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The Community Round Up

With six goals in his last five Premier League games, ditching Sergio Aguero seems unthinkable. Nonetheless, with fixture congestion and blank Gameweeks to plan for, our hot topic posters ponder whether there is method to such madness. Manchester United’s poor form and Tottenham’s sensational season also come under discussion, while our community writers take advantage of the weekend off from Fantasy Premier League action to focus on tournament organisation. Elsewhere, our Members Tables takes stock of Stoke, a team guaranteed to swerve blank Gameweeks, while there is also time for further news from across our other community competitions.

The Community Articles

With a break from Premier League action Community tournaments took centre stage amongst our regular writers.

Jarvish popped by with news of a new Cup competition for FFScout’s biggest chataholics. His Frequent Posters Cup is only for those with at least 15 pages of comments over the last 30 days.

Meanwhile, two of our most popular community tournaments are entering their final, nail-biting stages. Balders brought us news of the quarter -final draw in the Fiffsa 5-a-side tournament, while JaffaliciousFFS UEFA Champions League themed contest has now reached the final 16 stage.

Many FPL veterans are continuing to struggle to gain ground on league leaders, but as Kavali‘s latest update on their progress shows they have reason to be a little more optimistic after some good scores in Gameweek 26.

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

With a blank fixture in Gameweek 27, followed by a tricky away clash with Liverpool in Gameweek 28 and possibly another blank in Gameweek 30, interest in Sergio Aguero is starting to wane. This prompted us to revisit Mark’s no-Aguero policy, in which he sought briefly to shun the Manchester City striker in recent weeks. We took a look back at those strikers who proved a better option than Aguero in recent Gameweeks and ponder whether this could be the time to once again consider ignoring the Argentine.

Another issue worth revisiting in the light of blank fixtures in Gameweek 27 is the fifth midfielder strategy. With so many good mid-price midfielders and the need for a full, playable squad to cope with fixture congestion, is the budget benchwarmer’s time up?

Given their loss against Sunderland in Gameweek 26 and inconsistent form, Reckless not anymore pondered whether we are witnessing the worst time in Manchester United’s recent history. The news regarding Wayne Rooney’s potential six week lay-off, plus the strong chance they will miss Gameweek 30 due to FA Cup commitments, is likely to force even the most hardened Red Devils fans to reconsider investing in their Fantasy assets.

In sharp contrast,  Tottenham are a side in good form with a wealth of high scoring Fantasy assets, from the bargain basement points hauls of Dele Alli to the consistent goal scoring of Harry Kane. Tomeister took a closer look at Spurs’ season and wondered whether they really do have world-class players, or they are simply benefitting from good management.

Kane’s strong recent form was once again a key topic under consideration as The Sarjeant took a look at Gameweek 27 captaincy options. He wondered, though, whether in contrast to Leicester’s Jamie Vardy, the Spurs man offers a credible alternative armband option, given his next Premier League clash comes amid a period of heavy fixture congestion.

As our Gameweek 26 Rough with the Smooth round up shows, captaincy is an area of Fantasy management the community continues to struggle with, as many endured a torrid Gameweek thanks to meagre points tallies from popular armband wearers Aguero and Romelu Lukaku. Captaincy choices have also dictated the latest standings in our live Hall of Fame update, which is now available for Members to see.

One of the most talked about football incidents this week was Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez’s perfectly executed pass penalty for Barcelona in La Liga. Andy85wsm’s asked whether such bravado is disrespectful or a bit of fun. The ensuing debate also took in the dire consequences should one of your Fantasy players attempt such a move.

Ahead of this weekend’s FA Cup ties here is a reminder that Balders‘ Team Diagnostic tool for Gwk 30 blanks is a useful way of finding out how likely it is that you will be able to field a full XI.  Later in the week there was further discussion as to how this weekend’s FA Cup results may affect our forthcoming transfer plans and Jarvish was also on hand to once again organise his FA Cup Yes/No competition.

The Members Tables

Superdaj has been taking a look at the teams most vulnerable to headed goal attempts, while I’ve been examining the best Stoke options – the Potters are not only one of a small number of teams to escape blank fixtures in Gameweek 27 and 30 but also have a kind set of short-term fixtures.

