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1 January 2015 2069 comments
Mark Mark
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So we made it – 2015 is upon us and, almost immediately, we’re back in the Gameweek groove.

Before thoughts turn to the deadline and I start tapping out my hungover Preamble, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a huge Happy New Year.

I’d also like to take this chance to give a shout-out to all those who, over the last twelve months and previous years, have contributed to the running of this site with words, expertise, blood, sweat and tears. Thanks.

A special mention must go to Paul, who continues to relentlessly churn out words of exceptional quality on a daily basis. Also to Jonty, who, along with our brilliant moderation team, has worked to ensure that Fantasy Football Scout continues to thrive as one the most active, knowledgeable and opinionated football communities around. And finally to Ed who provides the technical know-how and does his best to turn my development ideas into reality. While Chris and myself distract ourselves with developing Fantasy Football Scout as a business to keep things going, these people help to maintain and grow the site that you read each week.

Finally, I’d like to thank you, the community, for your contributions, enthusiasm, passion and knowledge. Myself, Paul and the writers work tirelessly to provide articles worth reading but we’re well aware that Fantasy Football Scout grows due to the contributions made by our community. You know your stuff.

Next year will be another big one for us. On Monday, work begins on Fantasy Football Scout version 4. It’s about time we became more usable on tablet and mobile platforms and we’re about to sort that. We began a few months back by considering keeping the majority of what you see now – carrying out some Botox injections if you like. In the end, we’ve opted for the full facelift and we’ve hired an expert surgeon to carry it out. Coding on the next version of Fantasy Football Scout will commence from next week and, in a few months time, we’ll be coming to you to help us test it.

Ed will do bits and pieces on that but, on the whole, he’s going to be dedicated to realising some of my new ideas that have been brewing. The first fruits of that labour are imminent. More on that very soon.

Some of you may have noticed that we’re also hiring. We’re looking to bring in at least two new writers to join Paul’s editorial team and we’ve already got a batch of applicants to sort through. If you’ve missed our ad and feel you’re up to the task, get in touch via writers@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

That’s about it from me. I need to go sober up in preparation for 11.30 – I can’t afford to bring on another Kolarov epiphany.

Happy New Year to all!

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

  1. Marty McFly
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Happy new year all! G2G? Bench order ok?

    Foster
    Baines - Zabaleta - Hutton
    Siggy - Hazard - Sanchez - Sterling (C) - Silva
    Austin - Benteke

    Bench: Elliot, Kane, Ivanovic, Moore.

    Thanks in advance.

    1. amol
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You too! Gtg mate

    2. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Zabaleta might not play but Ivan is a good back up

    3. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It's funny you have Ivan second sub. Only about 20 minutes ago I was looking at stats and marvelling at his attacking threat

      1. Marty McFly
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeh I have looked at the same stats and also coupled them with the Spurs defensive ones.. Really tough decision to make in the morning I think...

        Who would you bench instead?

        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I like Hutton this week, but with the other two big names in there I think he has to be the one that misses out. But you could be right, I don't want to give you bad advice.

          1. Marty McFly
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            If it wasn't for Baines being on pens and his new role in an attacking position I think he'd get the chop.. Thanks for your help.

    4. sad_nap
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I have the same problem. Hard to bench Ivanovic. I was thinking since I have Guzan I would bench Hutton but I feel like they'll get a cs.

  2. mcpandm
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Wait news about silva

  3. CunkOnFPL
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    G2G:
    Foster, Krul
    Baines, Berty, Dummett, Zaba, Duff
    Downing, Haz, Sanchez, Silva, King
    Austin, Costa, Kane

    1FT, 1.4 ITB
    Would you Save?

    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No real need for change but if you wanted to it would be in your defense but otherwise it looks good

  4. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    (C)osta anyone?

    1. kitier katba
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      probably

  5. Areid13
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone captaining sterling over Yaya?

  6. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Am i good to go lads? Saving ft..

    Forster
    Azpi, Janmaat, Hutton'
    Sanchez, Hazard, Silva, Downing
    Rooney, Benteke, Austin

    McCarthy, Eriksen, Naylor, Clyne 1.0m

    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Janmaat a slight risk and who's your captain?

