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The Hall of Fame Update

With the 2014/15 season behind us and anticipation for the new campaign building, it’s time to reveal the latest update to our Live Hall of Fame standings and the Top 10 best managers amongst the Fantasy Football Scout community.

The Hall of Fame (HoF) is a ranking system which we apply to everyone who takes part in our Fantasy Premier League (FPL) mini-leagues – both the free and the members league. Basically, this tracks the performances of every manager over each of the seasons they have participated and awards a “HoF rating” accordingly – the “Career” version of the Hall of Fame is viewable to all via this link.

If you’re wondering what the HoF is all about, you can read the FAQ below for a quick guide. Alternatively, you can view this movie to listen to Mark and its creator, Chris Atkinson, talk you through it.

The Hall of Fame Top 10

Ville Ronka retains his spot at the top of the Hall of Fame after cementing 277th place in the overall FPL rankings in 2014/15. This was his fourth top-1,000 FPL finish – indeed, in his seven seasons as a FPL manager, Ville has never finished outside of the top 5,000. During 2014/15, he took just five hits as he once again justified his tag as FPL’s top performing manager.

Nick (aka Triggerlips) notched up his fourth top-1,000 finish in FPL with a rank of 592 at the end of the 2014/15 season. This propelled him from sixth in our HoF rankings at the end of last season to second this year. After a poor first three seasons from 2007/8 to 2009/10, in which his lowest FPL finish in the rankings was 223,632, his last five years have been nothing short of remarkable, with a rank of 35th spot in 2012/13 the pinnacle.

Another to finish in the top 1,000 in 2014/15 is Mustafa Bialk, who leaps from 11th spot in our HoF at the end of last season to third this time round. As with Nick, he is another to find the right formula for success after a slow start to his Fantasy management career. After failing to breach the top 10,000 in his first four years, a finish of 317th in 2011/12 lit the touch paper for success. Since then, his end-of-season FPL rankings were 1,002, 310 and 456 in 2014/15.

One of the biggest climbers in our HoF is Martin Button, who moves from 25th place to fourth after finishing in 266th place in FPL in 2014/15. In nine years, this was his highest FPL finish and his third top-1,000 rank. A blip in 2013/14 where he finished in 18,376 is the only time he has failed to make the top 5,000 in FPL since 2008/9.

Derek Simpson is another riser, moving from 17th to fifth after finishing in 593rd spot in 2014/15. In eight seasons, this was his third highest placing, after ending up in 38th place in 2012/13 and 500th in 2009/10.

The ascent of Simon Walsh is incredible. He moves from 82nd to sixth in our end of season HoF rankings after finishing 95th in FPL at the end of 2014/15. In his four years as an FPL manager, he has ranks of 711, 16, 103 and, incredibly, 38th in his debut campaign.

Alianto Henry shoots into the top ten in our Hall of Fame from 51st to seventh. His 2014/15 rank of 164 was his second highest in five seasons playing FPL. As with Simon Walsh he is another fast learner, having finished his debut 2010/11 campaign with a rank of 23.

In eight is Martin Gupta, who is another dramatic climber in our Hall of Fame, after finishing with a HoF rank of 53 at the end of the 2013/14 campaign. The 2014/15 season saw his third top-1,000 finish in four seasons as an FPL manager. Martin’s debut FPL end-of-season rank of 46th in 2011/12 is his highest finish so far.

Craig Johnson (aka Bouncebackability) moves from 71st to ninth in our HoF rankings. His highest end-of-season finish of 64 in 2014/15 after nine years as an FPL manager was the reason for his ascent. Since starting in 2006/7, he has six top-5,000 finishes under his belt.

In tenth is Jon Sumner (aka Jinswick), who gave the 2014/15 Champion Simon March a real run for his money on the final Gameweek of the season. His decision to draft in hat-trick hero Theo Walcott pushed him to second in the overall FPL rankings. This means he is our HoF top ten’s highest climber, having finished in 338th place at the end of the 2013/14 season.

Honourable Mentions…

Matthew Martyniak (aka “Spiderm4tt”) leads the charge for the former FPL Champions. He has done his upmost to dispel the myth of that “difficult second season” once claiming the crown: he sits in 15th spot in the rankings, having built on his 2012/13 title victory with strong finishes of 995 in 203/14 and 731 last season.

