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Scoutcast Episode 284 – Emotional

The emotional side of Fantasy Football management cannot be underestimated. 

As the Scoutcast’s discussion on mental health shows, many managers can struggle in their everyday life when a bad Gameweek strikes. 

This episode features some powerful accounts of the impact being a Fantasy manager can have on the community’s lives, from sleepless nights to depression. Az, Joe and David also reveal how Fantasy Football has affected their emotional wellbeing over the years.

Recorded midway through a season-defining first Double Gameweek of 2018/19, the crew also look back on their decision to shun Manchester City’s hat-trick hero Sergio Aguero. 

City assets feature again in our community questions section, as the crew assess likely rotation, especially around future Double Gameweeks. 

Elsewhere, Chelsea’s new-look attack is also weighed up.

The crew then finish off with a detailed look at their Gameweek 26 transfer moves, captaincy decisions, differential picks and clean sheet prospects.

This Scoutcast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday evening. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below. Or you can take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

It is also worth mentioning that FFScout moderator Rotation’s Alter Ego has collected this latest episode’s timestamps to help find particular sections. This can be found as the top comment in the Youtube version.

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  1. altan8797
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    @Paddington Bear

    who to get, for GW27 and onwards

    a. maddison
    b. fandy
    c. almiron (whoa)

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Easily B for me. Best player, excellent blank games if that makes sense and involved in all West Ham's best play. They are outrageously unpredictable though.

      1. altan8797
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        that is the concern, but that goes for leicester as well ofcourse.

    2. 7rjngs lollygagger
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      If benchable. Id also consider Fraser.

      There are some hateful fixtures in there but you’d back Bournemouth to score in a few and once 30 rolls around he’ll be gold dust from then on in.

      I’m torn between him and Anderson. I’m just not. Onvinced the Hammers are going to put Fulham away. It has derby upset written all over it.

    3. Goat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely B.

  2. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    What has Paddington done.

    1. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      sown the whirlwind

      1. Olivier Bernards watch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        oops, sown the wind

  3. KingOllie
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    What will you do if Digne 2foots Sane tonight and he has to go off injured inside 10mins?

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I'll take a shower

    2. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      sacrifice a goat to david moyes

    3. Von Lipwig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Feel slightly guilty about pleased I feel

    4. F_Ivanovic
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I'm playing Digne and don't own Sane so as long as he gets away with it I'm fine.

    5. altan8797
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I will expect a red card for digne for doubling my pleasure.

    6. Brehmeren
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Praise the Lord of Fantasy

  4. F_Ivanovic
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    @Sane TCers: If he does a Digne tonight, will you rage delete your team?

    1. KingOllie
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Id troll his twitter for 200 years

    2. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I would be tempted, and have just Ced him

  5. Don Kloppeone
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I know I'll be told off that this wasn't worthy of a RP even if it was the bottom on the last page but.....

    All I ask is a measly Sané hattie with Laporte and Kun assisting and a MCI cleanie

    Surely that's a reasonable request

    1. altan8797
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      well since you insist on an answer, I sincerely hope that this doesn't happen 😀 my ML rival has sane as (c).

      1. Don Kloppeone
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Haha thanks for the reply
        Sorry I can't wish you a good result tonight then lol

    2. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      More than reasonable. Make it happen Pep!

  6. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    FPL is a game. There are numerous issues in the world that can cause true angst, but having FPL affect a person shows a decided lack of perspective.

    1. F_Ivanovic
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Having that opinion shows a decided lack of awareness about mental health.

      1. cravencottage
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Not at all. Mental health is a huge issue, but having FPL become a stress point means it is time to walk away. This should be a game and place to relieve stress, not cause it.

        1. Richd
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Anything can become a stress point if you invest time in. Relationships, work, and all other hobbies.

        2. KingOllie
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          I play rugby to de-stress. But i do feel stressed when we lose or i get injured...

          What do i do?

      2. Hand of clod
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Spot on. It does show a naive and simplistic view of something that is often far from it. It can often be those seemingly silly and insignificant things that can start people into a downward spiral. Especially when its something you are passionate about or heavily engaged in. It doesn't matter that "its just a game." Our emotional state is more fragile and susceptible to outside influence than perhaps you may realise.

        I for one have certainly felt a slump in my mood after a really bad week where everything seems to go against you (like taking Son out before his 21 pointer!)

        1. KingOllie
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          But thats ok mate, because its literally your brain chemistry. If you didn't feel any negative feelings then i doubt you really care about the game (which is ok too).

