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Fantasy Football Scout are pleased to announce the very first episode of Meet the Manager, where we interview Fantasy managers with a superb track record over their career.

Over the season we’ll find out from them what it takes to get a top finish in the game, explore their key strategies for success and also gain some valuable tips on tackling the current campaign.

To kick off the series I was joined earlier today by Nick, who is better known within the Fantasy Football Scout community as Triggerlips.

Over his 11-year career, he has finished in the top 1,000 an impressive four times, including 2012/13’s finish of 35th. Indeed across his last nine campaigns, he has only finished outside the top 50,000 twice.

Paying close attention to team structure and balanced distribution of funds is among the nuggets of advice that New Zealand-based Nick serves up.

He also reveals the importance of accumulating wealth early on and making sure the vast array of Fantasy advice on social media is treated with caution.

And while he is taking a patient approach with Arsenal’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this season he is “not liking the look of (Mohamed) Salah one little bit”.

The chat with Nick is available to view on YouTube here and in the embedded video below:

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  1. NOSLEEPTILLBROOKLYN
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Callum Wilson or Josh King?

    1. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wilson.

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

      That’s a difficult one

      Just flip a coin

    3. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wilson.

      King relies mostly on pens.

    4. Pitch Perfect
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I had King in his wonder season as midfielder, helped me win my league. Last season I had Wilson for 9 consecutive game weeks in which he didn't muster a goal or assist.

      I'm going for King on emotional grounds!

  2. fridge
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Evening all,

    Foster
    Mendy. Alonso. VVD. AWB
    Salah. Mane. Maddison. Fraser
    Aguero. Zaha

    Patricio. Cairney. Peltier. Ings

    Worried about not having Hazard but also my rubbish bench. 1FT, 1.2 ITB

    A) Mane > Hazard
    B) Peltier > playing cheaper
    C) Save

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A

    2. Shake n Bake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      A or Save

    3. TAArt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Why transfer mane out this week? Save or change peltier for Doherty or Bennett for better bench, won’t benefit this gw but long term play

  3. banditben86
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Will Davd silva start next game?

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      50/50

      1. tafrère
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I'd say he'll start but will be take off early with Bernado Silva coming on.

        1. 32chickens
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          This

    2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Just rang Pep but he didn't pick up

  4. Niho992
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    So, Salah and Aguero owners who to captain? At this moment im closer to aguero

    1. Shake n Bake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Salah

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Same dilemma.

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Salah

    4. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      At this moment : no clue.

      1. _figu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This. Been on Salah all week but his form is a worry.

        1. Majestic Chanka
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Top of Joes’ Goals Imminent table, his “poor” form has been over-exaggerated

  5. Shake n Bake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Which combo?

    A) Laca + Jimenez

    B) Zaha + Mitrovic + 1.1 ITB

    1. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B for me. Both good choices though.

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

    3. TAArt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

    4. Majestic Chanka
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Giroud + Mitrovic

  6. EgyptianKing
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Patricio
    Alonso, Robertson, Mendy
    Mane, Hazard, Moura, Pedro, D. Silva
    Kun Wilson

    Hamer, Holebas, Bissaka, Kamara

    I am a little concerned on both rotation (Pedro, Moura, Mane?, D. Silva) and injury (Mendy) for GW6.

    What do you think I should do? Still 0.2 idb, but I am tempted to take the risk and save FT.

    Thoughts?

    Cheers!

    1. Shake n Bake
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe wait and see who starts out of Pedro and Willian tomorrow?

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        And what action plan do you suggest? If Pedro plays 60+ min, you think I should get him out?

        1. Shake n Bake
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          If Willian starts then Pedro is prob good for the weekend.

          If Pedro starts then maybe transfer to Fraser or Maddison?

          1. Zenith UK
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Richarlison given his pre-ban form and Arsenal's abysmal backline?

            1. EgyptianKing
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I’ll probably be looking at bringing him in from GW7 onwards. Let’s see how he performs at the Emirates

          2. EgyptianKing
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Thank you for your suggestion mate!

    2. TAArt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Keep ft

      1. EgyptianKing
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers

  7. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Some players I find myself just wanting to do well in FPL. Pogba and Silva top my list as always and I have neither at the moment. Sheesh, Seems like a good time to get two of my faves.

    1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      You absolutely love Silva 😀

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I do...Silva, Eriksen, Pogba and Zaha...all I've ever posted really.

    2. _figu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      If I don't feel Richarlison/Maddison come deadline, I'll just put Pogba in and pray.

    3. Ten Season Wonder
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Pogba is one of you favourite players?!?!?! Are you like 12?

