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The Community Round Up

After 38 often gruelling Gameweeks, the Fantasy Football community waves goodbye to the 2017/18 season and starts preparing for the next campaign.

The Hot Topic posters look back on the key events over the last few months and start to consider which players will help earn us a flying start when the new season kicks off in August.

The success and failures of the Premier League prediction business come under scrutiny in our community article section, which as usual features the latest developments in Norwegian top-flight Fantasy game, Elitserien.

Our community tournament round-up is extended this week as we congratulate the winners across a range of leagues, cups and competitions.

The Community Articles.

Armed with a season’s worth of crowd canvassing, Hutch_James delivered his final look at how groupthink fared in terms of predicting results this season.

The underlying statistics kings of the campaign are the focus of FPL Virgin’s latest article.

But while domestic action may be over Mr Klin of Norway served up a reminder that Norwegian game Fantasy Eliteserien is available to play throughout the summer with his latest weekly preview.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

The 2017/18 ended in dramatic fashion with 31 goals scored on the final day. Our “rough with the smooth” collection of your Gameweek 38 scores reveals how this action-packed 90 minutes impacted on the community’s overall ranks and quest for mini-league glory.

Stat also dropped by to reveal how this year’s rank milestones compare to last season, while Red Lightning looked at the end of season chip strategy of FPL’s top players.

Discussions also took place on how the best FPL managers across a number of seasons are defined.

Our own Hall of Fame update revealed the top managers from our leagues as well as some of their key strategies for success this season. While Zan Keroski let us know about an alternative way of measuring career achievements, with a stronger focus on more recent ranks.

FPL Freddo added further thoughts to this debate, while former Hall of Fame top ten manager Triggerlips launched his own ‘haul of fame’ which rewards multiple top 1,000 finishes, even if they were some time ago.

Triggerlips was in fine form this week with two further Hot Topics, looking at the effect of the Triple Captain chip and whether anyone had a worst best Gameweek than him.

The 2017/18 campaign came under further scrutiny when we quizzed you on your most impactful decisions made over the season. Swinner added to the discussion by asking what defines a successful season, a good rank or beating a rival.

Fusen also waded in to let us know that he has bolstered his FPL Statistico season review tool to include a section that divides up the season in stages.

Elsewhere, this campaign’s most successful formations were the focus of The Mighty Hippo’s latest Hot Topic, while Legomane pondered the importance of a great start.

Ignoring Mohamed Salah for the captaincy was perhaps one of the more obvious oversights at times this season. Given the Liverpool winger has just accrued the largest points haul in Fantasy Premier League history a price hike seems inevitable. But, we asked, how much is too much to pay for the Egyptian record breaker.

This week’s chat also featured plenty of forward thinking as managers started scouting for the 2018/19 Berbinho’s Forehead, Giggs Boson and Asquishypotato all canvassed opinion on a number of clubs as they asked how Manchester United, Spurs and Liverpool can build and improve next season.

Champions Manchester City are one team who can perhaps relax their summer activity in the market, with Fantasy Gold predicting that they could dominate the Premier League for years to come.

Meanwhile, Grooveymatt65 has already started bargain hunting with his discussion on next season’s potential cut-price gems.

Among them could be teenage sensation Ryan Sessegnon, who may well be playing top flight football in 2018/19 should his Fulham side prevail in the play-off finals against Aston Villa. Fantasy Gold urges Fantasy managers to keep a close eye on the England Under 21s international.

England’s senior squad for the World Cup, which was announced this week, came under scrutiny in Giggs Boson’s Hot Topic, in which he asked the community to name the best starting XI from this group.

The World Cup chat continued with FFFrog’s number crunching post.

Back to domestic matters, the potential reclassification of some midfielders and forwards next season gets discussed in a post from Aarono23, while discussion on potential rule changes is the focus of Scoutcaster Az’s Hot Topic, where he asks whether FPL’s assist and bonus awards, as well as chips, need an overhaul.

Az earns a further mention after scooping an award for his appearances on our weekly podcast, which picked up a raft of other accolades this week.

