Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Ramsey in Fitness Race

Aaron Ramsey limps out of Wales’ win over Andorra with an ankle problem. Gylfi Sigurdsson maintains his superb start to the season with a goal in Iceland’s win over Turkey, Man United’s injury situation continues to ease, while Hull’s pair of loan signings both find the net in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

INJURY SCARE FOR RAMSEY

Arsenal face a nervous wait to find out the extent of the injury picked up by Aaron Ramsey in last night’s 2-1 win for Wales against Andorra. The Gunners midfielder hobbled off in added time after sustaining a kick to the ankle, but Wales manager Chris Coleman was optimistic that the knock was only a minor one:

“He got a kick and there was a twist in his ankle. It was coming to the end of the game and it was pointless taking a risk with him. Hopefully he’ll be okay for Arsenal at the weekend but we’ll have to see what the next 24 to 48 hours hold.”

The Scout Says: Whilst Coleman’s words will offer a degree of encouragement for Ramsey’s owners, we only have to look to last year to see the Arsenal talisman’s propensity for picking up injuries. Should his absence for this Saturday’s showdown with Man City be confirmed, Arsene Wenger will be forced to shuffle the pack in midfield, and with Mikel Arteta now fit, the Gunners boss could deploy Jack Wilshere, Mesut Ozil, Santi Cazorla and Alexis Sanchez as a four behind new signing Danny Welbeck. Nonetheless, bearing in mind Ramsey is the highest owned player in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) further news on the extent of his injury will be as eagerly awaited by the Fantasy world as by Wenger himself, with a potential spell on the sidelines sparking a mass exodus.

SIGURDSSON’S FINE FORM CONTINUES

The formidable form of Gylfi Sigurdsson shows no sign of abating, as the midfielder scored his side’s second goal in Iceland’s 3-0 triumph over Turkey.

The Scout Says: A price hike of 0.5 and a present ownership of over 36% highlights how far the Sigurdsson bandwagon has come in just three Gameweeks. That’s no surprise, however, with the Swansea man having tallied a goal and four assists thus far, making him the second top scoring player in FPL. After this weekend’s tough trip to Stamford Bridge, the Swans’ fixtures improve significantly (SOU, sun, NEW, sto, LEI) and, should Sigurdsson continue his current form, the Icelandic international could be nudging the 7.0 mark before we know it. Managers who feel they’ve already missed the boat may need a rethink.

SHAW AND RAFAEL ON COURSE FOR RETURN

Man United’s injury list is beginning to lighten, as reports yesterday confirmed that defenders Luke Shaw and Rafael have returned from hamstring and groin injuries respectively. Both players are now in contention to feature for United in this weekend’s clash with QPR at Old Trafford.

The Scout Says: Another match without a win on Saturday and Louis van Gaal may begin to run out of excuses. Shaw and Rafael join Ander Herrera in making their comebacks from injury this week, whilst the fresh faces of Marcus Rojo, Daley Blind and Radamel Falcao are all also available for selection against QPR, ensuring that the United boss can have no complaints over availability this time round. Shaw could well come straight into Van Gaal’s starting XI at left-back regardless of whether the Dutchman continues with a 3-4-1-2 formation or converts to having four at the back, and will be looking to impress, having not yet featured competitively for his new club since a big-money switch from Southampton. Meanwhile, should United’s new intake of signings indeed result in a change to a traditional back four from here on in, Rafael looks likely to take over from Antonio Valencia at right back, and with a price tag of just 5.4, the Brazilian could be the cheapest route into United’s defence as the schedule (QPR, lei, WHM, EVE, wba) continues to smile favourably upon the Old Trafford outfit.

NEW BOYS NOTCH FOR HULL

Hull City’s deadline day signings Hatem Ben Arfa and Gaston Ramirez scored a goal apiece in a behind-closed-doors friendly against West Brom yesterday afternoon which finished 2-2.

The Scout Says: After completing their last-minute moves to the North East last week, both Ben Arfa and Ramirez will be eager to reignite their careers after less-than-prominent previous seasons and the two midfielders’ performances in yesterday’s encounter should see them instantly push for starting spots when Hull welcome West Ham on Monday night. Two points from their first three fixtures suggests that Steve Bruce’s side need an injection of creativity and flair, and whilst the pair of new signings have been branded ‘hit or miss’ in the past, either could inspire the Tigers to their first victory of the season against the Hammers. Ramirez, at 5.5, is the cheaper of the two, and may be handed the role in behind the two strikers as well as a share of set piece duties, making the Uruguayan one to monitor over the coming weeks.

