Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Giroud Nets Again

Olivier Giroud is amongst the goals yet again as France see off Denmark. Steven Fletcher bags a hat-trick as Scotland rout Gibraltar, Shane Long grabs a vital equaliser for the Republic of Ireland, whilst Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic pops up with a rare goal for Serbia.

Arsenal trio last the distance

Olivier Giroud was on target in France’s 2-0 friendly win over Denmark last night. Mesut Ozil played the full 90 minutes of Germany’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Georgia, providing an assist for Thomas Muller in a comfortable 2-0 victory. Alexis Sanchez also lasted from start to finish as Chile fell to a 1-0 defeat against Brazil in a friendly at the Emirates.

The Scout Says: After playing less than 10 minutes for Les Bleus earlier in the week, Giroud’s goal offers his 15% ownership encouragement that he can perpetuate a five-match scoring streak in the league and register against a resilient Liverpool backline this coming Saturday. Those Fantasy managers not already in possession of the French marksman will likely hold off until after the north London club’s blank Gameweek 33 – and, perhaps, their Gameweek 34 tie against Chelsea – to consider recruiting the red-hot frontman. Ozil has now played from start to finish in both Germany’s matches over the break, whilst Sanchez – despite Arsene Wenger’s fatigue concerns – has played all but 45 minutes over Chile’s pair of fixtures. At least the South American showdown took place on home soil, ensuring that long-haul flights aren’t a factor for Sanchez to contend with.

Fletcher nets historic hat-trick

Steven Fletcher recorded Scotland’s first hat-trick in over 46 years as they thrashed Gibraltar 6-1 in their Euro 2016 home qualifier. Everton’s Steven Naismith was also amongst the goals, side-footing in from close range to give the hosts an unassailable 4-1 lead before half time.

The Scout Says: Fletcher has been deployed in a wide role for Sunderland in their last two fixtures but yesterday’s showing may persuade new manager Dick Advocaat to shift him to the centre alongside Jermain Defoe in a change of tactics. The Black Cats boss rolled out a 4-3-3 in his first match in charge and handed Fletcher and Connor Wickham the roles out wide, though is keen to bring Adam Johnson back into contention after ending the winger’s club suspension for the trip to West Ham. In all honesty, though, the Wearsiders’ tough run-in – which includes trips to Everton, Arsenal and Chelsea – limits our interest in Fletcher as a potential budget forward. Naismith, meanwhile, will be hoping to take advantage of the injury situation up front at Everton in order to earn a first start since Gameweek 28. Roberto Martinez has recently moved to 4-4-2, with Romelu Lukaku partnered by Arouna Kone, but with both still doubtful due to hamstring and knee injuries, the Scot – priced at just 4.8 – may find himself back in contention ahead of clashes with Swansea, Burnley, Villa and Sunderland in the next six.

Montero concern for Swans

Jefferson Montero is a doubt for Ecuador’s friendly against Argentina on Wednesday after being subbed off in their Mexico clash due to an apparent thigh injury.

The Scout Says: Montero has hardly been a key figure for Swansea this campaign, only managing one league start since the turn of the year. Garry Monk’s decision to switch to 4-3-2-1 and hand Wayne Routledge a central support role beside Gylfi Sigurdsson has limited Montero’s potential, though the latter has been pushing for more pitch time in recent outings after supplying an assist off the bench in two of the last four league fixtures. Given that the Swans have five excellent upcoming fixtures (HUL, EVE, lei, new, STO), investment in their main men looks a viable tactic, though it remains to be seen whether the Ecuadorian can find a place in his manager’s first XI plans.

De Jong closing in on return

Siem de Jong is scheduled to return to training with Newcastle in a fortnight after recovering from a collapsed lung. The former Ajax star has spent his time on the sidelines analysing the Toons’ matches and feels that he can exploit the space in “the hole” that’s usually vacated by opposing teams:

”I think it’s a really good position for me and I’ve seen a lot of games in England now. A lot of teams play with two strikers, or one striker and two wingers. The position behind the striker is usually free, which is interesting. We’ve tried to play with it but Moussa (Sissoko) is more of a player who goes to the outside and runs with the ball more. I’m more of a player who holds the ball and tries to find the holes in between. I’ve seen a lot of games where there is space in between the holes and I think: ‘I could have made a big difference there!’ I still think it’s a great role for me but I have to earn it.”

