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The Community Round Up

With the cold snap across the Atlantic threatening to make its way over to the UK this weekend, our community writers were keeping a watchful eye on the weather forecasts. The fixture list is also under close examination with impending blank and double Gameweeks to navigate.

Among the chief concerns for the community in our hot topics this week was Diego Costa’s three-match ban, which is forcing many wildcarders to revisit their plans. We also look at Fantasy Football addiction and assess Fantasy managers’ ongoing search for bargains and differentials in midfield. Elsewhere, we catch up with the latest statistics in our Members Tables to help pinpoint the best potential prospects over the coming Gameweeks.

The Community Articles

With some worrying weather reports brewing across the Atlantic, fears are mounting that the UK could be hit hard by snow over the weekend. With the spectre of postponed matches looming, Triggerlips has been looking at the options at avoiding snowmageddon for our Fantasy squads.

For Bouncebackability the forthcoming blank Gameweek 28, for the League Cup finalists and their scheduled opponents is another concern. Here he looks over the implications and possible double Gameweek scenarios.

Following on from last week’s comparison of points per minute and value among Chelsea’s midfielders Jaffalicious has broadened his research to include all defenders, midfielders and forwards. There was further detail about the best budget backline options from Dynamic, in his look at the best three way rotation combinations in defence.

Goalkeepers were another focus for our community scribes, with Mouldmaster taking a look at Arsenal’s budget stopper David Ospina and how he fits into the latest goalkeeper rotation options.

Demi popped by to invite the community to join him in a game of Fantasy Cricket. Details on the game and how to take part can be found here.

The community received a huge boost last week in the Scout Picks when their Gameweek 22 champion Brooksyp got the better of all three scouts. Innsie, who was crowned Gameweek 23 champion will be hoping with similar success with his XI.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

With his reckless stamp on Liverpool’s Emre Can during Chelsea’s League Cup semi-final Diego Costa earned a three-match ban and some filthy looks from his many owners in the community. For some, though, his absence is proving the perfect excuse to freshen up their frontlines, as our discussion on the Chelsea striker’s antics showed. Further replacements were also on offer in Captain Shirokov‘s look at the current best forward lines.

While Sergio Aguero is proving a popular pick there is no such love for forwards at City’s closest rivals. Ruth NZ is among those to believe it is time to avoid the Manchester United attack after Louis van Gaal’s tactical tinkering saw them fail to muster a goal against lowly Cambridge United in the FA Cup last week. Ruth was back again later in the week to ask the community to be brave and list their weaknesses, something Costa should perhaps consider.

Prior to the ban announcement, there was no such cynicism for the potential of attackers Aguero or Costa to shine in Sinik’s discussion on the Premier League’s top goalscorers’ essential status. Wilshire Knowledge was among those to sing the praises of Aguero, while Adriano believes both deserve this lofty status.

Differentials also came under the radar when we asked where all the bargain midfielders have gone given Gylfi Sigurdsson’s three match ban and Stewart Downing’s tough upcoming fixture list. The ensuing discussion offered up a raft of potential new bargains.

Hooperman, meanwhile, has taken a look at new Sunderland forward Jermaine Defoe’s prospects as a differential to current budget forward favourite Harry Kane.

Finally, the latest session of Fantasy Football managers anonymous was in session this week when we asked the community when they first became addicted to the game. For Innsie, it was in the final few minutes of an exam when his mind turned to impending price changes. Similarly, Henry Hill realise he was addicted when, in a shop, he handed over the exact change at the counter and remarked how it was lucky “there weren’t any price rises overnight.”

The Members Tables

Doosra’s Deadly Assassins table continues to be our most popular Members Table. Its strong focus on shooting accuracy and chance creation will prove comforting viewing for those backing a certain Arsenal midfielder with the captaincy armband this week.

Those looking to find the top points scorers of the future are urged to visit my assist imminent and goal imminent tables, where some familiar and surprising names nestle alongside each other.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

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4,430 Comments Post a Comment
  1. BoltonsWanderer
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    ADM and Defoe

    or

    Mata and Giroud?

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Maria and Defoe

  2. Paanmonkey
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Kun
    Kane
    Giroud
    Cazorla

    Pick Your Captain !

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Kane

    2. BoltonsWanderer
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cazorla for me...

    3. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'd go Cazorla but I've only got Giroud and Kane from the above - currently fluctuating.