With no Premier League action until August Niemi recommends Fantasy managers turn to Norway’s Eliteserien to fill the gap. He has set up a new league, which started scoring this week and also put forward a list of key players to consider.

Niemi’s hard work has been duly noted by community manager Geoff, who let us know that our Norwegian football expert has joined his expanding crew of moderators, with community regular Zoumasbloomers also joining the team.

A raft of new community features are planned over the summer, many of which will be based on feedback collected by Geoff this week. We also asked what improvements Members would like to the tools available to them.

To view all our discussions please visit our Hot Topics page.

The Community Tournaments

Congratulations to Gregor, who has won 2017/18’s Scout Picks community champion competition. His 33 point margin of victory, achieved in Gameweek 5, proved unbeatable. He wins a £100 Amazon voucher and a place in next season’s moderators and contributors league.

Gameweek 38’s community champion Choppers 13 lost 89-74 to the Scouts.

A score of 74 was enough to secure Az first in the FFScout moderators and contributors league, six points ahead of second-placed Jack Wain.

I snatched the summit from QPR Utd in his own FFS Frequent Summer Posters league by transfers made (42 to 45), while Dan Jeffries wins the FFS Old Farts Club league for the site’s elder statesmen and women.

Epic Fail has won Gnu’s Wigan to Me head to head contest. However, he missed out on top spot to me in the Dugout draft leg of Teddy’s Iron man competition, in which Paul Brett scooped first in the FPL Draft element.

Sticking with FPL Draft, our fixture ticker guru Pure Olivia claims bragging rights at the top of the FFScout moderators and contributors league.

In Red Lightning’s competitions, Anders Lium has won his Top 10K Any Season league, Shirin Nizar grabs the January to May league crown, Balders takes top spot in his Doubles, Blanks and Chips mini league and Stuart Blakely scoops his Opening Day contest.

Grant Barclay won Az’s £20 cash league, beating the contest’s host by one point. Meanwhile, TimothyJ, who comfortably won Az’s £5 cash league, finishing with an overall rank of 238.

If you are running a community tournament for the World Cup and would like the latest scores included in future Community Round-ups, please email us a summary of the current leaders and a link to your league, spreadsheet or head to head competition, at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

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921 Comments Post a Comment
  1. SW6
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Anyone else think Sanchez is looking a bit heavy... looks a little Luke Shaw-like

    1. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Has gained a bit of muscle but I think its a club decision. Was a bit light weight at Arsenal

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        I wanted to gain muscle too. I’ll speak to club don’t the road

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 5 days ago

          Down the road*

    2. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      That's me got a complex now
      I'm away to the toilet to throw up

  2. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Penalty!

  3. Waynoo
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    phil Jones

  4. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    VAR! VAR! VAR! VAR! VAR!

  5. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Should’ve need red card too

    1. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Nah, double punishment. Yellow is fine.

    2. SW6
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Rules have changed, it's not a red card

  6. badgerboy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Beautiful first touch from Hazard.

  7. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Hazard 1-0

  8. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Hazard goal!

  9. Waynoo
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Get in fgs haz

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Congrats on your bet win. How much did you win?

  10. Yozzer
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Why isn't Jones off. So frustrating

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      New rule.

    2. Ghost Gooner
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Made a genuine attempt to get the ball

    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Exactly

      Last man denying a clear goal scoring opportunity

      FA have always had a bias towards Man Utd

      1. Yozzer
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        Absolutely. Hate it

        1. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 days ago

          Argh. Didn't even know this. Cheers

        2. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 5 days ago

          There was nothing accidental about it

          Jones knew what he was doing. This will be the problem with this law

          1. Euro Raiders
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 5 days ago

            You could be wrong you know? Add in your opinion.

          2. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 5 days ago

            He tried to get the ball I thought, he just failed miserably.

            1. Euro Raiders
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 5 days ago

              Agree. Bad error.