The Scout Says: If he can prove his fitness and return to action before the season is out, the 6.8-priced De Jong certainly has the fixtures to flourish. Newcastle are handed a quintet of favourable clashes (SWA, lei, WBA, qpr, WHU) in the final five Gameweeks which look potentially profitable to the Dutchman who netted 10+ times in four of his last five campaigns in the Eredivisie. Remy Cabella and Yoan Gouffran have operated in that No. 10 role in recent weeks to limited effect, paving the way for De Jong to belatedly show why the club splashed the cash to take him from Ajax last summer.

Matic effort not enough for Serbia

Nemanja Matic scored a consolation goal in Serbia’s 2-1 loss to Portugal in their European Championship qualifier, rifling in an overhead volley from a tight angle inside the penalty box. Aleksandar Kolarov played the full 90 minutes against A Seleccao on his return from injury.

The Scout Says: Matic’s acrobatic effort is somewhat of a collectors item for the Chelsea enforcer, having only tallied three goals in 57 starts since his move to Stamford Bridge. Clearly, Blues boss Jose Mourinho is far more concerned with the Serbian’s ability to break up possession in the centre of the park, a pursuit that could be negatively affected by the threat of suspension – Matic is currently one yellow card away from a two-match ban and will have to watch his step during encounters with Stoke and QPR before the April 14 cut-off date. Kolarov’s return to action could prevent Gael Clichy from earning a third successive start at left-back as the Sky Blues gear up for a visit to Crystal Palace; with three goals conceded in the last five, the champions are starting to look a reliable source of defensive returns.

Long’s last-gasp strike earns Ireland draw

Shane Long netted a stoppage-time goal for the Republic of Ireland, earning a vital 1-1 draw against Group D opponents Poland to keep their qualification hopes alive.

The Scout Says: Despite only entering the fray in the 83rd minute, Long’s eye for goal was quickly in evidence for the home side as he continued his recent domestic form. In light of Graziano Pelle’s 13-match goal drought, Saints boss Ronald Koeman has started Long in the previous two fixtures – the last of which saw the Ex-Hull frontman bag his third goal of the campaign. With showdowns against five of the bottom eight in the next seven Gameweeks, the 5.4-priced striker has the platform to end the season strongly as Koeman attempts to take advantage of the schedule and steer his side to a top-four finish.

744 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Better option here to go with Krul? Which has more CS potential?

    A: Myhill x4 (QPR, LEI, cpl, new) + Krul x4 (SWA, lei, qpr, WHM)

    B: Davis x6 (eve, HUL, sto, sun, lei, AVL) + Krul x2 (SWA, WHM)

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      i've been pondering this - A is my answer.

    2. Pea Soup
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I have A and I'm happy with that

    3. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Probably A

    4. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      It's a tough one

      A just edges it

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Landslide, cheers lads.

    5. Ser Football 42
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I think A. But it is really close

    6. Edmond
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Probably A

      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      A with double QPR and double Leicester

    7. Nico.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      B. I have more trust in Southampton's defense than WBA's. Just wondering though, how would a Davis/Myhill work for you if you had it?

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        No idea but I already have Krul so 1 FT to spend on GKs is more than enough.

        1. Nico.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Over the next 3? I was thinking of replacing Foster with Davis next week so that I could have

          Myhill (QPR) Davis (HUL sto) instead of

          Myhill (QPR LEI cry)

          Is that an improvement in fixtures to you? 🙂

      2. My own Personal Jesus
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Davis/Myhill doesn't work that well on fixtures, but I went for it. The alternative I rejected (and which rotates much better) was Schmeichel/Myhill - I just don't trust Leicester to keep clean sheets despite their fixtures.

  2. Pea Soup
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Anybody averse to a Bellerin to Naughton transfer?

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Good transfer.

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Yip

    3. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Do it.
      I'm benching Bellerin if that helps

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        for Naughty boy

    4. Edmond
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Solid move

      1. Pea Soup
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Cheers to all!

    5. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Do it

  3. Edmond
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Panti, Krul
    Berty, Fonte, Naughton, Wisdom, Schlupp
    Hazard, Sanchez, Eriksen, Sterling, Boyd
    Kun, Giroud, Kane

    2FTs, 1.0m in the bank

    A) Panti > Myhill
    B) Sanchez, Fonte > Silva, Ivan
    C) Kun > Costa
    D) others

    Cheers lads! Would appreciate any inputs on this lot.