LESCOTT AND GAMBOA STEP UP FITNESS

Both Joleon Lescott and Cristian Gamboa were handed starts for West Brom in yesterday’s behind-closed-doors match. The former played the full 90 minutes, whilst Gamboa was withdrawn with ten minutes left on the clock, and both are now in with a chance of making their full debuts for the Baggies in Saturday’s clash with Everton.

The Scout Says: With Lescott and Gamboa now back in the frame for Alan Irvine’s side, the pitch time of Andre Wisdom, currently the Baggies’ most popular defensive asset, looks seriously under threat. The capture of Lescott in the summer could prove a crucial move by Irvine, with the former Man City centre-back sure to bring a much needed dose of experience and sturdiness to the Midland outfit’s often porous back-line. Gamboa, meanwhile, is available in FPL for just 4.5, and is likely to replace Wisdom at right-back once he’s back to full fitness, and his attacking style could make the Costa Rican a decent budget option for our defences. With Everton, Tottenham, Liverpool and Man United to come in their next five, however, it would seem wise to hold back from any investment in the Baggies’ defence until their gruelling schedule takes a turn for the better in Gameweek 9.

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  1. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Balloteli or Sterling for (C) This weekend?

    1. XhakaCan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling imo

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Balo out of the two

      1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        ^This.

    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling. Although if LFC are 3-0 up, I expect him to come off around 70 mins

    4. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Balo

    5. FatmanAndRobin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling

    6. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Balo

    7. Why always not me?
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      it would be really nice if balo can open the account @ anfield this week

  2. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Nope

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      +100

      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Lmao

  3. jaredwilliams
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    a) Naismith, Clyne, Naylor -8

    OR

    b) Welbeck, Dummett, Wisdom (no hit needed)

    1. jaredwilliams
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Mind you I'm already taking a hit for Mata to Sterling so it would theoretically mean -12 which is a bit of a load

      1. Rodney
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Will those three get you a guaranteed 8 points more than (B) in order for you to break even? The answer is probably not. Let alone 12 points.

  4. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    falcao is currently viewed as colombia's 4th choice striker by their manager

    1. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He's #1 in the Premier League though.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Not hard to be number 1 over Rooney

        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Rooney isn't Colombian

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Falcao is English.

            1. The Finnisher
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              He's doing alright to be #4 at Colombia then.

              Just transferred him in.

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      This can be interpreted in many ways

      1. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        all of them negative

        1. Konig Luther
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          for different people

    3. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      To be fair, he hasn't featured much for the national team and is working back to fitness.
      Long-term, I'd be surprised if he isn't seen as part of their strongest 11.

      1. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        of course. QPR isnt long term though

    4. big oak
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      falcao is a wait and see game
      4 players are battling it out for 3 spots, and while now mata looks the condemned one, he will always be ready to step in to cover any weakness tiredness or lack of form

    5. Tommyboy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      This is a moronic post. He is 4th choice because he has been injured for the last 6 months. If it's based on quality, Falcao would 100% get into the team.

      Go away

      1. getfunky
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        think its more to do with those picking him for the qpr game, if he's fourth choice for colombia then theres a good chance he'll be third choice for utd come the weekend... might be wrong tho.

      2. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        it's intentionally moronic, to see who can actually understand the point i'm making. so far it's not good news for the community

        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Well I think I had a fair point. Can you name a better Colombian striker in the PL?

          No. I didn't think so, moron. Go away. Get out. You're done here. etc.

          1. applebonkers
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            9 years, 8 months ago

            hamilton ricard

            1. The Finnisher
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              😆

              1. Granville
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                • 14 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Rodallega has scored more goals than Falcao in the PL

    6. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I saw Gutierrez in the World Cup - there was no way he is better than Falcao!

    7. Granville
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Applebonkers chucks a flash grenade into the room.

  5. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Which do you prefer?

    A: Wilson + Naylor + Aguero + Ade
    B: Wilson + Moreno + Balotelli + Ade (switch to Aguero/Welbz in a few weeks)
    C: Pieters + Moreno + Aguero + Welbz

    1. XhakaCan
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      C

    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      C

  6. Zep
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Just shaved my beard for the first time in seven years (only trimmed it previously), and this sums up exactly how I feel about it... 🙁

    http://i.imgur.com/H6pIxxL.jpg

    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yup.

