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With less than four weeks left until the season gets underway, the Sky Sports Fantasy Football game for 2015/16 finally opened its doors earlier today.

Whilst Fantasy managers start to build their opening squads, reigning champion Geoff Pryor will be hoping to retain his crown after earning a cool £30,000 for finishing first last season – if you missed our interview with Geoff, click here for the lowdown on his title-winning campaign.

As many of you will know, the Sky Sports game is one that we’ve covered in the past, with our Members area including the relevant bonus point recipients across the positions.

After winning the Best League for each of the last three years, we’re looking forward to defending our title once again. The winner of last season’s Scout League picked up £1,000 for their achievements and we’re hoping to offer prizes for whoever finishes at the summit once again.

We’ll be re-starting our official league soon and will be rolling out a series of articles over the next couple of weeks, looking at the Player List and analysing the best tactical approaches.

Regular contributor d1sable is on board once more to roll out his regular Friday afternoon articles – he clinched yet another top 100 spot in 2015/16 and will be looking to heap the pressure on Geoff at the summit.

We’ve set up a new community article to exclusively deal with Sky Sports Fantasy teams. Those looking to get involved with the discussion should click this link.

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  1. tim_oriordan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What defence would be better? They're the same price all together btw.

    Clyne, Alderweireld, Lescott, Williams, Baker

    or

    Azpilicueta, Mertesacker, O'Shea, Richards, Turner

    1. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Don't like either. Do O'shea and Richards rotate well? B if they do.

      1. tim_oriordan
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        For the most part they alternate in home games.

        1. il Brutto
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Okay that might be good then but I'm staying well clear of Villa.

  2. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What do you guys think about my team so far:

    Panti - Hamer
    Azpi - Lescott - Morgan - Bassong - Targett
    Hazard - Walcott - Depay - Henderson - Wanyama/Albrighton
    Costa - Benteke - Sakho

    1. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Okayish. Walcott/Depay risky picks would drop atleast one of them. Defense is a bit meh also.

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah could also go with Ramsey + Mata, it's just a first draw. And yes defence is a bit weak, if I go with Wanyama i do have 0.5 extra to spend there, I just focussed on fixtures here with good fixtures for Leicester and Bournemouth.

        I am a bit worried about not having a City player so far though. Kolarov would be a wonderful pick, just not sure if he'll play every game

        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Sorry that is Norwich*

    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Looks solid to me. Just make sure you play those 3 striker every week 😉

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Haha great comment!

    3. Quinny___
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Bit top heavy imo

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Where would you downgrade?

    4. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good, though Depay wouldn't be one of my picks.

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Could also swap to Mata if he can convince me in the next few weeks

  3. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Which is the best pick-and-forget 4.5/4.0 goalkeeper combo?

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Kasper/Hamer

    2. mipola
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Ruddy and Rudd. Save points galore and occasional clean sheets and bonus.

  4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Expensive goalies, 5 in midfield... what is happening here???

    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      The apocalypse.

    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Same thing as every year, before everyone realises the folly of their plans 😉

  5. Quinny___
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Courtois Schmeichel
    Mert Darmian Alderweirld Francis Morgan
    Hazard Ramsey Depay Henderson Anya
    Aguero Sakho Deeney

    Team currently looks like this. Anya going to play alot anyone know?

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Don't think so

      1. Quinny___
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        4.5m mids in short supply. Wanyama the obvious one but hes so defensive

        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Bentaleb?

    2. Stimps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Mert Darmian!!!

  6. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Can anyone shed some light Soton's predicted back four?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      let me grab a torch

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        funny guy...

    2. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Cedric - Fonte - Yosh (Until they buy a new CB) - Bertrand (Targett to start the season until Bert is fit)

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks!

    3. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      When all are fit.

      Cédric, Fonte, Yoshida*, Bertrand^.

      * New signing expect at centre-back to replace Yoshida.

      ^ Bertrand currently recovering from knee surgery so either Targett(most likely) or Medina are expected to fill in for the opening 2-3 weeks.

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Gracias!

  7. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Best 5m def peeps?

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Probly Toby

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Or Cedric

    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Janmaat or Jenkinson

    3. rattan64
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Cedric or Ashley Williams

  8. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    How's this for a team that's rather light in defence but fits in some big hitters/captain options?