  4. Badgevilla
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Ive done alot better since I stopped looking at this site since just after Xmas. Coincidence or just the fact that this site probabl;y confuses you more than just looking at fixtures and making your mind up. I asked awhile ago what the benefits are of this site by paying membership. I totally get the whole upkeep of the site etc... But for me after one season of being a member i found this site just puts more silly ideas in your head.. For anyone looking to join my advice is don't bother paying membership you get the exact same as if you weren't a member. Sorry for bad write up i'm in work and fast typing. So lets hear what some of you have to say i'm sure i'm gonna get a lot of smart arsed answers with all the smart arsed know it all on the site. Another reason not to join.

    Stupid Q's being asked by people when all they have to do is google it. Is this person injured, Who have this team got in their next 4 fixtures. Google it.... Anyway thats my last post probably. Great articles etc but the whole membership thing is a farce... And it's just my opinion so don't take it to heart you lot.....

    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      aw, you gotta link your team to back up your comments.

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        ehhh no thanks.

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Ask for refund then

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        I don;t mind paying the €5 for the year just gone. They can keep it for the "upkeep" as im told its needed for that.

    3. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Open a better site

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        2 smart arsed replies out of 3 replies.

        1. Gooner97
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Do you like +1s at least?

          1. Badgevilla
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            I like someone who has the intelligence to counter my opinion if they don't agree with it. and not just say "open a better site" or "do you like +1s"

            1. La Roja
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Your opinion is far from being intelligent, you are ranting for no reason with that post.

              If you don't like it, just don't visit this site.

              Less hassle for you

              1. Bobby_Baggio
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                This

              2. Badgevilla
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Ranting for no reason. Read The post again. I'm giving anyone who hasn't joined some advice as I was given when I first asked about it.

                1. La Roja
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 day ago

                  I suggest you read Doolittle reply below. He has summarised it very well.

                  1. Badgevilla
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 1 day ago

                    I suggest you not take things to heart so much and give your own opinion instead of pointing out other peoples

            2. Gooner97
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Breadbin where are you?

              1. Badgevilla
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Breadbin is a sour old man who has nothing good to say about anyone and your post is so sad getting him involved like your a gang. I have no time for horrible trolls like him. who still sits at home with his mammy and takes it out on the world...

                1. Gooner97
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 day ago

                  😥

                2. Somalion
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 1 day ago

                  He's actually quite an alright guy to be honest with you.

                  1. Badgevilla
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 1 day ago

                    Not from what I have seen him write to some people. And I did think it was all a joke at first but far from it. I have no time for horrible human beings like that who talk to people like that. especially when they hide behind a screen.

                    1. Doolittle
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 1 day ago

                      *Irony meter explodes*

                    2. Somalion
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 1 day ago

                      Well that is your opinion of course, but I will say that you've not painted yourself in a great light. I did agree with your original post to some extent, at least regarding the statistics.

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

      Can you RMT please?

    5. chrisjdgrady
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Last years winner was a paid member

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Thats means nothing mate.

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

          How come mate?

        2. chrisjdgrady
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Clearly it can be very helpful for some people

    6. BERGKOP
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Just don't renew next season then.

      It didn't work for you but I'm sure others enjoy it.

      It really isn't all that much money and it supports the guys who run it.

    7. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I'm not sure i understand what you are hoping to achieve by posting this? I admit i am not a paying member BUT i definitely will be next season. This site offers us guidance and not definitive answers as there is no such thing when it comes to football. The guidance is useful and then ultimately any decisions made are off of your own back

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Thats fine I was like you last year then I joined and it is of no benefit whatsoever I hope it works out for you but i found it useless.

    8. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Any replies you get are assistance, you're the one that pulls the trigger. With the membership you get a plethora of stats and data to compare players, aide your decisions, assess options and provide rationale to choices. An awful lot of work goes into that, and it's extremely helpful if used properly. The contributors aren't psychic; they provide as much data as possible as a basis for YOUR choices.

