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The Community Round Up

Injuries, babies and even a Fantasy Football version of an Ian Dury and the Blockheads hit single dominated our hot topics this week. Over in our community article section, our scribes were busy offering advice ahead of Gameweek 6 on the potential pitfalls ahead as well as key players to turn to for help. Our Members statistics take a look at Manchester City’s best options while our community tournament news keeps you up to date with those who have plenty of reasons to be cheerful.

The Community Articles

Our community writers were out in full force this week to offer some top tips on getting the most out of Gameweek 6 from transfer decisions to captaincy calls.

Your Mum’s Athletic dropped by with his latest bookie based predictions on this weekend’s matches, while Rodellegabomb has been analysing the prospects of three of the week’s biggest bandwagons.

Elsewhere, Jose’s Magic Omelette has a trio of alternative captains for those who have had enough of being let down by heavy hitters and The Sarjeant offers some learned advice on likely clean sheets and a key player to consider based on latest team form.

Woeisme has warned against dismissing those Fantasy managers who are doing well, while seemingly spending less time tinkering with their teams, as ‘casuals’. His look at the concept of being casual in Fantasy Football proved to be one of our most talked-about articles of the week.

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

Another week where heavy hitters like Alexis Sanchez and Sergio Aguero let down their backers has led to some serious soul searching as to how to finally turn this season around. One of the busiest discussions on this issues was our look at which of form, fixtures and underlying statistics will be the best guide on our rocky road up the rankings.

Some such as Andy85wsm are considering ditching their high profile heavy hitters altogether. But, he asks, who is reliable enough to step into their shoes?

The handringing continued in Disable’s Clint Eastwood themed post about the good, bad and downright ugly decisions we’ve made so far.

There was more tales of good fortune and poor luck in our regular Rough with the Smooth round up of the community’s best and worst decisions during the previous Gameweek.

There is hope on the horizon for those languishing at the foot of their mini-leagues. Bowstring the Carp has spotted that home sides fared much better in Gameweek 5 and is optimistic that more predictable scorelines are just around the corner.

Ludo also offered some crumbs of comfort, pointing out that the top players over a season historically start slowly.

Even Arsenal’s striker rotation is becoming clearer, according to Seaman, who thinks he’s just about cracked the formula of when Theo Walcott or Olivier Giroud will start.

Less predictable is West Ham’s form. Away against tough sides they have been shining, while at home their form has been patchy. Can they upset the books again on the road this weekend when they travel to the Etihad? Hammers fan Doosra certainly hopes so and has conjured up the words of the late Ian Dury to help describe how Dimitri Payet and company will have to play to get one over on Manchester City.

For those keeping faith in underlying statistics to predict results The 3rd Turd is able to shed more light on the players that are likely to up their game over the coming weeks, with an update on his impressive radar and bubble charts.

This week saw a particularly nasty injury to Manchester United’s Luke Shaw, who is set for a lengthy stay on the sidelines. In addition, Chelsea’s Pedro remains an injury doubt for the weekend, prompted a further rethink in many midfield plans.

Rodellegabomb offered this list of replacements for those with Shaw in their side, while Arsenal’s Number 19. Santi Cazorla started this discussion on the best Watford defenders, for those looking at budget options at the back.

Meanwhile, Flynny’s hot topic looks at potential Pedro replacements and Kemosabe1 takes a look at Crystal Palace’s midfielders as further options.

While transfer tips are amongst most talked about hot topics, Portsmouth Bubblejet provided the week’s most popular post with his alternative glossary of well known Fantasy Football forum terms.

Finally, congratulations to Siva Mohan who dropped by with news of the birth of his baby girl. Sometimes there really are more important things in life than Fantasy football.

The Members Tables

For those looking tO ramp up their Manchester City coverage or make sure they have the right players in place, I’ve created this table looking at their key performers and sorted by shots in the box.

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

Craig McGorum has regained the lead in Red Lightning’s Top 10k Any Season mini-league after playing his wildcard in Gameweek 5.

Hutch_James is launching a FFScout league in this Rugby World Cup game for those Fantasy managers able to cope with more than one sport.

