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30 March 2016 1569 comments
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Youโ€™re looking at the new Fantasy Football Scout.

After around 18-months of design, re-design, wireframing, coding and testing we are very proud to reveal the fresh new look.

Iโ€™d like to extend a huge thanks to Will for his initial design and Dougal and Ed for building the new site, plus PureOlivia for his new version of the Season Ticker.

In addition, Iโ€™d like to thank for the following (in no particular order) for their help testing the site over the last few weeks:

Jonty, TorresMagic, Spencer, D1sable, Andy, Evs, Beavis, Doolittle, Kavali, Bowstring the Trout, Green Windmill, Balders, Sarjaent, Ryan, Kings of Lyon, Rakkhi.

You wonโ€™t be surprised to know that the new site is now fully compatible with mobile and tablet โ€“ itโ€™s a fully responsive design that will adapt to your screen resolution accordingly.

If youโ€™re accessing on mobile or tablet in portrait mode you will see a different version to desktop, allowing you to read articles and join discussions far more easily and effectively.

The mobile and tablet versions have viewing options which are available via a series of buttons under the top featured story on the homepage.

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Use these buttons to view Recent Comments, the Twitter feed and the regular sidebar elements โ€“ including a new version of the Season Ticker. Weโ€™ve tried to ensure that mobile and tablet users have the same tools available as those on desktop – have a play and get acquainted.

If you view the site on table in landscape mode, you will shift to the small desktop version โ€“ if this is not the case, try updating your device.

Myself, Jonty and the moderation team are going to be about today to answer as many of your queries and issues. Iโ€™ve added a short FAQ below to hopefully address any immediate questions.

Why have we made this change?

We had to move FFS to be more friendly on mobile devices. Just over a year ago Google started penalising sites in search results should they fail to be mobile compatible. While we chose not to rush out a quick fix to address this, we knew we had to accelerate work on a new site to overcome this issue. Hopefully weโ€™ve now made the site far more accessible for those using mobile and tablet devices, in addition to improving the site for desktop users – we hope.

How can I report a bug or issue?

Weโ€™ve done some pretty extensive testing of the new site but, inevitably, there will be bugs weโ€™ve missed across some devices and browsers. If you think youโ€™ve found an issue, please report this in the comments or, ideally, via email.

Mail us at support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk .

Please include as much detail as possible, including your device, your browser and your browser version. A screenshot would also be useful if youโ€™re sending us your issue via email.

Can I give feedback on the new site?

Of course. Please use the support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk address to mail us with any feedback or ideas or the comment threads to offer your views.

Weโ€™re aware that such a big change can be jarring and that we will all need time to get used to the new site.

Please be patient with us while we iron out any creases and fix any issues that remain.

Why hasnโ€™t the members area changed?

Weโ€™ve decided to apply the new look to just the main site for now. Over the summer we will consider applying the design to the members area to also make this more friendly on mobile and tablet.

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

  1. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who to bring for Butland? Arsenal gk or Courtois?

    1. FFFrog
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who to be played with?

    2. The Generalator
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Court

    3. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm actually thinking Adrian, but I'll wait til the Arsenal presser first to see if Wenger confirms which one of our keepers is fit.

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

    I think something is seriously wrong with the new site as Townsend appears to be on the watchlist!

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      and were are all rmts

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Andy?
      Have we gone all retro now too?

      (Tries 1st wink ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Am I in the right article?

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have no idea!?

      I'm guessing we are

    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I think so, not sure myself ๐Ÿ˜›

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Depends, which article were you aiming for? ๐Ÿ˜‰

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think the current one was best before-unless this too has changed?
        ๐Ÿ˜‰

  4. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Congratulations with the new site guys.

    I'm mostly a mobile user of the site so will have a good play around later.

    As with anything new, I'm finding it a bit awkward but will soon get used to it I'm sure.

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      First thing I've noticed, it now doesn't shown when the post was made.

      I miss that

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Should do on desktop but yeah - not on mobiles by looks of it.

        1. JAC THE CAT
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          That is a massive blow

  5. Funkyav
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Loving the new look guys, great work!

  6. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I don't know about you all but I just have a desire to walk on the grass now

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      But dogs can't help sh**ing on the grass ๐Ÿ˜‰

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Just don't soil it

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      There will be holes everywhere ๐Ÿ™

  7. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Repost on this new platform. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Özil or Sánchez?

    I'm quite stuck to be honest, currently thinking the former.

    1. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Özil for me.

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks.

  8. Shearer & Sutton
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Works much better on the mobile/tablet. Cheers!

  9. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Sorry for the stupid question but where is the ticker and watchlist on the mobile?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Go to the home page and you should be able to view it

    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 18 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I've added an image of the buttons you need in the article above.

      Hit the fourth button and you switch to the sidebar view on mobile, giving access to the ticker, watchlist etc.

      1. TheCurseOfRaheem
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Many thanks. Saw it after! Very sleek

    3. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Go on homepage .

      Request desktop site in settings of your browser otherwise much easier and feels lot like old site

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        That won't work I don't think - will still make you use the mobile version.

        1. Mr. Grv
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I just realised that I was using it on landscape mode .

          Yup , not working but if you just hold your mobile in landscape you can access ticker instead of going all the way at homepage.

