The Suspension Tightrope Returns

This evening we bring back the Scout’s Suspension Tightrope widget, which is now available in your right sidebars under the Watchlist rankings.

For those of you less familiar with these pages, the tightrope offers a window into the more nefarious antics of the Premier League and the impact these indiscretions may have upon our Fantasy form. Cards are counted up from League Cup, FA cup and Premier League matches and the table is updated after each Gameweek – we’ll aim to share the Fantasy implications of the latest yellows and reds dished out by referees as we go.

We’ll bring you news of all the suspensions to blight our game, along with a regular update of the yellow card totals of the most heinous perpetrators as they approach the precipice of a ban and mount the ‘Suspension Tightrope’.

At present, there is just one player currently teetering on the brink of a one-match ban. Arsenal’s Mathieu Flamini is the man in question, after picking up his fourth caution of the season in the Gunners’ draw against West Brom on Sunday afternoon – the Frenchman has now been booked in four of his five league appearances since returning to the Emirates this summer.

Given Flamini’s propensity for picking up yellows, he looks highly likely to be facing suspension soon – essentially, he has to avoid incurring the referee’s wrath up to and including December 31, when the card quota is then extended to 10.

Plenty of others currently sit on three yellows, with just a couple more cautions set to trigger a ban. Amongst the most notable in Fantasy terms, the list includes Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic, who is owned by 30% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, whilst cut-price midfielder Ross Barkley and Ravel Morrison are also in the mix, along with the likes of Craig Gardner, Jon Walters and Marouane Chamakh.

Fernando Torres and Lucas are now both available after each served a one-match suspension in the previous Gameweek. Torres is still sidelined with a knee injury, though, while his former Liverpool team-mate is expected to return to the fold as Brendan Rodgers takes his team to Tyneside to face Newcastle next time around.

1,469 Comments Post a Comment

Heels_Over_Head
10 years, 7 months ago
I feel people overreact to these suspensions. As long as it is a one-game suspension, it is just one game week and the player will come back rested.

Agree? Disagree? Why?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Kostja
  10 years, 7 months ago
  a bit yes, but when it is a good fixture than it is a bit annoying, so when you are between 2 fixtures than it could be a factor
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Agree when it's a one-gamer.
  
  My dad stuck Suarez in his side pre-season though - thought that was taking it a bit far.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Heels_Over_Head
    10 years, 7 months ago
    yes
    
    i could understand when people were on WC as early as GW4, maybe
    
    before was a bit of a throwaway
    Open Controls
    Permalink
3. copps
  10 years, 7 months ago
  yeah its not a big deal if it's just one game. only problem is losing value with casuals transferring them out big time cos of the red flag, but i dont mind using my bench players.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
4. Manani
  10 years, 7 months ago
  also shows you which players are likely to get you a yellow card
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Heels_Over_Head
    10 years, 7 months ago
    true, but that's -1, some players are worth the frequent -1
    
    others less so
    
    (someone still has to explain to why Medel has any owners; there are others like him, DMs that will almost never do anything FPL relevant, never understand ownership of these)
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Epic Fail
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Auto pick and ghost ship teams probably.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
5. Doctor X
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Plus it's only Barkley and Ivan on it at the moment. No real gamechangers as such.
  
  I remember last season, how Suarez toyed with all of us on 4YCs for over a month!
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. copps
    10 years, 7 months ago
    i brought in Bale last season on 4YCs, but only 1 game away from the card rule being wiped out in January. as he had a tasty fixture and i figured he would behave as he knew about the rule. he got booked for a dive that wasn't even a dive, gave me a 1 pointer! i shipped him out and on his return he scored a hattrick!!!! I don't think i'll ever forget that one..
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Declan-
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Maybe you should because the hat trick was before the ban 😉
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. copps
        10 years, 7 months ago
        oh you're right, good to see repression is working a bit 😉 hopefully it clears everything soon!
        
        http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/gareth-bale/leistungsdaten/spieler_39381_2012.html
        
        I got him in for the 1 pointer, then he missed the next 3 games. shipped him and he went on a bonkers scoring spree.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
      2. copps
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Either way i can confirm i was REAL MAD 😆
        Open Controls
        Permalink
6. Epic Fail
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Aye it's not a major deal, but it can help sometimes.
  
