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Development Squad – Mat Arrives at FFS

Listeners to the ScoutCast will already be aware that, just over two weeks ago, we took on a new team member – Mat Williams aka “matzi11a” – as a new Developer.

Mat is now working with Ed – our Technical Director – and will be tasked with day to day fixes and improvements both to our sites and our infrastructure.

This is a big appointment for Fantasy Football Scout.

We’ve been searching for this hire for over a year and, in Mat, we’ve found something of a “unicorn”.

Not only is he a highly skilled developer with vast experience, Mat has been a visitor to our site from its inception. In fact, he still coughs up his £1 Paypal donation to Fantasy Football Scout – having signed up back in 2008. I need to pay him back.

He came to our attention having developed a Fantasy Premier League tool which analyses transfer market activity – it’s a new widget that we’ll be making available to you next season.

Mat’s familiarity and passion for the site, the community and Fantasy Football, coupled with his skillset and with Ed managing gives us a fantastic opportunity to build on what we’ve got. I’m hugely excited about where we can go from here.

What’s more, I want to use this step to change our policy when it comes to involving the community in what we do.

We want to be transparent with the work going on and allow you to have input into our priorities and the development roadmap. We want you to help shape the tools and features we provide you from here on.

With this in mind, we will be publishing regular Development Diary articles like this, offering you a glimpse into what Mat and Ed are working on and Mat himself will be posting comments detailing his progress and answering queries.

His first task was to familiarise himself with our working practices, our servers and our tools and to get to grips with the Opta feeds – the raw data that provides the backbone of the Members’ area.

That hasn’t taken him long and, as a result, I’ve been working with Mat to address some fixes and begin work on adding features over the last ten days.

Here’s what we’ve been up to…

Sky Sports Bonus Statistics
While we’ve not supported the Sky Sports game during the season, we hope to put that right and give it far more focus.

It’s meant we’ve neglected the Sky Sports tables in our Members’ area, which currently omit the new tiered bonus points system introduced for this season.

As a first familiarisation task, Mat has now added this, along with the new Shots on Target bonus points.

Time Played Modification
A particular bugbear of mine – to my knowledge, we’re currently the only football statistics site on the net that displays the true number of minutes played by a player in any given match – including all stoppage time.

While that sounds admirable, it means that our stats differ from the norm and also warps our “minutes per” figures. A player like Ben Gibson, who has been ever-present, has minutes played covering almost two extra fixtures due to the addition of stoppage time.

Mat has now corrected this, with players capped at 90 minutes, whether they started the match or were introduced as subs.

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Touches Modifications
The event feed we license from Opta is a complex beast, with the onus on us to create the queries to extract the statistics that you see in our members tables.

Opta recently added new match events – such as blocked passes – to their list of events regarded as a touch, so we needed to bring our own queries into line to address this.

Mat has made a pass over our queries and our data to align us with Opta’s recorded touches in all areas of the pitch – including penalty area touches.

We are one of very few sites who offer statistics for touches in the various pitch regions – now those numbers are more accurate.

That paves the way for our touch heatmaps on the development roadmap.

New Home and Away Filters
We’ve always allowed you to filter our data by home and away matches but I’ve wanted to extend that further.

Mat is currently investigating adding new filters that will enable you to view data restricted to a player’s last 2,4,6 home or away matches. Again, as far as I know, this is a facility unavailable on any other site.

We’re not sure how simple this will be to implement. Because we slice our data – and large amounts of it – our existing queries may not be quick enough to deliver the performance we need. We will keep you updated on this.

What’s next?

Our major mid-term aim is to generate the Fantasy Premier League Bonus Points system stats and offer tables dedicated to those numbers.

We could scrape these numbers, but that’s never been our bag. Instead, we’re going to build them from our own statistics to allow us the possibility of offering more in-depth analysis, including the facility to see baseline BPS (without goals, assists and clean sheets).

Long term, this will marry up with another roadmap feature – the storage of player positions – to give you the opportunity to run advanced queries such as – “show me Ozil’s baseline bps when playing as a No 10, with Sanchez as the central striker.”

That offers you a view as to the ambition of what we have planned.

We’re preparing the first steps, creating the Winning Goal stat and fixing other key stats like Caught Offside that’s currently returning false data.

