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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.

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  1. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go?

    Ryan
    Trippier Alonso Doherty
    Salah haz Fraser Wally
    Kun (vc) Mitro (c) zaha

    Henn awb billing cedric

    1. subhojit123
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Captain kun

      1. Jebiga
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        This

    2. Hakuna Morata
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      It's a good team. I don't like WALLY in that lot but then may be this is the lucky week for him. Would prefer Rich in future. Also with westhams fixtures easing out i would prefer arna in coming weeks over zaha.

    3. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mitro captain, phew, ballsy

  2. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Should play Ings or Bennett or Wan-Bissaka !?

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      The attacker

      1. subhojit123
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Bennett

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Bennett

    3. Brehmeren
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Always the attacker

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

    On free hit
    A. Kane, b Silva
    B. Son, sterling

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

      1. subhojit123
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        B

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      b

    3. Brehmeren
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

    Biggest move forme this week will be benching Mane for Richarlison...hope it won't hunt me lol

  5. Hakuna Morata
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    On wildcard which makes me feel it's the right time to experiment with Kane
    But with eriksen out for gw7 which of the two options do you prefer for the next 2-3 weeks.

    A. Maddison + Kane
    B. Hazard + Vardy/Laca

  6. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else bench wandering AWB for the third week in row?

    Point surge at end of GW is orgasmic. ...

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      My colleague has uber expensive front line of Kane Kun Auba.

      AWB keep outscoring them and he's glued on his bench. Poor sod must b eon Xanax

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        😛

        Xanax to score this GW

    2. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I’m wonking Matip this week. Hoping for an happy ending 🙂

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        😆 😆 😆

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

    Start

    Begovic(H) vs Cry
    or
    Schmeichel(A) vs Newcastle

    1. L'Aeroplanino
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      schmeichel, bou dont do CS

  8. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    was very close to buying Kane yesterday... Gone with Laca in the end.

    How are Kane buyers feeling with Alli and Eriksen out? Still confident?

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      With Lamela & Son both likely to play, will Kane touch the ball?

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Throw in there Sissoko too...Kane transfer request imminent.

        1. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          This 😀

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

          😆
          He'll be forced to do it on his own and we all know he's capable of doing so

      2. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        They wont give it to him much I think. Son shots every time he can.

        Kane will have to be the creator, dropping deep for the others to run into the space behind him. Assists suddenly more likely than goals. Gut feeling he will score a pen though.

    2. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Never got him

    3. Gr3g
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      What’s wrong with Alli?

      1. Pieterke30
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Hamstring

        Apparently out for a month

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

    Anyway to check country leagues that you're not in?

    And can you change at any stage?

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      I'll be keen to join Guatemala league. Decent chance of winning it.

    2. the cromulent one
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      The countries are in alphabetical order, starting with Afghanistan. Just increment the "21" in the link below. I don't think there is a way to search countries, unfortunately.

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/standings/21/classic

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Ah cheers Crom

  10. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Best 3-week gamble ?

    A Son (hud CAR whm)
    B Sane (BRI liv BUR)

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

    2. Oven Glover
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      B by a mile

  11. Legohair
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 2 months ago

    Play?
    A. Bennett
    B. Robertson

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

    2. nibby
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      B

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

    Lamela or Ramsey

    1. Pinturicchio10
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Both sh!t, Ramsey if you must

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          this

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

          Thanks

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

            im doing Eriksen(OUT) - Ramsey(IN)

    2. Who Ate All Depays?
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Patricio
      Alonso, Laporte, Bennett
      Schurrle, Mane, Hazard, Fraser
      Aguero, Lukaku, Wilson
      (Hamer, Shaw, AWB, Ward)

      Mane to Richarlison for a hit...yes or no?

      1. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No

      2. nibby
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No

    3. Gruu
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Bench headache everywhere except me 🙁
      So which one would you choose for a hit?

      A. Mendy -> Trippier (-4)
      B. Peltier -> Doherty (-4)

      Fabianski
      Alonso Robertson AWB
      Hazard Mane Bilva Richarlison Fraser
      Kun(c) Mitrovic

      (Foster Kamara Mendy Peltier)
      0 ft, 2.5 itb

      1. Jebiga
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Save

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        You did Walcott to Richarlison with your FT with those other fires to put out ?

