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Fantasy Football Scout are giving you the opportunity to ask questions of our esteemed panel of FPL personalities ahead of the 2018/19 season.

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  1. FPL DON
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Arnautovic or Zaha ?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      On Zaha atm. West Ham fixtures are red.

    2. Harper_
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I've got both until further news. Think they are two of the best value picks in the game

    3. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Zaha for me, at least from the go

  2. Hazz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Regarding RMTs - rather than having to go via the 'Community' header tab, could an 'RMT' section be added?

    I personally don't mind the RMTs in the articles that much, but if FFS are wanting to seperate that kind of discussion, I think it makes sense to make it immediately clearer where this is to users, especially given how big a part RMTs are to the community.

    (I actually find the "this is the wrong place to post RMT" comments more annoying - although I know it's for a good reason!)

    The functionality could be exactly the same as 'Community' but I'd veer towards an opportunity for a change. E.g.

    - Functionality like the 'Articles' tab where there is a drop-down:
    - Direct click takes you to most recent RMT article in that section
    - Hover-over gives a list of the most recent articles, or other relevant articles
    - Or something else entirely; I just thought this up in a couple of minutes.

    On mobile, it's not necessarily as big of an issue since you can open the right sidebar quite quickly & it's pretty fast to see where the most recent RMT article is on the 'Articles' tab... but it does take a few extra clicks/taps to get there. I feel the constant "this is the wrong place to post RMT" comments will die down if it's clearer to users where RMTs should be.

    Thoughts?

    1. lugs
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      a RMT tab ? , yeah that would be handy 🙂

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Better than the RMT Police popping up every 5 mins for sure!

    2. ponsio22
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed!!!

      I personally don’t see a problem with them, it’s an open forum, people should be allowed to post what they like (providing it stays PG and fantasy related).

    3. PoolSince2015
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed

  3. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Zaha!!!!

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Zaha > King > Zaha

      1. JustPark
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Got both 😎

  4. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Would you rather:

    A) 2 £4m defenders on the bench with a playing £5m mid
    B) 1 playing £4.5 def, a £4m def and a £4.5 mid

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      By playing, do you mean actually playing, or playing in your 11

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      B. defenders that are 4m are unlikely to see much gametime

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Except for AWB and Peltier.....

  5. Marvin.
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    I use Forza Football. It shows assists but what counts as an assist in FPL doesn't always tie up with it.

    1. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      This was a reply. Sorry.

      1. FPL Joker
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Absolutely disgusting behaviour.

        1. Marvin.
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          A myriad of apologies.

    2. Champagne supernova
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Forza is a fantastic app, love they have the goal highlights as well.

  6. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Best combo early doors?

    1. Mkhi and King
    2. Richarlison and Arnie

    1. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      2

  7. Chandler Bing
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else considering Joe Gomez?

    1. DantheManinaPan
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Why would they?

    2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Not yet. Keeping it safe with VVD or Robbo to start with

  8. RUUD!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is my front six of Salah Mane Richarlison Kun Zaha King to weak?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No but the rest might be.

      1. RUUD!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Rest of what?

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Your players.

          1. RUUD!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Back line is Ederson Robertson Bailly Mendy PVA...

            1. Royal5
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Not bad. 3rd forward?

              1. RUUD!
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                See above. Kun Zaha and King

    2. Pilgrim62
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Good

    3. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I may have exactly the same

  9. Siggy in the Middle
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Mkhi, Richarlison or Jota?

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm on Rich. Although not excited by him.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Jota

    3. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Rich

    4. SwissWavey
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      I'm worried about all of them but don't have any right now, going with Pedro for first 2 weeks and will then pick, probably from those three. Suspect Mkhi will prove to be the pick of the bunch

  10. cjk17
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Is Alexanda-arnold nailed on start for Liverpool?

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Should play 70% of the games

    2. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      No

    3. Marvin.
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Most will say no but what I will tell you is he's miles better than Clyne.

      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Agreed. However wait a couple GWs

    4. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Nailed is Allison, VVD, Robbo. The others could rotate

  11. Pilgrim62
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Pick three:
    a. Richarlison
    b. Jota
    c. King
    d. Alonso

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      It is as easy as A,B,C

    2. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      ABC

    3. Lukakwho
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      acd

    4. SwissWavey
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      b, c, d

  12. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 7 months ago

    Richarlison/Dilva or Siggy/Ramsey? (Given that Ramsey is fit)

    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      2nd option could be absolute gold. But Ramsey is unreliable and Siggy is playing in a poor team (atm)

      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah Ramsey is a tricky one. Injury problems and the contract situation putting me off a bit

    2. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Siggy Ramsey

      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers mate. How is the tinkering going? Just started myself, playing FPL serious again for the first time in four years!

