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Scoutcast Episode 284 – Emotional

The emotional side of Fantasy Football management cannot be underestimated. 

As the Scoutcast’s discussion on mental health shows, many managers can struggle in their everyday life when a bad Gameweek strikes. 

This episode features some powerful accounts of the impact being a Fantasy manager can have on the community’s lives, from sleepless nights to depression. Az, Joe and David also reveal how Fantasy Football has affected their emotional wellbeing over the years.

Recorded midway through a season-defining first Double Gameweek of 2018/19, the crew also look back on their decision to shun Manchester City’s hat-trick hero Sergio Aguero. 

City assets feature again in our community questions section, as the crew assess likely rotation, especially around future Double Gameweeks. 

Elsewhere, Chelsea’s new-look attack is also weighed up.

The crew then finish off with a detailed look at their Gameweek 26 transfer moves, captaincy decisions, differential picks and clean sheet prospects.

This Scoutcast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below. Or you can take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

It is also worth mentioning that FFScout moderator Rotation’s Alter Ego has collected this latest episode’s timestamps to help find particular sections. This can be found as the top comment in the Youtube version.

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  1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    I think the 'mental health' angle is a smokescreen. That aspect of the podcast was just fellas seeking validation and self worth through fantasy football.
    It was a playing violin stuff looking for sympathy and making sure people know others know how good of a player they are in thier 'career' and are just 'going through a rough patch'.
    Pathetic!!!
    I saw those tweets from Bowstring about wanting to quit and Mark from FSS tweeted him don't give up. You would swear it was a man on ledge and he was about to end his life. It was laughable stuff.
    People need to really get a grip of themselves, I don't think any less of AZ or Jay Eggersdoff (for example) because they are not doing well this season. I don't know the lads personally at all. They are just people who give opinions about the game.
    Is next weeks podcast going to have a segment on 'overall rank shamiing'
    or a #captainblank-metoo campaign?
    Cop on to yourselves lads.

    1. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I’ll be honest. I’m a very successful professional (aside from fpl 😉 lel) who makes a good coin from FPL year after year; but at times, a bad week does really get me down. Not saying that it’s the be all end all, but amongst my friends and myself I do pride my FPL manager abilities and I do get frustrated with my self when things doesn’t go right.

      1. Ted Striker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        #humblebrag 😉

        1. enrico.palazzo
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Somewhat haha

      2. Meinhoff
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        What's wrong about being down from time to time? You get a high from a good score. Can't have ups without being down. Let's invent a game where we can all be winners then.

        1. enrico.palazzo
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I’ve previously had other mental health issues that I guess playbinto it - all I’m saying here, is that I understand that fpl can really be dentrimental ton mental health

          1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Well maybe fpl should be barred to those with mental health issues then?
            For the good of thier health, plus it would improve my chances of winning it 😀 if 25% no long play - 1 in 4 etc etc

    2. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sorry you feel that way, wasn’t the intention in the slightest and you’re the first to post that criticism.

      Absolutely nothing to do with self validation on my part, I can assure you of that, especially as I have been suffering from mental health problems for the last few months and genuinely do believe FPL has played some part in my mood swings and insomnia. It felt good to talk about it and was really interesting to see others in the community let FPL get them down too.

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        All the best AZ

        As someone who has previously suffered depression; I wish you all the best; and hope that you are on the journey to happiness 🙂

      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        It is simple get rid of the smart phone if you are that bad and go retro problem solved.
        It's a game based on a game!
        How many times have managers said not to dwell on the previous week you are only as good as your next match.
        To get this wrapped up in a game based on another game, is comical to me and it I think it is a wider problem of this generation is having or something?

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Yet here you are on a website chatting to some bloke you don't know about a game on a game, but no, you're not caught up in it at all.
          xxx

          1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            That is trying to but a desperate twist on it.
            I am not putitng up crys for help about mental health Andy has done it, now AZ as done it. (The tone is always well done mate etc etc etc, so brave)
            People have problems so what.
            It seems like mental health issues have to be worn as a badge of honour now a #mentalhealthfplmetoo
            Is that only the start of it?
            Should everyone discuss all thier personal issues and blame fpl for anything that is going wrong?

            It boils down to three things for me:
            1) Some people have no self control
            2) Some people look for validation
            3) Some people have an additive personality

            They can be hooked to anything not just fpl

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Quite an interesting stance on things.
              But the way I look at it is, I have a fairly addictive personality, I'd prefer that I didn't, but there you go.
              Don't like to advertise it though as I'm a bit more old school.
              Just think you're being a bit harsh.

            2. Az
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              You are entitled to your view, of course.
              But your view is sadly one of many reasons why there is still a stigma around mental health, particularly with males.

              "People have problems so what." - yes people have problems, it affects every moment of their lives, leading to depression, insomnia, break ups, relationship failures, and in extreme cases - suicide. People need to be able to talk to others, and not have their problems belittled.

              We are, not surprisingly, linking FPL to mental health, because... guess what... this is an FPL site, where we all pour our souls into research, the community and actually, as a predominately male community we have an amazing opportunity to end some of the stigma.

              Your last point seems nonsensical to the rest of your argument, no one is saying FPL is the sole reason for mental health issues - but it can play a contributing factor given the time investment and passion that many of has for it - as well as the fact it is quite a large part of many of our identities both in the community and out in the real world.

              1. Rupert The Horse
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                I think the silliest point is, if I can stop doing something, or be in a certain way, then that surely applies to everyone on earth.
                "I used to gamble then I stopped."
                Well someone who is addicted to gambling will find it incredibly hard to stop vs someone who isn't.
                I for example am not addicted to gambling, but I like a flutter. But for the most part I pretty much forget to do it, I think there's still some money in an old paddy power account.

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Well how is mental health issues discussion on an fpl site going to help those ' serious problem case' people who have addictive personalities?
                  They should be seeking professional help and medication if necessary not looking for advice from reasonably successful fantasy football managers!

                  Or can you get that extra advice on the ones with patreon now? 😀

              2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                So mental health issues now having to be discussed with everything?
                I think it is a bit self centered if I am honest.
                Should every individual on this site discuss thier personal issues not just mental health.
                I get that mental health is an important issue but it is not the ONLY issue.
                This one issue of 'mental health' seems to have been put on a pedestal by not only society, but those with that agenda on thier on this site.
                To shoehorn a personal issue into fpl is wong in my opinion. There should be a separate miscellaneous section of the site for that if there is a market for it, but not interfering with fpl itself.
                I understand that the market for fpl is mostly male and young, so it will help with the 'underlying' message. Suicide prevention etc etc chin up and all that.

                But I am person who does not even like listening to 'underlying stats' nevermind people's' 'underlying issues' on a fpl site. To me the personal issues and fpl should be kept separate. Or at the very least a separate section in the site for those who deal with those issues (if people want it).
                Most people are able to play fpl for the craic, don't ruin it for everyone else.

                1. Deulofail
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  If this were a community of footballers, it would be acceptable to talk about how to remain in shape aside from actually playing football, how to fit your hobby into your lifestyle, how to have a healthy diet when the family is ordering a Chinese, and how to fit the gym into your family life.

                  Since FPL is a fantasy game, I don't see the issue talking about the mental side effects, and how to fit it into your daily life. In fact that has actually been a feature of some Meet the Manager videos, which you don't seem to have a problem with.

              3. MINUS FOUR
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Extremely well said Az. I haven't weighed into this discussion as I'm only just reading it now, but I'm not sure I even need to or want to now.

        2. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Are people who are addicted to gambling (a game, based on a game) also comical to you?

