Football Index

How to play Football Index and a guide to the match day and media dividends


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Fantasy Football Scout are joining forces with Football Index in the upcoming season.

If you’re new to Football Index, think of it as a revolutionary betting platform that works a bit like a virtual stock market.

Similar to player prices in Fantasy Premier League, the aim is to bet on the future value of the players when the price is low and then sell on when the value is high.

Now imagine you could do that sort of thing and have the opportunity to profit from FPL skills.

Well you can. It’s what happens at Football Index (FI) and Fantasy Football Scout will be dipping its toe into FI’s waters for the season.

Or, more accurately, I will. With a very modest £20 budget to work with, I’ll attempt to play the market, turn a profit and, most importantly of all, have some fun while I’m doing it.

Along the way, Scout will provide some tips on who to buy and sell while I no doubt ignore all that expertise and go for an ill-advised punt that lasts about as long as Martin Kelly’s England career.

GET STARTED WITH FOOTBALL INDEX HERE

So how do you play the game?

Put simply, you place your bet and buy shares in individual players and make/lose money based on the changing value of those shares.

Values change due to a number of factors, but like ‘real’ stock exchange shares, the key reason is popularity. The more people buy into a player, the greater his price, and vice versa. The trick, as ever, is to buy before values go up, and sell before they go down.

There are, however, many other ways to win on FI – dividends.

Many of these dividends give FI more of a Fantasy Football feel because they are based on the players’ on-pitch performance.

FI has just overhauled its dividend pay-outs and it’s not controversial to say that they are extremely generous, with a number of 100% increases in certain areas.

Dividends are awarded to owners of players who excel for their side, with bigger pay-outs for stand-out performances on major match days (10+ fixtures across Europe’s top five leagues/the Champions/Europa League and the European Championships). There are also awards for players who make it into FI’s team of the month.

All those dividends rely on the sort of match day data that drives any decent fantasy game these days, as well as the bonus point system in FPL. So a goal will earn a player 45 points as part of their dividend ranking, a red card -30 and so on. Defenders earn clean sheet points, while keepers also enjoy a raft of exclusive ways to make their mark.

One other dividend is different. And daily.

The media dividend is paid out to the player with the most mentions across a range of major media sources every single day.

Seen through the prism of the last few days, it demonstrates how Football Index works on a fundamental level.

Take the example of Lionel Messi. Talk of the pint-sized legend leaving Barca once and for all and this news has dominated the media recently, resulting in a massive jump in his price.

These things change, obviously, but the last time I checked it would cost you seven quid for a single Messi share – two pounds more than before he hit the fax machine, which is a huge rise in relation to his overall value.

And for those of you who can only think in these terms when talking about Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo is currently at just over three pounds.

Compare that to Harry Maguire. Despite being all over the media, FI‘s dividend doesn’t take bad publicity into account. It’s not a measure of infamy.

But the fallout of his recent press coverage – the Paddington Hard Stare from Southgate, being dropped from the England squad etc – has clearly spooked some owners into selling their shares in him.

The bottom line – not all news is good news with FI‘s media dividend, but it’s a daily way for a chance to win.

There’s even a set of in-play dividends to win from, with FI paying out on individual actions (goals, assists, clean sheets etc) by players for the first 30 days that you own them.

Like all the best games, the rules are fairly straightforward, but the nuances start to pile up as you become more familiar with how things can play out.

I, no doubt, will pick up on some of these nuances, and get burned by others, as I wend my merry way through a season of Football Index trading.

I hope you’ll join me for the ride.

And in the meantime, all the rules and regs can be found on FI’s excellent Academy Page here.

GET STARTED WITH FOOTBALL INDEX HERE

But don’t forget, this is gambling with real money, so always gamble responsibly: https://www.begambleaware.org/. 18+.



BEST PLAYERS BY POSITION:

2,102 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Reverting to some of the players from an earlier draft...

    McCarthy (Steer)
    TAA - Egan - KWP - Justin (Pieters)
    Auba - Son- ASM (Bruno, Anguissa)
    Ings - Werner - Mitro

    1. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Think it's worth saving money on Ings > Adams personally. 2.5M can go a long way in that team.

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Adams was in my very first draft. Just concerned about his minutes...

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Spot on

    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It's pretty good.

      Prefer Dier to Egan.

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, I'm kinda wavering myself.

  2. Champions League Varane
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Bowen for 1 week?

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      West Ham are a mess. I wouldn't let the two goals scored against Bournemouth count for anything in my mind.

  3. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A) Wilson + Alli
    B) Ings + 6.0 mid

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B could work.

