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14 July 2015 1838 comments
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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. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    henderson is so so good

    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      ha, he's better than that

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Does he actually look good? Should I keep him then 😉 ?

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        😉

    3. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Shush
      He plays better in a better team
      So i think its game on this season

    4. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Please, you are going to start another 10 000 RMT's with Henderson instead of Ritchie... don't do it!

  2. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Henderson definitely ahead of Milner now.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Details. Did he just score or was it special?

    2. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      always was.

    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      depends on the penalty situation, benteke will probably sign

      1. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Why would Benteke hog the penalties from Henderson. Henderson will be the penalty taker as he was last season behind Gerrard.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          And Balotelli.

    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      And now it's the other way around.....mmm...

    5. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Milner is better. Not leaving my team. He is in there since the first draft

    6. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Shame Ibe won't get a start. He is so impressive.

      1. FISSH
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        he may get a start yet!

  3. Aurora Borealis?
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    My first published RMT, been waiting for the new signings to be added.

    Courtois Hamer
    Darmian Moreno Williams Cedric Taylor
    Fabregas Sterling Ramsey Wijnaldum Wanyama
    Costa Rooney Sakho

    Any changes/suggestions?

    1. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Too many risks to start with, namely Darmian, Moreno, Sterling and Wijnaldum.

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    *reads comments over the last 10 minutes*

    *puts henderson in team*

  5. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    The choice between Ramsey/Cazorla/Ozil/Walcott is a headache that won't go away

    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Can easily cut it to being between Ozil and Walcott, imo, as a gunner.

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Really? Cazorla had the most shots, the most touches in the box last season and is on penalties

        1. chrisjdgrady
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Ozil and Theo's end of season form plus them actually getting full pre seasons is gonna be massive, imo.

          1. chrisjdgrady
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Especially if Theo gets his chance up top at the beginning of the season, which I think is likely, though a TAD less likely with Alexis out for a game or two..

          2. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            If Theo is nailed to start he would be in my team no questions asked tbh, just worried about minutes

            1. chrisjdgrady
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              I think he's absolutely nailed. Wenger was able to slowly ease him back in cause everyone else was fit. Starting him up top in the FA Cup final was a big show that he is a huge piece of Arsene's starting 11. Getting a pre season under his belt will be huge as well.

              IMO!

    2. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Özil for safety Walcott for fun (or madness).

    3. Dinamo Drachma
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ramsey/Wally imo bubz

  6. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Panti/4.0 v Ruddy/Butland

    tough call

    Panti is a monster but I think Ruddy might be as well and that rotation is so good

    1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ruddy/Myhill

    2. Dinamo Drachma
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Panti can provide more CS, imo

  7. Lucy.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I'm on Sakho/Ritchie. Is Deeney/Hendo an improvement? I don't think so but there's a tinge of doubt.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I've got Sakho, Ritchie and Hendo atm

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'm trying to decide that exact question. Although was thinking Wilson/Hendo instead. Getting Deeney and Hendo adds 2 peno takers to your team which is pretty amazing tbf

      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah this is what adds to the doubt. Good old penalties.

    3. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      there shouldn't be a doubt, it is

    4. andyinasia
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I've actually got all 4 of them!

    5. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I have all 4 currently lucy
      But i know i can overdo punts

    6. PurpleCobras
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I was wondering the same. Um... Naaa.

      Fixtures are better for Sakho and Ritchie, if you're struggling to see a difference in their pure points potential.

      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, maybe I should just play the fixtures 😀

    7. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Rather go Wilson/Hendo.

  8. foley_fd
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Just picked my first draft team.

    What on earth are these nonsense 'all out attack' and 'triple captain points' features?

    Oh my.

    What are they doing? This is not the Daily Mirror.

  9. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    So suddenly I am not the only one so high on Liverpool boat now...? I was huge minority before. They are my dark horse this year

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      ?...Hendo is the second highest owned mid in the game....

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      terrible away fixtures put me off

    3. foley_fd
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Dark horse for what - 5th?

    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He is playing well. The opposition is about League 2 standard in England

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

      What Winston said... Big ownership of Clyne and Hendo contradict this.