          1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            So now you are bring gambling into it
            If the fun stops stop simple.
            People that have messed up ocd and addictive personalities will always go overboard on things fpl, drink, gambling, sex etc.
            But to place fpl on the same level as hardcore gambling is just stupid. As I said earlier anyone who has problems fpl is not the root of thier problems there are other issues.
            If fpl is causing people issues they need to cop themselves on, or get help for thier deeper lying issues.

            1. HamezMace
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I'm using gambling, as it is also a game, within a game, which is what you seem to find 'comical'.
              I'm assuming/hoping that if a friend of yours came to you and said 'mate, I'm really struggling with a gambling addiction', you wouldn't just point and laugh at their 'stupidity'.

              1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                I used to gamble and I stopped easily done.
                Next.
                Willpower and cop on.
                Job done.

                1. HamezMace
                  • 9 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Empathy, and compassion are wonderful traits in people.
                  Don't you think the world would be a nicer place if we supported each other going through difficult times, rather than mocking them, or suggesting they go and live in a cave away from society if they don't like it.

                  1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                    • 14 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Empathy is grand but encouraging extremely thin skins to be norm is not.
                    Everyone goes through difficult times at some stage but if someone needs validation/sympathy based on an fpl game. I am sorry I have none. Zero.

                    If however, he person has mental health issues or some other 'underlying' issues. OK, hard luck, I hope they get it sorted but don't shoehorn it into fpl and blame fpl for thier issues. The persons issues are thier own and it has no place in fpl discussion.

                    1. Rostah
                      • 9 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Thanks for clearing up what does and does not have a place in FPL discussion for the rest of us. The majority of people seemed to confuse a discussion on mental health as a really positive and interesting discussion with relation to FPL. Silly us. The world would be a much better place if you would start your own podcast with no personal chit chat, no underlying stats, and no listeners.

                      1. Rostah
                        • 9 Years
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        Reply fail...

                      2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                        • 14 Years
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        To paraphrase those women's entertainment articles. Presenters now need to 'open up about...' to get listeners and not discuss fpl solely?
                        So fpl self-help is not enough it has to be an ACTUAL self-help group???

                    2. MINUS FOUR
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 6 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Why don't you just not have the empathy in silence then? I don't care for your opinion on this matter as much as you don't care for people expressing their feelings in the first place. Quite simply, why don't you just read and respond to different topics? You've created an issue that didn't exist. Cop on.

            2. ramunas
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              gammon.

        3. Meinhoff
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Don't want to get too philosophical about this, but it is human nature - if you don't have any problems in your life like hunger, violence, poverty, your mind will invent problems that you have to deal with.

          1. Lukakuna
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Don't worry, this isn't philosophy xD

            1. Meinhoff
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Why you hurt my feelings man 🙁

              1. Lukakuna
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Haha sorry, you're talking about psychology. To some extent it is true that the better your life is the more significant small problems will feel. But that doesn't mean that mental health issues are less serious than other problems or that they cannot be avoided or treated, as I'm sure you agree to 🙂

      3. Mika-eel
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Man its like I can feel your pain while you on the scoutcast. Good luck for the remainder of the season, and it can definitely have an impact on ones mood. Imagine the meltdowns tonight if Sane is on the bench and gets a few minutes, and Kun goes on to score another hattrick.

      4. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Scout cast was great Az. It must be even tougher dealing with a bad GW when you have to go online and speak about it in front of thousands of anonymous people.

      5. Lukakuna
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Was a really interesting topic even for a semi casual like myself! Cheers for doing a great job on the scoutcast week in week out!

      6. Ross From Friends
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        You are a legend AZ, hope you feel better soon!
        Love & Respect from Canada.

      7. Pep Pig
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Absolutely AZ. I found your comments honest and very relatable. The key is to find ways of stepping back when things don't go to plan. Not stepping back from FPL, but away from the what ifs etc. On to the next week. It wouldn't be normal to constantly smile or laugh through bad week after bad week. And we all deal with things differently.

        I'm also a youth football coach and if my team loses, plus perform poorly at FPL, I'd be miserable. My wife pointed it out to me and I since make a conscious effort to not allow it to effect my everyday life. Family time is important to me and I can definitely see a change with how I deal with things.

        I wish you all the best pal

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      First negative thing thats been said on it today. I'd gladly take so many positives for one negative.

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        May be because people knew they would get lynched if they spoke negatively, like the OP has been (and that doesn't mean I agree with him btw).

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Exactly people do not want to disturb the 'group think' so a lot remain quiet.

    4. Duffy Dunk
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I think you translate the FPL frustration to real life frustration.
      Since it's a discussion about FPL, the talk is focused on the game and of course bad moments are discussed a lot.
      If someone gets angry from and this affects his actual relationships and work, then surely he should reconsider if he should quit.
      II think most of us who play the game know where to draw the line.
      But when it's a podcast about the game, we certainly like to make everything sound more dramatic as if it actually is life defining.
      Isolated from anything outside the game itself, it was a great episode and felt great taking part on the discussion.

    5. AC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Perspective is reality, the chaps did a great section on it last night. Some will empathize some won’t. Well done AZ thank you for discussing.

    6. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I'm so pleased this is being talked about and really appreciate this kind of content.

      Always cheating pod also discussed this sort of thing so that's also worth a listen if you liked this.

      Thank you to both pods.

    7. EMBOLOFAN
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      agree

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        with op

    8. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      There is a more serious point to this though. If FPL is making you unhappy for long periods of time - why are you playing it?

      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Exactly what is wrong with people?
        Those people who do not enjoy fpl but still play it there are some deeper underlying issues there.
        It is not an fpl issue although it is a mask of deeper lying issues if you are doing something that is to your detriment.
        If I don't like doing something and it is harming my health I stop.
        Have people no self control anymore?

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Have people no self control anymore?

          If you are worried that people have no self-control, and that this might be an issue with a certain generation, then why are you so angry about people talking about it?

          1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I am not angry about it. It annoys me. It is laughable. Step back from it and listen again.
            Silly stuff. Bowstring a 'good player' was going to quit etc.
            I saw the tweets all he wanted was validation and a pat on the back. Which Mark gave to him and others 'chin up' etc.

            It's a good shake people need first and foremost.

            A game which is light entertainment has within the space of 10 years moved on to discussing mental health!!!!
            I felt Jonty was only half joking about the 'if the fun stops stop' warning.
            I thought to myself the podcast has really hit a new low.

            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              That's what a real-life, functional and civil society is like: people being honest and trusting about their mental states, and being supported by their community members.

              It may strike you as odd that this occurs in an online world, and a community which surrounds a game which you see as light-entertainment, but it is not pathetic just because you say so.

              A warning about our future - as we move our communities into a virtual environment, it's something that needs to be talked about, especially since it's easier to be a social outcast and neglect your real-world communities as a result of carrying out much of your daily activities online.

              This Scoutcast segment actually serves to remind people that FPL isn't that important compared to the "real world". A message you would surely approve of.

              1. Make Arrows Green Again
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                I upvoted this 51 times. For some reason it's only showing as +1 but just so you know XD

                1. Deulofail
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  🙂

              2. Rupert The Horse
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                BOOM!

            2. MINUS FOUR
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah, honestly you are just so out of touch. The only thing that's laughable is your belief that way you feel about the game, and the potential impacts generally of games like this, is the only possible way to feel. And that everyone should shut the hell up about their feelings. Thankfully, you're a dying breed. I'm guessing you've never been close to someone with depression or mental health issues? Either that, or you have been and you're just a massive narcissist. The fact this is "just a game" is irrelevant. Many things can contribute to how someone feels, and it could be to a small extent not only a large one. I personally don't suffer from mental healths (that I'm aware of), yet I can get down after a bad gameweek or a big decision that I had thought about a lot that doesn't end going my way. It will play on my mind for a few hours and it will have a small negative impact on my weekend and perhaps those around me. Nothing catastrophic, but I recognise it. And if I'm affected that way, others are too and more seriously. Empathy is clearly not your strong suit.

