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The Community Round Up

Captaincy deliberations and navigating the impending double and blank Gameweeks continue to vex the community. Our posters and community writers were on hand to offer some advice on issues ranging from long terms tactics to differentials. Elsewhere, we look at the crystal ball gazing potential of our Members tables and find that the Scout Picks are more than holding their own against some of the community’s top managers.

The Community Articles

After a disastrous Gameweek 25, in which all three of his picks failed to score or assist, The Puntmaster is hopeful that his Gameweek 26 trio can make amends. The prospects of his punts and many other key players were the subject of Matthew_1991’s detailed preview of Gameweek 26. This offers not only a match by match guide but also a handy look at the players to watch out for in the Gameweek.

Another hopeful crystal ball gazer this week is Clam-a-Ram who won this week’s Scout Picks community champion vote and will be hoping to further close the gap between the community and myself, Mark and Paul.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

It is a testament to Harry Kane’s rise in our affections that he is now ranked alongside the likes of Eden Hazard and Sergio Aguero in the top four of this week’s Captain Poll. Demi was on hand to look over the pluses and minuses of each for those still undecided as to where to place the armband.

According to our discussion on Diego Costa, who returns to Premier League action this weekend after a three-match suspension, the Chelsea striker is unlikely to be drafted in for Gameweek 26 to stake a claim for the captaincy. Even though on paper this home tie with Burnley looks tailor-made for Costa to profit, a blank Gameweek 27 and the fact that he is just two bookings shy of a ban are putting many off.

Another unlikely to gain the armband this week is Jermain Defoe. With concerns over his fitness and Sunderland’s poor recent form prompting some of his owners to look elsewhere, JK supplied this hot topic discussion for those looking to replace the former England striker.

Rather than focus on this weekend’s round of fixtures, many community members are thinking ahead to Gameweek 27’s blank fixture for Chelsea, Tottenham, QPR and Leicester, as well as double Gameweek 28. As Perchino explained, the FA Cup is set to produce a number of other blank and double Gameweeks to contend with before the season is over.

This week also proved a time to look back over the season, with Ludo sparking an interesting discussion looking back at Gameweek 1 to find out which players are still in our squads from that first week.

This month has seen the launch of some new team analysis tools for our Members. We thought it was a good chance to ask Members and non-Members alike what other new features they’d like to see across the site. There was further chat about statistic tools in Sinik’s hot topic about the extent to which we rely on number crunching to help make decisions.

With many in the community dabbling in Fantasy Cricket during the World Cup The 12th man started this discussion on other Fantasy sports games.  Basketball, American Football and Rugby were revealed as mong the most popular other Fantasy sports to rival our enjoyment of Fantasy Football.

Elsewhere, our partners Mondogoal brought us news of an exciting cash prize opportunity for the community this week. Full details can be found here.

The Members Tables

Crystal ball gazers are advised to check out my assist imminent and goal imminent tables to see the players with strong underlying statistics to suggest that a significant points haul is on the horizon. Doosra’s Deadly Assassins table continues to be the most popular among members and proves anther useful guide to the potential high scorers this Gameweek.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

The Community Leagues

The Scout Picks march on, thanks in no small part to our community champions’ input each week. At the Gameweek 25 mark, FFScout took pride of place at the summit of @OFCProdigy’s Scout Picks Challenge where the community pits itself against our picks. In second place was Mookie, with Aliminator and Sticky Mockwell in third.

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2,771 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth bringin in Costa this week and having 10 men for GW27?

    1. Keep the Faith
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on your team, aim, captain, I'll repost below

    2. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I think not.

    3. ronmadpirlo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      no

    4. Jeremiah
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Not for me

    5. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Probably not.

    6. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      It's worth it if you reckon he will score a brace

    7. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      It could be. I'd prefer Bony under those circumstances

    8. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      What if it's Costa replacing Falcao? 😕

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

        Get Sturridge

    9. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No, I don't think it is.

      Especially considering he is two yellows away from a 2 match ban.