    2. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B with ASM and spend the 0.5 elsewhere.

      1. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        This and save the cash to do Ings to martial

        1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
          • 12 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Fair point, as well 🙂

  4. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on Ramsdale/McCarthy rotation instead of 5.0/4.5 & bench fodder? Leaning towards the rotation

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would end up benching some decent points when you least expect them in my experience

  5. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Do you have to be over 18 to be on this website and part of the community?

    1. The Minus Fours
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I dont know - ask your mum

    2. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don’t think so, that doesn’t stop the betting ads!

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        My point exactly.

        Makes me sick all of this gambling promotion.

        To start pushing a football stock market towards this audience in my eyes is irresponsible.

        I’m an ex gambling addict and I found myself addicted from an early age. I’m in full control now but It was when I was younger, when I had less understanding of the meaning of money that I found myself gambling.

        Could be younger kids on this website and I really don’t think it’s healthy pushing them towards gambling their money on a football stock market.

        1. The Minus Fours
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Free to use site, privately owned, they can do what they like within the law. Dont like it? Dont use it.

          Simples.

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Narrow minded.

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              would you have the same opinion if you weren't an ex gambling addict?

              1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                Yes.

                My point isn’t because I care about myself, I’m in control.

                But I became addicted when I was younger and I know how weak minded people of that age are. It is the time when they are likely to get addicted as they are irresponsible.

                I’m talking from experience.

                This isn’t right.

                You should have to be 18 to be on this site if this is how they want to push it.

          2. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Read everything site manager Geoff said in HT.
            Then give your opinion.

          3. n-doggg
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Completely get that and it’s makes sense that as the site grows it’s content and team it needs to be funded through advertising and football index are understandably targeting FPL enthusiasts given the synergies. Just a shame as it might have negative consequences on some

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

            clearly a professional negotiator

        2. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          It’s disgusting isn’t it, quickly turning off if context like this is promoted.

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            It’s just plain wrong.

            Make it an over 18 site at least as this isn’t a healthy place for minors to come to that’s for sure.

        3. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Hate to break it to you, but Fantasy Football is gambling. It's a very natural partnership.

          It is based on the core tenets of gambling. You are betting on players to do well. There is inherent risk/reward while you manage statistics and probability of players performing well.

          It may be a free game, but it's comparable to playing poker with play money.

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            But it is free.

            I’m talking about them potentially poisoning the minds of minors or 18-20 year olds etc who are weak minded and don’t have an understanding of money and could easily find themselves racking up debts.

            It isn’t healthy, no matter how you dress it up.

            I don’t mind it, but it should be an over 18 site if they want to permanently push over 18 products. Minors will be on here.

            1. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Poisoning the minds... Sounds very dramatic.

              It's a promotion that requires 18+ to even sign up. Younger generations if anything are better at ignoring spam than any older generation because they've grown up with it around them.

              If they're really passionate about FPL. They will do what 90% of people on this site do and ignore all these posts and just do RMTs...

              1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                You are assuming, which is pointless.

                Do some research, younger people or minors exposed to gambling at a young age are more likely to go onto having gambling issues.

                Should be an over 18 site, open your eyes and don’t be narrow minded.

                1. Camzy
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  3 years, 6 months ago

                  You are assuming too though and taking your own past trauma to form a basis against a whole industry. It is up to education to help youngsters understand gambling and the risks involved.

                  It is not an evil in and of itself.

                  1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    3 years, 6 months ago

                    I’m not assuming.

                    My opinion is based on facts.

                    As I said, do some research as there are studies and facts that prove this.

                    I’m sure you are a biased person anyway as I’m sure I remember you saying you do this as your job (ie - gambling of some sort)?

                    1. Ginkapo FPL
                      • 12 Years
                      3 years, 6 months ago

                      Should pubs exist? You can take these arguments to a range of issues. Censorship is never the answer, education is. It just happens that this particular issue you have emptional attachments to.

    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      @mods - care to comment?

      Do you have to be over 18?

      1. The Minus Fours
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Not really its called Capitalism, freedom of speech, freedom of choice and you have the choice to concentrate on the Fantasy football and stop bleating about the advertising.

        You dont have to be 18 to play this but obviously have to be 18 or over to sign up to a gambling site so your point is irrelevant....

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          You really are narrow minded and have no care for the younger generations.

          Promoting gambling to children and telling them how good this new football trading (gambling) platform is, is just plain wrong and irresponsible and could set younger generations off on the wrong road from a young age.

          Open your eyes and stop thinking selfishly.

