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26 October 2012 722 comments
Mark Mark
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With the Scout leaders in the Fantasy Premier League game proclaimed earlier this week, we now turn our attention to Sky Sports Fantasy Football, listing our current top players, checking on this week’s transfer activity and looking ahead to another edition of the Fantasy Football Club…

The Scout League

Chris Tuck’s magnificently named “Vuvuzela Symphony” climb to the summit of the Scout League following their Gameweek 8 performance, Chris’ outfit sit on 531 points, just ahead of Gary Paterson’s “Pack Leaders” on 530. That pairing sit seventh and eighth in the overall Sky Sports rankings, with the leader out on top on an impressive 559 points in the quest for the £25k top prize.

Back to the Scout League and Jonathan Lenharth is still very much in the reckoning in third spot on 524 points, with Ben Atherton and Paul Hennessy fourth and fifth.

Andy remains the top Scout contributor in the game, sitting 38th in the Scout League on 469 points. I’m nestled in 3650th position on 422 points. Average at best.

A reminder that if you’re playing the Sky Sports game and have yet to join our league, you can sign up to the FFScout League with this Pin: 8004519. We have a home cinema system, worth £600, available to the winner.

Market Forces

Not surprisingly, it’s Juan Mata who leaps to the top of the transferred in rankings for this week, mirroring the trend over in the FPL. The Spaniard has been the subject of 5.6% of the transfers made in the last seven days, with compatriot Santi Cazorla also remaining popular – he’s been subject to almost 5% of the transfers made. Demba Ba and Raheem Sterling join the ever-present Carl Jenkinson in the top five – I can’t help that we’ll see huge sales of the Arsenal full-back should Bacary Sagna get a sniff against QPR this weekend.

At the other end of the spectrum there’s been a huge Marouane Fellaini exodus with almost 10% of transfers out involving the Belgian. Carlos Tevez has continued to shed owners as he struggles for goals, while Fellaini’s team-mate, Steven Pienaar, has also been subject of heavy sales as a result of his suspension this weekend.

Checking back on the statistics for value offered so far this season, and Jenkinson’s popularity is somewhat explained by his position as the top value defender in the game so far. West Ham’s Jussi Jaaskaleinen has offered the best point for pound return in goal, while Swansea’s Michu has emerged as the best value player in the entire game to this point. The raiding Spaniard has scored 9.64 points per million, with Mark Noble and Raheem Sterling on his tail with 9.57 and 9.53 respectively.

Jermain Defoe is still on top of the value rankings up front – the Spurs man has so far delivered 6.54 points per million, although he may struggle to hold off Demba Ba for too much longer, given the Newcastle man’s obliging fixtures in the weeks to come. Ba has offered 6.44 points per million thus far.

Fantasy Football Club

The lavish locks of David Ginola swish into the studio to join hosts – Fenners and Merse – in tonight’s episode of the Fantasy Football Club. Tune in from 10pm for the latest from the boys and their ITK.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Can I have a final verdict on this team for this week, personally I don't think it's that great 🙁

    Begovic (Jaaskelainen)
    Baines, Cuellar, Taylor (Rangel, Gunter)
    Bale, Cazorla, Michu, Sterling
    Giroud, Ba (C), RvP

    I'm saving my FT this week.

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    1. Daniel_tsl
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Please, my team would murder u with lousiness

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    2. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      giroud to berbalord and free up some cash for michu to mata

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  2. some witty pun
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    gervinho or HBA?

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      HBA 100% imo..

      I'm an Arsenal fan and even I don't trust Gervinho in the slightest!!

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  3. Butters
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    REPOST: Haz vs Mata vs Oscar

    I’m sure all the regulars read my post but one last time for anyone considering last minute transfers (and before everyone blames me post hazard hat-trick and I get grounded):

    My stats tables got mentioned in the members article and here’s the links:
    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/713/
    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/714/

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    1. Butters
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Haz: Brilliant player but playing in unpreferred position on the left. He creates the space while dribbling before handing it off to oscar/ mata/ a.cole who either pass, cross or shoot. Therefore, he definitely has assist potential but less so than the other two. Also, david luiz thinks he’s C.Ronaldo and is hogging right footed free-kicks (and scoring that screamer in the champion’s league just makes matters worse). Haz is most likely to be substituted/ rested as he as less tackling potential and defensive awareness than the other 2, and will not have penalty duties when frank is on the pitch (very likely for weaker sides). His early GW points skewed his stats as he was playing as the number 10 whereas now he is not.