For those on the look out for a new striker or attacking midfielder that may be off many of your rivals’ radar here is the latest Goals Imminent table going into Gameweek 27.

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 Tournaments

The final 16 draw in the Wimbeldon doubles competition was announced earlier this week by tournament organiser Balders.

Meanwhile, in TorresMagic’s Last Man Standing the safety score was 42, which saw 61 players depart and 399 remain and in Red Lightning’s Top 10K Any Season league Chucky 77 has regained the lead after captaining Dimitri Payet. Elsewhere, Nial Akata retains top spot n Red Lightning’s January to May league.

If you are running a community tournament and would like the latest scores included in future Community Round Ups please email me a brief summary of the current leaders and a link to your league, spread sheet or head to head competition, at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

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  1. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I won the Fantasy Bet game against Mr. Fenley. So what happens now?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yaya sends you a birthday cake?
      😆

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I wouldn't mind that 😉

    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Have emailed you.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

  2. Trigg ⭐️
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    How would you get Payet into this midfield?

    Sanchez, Eriksen, Mahrez, Alli, Gosling.

    My plan is Sanchez to Payet this week and then perhaps Gosling to Rambo the week after, as a punt.

    1. BadgersBoys
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I have a feeling there is a big haul from Sanchez on the cards. Especially against that Utd defence!

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        They don't really concede a lot of goals. They just lose all the time 😆

        1. BadgersBoys
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          That's true Tring. . Just have a feeling about this one. ☺

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Sanchez has trolled me badly, this year and last- probably get a brace today. Ozil a much safer, steadier bet.

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I could get Ozil in for Swansea at home too, if I downgrade a defender.

        Ozil probably the steady, long term choice.

        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Ozil is getting the bonus points (often for just an assist), the only metric that really matters.

          1. Trigg ⭐️
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah, shouldn't take much to get Ozil in actually.

    3. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Getting in Payet seems fine, the plan to buy Rambo doesn't make sense to me though.

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I'll no doubt have to reassess the whole thing after the cup matches this weekend anyway.

        Just worried as a non-Payet owner.

    4. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Don't get rambo. I am selling now, after a frustrating several weeks

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        It's my gut feeling that he is due 😆

  3. BadgersBoys
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Anybody any good tips for today's games at the bookies? Not really a gambler but fancy a wee flutter..

    1. Flintstone
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Here is my treble for today

      Northampton
      Gillingham
      West ham

      To win and both teams to score 150/1

      1. BadgersBoys
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers for that Flintat one, looks worth a punt.

  4. The Nuttman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I want rid of ddg but need money for Ighalo to Vardy. Is there a 4.5 or less keeper I can play most weeks or is it worth taking a hit to afford Forster?

    1. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      hit it imo

      1. Emp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        although wouldnt do that this week with ighalo home ot bmouth

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Wait on news, injury seems minimal.

    3. Swanremainsthesame
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Last 6~7 weeks
      Forster 5.0 7ppgm
      Schmeichel 4.6 5ppgm
      Boruc 4,5 3ppgm
      Elliot 4.0 2ppgm
      Hennesey 4.2 1.5ppgm

      Choose your poison.

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Morning HVT 🙂

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Morning Balders, hope your in good form!
        who you reckon next for my LMS (only 8 left) out of interest?
        A - Wham (Sundy)
        B - Leicester (Norwich)
        C - Stoke (Villa)
        Thanks.

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Leicester vs Norwich for me mate. Sunderland are slowly improving under Big Sam and I don't entirely trust Stoke to win a game.

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Yea agree, just wondering if you saw anything else.
            Leicester after a nice break and maybe hurting after the Arsenal game and that Norwich defence speaks for itself, Thanks mate-I'll be back to you for the next round!
            (Oh btw dodged a massive bullet with Everton last time, you swung me!)
            Thanks.

              • 10 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              You're welcome mate, good luck with it again next week. 🙂

  5. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Giroud had 7 Shots Inside the Box against Leicester 😮

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

      Added donkeyness. 😉

    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Won't be getting Giroud again, yields reasonable goal hauls but pitiful bonus points, maybe the above stat explains why.

