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28 September 2018 4149 comments
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The Fantasy Football Scout community have been hard at it again over the last seven days, producing the usual superb array of articles and tables as reflect on Gameweek 6 and look ahead to Gameweek 7.

The hot topics, meanwhile, have ranged from Harry Kane to the psychology of Fantasy managers.

Our latest Community Round-up feature also looks over the various tournaments and mini-leagues that involve FFS users.

The Hottest Topics

Rewind back to the beginning of the week and the FFS community were sharing their tales of joy and woe in our regular Rough with the Smooth hot topic.

We also asked if any of you were interested by three in-form premium forwards and were interested to hear about your thoughts on heavy hitters in defence.

Legomane asked if captaincy was losing its lustre, while one candidate for the armband in Gameweek 7 – Harry Kane – was the focus of a hot topic started by Rotation’s Alter Ego.

“RAE” also helpfully trawled through the Scoutcast again to bring us the timestamps of each section.

We have yet to have a Premier League sacking this season – but this hot topic pondered which managers seem most at risk.

Speculation on which player would be the breakout star of Gameweek 7 was rife, while G-Whizz looked ahead to this weekend too with his Doosra Stats, clean sheet probabilities and fixture odds.

FPL “culture” was the focus of two more hot topics: Irbox‘s look at the psychology of Fantasy managers and NOMONEY‘s request for an update on the common abbreviations.

@ocprodigy rounded up the results of the Scout Picks Challenge for Gameweek 5 and Gameweek 6, meanwhile.

Community Articles

Two to bring you this week, both of them regular features:

Community Tables

Here is just a small selection of the excellent array of public tables created this week and available in the Members’ area:

Remember, to see your table featured here (if that’s what you want!) please ensure you include a description explaining the purpose of it.

Community Tournaments

Cosmin Rotaru still leads our public FFS League but has dropped a couple of places to 14th in the world rankings.

Andrew McKinnon still leads our FFS Members League after playing his Wildcard, and is now up to 34th overall.

RedLightning has regained the lead in FFS Mods & Cons after playing his Wildcard. He finally got points for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has sat on his bench all season up until Gameweek 6. The Crystal Palace man came in for Marko Arnautovic.

Ashley Humphrey is the new leader of RedLightning’s Top 10k Any Season mini-league and is up to 28th overall, without using any chips. This is Ashley’s 13th season, with two top 10k finishes (1181st in 2012/13 and 4424th in 2014/15).

Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that CALM will be the charity we will donate to after our next charity tournament.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is an award-winning charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. In 2016, 76% of all UK suicides were male.

You can find all details about the event HERE.

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  1. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    What happened to Yedlin? I patiently waited until after the pressers today to being him in, and now he’s got a flag 🙁

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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

    Mitro brace incoming this weekend

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      *brace of yellow cards 😎

  3. Albert_Luque
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Would you wildcard from this:

    Patricio - Hamer
    Alonso - Robertson - PVA - AWB - Cedric
    Salah - Mane - Walcott - Fraser - Stephens
    Aguero - King - Zaha

    to

    Hart - Hamer
    Alonso - TAA - Laporte - Doherty - AWB
    Salah - Maddison - Fraser - Richarlison - 4.4
    Aguero - Kane - Ings

    Opinions very welcome, was set on being conservative and not WCing but quite like this set up. Only issue is no Hazard.

    1. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      No, I’d do -4

      1. Albert_Luque
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Okay cool, anyone to get rid of in particular?

  4. FPLAdmiral
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Last decision on WC, thoughts guys?

    (A) Robertson, Doherty (+0.4m)
    (B) TAA, Laporte (+0.1m)

    Patricio, Hart
    Alonso, Trippier, AWB, __, __
    Hazard, Maddison, Richarlison, Fraser, Hojbjerg
    Aguero, Kane, Mitro

    1. Albert_Luque
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. Winks Club
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    3. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    4. My Name Is Pepu
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A with TAA instead of Robertson

      Bank the extra pound

    5. Dreaming of glory
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      TAA and doherty +1.4

      1. FPLAdmiral
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Interesting DoG and VVD, never usually a fan of not having money on the pitch. Presume you’re thinking for money in the bank to get Salah back in for GW9

        1. Winks Club
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Use the 1,4 to upgrade someone on your WC, don't save it.

          1. FPLAdmiral
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I could go Walker and Doherty?

    6. MTPockets
        7 years, 2 months ago

        TAA, Doherty and use the difference to upgrade a mid

    7. Winks Club
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Play one:
      Alexander-Arnold (che)
      Wan-Bissaka (bou)
      Bennett (SOU)

      1. windowview
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Bennett

      2. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Bennett

      3. Dreaming of glory
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Same problem and thinking bennet with v djik maybe missing for pool . Wb 2nd sub wasnt even a consideration.

        1. Winks Club
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          My bookie had the same odds for CP and Liverpool clean sheets, and i thought that WB gets more bonus than TAA. TAA more goal involvement possibly.