This season’s champion, Simon March (aka “Dufflinks”), ranks next in 37th – his strongest finish prior to this past season was a rank of 3833 back in 2012/13.

The 2010/11 Champion, Chris McGurn returned a healthy rank of 4205 in the last campaign, boasting his HoF rating and climbing just inside the top 100 in 99th spot. Chris has finished inside the top 10,000 in every season since he was introduced to the FPL back in 2008/09.

Tom Fenley’s form hasn’t been quite so consistent. The 2013/14 champion famously committed Wildcard suicide this past season, a factor which contributed to an FPL finish of 11709, dropping his HoF rank to 737th.

Hall of Fame FAQ

How is my rating calculated?
The “HoF Rating” is based on your points scores from previous FPL seasons, with the latest season weighted the heaviest and each corresponding season weighted at roughly 70% that of the previous season. So, in other words, those who performed best in 2014/15 will receive a bigger HoF Rating boost from those who did best in 2006/07. The “HoF Ranking” even allows for those with missing years, adapting the formula accordingly to allow these managers to rank alongside the veterans of the FPL.

How do I join the Hall of Fame
Simply sign up to our leagues next season, either the Fantasy Football Scout Classic League or, if you’re a member, the Members Classic League – the code will available on the dashboard of the Members Area once the FPL game re-opens for registration.

How do I find myself in the Hall of Fame?
The search box at the top of the ranking tables allows you to search by surname or by FPL player ID.

What if I don’t want to be listed?
Either notify us via support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk or simply leave the Fantasy Football Scout league and you’ll be removed on the next update.

When does the Hall of Fame get updated?
The Career table is available to all and is updated at the end of each season to display the latest rankings. The Live version of the Hall of Fame is updated regularly using the latest season data.

The Development of the Hall of Fame

Chris Atkinson, the creator of the Hall of Fame, has been working on some ideas to tweak the algorithm involved.

We’ve not yet implemented these changes and, instead, we plan to publish a follow-up article to talk through the proposals and gather your feedback.

Look out for this article last this week – we welcome your views.

J0E Podcaster and writer. Tweets stats and stuff via @FFScout_Joe Follow them on Twitter

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

    10 man Peru equalise!!! Game on 😯

    C'mon Peru!

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

      That didn't last long 🙁

      Good hit though.

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

        Super strike!

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

          Seems to have knocked the stuffing out of Peru. Still this can go either way.

  2. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Balls, Vargas 2-1

    Puts him on 4 goals 🙁

    1. The Train Driver
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      What a screamer!

  3. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    “Consensus around here (Peruvian people on FB) is that the referee is playing for Chile and that Zambrano was a fool, with plenty color added to that last one. As for the referee, it should have been a Bolivian, traditionally not very friendly with Chile (old grudges from the pacific War), but it got changed into this Venezuelan fellow, which sounds fishy.”

  4. Tiamani Warrior
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Wow just found the old 13/14 season FPL stats stored on my computer. Suarez 9.2ppg? insane! rooney 6.6ppg? don't remember him being that good - what was the UTD formation in13/14? Any chance of Rooney getting back to those figures this season?

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

      Wow! Any other stats?

      1. Tiamani Warrior
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        had my heart set on just buying two 6mil cheapie strikers this season after all the options last year kane/ulloa/austin/berh etc... but looking back at 13/14 crouch was the only sub 6mil who averaged more than 3ppg... hmm maybe rethink

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

          Every season is different though.

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

            This a thousand times. Callum Wilson could really go bonkers.

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

              Yep. Or Deeney.

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

                Equally yes. Picking the right one could be crucial.

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

                  Yep. Leaning towards Wilson atm but then again Ritchie is probably the best promoted mid but from AFC as well.

                  1. Tiamani Warrior
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 9 months ago

                    wilson,deeney and ritchie for me i think. 2 mil ITB to upgrade one to first bandwagon

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

                      A Bournemouth attacking double up? Someone's keen.

                      I wouldn't go for two cheap strikers, three promoted attackers or two promoted attackers from the same team lol

                      1. Tiamani Warrior
                        • 10 Years
                        8 years, 9 months ago

                        I'm can't help myself every season- think its those 5-6 mil price tags attached to championship stats

                2. ihateramsey2
                  • 8 Years
                  8 years, 9 months ago

                  either of wilson or deeney on pens?