        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        The stat explains why but not for the reason you think, his BBPS is good but all those chances created make Ozil's BBPS out of this world. Also Arsenal's defenders do too well too.

        https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WN7wHzk8VeoCdPEZM40uFi0UVUVM81RU9dNl5R1GlBc/pubhtml#

        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Good point, probably Costas bonus issue at Chelsea when Azpi, Haz and Fab were in full flight.

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Nah, Costa is legit bad at BBPS as he is offside a lot in a match

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Which is good as he is making those runs

            2. Je suis le chat
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              What does BBPS stand for?

              1. Eden Hazardous
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Baseline Bonus Points System (without goals + assists +ve BPS)

                1. Je suis le chat
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 1 month ago

                  Thanks, my head is so full of acronyms, needs a reboit!

        2. HVT
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I was lucky of late that I didn't sell Özil, I got in Sanchez but not at Mesüts expense, I've owned him most of the season and would rather him over Sanchez, he looks a season keeper bar blanks, injuries etc.

            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I've still not owned Ozil and its just killed me. I might learn by next season 😛

            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Ah I see! That somewhat correlates your 11k peak to you endless drifting!
              😉
              As you say yourself all he needs is an assist and he mops up bonus, I just stick him on there and press play!

                • 10 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Yeah haha I'm pretty sure every assist since then has netted me a red arrow 😛

                Even with at least two of Sanchez, Giroud, Ramsey and Walcott at any one time I've not been able to cover it with goals 😕

                1. Scoredelario
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  8 years, 1 month ago

                  Just realised you're 7 points ahead of me and we have both been sliding down the ranks. 20k places for seven points too. Tight

                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 1 month ago

                    😀 bring it on Scored!

  6. Eden Hazardous
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    😎

  7. BadgersBoys
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Bournemouth v Everton predictions?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      1-1

      1. BadgersBoys
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate. Fancy a draw myself, maybe a few more goals.

    2. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Everton win. Bournemouth play reserves

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Makes sense.

      2. BadgersBoys
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Bournemouth are fielding a weak side you reckon?

        1. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Managed hinted at it and has done so far

          1. Scoredelario
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            *manager

    3. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      1:3, Francis, Baines, Lukaku, Barry goalscorers. Want my Bou players for gw30.

      1. BadgersBoys
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Barry, really? Nice returns if you put a wager on that one..

        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Barry has scored ~50 league goals, used to be handier at it.

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I owned him years ago (Fpl wise) when he was at Villa-he was on pens, Fk too I think and played way more forward.

  8. Diva
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    From the suspension tightrope, I see it didn't take long for Bryam to add to his collection of yellows.

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Well you know...kids these days *shrugs*

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Same age as you iirc?

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Shhh..... (yes)

          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            😛

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yes.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Wow 😮

        I want to buy Costa so much now.Any theories why is this so and has been been the same since last season(s) ?

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Doesn't create chances, doesn't dribble, has low and bad passing numbers, concedes fouls and gets yellow cards

          1. Scoredelario
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Sounds like Costa might not be the best replacement then!

              • 10 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              We've known for over a year now that he's 6-point Costa and it's not stopped people before 😛

              1. Scoredelario
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Last week he got a goal and assist and only 9 points 😆

                1. Eden Hazardous
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 1 month ago

                  Playing 60 minutes = 9 BPS which he did not... 😕

          2. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Interesting. Aguero's passing accuracy was around 90% last season. Why has it dropped this season? Must a change in tactics

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              *be

            2. Ziro Becomes One
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              i suspect that inconsistency in personnel around him should contribute a bit to that.

              1. Scoredelario
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Yeah it is pretty hard to pass to someone like Sterling running around like a headless chicken

              • 10 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Aguero's pass% has not changed year on year

              1. Eden Hazardous
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                So must be offsides , Big Chnces missed etc.

                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 1 month ago

                  Last year 85.2 this year 85.9

    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Williams top of the pile 😎

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I also noticed Williams has had a much higher goal threat recently too.

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I think I saw a quote by him saying he is trying 'more' to get into scoring positions in set-pieces. Good news for us owners.

  9. Premier League's Shifting Powerbase
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Premier League's shifting powerbase

    Is Leicester's success really an oddity? Given the increased TV revenue coming into the Premier League and its clubs will we see more seasons like this, where with a good manager and shrewd transfer purchases a team like Leicester can realistically win the league?