    10. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      nope

  2. Keep the Faith
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Repost

    Been reading the last few pages and here's my insight......

    Captain
    Aguero, Hazard, Kane all decent options, down to personal preference

    People mention Kane is not on TV (like that matters) the game in on BT sport

    Costa, if you have him surely you must captain him

    Sanchez nice differential but with Arsenal playing mid week, he could see less game time

    Transfers
    1FT looking at bringing in a replacement in the cheap bracket as may only have 2 playing (or 3 but rubbish choice) - hold transfer and have two transfers next week. I think 2 FT next week will be invaluable. O points for the third defender isn't the end of the world (sort out 1DF next week)

    Other transfers to mention but too many to list comes down to personal preference but if you only have 1FT this week and can field 11 I would hold.

    Hope this post helps but likely some will pick at it 🙂

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      If I had Costa, I'd captain Kun.

    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers Bows

  3. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Just made the most depressing transfer ever..

    Baird -> Bruce

    🙁

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Is Bruce not injured?

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Haha, I'll probably get 0 points either way

      2. Reedy
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        No. I've heard this rumour elsewhere too - can't find anything to back it up though.

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Well my winding up sources must be incorrect 🙂

          1. Reedy
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Ha. Well he's flagged on another site but God knows why..

    2. ronmadpirlo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      hehe probably a good move

      1. Keep the Faith
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I would prefer the 0 points to 2-6 and 2FT next week (unless you have 2FT which is fine)

        1. Viper
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          At the moment with Bruce in I'll have 11 starters next week and 2FTs for gwk 28

    3. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      We'll all have to do it, Wisdom/Baird out, eventually

  4. DIegoCosta19
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who to captain..?

    Hazard
    Costa
    Aguero
    Kane

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Costa

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Costa

  5. andres
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Any better move than Defoe to kane?

    Panti (Foster)
    Terry Clyne Hutton (wisdom, ballerin)
    Wally hazard punch Mane (boyd)
    Aguero Giroud Defoe
    1 FT. 7.3

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Defoe to Batman but Defoe to Kane is the next best thing

      1. ronmadpirlo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Batman is 15 mill and he only has 7.3 ITB

      2. Reedy
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        ...to the Bat Kane!

  6. Mina Threat
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Should I ship Adam Johnson to Ozil or Silva? (I have 2FT and plan on dealing with Wisdom next week).

    Getting Ozil would mean 3 Arsenal attackers until I can trade Cazorla to Eriksen for the DGW. I think I like the idea of Bony over Silva in a couple of weeks time when he is fit and firing.

    My attack is currently:
    Sanchez Cazorla A Johnson Hazard Moses
    Aguero Kane Defoe

    Thanks

    1. ronmadpirlo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ozil is the riskier move but I would go for him

  7. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Better to double up on sunderland defence or play foster in goal instead of panti?

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Foster IMO. Hedge your bets.

      1. Mina Threat
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I'd go for Foster too.

      2. piquiblanco
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        There are no bets unless he's in a cup/heavily focused on HtH. The only thing that matters is expected score.
        I'd play Foster anyway though.

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Double

  8. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who is more likely to blank (lift the tube)?

    Aguero or Haz or both?

    Neither is not an option
    See what I did there?

    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No

      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers Steve

        1. Keep the Faith
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks 🙂

          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            🙂

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

        Steve says no

    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero. But also more likely to bang in 5 goals

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Simply because he's more likely to either go off injured or only play an hour

      2. LeytonOrient
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        In major agreement with this

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      neither

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard.
      What's the best way to lift the tube?

      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I can't see how Hazard blanks tomorrow. That has 3-0/4-0 written all over it imo and i'd be amazed if Hazard doesn't at least have an assist to his name.

