Awards

End of Season Awards – Defenders

Having rolled out our take on the main Goalkeepers from a Fantasy Football perspective over 2016/17, our end of season awards continue with the chief protagonists in defence.

Once again, we’ve released a poll in the right column of the homepage to collect your votes – please remember that each person can cast four votes this time around.

2015/16 Fantasy Football Scout Team of the Season Review

Goalkeeper – Jack Butland

Defenders – Toby Alderweireld, Hector Bellerin, Christian Fuchs

Midfielders – Riyad Mahrez, Dele Alli, Dimitri Payet, Mesut Ozil

Forwards – Jamie Vardy,Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane

While Stoke City’s Jack Butland can be excused after spending the vast majority of time on the sidelines through injury, the same cannot be said for Hector Bellerin, Toby Alderweireld and Christian Fuchs, who all failed to live up to their previous season’s performances.

Bizarrely, both Bellerin and Alderweireld – the two top scoring defenders in 2015/16 – had to wait until the final day of the season to net their first goal this time around.

Bellerin’s attacking output (one goal, five assists) was near identical to the campaign beforehand (one goal, six assists) but his clean sheet count plummeted from 18 to 10, with his security of starts now also in question as a result of Arsene Wenger’s shift to 3-4-2-1. Should the Frenchman remain in charge at the Emirates, Bellerin could battle it out with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for a wing-back berth next time out.

An ever-present on his way to returning four goals and two assists in 2015/16, Alderweireld missed eight league outings due to injury this season. Like Bellerin, he failed to justify a lofty 6.5 starting price, with the likes of Kyle Walker proving a far more popular pick due to Spurs’ wing-back system. Should Mauricio Pochettino continue with the same 3-4-2-1 formation, the Belgian – despite an expected price drop – could struggle to garner attention once again.

Fuchs matched his four assists from 2015/16 and bettered his goal count by two to zero, though Leicester City’s lack of resilience proved costly. The Austrian’s clean sheets dropped from 15 to eight, while his bonus point tally more than halved, down from 25 to 10. Having started at 5.5 this term, we can surely expect a drop to 5.0 in light of his 105 points for the season.

While those three all miss out on nominations for this season’s elite XI, here are the candidates in the running….

Marcos Alonso

Arriving from Fiorentina on the penultimate day of last summer’s transfer window, little was expected of a defender who had previously served up a career-high Fantasy Premier League haul of 52 points for Sunderland back in 2013/14.

Although he failed to start the first two league matches he was available for, Alonso’s debut off the bench in a 3-0 loss to Arsenal in Gameweek 6 coincided with Antonio Conte’s decision to switch to a 3-4-3 formation.

From that point onwards, the Spaniard missed just one of the Blues’ final 32 league matches – due to illness against Manchester United in Gameweek 33. Unleashed as a raiding left wing-back, he racked up the points at both ends of the pitch, delivering six goals, five assists and 15 clean sheets on his way to 177 points.

It’s indicative of Alonso’s points potential that a price rise of 0.9 over the season was more than any defender and bettered by just one player in the game – Romelu Lukaku’s 1.1.

Runner-up to team-mate Gary Cahill for FPL defenders, Alonso claimed third spot in both the Sky Sports and the Telegraph games among backline options.

Should he remain as a defender in FPL – and avoid re-classification as a midfielder, as has been the case in games such as FanDuel – there’s no question that Alonso will move to 6.5 at least.

Yet when you consider that his average of 5.7 points per match (ppm) was more than any defensive regular and bettered by just five regular midfielders and four forwards, that could still represent excellent value if Conte opts against rotating to cope with Champions League duties next term.

If he can kick on from where he left off, it’ll be difficult to look past Alonso as our premium defender of choice when next season gets underway.

Gary Cahill

The top scoring defender in FPL, Cahill edged Alonso at the summit by just a single point as a result of John Terry’s early withdrawal against Sunderland last weekend.

Initially named as a sub in Gameweek 38, the former Bolton man emerged from the bench to replace the outgoing skipper midway through the first-half with the score 1-1 and went on to claim a clean sheet as Chelsea did not concede in his 63 minutes on the pitch.

