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30 March 2016 1569 comments
Mark Mark
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You’re looking at the new Fantasy Football Scout.

After around 18-months of design, re-design, wireframing, coding and testing we are very proud to reveal the fresh new look.

I’d like to extend a huge thanks to Will for his initial design and Dougal and Ed for building the new site, plus PureOlivia for his new version of the Season Ticker.

In addition, I’d like to thank for the following (in no particular order) for their help testing the site over the last few weeks:

Jonty, TorresMagic, Spencer, D1sable, Andy, Evs, Beavis, Doolittle, Kavali, Bowstring the Trout, Green Windmill, Balders, Sarjaent, Ryan, Kings of Lyon, Rakkhi.

You won’t be surprised to know that the new site is now fully compatible with mobile and tablet – it’s a fully responsive design that will adapt to your screen resolution accordingly.

If you’re accessing on mobile or tablet in portrait mode you will see a different version to desktop, allowing you to read articles and join discussions far more easily and effectively.

The mobile and tablet versions have viewing options which are available via a series of buttons under the top featured story on the homepage.

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Use these buttons to view Recent Comments, the Twitter feed and the regular sidebar elements – including a new version of the Season Ticker. We’ve tried to ensure that mobile and tablet users have the same tools available as those on desktop – have a play and get acquainted.

If you view the site on table in landscape mode, you will shift to the small desktop version – if this is not the case, try updating your device.

Myself, Jonty and the moderation team are going to be about today to answer as many of your queries and issues. I’ve added a short FAQ below to hopefully address any immediate questions.

Why have we made this change?

We had to move FFS to be more friendly on mobile devices. Just over a year ago Google started penalising sites in search results should they fail to be mobile compatible. While we chose not to rush out a quick fix to address this, we knew we had to accelerate work on a new site to overcome this issue. Hopefully we’ve now made the site far more accessible for those using mobile and tablet devices, in addition to improving the site for desktop users – we hope.

How can I report a bug or issue?

We’ve done some pretty extensive testing of the new site but, inevitably, there will be bugs we’ve missed across some devices and browsers. If you think you’ve found an issue, please report this in the comments or, ideally, via email.

Mail us at support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk .

Please include as much detail as possible, including your device, your browser and your browser version. A screenshot would also be useful if you’re sending us your issue via email.

Can I give feedback on the new site?

Of course. Please use the support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk address to mail us with any feedback or ideas or the comment threads to offer your views.

We’re aware that such a big change can be jarring and that we will all need time to get used to the new site.

Please be patient with us while we iron out any creases and fix any issues that remain.

Why hasn’t the members area changed?

We’ve decided to apply the new look to just the main site for now. Over the summer we will consider applying the design to the members area to also make this more friendly on mobile and tablet.

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

  1. AVIELD949
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Siggy (stk) or Alli (liv)?

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Siggy

    2. S.Agueroooooo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      same problem. Swans fixture is easier and stoke are conceding atm but they didn't look great against villa and don't have much to play for now. Alli away form is great and spurs are fighting for the title against a Liverpool team who have a lot of fixtures in short succession and not much motivation in the league.

      Hope that helps, it doesn't for me aha

  2. Jazz!
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    😎 😮

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      :mrgreen:

    2. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😆

    3. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😛

    4. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      ➡ 💡 😛

    5. Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      🙄

  3. Prøphet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I know this is maybe asking for too much, but somehow i just got this idea that might be really stupid, but cant help myself not to share.

    Is there a way we can organize "GROUPS" (like viber,whatsapp) and talk to those people like that over the phone but using FFS, that would be absolutely lovely if you ask me.

    Not sure what the rest think and absolutely have no idea if its even possible.

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

      Just make the group through email.

      1. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Makes sense i guess 🙂 Just a thought that popped up.

        Also, just noticed there is no Bottom of the page quote.

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

          That should get fixed soon.

          1. Prøphet
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Cool, cool! Loving it

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah. Want to see my name in lights.

          1. Prøphet
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Fully deserved too 🙂

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

              Oh you.

    2. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'd like a nice group on WhatsApp tbh.

      1. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Maybe we should start one or something? Not sure if i fall into the"nice" category tho hah

      2. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'm in.

    3. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      An alternative would be using Line, the only problem is that Viber and WhatsApp requires a phone number, Line just needs an email address..

  4. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Going to try a mobile friendly WC 33 post...

    Mignolet - Robles
    Smalling - Bellerin - Monreal - Sakho - Simpson
    Ozil - Payet - Coutinho - Mahrez - Bolasie
    Aguero - Lukaku - Martial

    GW 34 - Bolase -> Wijnalldum
    GW 35 - Transfer out a blank to get 11 playing

    1. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'll try a mobile friendly answer ... 😀

      Team looks great except I really think Gibbs will take a game from Monreal.