    If this becomes the norm which other teams can be the next Leicester? Stoke perhaps? They certainly have the players, manager and infrastructure to possible do better next year.

    Or will Guardiola's move to Man City mean that just one team will dominate?

    And what does this mean for our fantasy squads. Will at the start of 2016/17 we look to cheaper assets at mid table teams? Dare we miss out on another Mahrez through the old fashioned notion that a Big 4 will dominate?

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Anything rated 5000/1 to then become odds on is definitely an oddity! That said with the fairer TV deal and a rising middle class I do think the "Big 6"'s oligopoly is under threat long term but they are still the men to beat.

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I think I am in the small minority who thinks Guardiola will not be as successful as most are expecting him to be, at least in his 1st year here. He is a great manager, but by no means is he a guarantee of great all-winning side.

      As you point out, I belive Stoke will kick on a huge lot next season, especially if all those wily-wingers/forwards can manage to remain fit. They have also got an expensive DM now who could make those forwards more free-running.

      Hull should offer up a few defenders at least in my guess, Stoke definitely will offer at least one attacker to my GW1 team if everyone remains fit.

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

        Add me.

      2. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        With Stoke whenever they have agents on the radio around transfer window time they all say Stoke is the team to watch....and indeed as Imbula showed, they clearly have the money and a clear plan. If they can sort their defence injuries out and get a nailed on striker they can really kick on with a great spine of Arnautovic, new striker, plus Imbula, Shawcross (good deputy) and Butland.

      3. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hughe problem for Stoke imo 😉

      4. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Also Imbula is key...look how Arsenal and Chelsea have floundered without a quality DM ...or rather a DM that can perform consistently well.

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          But then again Stoke are managed by Mark Hughes and there is no difference in their performances this year EVEN WITH a better squad

        2. Woeisme
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Would you say Arsenal have floundered?
          Are Chelsea woes just down to Matic form? Think this is a slight stretch

          1. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            When Coquelin is absent they have yes. They should be walking this season given ManC, ManU and Chelsea's inconsistency but they find themselves battling Leicester for the title. Flamini as a back up isn't enough.

            1. Woeisme
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              But they are where they always are. Consistent

              1. J0E
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Yep always the bridesmaid, never the bride.

        3. Ziro Becomes One
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Yup. It all depends if Imbula can do a Matic or a Kante. If he can, then Stoke will be challenging top5-6 with that squad easily if they add 1 striker.

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Well Imbula is more known for his dribbling , not for DMing ....

            1. Ziro Becomes One
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Is that so? I thought he was well-regarded for DMing?

              1. Eden Hazardous
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                He is more like a Dembele/Cazorla with worse vision/passing

                1. Ziro Becomes One
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 1 month ago

                  Hmm.. I need to watch him more then. Will try to catch a few matches against the 'better' teams. thanks.

                  1. Camp No No
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 1 month ago

                    Maybe EH needs to watch him more.

            2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              No he isn't. He's a tough-tackling DM with decent passing, who can play a box-to-box role - which he does for Stoke. Glenn Whelan is the one who sits.

      5. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Guardiola's appointment means nothing. Man City already have a good manager. The only thing that will make them dominate will be spending power, not Guardiola.

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I see what you're saying but means nothing? Come on dude

        2. Jøssy ⭐
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Completely agree!

          Always managed at top teams with very minimal real competition.

          Time will tell...

        3. Sunden
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Stoke's season will probably depend whether they can keep Shawcross fit (the difference between him playing and not is massive), and whether they can keep Butland. Imbula might also be a key player for them next season.

        4. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Depends if Pep tries to over-complicate things too much. Not necessarily a bad thing, but he's not shy of really mixing things up each week. Approaches each game with different ideas and a different tactical mindset.

          But I wouldn't have any major doubts over his management personally. I'm quite worried about the players he'll attract myself. I suspect the likes of Douglas Costa, Leroy Sané.

      6. Woeisme
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, they are an oddity. This may become more norm in the future, but very much an oddity right now.

        Great for future of fpl. Makes it harder

      7. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        This seadon could be a one in 20 year abberation, like when Blackburn. I think Citys success will depend on the players Pep can entice in and on the disposal of Yaya and deadweight. Hope Arsenal can keep pace.