  Such as when you can't decide between 2 similar priced defenders in the same team. All else being equal, you may as well go for the one further from suspension.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
7. Raddy
  10 years, 7 months ago
  I agree to some extent. Although it is a fairly minor issue when it comes down to a close call on deciding on a transfer it is something to think about. Knowing a player could be out for a week anytime soon is quite annoying
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
8. Mr. Perfectionist
  10 years, 7 months ago
  It depends on the player who is on the verge of being suspended and the fixture as well. For instance if it was Rvp last year it makes a huge difference to the team. Now if Lukaku was suspended for Hull at home I wouldn't like that n might prefer to get somebody else instead.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
copps
10 years, 7 months ago
benteke currently at 12% is becoming a bit of a differential when he returns. im thinking giroud to tekkers after the next 2, anyone else?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. GYM JUNKIE
  10 years, 7 months ago
  im guessing everyone will be after bentekkers when he is ready.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. copps
    10 years, 7 months ago
    dude is a beast
    Open Controls
    Permalink
2. Epic Fail
  10 years, 7 months ago
  I wouldn't do it just because it's a differential. But aye, I fully expect him to outscore Giroud from GW10 onwards.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. copps
    10 years, 7 months ago
    i figure with other arsenal cover in ozil & ramsey that i could kinda have it covered. with my luck it all be walcott and giroud goals then ha.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
3. Spencer
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Yup. Giroud or Soldado out for Benteke.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. copps
    10 years, 7 months ago
    soldado definitely
    Open Controls
    Permalink
4. Heels_Over_Head
  10 years, 7 months ago
  you're definitely not alone
  
  just a matter of timing and letting him drop more throughout the break
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. copps
    10 years, 7 months ago
    hoping for 8.7! he's dropping quite slowly and the flag could come off during the internationals.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
5. JT's Dog
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Don't fancy him over next two, both at home
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. copps
    10 years, 7 months ago
    yeah he's been better (as have villa in general) away from home i think though, i quite like arsenal's fixtures over the next 2 as well
    Open Controls
    Permalink
Call Me Old Fashioned
10 years, 7 months ago
FFS Jedinak falling tonight.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Mr. Perfectionist
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Wish he wasnt falling. Cannot take a hit for him 🙁
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Call Me Old Fashioned
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Same here. 2.2M to sort him and my defence out though allow it...
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Mr. Perfectionist
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Yeash I guess eveybody has too many other concerns right now. I think all those owning him are simply switching to Januzaj hence the drop.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        10 years, 7 months ago
        I need to see him start more games. If he looks assured of more game time then I will hop on board for 5-5.3M as far as AJ is concerned
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Mr. Perfectionist
        10 years, 7 months ago
        FOr me I would like to have an absolutely nailed on player as bench fodder and Januzaj is certainly not that. I've seen him a lot as a Utd fan and Im sure he wont be a regular starter and wont have as much impact in all games.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Call Me Old Fashioned
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Utd fan too - I dont think he will start too many either. But I can see the attractive of him being a 5th mid. It is not as if he is wasting a United slot now with the lack of United FPL options.
        
        That said I am likley to have more pressing issues than Jedinak--->Januzaj anytime soon.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
  2. Venom Snake
    10 years, 7 months ago
    I took a hit for jwp to morrison, but i feel it was worth it with price changes
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      10 years, 7 months ago
      I have already taken a -4
      
      Can think it is worth a -8 for a player who wont play too much in my case..
      Open Controls
      Permalink
The Glory Hunters
10 years, 7 months ago
Ok, hands up if you have bought Januzaj?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Parm
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Raises hand aloft.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
  10 years, 7 months ago
  o/
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
3. Mílanista
  10 years, 7 months ago
  \o/
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. FantaCity
    10 years, 7 months ago
    you bought 2 Januzai ?
    Open Controls
    Permalink
4. Give The Todd Some Love
  10 years, 7 months ago
  0/
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
5. Waterwheel Inc.
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Ashamed to say it . . . o/
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
6. BucketHead
  10 years, 7 months ago
  O/
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
10 years, 7 months ago
Evening all, just watched one of the worst films known to man, never get that 80 mins back now before anyone asks if they were curious that is, it was called Citadel. Like Lee Catermole avoid at all costs.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Royal5
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Not seen it. But watched Stolen, with Nick Cage the other day. Put that on the list.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Give The Todd Some Love
    10 years, 7 months ago
    On second thoughts, his Wicker Man remake is the probably best/worst film I've ever seen. As in so bad it's funny
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Royal5
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Cage plays is so many bad movies.. Shame bevause I actually like him as an actor.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
  2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    10 years, 7 months ago
    You don't want to mate some cheap low budget Irish horror movie I had the misfortune to buy from Tesco the other day
    Open Controls
    Permalink
2. Give The Todd Some Love
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Clearly you've never seen Paul Blart: Mall Cop.
  