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        It's a bit squiff in portrait, or in landscape.

        Cheers, I admit he's a risk

      2. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Whats your plan with Lukaku?

        1. Jazz!
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I have no BB so it's different here.

          I'm WCing 34 with Martial instead of Lukaku (keeping Kane) then I'm going to do Aguero > Lukaku in 36.

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

        so you'll reply to this, but I put a post with your name on it an you ignore it?

        😡 😛

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Who wouldn't want to reply to this!

    2. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Looks nice. going full 15, but there is merit doing it this way as well

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

        Might try and ditch Simpson if I can afford a DGW player who also plays in GW 35

    3. S.Agueroooooo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have a similar team but with kane instead of martial, can really tell the extra value spread amongst your defence.

      Agree that monreal will probably on play one. Id change mignolet to cech and bring in a cheaper def who plays in gw35.

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for the feedback

        I could put Cech in, any Liverpool defender who will play both in GW 34?

        1. S.Agueroooooo
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          id potentially say janmaat but then id suggest benching him in 35 (perhaps defeats the purpose) and swapping out martial for the following week.

          I cant see the lpool def getting too many points (they have a lot of fixtures including Europa, which will be their focus, and they are Liverpool) so one is enough.

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

      The biggest issues I have

      a) Migs and Robles. Can't play them both in 37
      b) Monreal - Gibbs may get a game either in DGW or 35

      Rest looks ok

    5. liiusions
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      My plan was to get the exact same team, except Rojo/Kosc for Monreal and was going to have Wiji in from GW33 - didn't even think to put Bolasie in for a week punt so I may join you with that!

  5. Eden Hazardous
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Oooo...the new season ticker is cool. Love how easily I can change the home/away ratings 🙂

  6. GS456
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Whats everyones thoughts on Mangala? as a wildcard option.
    Really want City defensive coverage even though many arent sure. Can't afford Otamendi, without compromising elsewhere, praying for a full back injury still.

    1. Jay_
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Problem is the 2nd game of 34 Kompamy is due back, I'd love to get him but Otamendi is much safer

        1. GS456
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Oh really! Didn't realise Kompany was back so soon.

    2. Jay_
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Defence too light to support this front 8?

        Robles Darlow
        Otamendi Bellerin Rojo Sakho Simpson*
        Sanchez Ozil Payet Lanzini Firmino*
        Aguero Sturridge Lukaku

        * Dann&Bolasie to become Simpson&Firmino gw34

        1. Cevap
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          not imo - always have favoured a good attack at the expense of a light defence. not sure if this year is a bit different with many of the big guns not firing, but take it for what its worth

          1. Jay_
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Cheers, Sturridge fitness is the gamble

              1. Cevap
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                agreed, but thinking of going with him as well. huge risk, but even greater reward!

                maybe martial instead with those pair of fixtures?

        2. Chucky
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          wow this latest upgrade is a HUGE improvement.Loving it 🙂

          1. The Mandalorian
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            what improvements do you like?

            1. Chucky
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              It's great for the mobile users 🙂

        3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Big order. Happy days! 🙂

        4. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          For 5 minutes I was waiting for this site to fully load, only to realised its UI has changed. #MajorlyConfused

          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Member's area is the same...a bit comforting...

        5. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I must say I did not like the changes at first but after 30-60 minutes on the site , it feels AWESOME 😀

        6. Sponge-worthy
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Wow!! This place looks odd..

        7. Defcons are for Kinnear
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          No recent comments or ticker in mobile mode 🙁

          I requested PC mode but it just loads mobile mode

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

            No choice on mobile. iPad gives both.

            1. Defcons are for Kinnear
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              No scout tweets either. Not very mobile friendly

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Yup the two best things gone 🙁

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

                    Home page has ticker.

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

                  Home page has them?

                  1. @persecuted_by_mods
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Sorry i meant scout tweets and live comments not the ticker

              2. Kavali
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                You can find ticker and recent comments on mobile on homepage. There are 4 different icons

            2. Prison Mike
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Who to play guys:

              A) Alli (liv)

              B) Arnie (SWA)

              1. Moin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                A

              2. Gooner97
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                B

            3. King H
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              No upgrade for members area ?

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

                no

              2. Cevap
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                no, did you read the article?

            4. Jay_
                9 years, 8 months ago

                Would you rather ;

                A: Clyne Smalling Martial

                B: Kerchoff Rojo Sturridge

                1. Jazz!
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Easily A.

                2. Eden Hazardous
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Clyne Smalling Ighalo?

                  I really fancy Ighalo #goalimminent

                3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  /well, the only one of those that I've got is Clyne - so that one!

