Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Niasse To The Fore

Everton assets make strong cases for investment, while Swansea City’s revival continues and a pair of midfielders do their own prospects no harm for Stoke City and West Ham respectively.

The Toffees responded to their 5-1 mauling at Arsenal last week with a convincing win over Crystal Palace at Goodison Park.

An awful first half was soon forgotten when midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson opened the scoring just after the interval.

The Icelandic international added an assist and was awarded two bonus to take him to 12 points on the day – his first double-digit haul of the season.

His modest returns of four goals and as many assists in the mid-price bracket have deterred serious investment in the perennial Fantasy favourite this campaign.

Sigurdsson is currently owned by just 2.0%, but his price is now down at 8.0 (from a starting point of 8.5) and Everton have the fixtures to spark a rise in his ownership.

A nasty home double against Man City and Liverpool in Gameweeks 32 and 33 is the only blot on the fixture horizon for The Toffees, with Sam Allardyce’s men also one of the four teams currently guaranteed a Gameweek 31 fixture, when they’ll travel to Stoke City.

It is forward Oumar Niasse who is arguably the biggest draw among Everton players, however.

His goal in yesterday’s 3-1 win was his seventh from just eight starts this season and he’s now started the last three matches to emerge as the budget third striker of choice.

The 4.8-priced Niasse also set up Sigurdsson’s opener and maximum bonus brought him a season-high 12 points.

As a result, almost 23,000 managers have reacted by making him the fourth most signed player ahead of Gameweek 28.

Two goals and an assist from his previous two home matches had prompted strong interest in Theo Walcott, with 128,000+ managers bringing him in for the Palace clash.

The former Arsenal man promptly blanked as fellow midfielder Tom Davies scored Everton’s other goal, with defender Cuco Martina chipping in with an assist.

The full-back was part of a defence that again failed to keep a clean sheet – that’s seven straight matches without a shut-out now – and injuries are further clouding the issue at the back.

Eliaquim Mangala went off with a knock just before the break and Seamus Coleman (muscle) followed soon after.

Allardyce brought us this on the setbacks in his post-match comments

“Seamus will have a scan tomorrow, as will Managala. I would have thought Mangala will be the less serious of the two injuries. Manga’s is his knee and Seamus is a muscle as opposed to his leg. He will go for a scan tomorrow.”

That could mean a stay of execution for Jonjoe Kenny (4.3), who had been written off as a budget defensive option following the return of the Irish international.

Kenny has lost 176,000+ in ownership since Gameweek 22 – and dropped in price overnight – but sales could now slow unless Coleman makes a speedy recovery.

As for Palace, Luka Milivojevic’s penalty was his seventh goal of the season and his fourth in a six-Gameweek burst of returns.

Christian Benteke earned the spot-kick to continue a consistent run in which he’s produced a goal and five assists across his last six starts, while his five shots – all in the box – yesterday was second only to Sergio Aguero.

Anyone tempted by Palace assets need to look at the Eagles’ schedule, however.

With Spurs, Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool to face over the next five Gameweeks, interest in Roy Hodgson’s players should stay on the chilly side of lukewarm for now.

Swansea rise goes on

Swansea City have been steadily dragging themselves out of – and more recently away from – the relegation zone since Carlos Carvalhal took charge in December.

And Fantasy managers are starting to take note.

Yesterday’s 1-0 win over Burnley was their third straight victory at home, Ki Sung-yeung scoring the decisive goal from a Kyle Naughton assist.

The side’s most popular player, the 13.7%-owned Jordan Ayew, was bought by 139,000+ managers going into Gameweek 27, although his decision to leave Naughton’s cross for the South Korean midfielder meant only a two-point return for his new owners.

Swans defenders have also been attracting interest, with Federico Fernandez (108,000+), Alfie Mawson (79,000+) and Naughton (38,000+) all delivering clean sheet points for the second time in four Gameweeks.

The side had gone seven matches without a shut-out prior to that, although those with full-back Martin Olsson in their squads were cruelly denied any spoils as their man went off after 58 minutes.

Behind the backline, keeper Lukasz Fabianski (8.7%) continues to produce solid returns for his 4.6 price tag.

Burnley’s toothlessness yesterday – they forced the Pole into action just once all match – meant he failed to bring in any save points for the first time since Gameweek 16.

But his stock should continue to rise with a schedule (bha WHU hud SOT mun wba EVE) now favourable until Gameweek 35.

