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The Community Round Up

The release of the 2017/18 Premier League fixtures prompted a flurry of discussions among our hot topic posters, with early transfer targets and rotation strategy dominating proceedings.

Transfers – both confirmed and rumoured – were also among this week’s major discussions, while our community writers focused on the variety of summer Fantasy games.

Top savers and attacking Cherries take centre stage in our latest Members’ tables, while we finish off the round-up with news of another summer tournament taking place, whetting our appetite for the Premier League kick-off in August.

The Community Articles

Ahead of this Sunday’s ICC Champions Trophy FPL Dreams has taken a look at  finalists India and Pakistan for his latest analysis of this Fantasy cricket tournament.

While this game ends, there is plenty more action over the summer via Fantasy Eliteserien – the Norwegian top flight game that is also proving popular with the community. Niemi’s latest article looks at some key differentials for Gameweek 13 and rounds up the latest knocks, niggles and suspensions.

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

Wednesday saw preparations for next season step up a gear with the unveiling of the 2017/18 Premier League fixtures. We canvassed your early thoughts just after the announcement, which revealed that Manchester United and West Brom are among those with strong early fixtures, while Everton have a “brutal start”, according to Limbo.

The Red Devils strong early start will certainly be of interest to those taking part in our discussion on the lack of desirable Fantasy assets from their ranks in recent seasons, as well as contributors to our follow up hot topic on United’s rearguard.

Chelsea have not lost an opening day match since 1998, and that trend looks set to continue given Burnley drop by in Gameweek 1. This is likely to see considerable interest in their assets, which could include rumoured transfer target Romelu Lukaku, who received high praise as a Fantasy option in our discussion on the Everton striker’s prospects next season.

Harry Kane is another striker set to garner investment from Gameweek 1, when Spurs travel to Newcastle United. But, according to our hot topic on the Spurs talisman, his inevitable price hike may force his suitors to adopt a 3-5-2 formation to squeeze him in.

One caveat for investing heavily in Spurs and Chelsea’s players is their involvement in the Champions League. This could prompt some to divert cash towards Arsenal, with our hot topic saying that their absence from Europe’s elite could bolster their chances of success.

FPL Virgin continued the debate about the Gunners with a discussion on this week’s transfer rumour that last season’s top goal scorer Alexis Sanchez could be on the move, perhaps to Manchester City.

All three promoted sides have been handed favourable schedules and our hot topic on Brighton, Newcastle and Huddersfield Town offered up some key advice on ensuring Fantasy managers can effectively tap into their potential, with cheap defenders and creative midfielders high on the watchlist.

Already Magpies set piece specialist Matt Ritchie and the Seagulls’ midfield driving force Anthony Knockaert are attracting attention. However, they will have their work cut out to mirror the success of last season’s budget-friendly midfield sensation – Josh King – according to Disable’s discussion on cut-price gems.

The fixture list reveal also gives Fantasy managers their first chance to consider rotation pairs, particular among cheaper assets in defence. Ludo provided a handy round up of the teams that rotate well home and away and Doosra has also been casting his expert eye over some key rotation match-ups.

While big name moves such as Lukaku are subject to mere rumour and speculation, there has been no shortage of confirmed deals this week. Everton revealed that Ajax skipper Davy Klaassen has joined their ranks, promoting Atheltico Timbo to take a look at the attacking midfielder’s prospects.

Manchester City have also made an early move, drafting in Benfica keeper Ederson. However, with a likely high price tag and rotation set to continue among the rest of the City defence there appears to be little enthusiasm for their rearguard, according to our hot topic.

The City capture is the second new face from Benfica to grace the English top flight next season, with Swedish defender Victor Lindelof signing for Manchester United. Eagles fan Ricardo Vaz dropped by with further details of what Fantasy managers can expect from this pair.

Finally, the definition of “an all time FPL great” came under scrutiny with Andy85wsm setting up a hot topic on latest research by Patch, who has looked at a wide range of metrics to determine legendary status.

To view all our discussions please visit our Hot Topics page. We are also still keen to hear from you about how this can be further developed.

The Members Tables

Further to our Members article on Bournemouth, Mark has constructed a table looking specifically at the Cherries’ most attacking players last season.

At the other end of the pitch, Greenwindmill’s latest table focuses on the goalkeepers who made the most saves per minute during 2016/17.

