Real Wrexhamcelery in Gameweek 38 - a bit of a flourish, and better than last year

49 points against a weekly average of 44 meant a final position of 2,125,693 up from 2,143,773 which is an improvement on 2262976 last year. The overall points total was up from 1417 to 1665. This might well be because it was not possible this year to get a complete squad of ex-Chelsea and Wrexham players. As a result Baines was available for every game, albeit on the bench, and Evra was available until Bertrand's loan to Villa in January. On the other hand, Huth missed most of the season and Taylor was rarely picked although they were there in the squad all season.

The main contributors this week were captain Mata, Sturridge, Lukaku and Borini who all scored.

Next season will present more problems and opportunities. Ruddy, Parker, Sidwell and Duff have all been relegated. Bertrand and Moses will return to Chelsea bit it would not be a surprise to see them playing elsewhere next season.

We shall see. Maybe I need to extend the qualification to include Chelsea reserves like Jack Cork and Liam Bridcutt, although it is defenders who are in short supply.

The Winning Strategy in Gameweek 38 - a season to forget

Despite getting an above average score (46 points versus 44), the overall standing of the team dropped from 129,549 to 139,274. A pretty poor season considering the high point was week 5 when the team stood proudly at 9,213. But maybe not a bad recovery from week 16 when the depths of 763,912 were reached. those 11 weeks were pretty dismal when all choices went bad.

And it is considerably better than last year's 560905.

In value terms the team ended up worth £103.4 million. The highest value reached was £104.6 million in weeks 29 and 30. Not very good.

This week's main contributors were Baines (clean sheet), Zabaleta (clean sheet), Azpilicueta (assist), captain Toure (assist), Dzeko (assist). No goals. There was a goal bit Borini was on the bench. And it didn't help that neither  Szczesny or Speroni played in goal. The last week is always a whimsical one for managers.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 38

No changes. Thought about putting Barcley in for Shaw. Thought about finding a place for Borini. But decided against.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 38

No changes. Fingers crossed.

The Winning Strategy in Gameweek 37 - Big score but also a missed opportunity to be better

The team delivered a big score of 111 against an average of 62. It could have been better because having brought in Borini because he was playing 2 games I forgot to put him in the XI. That was 10 points missed.

A giant leap from 214,166 to 129,549. The highest position since 8.

Main contributors Szczesney (clean sheet), Shaw (clean sheet), Baines (assist), Zabaleta (clean sheet and assist), Barcley (goal), Sterling (assist), captain Toure (goal and 2 assists), Suarez (goal) and Dzeko (4 goals)

Johnson and Lallana were the only two who didn't score highly.

One game to go.

Real Wrexhamcelery in Gameweek 37 - squad looking tired

51 points against an average of 62. 2,123,173 down to 2,143,773,

The end of a long season

Major contributors were Allen, Walters, Sturridge, Lukaku, Borini a goal each.

Missed out on a clean sheet from Ruddy.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 37

To maximise the number of players with two games this week, Naismith is out and Borini (could have been Welbeck) is in.

Working on the assumption that Liverpool and Man City will both do well, there are 3 from each which means that I'm taking a risk with putting Baines on the bench. He is joined by Barclay and Sidwell.

Toure remains captain.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 37

No changes.

Fingers crossed.

Real Wrexhamcelery in Gameweek 36 - pleasingly above average

56 points against an average of 44. Up from 2,162,252 to 2,123,173.

Main contributors were captain Mata (2 goals), Foster (clean sheet), and Borini (goal and assist).

The Winning Strategy in Gameweek 36 - well above average

65 points against the weekly average of 44 tells a story, but could be better. A climb from 270,411 to 214,166 is welcome, but there is a long way to go and not much time. The week 5 position of 9,213 seems a long way away.

The star performer was the rookie, captain Toure (goal and assist). Other significant contributions from Szczesney (clean sheet), Zabaleta (clean sheet), and rookie Dzecko (goal). Missed out on a clean sheet for Azpiliqueta. Should have had more faith.

There needs to be a transfer to get someone from Man Utd, Hull, Villa, WBA or Sunderland in because they have extra games next week. Those under threat are Barclay, Naismith, and Sidwell.

Thw Inning Strategy for Gameweek 36

Quite a few changes reflecting the proximity of the end of the season and those teams, specifically Man City that have an extra game to play.