        2. Ted Striker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Nor a lot of sympathy by the sound of it either. Maybe there is deeper issues there. We can't all be masters of will power like you. Have a heart.

        3. Still Unsure
            5 years, 1 month ago

            You must be trolling, right?
            Your posts are so insensitive to literally anyone who's ever had a mental health problem or addiction of any kind.

            Smarten up, lad.

          • Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Yes, some people have deeper lying issues, and have problems. Its good to talk. Just wondering why this angers you so.

        4. Ted Striker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Anything can become habit-forming, and habits are hard to break. Telling an alcoholic 'why don't you just stop drinking?!' wouldn't be all that helpful or particularly welcome.

          1. EMBOLOFAN
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            that analogy is made in very bad faith

            1. Ted Striker
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              How so?

              1. EMBOLOFAN
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                substance addiction and behavioural addiction are not the same thing

                1. Ted Striker
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Behavioral addictions do share common biological and behavioral characteristics with substance addictions. And my point was that a lack of empathy is not helpful and that assuming other people will respond to a call to just pull their socks up and get on with it when facing an addiction of any kind is misplaced and a little bit arrogant.

          2. diesel001
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            You've jumped to a diagnosis before answering the question. You need to answer the exact question - why are you playing FPL if it makes you unhappy for long periods of time?

            For some it may be addiction. For others it may be a social thing (i.e. they do it because everyone they know plays), for others it may be the competitive element etc.

            But until you answer the question truthfully you can't diagnose anything let alone treat it.

      2. clodhopper
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I dont think anyone was looking for sympathy just bringing too the fore the problems of mental health in a game which can be very competitive and lasts 9 months it does affect you if you watch all games its a big part of your life but yes it is a game and this is the most important thing too remmember rather than be negative we should be positive pro active and support each other these type of posts dont realy help but free speech is a right

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          It's b0llocks let's be honest and comments like yours are just feeding the b0llocks talk.
          If people have mental health issues they are always going to have mental health issues in everyday life.
          There are plenty of people with other issues but they don't whinging about them.
          It has now become 'trendy' to whinge about mental health issues and hook it on to everything and anything at every chance.

          1. Bullet Tooth Toney
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            To be honest you sound like a bit of a helmet here. If you didn't like it just move on, no need to have a pop at people.

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              So I am not allowed to give my opinion because it does not fit the narrative?

              1. Bunk Moreland
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Read again Captain. I don't see him saying you should not be allowed to post. He was saying your comment was unneccessary. That's completely different.

                1. EMBOLOFAN
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  he’s giving his opinion as a long time user of the site

                  1. Bunk Moreland
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    I'm not disputing that, I'm just helping him read.

          2. grooveymatt65
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            That is absolutely disgusting to post and comes across as very ignorant.

            Mental health issues are certainly not a trend to some people, they are a form of illness and some people have to battle with it every day of their lives. It can lead to self harm and much worse. The real heroes are the people who address it, talk about it and try to sort it out which takes an unspeakable amount of courage. I myself have been battling mental health issues recently, had group counselling and am now on medication. It's really not an easy thing to do.

            I assume your one of those people who just want people to "man up" and " deal with it" which is the complete wrong approach and also very ignorant.

            1. EMBOLOFAN
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              boo hoo

              1. grooveymatt65
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                😉

              2. Ted Striker
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                You're a class act.

            2. Totally Hammered
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              GrooveyMatt, I stand up and applaud you, this is by far and away the best, most succinct and factual post straight from the heart on the subject.....I can only hope that the OP (I cant even bring myself to type his name) reads this and enlightens himself of what 1 in 4 people are suffering from in todays society.

              Hopefully the light in the tunnel gets closer for you day by day....

              1. grooveymatt65
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                thank you for your kind words 🙂

              2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                1 in 4 people also suffer from literacy problems as well.
                That is another example. So what.
                Next.....
                Mental health is not the only issue in the world.
                But it is trendy to make it seem like THE issue.
                The all pervasive trendy discussion has now invaded fpl.
                Is nothing sacred ? 😀

            3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Do you want a virtual hug??
              You are the type of poster that is the issue.
              The one who suffers from mental health issues and is delighted that is crowbared into fpl discussion.
              From my perspective it is ruining an fpl site which is for fpl discussion.
              From others perspective they will say you are 'brave' well done etc.
              Do you really need that validation?

              1. grooveymatt65
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                I don't want a virtual hug and I don't understand why you have to be so condescending.

                Also how can you make that judgement on me based on one post that I make? you don't even know me so that's abit short sighted.

                Everyone is entitled to an opinion which is fair enough but it's the tone and lack of respect in which you have tried to state your side of the argument which gets me.

                No i don't need that type of validation I was only stating my opinion and things about myself that i felt linked to the discussion.

                You can't just pie off mental health is all i'm saying and the link here is mental health links to everything you do in life including playing "a game".

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Is this the part where I say well done mate?

                  1. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    😆

                    See this is why people are describing you as a tool.

                    It's not your unique and non-party-line opinions (some of which I actually have some sympathy towards).

                    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                      • 14 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Well that's the game isn't it.
                      Have to use the cliches.
                      Dark place, tunnel, light, maybe this has something to do with the eye-test they are always on about?
                      😀

                  2. grooveymatt65
                    • 10 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    yeah go on then I'll take that

          3. wernerhedgehog
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            yes its trendy. yes fpl could be a proxy or a symptom of other mental issues.

            but more dialogue wouldn't be necessarily be a negative though. if its just trendy without merit, it will die off and we'll find something else to discuss. let it play out for other folks if you find it fruitless.

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Fair point, but I tune in to hear fpl maybe a bit of slagging about teams, general lighthearted fun.
              Not the likes of mental health and fpl!!!

          4. Frosti
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            You've completely underminded any valid point you have had with the "whinge about mental health issues" comment.

            Mental health issues, especially among men have been almost taboo to talk about for decades (mostly due to attitudes like yours), it's only recently that people have felt able to talk about it. And yes it most likely is due to more than just FPL, but it doesn't mean that people in this community can't talk about and help one another when things get too much.

            Honestly you need to look at yourself and your attitudes, will power comes and goes, the bigger the bravado the deeper the hole you will dig for yourself.

      3. Dele
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        #EggGang

      4. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This reads like a classic "snowflake" jibe to me.

        If one guy says he's struggling and a factor in it is x it's not for you or me to say that x isn't a valid reason.

        You can either support or ignore that person, but trying to invalidate the cause (particularly if you are going to get remotely invested in doing so) then you're not doing him any good and you're not doing yourself any good either.

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          The insecurity of males over other males redefining masculinity to not include being a tw*t. Pathetic!!!

          1. EMBOLOFAN
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            such a brave post!

          2. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            This keeps coming up time and time again in society, culture, social media etc. Traditional male "values" might have kept our genes going throughout evolution but they're fairly pointless now.

            The most respected men in modern society are the ones who don't have to fall back on these Palaeolithic qualities. Even the toughest blokes in modern society would be shamed by, say, an ancient Spartan. Those who talk up their toughness are usually the most insecure.

            1. EMBOLOFAN
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              wrong

              1. Make Arrows Green Again
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Lol OK. Which part? Enlighten me brother.

            2. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              right

            3. Meinhoff
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              You always have to fall back on "paleolithic qualities" when it comes to important stuff in life.

              1. EMBOLOFAN
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                this

                1. EMBOLOFAN
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  like not having an existential breakdown over a game

                  1. Lukakuna
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Hehe! Why do you feel the need to proclaim that you haven't had an existential breakdown over a game?

            4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              You have really bought into the new Gillette advert it seems...