In TorresMagic’s Last Man Standing the safety score was 32, which saw 136 players depart and 2,314 remain.

Andy continues to top the FFScout moderators and contributors league thanks once again to his regular captain Riyad Mahrez. He has a commanding 33-point lead over second placed Applebonkers.

In AZ’s cash league, Ajax Treesdown managed by Colin Bothwell is top of the standings with an overall score of 257 and a rank of 55,748. He leads second place waytooaddicted, managed by Kieran Walsh, by 9 points.

Finally, good luck to those taking part in the FFS UEFA Champions League tournament. Full details of the group stage fixtures can be found in our community articles section.

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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3,878 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Kane Train
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Will benteke score do we think?

    1. Ibralicious
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Fingers crossed. It would most likely have to be his own effort, since Liverpool playmakers aren't creating too many chances for him :/

    2. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I think, but not enough for me to waste time getting him in.

  2. Ibralicious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    If Bertrand is set to return in one of the next couple GWs, is it justified to do Kolarov+Targett-> Sagna+Gomez in my wildcard team and sort out Sagna later on when Zaba returns? :/

    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Would not sell Kolarov

      1. Ibralicious
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        But then I would have a useless player who in Targett. Got nowhere else to cut as my entire defence is 4.5s apart from Kolarov

    2. Billy Bonney
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nuts

    3. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's okay to have one 4.0 in the mix of 5 DFs. There might be new 4.0 DF show up later.

  3. INDIANPUNDIT
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Cech or McCarthy ?

    1. Andy319
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I've gone with Cech not sure why but I have a felling it will be boring game tomorrow between Arsenal and Chelsea, with Cech making a few crucial saves!!!

      1. INDIANPUNDIT
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate !

        1. Andy319
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No worries!!

  4. Arsenal USA FC
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Need to use a FT but don't know where...

    Butland - Shmeichel

    Kolarov Francis Gomez - Williams Cedric

    Pedro Yaya Sanchez Mahrez - Westwood

    Gomis Aguero Wilson

    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Would have been good to do it a couple hours ago but Schmeichel to Myhill is an option.

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

        How long till foster is back?

    2. KUN+10
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Any money left?

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

        .1

    3. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cedric --> Dawson perhaps.

    4. KING_ZLATAN
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Man we got almost the same team except for the keepers I have myhill and McCarthy , and my backline has got clyne and Richards instead of Williams and Cedric

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

        Wow crazy lol

  5. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    G2G?

    Butland
    Kolarov | Cedric | Richards
    Hazard | Sanchez (C) | Mane | Mahrez
    Aguero (V) | Gomis | Wilson

    Cathcart | Fletcher | Huth | Ruddy

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

      Brave captaincy. Good luck.

      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I am hoping for a change in captaincy fortune.

    2. Farnborough's Finest
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Considering Sanchez for the armband myself. Luck has to change sometime...right?

  6. Total Foot 5
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    best ft: i have 2ft , need t use ft

    1.chadli >coutnho
    2..ward >creswell

    1. KUN+10
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      1

    2. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      They are both ugly. 1 if forced.

    3. Total Foot 5
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Butland / Mccarthy
      Kolarov / Williams / Gomez / Richards / Ward
      Sanchez / Silva / Chadli / Mahrez / Westwood
      Aguero / Wilson / gomis

      what other can i do>?

      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Save and find money for Payet next week?

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

    What do you lot think?

    Butland
    Kolarov Francis Gomez
    Sanchez KDB Ayew Mahrez
    Kun(c) Benteke (vc) Gomis

    McCarthy Richards Prodl Westwood

    Good luck!

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice team.

    2. ZombieEaten
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      So tempted to go Francis instead of Nyom myself. Looks really solid if the heavy hitters wake up

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What ever happened to going maverick very template like

      I thought you were putting your money on Costa

      No risk no reward

      Good luck with it all the same 🙂

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

        Kdb maverick enough. Costa comes in 2 weeks later.

    4. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice team. Why do you put Westwood last on the bench?