          Id say most of us on here DO care about the game and doing well - so to have highs and lows is perfectly normal (aslong as its not leading to drug abuse/relationship breakdowns)

    2. Niho992
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Football is just game too so why are fans angry when their team lost....

    3. Olivier Bernards watch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      perspective is for telescopes

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Spain is a catholic country. Their religion is football.

    4. Peter Ouch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Football is a game as well but I see people fighting each other

    5. altan8797
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      so is deciding on what people should or shouldn't care about 🙂

    6. KingOllie
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      ''Oh look at me im not phased about a game because im a better person with mad perception of the world''

      1. cravencottage
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        wow- your life must be pretty narrow.

        1. KingOllie
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Quite the opposite. But i do understand that Football in general is a tool for escapism for many.

          You get physiological reactions to your team winning/losing. FPL is much the same if you are invested in it (along with any game/sport). So to claim that someone has no perspective on the world due to their actual brain chemistry is laughable.

          1. cravencottage
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            I love pseudo science arguments

            1. KingOllie
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah man... All those drug addicts should just quit and get a job too amirite?

              1. cravencottage
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                5 years, 8 months ago

                Drug addicts?! I love your thoughts on this!

      2. altan8797
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        exactly 😀 these kind of arguments should stay in highschools, where they belong. There are no cheerleaders to impress here

    7. Duka
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Who are you to set standards for ''true angst''? I might not care about things that you care about, or get stressed about.
      What if I have a lot of money in minileagues, is FPL then just a game or is it a serious competition? Get a grip with your high horse nonsense.

      1. Ted Striker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        It's just low-level trolling now, ignore.

    8. Mayo for Sam
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      It’s a healthy escape/buzz, it can create a similar highs as gambling, but without the money loss.

      But you can’t have a highs without lows, but I think that’s what makes the game so entertaining for some is that it’s difficult and can’t be be perfected no matter how much analysis/effort you put in.

      It’s only a bit of craic at the end of the day, and personally I’d rather worry about Sané started tonight than all the turmoil and corruption going on around the world. And that’s why I life the job and the wife, they were becoming distractions

  7. F_Ivanovic
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Also bottomed... lots of options floating around in my head and can't decide. Already used one transfer to bring in Son for Hazard. 1 more FT.

    A) Rich > Mane, Kun > Aub (4 point hit)
    B) Kun > Aub next week Rich > Anderson
    C) Rich > Mane next week Kun > Aub

    Basically boiling down to Anderson or Mane with a hit. Already own Salah and going for Mane allows me an easy route back to Hazard w/o dropping Salah (although I could drop Salah if I had Mane maybe)

    1. F_Ivanovic
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Meant to say going for Anderson allows me an easy route back to Hazard. (which could be useful if they don't blank in 31 and Spurs do)

    2. 7rjngs lollygagger
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely C

  8. Soapy
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Advice here please

    A) Sterling, Sane, Llorente -> Auba, Son, Anderson for (-4)
    B) Sterling, Sane -> Son, Mane

    1. Gringo Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      A

      1. Soapy
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Currently leaning that way. Cheers Gringo

    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      A easy

    3. F_Ivanovic
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Similar dilemma for me although already brought in Son and don't need to take a hit for Anderson. I prefer A I think

  9. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Any chance Ings or TAA starts this weekend?

    I'll be down to 10 starters otherwise 🙁

    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Fellow TAA sufferer - I thought I was clever getting double pool defence in early.
      Well I don't know - but let's face it, they clearly need him back, so that might help.

      1. Pieterke30
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Im with you guys...

      2. Make Arrows Green Again
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Lol TAA sufferer 🙂

    2. altan8797
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I'm used to him not playing. will keep him until the end of the season regardless of his minutes, we have a bound now him and I 🙂

  10. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Alonso dilva jesus gone for Doherty son aubameyang -8 did it sunday ,still getting a buzz from looking at my team...

    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      nice moves

      1. Jordan.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        cheers first minus 8 this season ,dropped 120k in 3gws fetched the axe out .was 60k once made some bad transfers

        martial over pogba
        dilva over son
        jesus over kun

        time to rise again 6 transfers and -12 over 2 wks

    2. Peter Ouch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      With a quick glance I read Alonso diva, soon thought you have an issue with him haha.

      And yes -8 is a risk.
      You didn't reward but now you are wiser, you won't do it again!

  11. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Seeing as Oliver Bernard is here. Can you give me/us some tips on who offers some good value for the nice run of Newcastle fixtures coming up?