The Clarets’ slump goes on – they’ve now gone 10 matches without a win and have kept just one clean sheet in nine.

That worrying run could be coming to a close, however.

They have back-to-back home matches next, against Southampton and then Everton, and will face only two of the top six in the remaining 11 fixtures of the season.

Shaqiri keeps on giving

Xherdan Shaqiri has picked up 177,434 new owners over the last three Gameweeks and the Stoke City midfielder has been busy keeping them happy.

He scored in the 1-1 draw with Brighton yesterday and has now produced two goals and an assist for his growing fan base.

Maximum bonus yesterday also took him to 14 bonus points for the season and, in truth, it could have been even better for Shaqiri against the Seagulls.

Stoke were handed a late penalty, which substitute Charlie Adam ended up taking and missing. It would be something of a surprise if the Swiss international isn’t handed spot-kick duties from now on.

New manager Paul Lambert had overseen two straight clean sheets at home before yesterday, which was a blow for the 23,000+ FPL bosses who had brought in budget defender Moritz Bauer (4.5).

The blemish was down to a fine strike from Jose Izquierdo – his second consecutive goal for a Brighton side that had netted just once in seven previous away matches.

The midfielder had four shots on the day, three of which came in the area, although the Seagulls’ schedule (SWA ARS eve mci) offers only limited potential for Izquierdo to continue his fine form.

Arnautovic back with a bang

Four Gameweeks ago, West Ham midfielder Marko Arnautovic was in three quarters of a million FPL squads.

By the time he returned from a two-match injury lay-off yesterday, that figure had slumped to just under 200,000.

The 3.8% who held on to him were rewarded with a goal as the Hammers saw off Watford 2-0.

His strike was his seventh in nine Gameweek starts; a consistency that will be sorely tested over the run-in.

David Moyes’ side still have to face Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City before the end of the season, with three of those fixtures away from home.

That hasn’t dissuaded managers from returning to the Arnautovic fold – he’s currently the third most popular purchase of Gameweek 28.

Some 39,000 had tapped into Chicharito’s potential ahead of the Watford match and he responded with a third goal in four Gameweeks.

The Mexican striker is still found in 429,000+ squads, although that’s way down on his peak of 1.4 million in Gameweek 4.

Assists on the day came from Aaron Cresswell and Michail Antonio, the latter making his first start since Gameweek 19.

The Hammers hadn’t kept a clean sheet since the match before that, so a rare shut-out was decidedly welcome for the relatively well-owned Angelo Ogbonna (5.3%).

His fellow centre-half James Collins profited the most, however, as maximum bonus earned him a season-high haul of nine points.

Only Arsenal pair Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were bought by more managers than the 192,000+ who went for Watford midfielder Gerard Deulofeu going into the Gameweek.

The Barcelona loanee had caught many an eye with a goal, an assist, maximum bonus and 13 points in the win over Chelsea.

But he was considerably more subdued yesterday, reduced to one goal attempt and a single chance created during a 74-minute blank.

Promising home matches against Everton and West Brom come next, while Watford also guarantee a Gameweek 31 fixture, albeit at Liverpool.

491 Comments Post a Comment
  1. theodosios
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Congratulations to people who switched from Kane to Aguero after TOT-EVE. I was a stubborn fool who didn't dare to do that.

    1. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks, I brought Aguero in GW22 :-).

    2. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      To be fair I did this but before last game labbeled it a failure. It could have gone either way. Freak game yesterday luckily for us owners ( even more so captainers). There was no right or wrong move they both had cons and pros

  2. brenks
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Is Choupo > Shaqiri a waste of a transfer?

    1. boc610
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      ones doing nothing, one is scoring goals (and has great stats)..so no?

      1. brenks
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        It will probably cost me a -4 later in GW31

    2. Kun, Ayew Nigerian?
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Big waste, pal

    3. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Sideways move at this stage of the season where transfers are like gold. I would rather bring in other players who are not blanking in BGW31...assuming you are not playing your FH chip then.

      1. brenks
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, that's my concern. I already have Salah, Firmino, Wally, Choupo, Pickford and plan to bring Mane and a striker with 2 frees in 31..

        1. doy
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I like the Mane idea, I reckon he will do well.

      2. brenks
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        So i have 2 more transfers to spend but no sure if it's better to get 2 defenders or change Choupo. Jese is also back in the squad so his minutes could be reduced.