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

        Because I think the others have a higher upside.

  8. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A rare breed, us who own Ighalo.

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

      Soon to be extinct i would say

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I actually want him in my team

    3. clooz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's on my watch list.

  9. INDIANPUNDIT
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    How many members in Balders league ?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      320

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

        The qualification will be tough

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Need to beat 64 or so over 3 GWs.

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

            I could not understand this.....could you elaborate?

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Top 256 in GWs 6-8 qualify.

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

                Oooo , you meant 320 - 256 = 64.........it will be tough cos everyone is serious about FPL and uses FFS

            2. INDIANPUNDIT
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              The qualification round for the league is from gameweek 6 to 9.....and the top 256 based on the aggregate scores of the three game weeks qualify !

              1. INDIANPUNDIT
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                *6-8

        2. INDIANPUNDIT
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yaa...the problem for me is than I've taken a -4 hit

      2. INDIANPUNDIT
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks !

    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Anyone have a link to the entrants spreadsheet?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You are entered 🙂

  10. KUN+10
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Wilson (c). I'm done tinkering. Good luck everyone!!!

    1. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Brave! Good luck.

    2. clooz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gut says I should do it too, but will I?!

  11. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Mignolet has decent bookie odds for a cleansheet, but I'm getting nervous. seems wasteful to transfer him out with Norwich and Villa though.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Seems a waste.

      1. ManofKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I'll hold this week then decide. Putting him in wasn't a great decision, but they looked decently solid the first few games...

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          3 clean sheets in 5 😕

          1. ManofKent
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            All before I got him in...

            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              So. Liverpool have shown so far this season they can be solid defensively.

              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Last 2 have been far from solid.

                1. Ryan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  So then we have to assess whether that is a blip or a downturn in form that is likely to continue. I for one don't think that will continue with a change in formation imminent.

                2. ManofKent
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  looked truly incompetent for the last two

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

                    Makes me hesitant to bring in Skrtel...

                    1. SpaceCadet
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 1 month ago

                      I'm actually thinking of doubling up on liv defence by getting in skrtel for shaw. Already have Gomez. Crazy?

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

                        It'd be too much for me, but I'm dull haha.

  12. Ninjaa
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Got 2 freebs, currently happy with mid and attack but defence is

    Azpilicueta Mert Cedric coates Francis

    Feel I want Kolorov atleast and possibly Gomez. Would it be wise to get rid of Azpi and Mert? Opinions please guys.

    1. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't bother with Gomez but Kolorov is a great choice.

      1. Ninjaa
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Azpi or Mert for Kolorov?

        1. ManofKent
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No idea - fixtures vs form!

  13. EmreCan Hustle
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Morning DZ!

    Start;
    A) Pedro
    B) Redmond
    C) Cedric?

    Ruddy
    Cedric Dawson Kolarov Francis
    Alexis Silva Mahrez
    Aguero(c) Wilson Diouf
    ----------------------------------------------
    Rudd Pedro Redmond Browning

    Any changes?

    Thanks.

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Start Pedro. He'll either start or not play at all.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not worried about sub appearance?

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Why would he be on the subs bench, that would make no sense. He's a starter and will start unless he's injured. If he's injured then he won't play at all.

          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks Ryan.
            Cedric or Redmond first sub then?

            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Cedric

              1. EmreCan Hustle
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                Thanks. Good luck to you 🙂

                1. Ryan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 1 month ago

                  And you 🙂

          2. Skipdipper
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            What if he wants him to get a ten minute run out at end to test the injury?

            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              That doesn't happen. It only happens if the player is short of match fitness. He's already match fit

    2. Ninjaa
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Gotta be Pedro imo

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Hope he does what Costa did last season whenever doubtful 😉

  14. The Left Duke #3
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    1FT 1.5m ITB

    Bego McCarthy
    Kolarov Gomez Evans Targett Naughton
    Pedro Yaya Sanchez Mahrez Westwood
    Kun Gomis Wilson

    With inj/rotation worries surrounding Pedro, Evans & Gomez, should )

    A) Use FT to transfer Pedro to Coutinho or Shaqiri
    or
    B) Start 4 DF's and save FT

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Play a back 4 (one of Naughton or Targett) so it's a 4-3-3. That's the whole point of a bench. To use it in times when your main starter is out for a week.