    I like the look of Lejeune at 4.4 and Rondon possibly if I completely lose the plot.

  12. altan8797
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    A. But make a solid plan to get sterling back imo.

    1. Peter Ouch
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      No

  13. Baps hunter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Where have all the good mids gone?!?
    (I mean the budget friendly to ditch Richarlison. Jota would be 4th wolf)

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Fanderson is famous these days

      1. Baps hunter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Yes. After five blanks. If that is definition of a good fpl player, I have no idea what to say.

        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Bog potential with the upcoming fixtures.. you have been warned 😉

  14. Scheister
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    A) Luiz to Kola
    B) Luiz to Periera
    C) Ssne/Sterling to Son
    D) Sane/Sterling to Pogba

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      C

    2. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      C

  15. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Why only 65 minutes for kola? Injured? Tactical?

    And why only 1 point for him? Clueless here

    1. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      He'd conceded enough for a points deduction. Hopefully it was just to avoid an increased wooping, and he'll be back.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Aah obviously! Lol thanks for reminding me.

        Yeah hope so, finding Laporte replacement here and he's top of the list atm

    2. Pierce34
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      He played as a left winger, with Monreal the left-back. One of Suarez's best positions is as an attacking left midfielder, so it'll be one to keep an eye on for Kolasinac owners, especially if Monreal establishes himself as Emery's favoured LB.

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Suarez?

        1. Pierce34
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Yes, Denis Suarez, who arrived in January and replaced Kolasinac in the last match.

  16. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Any fake team news yet?

    1. KingOllie
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah Aguero has an ankle problem

    2. Richd
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah

      1. ZimZalabim
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        hi flapjack

        cheers mate

        ur comments on saturday convinced me to get aguero in and TC him

        was really unsure coz i was gonna have to take an 8 point hit to get him in and lose hazard in that move and it only made sense if i put the TC on aguero and thanks to u and ur reasoning i went for it

        so once again thanks mate

    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      There's one with shaun goater in it

    4. altan8797
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Sane seen in Everton team bus

  17. DAZZ
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    In regards to the podcast, honestly, i think people worry too much about overall rank. Personally i play the game to win my ML. Whether that means i finish 10K, or 200K, i dont care. As long as im #1 in my ML. Winner receives £300, as there was a £25 buy in. Thats more of a prize than 99% of the top 10K will receive. Yes, It’s nice to finish high overall, but it isnt the be all of the game. The main reason to play is for fun, and a nice competition with friends. I dont understand why people get so torn up on rank history, who cares what randomers think about your history?

    1. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      The better the rank the more chance you have of winning your mini leagues.

    2. F_Ivanovic
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Would love to be in a ML where finishing 200k wins top prize.

    3. Baps hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      As long as I achieve my goal or target, everything is fine. But I doubt I will win yet, so next season then!

    4. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Could these thoughts not have stayed in your head ?

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

        Sorry, forgot your not allowed to express an opinion here, RMT instead???

        1. KingOllie
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          B for a hit

    5. KingOllie
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      i think OR is important, but ultimately money and bragging rights beat OR everytime.

      Normally they both come hand in hand though (unless the people you are up against dont change their teams)

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

        Agreed mate. But what im saying is, if you finished 250K overall (for example) and won £300, would you be dissapointed with your rank?

  18. Warby84
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Going to target rondon GW27 for Huddersfield followed by Burnley..

    Kamara just rotting!

    1. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      15m is huge for a club that size, I can understand.

      It’s certainly not delicate or ‘appropriate’ but its to be expected

    2. DF
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Cardiff need to pay but Nantes lack style in not waiting a bit before setting the lawyers off. Poor taste.

    3. Tigers Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      That doesn't put Nantes in a good light.

    4. F_Ivanovic
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      BBC clickbait article. Cardiff had already agreed the deal and it will be covered by insurance.

    5. KingOllie
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Cardiff will pay when the insurance is ready - they will both get the money. The bank will lose out :p

  19. FFSbet.com
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Great scoutcast guys enjoyed it.
    It was spontaneous and interesting going by script is boring sometimes.

    Still waiting Jonty to play few minutes on that guitar.

  20. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Just seen the news.
    If we could do this sensitively, what do we think on Nantes now demanding the transfer fee for Sala.
    Make sense as a deal had been made, or should Cardiff refuse as he never made it?

    1. Pierce34
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      That's what the link I posted just above is - wanted to just leave it in there without any opinions.