        2. diesel001
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          It may be a "snowflake" jibe, but I am glad the OP has posted it. The best way to challenge something is to debate it and prove it wrong (or perhaps prove yourself wrong and change your view).

          Social media and its algorithms is leading to greater confirmation bias IMO. You are now seeing it in schools and universities where certain speakers are prohibited. Racism, sexism etc is understandable in being banned. But being a leaver in Brexit? Being anti-abortion? Privatising the NHS? I don't agree with any of those, but banning speech on those topics seems to far IMO - you need to listen to the arguments for and against and debate rationally.

          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I agree with everything you have to say except, I fear, for the core thrust of your argument.

            Much as I object to Brexit, pro-lifers and the privatisation of the NHS, there are objective truths behind both arguments which can be debated.

            Mental health trigger points are entirely subjective, so there is nothing to debate. So that's why I say that, in your experience, you can disagree that a certain factor would be a trigger for you, it's at best pointless to deny that it might be a factor for someone else.

            1. Bunk Moreland
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              "Mental health trigger points are entirely subjective, so there is nothing to debate" - well, I agree that you can't really do it on a forum, but it's often very good to get the question "is that really what you are upset about?" / "are you sure that's the reason you are depressed?)". That something is subjective doesn't mean you can't discuss it.

      5. BEARZINHO
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Captain choice - What a complete bell end you are.

        Az, David and Joe - this was probably the best podcast you have ever done - guys rarely talk about mental health and even less so when it is linked to something as ‘silly’ as a game - but for many, rightly or wrongly, their mood is linked to their FPL score... hearing you talk about this really helped me get perspective and has given me a fresh outlook on how to handle FPL disappointment without letting it impact my real world relationships. Thank you

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          So you needed complete strangers to tell you that a game within a game needs to be put into perspective?
          Only now you have a fresh outlook?!

          I think the scoutcast should be renamed the fpl-counselors 😀

      6. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        someone get peter hitchens in here

      7. Dele
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Why post such a provoking comment based on your self centred views, unnecessary. With the uprise of technology controlling peoples lives, mental health is becoming an extremely important subject and something that should be spoken about. I can quite easily see how someone who is near enough addicted to this game can have such strong feelings towards a set of bad scores. Allow these people to express their views and feelings rather than shaming. If anything your comment has made you look pathetic.

        1. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          You've totally nailed it regarding modern technology and mental health, as our sense of self validation relies more and more of what strangers on the internet think about us, I can totally understand why people who are known to be knowledgeable about FPL can be negatively influenced by their own perceived failings.

        2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Get rid of the smart phones go retro or are people that afraid to move away from the crowd?

        3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          This is really ironic considering that the 'mental health' section WAS self centered full of navel gazing from some of the lads.
          Mental health is not the only issue in the world, although these days some people like to think it is.

          1. ramunas
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah!!!1111 Why aren't they talking about the kids in Syria??

            ¬_¬

          2. clodhopper
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Mental health is not he only issue in the world but it is one of the major ones looking at your posts seems you have a few issues yourself that need adressing ie empathhy anger selfishness and a need too be heard above all others also bitterness hope you get it sorted all the best for the future

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              So now you are going to attack the poster not the post.
              Interesting tactic.

              1. clodhopper
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Not attacking just giving a professional analysis opinion this thread is all about the poster own it

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Free professional analysis I'm delighted!
                  My main issue is outside agendas are ruining this site with non fpl related issues.
                  Not long ago the most non fpl stuff you heard was Doosra was not well, or Doosra found Jonty's cat.
                  Now we have reached this rock bottom where is acceptable to discuss personal issues/mental health issues.
                  Not only discuss them but mix fpl with mental health issues!
                  If anything hooking mental health issues in with everything to force an agenda does not strengthen it.
                  It cheapens it and makes a joke of it.
                  If fpl gets a person so down when they are playing it that it exacerbates any 'underlying issues' they may have, they should not be playing it. And that person certainly not be looking for advice or solace on an fpl site!

                  1. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    "Now we have reached this rock bottom where is acceptable to discuss personal issues/mental health issues."

                    Wow

                    It seems as though mental health is a trigger phrase for you. It's much the same as "health" in general, however. It doesn't mean the same as "self-diagnosed psychological pathology", which seems to be your take on it. It's about well-being. About feeling good, being productive, and the support you give to someone to help them be healthy in that manner.

                    I haven't been on this site long enough to know for sure, but I get the impression that this community actually used to be tighter, more personal, and you know, like a community.

                    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                      • 14 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      You are deliberately being obtuse.
                      So now everyone on the fpl site has to share problems, maybe murder, suicide, cancer, mental health???
                      I remember the days when it used to be fpl or at a push other sports.
                      Are those halcyon days gone?

                      1. Deulofail
                        • 8 Years
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        "So now everyone on the fpl site has to share problems"

                        What? No! You're being obtuse!

              2. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                "just fellas seeking validation and self worth" - OP

                "Pathetic!!! " - OP

                "People need to really get a grip of themselves" - OP

                "Cop on to yourselves lads." - OP

                Interesting tactic 😉

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  That was not in reference to a poster but the whole tone of the scoutcast bit.

                  1. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    😆

      8. Tim
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Once you get your head around the fact that FPL is a game of chance / Luck the easier it is to deal with bad weeks and move on.

        Its as frustrating as hell sometimes but it's mostly luck. 70% Luck - 30% skill IMO.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Exactly.
          But now not only do I have to listen to talk of underlying stats I have to listen to others talk of underlying personal/mental issues that have nothing to do with fpl 😀

          1. Bunk Moreland
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Hehe. Well nobody is forcing you to listen, but I guess you appreciate the scoutcast so much that you wanted to share your constructive criticism 🙂

          2. Rostah
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            You do know you don’t ‘have’ to listen to anything? You could just not listen to the scout cast if you don’t like talk of stats etc. Your all about people fixing their problems by just getting rid of their smartphones. How about you get rid of your problem with the scout cast by just listening to a different podcast? Got a problem with people talking about mental health and FPL? How about trying to not start a discussion on it on an FPL site. Just walk away from it all like your advising others to do.

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I find myself fast forwarding a lot of the scoutcast as is. If I am honest.
              The scoutcast in it's original form Mark and Granville used to discuss fpl and solely fpl.
              Granville is involved in politics but did he bring up any political agendas on his show?
              No.
              It is a pity the current crop have veered away from what the original founders started.

      9. Celt Abroad
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        FPL is just a part of people’s wider life, and is just one of the many factors that influence your mood.

        I’m sure I’m not alone here in finding FPL a brilliant distraction from the daily grind of work and responsibility.

        That’s great when FPL goes well, and most weeks you’re a couple of points up, or a couple of points down. It’s no big deal.

        Last week was particularly stark though because of the sheer size of the swings, and the massive implications of a couple of small decisions. So it’s not surprising it has impacted on many people’s moods.

      10. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        By the way this podcast (and the subsequent conversations) is the first time I can ever remember this issue coming up for serious debate. Is focusing on it on this one occasion too much? So as you feel the need to accuse people of whining, or being pathetic or laughable?

        If so... what's the real issue friend? Do you want to talk about it? You will see from above that we are a very supportive bunch for the most part, particularly when it comes to mental health.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I don't need the valdidation or group hugs from strangers thanks very much 😀

          This site is an fpl site there for fpl advice not for any other type of advice!
          I feel the site has now 'jumped the shark' discussing mental health issues.
          Granted it may affect some of the lads so what.
          But is everyone going to discuss all thier personal issues now on the podcast (using fpl as a hook)

          I have xyz problem because of fpl..

          The xyz problem is similar to a bad fpl gameweek etc etc

          1. Make Arrows Green Again
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I didn't say validation, but FPL can be a slog and we're all in this together.