    Ruddy - Butland
    Mertesacker - Williams - Morgan - O'Shea - STaylor
    Hazard - Ozil - Cazorla - Ritchie - Wanyama
    Aguero - Rooney - Wilson

    Aguero can become Costa/Benteke/Lukaku if he's not looking to be fit for GW1..

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Double Arsenal in midfield seems a bit much. Looks good though.

      1. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I quite fancy it.. Great fixtures to start and they're all going to pick up points

        1. sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Think I'd sooner go for a mid + Giroud myself.

          1. GoonerByron
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Don't fancy Giroud to be nailed on even without us signing a new striker.. Maybe at first but not when Sanchez is back.

            Walcott was starting (And scoring) ahead of him last games of the season remember.

  9. shanebuckz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Who is the best arsenal mid??

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      That Chilean fella

      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Pellegrini?

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          That's it.

      2. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yerr zanchez down the boozer

    2. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez.

      While he's not an option, Ozil.

    3. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sanchez and Walcott are clearly the best when starting but Ozil, Caz, Ramsey can pickup big points at any time.

  10. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Former Manchester United player has signed for Rangers!! Any one seen Jordan Thompson?

    Oh how the mighty have fallen 🙁

  11. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    bottomed 🙁

    Those extra 10 points that Panti would have gotten last season make him an interesting proposition given him and Mannone combined were already top of the shops for keepers

    but

    a) can he repeat that?
    b) is it actually still better than a rotation? (i.e. Butland and Ruddy)

    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Defo, Panti all the way

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I have always been a fan of Sunderland keepers in FPL since the heyday of Migs

        It's just finding a defence I like

        all I know for sure is that Ivan is nailed and I want to spend no more than 19m on the other 4 spots

    2. SGTMacaroni
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      bear in mind he is also more expensive this season.

  12. Costa in Wengerland
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Finally became the Member of this Awesome Site 😀

  13. 32chickens
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Back to the sunshine of sheffield
    London is a fantastic place to visit but i dont want to live there again-i am not a rich premier league footballer
    austin will be a big nailed on transfer ; i cant see him moving out of london -he moves to CPL and third forward solved
    Anyone else see it this way?

  14. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    A) Mertesacker + Cedric

    B) Kos + 4.5m

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      depends on who else you have in defence

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Schmeichel
        Ivan - Kos//Mert - Cedric/4.5 - Morgan (Turner)

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          swap Murner for Saylor and go with Kos and Francis or SUN

          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            cheers

            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              The 4.0s are much of a muchness but Saylor maybe the one with the best chance of starting

              clean slate at Newcastle

    2. SGTMacaroni
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      B. With francis

  15. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Which car would you prefer.

    Jag F-type
    Porsche Carrera S
    Corvette... New one..

    Just curious

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      None, I prefer my smart car

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        really? You wouldn't swap... Shirley not

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          i'd struggle having to fill up the tank with just a quick drive down the road

          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Petrol price isn't the problem where I am...

            In UK none of these are options...

            Saying that I can't afford them here either... Just day dreaming

    2. Bauerhaus 24
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      jaaag...

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        It is beautiful isn't it...

        One can dream

    3. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Carrera
      When are you delivering?

      1. Dinamo Drachma
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Zastava Yugo ftw

    4. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Jag

  16. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is this expensive?

    4.5 5.0
    7.0 6.0 4.5 4.5 5.0

    My back-line equals to - 36.5

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      About 4 million too expensive.

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Crikey. Will have to go over it all over again.

        1. rattan64
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I wouldn't say 4m too expensive, maybe more like 2m. My back line totals 35m, and I think its pretty medium-strengthed...

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Way too expensive.

  17. shanebuckz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Please help me best 8.5 mid?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      mata ozil

    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Cazorla

    3. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Ramsey mane

    4. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yaya Depay

      1. shanebuckz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Everyone has a different opinion hardest pick of the year in my opinion

        1. rattan64
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Indeed - so many to choose from. If he's a starter, I feel Depay could be a wonder this season and Yaya is a steal at 8.5m. I'm too unsure how Arsenal will line up without Sanchez and with Walcott, so reserving judgement on ozil/cazorla/ramsey

  18. Prøphet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know if WHU Sakho is nailed to start? Since i am thinkin Payet will be a bomb this season to supply him with chances.

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He's nailed

    2. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Actually Payet vs Sakho since two from WHU is kinda redundant. Thoughts?