Out go the injured Hazard who is unlikely to play for Chelsea against Liverpool and in comes Yaya Toure. Out goes the misfiring Adebayor who is looking a bit bored as is his wont, and in comes Edin Dzeko. It was a toss up between Dzeko and Negredo but Dzeko is a bit cheaper which gives a bit of flexibility for the last two weekends, and Negredo seems to have lost his way.

Line up wise, Szczesny replaces Speroni. Azpilicueta drops to the bench (much as I am loathe to admit the probability that Chelsea will concede against Liverpool) with Johnson going the other way. And Sterling comes off the bench for Naismith.

Toure is captain.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 36

No changes except to make Mata the captain and to swap Foster in and Ruddy out for goalkeeper.

Sturridge is doubtful but I'd rather take that chance than bring in Carlton Cole.

Real Wrexhamcelery in gameweek 35 - Carelessness almost broke even.

51 points against a weekly average of 52 after failing to review the team in midweek. Not a bad outcome. And up from 2,179,747 to 2,162,252.

Main contributors were interloper Baines (goal and clean sheet), Bertrand (clean sheet), Sidwell (goal), Borini (goal) and captain Lukaku (assist).

The Winning Strategy in Gameweek 35 - Carelessness led to a massive result

I forgot to review my team and by sheer chance that tactic delivered 90 points against a weekly average of 52. The result was a leap from 359,554 to 270,411 which is the highest position since week 13.

Big contributors captain Baines (goal and clean sheet), Speroni (clean sheet), Zabaleta (goal), Shaw (clean sheet), Sterling (2 goals and an assist), Suarez (goal).

Missed out on a goal from Sidwell who stayed on the bench.

And 2 transfers to use next week. Adebayor, Naismith, Hazard all candidates.

Real wrexhamcelery in gameweek 34 below par

Only 37 points against a weekly average 42. A drop from 2,176,121 to 2,179,747 overall, which is not that bad a fall.

No outstanding performers except the interloper Baines (a clean sheet and an assist) and Sidwell (assist).

As usual not much scope for change.

The Winning Strategy in gameweek 34 well above average

68 points against a weekly average of 42 is a fine performance, especially considering that Adebayor and Zabaleta scored zero points (in Zabeleta's case despite playing 2 games). The choice of Speroni (1 clean sheet in two games) ahead of Szczesny proved inspired and he may keep his place with Tony Pulis having drastically improved the Palace defence. Other major contributors were captain Baines (1 clean sheet and 1 assist in 2 games), Azpilicueta (clean sheet), Barclay (1 assist in 2 games), Sterling (1 goal), and Naismith (1 goal in 2 games). Missed out on an assist from Sidwell who stayed on the bench but also missed the negative point that Johnson would have scored.

All this means a leap to the highest overall position since week 13. 426,779 up to 359,554.

Adebayor is under serious consideration for replacement.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 34

First the transfer. Rodriguez is out for the season which is a great shame because at £6.5 million he was terrific value. The main attribute for his replacement is that he needs to have 2 games this week. That limits it to Everton, Palace, Sunderland or Man City. None of the playing City strikers can be bought for £6.4 (note the difference in price). The highest scoring Palace striker for that money is Chamakh! For Sunderland it's Borini! But Everton provides an interesting and remarkably cheap option of Naismith, and so he's in.

For team selection, in order to maximise the players with 2 games, Sterling drops to the bench and is replaced by Naismith. In defence Shaw replaces Johnson because with Cardiff as opposition there is more prospect of a clean sheet than there is for playing Man City. Sidwell remains on the bench.

The captain needs to be playing two games and Baines offers the best prospect of points. Others playing 2 games are Zabaleta, Barkley, and Speroni who comes in for Szczesny in goal.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 34

One transfer this week. The non-playing Joe Cole is replaced by the returning Jon Walters. Ideally the replacement would have been a player from one of the teams that is playing twice this week. But as no one from those teams fits the criteria for this team, i.e. either ex-Chelsea or ex-Wrexham, it is Walters.

Parker drops to the bench.

The choice of captain is influenced by the players taking part in 2 games. Lukaku has two games against Sunderland and Palace while Sturridge has 1 against Man City. No brainer.

The only other players with 2 games are Borini and the interloper Baines.