  Or Disaster Movie. I still have nightmares about that one
  
  And don't get me started on Movie 43...
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Thomass
10 years, 7 months ago
Why is this soooooo slow????
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Heels_Over_Head
  10 years, 7 months ago
  no significant games until Friday's internationals
  
  last weekend wasn't good for many
  
  no FPL for 11 days
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Mílanista
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Internationals
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Heels_Over_Head
10 years, 7 months ago
The UAE and the Islamic Republic of Iran are proud to make the first joint press-release of the Beach Soccer Tournament in the Beach Soccer hot topic thread here:
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/08/scout-scribbles-kompany-worry-for-city/?hc_page=2#hc_comment_5781303
Open Controls
- Permalink
Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
10 years, 7 months ago
Absolutely loving the work that has gone into the beach soccer game. Hopefully my form might turn now I've got a team I can't let down! 🙂
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. The Gambler.
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Beach game?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. GYM JUNKIE
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Sunderland
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      10 years, 7 months ago
      😀
      Open Controls
      Permalink
    2. The Gambler.
      10 years, 7 months ago
      LOL
      Open Controls
      Permalink
Kostja
10 years, 7 months ago
I have been thinking about Rooney, RVP and Suarez, Sturridge for a while. And I was wondering if there has recently been a 2 man pairing up front where both have performed constantly and been worth owning in fantasy. Looks like mostly strikers that are up front on their own or have the second striker behind them in a sort of number 10 role like Rooney was for RVP last season. Wile Sturridge and Suarez have exelled so far, I am wondering if they will share the points eventually as by the looks of it they have switched games so far with Suarez having 2 games with lots of shots and Sturridge 1. And Roo and RVP have seemingly cancelled each other out so far. Id say in terms of FPL the set pieces probably give the advantage to Suarez and RVP, though RVP is too expensive and Suarez does not take pens. Unless either player moves deeper we could have some trouble on our hand deciding between them.

Anyway it looks like Benteke, Lukaku and Remy could be great options. And I wonder if they may even be better than the above 4 this season.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Kostja
  10 years, 7 months ago
  There was a question up front which maybe went missing with all the moaning. Does anyone know a 2 player striker pairing that has done well recently while playing together on a constant basis.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Two up front is increasingly rare nowadays nevermind two prolific goalscorers together. I don't like the double up personally as i like to spread the risk.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Kostja
      10 years, 7 months ago
      I agree, but it sucks we dont see the real liverpool now with no Coutinho and GJ, so it is impossible to call. As I would like to move for Lukaku now
      Open Controls
      Permalink
2. Give The Todd Some Love
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Benteke, Lukaku, Suarez for me (on a WC)
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
3. Declan-
  10 years, 7 months ago
  I like Benteke, Suarez and Lukaku going forward
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Kostja
    10 years, 7 months ago
    I agree with you guys with what I have thought up so far. But I wonder if there was any truth to Rodgers suggesting Suarez will play on the wing. We probably wont see that until coutinho and GJ are back.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Spencer
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Coutinho will replace Moses behind the front two.
      
      Johnson looks like the perfect wingback.
      
      Think it I'll still be 3-5-2 when they're back.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. Kostja
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Rodgers said formation will depend on the players available. And they have been shaite defensively eversince switching to 3 at the back. At the same time it will be tough for Rodgers to bench one of his 3 main CBs. This would also mean a bench role for Enrique, Moses, Henderson who all have been favorites of his and even fewer chances for the new guy Cissokho.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
4. Mílanista
  10 years, 7 months ago
  I was originally against doubling up on Suarez and Sturridge but have both gone down that route. I think you need to consider the rest of the team as well. In the case of Liverpool, how many goals are they going to score that Suarez and/or Sturridge aren't involved in? There is also the lack of European football and adequate backups making them both nailed on. While, fitness permitting, Rooney and RVP will start most games there will be several times over the season where doubt creeps in.
  
