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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).

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  1. THFC4LIFE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 20 days ago

    G2G?

    Hennessy
    Robertson Alonso Doherty
    Hazard Dilva Moura Knockaert
    Kun Kane(c) Mitrovic

    Hamer WB Holebas Hojbjerg

  2. United10
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Start 2
    a) Alonso
    b) Robertson
    c) Walcott
    d) AWB

    1. Bad Kompany
      8 years, 20 days ago

      C for sure. Not d. Other two are close but a for me

      1. United10
        8 years, 20 days ago

        cheers

  3. KGFC
    8 years, 20 days ago

    If Alli is out for next few GWs, will Lamela start? and is he a better pick than Moura?

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Heung Min Son is your man

    2. jtreble
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Moura is the most in form Spur but his minutes may be just too high now.

    3. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Is Alli injured?

      1. KGFC
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Apparently so..

    4. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I don't think so. If he is indeed injured, I would expect to see a 3-5-2 with Sanchez at the back and Son up front, leaving Dembele, Moura, and Dier in the midfield three.

  4. Richd
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Kante to Moura for a -4?

    Exact cash.

    Then I don’t need to go AWB and PBA Double at the back. Even tho the last two weeks it’s worked.

    1. Ini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I’d be okay with this if he was a guaranteed starter. I’m not sure he is (ignoring the rumors atm, of course).

    2. MTPockets
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Spurs without Eriksen and Alli though?

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Rather do Son if you're gonna gamble.

      I fancy the double. (with a prayer) PVA does go on little runs of form.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        8 years, 20 days ago

        srry Son not an option for free, Yer I see what you mean.

        Yer, interesting. Nah! Double up.

  5. The 12th Man
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Gtg?
    Ederson
    Alonso,Periera,Doherty
    Salah,Hazard,Richarlison, Fraser
    Zaha,Aguero(c)Mitrovic(vc)

    Hamer,TAA,AWB, Guendouzi 0.9 Itb 0FT

  6. Fernando Torres
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Start Bennett or Robertson?

  7. Four Hit Wonder
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Richarlison in for a hit? I have a feeling he'll haul and will win back the -4 pts easily.

    Yes or no?

    1. Boss Hogg
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Worth a gamble.
      Who are you selling?
      And who is your attacking sub?

    2. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I took a hit just now to get him in...

    3. Gringo Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      yes

  8. Mickeyjohn
    8 years, 20 days ago

    im sure it has been asked a few times already but...

    Who to start:

    Wan-Bissaka (Away to Bournemouth)
    or
    Robertson (Away to Chelsea)

    Playing Fraser, Alonso and Hazard, so would be hoping for no clean sheets for robbo or wan

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 20 days ago

      No I think it's exaggerated for clicks.

      1. Bad Kompany
        8 years, 20 days ago

        This. Espn Isn’t even a good source

        1. MTPockets
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Think the writer's the one who drilled Pep in today's press conference, so starting from a good foundation.
          But then too speculative with "sources".

    2. Bad Kompany
      8 years, 20 days ago

      No. He’s their best lb by miles

    3. Boss Hogg
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Absolute garbage.

    4. Ron_Swanson
      8 years, 20 days ago

      No certainly not

    5. Licious Lizard
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Haha lol no...
      52m and Pep loved him before.
      Mignt get a few games out, but that’s just exaggerated

    6. Netley Lucas
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Pep said he's injured and will play when he's recovered

    7. Ghost Ship
      8 years, 20 days ago

      No. Bruised metatarsal was always a few weeks out. Back after internationals.

    8. My Name Is Pepu
      8 years, 20 days ago

      No way

      Mendy is too good a player and Pep loves him

      He'll give him the stick he deserves and he'll be back soon.

    9. Kristobal
      8 years, 20 days ago

      You are probably right.

    10. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 20 days ago

      He's a very naughty boy.

  9. Bad Kompany
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Projected minutes that kun plays tomorrow?

    1. how now brown cow
      8 years, 20 days ago

      59

      1. Bad Kompany
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Lol. 1 minute short. Cheers!

      2. SHOOTER MCGINN
        8 years, 20 days ago

        59 minute hattrick

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Rested for a crucial Champions League game. imo.

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        8 years, 20 days ago

        I'm often wrong, I hope he plays I own him in The Sun Dream Team.

        Us Sun Dream Team Players, not overly represented on here, do pay attention to CL, FA cup and League Cup games all of which carry points in the said Sun game.

  10. Stevie B
    8 years, 20 days ago

    1) Mane -> Richarlison for free
    2) Salah and Zaha -> Richarlison and Kane for -4

    Thank you!

    1. Boss Hogg
      8 years, 20 days ago

      A

    2. The 12th Man
      8 years, 20 days ago

      A

  11. RVP20
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Which keeper to start?
    (A) Foster
    (B) Fabianski

    1. Stevie B
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Fabianski in my opinion.

  12. Takamba
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Mendy -> Trippier worth a -4

    Or play Wan-Bissaka??