    8. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Please play one:

      A) Pogba (whm)
      B) Maddy (new)
      C) Robbo (che)
      D) Wan-B (bou)

      Patricio
      Alonso, Doherty, Trippier
      Hazard, Fraser, Mane, XXX
      Aguero, Jimenez, Mitrovic

      1. FPLAdmiral
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Maddison

      2. Winks Club
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Pogb

        1. Mind över Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Currently on Pog - hmmm, hard call. You wouldn’t bench anyone else?

          1. Winks Club
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            No, i wouldn't. Feels bad benching Maddison though.

      3. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Pogba

        1. Sharpe Shuffle
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Maddison over Jimenez

          1. Mind över Mata
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks

      4. My Name Is Pepu
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I would bench Mane and play Pogba and Maddison but I think that's just me

      5. Dr Robotnik
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I know this isn't what you're asking, but I would (and am) bench Jiminez and play Maddison and Pogba

    9. Lyonnais
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero (C)

      Who to (VC)?

      Salah che
      Richarlison FUL
      Mitrovic eve

      1. fantasyfog
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        rich

      2. Winks Club
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Salah

      3. fantasyfog
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        second thoughts mitro

    10. fridge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Patricio
      AWB. Alonso. Chilwell
      Fraser. Maddison. Salah. Mane
      Aguero. Ings. Zaha

      Foster. Mendy. VVD. Cairney

      A) Save and reassess next week
      B) Mane > Richarlison
      C) VVD/ Mendy > Trippier

      1. jjesus
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        B+C

    11. BrutalLogiC
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Play ward or maddison?? Surprised to see members tool said ward

      1. AnfieldLad
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I’d play Ward 100%

        1. BrutalLogiC
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thx

      2. My Name Is Pepu
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Maddison

        Not even close

      3. Dr Robotnik
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Why wouldn't you play Maddison!?

        1. AnfieldLad
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Reply fail below

      4. Desperately Seeking Dusan
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Sounds like Yedlin is a doubt and Dummett and Fernandez are out for Newcastle. I think NEW have been good despite having tough fixtures so far but with a makeshift back line, I think it makes sense to back Maddie.

    12. AD2110
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Moura to Richarlison or keep for another week?

      1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Looks like Rich is going up tonight so may cost you more to wait ... Moura still a good option though if cash no issue

      2. Dr Robotnik
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I'm really stuck on this one too (see below). I'm concerned with Moura's minutes, also not having Richarlison. But Moura's fixtures... could easily backfire.

        1. AnfieldLad
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          The fixture definitely favours Cardiff. Leicester will have it tough away at Newcastle, and Ward plays upfront.. obviously benching Maddison isn’t ideal but you can’t say Ward isn’t as good, if not better, as an option this week. If they were the same price it’d be easily Ward

    13. Dr Robotnik
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'm having my first real dilemma of the season. I really want Richarlison, but am only really willing to get rid of Moura for him. I also need to lose Mendy and am wondering what to do.

      A) Mendy -> Trippier (keep Moura)
      B) Moura -> Richarlison (keep and bench Mendy, play WB)
      C) Both for -4 (bench WB)

      I'm so tempted to do the -4 but Moura' s fixtures is making me think twice.

      1. AnfieldLad
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Same situation for me but with Walcott not Moura. Leaning towards both for a hit. Really tough call though

        1. Dr Robotnik
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          The Walcott one is almost harder as it's so sideways. I think I may go for it. I haven't taken a hit yet so might treat myself. Moura hasn't looked amazing last few weeks and started in the cup. Can see rotation with Son/Lamella too

          1. AnfieldLad
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah I think Moura will suffer with rotation. Their best team is still the team they had last season imo and Moura doesn’t make the cut

      2. Sharpe Shuffle
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I would keep Moura this week

    14. Loðbrók
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Who will get the most point nexrmt 2gws?

      A)Mane or B)Son

      1. My Name Is Pepu
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        If nailed, Son

    15. arndff_
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Does Richarlison worth -4?

      1. MTPockets
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I'm quite torn on this. No G/A for 6 weeks but a lot of hype. Didn't see first half against Arsenal though to gauge.

        • Vlad Tepes
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          In the same position, can afford him right now if I do Fraser --> Richarlison for a -4.

      2. Danstoke82
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Hi all, this lot gtg? Still have 1FT

        Patricio
        Alonso Bennett Trippier
        Salah Hazard Maddison Fraser
        Aguero (c) Mitrovic Wilson

        Subs; Hamer Wan B Hojbjerg Mendy

        £1.4ITB

        1. Vlad Tepes
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Why not do Fraser --> Rich? you already have cover from Wilson

          1. Danstoke82
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Good call

            1. Vlad Tepes
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              But I guess Fraser could outscore Rich also so.

      3. BrutalLogiC
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Wan bis or Bennett??

        1. Winks Club
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Bennett

      4. Bobadoba
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Play Cook or take Mendy out for Trippier?

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

        Best pick:

        A) Ings >>> Mitrovic
        B) Mane >>> Richarlison

        Currently have 3 Liverpool players - Salah / Mane / Robertson..... and I think it might be too many for their next 2 fixtures. Plus Mane >> Richarlison means I can do Aguero >> Kane as my FT GW 8

        Appreciate yer thoughts guys.

