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The Complete Guide to Scout’s tips and advice for FPL Gameweek 37+

To borrow Andy’s fancy word and a pun from Greyhead – it’s the penultimate Gameweek of the season and everyone’s getting Wood. 

Welcome to the Fantasy Football Scout Guide to Gameweek 37+

Due to FA Cup action this weekend the Premier League matches are a little more spaced out than we’ve been used to recently – today’s deadline is at the unusual time of 16:30 BST

Although, frustratingly for Fantasy managers, both semi-finals kick-off after the FPL cut-off. And with their cup ties taking place before their Gameweek 37+ fixtures, players from both Manchester sides, Chelsea, and Arsenal come with a slight health warning.

But, as we all know from painful experience, this is not a reminder we need when it comes to City players. As so often happens, there were more losers than winners on the Pep Roulette in Gameweek 36+.

This is despite Joe’s astute pick on last week’s Scoutcast.

Our generous host singled out David Silva ahead of Bournemouth’s visit to the Etihad – but failed to heed his own advice! Thankfully others benefited from his foresight. 

Burnley Appeal

As hinted at in the opening, a certain Burnley striker is getting people all worked up. Yes, a Burnley striker. 

In truth, the reason for the attraction has almost as much to do with the opposition as it does with Burnley’s goalscoring.  

Norwich’s defence allowed yet another team’s centre-forward upwards of eight chances in a match.

– David

Owners of Oliver Giroud were a little unfortunate that the Frenchman didn’t follow in the footsteps of Michail Antonio when Chelsea played Norwich on Tuesday evening. A single goal from eight shots could easily have been more.

Chris Wood, like Giroud, is also strong in the air – a perceived weakness in the Canaries defence. Daniel Farke’s men have conceded 104 headed attempts at goal, only Newcastle United have a worse record.

TheFantasyFreÆK made an strong case for the Clarets’ number 11 in his regular review:

Chris Wood, who is Burnley’s chief goal and aerial threat, looks poised to take advantage. He has already recorded a brace against the Canaries earlier in the season and that goal vs Wolves should give him confidence. Burnley’s strikers are often underappreciated hence this might have gone under the radar but only Vardy, Jesus and Abraham have recorded more big chances in the league than Wood this season.

– TheFantasyFreÆK

Pro Pundit Tom Freeman agrees with the recommendation.

Ahead of the Wolves match in midweek – in which Wood scored – the five-time top 1,000 manager noted:

He’s Burnley’s top goalscorer this season with 11, and has accumulated 27 big chances so far this season.

– Tom Freeman

Tom has previously highlighted Wood’s strike partner, Jay Rodriguez, in his differentials article. But the former-Southampton forward was withdrawn early in the second half of Wednesday’s game with a calf strain. 

Although, as Neale reports in his team news round-up, he has been passed fit to face Norwich. Nonetheless, Tom favours the New Zealander this Gameweek. In fact, Wood even gets the nod over Danny Ings and Raul Jiménez, both good options in their own right.

And if fixtures against Liverpool and Manchester United put you off Pulisic, Willian or Antonio, consider Dwight McNeil as an alternative in midfield. His creativity was emphasised in Tom’s Pro Pundit article.

Tom was also on site for an hour-long Q&A yesterday lunchtime. Among the common questions and answers the Burnley defence was repeatedly mentioned.

James Tarkowski’s points potential at both ends of the pitch makes him the stand out option, especially with cut-price full-back Charlie Taylor ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Martial No. 1

And Tom has a lot of confidence in Anthony Martial. Even going as far to say:

Yeah, Martial would be my top pick in the entire game right now.

– Tom Freeman

High praise.

In his Scout Notes from Selhurst Park, Neale included a handy table detailing the performance of Man United’s main attackers since the restart..

Points per matchDouble-digit haulsBlanksGoalsAssists
Martial9.63264
Fernandes9.63155
Rashford5.71333
Greenwood5.62441
Above: The FPL record of United’s front four from Gameweek 30+ onwards

As mentioned, FA Cup participation puts a slight question mark next to Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side, and there’s also the reduced recovery period between matches to consider, which Pro Pundit Zophar detailed last week.

Bournemouth Improvement

Don’t ignore Bournemouth was one of the messages on the Scoutcast. While Joe’s suggestion of Dominic Solanke wasn’t met with much enthusiasm, Andy was more convinced of the potential of Junior Stanislas.

Indeed, the Cherries midfielder is the headline pick in Tom’s latest differentials offering.

Since Gameweek 30+, Stanislas leads the way at Bournemouth for shots, shots in the box, created chances and crosses, whilst his three goal involvements (two goals, one assist) is more than any other teammate.