Ruddy stays in goal as he is up against Fulham as opposed to Spurs for Foster.

The Winning Strategy in gameweek 33 - a drop down the table despite being above average

51 points against a weekly average of 43 does not prevent a fall of 268 places from 426,511 to 426,779.

Main contributors were Adebayor (2 goals), captain Suarez (1 assist), Baines (clean sheet), Azpilicueta (clean sheet). Annoyingly Speroni would have had a clean sheet but who would play him ahead of Szczesny? The way Aresenal are playing though...

The injury to Rodriguez will force a transfer in attack. It needs to be someone who is playing 2 games this week.

Real Wrexhamcelery in gameweek 33 - a little bit ahead of average

50 points against a weekly average of 43. Major contributions from Mata (2 goals and an assist - at last some end product), Lukaku (1 goal and 1 assist), and the interloper Baines (clean sheet). The rest were disappointing especially captain Sturridge who seems to have gone right off the boil. Annoyingly I missed out on a clean sheet for Foster who was on the bench.

A climb from 2,218,268 to 2,176,121. Best position since week 16.

Next week there are some teams with 2 games so that will influence any transfer moves.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 33

With Sissoko, who has not been a success, injured, he leaves the squad to make way for the return of Raheem Sterling. I can't remember why I transferred Sterling out, but now he is back. Meanwhile, every time I sign Ross Barkley he seems to get injured and this week he is doubtful! Nevertheless I am taking a chance with him in the starting XI. Missing out is Rodriguez who despite scoring twice last week is dropped to the bench because this week Southampton are up against Man City. And that is why Shaw joins him. The third sub is Sidwell.

Suarez is captain.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 33

Scott Parker returns to the squad in place of Scott Sinclair. It was a toss up between Sinclair and Joe Cole as to who dropped out as neither seems to play. The other options were Duff (injured) and Moses (even less likely to play for Liverpool).

Joe Cole is on the bench with the injured Huth and the interloper Baines.

In goal, Rudd and Foster are playing eachother. There is nothing about either the WBA or Norwich attack that suggests that either keeper will concede. I'll stick with Ruddy as Norwich are at home.

Sturridge is captain as Liverpool play West Ham.

The Winning Strategy in Gameweek 32 much better

69 points against a weekly average of 49. A climb from 484,019 to 426,511.

Main contributors were Rodriguez (2 goals), Suarez (goal and assist), Lallana (goal and assist), Shaw (clean sheet), Johnson (clean sheet and assist), and captain Baines (assist).

Real Wrexhamcelery in Gameweek 32 almost average

43 points against an average of 46 for the week. Actually managed to climb from 2,233,830 to 2,218,268 overall.

Main contributors were Johnson (clean sheet and an assist) and Mata (goal and an assist) and interloper Baines (assist) and Sidwell (assist). Otherwise disappointing.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 32

Patience has run out with Janusaj and Moyes' reluctance to play him for Man Utd. And with Ross Barclay's return to form for Everton it makes sense to bring him in.

Rodriguez and Adebayor are both listed as doubtful, but despite that, they are both in my starting eleven. The sequence of subs, which might be significant, is Shaw, Sissoko and Sidwell.

Baines is captain as Everton are playing Fulham who are unlikely to score.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 32

Two transfers this week. I've decided that Fabio Borini is a better bet than Carlton Cole. Scott Parker has been injured and I've decided to replace him with Scott Sinclair, although he seems to be out of favour at WBA.

Sinclair is the odd man out on the bench.

A big choice between Ruddy and Foster in goal given that they are both involved in relegation games. I've gone for Ruddy.

Lukaku takes over as captain from Sturridge as Everton are playing Fulham.

Real Wrexhamcelery in Gameweek 31 not bad and a bit unlucky

84 points against an average of 107 led to a predictable drop from 2,228,275 to 2,233,830.

A good aspect is that 11 players actually played. However, this unusual event meant that the interloper Baines, with his tally of 13 points, remained on the bench preventing the overall total reaching 97. This is especially annoying because the two Coles managed only 41 minutes between them despite West Ham playing 2 games.

The main contributors were Ruddy (clean sheet - again unlucky because Foster scored a point more by saving a penalty), Johnson (assist), Taylor (a rare appearance and an assist), captain Sturridge (2 goals and an assist), Lukaku (2 goals and an assist).

