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30 March 2016 1569 comments
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Youโ€™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.

Iโ€™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, Iโ€™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 wonโ€™t be surprised to know that the new site is now fully compatible with mobile and tablet โ€“ itโ€™s a fully responsive design that will adapt to your screen resolution accordingly.

If youโ€™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 โ€“ including a new version of the Season Ticker. Weโ€™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 โ€“ 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. Iโ€™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 weโ€™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?

Weโ€™ve done some pretty extensive testing of the new site but, inevitably, there will be bugs weโ€™ve missed across some devices and browsers. If you think youโ€™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 youโ€™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.

Weโ€™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 hasnโ€™t the members area changed?

Weโ€™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. Mark-O
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    I think the font size can be one level downsized.

  2. RassDogg
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Which Chelsea mid would you have for this week only?

    1. Marcus Aurelius
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Probably Fab, possibly Willian.

    2. Bøss โญ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      fabregas

    3. BENOIT
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Will

  3. Marcus Aurelius
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Those who were looking to play Butland or Elliott this week, or holding both as I am - who's your replacement?

    I'm WCing GW33 so it's a one week punt. Currently on Courtois. Any arguments for or against?

    1. Bøss โญ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      It's close between him and Ospina, I'd say Arsenal are slightly better defensively this season and have the home fixture which sways it

      1. Marcus Aurelius
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Hmm a good option, but Chelsea are at managerless, rudderless, motivationless Villa...

    2. fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      WCing 36 so it's been a bit of a blow.

      Think I will just bring in Robles early this week and hope for the best in GW32. Then De Gea comes in 34 I think.

    3. Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I am debating the same thing. Holding both atm, and need to figure out what i want.

  4. Mark-O
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Form in FFS ticker
    Ozil: C
    Sanchez: B
    Erm... ๐Ÿ™„

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Ozil 3 blanks in a row

      Sanchez no blanks in 3

      ๐Ÿ˜‰

    2. โ€‹
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Sanchez's Form: 5.7
      Ozil's Form: 2.3

      What's with the ๐Ÿ™„ ?

    3. Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I was thinking the form in FA cup should be considered too despite ignoring the internationals?

      1. โ€‹
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        The watchlist is one of the most entry level features on the site, don't expect it to become more advanced any time soon.

    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Makes sense

  5. Bøss โญ
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    bottomed!

    I've taken my 2nd hit to bring in a playing keeper, however now I'm thinking it might be worth just wildcarding early to wipe out the hits and this would also allow me to triple captain Lukaku for his double in GW33.

    This basically means I'll have double Arsenal defense this week (home to Watford, not bad) and Mata at home to Everton (instead of Siggy away to Stoke). Worthwhile?

    1. Cradders
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I think that could be worthwhile as you can also save a transfer next week and have 2 for the DGW to deal with any pressing issues

      1. Bøss โญ
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        good point! cheers

  6. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Imho the comment section should be larger, the rest is superb.
    Well done! ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 19 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Thanks Gooner. I think the comment section looks good size wise on HD desktop. What resolution are you runnning?

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        1366x768

      2. Mark-O
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Unsure if this is due to my resolution, but the background (stadium) of the website is too bright. Could be more blurred to enhance the user's experience? Just a few cents worth!

        1. Mark-O
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          "Last Updated: xxx" in the Watchlist has been removed? Just asking. Cheers!

  7. JK - Cønt โญ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Tried to log in on the phone to test it out. Looks much nicer and much easier to navigate

  8. Cradders
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Reposted
    How does this look for a GW33 WC team??

    Robles, Schmeichel
    Smalling, Monreal, Ake, Reid, Sakho
    Ozil, Payet, Mahrez, Coutinho, Lanzini
    Lukaku, Aguero, Welbz

    1. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      looks good, but why keep Schmeichel? could you not get Darlow perhaps or another cheap GK?

      1. Cradders
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Schmeichel has a good GW35 fixture and means I don't have to worry about having 2 GK blanking after both playing a DGW, I don't trust Newcastle enough either and Schmeichel could rack up some save points v West Ham

        1. Cevap
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          fair enough. Migs could be an option?

  9. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Think I might get myself the IPhone 6 plus

    Will be great with the new design

    1. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Buying a new phone to enjoy the site? That's brand loyalty alright ๐Ÿ™‚

    2. Cevap
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      go with the Note 5

      1. Kered
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        this

    3. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Nexus 6P*

    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Buying a phone just for FFS. That's dedication ๐Ÿ˜›

    5. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Upgrade next month

      90% of my time on FFS is on my mobile

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        99% here ๐Ÿ™‚

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          I think the changes are great for us, already starting to find things easier already.

          Just need that time stamp and we are sorted!