  With some of the other top teams the goals are more spread around, I'm not sure doubling up in those cases is viable.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Kostja
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Sturridge only 1 shot vs Sunderland worries me though, he was very lucky to get points there. And Suarez only 2 last game vs Palace, when Sturridge had 5. It is looking like one will get the points each game
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Kostja
      10 years, 7 months ago
      So far they have been very lucky to both score, with Sturridge converting all of his key passes and shots in the game vs Sunderland and Suarez scoring with only 2 shots vs palace which almost never happens for him. I am just thinking if neither moves to be the dominant figure in both teams they may be less than useful for us and cheaper options may do the same job
      Open Controls
      Permalink
    2. copps
      10 years, 7 months ago
      nah, their understanding as a strike partnership is arguably the best. they are always looking to play each other in. when coutinho returns after the break i reckon they will have even more opportunities.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. Kostja
        10 years, 7 months ago
        But shot numbers are down that is a worry, 2 strikers rarely get enough to score enough goals together unless 1 takes the back seat. Look at Rooney for an example and compare his seasons with Ronaldo and RVP and without them. As well as Tevez with and without other big strikers. Sample size is small but both Suarezes and Sturriges shot stats are already way down from last season. Slightly concearning
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Scottys Army
        10 years, 7 months ago
        not really
        
        coutinho is the creative force that will change once hes back.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Kostja
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Well you cant really say they are playing bad at the moment, I cant see a huge inclrease in shot totals, maybe quality
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Wilshere Knowledge
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Shot numbers are one thing, but there were also lots of times where they almost got a shot away that would likely result in a goal.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
    3. Scottys Army
      10 years, 7 months ago
      i cant see myself selling suarez , sturridge is a different matter.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
    4. Mílanista
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Maybe we need more data than 2 games? Seems odd that they've taken it in turns so far to dominate the shooting stats.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. Kostja
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Obviously we need more, especially as they will probably switch formations with Cout and GJ back. But so far 3 games vs United Suarez 7 and Sturridge 3(none on target), vs Sunderland Suarez 7, Sturridge 1, vs Palace Suarez 2, Sturridge 5. Sturridge has taken a small dropoff so far. And last season both had an average points of about 5.5 together while 7-8 while playing without each other.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Mílanista
        10 years, 7 months ago
        I'm happy to go with it for now but will have to monitor how they do. A PPG of 5.5 is pretty decent, could perhaps be set to increase as they have played more games together now and have an obliging run of fixtures.
        
        Are you taking part in the beach soccer tournament Kostja?
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Kostja
        10 years, 7 months ago
        I would just sit tight as well if it would not be for fkn Lukaku lurking with his great fixtures, I really dont wanna go without him and I would feel bad dropping rooney with the 3 games United have coming up.
        
        Not at the moment
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Mílanista
        10 years, 7 months ago
        If you're interested drop me an email at milanista.ffs@gmail.com
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Kostja
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Is it a lot of hassle?
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Mílanista
        10 years, 7 months ago
        No, its helpful if you can email your intended lineup to me/Parm by the Friday night of the GW but other than that you're not required to do anything.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Mílanista
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Yeah I brought Lukaku in with te WC before the Newcastle game and very pleased with him. The GW1 debacle has been forgotten.
        
        With Rooney, I believe Suarez will outscore him so I've made the change despite the fixtures. Didn't like what I saw of Rooney against Sunderland.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Kostja
        10 years, 7 months ago
        I agree about rooney but Stoke and fulham could get battered by them and I usually try to spread the risk. That is why this huge dilemma. I was hoping to ditch one of suarez/Sturridge
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Mílanista
        10 years, 7 months ago
        The same can be said about Liverpool's opponents, it could go either way so there's certainly a strong case for spreading the risk and avoiding the double up like you say.
        
        I am gambling... as usual 🙂
        Open Controls
        Permalink
  2. copps
    10 years, 7 months ago
    their fixtures are great until december too. unless i see a massive drop in form from liverpool im very happy keeping both.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
In Tommy We Trust
10 years, 7 months ago
Lads, got a cup competition that will run from gw10. Winner take home 50 quid from myself as a little Xmas bonus after gw17. First 256 people to register. Around 100 spots left. Hit my profile link for more details.

Cheers and good luck if you register 🙂
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Parm
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Considering we're all bored maybe it's time to take a look at my team 😉
  
  Mignolet
  Baines(c), Koscielny, Vidic.
  Barkley, Michu, Eriksen, Januzaj.
  Giroud, Rooney, Suárez
  
  (Rudd, Whittingham, Shaw, Turner)
  
  -4; £0.8m in the bank.
  