                  1. Tiamani Warrior
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 9 months ago

                    think in the scout articles it had deeney as #1 for watford but wilson about #2or3 for bournemouth

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

                    Wilson is 3rd in line behind two players who won't play too much (so basically yes). Deeney seems to be yes however the other strikers, Ighalo and Vydra have also taken penalties while he has been on the pitch.

          2. Tiamani Warrior
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            mmm looks like 13/14 was the year of the big strikers, 14/15 the year of the big mids... 15/16?

    2. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      *8.9ppg. I think you've omitted his 33rd match.

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

      Luis is a legend

    4. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Rooney was 7.0ppg in 2009-10 and 6.8ppg in 2011-12.

      1. Tiamani Warrior
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        have you got all the old seasons data? mine is just a simple copy and paste from the FPL website on the last week of the season!

        1. RedLightning
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I have my own word documents containing details of players with the highest points per game for their prices for the past 6 seasons. Which parts of this are you interested in?

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

      Is that based off of a full 38 week FPL season or just the games he wasn't banned for? 😛

      1. Tiamani Warrior
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        points per game so just the games played i guess

      2. RedLightning
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He scored 295 points in 33 matches, having missed the first 5. TW's figure was based on a snapshot taken before his final 2 points in GW38.

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

    Jonty, Craig Johnson is Bouncebackability - our reigning 'Wigan to Me....' Champion.

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

      Cheers, have added that to the article and stickied that change here. http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/06/29/live-hall-of-fame-updated/?hc_page=6#hc_comment_10443027

  6. Zasa
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Vamos Chile, conchetumadre!!!!!!!!

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

      It must be reiterated though, all tournament long the calls going Chile's way have been on South Korea 2002 levels.

  7. Jay_
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Who takes penalties for the 3 x promoted clubs ? Nodding off so thanks in advance

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

        Callum Wilson is one. Ask me tomorrow. Nodding off too.

      2. MaRooney 5
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Wilson, Deeney and Hooper

    • ihateramsey2
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      **** it, sanchez still in copa. he wont come back til gw3

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

        Yep. i probably wouldn't get him in even if he was available GW1.

      2. money face bandwagon
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        the argentina guys too

        1. ihateramsey2
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Aguero you mean

          1. money face bandwagon
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            theres more than just aguero actually

    • La Kitten
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      So what do people plan to do without Aguero for first week of FPL?

      Did anybody see the Telegraph's speculation on Wenger's starting XI? It seemed to make a case for Walcott being a sure thing to start over Giroud. Is that to be trusted - and do people agree Walcott would be a good choice for starting off the fantasy season?

      1. ihateramsey2
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        no aguero and sanchez is a pain the ass

        so walcott will be classified as a fwd?

        1. La Kitten
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah that's what I'm trying to figure out...

          Re Aguero and Sanchez just hoping some of my cheap strikers will do the trick 🙂

      2. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe start with

        Rooney/Costa/6.0 leave some cash in the bank

        Look to move Rooney to Aguero later

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

          With Aguero out, Bony could be a very good option too

    • La Kitten
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Also will Walcott be classified as a midfielder or a forward for FPL?

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Probably a mid. But you never know.

      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Nobody knows. I think mid.

    • La Kitten
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks, all!

    • La Kitten
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      just cant wait for the new prices to be known...

    • Shifty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      this isn't Twitter, Kitty 😀

    • SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Does anyone know the total FPL points for Hazard and Fabregas after the first 15 GWs ?

      I think it stands at : Fabregas - 84 & Hazard - 81.

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

        Sounds about right. Doesn't mean it'll happen again though

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

          I think it is likely to happen again. Both performed well for those games, neither was out of form,
          Fabregas has more points because he was much more involved in Chelsea's attack than Hazard in the beginning of the season.
          Hazard really emerged as a fantasy force once Chelsea were without a fit striker and Mourinho built his team around Hazard to win low scoring games.

          And if Mourinho uses Fabregas in the no.10 role he might be even further ahead after the first half of the 15-16 season.

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

            I think Fabregas could well start off good, but there's nothing to say that Hazard will start off slowly. He scored many of his hauls with Costa on the pitch and was a very consistent option, I personally can see him continuing from where it left off.