Cahill failed to start just two league matches in Conte’s first year at the Bridge and mirrored Alonso’s six goals, bettering him for bonus (15 to 11) and clean sheets – his total of 17 was more than any goalkeeper or defender.

As with Alonso, we expect a rise to 6.5, though there’s a possibility that, as part of a back-three, he could be more immune to any possible chopping and changing.

Cesar Azpilicueta

Along with Bournemouth’s Steve Cook and Middlesbrough centre-half Ben Gibson, the Spaniard was one of only three outfield players to feature from start to finish in all 38 Gameweeks.

That security of starts meant that, despite scoring just once, Azpilicueta finished just eight points behind Cahill’s tally of 178 in FPL and topped both the Sky Sports and Telegraph games ahead of his aforementioned team-mate.

Although he was mainly utilised as a central defender, Azpilicueta still equalled last season’s tally of five assists and went on to double his clean sheet haul, up from eight to 16.

An ability to hoover up the bonus kept him near the top of the leaderboard – a total of 22 additional points was a career-high and more than any other defender.

Again, a price rise to 6.5 looks imminent, yet – as evidenced by this season’s teamsheets – his security of starts should keep him in contention.

Kyle Walker

With Toby Alderweireld and Danny Rose kicking off the season at 6.5 and 6.0 respectively, Walker’s relatively kind starting price of 5.5 turned many heads as the value route into the Spurs defence.

Indeed, by Gameweek 8 he’d already climbed to 6.0 thanks to a series of displays that ultimately persuaded 1.6m FPL managers to snap up his services – more than any defender.

Another to benefit from his manager’s penchant for wing-backs, Walker doubled his assist tally from three to six this time out, which was top among defenders.

Yet with talk surrounding a possible switch to Manchester City, there’s no doubt that his form tailed off as the campaign unfolded – Walker failed to produce any attacking returns from Gameweek 23 onwards and started just one of the final five league fixtures.

A price hike to 6.5 seems inevitable, yet if that mooted move to the Etihad does indeed transpire, Walker is likely to be utilised mainly as a right-back by Pep Guardiola, possibly diminishing his appeal.

In turn, his departure will have many considering Kieran Trippier, who could find himself in pole position to claim a regular role under Pochettino. Despite starting a mere six times (with six more outings as a sub), the former Burnley man still provided five assists in 2016/17 and could well emerge as next season’s Walker, with a cost under 6.0 on the cards.

Seamus Coleman

Starting at a cost of 5.5, Everton’s right-back was a peripheral figure in our pre-season plans after ending the 2015/16 campaign with just 94 FPL points to his name.

But Ronald Koeman’s arrival at Goodison transformed Coleman’s fortunes as a potent source of Fantasy points.

Despite missing 12 of his side’s fixtures, the Irishman still finished seventh top scoring defender in FPL, courtesy of four goals, four assists, 10 clean sheets and 15 bonus points before his campaign came to an unfortunate end while on international duties against Wales back in late March.

Prior to sustaining that season-ending broken leg, Coleman had served up attacking or defensive returns in 11 of his final 14 league appearances, with an average of 5.1 ppm bettered only by Alonso’s 5.7 among regular defenders.

Certainly, he looks likely to miss the first few months of the upcoming campaign, which could potentially bring Mason Holgate into contention as a more budget-friendly route into a defence that chalked up 13 shutouts in their first season with Koeman at the helm.

Gareth McAuley

Having scored just nine times in his previous five seasons, there’s an argument that McAuley’s six-goal haul in 2016/17 – from just 16 attempts – was something of an anomaly.

Priced at just 4.5, the Irishman’s exploits in the final third helped claim ninth spot in the defender rankings, though he placed third for value (26.2) in terms of points per million. When it came to transfers in, he was second only to Walker, with 1.56m FPL managers clambering on board a bandwagon that saw his price peak at 5.3 in Gameweek 31.

Worryingly for the Baggies, though, they showed little of the resilience that typifies a Tony Pulis team – a total of six clean sheets was superior only to relegated Hull’s five.

McAuley’s attacking output will likely earn him an inevitable rise to 5.0, yet bearing in mind that he turns 38 next December, it remains to be seen whether he’ll be a regular in 2017/18, with the versatile Craig Dawson earmarked as his eventual successor at centre-half.

