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1 January 2018 4561 comments
Mark Mark
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Drawing breath before Gameweek 22 rolls in – I wish you Happy New Year from myself and all at Fantasy Football Scout.

As usual, I want to extend a huge thanks to all of you for the support you have given myself, the team and the site over the past year.

I wish I could spend more time being active and be more hands-on with the community, but that is very much one of my resolutions for 2018.

It will be a major focus for myself and Fantasy Football Scout over the next twelve months. We will be focusing development effort and new resource on it to, hopefully, enhance your experience. As a result, I plan to be “in and around” you guys more often.

Next, I thank all those who contribute to helping me produce and run the site.

To Paul and the editorial team for all their tireless effort in writing our words on the site and for our partners. To Jonty and the moderators who volunteer their time to keep the community running – I look forward to helping them more in the year to come.

And to Granville, Andy, Az and Luke who have joined me in growing the popularity of the ScoutCast over the past year. Episode two hundred and forty-five is next, which just seems bizarre.

I would also like to thank Ed and our new recruit Mat – our technical team behind the scenes who have been so vital yet again in taking things forward and keeping us running. We have further development work in test, and it really excites me to be working with them on realising our plans for 2018.

Next, I want to thank my family and what is left of my friends outside of Fantasy Football. Particularly my fiancé, Pip, and my two children who still stick around while I shut myself off each weekend and night after night. I don’t know how much longer they will tolerate me, but I’m so glad that they do.

Thanks again for sharing my passion and for choosing our pages to feed it and voice your opinions.

Many thanks again and Happy New Year to you and your families.

See you in 2018.

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

  1. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    CHOOSE ONE for first sub:

    A: DCL
    B Kenny

    1. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B. Eve defence better than their attack. Same goes for MU.

  2. Ziyech on the Bench
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Pascal Gross or Chupo Moting for Long term?

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Gross

    2. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Lingard but otherwise Gross

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This

    3. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Gross

    4. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Gross

  3. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this team (wild card active - don't ask):

    Adrian
    Otamendi Jones Ogbonna
    Eriksen (c) Salah Sterling Son Arnautovic
    Kane Firmino

    Ryan Dunk Lascelles Quaner

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty good

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I'd like Alonso but it results in a less balanced team

    2. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I would get in Aguero somehow over Firmino. He should be nailed for at least 1 month, probably more.

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I looked at that, it would mean going Salah to Lanzini, and I don't have the guts to do it I'm afraid 🙂

        1. Sideways Backwards
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I would do that, then Eriksen to Salah

          1. Sideways Backwards
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            After dgw

            1. Francescoli
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              I've got too much value tied up in Salah as I bought him at the beginning of the season

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Really nice actually and a decent enough bench.

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

    4. Ziyech on the Bench
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Nice team, gutsy call Eriksen captained = GL mate.

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        He has some great underlying stats and should play both games. I'd like to captain Kane but not if he misses the Swa game.

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Do you think Eriksen will get more minutes than Son and Alli?

          1. Francescoli
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I suspect Eriksen is most likely to play 180 minutes as he's the team metronome. A bit like Silva for Man City.

    5. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      You'll be transferring your West Ham assets out for the next 3 weeks. It's good for this GW.

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Check the fixture ticker

        1. BERGKOP
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          I suppose I should've clarified a little more. I wouldn't want multiple West Ham even with those fixtures.

    6. Maddi Son
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Similar team to me mate:

      De Gea,
      Otamendi, Masuaku, Lascelles
      Eriksen Salah Sterling Son Arnautovic
      Kane Firmino

      Elliot, Tomkins, Mariappa, Quaner

      I plan to do Kane, Eriksen & Mariappa > Morata, Silva, Alonso in 2-3 weeks to try and catch the end of some good Chelsea fixtures.

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Nice! Shame I had to use my wild card, but thems the breaks

        1. Maddi Son
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Don't worry I've used it too. Still debating whether to make some changes :/

    7. Jethrik
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Would not captain Erik (although I have!) Erik has not scored a hat trick for Spurs - Kane has got 4 goals and an assist in one game. One day he will beat that. Always captain Kane if he is fit.

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        'If he is fit'. For sure I'll captain Kane if I get confirmation he plays 180 mins.

        1. Maddi Son
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Out of curiosity have you been tempted to go with Aguero over Kane in your wildcard? Or 100% set on Kane?

          1. Francescoli
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            I've been tempted by it. But if Kane is fit for the double, I'd be foolish not to own

    8. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Why do you still have Salah?

      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Plenty of value tied up in him. I could only sell for 9.5 which means it would be a stretch getting him back. Also, not sure if he's out. Haven't heard anything official.

    9. stamboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good any cash left?

  4. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    GTG (-4)?

    Adrian
    Kenny, Otamendi, Christensen, Dunk, Masuaku
    Sterling, Arnie, Eriksen
    Kane, Aguero

    Pope, DCL, RLC*, Salah*

    0.4 ITB

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good given the two injuries.

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      G2G!