The Winning Strategy in Gameweek 31 - Above average but not good enough

Despite getting 118 points against a weekly average of 107, the overall position deteriorated from 421,840 to 484,019. A disappointing outcome.

The big contributors were Baines (1 goal, 1 clean sheet), Azpilicueta (clean sheet), Zabeleta (2 clean sheets), Lallana (goal), Hazard (goal), Rodriguez (goal), and captain Suarez (3 goals, 2 assists). But the others were not so good. It was unluckly that Adebayor was injured, but the absence of Janusaj from both Man Utd's games suggests his time may be coming to a close.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 31

This week is all about maximising the number of players who are playing two games this week.

Firstly the doubtful Walker (doubtful on a number of levels) has been replaced by Glen Johnson of Liverpool.

That means that four players who will play only one game, Azpilicueta, Lallana, Hazard, and Adebayor plus another three on the bench Rodriguez, Shaw and Sidwell.

Suarez is captain.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 31

No transfers this week. Putting my faith in Carlton Cole instead of Fabio Borini.

Most of the players are playing two games. The exceptions are Ruddy, Bertrand and Sidwell.

Sturridge is captain.

The Winning Strategy in Gameweek 30 almost average

43 points against an average of 45. 382,375 down to 421,840. Too many big players not delivering.

Main contributions from clean sheets for Szczesney and Zabeleta, a goal and an assist for Suarez and a goal for Rodriguez.

Real Wrexhamcelery in Gameweek 30 not too good

34 points against a weekly average of 45 is not brilliant. 2,210,182 down to 2,228,275.

Main contributions from clean sheet for Johnson, assists for Allen and Sturridge. Challenge for next week is to choose between Carlton Cole and Fabio Borini for the third striker.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 30

Following last week's disappointing outcome of Whittingham coming in and not being involved at all for Cardiff, and with one eye on the teams that have two games in week 31, out goes Whittingham and in comes Sissoko of Newcastle.

The bench this week consists of Janusaj (not really getting a sniff for Man Utd and unlikely to make much impact on Liverpool), Sidwell (Fulham struggling generally) and Walker (Arsenal will probably score against Spurs and he is doubtful anyway). That leaves Szcsesney in goal; a back four of Zabeleta, Azpilicueta, Baines and Shaw, a midfield of Sissoko, Hazard, and Lallana, and an attack of Suarez, Rodrigues and Adebayor. Adebayor is doubtful.

Baines is captain.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 30

The strictures of the ex-Chelsea and ex-Wrexham limitations of my squad are starting to bite.

In defence, Huth is now out for the season and there is no one to replace him. And for this week, Bertrand is ineligible as Aston Villa are playing his parent club Chelsea. That leaves Johnson, Taylor and the interloper Baines. Taylor is not getting a game for Swansea and so it is the other two who present the only realistic chance for points.

In attack, with Anelka leaving West Brom there are only four candidates, Sturridge, Lukaku, Carlton Cole and Borini. Cole and Borini share the odd man out slot because who would leave out Sturridge or Lukaku except for injury or suspension. Borini is currently out. With no transfers to spare it has to stay that way. Neither is guaranteed to start. Both have two games in week 31 and so a decision will have to be made then.

In midfield, the suspension of Walters is a real blow. Especially as Stoke have 2 games in week 31. He will miss both. He needs to be swapped out. The candidates are Duff (injured), Sinclair (not getting a game), or Joe Cole (not getting a game either). Moses is not available because there are already 3 Liverpool players in the squad (Johnson, Allen and Sturridge). Both West Brom and West Ham have two games in week 31, so that doesn't help. I've gone for Cole. Parker is injured.

In goal Foster gets the nod over Ruddy because he's up against Swansea as opposed to Southampton.

Lukaku is captain.

The Winning Strategy in gameweek 29 A good week

Getting 10 players on the pitch when there were only 5 games means a predictable above average score. 45 points against the average of 29. A leap from 418,436 to 382,375 which is the highest position since week 14.

The one fly in the ointment was the transfer in of Whittingham of Cardiff who is quite high scoring but did not feature at all. He was the 11th man and was a waste of a transfer. He must be out of favour at Cardiff.

The major contributors were Clean Sheets for Azpilicueta and Shaw, and Goals for Hazard and Rodriguez.