      As I understand it, Cardiff plan to honour the contract but are waiting until all the facts from the flight incident are established. So the article just paints Nantes in an insensitive light, but I imagine it will be a non-issue.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Ah yes, thanks bud.

    2. Pieterke30
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I think Cardiff has to pay, eventhough it’s quite a blow for them.

      Or maybe they could decide Cardiff only has to play half of it or sth, as a gentlemen’s agreement.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Really tough, was a record for them too.

    3. #FPLBhuna
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      just seen it too, think it's a bit soon myself and not sure it should have even been made public the fact they had requested it..

    4. DF
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I just reckon it's not news. The media being scumbags. Deal was done...all will be paid...not necessary to report anything.

      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        This

      2. Superbadhine
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed

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

        Yep. I never even considered this would be an issue, and I doubt there's any dispute between the clubs. Everyone involved knows what they are accountable for, financially. Just let them get on with it instead of trying to sensationalise the paperwork we know little about. I just hope us plebs don't fall for it, but judging by some YouTube comments I've read, it seems people want to rule like a King, dishing out punishments and settling disputes how they see fit.

    5. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I think a combination of the prem, FA, Sky, BT and other interested parties should step in and settle it. It would be a good gesture after the millions that have been made from football....and dignified.

      I won’t be holding my breath though.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Wakey, what a brilliant idea!
        I mean really inspired, this could actually be the solution if something could get it started. If this idea started trending I really can see it happening.

        1. DF
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Dunno mate. I'm no expert on insurance but I'd have thought Cardiff are covered.

      2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        The £5m the PL gave to Scudamore for no reason would cover a third of it.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 8 months ago

          Aye. The game is awash with enough money to keep this dignified...with some good will.

      3. McEwan
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Horrendous as this is, what if it was a Neymar type transfer fee and happened again? Setting a precedent they probably don’t really want to

    6. Tigers Time
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I suppose the contract was signed so legally I would have thought Cardiff have to pay.

    7. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Both clubs (as businesses) should be insured against something like that happening. Guess it’s now a fight over which one has to invoke their respective policy.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure any policy would cover a death between contracts would it?

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

          Would it be between contracts though? Surely one starts as soon as the other one ends?

          1. Dr Dream
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Mmmm...dunno...maybe. I don’t suppose too much time has been invested in the thought process. Sounds like it could get messy and very undignified if it came to scrapping over it.

            Let’s face it 15 mill in the grand scheme of football as a whole isn’t actually a lot of money. I would prefer a solution that protects the family and keeps it out of the headlines.

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

              Yes, can certainly agree it shouldn't be in the papers.
              Doesn't sound like there are any comments from either Nantes, or Cardiff though.

      2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Think they'll struggle to find an insurer willing to underwrite £15m without an absolutely massive premium.

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

          I'm sure I've read about footballers being insured before, for some reason Michael Owen comes to mind as one of the first to do this.
          Pretty sure I've seen stories of footballers not allowed to do things such a ride motorbikes, or go skiing as it invalidates insurance.

          1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            Individuals insuring themselves maybe, but I doubt a club would pay to insure transfer fees they have paid in case the player dies - it's too niche.

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

              I really don't know, but is it any different to how life insurance for the average person? I have life insurance through my employer, if I died doing something work related I'm covered up to £1m.

              1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 8 months ago

                But if you die your company doesn't get the £1m - your nominated beneficiary does (wife, kids etc.)

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

                  Yes, true....further proof that I really don't know!

                  1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
                    • 9 Years
                    5 years, 8 months ago

                    And I would watch your back with £1m of life insurance - my missus would put a knife in mine for that amount 😉

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

                      Then who'd solve all those pesky word puzzles?

                      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
                        • 9 Years
                        5 years, 8 months ago

                        Her brand new computer 😉

          2. Dr Dream
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 8 months ago

            I remember a long time ago a story uncovered about getting permission for a player to play from the insurance company. I don’t recall the details only that it was a story once.

      3. Parm
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I've read and heard that Cardiff have £16m worth of personal accident insurance to cover things like this. When you factor in loss of commercial revenue Cardiff will get the full claim and pay off the three £5m instalments in full. I'd assume they are just waiting for the insurance to come through after investigations.