– Tom Freeman  

Striking Options Can Profit

Danny Ings drew more praise from his manager following his goal against Brighton:

Now he’s fit and when Ingsy is fit, he can work hard and also play 90 minutes. Now, in this moment, I don’t need to sub him in the end, like in the beginning [of the season], when after 60, 70 minutes he was finished.

– Ralph Hasenhuttl 

After rotating against the Seagulls – including a rest for the impressive Stuart Armstrong – it is hoped the Saints will be back to near full strength for the trip to the Vitality Stadium.

Eddie Howe’s side remain without the influential Nathan Ake, who is sidelined with a groin injury.

Also hoping to capitalise on an injured-hit back-line is Raul Jiménez. On the scoresheet for the second successive match, the Mexican comes up against a Crystal Palace rearguard bereft of Gary Cahill and Patrick van Aanholt.

While Jimenez lacks explosive returns – only once this season has he scored more than a single goal in a match – his consistency sees him edging towards 200 FPL points.

How to Play Your Hand

Pro Pundits Simon March and Andy have both taken a look at the tactics you might want to employ over the final two Gameweeks.

Former FPL winner Simon focused on protecting a mini-league advantage. Outlining three potential strategies: ‘Follow the Follower’, ‘Playing it Safe’, and ‘Playing Your Own Game’. Worthwhile reading for those looking to hold off their rivals.

While Andy looked at ownership figures in the top 10,000 to determine who might be some of the best differentials going into the final two rounds of matches.

Looking ahead to Gameweek 38+, Liverpool’s premium pair could be worth considering. Finding themselves in a comparatively low number of squads, Salah and Mané face statistically the worst defensive team since the restart in Newcastle United. The Magpies have an expected goals conceded (xGC) of 14.02.

Since Gameweek 30+ only three players have a higher expected goal involvement (xGI) than Salah.

Expected goals is often a divisive statistic, with as many detractors as it has fans. But when revealing what’s brought him success in FPL, our Hall of Fame number three, Fábio Borges, credits the marmite metric:

Then, four seasons ago, I found out about xG. And since then it’s the only stat I use (along with xA) when making FPL decisions. Of course, it is not perfect but if the model is reliable – and you know how to interpret it – I believe it is, by far, the most useful stat for FPL.

– Fábio Borges

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Final checks

Don’t forget to check out the latest Team News and Predicted Line-ups which is updated throughout the day and, as usual, G-Whizz has been kind enough to supply the best odds of a clean sheet. Only three teams managed shutouts in Gameweek 36+ although they were all in the top five when it came to odds.

Finally, a heads up that the final FPL deadline of the season is on Sunday 26 July at 15:00 BST.

Community Competitions

A full round-up of Community Competitions will follow this article.

The Head-to-Head leagues have been updated for Gameweek 36+, results and tables are currently showing on the main Head-to-Head page.

The fixtures for Gameweek 37+ are below:

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1,915 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Bardsley is good option for this GW?

  2. JBG
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I now regret not going for Egan over Tarkowski.. But oh well.

    1. Firmino
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why?

      1. JBG
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Just spread the risk, already have Pope.

  3. n14mul
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Captain who?

    A. Salah
    B. Martial
    C. Wood
    D. Bruno

    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Salah I think

    2. HD7
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Im going Martial

    3. n14mul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I'm in between salah and martial. Not sure if I can trust if Liverpool are in the beach or not

    4. JBG
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  4. Champ
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Mahrez too risky you think?

  5. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Wan Bissaka & Pulisic for Tarkowski & Martial (-4)

    Yes or No

    1. reeceon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If you were having to play pulisic this week and you don't have a free hit, yes

  6. KINGS
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope
    TAA Digne Saiss
    KDB Dilva Martial Bruno Salah
    Jimi Greenwood

    GTG?

    1. reeceon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Looks great!

  7. LloristheHounds
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Have alonso as starting defender and my reserves are both injured...

    Take a - 4 hit to bring in digne or Burnley defender?? Or hope alonso starts

  8. reeceon
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    This week only:

    1) Egan
    2) Bardsley/Pieters

    A) Foden
    B) Pulisic

    1. KINGS
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      2A

  9. corderz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pope Button
    Digne Doherty Aurier Bolly Robinson
    Salah Pulisic Son Fernandes Foden
    Rashford Jesus Greenwood

    Transfer suggestions for a 1 week punt?

  10. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    F.Fernandez (vs BHA) or Bardsley (vs NOR)?

