Sky Sports Focus
Filed under: Fantasy Football Games - Posted by: Mark
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.
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October 26 at 4:09 pm
Dr. Ex says:
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.
October 26 at 4:14 pm
Daniel_tsl says:
Please, my team would murder u with lousiness
October 26 at 8:23 pm
john woods says:
giroud to berbalord and free up some cash for michu to mata
October 26 at 4:10 pm
MindOverMata says:
gervinho or HBA?
October 26 at 4:13 pm
The Viper says:
HBA 100% imo..
I’m an Arsenal fan and even I don’t trust Gervinho in the slightest!!
October 26 at 4:12 pm
Goofsta says:
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.fantasyfootball...../view/713/
http://members.fantasyfootball...../view/714/
October 26 at 4:13 pm
Goofsta says:
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.
October 26 at 4:17 pm
Daniel_tsl says:
Cheers
October 26 at 4:15 pm
Goofsta says:
Ps. Thanks for the votes on the tables fellas
October 26 at 4:19 pm
Back on the horse says:
I imagine you talking like that kid out of South Park, when I read the post
October 26 at 4:24 pm
GOB says:
Lu,Lu,Lu I got some apples.
October 26 at 4:24 pm
Goofsta says:
I said what what???
October 26 at 4:25 pm
Goofsta says:
Its a good grav right
October 26 at 4:13 pm
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October 26 at 4:13 pm
The Viper says:
*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?
October 26 at 4:12 pm
Waldaz says:
Looks fine to me.
October 26 at 4:15 pm
Maldini 1975 says:
They are your picks!! Its good, and I think you know that probably just bored of looking at it.
October 26 at 4:18 pm
The Viper says:
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..
October 26 at 4:13 pm
cruzex says:
Begovic (Jaskelenen)
Rafael Mertesacker Hangeland (Bosingwa, Goorks)
Bale Hazard Mata Cazorla (Sterling)
Ba Jelavic Podolski
Who should be my captain??
October 26 at 4:17 pm
Maldini 1975 says:
Ba or Bale, what a midfield, shame about forwards.
October 26 at 4:20 pm
cruzex says:
Shame?? why?
Ba is a top striker
Podolski plays against QPR
Jelavic Has a very good Fixtures..
October 26 at 4:13 pm
Deano says:
Should I be taking a hit to upgrade one of my DEF?
Gibbs, Hangeland, Cueller, Demel, Clark
October 26 at 4:15 pm
The Viper says:
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..
October 26 at 4:45 pm
HelloSidney says:
Clark is doubtful…
I’d take my chances with that 5.
October 26 at 4:23 pm
Nibbsy says:
Yaya – HBA? Already have Tevez and no other Newcastle.
October 26 at 4:29 pm
George Agdgdgwngo says:
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
October 26 at 4:44 pm
HelloSidney says:
A for me.
October 26 at 4:31 pm
The Viper says:
Who to start?
Federici or Jaask (Also starting Berbatov if that has any influence at all)
October 26 at 4:33 pm
George Agdgdgwngo says:
Jaask. Reading are woeful.
Thoughts on mine above mate?
October 26 at 4:43 pm
HelloSidney says:
Fed
October 26 at 4:35 pm
Jubilanus says:
Foster or Schwarzer?
And
Shawcross or Wilson?
October 27 at 5:26 am
Gabantoya says:
Either and wilson.
October 26 at 4:48 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
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.
October 26 at 5:06 pm
nebbis says:
Hazard->Mata
Foster->McCarthy
Fletcher->Rooney
W.Reid->Wilson
12 point hit….crazy?
October 26 at 10:23 pm
paulassetnicholson says:
I like the ideas but think the method is crazy.