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The Fantasy Football Scout Leagues Round-Up

With the final international break of the season now upon us, we’re afforded time to assess the leading contenders in the Fantasy Football Scout leagues across a variety of games. With leagues in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Ultimate Fantasy Premier League,Sky Sports and Sun Dream Team, there’s plenty to catch up on.

FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE

Following an 80-point Gameweek, Chris Rigden maintained his one-point lead at the summit of our Scout League. Like all of the top five, the bulk of Chris’ haul can be attributed to handing Harry Kane the captain’s armband. Supplementing the Englishman’s efforts, Dele Alli, Riyad Mahrez, Jamie Vardy and Dimitri Payet also delivered attacking returns. Clean sheets from Ashley Williams and Toby Alderweireld capped off a strong showing. Chris now stand on 1,915 points – enough to earn him eighth spot overall, just 23 points off the FPL summit.

Craig Ward retained second place by also posting an 80-point round. He fielded a very similar team to Chris but opted against defensive coverage from Tottenham Hotspur and instead profited from Christian Fuchs’ shut-out and maximum bonus points. Now up to twelfth overall in FPL, Craig’s decision to bench the likes of Aaron Cresswell and David Silva ultimately paid off in light of their unproductive outings.

Adrian Lockhart (77) and George Man (82) are neck and neck with a total score of 1,905 points. The former tripled up on Spurs assets but will rue his choice not to deploy Robert Huth in the starting XI. As for the latter, he benefited from a host of the usual suspects and a trio of defenders that all recorded clean sheets.

By virtue of tallying 88 points in the previous batch of fixtures, Panna Fricker sneaked into the top five. Although she elected to bench Hector Bellerin (12 points), Lukasz Fabianski proved to be a key differential as she climbed up to 29th overall.

Thanks to the performances of our top five, the Fantasy Football Scout league sits at the top of the Best Leagues as we look to retain our title once again.

To join this league use the code: 600-520

FPL MEMBERS SCOUT LEAGUE

Chris Rigden also charts top of our Members’ League, boasting a 17-point lead over second-placed Andrew Dougan. Bellerin and Alexis Sanchez came up trumps for Andrew as he improved his overall standing with an 84-point return.

Ralf Buckenmaier notched 85 points to push himself into third position. Ralf benched all the right players and enjoyed a clean sweep of shut-outs from his backline.

In the wake of a mammoth 95-point Gameweek, Marsel Levi occupies fourth spot. Sanchez, Bellerin and Fuchs were his star performers beyond Kane.

Staying true to his team name (“Gettin’ Siggy Wit It”), Euan Thompson bestowed Sigurdsson with the captain’s armband. He consequently slipped to fifth in the rankings as many of his rivals plumped for Kane as captain.

ULTIMATE FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE

Courtesy of an 101-point Gameweek, Sultan Osman (2295) extended his lead at the peak of our Ultimate Fantasy Premier League table to 53 points.

With regards to the chasing pack, Panna Fricker, Mateusz Grzadzielewski and Sean Tobin are locked in a three-way tussle on 2242 points. Meanwhile, Stephen Wakefield (2235) propelled himself into fifth after chalking up 94 points.

To join this league, use the code: 1258-516.

SKY SPORTS FANTASY FOOTBALL

Resting on 2168 points, Alan Wood is a massive 181 points clear of second-placed Dexter Hayes (1987) and looks destined to claim the crown in our Scout League. Alan is also the overall number one in Sky and sits 122 points ahead of his nearest rival.

Elsewhere, Jonathon Bancroft (1985) is positioned just two points shy of Dexter in the bronze-medal berth.

Ranking top in the League of Leagues standings, we’re well on course to regain our title. To join this league use the league name: FFScout and the code: 8009000

SUN DREAM TEAM

Despite experiencing a middling Gameweek (58 points), David O Byrne (1850) remains the highest-charting player in our Sun leaderboard. The entirety of his back four registered clean sheets, but he suffered from Raheem Sterling’s injury and a no-show from Memphis Depay.