      1. PurpleCobras
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Sakho is cheaper, and although Payet looks like he could be great it's probably worth waiting to see just how well he settles. There's also plenty more midfield options at that price

    3. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Toby Lo "/

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Whooops

    4. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sakho plays when he wants scores when he wants

      Okay he did get injured last year and will get wound up by def following his straight red

      Hes in my side

    5. rattan64
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      i also think Payet will have a storming season but have gone for Sakho instead - 1m cheaper and I do think he's nailed on, especially with Carroll's injuries. Valencia often used from wide, Sakho to lead the line IMO, Payet in behind at 10 (where he was successful last season for Marseille)

  19. Dinamo Drachma
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Any changes?
    Panti/4
    Ivan/Mert/Williams/Morgan/Francis
    Wally/Hendo/Rambo/Ritchie/4.5
    Costa/Rooney/Lukaku

    1. yemzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Not a fan of Walcott AND Ox

  20. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hmm, I wonder which will score more points to begin with...

    A) Ivan, Ritchie

    B) Azpi, Hendo

    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A

    2. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Draw

    3. SGTMacaroni
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I reckon B

  21. tim_oriordan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hazard and Payet or Fabregas and Silva?

    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      b

    3. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A

    4. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      B

  22. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I think I'm still happy.

    Myhill 4.0
    Ivan azpi O'Shea Francis 4.0
    Haz Theo mane ritchie wanya
    Roo Kane sakho

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Ivan and Azpi could be gold

    2. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Basically you have a 13 man squad with Wanayama in there making it 12 and a half.

      Plans of an early WC?

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Do I need a 5th defender with Ivan azpi?

        1. pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Don't really like chelsea's fixture to start with.

          Not too sure about doubling up.

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            since when have fixtures been a barrier to Chelsea keeping cleanies?

        2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I'm having one 4 million defender

    3. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      love that midfield. ivan and azpi seems a bit too much but could work.

  23. MBK 42
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    With Sterling gone, will Ibe now get more pitch time at Liverpool?

    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      No
      Due to all the other changes

  24. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    So Sterling completes his medical.

    And he apparently has cost 44m.

    Steal for that price if it's true.

    SAS is back. Silva - Aguero - Sterling. 😎

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He cost 49m. That's overpriced. But he's good.

    2. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      surely being one of the most expensive teenagers in history isn't a steal...

    3. rattan64
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      44m is categorically NOT a steal for a 20-yr old who has never hit double figures in goals or assists in a PL season....

    4. Pinky and Brain
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Steal? You are paying for attributes that won't be seen on the pitch - English, homegrown, potential. His skills are worth half of this price, you can't call it steal.

  25. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    If wisdom could nail down that left back spot could be a bargain at 4.5m

    1. Mr Lurker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I doubt he will knock Brunt out of that position

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        He's back with Liverpool now,played LB in their preseason game earlier

        1. 32chickens
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I think hes quality ,even if tp did not,people complain he doesnt offer enough threat going forward

  26. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Pedro to choose whether to rot on the bench at Barce or join Falcao and Begovic at Chelsea

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      and rot on the bench

    2. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Don't understand this rotting on the bench thing.

      It adds depth to Chelsea's squad. he's a good player and better than what Chelsea have at that position. So a good move for chelsea.

      From Pedro's point of view, it's easier to displace Willian/Oscar from a team starting XI and to displace Suarez/Neymar. And he gets more money. So good move for Pedro as well.

      Win win situation for all parties involved.

  27. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    chelsea defence best option?

    ivanovic--- ( the undiffential)

    terry---( 7.0 but huge goal threat and bps)

    cahill----( okaish)

    azpi----( and im confused)

  28. Prøphet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Now i kinda keep switching my team around.

    Think at the moment my defense is set with Morgan (eventho ranieri bullshit) , francis, ivan, coates, ogbona

    Mid - Haz - Ozil - ritchie - (Hendo or Milner or Payet while the last is my top pick atm) - Barry

    For - Shrek - Costa - Sakho

    Thinking of going deeney and payet or sakho hendo. Payet and sakho would be overkill i believe.

    Thoughts?

  29. JasonG123
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Which combo:

    (A) Haz and Roonpig
    (B) Fab and Kun

  30. KopThis
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Vorm/Butland
    Clyne/Darmian/Cedric (S. Taylor/Ward)
    Hazard/Henderson/Depay/Wijnaldum (Wanyama)
    Aguero/Deeney/Kane

    What you think? real headache choosing between Depay/Ramsey/Di Maria etc.