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March Claims FPL Crown

24 May 2015 2282 comments
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After yet another tense final day, Fantasy Football Scout member, Simon March (aka “Dufflinks”) has claimed the Fantasy Premier League crown.

While the day didn’t quite match Tom Fenley’s single point drama of last season, Simon’s lead was put under real threat by Jon Sumner, aka “Jinswick” who, at the half way stage, looked as though he was going snatch top spot at the death.

Jon had transferred in Theo Walcott and Diego Costa and both stormed to handsome hauls to see him close the gap and claim second spot. However, unfortunately for Jon, he chose to put the armband on Costa rather than Walcott and, in the end, Sergio Aguero’s late goal for Simon ensured that he held on to win by a 21-point margin.

The day brought an end to what has been an outstanding season for Fantasy Football Scout community members, who have tussled for superiority at the top of the rankings for many weeks.

Simon (Dufflinks) has been on these pages since 2012, while Jon (Jinswick) goes back even further. With Kev Gleave, Mariusz Fyrstenberg, Jack Wain, Stuart Greenacre and AbuBakar Siddiq also members of our leagues or posters on the site, allegiances have been split as we entered the final Gameweeks. Those guys all claimed top ten finishes.

Huge congratulations go out to Simon, who, after rising to the summit back in Gameweek 23, becomes the second full Fantasy Football Scout member to claim the crown after Tom’s victory last season.

We will be catching up with Simon in the end of season ScoutCast next week so look out for that and be sure to listen in.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    All we need now is Needlevor, the main lizard to show is face...

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      He didn't win the Cup did he?

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      1. Christina.
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        10 years, 6 months ago

        No idea. I hope not.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I think he'd be crawling all over these pages if he had.

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          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            no doubt

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    2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      They should set up a private forum for people that can tolerate the trolls 😀

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  2. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Congratulations Jinny!

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Has Simon March been disqualified?

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    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks matey!

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
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        You got the rank your level of dedication/addiction warranted. Well done.

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        1. Lawrø
          • 13 Years
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          😀

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  3. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    For next season Chelsea defs something like this?

    Courtois 6.5
    Ivan 7.5
    Terry 7.0
    Cahill 6.5
    Azpi 6.5
    Zouma 5.0

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Luis 5.5 or 6.0

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    2. Lawrø
      • 13 Years
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      Seems reasonable although I'd expect Zouma to be 5.5m at least

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    3. Nickofoz
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      • 11 Years
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      I think that looks spot on

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  4. Rains of Castamere
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Giroud (c) -4 still makes me laugh 😀

    Merry Christmas

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    1. Mílanista
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      http://i.imgur.com/xEhNYMW.png?1

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      1. Rains of Castamere
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        😀

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        He's saying "You mad, bro?"

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      3. S.Kuqi
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        😀

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  5. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Please vote for your Cult Team Forwards in the Hot Topics

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
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      does austin count as cult?

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
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        He does after losing many CSs across the games yesterday.

        Oh wrong consonant.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          * Losing ME* many CSs.

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        2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
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          😉

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          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 14 Years
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            seriously this looks like a stroke victim

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            1. In Like Flynn.
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              • 15 Years
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              Nah, no saggy mouth, close though Colonel, maybe just a light one.

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        3. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 12 Years
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          😆

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      2. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
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        yes. he does

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Please define a cult fantasy footballer. My idea of cult is a 1980s heavy metal goth band.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh1pVSCao-s

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  6. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    My best and worst captaincy decisions:

    - Gw8: Aguero (c) 38 points vs Spurs
    - Gw10: Sanchez (c) 32 points when majority chose Costa (c) 4 points vs Qpr

    - Gw18: Giroud (-4p) and even took a hit to bring him in for Rooney (16p)

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero for both mammoth hauls and Austin for his hat-trick particular highlights. Can't remember a horror show

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    2. PÍE
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero - Gwk 36 for 46

      Aguero - Gwk 15 for 2

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    3. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Captained Aguero in GW10 🙂

      GW18 was actually one of my best weeks too

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  7. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So I guess I'm the only one that watches the scoutcast when it features a member of the community? Did it with Evs, Ryan and will now stalk Jinswick.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I thought everyone here watched them all at least twice.

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    2. PÍE
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I don't watch them, I listen to them.
      The hosts don't look like I imagined they would, and that weirds me out.