We’re also adding Fantasy Assists to our database which will replace the standard Opta assists in our tables.

Once those building blocks are in place, we will create the BPS tables and then we plan to move to storing the line-up and player position data.

This is just the start. I’m delighted to welcome Mat to the team and, together with Ed, I now believe we have the “Development Squad” to take Fantasy Football Scout to a whole new level – not only as a Fantasy Football site, but also as a place for football statistics.

But we want you involved. We’re going to keep you up to date with progress on Mat’s tasks and we’re looking to you to help set our priorities.

BPS, heatmaps, expected goals – these are all features we can explore, all while Ed helps to implement further facelifts and improvements to our architecture. If you’ve a feature you want, let us know.

Thanks for your patience over recent seasons. Now we’ve strengthened the squad, we’re excited about what we can deliver.

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

1,427 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Master Kane
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What are the thoughts on Sanchez or Kane being captain this week. I was all set for Kane, but now thinking towards Sanchez. Whatscthe pros and cons for each?

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Only factor was the Home vs Away fixture.
      But after last night, well!

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Both good choices. You know what they both can do.

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Sanchez gets more points for a goal 🙂

    4. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on what you want to achieve.
      I was going for San(C)hez, but will (C)ane to cover rival's (C)ane

      1. Master Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Leading ML by 25pts. Both of us have Kane and Sanchez

    5. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I would certainly choose Kane out of those 2 for captain. Easier fixture and Spurs are rampant at the moment. Arsenal struggled to break down Sunderland the other night

      1. Master Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I was thiking that and will Everton be a push over?

        Kane away and only 2 days rest worries me though

    6. FPL Bielsa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      How anyone who watched last night can not Captain Kane against Hull without Maguire is beyond me.

      1. Master Kane
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah. I guess I should go with my gut. Which started this week in Kane (before yesterday's performance)

    7. Master Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I've not seen the recent goals from Sanchez. We're they more fortunative or just as well worked as Kane goals (if that makes sense?)

      1. Kingtekkerz
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Would say the goals against Sunderland was a bit lucky. Easy tap-ins, but that is usually how his goals is

        1. Master Kane
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Everton should be tougher competition I guess

          1. Kingtekkerz
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah, would think so, but doesnt like to captain Kane away from home with a short rest

    8. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Beware of chasing Kane's performance last nite.... if he gets a first half goal and has the Golden Boot rapped up, he may be subbed off to let other's play.

  2. willgriggsonfire
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    1 FT, 0 ITB
    1. Haz -> Cou
    2. Gabby -> Llorente/Origi
    3. Haz+Gabby -> Cou+Benteke/Llorente (-4)
    4. Haz+Gabby -> KDB+Llorente (-4)

    1. Master Kane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Haz to Coutinho.

      1. willgriggsonfire
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Last GW, 19k, 30 points off 10k.
        Would you be tempted by a -4.
        Also, what are the thoughts that if Firmino starts he might share some of Cou's points?

        1. Master Kane
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Think it depends how strong the rest of the team is. The 2nd transfer has to score to make up the points. Last day of the season can be either explosive or a damp squid

        2. willgriggsonfire
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I think that Liverpool at home and playing for top 4 will be exciting. Just that they've been unreliable against the weaker teams.
          Also, Benteke worth a look against a nicely parked kids' red bus?

  3. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I have my TC chip left. Who would you use it on? (have a 9 point deficit in my ML)

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kane
      Jesus
      Sanchez

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Put it on whoever you would put normal captaincy on. Shouldn't make a difference that it's TC.

    3. Chippo, Hadji, Aloisi.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kane its got to be.

    4. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Coutinho?

  4. Triple Crap
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    https://ibb.co/iEGeJF

    1FT .1 itb any suggestions?

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      No, you're gtg.

  5. H U G O
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is Cout essential?

    I'd need to take a -4 and transfer out one of Dele/Sanchez/KDB.
    Getting rid of Gabbi higher priority.

    2 points off top of ML, think leader's taking -4 to get Kane (who I have) + probably Cout.

    Am I just talking myself into unnecessary hit?

    1. camarozz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      See below. So tough !!

      1. willgriggsonfire
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        -4 doesn't look good at this stage if there are such close margins, I was thinking of -4 only because I'm in a comfortable position.