            If you change your mind about the digital group hug just hit us up. Most of us would be glad to oblige 🙂

          2. Lukakuna
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            You're not exactly stopping the discussion with your post. It seems to me this is a topic you very much enjoy discussing, at least we have that in common 🙂

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I felt like I am one of the few who are not willing to tow the party line, if the scoutcast continues like this I won't be listening.
              The 'meet the mangers' segment is the best thing on this site.
              But I feel it won't be long before that manages to be ruined by non-fpl discussion as well (at the rate things are going)
              The scope seems to be widening soon they will have special guest non fantasy football topics which are shoehorned into fpl?

              1. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                How does FPL affect your life? It's a very relevant question for FPL.

                "The scope seems to be is widening"? Sounds like you're bringing your scaremongered political concerns to the Scoutcast, rather than the other way around. This was just one relevant segment in a single Scoutcast episode. But maybe I've just been consuming too much soy.

              2. Az
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                If i'm being completely honest, based on your comments in this thread, I'd rather you weren't listening.

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Sorry Az I didn't mean to make you cry.

                  1. MINUS FOUR
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 6 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    You should have stopped at the OP.

              3. Ted Striker
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Nobody's suggesting the Scoutcast becomes a fashion blog, the subject seemed pretty relevant, even if it wasn't direct FPL advice or team talk. And there is no 'party line', that sort of suggests that everyone got together beforehand and colluded in your absence to sympathise with other people's problems.

              4. Pep Pig
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Like I said it was a brave and ballsy topic to approach.... mainly for people like yourself Captain Choice. The majority of us in life will come across times when certain things get too much. It wasn't just FPL that was causing issues here, it was just an additional factor.
                Though more importantly, the majority of us will know someone who is going through a depression. The fact is, most won't admit it or discuss it so you'd probably be unaware. Pretty sure they wouldn't come to you if they was mind 🙂

                You look at it like a sob story.... and it wasn't even a cry for help.

                It's admitting to yourself first that things aren't right. Then feel comfortable enough to tell others to put certain things right.

                Without getting all brown nosey on AZ, it was a very honest and admirable admission.

                p.s. Despite your bad rank AZ, you're still my fav 😀

                1. Geoff
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 11 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Fixed it 😀

                  1. Pep Pig
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Haha I saw. Cheers Geoff

          3. Pep Pig
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I think it opened up a channel for others to discuss how they deal with certain things. To be fair, you've been a very small minority acting negative to the Scoutcast. AZ in particular. I personally thought it took balls because as you have proven, it wasn't going to be for everyone. He even admitted he felt daft at times how it was effecting him. I hope you never have low times mate, because the small things can build up and become huge.

            Some can relate, others won't. It would be a shite world to live in if we all shared the same views.

            I just think there are certain ways to share a different opinion and the way you have put yourself across shows little class. You got what you wanted though I'm certain of that

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              "small things can build up and become huge." that means that type of personality lends itself to that.
              I think to use fpl as vehicle to hook a mental health discussion on is wrong. It detracts from real fpl discussion and results in personality contests that is brave of xyz etc.
              Then others in 'the community' open up
              Andy has done it on his channel (less forcefully), AZ has now done it.

              This is an fpl site and people with personal agendas look like they could lose sight of that by hooking issues on to fpl to look for pats on the back, and feel good about themselves.

              1. AandyzZ
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                But if that 'small thing' which has built up to become huge is fpl then surely the best thing to do is open up and talk about it? How else would you change, can guarantee there are many who are the same and possibly not realised who will now be thinking more about it, how is that not a good thing

                1. clodhopper
                  • 10 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Cmon lads n ladies GROUP HUGGGGGGGGGGG

              2. clodhopper
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Just looked at your team i can now understand why you feel the way you do but you do have a good ranking so all is not lost we as a cuminity will be here too support you

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  😀

              3. Geoff
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                People speaking about the ways that FPL affects their personal lives is valid FPL chat. It's not something that's spoken about all the time on here and it's not something that is going to take over the comments section long term, but the Scoutcast brought up some points that have been discussed here with compassion and in a thoughtful, useful way.

                That's positive and something I'm going to continue to support.

        2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          OK I will tell you so I had dealings with both acquaintances and a relation who were on the real messed up side of mental health.
          A bi-polar cousin who is on the far end of the scale. She does not take her meds a manic depressive. You wouldn't have to worry about her killing herself because she would not sit still long enough to cause herself harm!
          There a neighbour who was an alcoholic, had severe depression, and was a wife beater. He was great at hiding behind his alcoholism and depression as the reasons. But also in reality he was nasty fcker really manipulative. Died in the gutter it was a fitting end for him.
          Now we have others who now 'get a bit down' a red arrow in fpl.

          Then they fish for validation/sympathy:
          'Great player mate. you will turn it round etc.'
          'Great rank last year though'
          'Don't quit you are a valued member of the community etc'

          But it should be If you don't like don't play it. Trying to pretend it is a 'serious issue' trivialise the serious end of the scale.
          Go to the doctor get the meds, fpl is not the problem. The 'manager' is the issue.
          But of course none of this was said in the podcast.
          Which is yet another reason why it should not be discussed in fpl it was a self-serving agenda lead exercise shoehorning mental health into fpl based on one/a few persons experience.

      11. Podge
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        So you have no issues therefore no one else should.
        Seriously?

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          So your telling me the discussion of personal issues like mental health and depression has it's place in fpl?

          Next week fpl and Racism......

          Next week fpl and Cancer.....

          Next week fpl related Ergonomic injuries.....

      12. Pras (FPL)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Can we just stop this thread originated from an attention grabbing poster? Nobody here is qualified to (i) talk about how others should or should not feel (ii) dictate what constitutes an issue sensitive enough that affects other people's mental health.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          So I am 'attention grabbing' when it does not suit the narrative.
          But 'brave' if it does suit the narrative.
          Yet the irony is people on the scoutcast who are not qualified health professional's are equating fpl with mental health problems and giving people advice on it.
          Which is why personal issues should be kept seperate from fpl.

          What is next week?
          Scoutcast: How Brexit will effect fpl.... with a poll

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Nobody is equating FPL with mental health problems but you.

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              They did!!

              1. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Talking about FPL in the context of mental health is not equating one with the other. That's ludicrous. As others have explained to you, FPL can be a contributing factor to health, or lack of it, just like addiction to your phone (your personal pet subject).

                !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  They intertwined the two at the very least. It was very agenda lead.
                  FPL should only discuss fpl issues and not use fpl as a cover to discuss other agenda lead non-fpl.
                  AZ himself says it gives him major mood swings affecting his mental health. Personally I think he should retire from front-line fpl if it is too much for him.

                  But yesterday was the day FFS 'jumped the shark'.
                  It set a precedent that non-fpl issues can now be discussed depending on the contributors agenda.

                  I still remember reading Bowstrings tweets to FFS/Jonty about quitting fpl and the rallying around him.
                  I thought it was done ironically as a wind up and laughed out loud. Then I realised it was serious.

                  I am starting to think there would money in 'good Samaritan fpl manager' hotline.
                  Judging by this thread there is money in it plenty of managers with 'underlying issues'

                  1. FFSbet.com
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Dont follow this much but dude can you stfu or open text document and type there.

                    Enough is enough

                    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                      • 14 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      I have enough of it anyway.
                      I made my points let them twist them whatever way they want.

                  2. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Seems a massive overreaction to me. Obviously FPL has an affect on your life, because it occurs in your life, and that's the same for everybody, including you. If the affect for you is small (clearly it isn't that small if you're still here on an FPL website talking to me), then that's cool. Is this where I say well done?

                    I've seen you draw a parrallel to Brexit, Cancer, Racism, Ergonomic injuries....

                    Your underwear is showing, my friend. These things have no link to FPL (as far as I'm aware). But if a groundbreaking legitimate study found a link between Brexit and FPL, I would be more than happy for the Scoutcast to dedicate 10 mins to it.