Jeff Payne (1824) shot into second place due to a 90-point round. The likes of Christian Eriksen and Daniel Sturridge furnished his outfit with a differential flavour that paid dividends. Four points back in the third slot, Jonathon Bancroft (1820) is banking on Arsenal to end the season on a high note, given that he’s recruited five players from the North London club.

Positioned fourth and fifth, respectively, Charles Mouzon (1800) and Colin Drury (1776) both managed 64 points in the last wave of match-ups. The former was hamstrung slightly by Diego Costa’s suspension and Roberto Firmino’s injury, while the latter will likely be planning an exit route for the out-of-favour Olivier Giroud.

To join this league use the PIN: 8060586

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  1. Bow Locks
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is Johnson going down tonight?

    1. Sp0rting
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. He got six years.

    2. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. Along with your FFS account

      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ha 😀

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'm sure that there's an inappropriate joke in answer to that one, but he won't find many where he's going.

  2. Sp0rting
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Johan Cruijff.

    Legendary player.

    Bit of an arrogant tit in real life.

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      But you can say that about lots of footballers and very few are legends.

      1. Sp0rting
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Oh aye.

    2. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      haven't really watch him play, but as a manager arguably the most influential ever

      1. Sp0rting
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Great player and decent manager but he was a nightmare behind the scenes at Ajax.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Tell me more.

          1. Sp0rting
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            He was, until recently, a technical adviser at Ajax. Always arguing with staff, management, directors, owners etc.

            He was Johan Cruijjf and he was always right. Bit of a diva really.

            1. Dr Dream
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Mmmm. Quite a few ex players have that aura.

        2. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          He was an extremely talented, visionary, ground-breaking, arrogant pr!ck 🙂

          One of the best footballers of all time no doubt, so he probably earned the right to have his arrogance.

          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Was he a good man manager?...Not many ex footballers are even if they manage to lift a trophy or two as a manager....

        3. Meinhoff
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Just decent? He basically invented invented modern football.

          1. Sp0rting
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Meh.

          2. Meinhoff
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Not just tiki taka and this Guardiola style, but the modern tactics with two holding midfielders and one striker. Ajax and Barcelona's youth program too.

    3. Clump
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      More than uncalled for. Speaking of tits......

  3. Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Current team:

    Butland, Schmeichel
    Bellerin, Toby, McAuley, Daniels, Shawcross*
    Ozil, Firmino*, Siggy, Mahrez, Alli
    Aguero, Kane, Vardy

    Potential WC team:

    DDG, Elliot
    Bellerin, Koscielny, Rojo, Reid, Sakho
    Ozil, Firmino*, Payet, Mahrez, Lanzini
    Aguero, Kane, Lukaku

    The big question - WC now or wait a week?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Now imo.

    2. Slam
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Hey Lucy.
      What's the deal with Lanzini? Everyone seems to have him in their WC draft

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        He's 4.9m, West Ham are pushing for CL and he scores goals when fit. 🙂

        1. Slam
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Fair enough 🙂 His stats aren't there so am failing to see the appeal

          1. Lucy.
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I need someone cheap in that spot with a DGW and I'm not convinced about Lingard.

            1. Slam
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Ah, I see.
              Would you rather go 3-5-2 with Deeney? or 3-4-3 with Lanzini

              1. Lucy.
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Definitely 3-4-3. 🙂

                1. Slam
                  • 8 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Alright, thanks for the help.
                  As for your team, I would WC now mainly because of the little bit of money you'd save, as well as, the good fixtures your team will have (Lanzini, Koscielny, Elliot, etc.) Looks like you've gone for the double Arsenal defence and 1 attacker which is interesting, especially with your high SV, have you thought of doubling up in attack? Those fixtures are as good as they get for attackers

                  1. Lucy.
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Sanchez and Ozil is a bit rich for me and I don't really want to lose any of the front three to fit in Welbeck.

    3. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Wow, that's a great WC team.. Surprised that can be afforded. Almost makes me reconsider waiting until 36 to WC.

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I think my TV is unusually high. That leaves me a tiny bit of cash too.

      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ozil instead of Sanchez helps..