            Also, Fabregas has stated that his favoured position is CDM, not CAM. If Oscar leaves then I'd be all over Fabregas as you say but if not, there's no way he will play consistently in the no. 10 role.

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

              I wasn't implying that Hazard will start off slowly, in fact he will probably improve next season if Chelsea are awarded more penalties than this season. Overall his composure and decision making should improve too.
              What I meant was that for 2-3 mn less Fabregas could end up with more points after the first half of the season. Thus I think that starting the season with Fabregas ( or both) and switching to Hazard mid way through the season could be best option.

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

                Each to their own. I completely disagree though.

                1. Twelve years a slave
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  8 years, 9 months ago

                  Fabregas Was an assist machine for Costa, Suarez has a very good point imo.
                  If there is more than a couple of million between their prices then i will be going for Fabregas

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

                    Long time no see TL, where ya been?

                    Yes of course the difference in price is a factor. Fabregas could well end up being better value but I'd rather pay an extra 2-3m and have an explosive Hazard who is on pens and is easily captainable as we know.

                    As for Costa, I think he will get shown up this season. I think defenders have worked him out and know how to aggravate him which impacts how he plays. It happened towards the end of the season and he went massively off the boil. Whether that affects Fabregas, I dunno.

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

      Mohamed Salah could leave #Chelsea to join Fiorentina on a permanent basis in the next few hours. [Tuttomercatoweb]

      Asmir Begovic has reportedly agreed a £67,000-a-week contract at #Chelsea - transfer could be closed witin the next 48 hours.. [Di Marzio]

    • New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      cech's signing is a game-changer for arsenal. absolutely buzzing right now. 😀

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

        Nice one mate. I do think I'll go Koscielney over Ivanovic/Terry now.

        1. New Ghost
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          same here. arsenal's CS potential boosted tremendously by cech's arrival.

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

            Yep. I think Coquelin has been doing an excellent job at CDM so wouldn't be too worried if you don't get Morgan

            1. New Ghost
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              agreed. just hoping that coquelin can stay fit all season. the alternative is flamteta at DM.

        2. ihateramsey2
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          any chance kosc wil be less than 6.0?

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

            Absolutely no chance imo. 6.0 would be nice, 6.5 a possibility.

      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Normally I wouldn't think a gk could make such a big difference, but in this case I think the talent difference between him and Chez Knee is massive.

        1. New Ghost
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          massive difference indeed.

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

          I'm guessing you mean Ospina since he is Arsena;'s first choice? Your point still stands though.

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

            Aye I meant him. Off season has frazzled my brain.

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

              Haha that's understandable 😀

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

        the knock on effect on team confidence and morale can't be understated with Cech's signing. More than just a great keeper, he's a very well respected footballer as well.

    • Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I know it is only 1 game but with City playing Chelsea GW 2 guys could find 4 players against each other. This puts me off Aguero who may not be back til GW 3. Chelsea will always be good for clean sheets so I will plump for 1 City, 1 Chelsea and spread money to Man U and Arsenal to start. They have good fixtures to start and I believe big improvements for both teams defensively.

      So Czech, Smalling, Kosi Silva Haz, Rambo, Rooney to start?

      1. heraty88
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Theres so many options this season. Add Ozil, Walcott, Giroud, DiMaria, Mata, Sterling at city, Firmino, Fabregas, Nasri, Depay, yaya and Costa.

        So many potential haul getters! And thats just looking at top 4! Some top talent this season. Going to be hard get the balance right!

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Agreed. I am going to look at team potential this time rather than individual.
          My only nailed on will be Haz Silva.
          That is why I to limit Chelsea Man City and see how it goes.

          1. ihateramsey2
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            silva not sanchez?

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              The money.

        2. Joggers Nipple
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I do agree but again it seems (at the moment) to all be in midfield.

          To mix it up this year we need some other forwards to start becoming desirable

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Taking a stab at Rooney playing up front and W Ham and Leicester forwards.

      2. ihateramsey2
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        any chance smalling will be 5.0?

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

          There's a chance.

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Anything between 5.5 and 6 in reality.

    • heraty88
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      All these early transfers are a disaster for fpl. If only cech, begovic moved after the start of fpl.
      We could have had a great range of under priced keepers with valdes, myhill, butland, stekelenburg etc. Hope De Gea transfer drags out.

