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New recruits to the Premier League from both promoted sides and abroad were among the issues considered this week by our community writers and hot topic posters. Rotation strategies once again come under discussion and we also found out about some of our community’s Fantasy football family rivalries.

The Community Articles

Goalkeepers came under the spotlight of Kompany Man in his look at why West Brom’s Ben Foster and Boaz Myhill may just be 2015/16’s most important goalkeepers for Fantasy managers. Those looking to use West Brom’s defensive assets within their squad are also advised to read Teddy’s look at next season’s best rotation pairs.

RuthNZ completed his epic team review series this week, with Aston Villa and Leicester and Newcastle and Sunderland bringing this informative collection to an end, while Bowstring the Trout has been taking a look at Crystal Palace’s incredible turnaround in fortunes under Alan Pardew.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

Giggs Boson has been looking at the promoted sides’ prospects of success, with his analysis of their clean sheets potential as they make the step up to top-flight football. The Serjeant also dropped by within this discussion to offer some further information on the prospects of shut-outs for Norwich, Watford and Bournemouth.

Defenders and goalkeepers from promoted sides are likely to be within the budget price bracket and therefore prime candidates for a rotation strategy. But with Petr Cech’s likely move to Arsenal and price hikes likely for former budget favourites such as Costel Pantillimon we asked  could the end the cheap rotating keeper strategy be coming?

Other potential value players for rotation could be the wave of new recruits into the Premier League from abroad this summer. Here we look back on some of the community’s favourite additions to the Premier League, and some of those who failed to make the grade.

There was further fixture-based discussion this week around defender selection in Ludo‘s look at the Premier League’s toughest fixtures, Couti and the Below5th‘s research into the managers most likely to keep clean sheets and Twisted Saltergater‘s update to his clean sheet ticker.

Meanwhile, reliable old stagers, who are proven performers most week, were discussed in Lucy’s look at fixture proof defenders.

Elsewhere, Anorak revealed his a love hate relationship with Ultimate Fantasy Premier League, and his desire to see it back next season.

Relationships of the family variety can also be put to the test when partners, sons, daughters and siblings take each other on in Fantasy Football. Wakey and Lucy are amongst our community members to tell us about how their family competitions pan out.

The Members Tables

Chenku has taken the simple approach to organising his latest table on the best attackers last season by sorting by the number of goals scored. But his interesting table has more to it than that essential statistic, with assists, chance creation and goal conversion rates also taken into account.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

J0E Podcaster and writer. Tweets stats and stuff via @FFScout_Joe Follow them on Twitter

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  1. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Crazy 0-0 game, although Falcao's uselessness is reassuring

    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Well set up for an extra time hattrick now mind 😉

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        No ET

    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He's totally shot. Not sure why Chelsea want another Torres

  2. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I was once in a penalty shootout in the finals of a county tournament which had like 250 spectators and I was shivering like hell.

    Cant even imagine the pressure on these lads. Must have nerves of steel to step up and score.

  3. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Tevez will win it. Because he is god.

    1. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      😎

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Illuminati?

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Can confirm.

          1. Licky
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            TBOL's name begins with 'The', 'The' has three letters, the same number as there are points on a triangle, Illuminati confirmed. 😯

            1. Ziro Becomes One
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              😯

            2. Nickofoz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Not only that, but he also has the letter 'i' in the last word of his name. 'I' can also be pronounced 'eye'. The word 'eye' has three letters and is also commonly associated with the illuminati

              1. Egg noodle
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                lol you clowns 😆

                1. Licky
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  Deflecting our discovery and denying it. Triple confirmed!

                  1. Nickofoz
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 5 months ago

                    😀

  4. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    We don't know the kick off times for the games yet do we?

    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I suspect its being worked out with the relevant broadcast agencies as we speak

      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yep thought so. Cheers.

  5. Dr. Agabuse
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Offseason i'm not actually alive

    1. Licky
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      If you're anything like your Grav you aren't alive anyway...

      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        😉

    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Robin Schulz ftw

  6. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    *saxaphone solo

  7. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    One more tune!

    1. Beautiful Game
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      It's really that slow... 🙂

        1. Licky
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          😀

  8. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I am going to bed

    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      maybe

  9. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    "It looks like you previously posted the same comment".