        In fact, i can't see how either of them blank tbh

    5. ronmadpirlo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard more likely to blank

  9. DIegoCosta19
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Who to Start in defence.?

    Panti Foster
    PVA Terry Jones Hutton

    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Foster
      First 3

      1. piquiblanco
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        this

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

      Pants
      First 3

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        That

  10. LeytonOrient
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Have 2FT and nothing else to do with them.
    Rather than waste was thinking of swapping Bruce in for
    A) Wasi
    B) Baird
    C)Dont Bother

    1. Mina Threat
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, definitely use it to get more starters for the upcoming blank!

      1. Keep the Faith
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Money in bank?

        1. LeytonOrient
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          0.3

    2. ronmadpirlo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      B

      1. LeytonOrient
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Is Baird done with? More so than Wasi?
        This is my dilemma. Just to make sure at least some points actually come off the bench if in need.

  11. Ings on the up
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Angel Di Maria...

    Keep or sell?

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      loan

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        seems a tad lenient I would release him on a free

    2. SW6
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sell if you can. I'm keeping cos I have to

      1. Reedy
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        This and this

        1. Reedy
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Bad form, bad fixtures, bad value. What was I thinking...

    3. LeytonOrient
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Get rid!

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

      Transfer list

    5. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Need to see your team but keep for the time being.

      I'm doing ADM -> Eriksen before GW28.

      1. Ings on the up
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I like that move

    6. piquiblanco
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Depends.
      I'm selling him before the double.

    7. Ings on the up
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks all

    8. Keep the Faith
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Agree keep for now but sell GW28 for Erikson

    9. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sell after Sunderland at home next week

  12. grooveymatt65
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys random question but when will they red flag all the players who aren't playing next gameweek? will it be at 11:31 tomorrow or tomorrow night?

    thanks!

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      As and when they can be bothered.

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

      When the fpl towers aren't busy getting p*ssed on 7up

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      After the team has played.

  13. ibygland
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Captain:

    1 Kane
    2 Ivano
    3 Aguero

    Thankzz

    1. LeytonOrient
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      3

    2. piquiblanco
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Kane's my captain.

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I don't like your no.2

  14. CABAYE4
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Best midfielder for 8.0 for next 2GW's only?

    Siggy? Mane?

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Mane

    2. SW6
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Arnautovic if you're feeling dangerous

      1. SW6
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Or Fellaini

  15. Arsenal USA FC
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Pick one from each please.

    Ozil Walcott Cazorla (Have Giroud)

    Silva DiMaria (Have Aguero)

    1. piquiblanco
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ozil Silva.

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Ditto

    2. Mina Threat
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ozil Silva

      1. Arsenal USA FC
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Ozil and Silva it is thanks!

  16. Scratch
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What to do about Defoe...

    If I knew he'd start then i'd keep him, and swap to Austin in 8 days time
    But I dunno, and I have £3m so I could afford an upgrade to Giroud (-4)

    What do ye think?

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No way i'd be taking a hit for Giroud. I'm not even getting him for free, think Defoe starts and scores tomorrow

      1. Scratch
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, that's the way i'm leaning. Hutton backup isn't the worst 😐

    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm keeping him.

      Wollscheid to come in if he doesn't play

  17. Franfe98
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys need some help

    I have Elia and I want to get rid of him. I have 0.4 in bank

    Is there a good 5.9 mid or should I better sell another expensive player to make money to bring an expensive mid? Take into account that I'll be in need of 2.2m to bring Costa for Giroud in 2 weeks.

    Thanks

  18. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Defoe:
    a.is he starting and if so , expected to play 60min+ ?
    or
    b.best to drop for a hit for giru?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Nobody knows.

    2. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      thnx. if no news, best to d a and hope for the best so as to not ate the Ft?

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I'm keeping him.

      2. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        cheers

  19. PaulParker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Save so I can sort defence next week?

    Foster
    Hutton - Clyne - Azpi
    walcott - Sanchez - Hazard (c) - fab
    Kun - Kane - Giroud

    Myhill - Boyd - Wisdom - Wasilewski.