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Why is Janmaat a risk? I think he is one of the best players to own this GW!

        Good to go.

        1. Areid13
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          With pardew leaving Newcastle could be affected and Danny Ings could be ready to pounce

          1. Puyol Pants Up
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            He is one of their premium signings and has been one of their best players! I highly doubt that he will be dropped.

            1. Areid13
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              I never said he'd be dropped or that he's not a good player. I'm just saying burnley have a good chance of scoring

      2. Marty McFly
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I don't think he's a risk whatsoever?

  7. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Wrong forum I know but the NY Rangers winning another game tonight and 9 wins in their last ten. Great way to end the year and I'll be at the the Garden for the first home game of the year on Sat. Good times!!!!

    1. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I've no idea what this means.. But have a good time!

      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        πŸ™‚ thanks ice hockey

    2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Enjoy bro. Bruinns fan myself. I'll post ya a great link in a minute. Milan Lucic in a great round and round

      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        love it. am surprised by your team this year but you're really leaking goals

        1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          All about football this year, play-off season already πŸ™‚

          Don't ya just love how the guys all stand up in the bench area tapping their sticks on the boards in support of their fighter. PJ Sotck #52 for the Bruins used to skate around the ice after his fights waving to the crowd before taking his place on the bench for his penalty haha, absolutely priceless. The commentator enjoyed this match up.

          http://www.hockeyfights.com/fights/126707

          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I love the culture of hockey, great sport!!

            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              πŸ™‚ two heavyweights

              1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                "What a tremendous bout" πŸ™‚

                1. UnderstandablyDistraught
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  I know, love it

  8. Zat Knight Rises
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else tripling up on a west brom defence?

    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      don't be daft

      1. Zat Knight Rises
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Never dismiss a Pullis defence. Think I'll at least double up with wisdom and foster. See how Pullis lines up his back 4. Mayne wait to see if he brings anyone in

        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          a double up I would understand but it's a bit premature given their fixtures. In a few weeks, yes

    2. amol
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wut?...

      1. Zat Knight Rises
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Pullis. Budget clean sheet magnet

        1. amol
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Maybe 1 but not 3!

    3. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Quadrupling.. I had Wisdom from the 21st July!

  9. Ini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Are most people benching Kane? I've only been on for about half hour and haven't seen much..

    1. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I am

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm playing him Ini.
      Benching Boyd (1st Sub).

    3. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I am

    4. Ini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks all. Made the mistake of not have a cheapie mid that rides the pine whenever I'm in doubt. I have Chadli, Sigi and Kane. Think I may bench Kane.

  10. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hey doos, do you have a table showing southamptons recent defensive displays?

    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      no need for a table Dire from an fpl perspective

  11. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Tired, off to get a drink and some toast.

    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      you mean: its time to do drunk transfers

  12. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Yaya to Silva or Sterling worth a FT?

    1. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yaya is going to start.

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I know, will he match the others though?

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Silva imo TM.

    3. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling is for me. He has been terrific the last four games, hit the post a couple of times and the goals are bound to start flowing soon!

      1. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Terrific? All i've seen him hitting was Fernandez.

        1. Every Dog Has Its Day
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          πŸ˜†

        2. Marty McFly
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          You must have just watched Sky Sports news rather than actually go to the games or even bother to watch them when they're on telly then.

    4. davies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I did Yaya > Silva

      I just prefer Silva

      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yaya sterling

  13. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    captain Yaya Toure, Silva, or Sanchez?

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Middle for diddle.

    2. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say not Sanchez...the Saints are tricky.

  14. Kagawa-san-mia
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    is downing capt something plausible ?

    Been on it all week but itching to pick silva/hazard

  15. GHB
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Really am stuck this week. 2FT - what do i do. Do I need Silva?

    Fabianski (Heaton)
    Terry Hutton Coleman (caulker, Bertrand)
    Yaya Sanchez Siggy Erikson (Boyd)
    Costa Austin (C) Bony

    Erikson > Silva then can afford

    Bony > 7.1 or below...

    Suggestions please!

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Eriksen to sterling

    2. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Carroll is a punt but Ings is anther option

    3. kitier katba
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      big andy

  16. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    And Nasri > Sterling for a FT?