        1. Lucy.
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          FFS have been way too keen on Sanchez this season, given his overall output.

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I've been in that mindset too Lucy, believe me I'm a huge advocate of Ozil and I haven't owned Sanchez all season, he has flattered to deceive.

            However, there's something new popping up in the stats these days, and it's painting a different story, plus Ozil has completely fallen away (more so than he has done all season).. I'm just saying it's not as obvious a choice as it was a few weeks ago imo.

            1. Lucy.
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Oh very true. I did seriously consider him for the first time but I still think Ozil will pick up a few lucky assists.

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Fair enough 🙂 I'm taking the punt as I have the TV whereas others may be shackled to Ozil, but it is still a punt so I don't blame you for sticking with the tried and trusted. Ozil has been immense this season and I hate losing him.

    4. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for me. WC as late as possible due to unforeseen injuries. My personal mantra.

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I'm not against taking a couple of hits to cover injuries.

        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          In that case, you still have an FT this week, or is that the final team?

          1. Lucy.
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            I still have a FT. I was planning on Siggy to Payet if I didn't play the WC.

            1. Ziro Becomes One
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Well, having looked at the fixtures for your intended team, this week does look better for the WC team. Could do it if you are ready for exigencies.

              1. Lucy.
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Cheers for the thoughtful response 🙂

    5. Backup Dancer
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Now. I'm doing a similar team with Gabriel and Sanchez instead of Kosc and Ozil (can't afford your one!)

      What do you think of Gabriel? Worth the risk?

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I've concluded not. 🙁

    6. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Now looks better on paper, but you will have an extra couple of weeks for players to get injured etc.

    7. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      looking at something similar.

      DDG, Mignolet
      Bellerin, Koscielny, Rojo, Reid, Simpson
      Ozil, Firmino, Payet, Mahrez, Lanzini
      Aguero, Kane, Lukaku

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Very similar indeed 🙂 Doing it now or waiting?

    8. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Now Lucy now 😀

      Pressed the button and felt so good

      Although maybe 2 week boring punt on Leicester defense instead of one defender?
      You gotta burn 1 FT at GW34 anyway

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        That's true 🙂 I might do that.

        1. Koflok
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Ah nice.

          I wish I can have Kasper instead of DDG for the next two. Doubling up LEI and ARS seems rewarding.

          But noooo, Kane is my 2 week punt before switching to Martial or Sturridge.

          Well unless Kane suddenly go on rampage and score two hattys next..

    9. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lovely team Lucy, I'd do it now.

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

  4. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    What the very hell. Just seen the Johan Cruyff news....blimey....R.I.P

    Fantastic player from that generation.

  5. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Ugh, you chickens, all I needed was ONE person to tempt me to go Ruddy over DDG, just one, and you would have been able to pass me out in the DGW when United get 2 CSs.. but nooooo, you had to make sure I stay sensible. *hmph*

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I like that you are a bit crazy IM but that was a step too far 😉

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        *leap too far.

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks for looking out for me against myself 😀

  6. jurgenklopp.8
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Lingard or Lanzini?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lanzini imo

    2. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lingard

    3. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lingard if you have Payet

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Not if Man Utd win the replay, but you won't know that before you need to WC

    4. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lanzini the better player. Maybe a bit more fragile looking at his injury record this season.

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

      Lanzini

    6. FudgyBadger
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      With Rooney coming back I suspect Lingard to be benched.

  7. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is Ebouè ever going to play?

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      no.

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Why?

        1. Hooky
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Injured

  8. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    But land > Ruddy?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Yup.

      Nice new moniker btw.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I love ELO and Jeff Lynne. Only behind The Beatles and The Stones for me....and not by much.

        I quite like it when a crops team turns the corner for a while with some CS's.

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I'm definitely going with Klose.. but I'm strongly considering going with Ruddy over DDG too, Norwich rotate better with Newcastle and I'm not 100% convinced of United's CS potential despite the fixtures, their stats are pathetic.

        2. Hooky
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Better than the Beatles imo. I would give an opinion on your transfer but it would be very biased as I'm an Ipswich fan!