Looking forward, Dawson – having netted four times in back-to-back seasons – and Chris Brunt, if he remains listed as a defender in FPL, could ultimately prove stronger options at a similar price. Yet Ben Foster’s save-point potential means he could be the value pick if he continues at 4.5.

Antonio Valencia

A total of 120 points fails to tell the full story of a season where Valencia’s Fantasy potential was ultimately scuppered as a result of United’s European ambitions.

An average of 4.3 ppm matched Spurs’ Walker, for example, with one goal, three assists and 12 clean sheets from just 28 appearances.

In the second half of the season, in particular, Valencia’s raids down the right persuaded many to snap him up – from Gameweek 20 onwards, he delivered a goal, assist or clean sheet in 10 of his final 12 league outings.

Yet with United clinching a Champions League spot via last night’s success in the Europa League, the Ecuadorian played just three of their final 10 top-flight matches.

Having matched Spurs at the summit for clean sheets with 17 apiece, there’s a possibility that United’s main defenders could even rise to the 6.0 mark.

Early on at least, Valencia’s penchant for points at both ends could still prove value as the best route into the United rearguard. And should Mourinho need to prioritise domestically in the latter stages, the right-back seems far less likely to resort to bench-warming duties.

Charlie Daniels

After returning three goals and five assists in 2015/16, the Bournemouth left-back once again proved a reliable source of points at both ends of the pitch.

Daniels’ initial 5.0 price tag deterred many from initially investing, yet a total of four goals, three assists, 14 bonus points and 10 clean sheets helped him claim sixth spot in the FPL defender standings with 134 points.

Bearing in mind that he produced 130 points in the season beforehand, Daniels is favourite to remain at 5.0. A secure starter, his potential for bumper points hauls – five sets of double-figure returns was more than any of our featured defenders – suggests that he could continue to offer value for money.

If Adam Smith comes in at 4.5 again, though, he could be another Cherries option to monitor – the right-back returned five assists and bettered Daniels by 26 shots to 19, despite scoring only once.

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  1. Pinky Blinders
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Not sure how other people felt but one of the highlights of this season for me was the moment that I stopped constantly checking the price rise sites. I don't recall exactly when that happened but I feel like my enjoyment factor playing the game improved a bit. Will building high team values be as important next year as it was this year?

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I never stopped.. I'm a bit of an addict I'm afraid. I hope it becomes less important but I can't really see that happening.

    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      It's important every year, the difference between a team valued at £108m compared to £99m is huge.
      You don't need to be glued to price sites or agonize over every £0.1m, you just need to make an intelligent transfer or two at the beginning of the week.

    3. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on the algorithm I guess. I agree with you though!

    4. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      It's important in the beginning of the season and I agree, the game is more enjoyable when you focus more on player performances.

      Not chasing price rises allows you to plan better because your not rushing to make your 1 ft on a Saturday night.

      Chasing prices in the final weeks of the season is a pointless exercise as your not building TV for a reason anymore.

    5. HVT
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I did this too and I ended up short -0.1 (when I was initially up +0.2) on;
      Haz/Albright > Fab/Cout
      I was gutted but, so when I got in Pedro (0.1 cheaper) and he didn't start I was livid....
      But with 22 mins to go Pedro entered the fray and delivered 10pts which pleased me, I thank the FPL gods for shining on me that day!
      🙂

    6. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I dont think its ever important. Having the right players is important, team value tends to follow. I never build my team value, but always end up with a high enough TV to make a better team later on, sure i could pursue a better team value, but it wouldnt be worth it.

      1. BananaNose Maldonado
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        This. TV for the sake of TV is not only overrated, it's usually detrimental to your team because you take unnecessary hits, make transfers without having all the week's news, etc.

        1. DJ1000
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I think you need to be able to pick up a good points haul every week and ensure you get the value up to a decent level. Sometimes, you can do both, sometimes you need to go against the crowd and stick to your guns and instinct. I still feel you ideally need a tv of around £ 106m by April when the dbgws kick in. You can really beat players with a lot lower team value then. Although my main rival had over £ 2m more in team value than my but wasted it on expenses defenders like Bailly and Clichy.