  7. Just A Hat
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Thanks for the suggestions in the other page guys! I think I may go with Super Mario for now!

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Might as well throw the armband on him. You've gone through the hustle of transferring him in, might as well no? 😉

  8. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Long term, Mario or Welbeck? Price being considering obviously. I want Mario but that extra 3m could really come in handy...

    1. big oak
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      they both offer the same security when it comes to playing time
      now i would love to see mario fighting stevie G over pens 😉

      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Wouldn't count on it unfortunately

      2. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Mario offers a card or two also 😉 its like a bonus but not!

        1. Quinny___
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Mario is a proven goalscorer.
          Welbeck is proven not to score goals.

          Welbeck is a good 7m option. He might get 10goals (which would be his best ever)
          Mario could get you twice as many.

          Dont listen to the , oh but welbeck will be played up front nonsense.

  9. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Krul, Foster,

    Azpili, Wisdom, Chester, PVA, Moore

    Ramsey, Sterling, Siggy, Mata, Marney,

    Rooney, Costa, Jovetic

    1.7mil 1FT

    Last advice says dont WC, so.....who should I be trading?

    1. FatmanAndRobin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Mata -> Fab/Haz??

      1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This makes sense as well if Mata is the guy you want to ship out.

    2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'd most likely wait to find out of Jovetic is definitely ruled out and do a boring Jovetic ➡ Dzeko as I assume you'd still want a City FWD. Otherwise, Naismith, Welbz & Pelle are other options to consider.

      Mata will be the next to transfer out should Jovetic be cleared to play this GW. For who though? Maybe Tadic?

    3. cheeky_ash
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Mata - > Fab
      Jovetic -> Ballotelli

      Would be my first priorities - although maybe Jovetic -> Welbeck once Arsenals fixtures get better and spend a bit more on Defence.

      Injuries may forceyour hand though - currently there are doubts against Ramsey / Costa / Jovetic as well as Mata potentially benched!

      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This is why i was considering Wildcard

  10. FatmanAndRobin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Ahh last post on previos page... sorry for the re-post but need some guidance

    Dilemma on a WC team

    A or B

    A: Siggy/Zaha/Rooney

    B: DiMaria/Puncheon/Naismith

    DeGea/Myhill

    Moreno/Clyne/Wislon/Naylor/Duff

    Fab/Ramsey/Sterling/****/****

    Pelle/Costa/****

    1. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy/Zaha/Naismith or Welbeck and upgrade defence would be my choice

    2. JaydenLFC87
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Dont like either, get siggy whatever you do..

  11. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    With Brom players coming back whos more nailed now???

    A) Duff

    B) Wisdom

    C) Drummett

    1. big oak
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      none of the above

  12. jai1212
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney/Falcao/Costa

    One from them for some weeks?

    And is having double attack of Liverpool risky?

    1. big oak
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      i think sterling is turning out to be essential
      so an addition of sturr or balo is not exactly stupid
      assuming that noone elsewhere inspires u
      i would at this stage of the season diversify my attack more

      1. jai1212
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I could also leave Balotelli and pick Costa and one of Rooney/Falcao but Costa in my opinion is a risk.

    2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Balo & Sterling seems to slowly being the preferred Pool attack. I don't think it's that risky as both players are nailed on ,have good fixtures and have shown good form [more true for Sterling than Balo to be fair].

      I'd pick Costa among those 3 if I had to choose today. Long-term, am keeping faith in Rooney.

      1. jai1212
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        The only thing about Costa is that he has a slight injury and addition of Remy to the squad means that Costa could be rested for Swansea's game.

        1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Saw someone refer to Costa+Kun as the 'hamstring duo', very aptly named IMO. Yes, there will always be concerns about his hamstring but he's worth the risk.

    3. Why always not me?
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      i'm on my wc and i will have at least 2 attacker from liverpool

      1. jai1212
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        That's the thing I have in my mind. With Sturridge injured and the attacking style of Liverpool, it might turn out to be a good bet.

  13. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    ARVIN
    Well done, I didn't see anyone beating Doosra.

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks mate 🙂 It was an epic contest! Only won by a single vote.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        What was the final count?

        1. Siva Mohan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Doos + 1

        2. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          104-105!

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            108-107, when Jonty actually posted ... 😉

            1. Siva Mohan
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              'Doos Stand' approved in Olympic Stadium!

            2. Arvin-ation
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Jonty did say the deadline was 10am though. 115-110 now 😉

              Great contest, mate 🙂

            3. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Wait, so hang on, this needs to be cleared up. Who is the victor? When will we see your team posted?