        I would sit tight and hope your 11 all start, no point taking a -4 to get a player on your bench

      3. nibby
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I did A for a hit.

    4. FootballFanatic365
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      hello Lads

      2.6 ITB, 0 FT

      Q1. GTG and is this correct bench order?
      Q2. Do walcott > Richarlsn (-4)
      Q3. Walcott > City mid (-4)
      Q4. Keep Moura?

      Fabianski
      Doherty_Alonso_Robo
      Mane_Moura_Hazard_Walcott_Fraser
      Mitro_Aguero

      Hennesey; Wilson,Bennet,AWB

      Thanks

      1. nibby
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No hit needed. G2G. Mind helping me below?

      2. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        hows Q4 relevant to other plans? i am lost sorry

        1. FootballFanatic365
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          long term keep him?

      3. Oven Glover
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No need for a hit when you have 15 starters. Would want to see Wilson in the 11 but can’t recommend anyone for the bench instead of him.

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          "No need for a hit when you have 15 starters."
          Interesting logic...

          1. FootballFanatic365
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            was discussed highly while using the WC.
            Cant deal with rotations this season

            1. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              link?

          2. Oven Glover
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I wouldn’t. Just trying to help.

            1. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Of course you are, just wanted to understand the logic behind of it. I always take hits irrespective of my bench.

              For example; I have done Moura Zaha ➡ Laca Rich -4 this GW. Because I feel this trade will get me more points for next 3-4 GW's

              1. Oven Glover
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Hits can be fine of course. In this specific case he’s already benching Wilson at home to Palace. Wally and Mané could to do just as well as Rich and City mid.

                Your transfers could end in disappointment just as any other in any given gw. But I can see why you did it (probably Moura out before Erik & Alli news?), Laca and Rich could outscore the other two but you never know. Good luck 🙂

                1. La Roja
                  • 13 Years
                  7 years, 2 months ago

                  I actually sold him after the news 😆 Just feel Rich and Laca will outscore other 2. Here is hoping...

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

        I did salah + mikhi to hazard and dilva ( 3 points to 31points -4 points)
        Dont really understand why everybody so scared of taking hits, have already taken and current rank 332

    5. nibby
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Start one:
      A) Mane
      B) Wilson
      C) Bennett

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        A

    6. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      predictions for game time on below players?

      a) Aguero
      b) Kane
      c) Laca

      1. DF
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        An hour for kun I'd have thought

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          average GW for him then

          1. DF
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I reckon a good haul. Off on the hour 3 nil up. Goal assist and bap...Good takings!

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

        65
        93
        79

      3. nibby
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        60
        90
        72

      4. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        59
        90
        85

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          If spurs is up by 2 goals come 70th min, I can see Kane sub tbh. He is already down 2 key players..

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

      The patient approach has served me well so far so think I'll continue despite the urge to make moves..

      Fab
      Robbo Alonso Bennett
      Salah Mané hazard Fraser
      Aguero Wilson ings

      Foster awb tomkins Stephens

      1ft .2itb

      Save?

      1. DF
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, I'd save that.
        GL

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

        Trippier for Robertson maybe??

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

      GtG??

      Schmeichel

      Pereira--Doherty--AWB

      Mane--Haz--Richarlison--Neves

      Aguero(C)--Mitrovic--King

      Subs:Alonso,Tomkins,Eriksen*

      or WC

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

        Start Alonso

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

          in place of?

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

            AWB or neves

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

            Pereira Doherty AWB Neves or King

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

            Pereira

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

              Pereira plays RAM this GW acc to the leaked lineup

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

                Or will sit on the bench

    9. Champions united
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      This is lot good enough to hold/GTG?
      Suggest any worthy trnsfers

      Foster
      Alonso taa mee
      Lucas haz mane fraser
      Kun nktro zaha

      Fab awb neves mendy

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

      WC team:
      Patricio Hamer
      Laporte Alonso Trippier Robertson
      Hazard Maddison Richarlison Mane
      Kun Mitro

      Bench: Hamer Ings AWB and Hojberg.

      Comments appreciated. Is it a little overkill on defence?