      Now with Pedro, José's comment suggest he might play. Or he might not. His fixtures after Arsenal do look good & if I owned him, I'd keep. Only get in Coutinho if you done with the Spaniard.

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        This is what I'm leaning towards. Playing 4 DF's and save. I think i'll start Pedro hoping he'll either start and be out completely. Would be a disaster if he made a 1pt cameo but that's unlikely.

        FPL stat's are saying he could drop so could easily get rid and buy back at a cheaper price but seems like a waste of 2FT's.

        Decisions decisions mate. Thanks for your detailed response. Much appreciated

  15. 11bigboy11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Start Pedro or Sinclair? Wouldn't want Pedro coming on for the last few minutes. Is there any chance of that?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This is what I'm worried about too.

      1. 11bigboy11
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Does the injury sound like a "play or don't play" type or an "ease you back in with a few minutes" type?

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          It was a minor injury. I expected him to play midweek. Mourinho wasn't clear, he just didn't rule him out.
          Hughes was much clearer about Diouf, either he'll start or not play at all.

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No chance of that happening. Start Pedro

      1. 11bigboy11
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    3. Frankieee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I bought coutinho for pedro

      1. 11bigboy11
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Already used my free on Shaw and dont think that would be worth a hit

  16. cricketmad787
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    McCarthy
    Kolarov - Gomez - Richards
    Sanchez - Sterling - Mahrez - Sinclair
    Aguero - Gomis - Wilson

    Begovic - Francis - Naughton - Pedro

    1) Am i good to go?
    2) Who to captain?

    1. The Left Duke #3
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      1. Start Francis over Richards
      2. Has to be Kun

    2. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Francis over Richards
      Kun seen as declared fit

  17. Holding Mee Bong
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Morning chaps, all good to go?

    Myhill
    Kolorov Gomez Francis
    Yaya Ayew Mahrez Payet Coutinho (C)
    Aguero Costa

    McCarthy Diouf Richards Ward

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

      Now here is a man with some balls

    2. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice

    3. Cristi@no R7
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      G2G

  18. Frankieee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Play Targett (home vs manutd) or Bellerin( chelsea away) this Gameweek?

  19. MOBAFFILIATED
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    1 FT

    A) Pedro --> Silva (or a cheeky KDB?)
    B) Pelle --> Benteke

    appreciate any responses

    1. Frankieee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      pedro to coutinho will free up funds in addition to two plum fixtures for coutinho

    2. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B
      Chelsea have good fixtures after this GW

  20. Peter Russo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Guys a quick question is Benteke a must have this gw? would you get him in for a hit?

    1. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      no and no - not a bad shout on a ft but not for a hit

      1. Farnborough's Finest
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not even for Diouf?

    2. MOBAFFILIATED
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      wouldnt say he's a must have. wouldn't bring in for a hit

    3. Cristi@no R7
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No for a hit

    4. Peter Russo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      cheers lads for the good advice

  21. mbrucie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Butland

    Kolarov - Gomez - Francis

    Sanchez - Silva - Ayew - Mahrez

    Kun - Gomis - Wilson (C)

    McCarthy - Richards - Payet - Targett

    G2G?

    1. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yup

    2. Cristi@no R7
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      G2G

    3. The Left Duke #3
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yup...very nice team and no Pedro decisions to worry about

  22. 11bigboy11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Begovic over McCarthy right?

    1. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same debate but cech instead
      Swaying towards McCarthy

    2. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go McCarthy

    3. The Left Duke #3
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm undecided and have both. Thinking McCarthy as I have Sanchez and don't want to be counterproductive

    4. Cristi@no R7
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      McCarthy

  23. Torreslove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Pick two to play please:

    A. Muniesa (LEI)
    B. Evans (avl)
    C. Darmian (sou)

    1. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      AC

    2. Cristi@no R7
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      BC

  24. Hands Guber
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Not that it really matters to anyone but I can't believe how much Jonty and FFS at large are leading people down the garden path this week with Sanchez in the Scout Picks.