  3. Zasa
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    The grass is greener on the other side gents, join us
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/01/30/the-community-round-up-79/

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      🙄 Reported! 😉

  4. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Bellerin buyers, consider this..Chambers could shift to cover another position mid game and Bellerin come on to deputize at RB, so it's not a start or nothing situation

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Adrian (liv)
      Ivan (MCI) (injury doubt), Zaba (che), Baines
      Hazard, Sanchez, Sterling, Di Maria
      Giroud, Austin, Kane

      Downing, Hutton (ars), Moore (mun)

      Used my Free Transfer. Would you WC this team right now?

      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        😳 Apologies, Sinik.

  5. Franfe98
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ivanovic or Terry? Why? Do not take into account Ivanovic injury

    Thanks

  6. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What is this Moses talk? Wouldn't even Walters be a better punt than him?

  7. money face bandwagon
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    captain ADM or walcott?

  8. Nabs Kebabs
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    heres me lads

    GW 23:

    Pants
    Terry, Koscielny, Wisdom
    Sanchez, Hazard, Di Maria(vc), Chadli
    Kun, Giroud(c), Kane

    Krul, Boyd, Wasil, Aldy(!)

  9. cruzex
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    RVP, Cazorla. Giroud or Di Maria for captain?!?! cant decide...

  10. MagnetBPS
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    WC team

    De gea (Foster)
    Ivanovic Clyne Bellerin(Wisdom, Wasil.)
    Hazard ADM Downing Puncheon(Boyd)
    Aguero Kane Giroud

    Have 3.3 ITB worth bringing cazorla or wait for Sanchez

  11. Paanmonkey
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Kun captain..crazy right ?

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      its never a bad idea..same as captain suarez last season

      1. cruzex
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        yes

    2. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He will score 1 at best. I wouldn't go near him this week.

  12. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Adrian (liv)
    Ivan (MCI) (injury doubt), Zaba (che), Baines
    Hazard, Sanchez, Sterling, Di Maria
    Giroud, Austin, Kane

    Downing, Hutton (ars), Moore (mun)

    Used my Free Transfer. Would you WC this team right now?

  13. Blonde Faith
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Any Saints fans here?

    Who will start – Mane or Elia?

    Alternatively – which one is the points haulier?

    ...or should I just get Tadic instead?

    1. OLEgend
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Saints fans, pls help me too. Gardos or yoshida to start and when will Toby be back?

      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Not a Saints fan. Yoshida was ahead of Gardos in the pecking order before he departed for Asia Cup. Not sure now. Toby should be back next week.

    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not a Saints fan. Elia would be my guess.

    3. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I can see Elia, Mane and Tadic all starting behind Pelle. JWP and Davis holding.

    4. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Same as the Newcastle game

  14. Cesc in the city
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    How's this looking?

    Foster Panti
    Terry Bertrand PVA Naughton Wisdom
    Sanchez Cazorla(c) Hazard Puncheon Boyd
    Aguero Kane Giroud

  15. FootballFanatic365
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Lads a big one for you

    1. a. Mata
    B. Adm

    2. a rvp
    B. Rooney
    C.Falcao

    3. Downing >>eriksen Oscar (the 8.3 mid) ?

    4. Moses or Walters

    5. a Puncheon + pella
    B. Elia + Gayle

    ?

  16. teemonee yall
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Krul (Foster)
    Berty Ivan PVA
    Sanchez Chadli JWP Haz(vc)
    Kun Kane Giroud(c)

    Bench: Boyd Wisdom Wasilewski

    Any thoughts on switching my current setup?
    Flip flopped a bunch on first off bench between Boyd & Wisdom

  17. bdwhite91
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Am I crazy for playing Bertie, Clyne, and Forster? Do Swans have goals in them without Gylfi and Bony?

  18. MiguelAngel
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    RMWCT, advice much appreciated.

    Foster Myhill
    PVA P Jones Fonte Wol Baird
    Haz Caz ADM Sanchez Boyd
    Kun Giroud Pelle

    Tempted by Chelsea def obsv

  19. money face bandwagon
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    any sanchez(C)?

    1. cruzex
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      he is injured

      1. Elfozzie 42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Is this definite? It says 'doubt' not definitely injured.
        I've been out all week and currently trying to make sense of my squad - Costa > Giroud done though.

  20. Red Reddington ⚽
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    guys Giroud or Hazard Captain?