  6. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    To make my decision easier perhaps il ask this.
    I'm 9 behind rival and I think he will get Kane as I have him.

    Taking a -4 at this stage could cost me the ML so better just do free transfer.???

    Or take a hit to get rid of gabbiadini for Sturridge. At the moment he doesn't have either and he needs to get Kane to block me...

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Probably just the free transfer seeing as it's only 1 game left to try and make the hit points profit.

    2. H U G O
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      In v similar situation above. What would the other tranfer be/ have you done your 1FT already?

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      There is a good chance Austin starts ahead of Gabbi tomorrow, Cam. Puel hinted about it today.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        *Sunday even

      2. willgriggsonfire
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        No, I think he said that Austin will get some minutes. But Gabbi's confidence looked shot anyway, so, who knows.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Saints haven't scored in their last 4 home games. I think Austin starts

          1. willgriggsonfire
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Can't be too sure. Even J Rod might start.

  7. joeleenus
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who to lose? Hazardous & Gabbiadini?

    1FT / 0.3 ITB

    Cabellero (Pickford)
    Alonso / Kompany / Holding (Yoshida / Benalouane)
    Sanchez / Hazard / Eriksen / King / (Ward-Prowse)
    Kane / Benteke / Gabbiadini

    1. joeleenus
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure about the line up either...

    2. H U G O
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Gabbi's got to go imo

      (I'm hoping Yoshi matches or outscores Holding if that's any help)

    3. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, for Cou and Giroud.

  8. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Looking at world no.1s team I reckon he will play it safe with Kane (c) so I think I will have to go with Jesus (c) and hope for the best

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You will certainly require a lot of divine intervention

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kill him Optimus.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        😆

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I think you are taking fantasy football a little too seriously 😉

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          You know that's not me Batman.

    3. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Sureeee!

      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        It won't let you down

        1. willgriggsonfire
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          😀

    4. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      It's good to cover your bases...

    5. DantheManinaPan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      How far behind are you?

      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        To the nearest hundred?

        400!

  9. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    There is a few people on here like Ogie who have an outside chance of winning FPL on Sunday.

    Surely you have to for it.

    My advice would be to go triple Chelsea. Sunderland are injury ravaged. It could be 8-0 or something crazy like that.

    1. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes he has a chance. Ali Dia ranked 11 also posts frequently here

      1. AA33
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        For more, see hot topic

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Saw it earlier. Great post.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      They should definitely go for it. If they're not 1st they're last anyway and will be losers like the rest of us.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        This. No guts, no glory.

    3. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso, Costa, and?
      Can't be too sure of their midfield atm.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Hazard.

        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Spot on. Hazard to run riot for 60 mins.

      2. willgriggsonfire
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Your conviction tempts me to keep him.

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Hazard too risky

          1. Hibbo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I actually can't for the life of me entertain ditching Hazard this week.

    4. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ogie is in a tight spot where he has mini league focus.

      Changes the dynamic a bit yes you want to score as highly as possible but GW38 can become a time when if you have mini league focus that you defend using blocking tactics.

      To go for first place where he is would take several hail marys that could backfire as there's a risk attached to punts that could ultimately cost him two mini leagues.

    5. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      My advice don't listen to anyone . The ones with good ranks will give you bad advice and the ones with bad ranks aren't any good .

      1. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I played an ok wildcard and I'm top 5k.

        If I'd played a really good one I'd be top 1k or.close to it.

        Fair amount of happenstance in that.

  10. Sterling is £11Mill..…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What are these chip things I just noticed? I have bench boost, triple captain, all out attack and a wild card? Should I use one next week?

      1. Sylas
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        😆

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Save and you get them next season

    2. KISSES
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

    3. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Chips are potatoes cooked in fat and are excellent with sausage egg and beans.

    4. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Sell them

  11. Richd
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I have triple spurs attack

    May do Alli to Coutinho for a laugh.

    Is that common?

    1. KISSES
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Last week I had Alli, Erik, Kane.
      Before dgw37 did Alli->Sane, and now very close to Erik->Cout

    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Some are doing this. Alli is gonna be selfish AF though IMO, so I'm leaning towards keep.

    4. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, do it.

  12. asy1mpo
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    All sounds good.