  3. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Wow. What a pleasant surprise. This is better than waking up to Penelope Cruz, just found out about Kun captain and his merry 4 goals.

    1. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Only thing that can top that is actually shaggy... Penelope cru

  4. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Yep, Niasse goes from one of my many bad decisions to a few of my good ones in a blink of an eye.

    Such a stange season.

  5. JONALDINHO
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know how to keep interest in FPL when you drop over half of your rank in 1 day?

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      (c) Agüero.

    2. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Keep your head up, many of us have had tough seasons. Look at the top 50 Career HoF....many are struggling.

    3. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, wait until the GW is over ... I have six players and my captain to go, you probably have too ?

      1. JONALDINHO
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yep. Alonso,Jones,Salah(C),Martial,Lingard,Wilson

    4. Bilbao Baggins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      The loss of interest will only last till your next haul of points. If this doesn't come well then you will either see it through or give up. I know people who do both.

  6. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Can Wilson make up for the damage caused by Kun?

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He did well last time v Hud, so they'll be extra careful with him this time. Josh King hattie incoming

    2. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I hope so, as I have both.

    3. *Reformed-Character*
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Stanislas is Up top

  7. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Are most people using free hit chip for gw31?

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure you can get an answer to that.

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      35

      1. Emiliano Sala
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        What about blank gw 31? Isn't it just 3 or 4 on?

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Can plan for it. Have 7-8 players already.

    3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      35 for me

    4. Shearer & Sutton
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      35 for me.

    5. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Nope, BGW35. Doing transfers now in preps for BGW31.

  8. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/02/10/dugout-discussion-man-city-vs-leicester/?hc_page=31#hc_comment_17662707

    " I just wonder how they would do without the benefit of the FFS website. I say take it down for a couple of weeks and see how it goes"

    Whether Granville likes or not, the community and members on this site are the reason why Mark is fortunate enough to have a Fantasy Football related job providing a source of income.

    Seems like a childish hot topic. It's just usual behaviour from some. We've been told to deal with it in the past and to flag anything that goes against T&C's, so why can't you? Let's just make a hot topic instead, rile up more angry people and get a load of up votes.

    1. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      *grabs popcorn

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Why not post your view on the actual hot topic? Smacks of attention seeking

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        This. Also, who gives a shit?

        1. FPL price manipulators are …
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Stop adding fuel.

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            meh. It's all pretty funny mate. I don't even listen to the pod.

            1. FPL price manipulators are …
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              The mods deserve the utmost respect for their selfless commitment to this site

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Shouldn't hot topics be for fantasy football related info? You know, the reason why we pay for memberships.

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Hot topics have nothing to do with membership

        2. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Hot Topics are very relaxed - we've had previous ones on favourite films etc. Don't read anything into it being a HT - see my comment below. Sometimes, when we get a long active thread, we make it a HT - wasn't my decision but I didn't see the need to reverse it.

          1. FPL price manipulators are …
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            This is a long active thread. Will it get a Hot Topic?

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              No because as I've mentioned in my post, we don't need another one on the same topic.

    3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      When you are a panel of pundits, essentially what the FFS scoutcast is, then you have to expect to come in for criticism. I personally bought Aguero, but on the other hand I didn't get Shaqiri. Stand by your own decisions.

      But Granville needs to log off, grab a beer and chill the F out.

      Ladies and gentleman, I have some news, IT IS JUST A GAME.

      1. diesel001
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I think there is a lot of truth to what Granville says. People want to have their cake and eat it. If they make a bad decision then (i) they don't take ownership for it and (ii) they blame someone else (another poster or the Scoutcast). If they make a good decision then they are a genius and they don't give anyone else any credit.

        Lot of weak-minded behaviour IMO. You have your own FPL team, make your own decisions and live with them.

        1. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          This. It's pretty pathetic. It's a game of predictions. Make your predictions and take the results on the chin.

    4. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/17594735

      I bet if he owned aguero it would been something similar with aguero instead of pickford in that post

      1. Sims
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Pope*

      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Exactly.

        It's just what we all do. Moaning about it whilst charging us for the service is quite something.

        1. FPL price manipulators are …
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Contact customer services

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Mark is sound. Others around him are using their powers to take the piss. That HT is a joke.

