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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. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Choose one for World Cup Fantasy...

    a) Forsberg

    b) Honda

    c) Cuadrado

  2. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Lol @ Man U fans who refuse to condemn Mourinho's style of football.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      They just support their club come thick or thin

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        They should listen to FPL General. He has sussed Jose out. Spent hundreds of millions and done no better than Van Gaal.

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          I think he is doing a brilliant job. Hoping he gets another £200 to spend in the summer

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Two hundred quid? Looks like the Glazers are tightening the transfer budget.

            1. Syd.
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              Well he has wasted £200 million so his budget has been cut 😆

              1. FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 10 months ago

                Darren Fletcher marquee signing then?

    2. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lol @ all Man U fans

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        They appear to be happy and content in the shadow of their noisy neighbours now.

        1. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          UTD are City's noisy neighbours. The hunter becomes the hunted. A bit like pacman

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Precisely.

          2. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            I love Pac-Man

            Those fookin ghosts always get you

            1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              Back in the day I could play Pac-Man indefinitely on a single quarter. I ain't afraid o' no ghosts.

              1. Syd.
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 10 months ago

                I didn’t have that talent

                1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
                  • 11 Years
                  5 years, 10 months ago

                  Yeah, well, you know the chicks dug me for that. 😉

  3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Leicester about to sign the 10th best right back in the world as rated by 442 😮

  4. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Lol @ FPL Virgin.

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      again?

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Always

      2. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Yes please

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lol @ lols @ me?

      1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Lol @ lols @ lols @ you

        1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          😉

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            This is getting like the Ryan Gosling Macauley Culkin tshirt thing! 😉

    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Here's the downvote button for this post

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Don't Pander to the crowd. It is beneath you, good sir!

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          The only thing beneath me is a pillow with Rachel Riley's face on it

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Jarvish has seen her in the flesh.

            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              I've seen him seeing her in the flesh

              1. FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 10 months ago

                Was that when he did a Homer Simpson drool live on air?

                1. Deulofail
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 10 months ago

                  I was the one drooling. Still am.

  5. Norman Conquest
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    hated adored never ignored

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Agree. FPL Virgin certainly does divide opinions.

      1. Norman Conquest
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        lol

      2. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        A controversial but well respected figure.

          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            That was a dark moment.

            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              Stop trying to write your own reviews!

  6. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Are the following players nailed for their countries still or rotated a lot now?

    a) Iniesta

    b) Cuadrado

    c) T. Muller

  7. JustPark
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    One of Walcott/Townsend/Lennon should be ahead of Lingard in the WC team.

    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      They might be the only 3 players worse than Lingard

      1. JustPark
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Ye to celebration. They look much more intense than him on the field.

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I'd go with Townsend

  8. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Jose really is yesterday's man. So obvious that the players haven't been coached to be a fast attacking coherent unit but rather all about keeping shape and stopping the opposition which they are doing badly.

    The board need to act and make a change. Why not just get Luis Enrique.

    1. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Enrique would be a bad move. You are aware of his time at Roma??

      He did manage before Barcelona

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        To be fair he turned Barca around after Pep's predecessor and the brand of footie was really good to watch. Even better than Pep's tiki taka.

        The Italian options would just be bus parking bores like Jose.

        1. Jet5605
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Successor not predecessor.

        2. Digital-Real
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Having Suarez, Messi and Neymar does help!!

          1. Jet5605
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah but the guy after Pep couldn't get them to play. It was Enrique who signed Suarez.

            1. Digital-Real
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              Didn't the late Pep's assistant win La liga?

    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Nah. Rather Poch. Could do wonders with those funds.

      1. Jet5605
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed but I was thinking of available options. I don't think Utd could prize him from Spurs at the moment.

        1. Digital-Real
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          You have to be a *ick to manage and play for UTD. Poch isn't.

  9. Digital-Real
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Utd fans asking for the next Zidane (McTominay) to be subbed on

  10. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Has anyone seen Epic Fail and his missus in the same room?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I have but had to pay premium for the privilege......

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        ...too soon?

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          *Tosun - 6.5m next season?

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Think I’v recovered......any mods about?

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 10 months ago

              I'm still in training.