    Maybe a solution, if necessary(?), where there is maybe a separate place for people to basically ask questions about their team and transfers.

    Its basically just added to any posts - with the latest questions being on the latest post. For example, this post has comments about the actual article but also people asking about their team and transfers.

    Unless someone is on the page constantly and looking at the page, the number of people likely to see a comment (asking for feedback/opinion) will be hardly any - unless its something like a "sticky/pinned comment". Just an idea. Don't necessarily know solution. E.g. Don't know if a normal forum board thing is solution??

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Optimus

      Hot Topic this then tell me what he is on about

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You mean a dedicated RMT post?

    3. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      so that people like Jinswick can get a greater number of people to give opinions on his team and potential transfers?

  13. camarozz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Me this gw.

    Cabellaro
    Alonso ,Yoshida,Davies
    Sane,Sanchez,Coutinho,King,Ericksen
    Jesus ,Kane (c)

    Rival as it stands.
    Forster
    Cahill,Vert,kos,walker
    Ericksen,Sanchez,jwp,Redmond
    Costa,lukaku
    (Llorente,Herrera,Holgate)

    I'm sure he will get Kane and probably a -4 to do it.

    I'm 9pts behind.

    What should I do???

    Hazard to Coutinho seems popular...

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You already have Coutinho?

      1. camarozz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        No. Hazard to coutinho I'm thinking ...

      2. willgriggsonfire
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Do it if you're worried about his game time.

  14. KISSES
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    That Watford defence is in absolute tatters.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      City will be the first team to win by more than 10 goals

      Bookmark this

      1. KISSES
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Haha, shall I keep my triple City then?

        Jesus, Sterling, Sane.

        1. willgriggsonfire
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Sterling sure to start?

      2. Reuser
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I really hope this is true.

        (clue is in the username......)

    2. Kingtekkerz
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe Jesus is a better option for the captaincy, instead of Kane and Sanchez

  15. zøphar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    thoughts on
    KDB / Coutinho / Fabregas in and Pedro / Hazard / Eriksen out for -4?

    1. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I would just do Hazard -> Coutinho. Maybe Eriksen -> KDB. I think Pedro will start. 🙂

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      KDB worth it you don't have City mid.
      Haz to Cout for sure
      Pedro to Fab not worth a hit

    3. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good.

    4. zøphar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      thanks for your replies guys.
      yep no city mid. fancy fabs to get a huge haul hence tempted by the hit. could also do just fabs and coutinho for haz and pedro and ignore kdb

  16. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is this Twin Peaks series being advertised a new series or a remastering? If it's new, is it worth watching if you haven't seen the original?

    1. Dave Boozle
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I'd imagine you'd need to see the original. David Lynch is a genius.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks, I love this site, best for info on anything 🙂

    2. Ronny Hotdog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      New series, and probably not no.

      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks

  17. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Willy
    Alonso Monreal Yoshida
    Coutinho San(c)hez Sane King Eriksen
    Kane Jesus
    Cech Verty Stephens Anichebe
    0FT 3.6 itb
    Any line up changes or transfers for a hit?
    Lead my ML by 45pts !
    Ta

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Crack open the champagne. You've win your ML.

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        won*

        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Thanks mate! No Cech Verty or Stephens in the line up?
          Hope you took your ML?

          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            About 20 points clear. A good lead but it can be caught if I make the wrong captain choice. Whereas you'd only be caught with some kind of freak GW happenings.

            1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Good Luck... hunt his transfers down at the deadline...

    2. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Congrats.

      1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks although no celebration until the fat lady bellows

  18. Back on the horse
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I'll be honest, that article got a bit statistical and techy for me and I phased out halfway through...

    but welcome to the team, Mat! (I'm not in the team.... yet, but it's good to add to the diversity of the team and your technical ability might prevent Jonty working on his 'algorithm' 🙂 )

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Are you saying Jonty's 'algorithm' is a steaming pile of turd?

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I am.

    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Go clean on Horse.

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        What are you doing on here at a celebratory time like this Hibbo ? ☺

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I am smoking a sterling on the balcony drinking a Magners looking at the water.

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I am not the slightest bit jealous.

            1. Hibbo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Be good to finish with this sub part of my life on Sunday for a few months.

