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| Author | Hot Topic | Date | Replies |
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 J0E | Gameweek 2 Captain Decisions Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Who are you captaining in Gameweek 2 and why? | 11 years, 8 months ago | 26 |
 @ocprodigy | Scout picks challenge SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 2 After last week's failed attempt at restarting SPC due to extremely high volume and the removal of hot topics - I reintroduce to you the Scout Picks Challenge! … | 11 years, 8 months ago | 109 |
 d1sable | Sky FF - Surgery Will aim to run a little Sky Sports surgery on fridays alongside the article, feel free to post any Sky FF issues / ideas/ your team plans etc. Let us know how your GW1 started! | 11 years, 8 months ago | 34 |
 | Scoutcast Suggestions If you'd like Mark & Granville to do the ice bucket challenge live on next week's Scoutcast, maybe you should show your agreement for this post somehow!!! 😀 😀 😀 This is not a request from me. … | 11 years, 8 months ago | 43 |
 PlayON | PlayOn Q&A Session Killian here from www.playon.co, As mentioned in the article above, we have a £3,000 Guaranteed Pot on offer this week at PlayON - you can enter 3x different teams into the game before the entry … | 11 years, 8 months ago | 14 |
J0E | Hall of Fame updated Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic Our Hall of Fame has now been updated. Where are you on the list? Have you got better or worse over the years? And what do you plan to do this year to ensure… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 42 |
 bthomsen | The case for Fer Norwich fan here who watched every Canaries game last year, thought I'd give my two cents on Leroy Fer, now at QPR and potentially generously priced at 5.5. Goal threat: Leroy scored three times … | 11 years, 8 months ago | 5 |
 Spencer | Balotelli deal set to cost two posters dearly Anyone seen Forehead about today?! http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/7991947 | 11 years, 8 months ago | 13 |
J0E | Don't write off 3-4-3 just yet Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Don't write off 3-4-3 just yet. With RVP's return, Aguero's goal last week and Rooney and Costa looking reliable punts for goals each week are those opting … | 11 years, 8 months ago | 34 |
 Lucy. | Southampton Options Just wanted to say how overwhelmed I am by the support I received for my post on sexism last night. The huge majority have been encouraging and supportive and it's really renewed my faith in the co… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 75 |
 President John F. Keninnsie | Does their price prejudice how you assess budget options? How much of an impact do players' prices have on your team selection? Before the season started, many people didn't feel confident playing Sigurdsson every week, due to his 6.0 price tag. However,… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 37 |
J0E | Underestimate players at your peril Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Which player are we underestimating the most going into Gameweek 2? Alot of managers are dismissing ManU as a force? Perhaps Mata is the player we are under… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 42 |
 RabMac | Why Didn't Sigurdsson Rise? Why did Siggy not rise in price last night? | 11 years, 8 months ago | 41 |
Lucy. | Sexism among Fantasy managers is wrong Right here's the thing guys. I do my very best, particularly where Southampton are concerned, to give you my advice and analysis. And for the most part, people engage with it and provide good disc… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 121 |
J0E | The Gwk 2 Scout Picks Community Champion Is.... And your Gameweek 2 Scout Picks Champion is HVT He won with an impressive 20 votes. This is his team to take on the scouts this Sunday Fabianski Terry,Clyne,Vlaar. Sterling,Siggy,Yaya,Eriksen. C… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 24 |
 Piggs Boson | The case for Rooney (c) Last season: Rooney home: 14 starts, 7 goals, 3 assists Rooney away: 13 starts: 10 goals, 7 assists | 11 years, 8 months ago | 30 |
 Arvin-ation | Replacing the failures Round up of replacements for failed pre-season bandwagons Felipe Luis DEF 6m, Ben Davies DEF 5m The new chelsea signing was left out of the first game, with Azpilicueta starting in his place. I… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 36 |
 Hamstergod | What we say and what we mean Inspired by some responses to Jonty's Hot-topic, Shortlist of FPL terms "Casuals" People who tend to choose the scoring player in form thus ruining something only I knew about. As I am not a casu… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 17 |
 Defcons are for Kinnear | Mata to Fabregas? Here is my take on the Mata to Fabregas debate. Last night I was planning to stay patient with Mata as he has the easiest run of fixtures all season coming up but I'm swaying towards making the ch… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 28 |
J0E | What's wrong with knee jerking? Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic What's wrong with knee jerking? I see the phrase knee jerking a lot this week. People accusing managers of knee jerking because they want to get Fabregas in… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 54 |
 Christina. | Hazard v Fabregas Ok, let's do this.... Hazard owners: You selling for Cesc? | 11 years, 8 months ago | 22 |
 Aurora | Battle of the big boys Battle of the big boys: 1) Chelsea defence: Ivanovic with a solid start picking up a goal and unlucky not to get an assist. Meanwhile Luis looks shaky as an option as do Azpi and Ivan due to Cha… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 4 |
J0E | Scout Picks Community Champion Needed - Apply Here Fantasy Football Scout Community Champion needed. As you may have noticed we’ve revamped our Scout Picks. Mark, myself, Paul as well as a community champion picked by you each week are up agains… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 79 |
J0E | Gwk 1 - dreams shattered or hunches confirmed Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Dreams shattered or hunches confirmed. What was the major lesson you have learned from this gameweek so far? Which dream was shattered? Which of your hunche… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 52 |
 maltasi | Kneejerkers beware! So this weekend last season, United won 4-1 and looked the part. Welbeck even scored twice! Cue everybody rushing to double up on their players! Arsenal lost 1-3 at home..cue everybody rushing to… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 11 |