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        No....not quite...

        1. Majestic Chanka
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Not by half, or a third likely, anyone want to escalate further?

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Got Silva in last week. Felt like seeing an old friend 🙂

  8. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone how did Lukaku look please?

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Awful as always.

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Does he ever look good? He's a strange one for sure.

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Bentekke on steroids

      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        given that song id be surprised if he on steroids

        1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Does Viagra count as a steroid?

        2. Majestic Chanka
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          #Tripod

    4. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys

  9. 32chickens
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Close,we are so close
    Sorry Pep not in CL
    I think your selections + subs @ last 2 games were wrong.
    In FPL terms I will hold kun but beyond that you confuse me

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      He did nothing in this game except watch from the stands (presumably Arteta had instructions though)

  10. sudargah
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Lucas Moura + Ings -> Mitrovic + Madisson (-4) Worth doing? Have Mendy and a weak bench so if he doesn't play, good chance ill only have 1 or 0 points (Boly vs Man U (a) coming in.

    1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Not for me ... even for free

    2. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Nah. I see Moura outscoring Maddison this week. Wolves are more solid than the score line of their first couple of games suggested

    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Possibly as one isn't playing, has tough games and plays for a poor team and Moura will suffer reduced mins even if he starts ( as good as he is)

      Perhaps hold Moura one more week? He should start

    4. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't get rid of Moura this week.

  11. MysticMac17
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on my squad?

    Ederson
    TAA Gomez Trippier AWB
    Salah Hazard Lingard
    Aguero Mitrovic Lacazette

    Subs: Hamer, Fraser, Bennett, Westwood

    Richarlison will be brought in next week for Lingard or Salah (whoever performs worse of the two)

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Why are you benching Fraser?

      1. MysticMac17
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Which player would you drop him for?

        1. Sweetboi
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          AWB.

    2. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I would lose lacazette for Wilson and pump the money into midfield or backs

  12. DAZZ
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    So did City look bad? Ive just got home missed the lot. 3 wins on the bounce for united now.

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      They weren't at it today...no real cutting edge before Sane and Lyon looked dangerous on the attack.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Just flat...

    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. For the first time ever it was like A football version of painting by numbers. Usual style but spark at all

    3. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      they couldn't live up to the standard set by Bielsa the night before. Understandable

  13. I Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How did Aguero look when he came on?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Fit enough to start against Cardiff.

  14. Ten Season Wonder
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    what's the best 8.5m GK duo to go for? Ryan & Button? or is there any other club combo for that cost?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Patricio/Hennessey and Hamer or Button.

      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        So what happens when Wolves or Palace have a fixture 5 rated game?

        1. Sweetboi
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Play them.

          1. Ten Season Wonder
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Play Button who is a back up keeper? ....

            1. Sweetboi
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              No, play Patricio/Hennessey...they'll probably get saves if nothing else. The 4.0 won't even start.

            2. FPL.team
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 3 months ago

              I don't get it. You will have a non playing backup keeper if you are only spending 8.5m on 2.

        2. Zenith UK
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Pray they don't both have one on the same weekend?

          1. Zenith UK
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 3 months ago

            Also, Wolves only have two 5* fixtures. City away and L'Pool away. Lot of 4* though

  15. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is there a FFS league code for UCL fantasy?

  16. fridge
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    So how likely are we thinking Liverpool rotation will be for Southampton? Not sure if I should keep both Mane and Salah... if they both start would rather miss out in Hazard for one more week

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Think they play full strength, with Keita coming back in.

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I think both will start be won't play a full game.

    3. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Mane to score against his old club? Seems to always happen. Not that I've put him in.

  17. Sweetboi
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Pick one:

    a) Schurrle

    b) Richarlison

    c) Maddison

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

    2. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      C

    5. ***00tennis***
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      B

  18. I Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Earlier this week there were people on here saying Cardiff are tougher opposition than Lyon 😆

    Some Prem fans really need to get off their high horses.

    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Premiership is full of dross, should drop it down to 16 teams.

  19. banditben86
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Dsilva to pogba.. thoughts?

    1. Totalfootball
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Whats wrong with Dilva ?

    2. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Silva has played back-to-back 90 minutes...but I think he should start, making it a bad transfer.

    3. banditben86
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks. Just worried he will be rested after tonight

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Rested for who exactly??

  20. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    On a scale from 1 to Joey Barton, how mental is it to do Kun > Kane?

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Full Joey.

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      I was considering it for GW7 or 8. This week it's probably Joey Barton.

    3. Podge
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Joey mid Kung fu kick of a fan, Kane looks dog tired.

    4. Cahill
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Joey Bartons brother

    5. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No for me.