      The people on here that have given you advice, me included, have taken time out to help you with something that is of no benefit to them. The fact that many on here are in the top 100/1000, and even top of the world, shows that their advice is good, and that this site has helped them. You, however, have taken the help and kindness of people and come on here to complain that you have messed up your season. Well boo hoo, we're all heartbroken that you won't be here to take our advice.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        😆

        Well said

      2. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Don't give him any ideas about pulling a trigger

        *puts on bulletproof vest*

      3. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Your post started off good then you turned into most of the posters on this. It's nothing to do with having a bad season. Every season is bad joining this didnt help is my point. The stats tables are crap mate simple as.

        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Well I finished 30k 3 years ago, joined this site and came 296 the next year, using a lot of membership tools on the way. They aren't there to make your decisions for you, they're there to help.

        2. Qubit
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          The tables themselves are indeed of limited value. The data contained within is far from it. Its actually extremely valuable if used correctly.

    9. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      The good thing about a site like this is you get ideas or possibilities being discussed that you may not have thought of by yourself. Perhaps if you are someone who avidly watches matches and highlights programs, reads papers and follows websites you will have enough knowledge to build your own 'watchlist' of possible transfers and make good decisions. I'm not, so I enjoy reading the thoughts of others. In the end we all make our own decisions and shouldn't blame someone else for any suggestions we chose to follow.

      As for stupid questions being asked all the time; I generally know what the weather is like outside the office, but I'll still discuss it with a colleague rather than just google it. I find it's more enjoyable shared with others and that, ultimately, is the point, no?

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        This

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

        Spot on

      3. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        This

      4. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Well said.

      5. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Yes!!

    10. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Personally I did much better before I found this site than immediately after, Ive since learnt to trust my instincts and methods again. 🙂 As for the membership, the only reason im a member is so I can do what I want with the data myself to glean what I believe is relevant.

    11. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      With this post you are always going to get shot down.
      I can kinda understand what you are suggesting. It can makes our second guess and some posts can influence you the wrong way. Though I think we can easily dismiss the posts that help up and just take it for granted it was our decision.
      I don't think being a member or not makes any difference to that.
      But as people have said I don't see any reason to ask the question, if you don't like it then don't use it. If you perform better without it why come on and ask this?

      1. Better off with a pin and a…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Yeah, I do sort-of get the point. I've been 'persuaded' a couple of times this season to do something which turned out to be a bad move, but I've also benefitted hugely from some of the discussions (Tadic GW8 I would never have had otherwise and I wouldn't have been on Kane as early etc.). Sometimes it's easy to just see one side.

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          I was trying to think of an example
          Best one for me was Coleman at start of last year. I dismissed the suggestion first couple of times then when people who I value posted it I took the plunge.

      2. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        I'm just giving my advice I got the same post off someone when I first asked about it. I didn't listen went and found out for myswelf and now I agree with that poster. I'm just adding to it. But you see the posters who are just licking their lips for a post like this so they can all huddle together and think they're higher than most people. The guy trying to involve breadbin just says it all I've seen people ask Qs and just got abused. I could name the posters and fro me that doesnt sit well.

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Fair enough
          I do think you need to create a filter on here when looking for ideas. For me it took me a couple of years to learn that.
          But I do think you are underselling the good advice that can be obtained.
          Even something simple as an unknown injury can make a big difference. It all being here saves googling looking for stuff

          1. Badgevilla
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            My post is pointing out alot of the bad stuff. I could do one on the good stuff no problem and maybe I should in fairness. You're right on alot of stuff you said.

    12. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I'm confused. Is your issue with the members only content (enhanced ticker, extra articles, DIY stats tables, etc.) or with the comments/feedback to questions asked?

      If the stats and articles that you get by being a member aren't of benefit to you and your playing style then that's completely understandable but it feels like you're associating getting poor/confusing advice to being a member - those are two separate things. Members and non-members alike get equally poor advice (at least when I'm posting 🙂 )

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        It's a bit of both to be honest. as I said im fast typing in work so i might be tlaking jibberish, I'm surprised you understood that much 😛

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Inevitably some managers don't find the members stuff useful if they play by their gut - I'm somewhere in between styles in that I don't follow the stats religiously but I will check them sometimes. When I do want to look at the stats I find the members area great. All personal taste though - I don't think it's fair to paint it as either useful or not.

          As for receiving bad/confusing advice it's all about applying personal filters to the suggestions given.