            1. FPL price manipulators are …
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Go to FISO

              1. Fred54
                • 9 Years
                6 years, 1 month ago

                They use too many big words and maths. 🙁

                1. FPL price manipulators are …
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 1 month ago

                  They're lightening quick though

                  1. Fred54
                    • 9 Years
                    6 years, 1 month ago

                    Joking aside I've been lurking on FISO for years.

                    Some of the brightest people you will ever see for any particular field.

            2. Fred54
              • 9 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Granville always been a WUM. There I said it.

    5. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Granville spoke for himself. I didn't censor it as I felt that wasn't the right thing to do but those are his own views, not mine.

      I have chipped in on discussions since, though to give my thoughts - I'm all good with criticism when it's all fair. Some of it has been, some of it hasn't but that's life. So yeah, I'm more philosophical about it all than Granville was last night.

      I didn't make it a HT either but I can why it was since it was getting a lot of chatter so that's fair enough. We don't need any more on it though.

      Granville's comments are his own and, of course, I don't endorse that quote you pick out. But like I say, I also didn't want to censor.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        That quote is really a smack in the teeth.

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          It's how Granville felt at the time - not sure how he is feeling now. He speaks for himself not me or FFS. I think folk understand that. Like a lot of posters on here, he's passionate.

          I wasn't going to censor the post - I didn't think that was right, either, no matter how much I disagreed with his sentiment and his reaction.

      2. DJ1000
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Well said Mark. I thought Granvilles comments were wrong as they were too negative and reactive. There are a lot of great people on site and fantasy football has become a bit of a monster with over 5 million now playing the game. There are trolls in every social media outlet. They just need to be banned if they are out of order. I think you guys do a fantastic job and love your scoutcasts. This game can become extremely addictive and ac people spend more time in it the more disappointed they will be when they miss out on a high scoring player. It is your own responsibility as to who you pick. I still think a Salah haul today and some people will realise not having aguero not the disaster it is being portrayed. Keep up the good work lads

    6. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      We can simplyfy this whole situation down.

      The Scoutcast team never said that Aguero was a bad pick.

      The only reason none of them acquired his services because he didn’t seem right for their individual teams at the time (I don’t own him either as he would have taken too much ripping apart of my squad).

      None of the Scoutcast team advocated that Aguero was in fact a poor choice and should restrictions on price and formation (many of them carried more big hitters in midfield than up top) not have existed i’m sure at least a few of them would be laid back last night gazing at their 42 point captain.

      Those that are trying to pin blame on the Scoutcast team being the reason they are say without Aguero is pathetic. This site is here to ‘assist’ us in making ‘our own’ decisions. Not to decide our teams for us.

      I was in a similar set-up to many of the Scoutcast’s teams in that my team was heavily favoured towards midfield, more so in fact than most as Kane, Ayew (previously DLC) and Quaner has been my strike force since GW17, therefore to acquire Aguero along with Kane would have meant major reshuffling for me. I didn’t get Aguero and I’ve lost out. I watch the Scoutcast each week and would still not have got Aguero in my team even if I’d not watched it. I have lost a lot of ground in my ML’s last night with Aguero and KDB heavily favoured. I’m still confident that my decisions from now until the season end can help me overcome my rivals. Wether I do or don’t, FFS will have made it easier for me to try and plug the gap with their ‘assistance’ and I’m confident without FFS if have a very hard time trying to get anywhere near close to closing the gap I now have in front of me.

      1. FPL price manipulators are …
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        "We can simplyfy this whole situation down."
        *proceeds to write a 30,000 word thesis

        1. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Touché.

          My post (in my head) started as a few sentances and then I must have started liking the sound of my own voice and got distracted.

    7. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Storm in a tea cup. It's nothing just pure emotion and there was a lot flying about yesterday. The fact is it was a topic...and with so many responses it became " hot" .

      Everyone posts things they may regret at a later date. I cringe at some of my red mist posts. Obviously someone hit a nerve and he reacted off emotion. Pointless keeping it going imo

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Competely agree. Granny’s post was clearly ripe with emotion. Anyone that owns Aguero should have been in a good enough mood to not be bothered about the comment and those that don’t know the exact feelings of hurt Granville was facing last night.

        This is all way over the top to be making so much of his comments. People are being far too easily offended, or more than likely just trying to gain attention.

        1. *Reformed-Character*
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Who gives a **** seriously, Granville consistently shows a lack of football knowledge on almost every shoutcast he attends.....