            1. Hooky
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Brilliant song. Far more inventive and original than the Beatles - as acknowledged by Lennon himself.

              1. Dr Dream
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Jeff Lynne is really nice bloke as well. He comes across as being really quite humble.

                1. Hooky
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Again, very different to The Beatles 😉

                2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  Humble??? He has an ego bigger than New York City. 😆

                  Hence my comment last night ... 🙂

                  1. Dr Dream
                    • 11 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    Do you think so?....I can only go off what interviews I've seen on TV and stuff. He always seems a bit surprised to have had such a career.

  9. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Would appreciate your thoughts. 🙂

    How's this for a GW33 WC Draft? BB in GW 34

    Mignolet (Elliott)
    Rojo Sakho Gabriel (Simpson, Ake)
    Sanchez Ozil Payet Firmino (Antonio)
    Aguero Lukaku Martial

    Can't decide between:

    A) Mignolet + Ake + Antonio + 0.2m....probably means an extra hit to get Antonio out before GW 35.

    B) Gomes + Olsson + Alli

    Is Antonio's DGW worth 4 more points than Alli? I feel the defensive duo in A is stronger too.

    Thank you!

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Gabriel could burn you, no?

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Hhmm...swap out for Olsson? Hopefully he becomes "nailed on" in the next few weeks.

    2. Daaf
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I would say no. Antonio's DGW is not worth 4 more points then Alli. It should be worth more than 4 points, considering you're taking a hit to transfer him out. I feel the defensive duo is somewhat similar, but I would rather have A.

      I would change it up a lot, there are quite a few players I wouldn't select. Your team value isn't helping, as are Martial and Lukaku with their blanks in GW 35.

      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        What changes would you reccommend? 🙂

        1. Daaf
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I would probably NOT select: Martial, Antonio.
          I am not too keen on: Gabriel and Lukaku.

          Ake is a budget-option, I understand why you select him.
          The biggest change I would make is going with one of Alexis / Ozil instead of two.

          Who to bring in?

          Forwards are actually the hardest. Aguero & Kane have great GW35 fixtures so I am tempted to get them both in. Giroud is not possible because of my 2 def + 1 mid and is a rotation risk. Sturridge sure is consistent and explosive but also expensive and we all know about the risk. That leaves Mitrovic and Rashford, while Rondon is also sort of an option.

          As for Antonio, I'd just select Alli. Or maybe Wijnaldum, Milner. But that depends on the $$$ from dumping one of Sanchez/Ozil, and I'm not sure if you're ready to do that. And I'd monitor KDB.

          Not a lot of help I suppose, but if it was easy we all would have had the same team I guess.

    3. heraty88
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I'd get two playing strikers for gw35, otherwise your spending transfers taking out players you'll want back again in gw37

    4. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Lanzini instead of Antonio seems a popular choice. Martial playing on the wing isn't great.

  10. FudgyBadger
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    is Gabriel nailed to play both games in GW34?

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No one knows yet. 50-50 at the moment for both camps.

    2. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't say so

    3. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Is ? nailed - answer is always no. You wouldn't be asking the question otherwise!

    4. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      As nailed is defined as definitely going to play, the answer has to be no.

  11. Mr. Funny Name
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Those of us bench boosting in gw34, what should our target score be for that week?

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Above 150

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This. 150 should be the minimum for a successful BB. Else it is a failure with all those extra matches.

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Well, if you assume 60pts as the benchmark for a decent normal GW, that's effectively 5 pts per player per match (as effectively you normally play with 12 players (11+1 for captain)), so on a DGW BB with 15 x DGW player you effectively have 32 players (15+1 for captain, x 2 matches) so would say you would be looking at 160 points (32 x 5) being a benchmark for a good DGW with BB.

    3. heraty88
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I fear we could all be disappointed. I'd be happy getting 120+. Would still be huge rank jumps at that score.

  12. Slam
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Sanchez or Ozil for the DGWs?
    Sanchez looks to be picking up a little bit of form but is 1.0 more expensive. Thoughts?