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            Yep!

      2. Jøssy โญ
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 22 hours ago

        Casual!! ๐Ÿ˜†

  10. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Poor Gary Neville how will he pay the mortgage now

    1. Cradders
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Depends how much the Villa job pays haha

  11. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Andy/Mark emailed support about not being able to see any of the icons other than the microphone icon, logged into the members area and it appears to be fine now. Only time the rest disappear is when I press articles from the drop down menu. Are they supposed to disappear then?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Does it work when you come out of the members area?

      If you press articles they would disappear as they're only available on the home page. You'll find it you go into an article they won't be visible.

      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Yeah. Think I've got it now, think I was thinking the articles screen was the home screen with it being the first one on the drop down menu. Cheers

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          No worries ๐Ÿ˜€

          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            It's a bit confusing I will get used to things, I'm rubbish with change ๐Ÿ™‚

  12. Total Slotball
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Kompany & Arnie out - Ivanovic & Traore in

    One week punt, WC GW33

    Opinions?

    1. Cradders
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      My concern is that Traore didn't start last game, otherwise I'd have been considering him too. If you can live with that risk go for it

      1. Total Slotball
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Remy didn't impress so perhaps Traore back in this week

        1. Cradders
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Very possible, like I said if you can live with the risk go for it. I would but I have two injured keepers from the international break and two Swansea defenders

  13. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Nice new website guys, well done and thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Hmmm, this is interesting. I've always used FFS on mobile and very rarely on PC.

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Same

  15. Elijah's Wood
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    Moreno + Siggy out for Ivan + Lanzini/Traore for a 1 week punt before WC sound good?

    I would need to bench either the new mid or Alli however...

    1. Total Slotball
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Keep Siggy, Stoke won't have Butland

      1. Elijah's Wood
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Id rather have Ivan against a manager-less, moral lacking Villa.

        I could keep Siggy and downgrade Alli to a cheap bench fodder for the week, as both wont be staying in my team for WC33

  16. King H
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    This is fricken awesome !!!

  17. Jay_
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Just noticed Otamendi's flag removed ๐Ÿ™‚ What was the reason he never played for Argentina? Was worried

      1. Cevap
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        "international" injury perhaps?

      2. Ziegler1988
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        He played 90 mins against Chile

      3. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Ah good stuff. May actually play him over VVD then.

    • WorldCupDanB
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      I only ever really use mobile so this is great for me and it'll definitely mean I'll comment more. It's a shame you haven't done anything to fix the fundamental problem with the comments section though but I guess you can't have everything

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        What's the fundamental problem with the comments section?

      2. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        What's the fundamental problem?

        1. WorldCupDanB
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          The fact that there is no way to really carry on a conversation once it goes onto the next page, once the page turns its lost

          1. andy85wsm
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            Fair enough - that's a whole other debate.

            Ultimately if people want to continue the conversation though they can just go back to a previous page.

            1. WorldCupDanB
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 1 day ago

              Yeah I'm not saying people aren't managing now it just could be so much better that's all

            2. Postman Ty
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 1 day ago

              What about when there have been too many replies in the same thread and replies are only posted to the first message that's max indented? From what I experienced once, and have seen a few times, conversations can be very difficult to continue after the website decides a new indent can't be made.

      3. Shimmy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        I'd say the really fundamental problem with the comments section is that they're not comments at all!

        People rarely (if ever) actually comment on the article in question - what we've effectively got here is a rolling chatroom, awkwardly attached to the bottom of articles (I suspect a lot of people don't even read the artlces!). But it's been the norm on here for a long time and is the lifeblood of the site, so I can see why it hasn't been changed.

        1. WorldCupDanB
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Wouldn't take much to improve it though without fundamentally changing it.

        2. Postman Ty
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          I agree, maybe separate chatrooms should be set up based by topic, and comment sections on articles could be left for information relevant to each article.

    • I find this design much easier on my eyes. Thanks. ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        No tables broken I hope? ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. Prøphet
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        I enjoy it as well more it seems so far just by looking at it.

    • S.Agueroooooo
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Assuming Hart doesn't play which keeper should I get for a 1 week punt?

      Court, Cech, Adrian?

      I have Azpi and Bell already.

      Thanks

    • St. Joseph
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Article's font size is too big in my opinion.. The old version show wider option for us to choose what to do and which one to read easliy..
      Maybe i just don't get used to this new ffs face

      1. Cevap
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        how are you going to get used to something that has only been available for a few hours? ๐Ÿ™‚

        1. St. Joseph
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Yea maybe u're right

    • Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Lads, can someone tell me how to write all the emojis?