    8. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      THIS

    9. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Agree with this. That quote was totally uncalled for and should have been dealt with right then and there. If it wasn't a scout writing that post, it would have been deleted in a wink.

  9. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Waiting for the FA Cup games to finish, but how does Otamendi and Christensen to Van Djik and Alderwiereld look?

    Or should I sack off Alder and get Davies?

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Davies will be a rotation risk. If you want a Spurs defender get Vertonghen if you can afford him

    2. El Matador
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Davies will most definetly be rotated. Vert is best option imo

    3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Boys, I am 0.1 off Vert.

      Although, I could for -4 downgrade Willian to Deloufeou (however you spell it)

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I like those moves.

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Me too! But let's wait until next week

  10. Get up ya bum
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Just do something else. Go meditate, make love, f**k, wa*k, work out, play with your kids, read a book, enjoy the liverpool game tonight. There's nothing to do in fpl for a fortnight now.

    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      meh

    2. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'd rather discuss when to use the Free Hit Chip for 2 weeks

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Good point. I'll play mine.... ages ago 😥

        1. FPL price manipulators are …
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Lol @ u

          1. Get up ya bum
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            This

      2. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        35.

        End of discussion.

        1. FPL price manipulators are …
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks. I'll ask the same question on the next page. Perhaps your thoughts may have developed since

        2. JustPark
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Well that was quick.

    3. Begbie.
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Poetic.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        They call me Wordsworth

    4. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Some of us still have Alonso for MNF hopefully.

      Also you make sound like its ghastly Int break.

      There's UCL/Europa and FA Cup to fill the gap.

      1. Begbie.
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, been counting the days until the UCL returns. Some cracking games on.

      2. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        It was a reply fail to the dude above wondering how to keep interest after a shit gw. I love footy mate even international break footy

    5. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Oh wait, I am actually going to Groves v Eubank, so that'll be a nice little break from watching football.

      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Sick. I'll certainly be illegally streaming that down here in oz.

  11. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Son has 1 away goal all season...having kept through the tough fixtures and with cpl, HUD, bou, NEW coming up it seems tough to part company...he does at least have a goal v CPL this term, but is it time to shift?

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm keeping Alli for now, I'd do the same if I had Son.

      1. *Reformed-Character*
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Alli has been woeful but I feel it's correct to keep him

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Lucas Moura and Lamela a threat to his position?

    3. Karan14
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I’m keeping him for now. Have to many other problems to deal with.

    4. greghammer95
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He's a potential target for me, I doubt I'll get him in due to GW31 and other squad difficulties, If I owned I'd keep.

    5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      considering it, whilst fixtures improve is he now a potential rotation risk with moura and lamela fit?

  12. Coaly
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    a) Ota to VVD
    b) Ota Son to 4.8 Sanchez -4

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A. No blank!

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A is what I am considering. Will scout VVD today

  13. The Wise Owl
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Can I get some sympathy? I don't own Aguero.

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      There, there.

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you

    2. FPL price manipulators are …
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Me neither. Let's hug \o/

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        /o/

    3. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No. I don't own Aguero either. Fair play to those who do and those who (c) him.

    4. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Hoot Hoot.

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Toot toot*

    5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      no, sorry

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        🙁

        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          😀

    6. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What a prat.

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Bit negative.

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Just kidding. He was in pretty bad form to be fair.

          1. The Wise Owl
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            In hindsight Aguero is the #1 striker for City, there was always the fear that Jesus would come back.

            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              6 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah without using hindsight, the return of Jesus (movie in the making) was never a factor for me. I had Aguero while Jesus was fit and he was still getting the minutes as Jesus was out of favour so I’m still to this day unsure what everyone was so concerned about.

      2. FPL price manipulators are …
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Just because you don't own a player that's no reason to call him a prat

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah. Not that funny when written down.

    7. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Chin up.
      I sold kane just before his double hatricks. I feel your pain

      1. *Reformed-Character*
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        So did I, for ageuro!!

  14. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Didnt captain Kun last night 🙁

    My #kanexit :
    GW24: didnt have him for his hattrick
    GW25: 12 (-4)
    GW 26: 4
    GW27: 21 pts
    Total 33

    Kane’s points GW25-27 = 12 pts

    Net = 21 pts ... not too flashy

    How’s yours ?

