheapie in Rodri
• Target a couple base priced defenders who are likely to start for their respective teams & maybe check strength of fixture if a bit unsure on x v y
• Select a base priced keeper for looping
• Fill the 3 or 4 spots remaining with the best options available or maybe take a punt on a POD or two

Personally, Ive also settled on a 3rd gun forward - although i will say that is far from a necessity. Hojlund has been playing well in the pre season and there might be a couple other cheap options like Piroe but i prefer that Wirtz/Watkins/Gyokeres/Ekitike to play week in week out.

I believe its considerably harder to find value in the midfield than forwards in that price bracket. Not saying its not there, it just isnt as obvious and while an Odegaard or Foden type could be good i think there is less risk taking a Gyokeres/Wirtz/Watkins instead with most likely just as much upside.

100% agree with your game plan. Your problem is however, you don't stick to your game plan.
This time, when you get into the top 10 again, stick to your plan and finish in the top 10.

 

[vsberlina]

I have found myself in a position where i have just enough cash to get Ait-Nouri which is a surprise given i wasnt planning on spending big in defence. Im pretty conflicted i must say. Surely they start him against his old side in round 1? I see significant upside if he retains that attacking role that he had at Wolves and if City manage to keep a decent amount of clean sheets then he is still value at over 8Mil.

Im just wondering if anyone knows how likely it is that City unleash him & let him push up the ground from that left back spot? I would assume that they recruited him to allow him to be attacking but i know with a new club there is no guarantee. Then there are somewhat significant doubts about his minutes given Pep roulette. At over 8Mil id probably like a player with less risk but i acknowledge he could be a fantastic asset! Im leaning towards taking the risk on him but if there is something im missing (maybe it looks like he wont be as attacking at City?) id love to hear some thoughts

With City conceding less goals (less minus for GC) and keeping more CS, he'd have to be 2 pts avg better than current price. But as you said, will he be a victim of Pep roulette?

City also have Spurs, United and Arsenal in the first 5 games. Not the best fixture ticker. A pass for me, but can see him or Gvardiol being in my DT eventually.

If you want a safe big gun DEF as a SK, I think VVD is the best bet.

 

[vsberlina]

Don't think I posted a team yet, but currently sitting on this.
All subject to starters of course.

The game plan is to see if Frimpong and the two BOU boys start.
If not, I can kick the can down the road with Frimpong to Maatsen, and I have some options for the BOU boys.

If Maatsen isn't starting (2nd game kickoff), I can kick the can further, basically until one player I like is starting.

The starting team is the most important, so don't make plans for the start of EPL, as getting the team right is the only plans for that weekend.

 

[vsberlina]

Can even get Bruno with this team.

Maatsen can become Udogie or a number of other DEF from promoted teams.

Truffert can become Rico Henry. If I have Udogie, he can become Dunk.

Hamed Traore can become Ampadu or Hannibal Mejbri.

 

[vsberlina]

v2.1.77

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much more balanced.

Too big at the back. City and ARS have tough teams.
There's good value DEF at under 4m. Get two of those and Salah / Haaland up top for Silva.
Need some more Capt. options. Play 3-4-3.

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

100% agree with your game plan. Your problem is however, you don't stick to your game plan.
This time, when you get into the top 10 again, stick to your plan and finish in the top 10.

Oh man, you got me! I can maybe be excused for it in my first season, once i reached 1st i really didnt know enough to stay there! Last season however, i really stuffed it haha. I think one of the worst things i did was trade in Son over Isak when Isak was the bleeding obvious choice and i guess i just wanted to be different. Not good!

Seems i can learn alot from you about not just reaching the 10 but staying there!

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

Current team

 

[Kadog]

V1.1

 

[vsberlina]

V1.1
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I don't think Gyokeres will be ready for the start of the season. Look at contingency plans. Most with Gyokeres will likely get Wirtz, as they have Salah and Haaland.

Can't see Mainoo being a sure starter. He and Mount might be fighting for one spot.

I don't see the love for Caicedo. He's at fair value. Neither a premium or a rookie, so will give no long term advantage.

Yoro and Ake not nailed. Ake less nailed. Keep an eye on Udogie's injury.

Dunno if Marma is the best loop. At least he'll replace an MIA Allison, but you won't be happy if it's mid game.

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

Pretty happy with this. Midfield may change & if it does, i may swap a few defenders but i think my forwardline is set. Im considering Petrovic as a cheap keeper but Chelsea's early fixtures are so good that i made myself find the cash for Sanchez.

240k in the bank