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3 October 2011 1159 comments
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Okay…you might have noticed – things have changed around here.

After months and months of time, money, sweat and tears – we thought we’d roll out the new layout just to see if things held together. It’s a gamble – it may disappear before your very eyes and revert back to the old Scout. Then again, it might be here to stay.

We hope that all goes smoothly – the that the new layout settles on our servers and will provide the basis for a new era for the site. Let’s see how we go.

There is more to do (we know the Watchlist is incomplete and the poll is old). More features to roll out – particularly within the comments code. For now, we’re taking baby steps – although this is a pretty big first stride.

So then, if you stayed with us long enough to reach this ungodly hour, you get to the see the new look on the live servers – a proper first.

We hope you like.

Ps: apologies for any lost comments from the last couple of hours – needs must I’m afraid.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Wake up to see the whole new look... 😎

    Very nice changes, they are. I will try to test and learn things first.

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  2. CC22
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    Really like it. I think it is a lot neater and easier to read, especially with regards to replies to comments.

    Top work from all involved!

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  3. Dan
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    Very nice!

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  4. FF Dirtbag
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    Would you do Brown -> Woodgate for a 4 point hit?

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    1. arcticjunkie1
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      No, I wouldn't

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      That's halfway to madness.

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  5. arcticjunkie1
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    Worth a hit to bring in Enrique? I'd bench Dyer to slot Ramsey in

    Ward > Enrique
    Taarabt > Ramsey

    Ruddy
    Ward Bosingwa Kompany
    Moses Nani Dyer Silva
    Rooney Suarez Adebayor

    Given Taarabt Simpson Brown

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    1. DV8R
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      Enrique might not keep a CS against United. He's against Norwich after that, get him for that,

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      1. arcticjunkie1
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        Originally my thought exactly, I could always just play Ward away at Brom and just bring in Ramsey on a freebie and then in GW9 bring Enrique in on a freebie

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    2. FF Dirtbag
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      Not worth the hit, especially seeing though they have ManU next... just change Taarabt to Ramsey for next week, then after the ManU game get enrique in?

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      1. Jönny
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        Just a tester... how does it look when you reply to a reply?

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        1. Jönny
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          ...and reply to a reply to a reply?

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        2. Jönny
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          Hmmmm different. Not sure if it's better or not. Will get used to it I'm sure.

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          1. Jönny
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            It seems a little jumpy when it comes to bringing you back to your reply.

            Pretty minor issue though.

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    3. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
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      Im thinking the same thing with Enrique But im going to wait a week and fix my midfield. Just lost Baines so i have some millions to spend 🙂

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      1. arcticjunkie1
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        Go for it! 😀

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    4. eugtan
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      Enrique sounds fine after the match with United.

      But think of it this way..

      Simpson vs Adebayor
      Brown vs Ramsey

      Who you gonna field, Kompany, Bosingwa and.. ?

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  6. Beadling Boy
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    Wow! Very cool and congrats to those that put in the hard work to upgrade the look of the site!

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  7. UnderstandablyDistraught
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Having been told it was at the bottom I still can't find the "Links" tab. Help

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    1. Mark
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      You're right...we will sort that tomorrow. Sorry.

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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        Thanks much

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  8. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
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    Whats up with the watch list? kinda limited

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    1. Mark
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      Had to just test a limited version. I will update fully tomorrow - the new layout allows me to quickly update this from our db so it should be updated more often now.

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      1. arcticjunkie1
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        Great work Mark!

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      2. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
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        cheers

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  9. AllessandroSwissToni
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    Keep this new format - it's so much better. Really nice to read - format works well. Look forward to all the updates coming into place.

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  10. AP
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    Calling Anderson 'Oliveira' in the team news is serious flair.

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  11. King Eric, in America
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    But where's Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha? 😉

    +1 on the larger gravs, as well. I'll *really* be able to appreciate AB's tekkers now ...

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  12. Hate that rotation
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    The website looks great. Watchlist is pretty limited though. Use to have around 8 players, now just the two.

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    1. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
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      it will be refreshed in a couple days

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  13. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
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    I like how the predicted lineup looks. Much easier to view.

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  14. Hate that rotation
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Oh you have added a report abuse button. Get the feeling that is going to be used very often.

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  15. nandastone
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    Fantasic job, love the new look.

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  16. Gaz Downright
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    This is just brilliant Mark!

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  17. Animals & Scandals
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Would appreciate any advice on my team.

    ATM this is my team for GW8:

    Vorm(nor)
    Ward(wba)/Kompany(AVL)/Bosingwa(EVE)
    N.Dyer()/SWP(BLA)/Silva(EVE, V)/Young(liv)
    RVP(SUN, C)/Adebayor(new)/Aguero(AVL)

    Subs: Krul, R. Taylor, De Laet, Ferguson.

    One free transfer.

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    1. THE BAD
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      how much in bank?

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      1. Animals & Scandals
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        1.7 in the bank, but need to save some for the Roon in a few rounds.

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    2. FF Dirtbag
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      I would get SWP out as QPR are going nowhere atm, maybe for someone like ramsey or ramires depending on money ofc.