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez if you can afford, if not Ozil is a good compromise. Both is the best option though 🙂

      1. Slam
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        My SV is not spectacular. If I go for both, I would have Robles-Elliot as my GKs and Rojo-Bellerin as my only defenders from Arsenal and Man U. Today, I'm going to decide if it's worth the sacrifices in the rest of the team to afford those two.

        1. Now I'm Panicking
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          If SV is tight sounds like just Ozil may be your best option then - there are loads of decent midfield mid-price options that could slot in for Sanchez while saving a hefty amount of cash.

    2. heraty88
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Wait for more evidence from this weekend. ozil is the safe bet. Sanchez could be glorious if he hits form.

    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      even more expensive if you bought Ozil early. If Sanchez hits top form then we'll all want him. The operative word is "if".

  13. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Who's currently the punty 3rd fwd?....Is it Welbeck?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Welbeck / Rashford / Martial

    2. Sp0rting
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mitrovic

      1. Slam
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        This, I like him as an option a lot. Are you thinking of going for him?

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Great option but I think he'll be rotated after reading Rafa's praise for him "and other strikers at the club"

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Slight word of warning Wakey..

            "We are creating chances, we are attacking and we can be there, so we have to improve this part of the game and then create more chances, and then Mitrovic or Papiss Cisse or the other strikers will score more goals and we’ll be fine.” - Rafa

            1. Dr Dream
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Mmmm....pigging hell.

              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Tell me about it.

                I'm on the standard Luk-Kan-Kun at the moment, but not happy about it.

                Sturridge - Europa rotation, injury risk, possible subs
                Martial - playing out wide, debatable form
                Rashford - huge rotation risk with Rooney back
                Welbeck - probably moved out wide occasionally for Giroud
                Ighalo / Deeney - nothing to play for, not that prolific
                Pelle - troll, but could be a decent shout with fixtures and motivation for Europa

                1. Dr Dream
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 2 months ago

                  It's a great front line but it's got a definite whiff of the dull about it.

                  1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                    • 13 Years
                    8 years, 2 months ago

                    It disgusts me.

                    Vardy an option? Decent home games coming up..
                    I can't go for him if I want Mahrez though..

            2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              "Fact!" - Benitez

      2. Slam
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        He has A LOT to play for

      3. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I think I might end up with him. I really like Newcastle as a club and cheering on Mitrovic for a while might swing it....I hope they stay up.

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          So do I. But check out Sissoko before you do anything.

          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Okey dokey.

    3. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mitrovic

    4. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Kane -> Martial - Sturridge

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Siggy and Vardy > Lanzini and Studge is doable.

        1. Koflok
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          I'd do it. That's what I have.

          Well for GW34 I'll have Martial and then switch to Sturridge.

          Or might be straight to Studge if he shows form and Everton is not rescheduled for GW35

    5. Dr Kenneth Noisewater
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Deeney

  14. Old Man
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Is there a chance that Rashford will continue to be picked even if Rooney comes back? If so then Rashford would be an even better pick.

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Who knows LVG will do what ever he wants

    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      There's always a chance. Scoring in the next game obviously helps

  15. heraty88
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    hi all, would appreciate some advice on one week punt.

    Silva & Cedric -->a) payet and ivanovic or
    B) Sanchez and bench fodder up to 4.3 and play AOA

    Forster (McCarthy)

    Bellerin Simpson XXXX. (Wolly, Williams)

    Ozil Mahrez Alli Siggy XXXX

    Aguero Kane Lukaku

    2ft 93k rank. Chasing 42 PT gap in mini league. He has only bench boost left. I've all my chips and wildcarding next week.

    thanks in advance

    1. S.Agueroooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      A) if hart was injured then id bring in ivan (already have payet) he has scored 5 in four seasons against villa

      1. heraty88
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Leaning towards a as well. Thanks

  16. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    I'm trying to figure out whether WC32/33 BB34 vs WC36 BB37 is better.

    So, for research purposes, please post your DGW34, GW35, and DGW37 teams.
    State (1) when you WC; (2) when you play your BB; and (3) any hits, if any, for each week's teams.

