I disagree. The AOA chip isn't going to be worth much. I can see myself using it for either a defensive injury crisis or not bothering to use it at all. This guy has decided to build a team specifically designed for it (i.e. 8 decent attacking options and a very cheap defence), and he'll adjust it this week. Sure, it didn't work out as the players disappointed, but all 8 of them could have conceivably scored well.
But how can it be a good tactic to play it when you've little idea who is going to start and zero idea who is in form (pre-season friendlies/europa league seems to count for 0)?
How can he possibly justify playing it when he has nearly 40 more gameweeks in which he could have used it more advantageously...?
I'm in agreement with Silk. It's virtually worthless that chip.
I would guess it's worth possibly 2 points? It could possibly cost you points when you play it.
It was a decent use of it, quite clever actually. Certainly not a fish move. Like Silk says, I have no plans for that chip and may never use it. At least he planned something for it and it was a fairly aggressive move.
How can he justify it? Coz as Silk said, he specifically planned to play it and will immediately readjust his team.
Basically the best time to use it is when your team is set up for it or when you have a defensive crisis.
You may never have a defensive crisis that this chip specifically addresses.
You will however have 2 wildcards where you can set up the team with 8 attacking players which is perfect for this chip. The other time that is akin to a wildcard is GW1. This is what he chose.
Both GKs played though right? It's defender Taylor who didn't.
Yep. you're right about the GKs.
One thing that doesn't show, and is a common mistake in people's initial teams, is that they don't have any £ in the bank to trade up one of their sh!tters (in one transfer) if required. Most people are so obsessed with spending every penny that they don't appreciate that spotting/buying in the bargains is a crucial element in this game.
It is a valid option leaving money in the bank for the purpose you have described.
But I certainly wouldn't consider it a mistake not doing it. Most of the top players do not do it.
Sorry, I'm not picking an argument, I just don't agree with you on either point