Over the next two weeks it is important to maximise the number of players that will be playing 2 games in Gameweek 31. Everyone has one game in Gameweek 30. Candidates for removal are Whittingham (obviously) and Sidwell, last week's recruits.

Real Wrexhamcelery in Gameweek 29 Every bit as bad as expected

Only 4 players contributed points. Walters managed a goal, but was sent off. Captain Mata, Sidwell and Ruddy managed the minimum. As a result 14 points against an average of 29 which in turn means a drop from 2,166,836 to 2,210,182.

But on the upside, the other players now have games in hand and that may mean extra points in future weeks.

Walters sending off means a three game ban so he will be replaced. It is gameweek 31 that needs to be kept in mind because that is when the two games in a week starts.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 29

This week could easily be a new low. Even with Mata returning for the injured Duff, the maximum number of players that can take to the field is 6. And 2 of those, Parker and Huth are very unlikely to play which leaves just Ruddy (or Foster), Walters, Sidwell and Mata. I'll go with Ruddy this week as Norwich are plying Stoke while WBA are against Man Utd.

The team will be lucky to get double figures.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 29

There are only 5 games this week and in spite of that I have managed to get 11 players on the pitch. This has been achieved by transferring out Noble and Sterling who have been replaced by the highest scoring midfielders I could afford, Sidwell and Whittingham. Sadly I am not confident in those individuals. I hope for little more than two points each so please no yellow cards.

So the line up is Speroni, Azpilicueta, Walker (doubtful), Shaw, Sidwell, Whittingham, Hazard, Janusaj, Lallana (captain), Rodrguez and Adebayor. No subs.

Real Wrexhamcelery Gameweek 28 Good considering

49 points against a weekly average of 46. A climb from 2,211,641to 2,166,836 the highest position since gameweek 16.

Big point scorers were Walters (goal), Lukaku (goal), Johnson (clean sheet) and the interloper Baines (clean sheet and assist). Captain Sturridge was quiet.

For next week, when there are only 5 games, only 5 outfield players are in contention to play, Parker, Sidwell, Duff, Walters and Huth. Last week Duff and Huth were injured. It doesn't look good. Mata can return at the expense of one of the non-playing midfielders. Only 1 transfer is available.

The Winning Strategy Gameweek 28 What a difference a week makes

74 points against a weekly average of 46. A good performance. Primary contributions from captain Suarez (a goal and 2 assists), Hazard (2 assists), Baines (clean sheet and assist), Sterling (goal) and Adebayor (assist).

A steep climb from 502,919 to 418,436 is the result.

Next week will be interesting as there are only 5 games. 6 of the squad are not playing. I have two transfers available. But only Noble looks surplus to requirements. The other changes reauires more thought.

The Winning Strategy for Game Week 27

Despite the fact that Janusaj and Zabeleta are not playing this week I've decided not to make any transfers. Shaw replaces Zabeleta. Noble stays on the bench.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 28

A couple of enforced changes. Neither Borini nor Mata are playing this weekend. Borini's absence corresponds with the return of Lukaku so that is a no brainier. My choices to replace Mata were Duff, Sinclair and Joe Cole, none of whom are playing much at the moment. I've gone for Duff on a whim.

Real Wrexhamcelery in Gameweek 27 - a strongish performance

62 points against an average of 52 is a good result but it has to be said that 32 points came from captain Sturridge, 12 from an excellent performance from Carlton Cole, that will see him retained when Lukaku returns (Borini will be sacrificed), and 6 from Bertrand who went off before Villa conceded.

A leap from 2,269,431 to 2,211,641 is the result.

The Winning Straegy for Gameweek 27 was a bit of a disaster

A measley 38 points against a weekly average of 52 is just rubbish. Only clear sheets for Azpilicueta and Zabeleta plus assists for Sterling and Suarez lift the gloom. Really not good enough. A plunge from 414,997 to 502,919 is the result.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 27

No transfers this week but Lukaku is not far away from returning. One change is Walters dropping to the bench (Stoke are playing Man City) and being replaced by Joe Allen.

Sturridge remains captain.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 27

An enforced substitution this week with Ravel Morrison having left the Premiership stage. He was cheap and so his replacement needs to be too. And there is not much choice down at the bottom of the value list. I have opted for Mark Noble of West Ham because a) he's one of the highest points scorers that I could afford, b) he will play and c) he takes penalties.