    I promise nothing, so don't expect an RMT fest.
    But someone relevant and nice might comment on your team if it's interesting enough. You'll never know 😉

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      So we give you our draft teams and get nothing back? Sounds fun 😛 Mine's up there 😉

      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Hahaha oops in hindsight might sound that way. Well for what it's worth I've drafted and discussed (hopefully not just RMT) these past days and landed on something I liked.

        Someone here mentioned they bookmarked mine and yours Lucy so I guess it can't be that bad 😀

        1. Lucy.
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Yours is v similar - main difference seems to be Gabriel over Kosc?

          1. Koflok
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Ah yeh, if only I have more cash to burn 😀

            Seeing you got Reid, you got 4 players missing for GW35 (5 if you count Lukaku) and DDG which is benched.

            What's your plan on that?

            I'm not too keen on transferring a DGW player out and getting in later as it's effectively a hit in the end

            1. Lucy.
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              Well that's clearly what I'm planning 😉

    2. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I can get 10 DGW's for 34 without a hit. That's as far as my planning has got so far.

      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        "Casual"

        😉

        1. Hooky
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          It's the season of the casual. I'm just trying to fit in 😉

          1. Koflok
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            It's where the cool kids are I see

    3. Ziro Becomes One
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      too lazy to make your own team? 😀

      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I wish I hadn't made 100 combinations these past 3 days 😀

    4. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Like the grav - did you get the idea from Kirstie's handmade Christmas?

      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers bud, if it's a UK programme tbh I have no idea what that is. Just googled christmas potato 😀

        1. Hooky
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Awful program where a frumpy middle-class woman helps show you haw to make your own Christmas decorations etc. (Usually out of stuff that she has just bought for about £200 from her local antique shop).

          1. Koflok
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Haha well.. seems interesting (?)

    5. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I guess I'll start since this is a lot to ask

      WCing GW 32; BB on GW 34

      DGW 34 team - no hits
      DDG - Elliot
      Rojo - Bellerin - Gabriel - Sakho - Simpson
      Ozil - Payet - Firmino - Mahrez - Lanzini
      Kun - Martial** - Lukaku

      GW 35 - no hit (Martial -> Lukaku)
      Elliot - (DDG)
      Bellerin - Gabriel* - Sakho - Simpson - (Rojo)
      Ozil - Firmino - Mahrez* - (Payet - Lanzini)
      Kun* - Sturridge** - Lukaku

      if Everton doesnt play GW35, Lanzini -> Alli

      DGW37 - no hit
      DDG - (Elliot)
      Creswell - Sakho - Rojo - (Bellerin - Simpson)
      Barkley - Firmino - Payet - Lanzini - (Ozil/Mahrez)
      Costa - Sturridge - Lukaku

      At this point, I don't see how we can easily fill GW37 with 15 players unlike GW34 where there's Arsenal & City assets to be considered

      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        you know what, it's a lot to ask and not as fulfilling for the poster as I originally thought. Scrap this idea. 😀

    6. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I think it's about team composition and also how easy it is for one to assemble a desirable GW34 DGW team without hits. For me, I can get 8 DGW with 3 strong SGW players (Mahrez, Toby/Simpson, Kane) without taking a hit. However, I would have no Liverpool mids and would have Ozil when I think I'd prefer Sanchez (their forms are reversing, IMO). So, there are a few factors to consider when making the decision to wc for gw34 or gw37.

      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Fair point. I agree on how well setup your team is towards DGW34 as the most important factor. Not just "which one is better" kind of thing

        1. Koflok
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Although tbh my current team was able to get out 11 DGW + Mahrez Fuchs Butland Alli, but I still WC anyway since I found a way to get a better DGW34 setup while getting GW37 without doing hits.

  17. Ziro Becomes One
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Having Sanchez and Ozil both really ties down funds 🙁 Can still afford both of them with a reasonable team but having just one of them does so much for my defence! Hope GW32 sways me towards one or the other, or even reinforce the decision to get both.

  18. Bobby_Baggio
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Iwobi > on a WC > Talk to me?

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No chance > of playing > both games.