    Yeah you and who's army?

    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      *banned saxaphone solo emotion

    2. Licky
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      What's all this!? We'll have no mods here!

      1. Comment removed. Please refer to our terms and conditions on posting comments. Sigh, we are still here

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

        😆

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

      I think its time for bed now Optimus

  10. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Good Morning Chickens.

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

    Bring back the old emoticons

    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I plus oned you by mistake

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

        I'll return the favour

  12. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Right,bed this time or sure

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

      You're still here aren't you

  13. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    some good (painful) reading
    terrydolan.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/lfc-from-rafa-to-rogers.html?m=1

  14. Mane Of Steel
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Anybody know if any Draft Leagues are open?

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

      Not for the Gravless

      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Just a bit harsh. Just.

      2. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        😀

    2. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      much too early
      -enjoy your hols
      -seriously ,get a grav

  15. Think
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is it true?
    Login to Fantasy Premier League is temporarily unavailable while we perform essential maintenance.

    We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience. Please try again later

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah I got that too, maybe they are taking down last years website in preparation for implementing the new one

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'm logged in and the site's exactly the same. Probably just general maintenance.

  16. Coldplay
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is there anybody out there?

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      *Peeps out from under rock*

      1. Coldplay
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Haha can't always count on you to be around. Shouldn't you be studying now, eh? 😉

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Don't worry, it's so dead around here that I get a lot of study done 😀

  17. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What an embarrassment of a Copa America thus far, especially for Chile tbh. First with the horrendous penalty call vs Ecuador to give us the lead, then with Vidal's dilemma and DUI, and most recently with Gonzalo Jara being the butt of the joke. To top it off, not only did we have the easiest group, but in the semi-finals we're facing Peru FFS.

    Feel like this tourney seems blatantly fixed (alas oh glorious FIFA and COMEBOL_

    1. Coldplay
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Agreed. Sounds wrong that Colombia's knocked out in the quarters and Peru is playing the semi finals. Regardless, final will be good though.

  18. the cromulent one
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Has there been a scouting report on Slaven Bilic? People on here don't seem to rate WHam's chances with the new manager.
    With good early fixtures, and Europe qualifying giving them competitive games before everyone else in the PL, they might do well at least in the early going. Worth a deeper look, at least.

    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I have this theory that Wham are more vulnerable than ever without BFS. They've always been a yo yo club between the divisions and I wouldn't be surprised if they get off to a poor start, relegation would be a serious possibility.

      1. Black Knights
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        And there is a history of teams capitulating after BFS leaves.

      2. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        You Lucky Doosra is fast asleep at this time , but yeah , will be an interesting watch

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I am not, and he is talking crap, as usual.

          What people like Jafa fail to take into account, is how much our midfield has changed in character. As well as Noble, we have Kouyate and now Obiang. Moreover, Nolan, who gives the ball away in dangerous areas, is on the way out, as is Collins probably, who averages 3 errors a game. We will be a much tighter defensive unit.

          BFS was very fond of Nolan and Collins ...

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            I'm with you on this one, Doos. As a neutral but fan of how West Ham used to play with Lampard, Carrick and Cole, I'm excited by the Bilic appointment and the signings that are being made.

            West Hams DM's are up there with the best PL teams in terms of industry so the back 4 should still keep CS's, but they may now play a bit too. Carroll and Nolan out the door would indicate the style if football Bilic wants to play.

            Not sure why Jafalad is so pessimistic about their chances.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Because he sees a different match from the one that I do. Take your pick! 😀

          2. Jafalad
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            ...and you thought David Luiz had a "good game" v Germany despite losing every player at a corner and conceding 7 goals.

            I won't bother with the "WBA has no concentration" in defence argument.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Yes, I did. I saw different things from those that you saw, which you don't much like.

              Suit yourself. 😕

              1. Jafalad
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Likewise Wham and relegation. Respecting opinions different to yours wouldn't go amiss either.

                1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  When did you two fall out...?

                  1. Jafalad
                    • 15 Years
                    10 years, 5 months ago

                    Not fallen out - just robust debates.