        1. Tommytour
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Had a nightmare last season with new job and getting married lol so back to restore pride this year.

          Patricio
          Mendy Robertson Bailly Luiz AWB
          Salah Mane Mahrez Richarlison CHO
          Aguero King Kamara

          This is what I'm currently on

  13. stat
      7 years, 7 months ago

      Finding it really hard to settle on my defence.
      Assuming Mendy starts tomorrow, would you take him and a 4m over Bailly + 4.5m?

      1. Bielsa's Bucket
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Yea, but soon has he gets rotated would probably dump him. 6 for a benched defender is to much for me.

        1. stat
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah that is the issue. If Pep plays 3-5-2 then I think Mendy is always going to play if he's fit, but with 4 at the back there's no reason why he can't play Delph instead at LB if he wants to protect Mendy.

        2. Tommytour
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Yup

      2. Bielsa's Bucket
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        YES! Maddison assist for a Incho goal

        1. Bielsa's Bucket
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          What an absolute amazing cross from Maddison, was beautiful

        2. RUUD!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          It’s a friendly....

          1. Bielsa's Bucket
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            So how do you base your selections for the upcoming season? tarot cards?

            1. RUUD!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              You said YES as if it counts towards your FPL team

              1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                I think it's probably a YES to confirm his/her early thoughts on selection

        3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          nacho the man in a bit of form

        4. Harper_
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Maddison is a really nice player

          1. Critical Observer
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Yes but one can only hope he cuts back on the diving & general theatrics.

        5. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Maddison could be in loads of our teams soon enough!

        6. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Have to wonder if this is a Southampton situation, Leicester sold Mahrez because they knew their understudy was ready. 6.5 seems steep for a punt though.

          1. Bielsa's Bucket
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I've watched Maddison for a few years now at both Cov and Norwich, amazing player. He is going to be playing just behind Vardy while also being on freekicks and corners, find him less of a punt than Jota, but still a punt none the less.

            1. Andy_Social
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              YESanachNO

        7. LegendMoon
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          It would be amazing if ianacho actually starts playing to his potential

      3. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Please RMLD:-

        Pickford
        Cook Bailly Luiz
        Pedro Mane Salah Sanchez
        Firmino King Tosun

        Stekelenburg Tomkins Hudson-Odoi AWB

        1. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Enjoy trolling much?

      4. Binimini
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        I’m playing against my brother in what will essentially be a two man mini league. Does it make the most sense to use classic scoring or head to head?

        1. Positive vibes
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          H2H imo, tension every week lol

        2. SwissWavey
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Do one of each

      5. luke25
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Fabianski Fabri
        Mendy VVD Schlupp Cedric Kabasele
        Sanchez Mane Masuaku Barkley Mkhi
        Aguero Aubameyang Iheanacho

        Any ideas on areas to improve? Not the best GW1 but after that I feel it's strong but not 100% on it.

        Thanks in advance

        1. luke25
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Sorry just seen there is a separate place to post these!

        2. jia you
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          RMT article especially for RMTs, best to post there!

          1. luke25
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah apologies, noticed just after I posted, thanks

            1. jia you
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              GL

      6. Scout
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Which 4.5 def to get?

        1. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Tomkins

      7. The Strokes
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Which 4.0 goalkeeper do you tink is the best to select?
        Is there any with a decent chance of becoming Number 1.

        1. lugs
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Button or Boruc if their number 1's get injured

        2. Pickled and Preserved
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I've gone Boruc. I can see him getting some games based on last season, pure speculation however

        3. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I’m going with whoever has lowest ownership to avoid a price drop.

          Only exception is Pickford and Stekelenburg

      8. HamezMace
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        Does Periera have any competition in that right wing back role? Danny Simpson?

        1. Baberto
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Simpson probably leaving

        2. badgerboy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Other than Simpson, Amartey had a few games at LB last season. Albrighton had a game or two there and was horrific.

          1. HamezMace
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            So he’s fairly nailed then?
            Cheers both

        3. Athletic Nasherbo
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Danny Simpson free to leave the club apparently so doubt it

        4. Bielsa's Bucket
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Just Simpson really. Amartey and Benalouane can play there, same with Maguire too. But neither is a natural, also Maguire is first choice CB, so isn't fighting for it.