          1. BananaNose Maldonado
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I think you just answered it with your last sentence 🙂

            TV is overrated for that very fact. There will always be expensive options that fail us, and cheaper options that perform well. The key, regardless of TV, is getting the choices correct.

            I'm not saying TV is entirely inconsequential - if it gets too low you will have a hard time having the ideal price structure for your side - but I hovered around 103m for almost the entirety of the second half, and it didn't hurt me at all.

          2. Qubit
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            It depends on each season. But using 106m as the benchmark for this season, i hit this (106.8) without even trying.

            If you buy the players that score the points the TV will logically follow. 2m in TV doesnt equate to that much in selling value terms and wouldnt make a huge difference to what you could afford.

            To make a noticeable difference i think you'd need well over 110m and this likely couldnt be acheived without negatively affecting your points total.

    7. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I stop making decisions based on price at Christmas usually

    8. Johqvist
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      This. I made so many bad calls out of the fear of being priced out later on. Something that helped me half way through the season was the fact that a price drop of a player doesn't always mean a drop in sell value since it's only every other 0.1 that matters. Didn't really think of that early on.

  2. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Can anyone see any value in any of the promoted sides assets? Atsu could potentially be 5.0 and that might be a shout?

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      None at all atm but that could change.

    2. Parm
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not yet, teams will add 4-6 new starts so hard to look at anyone yet.

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        (You could actually say this about most PL sides)

    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      If Ake comes in as a cheap Chelsea reserve, then goes to Bournemouth, he'll be worth looking at.

      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Same for Tammy Abraham, Chelsea loanee lit up the Championship at Bristol City and is being watched by Newcastle & Brighton.

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          As I have already posted on here this kid is very good. Whilst still raw he is strong and quick and if appearing in the PL and priced reasonably he's my third striker.

          1. Parm
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            23 goals at 19-years-old for one of the worst sides in the Championship isn't bad at all. Has the physique of a PL striker too.

            1. George Sillett
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Yes. I really think he will go places - I just hope that he is loaned out again rather than being a Carling Cup player at Chelsea.

        2. Gubbins94.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Watched where? On the beach in the Bahamas?

    4. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Astu will be a good choice at that price if he nails a starting spot.He showed good form towards the end of the season.

    5. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Atsu isn't nailed.

      I'll be looking at Knockaert or Ritchie for my budget mid if they're 5.5m.

      Rafa's teams tends to be well organised so a 4.5 keeper or defender from them could be useful.

    6. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I will be getting in 2-3 very low value goalies/defenders to maximise my first 11 in the first few weeks. Mostl likely to come from the promoted teams.

  3. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    No Amat option 🙁

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      #JusticeForHolebas

  4. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Walker and Valencia can bugger off!

    I bought them as the 'secure options' the week before they started getting rotated every week 🙁

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Got Tony V, that was a mare for sure.

    2. Johqvist
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Me too. I got them both in the same week, was awful. Bavies paid it back though last couple of weeks.

  5. Deeney-is-a-god
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    The play off final should be interesting.

    If Huddersfield win I will have an eye out for Tom Smith. Attacking fullback that could earn some points next year, would probably set you back 5.0 though

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Mooy is central to most of Huddersfield's attacking but he has been on loan from Man City.

      1. ★Kuntheman★
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I really hope he plays for us next season but can't see it happening

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I really rate him .

      2. Deeney-is-a-god
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Still an attacking team that would get the funds to hopefully find a replacement, if Mooy doesn't go on loan to them again. 4 goals and 8 assist from a fullback is good, even though it's the championship

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Problem with them is that they don't tend to score too many goals ( only 56 with a negative goal difference) . Agree re the FB but would want to see how he copes in PL first.

          1. Deeney-is-a-god
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Of course, and they are not even up yet. Would also need to see his price, but he could be a differential from the start 😉

  6. Hooky
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Monk off to Palace?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No they normally live in monasteries.....

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Badum tish!
        I'll get my Coâtes!
        🙂

        1. Hooky
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Who's coats that jacket over there on the floor by ere'?

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            😆
            How you finish up in the end H??
            3.7k here-respectable.

            1. Hooky
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              2.4k. Didn't really move much the last few weeks, mainly due to my stupid decision to ditch Alonso and Bavies on WC and go for treble Chelsea attack!
              You made a good recovery!