  5. Carpe Diem
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Niasse, De Bruyne, Hazard, Morata -> Aguero, Kane, TCarroll, Son (-12) madness or a -12 that can pay off?

    1. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Could pay off

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Not bad for a -12

    3. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Due to the double and the injuries...probably a good move all up.

  6. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    rp
    what to do with Salah and KDB ?

    transfer(-8)

    or Start DCL and Quaner

    1. Carpe Diem
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Transfer out KdB.

  7. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Bench 1:

    a) Mee (LIV)
    b) Christ (ars)
    c) Rich (mci)
    d) DCL (MAN)

    Currently thinking Rich

    1. Mackans
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Right thinking

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Head says Richarlison, heart says DCL.

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      DCL

    4. Jethrik
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      DCL

  8. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who do you think is the best option for my draft team this GW??

    A: Gabbiadini (CRY)
    B: Wilson (bha)
    C: Solanke (bur)

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Leaning towards Wilson

      1. Mackans
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Why?

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Not sure on Solanke's minutes and Gabby has had 3 bench appearances in a row

          1. Mackans
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks

  9. ILOVEBAPS
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I took out Salah (bought at 9.1) for a DGW player. Figure my ranking is awful so gonna change it up a bit when an opportunity arises.
    He'll come straight back in soon as he's confirmed fit and if I lose .4 value then so be it.

    Rant over 🙂

    1. Blonde Faith
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hearing reports he could well be out for 2 weeks, it's tempting to assume his price will drop enough to make him worth selling. SP is 9.7 for me, he'd need to drop .4 for sure. 10m is a lot to bench for most managers, I think it's a fairly safe bet.

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        2 weeks or 2 GW? FA Cup weekend next, so wouldn't be the worst time I guess to get injured.

        1. noquarternt
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          This

        2. Blonde Faith
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          ruled out of Burnley, 'at least 2 weeks' out according to PhysioRoom. I guess there's a reasonable chance he'll be back for City?

          1. ILOVEBAPS
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Yep. Expect he'll be ready for City. Won't be the end of the world if I leave him out of that match.

    2. BERGKOP
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Why not. Good luck!

  10. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    I'm thinking: Foster, Hazard, Richarlison --> Lloris, Son/Alli, Arnie (-4).
    Is that a bit much and should I just forget about changing keepers?

    Foster
    Jones - Christensen - Maguire
    Hazard - Sterling - Salah - Richarlison
    Kane - DCL - Firmino

    Elliot - Ogbonna - Long - TC [2FT + 1.2m ITB]

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Ogbonna on bench?!

      I like those moves

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Haha mistake, copied and pasted from last GW when he was benched.

        Is it really worth getting Lloris in? No City defence so was tempted briefly by Ederson, but Lloris seems obvious pick.

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I think it is worth it. Spurs have some decent games coming and the -4 is really only a -2 as he plays twice.

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks. Any preference between the 3 Spurs mids? Feel like it's a lottery

            1. ILOVEBAPS
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 4 months ago

              Son

    2. CrouchDown
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      I'd do it

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers - no clue between Eriksen, Alli and Son.

        Part of me thinks Eriksen since he might be on pens in Kane absence, but really I have 0 clue. People saying Son likely to played highest forward out of the 3...

        1. Viper
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          There's not much between them which makes Son the best choice. Over 1 million cheaper swings it

          1. The Count of Monte Cristo
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Very true - best value option in this case. Cheers.

  11. Mackans
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Didn't get a reply last time so:
    Who do you think is the best option for my draft team this GW?

    A: Gabbiadini (CRY)
    B: Wilson (bha)
    C: Solanke (bur)

    1. CrouchDown
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Mackans
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Why?

    2. stamboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Prefer Murray in that price bracket, decent upcoming fixtures or even Quaner with more cash left over

  12. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Am I G2G?

    Speroni

    Alonso Ogbonna Daniels

    Salah Sterling Arnie Son

    Kane Firmino Vardy

    Subs: Hennessy, RLC Zanka Kenny

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      G2G, just prepare mentally for Salah's absence.

      1. CrouchDown
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers I'm aware of that, bench in right order for it?

        1. The Count of Monte Cristo
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Yep all good.

    2. zes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      could consider alonso for vertogen for the week if you have the transfer.

      1. CrouchDown
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        No FT unfortunately, worth a -4?

        1. zes
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          HArd to say, I might ne tempted with Alonso aaway at arsenal

    3. stamboy
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah get lost 😉

      1. stamboy
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        On a more serious note, any cash left?

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

    Sterling or Eriksen?
    Thanks

    1. Aston-villain
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Eriksen short term

  14. Aston-villain
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Captain Son worth a gamble, yes or no?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    2. Root
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      TC

    3. Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes.

  15. asif316uk
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Would you do.. for next gw

    A. Alli out for Alexis
    B. Firmino out for Aguero

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Mackans
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B!

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      C. Just wait

  16. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    First sub:
    A) quaner
    B) mee
    Reply plss??

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Mackans
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

      1. Mackans
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        No, B, now when i thinking about it. Burnley could get a CS from Liverpools rested attack

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      a, lei do let a few in

    4. Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      A

  17. #FPLBhuna
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    How's this for a wc?