                4. Jay_
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Thanks all

                5. Jafooli
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Anyone got a link to the previous look, forgotten what it looked like already 🙂

                  Or the one before that? The retro look, would be nice to compare.....

                  1. Kavali
                    • 15 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Just go to members area 🙂

                    1. Jafooli
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Never visited there, even on the old website 😀

                    1. Jafooli
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Wow, some website that, cheers Z....

                6. Sponge-worthy
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Who two Che players for this gw?
                  Ivanovic and willian?

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    If you must, yes.

                    1. Sponge-worthy
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Must!

                  2. Eden Hazardous
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    For this GW , Ivan + Oscar imo

                    1. Sponge-worthy
                      • 13 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Oscar, hmmm.

                7. Eden Hazardous
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  A)Willian + Payet
                  B)Fabregas + Antonio

                  Choose one till DGW 37 please 🙂
                  Any other combinations appreciated including CHE/WHU mids

                  1. Sponge-worthy
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Payet is a must have.

                8. Moin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  After 5mins the site looks good, like the captain poll being added...The Recommend section just looks a bit off putting...but will get used to that as well

                9. Jazz!
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  I think an FFS app should be made ...

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

                    Go for it 😉

                  2. Rupert The Horse
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    It pretty much has been.

                10. King H
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Firmino or Coutinho ?

                  This is driving me mad so pls HELP !

                11. St. Joseph
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  For GW32 only
                  Gk :
                  A) courtois
                  B) adrian

                  Mf:
                  1) willian
                  2) fabregas

                  Advice needed

                  1. Gooner97
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    B
                    2

                    1. St. Joseph
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      Cesc better than willian?

                12. 1966 was a great year for E…
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Everything
                  seems
                  to be
                  much
                  thinner.

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

                    Everything seems to be normal.

                    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                      • 15 Years
                      9 years, 8 months ago

                      The comments half (!) of the screen is much fewer pixels wide.

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

                        Not sure if on phone. Turning it to landscape makes it better.

                        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                          • 15 Years
                          9 years, 8 months ago

                          Widescreen 14ish inch laptop. Almost half of the screen is white!

                          1. Mark
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • Has Moderation Rights
                            • 18 Years
                            9 years, 8 months ago

                            What resolution are you running and which browser?

                            1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                              • 15 Years
                              9 years, 8 months ago

                              Firefox (it's probably that!), screen res 1002 X 563.

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

                            Zooming in fixes the white.

                            1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                              • 15 Years
                              9 years, 8 months ago

                              Then I completely lose the right hand column.

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

                                Zoom one less. Either way there is white on the right.
                                Depends how often you need the stuff on the right.

                                1. 1966 was a great year for E…
                                  • 15 Years
                                  9 years, 8 months ago

                                  I'm sure I'll get used to it.

                                  It was fine before 😉

                                  1. Gatsby
                                    • 14 Years
                                    9 years, 8 months ago

                                    Nobody likes change.

                                    Best to embrace it!

                                2. 1966 was a great year for E…
                                  • 15 Years
                                  9 years, 8 months ago

                                  But it's either almost half of the screen, or nothing, on the right, whatever the zoom and text zoom levels.

                13. Bollard
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  This new site design is great and it all works fabulously on my windows phone. Nice job - the mobile device format is big bonus.

                  Nicely done scouts!

                14. Gooner97
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Forster (Hennessey)
                  Ivanovic Bellerin Toby (Williams, Simpson)
                  Ozil Payet Mahrez Alli (Ritchie)
                  Aguero Kane Vardy
                  1FT, 0ITB

                  I'm a bit undecided but I think I'll use WC33
                  I am short on money and next GW can't do Forster & Vardy => Robles & Lukaku 🙁

                  What would you do lads?

                15. King H
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Think I might get myself a new Avatar. Exiting times.

                  Tbh this site change has the been the most exciting thing about today.

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Ahahaha!!! 😉

                16. Sjaugen
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  ⚒ this icon looks pretty bad ass on the new site

                  1. Mark-O
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    ⚒ Carpenter
                    ⚒ Judge Magistrate
                    ⚒ West Ham
                    ⚒ Thor

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

                      Ahaha

                17. Jordan.
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  kompany to klose

                  siggy to fabregas

                  2ft yay or nay?

                  1. Sjaugen
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 8 months ago

                    Circumstance on the WC?
                    Ivan might be a better bet