J0E | UFPL stick or twist Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic UFPL stick or twist What are your plans in ufpl for match days 2& 3? Anyone sticking with Rooney (c)? Or taking a chance on another getting more? What che… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 13 |
PlayON | PlayOn Killian here from PlayON - an official partner game of Fantasy Football Scout. We have a £10,000 GUARANTEED Pot on offer in Gameweek 1 and are giving away TWO FREE ENTRIES (worth £11) to new si… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 0 |
 TorresMagic™ | Scout Picks Challenge - 3rd Time Lucky SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 1 without further ado... Ladies and gentlemen, I re-introduce to you this season's Scout Picks Challenge! ****** WHAT IS IT? ****** For those of you who haven't… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 14 |
J0E | Who is your key differential? Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Which player is your key differential? It could be a player that you are certain none of your rivals have or one with low overall ownership. | 11 years, 8 months ago | 30 |
TorresMagic™ | Scout Picks Challenge Continued @OCPRODIGY SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 1 As I was earlier advised that this place would probably be impossible to post later in the evening, so without further ado... Ladies and gentlemen,… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 27 |
 Sticky Mockwell | goalkeeper analysis I’ve been pondering my goalkeeper selection for the last month – i.e. main keeper and non-playing reserve or two cheapos. Seen lots of comments about this but not much real analysis so I final… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 18 |
@ocprodigy | Scout picks Challenge SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 1 As I was earlier advised that this place would probably be impossible to post later in the evening, so without further ado... Ladies and gentlemen, I re-introduc… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 63 |
PlayON | PlayOn Q&A Session Killian here from www.playon.co As the player picks article mentions above, we have a £10,000 Guaranteed Pot on offer this weekend - so by Monday evening someone is going to be well in the money.… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 2 |
J0E | Is Crystal Palace now a fantasy no-go zone? Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Is Crystal Palace now a fantasy no-go zone? Who is sticking with their assets like Puncheon and Ward. Who is bailing out and keeping a watching brief? Who i… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 19 |
 Nice to Finally Michu | 4.5M MIDFIELD OPTIONS Marc Albrighton was the popular choice, every man and his dog had the Englishman in their sides with the promise of a nailed-on option and even some potential attacking returns with a solid 4 assis… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 35 |
 Absinthe 42 | The case for the defence The case for cheap points. Nearly every RMT shows an abundance of cash spent on the midfield and strikers, with the goal being to be as cheap as you dare in defence. I find this to be a bad ide… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 39 |
 Your Mum's Athletic | Team name ideas Some good team names: Absolutely Fabregas Baines on Toast Crouch Potato David Hasslehoffenheim Expected Toulouse Fernando Atheltico Game of throw-ins Ham-Eggs Rodriguez Ivory Toast John Stones Pai… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 22 |
 Tom Fenley | Tom F's Community Scout Picks As mentioned here: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/13/the-scout-picks-revolution/ I will be choosing the Scout Picks on behalf of the community this week. If anyone has suggestions on… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 30 |
 Sting | Saving Money at the back Need to save 0.5 in defence...here's how Terry/Cahill > Luis I think in the smaller games at least Luis will start. Azpi offers nothing going forwards from LB. Against teams that come to Stamford… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 17 |
PlayON | PlayOn Q&A Session Killian here from PlayON, As per the article above, we have lots of new features going live. I'm happy to answer any questions you have about the new features or about PlayON in general - if yo… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 16 |
 Az | Early Doors Cup Thinking of setting up an 'Early Doors' cup - similar to one I ran last year for FFS non-qualifiers. Would be in a CL format, 32 places up for grabs, group stages then knockouts. Will all be on a … | 11 years, 8 months ago | 15 |
Piggs Boson | More Watchlist Discussion I respectfully disagree with some of the defenders watchlist. Ivanovic - A sure starter? Davies - Why not Chester for 4.5m? Shawcross - 5.5m for defender from a team that got 9 CSs last year? Less… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 33 |
J0E | Who is top of your watchlist? Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic Which players are top of your watchlist in the gk, def, mid and forward roles and why? | 11 years, 8 months ago | 20 |
 Granville | How concerned should I be? Since you cannot possibly have every big hitter. Which one are you most afraid of not owning? Currently I don't have Costa. | 11 years, 8 months ago | 66 |
 A.T | 4.0 defensive options Who do you think are the best long and short term 4.0m defender options, in order of preference? | 11 years, 8 months ago | 25 |
 Irish Madridista ⭐ | Madridista's Midfield Analysis How I see the midfield situation personally. I think Ramsey is quick becoming the most owned mid, which is saying something about how he's rated as he doesn't have the best fixtures but you can't … | 11 years, 8 months ago | 19 |
J0E | Midfield Issues Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Yesterday we asked about your benches. Today let's take a look at your midfield. Are you going for 5 or 4 regular starters? Who are your premium picks? How… | 11 years, 8 months ago | 43 |
 BigManBakar | Is Rooney, Costa and Sturridge Too Much? So has anyone else given in to go the Sturridge Costa Rooney team wagon - Join the club. | 11 years, 8 months ago | 64 |
 7shadesofsmoke | The One in Four Team THE ONE IN FOUR TEAM Howard (26.3%) Lovren (29.2%) Shaw (26.0%) Vlaar (21.9%) Ramsey (30.7%) Barkley (28.4%) Sterling (27.7%) Sanchez (23.1%) Rooney (43.1%) Sturridge (29.4%) Diego Costa (27.2%) … | 11 years, 8 months ago | 45 |
PlayON | PlayON Q&A Killian here from www.playon.co We're happy to be back for the new season and as per the article above, we have a £10,000 pot on offer just in Gameweek 1. We have also been working on a lot of … | 11 years, 8 months ago | 12 |