                    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                      • 14 Years
                      10 years, 5 months ago

                      Ah ok....

                      You going uber cheap again this year jafa?

                      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                        • 14 Years
                        10 years, 5 months ago

                        In DF

                      2. Jafalad
                        • 15 Years
                        10 years, 5 months ago

                        4 ubers and one pricy def Drinky. Probably Ivan to begin.

                        I would love it if I could go the season with 5 ubers like JR did all those years ago.

                      3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                        • 14 Years
                        10 years, 5 months ago

                        Will be similar myself I reckon, really depends on pricing... The ubers will be 3x4.5 with only one 4 if I go that route...

                        Ivan is pretty much a must at the beginning I reckon

                2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  I respect those who earn it. 🙂

                3. Billy Gilmore
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  Coming from you, who repeatedly maintain a hostile nature to everyone with a differing opinion to yours?

                  1. Jafalad
                    • 15 Years
                    10 years, 5 months ago

                    What????

          3. Debauchy
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah , Im in your corner tbh. May take a little time to gel though , but they have the qualifiers to start that process.

      3. the cromulent one
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Is that just based on their yo-yo history, though? There are plenty of examples of managers new to England having a very favorable impact (and plenty of counter-examples, too). I just have no idea which category Bilic might fall in to.

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Crucially, he attaches great importance to team spirit. Expect our away performances to improve.

          1. Black Knights
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            I think WHU will be better than plenty of teams this year, but why do you think so many BFS teams struggle after he goes? do you think he manages things so uniquely that players don't adapt to other methods?

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              He mucks up their heads. Well, it rhymes, anyway.

              He lost our dressing room, I reckon.

  19. Jafalad
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    USA now has same sex marriage.

    1. RASPUTIN
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      We can just call it all marriage now

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        + 42.

        Excellent point, well made. Get a grav.

        1. RASPUTIN
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Doors it's me from years ago Rasputin... You would always catch me on here drunk... Good to see u back mate... Bosh

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Blimey O' Reilly!

            HELLO!!! 😀

            Thank you! 🙂

            1. RASPUTIN
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              I have had a kid now ... So sober between dawn and noon these days ; )

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Gordon Bennett!!! Well done, mate! Congratulations too. 🙂

                1. Lucy.
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  'Gordon Bennett' - haven't heard that in years. Thanks Doos 😀

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    10 years, 5 months ago

                    I'm just an old git ... 😉

  20. Black Knights
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all. Quiet night it seems?

    1. the cromulent one
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Still night for me. Not exactly quiet with one kid waking up crying, and then the other. The second one saying that his "bed is on fire". It was a bad dream, thankfully. The last thing I need is a four year old pyromaniac in the house.
      I need to go to sleep...

      1. Black Knights
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Oh man. The joys of parenthood. Good luck mate, rest well.

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        One of kids had "night terrors" - he'd appear awake, eyes open, but he was still in the middle of a bad dream.

  21. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Predictions please:

    Portugal vs Germany
    Denmark vs Sweden

    1. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      0-0
      2-2

    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      0-1
      2-1

  22. kingozil-The Germans once a…
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys, I want to start a blog. I want to stay completely anonymous. What is the best way to stay anonymous and post quality articles with maximum people reading it?

    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Pretend you're an Arabi Cristiano?

  23. RASPUTIN
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Pre season template

    Foster

    West brom def.... Clynes replacement...... Cahill

    Haz.. Siggy... Herrera. Sanchez

    Aguero. Trekkers. Cheapy

    Recon I'm right?

    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Spot on....I'm copying that.

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        +1

    2. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I mean, amongst other things, having a GK that will start the season would be good.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        😆 Now you are askingTOO much ... ! 😉

        1. RASPUTIN
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Prob myhill foster combo.... Think Herrera will be a nice cheeky one next season

          1. Jafooli
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Cheeky & cheapy will be the way forward this season....good plan

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Expensive and sound! 😛 😉

              1. Jafooli
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Cheapy, cheeky and chappy, FPL's three dwarfs.....

              2. RASPUTIN
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                I'm opting for expensive and pish.... Is a new idea inspired by spurs last season

                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  *Giggles*

                  Shhh! Old School might be about ... 😉

                  1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 5 months ago

                    Lol

                    1. Twisted Saltergater
                      • 16 Years
                      10 years, 5 months ago

                      😀

                    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      10 years, 5 months ago

                      There you are! Morning, mate! 😀

                      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                        • 14 Years
                        10 years, 5 months ago

                        Good moaning.....

