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Hi all, hope the team planning is going well as the Premier League kick off fast approaches us now.

Most on here know me quite well and I love this community. I’ve been posting on here close on five years now and I’ve seen the site grow significantly and a full blown ‘Internet community’ evolve. There are so many different characters and styles of posters on here, the dynamic at times can be mind blowing.

When I originally posted all those years ago I was intrepid and cautious but to my amazement Fantasy Football Scout was such a warm and open site and it is even more so today, so much credit is due to Mark and all the team for maintaining this and constantly evolving in this techno world we live in.

Now to the point of this community article – as most of you know I’m Irish and proud and there seems to be so many of my fellow country men and women posting here now that I’ve decided to set up a league for them called “The Irish Contingent”.

Here are the qualifying rules.

– I’m looking for 20 players only (although, expansion may be considered if the demand is high enough).

– You MUST be Irish and prove it within reason, which means Tony Cascarino need not apply.

– You must be a regular poster (the more you have posted, the better your chance). 

I will be the judge and jury of all the above and promise to be firm but fair.

Once set up there will be regular updates in the community article section to showcase the current leaders.

If Irish and interested, email me at hardvantoulouse@gmail.com

Don’t forget to:

– Submit your Scout username

– Submit your ID

Thanks in advance and I look forward to sifting through those emails with the qualification criteria enclosed.

HVT love soccer, love the 80,s. Love life ;-) 7 top 10k finishes, HOF rank of 212. Former holder of Simpli-Special Teapot 2012/2013 (Lawr)!

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  1. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    What about Team Eire players? 😉

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      All applications will be reviewed in terms of qualification criteria 😉

      1. Ahh! Sister Assumpta!
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Is there anything to be said for another mass??

  2. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I might as well be First here!
    Looking forward to this getting this league started!

  3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I like Guiness will that do 🙂

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Sorry Spec, that's not enough mate 🙁

      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Ha ha I know mate was said tongue in cheek, I have let my Gaucho buddy Djenzio know though

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I saw his mail, is he a regular on here?

          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            He is 🙂

  4. uhahpaulmcgrath
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    A Dub here. Lived through Haughey,Bertie, Enda and a few other idiots as well.

  5. Ahh! Sister Assumpta!
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Spider-Baby- It's got the body of a spider, and the mind of a baby

  6. Jack1980
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I dont post much here but would like to join.....proud Rossie! Even if we lost to Clare

  7. oghash
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I live in Ireland but had the misfortune to be born elsewhere, do I qualify?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Residence or former residence would be considered, email me Oghash.

      1. oghash
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        On it 🙂

  8. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    My consumption of Guinness should mean I quality automatically, but I'm content enough beating you in our Oranje league 😉

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Haha - We will see! 😉

  9. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Emailed, hope I get in

  10. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I listen Orthodox Celts, get me in.

    1. Long Juan Silva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Just looked them up Dusan. What the absolute fook!?

      Serbian lads playing Irish music, my mind is blown

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        A lot of people love Ireland and Great Britain in general here in Serbia, mate. 🙂 Especially Irish music as I think Serbs have some connection with Celtcs.

        You like their music? 🙂 I really enjoy listening. ''Star of the county down'' is the best song IMO.

        1. Long Juan Silva
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Wow, that's cool. 🙂
          Aye, it's decent

  11. KingGriffin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Just e-mailed you there. Hope I get chosen

  12. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Do Northern Irish count?

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Of Course KN, no Borders in 'The Irish Contingent'
      🙂

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Happy days you have mail 🙂

  13. Clump
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I would like to be considered for the following reasons:

    1) My great grandmother was Irish, her surname was o Leary.
    2) I too am Celtic, though Welsh by birth.
    3) I went to Kilkenny on a stag do a few years back.
    4) I once sat next to an Irish Woman on a coach.
    5) I love mashed potato and cabbage.
    6) I am a keen gardener and help support the peat industry.
    7) I am a regular poster and, if need be, will adopt Irish phrases in the future.
    8) I was once sick on my ex girlfriends mothers floor after 11 Guinness.
    9) I sat in the away end, for N Ireland vs Wales in the Euros. They were nice.
    10) I'm not keen on Westminster either.

    Please confirm that I am welcome due to my close ties to your country and I shall forward my email address.

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      The 1st bit and the 3rd bit gives you a slight chance, email away clump - nothing Toulouse!

      1. Clump
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Nice one Cyril.

      2. Clump
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        11) I have now sent an email to an Irish man.
        Cheers fella. I should get in for effort alone. 🙂

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Tbh if there's a slot for effort, it's yours!
          Thanks clump.

          1. Clump
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            🙂

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

              Haha!
              This is brilliant, you well and truly deserved your spot!!!
              🙂
              🙂
              🙂

  14. Boris Bodega
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I have an Irish Red Setter, does that qualify me? Also I like Guiness with blackcurrant, not sure if that goes for me or against....

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      😆

    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It's more about which crisps ya prefer with the Guinness..