    6. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Never go full Joey Barton.

  21. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Is Vardy still on pens?

    1. Sweetboi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Should be, was off the pitch when Maddison took it.

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Kun Vardy Mitro it is then

  22. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    Not sure how it works in CL so forgive me if it seems a dumb question. Being as he was banned for a match was Pep actually allowed in the dressing room before kick off and at half time?

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Mmmm. Speaks volumes then about tonight's performance. Pep is a great manager and a great talker in the dressing room (SKY series)...

    1. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No

      1. Zenith UK
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Arteta also did pre-match conference.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Every week I get the impression that Klopp and Pep are loved by their players and the feeling is mutual. Tonight may be as good an example as we could find of just how much difference a genuinely great manager can make before kick off.

    2. jtreble
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      No.

  23. Iceball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    What do you think of this WC?
    Hennessey Hamer
    Alonso Mendy Robertson Doherty AWB
    Salah Hazard Dilva Fraser Hojberg
    Aguero Jimenez Ings

    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Find money to upgrade Hamer.

      Salah not worth the money.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Get one of Jimenez or Ings, not both. Nowhere to go if one gets injured or loses form.

  24. johnnys balloons
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 3 months ago

    How Sane look tonight when came on? Want Mkhi replacement and have money for upgrade to some City mid. Thinking about DSilva ofc but now, with Mandy injuried, Sane looks to me like a good option.
    Anyone thinks that is a good idea or just go for DSilva ?

    1. Cahill
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sane was excellent! Changed the game for them!

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        He was shocking 😀

    2. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      + Sane

    3. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Good be gold if Mendy is out for some weeks, it was this period last year when Sane went nuts and no one had him. Long term I don't think he's worth .7 more over Silva.

    4. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Sane was very wasteful tonight and off the pace. Missed many chances. Dont really get the buzz about him on here tonight

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Looked good on the highlights I just watched. Never watching highlights again!

    5. MTPockets
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Like their only bright spark, but set against a low bar of team performances.
        Problem is every time someone looks set to be nailed at City they aren't, but personally think he's a very good idea if Mendy's out.

      • Podge
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Sane is a good short term punt but will get far less minutes than last year so not an option really unless you like making lots of transfers

      • johnnys balloons
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks guys. Could afford him short term, while Mandy is out than change him in a few weeks

    6. Cahill
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Hey chaps,
      Stumped!

      Pat Hamer
      Mendy PVA TAA AWB peltier
      Salah mane Mkhitaryan Dilva Costa
      Aguero mitro king

      2FT 0.2 itb

      Thinking Mkhitaryan -> Rich & saving! Sound ok?

      1. Pitch Perfect
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Yes.

    7. Emiliano Sala
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Any news on lingard? Why wasn't he on bench tonight?
      Keep him vs wolves or switch to richarlison this week?

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Valencia, Lingard, Alexis all rested. All will surely start.

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Hope it is

        2. Make United Great Again
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I hope they stay far away from the starting 11.

      2. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Definitely transfer out. He’s not a good pick

        1. Emiliano Sala
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          Surely next week I will sell. The question is whether I should do this week or next
          Richarlison has arsenal

    8. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone else hate having a relatively strong bench? Gameweek brain ache!

      1. Podge
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        More important than ever. If they score well on your bench just be happy you’ll get the price rises.

        1. Zenith UK
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          This is true I suppose.

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        I never have a good bench in fantasy to prevent making mistakes on that front.

        It's hard enough already to pick the best XI. Putting every cent I can on the field and aggressively building team value is how I get a leg up on opponents.

        1. Philman
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          I am 100% with you on this strategy.

      3. jtreble
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        My bench is weak by design.

    9. LD
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Who do you see scoring more in the next 10 or so games?

      Richarlison
      Maddison

      Maddison has some very nice fixtures especially with Vardy back

      1. jtreble
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Richarlison.

    10. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      Please get me on Meet the Manager episode #2.

      1. Deulofail
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        You need at least 3 seasons history. Sorry it's the rules. Next year, at least 4.

      2. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        This is what the crowd wants 🙂

        1. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 3 months ago

          No it isn’t!

    11. Deulofail
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 3 months ago

      If the captaincy poll was reset now, who do you think would win? I think it would be:

      Aguero
      Hazard
      Salah
      Mane

      Personally disn't plan to captain or vice captain Kun, but changed my mind after the City match, despite City playing below par. Kun captain looking most likely for me now.

      1. jtreble
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Agree with your order.

      2. I Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 3 months ago

        Don't get why they start so early in the week tbh.