                    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                      • 14 Years
                      10 years, 5 months ago

                      'Twas funny though

                      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 16 Years
                        10 years, 5 months ago

                        😀

                        I know Arthur. Worked with him at Draycotts Wine Bar, years ago.

                2. Lucy.
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  😆

    3. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Close, don't think Cahill will be at all template nor will Soton defence. Don't think Siggy or Herrera will be either, Sanchez and Aguero could well come back late from Copa America. Other then that maybe, but who wants to know templates now? (Except for Jonty 😉 )

      1. RASPUTIN
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Good point on cops... Remeber there's loads of united fans who will stick Herrera in... Best united option unless di maria goes moooooontal

        1. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Eh, I dunno, it depends on pricing really. The united midefield seems a lottery atm though, Mata, Depay, Herrera, Di Maria and Fellaini all could be argued for and then there is Rooney up top.

          1. RASPUTIN
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Why u being so mean to me x

  24. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    So I see Tevez scored the winning penalty. But it was Arg pen number 7. Why was he so far down the list in the first place?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He upset the coach? Again? 🙂

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Sounds about right 😀

  25. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone taken part in an Fantasy Draft Auction before?

    Changed our draft league from Draft to Auction - any tips / help would be appreciated! This is rather confusing.

    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds potentially awesome though. No experience myself, sorry 🙁

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Oh without a doubt. The draft itself was fantastic last year, the auction should take it a step up.

        Absolutely love the format!

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          How do you manage transfers during the season? Do your mates have to email you to say they want a particular player or do you all get together on one night a week, am interested to know how that side of things work?

          1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Look below 🙂

            It's all managed through the website!

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Brill! I was thinking of creating my own app/website as a project 😀

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Such a hard thing to give tips on because it's totally dependant on the people you play with and how they play.

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I can imagine - but that's a bit of the problem. I've played against them last season but we didn't do an auction, so I have nothing to base anything on.

        In addition, because its EPL, I can't even find baseline prices/auction values for players and so on.

        So, here I am, wading into the marshes blindfolded.

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I am afraid that I don't have a clue. Sorry. But there are plenty of peeps who do. Keep asking.

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, will do that.

        Should be a lot of fun!

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Am interested in setting up one if these too. I think I'd go with the draft format for simplicity, but auctions are probably fairer.

      Try giving everyone 100m then put each player, starting with the most expensive, up for sale. If someone blows their stash early then they'll only be able to fill the remainder of their squad with players noone else is bidding on.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        You can't do this except with a spreadsheet, can you?

        1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Fantrax! It really is a wonder!

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Fantrax, eh? *Googles*

        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Doesn't need to be a spreadie but yeah the person running the auction/league has to keep track of the price players go for and who's spent what.

          On online auction site where you can set everything up would be awesome and so much more atmospheric than someone having to update a spreadsheet! I'll Google if a generic auction site exists.

      2. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yup, it's a hard balance! I've been using Fantrax for a year and a half now - it's fantastic.

        If you want, I could share my configuration / scoring system etc with you?

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Nice, let me go check out fantrax... might be the ticket!

          1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            It will be - they let you customize EVERYTHING.

            Share your email? I'll send you a copy of the way we structured it etc.

    5. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I always like the one player only one owner model
      a number of options
      your classic draft in fantrax(a bit clunky)
      or draftfantasyfootball-new kid works much better imo
      or I like comunio.co.uk

      people I have spoken to who have done auction have either
      used an established vehicle -such as,i think its called-classic fantasy football-yes it costs money.
      Or used the prices and rules from this vehicle and not paid -again with success-I will look for the link

      1. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        https://www.fantasyleague.com/Classic/Default.aspx
        yerr the old memory still works

        1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I've seen / tried those before but prefer Fantrax anyday. You linked me to comunio like a year ago (never really got into it though).