          2. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Oh my God. That is insane. I better go and check your team again.

  14. Why always not me?
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    how nailed on is manquillo, GJ and flanagan are injured, i guess he is the only choice right?

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Your logic is sound.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Flanagan has recovered, people saying. Whether he can displace Manquillo, nobody knows

      1. FPLFamily (Lee)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I don't think Rogers likes Flanagan in his system. He's a very good defender, but doesn't offer much going forward (except his wonder strike at White Hart Lane last season!).

        For me, Moreno and Manquillo look to have those spots at the moment.

        1. kalmoffit
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Well I hope so. He's in my dead team due to an unfortunate miscount. 🙂

  15. Lestat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Just noticed the world rankings:

    How the hell are the Republic of Ireland down so far, about 20/30 places behind Wales and nearly 50 behind Scotland!!!...........The Republic always seem to be there or there abouts for qualification out of their group and the other 2 teams seem to be always near the bottom of theirs...doesnt make sense to me!

    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Those rankings never did make sense.

    2. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      cause we are rubbish 🙁

      1. XhakaCan
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        We could be hoping for third in our qualifier group 🙂

        1. djenzio
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          After seeing Scotland nearly beat Germany you never know. Think we should finish second but after the 'Trap Era' it's hard stay positive

    3. TheCurseOfRaheem
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      World ranking are notably flawed. Don't pay much attention to them.

    4. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Jack been fishing for some time now.

    5. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      The rankings are a terrible,judge of a team. Absolutely moronic. I believe we are even behind the mighty Guinea.

  16. Mahesh_Kumar
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Why isn't anyone choosing Spurs defenders?

    1. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Because there isn't one below 5.5 that is nailed on.

      Arguably Vertonghen is the only one currently nailed on at the moment.

      1. Mahesh_Kumar
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        You dont think Rose is nailed on?

        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Nope, not with Davies around.

          1. Mahesh_Kumar
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            True. But I think Rose will be first choice LB

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have Dier but I'm not sure if he's nailed on when Walker returns.
      Probably not mentioned because they conceded in their last game, a lot of people only look at last week's result..

      1. djenzio
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Dier was very poor against Pool but still think he is better than Walker and might keep his spot

        1. Why always not me?
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          dier is 5.4 with a bit of uncertainty
          might as well go with L'pool def for 5.5

          1. Snevitz
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I have both.
            Liverpool aren't really well known for their cleansheets though.

            1. Mahesh_Kumar
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              True. So who do you think is a good 5.0 defender?

              1. Arvin-ation
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Janmaat/Bertrand

  17. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Repost

    Foster* (Krul)
    Terry Jones* Moore (Naylor Caulker)
    Mata Eriksen Rambo* Siggy (Marney)
    Jovetic* Rooney Costa*

    *With all these players yellow flagged where should i use my 2FT

    Was really hoping for Mata-Sterling but might no longer be a priority?

    Any Advice? Thanks

    1. Why always not me?
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      i would get rid of jovetic, with aguero coming back his game time is too unreliable

  18. Liamkay7
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Bego (4.0)
    Ivan, Shawcross, Moreno (Hutton, Duff)
    Sterling, ADM, Mirallas, Tadic, Chadli
    Costa, Balotelli (Naismith

    Advice??

    1. jai1212
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I personally think that Ivanovic is a little overspend. ADM, he doesn't have a further role till now and in my opinion he is more of an assist guy. Chadli is not consistent, Swansea midfielders are much better at that range.

      1. The Hindu Monkey
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        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        not sure what more proof you need to get siggy in. ADM needs to play in a front three or the hole to justify 9.5, just won't get the goals/assist in a CM role. Team looks good on the whole though.

        In fairness your midfield is a real differential zone which could go big on any given week.

  19. Granville
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Just to let you know, we won't be muddying the waters with a scoutcast this week.

    1. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      🙁

    2. Just A Hat
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      sayy whatt 🙁

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think they'll still do that.

    3. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      not another new house

    4. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      That's a shame - was hoping for one after a 2 week break

    5. Why always not me?
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      NOOOOOOOO!!

    6. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Let me guess.

      You have sunburn...?

      😉

      1. Granville
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I was ready to show off my tan on the scoutcast too.

    7. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      🙁 Damn my favourite part of the FFS week. Apart from seeing smug peoples teams failing miserably at the weekend.

