Double-pivot Fantasy assets and knowing when to dump a poorly-performing player were among the key discussions on the boards this week. We also heard from some of the communityβs quieter members in an epic post and look back at the latest action in the community leagues.
Hottest Topics
Dufflinks has highlighted an emerging theory as to why players such as Aaron Ramsey and Yaya Toure have emerged as a greater source of points this season. Both play in a double pivot role, Dufflinks argues, and are able to bomb forward while defences deal with the more established attacking threat of a striker and three attacking midfielders. Judging by Ramseyβs lacklustre performance on the right wing against West Brom in Gameweek 7, this is perhaps a theory with some credibility.
At what point does the ownership of a player become so huge that to ignore them runs the risk of a dramatic fall in the rankings? The Sarjeantβs discussion on this issue will prove particularly interesting reading for those without Ramsey, who is owned by almost half of all Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers.
Tinkerman posed a question for those who use the site, but rarely take part in discussions, asking what would make them comment more often? What followed was one of the most epic discussions weβve ever seen, with more than 200 replies. It was great to hear from those posters who rarely comment β Tinkermanβs post gave them the courage to wade into a community discussion for the first time. Weβve also been given lots of requests for new features within this thread, which we will consider over the coming weeks.
Ever thought about just quitting Fantasy football? Of course not. No matter how bad a Gameweek is we always come back for more. Not so for BennyDeBull though. Heβs quit FPL after seven years, deleting his account in the process, after a particularly bad start to the season. Adios Benny. In his memory we decided to ask the community if they have ever walked away from their team or ruined it through hits. For most of us it turns out no matter how bad it gets we canβt resist coming back for more β Roscola also revealed that ignoring his team in a fit of pique ended up boosting his rank.
Instead of ditching an entire team, the more sensible ploy after a bad start is of course to ditch the worst players. But timing is crucial when dumping a player, warns The Dark Defender. His hot topic asked when is the best time to get rid, with history and experience of being burnt before emerging as key factors in his decision.
Scored asked just why is it not a good idea to double up on strikers? With Liverpoolβs βSASβ strike-force of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge both performing well, why not acquire both? With the duo in such compelling form it is a very persuasive argument indeed.
Wakey has delivered an update on his Falling Stars, the name he gives to those who have dropped in price but could be set for a points haul over the coming weeks. Romelu Lukaku once again delivered, as did Patrice Evra. Meanwhile, waiting patiently on his bench for the Gameweeks ahead are Christian Benteke (now down to 8.8) Theo Walcott (9.2)and Glen Johnson (5.8). Wakey has also looked at the number of risers and fallers by team. His findings prove surprising reading, especially for Manchester United fans.
Finally, Demeβlβ God teamed up with us for a joint hot topic this week on whether we can learn anything from those currently in the top ten.
Community Leagues
The scouting stage of FFS UEFAβs Beach Soccer World Cup team tournament is now in full swing ahead of its launch in Gameweek 8. Weβve dedicated an article to the competition – those interested should use this as the place for discussion on the tournament.
Meanwhile FFS UEFAβs FA Cup themed tournament saw 116 winners emerge from Gameweek 7. They will now be joined by 44 teams from Conference North and Conference South for the Second Round Qualifying. The draw can be found here.
In Tommy We Trustβs six All Things league leaders going into Gameweek 8 are La Roja, Chilin_Dude, LawnDart, Snevitz, Crouch Potato and Binij. Tommy has also released a cup competition with a Β£50 prize starting in Gameweek 10. Itβs called All Things 50 Quid and more details can be found here.
HeelsOverHeadβs Worst To First- 2 Million+ Club, for those with an overall rank below two million in the first five Gameweeks has a new leader Barboa II, who has climbed to 221,725th. Of the 23 involved, 11 are now in the top 1,000,000.
Dogba is the new main league leader of the Itβs A Long and Winding Road competition. Its head to head league leaders are Hay Number 2, Gaz Downright, IAmSuarez, Beric, Super Hans, ManAmongst and Iain_90.
In Thomas and Peppie&Felixβs Friends Life the league leaders remain Thomass, Daniel and Al Pacino.