  Looking to make a few swaps soon, Giroud, Eriksen & Koscielny out, Benteke, Walcott & Wilson over 3/4 weeks, if injuries don't prevail.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Mílanista
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Just signed up, don't let your monkeys spam my inbox 😉
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. In Tommy We Trust
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Won't mate
    Open Controls
    Permalink
3. Declan-
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Thanks Tommy. 🙂
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. In Tommy We Trust
    10 years, 7 months ago
    No probs Declan
    Open Controls
    Permalink
4. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Comrade, I think I already registered 🙂
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. In Tommy We Trust
    10 years, 7 months ago
    You have comrade. For Russia
    Open Controls
    Permalink
5. Saint Domingo
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Top man Tommy i will have a go in that one mate,cheers 🙂
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. In Tommy We Trust
    10 years, 7 months ago
    No probs. are you going to keep your profile name for a while? Just asking for if you hit the top of all things Kolarov.
    
    Can update it if you are.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
6. Reedy
  10 years, 7 months ago
  This is most generous, Tommy. I'm already spending the winnings in my head 🙂
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. In Tommy We Trust
    10 years, 7 months ago
    I literally already have. Sort of 😉
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Reedy
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Dash it! 😉
      Open Controls
      Permalink
7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Cheers. Done.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. In Tommy We Trust
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Welcome Doos.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. A.T
      10 years, 7 months ago
      I think I already registered didn't I?
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. In Tommy We Trust
        10 years, 7 months ago
        You have mate
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        A.T
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Cheers
        Open Controls
        Permalink
8. SPorting
  10 years, 7 months ago
  I must have been one of the first to sign up.
  
  Is my name in the hat?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. In Tommy We Trust
    10 years, 7 months ago
    First come, first served so yep, your in.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
9. Declan
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Nice site Tommy, I'm in.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. In Tommy We Trust
    10 years, 7 months ago
    You're too kind 🙂
    Open Controls
    Permalink
10. HVT
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Done
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. In Tommy We Trust
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Good luck in this comp at least 😉
    Open Controls
    Permalink
11. BONZ
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Entered & had a little nose around the site
  
  I'll be back!
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. In Tommy We Trust
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Thanks bonz
    Open Controls
    Permalink
Parm
10 years, 7 months ago
Considering we're all bored(and i've just spooned up my post with a reply fail) maybe it's time to take a look at my team(Preliminary) 😉

Mignolet
Baines(c), Koscielny, Vidic.
Barkley, Michu, Eriksen, Januzaj.
Giroud, Rooney, Suárez

(Rudd, Whittingham, Shaw, Turner)

-4; £0.8m in the bank.

Looking to make a few swaps soon, Giroud, Eriksen & Koscielny out, Benteke, Walcott & Wilson over 3/4 weeks, if injuries don't prevail.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Your team looks in excellent shape for GW8. Let's see how we get through the internationals & the next GW before long-term planning but you are in good shape for a few greens in a row, I'd wager.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Parm
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Here's a picture just so you can observe my team as you did last season: http://i.imgur.com/yrJg7kt.png
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Never cease to amaze me how good it looks on paper every GW...last year that led to good returns too...this year... 😉
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. Parm
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Oi, you cheeky bar steward.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Eriksen, Whittingham, Shaw ...
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Parm
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Shaw is really peeing me off in fact. Looking to get rid for Fonte or Clyne soon.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Scottys Army
      10 years, 7 months ago
      clyne is quality and would say hes the best value player in fpl this season.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Good man. 🙂
      Open Controls
      Permalink
    3. Call Me Old Fashioned
      10 years, 7 months ago
      This. I never seem to get his points. Will trade him out when I get a chance.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
Pepin - RIP Absinthe
10 years, 7 months ago
Milan, are you writing obscenities at my expense on the Google spreadsheet?

JK, shoot this man.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Always been dodgy ... 😆
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Parm
  10 years, 7 months ago
  UEFA is a tad corrupt, and Milanista is of Italian heritage....
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Syd.
    10 years, 7 months ago
    It's in the Italians Genes to be corrupt lol
    Open Controls
    Permalink
3. Mílanista
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Just a friendly warning to stay away from my players 😉
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    10 years, 7 months ago
    That definition fits at least two community members. MegatronX says hi.
    
    😀
    Open Controls
    Permalink
4. Reedy
  10 years, 7 months ago
  It was warranted, IMO. 😉
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    10 years, 7 months ago
    See above ^^
    Open Controls
    Permalink
5. Mílanista
  10 years, 7 months ago
  El Salvador have issued a reminder to the Russian General.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    10 years, 7 months ago
    😆
    Open Controls
    Permalink
Del Monte
10 years, 7 months ago
As this is very quiet, hopefully I will get some sound advice on this bunch.