      Will the cech transfer push up the price of arsenal defenders by 0.5? Thoughts?

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        No, Cech isn't superman. And I don't know why people want loads of underpriced players just to make it really easy, and where the pool of players is reduced to where we have the same teams before the season has even started.

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

          this. One or two under the radar bargains is good

      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I doubt it. Though they might go up 0.5 regardless.

      3. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        If Lloris goes to Man U after the prices are released. can save a few bob.

      4. heraty88
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        yeah i think kosc could be 6.5. I just want a cheap keeper that can be left alone, so that i can get all the shiny attackers! 🙂

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

      Falcao signed his #Chelsea contract on Monday, according to Diario Sport. Expect an announcement soon..

      why Mourinho why?

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

        For the lols.

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

          Mou isn't that bad and he is not Roman's signing.. why does he need Falcao @ Chelsea?

          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            He's a Diego Simeone wannabe.

      2. ihateramsey2
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Falcao makes Costa in fpl less attractive?

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

          depends on Costa's hammy ..

          Falcao had bad season at Man Utd and flopped @ Copa .. don't understand why Mou need him ..

      3. heraty88
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        We cant write falcao off just yet. Though, someone did post statistics showing that his goal tallies were propped up by penalties throughout his career, which is probably a better reflection of his prospects.

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

          Pre-injury Falcao was the best striker in the world. Mourinho thinks he can get him back to that level. Personally I have doubts but Jose generally knows what he is doing.

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

      who could be Chelsea's start signing this summer?

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

        As long as it's not a Leeds player, I couldn't care less.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Sam Byram?

      2. ihateramsey2
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Falcao?

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

          lol .. no way he will stop @ Falcao ..

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

        Griezmann?

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

          possible.. but would cost a lot.. with Salah/Luis going the other side..

        2. heraty88
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          probably his top target, but don't know will he get him with mandzukic already gone. Wouldnt be surprised to see vidal pop up here. Mikel out for 10 million and vidal in for 20. Huge upgrade and typical of mourinho

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

            there is talk of Oscar + cash for Pogba as well.. hope Oscar stays..

            not many are linked to Chelsea this summer .. only Falcao, Pogba, Baba Rahman, Griezmann so far..

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Deal of the century! Mourinho could pull it off!

            2. money face bandwagon
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              probably its wise for chelsea not to invest so much this summer. they already have a pretty decent squad. cannot see too many signifcant upgrades

              1. Eze Really?
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                I think so too and Oscar work rate top notch. The only reason Pogba (Bit Lazy off the ball) would not go to Chelsea.

    • Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Mark - my HOF ranking doesn't include my first two ranks of 36k and 341. Is there any chance of amendment please?

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

        How many seasons altogether?

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

          About 7.

          1. Black Knights
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Isn't it just the most recent 5 that count?

            1. A.T
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              They all count I think

    • internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I cant believe Ramos to Utd is actually happening. Im in shock. Will he be a Hit or flop?

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I think we're simply witnessing the biggest and most public contract negotiation in modern football.

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

          ^^ this

      2. King Henrik
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He will be a massive hit and a big confidence booster forntge rest of the squad. It's gonna happen.

    • Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      My end team last year and wish I could keep them:
      Panti/Schmeicel
      Kosi Terry Bertrand Huth PVA (Kolarov last game)
      Sanchez Haz Silva Ramsey Hendo
      Aguero Vardy Kane
      107.8 mil
      Massive downgrades to come.
      Who are guys going to keep next year guaranteed and how many of your old squad are you able to keep?

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

        Probably swapping gks to Myhill and Foster.
        Defs: Ivan, 2xWBA, 2 ubers
        Mids: Haz, Silva, Ramsey, 4,5 and one other possibly Milner
        Fwds: Kun, Kane Kosta.

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

          Ivan and 2xWBA will be very expensive, not to mention Kun, Kane and Costa.

          That's way overbudget imo, Jafa.

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

            Tbh, I haven't factored in prices. Until we know for sure, there is little point in speculating. If price is no problemo, this is the sort of team I'm looking at.

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

              Yeah of course, but we have a rough guide. We could probably estimate most prices. That is well over budget imo.

              Price is always a problem though, haha. Especially at the start of the season.