    Adrian
    Jones - Morgan - Dunk
    Alli - Son - Sterling - Lanzini - Arnie
    Kane(c) - Aguero

    Bench: Elliot - Lindelof- Lascelles - Quaner

    1.5itb to get Salah back

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Is this before or after Wildcarding?

      1. #FPLBhuna
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Is it that bad lol.. after

        1. noquarternt
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Your bench looks like a GW1 dead team and your first 11 looks like a Free Hit team.

          Sorry mate, but I'd definitely be looking further than one set of fixtures. Players like Otamendi and Alonso.

          1. #FPLBhuna
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 4 months ago

            Better off sticking with my current crop and the minus 8 then?

            Lloris
            Alonso - Maguire - Masuaku
            Sterling - Richarlison- Son - Lanzini
            Kane(c) - Morata - Firmino

    2. Sideways Backwards
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Would go Eriksen over Alli to make it easier to switch to Salah

    3. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Arnie and Lanzini is an overkill, one is enough so downgrade one and use it to upgrade your defence. I guess it will be Alli > Salah yeah?

      It's not a bad team tho

  18. Viper
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Happy new year everyone 🙂

    Is Mee/Robertson - > Ogbonna worth a - 4?

    Ive had Mee from 4.5m

    1. Root
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Start Robertson

      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Hopefully he keep his place

    2. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      no hit

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Not worth. Think both will be in 0-0

  19. Rik Waller
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Just transferred out Sane after having him for 9 weeks

    Pts per game: 2.3
    Value: 9m > 8.5m

    Anyone had a worst transfer than that?

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard?

      1. Rik Waller
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Also had him. Both been booted out in a mega 5 transfer (-12)

        1. noquarternt
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          Just feel this is the perfect week for Hazard to haul. Especially as he loves playing Arsenal. I've got rid for Kane of course, but yeah he's done nothing.

        2. ILOVEBAPS
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 4 months ago

          They'll start producing now you know. That's how it always goes for me.

    2. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      He was flying for awhile. Not sure why he's gone missing completely? All that good width he's providing maybe...

  20. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Start Kenny or DCL?

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Toss up

  21. some witty pun
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Who to sell for Kane, Morata or Firmino?

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Morata. 2m more expensive and hasnt even been close to matching Firmino (in the last 6) nevermind justifying the price difference

      1. noquarternt
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        This

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Morata's bloody awful atm

      1. stamboy
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Fancy him for a headed goal against the Arse

  22. Bring the Cavalry
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Salah to miss about 3 games (out for 2 weeks) I bought for 9.2, would you keep him or sell for -4 for Eriksen?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Only 1 game. Next GW is the 14th Jan

      I sold btw 🙂

      1. Bring the Cavalry
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        My bad didn’t realise the dates, cheers mate.
        Makes the decision soooo much harder now!! Haha think i’ll Just keep and play Quaner

  23. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Would you captain Alli or Son instead of Kane?

    1. noquarternt
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No

    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

    3. asif316uk
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Considering it if Kane is out I will captain Alli

  24. noquarternt
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone have a link to the DGW spreadsheet? I will be eternally grateful!

  25. ILOVEBAPS
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Only have 2 starting players tonight! 🙁
    Depoirte and Jones.

    You??

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Robertson, Firmino, Mee (possibly), DDG, Jones

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah wish I had DDG too

    2. Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson aswell actually if (as expected) Salah is out

    3. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Always meant to ask, is your grav Rachel McAdams?

      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Yep!

  26. asif316uk
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry re post ..

    A. Alexis > Alli
    or
    B. Aguero > Firmino

    AFTER the dgw

  27. Aston-villain
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry to ask but has Coutinho gone or might he be available for another game?

    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Didn't train today apparently

      1. Aston-villain
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I know but thats being taken to mean all sorts of things

    2. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      No need to apologise.

      I'm holding out for news before the deadline

  28. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    It really doesn't look likely that Kane will start vs Swansea.... and they don't really need him to get the 3 points

    But damnit... it's still hard not to captain him just in case. Son is an option but he won't be as threatening if Kane is absent and not drawing 2 of the back 5 away with his runs....

    Then again if Kane only makes the WH match... we've seen they're capable of parking the bus from the game against Chelsea and MC

    1. FantasyFootballSprout
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers Poch

    2. Rik Waller
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Still think it's likely he will. Only a cold and it's been a few days

      1. Red Card Rockets
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        I've had a cold for 5 days and still feel like crap

    3. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      You have no concrete proof that Kane won't play

      Rubbish

      He is after another record and they need to win

    4. Red Card Rockets
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Son might play up top if Kane out for swans

  29. Gentle_Turks
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Quick poll, who's TC'ing Kane?

    1. zes
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 4 months ago

      Aye I;m going for it

      1. Gentle_Turks
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 4 months ago

        Anyone else?

  30. LǝgleSs e|even
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 4 months ago

    Never thought I'd say this, but Salah is giving me a headache.