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ive actually wattched more scoutcasts this season than ever since they moved to a live version, i really love em....... so much better, plus the chat banter is great

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    4. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I've only watched the one with Ryan in it. For the most part, I was put off by the Scouts facial growth and found it hard to take them serious.

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    5. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I try to watch them all regardless of who's on

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  8. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Mull could still score a ton on the final day of the season.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/24/the-dugout-discussion-sunday-57/?hc_page=49#hc_comment_10371987

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  9. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Congratulations to Simon for winning and also to Jon for pushing him all the way.

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  10. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I want to see Ox move to Liverpool. He'd be their best player there. No way he'll get much gametime at Arsenal anymore.

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    1. Lawrø
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd love Wally at 'pool... Should be FPL Gold...

      Although we stand a chance of ruining his career with the Liverpool curse.

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  11. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Top4 flops of the season:

    1. Falcao
    2. DiMaria
    3. Balotelli
    4. Liverpool

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    1. Lawrø
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Shaw?

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      1. Barry Woj
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Inflated price tag, but he's still far too young to call him a flop.

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        1. Lawrø
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I could use the same argument to plead Balotelli isn't a flop... Except Shaw was over twice the price!

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          1. Barry Woj
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            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Shaw is 19 and Balotelli 24 though.

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            1. Lawrø
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Both have plenty of time to improve then, Balotelli will reach his prime in about 5 years time 😉

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      2. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        He played well when LvG starting using a back 4. Just been hit by injuries. Needs to improve his fitness. For 19 he's a good player.

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      3. S.Kuqi
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        Too much injuries.

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        1. Lawrø
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Are you talking about Balotelli or Shaw? 😉

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    2. Wings of Steel
      • 15 Years
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      6th isnt bad for Pool. Stuck in the past?

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      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Well expected them to challenge 4th spot.

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        1. Wings of Steel
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Yes a lot did I think based on last season but in reality like Spurs unless we pay big wages and are able to get Marquee signings the chances are slim. Arsenal constantly impress me considering they're up against the 3 super rich teams

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    3. Wings of Steel
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      Yaya

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      1. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
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        Was flop in fpl terms but very medicore season in overall.

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    4. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Zabalata
      Defoe
      Skyrtel
      Angel di Mary

      All kak...from a ff perspective.

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      1. Wings of Steel
        • 15 Years
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        Di Maria started well. Really thought he was going to be a season keeper

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        1. Jafalad
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          Flattered briefly to deceive. Never again.

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    5. Barry Woj
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think Di Maria is the biggest flop out of those. So disappointing. Falcao and Balotelli were only slightly worse than expected and Liverpool just confirmed how good Suarez is.

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      1. Wings of Steel
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        ..and how good Hazard is for Chelsea

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      2. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
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        He started really well though.
        http://zippy.gfycat.com/IcyTastyGuineafowl.webm

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        1. Barry Woj
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Yep, which makes his drop off in form even more frustrating. I absolutely love that goal though.

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    6. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Walcott, De Jong & J-rod's injury recoveries

      Were all to be available by November once upon a time

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Snodgrass was probably the most damaging. Hull may have survived...

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    7. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      1. Falcao
      2. Balotelli
      3. Kompany
      4. Fazio

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      1. Lawrø
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        No ADM is a joke! Are you fishing again? 😉

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I never stop 😉

          Strong opinions cause debates. And debates are productive 😛

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      2. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Balo was so bad that I:

        a) Don't consider him a failure
        b) Consider Rodgers a failure for playing him as much as he did
        c) Consider Rodgers a failure for buying him
        d) Think of Balotelli as more of a joke than a failure

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      3. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Fazio? Yes he's been poor but it's not like he had the expectations of AdM

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  12. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    You know LVG with this year's team would not have finished top four last year against the same competition Moyes had.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
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      But at least there have been signs of strong improvement. Things kind of stayed the same under Moyes. United's record against the top 6 was pretty good this year.

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Should have just given Moyes more money to work with and been patient with him like the team was with Sir Alex. Moyes would have worked for it. LVG is all bluster and "I need more money"

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    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      How could you even make those conclusions? Situation was quite different

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Suarez puts Liverpool in the top 4. Odd team out at the bottom is ManU... which is where they still finished this year with all of LVG's huffing and puffing.