              1. George Sillett
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                I agree mate. Football season is too long for me. Love the summer months outside , little tv ( that's television Nigel) , loads of walking and fine ales sat in the sunshine.

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I rather liked his algorithm... but it was funny how any discrepancy was met with, "their is room for subjectively." But very useful nonetheless.

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        It was based completely on subjectivity.

        1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          There was two levels of subjectivity... the grading grid and then the subjectivity if you felt some elements were not factored in.... still kind of agree with the thought of giving players 40s 30s 20s.... it was on the right track just waiting for Mat to fine tune it

  19. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Zaha the best midfield punt?

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Mahrez

      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I thought so too until last game

        I thought he would put in some top class performances to get a move

        1. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Same, but still not a bad shout for this week

    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Can't play vs his parent club

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        So when you said no fishing you meant no one except you ?

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Exactly 😎

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard.

  20. SheBangsTheDrums
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who to lose for Coutinho?

    A) Hazard
    B) Sane
    C) Alli
    D) King
    E) None

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A. Boring but still holding out as the best move

    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      E) If you have the funds

  21. Totalfootball
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Will aguero start vs watford ?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Probably. I don't see why not.

      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Rested for gw 39 ?

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          On TalkSport this morning they were talking about how the Prem needs some kind of one off end of season playoff game to make it more exciting like the lower leagues. So maybe this is it. GW30, Liverpool vs Man City, loser swaps places with Arsenal.

          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            GW39 even.

            1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              How about a play off between first and last ?

    2. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes. Might be his last game for City.

    3. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      100% nailed on..., right next to Jesus... the mid rotation is the issue

  22. dudload
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    What to do chaps?

    A Bailly to matip
    b Alli to court

    Cech heaton
    Alonso Yoshi Bailly brunt Smith
    Alli Sanchez king Pedro zaha
    Kane Jesus negredo

    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B for DUI.
      Yeah, B of the two.

      1. dudload
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Haha, b is the one I'm plumping for at the mo, but scared Alli goes nuts

  23. Gabriel Agbonlahor
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Do you guys know whether alonso and koscielny will play this weekend?

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso will

      Kos is still a doubt

    2. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Kos might be a doubt, maybe, I dont really knwo

      Alonso is anyone's guess. I would guess, YES! though because he didnt play the last match and showtime for the last game etc etc blah

  24. willgriggsonfire
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who to start?
    Cech or Caba?

    1. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Caba

      1. willgriggsonfire
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. Was currently on Cech.

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I have the two ... I was on Cech and then asked the question and everyone said Willy. Probably because Watford weaker than Everton

  25. Legomane
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Any word on Kompany fitness? City website doesn't indicate an issue.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      He isn't injured

      1. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers, just something Andy said on scoutcast

  26. Super Silva Haze
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you take out to replace with Coutinho ?

    A. Kdb
    B. Sane
    C. Sanchez

    1. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Erm..B

    2. Heavy Soul
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      B

    3. willgriggsonfire
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      None

      1. Super Silva Haze
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Eriksen ?

  27. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Mark, fantastic post. As a data analyst/product person, it's a pleasure to see something as big as this be conducted with such transparency. Best of luck to the team.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      "As a data analyst/product person..."

      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Last time i try bringing genuine sentiment to this board 😮

  28. Heavy Soul
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Would anyone consider going two Chelsea defenders this week? If so, who?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso, Azpi.

    2. Coaly
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Alonso Terry

      1. Legomane
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thought about Terry, but just think there's too high a chance of a 20min cameo

        1. Coaly
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          I think he's safest after Alonso

          Followed by Azpi

    3. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Considering adding Cahill to Alonso, but would be for a hit

    4. Heavy Soul
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers all

  29. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hazard to Coutinho and Anichebe to Llorente for free?

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yes!

  30. jason_ni
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    ASON2_UK 6 hours, 18 mins ago
    Should i drop any of these for Coutinho?
    A)Alli
    B)Hazard
    C)King (+ Cahill) -> will play Stephens instead
    D)Costa

    All 4 have there plus points - just with Chelsea, maybe some gametime risk, but at same time could put on a show and demolish Sunderland at home.

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Haz or Alli ... tough problem .... probably Haz... he is Being preserved for FAcup