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As we gear up for the start of the 2019/20 season, we are frantically working behind the scenes to make improvements for our site users and subscribers.

We have a number of exciting developments in the pipeline but we’ll need an additional body to help us roll out the changes we have planned.

Our previous call to arms was for editorial staff but we are now looking for a web developer to assist with the technical side of things.

We work remotely so location shouldn’t be an issue for anyone considering applying. Flexibility of hours would be desirable, however.

We are looking for the following skills from our candidates:

Required

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and CSS, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
  • Proficient with CSS2/CSS3
  • Knowledge of Accessibility and Web Standards
  • Experience with both Responsive and Adaptive Web Design

Beneficial

  • A working knowledge of Git
  • Experience with PHP

Ideal

  • Experience of React.js
  • Knowledge of WordPress

Based on past experience with our job adverts, we need to stress that it may take a little time to look through and respond to applications. But if that doesn’t put you off and you want to get involved with the next chapter of the site, please drop us a line with your CV at jobs@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk


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  1. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    In a vacuum, do you prefer

    A) Brooks
    or
    B) Deulofeu

    to start the season

    1. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B, probably.

    2. DeathoftheParty
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Hint
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      In a vacuum, life sucks

  2. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this team? I am aware I am going cheap in defence but want to be a tad different:

    Ryan / Button
    Diop / VVD / Cathcart / Dunk / Kelly
    Salah / KDB / Siggy / Brooks / Dendonker
    King / Kane / Vardy

    1. Ghost Ship
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Obviously good upfront although I don’t get Brooks.

      But that defence is too stretched. Three cheapies is pushing it but four is too much. Even just get a solid 5.5 from spurs or something.

  3. I am 42
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A) 5-3-2 Laporte Coleman (Hayden)
    B) 4-4-2 Cathcart BSilva (Kelly)

    0.5m in the bank

    1. I am 42
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      rest of my team

      Ryan (Button)
      Robertson Alexander-Arnold Digne XXX XXX
      Sterling Salah Sigurdsson XXX (Dendoncker)
      Deulofeu King (Wickham)

    2. Ghost Ship
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You can’t start the season having to play either Kelly or Hayden, unless you are willing to forfeit one space in your team for the greater good (which I have thought about!)

      1. I am 42
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        both are bench warmer

        sorry for the confusion

        1. Ghost Ship
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Ah sorry. Post your team as I don’t understand the question I’m afraid.

          1. Ghost Ship
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Sorry. Just seen you did. A by miles.

  4. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Please excuse repost but bottomed last page

    Thoughts on this squad? I know bench weak and depends on Zinchenko confirming place. Trippier another option depending on preseason form.

    Pope/Heaton
    TAA Coleman Van Dijk Zinchenko
    Salah KDB Sigurdsson Tielemans
    Kane King

    Woodman Dendoncker Kelly Greenwood

    1. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Not bad at all.

    2. Ghost Ship
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      There’s nothing wrong with it, pretty template players.

    3. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Digne will be missed

      1. Ghost Ship
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Depends is Gueye stays.

        1. barracuda
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Applicable to Coleman, not Digne.

          1. Ghost Ship
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Still means you are reliant on attacking returns to justify steep price. Got to be strong defensively for that price.

          2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Everton conceded 13 in the 5 games Gueye missed last season

            That type of leafiness is tricky for any 6.0 to outgun with attacking returns

            1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              *leakiness

  5. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Vardy?

    Is it best to get him from the start or wait and see with him?

    1. Ghost Ship
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Fixtures are mixed although the theory is that doesn’t matter with Leicester playing counter attacking. Personally I like to try to limit expected transfers and I think he will tear it up so getting now.

    2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Dead cert in my side, Fixture proof & on pens with no European football

    3. Athletic Dildao
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hasn't moved from my team since launch. Expecting a big season.

    4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Puel was sacked on the 24th Feb

      In the following 11 games, Vardy scored 10 & setup 1

      He’s going to smash it this year

      IF he stays fit

  6. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    This is where I got too

    Brighton
    TAA VVD Digne Coleman Zinky
    S S S Brooks (donkey)
    King Jota (greenwood)

    with Brooks/Jota/Coleman 12th man depending on fixture
    Brooks/King just placeholders hopefully for wk3 Giroud/Yarm but again depends

  7. Sgt Frank Drebin
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Hi all, can someone explain to me
    very shortly JavaScript, CSS including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model, CSS2/CSS3 and Responsive and Adaptive Web Design. I need it for a new job. Thanks!

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I would rather recommend you don’t lie about your skill set before entering a job

      1. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, I don't know all the details about this job yet, supposedly some geeks site, hope they won't find out about my zero knowledge of those weird things!

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I only just got the joke I am sorry

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      google.com

  8. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    5th set in the tennis.

    1. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Gorgeous final. I am drunk

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Surprised you aren’t watching your team smash England. Must be nice being from a country good at cricket

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        My team got smashed by England last week.

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Plot twist

  9. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Federer 2 -2 Djoko

    Phew, final set!