                    The precedent is only set to talk about relevant things. If you can't see the relevance, I think you must be pulling the wool over your eyes to save face in this debate.

                    I understand where you're coming from at points with regards to the treatment of mental health issues and how we talk about mental health in general, but I think a lot of what you say is just intollerant, sensationalist baloney.

      13. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Haven’t posted on here for over 6 months, the place has gone to the dogs, haven’t watched a scoutcast for nearly a year, would turn it on for literally 30 seconds and get annoyed with the discussion... Can’t comment on what was discussed as I didn’t watch it, did AZ say he was depressed because everyone discovered he had given himself free entry into his money league because he was organizing it?

      14. Superbadhine
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Having read every one of your comments and replies I cant help but agree with the masses in saying you come across as a bit of a tool. I get elements of what you're saying, but similar to the likes of Piers Morgan and Katie Hopkins, you seem to have an 'I know all, all that disagree are wrong' attitude which is coming across awfully.

        Whilst others wish to agree with this 'man up' attitude you so clearly wish to push, the majority of users on this site and those outdoors don't. You don't like or appreciate that? So what? Go retro and leave the 95% of the community to discuss their feelings and thoughts in a safe space. Men need a safe space without the risk of ridicule and judgement. As you quoted the Gillette advert i'll do the same myself, "Be the Best a Man can be"

        I don't personally get emotionally tied to the game and use it as a stop gap, a toilet dweller, procrastination for the most part. Do I understand how others could become addicted, emotionally involved and to some extent depressed because of it? 100%. We are all different, we all have different mental issues and or triggers. I'm sure you have some issues of your own, in one way or another, that cause you emotional grief. Being a stone wall doesn't help to release this pressure for most, if it does for you then great! But don't assume that this will apply to every man and his dog because it simply doesn't.

        I respect your right to an opinion but I, as others have also made clear, request that you consider it's impact on others willingness to speak out about issues that they otherwise wouldn't.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          The bit I resent most is been compared to Kathy Hopkins!
          The tool bit fair enough (that is mainly because I am not towing the party line group think).
          I think the problem is people won't stop speaking about mental health issues these days. It has gone full circle.
          Futhermore, I think some people are far too quick to play the 'mental health' card because it seems like the cool thing to do these days.
          Obviously there are some people who need help but a lot of it seems like bandwagoning (to use an fpl term).
          Then to wrap it up into fpl discussion goes beyond the pale for me. Enough or put it elsewhere!
          The fact you say I should censor my comments for the benefit of others who may/may not have issues and are easily offended sums it up for me.

          1. Superbadhine
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            All but the last I agree with.

            The Gillette advert for instance as supposedly well intended as it is meant to be, is condescending and farcical as it's clearly a publicity stunt and not going to actually change anything.

            I initially upvoted your original comment as I agree with the stance of people looking for self verification is a bit much. Mental health in the broader scope of things is something that should be discussed regardless of it's causes though. Could be financial, work, gambling, substance, relationship, or addiction of any kind. To discount it purely because of its origin is not helping. I hope you understand my perspective.

            In reference to censorship, its not so much that as be aware of it's potential consequence. Not so much on this forum but if you raise such subjects in the same way outside of this forum it could stop loved ones talking to you about sensitive issues. This is not meant as a dig, purely to say try to see the other persons point of view.

        2. grooveymatt65
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          good comment mate i agree!!!

      15. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I actually tended to agree with some of the bits in here as the thread started out but somewhere along the line you've completely lost the plot and just don't know what you're arguing anymore. I think it's time to just step away from the keyboard.

        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I do but it has lost its coherence, I agree.

          1. Long ball Larry
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Having gone back and read your comments on page 2, as well as elsewhere I am baffled by how out of date your thinking is. I’m truly disgusted by a lot of what you said and really hope that no one in your family struggles with mental health, because clearly you are going to be of no help to them. If people are constantly told that this or that isn’t the right place to express their feelings then suicide rates are going to climb. People may have friends here and not feel safe to talk about it elsewhere and like the anonymity, so you telling them this isn’t the right place makes you an awful human being.

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Oh yeah I am terrible I am actually Jack the Ripper.t
              It is comments like yours which show to me all that is wrong with discussions of mental health issues, or any issue where they have no place being discussed beside fpl.
              If that is where people are looking for help they are looking in the wrong place. Ring professionals anonymously if need be.

              This should be for fpl only and not veer off to others agendas.
              Would I be allowed to discuss the difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist (couched in an fpl context naturally) 😀

              1. Long ball Larry
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Why are they looking in the wrong place? Because you say so? I’d happily help anybody with any mental health difficulties in any forum.
                Does fpl affect so called freedom fighters and terrorists? Because it’s clear it affects people’s mental health.

              2. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                How would you couch it in an fpl context? I would love to see all the hoops you have to jump through to try and make it relevant. You don't have to jump through any hoops to make your emotions and mental state relevant.

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Regime change = sacking of the manager
                  Lost the dressing room = rebellion
                  Loyalty to the state = one club man.
                  Freedom Fighter = Maverick footballer/Maverick Manager that is getting the results after regime change
                  Terrorist = Bad egg footballer who is sulking and disrupting the rest of the squad and desires regime change.

                  😀

                  1. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Lol that's just a list of metaphors. I'm sure you have no issue with scouts using the phrase 'regime change' as an analogy to describe a new PL manager arriving, since they would still be talking about FPL. It's not an irrelevant topic (in this case, political regime change) 'couched' in an FPL context.

          2. Fantasy Premington
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I do find it funny that you're giving everyone abuse for taking the game too seriously, as you spend what seems like your entire evening responding to all of these people you have seemingly no time or respect for. I'd wonder if that's a little bit sad in itself!

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I have a cold killed a bit of time.
              Plus it flushed out a few posters.

              1. Fantasy Premington
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Personally I can't say I suffer from feeling extremely low or anything due to fpl, but I don't see why people having a fairly frank discussion about mental health is a bad thing. Pretty cynical to just assume anyone doing so is 'pulling the mental health card' or whatever. Some people deal with things less well than others, doesn't mean they should necessarily stop doing anything that has the potential to dampen their mood, that'd be sheltering yourself

                sílim go bhfuil tú i nEire le 'ag imirt' mar ainm agus caithfeadh tú a fhios a bheith agat go bhfuil fadbh mhór ann le feidhmaru agus an meabhairsláinte i mbuachaillí ansin

                1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Tá an ceart agat is docha. Ach ni maith liom an treo nua ar an Scoutcast agus an suiomh seo.

                  I will ignore it in future and keep my trap shut.

          3. Steve Chance
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            I've never bothered to post a comment before, just a long time lurker. I'm glad you can say what is on your mind, but seriously, if you've got nothing good to say, it's better to say nothing at all.

            More judicious posting is advisable. Basically, it's like you're being a bit gobby in a bar and I'm saying nicely that now might be a good time to get your coat.

            1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              😀

            2. Long ball Larry
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              And this proves mental health is something people should talk about more and want to talk about more. It’s a shame people like captain choice want to put the kibosh on it so quickly because they are so insensitive to others

      16. Blame it on Traore
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I wish I could downvote this Captain Choice moron 100 times over.

    9. The Mighty Whites
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      2FT, 0.5 ITB, thoughts?

      Allison, Boruc

      Robertson, Doherty, Keane, Holebas, AWB

      Salah, Sane, Pogba, Richarlison, Stephens

      Aubameyang, Rashford, Jimenez

      Sane & Richarlison to Son & Moutinho / Jota?

      1. Dazzrb
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sane to Son?

      2. Norfolk&Chance
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sane to Mane - do it.

    10. Dazzrb
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sane + Hazard + Healey -> Son + Auba + 5.4 max mid for -4? Worth it?