          1. HamezMace
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Cool, thanks mate

      9. Nespinha
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 7 months ago

        After the preseason:

        Out - Cedric + Richarlison

        In - Doherty + Jota

        1. Nespinha
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          I would add a 4.5 because it will make your defense too heavy. Or are you going for 4/5 defenders each week?

      10. stat
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Thoughts on Fraser at 5.5m until Stanislas is back?

          1. Southsea FC
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I like him. He's in my team at the moment. I think there could be some goals against Cardiff.

          2. fedolefan
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Stanislas is pretty irrelevant unfortunately. Even if he is back, he'll play what, 3 or 4 games tops?

          3. badgerboy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Having a good pre-season. Depends if they go 3-4-3 or 4 at the back. Adam Smith can play as a full back or wing back. Fraser can play as wide mid or wing back. Go with your gut.

        • Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          So...it looks like Schlupp will start the season as a winger? 4.5 😮

          1. Totalfootball
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Are u sure ?

          2. Ginkapo FPL
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Why are you clarifying this with "will start", is it a short term thing?

          3. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            yep! exciting if Zaha gets his move... presumably he's then more certain to start.

        • Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Food for thought

          Mirror Online: Liverpool's 'hidden' pre-season star, and how he could save Jurgen Klopp millions in the transfer market.
          https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpools-hidden-pre-season-star-13031574

          1. Siggy in the Middle
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Clickbait

            1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Maybe. Klopp quotes in there. I wouldn't have posted if it was all shite!

          2. Siggy in the Middle
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I'll save you a click. It's a youngster called Nathaniel Phillips. They just said that he's been good in preseason and he's like third or fourth choice. They also squeezed in an unnecessary shot at Mourinho for some reason.

        • Kizza_10
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          If you had to pick two who would you go for ?

          A. Arnie
          B. Zaha
          C. King
          D. Mitrovic

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            A and C

          2. The Mighty Whites
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            B and C

          3. Fire Chief Moe
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            B and C

          4. Pickled and Preserved
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            I have A & C

        • Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Attacking make-up

          2 x Liverpool and 2 x Man City as they're likely to be the top goalscorers this season, then who is making up the final 2 or 3 starting spots?

          I'm looking at an Everton attacker due to their fixtures, so Tosun or Richarlison, then Arnie due to form last season and pre-season. And finally, it's between a Wolves and Bournemouth player. Aubameyang/Morata if I don't go with Aguero.

        • The Mighty Whites
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Ederson, Hamer

          Robertson, Bailly, Luiz, Tomkins _____

          Which 4.5 defender for the missing gap?

          1. Tommytour
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Boly

        • Strchld
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Tosun or Zaha if he stays in CP.
          Dont have any other from Everton and they have really nice fixtures. And nailed also?

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Tosun if Zaha wants away.

            1. Tommytour
              • 15 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Once Thursday is out the way it doesn't matter if he wants away or not, its not effecting him pre season.

          2. Pickled and Preserved
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Currently debating Tosun/Richarlison/Walcott. I'm sure I'll pick wrong

            1. Strchld
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              We are on the same boat

        • The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          A. Maddison
          B. Jota

          1. Daniels
          2. Boly
          3. Doherty

          1. Patch
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Costa

            1. The Royal Robin
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Not as a 4th mid, nah.

        • Patch
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 7 months ago

          Wow I am one of the few holding onto Jaglielka...time to ditch then.

          Thinking of either Mendy or Walker as the replacement.

          Is Everton defence really that bad that you guys are pinching your noses?!

          1. Holmes
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            Have been conceding lots of goals in pre-season, tricky to trust their defense

            (Though their first choice defense has not played yet)

            1. Patch
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              Do you think Walker is worth 0.5 more than Mendy?

          2. Tommytour
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 7 months ago

            If you can replace him with one of them, what are you waiting for?

            1. Patch
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 7 months ago

              I have Kun, Tosun and King...

              The money ITB was potentially to upgrade to Firmino when he does start properly...

              1. Tommytour
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 7 months ago

                Firmino starting tonight I wouldn't waste a transfer waiting for him

                1. Patch
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 7 months ago

                  If I upgrade Tosun/ King to Firmino

                  Which defender would tempted you

                  Already have Luis, Bailly, Robbie, AWB...