              1. Syd.
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 5 days ago

                He tried to get the man and he succeeded with flying colours

        3. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 days ago

          I didn't know this either. Silly rule in my opinion.

          I like that fewer players will be/are punished with red cards in this situation but in this case for the wrong reason. Increased subjectivity...

  11. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    A penalty against United? 😮

    Is Michael Oliver feeling alright?

  12. Ghost Gooner
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Glad chelsea scored first, now jose has to attack

  13. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Manu looking terrible

    1. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Manu re

  14. Arceus
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Should've TC Hazard

  15. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    65 minutes of Manchester United having to play attacking football.

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Time for Pogba to step up.

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        lol

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      65 minutes of attacking football

      This is more than they be had all season

  16. Ronnie Hotdog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Nice one Edin! I got a 'free' £10 bet from Betfair and stuck it on Hazard & Sanchez to both score at 20/1. I hope Alexis is on pens.

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Looks a nice bet

  17. SW6
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    lool

  18. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Anyone who is playing the Telegraph Fantasy World Cup game? If so what is your current team?

    1. fattfattygavgav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Set one up this morning, currently on 433

      Courtois

      Marcelo, Hector, Alba, Tripper

      Kroos, Blazkawski, Iwobi

      Messi, Greizman, Werner

      Probably tinker loads before kick off though. How's yours looking?

      1. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        I really like this version as no faffing with a bench haha. I am currently one:

        Lloris
        D.Sanchez / Walker / Christensen
        Rodriguez / Coutinho / Hazard / Mane / Iwobi
        Lewandowski / Suarez

    2. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      3-5-2

      Akinfeev
      Vermaelen I Varane I Trippier
      Coutinho I Lemar I Muller I Carrasco I Dzagoev
      Griezmann I Higuain

      1. The Mighty Hippo
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        just changed:

        Muller + Higuain --> D. Silva + Cavani

  19. Sim Simma
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Phil Jones showing how he will play at World Cup

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Exactly why we need to play 3 at the back. We need 3 CBs so they can cover each other's mistakes.

  20. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Chelsea will be screwed if Hazard leaves in the summer transfer window.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      They can buy someone else.

  21. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Is VAR in use for the final?

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Yes.

  22. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Two boring football teams

  23. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Alonso time!

  24. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    If you could only choose 2 strikers for your World Cup Fantasy squad, which two would you get conisdering the fixtures?

    I am currently on Suarez and Lewondowski

    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Cavani over Suarez?

    2. fattfattygavgav
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Messi and Ronaldo

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Greizmann and Cavani for me

  25. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Lingard isn't in England WC squad is he?

    1. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Shouldn't be. He's a terrible football player

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        Probably not terrible but definitely average.

        1. Digital-Real
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 5 days ago

          Btw he is in the Eng squad going to the World Cup

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      of course he is, England so short of midfielders to pick he was a automatic choice

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        TBH I rate Walcott, Townsend and Lennon ahead of him. Personally they look much more intense on the field than him.

  26. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    JLINGZ the 4 game a season player 😉

  27. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Why are FFS publishing so many articles today?

  28. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Trashford

  29. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    Shiteford

    1. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      People weren't saying that two seasons ago! They were claiming he was a superstar in the making

    2. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      What happens when you don't play games. Should put in a transfer request IMO. Got to a mid-table club or overseas and play proper first team football

  30. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 days ago

    I’m at a wedding (not THE wedding), can anyone give me a brief summary of the first half? 1-0 a fair score, how have the teams played?

    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      I regret watching it

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      poor first half, Chelsea just about deserve the lead. Sanchez has been awful so far.

    3. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      THE wedding was probably a better watch than this game.

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        William must be glad.

      2. Yozzer
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        I doubt that very much. I'd rather have people throw rocks at me for 3 hour than attend that debacle

    4. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 days ago

      Gareth Southgate wants a wildcard

      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        ha!

      2. SW6
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 days ago

        This. I heard someone say that he had picked an exciting, risky squad.... yeah no. A world where a Dier - Henderson midfield is exciting is not one I want to live in