    1. Paulinho14
      8 years, 20 days ago

      play Wan-Bissaka

  13. TaiwanHC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Play Foster or Fabianski?

    1. subhojit123
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Fabianski

  14. subhojit123
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Is Mane injured? I saw someone posting here...

    1. how now brown cow
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Not sighted in training

      1. subhojit123
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Ohh... Having Doubts over him starting as well now

    2. Balotellitubbies
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      He was having a day off and so did Milner, no injury

      1. subhojit123
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks pal

  15. Emma Rachael
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Is it worth binning off Walcott for Richarlison for a -4?

    1. Netley Lucas
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Nah

    2. Paulinho14
      8 years, 20 days ago

      no. never take a hit on sideways move

    3. Emma Rachael
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Thanks for the tips!

  16. Paulinho14
    8 years, 20 days ago

    considering alli's injury:

    Alli and Luiz to Trippier and Lamela?

    open to other suggestions

    1. Dthinger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Why Lamela?

  17. Ghost Ship
    8 years, 20 days ago

    What we panicking about tonight?

    1. Boss Hogg
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Mane and Alli.
      And Masterchef

    2. Paulinho14
      8 years, 20 days ago

      alli's injury and mane not seen in training ghost

      1. MMN
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Today or yesterday? I haven’t seen any reports about today.

      2. Ghost Ship
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Wah! Alli injurered!!!!!!!!!!!

    3. JohnCarewCarew
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I’m quite concerned about Single Use Plastic. And Zaha or Mitrovic.

    4. XabiAlonso
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I can't find the remote

  18. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Guys....any improvements on this WC team? (0.6itb)

    Patricio - Hamer
    Trippier - Monreal - Doherty - Duffy - Wan-B
    Salah - Richarlison - Maddison - Costa - Knockaert
    Kane - Wilson - Aguero

    1. Paulinho14
      8 years, 20 days ago

      get out the arsenal defender

  19. Flynny
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Walcott to richarlison for free?

    Or save ft?

    Was going to save so I have 2 to next week.

    But now richarlison may start up front and due to rise it seems to make more sense.....

    Thanks

    1. Licious Lizard
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I did it with my 1 FT
      Feels wrong, but we have to do it sooner or later

    2. Kristobal
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Do it!

      1. Flynny
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Think it needs to be done.

        Otherwise I'll want to get richarlison on wildcard during the break and he could get me 0.3m more.....

        1. Kristobal
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Definitely. Go for it.

  20. JasonG123
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Fabianski (Foster)
    Alonso Robertson Mendy (PvA Wan-Bissaka)
    Salah Mane Fraser Richarlison (Gunnarsson)
    Aguero Zaha Ings

    1FT, 0m ITB. WC intact. Which move?
    (A) Mendy to Trippier
    (B) Mane and Zaha to 4.3m mid and Kane (play PvA) (-4)
    (C) Save FT

  21. Dynamic Duos
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Lucas Lamela Son
    Kane

    not good enough to put lots of goals past Hudds? come on guys

  22. Texas Pete
    8 years, 20 days ago

    I'm dreading this week. It's got car crash written all over it. Haz and Salah against Robertson and Alonso. Well, either that or Holebobs against Ings.

    Prepared to fail.

    1. jtreble
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Yes, it’s also got “maintain your OR as best you can” written all over it.

  23. FPL failure
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Already got Patricio but no Bennett.
    Which Wolves defender out of Doherty, Jonny and Bennett would you guys recommend? Currently swaying towards Bennett because he's the cheapest, but feel the wingbacks will get more points as they are more attacking.

    1. Paulinho14
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Doherty ist the most attacking

    2. Jack Sparrow
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Doherty best pick and Bennett likely to be dropped as per their managers comments. Dont have a link but Donker will come in for him soon enough

      1. TLF
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 20 days ago

        What comments did the manager make ?

      2. FPL failure
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Apparently Donker didn't look anything special in the league cup the other day, but I didn't watch or see the manager comments. You're probably right that he could well take game time from Bennett in the future.

        1. GreennRed
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Dendoncker hasn't shown yet that he'll take Bennet's place. Was bought to do that but the chocolate-maker han't really taken to English football.

    3. FootyFan
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I've gone for Bennett but he's usually on my bench so I went for the cheapest option.

    4. GreennRed
      8 years, 20 days ago

      I wouldn't double on Wolves defence.

      1. FPL failure
        8 years, 20 days ago

        They currently have one of the more solid defences in the league (particularly of the budget options) and a nice run of fixtures, plus I can rotate when they play Arsenal/Spurs. Who would you suggest as another budget option? I was looking at Duffy and Yedlin potentially, as their fixtures clear up in the next couple of weeks.