However he finds himself on the bench along with Janusaj and Shaw. The other outfield players all look to have point scoring opportunites except Baines and who would leave out Baines!

Adebayor is captain as Spurs take on Norwich.

Real Wrexhamcelery Gameweek 26 - not bad

45 points against the average of 39. Up from 2,313,234 to 2,269,431.

Main contribution from captain Sturridge with a goal and 2 assists. Apart from that there was a clean sheet for Bertrand.

Difficult to see how to strengthen the team until Lukaku returns.

The Winning Strategy Gameweek 26 Further Progress

52 points against a weekly average of 39. A climb from 455,328 to 414,997.

All in the right direction. The biggest contributor was the newcomer Adebayor with 2 goals and an assist. There were clean sheets for Szczesny, Walker and Shaw (which was fortunate because he only made the pitch because of the Man City and Everton postponements) and an assist for Lallana.

Captain Suarez is misfiring at the moment. Steps may need to be taken, but not before Morrison is replaced.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 26

Finally gave in to temptation and brought Adebayor in to replace the misfiring Negredo. This gave a bit of money and so Sterling comes in for Bentaleb.

Suarez resumes as captain as Liverpool are playing Fulham.

Shaw drops to the bench to make way for Sterling.

Joined on the bench buy Morrison and Janusaj.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 26

No transfers.

Sturridge back to captain. Ruddy (playing West Ham) in goal in place of Foster (playing Chelsea).

Parker preferred to Allen.

Real Wrexhamcelery Gameweek 25 Continuing to struggle

37 points against a weekly average of 48. Dropping from 2,266,152 to 2,313,234. deepest depths so far.

Goals from Sturridge and Sidwell and an assist from captain Mata were the only significant scorers.

Deary deary me.

The Winning Strategy Gameweek 25 That's more like it

Excellent week. 87 points against a weekly average of 48. Leaping up the table from 660,583 to 455,328 - the best position since week 14.

It helps of course that one player, Hazard (inspired choice as captain) scored almost the weekly team average himself with 42 points. Other good contributions from clean sheets for Azpilicueta and Zabaleta, and assists from the goal shy Suarez and Lallana. Special mention for Kyle Walker with an assist AND a clean sheet.

On the down side, Negredo is looking unfit and expensive.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 25

No transfers, but I was tempted to replace Negredo after his anonymous midweek performance. Is he fit? Even half fit I would expect him to do better against Norwich.

Big decision is who to leave on the bench alongside Morrison and Bentaleb. I really wanted 11 outfield players. The odd one out is Janusaj who drops down in spite of the fact that Man U are playing Fulham. With Mata's arrival, his opportunities will be fewer. That means a 5-2-3 formation with Walker, Baines, Shaw, Azpilicueta and Zabaleta all starting.

Change in captain to Hazard.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 25

Out goes Joe Cole who may or may not be fit but is unlikely to play 90 minutes. In comes Joe Allen who has more chance and certainly more than Victor Moses.

Sticking with Sturridge, Borini and Carlton Cole up front especially as Andy Carroll is suspended for West Ham.

Mata remains captain.

Foster replaces Ruddy in goal (opponents are Palace rather than Man City).

Parker remains on the bench alongside Huth and the interloper Baines.

The Winning Strategy Gameweek 24 Still not good enough

51 points against an average of 45 lifts the team from 689,842 to 660,583. But it's still disappointing.

Major contributions from Szczesny (clean sheet), Shaw (clean sheet), Azpilicueta (clean sheet), captain Suarez (assist), Lallana (goal), Rodriguez (goal) but the other 5...

Not looking to change anything before next week.

Real Wrexhamcelery Gameweek 24 one point above average

46 points against an average of 45. Major contributions from captain Mata (assist), Sturridge (goal), Borini (goal and assist).

Moved up from 2,270,561 to 2,266,152 overall.

Probable transfer activity will involve Joe Cole. With Andy Carroll suspended, Carlton Cole will play. Joe Cole isn't playing so will be replaced by Allen, Moses, Duff or Sinclair. An embarrassment of riches.

The Winning Strategy Gameweek 24 Wild Card

Vorm Out and Speroni In - frees up a bit of cash on the spare goalkeeper. Szcsesney is the highest scoring keeper and he stays.