      2. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Wouldn't use that last line in the advertising campaign 🙂

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          They make me work at the other end of the building to the Marketing department for some reason.

          1. John t penguin
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Have you seen film office space?

            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Love it.

              "Why should I change my name? He's the one that sucks."

          2. Ruth_NZ
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Funny.

    13. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      this is a funny thread! I do actually agree with the premise which is why I dont use the membership.
      I do better without all the stats and opinions confusing things.
      it is the community that keeps me here

    14. HNI
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      He might me admin of a rival fpl site! I strongly think thats a possibility because this site with its awesome fixtures difficulty heat map and tons of other features only helps to make a more informed decision.

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Haha I am not a rival Or am I..............................Muhahahahaha

    15. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Also think you have missed the most vital point
      Until my wife gives a damn that Fabian delph got the assist I will keep using here

      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Good point! I actually played FIFA and Tekken with my girlfriend last night, I felt like I'd crossed over into some Lad Bible reality.

        1. John t penguin
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Don't fall for it
          At girlfriend stage it's all, oh go on play the game, I like watching you play.
          Wait till the ring goes on

          1. Doolittle
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            We've been together for 2 and a half years, and believe me, she doesn't feign an interest in football or FPL ( I think "insane" was the word she used for my FPL playing). We bought a 2nd hand PS2 on Gumtree and she seems to like it more than I do!

    16. megatronaldinho
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      the way i sees it is that this site gives you all the information needed to make good judgements. the thing is that some people lack the faculties to correctly process this information, making bad decisions based on misconstrued data. then other people listen to those people and things have soon gone to hell in a handbasket.

      1. Pariße
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        spot on

    17. Pariße
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      FFS is helpful, but you're not too far from the truth. This site is kind of a shortcut for information that you could get by yourself and you really do get some stupid ideas here at times...I don't mind them though since I'm thinking with my own head and managing my own team.

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

      Didn't Dufflinks say he only watched about 5 games all year . So he is clearly exclusively relying on the stats on here to do well ? . I don't like the comment about stupid questions. Surely people can ask what ever they want ?

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        They can and they're not stupid it's just why go and log into you FFs when you can just google it and find out. Half of them know already anyway. Want some posts that make you think. RMTs everywhere.

        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Many people would ask why you bothered to log in to tell us you won't be logging in any more.

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

          Surely the Hot Topic button sorted that problem out a long time ago ? . I mean all the best posts and discussion topics are in there .

      2. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Yes, Dufflinks is relying almost solely on stats (and his own decision making of course). Stupid questions is one thing, complaining about "stupid advice" is downright ungrateful and rude.

    19. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Anyone remember how RonH started out? This is Deja Vu 😀

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        😆 just waiting on the Unreal shrug to really get things going

    20. Badgevilla
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Last word on this... Thanks to anyone who wrote back with some sort of an intelligent answer. Alot of you have put things into a different perspective for me. I am still a novice at this site thats for sure. And with the amount of replies that seem to say the same thing I should probably sit back and havea think about it going forward. That is what I love about this site. There are some lads/lasses on this who are genuinely decent and do give some sound advice. And of course we have the other type of poster which i wont get into.

      Rambling now but anyway thanks for your replies and advice.

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Your mum

        1. Badgevilla
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Your inbred Aussie boy

      2. John t penguin
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Just when I thought I was out they pulled me right back in

      3. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        You're welcome.

    21. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Seriously, was this post necessary? You made up your mind, and you seem to be fine. So, what was your point in this post? You say "don't take it to heart..." yet you know your post will offend some, so your comment in that regard is truly disingenuous. You also completely fail to acknowledge the whole community aspect of the site, and only focus on the fact that many folks can find answers through other means, or might be better off having the confidence to make their own decisions. Still, your post reads a tad arrogant, and while you certainly have every right to feel the way you do, you probably did not do yourself much service in expressing these largely "I'm better than you all" thoughts to an entire community. No class.

  5. FALCAO & MOU
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Sanchez->Eriksen, has good fixtures.

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      We shouldn't look at fixtures 🙁

    2. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      That's what I'm probably going to do mate.....means I have spare cash to bring in Costa for Austin the week after if he is fit

  6. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    I see many people here have similar dilemma:

    Sanchez/Ozil/Cazorla TO Mane/Siggy, Yes or NO?