        1. GreennRed
          8 years, 20 days ago

          I'd be biased towards Duffy! The beauty of Bennett and Bissaka were their price and Bissau a is unreal, a starter for now. Consider another, hopefully will still be, Irish international, Dec land Rice, 4.4m. Sweeper but better when Hammers fixtures ease off.

          1. FPL failure
            8 years, 20 days ago

            Cheers, I'll definitely keep an eye on Rice over the next couple of weeks then. I'm still put off by Brighton's lack of a clean sheet this season, but you can't argue with Duffy's offensive contributions (although I'd prefer if he could save it for the good fixtures, rather than when he would be on my bench). With Pereira being dropped last game and Leicester looking about as watertight as a sieve I'll probably be bringing in another budget option soon anyway!

            1. GreennRed
              8 years, 20 days ago

              https://mobile.twitter.com/seanfromenderby/status/1045673845124927489

              As unlikely as this sounds I'm gonna start Pereira!

  24. theroadrunner
    8 years, 20 days ago

    I transferred in Kane just half an hour ago, because I wasn't sure if son and Moura were nailed. After Alli's injury, I feel pathetic especially when I waited for the entire weak, losing value on Salah and Kamara just to be absolutely sure. It's going to be tough tomorrow, considering I could have had Laca and Son and now its gonna be Kane and Hughes. 🙁

    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Just bad luck

    2. GreennRed
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Son isn't nailed on. Kane will get you a lot more points than Lacazette. Kamara is fodder, and low end fodder.

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Think Kane will be fine with Trippier firing crosses into him Eriksen should be back for Cardiff game which will help him in that game

  25. kysersosa
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 20 days ago

    If you had both who would you captain:

    A) Kane
    B) Aguero

    1. GreennRed
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Aguero

    2. Pinturicchio10
      8 years, 20 days ago

      B

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Aguero. Judge Kane this week to see if he and Spurs are captain material vs Cardiff.

      (Tbh, Shane Long is captain material vs Cardiff...)

      1. kysersosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 20 days ago

        lol! If you cant captain Kane against Cardiff at home when can you?!

        1. GreennRed
          8 years, 20 days ago

          When he has had some form.

  26. The Overthinker
    8 years, 20 days ago

    My 11
    Robertson Vs Hazard
    Alonso Vs mane
    Fraser,king Vs awb

  27. FootyFan
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Who to start, To we're ok or Bennett?

    1. FootyFan
      8 years, 20 days ago

      *Robertson

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Any defender home to Southampton.

  28. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Are we seeing a complete shift in the way Spurs play this season? They've always been a bit of a Christmas tree with Kane up top (as the fairy 😎 ) and Alli, Eriksen and the wingbacks (as supporting baubles). On the counter, their play has always been quite narrow, only once possession has been established do they look to the wingbacks for delivery into Kane / Alli.

    Due to injuries, fitness, world cup etc. Spurs have been using Moura's pace and perhaps Kane has been a little more withdrawn? With Eriksen and possibly Alli out this week, might we see a 433 with Dier, Dembele and Winks or even a 523. Either way, Poch is likely to try and accommodate two from Lamela, Son and Moura. Is that going to be good for Kane or will he be isolated? It's not difficult to see a scenario where the wide players provide the in-behind threat (similar to Salah and Mané) and Kane drops a little deeper to link play.

    I'd imagine that vs Huddersfield, Spurs will dominate possession and they'll be almost 253 at times. Can't see Kane being isolated in that case, but they'll need Son and Moura looking to tee up him up.

    The way the fixtures are, it looks set for Kane to haul, Aguero to blank, and a mass exodus to Kane ahead of the Cardiff game 👿

    1. The Overthinker
      8 years, 20 days ago

      When they start playing in their new stadium , me thhinks they'll be back with full throttle

    2. jtreble
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Mass exodus? I’d be happy with one good game. :).

    3. MTPockets
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Son's greedy. Haven't seen much of Moura and Lamela but they don't seem quite the eriksen type team player either. So yeah could be interesting how that mix works, and impact on Kane's pts output.

    4. Ghost Ship
      8 years, 20 days ago

      Explain the Christmas tree bit again?

      1. jtreble
        8 years, 20 days ago

        :).

      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        8 years, 20 days ago

        Kane
        Alli - Eriksen
        Bavies - Dembele - Dier - Trippier
        Vertonghen - Sanchez - Alderweirald
        Lloris

        1. Ghost Ship
          8 years, 20 days ago

          Oh yeah.

      3. MTPockets
        8 years, 20 days ago

        no socks

  29. Ronnies
    8 years, 20 days ago

    Mane to:

    A) Richarlison
    B) Hazard

    I have 3 pool players so one of them has to go for now.

    Thanks.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      8 years, 20 days ago

      B