      1. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Potato ones, OBVIOUSLY. Surely that means I'm in?!

  15. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Does pulling out Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in the last 2 EURO sweepstakes qualify me? 😆

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Close.... Needs more green tho, Sorry Jk 🙁

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        It's fine mate, I wasn't being serious anyway, knew I didn't qualify 😆

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Pity, would have loved ya on board!

  16. A.T
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Top of the morning HVT. Please accept my application to be sure, to be sure 🙂

    1. Long Juan Silva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Haha

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Accepted!
      Seems everyone on here is Irish today!!
      🙂 😉

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I'm only messing mate. But if you don't get the numbers you need I'll happily step in. 🙂

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Top poster - you are!
          Over 20 applications in already AT, so no problems filling league right now, the bit I hate right now is maybe having to turn posters away,
          I'll see where numbers go, thanks to the mods for the support btw 😉

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Actually I recall Andy living in Galway?
            He could at least represent ye in the league! if you see him, ask him, thanks.

  17. Long Juan Silva
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Nice

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You apply LJS?

      1. Long Juan Silva
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Just mailed 🙂

  18. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I am half Irish setter does this count
    And I once peed on a blarny stone

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Reckless owners leaving their dogs loose in the castle grounds 😉 shame!!!

  19. JoeJitzu +42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hi HVT,

    You've got mailed....

    Born in the Coombe, Dolphin's Barn.

    A small ginger man.... a leprechaun if you will!
    I'd love to win your pot of gold......

  20. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    @HVT sent you email. Someone above said crisps is good evidence I say tayto but King good too. TK red lemonade has to be the clincher.

  21. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Lived in Ireland for 4.5 years.

    Girlfriend is Irish.

    I've used the words "grand" and "craic" naturally in conversation.

    Good enough? 🙂

    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Top of the morning

    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No.

    3. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Lol, just saying to AT above I was looking for you!
      You'll qualify Andy-be delighted to have a 'mod' on board to keep this lot in tow!
      Send on an email Andy

  22. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I have a British passport but I consider myself Northern Irish

    Does that count?

    1. Ahh! Sister Assumpta!
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Careful now!!! Down with that sort of thing!!

  23. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How much is Coleman in FPL?

    1. Long Juan Silva
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      lol

    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Needs more 'Brady' 😉

  24. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Emailing now. As you'll note, I have a shamrock beside my name.

    But I'm also from Limerick.

  25. Disco Pat
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is there still places in the league? Been away last week so only seeing this now? From Galway

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      There is Pat, I'm up to around 30 applications, so it's tough right now, I have your mail btw.

      1. Disco Pat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        No problem at all. If in the unlikely event a place comes up let me know, otherwise best of luck for the year starting with a good gw1

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers Bud, I've so many to consider-give me a few days and I'll see where it goes, thanks for your patience DP.

  26. Jebus Saves
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Dia dhuit mo chairde.

    Tipperary man here 🙂

  27. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    3 words. Chicken Fillet Rolls

    Boom

    I don't mind giving it a whirl if you will have me

  28. Fergietime
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Irish guy here, is their a prize for this? and if not then why restrict to 20? 🙂

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      The winner will wear an "Irish Scout Champ" hat with pride!
      No prize Fergietime.
      I felt 20 would be a decent sample, but as I say in post-I will consider some form of expansion if the demand is there.

      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Another point if I may with Jonty promising to include some community updates, I felt I'd like to get a few regular Irish Posters (within reason) into the league as its always more interesting to hear the likes of Irish Madrista (lol) even Royscalleranne (bigger lol 😉 getting the mention as leaders! rather than a poster who just 'happened' upon this thread and was signed up, wins it and we are all asking who is he?

        1. Jebus Saves
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Not exactly going to encourage the average Irish lurker or member to join in if they feel excluded from the ffs "clique" though is it?

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I will definitely include 1/2 of the profile mentioned Jebus, I've always tried to encourage new posters/contributors, I was once on a 'newbie' too and I was welcomed over time, posters need to show patience and you will gain trust. I also did mention "firm but fair" in the above.
            It's not easy mate but I'm genuinely trying to create a novel league with a bit of craic!
            Please don't harsh me, thanks.

            1. HVT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I don't think I can see an application from you either JS?

            2. John t penguin
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              And now we can't get rid of you 😉

        2. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          cheeky fecker!

          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            But everyone knows who you are ...... 😉

      2. Fergietime
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Grand thanks 🙂

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Am I right in saying you haven't applied Fergietime?

          1. Fergietime
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            You are correct. Is it too late?

            1. HVT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              No, I probably won't finalise applications till early next week FT, yours received btw!

  29. Gamer00001
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    RMT:
    de Gea/Jakupovic
    Morgan Alderweireld Bellerin/Fernandez McAuley
    Antonio Townsend Mahrez Payet/Capoue
    Arguero Long Gray

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Lol!

  30. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Said hello to seamus Coleman s father on Tuesday.will that do
    True story.

    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Seen your application-under consideration!