Coleman Out and Baines In. Coleman is injured. Baines is a similar scorer although his offensive points seem to have dried up a bit since he was injured. The other defenders stay (Zabaleta, Azpilicueta, Walker and Shaw).

No change in midfield. Hazard and Lallana are in the top 3 scorers, only Yaya Toure is better. Mata would have been a good move but he is too expensive. Morrison, Janusaj and Bentaleb are cheap fillers in the side.

Lukaku and Remi Out and Negredo and Rodriguez in. Lukaku is injured and Remi is suspendended and disappointing. Negredo has been increasingly effective and Rodriguez is a good price.

Probably all to no avail.

Azpilicueta drops to the bench as Chelsea are away at Man City and I fear the worst. Shaw comes in as Southampton are playing Fulham. He is joined by Morrison and Bentaleb. Suarez stays as captain.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 24

No suitable striker signings and so Carlton Cole comes in to replace the injured Lukaku.

Mata stays as captain.

Three upfront - Sturridge, Borini and Carlton Cole.

Parker on the bench with Huth and the interloper Baines.

Late switch of goalkeepers. Ruddy (v Cardiff) in and Foster (v Liverpool) out.

The Winning Strategy Gameweek 23

48 points against an average of 52. A drop from 630916 to 689842. Not as low as it has been.

Significant scores from Lallana with a goal, Azpilicueta with a clean sheet and captain Suarez with a goal and an assist. Pretty poor otherwise especially Remi who got minus one. Missed out on an assist from Shaw.

With Lukaku and Coleman injured and Remi suspended plus a number of disappointing underachievers, the wild card is becoming very attractive. The question is whether I can fit all the players I want in. And will Aguero be fit to partner Suarez?

Real Wrexhamcelery Gameweek 23

34 points against an average of 52. Significant contributions only from captain Mata and from Sturridge plus an assist for Borini. Wrong goalkeeper again. Ruddy would have scored 9 as opposed to Foster's zero.

Dropped from 2206454 to 2270561. Lowest position so far.

Lukaku is now out indefinitely. So is Johnson. But Huth may return soon. Lukaku needs to be replaced by either Anelka or Carlton Cole unless someone else is signed by a premiership club e.g. Kalou.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 23 tempted by the wildcard

No changes this week. Tempted by the wildcard but decided to give the lads another chance.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 23 An obvious signing

The obvious signing is Juan Mata. The only decision is who to lose. As Joe Allen is the most doubtful midfield player then out he goes.

Mata is captain. The injured Huth is on the bench with the interloper Baines. They are joined by Parker. Borini stays in the starting line up.

The Winning Strategy Gameweek 22 undoing the good work

47 points against a weekly average of 45 may look acceptable, but it still resulted in a fall in the overall standings from 604,343 to 630,916. A disappointment.

Points contributed by Szczesny with a clean sheet, Walker, Lukaku and captain Suarez with assists and at last a goal from Remy. Everyone else got 2 points or 1.

Break now for the FA Cup

Real Wrexhamcelery Gameweek 22 slipping down again

37 points against the weekly average of 45. Dropping from 2,186,758 to 2,206,454. Normal service has been resumed.

The brightest point was a goal for Borini justifying his retention. There was also a goal for Sturridge and an assist for captain Lukaku. Apart from that it was woeful. And made worse by Ruddy's clean sheet while he was on the bench while a restored Foster conceded. Bertrand managed to score zero points, but at least he was there.

A break now for the FA Cup.

The Winning Strategy for Gameweek 22

Out go the injured Barclay and the disappointing Henderson. The equalling disappointing Remy gets another chance.

In come Lallana, the highest points scoring midfielder I could afford and Bentaleb, the wild card youngster who seems to be in favour at Spurs. I thought about Sidwell, the next highest scorer I could afford, but Fulham are struggling. Another candidate was Huddlestone, but Hull don't score many. I would have liked Wilshere but he was just too expensive.

Bentaleb, Shaw and Morrison are on the bench. Suarez stays as captain.

Real Wrexhamcelery for Gameweek 22

Finally some movement on the defender transfer front means that I can remove Patrice Evra, one of the non Chelsea or Wrexham interlopers and replace him with Ryan Bertrand on loan at Villa. He goes straight into the team which means I can drop the injured Robert Huth to the bench alongside the remaining interloper Leighton Baines.