    What is your opinion?

    Arsenal - LIV, bur, ----
    Southampton - eve, HUL, sto
    Swansea - HUL, EVE, lei

    1. bigbudgie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I have Mane already and keeping

      Tempted to do Sanchez > Siggy

  7. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    lol

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      ve done alot better since I stopped looking at this site since just after Xmas. Coincidence or just the fact that this site probabl;y confuses you more than just looking at fixtures and making your mind up. I asked awhile ago what the benefits are of this site by paying membership. I totally get the whole upkeep of the site etc... But for me after one season of being a member i found this site just puts more silly ideas in your head.. For anyone looking to join my advice is don't bother paying membership you get the exact same as if you weren't a member. Sorry for bad write up i'm in work and fast typing. So lets hear what some of you have to say i'm sure i'm gonna get a lot of smart arsed answers with all the smart arsed know it all on the site. Another reason not to join.

      Stupid Q's being asked by people when all they have to do is google it. Is this person injured, Who have this team got in their next 4 fixtures. Google it.... Anyway thats my last post probably. Great articles etc but the whole membership thing is a farce... And it's just my opinion so don't take it to heart you lot.....

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Bye then.

        1. Gooner97
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Smart arsed reply

          1. Parm
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Maybe you'd prefer a more reasoned debate on http://totalfpl.com/ .....

            1. Gooner97
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Depends if my gang who still sits at home with his mammy and takes it out on the world agree

              1. davies
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Tbf he is a twat.

                1. Gooner97
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 1 day ago

                  Yeah, but I was only joking...

                2. Parm
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 day ago

                  ?

                  1. davies
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 1 day ago

                    BB.

                3. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 1 day ago

                  So now Im a twat.

                  okey dokey

                  1. davies
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 1 day ago

                    No, not you, Tina. 😳 😥

                  2. Bobby_Baggio
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 1 day ago

                    He's re-written a post above

      2. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        😕

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          wtf just happened here? 😕

      3. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Troll!!!!!

  8. bigbudgie
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    What would you do with this lot? 1FT, 0ITB, WC available

    Myhill (Foster)

    Fonte Ivan Terry (naughton, Haidara)

    Haz, Sanchez, Mane, Silva (boyd)

    Aguero Kane Austin

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Save.
      I'd play Naughton, but not sure ahead of who.

      1. bigbudgie
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        would have to be Fonte no? Everton form is picking up...and I can't bench a Chelsea defender at home!

        1. Gooner97
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          True.
          The other could be Sanchez. He played yesterday in a though match against Brazil and hes not on form

          1. bigbudgie
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Bench Sanchez arghhhh. He isn't on form but he has that class that supersedes form if you ask me

            1. Gooner97
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              I'm benching Puncheon(MCI) atm. Gotta decide if I should play him ahead of Alexis/PVA/Clyne

              1. bigbudgie
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                between him and PVA...tough call. First game at home for Advocat right, but it's the derby

    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Sanchez to Siggy, then Austin to Costa

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Need to ditch Terry aswel

        1. bigbudgie
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Yeah, I can do that at GW34 on WC time. But need to get rid of Austin after this week

  9. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Bench who?

    Mane Eriksen Oscar Ramsey Siggy/Mata(ft from walters)
    kun Kane Costa

  10. Ser Football 42
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Keep Ozil? Or ship out

    Other mids: hazard. Silva. Sinclair. Cork

    1. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Get Mane

  11. davies
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Does anyone know if Costa is injured and who Spurs' next 4 fixtures are, by any chance?

    1. Nico.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I think he is, suffered a Grade 1 Hamstring Strain which should keep him out for 2-3 weeks.

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        🙄 😆

        1. Nico.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Okay just read that ridiculous post now 😆 was wondering why on earth would you ask that second question

      1. davies
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        That's sick. How'd you do that?

  12. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    wtf, why is this place so hostile today?

    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      International break can do some real damage.

    2. Better off with a pin and a…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      We're all hungry for a fresh gameweek. It's like watching starving wolves pace.

    3. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I'm currently quitting smoking...

