So, I was wondering about the assistant manager chip in FPL. I mean, everyone’s always talking about it, but does it really work? Well, I decided to find out for myself.
I started off by doing a bit of research. I read a bunch of forums, watched some YouTube videos, and even asked a few mates who are into FPL. They all had different opinions, but most of them said it was worth a shot. So, I took the plunge and activated the assistant manager chip in my FPL team.
First thing I did was set up the assistant manager’s preferences. I told it to pick the best lineup based on the latest form and injury news. I also set it to make transfers if there were any obvious upgrades available. It was like having a little virtual manager working for me 24/7.
As the weeks went by, I kept an eye on how the assistant manager was doing. There were some good weeks and some not – so – good weeks. In one gameweek, it picked a lineup that scored a ton of points. I was like, “Wow, this thing is a genius!” The assistant manager had swapped out some underperforming players for hot ones, and it really paid off.
But then, there were other times when it seemed to make some head – scratching decisions. It would keep a player in the team who was clearly out of form, or it would transfer in a player who ended up having a stinker. I started to wonder if I was better off making the decisions myself.
I decided to do a little experiment. For one gameweek, I turned off the assistant manager and picked the lineup myself. I used all my knowledge and gut feelings. And you know what? I scored more points than the assistant manager did in the previous week. I was pretty chuffed with myself.
However, I didn’t want to give up on the assistant manager just yet. So, I went back to using it, but I also started to double – check its decisions. I’d look at the stats and news myself and then decide if I agreed with what the assistant manager was doing. This hybrid approach seemed to work better.
Over the course of the season, I found that the assistant manager chip can be a useful tool, but it’s not a magic bullet. It doesn’t have the human touch and the ability to read between the lines like we do. According to some FPL experts, only about 30% of managers who use the assistant manager chip consistently outperform those who don’t. That shows it’s not a surefire way to win.
To sum it up, the assistant manager chip in FPL can be a fun addition. It takes some of the stress out of making decisions every week. But if you really want to do well in FPL, you can’t just rely on it blindly. You still need to put in the work, do your research, and use your own judgment. It’s like having a co – pilot; it can help, but you’re still the one in the captain’s seat.