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GW9 STATS for the TOP1000 🙂 FULL STATS: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvWn-PT-iYTHdGM5SlNlZ1hMM1BaV0dRMDRqNXh0Q2c&usp=sharing HIGHLIGHTS - 1028 transfers made - 6.4% players took…

Fantasy football scout daily hot topic So who are you captaining today? Does the plum fixture of Giroud and Ozil tempt you? Or will SAS and Liverpool beat their West Brom hoodoo? How about man Ut…

The 12.45 kickoff curse - is there any basis to it? Here are the results from the early KO games so far. GW1 LIV 1 0 STK GS: Sturridge Assist: Aspas GW2 FUL 1 3 ARS GS: Podolski x2, Giroud Assis…

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Andros Townsend History Townsend has been the ‘form’ player this week and many people have bought him in this week. I had a look at some of his stats and compared them to similar players in hi…

In your opinion, who are three most important players to own right now?

Southampton stats under Adkins and Pochettino defensive stats Southampton under Adkins 2012/2013 season (22 games) - 30 goals scored - 40 goals conceded - Average possession 51% - Yellow cards 20…

Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic Yesterday we looked at Arsenal rotation (see hot topic column) but what about Spurs, who also have a plum fixture? Will Eriksen get a start? Was he dropped …

For those struggling to pick a captain and who believe in bogey teams, etc. here are the popular captain choices with some key stats of their previous performances against this week's opposition. …

Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic Arsenal have the plummiest fixture of them all this week as they take on managerless Crystal Palace. But with Chelsea in the League Cup a few days later and …

With Europe’s B League on show tonight, I thought I’d take a look at some fixtures and players which are likely to produce returns. For those that are interested…. UEL Matchday 3 Summary Fio…

Good evening, gentlemen. Please welcome FPL stats for the top1K, top10K, and top25K (as they are after GW8) 🙂 Some stats and facts about the top25K: - Average score last week was 65.8. - Over 80…

Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic This is one of the talked about decisions of the week as we look to beef up our midfield. Which is the better prospect Oscar or Hazard?

After 8 Gameweeks, the following is the Bonus Points Breakdown: Games Played : 80 Bonus Points awarded: 578 (av 7.2 per game) Goalkeepers: 33 (5.7%) Defenders: 228 (39.4%) Midfielders: 184 (3…

I have attempted to highlight a few games which will offer good returns for matchday 3, excuse the poor formatting. UCL Matchday One Fixtures Arsenal vs. Borussia Dortmund FC Porto vs. Zenit St Pe…

Fantasy Football Scout Daily (Beach Soccer) Hot Topic So after a round of friendlies we are starting to get the measure of the teams involved in the FFS UEFA Beach Soccer World Cup tournament. T…

Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic Mark’s Full Jonty/RMT special Let’s help Mark sort his team out. With another red arrow beckoning, a Gameweek 8 score of 42 and a rank edging towards t…

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Best player in the prem right now ? For me Suarez.

How many players in your team do you see as "season keepers"? Ozil, Suarez, Mignolet etc?

An open Letter to Roberto Soldado: Dear Roberto Great game buddy, congratulations on your first goal in open play and a nifty assist to boot. I've stuck with you from the start of the season and …

Fantasy football scout daily hot topic Man city are suddenly full of options. Which of Aguero or Silva take your fancy? And what of Yaya Toure? Has his ship now sailed?