    4. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Because I posted after a week maybe

    5. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Shut up, Meg.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        🙂

  13. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    EUROPE'S TOP HITMEN
    Player Goals per game in 2015
    Olivier Giroud 0.73
    Lionel Messi 0.95
    C. Ronaldo 0.66
    Harry Kane 0.72
    Neymar 0.66

    GIROUD VS RONALDO IN 2015
    Player Giroud Ronaldo

    Appearances 15 15
    Goals 11 10
    Goals/game 0.73 0.66

    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Wow he scored 1 more goal than a winger in 15 games.

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Lol @ calling Ronaldo a winger.

        1. davies
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Lol? Really? I thought you were better than that, Beavis.

          1. Beavis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            Your reply was a bit silly so thought I'd whip out my immaturity.

            1. davies
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Evens.

      2. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        A winger with 3 Ballon d'or, who plays in a shite league with a better team and already has 31 gol in La Liga called Cristiano Ronaldo

        1. davies
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Precisely. 😉

          1. Gooner97
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            😛

      3. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        😕

        1. davies
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          😕

    2. Parm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Such a shame that Giroud bottled it in the one game that mattered.

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Then he just can't stop scoring

        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Sad reality is he's not on the same level as Costa, Aguero, Rooney etc. Giroud will not win you titles. Good player, yes, league winner? No.

          1. Gooner97
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            True but he did it at Montpellier in 2012 even though that was an awful League1 that year.

            1. Parm
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              Ligue 1 isn't a patch on the Premier League and you know it.

              1. Gooner97
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Absolutely. I think he's the classic Serie A striker, but if he keeps working hard for us...

                1. Parm
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 1 day ago

                  Nah, Arsenal need a Cavani/Higuaín/Jackson Martínez if they want to compete both in the league and in Europe.

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

            Do you think there are certain positions that you can sort of get away with having average players or can having world class players cover up for having an average squad ? .

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

              Because you clearly don't need 11 world class players to be successful .

              1. Parm
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 day ago

                Obviously, but centre-forward is one position you certainly shouldn't be cutting back on. Most of the top sides in Europe have a 'world class' forward. This is the level Arsenal really should be competing at.

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

                  I find it very hard to pin point an exact flaw with Arsenal tbh . It's not just Giroud . Barca can play the way they play because they press so high up the pitch and Messi makes up for a lot , Bayern have a fantastic team and they are physically strong aswell . Arsenal do not have either and are constantly exposed . I thought they should have learned their lesson after the 6 - 1 game against Chelsea and they certainly should learn from the Monaco game.

  14. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Still a bit peeved that I've spent my last 2 FTs on GKs.

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      What can you do mate - i'm the same - did Panti > Forster and now this week Forster > Davis 🙁

  15. davies
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    I think BadgeVilla has lost it.

    1. davies
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      On his way to a ban before he leaves and we care even less.

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Another Saddo

  16. Dinamo Drachma
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Which 4 to start?
    Guzan, Panti
    Kosc, PvA, Naughton, Fonte, Dawson**

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Guzan
      Kosc, Naughton and flip a coin for PVA/Fonte, probably PVA.

      1. Dinamo Drachma
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Thanks Cypriot brother! It's a fact that Soton is conceding away

  17. davies
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    I'm playing Krul instead of Panti. Anyone else?

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I'd play Panti.

    2. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Here, because I have Lloris

    3. Gooner Kebab
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      gonna take Panti out for Myhill on a free

  18. Doolittle
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Not sure what all that was about, or why my character is being questioned by someone I don't know on a light hearted FPL site. Badgevilla, I was merely questioning why you would criticise people for trying to help you. The personal attack on me was unnecessary; I like the community on this site, but it isn't exactly something I need as a self-esteem boost - I just use it when I'm bored in work.

    Apologies to all if I was contributing to the hostility on here.

    1. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      pffft Villa fans..... 😆

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        He will probably play Championship fantasy next year

    2. djenzio
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      no need to apologise. you didn't do anything wrong at all.

    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Just ignore people like that mate who blame everyone but themselves for their poor decision making. People offer their help, if you don't want to take it then fair enough but no need to slate it as well.

      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        Now I see he's saying I'm sat at home on benefits (I'm actually just rather bored at work in London). The whole thing has descended into quite a bizarre meltdown.

        1. djenzio
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          He wanted us to respond the way we did. It's best just to ignore him and leave him be. We can all clearly see the point he made but he went too far with and it got way out of hand.