      E.g. ๐Ÿ™‚ = : )
      ๐Ÿ™ = : (

      That's the only ones I know how to do ๐Ÿ™

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Cheers ™ 8)

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            ๐Ÿ˜Ž

            1. JK - Cønt โญ
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 1 day ago

              There you are

              I have managed to fit in Kos and Smalling

              1. Jazz!
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 1 day ago

                How is that?

              2. Jazz!
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 1 day ago

                I have also btw but I'm not going to have Lukaku for GW34, I'll get him back 36 and I'll have him for 33. So need Saints and Pool to shut him down ๐Ÿ™‚

          2. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            Ah needed the nose.

        2. Cevap
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          what does the full text mean?

          ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

          1. Cevap
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            never mind....guess i answered that myself

      1. Mark-O
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿ™„ ๐Ÿ˜ฎ ๐Ÿ˜ฏ ๐Ÿ˜Ž ๐Ÿ˜ณ ๐Ÿ˜ฅ ๐Ÿ˜ˆ ๐Ÿ‘ฟ

        1. Mark-O
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          https://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Smilies

          Here are some examples

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            Cheers ๐Ÿ™‚

      2. Cevap
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        think there is a guide somewhere, but not sure. hope someone can shed some light

      3. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        I still miss the old school emoticons ๐Ÿ™

      4. โ€‹
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        ๐Ÿ‘บ : troll :

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          :troll:

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 1 day ago

            ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ˜‰

            1. โ€‹
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 day ago

              Haha yes!

              really its &# 128122 ;

              1. Jazz!
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 1 day ago

                I'm not falling for that one...

                * ๐Ÿ‘บ *

                1. Jazz!
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 1 day ago

                  Wow it actually worked ๐Ÿ˜€

                  1. โ€‹
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 1 day ago

                    ๐Ÿ˜€ Crystal Ball ๐Ÿ”ฎ &# 128302 ;

                    1. Jazz!
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 1 day ago

                      ๐Ÿ”ฎ

      5. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Ziegler1988
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      On mobile, Twitter logo tabs shows captain poll instead of Scout Tweets

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        It brings up the scout tweets for me and I'm on mobile ...

        1. Ziegler1988
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Ah, just took a few seconds to pop up over the poll, nvm

      2. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Shows tweets for me. Maybe refresh the site / close down browser and try again.

        If you still have issues can you email support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk with device/browser and screenshot?

    • WorldCupDanB
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Where can I find the new season ticker?

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

        On the home page for mobile.

        1. WorldCupDanB
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          I know this makes me seem pretty bad, I'm on mobile, which is the home page?

      2. BENOIT
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Right hand side, as before?

    • HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Bench 1 from each category please!
      A - Simpson (Soton)/Otam (bou)/Wolly (Swans)
      B - Alli (pool)/ Siggy (swans)
      Could play 4 at the back (3mids) if you prefer to play 2 from A?

      1. GS456
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Wolly and Siggy.

    • GS456
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      What should i do?
      Team this week is
      Butland (Injured)
      Bellerin, Otamendi, Simpson
      Mahrez, Eriksen, Silva, Payet
      Aguero, Vardy, Kane.

      FT was Siggy > Payet
      Should i
      a) wildcard early and prepare for 33/34 and get 11 out this week.
      b) Play with no GK this week
      c) Take a hit and get cortois in, to block ML rival who has taken a -4 themselves and has Azpi

    • Jamster1980
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Help please, I want to transfer a new keeper in as my existing 2 are now injured, I want an Everton keeper in and I know Robles has been playing but Howard is now fit again, any ideas who will get the jersey till the end of season ? Thanks

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Robles although some think Howard might play the last game.

      2. Cevap
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        robbles, but expect Howard to get at least one home match before the end as a farewell

    • _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Having the ticker, watchlist, captains poll etc on the side of the comments is really good, i like the site upgrade so far lads. Keep up the good work.

    • Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      White spaces between
      - "Comments Ticker" and "Season Ticker"
      - "Circular photo of the author (ex. Mark)" and "Scout Picks"

      Are the white spaces due to ads blocked by AdBlocker?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Yup. Mark has said they tried to work around that though - he's looking into it.

        1. Mark-O
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          Thanks Andy!

    • Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 day ago

      Forster (Henn)
      Ivanovic Bellerin Toby (Williams, Simpson)
      Ozil Payet Mahrez Alli (Ritchie)
      Aguero Kane Vardy

      1FT, 0ITB

      What would you do with this lot lads?

      1. Mark-O
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 day ago

        Save unless you are using WC33

        1. Gooner97
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 day ago

          I'm a bit undecided but I think I'll play the WC.
          I am short on money and next GW I can't do Forster & Vardy => Robles & Lukaku ๐Ÿ™