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No idea. He's been in my team since GW1

    2. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      who would you have captained last week if you didn't have Aguero? Salah? It's pretty hard to do this 'analysis' because all your subsequent decisions/transfers change.

      1. Buck The Trent
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Probably Hazard because I captained Salah the previous week for his 2 pts vs SWA

  15. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    What is possiblities for bgw 31 and bgw 35? Any predicted blank matches for these two gws?

    1. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Twitter @BenCrellin....check it out.

  16. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else make a decision themselves this week and captain who they thought would do best?
    I did because I’m cool.

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Wait, this isn't the right way to play?

      Have I been playing it wrong all this time?

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I want to drink with you.

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Go and watch Neighbours.

    3. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      This is why I always copy you.

  17. Shultan
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Why are palace getting so many penalties?!
    Is it about the way they play?
    a certain player?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      It's Crystal Palace, they're professionals at it.

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Luck of the draw, it was originally down to the wizard Zaha

  18. Big boy Bowen
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Morning everyone, 60 points with Alonso, Jones, Salah and Hazard to play. Not too bad but had Kane as Kaptain (of course) rather than Kun.

    Early thoughts on this lot, not made any transfers for a few weeks so still have 2FT.
    Thinking Adrian to Foster with 1 of them? Brom have some good fixtures after Chelsea.

    Adrian
    Alonso | Jones | Mee
    Salah | Sterling | Hazard | Mili
    Kane | Aguero | Ayew

    Elliot | T.Carroll | Dummett | Simpson

    0.1ITB 2FT

    Any other ideas?

    Thanks

    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      WAIT!

      1. Big boy Bowen
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah will do, just gathering some early thoughts

    2. Big boy Bowen
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Another alternative may be to do Adrian to Fabianski and Simpson to Mariappa?

      1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I'd personally downgrade Alonso first, but that's just me.

        1. Big boy Bowen
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Fair, I'll see if he plays on Monday and see how he does. Cheers

  19. doy
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Will Official FPL ever 'unlock the feature' that would allow us to view prior seasons, in particular gameweeks. There should be a dropdown box option that allows us to filter by season and then being able to view individual gameweeks of a prior season. Can this please be suggested to Official FPL Headquarters?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I think it's a technical limitation, the amount of database queries that would involve could bring the site down, or just be too expensive to offer as part of a free game.

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      That would be quite cool. I would imagine they have the data stored somewhere.

    3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Dude, it takes them about 18 days just to update the Mini League's. I doubt they can do this.

    4. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      What I would like to see is simply data about individual players from past seasons. Does an external site offer this? E.g. I'd like to see Gerrard's season history easily.

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        I think the members section has past data.

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I’ve wanted this for 10 years. Even suggested it to them before.

      1. doy
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Did you get a response?

  20. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    A) Transfer Son to anyone else up to 8.0 (Suggest one please)
    B) Wait 2 GWs then Aguero & Son to KDB & Firmino/Vardy (I guess GJesus gonna come back after 2 GWs anyway)

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      A) Who do you have already?

      1. Zilla
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Salah, Sterling and Ramsey

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          Walcott?

          1. Zilla
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            I'd prefer to stay away from Everton for the moment. One of the things that made me keep Son in first place was there's no obvious replacement.. so that's why I am leaning to keep him then do B.

    2. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Why keep Son for those three fixtures and now sell for his good run? I think he's still looked quite good.

      1. Zilla
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Thing is he was showing form but he looked awful last 2 games, do you reckon I should keep him for 1 more game then do the switch?

        1. JasonG123
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          I have him as well - maybe monitor how he looks in the FA Cup.

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'd wait with Son until he actually gets properly rotated

    4. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Siggy.

  21. gunner 2727
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Love it when cockiness and a custard pie combine......

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/01/27/the-technical-area-willians-progress/?hc_page=9#hc_comment_17565784

    sold aguero last week......

    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Now now, no need for that.

  22. FPL price manipulators are …
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Line-ups in 10 mins

  23. bigwig
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else without Aguero blaming Kasper for last night?

    1. Ode
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Yup, he was dreadful

    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I've got Kun and I'm blaming kasper

    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He was at blame for two games, arguably 3. Surprised the commentators didn't criticise him, he was awful. But fair play to Aguero, he took the chances.

    4. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      you will be called salty, but he genuinely could have prevented 2/3 of those goals. That being said, Salah has scored plenty of similar goals this season - that's just how it goes sometimes

    5. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      He really did have an all round bad game. Don’t know what happened there.