              1. HVT
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Still 2.4k was excellent considering that on paper 4.5 million played.
                I went from around 30k to 3.7, I was starting to get frustrated but I held my patience in the end which paid off, Cech/Monrea/Soton defs all seem to pay off with the chips and have Kane for those 7 goals (c38).
                Fwiw I ditched Bavies too with the Rose theory!

                So many ifs and butts! So all we can do is move on!
                Well played Hooky!

                1. Hooky
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Well played to you too Sir, a fine recovery job! Time to concentrate on music a bit more over the off season I think. I'm loving the alien at the moment. 😉

                  1. HVT
                    • 13 Years
                    6 years, 10 months ago

                    Cheers bud!
                    Looking forward to hols/time off now for what looks a cracker of a summer-hopefully!

  7. *sigh*
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Top defenders for me where Alonso and the Saints cheapie double up during the last couple of months.

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah I had both the Saints duo but didn't trust them enough to maximise their points.

  8. Parm
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone see an error here in the Chile squad?

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DArHH-HWsAQdF8m.jpg:large

    1. Make Arrows Green Again
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Sanchez to Bayern!

    2. Hooky
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Bravo still in the squad must be the error surely?!

    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No 😉

    4. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Is that true?

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Nope, someone had a bit of fun with photoshop.

        1. AA33
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Oh I see 😀

  9. Parm
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Cuco Martina, Lloyd Isgrove and Harley Willard have all left the club, while Martín Cáceres also departs at the end of his short-term deal.

    https://southamptonfc.com/news/2017-05-25/southampton-2017-retained-list-players-released

    1. Hooky
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Willard going back to Albert Square?

    2. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Still won't forget the swazz on that Martina goal against Arsenal, was sat directly in line with it

  10. Boris Bodega
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Clear indication that Sanchez is staying at Arsenal. :think: (apologies if this emoji doesn't work, I am 40 and out of my depth)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAr06rufk1Y

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No need to apologise!
      🙄
      https://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Smilies

  11. Ronny Hotdog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What would people consider a good team value at end of season? Mine hovered around 103/4 after WC, seems pretty low overall?

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      109 for me but as I got better the transfers went down and the value leveled off.
      OR 50K and won my ML

    2. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I would say around £ 106-£107m.

    3. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      1.Ben Crabtree 105.7
      2. Uwais Ahmed 103.2
      3. Conor Barwise 105.1
      4. Roope Liimatainen 105.7
      5. Jon Pears 105.3
      6. Ben Pearson 105.4
      7. Knut Hebaek 105.3
      8. David Brundish 106.7

      These are the top 8 in FPL, and their average team value at the end of the season was 105.3.

  12. @chapellefpl OR 577TH
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    A bit belated but CMOOOOONNN YOU REDS!!! All the haters can crawl back under their rocks. Jose has proved yet again he is the best in the business. First season 3 trophies and champions of Europe. All this after am abysmal season performance wise. Thats what champions are made of and what it was like in the fergie days.

    Next season utd will be the most feared team on the planet. Jose and Pogba settled in and griezman on the way. GGMU!!!! THE GLORY DAYS ARE BACK!

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      😆 😆 😆

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I agree to an extent with my post below but this is a bit of hyperbole!
      As the post notes, the Man U academy is not doing perfectly.
      Much for them to do his summer.
      Griezman is far from a guaranteed acquisition.

    3. ★Kuntheman★
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Lmfao

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        +1. Community shield trophy.

    4. getfunky
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      lol

    5. FPL ZB
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Seen better attempts at trolling 5/10

    6. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Congratulations. There's not much point in being a glory hunter if there isn't any glory.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        You've just offended most of the site. Apply water to burned area.

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I know but it's something one must accept if you go down that road. At least where I come from it is.
          Don't get me wrong I'm not a hater just a bit of a wummer. 😀

    7. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Jose's team play dullard football. Not unlike Van Gaal!! He is a winner and a great tactician but awful football! He said football has many poets but not many poets win things. I prefer to see poets on the football pitch as it is supposed to be entertainment! I like Jose as a man but where is the attacking football with wingers and exciting full backs?! Playing dullard football knocking it up to big men Fellaini and Pogba is football from the stone ages! Will work against boys like Ajax but not against the european Elite! And Jose himself once said he would be embarrassed to win the UEFA cup.