          1. SADIO SANÉ
            • 8 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            I honestly think it is you thinking selfishly, you had a bad experience and are now pushing it on other people.

            People can make their own decisions, many find games like this fun and use their disposable income to play

            1. SADIO SANÉ
              • 8 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              bit harsh, and glad you are better - but let people make their own mistakes. Gamble Aware is bigger now than it used to be, as are bet limits etc.

              1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                No worries, it’s all good.

                It’s always hard to let someone see into the other side if they’ve never experienced it.

            2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              Or maybe I can talk from experience?

              You have no idea the havoc
              gambling can cause on a persons life if they get sucked in from a young age.

              The point makes perfect sense - you should have to be 18 to be here.

              1. SADIO SANÉ
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                I personally think instead of calling it wrong and irresponsible the better way would be to just leave a comment warning about the dangers of it - because there are plenty of people that can and do play these games for fun without it becoming a problem.

                I'll be playing fanteam this year and wouldn't have known about it if I hadn't come on here

    4. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Hey mate
      Read HT from Geoff

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        LoL
        There isn't one now. I'm sure there was one. He explained everything there. I mean doubts from posters

        1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks mate, hope you’re well!

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Yup 🙂
            Same here !

  6. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Final part of my team and I'm struggling to decide.

    Ings or Jimenez and why?

    1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jimenez, he’s in the better team and will get plenty of chances

    2. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Would want Jimi from GW3 onwards.

    3. Red Red Robins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Jmenez

  7. sully29
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Football Index is fun, for what it is. You should never lose sight of what it is though, which is simply another gambling site. In other words, it potentially carries all the negatives that other forms of gambling do. Therefor I would never tell or advise someone to join, as there can be very real negative consequences.

    *If* you do decide to join though and take it for what it is, here are some basic day 1 tips and pointers to help you avoid losing money:

    1) Read the rules, read the game mechanics. It seems stupid to throw away money playing a game you don't understand, yet so many beginners do just that. Don't be a casual/sheep. There are FI forums and communities so be engaged.

    2) Play around with a small bit of money first. The market often doesn't react to things the way you would intuitively think it would. Keep your losses to a minimum while you figure that out.

    3) Remember, there is no profit/loss until you sell. Panicking and selling a player who will likely rise back up is a mistake, as it believing you've made a profit just because your player has gained value on paper.

    4) The layout of the site will display your "profit" in terms of your player's current purchase price. This is misleading. Their true value is what you can sell them for, which is often much lower. Don't be tricked into thinking you're doing better than you actually are.

    5) Do not trust random people on the internet when they tell you X player is a great buy. If they own that player then it's in their interest for others to jump on board. Google "pump and dump" and always remember that particular scam is easily implemented on FI. Do your own research on a player and make your own decision, always.

    6) There are different strategies and approaches to making profit in FI. Figure them out and decide which suit you.

    7) If it stops being fun, stop playing.

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I assumed the whole game was just a social media facilitated pump and dump fest

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I think such scepticism will generally serve you well in life.

        1. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          ooooo nerve touched 😆

          1. sully29
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            3 years, 6 months ago

            Ha, not really, I largely agree.

            1. sully29
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              3 years, 6 months ago

              With the scepticism, that is.

              1. SADIO SANÉ
                • 8 Years
                3 years, 6 months ago

                I'm a 'whatever makes you happy' person so I guess my opinion was slightly unnecessary, especially in dismissing a fairly large and helpful post 😀 soz

  8. Pep bites Kun
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Gents, can I get your honest feedback please? I'm thinking about FPL membership (FFS particularly, for the 1st time, mainly for the stats areas) I'd like your feedback or observations (as I think others might). It's more about the value rather than the price.

    Has it enhanced your FPL performance?
    A. No
    B. Moderately
    C. Yes
    D. Better than expected
    E. Greatly

    Does it help to decrease the time you spend on FPL or actually increases the time?
    1. Increases
    2. Decreases
    3. No change

    Would you be inclined to spend less time in the comments area as a result of membership or you continue to enjoy engaging?
    Y. Yes
    N. No

    Any comments welcome. I apologise if my questions seem naive.

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I'd love to get it - just feel that as a non-maths guy I'd get completely bamboozle the stats.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks for the observation 🙂

    2. DAZZ
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      For £17.50 it's probably worth it, but i've always done well without it personally.I had it 2 seasons ago, and it's impressive i must admit. You can do just fine without it

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You just use FPL site stats or just the watch the games & MOTD - other shows do exist:-)

    3. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      First year with an actual membership, so will decide at the end of the season. All I know is that by simply being a part of the community (even just for free last season) that improved my game results. Got my best rank ever since I decided to stop playing casually. Already seeing the benefits of a membership as well.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Hope to catch up next year for comparison purposes - joking 🙂

        Yep agree this site has increased my rank over the last 2 yrs; good site for debate & comparison.