          Mostly, its just because Fantrax is so ridiculously customizable.

          1. 32chickens
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            okay
            draftfantasyfootball.co.uk
            i have been significantly impressed by the efficency of this bunch as compared to the americanised fantrax -transfers,format,visuals-
            but all good

            1. 32chickens
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              if you're every short of an extra player give us a shout

              1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                The one I play right now is with real life friends but I may start a league over here for FFS. If I do, will definitely hit you up 🙂

                1. Epic Fail
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  You don't consider us as friends? 🙁

                  1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 5 months ago

                    You just won't enjoy it with 9 other people cracking inside jokes will you? 🙂

                    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                      • 14 Years
                      10 years, 5 months ago

                      Remember that time you followed through in the pub, that was hilarious

                      1. Epic Fail
                        • 15 Years
                        10 years, 5 months ago

                        😀

            2. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              I know what you mean but again, lacks customization for me.

              Not even going into the small stuff but for example, the scoring system alone is fixed while I can configure it completely in Fantrax.

              Personally think the system I've set up is one of the fairest scoring systems one would find. Mostly the same as regular Fantasy but with some additions to give DM's some value among other things.

              1. 32chickens
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                cool
                take your point

        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks, Chickens! 🙂

  26. Lucy.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Good lord, the woman being interviewed on BBC breakfast has the biggest eyes in the world...

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yes - but are they windows into her soul, or is the owner out? 😉

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      :ozil:

    3. Black Knights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      *reaches for remote*

    4. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Perhaps she's related to an owl?

    5. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Mrs Ozil?

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        *Mesut

  27. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Meyer, Can or Younes?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I have Meyer and Younes, and am doing terribly. 🙂

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Can it is then.....

  28. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Glad the argies went through, never thought I would say that...

    Just need Kun or Messi to start bloody scoring though otherwise won't win my bet...

    Chile's form worries me... They are looking strong...

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      What's your bet?

      By the way, has Messi scored yet?

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Messi has 1 goal, kun 2

        I have argies win, either one of them top scorer....

        Currently top scorer has 3

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          And his 1 goal was a pen.

  29. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    "Your team must be entered by the matchday deadline to score points for that matchday. You may make manager substitutions and captain changes during a matchday. Any transfers made after the deadline will become active at the next deadline."

    "Your substitutes do not score points. However, once a matchday has started you can choose to take control of your squad by making manager substitutions, or do nothing and allow automatic substitutions to take place at the end of the matchday.
    Manager substitutions
    Manager substitutions allow you more flexibility to make alterations within a matchday period.
    After all matches on a single day have finished and before the next matches start, you can:
    Replace any player (unless they were sent off) with one from your bench whose team is yet to play.
    Change your captain (if he was not sent off), with a player from your squad whose team is yet to play.
    Players who are substituted out will score 0 points, the captain bonus will be lost from your original captain if a new captain is selected. Substitutions and captain changes can't be cancelled once confirmed.
    An unlimited number of manager substitutions can be made, however, it is not possible to make manager substitutions after games on the last day of the matchday, as all fixtures will have been completed.
    If a manager substitution or captain change is made then no automatic substitutions will take place on your team that matchday.
    Automatic substitutions
    If no manager substitutions or captain changes are made, automatic substitutions will take place at the end of the matchday, when all matches have been played.
    If your goalkeeper plays no part in the matchday, then the computer will substitute the player for your replacement goalkeeper, if they played in the matchday.
    If any of your outfield players play no part in the matchday, then the computer will try to substitute the inactive player for one of your replacements. This is done by replacing them with your highest priority substitute who actually played in the matchday. You can change your substitution priorities on the 'My Team' page."

    I reckon that we can make subs and captain changes today. Anyone disagree? 🙂

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Match Times:

      27 Jun 2015
      Portugal 18:00 Germany
      Denmark 21:00 Sweden

    2. mikess
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Unfortunately not I believe

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Boo.

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Regardless of what it says, I don't reckon you can. That's based on previous experience and their incompetence.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Ouch. OK, thanks. 🙁

    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't pretty much every previous UEFA fantasy game imply that you can't?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        My memory is a bit wobbly on this point. But it is still one match day ...