  10. sirmorbach
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A. Laporte, Coleman / King, Kun (4-4-2)
    B. Azpilicueta / KDB / Adams, Vardy (3-5-2)

    1. oi no professionals
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      KDB, Vardy, Laporte

  11. barracuda
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Fellas,

    A- Sterling and 5-3-2
    B- KDB and 4-4-2 (Fraser)

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Who is the defender in A then we can help !

      1. barracuda
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Azpi at the moment.

        1. Ask Yourself
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Prefer that

          1. barracuda
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks

  12. oi no professionals
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Would you rather:
    A. McGinn and Fabianski
    B. Jorginho and Lloris

  13. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What’s better a 4.5 keeper or defender?

    1. barracuda
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      GK

  14. Eze Really?
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Where can I find weekly player stats for last year?
    I was interested in seeing 1st half and 2nd half changes in form

  15. sirmorbach
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Can I even consider having no City upfront or is it just plain madness?

    1. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Just arrange yourself a nice place behind your sofa to hide every week and you're good to go 😛

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Solid advice for such a scenario.

      2. Sgt Frank Drebin
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        but frankly speaking no player is a must have in my opinion. If you think this is a way to go then why not.

        1. Freshy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Sterling has been in every one of my teams.
          He keeps the Kane out.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Will go no city at all to begin with

    3. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      What do you want... goals, who’s gonna score em, ...city

  16. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Who is the best value option out of these assuming they are all looking likely to start?

    a) Pereyra

    b) Hughes

    c) Yarmolenko

    d) Gross

    1. sirmorbach
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Assuming they all start, Yarmolenko imo.

      But the first part of my sentence is exactly the issue.

    2. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Currently, a)
      If all nailed, c)

    3. Sgt Frank Drebin
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Perreyra imho is bit underrated. Gross can also be a differential if he is back to his best. He is a very good player imho. Yarmolenko can also be a differential although it is quite risky option at the moment imho.

    4. Ole's at the wheel
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    5. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

  17. sirmorbach
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Are we like 100% certain that Sterling will get significantly more minutes than Kun?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. No Professionals
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Hard to say 100% certain, but I'd say he will

    3. Lemongrab
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't say significantly. Kun I'd expect will continue to get subbed off at 60min but Sterling could get completely rested some games.

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I've been thinking the same thing, but as a Kun owner, Jesus' performance at Copa América makes me wonder and worry

        1. Lemongrab
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          I guess Kun a year older too so maybe more at risk of rest for Jesus this season. If it's between the two I'd probably be going for Sterling personally but it's a close call.

          1. Ole's at the wheel
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Think Jesus will get more minutes and makes sense too for Pep doing that. Then the pre form is another added on warning

    4. Brosstan
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

  18. MGMT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on Benteke?

    1. Lemongrab
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      He's shite

      1. Athletic Dildao
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        This.

    2. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Joke donkey player

    3. Ghost Ship
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Needs a new contract end of this season.

  19. alfrankofredane
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    ***RMT***

    Pickford (Button)
    TAA, Robertson, Zinchenko, Laporte, Luiz
    Salah, BSilva, Siggy, (Stephens, Dendoncker)
    Vardy, Jimenez, (Greenwood)

    Trying a new approach given the value presented in those premium DEF's so going 5-3-2
    I appreciate the subs are weak but I've never found that to be a huge problem early doors.

    1. sirmorbach
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Would you do Pickford-Ryan, or maybe Jimmy-Jota, and upgrade either Zinchenko or BSilva? Or bench even

  20. Lemongrab
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    If Dunk goes to Leicester then a Dunk Duffy rotation looks pretty decent for a combined 9.5m for the season

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Better off getting a combo until 1st WC.

      1. Lemongrab
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Even up to week 5 you'd get WOL WHU SOU BOU BUR

        1. No Professionals
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          But Brighton are rubbish

          1. Lemongrab
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            New manager, I'd expect them to improve this season.

        2. BigBarn
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Yep, and then it's:

          new NEW.

          GW8 not so hot, though. Dunk also rotes well-enough with SHU, if O'Connell is tickling you.

          1. Lemongrab
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Steering well clear of SHU unless they show a bit of resilience, think it could be a brutal season for them

            1. BigBarn
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              I'll be honest, my gambler's gene is really twitching over O'Connell.

              1. Lemongrab
                • 16 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Haha well if he's on bench warming duties for most of the time anyway then he's worth a punt at 4.5. If he does well then you'll make some cash and if he doesn't he's hardly likely to be highly owned so won't fall and you can just swap to another 4.5 enabler.

  21. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Okay, I should probably have a look at this now. First (very) rough draft. Go.

    Ryan, Button
    Digne, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Kelly, Cathcart
    Fraser, Townsend, Salahj, Sterling, Hayden
    Deulofeu, Calvert-Lewin, Jiminez

    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      * Salah, obviously.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good.
      Bur keeper,probably Pope, might be a better option than Ryan.
      Calvert Lewin is a wait and see.Also 6.0 forward rather than 6.5 is a nasty price point as less straight swap options if he does not work out.

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Jimmy is Jimmy but don't like those fixtures at the start of the season.