    4. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      On the mobile site, what's going on when I press the match day number on the ticket?

  10. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    wow FFS looks very different now, for a moment i thought i stepped into a different website.

  11. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Chaps.....any views on best captain option?

    Kun

    Payet

    Thanks

  12. DaveZubie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Grats on the site upgrade, first thing I checked was the mobile version.

    Nice to some mobile first designs ๐Ÿ™‚

  13. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    "Now and in time to be,
    Wherever green is worn,
    Are changed, changed utterly:
    A terrible beauty is born."

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

      It's good to touch the green, green grass of home.

  14. Hooky
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    The Mrs is going to have to put the kids to bed on her own tonight as I'm straight on the tablet to see how this site looks when I get home!

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Thought you gave them up Hooky?

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

        No takers unfortunately. Too feral apparently!

  15. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Love the new ticker features! ๐Ÿ™‚
    *deletes Villa, Palace, Norwich and Liverpool from ticker*

  16. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Can I not upvote a reply now?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You should be able to - option is to the left under the gravatar on desktop

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        (same on mobile)

      2. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Arrows are still there for me - just grey now, until you hover over them with the cursor.

      3. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Oh yes-Just grey, I upvote you just now Andy but should I be able to see +1etc...
        (On iPhone)

  17. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Wow this is nice surprise! Congratulations, facelift looks goooood.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wait.....are you being sarcastic?

      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No no no, not this time ๐Ÿ™‚

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

      Definitely better than the facelift they did on Jennifer Grey

  18. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys,

    If I have 2FT and play my wildcard - will my 2FT carry into the following week or will it reduce to 1?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Back to one

  19. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Testing testing, one two, one two

  20. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Butland injury means another week fearing Payet.... ๐Ÿ™

  21. FFFrog
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Well that's any hope of doing revision I had gone.....

  22. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    the comment at the bottom has gone
    I cant even remember what it said, sometime every player fails that is fickle finger of fantasy or something

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      So it has! Completely missed that

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      You sure? mine said Irn bru, whisky, Haggis, woof woof barf

    3. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      That's just the darkside of web development.

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        you cant really remember either can you? ๐Ÿ™‚

    4. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I think it as the bottom of the article now. The taming the beast comment is there

    5. JK - Cønt โญ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Rupert will be devastated.

  23. Slartibartfast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    One minor comment r.e. the new design.

    When you click 'Articles' in the banner at the top, it brings down a drop-menu (which looks good, and pretty useful), but you have to click 'articles' again to close it. How much of a pain would it be to fix it so that clicking anywhere else on the main page would hide the drop-down menu?

    1. It disappears for me when I mouse away from it.

    2. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Are you using desktop? Which browser?

      It goes for me when I click anywhere else, or even when I'm not hovering over it

      1. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yes, desktop - google chrome.

    3. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not a big deal, just feels a little annoying on desktop. If nobody else finds it annoying, I'm sure I'll get used to it ๐Ÿ˜†

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Works fine for me - Chrome, Desktop too.

        1. Slartibartfast
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Strange - it does on the homepage, but not when I'm on the article page.

  24. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    no comment anymore at bottom of screen
    cant even remember what it said

    1. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      and now I am repeating myself
      honestly dogs need stability, its too much change

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

        Don't worry I will put down fresh paper before you go to bed ๐Ÿ˜‰

  25. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Going to buy a new mobile tomorrow, which one will be best for the new look?

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

      Bat phone

      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Got one of those already....always engaged ๐Ÿ˜‰

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

          I blame Affleck ๐Ÿ˜‰

    2. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I like the one with the little ducks and makes a tune when it turns

  26. AppleDunk
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Congrats on the new site!

  27. Dr Funk
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    If I have 1FT in GW33 and I wildcard, how many FT do I have in GW34? 1 or 2?

    1. Benjustjamin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      1

  28. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys,

    Planning to play my WC next week and so I can upgrade my GK or defence with a transfer this week. 2 FT and 0.5 ITB. WOuld prefer to just use the one transfer

    A - Forster > Courtois
    B - Forster > Cech
    C - Toby > Bellerin
    D - Other

    Forster - McCarthy
    Toby - Azpi - Wolly - Nyom - Huth
    Ozil - Mahrez - Payet - Alli - Siggie
    Kane - Kun - Vardy

    1. Aarono23
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Why save a FT if you are wildcarding next week?

      I like A and C although with Lpools inability to defend corners, Toby could punish them.

      1. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I was under the impression that my 2FT would carry forward through the WC but I understand that's not the case.

        Would like to get Fabregas in but would have to sell Siggie or Alli and downgrade Toby or Forster.

        Any suggestions?

  29. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    How do I access the PC version? The article is really narrow and most of my monitor is filled with borders.

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not really sure what you mean - if you're on a PC then you already have the PC version? Or are you trying to access it on phone? If so it's not possible

    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 18 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hey Giggs...can you mail me a screenshot?

      support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

    3. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I think this is it. There is a lot more space now but try zooming a bit and it helps

  30. Aarono23
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Pick 2 out of Sakho, Janmaat and Gabriel to stay through to end of season.

    Have Migs in goal and Bells, Fuchs & Smalling as other defenders.