      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        l > o > l

    1. Taribo West on a free
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I prefer him to Lanzini to free up funds.

  19. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Nice....I got a mention for being in the top five for FFS UFPL....

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      pfff, seems people will get a mention for any old rubbish achievement these days

      🙂

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Only 6 in the league though 😉

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        No matter.

  20. Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Lingard, Monreal, Mignolet
    or
    Lanzini, Koscielny, Elliot

    Was dead set on Lanzini but downgrading to Lingard could be worth it?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B 100%.

      Much prefer Elliot over Migs.
      Much prefer Koscielny over Monreal.
      Much prefer Lanzini over Lingard.

      Lanzini is nailed on, Lingard isn't with Rooney back and Rashford in form.

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Ok IM 🙂 Cheers.

        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I disagree with three of those four points - but then this is IM! 😛

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Fancy Lingard to keep his place with Martial, Rashford, Rooney, Hererra, Mata, Depay all knocking about

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            ? 🙂

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      I would say the Lingard trio, but Lanzini seems to be the popular choice on here at the moment

    3. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B by far

  21. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Am I the only one that fancies Norwich?

    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      for when? dgw37?

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Next 3: (NEW, cpl, SUN)

        plus, 2 home games against potentially unmotivated teams in GW37 (MUN, WAT)

        1. potatoace
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          next 3 look decent i agree
          if they don't go their way though i fear it will be all over of them by gw37

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Yup, so then Sunderland come in to replace! 🙂

    2. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      It's a lovely city.

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Don't be too loud around Hooky about it 😉

      1. Hooky
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Did someone mention the N word? Grrrrrrrr

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          No..

          ...rwich.

    3. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Who of their players stands out as a good option though? Klose would be the only one I could think of

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Klose is the only one I have at the moment.

        Considering Ruddy as a 2nd keeper too though..

        1. Mr. Funny Name
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Two Irish men talking about Norwich and Wes hasn't been mentioned yet 😀

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Or Brady 😀

            Love them both, but not for fpl unfortunately 😛

          2. Hooky
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Brady a good shout as well if fit. And Naismith

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              If only he was a defender in fpl.. I'd have him all season long.

              1. Hooky
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                That's the other Naismith you're thinking of 😉

    4. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      No. I have Ruddy for UFPL and I'm gonna play him.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Credit where credit's due, nice foresight sir! 🙂

        Why didn't you tell me? 😀 😉

        So... Would you advocate Ruddy + Elliot instead of DDG + Elliot? 😀

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Depends what youll do with the cash. I still think Cech and DDG are the DGW keepers to have

    5. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Getting Kloser

      pun over intended

  22. S.Agueroooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    WC team

    Cech, Elliot
    Bellerin, cresswell, rojo, janmaat, simpson
    Ozil, payet, coutinho, mahrez, alli
    Kun, kane, martial/welbeck/lukaku (0.7/1.2/-0.6 itb)

    If I had welbeck cech would change to DDG (plus 0.2 itb)
    Sacrifices would have to be made to get lukaku, most likely cresswell.

    Thoughts?

    1. Slam
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Is this for BB34?
      You have 4 SGWers and I think that's a tad to much

      1. S.Agueroooooo
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I dont mind hanging on to bb (but i do have it and tc as well) i dont think dgw is worth wrecking a team over. My SV is 105.5 and I think its still hard to push out mahrez, alli, simpson

        What changes would you consider?

    2. jurgenklopp.8
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      allí to lanzini or lingard

    3. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Reid is a good alternative to Creswell.

      Can't complaint with the team. Who will you transfer out for GW35?

  23. DGWjegy
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    aguero capitan this gw?

    hattrick incoming

    bou can't defend

    could be high scoring game

    1. S.Agueroooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Between him and payet! CRY can't defend either and wham have been playing some nice stuff

      1. FudgyBadger
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        I'm going Payet! I'm going to wait for Aguero to show signs he can actually score again! lol

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Not considering him again.