Boruc Ruddy

Coleman Toure Shaw Collins B.Turner

Michu Yaya Oscar Ramsey Brady

Van Persie Suarez Gayle

Looking at doing Yaya + Oscar + Ramsey + Michu > Walcott + Mata + Silva + Barkley over the next 4 weeks.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Del Monte
  10 years, 7 months ago
  No help 🙁
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Dr Ennet
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Why do you want to get rid of Michu mate? Reckon he is one of the few players this season that you can keep... Oscar is a liability I agree, but Mata still needs to earn his way in... Walcott I don't really argue with... :)... When it comes to Barkley/Ramsey I am not sure to be honest...
  
  Don't know if that input helped at all, but there you go... 😀
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
3. Wilshere Knowledge
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Yaya to Walcott only for me. Everything else seems a little like just trying to do something when you don't need to IMO.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
4. Heels_Over_Head
  10 years, 7 months ago
  They are confused by the lack of groupthink in your squad which is why we are happy to have you on Team UAE.
  
  Chelsea
  Oscar may be the right choice on Chelsea but SweetPea made a decent case for Hazard earlier today (think I can find the thread with a little effort). My main question with Hazard is how big the problem is with his ankles as frequent pain killing injections to play don't help injuries heal. Not sure on Mata as he comes at a high premium and still not sure how much free reign Jose will give him, yet.
  
  Arsenal
  Walcott is, I think, a better bet than Ramsey, for returns going forward. Though it would help to see the shape of the team when Cazorla and Ozil play together. Wally was close to getting bags of goal but just a wee bit off target before his injury.
  
  Swans
  I'm keeping Michu until GW 17. Fixtures too good. Kind of want to find a good budget option on Swansea midfield if they prove that they're going to take advantage of the sched. Hernandez is probably best option. Particularly look at their total schedule for October (include cups), they hardly travel this month (including a game at Welsh compatriots Cardiff if I recall correctly) so if there's a time when Europa won't effect the team, it's this month.
  
  Blues
  Everton vacillate between good and bad runs of games between now and January. Barkley and Lukaku are hooking up well. Would be nice for you if Barkley would get two more YCs so you could pick him up a little cheaper when he's suspended for a game.
  
  Hope you're still around and see this; hope it helps.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Del Monte
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Thanks Heels, very helpful.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
andres
10 years, 7 months ago
Migs, davis
Vidic walker wilson coleman chester
MIchu Sess eriksen whittingham jedinak
Roo suarez lukaku
2.4 in the bank, no FT.

A eriksen to oscar (-4)
B whittingham, eriksen to januzaj, ozil (-8)
C other (-4,-8..)
Open Controls
- Permalink
Blue Moon Rising
10 years, 7 months ago
Which transfer should I prioritise this gameweek?

A) M Turner to Clyne
B) Chester to Clyne
C) SIlva to Yaya/
D) Kim to Barkley
E) Another

G: Migs Price

D:Ivanovic Coleman M.Turner Chester Turner

Ｍ：Silva Michu Siggy Ozil Kim

Ｆ：Lukaku Giroud Sturridge

1 FT 0.8 in the bank
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Mr. Perfectionist
  10 years, 7 months ago
  M Turner > Williams is what I would suggest
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Venom Snake
  10 years, 7 months ago
  I like D
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Saint Domingo
10 years, 7 months ago
Anyone got a link to the beach soccer tourn? Thank you
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. DonTheSpecialOne
  10 years, 7 months ago
  uefacouncil.wordpress.com
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Look on the right under hot topics
  
  http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/08/scout-scribbles-kompany-worry-for-city/?hc_page=2#hc_comment_5779071
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Saint Domingo
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Cheers mate
    Open Controls
    Permalink
DonTheSpecialOne
10 years, 7 months ago
Evening guys
Open Controls
- Permalink
FantaCity
10 years, 7 months ago
I know how totally ridiculous this is, but . . . does anyone else besides me automatically imagine that posters on here look like their gravs?

Y'know, like Giggs Boson is a hot chick, Milanista is a black dude who always wears headphones, Sporting looks like a Rat-Pack matinee idol, and Parm ... well, he's kinda tree like isn't he?

No? Just me? . . . thought so 🙁
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
  10 years, 7 months ago
  +1
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Syd.
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Maybe Granville fits into this bracket
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
3. DonTheSpecialOne
  10 years, 7 months ago
  I don't think you're alone on these thoughts. You do make up your "mind" on a person here based on stuff they write and things such as their grav.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. copps
    10 years, 7 months ago
    someone actually mentioned a while back whether Bemba Da was perhaps always getting grief from other posters because his grav is Milhouse who is bullied a lot. I thought it was quite interesting that it could be the psychology behind the pic that potentially helps influence attitudes.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. SPorting
      10 years, 7 months ago
      You think too much.
      