Fantasy football scout daily hot topic This looks to be the toughest week yet to choose a captain, with Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, Swansea and Arsenal having great fixtures and armband…

Got burned last year by GJ in that Liverpool DGW, where JE stole the show... so don't think I will ever get him this year... even for the bargain price of 5.7... For all the hype surrounding him, …

Interesting facts for the Suarez (C) argument. - There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 14 of Liverpool's last 16 away games in the Premier League. - There have been over 2.5 goals scored in New…

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The Schurrle Punt Schurrle had a great time against Sweden which has seen interest grow in his FPL potential and some have been suggesting a Schurrle punt for this week. I think its a pretty good …

Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic So just who is the best cheap/fifth midfielder to own for the next few weeks? Do you agree with Granville's adoration of Ravel Morrison? What about Jan..Jan…

Game 1 - Everton vs. Hull No side has currently gone longer without losing at home in the Barclays Premier League than Everton (12 games - W9 D3). Hull have not conceded a goal in the Barclays Pr…

Manchester United have not lost successive Barclays Premier League home games since May 8, 2002. Southampton have conceded just two goals in their seven Barclays Premier League games in 2013-14; f…

Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic Thought I'd open up the windows of our Scout Picks Committee a tiny bit for this hot topic and reveal some of the key decisions we are mulling over. Feel fre…

Lost at bottom of last page What's everyones favourite thing about ENGLISH football? Pick three things. 1. Fighting spirit - we get stuck in no matter what. No stupid scarves in winter, no gloves…

Latest on Benteke: "Benteke is set to return to the Villa line up on Sunday against Spurs after recovering from a hip injury." But to be honest I still think it's a doubt for now. Watch the press r…

What are peoples thoughts on holding on to players for too long? i.e. players who's prices have risen massively since you bought them; holding on to them for fear that if you get rid and then want …

Fantasy football scout daily hot topic Have this week's internationals influenced your team selection for gameweek 8? Anyone now tempted to switch the armband to Rooney, or even draft him in? An…

Spending all my money on defense this year instead of midfield. Could be looking at a power 3.

Fantasy football scout daily hot topic Which players do you fear/expect will be rested after their international commitments this week? Does anyone have any examples of managers being more keen to…

Champions League & Europa League Fixtures: In-between Gameweek 8 & 9: Tuesday 22nd October Arsenal v Borussia Dortmund Schalke 04 v Chelsea Wednesday 23rd October CSKA Moscow v Man City Man Utd …

Most of the supposed Strong here are playing in Europe as well -- will be interesting to see the impact on how well they actually do over the next six. This is one of the trickiest times to measur…

This has been discussed in some RTM's and transfer questions, but now for this one and only subject: Which Liverpool striker? I want your arguments on this subject, and yes, I have an interest in…

Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic Following on from our breaking the template article yesterday ( http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/13/breaking-the-template-part-two/ ) which play…

I posted this on the last article, just before this was posted! I'm on holiday and at night there's not much to do apart from drink and analyse football statistics! So here's something to consid…

Here we go.... Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic Following on from The Sarjeant’s excellent recent long term planning hot topic (see side bar to the right) I thought I’d have a look at t…

As it's boring international window time, little question.... What would be your fpl ALL TIME dream team ? But you can only pick those players you have selected during your fpl history (e.g. I ca…

La Liga XI Vs EPL XI ..............Courtois Adriano Varane Martinez Marcelo ..........Xavi Koke Iniesta ..Ronaldo...Costa......Messi ....Rooney....RVP.....Suarez ............Ozil.Yaya.Mata Baines…

I’m not sure I entirely buy the premise of this article, or perhaps I’ve not quite understood it. Forming any conclusions from the top 10 teams out of 3 million at such an early stage is alway…

Fantasy football scout daily hot topic What is your ideal five man defence and goalkeeper lineup? Would Baines be there? Is Chelsea defensive cover essential? What about goalkeepers; is Mignolet…

Is Rosenior or Faye likely to drop out once Chester returns?

Hey guys! I posted this last night in the Dead Zone, I thought I'd re-post in case you missed it, and for the fact it took me 5/6 hours to write, and I wrote it all on my phone! My hands were dead …

How many of you have Coleman? Happy keeping or tempted to get rid? His GW1 score was flukey imo so I wanted to make a defenders chart excluding GW1 score, here it is: 1.Baines 42 2.Fonte 40 3.Lovr…