    1. reeceon
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bardsley

  11. FPL Pillars
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Hey all,

    Cap one:
    A Salah
    B Martial
    C KDB

    Bench one:
    A Foden
    B Greenwood

    Cheers appreciate it

    1. JurgenRocks
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Martial, Foden

    2. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      BB

  12. JurgenRocks
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Which Man City midfielders do you think will play in the next premier league game?
    D. Silva
    Mahrez
    Sterling
    KDB
    B. Silva

    1. Jdpz
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      KDB, Mahrez, Sterling

    2. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Imo will be

      KDB Fernandinho Dilva
      Sterling Jesus Foden

      Anyway I wouldn’t bet money on this since Pep is bald fraud

    3. Mr Arsenal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      D Silva
      KDB
      Sterling
      Mahrez

    4. Genji3lade
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      In order of likelihood of starting: Foden, Dilva, Jesus, Mahrez, KDB, Sterling

  13. Nespinha
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Pick one for this GW

    Baldock
    Pieters
    Dunk

    1. Le _ Professeur
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pieters

    2. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pieters then Dunk then Baldock

  14. Sid07
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Azpi to Burnley def for next two gw?

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

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

    Start TAA or Egan?

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Egan

  16. AnyoneButLiverpool
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Guys, I need help please.

    Martinez
    TAA Doherty Saiss
    DSilva Foden KDB Bruno
    Vardy Jimenez Greenwood

    Button Pulisic Kiko Simpson

    1 FT and 5m in the bank

    What should I do???

    1. AnyoneButLiverpool
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I don't want to get Martial or Ings. I'm looking for a differential

    2. PascalCygan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Foden or Pulisic to Martial

    3. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pulisic to Antonio?

  17. Deeney-is-a-god
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Vardy-> auba good move? Will free hit next round so only looking at this fixture. Not really anything else I can use a transfer on, so why not

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      I just did it.

    2. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Not 100% sold on that but guess depends on who else you’ve got in your team

  18. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who start?
    F.Fernandez (vs BHA) or Bardsley (vs NOR)?

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bards

    2. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Bardsley

  19. Big Hands Barry
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) Vardy to Auba
    B) Pulisic & AWB to Martial & Tarkowski (-4)

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Thats exactly my dilemma and am going B

    3. Stef rocks
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Why sell AWB - it could seriously back fire

  20. Saint Tim
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Had 2 FTs. Did Pulisic and Greenwood to Martial and Wood to leave me with:
    Pope
    Laporte, Doherty, Boly
    Bruno (VC), Martial (C), KDB, Mane Jimi, Rash, Wood
    Bench: Martin, Foden, Azpi, Reid £0.5m ITB. FH GW38+. G2G? TIA

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      G2g and strong bench too

  21. Genji3lade
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I am adamant Sterling will not start vs Watford.

    Presuming you knew that to be true would you swap him out on a Free for:

    a.) Dilva
    b.) Martial
    c.) Hold and captain vs Norwich next week

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

    2. RLew
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      It's such a guessing game, but I have the same feeling about Sterling and had been considering DCL>Ings and Sterling>Salah for a hit. I don't think I can do it, though.

      1. RLew
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Of your options, I'd probably hold or do Martial. I'm playing FH in 38.

  22. YEAH PITCH!
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Azpi > Tarkowski?

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

  23. Mr. Mystic
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Saiss or Boly?

    1. Big Hands Barry
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Boly imo

    2. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Boly for me too, marginal though

  24. Jdpz
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Ceballos or Traore for this GW?

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Traore

  25. Runaway
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    A) Wood + Kiko

    B) Foden + Tarkowski

    1. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A

    2. Jonny HOW SON?
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  26. Cluckfuster
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    I have to bench one of the following but I can't for the life of me decide who...

    De Bruyne
    Fernandes
    Antonio
    Salah
    Pulisic
    Rashford
    Greenwood
    Jimenez

    Please help!

    1. Big Al Stankovic
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Pulisic, Greenwood, Antonio in that order.

      1. Saint Tim
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This

      2. Cluckfuster
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry to be 'that guy' but is that order from most benchable to least benchable?

        1. Big Al Stankovic
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Most benchable. One of those three should be benched, with Puli the most.

          1. Cluckfuster
            • 12 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Thank you for clarifying.

            And for being a scapegoat.

  27. juicewagz
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    G2G?