    4. interloper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I pay for membership every year because I value the content enough to pay for it. I don't know about my FPL performance, but it definitely saves time if you're the kind of player that has any interest in data/stats/planning.

      I rarely spend any time in the comments section and only saw your comment flash by out of pure chance.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Appreciate your honesty and agree with your point re paying for content, but we do this partially anyway through purely being here in this online environment, one of who's revenue generator's is volume of foot-fall.

      2. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I appreciate you responding to my post. I'm interested in data, but more the way it's analysed, presented and focused toward a performance gain.
        Can I simply ask why you haven't benefited from using the tools & data?

    5. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Depends what you use it for

      Simple comparison tools are great

      Ticker is useful

      Members articles are informative and interesting

      And that’s all surface level

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        I'd be looking to use stats to save time. I agree Ticker is a useful tool, but can become a somewhat misleading tool, hence the reason I'm looking for more in-depth player analysis v forthcoming fixture.
        *Thanks for your feedback 🙂

    6. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Having access to the stats has certainly helped.

      Since becoming a member I probably spend more time on FPL and less time commenting. Being a member didn't cause that to happen though, it correlated with it.

      The more you're engaged by FPL the more time you'll spend on it, the more interested you'll be in becoming a member and the less you'll spend time in the comments asking basic questions or looking for people to RYT.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Appreciate the feedback. RMT is not my game, but like information and stats. I may look for a particular 50/50 now & again though.

        Spending time on FPL is becoming increasingly difficult. It's competitive - might need some tools 😉

    7. L S P
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

      1

      Y - absolutely spend less time in the comments section which has steadily degraded over the years...

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. It's an interesting reply. Any particular reason you dislike the comments section?

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

      C
      1
      N

      I'll be honest, I'm too curious a person to be without a membership. I can easily hop in stats to verify some stuff. But truth be told, you can go very very far by just reading comments on here and making some good judgment calls.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks for the honest response Camzy

  9. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Coming around to the idea of no Salah if im honest. Easy switch from Auba > Salah in GW3. Bruno on the bench ready for Palace GW2

    1. Qaiss
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You going to captain Bruno in any games until GW9 though?

      1. DAZZ
        • 9 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Why not Palace gw2? He also did well against Brighton last season if i remember, GW3

    2. Pep bites Kun
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Got LR12 on twitter? 🙂

  10. mattyb09
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Serious question...Who has a better shot of scoring in GW1?

    a) Ings
    b) Antonio

    1. n-doggg
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      You know the answer

      1. mattyb09
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        No I don't believe it is as obvious as it seems. Newcastle's entire defense is injured at the moment...

        1. Tempestic
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I'm leaning towards Antonio

  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Doucoure officially signs for everton

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Carlo making some nice moves.

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Good signing

    3. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      How will they line up do we think? 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 something like this?

      Pickford
      Coleman, Mina/Holgate, Keane, Digne
      Allan
      Siggy/Gomes, Doucoure
      James, DCL, Rich

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        That final midfield spot could go to Gordon too. Imagine some rotation for that spot

        Keane is dodgy for me. Looks like they are in for tomori too which would help

        1. Collie01
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          I'm actually thinking of getting an Everton defender. Thought Keane would have been the safe pick there but maybe it's Coleman? Can't afford Digne.

          Gordon was also on my radar as a 4.5 bench fodder. Everton have a host of mids now, will be interesting to see how they line up.

  12. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    To piggyback on the suggestion from Dazz re Ings > Adams...

    1. TAA + KWP + Anguissa + Ings

    2. VvD + Mitchell + Havertz + Adams

    2a. VvD + KWP + Ziyech + Adams

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      2

  13. DAZZ
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Doucoure arguably the best signing of the 3 in my opinion, not as big of a name, but just what Everton need. and PL proven.

    1. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I agree

  14. Pukki Blinders
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    A lot more emphasis on a stronger bench because of covid... best defensive structure? (TAA in both)

    A) x4 4.5 defenders
    B) 5.0, 4.5, 4.5, 4.0

    1. Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I havr B

  15. Al-Chemy
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Appreciate any advice on my current draft:

    McCarthy (Nyland)
    TAA Tierney Justin Vinagre (Taylor)
    Salah Auba Son Soucek
    Wilson Werner (Brewster)

  16. Z
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Will Ziyech be ready for GW1?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      no

  17. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone going Havertz from the start?