I have also brought Joe Allen back into the squad in place of poor old Scott Sinclair who is not getting a game at WBA. I could have brought Carlton Cole back in for Fabio Borini, but Borini has to score soon, and Cole is too erratic.  I'll probably end up kicking myself.

Parker stays on the bench. Lukaku stays as captain.

The Winning Strategy in Gameweek 21 a modest success

A third consecutive movement up the overall standings from 611,569 to 604,343 comes as a result of getting 67 points against a weekly average of 57. 26 of those were due to captain Suarez with his two goals. Hazard provided another goal. Azpilicueta, Zabaleta and Coleman had clean sheets. Lukaku had an assist.

Barclay is now out for a while and needs to be replaced. So does Henderson because since he came into the squad he has done little and with Gerrard returning for Liverpool, he is liable to be played out of position again. Looking for 2 midfield players for around £13m the pair. And after that Remy, unless something dramatic happens.

Real Wrexhamcelery in Gameweek 21 a little above average

60 points against a weekly average of 57 is a terrific result especially as it was done with only 10 players participating. A second rise in the overall standings in 2 weeks, now up to 2,186,758 from 2,245,766. Goals from Sidwell, Walters and Sturridge, who also got an assist. Plus a clean sheets and an assist each for the interlopers Baines and Evra. Plus an assist for captain Lukaku meant a great performance. It would have been better still if I had preferred Carlton Cole to Borini. Cole presents an ongoing problem. West Ham are still struggling and so how many goals will he get, especially with Andy Carroll returning to fitness. But the same could be said of Borini at Sunderland. Joe Cole and Scott Sinclair are also not playing regularly. Should I bring back Damien Duff who looks like a better prospect for points than Victor Moses. I could really do with Joe Allen being fit for Liverpool. And I still await any transfer movement.

The Winning Strategy Gameweek 21

No changes in the squad this week. Remy and Lukaku are on borrowed time.

Barclay drops to the bench as he is doubtful. Walker comes into a back 4 as Spurs play Palace. Also on the bench are Shaw and Morrison.

Suarez is captain.

Real Wrexhmcelery for Gameweek 21

There have been no real life transfers that give any wider selection despite rumours about Bertrand, Mancienne, Essien and Kalou. However Sturridge is available again. The choice was whether to drop Carlton Cole or Borini. The fact that Cole is at West Ham who are on the biggest downward spiral in the league means that I have preferred Borini. He keeps his place although Anelka was also available, but as Sunderland are against Fulham Borini seemed a better bet rather than Anelka for WBA against Southampton.

The defence remains the same except that this time I have remembered to put Foster in goal ahead of Ruddy.

I'm going for 3 upfront (Sturridge, Lukaku and Borini) which means one of the midfield players is on the bench and it is Joe Cole. Which means Parker, Sinclair, Sidwell and Walters start. The alternative, which Joe Allen injured would be Damien Duff but would mean 3 Fulham players who are not likely to all start.

Lukaku is captain in case Sturridge does not start.

The Winning Strategy Gameweek 20 the modest recovery continues

45 points against a weekly average of 39 means a small overall rise from 627,174 to 611,569 and is encouraging because it is the second week in a row that the team has gone up the table.

Major contributions from clean sheets for Szczesny and Azpilicueta, assists from Janusaj and Hazard, and a goal from captain Suarez.

It's too soon to think about transfers before gameweek 21 which is in 2 weeks. Having said that, Lukaku is looking vulnerable, as are Henderson and Remy.

Real Wrexhamcelery Gameweek 20 a little respite and a stupid mistake

38 points against a weekly average of 39 unexpectedly means an overall improvement from 2,253,783 to 2,245,766. This could have been even better if the schoolboy error of overlooking the replacement of the goalkeeper, Ruddy of Norwich with Foster of West Brom, meant that the team missed out on 7 points. It just goes to show that you have to check every detail. I knew who I wanted in goal, but I didn't make sure.

As it turned out the points came from a goal from Sidwell, and one from interloper Baines, and an assist from Parker.

Gameweek 21 is not for 2 weeks because of the FA Cup so there is plenty of time for transfer activity in real life as well as Fantasy Football.