      Alisson
      VanDijk Shaw Doherty
      Hazard Sane Salah Pogba Anderson
      Rashford Jimnez

      Speroni WanB Duffy Healey

      Thanks in advance

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Oui

    11. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Michy

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry, reply fail...

    12. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Any thoughts appreciated

      Foster hamer
      Robbo taa awb Jonny bednarek
      Salah sterling son martial guendouzi
      Auba Rashford success

      1FT 0.6itb

      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Too drunk for input now

        1. Rhodes your boat
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Appreciate the honesty

      2. VanDijksToWatchOutFor
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sterling sane
        Martial pogba?

        Or too sideways?

        1. Rhodes your boat
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Thinks it’s too sideways and sane’s as much of a rotation risk as sterling if not more

      3. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        id prob roll it

    13. dbeck
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sane and Rich to Jota and Pogba for free sound ok?

      Rationale:
      Keeping Sterling over Sane i feel is the best bet. IMO Sterling is a season keeper, I want a pieces of the man city cake all gws really (apart from blanks obvs). I can bench in gw27 as have Lascelles who has Hudds at home
      Prioritizing Pogba over Son looks best (even though I own Rash), Pogba on pens, has better fixtures imo. I feel currently spurs are not capable of scoring more than 2 games in any given fixture, I feel Utd can.
      Jota doesn't cover not owning Jimmy, but find me a sup 6.7m midfielder in better form and has the fixtures, I dont think there is one
      This move leaves me money itb to move Kamara to Rondon for his two juicy homes and upgrade a 4.5 defender to slab head to Leicester great run after this GW

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Finding five good affordable midfielders is a problem atm. With Richarlison and Anderson performing it was much easier.

        1. dbeck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Jota is a good placeholder for Brooks or Fraser when Bournemouth's fixtures improve

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Or Almirón when he explodes 🙂 😉

      2. DandyDon
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Juicy fixtures never usually equates to Rondón goals!

        1. dbeck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          this is true, Rondon is better nicking a goal on the break. Rondon could also be Batman as really like his price point

      3. joeydelucchi
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        i disagree about utd and pogba vs spurs etc.

        United since OGS has taken over have only been really tested against Arsenal...do i need to say more. after fulham they will be up against palace pool and spurs after saints.....these will be the real test if they can break down some ACTUAL decent rearguards. im considering dropping rash and/or pogs as i dont think they will score many in this upcoming run.

        1. joeydelucchi
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          i totally agree with you about Sterling tho....im thinking of this midfield from now until end of season (depending of course on DGW's and BGW's)

          Sal Son Sterling Mane (until gw29 then swap with Pogs, or bring in pogs as 5th mid after gw29)

          1. dbeck
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            really decent mid- do you have Auba with this midfield? His next three are lovely

            1. joeydelucchi
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              yes my current team:
              guaita
              doh Taa Kola
              sal son sane Mane
              auba rash jimi

              speroni jonny awb punch

              1.4 itb

              so i'm keeping it this way for next 2

              28 i want to swap sane for sterling....BUT we need to start thinking about 31 & 32 so we'll see , hard to think any further right now.

        2. dbeck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          interesting, good points. I suppose i can do Pog to Son in 4gw time should it go ball up. Kane might be back by then which adds to Sons appeal

    14. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Wonder if Mendy starts tonight. Anyone else got him? Sane C to save the week too.

      1. suddenorgan
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        don't think both of those things are going to happen

      2. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Sane not in squad is my dream

    15. Daghe Munegu
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      RP

      2 ft 0.5 itb
      What would you suggest guys?

      Patricio
      VVD Shaw Kolasinac
      Salah Sterling Sané Hazard
      Rashford Jimenez Barnes

      X Diop Gunnarson x

    16. suddenorgan
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Having had a look at fixtures just having slight second thoughts about Son. Leicester and Burnley are not the pushovers that they had been, and then Chelsea away not great.

      1. Fergus1107
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I share those thoughts.

        Fanderson is cheaper with a great run ahead bar one week.

      2. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        yeah but chances of goal involvement is high every time they score. If likes of Kane/Alli were fit, I would have avoided.

        1. Fergus1107
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Team tend to be more expansive against the hammers. Spuds coming up against some tight defences.

          Rather have both. May swap for Sterling and Kante this week come to think of it...

      3. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Trying to convince myself why form players will struggle and off form players will pick up is my downfall

      4. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        son is fixture proof

      5. danishdynamite
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I agree. (Though OTOH Spurs are top of shots SOT, SIB, BC over the last 4.)

        But have failed my eye test*, so I'm inclined to avoid Son, keep Sterling and save myself the hit(s)

        *not that this is an accurate predictor of FPL points

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          son is definitely overperforming vs xg but even adjusting for that he’s underpriced

          1. joeydelucchi
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            i really dont believe in this 'overperforming' 'underperforming'

            Some players have better accuracy, they shoot they score...does that mean they are overperforming? eg. Son
            are Delefeu or Richarlison underperforming or are they just poor at shooting.

            see what i mean, eye test is the best thing.

            1. suddenorgan
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              don't get me started on xG that's how I've ended up with Ashley "yellow card so I get no bonus" Barnes

    17. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      After his hatrick, do we think Aguero will be benched to give his hand a rest?

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I thought he was going for the 'imperfect' hattrick, Left arm, Right arm, Ass.

      2. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        He can use his other hand

      3. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        yep

        1. DandyDon
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I think so

      4. BoleynWin
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I thought you were referring to Aguero tugging himself off after his hatrick....

      5. WVA
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Think he'll start and sterling and Bilva, Sane benched again ready for his one pointer

    18. Dybala10
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I will listen to this on the journey back from work but hats off for speaking about this guys.

      As the years go by I find myself taking this more and more seriously to the fact that on Sunday when Aguero hauled and Sane didn't play I actually felt deflated and low for a good few hours, much to the bemusement from the Mrs.

      "It's only a game" and "you should stop if it effects your mood so much" is what she says and it's true.

      With all the websites, podcasts, YouTube videos, price rising sites etc available it is hard not to get caught up in the emotion and spend ample hours every day pondering captain and transfers.

      It's difficult not to get engulfed in this because we have fun playing and are so competitive but sometimes you need to balance the game with real life and take a step back. Easier said than done I know.

      1. Pep Pig
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Well put mate. I commented on an earlier thread something I did on Saturday which felt great (haven't done it since mind). Knowing I wasn't going to change my team, I switched my phone off for the day. Avoided social media in an attempt to avoid all scores. I was pleasantly relived and had a lovely day with the family without the constant notifications, FPL banter from mates etc.

        Watching MOTD that evening not knowing any goalscorers was quite nostalgic and it was quite refreshing.

        In terms of taking a step back, I guess this falls in that category. Just to free up some more family time etc

        1. Dybala10
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          The funny thing is I did that on Sunday and watched both the games in the evening. Then I found out the Sane news from watching and it broke me haha! I do like the idea of avoiding LiveScore and just waiting until MOTD.

          1. Pep Pig
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Ouch... I used to love avoiding the scores but it's extremely difficult these days

      2. Madderegern
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I disagree

        1. Dybala10
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks for your input.

        2. Dave Bauer
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Well now I don’t know what to think. You both make such good points.

        3. Pep Pig
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          ok

          1. Pep Pig
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Sorry Dave Bauer that was for Madderegern

    19. Champions united
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Which 3 to play/cn gibe max return in 26
      Doh
      Taa
      Awb
      Kola
      Tarko

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        abd if taa fit

    20. La vida FPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Pray Sane not in the squad today!!

      I bet he comes on for a 2 min cameo

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        This is the fear for me. Coming on for a few minutes. Would be a further kick in the goolies from Sunday.