    8. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      The stereotype is strong in this one

    1. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Mendy signing imminent?

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Would be a great signing.

  13. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Leeds United left ‘shocked and disappointed’ after Garry Monk resigns

    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/may/25/leeds-united-manager-garry-monk-resigns?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard

  14. AA33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Think I came 2nd in the Scout Pick Challenge! 😀

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Congratulations.

      1. AA33
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks! 🙂

  15. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is there a more overrated keeper in the prem than Forster? Is about 8 foot tall but doesn't seem to stop anything near him, fumbles a lot in the air, and is prone to the odd howler?

    Saints fans I know seem to agree as well

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think he comes after Joe Hart.

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Everton are linked with him. I'm praying it doesn't happen. Really don't rate him that much 🙂

      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thought they wanted Pickford.

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I think they've been linked with pretty much anyone vaguely available. Butland would be my choice, if not then Pickford.

    3. greghammer95
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Pickford.

      Also DDG isn't as amazing as everyone says. Lloris can have some of days too.

  16. greghammer95
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Season summary! Haven't been on since the end of the season...

    2009/10 = 56k, joined FFScout in December, immediate increase in performance.
    2010/11 = 19k, Improved with my first full non-casual season.
    2011/12 = 186th, great season for me, peaked...
    2012/13 = 86k, started to lose interest, how could I beat the season before?
    2013/14 = 1.7m, not really sure why I made a team...
    2014/15 = 1.4m, again, not really sure...
    2015/16 = 754k, started to make some transfers at the end of the season.
    2016/17 = 48k, Played properly after gameweek 10.

    Basically, roll on next season, I'm probably in the minority here but refound my love of FPL this season. Also, attended university between 2013 & 2016 which directly correlated with not playing!

    Is there any news on Ultimate FPL again this season? Came out whilst I was at Uni and as above, I didn't have the time....

    Highlight of the season was probably Grosicki assisting a Robertson goal. against my beloved West Ham. Strange game FPL.

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      The poor ranks sound like excuses 😉

      1. greghammer95
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        They really do! 😀 Wish you could see total transfers for each season...

        1. Gubbins94.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Dafuq Greg?

          1. greghammer95
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Gubbins?!?

            :O

            1. Gubbins94.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              How's life bro?

              Been a while

            2. greghammer95
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              You just came back to FFScout? Can't help but notice you missed me off the original PS3 Pro Clubs list. Akers had some left foot, iredale something? Harriman1 the creator, I was just there with you on the wing!

              1. greghammer95
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Life is decent, much, much changed in the last 3 years including moving to the other side of the country! 🙂 All for the good though. How about yourself?

                1. Gubbins94.
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Good good. Moved to Spain for a year, 2 separate 3 month spells in the states and now back home as if nothing ever changed.

                  1. greghammer95
                    • 14 Years
                    6 years, 10 months ago

                    Sounds a lot more exciting than mine and you've done the proper uni experience.

                    Difference for me is I moved out, but working 9-5 is like being back in school/college, uni really is a hell of a lot more exciting than any other time!

              2. Gubbins94.
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Yeah, like yourself just finished Uni - Haven't been on here at all over the years but boredom calls.
                Aye I did, and Attila - key members but by the end it was just the 3 of us haha.
                What brings you here?

                1. greghammer95
                  • 14 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  Ahh nice one, congrats. Can't really remember it all fizzing out but I gradually stopped then went to Xbox and stayed there with Xbox one.

                  Very few of the old guard are here any more, easily forgotten.

                  Bored on a Thursday afternoon at work now, how about yourself?

                  1. Gubbins94.
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 10 months ago

                    Aye not much around - I recognize the odd face here and there. Andy85wsm runs the place now, how times change.

                    Bored at home, need to get myself a job

                    1. greghammer95
                      • 14 Years
                      6 years, 10 months ago

                      That was the maddest thing I've seen! That and Jonty has legend status around here, quickly seeing why though as he speaks a lot of sense.

                      What'd you graduate in?

                      1. Gubbins94.
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 9 Years
                        6 years, 10 months ago

                        We'd be on the board of directors had we stuck around.