          1. Badgevilla
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 day ago

            You can all read the posts I replied the exact same as people replied to me. So if you made a pint I posted back the same, If you got smart i got back smart. This is all your gang mentality at least i don't follow the crowd is all i say.....

            1. Doolittle
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              You can't read them, they were deleted. I questioned why you were criticising people's advice, and you replied saying I am an attention seeker sucking up to my "cronies" on here, that I am sad, and that I am at home on benefits. Not quite the same...

            2. djenzio
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 day ago

              I don't follow the so called 'gang' you keep mentioning. I am not what you would call a regular poster.

              If as you say - you don't follow the crowd - then how come you are blaming poor comments and stats to your bad fantasy season? surely if you are not one to follow a crowd you, of all people, should not be affecting by suggestions from other posters.

              The end of the day the transfer and decisions you make are yours and yours alone. The decisions to become a member is yours, and if you don't like being a member and if you find it doesn't help, don't renew. If you think people on FFS are in a gang and post stupid comments, either don't use the site or filter the comments better.

              It really is simple. I this site but there is a lot of RMTs and silly questions. Do I make a point about that? No. Because it will always be that way. I learn the to take advice from the posters I trust and know and then I apply it to my own team and decide on my own. I never blame bad advice for a bad gameweek. I can only blame myself.

              At the end of the day it's only a game, one that free to play. People don't goole everything because this site is a community. People prefer to ask other people for advice as oppose to a search engine.

        2. Bobby_Baggio
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          Ah i wouldn't worry mate - people know what this site is about and that's all that matters. Long live FFS!!!!!

    4. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Oh right so I am just here to entertain you when your are bored?

      And I thought our relationship had some meaning

      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        I've got to be careful with committing, Badgevilla has a definite Glenn Close aura.

    5. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      International break seems to bring out the worst in some people. Hopefully there will be some football to occupy their minds soon. Chin up.

    6. Badgevilla
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      This has jsut proved my point mate. You could easily have written that to one of myposts bu the fact you started a new thread for attention purposes only proves exactly what I said was right Thanks for that 🙂

      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        The thread in question was deleted, so I couldn't reply to it. I honestly don't know why you have this hostility towards me, all I did was question why you were criticising people for giving you advice and help.

      2. djenzio
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        I am pretty sure Breadbin was trying to defuse the situation and move on. Simple as.

        1. Breadbin
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          He wasn't talking to me.

    7. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Lets keep all chat civil please with no personal insults at each other.

      1. Badgevilla
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 day ago

        I give what I get. I started the post and I never attacked anyone in it. I stated how I felt and got some silly smart replies as you do. I was better to shrug them off but I didn't sure allowing myself to reply to them might let off som steam anyway. I just hate attention seeking, Victim playing idiots who can't reply with an intelligent Answer. It finds out who the real FPL players are anyway

        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          I'd say calling me sad, attention-seeking (for referring to a Cricket WC team mate as "team mate"), unintelligent, victim playing, and saying I'm on benefits, is "attacking" me, particularly as all I did was say it's ungrateful to criticise people for trying to help you.

        2. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          And now you're calling another poster a weirdo and a liar for a very reasoned post.

        3. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 day ago

          I don't want to have to block your comments. But please calm down. You've made your points, you've got replies. It's something you need to move on from. I've had to delete far too many of your posts already today.

  19. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Is it time to get rid of Aguero?

    1. Dinamo Drachma
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I don't think so, Kun was rather unlucky not to score vs. WBA

    2. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      I'd probably sell Sanchez first

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

      I need to sell Sanchez to afford Costa but I don't see the point in selling Aguero too because I don't need the money

    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Aguero is staying firmly in my team! Keep the faith

  20. New Article Posted
    John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    There is a new post

    1. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      That's a shame, this one has been all rainbows and sunshine.

  21. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Hi all....Just a quick q on captaincy.....is the sensible option to captain Austin over Kane...what r people doing please?

    1. Egg noodle
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      Its a tough one. I'd go for Austin personally, Burnley have done well versus the top sides if I remember correctly.

      I'm captaining Benteke myself if that helps.

  22. vice
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 day ago

    Benteke looks like a huge differential this week, would be silly not to captain him over Aguero right?

    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 day ago

      If you have him - then Yes