        Thanks.

      6. suddenorgan
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Laporte or Ederson on WC? I'm still conflicted on how nailed Laporte is

        1. My Name Is Pepu
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Laporte will be rotated sooner rather than later

          I'll stay away

          1. suddenorgan
            • 15 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I feel like people kept saying that about Otamendi last years and he was a great pick up until Christmas, just wondering if it's going to be the same here

            1. My Name Is Pepu
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Laporte's goal threat is nowhere near Otamendi's

              Plus last season, City were constantly dealing with injuries at the back with Otamendi their mainstay.

              This season, they have 4 world class CBs - all fit; fighting for 2 positions and the fact that their best centre half from last year has barely started games this season is a sign of things to come.

            2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              That's true but Laporte doesn't have the goal threat and it's not like City look impregnable in defence so CS's so far seem unlikely. Mendy has real attacking threat when he plays but I think there are better options. And City's fixtures stiffen after this week

              1. suddenorgan
                • 15 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                I've just had a look using the comparison tool and in terms of stats there really isn't a lot between them

      7. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        That pic. reminds me of the Waco massacre.

      8. Vlad Tepes
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Hmm is it stupid to do Fraser --> Richarlison for a (-4)

        Can afford it now, but can't if Rich rises tonight. Team looks like:

        Hennessy,
        Robertson, Shaw, Doherty (Bennett, AWB)
        Salah, Hazard, Maddison, Fraser(Hjog)
        Aguero, Laca, Mitro

        Cheers.

      9. My Name Is Pepu
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Would be stupid to do Dilva to Richarlison for a hit right?

        1. Feloh
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          would you do it for a free?

          1. My Name Is Pepu
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Probably as the uncertainty around Dilva's playing time is a pain in the arse

      10. ooooo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        planning a wc in gw9
        Patricio
        Alonso Smalling WB
        Salah haz Mane Fraser
        Aguero Wilson Ings

        Hamer Tomkins Stephens Peltier

        A) Mane to Richarlison
        B) Salah + Ings to Richarlison + Kane(-4)

        1. My Name Is Pepu
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          B) all day long

        2. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Stick.

      11. Dannyb
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Which one guys?
        A - Mane and Lukaku to Sane and Kane
        B - Dilva and Lukaku to Sterling and Vardy/Lacazette

        1. My Name Is Pepu
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          B is safe but A should be fun and juicy if Sane starts

        2. MTPockets
            7 years, 2 months ago

            A seems good while Mendy's out, although not sure either need selling.

        3. Feloh
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Dilva to Richarlison for free, yay or nay?

          1. THFC4LIFE
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Probably a yay

        4. wagner is king
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          tough this week
          which two to bench?

          shaw
          bennet
          alonso
          Wan B
          mendy
          pls help

          1. Boss Hogg
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            All good this week.
            I'd bench Bennett, Shaw and AWB in that order.

        5. THFC4LIFE
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          These moves to risky? Had a decent start at 47k OR

          Mane and Wilson > Knockaert and Kane -4

          1. Feloh
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            absolutely NOT

            1. THFC4LIFE
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              ?

              1. Feloh
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                meant to say, it isn't worth it.

          2. fantasyfog
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            yeah wait for Kane to bag a Hattie then bring him in next week

          3. My Name Is Pepu
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Knockeart makes me puke but you're getting Kane in so hmmmm

            1. THFC4LIFE
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Can get any other mid upto 5.5m, not much at that price

        6. Danstoke82
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Evening all, this lot gtg? Still have 1FT

          Patricio
          Alonso Bennett Trippier
          Salah Hazard Maddison Fraser
          Aguero (c) Mitrovic Wilson

          Subs; Hamer Wan B Hojbjerg Mendy

          £1.4ITB

          1. Mesh
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Gtg

            1. Danstoke82
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Much obliged thank you! Was pondering doing Salah + Wilson > Richarlison + Kane -4

              Yay or nay?

        7. The Wizard of Ozil
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Any changes needed? 1ft nothing in the bank

          Hennessey (Hamer)
          Doherty - Laporte - Chilwell (Wanb,TAA)
          Fraser - Hazard - Richarlison - Mane (Hojbjerg)
          Aguero(c) - Kane(vc) - Mitrovic

          1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Kane(c)
            Play AWBoner over Chilwell

            1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              imo

        8. Boss Hogg
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Patricio
          Doherty, Trippier, Alonso
          Mane, Lucas Moura, Hazard, Fraser
          Aguero, Mitrovic, Vardy
          (Hennessey, Neves, AWB, Holebas)

          a. GTG
          b. Mane to Richarlison (-4)
          c. Lucas to Richarlison (-4)
          d. Fraser to Richarlison (-4)

          ?

          1. Mesh
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            A

        9. Lrf
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          GTG?

          Hennessey (Hamer)
          Alonso, Trippier, Doherty
          Mane, Hazard, Fraser, Richarlison, Dilva
          Aguero(c), Mitrovic

          Bench: Ings, Robertson, AWB

          1. My Name Is Pepu
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Tasty

            GTG

            1. Lrf
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Cheers