  21. Shark Team
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Which one you think is better?
    I have Hazard Sane Kamara - I want to bring one or both of Auba & Sonny
    What should I do?
    A)Keep ft
    B)Sane/Hazard out - Son in(free)
    B)Out Hazard Kamara - In Auba & a bench fodder mid(-4)
    C)Out Hazard Sane Kamara - In Auba Son & a bench fodder mid(-8)

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I'm in a similar position. Probably doing hazard and kamara out for aubameyang and Westwood. It's a -4 which I try to avoid but feel it's justified

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Haz to Son this week and go from there next week

  22. Pierce34
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Again, "A source at Cardiff says they will honour the contract, but not until they have clarified "all the facts."" I think the BBC article is just fishing for clicks. I don't see a real story there since Cardiff are intending to honour the contract.

  23. MANGE TOUT RODNEY
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Personally I think it's great that the guys have discussed mental health as obviously this is a taboo subject in life in general which is coming more and more into the open.

    Being a dad to two young kids, a husband to a wife with various health problems, and having a stressful job and money worries, all I can say is that if FPL is your biggest stress in life then lucky you!

    I play FPL to take my mind off all the real stress in my life.

    Maybe it is affecting them more as they are in the spotlight and perceived to be FPL gurus so there comes an added weight of expectation. (if you have a bad season)

    As Mark found out maybe it's time to step back and focus on other things in life.

    I swear by the MOTD challenge most weeks. My wife doesn't get annoyed at me checking my phone, and MOTD actually becomes exciting!

    Cheers all and chins up!

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I'm definitely going to give the MOTD challenge a go at some point.

      Finding it's starting to impact my relationship with my girlfriend as I'm often neglecting her.

      Something simple like doing the MOTD challenge hopefully can change that, it's just adjusting to not constantly checking my phone that will be the tricky bit.

    2. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I agree it's good to talk about it.

      Lots of us spend too much time on FPL.

      It can become addictive and then it's meaning becomes disproportionate due to the obsession.

      You're correct, there are much more important things to attend to but that's the nature of addiction.

  24. Pia06rc
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    I plan on WC'ing before GW32 deadline.

    At that point will there be complete visibility of all of the BGWs and DGWs for the rest of season?

    1. The 5% Team
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I would think so yes

  25. Louis123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Now then,

    I’m in the Sun game too and chasing the leader
    however it’s hard to get different players that he
    hasn’t already got.
    I’m getting rid of Hazard, and need a mid that he
    won’t think to get. I already have Sterling and Pog,
    with Salah, Firm & Auba up front.
    He has Mané, Sane, Haz & Sterling so I can’t bring
    in the popular Sané.
    So my picks are getting limited. I can only think of
    D. Silva, KDB or F.Anderson (fixtures wise) to play
    catch up.
    OR do I ditch one of my front 3 for Son as none of the
    top 3 have him and I KEEP Haz??

    Apologise for the waffle but I need ideas, theories, nouce....

    Cheers

    1. Pierce34
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      For a moment I thought this was written in verse.

      1. F_Ivanovic
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Is it not haha? It sure reads like it for the first few lines!

      2. Superbadhine
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        I'm finding it very difficult to read without expecting a rhyme lolol

    2. DF
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Blank verse. Classy

    3. Louis123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Bugger, it really does look like a verse!

  26. Dele
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Sane > Mane seems very popular.

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      not as popular as sane > son though

      hopefully stays that way as I'm doing sane > mane

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Thats how West Ham fans say Sunday to Monday.

  27. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Felipe Anderson to Arsenal would be a solid move for everyone (except Iwobi and West Ham).

    1. KingOllie
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      We can give them Iwobi as a gesture of good will 😀

      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Keeping Iwobi would be a bigger gesture for WHM.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal really need some hard workers.

    3. Srv210
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      I so wish for this to happen...but arsenal have zero funds

    4. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      he would be be a good addition for them

  28. Sergio vamos
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    If you could choose one to set and forget for rest of the season, would you go..

    A) Ederson
    B) Alisson

    1. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Alisson

    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Two cheapos is better

    3. Superbadhine
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Alisson

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      Neither. Overpriced and neither team look that solid to justify the extra outlay. Patricio - Boruc will be good for the rest of the season.

  29. simong1
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 8 months ago

    Is Hazard & Rashford > F.Anderson & Aubameyang a good move?

    1. Superbadhine
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      If you have Pogba cover I think it's a good move. Anderson was class last night and their upcoming fixtures are finger licking.

      Most are going for Aub so he's your rank holder whilst Anderson could push you up IMO.

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 8 months ago

      No. Ditching Rashford is really silly. Surely you have another striker spot to sacrifice.

      1. simong1
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 8 months ago

        Only other option is Jimenez who I don't really want to lose either. Would also not be able to get in F.Anderson then but a ~6.2 mid