  20. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Krul
    Cahill / Clyne / Pva
    Ramsey / Mata / Sterling / Fab
    Rooney / Jutkiewicz / Costa
    (Guzan / Ince / Wisdom / Moore)

    2 Ft with none itb...Do you think my bench is strong enough in case of some possible absence in the playing X1 as I am considering to save a FT or should I use both FT or even take a hit...suggestion Folks ?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I would consider looking to move out Ince. Mata is a doubt with Angel/Falco. Maybe Mata & Ince for Siggy & Tadic. Would leave you a bit in the bank for next week as well and give you a much better bench.

      1. Who Ate All Depays?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        What about Jutkiewicz ?
        How about Mata & Jutkiewicz -> Siggy & Naismith ?

        1. The Hindu Monkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          yeah I'd be much happier with the second two. Especially with Lukaku still picking up niggles and Barkley out for a while. Naismith been brilliant in the hole.

          1. Who Ate All Depays?
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            thanks mate

  21. MeDo_JE
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A) Hazard and Monreal
    B) Ramsey and Vertonghen

    Is Monreal nailed...?

    1. Why always not me?
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      i don't think monreal is nailed

    2. Adams6
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      NO

  22. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I think I might be colour blind here but an yellow [i] means the player is fit right?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not necessarily, sadly.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      It usually means they have no idea.

    3. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      If he was fit he would have no marker 😉 Yellow means there is a doubt

  23. djenzio
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Ade or Naismith in UFPL this week?

    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Naismith

    2. Why always not me?
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      ade

      1. djenzio
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        1 vote each...great....back to square one 🙁

  24. La Vida Latte
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    In the team ratings McCarthy (QPR) is expected to get mor points than Green (QPR). Have I missed something? Is Green under threat from McCarthy?

      1. La Vida Latte
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks... maybe the team ratings think that it is better chance of getting points if you sit on the bench for QPR than actually play. You can´t get minus from the bench 😉

  25. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Phil Jones >> Rafael

    CS + Assist + 90 mins + 2 BAPS coming!!!

  26. andres
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Rate my WC team please 🙂

    Bego gilks
    Naylor PVA clyne moreno moore
    Marney ADM fabs sterling siggy
    Kun costa welbeck
    0.1

    1. Mahesh_Kumar
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Forgive my stupidity but what team does Naylor play for?

      1. djenzio
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Swansea

        1. Mahesh_Kumar
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          You mean Neil Taylor? 😀

      2. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I presume people keep referring to neil taylor as "naylor" - not sure why. there isn't a player called naylor in league is there???

        1. djenzio
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Because it's faster to write Nayler than Neil Taylor and if people just wrote Taylor we know which Taylor they meant

          1. Mahesh_Kumar
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I ve been breaking my head and searching online for 15 mins for Naylor 😀

            1. Siva Mohan
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              did you miss Saylor & Raylor? 🙂

    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      strong 8.5. Would have liked at least one defender from top 6 but hard with that many big hitters.

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I hate single goalie.
      Some small issues in defence.
      Di Maria and Fábregas? Too risky for me, given the price.
      Brilliant strikers.

      7.5/10

    4. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good imo.
      Don't like the 1 goalie option either but I did flirt with the Bego/Gilks option before the season started. Happier with krul & Foster or Mannone.

  27. Sharkytect
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Doesn't it usually seem as though those players who get their break for England and play well lose consistency throughout the following gameweeks? I have no stats to prove this point (sorry), but seem to remember being burned on several occasions by players who score for England in the international break.

    So no, Welbeck, I will not be picking you...yet.

  28. mouldy_uk
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Current starting lineup:

    Begovic
    Lovren / Clyne / Jones
    Siggy / Fabregas / Ramsey / Mata
    Naismith / Costa / Rooney

    Mannone / Debuchy / Wisdom / Mutch

    I have 1 ft remaining, as I have 3 injury doubts (Jones / Ramsey / Costa) should I do a planned switch of Zaha IN and Mutch OUT?

    The reason is to boost my bench in the event of the injured players not playing, but avoiding transferring them out for a short amount of time.

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, wait for more info first. If everyone's fit then go ahead. If not, I'd handle the injuries first.

    2. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have the stupid Mutch problem too. Convinced he would do well with QPR but not a blip. Que goal against Utd....

  29. Patty_6000
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Is now the time to get Man Utd players?

    Whilst other teams are being rotated due to CL... + they have to improve at some point, don't they?

    1. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No such thing as have to

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who knows where the bottom is.