    We all know how much of a 'camel is a horse designed by committee' that the Scout Picks are, but this just takes the biscuit. Stats,stats,stats have blinded the FFS panelists.

    Just so wrong. BUGGU.

    1. mbrucie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Will be awkward when he scores 8 and assists 5 in Arsenal's 13-1 win.

      1. Hands Guber
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        It will,so Buggu this post just in case.

    2. Skipdipper
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's up against Ivan the kipper

    3. Jumpers For Goalposts
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Even if you take away all the stats have you actually seen how dangerous Sanchez has looked and how woeful Ivanovic has looked? I'm very scared as a non owner to see how this match-up unfolds.

      1. Hands Guber
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I've seen him play at the Emirates this year, and yeah, he's been unlucky. That said, I think there are better options and I think FFS have wimped out by a player that has 'scored' well in stats but not in reality.

    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He's a class act and he's well overdue a goal

      1. Hands Guber
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        'Well overdue' is the biggest myth in fantasy football.

        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          No it isn't. Statistically speaking he should have scored by now, more than once.

    5. Cristi@no R7
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      He will surely spark this week because of ivanovic

      1. Hands Guber
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He's come against worse RB's than Ivan this season. Ivan being absolutely terrible is a myth,

    6. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It probably is a pretty sensible pick by him to be fair Sanchez has looked good and has come very close of late

      It is hard to talk stats too 5 games in but they have to pick someone but it is up to you how much weight there opinion carries with you

      You still have to make the choice yourself at the end of the day and sheep are never going to get ahead in the end

  25. The Left Duke #3
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    This GW only.....considering I have Sanchez for Arsenal & no Spurs coverage

    A) Begovic
    or
    B) McCarthy

    1. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I don't see the relevance of who your attackers are?

      McCarthy

      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I try to avoid having my MD/FW's playing against my GK/DF's (i.e. Sanchez & Bego here).....feel it's counterproductive, so thinking of going McCarthy.
        Saying that Spurs away isn't an easy fixture for Palace, hence the reason I'm finding the decision tough and the question being asked 🙂

        1. ManofKent
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          If you field an attacker against a defender you own you've got more chance of one of the two being the right move though 😉

          1. The Left Duke #3
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Ha that's very true.....the way the season is going anyway, I'm better off picking my nose. Cheers for your thoughts. All the best with your team this weekend. Let's pray for a Palace cleanie and Sanchez hatty 🙂

    2. Farnborough's Finest
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      McCarthy

  26. Farnborough's Finest
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Butland or Schmeichel this week?

    1. The Left Duke #3
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Butland as the home GK.....but if you have Mahrez I'd prob gamble with Schmeichal

      1. Farnborough's Finest
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yea that's why I'm unsure. I also have Diouf, just to make things more confusing.

        1. The Left Duke #3
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Prob stick with Butland so 🙂

    2. Cristi@no R7
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Butland

  27. QGOONER
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Kane (C) and benching Kolarov 🙂

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      That's either genius or crazy talk.

      I'm sure Captain Hindsight will let us know soon enough.

    2. Cristi@no R7
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice punt... either up to heaven or way down to hell

    3. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Like it i think West Ham/Payet will score too and Harry is well over due

  28. jayzico
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Guys!

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not as many as you'd think here

  29. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Southside Spinners.

  30. Huddersfield
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Wilson vs Berahino for the next 7 gws ??

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Is Berahino nailed on?

      1. Huddersfield
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        ofc

      2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        ^My concern as well. Also not sure I'd get in a Pulis attacker any time soon.

        1. Huddersfield
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Things change . Bou will not beat Sunderland tomorrow

    2. Gianfranco Zola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wilson for now

      1. Huddersfield
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Wilson ( SUN stoke WAT city SPURS sot NUFC )
        Bera ( villa EVE palace SUN nor LEI mu )

    3. Cristi@no R7
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wilson