    De Gea

    Doherty, Saiss, Bardsley

    Sterling, KDB, Martial (C), Pulisic

    Ings, Greenwood, Jimenez

    Bench: Foden, Van Dijk, Aurier

  28. OptimusBlack
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Who to play and get more pts ?
    A- Alonso
    B- Egan

    1. Big Al Stankovic
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      B

  29. RIP Eunuch Jelly
    Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 8 months ago

    Eunuch Jelly - Aaron Baker

    It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of my friend and long time FFS poster Eunuch Jelly.
    EJ had been fighting an aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma since June last year and although he was floored on a couple of occasions he got back up and continued the fight. Sadly he succumbed yesterday morning.
    I hope you can send your best wishes to Kris his wife and family.

    Eunuch Jelly was a wordsmith of the highest quality and was so clear and precise in delivery especially when it was on a topic he was passionate about it.

    Farewell Aaron, you'll be sadly missed but rest assured, never forgotten.

    1. Samurai Blue
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      RIP

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

      My condolences. That's really sad news, he was a great poster on this site and his trippy grav will be missed.

    3. Luton_Fan
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rip

    4. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      That's very sad to hear GNU.

      Eunuch was a top class poster and i was always looked out for that classy grav he used sport back in the day.
      Do you know where that arty skull grav he used use came from GNU?

      I get the feeling that i seen it on some album art before but just cant seem to remember what album it was.

      Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Wait i do remember where i seen it before.

        A mate of mine is big into The Grateful Dead and he had a vinyl with that image.

        https://www.pinterest.com.mx/pin/95560823321515073/?amp_client_id=CLIENT_ID(_)&mweb_unauth_id=&from_amp_pin_page=true

    5. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rip

    6. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      🙁

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

      Rip

    8. HollywoodXI
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      RIP. Such sad news.

    9. grumpyman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      R.I.P. Eunuch Jelly.

    10. Benteke10
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      May his soul forever rest in peace

    11. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Rip

    12. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      If you look up the definition of gent chances are you will see a picture of EJ. Great guy. You will be truly missed.

    13. 272MK
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      RIP. So sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and his families..

    14. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      We competed together on many FFS teams, was always great to have EJ on board.

      1. meerlight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        I played with him on a couple of tournaments, back in the day. Great bloke. 🙁

    15. Reedy
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Such sad news. Rest in peace, my friend.

      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        We "spoke"' a week ago and you were more interested in me and my family, even though you were seriously ill in hospital.

        Thanks for standing by me during my illness 2 years ago.

        xxx

    16. Ziro
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      (◞‸◟;)

    17. AA33
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A sad day for Nirvana. He was a polite man. Hope his family is able to bear this

    18. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      He was one of us. I miss him and his ridiculously long and articulate posts that were never once patronizing but always eloquent and intelligent. RIP EJ

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        He will always be one of us Cheese, Sad day for Nirvana, FPL means nothing today

      2. Diva
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        As I noted elsewhere, he was the best of us. He will be greatly missed.

    19. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      A sad day. RIP Aaron.

    20. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Terribly saddening news. Places a shudder of cruel reality in this fantasy world.
      Rest in Peace. My thoughts are with his family, goodbye Aaron, you will be greatly missed and oft remembered.

    21. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      So sorry to hear this.

      Can you post a link to his FFS profile please so some of the guys can reminisce.

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        This please

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Thanks bro

    22. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 8 months ago

      We have lost a giant and an amazing human who's words lit up our lives on so many occasions.

      RIP Aaron.

    23. MTPockets
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Oh that's terrible news. Such a nice guy full of hope and positive ideas. All the best to his family.
        Rest in peace EJ

      • RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        A wonderful guy. So clever, so wise, so witty, never mean in any way. He lit up FFS for years and now Nirvana has lost its finest poster.

        RIP, my friend Aaron x

      • wulfrunian
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        RIP

      • TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        RIP Eunuch Jelly, you will be missed. 🙁

      • Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Heartbreaking. We got cancer around the same time and he was always supportive even as I got better and he got worse. RIP my friend

        1. Chucky
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Hope you get better WR.take care of yourself.

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Thanks Chucky

        2. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          we need to keeping fighting our battle with C
          For EJ.
          x

        3. Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Hope you continue to get better. Best of luck!

        4. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          🙁

      • Chucky
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Top notch poster with a great grav and most importantly,a very nice and humble human being.RIP

      • Monkey Hanger
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        RIP.

      • Party time
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Live on EJ. We love you

        • Bouncebackability
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Rest in Peace EJ, Wigan won’t be the same without you mate. x

        • George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          So very sad. Lucky enough to have had a few beers with him. RIP and will miss you hugely.

        • Siva Mohan
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP Eunuch Jelly

        • Rinseboy
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP very sad I remember him posting and often looked out for them.

        • Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Heartbreaking news, a funny, knowledgeable guy and a true gent.

