Archive for the ‘Feature’ Category

  1. March
    28

    Rotation Watch – Every Minute Counts

    Filed under: Feature - Posted by: Paul

    With the internationals finally out of the way, we can start to focus on the weekend once again as Gameweek 31 edges ever-closer. From a Fantasy perspective, however, Monday’s FA Cup Sixth Round replay between Chelsea and United looms large..

  2. February
    28

    Gameweek 29 – The Replacements

    Filed under: Feature - Posted by: Paul

    Chelsea’s FA Cup win at Middlesbrough last night merely added to our Gameweek 29 headache, with four fixtures now out of the equation. The situation is quickly turning into a nightmare scenario for Fantasy managers, with many contemplating points hits in an attempt to patch up our threadbare squads. With City, United, Arsenal and Everton [...]

  3. December
    18

    The Fellaini Exit Route

    Filed under: Feature - Posted by: Paul

    The fallout from Marouane Fellaini’s three-match ban has Fantasy managers empathising with David Moyes as we look to counter the Belgian’s impending absence over the festive schedule. The second most popular player in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, Fellaini has been a mainstay in many a midfield but while Moyes has to juggle his [...]

  4. August
    17

    The Burning Question: Rooney or Van Persie?

    Filed under: Feature - Posted by: Jonty

    Robin Van Persie’s future is finally secure after Manchester United agreed terms with Arsenal over a reportedly £24m move for the Dutch striker. In the latest and last of our pre-season ‘Burning Questions’ our contributors run the rule over what is one of the Premier League’s most exciting ever transfer deals…

  5. August
    15

    The Burning Question: What Impact Will Shinji Kagawa Have on our Fantasy seasons?

    Filed under: Feature - Posted by: Jonty

    With Ashley Young, Nani, Antonio Valencia and the evergreen Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs among their ranks, the Manchester United midfield has been a fertile source of points for Fantasy Managers in recent years. In our latest pre-season “Burning Question” we assess the impact of the midfield’s latest recruit, Japan international Shinji Kagawa, who joined [...]

  6. August
    14

    Burning Question: Is Tevez A Viable Alternative to Aguero?

    Filed under: Feature - Posted by: Jonty

    Now a stone lighter after shedding his golf course weight, Carlos Tevez has once again emerged as a key player for Manchester City and Fantasy managers alike. The Argentine, who spent much of last season in exile after a spat with manager Roberto Mancini, was the star of last Sunday’s Community Shield victory over Chelsea, [...]

  7. August
    13

    The Burning Question: Can Laudrup Maintain Swansea’s Resolute Defence?

    Filed under: Feature - Posted by: Jonty

    With 14 clean sheets last season Swansea had the fourth best defensive record in the Premier League – a superb return for a newly promoted side. The form at the Liberty Stadium was key, with Brendan Rodgers successfully translating the passing game and possession football to the top flight, earning plaudits and admirers that included [...]

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Scout Tweets

  1. Lindegaard, Valencia, Evans, Buttner, Anderson & Cleverley in for De Gea, Evra, Vidic, Ferdinand, Scholes & Welbeck http://t.co/EnVBGp5OTB

  2. Sunderland bring in Vaughan and Wickham for Bardsley and Rose http://t.co/P77aOsnnDM

  3. Senderos, Riise and Frimpong in for Hughes, Richardson and Karagounis for Fulham http://t.co/njLwLJhT3x

  4. Spurs make one change bringing in Assou-Ekotto for Caulker http://t.co/sju4eacVNX

  5. Two changes from UEL FInal for Chelsea with Ake and Ba in for Azpilicueta and Ramires http://t.co/DCInRk7a5i

  6. Vorm, Rangel and Davies in for Tremmel, Tiendalli and Taylor for Swansea http://t.co/EdIMNjtgIn

  7. Geoff Cameron in for suspended Charlie Adam for Stoke http://t.co/KYzMIM5hRb

  8. Harriman, Derry and Park in for Bosingwa, Jenas and Hoilett for QPR http://t.co/599DXYyslP

  9. Whittaker comes in for Bassong as Norwich make a single change http://t.co/kcraF3ElAO

  10. Al-Habsi, Golobart and Watson in for Robles, Alcaraz and McManaman for Wigan http://t.co/G1svTyIdWQ

Scout Poll

Who is the best candidate for Fantasy Captain in Gameweek 38?