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

As well as Fantasy cricket and Norwegian football, this summer also sees the launch of a Euro U21 game. Mlexer was on hand with further details as was VS10_ who has also launched a FFScout league (code: 575933631).

Elsewhere, the final results of @ofcProdigy’s Scout Picks Challenge, which is based around our very own weekly Scout Picks, have been revealed. Ianp1970 has been crowned champion, followed by AA33 in second, with Slippin’ Jimmy and A Manager Has No Name in joint third.

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

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322 Comments Post a Comment
  1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Which one is the best options:
    A. Morata (Man Utd)
    B. Lukaku (Everton)
    C. Lukaku (Chelsea)

    Thx you.

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Most definetly not B. The other choice depends on pre season form. They should be similar in price anyway.

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      CAB

    3. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on pre season and also of Mourinho will bring him in properly unlike Miki.

      CAB with current knowledge

  2. noquarternt
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Are there any post game release date transfers you'll be hoping for? Such as someone already given a low price moving to a big club and creating huge value?

    Think Stones' move to City, but actually worthwhile rather than a chronic disappointment.

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Think we could shave a mil off Lukaku's price if they delayed his deal and it looked like he was staying, but then he up and went to Chelsea anyway.

    2. Net Gains
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If they price Sigurdsson at 7.0 again because he's at Swansea but then Everton move for him (as rumoured) that would be great.

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        He's unlikely to drop from 7.5 to 7.0 imo, could be even due a rise to 8.0

        1. Net Gains
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I wouldn't be interested in him at 8.0 - too inconsistent IMO

          1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            True. I never seemed to catch him on form so I just left him where he was and hoped his runs of form were brief

        2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Ranked 6th total for mids so most likely due a price rise actually.

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        But a big fish in a small pond is always better than the said fish swimming with those his own size.

    3. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku
      Bertrand
      Siggy
      Mahrez

    4. *sigh*
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Tammy Abraham

    5. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      lukaku
      siggy

    6. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Trippier (walker sale delayed of course)

      Rooney (stoke?)

      Ashley young (could see him move on potentially and be a real influence at a smaller team)

      Keane (burnley to Everton)

    7. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Walker/Rose staying at Spurs on FPL release and then leaving, giving us cheaper trippier/Bavies options.

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

        And on a side note Bertie off to city post release

  3. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all. How are you?

    1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      got bit of sleep in eventually ?

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Went to give an examination. Back to ffs duties.

        1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          you must have broken the record for hours on the site yesterday ... i did wonder if you had a tag partner at one point.

          1. Paul
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            😛

          2. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            No. It's all me.

        2. Paul
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Exam for????

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Pg.

            1. Paul
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              which stream you pursuing pg in???

              1. Dreams
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Not pursuing yet. Entrance. International business.

                1. Paul
                  • 13 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  alrighty....all the best

                  1. Dreams
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Thanks.

  4. HappyMonday
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Thought you guys might appreciate this email I received... lol!

    ...

    I hope this email finds you well! I am reaching out because your team scored 1878 total points which was the 12th most by any Draft Fantasy manager across our entire platform.

    I am reaching out because we would love to have you write weekly articles about Draft for our blog. We think your understanding of the game would resonate very well with our current players.

    Looking forward to hearing back,

    Tyler M. Swartz
    Co Founder
    VP of Marketing
    Draft Fantasy, Inc.

    1. Paul
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers 😆

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

      Great job!

      Who was the commissioner/organizer for your league?

      Trying to convince the powers that be that we need a weekly Community Draft League article on FFS so there's a separate space/thread for questions about draft leagues too.

      Would be happy to wait list you for my Fantrax draft league thought it's bit different. See my user ID for a link that leads to other links with details.

  5. Heels_Over_Head
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Ronaldo back in the PL would be boring for FPL.

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

      Then avoid him and make it exciting 😉

      #ThatsWhatIDo

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

        Nah. RVP used to get injured every time I owned him so I vowed not to own him for a whole season one year... guess who stayed healthy.

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Regardless of what the options are there will still be a template team . Form , fixtures , stats and ownership will lead to people largely having the same team .

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        How come they get a reply and I don't get a reply ?

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

          I'm uncomfortable talking to the dead.

          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Ouch

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

        If we all have a template team why are there always that group in the top 100 that are 100s points ahead of us?

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          They get their first

    3. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      If back at United and with those starting fixtures I can't see anything less then 75% ownership

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

        Possible. He'll be 14 or 15 which should deter some.