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    3. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe not, but it won't matter since Liverpool won't have a season like the one they had with Suarez for a long time. LVG has a vision and clear playing style and is capable of inspiring confidence in the players and fans in a way that Moyes couldn't.

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    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      5th would still be better than 7th

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  13. Tiki-taka in Lusaka
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    One of the stats that Gargatron's tool analyses is captain score as a % of total available. I managed what feels like a v solid 60%, but I'd be the first to admit there's been a fair bit of fortune in some of my selections (never been remotely close to this % in past seasons, hence the acknowledgement of healthy dose of fortune).

    The overall winner was just over 50%, whilst the second placed team was around 60%. Just imagine how far out in front Simon could have been with a slightly higher captain %. Having said that, when you are so out in front and playing the percentages, you're less likely to take a chance on some of the inspired selections of Jon Sumner.

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  14. QPR expects... glory!
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Top 3 FPL comeback players of the year:

    1. Chadli
    2. Downing
    3. Diouf

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    1. Wings of Steel
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Chadli actually had a decent season in the end

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Milner
      Downing
      WBA defenders

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    3. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think Chadli is a FPL breakout player. He wasn't a goo FPL option before this season.

      Downing is the comeback story. He had a long winter brought on by a case of Liverpool. His fellow sufferer Andy Carroll had a decent flash in the pan as well before injury, again.

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    4. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      John Terry

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Doesn't qualify. Only gained 5 pts more than last season!

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    5. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Charlie Adam making a late comeback to tempt us for next season 🙂

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah he's been excellent for Stoke

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  15. New Article Posted
    Holy See
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Mornin', New Post http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/25/scout-notes-gameweek-38-3/

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  16. Wings of Steel
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Stopping the Premier League from rotting at the top maybe?

    http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/editorials/wake-up-premier-league-bring-on-endofseason-playoffs-to-decide-the-titlewinner-10273709.html

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't be up for that!

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      1. Wings of Steel
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        No , nor would the money men. Financial suicide

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    2. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      It's football not rugby!

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  17. boc610
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    what an utterly mediocre Premier League season. Ive never been so underwhelmed watching football
    as I have been watching it this year. No standout teams like last season. I think jose has his players running through hoops for him meaning we will never get to see the best of players like hazard or Willian. Hazard was a worthy winner of Player of the Year but he never even came close in my opinion to the brilliance of Suarez....

    and thats another thing. Its not just Liver pool who suffered when he left, the Premier League did to. losing a worldy like him-a player who could be so consistent week in week out -has left a huge void that only saw alexis come close to reaching this year but even he fell away to. And where has Rooney been this year? Its amazing how low the bar has been set for him now in terms of acceptable performances

    Everyone at Chelsea does there jobs and thats it. they basically stopped playing on after Jan 1 and we only saw them break out of their comfort zone in patches. They might win leagues with that but that wont cut it with Europes Elite.

    And the refereeing..my god...the refereeing. an utter shambles and shame to their profession.

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  18. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Morning all...

    Did anyone actually keep up with UFPL??

    I tried, but kept forgetting. Potentially it should be perfect for us on here, but forgot subs at least 15 times

    GW ranks of 13, 16, 35, 116, 256, kept my interest but "ultimately" I failed

    Anyone do well??

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    1. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Finished outside top 100. I wonder how well I'd have done without the mistakes. Forgot to do substitutions 3 times over the season. I like the format but without the interest/excitement of being in mini-leagues with mates, it just isn't half as good as the main game.

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  19. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What has happened here?

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      It's the end of a post. Tends to go quiet but I like to stick around on my own for a bit to collect my thoughts and see if any one turns up lost.

      It's this way http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/25/scout-notes-gameweek-38-3/

      😉

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  20. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    The whole site is not loading properly

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Oh I see 🙂

      It's ok for me.

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  21. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Do we know who the 3 teams are, that will most likely be promoted to the BPL? I pay very little attention to the championship, so excuse my ignorance.

    I see the table has 24 teams and only played 46 games, so there are still 2 more rounds to be played?

    5 points separating top 4 so things could change quite a bit, given 2 wins = 6 points?

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    1. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Teams don't have to play against themselves, only against the other 23 twice each.
      Bournemouth and Watford have qualified directly by finishing 1st and 2nd, and Norwich via the playoffs between the next four.

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      1. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers for the reply, silly of me to forget that they don't play themselves 😛 - obviously.

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