        1. La vida FPL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          It would hurt more than anything lol

      2. LangerznMash
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I second this and also pray Danilo play not part. 40 points if not.

      3. I Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Pray Sane starts and hauls*

      4. Dybala10
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Meh, Salah (vc) and Kolasinac first sub so honestly wouldn't be assed if it was a cameo.

    21. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Tonights game not televised?

      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Re-arranged fixture so not part of a bundle that was bought at the start of the season.

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Reddit it is

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Huh?

          2. Arctic monkeys
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Not watching the Classico ?

            1. Royal5
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              No Ronaldo. Walkover

              1. Arctic monkeys
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Got it wrong there, Messi is the one to watch 😉

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No, wasn't going to be in the first place.

        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          It's on tv in denmark

          1. Baps hunter
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            How much does a flight cost? Cheaper than tickets to the match?

    22. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Great podcast this week. Well done guys 😀 ... on that note, I’ll try not to overthink this move or get annoyed if/when it backfires 🙂

      What you guys think?

      Martial+Richarlison >> Pogba+Jota (-4)? Yay or nay?

      Fabianski
      Kolasinac • Doherty • AWB
      Sané • Rich • Salah(C) • Son • Martial
      Rashford • Aguero
      (Button / Bedranek / Digne / Kamara)

      1. Pep Pig
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        It looks good on paper. Though personally I'd leave it this week. I have a feeling Martial will play against Fulham and he would be exciting to own in that game. Then you have 2 FTs for the blank. Sit tight my mate

        1. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks Pep. Nice advice. I’ll probably go that way. Other option would be to just do the Rich >> Jota move for free

          1. HamezMace
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Agree w/ Pep Pig.
            Sanchez didn't look great against Leicester, expect Martial to get a chance.

          2. Pep Pig
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Step away from the transfer page mate. Richarlison scored against his old team last time out and may well do so again

            1. DandyDon
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Just Rich to Jota for me

      2. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        martial will probably start this week and rich has a decent fixture

        roll ft

    23. Scheister
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Which will have the highest score come season’s end??

      Almiron
      Batshuayi
      Suarez

      1. Make Arrows Green Again
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Bats

      2. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        A 🙂

      3. Scheister
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I’m also thinking A or B. Flip of a coin I guess. Still can’t see Newcastle scoring loads of goals, but Bats may not even be a nailed?

      4. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        bats, none of them are likely to get many

      5. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Michy (as posted above)

      6. skodaole2
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Babel should outscore all of them. If you want one of them, i d say Almiron. Crystal Palace seldom rely on their striker to score and Arsenal have many players to rotate.

    24. Jimi
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Looking at potential WC after tonight?

      What are peoples thoughts?

      Fab - Boruc

      Robbo / Kola / Doh - AWB / Hole

      Salah / Son / Pogba / Sane or KDB - Punch

      Rash / Auba / Jimenez

      1. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        What is your current team?
        I think if you'd held your WC until now, best save it until more is known about the doubles/blanks.

        1. Jimi
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          fab / hem
          Robbo / Digne / Doh - AWB / Hole
          Salah / Sterling / Pogba / Sane / KDB
          Rash / Kam / Success

          So need to take 3 city and 1 everton out, and don't have bench cover
          Want Auba and Son for next few games and don't really wanna use points
          Dropped from 9k to 40k through Jan

          1. EMBOLOFAN
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            this team doesnt need a wildcard

            1. The 5% Team
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              I guess you can get a little bit bored with a squad when having the same team for half a season or so, even though it's a good/template team that can score good points the next couple of GWs still

          2. HamezMace
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Hmm, tough one, 5 certainly out, have you used your FT this week?
            If you still have it, I'd consider taking a -4 over, to make three transfers in total, and still get 10 players, and maybe a Success cameo, rather than WC'ing.
            I think the WC might be invaluable when we get to the DGWs in 33.

      2. RealSocialDads
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Why WC now when we don't know ins and outs of doubles/blanks

    25. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      community - what do you think?

      a) sane, siggy, ederson > mane, son, mccarthy (-8)
      b) sane > mane (ft)

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        b

      2. Scheister
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        B

      3. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        b

      4. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        B

    26. FPL Mario
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Sane has Chelsea then blank. Planned to do Sane to Pogba for GW26 as Fulham incoming, but it's away and then in the few games following there's Liverpool, Palace but it's away, Arsenal away, and Man City.

      Sane to Pog still worth doing? Have Luiz as my only other BGW player and was going to hold him.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Are you suggesting Fulham away is a difficult fixture?

        1. EMBOLOFAN
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          no he isnt

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            "Planned to do Sane to Pogba for GW26 as Fulham incoming, but it's away"
            You sure?

            1. EMBOLOFAN
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              yep

      2. Scheister
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, Sane to Pogba

      3. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        pogba looks fixture proof

    27. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Who is in the middle of the Auba - Aguero - Auba Hokey Cokey?

      Anyone changing their mind after this week's events?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Me.
        No.

      2. chilli con kone
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I opted to bring Son in instead of Auba back

        May take the -4 for Auba still but unlikely unless tonight's events change my opinion

      3. Holteenderinthesky
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        No I said all along even if Aguero scores two hattricks I'm swapping straight back to Auba. Arsenals fixtures are just to good and Aguero doesn't play gw27

    28. Godfrey
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      No one tempted by Lacazette instead of Auba?

      1. EMBOLOFAN
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        no

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Not once have I been tempted by Lacazette.
        He's just the poor man's Auba.

        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          rich man's barnes 😉

    29. FPLucky
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Exactly! I would rather have Maddison or FAnderson.

    30. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Any Thoughts?
      1 FT 1.4 ITB

      Patricio | Button
      Robertson | Laporte I Digne I Doherty I AWB
      Sane I Salah | Pogba | Son I Hojberg
      Rashford I Barnes I *Wilson

      Cheers

    31. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Why anyone will watch tonight's game over El Clasico 😮

      1. The 5% Team
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        haha indeed...def El Clasico for me, just check scores of City game on phone and later some highlights

      2. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        El Clasico massively lost its appeal since Ronaldo left and Madrid became simply a good (not great) team.

      3. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        You are on a site about FPL

      4. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        because it will give me some points, El Clasico wont...

    32. Scheister
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      A) Luiz to Kola
      B) Luiz to Periera
      C) Sterling/Sane to Son
      D) Sterling/Sane to Pogba

    33. LǝgleSs e|even
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Can someone please ensure Sane features in the match this evening? Else my 'mental health' tomorrow will affected. That Xanax is staring at me..

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        sleeping would be better

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          This
          Perfect solution 😀
          Watch the team sheet & GTS

      2. Zladan
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Opposite for me. Aguero VC points staring at me all weekend.

      3. Shark Team
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        It's sure that he will feature but as a non Aguero owner I would be happier to see the Argentine otb

      4. Kragbaek
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Ey, leave the pill, brother 🙂

        Sané starts.

        1. LǝgleSs e|even
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks brah!

    34. Holteenderinthesky
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      I made the wrong decision in GW24 so the exact same question for GW26. Who to captain?
      A) Salah
      B) Auba

      1. Tev
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Salah this time. And I went Auba in 24.

        1. Holteenderinthesky
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          I wanted Auba, last time but bottled it and played safe due to high ownership. I think it could be very similar this week.

    35. Kragbaek
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      What are your plans for Liverpool and Manchester United assets in GW27?

      Right now I have 3 from Pool and 2 from United and it’s a major headache. I can’t really get rid of some either, since both have a couple of decent games in 28 and 29.

      Also, with United at home, what will the match end?

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        not an issue since its for only 1 week, all could get some points

    36. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Play foster(eveH) or Fabianski(cryA) ???

    37. Shark Team
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      .