      I think Liverpool present some great value and will certainly produce better football this year.

    6. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Friendly win against a Star team does wonders.

    7. Dinamo Drachma
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      It's a wait and see situation imo.

  10. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    People saying Arsenal have good opening fixtures I would beg to differ. The first six look worst than most:
    1. West Ham- New manager, most players match fit due to competitive fixtures, improved team
    2. Crystal Palace- Pards has a good record against Wenger, improved team, Palace's pace will cause Arsenal defence problems
    3. Liverpool- Greatly improved
    4. Newcastle-Meh
    5. Stoke- Another team that looks good on paper, good attacking flair
    6. Chelsea- Away, they are gonna lose.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Attacking wise I think they r ok. I def see goals in those games besides Chelsea

    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      In what way have Liverpool improved??

    3. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Going without Arsenal attack with those fixtures is not something I plan to do. Those fixtures look great to me. Also Liverpool greatly improved, they've barely started pre season - bit early to make that assumption I think.

    4. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      If Arsenal is supposed to fear West Ham, Palace, Newcastle, and Stoke I don't know why they're even bothering this season.

      1. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        This. Aren't they supposed to be the main threat for Chelseas title hopes this season?

    5. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      3. Liverpool- Greatly improved
      do go on

    6. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Attacking wise fixtures look great not going to start with their defenders though.

  11. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Not watching the game what did henderson do ?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Simple pass for an assist.

  12. The Taint Tickler
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Koscielny + Deeney or Toby + Sakho?

  13. Tornado
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Best 5m midfield to play in your fantasy team every week...

    Currently on abdi

    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      No 5m mid should be played every week

  14. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Hendo's high ownership, penalties, and low price are making him look like someone I must have in my team at the start of the season. Could absolutely troll non owners.

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Make the most of it because I guarantee you FPL won't be as generous with his price again next season. He's an 8.5 mid for 7.0...no question about it.

    2. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He may not be on penos

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        If Benteke signs? That would be annoying.

      2. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Held off Balo and Lambo, both better pen takers than Tekkers imo.

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Both were also ahead of Hendo for pens.

          1. Somalion
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            ? The big trouble with Balo was he took a penalty when they had stated Hendo was to take it.

            1. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Pretty sure that was a misunderstanding because Balo didn't start the game. I'm sure Rodgers came out and said Balo was the designated penalty taker.

              At the beginning of the season I'm sure he also said Gerrard would be No.1, an Balo No.2.

              Either way, I'm sure he'd be on them ahead of Tekkers.

              1. il Brutto
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                No Rodgers said that Hendo was the designated penalty taker.

                1. il Brutto
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 8 months ago

                  For that game. I think Balo was in front of him at the start of the season though.

              2. Somalion
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                My recollection is Hendo was second to Stevie. But sure, we agree he'd be on them over Tekkers.

          2. Dinamo Drachma
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            he may play deeper though

  15. I am 42
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    best 4.5m GK? whats your pick?

    surprisingly so few selected myhill

    foster will be out til oct right?

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Vormy vorm vorm

      1. I am 42
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        how long will lloris be out?

        spurs never fail to troll me 🙁

        1. Lingardium Leviosa.
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Agreed. You just never know what you gonna get. But with Toby in there they have the potential to better defensively

    2. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Butland

    3. Norfolk&Chance
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Myhill for me - City 1st game too - expect a nice Pulis special.

      Him or Kasper.

    4. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Butland / Ruddy / Boruc

  16. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Just remember Pool's first game is away to Stoke...Tread lightly

    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Adam (c)

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        If he goes...

        Shaqiri x3(C)

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Should get a couple of penalties then

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      3-0 v thai all stars, they can beat anyone

    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      And the one before...lost 3-1 to palace...

  17. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    im changing my name to mamadou hendo

  18. gw27
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    thoughts would be much appreciated?!

    ruddy/ butland

    ivanovic koscielny mings (morgan bassong) (bournemouth /norwich rotation)

    walcott ritchie henderson fabregas wanyama

    rooney aguero deeney

    any weakness at all??

    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Huth maybe preferable to Morgan - talk of Ranieri tinkering.