  20. El Libe
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Will Cahill and Wisdom start tomorow and whats is situation with Bellerin?tnx

    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I don't think any of them will. Just a guess though

  21. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    What is the liklihood of Eriksen or Costa dropping by 0.1m next week when they're red flagged?

    1. ronmadpirlo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      high

    2. Keep the Faith
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry Viper but does value really matter at this time of the season. Both may drop but it's hard to call with so many playing. Costa the more likely

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yes it does matter because if neither fall I can't afford to do the moves I want

  22. mr messi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Should I get rid of Oscar? If so who to bring in? Silva? I have 10.1m. Other mids are Cazorla, Sanchez, Hazard, Puncheon.

    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Ozil? I'm selling Hazard next week.

      1. mr messi
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Think that's too much Arsenal in mid field.

  23. kalmoffit
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I need to find someone expensive for my iteam. I have 11.7m in the bank..

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yaya

      1. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        He's a possibility. With the way their format works though, I'd have to get him after 3pm and before 530pm. That's while I'm in the pub.

    2. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Resist. This is why I bought ADM. Better to buy someone who should be expensive, like Mane or Kane.

      1. Keep the Faith
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        +1

      2. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        All that money in the bank is annoying

    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Daniella Lyodd says hi

  24. Gladknee
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    panti+defoe to ospina + n'doye/Ideye/Berahino -4. Or is this madness.

    my team is :
    Panti
    Terry PVA Moreno
    Cazorla Sanchez Hazard Sterling
    Kun Kane Defoe

    Kramer Downing Baird Cameron

    1. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      madness

      1. Gladknee
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        ha only seeing this response now, yeah didnt bother have two FT's for next week to play around with. Thanks for the response though

  25. Mina Threat
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I have 2FT and only want to use one this week:
    a) AJ to Ozil (alongside Sanchez and Caz (who becomes Eriksen for the DGW)
    b) AJ to Silva
    c) Wisdom to Dawson
    d) Wisdom to Bellerin

    Thanks

  26. JasonG123
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Got 2.0m ITB and 1FT. Should I just save it? Good to go with the subs and captain choices?

    Foster
    Terry PvA Bellerin
    Hazard (vc) Sanchez Cazorla Silva
    Aguero (c) Kane Defoe

    Subs: Krul // Clyne Naughton Boyd

    1. Mina Threat
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      save it. good to go!

  27. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    I have a problem for GW 27 that others must face as well:

    if I save a transfer next week I will put out 10 players, benching Terry, Hazard, Kane, and Yun. I can spend a transfer on Yun, but then I won't have 2 for GW 28. Moreover, the best I can get for Yun is Haidara, who might get me 2 or less, and might get me 6 (and very slightly possibly more). It won't cost me -4 in GW 27, but it will cost me -4 in GW 28 because I won't have 2 FTs, and I won't have DGW Yun.

    So the question is: Haidara in for GW 27 to play 11, then -4 to only have Kane, Erikson, and Austin for DGW 28, or play 10 in GW 27, and have Kane, Erikson, Austin, and Yun for free?

    I am inclined to go with 10 for GW 27

    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I'm likely going with 10 for GW27, probably in a 4-3-2 too because at the moment I have Terry, Fab, Haz and Kane.

      1. SW6
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        + Wasi

      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I understand.

  28. Gizzachance
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    ideye or n,doye if defoe injured ?

  29. Dr. Rog
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Bit of housekeeping by deciding on Wisdom to vlaar this week.
    Bland transfer but sets up a perfect 3way rotation (haidara pva vlaar) for the 3rd defender spot for the rest of the season for just 12,6m.

    Panty krul
    Kos jones haidara pva vlaar
    Haz sanchez adm silva mane
    Aguero giroud kane

  30. Arsenal USA FC
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    6.2 for Defender to replace Terry....

    A) Rose
    B) Bruce
    C) Smalling
    D) Azpi
    E) Clyne

    or Someone Else

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Kos

      1. Arsenal USA FC
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Have Bellerin