      Oscar: He’s the number 10 and seems to be taking up the most forward positions. He’s not subject to rotational risk (as many seem to think) as he has greater defensive ability than the other 2. If anyone’s seen his performances for brazil or in the champion’s league, he’s got tons of goals/ assists and is just waiting to explode in FPL. A real bargain waiting to happen.

      Mata: Since being dropped from Spain, he has become the most rested of the front 3. He will essentially start and finish every game and has all left sided set pieces. His form is undeniable right now both in assist potential and he’s got some good goals as well. He’s had more attempts in the last few weeks than the other 2.

      Conclusion: Mata is better than Haz right now (especially considering price) and for those short on cash Oscar will provide a fine differential.

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      1. Daniel_tsl
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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    2. Butters
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ps. Thanks for the votes on the tables fellas 😉

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    3. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I imagine you talking like that kid out of South Park, when I read the post 🙂

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      1. GOB
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Lu,Lu,Lu I got some apples.

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        1. Butters
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          I said what what???

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      2. Butters
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Its a good grav right 🙂

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  4. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    anyone got anyhacks for fifa 13 ultimate team without doing a survey

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  5. Viper
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    *Thoughts on this outfit for the weekend, I think its a bit sh*t myself..

    Federici
    Baines Wilson Cuellar
    Sterling Bale Cazorla(vc) Michu
    Tevez (c) RVP Berba

    Subs: Jaask, Ridgewell, (injured), (suspended).

    Any suggested changes?

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    1. Waldaz
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Looks fine to me.

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    2. Dago
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      They are your picks!! Its good, and I think you know that probably just bored of looking at it.

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      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah Im probably just bored of looking at it. I don't see much for Cuellar, Sterling, MIchu & i'm not 100% certain on Tevez getting 70+ mins (but still has the most potential imo) ... They're the main reason for my concern I think..

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  6. cruzex
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Begovic (Jaskelenen)
    Rafael Mertesacker Hangeland (Bosingwa, Goorks)
    Bale Hazard Mata Cazorla (Sterling)
    Ba Jelavic Podolski

    Who should be my captain??

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    1. Dago
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ba or Bale, what a midfield, shame about forwards.

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      1. cruzex
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Shame?? why?

        Ba is a top striker
        Podolski plays against QPR
        Jelavic Has a very good Fixtures..

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  7. Deano
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Should I be taking a hit to upgrade one of my DEF?

    Gibbs, Hangeland, Cueller, Demel, Clark

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Its never really a good idea to take a hit for a defender. Is Clarke fit? If so, Hangeland, Cuellar & Clarke would be fine this gwk and may even scrape a CS or 2..

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      1. HelloSidney
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Clark is doubtful...

        I'd take my chances with that 5.

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  8. Nibbsy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Yaya - HBA? Already have Tevez and no other Newcastle.

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  9. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Which Transfer chaps?

    A. Michu & Lambert > Sterling & Ba

    B. Hazard & Lambert > Sterling & Aguero

    C. Hazard & Lambert > Yaya & Ba

    D. None

    Current Team
    Jaask, Begs
    Baines, Rafeal, S. Taylor, Nelsen, Demel
    Michu, HBA, Santi, Pienaar, Hazard
    Lambert, RVP, Berb

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    1. HelloSidney
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      A for me.

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  10. Viper
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Who to start?

    Federici or Jaask (Also starting Berbatov if that has any influence at all)

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    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Jaask. Reading are woeful.

      Thoughts on mine above mate?

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    2. HelloSidney
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Fed

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  11. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Foster or Schwarzer?

    And

    Shawcross or Wilson?

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    1. Gabantoya
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Either and wilson.

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  12. The Team Principal
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    If anyone has any Fantasy League qustions or needs help with their team, leave your questions here.

    Only comments/questions submitted before 10pm Friday will be answered.

    I will give my honest oponion and a detailed answer.

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  13. #23
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard->Mata
    Foster->McCarthy
    Fletcher->Rooney
    W.Reid->Wilson

    12 point hit....crazy?

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    1. The Team Principal
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I like the ideas but think the method is crazy.

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