      8. Diva
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Hopefully it will mean more varied FPL squads. However, if it means bigger, more heavily rotated Premier League teams that could be a problem.

      9. Sunden
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        With Leicester's fantastic season I can see most of their players get a significant rise in price, and deciding which of those players, if any, are worth their new pricetags will be an important part of planning for next season. The same goes for players like Alli, Ighalo, ++

        It wouldn't suprise me if we get "a new Leicester" next season, though most likely someone that's not in the relegation zone atm. I think Stoke, West Ham and maybe Watford might be in for a good season.

        1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I hope that the move to the Olympic Stadium will see us kick on. Will be sad to leave the Boleyn but these are the times we sre living in.

          1. Sunden
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah the move to a new stadium will be positive for the club I think, and they've been good at getting quality players for a reasonable price (Payet, Cresswell, Antonio ++).
            Haven't watched West Ham that much this season, what positions do they need better players in?

            1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              I think a top class striker is required. I think we are pretty strong now in all areas. Bilic has generally bought very well.

      10. tisza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        i think this year is a one-off.
        the "big teams" have been poor and generally not recruited players well this season. They've stood still or even regressed rather than a lot of other sides (Leicester excepted) improving.
        Arsenal & Chelsea didn't recruit much this season.
        Woodward at Utd seems to have wasted far too much time trying to sign a galatico rather than players that would improve Utd. He might be a commercial "genius" but seems pretty clueless on player recruitment.
        Where the difference could come is an improvement in the quality of the traditional mid-table teams. Whilst they still can't compete in the transfer market with top PL sides they certainly can compete financially with European sides for players. (probably to further detriment of young English player development!)
        Teams like West Ham, Saints & Stoke are being talked up this season but aren't likely to be any closer to the top 4 pts than they were last season.

      11. Esraj
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        If Sunderland stay up, Khazri could be the new Mahrez.

      12. Bolivian Seaman
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        'There are one of 14 Premier League clubs in the top 30 richest clubs in the world, although their income is dwarfed by leading two Real Madrid (£425m) and Manchester United (£400m)'

        Stoke are in the top 30. The fans used to pay for everything and the owners just own the club, but with the TV deal any club can do well. verdict: Stoke to win the champions league the year after next 😉

        1. ViperStripes
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          What's the odds on that?

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

      I am glad that United are playing on Monday, as they are almost irrelevant.

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        shots fired!

      2. Swanremainsthesame
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        UR Haaving a laugh.

      3. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed

      4. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Newcastle GW30 fixture?

    3. Diva
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I wonder if Ville Rönkä has a plan for the potential fixturegeddon? I make his current GW30 player count 4, plus 2 FT.

        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        plus 3 more FTs between now and then 🙂

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I wonder whether DGWs have a good enough plan to derail Mr. Ronka. I suspect they don'y.

      2. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He may have a poor GW30 followed by an excellent GW34. I see that being a very common outcome if none of the top teams get knocked out in cup upsets.

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

        I remember in previous seasons he is very good with hits. He took a 12 point hit to sort his team out last season - the result was he leapt up the rankings. I'm sure he has a plan. He's so experienced that he can use hits in a way us mere mortals can't.

        1. Diva
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Interesting. He hasn't taken a single hit so far, but they can pay gold if done right.

        2. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          2 of the -12 hits I took this season resulted in a green arrow

      4. Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        don't worry.. in the end he will have 11 players in that week, with just 1 hit

      5. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Who is this Ronka?

          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Why do you keep this bookmarked when you didn't get membership? Next season early preparations?

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              ?

              1. Ziro Becomes One
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Can you see that link? 😀

                1. Epic Fail
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  8 years, 1 month ago

                  Anyone can see the HoF I think.

                  1. Eden Hazardous
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 1 month ago

                    Correct.

                  2. Ziro Becomes One
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 1 month ago

                    Ah. An Epic Fail from me then. Sorry to EH. 😛

                    1. Ziro Becomes One
                      • 9 Years
                      8 years, 1 month ago

                      ENSH. 😛

                      1. Eden Hazardous
                        • 9 Years
                        8 years, 1 month ago

                        😀

                  3. RedLightning
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 13 Years
                    8 years, 1 month ago

                    We can all see the Career Hall of Fame, but only members can see the Live one.