        • Pep bites Kun
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Farewell Aaron. My thoughts go out to you, family, friends and community.

          Long-live the wordsmith

        • Back to Back Ballacks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          I dont come around these parts much anymore to interact but years ago when I did, he was always around, as in pretty much every time I logged in, as we're you GNU. Terrible news, sorry for your loss.

          1. Wild Rover
            • 13 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            He lived on Nirvana the last few years. I thought you had an invite recently?

        • HVT
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          The world has lost a legend,
          We have lost a friend,
          His family have lost an angel.

          Sweet dreams my friend, rest in eternal peace now.

        • Pras (FPL)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Rest in Peace EJ. You will be missed.

        • Hooky
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP big man. He was a true gent and will be missed greatly.

        • Hy liverpool
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Him, Christina and Wild river were fighting togther.. Hope they stay safe and hope he rest in peace now.

          Love you EJ

        • Henry Hill
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP mate

        • Gargamel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Very sorry to hear this. Terrible news.

        • Rhinos
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Had the absolute honour of meeting Aaron a couple of years ago and what a great day it turned out to be. Every word and paragraph he typed the intellegence and warmth of the guy shone through, can confirm this wasn't an act, he was just as eloquent and kind spirited in person. Heart goes out to his family and friends, devastating news

        • Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP EJ

          You will be missed 🙁

        • Greyhead
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Such sad news, Rest In Peace. He will be missed and thoughts with the family at this time.

        • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP, very sad

        • DementedFlamingo
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP EJ xx

        • Danno - Emre Canada
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP, thoughts with all

        • Darth_Krid
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP EJ. One of, if not the, loveliest people in the fantasy football sphere.

        • Aftermath
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP EJ

        • EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          This is so sad.
          He was such a lovely poster and loved by us all.
          We will fondly remember him as a wonderful friend.

          RIP.

        • Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP, EJ.

        • Paul
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP mate...you'll be highly missed 🙁

        • shirtless
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Sorry to hear this and sincere condolences to the family.

        • applebonkers
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP

        • Pirlø's Pen
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          A true gent, RIP EJ.

        • Your Mum's Athletic
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Rest In Peace old friend

        • FPL price manipulators are …
          • 10 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP. Nice man on here and Nirvana

        • andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP Aaron.

          Thoughts go out to his friends and family.

        • mikess
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP

        • Mr. Perfectionist
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP EJ

        • Slacker
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP

        • Swanmoretime
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          R.I.P. . Condolences to to his family and friends

        • Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          That’s terrible news, absolutely gutted. RIP Aaron and thank you for all the lovely memories.

        • Boris Bodega
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP EJ

        • Skonto Rigga
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Really sorry to hear this, a name I remember very well from my loitering years.

          FAO Gnu, or any of the Nirvana lot who knew him personally - if you want to write anything to put out as an article on the site, we'll of course publish it. I know we did something similar for Absinthe/Simon some years back. I'm more than happy to write something myself, maybe using some of the tributes from this chain, but I wonder if it might be better coming from someone who knew him a lot better than I did.

          Naturally, if any of you or his family would rather we didn't and kept the news private, please do say.

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            That's very kind and thoughtful of you.
            Leave it with me and I'll let you know.
            His wife and family know how much he enjoyed FF and the guys he chatted with over the years so I know this will be appreciated.

            1. Skonto Rigga
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 6 Years
              3 years, 8 months ago

              Thanks, Gnu, it's the least we can do, really. I've got notifications on replies so just let me know either way.

              1. Gnu
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                3 years, 8 months ago

                Will do or if you prefer e-mail just leave address.
                Thanks again.

                1. Skonto Rigga
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 6 Years
                  3 years, 8 months ago

                  Ah yes, of course - the usual community@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk one will be fine.

                  1. Gnu
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    3 years, 8 months ago

                    Been one of those weeks SR, hoping to get something over to you this weekend.

                    1. Skonto Rigga
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 6 Years
                      3 years, 8 months ago

                      Not a problem at all, Gnu, just whenever you're ready.

          2. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Lovely gesture Skonto, it'll mean a lot to a lot of people.

          3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 14 Years
            3 years, 8 months ago

            Just want to say i think this is very good of you. Top bloke .

        • Too Mane Men
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Sad to hear this. From what I saw, a really intelligent and lovely bloke. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace

        • Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDTx0JQlXRY

          Legend, rest in peace fella.

        • Halftime
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          RIP

        • doy
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Terribly tragic, RIP.

      • space
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Play Foden or Pulisic?

        1. Big Al Stankovic
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Foden

        2. Saint Tim
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Foden

        3. Tufe
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 8 months ago

          Pulisic