              1. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 10 months ago

                Have you been approved FPLV? They’ve asked me numerous times, but each time I’ve declined.

                1. FPL Virgin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 10 months ago

                  I've been told to file down my rough edges to be considered.

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      I have never seen anyone on this forum and probably would run a hundred miles at the thought

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        http://www.bajiroo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/most-ugly-man-in-world-pics.jpg

        My tinder profile, if interested Syd.....

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          I am pleasantly pleased

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 10 months ago

            Don’t tell anyone but this is actually Optimus.....

  11. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    19 - No Chelsea player attempted more passes in the first-half than Thibaut Courtois (19 - level with Cesc Fabregas). Deep.

    -OptaJoe

  12. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Does anyone think that watching a game at Wembley on TV is an awful experience? The cameras are too low and don't give a good view of the pitch and the sun is just blinding.

  13. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    I remember saying on here a couple of years ago that I really didn’t get the Martial hype , limited to me

    I feel the same about Rashford

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Cue World Cup final winning goal.

    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Rashford is absolute crap

      Just typical English media hype and even they know the truth

  14. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Think football needs a rule change from FIFA/UEFA/PL/etc.....first goals the winner. Would save a shyte load of time. And improve GDP for countries applicable.

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Or get rid of points for results. Goals conceded = -1pt. Goals scored = 2pts

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        This.....I like.....and negative points.....er goals for a nil - nil snooze festival....

  15. Jet5605
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    If Salah had signed for United how many goals would he have scored this season under Jose? 10?

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Scored a goal under Jose 😆

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      3.

      He would have sold him come January for trying to score too many goals.

  16. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    This game has penos written all over it.....

  17. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Is James Hewitt presenting the trophy? Asking for a Son.....

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Nope. Non of Harry's relatives are going to be at the match.

    2. JustPark
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      You imbecile 😀

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Confirmed

  18. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Football’s a bit of a shite game.

  19. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Courtois sorting it all out

  20. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Just seen a few FWC teams with Trippier. He won’t start

    1. The Mighty Hippo
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      He'll probably be out of my team before it kicks off. I just can't work out who is a better option at that price yet. Tripps can be the placeholder for now.

      1. The Mighty Hippo
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Probably Rybus if it looks like he'll start for Poland.

  21. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    How much I’ll Rev Curry be next season?

  22. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Rashford nearly as good as Kane. At taking corners.

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      So thats why he in tge England Squad

  23. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Pogba vs Sanchez fight

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Kane will claim the win....

  24. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Sanchez’ decline has been quite staggering

    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      He is determined and resembles a headless chicken at the moment

      Just runs about doing nothing

  25. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    This is an awful game of football

    So scrappy and lacking any sort of talent

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      You watching a re-run of Livingston vs Partick Thistle, Syd?

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        I thought it was a cracking game.

        Brother in law is a season ticket holder for Livi so I was cheering them on for that reason

        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Jags are utter gash, can’t believe I follow the useless fooookers....

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      They should let Conte and Mourinho fight for the Trophy, far more enjoyable

      1. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        My money would be on Conte

        1. panda07
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 10 months ago

          Mourinho would fight dirty though, pulling hair and biting

    3. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      What you expecting? Two teams who play full football.
      One manager who's past his best. The other who's limited and been found out this season.

      1. Digital-Real
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        Dull*

      2. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 10 months ago

        It is one of the highlights in the English calendar. I was hoping for an enjoyable game maybe I was being a bit optimistic

  26. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Ashley Young is terrible at crossing with his left foot. Southgate making the same mistake as previous England managers by choosing a right-footed left-back. Why didn't we just take Bertrand?

  27. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    lolexis

  28. 420king
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    who's belgiums 2nd keeper?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Lolnolet

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Super Mignolet.

  29. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Courtois in trouble, would be so unlucky if he is out of WC.

  30. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone want Utd to score just so they have to play Man City in the Community Shield?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Nope.

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      If they score They still don’t win

    3. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      No.

      I've never in all my life wanted UTD to score

    4. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Now that you say it...

    5. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      No

      Community shield is a complete waste of time

    6. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 10 months ago

      Does this game go to ET, penos or rock, paper, scissors if drawin on FT?.