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

                Problem is get it wrong by even 0.5 and it makes the whole draft more meaningless than it already is.

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

                  Yeah true. But we'll probably overstate some prices too so it balances out roughly

        2. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          How much will that cost. I worked out my team above could be valued @ 117 mil this year.

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

          Surely that would be over 100m

        4. Joggers Nipple
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Looking at
          Myhill and WB 2nd keeper
          Azpi(if Lius goes) if not Kosc/ 5.0/ PVA / 4.5/ 4.0
          Hazard/ Silva/ 7.5/ 5.5/ 4.5
          Costa/Aguero/ 6.0

          Not many definite in there yet!

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Quite like it. Aguero week 3 though if I can arrange the tfr.

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

      Emmanuel Adebayor could be reunited with Tim Sherwood as Tottenham use him in their bid to sign Christian Benteke. Spurs are challenging Liverpool for the signature of Aston Villa's Belgian striker and will offer Adebayor plus cash to try and close a deal. (Daily Mirror)

      Liverpool are on the verge of completing moves for three players as Brendan Rodgers continues his summer rebuilding job. Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne, Barcelona winger Bobby Adekanye and FC Copenhagen left-back Ludwig Augustinsson could all move to Anfield in the coming days. (Daily Star)

      Bastian Schweinsteiger wants to stay at Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old Germany midfielder is being chased by Manchester United but he wants to win the Champions League and a fourth consecutive Bundesliga title with Bayern. (Sport1)

      Chelsea have tabled a £6million bid for Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as they prepare to replace Petr Cech, who has joined Arsenal. (Daily Telegraph)

      Manchester City are weighing up a move for Monaco’s Brazilian right-back Fabinho. The 21-year-old has only just joined Monaco for £4million after a two-year loan from Portuguese club Rio Ave, but the French club are understood to want in the region of £15m for him. (Daily Mail)

      Arsenal are one of several clubs keen on Sporting Lisbon and Portugal international William Carvalho, who has made a huge impression at the European Under-21 Championships. (London Evening Standard)

      Southampton have been dealt a blow in their chase for Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye after he agreed to join Marseille in a £7.5million deal. (Daily Mail)

      Everton are monitoring Leeds United youngster Sam Byram as they weigh up potential replacements for Manchester United target Seamus Coleman. (Daily Express)

      Leicester striker Chris Wood is on the brink of joining Leeds United in a £2million move. The Elland Road club, together with Wolves, have had offers accepted by the Foxes for the forward, but it is understood Wood has decided to join Leeds ahead of the new season. (Daily Mail)

      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Fabinho would be a great signing for Man U

      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        The Villa fans will string Sherwood up by his sack if he sells to Spurs.

    • Eze Really?
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I don't understand the Adebayor love by Sherwood. He never liked him at Spurs. Can't see it happening unless wages come down and he is a money grabber. Also, will the Benteke transfer split to Genk go down if the exchange treats Adebayor as a 10 mil tfr.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Sorry! post meant for SIVA MOHAN.

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

          Levy is a genius. He sold Paulinho for 10M and will sell Adebayor for 10M+ for sure.

          If Villa want to really sell Benteke they should sell for cash with no players exchanges (Adebayor/Borini) and buy a decent striker later..

          1. Eze Really?
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah but with Genk getting a share of Benteke an inflated tfr fee for a part exchange could happen.

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

              The Belgian side are due 15 per cent on any profit Villa make above the £7million price they paid for the striker in 2012.

              15% of (£32.5m - £7m) = £3.8m .. poor Villa!

              1. money face bandwagon
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                guess thats why they can get benteke at a bargain price

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

            Buying someone for £17m and then selling for £10m is not what I'd call genius.

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

              the kind of form they are in.. no team would pay 5M..

              1. Eze Really?
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                I see your point. Recovering what you can is order of the day. Adebayor is a wage problem Levi wants to move on. I am not sure Villa are so stupid.

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

                  he's on £100,000-a-week at Spurs 😯

                  would he accept less wages @ Villa?

                  1. Eze Really?
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 9 months ago

                    My point. No way.

            2. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              And Lamella, Capoue, Soldado, Cirices? These will happen too.

              1. Camp No No
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                But they will lose serious money in each transfer.

