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6 August 2015 2692 comments
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With less than 48 hours left until the season gets underway, we’re rolling out a reminder of our Sky Fantasy Football league for 2015/16. Having won the League of Leagues for the past three years, we’re looking to defend our crown and make it four seasons running come next May.

Over the summer, we’ve commissioned our resident Sky Sports expert d1sable to pen a number of articles for your perusal which will hopefully aid your quest for a lofty finish.

First of all, we analysed the Sky Sports Player List. Breaking it down by position, we assessed what’s on offer amongst the Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders and Forwards.

We’ve also cast a close eye over the numerous Formations available to Fantasy managers and looked at the most successful set-ups in the season gone by.

After that, we delved into the Man of the Match data, looking at both the players and positions which are likeliest to benefit from the watching Sky Sports reporters. With that in mind, we also predicted who we think will be rewarded this time out.

Earlier this week, D1sable also went back over the Captaincy rules and highlighted what he considers to be the best armband tactics for the opening couple of months.

Tomorrow, he’ll return with his new team ahead of Gameweek 1 to help guide you through the first round of fixtures.

If you’re looking to get involved, we’ve set up an official Fantasy Football Scout league – the name is FFScout and the pin number to join is 8009000.

Once again, there’s a cool £1,000 to the Fantasy manager who finished at the summit of the Scout league. Last season, the Scout League winner Geoff Pryor also clinched the overall top spot and walked away £30,000 richer.

We’ve set up a 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. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Is it crazy to double up on Mane and Pelle? 😉

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

      koeman has

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        You've seen his FPL team?

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

          you haven't?

          1. Woy of the Wovers
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            He always switches screens when I'm watching.

    2. chrisdale98
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      nuuuuuu

    3. GYM JUNKIE
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      both may start on the bench

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

        😆

      2. Canadian Football
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        why because of europa?

      3. Captain Goodwin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Yes. With Cedric

    4. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      both are in my squad now.

      Pelle will become Aguero GW3 unless Rooney craps the bed

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

      Not at all

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

    @SUPER ZLATAN

    What is ur Team mate we always have same teams 😀

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Still undecided.

      Care to help me on the following?

      A) Bellerin and ozil

      B) Cedric and Walcott?

      1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        B

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

        B

      3. OptimusBlack
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        b

    2. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      lol and u will again if he tells ta

  3. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    *B e n t e k e*

    Non-owners, what are your reasons for his exclusion from your squad?

    1. chrisdale98
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      fixtures on and off

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

      racism?

    3. Misunderstood Genius
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Doubling up on Pool

    4. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I wanted other players more.

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

      I do want him. But I also want Harry Kane. Harry Kane is nailed on, pen taker, great fixtures. Benteke is in a new side, maybe not fully fit with some decent competition for his place GW1. Kane won. Plus I want Hendo.

    6. GYM JUNKIE
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      fixtures and weather liverpool can be a long ball team

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        You don't think Benteke has more about him than waiting for the ball to be launched up the pitch?

    7. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Plays for liverpool

    8. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Fixtures primarily. 2 away games in the first 3.

      New team. Takes time to gel even for the good players.

      Getting him in gw 1 doesn't fit into my 'Kun plan'.

      Would defo have him from gw 4 onwards though.

    9. The_Colonel
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      no budget

    10. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Other strikers I want. I like Milner at 7.0m.

    11. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      None of your business!!!! 😀

      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Haha!

    12. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I have Aguero and Rooney... simply can't afford to spend £8.5m on another forward and even if I could, I think there are better options out there than Benteke

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

    West Ham succesfully lost their Europa match, well done lads

    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't have happened under Sam Allerdicio. The two Dave's must be very pleased 😉

    2. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      lol

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

      Fair play to them.

  5. Cebolinha
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Which 8.5m ARS midfielder - Ozil, Caz or Rambo?

    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Million dollar question.

      I have no fooking clue.

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

        I think I'm leaning towards Memphis....

      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Correct reply, Zlatan.

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ozil will sparkle this year

    3. Willos Wanderers
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I've gone Ozil

  6. GuillermoDickero
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    A or B? Would appreciate anyone's opinion

    A) Ritchie + Coates

    B) Sinclair + Mertesacker

    1. Razer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A. Ritchie has more potential and is locked into starting. No guarantee Arsenal keep any CS early on.

    2. Willos Wanderers
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      don't really like either, but B if I had to. Prefer Mahrez and Cedric

  7. CABAYE4
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Good luck for the drafts all!

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

    How many people are swayed by Pelle now?

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

      Great fixtures, started well last season, but does have Europa admittedly. He's in my team

  9. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    play:

    A. Francis (AVL)
    or
    B. Cedric (new)

    ??

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

      A

  10. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    WBA has reached an agreement to sign Gnabry on a one-year loan with the option to make it a two-year loan.

  11. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mane, Depay, Sterling

    Choose 2 from 3

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      MS

    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      first two since I don't think you'd want to spend 22m on two City attackers

    3. AlissonWunderland
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling and which ever you dont have another team from (as in depay if no rooney or mane if no pelle)

    4. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      ms

    5. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Mane Depay

    6. Willos Wanderers
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      MS

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

    god dammit West Ham..

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

      Why didnt he play a stronger side...

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

        I don't get it.
        He even said a few weeks ago that it would of been a 'disaster' if theyd gone out.

        So bad...