                        Business and Spanish, you?

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not going to happen but I wish they bring UFPL back and make it free, they can put some price tag on FPL, its so boring! 😳

  17. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic tells Sky Italia: "I'll be back in a FEW weeks" but failed to confirm whether he would remain at Old Trafford.

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      MLS calling

    2. Gubbins94.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think he'll stay at United for his rehab with a view to signing in January.

  18. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    It has been 3 years and my highest team value till now is 102.5(this year) 😳

  19. I Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    So Griezmann has said he's aiming to win trophies with Atleti next season. Dude is all over the place atm.

    http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/10892713/antoine-griezmann-targets-atletico-madrid-trophies-amid-man-utd-comments

    1. Gubbins94.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I was surprised he was openly talking about leaving Atletico - no doubt he loves the club and Simeone.
      I guess he's ultimately seeking guarantees from Atletico over signings, the same way Simeone did recently as I can't under any circumstances fathom him being so disrespectful to a club he clearly adores. Get the impression his ideal scenario is to win it all with Atletico and Simeone but he's accepted that's becoming less and less likely, especially after the season they've just had, so as such is very torn.

      With all that said, I do think his head has been turned by United and think he is very tempted by the chance to spearhead a team of Galacticos all while earning a handsome £. I think he'll sign for United.

    2. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Is it true that he has no agent? My missus says that his sister organises his appointments and he has a trusted friend who gives him advice on whether to move to a new club or not. She saw it in an interview on't french telly.

      1. Gubbins94.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Trusted friend/adviser who is currently employed by Real Sociedad.

        1. Boris Bodega
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Amazed to see this situation with such a high profile player. Wonder how many more there are?

  20. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Need FPL to open asap...

    1. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      It's imminent don't worry.

  21. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Where's the quiz master... Need something to cure my boredom..

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Naughty Chucky.

      1. Chucky
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        You are jafooli... busted 😛

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Haha. No.

  22. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Jesus Navas & Gael Clichy both leaving City in the summer

    Where will they end up

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Back in their respective countries I reckon.

    2. Arctic monkeys
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Navas in la Liga and Clichy in Marseille maybe ?

    3. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Probably Spain and France

    4. greghammer95
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      For the love of god, not West Ham for Navas. I'd take Clichy to go with Zab.

  23. AA33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Rooney - "There are lots of offers on the table, both in England and abroad, and that is what I have to decide on," Rooney told The Guardian .

    "I have got some decisions to make now over the next few weeks so I will talk with my family and then I will decide. I think I have to make a decision in terms of a football decision, and that is what I will do. I will do that the next few weeks with my family while I am away and as soon as I know what is going on I am sure you will.

    "I have played for two Premier League clubs, Everton and United, and they are the only two Premier League clubs I will play for."

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      So it means he'll go to a club where David Moyes takes over.

  24. FrankieTheGent
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    With potential signings and promotions are we going to do any better next season than ...
    Friend_Holding_Matip
    or
    Fer_Fuchs_Ake

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I hope so.

  25. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    shame to see navas leave the prem

    who else will beat his first man, not look up then smash the ball low and hard into defenders shins instead of finding a teammate?

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Raheem Sterling on the way.

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Snap 😛

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling

    3. greghammer95
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Most wingers, anyone that played for Ajax last night could feel that void. Was like an under 12's team playing 11 a side for the first time, didn't have enough strength to kick the ball half way across the pitch, or in this case beat the first man...

      Apart from their centre halves, they were the two strong kids that hit puberty before everyone else.

    4. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      😀

  26. Geoff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What's the best, reliable site to keep up with transfer rumours / semi-official deals?

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ffscout

      1. Geoff
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        😀

        Maybe someone could start writing a paragraph or two every day summing it up. Easy hot topic?

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I'll think about it.

  27. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Jesus: "Sorry, lads - can't do the loaves and fishes - needed in Rome. Laterz."

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      😎

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        😀

  28. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    my dream signings for Liverpool : Lamar and Mendy

    they should be sold as a pair , the two best crossers of the ball (certainly while running with ball) in the world

    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hope so.

    2. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      How's Mendy defensively? Haven't seen enough of him to judge

    3. Rjandor
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      lmao 😀