      2. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yes probably. Sell ons are usually % based. So 10% of 30m would be 3m, but if they treat Ade as 10m and only receive 20m cash, they'd pay on 2m. As I say, this is generally it. Not sure the specifics of this one.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          There will be some legal issues I am sure. Genk will question the right value for their sell on clause.

          1. Black Knights
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            This isn't the first time it's happened. There have been lots of players plus cash deals.

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Open to a fiddle though.

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

        Agreed - Barndoor is bad news wherever he goes.

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

      The Hammers are working to sign Monaco's Tunisia centre-back Aymen Abdennour, 25, and Barcelona's Cameroon midfielder Alex Song, 27. Song spent last season on loan at Upton Park. (Daily Mail)

      Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has told 24-year-old goalkeeper David De Gea, who wants to join Real Madrid, to report back for pre-season training on Monday. (Daily Star)

      Turkish midfielder Arda Turan is set to leave Atletico Madrid, with an announcement on his future to be made in the next four days, according to his agent. Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and Manchester United have been linked with the 28-year-old. (NTVSpor - in Turkish)

      Stoke are the latest team to show interest in £7m West Ham winger Stewart Downing, 30, along with Newcastle, Leicester, Sunderland and Middlesbrough. (Sun - subscription required)

      West Brom could make QPR striker Charlie Austin, 25, the club's record signing. Manager Tony Pulis is interested in signing the England international, who is valued at £15m. (Birmingham Mail)

      New West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has been told to secure a top-eight finish in his first season in charge and will be sacked without compensation if the club are relegated. (Sun - subscription required)

    • Azathoth
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Why WH selling Downing or Downing leaves 'em? He was on of their best last season.

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

        Money innit.

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

        he wants to return to his native north-east this summer as per papers ..

        1. Eze Really?
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          A great fit for Everton who need a No 10 badly.

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

            ex-Pool player @ Everton .. possible?

            1. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              The feelings ain't that bad with the Pool sides. Man U Pool a different story. not happened since 1964.

              1. Eze Really?
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Little Pea maybe????? Also an Everton candidate.

              2. A.T
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Paul Ince?

                1. Eze Really?
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 9 months ago

                  Other direction.

          2. Doolittle
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Since when are we in the North East?

            1. Camp No No
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Since they stopped teaching geography in school.

            2. Eze Really?
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Sorry? All I am saying is he would be a good Everton buy.

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

                Ah it confused me because it was a reply to "he wants to return to his native north-east this summer"

    • 7alwachi
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Thoughts on how much Yaya Toure will cost and how he'll perform this season? Also, one has to go: Hazard/Alexis/Agüero/Costa

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

        10.5 and not worth it.

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

          this

          Silva &/ Aguero are enough..

        2. A.T
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          +1

      2. Eze Really?
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Hazard stays. Aguero Week 3. Alexis downgrade to another Arsenal. Costa fitness?

    • Azathoth
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      According to El Mundo Deportivo Pedro will leave Barca only to play in PL.That will be a great transfer.

      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He just signed a new contract, so Mundo talk a load of bollocks.

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

          yeah , i know that , but with MSN he will not have playing time and with Euro 2016 next summer he has to play if he wants to be in Spain's team.

          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            He knew that when he signed a new contract a few months ago. 😉

            1. Camp No No
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              This. I'd wager he just prefers to stay in familiar surroundings. Plus, at least he knows they won't buy anything new this season, so he is their 4th forward and in case of injury or ban, he should start. not that bad after all. Seems like Bartra is committed to stay at Barca as well and again, I'm unsurprised seen how good a position he has to negotiate a new contract. Will probably be way inflated.

    • Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Hmm... Tony Roberts joined Swansea (didn't he?), which suggests that Arsenal tries to bring with Cech something possibly even more valuable with him: Cech's GK coach Christopher Lollichon. A coach like that who can work with not only one GK, but with future generations of GK's and GK coaches, may have a very profitable long-term influence in the club. And he would improve significantly not only club's GK training, but also scouting of opposition GK's and strikers and in particular the penalty shootout strategies, which can be useful in CL (ask Di Matteo).

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        *Christophe. Thank you autocorrect, I guess.

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

        Lollichon is staying with Chelsea thou..

        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Or is not. That's what remains to be seen. He wants to go with Cech, and Arsenal appears to be preparing for his move.