  24. FudgyBadger
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone got an opinion on Olsson?

    1. DGWjegy
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      evans is only 0.2m more...

      1. FudgyBadger
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        And im 0.2 short 🙁
        he got subbed off 59th min last week, anyone know why?

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheaper and less injury prone than Evans . He is playing in a poor defence

    3. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Cheap and seemingly nailed - only problem is he plays for West Brom, but you can't have everything 🙂 He's currently in my non WC GW34 draft team as an enabler with a DGW.

      1. FudgyBadger
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        With him I can get Ozil, Firmino, Payet and Lallana into my midfield which seems good.

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Abort

    4. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      West Brom have nothing to play for, 4 away games in the next 5, and poor form defensively..

      1. FudgyBadger
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Better defensive choice in his price range? Maybe Morgan if tho no double?

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Simpson / Morgan / Klose / Kirchhoff imo

          1. FudgyBadger
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 2 months ago

            Which 2 would you pick?

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 2 months ago

              I'm going with:

              Koscielny - Bellerin - Fuchs - Simpson - Klose

              So any two out of Simpson/Morgan/Klose

              1. FudgyBadger
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 2 months ago

                Ok thanks

  25. Sterling Chap
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 2 months ago

    Which one of these transfers would you prefer for the coming GW (I have Willian btw)?

    A) Siggy > Fabregas

    B) Alderweireld > Ivanovic

    Thinking CHE might open a can of whoop a$$ on AVL.

    1. jurgenklopp.8
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      B

      1. Sterling Chap
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers Jurges. That's what I'm currently thinking. Although part of me fills Cesc is going to carve open the AVL defence.

  26. Jay_
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Chile v Argentina tonight 23.30. Nervous times for us early transfer makers.

      1. FudgyBadger
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Guaranteed injuries

      2. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Aguero and Sanchez to run into each other and break 6 ribs each

    • HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Mental? Go for gold!
      WC and BB in 33/34

      Roebles/Elliott
      Bellerin/Rojo/Moreno/Olsson/Simpson
      Kdb/Sanchez/Özil/Payet/Firminho
      Aguero/Lukaku/Deeny

      Exact cash!
      Thoughts on the power 5 mid?

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        With the glaring exception that is Olsson, I like it.

      2. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        That's not bad, considering the midfield.

        • 10 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Olsson -> Klose and you're good to go

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers, even over my other non WC drafts - Balders?

      3. Bobby_Baggio
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        hmm no mahrez could backfire and not keen on robles & Deeney

        rest is good

      4. Andrew
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Love it !

    • Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Back from my fishing trip

      What did I miss from the last few days? Any injury concerns or just the usual international "injuries"?

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Everyone thinks I'm crazy Carp..

        But you're a fish back from a fishing trip, so you might understand me.

        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          😀 need to have a touch of crazy to play this cursed FPL thingy

    • George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      If Everton / Palace were to be rescheduled for GW35 then I will WC GW32 . I will be going all in on 15 DWG 34 players ( Martial in for Kane) but with the extra FT gained allows a switch back to Kane for GW35 and a carry forward of 2 FT.
      GW34 :-
      DDG Elliot
      Bellerin , Sakho , Ollson , Rojo , Collocini
      Payet , Antonio , Ozil , Sanchez , Lennon
      Aguero , Martial , Lukaku

      .6m ITB

      Sensible or stupid with the dodgy defence ?

    • Bobby_Baggio
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 2 months ago

      Is this a poor backline? Gives me 12 DGW but i'm thinking to not use BB but TC instead and save BB for GW37?

      --------------------DDG - Elliott-------------------------
      -Sakho - Gabriel - Olsson - Simpson - Rojo-
      Mahrez - Sanchez - Lanzini - Ozil - Firmino
      ------------Aguero - Kane - Lukaku-----------------

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 2 months ago

        Gabriel / Olsson -> Morgan / Klose?

        Or else...

        DDG -> Ruddy AND upgrade elsewhere, (Rojo -> Smalling?)

        1. Bobby_Baggio
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 2 months ago

          Dont like either one mate - sorry

          Gab and olsson will outscore Morgan/klose
          DDG will outscore Ruddy