    1. milanista10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say yes

    2. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

    3. Ini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

  17. Puyol Pants Up
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    If I have 3 Chelsea players + Sterling and Sterling signs with Chelsea. Will I be forced to transfer out one of the Chelsea players I have since I have 4?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      When you make a transfer you would.

    2. Zat Knight Rises
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't worry about that particular situation

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Why not? (Sterling was an example)

        1. Zat Knight Rises
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          You could keep the 4 players as long as you didn't make any transfers. As soon as you wamt to make a transfer you would have to rectify the situation

    3. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling is signing for Chelsea !?

    4. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling signs with Chelsea? Are you talking about your Master League?

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        He was the first name that popped into my head, You now what I mean...

        1. Frank Black
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Ahh, it was just a huge hypothetical to understand how it works when you have four players from the same team.

    5. Cousin Greg
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      yes.

  18. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    how does this sound as a plan for this GW and next?...

    this week:
    Bartley --> Steven Taylor

    next week:
    Clichy --> Pieters
    Yaya Toure --> Downing
    Kane --> Rooney

    1. Pomp and Circumstance
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      opinions?

  19. milanista10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Start two?
    A) Siggy
    B) Eriksen
    C) Sakho (west ham)

    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling is my 1st Transfer in of the new year. Happy New Year folks.

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      May it be a good one

  20. no1baj
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    5.4 on a defender. Already have Vlaar, Zaba, Taylor and Wisdom

    Thinking going Cissokho and doubling up on Villa?

    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      debuchy or sakho

      1. no1baj
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Moreno or Sakho?

  21. DaveZubie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Captain choice before bed (have it on Haz):

    Haz, Sanchez, Costa, RvP

    1. Kieran891
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Costa....spurs to meltdown against chelsea again and him to bully them all day πŸ˜€

      1. DaveZubie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Bet he will end up with a goal, a YC and no bonus πŸ™‚

  22. Kieran891
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney and chadli out for carroll and sterling? -4 point hit. Carroll just for this match really...

    Have falcao and jovetic up front, 2 hopefuls but falcao has been getting chances to score and jovetic has a great midfield behind him...

    1. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney better than Falcao.

      1. Kieran891
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        It's a tough one...with dimaria back will Rooney be attacking as much? I feel like I have to hang on to Falcao or he'll have a big haul as soon as I sell him!

  23. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, where can I check player ownership in the top 10k again?

    1. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      fpl discovery

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        cheers

  24. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So much sterling love like benteke last week. Surely doomed to fail ?

    1. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      disagree

    2. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      also, watch out for Benteke this week

      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Highest goal attempts & in last 4,playing against a leaky defense.. .enough Said!

  25. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    To those playing Kane:
    Mourinho is a mastermind and knows Kane is a big threat, although, he also knows he is young and raw. He will have his defenders bullying him for 90 mins and I think the big occasion will tame him down a fair bit.

    Just my 2 cents. Good luck either way

    1. rdpx
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      kane hat trick

      mourinho post match whinge about how the sun was in the wrong place

      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        πŸ˜†

      2. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        πŸ˜€

    2. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I have double Chelsea defense so i hope you're right.

  26. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Happy New Year fellows!

    I'd like to start the new year with an RMT.

    Foster (Krul)
    Baines Alderweireld Dummett
    Sánchez Fàbregas Sterling Eriksen Sigurdsson
    Costa Austin

    (Kane NTaylor O'Shea)

    Take a hit for anything?

    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No hits. Your sweet to go

  27. Method man
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Happy new year all, all the best for 2015

  28. rdpx
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    happy new year birthday everyone

    should i put in VLAAR for CHAMBERS

    or should i just suck it up and figure out what i need to do without asking all yous lot?

    1. no1baj
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Vlaar

      1. rdpx
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        nice one thanks for the nudge i did it

  29. Fantasy Football Friend!
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any Liverpool defender nailed on for next 2 games?

    1. Method man
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sakho

    2. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sahko probably the most nailed on.

    3. Fantasy Football Friend!
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks both & HNY πŸ˜€