    1. Stormbringer22
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Me

    2. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Me

    3. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very tempted, seeing what lamp says... if he starts gw1 he’s in most likely

    4. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      I think I am.

  18. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Site is just one big advert now eh

    1. Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      It is still nice forum...dont go emo

      1. The Minus Fours
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Too Many Billie Eilish, Extinction Rebellion types on this forum recently for my liking....

        1. sully29
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Wow, references to Billie Eilish and Extinction Rebellion.

          Looks like somebody's grandad has discovered the internet.

  19. rozzo
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Hows this look?

    Mccarthy
    TAA Egan Johnson
    Auba Salah Son Saka
    Ings Jimenez Mitrovic

    Nyland Soucek Mitchell Taylor

    1. Z
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Dont like Saka...and you didnt covered CFC

  20. No Professionals
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Can anyone ease my concerns?

    This is hard

    McCarthy
    TAA Davies Vinagre* Justin
    Salah Aubameyang Son Havertz
    Werner Mitrovic

    Steer Mitchell Bissouma Davis

    Concerns
    Havertz not starting gw1
    Terrible bench that allows no flexibility
    Vinagre

    Looks good other than that?!

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Worries - Davies Vinagre* Justin Havertz Steer Mitchell Bissouma Davis

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Gotta sack one of Salah, Son, Havertz or Werner.

      I recommend Salah. That money can be used to upgrade either of the 4.5m duds.

      1. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        You think Havertz starts?

      2. No Professionals
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Salah to fernandes and bench him?

  21. adstomko
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this squad? Risking Trent-less!

    McCarthy
    Tierney, Mina, Egan
    Auba, Mané, Willian, ASM
    Werner, Ings, DCL

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      get trent!

      1. adstomko
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        His fixtures put me off, and he hasn't played much

  22. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this draft?
    Ryan
    Trent, Saiss, KWP, Justin
    Aubameyang, Son, Salah, ASM
    Mitrovic, Werner

    Walton, Greenwood, Ferguson, Brewster

    1. Flynny
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Solid.

      Don't personally know if Justin nailed

      1. Will J 256
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 3 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah need to monitor that!!

  23. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else reworking their team to avoid half the template pics

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Don't care about template atm. I'm serious. Everyone is at 0.
      I'll be - after GW 1 😀

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Feel like everyone just copied my team and now I’m having to find another one 😉

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 6 months ago

          Ha ha

    2. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, in my experience it’s best to go high risk high reward in the first few GWs

  24. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this team ?

    McCarthy
    TAA Davies KWP
    Salah Aubameyang Haverts Alli ASM
    Mitrovic Werner

    Nyland Justin Mitchell Brewster

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Typical template

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Brilliant, that will do, lots of managers have these players for a reason

      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Havertz and Alli are not template.

    2. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Nice

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

    3. Eat my goal!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure I’d want 2 chelsea newbies from the off with pool GW2 and a Monday night away game

    4. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Very nice.

      No complaints.

      Minor fodder adjustments like > Mitchell > Buur and Brewster > another 4.5m if he doesn't get a move away.

      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Camzy I will have a look at the fodder options

  25. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    boils down to this for me.

    Pick one to start season with:

    A....alli

    B.....havertz (in addition to Werner)

    Havertz more risky - but could be gold.....thanks

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

    2. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
      • 9 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      B

  26. Canadian Football
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    What's new geezers? Long time no chat on this site for CF. Help an unprepared guy out.....who is ASM?

    1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Allan St. Maximin, Newcastle mid.

      1. Canadian Football
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        3 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Pad

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Allan Saint-Maximin. Newcastle attacking midfielder.

  27. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    1m itb to upgrade. Think I might leave it there towards my upgrade to TAA in gw4

    Johnstone
    James, Justin, Egan
    Salah, Auba, Son, Soucek
    Werner, Ings, Wilson

    Button, Mitchell, Lemina, Shaw

  28. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Who is the best 5.0 SHU defender?

    Egan, O'Connell or Basham?

    1. Pukki Blinders
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      egan

    2. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Probably Egan for goal threat.

      Unknown yet how Ampadu will fit in, he could potentially displace one of the defenders.

  29. Will J 256
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 3 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Saiss and Ferguson or Vinagre and Taylor (Benched)

    1. Boomerang V
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 6 months ago

      Just got rid Vinagre after reading a few posts about him moving out and new competition from Marçal

  30. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 6 months ago

    Nice to see all games will be televised in September!

    Kick off time changed this weekend now if people haven’t already seen