    6. gunner 2727
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      should blame Puel for changing to a back 4 at HT after looking solid first half

      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Surprised he hasn't been torn apart for this. Worst tactical sub I've ever seen.

        1. gunner 2727
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 1 month ago

          generally doing well so just a mistake.... but when they came out as a 4 i remember thinking "wow thats weird"

          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 1 month ago

            Overall, I agree, but that's a howler that seems to have escaped scrutiny.

    7. DJ1000
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Schmeichel said recently how puel had changed the way Leicester play. Didn't realise he meant gifting two goals per game to the best striker in fantasy league history. Lol. And Leicester changes from 5 at the back to 4. Shocking 45 mins. Thought aguero might get 1 tops. Let's hope the saints keeper also has a mare and salah gets 3 today

    8. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      The irony was, at half-time I thought Leicester might nick it!

      They looked secure enough and I thought Schmeichel looked assured first half. He had a shocker in the second.

      Still can't work out what Puel was doing changing the system at half-time.

  24. Zilla
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Liverpool leaked lineup: Karius; TAA Matip VVD Robertson; Can Oxlade Wijna Salah Firmino MANE

    Source: https://twitter.com/AnfieldExpress/status/962618268401000448

    1. Zilla
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      no idea why mane was caps

  25. boc610
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    I captained kun because it was LEICESTER AT HOME and he is a world class player . I come on to this site for sometimes funny banter and sometimes funny trashtalking. not endless RMT's constant need for approval any decisions I make have nothing to do with this site or people arguing on a podcast for an hour. there is so much noise on here. all it takes for someone to change their minds is a few people posting 'yes' to kane or kun (C)? and your gut instinct goes out the window. you've made a decision based on 6 or 7 people giving you the same answer rather than the knowledge you have gained from watching an unhealthy amount of football over the years. there is a big big overestimation on just what this site provides. I see it as a sometimes helpful guide. why does it need to be anything more than that? your playing the game , nobody else is.

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I approve this.

    2. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I use those 6 or 7 people to gauge what the consensus on here is - then I can decide whether to go template/dullard (usually) or maverick.

      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        Doesn't the captain poll give you the consensus?

      2. boc610
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        6 or 7 people is not a consensus though, its just a majority decision from 6 or 7 people. the vast majority of info on here are fuelled by confirmation bias. that rules the roost. you own shaq well your going to tell people to buy shaq.

      3. Zilla
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        This. You can't blame someone for telling you to cap Kane instead of Kun, he just gave you his opinion and you decide..

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I like when the sheets come out on time maybe just enough to have an edge over those nasty bookie chappies.

      That's much appreciated.

    4. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not even on here for the football

      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 1 month ago

        +42

    5. *Reformed-Character*
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      This is so true, this place is full of sheep. Who echo one another ....baaaa baaaaa baaaaaaaa

  26. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Maybe Maureen does a very Maureen thing and rests Sanchez. (Kun.vc)

    😯

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Controversial, I like it.

  27. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    An easy ask for the rest of the GW to bring a modicum of respectability..
    19k-> 49k atm. (6k->19k last GW).

    Philip Anthony~ CS + a Bonus pt.
    Paul Pogba~ Goal or a couple of Assists.
    Mo Salah (c)~ Goal + Assist.
    Bob Firmino ~ Goal + Assist.
    Cal Wilson~ Goal..

  28. Killug
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Transfer Alonso, Albrighton & Aguero -> Kdb, Firmino & 5,5 defender?

    1. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Bold to ditch Aguero after his recent hauls?

  29. Atimis
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Could you recommend me some moves?
    1FT 0.9ITB

    Adrian
    Ota/Azpi/Jones
    Salah(c)/Sterling/Shaq/Walcott
    Kun/Firmino/Wilson

    Elliot/Son/Mee/Mbemba

    1. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      Ota to a cheaper defender playing in BGW31 like Janmaat, Bauer, Coleman etc?

  30. wowBOBwow
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 1 month ago

    Kun VC and Mili first sub.

    Anyone else hoping for Salah to get a 2-week injury in the warm up?

    1. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      No, I never wish harm on players.

    2. gunner 2727
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 1 month ago

      bit desperate..... i just want hazard to haul, don't want ridiculously jammy points with him being a surprise injury