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

    Spent 2 weeks following the Boys in Green around France in June. Still on a high from Lille (even after the Lyon disappointment). Photos available to verify!

    Been posting on here for a good few years now (7 or 8 years) and an FPL veteran since 2007/08 season

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

      Have you applied Jimmers?
      Looks a solid application mate.

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

    Money isn't an option - Hazard or Sanchez? Sanchez for me.

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

      Hazard right now Alexff.

  3. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Does punching Brendan Rogers in the face count?

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

      Haha!
      As a united supporter - Yes!
      Application received Potatoace and decision pending!

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

    A Chara,

    Only getting in to the swing of FPL now so haven't been posting much since the euros. I'd love to take part in the competition and can confirm I'm as Irish as a packet of Tayto, doing the two-hand reel, listening to the pogues whilst drinking a pint o'plain!

    I've also numerous fantasy caps for representing my country in various competitions, many times with you!

    Is miss le meas,

    iCon

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

      Go raibh mile maith agat Icon,
      Be great to have such an esteemed player like yourself on board!
      😉

  5. Adare
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Guys

    I would be very grateful if some of you could run the rule over this team.
    Im starting to settle but could do with any advise
    Its has both punts and reliable point getters.
    Is the mix of ingredients right?

    de Gea Heaton
    Walker Friend Shaw Williams Francis
    Eriksen Mkhitaryan Tadic Ibe Ayew
    Wilson Gray Agüero

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

      Not bad at all mate, you from Adare in Ireland?
      😉

      1. Adare
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry for the late reply
        yes Adare in Ireland

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

      Going with two budget strikers has helped you have a pretty good midfield but no Chelsea coverage is a definite gap

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

    I am officially dumb, sorry hvt I was half asleep when I replied this morning, there is a post, this one!

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

      Lol!
      I was gonna say that to you but I questioned myself that maybe this thread was a figment of my imagination, I wonder would Jonty leave it open for us? I'd have to ask.

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

        They're always open, just hard to find easily once ti drops off. You can write another with the rules and details etc.

  7. Saniul
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I'm not Irish, but I have captained the Irish contingent to the finals of a FFS competition once, would that count?

    I also think that the Irish girls are the best in the world. 😉

    Count me in now, HVT. 🙂

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

      Hi Saniul, thanks for the application-your credentials are awesome for sure and we have history!
      I've kinda given that non-Irish but wannabe Paddie slot away, I've bent the rules to accomadate a few different type of players/categories I think I'm close on full anyways, I'll have to check but it doesn't look good if I'm honest Saniul mate.

      1. Saniul
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Oh come on, I know you can make that one slot for your old comp mate here. 😉

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

          I'd need you to update your username to "Irish Saniul" to show how serious you are?

          1. Saniul
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Will do once I'm in. 😉

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

              Has to be the other way round 😉

              1. Saniul
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                There you go, man. 😉

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

                  * shakes hand! - Deal!
                  You worked really hard on this you deserve a guest entry, keep an eye out for clump too for a similar name change 😉

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

    Hi all, as of now I'm formally closing applications for league entry. I've had close on 50 emails for "The Irish Contingent" and because of such demand I've decided to extend the league to around 30 players to take in a decent sample of Irish Players, it's a somewhat novel league and I sincerely thank you for all your emails and I wish each and everyone one of you the best of luck for the season ahead.
    Thanks again to all.

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

      I've emailed around 10 now so that's 30, anyone not coming back to me within 24hrs will lose that spot to others on the waiting list.

    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I forgot to apply but hey ho it will give somebody else the chance to finish last 🙂

  9. Ahh! Sister Assumpta!
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Calling all Irish FF scouts! Check our Fantasy Hurling http://www.eoghanruadh.com - works on same principal as FPL

  10. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    3 years, 5 months ago

    Testing….

  11. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 months, 27 days ago

    Any more takers?