      Richie 2 Wanyama 1 Deeney 1...

      1. gw27
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Good call. morgan is there as a back up really. 3-4-3 with mings and bassong rotating.

        what do you mean by ritchie 2 wanyama 1 deeney 1??

    2. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      No Haz but l really like your team

      1. gw27
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        yeah slightly worried about hazard.....but think fab is more of a bargain at £2.5m cheaper....also helps to strengthen elsewhere.

  19. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    henderson nearly chips the keeper from the edge of the box

    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You're trying to start a Hendo-lution aren't you?

  20. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Guys calm down. It's Thai all stars.

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      So only Ings, Sakho and Hendo?

    2. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      totally

      as man utd defeated real madrid in 2014

  21. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Word.

    First stab at a an Ultimate squad:

    Cech Butland Boruc
    Ivanovic Moreno Ward Richards Coates Huth Bassong Prodl
    Hazard Sanchez Mane Henderson Ayew Cabaye Schneiderlin Matic
    Kane Giroud Lukaku Diouf Berahino Defoe

  22. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Any way I can get 11 Liverpool players into my team?

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Do a Bemba and have multiple accounts? wink:

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ooooh 😉

    2. buffrey
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Play the Sky game... then you can.. no limits by team.

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Class, gonna come 1st.

  23. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I've started tinkering.....anyone care to RMT?

    Hamer, Fabianski

    Azpili, Koscielny. Morgan, Distin, Prodl

    Hazard, Silva, Henderson, Ritchie, Wanyama

    Costa, Kane, Deeney

    0.5 in the bank.

    HIT ME!

    1. Samian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good, not sure about Kane though! I think hes got a touch of burnout from a busy first season in the thick of it

    2. Pards Against Humanity
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lack of Arsenal MF worries me. And not trusting Kane just yet

  24. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Currently on double Arsenal, double Citeh and double Chelski in my back 7, are Clyne or Skrtel worth a spot?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      nope

      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Straight to the point, ta

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Look at their away games, and look at their GK.

      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        So that's a no? 😉
        My thoughts too, but a bit of confirmation is always welcome 🙂

    3. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      how does your team look with that much money in defence?

      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Cech Speroni
        Azpi Ivan Kos Kompany Kolarov
        Fab Sterling Ozil Hendo Ki
        Lukaku Wilson Sakho

        Playing 5 at the back and playing normally 1 striker a week(they do rotate well)

        1. PurpleCobras
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Wow. Do you always play that formation or are you trying something new? I take it you're not that bothered about the chip that lets you play 2-5-3 then?

  25. anglik81
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    RMT

    Schmeichel // Boruc

    Azpilicueta // Williams // Cédric // Richards // Morgan

    Fabregas // Wallcot // Depay // Silva // Wanyama

    Costa // Lukaku // Ulloa

    0.0 ITB

    Any thoughts ?

    Thanks !

    1. Heskey Time
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Too many pints with Walcott, depay, and ulloa

      1. Heskey Time
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        *punts

  26. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Well all aware Schweinsteiger (7) and Ogbonna (5) have been added to fpl?

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Darmian (5.5) also added.

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        What position is Ogbonna?

        The only one i'll have sort of interest in is Darmian

    2. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      and Darmian at 5.5m

  27. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    are we actually all expecting that Panti will simply replicate last season?

    1. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty much. I have faith.

  28. Matsy123
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What did Henderson do? And depay or schweinsteiger?

  29. arnojswfc
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Courtios
    Koscielny, Darmian, Cresswell, Huth, O Shea
    Yaya, Mata, Ozil, Fab, Puncheon
    Costa, Sakho, Wilson

    Got 1m ITB. What do you think? Thanks guys

    1. Heskey Time
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Puncheon may share set pieces with cabaye which is where he gets a majority of his goals and assist

  30. Sanchez | Energy
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Would anyone change anything here?

    Schmei/Butland
    Ivan, Mert, Huth, Coates, Targett
    Fab, Walcott, Depay, Mane, Allbrighton,
    Costa, Benteke, Sakho

    1. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe Sakho. If Hammers sign Hernandez i'm not sure what this means for Sakho 🙁