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

        No Kane on WC???

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

          Feels like a hefty investment for him at this point. Plus get a better balance to the team with the money?

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

        Yes to your question. Those three should get the job done each week at that price. Think of a third striker

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

          Was trying hard to get Vardy in actually, but tight budget atm and it'll have to come at the expense of my midfield?

      3. DF
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I like your team.
        I would have Emerson instead of Laporte though and consider Yedlin in his place.

    11. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Final wc team. Gtg?

      Patrico button
      Shaw alonso taa bennett awb
      Haz rich maddison fraser hojbjerg
      Laca kun(c) kane(vc)

      0.3 itb

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I looks pretty decent tbh. I guess in 2 weeks you'll have to raid KOP end 😀

        1. Urchin
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          This

        2. money face bandwagon
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Depends on the form of my players after 2 weeks I guess

    12. Dosh
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mane + Dilva --> Richarlison + Sterling?

    13. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      RP cpz posted on older article,

      Bench one:
      A. Deeney (Ars Away)
      B. Salha (Che Away)
      C. Bernanrdo (Really?)
      D. Moura (Spurs are shite, eh?)

      Richa and Fraser WILL play, so not options.

      Thanks!

    14. Samurai Blue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Morning fellas. Anyone taking a punt on Son for these 2 GWs? With Eriksen and Alli out, he will surely play and can be devastating. Although some may say it's a points lottery between Kane, Son, Lucas and Lamela. Thinking of doing Dilva to Son with my FT.

      Ryan
      Doherty, AWB, Alonso
      Salah, Hazard, Richarlison, Dilva
      Kun, Wilson, Ings
      Subs: Button, Mendy, Ward, Rico

      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        I'd love to have Son. Just not sure how will Spurs be without key players

        1. Samurai Blue
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah that's a concern. Trying to take something out of these two worst opponents. And again removing Dilva who's not guaranteed to play for another player who can be rotated as well. Ehh...

          1. La Roja
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            I think I will have a go for Son

            1. Pieterke30
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              For a hit?
              Would love Son as well but not sure it’s worth a hit.

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

        I like the move (I have Moura though) great 2 fixtures and a certain starter.

        1. Samurai Blue
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks Deb.

        2. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I sold Moura yesterday for -4

          Gulp

          1. Samurai Blue
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 2 months ago

            Who did you get for Lucas?

            1. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              Ruch

              1. Debauchy
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                I had Wally so had an easier choice , hopefully both in the points

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

            Oops 🙂

            1. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 2 months ago

              enjoy your 1 pointer cameo Debauchy 😛

              1. Debauchy
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 2 months ago

                Well .. I have Dilva for that, give me a break 🙂

    15. sfsfsfe
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Last check. G2G?

      Hart
      Doherty - Alonso - trippier
      Rich - Madison - Sarah - hazard
      Kun- Wilson - mitro

      Foster, AWB, Pereira, Ward

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

      Does anybody play Telegraph Fantasy Football?

      I wanted to know if anyone's having problems logging into the site, as I have been unable to for two days now. My error page states a security stamp issue.

      tx

    17. Rocky FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Play
      A) Awb (vs Bou)
      B) Holebas (vs ARS)

      1. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Both should concede so would go B

    18. Game of Throw_ins
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Should I take any hit for improving Mids/Fwds ? 4m ITB. Front 7 atm:
      Hazard Mane Maddison Walcott
      Aguero Mitrovic Wilson
      Already used FT for Mendy ➡ Doherty

      1. Rocky FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Wilson > Lacazette if you have 4m itb

        1. Game of Throw_ins
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers mate. Thinking the same but this GW Wilson has CRY(H), so not sure if it's worth -4 or maybe for free next GW.

    19. @Team Shark FC
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 2 months ago

      Mane > Hazard. Yes or No?

      1. Game of Throw_ins
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        No. But yes, if you got Salah too.

      2. Rocky FPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Yes if you have salah

      3. @Team Shark FC
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        yes I do have salah. Worth for -4?

        1. Gringo Kid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          I think so

        2. Game of Throw_ins
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 2 months ago

          Not suggested for a hit.

      4. The White Pele
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 2 months ago

        Next week