        1. Diva
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          The best FPL manager of which we are aware.

          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            According to the HoF.

    4. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I would like it lots if the FA Cup became a midweek competition with no replays.

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I wouldn't 🙁

        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I would also like all internationals to be played midweek. Basically I want Premier League football on as many weekends as possible. Preferably Saturday and Sunday.

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            😀

          2. Woeisme
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            If you've had a sh1t week. The break is sometimes welcome

            1. Jøssy ⭐
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              I think that's worse. After a bad week, I want to rectify it ASAP

      2. Diva
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I would hate that.

      3. Numb
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        The end of blanks and DGWs (apart from one or two for the League cup final)

      4. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed. The FA Cup is a minor competition these days. Could move it to the first half of the season like most other big leagues.

    5. jai1212
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      DDG-Hennessey
      Bellerin-Dier-Evans-Azpilicueta-Francis
      Firmino-Gosling-Sanchez-Antonio-Mahrez
      Aguero-Kane-Ighalo

      Have 1FT and 1.6 in the bank.
      I'm thinking of replacing Firmino obviously, any suggestions people?

    6. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      What are the odds of Mr. Ronka finishing inside 3k? We should start taking bets on this on here.

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        The guy is immense. I remember how early he got Alli in and I thought it seemed a bit knee-jerk.

        Well... Maybe not!

      2. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Odds on for me, if he doesn't it shows the standard has risen hugely. He's the benchmark.

      3. Diva
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        He'll be there, I'm sure.

      4. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        What rank is he?

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Currently 16k

          1. Zombie
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            About time I started copying his team!

          2. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            If I was to bet I'd have to say no he won't finish top 3k though.

          3. Clandlewood
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Shows it's not an entirely random season the. best rise to the top.

        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          S'ok. Just looked.

          He's in a decent position. But who knows.

      5. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        What's important about 3k?

    7. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      In Mourinhos world, Ronka is a specialist in failure, like most of us he hasn't won the thing. Woyld love for someone to win it twice.

    8. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      So i am leading my cash ML and our format is as follows.

      i) 15 people in the league with a buy in of x
      ii) 35% of the pot is going to the normal league where top 3 get a cash prize based on 50%, 30%, 20%. (I am currently first. 2nd is 17 points behind me and 3rd is 57 points behind me)
      iii) 35% of the pot is going to a H2H league where i am currently 6th. I have 40 points. First and second are 54pts. 3, 4 and 5 position are within 6 points of me)
      iv) The remaining 30% of the pot is divided by 38 and goes to the highest scorer each GW. I have only won 2 GWs so far. You win the GW 7 times and you recover your investment.

      Is there anything i should do to improve my H2H performance and chances of winning each GW? While maintaining my position in the main league? I really want to aim for 3rd in H2H and win a couple of GWs more before end of season. I am more of a steady eddy scoring above average amount of points each GW.

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Perfect. Sounds good. Thanks!

      2. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Nice going there will earn around 10-15 pounds then I guess?

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Or more than that?

          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            More. A buy in is 3000 Rs.

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              WOW! 😮

              1. Eden Hazardous
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 1 month ago

                Must be around 10 thousand in winnings

                1. Lateriser 12
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 1 month ago

                  Its a fair amount. We take our MLS seriously.

                2. Ziro Becomes One
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 1 month ago

                  I am leading my one and only cash ML with a 25k INR prize for the winner. 😛

                  1. Lateriser 12
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 1 month ago

                    I need to join that.

                    1. Ziro Becomes One
                      • 9 Years
                      8 years, 1 month ago

                      No way. First step to joining is clearing CAT.

                  2. Lateriser 12
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 1 month ago

                    How much u leading by? How many people strong league? Prizes for 2,3?

                    1. Ziro Becomes One
                      • 9 Years
                      8 years, 1 month ago

                      leading by 30 odd. 2nd prize is 10k

      3. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Sounds like you want higher variance. So something like doubling or tripling a defence, captaining lower ownership players etc will mean you have more distinguished ups and downs. Even taking more hits would mean 1 week low followed by potentially a future high. But this could all affect your overall league leadership

        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Yup. About finding the right balance.

          I like the double/triple.