      2. Del Griffith
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        because Sullivan wanted to prioritise the Prem

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

      I have no idea why there is so much FPL love for WH here

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

        Me neither.

        They were shocking by the end of last season and have looked dire in Europa. Yes, this was the C team but the A team looked woeful against a Maltese team.

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

          + I honestly do not rate Slavan Bilic. They may do well but I will be steering clear for now.

  13. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mane is one of the first names on my teamlist - great consistent value

    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      for the money he would want to be. Not many more costly in mid

  14. AlissonWunderland
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Could be the final team , what are we thinking , don't be too harsh

    Rutland
    Azpi Mert Huth (Jenkinson O'Shea)
    Hazard Mahrez Wally Milner (Wany)
    Rooney Pelle Kane

    1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Better options than Mert

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

        Like who? Bellerin?

      2. AlissonWunderland
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Most nailed 5.5 Ars defender i thought

    2. GYM JUNKIE
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      6/10 wouldnt have mahrez there. Chelsea leaking goals. dont see rooney kane both scoring gw1 mate

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

    West Ham out

    Brilliant news for us Sakho owners

    1. 3 years & counting
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      That's what I was thinking

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

      Aye. I would have liked to see them make an actual run at Europa though. But yay for Sakho

    3. The_Colonel
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      What in pre-season has given you any confidence in West Ham under Bilic?

  16. The_Colonel
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    An illustrious return to European football for West Ham.
    I will be steering well clear. I dont think Slavan is going to work out.

  17. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    anyone 4.5m def on WBA going to start?

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Olsson has a chance.

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

      no point in picking WBA yet with fixtures

    3. 3 years & counting
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Doubtful

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

    Nailed on or on? Worth taking a risk?
    1. Cedric
    2. Benteke

    3. Got a better option for a striker at 7mil than sakho?

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

      Nailed on or no*?

  19. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Must be quite hard for West Ham fans that they haven't really had a go at the EL. They have basically used it as pre season preparation. EL is not something they are likely to get again anytime soon.

  20. 3 years & counting
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What's the template team looking like?

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

      G G
      D D D D D
      M M M M M
      F F F

      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Too standard.

      2. 3 years & counting
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        F U D

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

      Ruddy Butland
      Mert Cedric Huth (Oshea Saylor)
      Hazard Walcott Mane Milner (4.5)
      Rooney Lukaku Sakho

      .5 itb for Lukaku to Benteke gw2.

      Not sure if that fits in the budget, but pretty much this is all I see.

  21. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Mané a case of if you have him now don't sell and if you don't have him now, don't buy we think?

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

      No-one has him to buy or sell... The season hasn't started yet!

      1. GYM JUNKIE
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        lol

  22. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    a) Ruddy Bellerin Tadic - cash for Benteke to Aguero (leaving Roo & Kun)
    b) Fabianski Kosc Mane - cash for Rooney to Aguero (leaving Tekkers Kun)

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

      B

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

    WILL MANE START??

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

      Depends if he left the CAPS lock on.

      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Was almost starting to miss your extreme moderator persona

      2. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

    2. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Why do people ask question like this...

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

        He just played 90 minutes 2 days before the start of the league... seems like a valid question to me.

    3. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Theirs doubts somewhere along the line...

  24. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Do we think Ivanovic is worth the 7.0 pricetag?

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

      Yep. Worth at least 7.5 imo

    2. SpinyNorman [*_*]
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He always starts well

      So for me, atm, yes

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I think we'll need a lot of funds in midfield and attack this season...

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

        You think that every season 😀

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          At the start, yes 😀

          Flexibility to early bandwagons! 🙂

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

      Yes

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

      Yes

    6. Captain Goodwin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I do

    7. rocrocodile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      When TV reaches 103-104, yes.

      From the go I find him to expensive.

    8. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      It's not about the money, money, money - it's all about the reeeeeturns.

  25. Punty
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Does Ibe starting mean Lucas won't play?
    If they play without a pure DM then that will severly hurt Henderson and/or Milners freedom to go forward..

    When Lucas wasn't playing last season Hendersons stats going forward dropped by over 50% because he had to help out Allen in a double pivot.. will the same problem arise now?

    1. random.hero
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      yezzzir

  26. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Lost on last page so Can I get a RMT?

    Cech Hennessy
    Ivan Skrtel Willims Huth Francis
    Hazard Ozil Sterling Mane Ibe
    Rooney Wilson Ulloa

  27. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney-Tekkers-Vardy is my frontline atm. Have 0.5 to spend.

    Should I take punt and have Giroud for gw1 and then switch to Tekkers for gw2 or stick to plan and get Sakho in for Vardy in gw2?

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

      I'd rather have Sakho in from the start. Vardy playing one game is not worth the transfer at all IMO.

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't punt on either of Vardy or Giroud. Both likely to let you down.

  28. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    No Cedric for 'Hapton! Alarm bells are ringing!

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

      Just keeping him fresh for his assist and 3 baps on Sunday.

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

    Where is the Siggy love? 7 goals, 10 assists last season people.

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

      Chadli is cheaper and got 11 & 6.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      che and sun in the first 3. I consider that bad.

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

      Away at Chelsea GW1. No thanks.

  30. FPLFamily (Lee)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Just catching up a few pages after leaving to put my son to bed. Lol'd at all the Mane stuff. Missed you lot and this nonsense over the summer - roll on Saturday! 🙂