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      1. Ibracadabra
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        Did not watch the 6-0 drubbing but read in the player ratings that SWP was QPR's best player. Would you get rid of him with Blackburn at home this coming week? I wouldn't.

        Definitely get rid week 9 though - the next 3 fixtures are horrendous for them - Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester City. 0 points.

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        1. FF Dirtbag
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          He might be the best player, but its how they perform as a team that matters, and they didn't do well at all...

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          1. Ibracadabra
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            1 game only though I agree. They looked super the previous 2-3 games. Arsenal also lost 8-2 a few weeks ago but that didn't stop Arteta / RVP / now Ramsey investment.

            100% agree that SWP should go in Week 9 if you have him just don't know if it makes sense taking him out with Blackburn at home is all. If ANYONE has as worse morale / form as QPR right now it must be Blackburn...

            If it's for a free transfer, I could hear the case for dropping him but surely there must be other areas of the squad worth strengthening. Blackburn at home, is on paper, one of SWP's best 3-4 fixtures of the entire season. In a 38 game season it doesn't get much better than that...

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          2. Animals & Scandals
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            Hmm...I'd like to give SWP just one more match (BLA), after that I'm def getting rid.

            Isn't Ramires a bit risky when it comes to regular game time?

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  18. THE BAD
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    Vorm (Krul)
    Bos ; Kompany ; Baines (Enrique; Brown)
    Nani ; Murphy ; Brunt ; Jarvis (Dyer)
    Rooney ; Aguero ; Zamora

    Do you think it's worth the 4 point hit by doing:
    Baines>Taylor(swansea)
    Jarvis>VDV

    ?

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    1. Ibracadabra
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      Yes. Long term that is very solid. Between Bos / Kompany / Enrique you have good exposure at the back and VDV is a massive upgrade over Jarvis, especially since he is out of the Europa League team and rounding into form.

      10+ goals and 10+ assists for VDV as long as he stays fit. Can't go wrong there and should outscore all mids bar Silva/Nani/Young.

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      1. THE BAD
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        tks! yes i think too... the problem with those players is that it's either nasri or silva and nani or young... i don't think any totenham miedfielder will outscore VDV... but still i'm waiting on aguero news... any info???

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Get Baines out!!

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    3. FF Dirtbag
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      VdV is well worth that transfer!!

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  19. Twelve years a slave
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    What a gay site. 🙂

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    1. Twelve years a slave
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      Very choppy schrolling (cant spell)

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  20. In Like Flynn.
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    I like the latest injuries and bans section, and the ability to "Close the door" on idiot replies. It's growing on me Scouts, I may even find my password to the members section and have a look at that. 🙂

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  21. catch22
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    Looks Good Guys.. Seems strange but will get used to it in no time.. well done!

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  22. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    Looks nice but my browser is struggling with it!!

    Taken about 10 minutess to post

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  23. UnderstandablyDistraught
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    What is "comment permalink"?

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    1. Andy
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      It's a permanent link to your comment.

      So if somebody wants to save that comment in their bookmarks (or whatever) that is the URL that does it.

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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        thank you

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  24. arcticjunkie1
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    Still undecided between Bannan/Ramsey to replace Taarabt

    It's Ramsey at the moment, but Bannan is great value

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    1. FF Dirtbag
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      Depends whether you need money for another transfer 😉

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      1. arcticjunkie1
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        Nope 😉

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  25. pleccy
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    Looks nice

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  26. MrNatural
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    Well and truly silk-pursed!

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  27. O Fenomeno
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    So what's this I hear that Taarabt won't start the next game?

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  28. I hate Craig Gardner
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    Couple questions, would really appreciate any response.

    1) How long do you think Rodallega will be out?

    2) Of the following players, how do you rate their chances of playing/scoring? (As a "Season keeper")

    A) Ba
    B) Ballotelli
    C) Sturridge
    D) Yakubu
    E) Andy Johnson
    F) Di Santo

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    1. Ibracadabra
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      1) Not sure on Rodallega timetable but Wigan aren't scoring many goals so there are better options elsewhere.

      2) Think c) Sturridge is the best short term play as he is playing on the right side of a front three. Torres / Drogba will fight for the centre spot and Sturridge COULD face competition from Anelka but I think that spot is his. He's the best option, then. Obviously Ba and Best are in form for Newcastle so good options. Balotelli is a rotation threat - so it's a tough one. Yakubu is dirt cheap but plays for Blackburn so why not spring the extra 1M for Sturridge or 1.5M for Agbonlahor. Johnson is in superb form but will he hold down space with Ruiz, Zamora, Dembele, etc. all vying for starts? I've never rated Di Santo.

      Sturridge for me. Plays in a team that will score a ton of goals and very cheap. Only Balotelli (if Dzeko and/or Aguero get injured long term) comes close for me...

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  29. Just A Hat
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    Site looks well good

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    1. Just A Hat
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      hmm I need a better quality hat picture

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  30. Horizontal
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    Well that was a sudden change! (Just refreshed and everything looked different) But I like the new look.

    It will take me a little while to work out all the new features but I'll get there soonish.

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