        2. Clandlewood
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          This is a well thought out answer

          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            I know. Gives me direction.

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Head to heads at the top end of the league you want a lower variance but in winning gameweeks vs the group you want high variance. Depends which is more important.

      4. BabyB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        How have the chips been played so far? A bb and tc chip should lead to winds in those weeks?

        But, h2h are just tough. I'd forget it and just see where you end up. Don't want to lose normal ml making changes.

        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          A few of them have used chips. Against me on purpose in H2H. But i expect some to save it for the DGWs. I think once i have a 40-50 point lead on second, i'm going to gamble a lot more.

          1. BabyB
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Makes sense. Think the blanks will hopefully catch a few out so you could get lucky there as well.

    9. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Good morning lads 🙂

      Seems we had quite a few interesting discussions in those hot topics in last couple of days. Nice read!

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Chance to catch up on articles I'd never read otherwise. Felt like purgatory here the last while with all thr Christmas cracker jokes.

        1. Zombie
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          😆

          yeah, I will catch over the weekend as well

      2. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

        1. Zombie
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Oh please. It was all Jafooli

          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            This. Optimus no longer "essential" with a cheaper Jafooli performing every week consistently.

            1. oghash
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Lol +1 😀

            2. Optimus.
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              😡

      3. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Leave the hot topics. Last few pages of last article and the beginning pages of this article are where its at. 😀

        1. Zombie
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Will give them all a reading

    10. oghash
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like I am going to be needing some help later in the week with the scout picks challenge.

      @zero you still here?

      1. oghash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Ziro, strike of the autocorrect again

      2. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        ?? Me?

        1. oghash
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Yes, got a response from jonty, we can get it sorted for poch and eden. Do you know if they're in the UK or not?

          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Eden is in India. Poch is in UK i think, but not sure.

            1. oghash
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 1 month ago

              Ok, great, thanks

    11. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Everton and Spurs to win please.

      Chelsea to win please.

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Are you asking the fantasy Gods? If so, they also require a sacrifice.

      2. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Please. Me?

    12. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Early request for the easter bunny; Man City, Spurs and Everton losses. Be nice to have 11 players gw30 and players lined up for the first dgw.

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Rabbits don't take requests

        1. oghash
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I always thought rabbits were quite rampant with anything, including requests

          1. Clandlewood
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 1 month ago

            Only requests to breed

    13. BabyB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Seeing LR talk about cash mini leagues. How many of us are in them and for what values?

      I got invited to a £50 entry league this year with around 70 other folk.. Broken up to league prizes, cup run and monthly prizes. Been good fun and well organised so no one loses interest.

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I'm in a £100 entrance league where I'm almost bottom.

      2. oghash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        I am in fantasy-challenge.co.uk and I would recommend to all. Sometimes there is a waiting list so new entries can't always get home n, but check it out and book mark it for the start of next season. 30 quid to enter but 4 or 5, depending on your league, different competitions to win up to 100 quid in.

    14. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      My sleeping pattern is so sh!t. I only sleep 4 nights a week.

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Go to bed.

        1. Every Dog Has Its Day
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          It's 10:00am I'll try in 12 hours, I've got exams on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so I've been doing a lot of revision.

    15. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Morning everyone, how are we all doing?

      Need a little advice. I'm looking at spending just one of 2 FTs this week by taking out Moreno. Who should I replace him with. I have 6.4m to spend.

      I'm thinking Daniels.

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Look who's here! My Play-offs nemesis and one-time favorite poster. Welcome back,

        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          🙂

        2. Zombie
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Don'r worry. I will take revenge on your behalf this GW 😉

      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        VvD

      3. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Daniels is good. Will tick along nicely with the odd CS as they start to tighten up towards the end. Wait out the cup mathces first though probably.

      4. oghash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Vvd/Bertrand

      5. Clandlewood
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Depends who you have. Leicester and Southampton defenders of you don't. Maybe azpi or Ivan. Wait until fa cup games are done though

      6. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Van Dijk.

      7. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the replies. I forgot to mention that I already have VVD.

        This is my current defence:

        VVD - Cresswell - Moreno (!) - Wollschied - Simpson

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Bertand/Huth

      8. Zombie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for letting me know your plans this week, RGB 😉