        1. Cilly Bonnolly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          All good points. Cheers man.

  22. Ole's at the wheel
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Maguire to UTD 80m!
    Medical 2moro.

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Very nice. Leicester can buy a good winger and replacement now too great result all round

      1. Ole's at the wheel
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Dunk to Leicester prob that's about it

  23. BigBarn
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Okay, here's a thing. We're all thinking about the value in Liverpool's defence and how, at 0.5 less than 'the other two', VvD is looking great value. And I'd agree. However, statistically, you could argue that Laporte is much better value than Virgil.

    Liverpool kept one CS more than City last season, but statistically over-performed, whereas City slightly under-performed. In terms of xGC, City were clearly superior to Liverpool throughout the whole season, and in particular towards the end. Also, Laporte is comfortably ahead in terms of xG (and, again, the difference increases towards the end of the season).

    So, basically, Laporte at City is a more attacking defender in a better defensive team than Virgil is at Liverpool. But we'd still take VvD if it were either/or every time, right?

    1. Ole's at the wheel
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yep probably hahaha

    2. sirmorbach
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      You do have a good point, but due to its complicated reasoning, I go with "hell why not both"

      1. BigBarn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I'm definitely having Double-both. It's just a question of Laporte and ... another.

    3. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      *Sorry, to be clear, Laporte is comfortably ahead in both xGI and xG, not just the latter.

    4. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      I tend to disagree but I can;t prove it.
      Laporte played games as left back and had good returns from there.
      Not sure but around GW15 he only got defensive points.
      I do think however, Liverpool over performed in the clean sheet area.

      1. BigBarn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Left-back point is a good one - but it's not impossible he plays some more games there at some point. Probably not GW1, mind.

        I think City will get more cleanies than Liverpool this year, maybe even 3 or 4 more. They were *superb* defensively over the run-in.

        1. Eze Really?
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          With the lad coming back, Mendy and Zin it is less likely.

      2. Markus
        • 17 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        https://understat.com/player/2498 you're right much higher xG/xa from left back

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

      If you want the best 5
      Have Robbo Trent and Laporte
      Then based on fixtures Azpi and Coleman. Simples 🙂

      1. Eze Really?
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I have those + Zinchenko

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Don't think I would risk Zinc even if nailed pre-season, there is the new dude and Mendy would surely be rotation. Walker just doesn't seem worth it so I just go safe and say Laporte.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            I will look see. All Pep's players you can't be sure of

          2. Eze Really?
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            I have .5 for Chelski ITB too

    6. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Vvd 1 more goal 1 more assist 6 more bonus points

      1. BigBarn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        but over-performed, bps is a point, though.

  24. Ole's at the wheel
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Was on robo now going VVD because of his sickness. But only reason is because u dont want everyone to have pool def cover and missing out

    1. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Sore hand is it not?

  25. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Djoko breaks it!

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Ha I was wondering which promoted player broke the bet in pre-season 🙂

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Net

  26. sirmorbach
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Ok, one last question and I promise I'll leave you alone for a while

    Ryan
    TAA / VVD / Laporte / *
    Salah / Madds / Zaha / *
    King / *

    A. Coleman, Siggy, Kun
    B. Azpi, Sterling, Jota

    1. Davidwes
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Coleman, Siggy, sterling

    2. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B

      Zaha - African cup of nations - tired? Rested? might move to Arsenal if he doesn’t then will he be happy if he does will he start the season

      1. sirmorbach
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Food for thought. Many thanks.

    3. The Pesci challenge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      A

    4. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      B maybe someone e wake for Jota
      I have the first 2 in each line - not may bad selections from those 6 so should be ok either way
      Yeah and watch for Zaha starting GW1 or not.

  27. Werkself
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Great final taking place at Wimbledon

    1. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Score?

      1. Werkself
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        5th set - 6-6

  28. Davidwes
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    A: Robertson and Digne

    Or

    B: VVD and Laporte?

    1. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      All 4

  29. Kante FC
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Thought I’d see what a team full of big hitters looks like:

    Ryan

    Diop, C. Taylor, Cathcart, Bednarek, Lascelles

    Salah, Sterling

    Kane, Aubameyang, Vardy

    Bench: Button, Dendoncker, Stephens, Romeu

    1. Eze Really?
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Total opposite of the trend. Good luck.

  30. Eze Really?
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Defensive assets
    Fab Pope
    Laporte Zin TAA Robbo Digne

    it costs me as I have KDB rather than Sterling

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Total overkill on keepers - rotation don't work you will pick the wrong one each week. Just get Fab in cause he is Fab. Ignore the first fixture and just play him.
      Sterling is possible with a decent defence

      Fab

      Robbo TAA Laporte Coleman Azpi

      Salah Sterling Siggy Brooks

      King

      4.0 donkey 4.5 4.5
      Probably go Moura over Siggy for at least week one.

      1. Eze Really?
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        I will only end up with Fab or Pope

        Zaha Siggy KDB and Salah

        Only Wilson up front.
        If I wanted to C Sterling I would get him

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Fair enough I wish I could get Wilson or Fraser in I think Brooks and King may be my fails as they look like "cover" but are probably not good enough.

          1. Eze Really?
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            It will be Murphy's law whichever we get the other will get the points.