    4. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      He only scored 25 league goals last season and would be priced around 14m. You could easily make do without him.

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

    Best transfer news on the prem so far: Cuco Martina has been released.

    I've never seen such an average players a) score such a good goal, and b) get consistently selected in a prem side over a starting 11 international

    I've been burnt before, but do we go back there again?

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

      Referring to our boy Cedric obviously

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

        One of my favourite fantasy players, never disappointed!

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

          (Crying laughter emoji)

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

    Any easy way to check fixtures from GW1 to GW15 instead of scrolling down the fixture list on PL site?

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

      Barring membership access to the season ticker here, here's Balders product:
      public.tableau.com/views/PremierLeagueFixturesDashboard/Dashboard1?:embed=y&:display_count=yes&:showVizHome=no#3

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

        Nice, thanks... That'll do the job.

  8. Hazari300
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys, is there any confed cup fantasy games?

      1. Hazari300
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

  9. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Good morning all!

    Expect a lot of you have seen this by now but the Southampton kit debut was awesome!

    https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/875773386403840001

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

      Who are you expecting as the new manager?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        No idea to be honest, not been following 🙂

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          That's a very handsome Rooney in your grav Andy.

      2. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ryan Giggs

  10. AA33
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks for the mention Jonty! 🙂

  11. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    With martina leaving club, now cedric is totally nailed ? =)

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

      They'll probably sign someone... Martina wasnt a threat in last few weeks anyway. That Pied guy was....

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I think I need a player from saints and cedric looks best. I have an eye on redmond too.

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

          Yoshida?

          1. Emiliano Sala
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Cedric is much more attacking. And I guess yoshida will come around 5

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

              Thats true, only -ve is his YC accumulation

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

          I might double up if reasonably priced

          1. Emiliano Sala
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Double defence no. But maybe redmond. I think double player from a team that one is defender and another is in attack does not have a meaning. They are totally different.
            I mean they may get 0-0 from game and you can get 9 points from defender on just 2-3 from frontline. I think you know what I mean.
            I would not double defence but may get redmond. There are good defensive options like utd, spurs and wba as well. And also city

            1. Emiliano Sala
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              And they may also have a 3-2 resault and you get a double digit forward haul and 0 defence points.

  12. bojack
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Ronaldo to City, you heard it here first.

    Apparently he's visited Bristol and loves the place.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Big fan of the view from the Avon Gorge hotel no doubt

  13. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    How can I upload a profile picture?

    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Gravatar.com (I think) links to yam email, then appears wherever you log in and the site displays them.

    2. Vedas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      gravatar.com
      Use the same email id you use on here.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      gravatar.com

      Same email ID as here

    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      How do I get a picture next to my name when I post a comment?
      Head on over to http://www.gravatar.com and register for an account (make sure you register with the same email as the one you are registered with here). Choose an image, and this will be associated with all of your comments on site. Your gravatar image should appear next to your comments within roughly 24 hours.

    5. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks all for your replies.

  14. Net Gains
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Which team do you think has the best 5 opening fixtures?

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Southampton

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Ot maybe Manu/ WBA based on having three home games

    2. Emiliano Sala
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Saints wba utd hudds newcastle city spurs
      In order

      1. Net Gains
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        you cannot honestly think Huddersfield have good fixtures

        1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          They're not too bad defensively .. attack is another matter.

  15. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Its done =)))))))
    Lol

    1. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Congratulations

      Now wait for approx 9 months

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      What is that grav from Jack is it an album cover?

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I think I should change my username. Too much hate here

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

          Haters going to hate JW just ignore them

  16. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Confed cup fantasy link? Please!

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks!
        How does this work? Registered, up came 'request to join summer of 17' do I just follow those 4 steps now?

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Yep. I have made it an exclusive league so that only people we know join it. I'll verify your membership in the league. What's the username?

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            CptCrunch

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Hmm read before asking stupid questions I should....

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      no official game but a link is up there

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        You in it Phil?

        Time for another fantasy trip to Norway tonight!
        I've not logged on for these last 2 weeks, hoping Adegbenro not sunk too much...

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          sadly no mate

          Euro U-21 and Eliteserein are enough for me I think.

          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Probably smart. 🙂

  17. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Saints new kits looks good.

  18. mranonymous
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    If Lacazette moves to Arsenal, what price do we expect he will be? And does he become a viable option?