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Before I sleep just a thought on keeping fantasy thinking simple. I often see people making their mind up to get a player largely because they're a differential. I see people captaining players ba…

Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic Fixture shift - are you taking advantage? Who is taking advantage in the fixture shift in favour of the likes of Manchester City, Swansea and Aston Villa …

Falling stars Happy Halloween to everyone !!..Back in the groove with my weekly look at the red side of Total FPL and all those players we’ve been too scared, or too smart, to buy, .. Bargains …

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic What became of the ubers? Last season was all about having an uber cheap defence to free up funds for the likes of Bale and RVP. With cheaper, credible opt…

I have been in two minds for a while now in whether Rooney is worth keeping or not. The reason being is I don't think he is as explosive as he used to be (and as explosive as some other current st…

Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic Bad player, great game. When Fabio Borini slammed home the winner in the Newcastle v Sunderland game at the weekend he cemented a small place in the Tyne…

I think they updated the Premier League site last night with a new scrolling panel for forthcoming matches. For some reason, the devs have clearly left some form of authentication on the site. I wo…

I would like to know something... In your opinion, what percentage of FPL is down to luck? 80% Skill 20% Luck 50% Skill 50% Luck 20% Skill 80% Luck Etc Etc... Are some people just luckier than …

Comeback Kings... Which of these players if any might you be looking to pick up after their returns from injury? Some are closer than others admittedly... Carroll, Walcott, Podolski.... Can you …

Is team value of much importance this season? Most weeks this season have had over 3m in the bank , The new bonus system means the cheaper mids are better value than the expensive ones and there …

Fantasy football scout daily hot topic A lot of people are transferring out top players like Giroud and Sturridge. When have you transferred out a player only to watch from the sidelines the foll…

Will Segio Aguero start next week days before a Champions League Game? Following from Kromowidjojo's point- Under Pelegrini (2013): Saturday 14th Septmeber - Aguero Plays 27 mins V Stoke Tuesday…

Sturridge – Is it worth jumping ship? Basically Sturridge has played 23 premier league games for Liverpool since he signed for them. 14 of them he has played with Suarez and 9 of them without Su…

Fantasy football scout daily hot topic Is Suarez now essential? And if so what are Sturridge owners doing?

Full Team News ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aston Villa: Guzan, Bacuna, Vlaar, Baker, Westwood, Weiman…

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…