      And where's my scotch??
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        10 years, 7 months ago
        😛
        Open Controls
        Permalink
4. Scottys Army
  10 years, 7 months ago
  maybe rover is uncle albert ......
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. FantaCity
    10 years, 7 months ago
    . . . he is to me, yep
    Open Controls
    Permalink
5. Call Me Old Fashioned
  10 years, 7 months ago
  I can assure you that I do infact have a head..
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    10 years, 7 months ago
    😆
    Open Controls
    Permalink
6. Reedy
  10 years, 7 months ago
  No I'm totally with you on that. I like it when the personality seems to fit the grav, as is the case of Corrigan, and, somehow - RonH.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Scottys Army
    10 years, 7 months ago
    true corrigan is class
    Open Controls
    Permalink
7. copps
  10 years, 7 months ago
  and epicfail is a chav?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
8. Mílanista
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Hehe, it must be confusing if you have this image and people change grav. My last grav was of an old man with a red and black afro wig on.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Not just ANY old man.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Mílanista
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Indeed http://images.wikia.com/nonciclopedia/images/archive/0/07/20110531210331!Tiziano_Crudeli_bambino.jpg
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        10 years, 7 months ago
        You wont like this...
        
        But I am so done with him on out tv screens now with those irritating adverts.
        
        And also Morris from BetVictor ads is a knob
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Mílanista
        10 years, 7 months ago
        He is poorly used by Ladbrokes, its much better when the passion is genuine.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
9. MJ6987
  10 years, 7 months ago
  A lot of people used to flirt with Camzy I thought who was a bloke but with Ana Ivanovic Grav!
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. FantaCity
    10 years, 7 months ago
    It's so stupid, but I find myself giving kinder advice to people with 'Chick' gravs ... even when I know their really blokes 😯
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Scottys Army
      10 years, 7 months ago
      lol
      Open Controls
      Permalink
    2. Reedy
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Haha good to know
      Open Controls
      Permalink
10. Parm
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Yep, i'm just here in the Bahamas, swaying about alone in the wind....
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
11. Sánchez
  10 years, 7 months ago
  So Tommy looks like a monkey?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. FantaCity
    10 years, 7 months ago
    . . . I didn't pick Tommy on purpose, but ...err.... yep
    Open Controls
    Permalink
12. SPorting
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Doo bee doo.....That's Amoré!
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. FantaCity
    10 years, 7 months ago
    😀
    Open Controls
    Permalink
13. Absinthe 42
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Perception is so true.
  
  I find myself paying too much attention to Lateriser, especially when he was the Cumberbatch version.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. SPorting
    10 years, 7 months ago
    He still is. In part.
    
    Tinkerman as a suited and booted Ranieri exudes an authoritative air which is very much reflected in his posts.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. FantaCity
      10 years, 7 months ago
      that's so true!
      Open Controls
      Permalink
14. SPorting
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Well, Granville does serve as a foil to Mark's "Arkwright".
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
15. Evs
  10 years, 7 months ago
  I look forward to meeting Chris Oblivion then 😉
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
16. AK ⭐
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Gink's a monkey then? And Pepin probably likes yelling all the time.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. FantaCity
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Yep, I always imagine Pepin's posts BEING SHOUTED!!!
    Open Controls
    Permalink
GlasgowFF
10 years, 7 months ago
Gazza has joined Twitter!

Hope he doesn't let the trolls get to him.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Sánchez
  10 years, 7 months ago
  🙂 Time I joined Twitter ... Lets see if I can proper annoy him.
  
  Nah. Joking. Despite him being a Rangers legend, I find him hard to hate, even when he was at Rangers.
  
  Shame how he's ended up. Was always entertaining in playing ability and personality.
  
  Nut meg, sticking tongue out.
  Goal, followed by flute celebration.
  Big belly celebration.
  Even the dentist chair one.
  Booking the ref.
  