  • Daniel Sturridge (36%, 2,424 Votes)
  • Gareth Bale (27%, 1,810 Votes)
  • Robin Van Persie (7%, 501 Votes)
  • Theo Walcott (4%, 246 Votes)
  • Frank Lampard (3%, 186 Votes)
  • Juan Mata (3%, 172 Votes)
  • Philippe Coutinho (2%, 159 Votes)
  • Eden Hazard (2%, 159 Votes)
  • Sergio Aguero (2%, 142 Votes)
  • Michu (2%, 139 Votes)
  • Andy Carroll (2%, 135 Votes)
  • Carlos Tevez (2%, 126 Votes)
  • Santi Cazorla (1%, 93 Votes)
  • Emmanuel Adebayor (1%, 60 Votes)
  • Edin Dzeko (1%, 42 Votes)
  • Marouane Fellaini (1%, 40 Votes)
  • David Silva (1%, 36 Votes)
  • Kevin Nolan (0%, 32 Votes)
  • Clint Dempsey (0%, 32 Votes)
  • Arouna Kone (0%, 28 Votes)
  • Romelu Lukaku (0%, 28 Votes)
  • Olivier Giroud (0%, 27 Votes)
  • Gabby Agbonlahor (0%, 26 Votes)
  • Javier Hernandez (0%, 26 Votes)
  • Kevin Mirallas (0%, 24 Votes)
  • Shaun Maloney (0%, 23 Votes)
  • Papiss Cisse (0%, 19 Votes)
  • Rickie Lambert (0%, 18 Votes)
  • Dimitar Berbatov (0%, 17 Votes)
  • Hatem Ben Arfa (3%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 6,771

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Who were the best Fantasy Football Forwards of the 2012/13 season? (3 Votes Permitted)



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Scout Leagues

Scout Picks

For Gameweek 38

  • Boruc
  • Zabaleta
  • Vertonghen
  • Johnson
  • Walcott
  • Michu
  • Coutinho
  • Bale
  • van Persie
  • Carroll
  • Sturridge
  • Rangel
  • Nolan
  • Rodriguez

Recent Comments

  • Dealbert
    Yeah, okey, I have not seen that much of Rose before this season but I understand what you're saying. Shaw may be much… »
  • Trigg
    I guess on squad v performance, plus the pressure he was under and the end result, it's fair enough. A leftfield choice… »
  • Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world"
    He's only kidding. He used to be serious earlier but atm, he's just playing his image. »
  • Dealbert
    Out of curiosity; why are you SO sure that you are an FPL god that will destroy all opponents, more or less based on one… »
  • The Stock
    Tony Pulis listed in 'Flop of the Season' much more accurate. »
  • Captain Robert Hatch
    Espinoza to the local MLS team, hey he grew up here, it's not 100% unlikely. »
  • EpicFAIL - AVFC <3
    Wow what? That's ridiculous. »
  • In Tommy We Trust - www.allthingsfpl.wordpress.com
    How bad were they expect Villa to be? »
  • Scroobius Mac
    I like both. Rose has been pish apart from this season and that one wonder goal. Shaw looks to me like he could be a… »
  • The Stock
    Well worth swinging by the Guardian website for their end of season awards. Interestingly they've shortlisted Paul… »

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The Watchlist

Goalkeepers

Player Club Factors
No Change Hart MCI B, Vs
Up Cech CHE B, Vs
Up Robles WIG C, Vs, £
No Change Lloris TOT C, Vs
No Change Foster WBA C, Vs
No Change Vorm SWA C, Vs
No Change Mignolet SUN B, Vs
No Change De Gea MUN A
Up Boruc SOT B, Vs, £
No Change Jääskeläinen WHM A
No Change Begovic STO C
No Change Howard EVE A

Defenders

Player Club Factors
No Change Kompany MCI B, Vs, Rest
No Change Vertonghen TOT A, Vs, Rest
Up Luiz CHE A, Vs, Rest
No Change Baines EVE A
Up Boyce WIG C, Vs, OoP
Down Bassong NOR B, Vs
Up McAuley WBA C, Vs
Down Johnson LIV B
Up Jones MUN A
No Change Sagna ARS B
Up Huth STO C
No Change Cuéllar SUN B, Vs, £
No Change Rangel SWA C, Vs
Up Clyne SOT B, Vs, £

Midfielders

Player Club Factors
Up Bale TOT A, Vs
No Change Mata CHE C, Vs, Rest
Up Walcott ARS C, OoP
Up Hazard CHE B, Vs, Rest, Inj
Up Maloney WIG B, Vs, £
No Change Y Touré MCI B, Vs
No Change Silva MCI B, Vs, Inj
No Change Fellaini EVE C
No Change Coutinho LIV B
Up Morrison WBA C, Vs
Down Cazorla ARS C
No Change Snodgrass NOR B
Up Kagawa MUN B, Rest
Up Walters STO B
Down Lallana SOT C, Vs
Down Sissoko NEW C

Forwards

Player Club Factors
Up Tevez MCI A, Vs, Rest
Up Koné WIG B, Vs, £
Down van Persie MUN A, Vs
Up Sturridge LIV B
Up Lukaku WBA B, Vs, Rest
Up Benteke AVL A
Down Aguero MCI B, Vs, Inj
Up Rodriguez SOT A, Vs, £
Up Defoe TOT B, Vs, Rest
Down Lambert SOT C, Vs
Down Rooney MUN C
Up Carroll WHM A, VsX
Up Ba CHE C, Vs, Rest
Down Berbatov FUL C
Up Cissé NEW B
Down Remy QPR B

Selection Factors

A, B, C Current Form
Vs Favourable Fixtures
VsX Unfavourable Fixtures
Rest Rotation Risk
Inj Injured/Returning from Injury
OoP Out of Position
£ Potential Bargain
Sus Suspended/Near Suspension

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