  All comedy gold, even to a Celtic fan.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. GlasgowFF
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Yeah he is a legend, apart from the goal against us in Euro 96. Had over 100K followers in less than an hour.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Sánchez
      10 years, 7 months ago
      Even that though, brilliant skill, brilliant finish, funny celebration.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
2. copps
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Trolls on Twitter? Never......
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Pepin - RIP Absinthe
10 years, 7 months ago
What were the final standings of the ICC? I remember that Pakistan came first and West Indies were a major flop.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Mílanista
  10 years, 7 months ago
  2nd - England
  3rd - New Zealand
  4th - the mighty India, whose managerial team have spread their wings to El Salvador, Brazil and Russia
  
  Senegal are going to do a Windies and stink the place up.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Surprised New Zealand were that high. It was good times on Team India, we had a blast. Too bad we did so well ENR decided to split us all up...
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Dr Ennet
      10 years, 7 months ago
      This I agree with indeed my friends... We were a good and humble team... A team it was a pleasure to be part of... You are right Pepin, we probably did too well so they had to split us up... 😀
      Open Controls
      Permalink
  2. SPorting
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Senegal IS the WI team.
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
      10 years, 7 months ago
      No, it isn't. 😛
      Open Controls
      Permalink
      1. AK ⭐
        10 years, 7 months ago
        This.
        Open Controls
        Permalink
        
        Dr Ennet
        10 years, 7 months ago
        Ha ha 😀
        Open Controls
        Permalink
2. Call Me Old Fashioned
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Pakistan won (woop...!)
  England 2nd
  3rd NZ i think
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Ings on the up
10 years, 7 months ago
On a WC, keep Chester or move him on?

He doesn't appear to be losing value and I'm struggling to see any other 4m defender worth having
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
  10 years, 7 months ago
  I am not sure he will reclaim his spot so quickly when he's back? At any rate, I wouldn't be bringing in injured players on my WC.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Ings on the up
    10 years, 7 months ago
    he's already in my squad, looking to get rid
    Open Controls
    Permalink
    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      10 years, 7 months ago
      There is no 'my squad' when you are on a WC 😀 I'd get rid as he's still injured.
      Open Controls
      Permalink
  2. Saint Domingo
    10 years, 7 months ago
    This ^^^^
    Open Controls
    Permalink
WDT
10 years, 7 months ago
People are being awfully hasty and impatient with Eriksen. Last week everyone wanted him, this week he seems to be the make-weight in everyone who owns him's teams. Think he will be a good consistent scorer to be honest.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Welcome to Fantasy Fickle Scout
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Dr Ennet
    10 years, 7 months ago
    😀
    Open Controls
    Permalink
2. Kostja
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Stats are quite poor though even with a small sample size. 1.5 shots and 2.3 key passes. And Tottenham dont look like scoring many goals.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Joshhwa
10 years, 7 months ago
Best mid for 9m and under?
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. BucketHead
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Oscar for me
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Scottys Army
  10 years, 7 months ago
  michu
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Acquafresca
10 years, 7 months ago
Doosra 😡 you cost me a 3 game win streak!

Stupid Wolves
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Well ... 😉
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Penalties, ffs! I can't legislate for that! 😛
    Open Controls
    Permalink
villaluke
10 years, 7 months ago
Hi i am first time poster to fantasy football scout, just wanted to ask what is the beach soccer that you are talking about?
Open Controls
- Permalink
Venom Snake
10 years, 7 months ago
Top of the morning!
How are we all today
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Ings on the up
  10 years, 7 months ago
  good ta. you?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
MJ6987
10 years, 7 months ago
Ooh, Netherlands closing in on a 10th member of the squad! It's a nightmare getting a unanimous vote through the committee!
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius�…
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Committee, Schmittee ... 😛
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. DonTheSpecialOne
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Woah?
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
  1. MJ6987
    10 years, 7 months ago
    Watch this space....
    Open Controls
    Permalink
3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Committee? Hahahha. It's nice to NOT be in a democracy.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Neddy55
10 years, 7 months ago
Pochettino has been impressive.

Most impressive.
Open Controls
- Permalink
1. copps
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Indeed.
  
  Most indeed.
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
2. Parm
  10 years, 7 months ago
  Agreed, bigged up Southampton all summer 😉
  Open Controls
  - Permalink
Ings on the up
10 years, 7 months ago
Just to pass a bit of time, please let me know what you think of this WC?

Mignolet / Lewis

Vertonghen / Coleman / Chester / Turner / Clyne

Özil / Januzaj / Whittingham / Michu / Barkley

Rooney / Giroud / Suárez

Also,

Lewis & Vertonghen or Boruc & 6.7m def
Open Controls
- Permalink
Pepin - RIP Absinthe
10 years, 7 months ago
This is so funny. Levski Sofia just appointed a new head coach and on his introductory press conference, the fans stormed in and forced him to take off the team's jersey as he doesn't deserve it 😆 They accused him of being a supporter of rivals CSKA Sofia. So funny!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxo5Z0rSgkU

[fast forward to the end as you probably won't understand the language]
Open Controls
- Permalink

You need to be logged in to post a comment.