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AuthorHot TopicDateReplies

preseasonblues
Can technology improve the game?

It's a slow Monday morning... Was just starting to write a bit about the best way to introduce technology into football. I was starting to like the ideas of appeals (a la cricket) more and more, …

10 years, 15 days ago24

Kazza_
Most helpful FFS posters

This is follow on from fav FFS posters to.............. MOST HELPFULl FFS posters/scouts my top 3 for this year are: 1) Demi - king of latest news - thanks mate keep it up 2) Evs - always free to…

10 years, 15 days ago34

J0E
Are Rooney and RVP anti-Mata?

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Mata has been sensational the last few matches, a common theme is the lack of first RVP and then Rooney. Are Manchester United's star strikers anti-Mata? Or …

10 years, 15 days ago20

RabMac
Double gameweek planning

As we all know it is DGW next week and if you have planned ahead, you probably have at least 4 players in your team who will have DGW and 2 FT to get more in. The teams with DGW this week are: Cr…

10 years, 15 days ago15

The Governor
The Everton midfield minefield

Is anyone even considering going anywhere near Evertons midfield for the double? Two decent fixtures... But minutes will be shared between them all I guess?

10 years, 15 days ago8

J0E
UFPL stick or twist?

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic UFPL stick or twist? How did yesterday go? Anyone get a captain success? How many players are you drafting in?

10 years, 16 days ago16

MJ6987
Favourite FFS posters

Who are your favourite FFS posters (past or present)?

10 years, 16 days ago86

J0E
Rooney exit strategy

Fantasy football scout daily hot topic Rooney owners - what is your exit strategy? Wait a week and swap for Aguero? Or make a transfer/ spend points now on another?

10 years, 17 days ago19

President John F. Keninnsie
4Some Picks

Innsie's Weekly DZ Draft! Pick 4 players for the upcoming GW only, with a total combined price of 23m (or less). Current FPL prices will be used. The weekly winner is the person whose combined 4 p…

10 years, 17 days ago61

@ocprodigy
Scout Picks Challenge

Ladies and gentlemen, it is currently 19.41 BST, but it is also Scout Pick Challenge time! For those who don't know yet... INSTRUCTIONS: *********** YOU MAY ONLY PICK ONE PLAYER FROM EACH TEAM *…

10 years, 17 days ago80

A Defender's Nightmare
Quick Guide To Aguero

Posted this in the last article but got lost at the bottom of that page. To avoid further Aguero questions from FFS community re-posting this now on the new thread. Q: What effect do you think thi…

10 years, 17 days ago30

PlayON
PlayON Q&A Session

Killian here from PlayON, I'm happy to answer any questions you have about the article above or about PlayON in general - if you post your questions as replies below and I'll answer them all. T…

10 years, 17 days ago0

Irish Madridista ⭐
Captain Options Assessed

Captain choices for GW33 have me thinking. (1) Suarez is obviously the default pick. Up against West Ham away, he returned a goal and 2 assists in the reverse fixture. - West Ham will be up for th…

10 years, 18 days ago31

J0E
Singles Night

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Singles Night When making transfers tonight the double gameweek will loom large. Drafting in players from the likes of Palace, Everton and Manchester City l…

10 years, 18 days ago21

Mark
The ScoutCast - This week and weeks to come...

A heads up on the ScoutCast. There's no episode this week because I've had to travel to Birmingham to accompany my partner on her Vet's congress - yes, it's a wild, crazy life I lead. Also, Granvil…

10 years, 18 days ago17

boc610
Lamenting The Demise of Torres

It really pains me to see Torres's career fade into obscurity the way it seems to be at the moment. He doesnt even have to play yet in a roundabout way gets blamed for a result he wasn't even invol…

10 years, 18 days ago26

JT's Dog
Best and Worst Ever FPL Moments

i would like to declare nostalgia day officially open. anyone who has some good stories to tell about their fpl success or failure feel free. i will look out the simon bates music

10 years, 19 days ago40

Christina.
Fallen Giants

Everyone by now is aware of Mark's sad story this season...but just look at these FPL "die hard" and their season so far: Ulrik Nuylund 51,981 current (1,920 Ave rank for last 7 years) Jafalad…

10 years, 19 days ago52

J0E
How Can 2014/15 improve our choices?

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic There has been a lot of debate in recent weeks about whether this season is the season of the casual, with bandwagons maintaining their form over a number of…

10 years, 19 days ago58

FF Dirtbag
Manchester United better without RVP?

Does United play better without RVP? With mata in the hole providing Rooney?

10 years, 19 days ago9

Demí
Best buy this season

In response to Demel's post, who has been the best buy of the season? Fernandinho for me.

10 years, 19 days ago36

Demel
Worst buy this season

Who has been the worst buy of the season?

10 years, 19 days ago43

asquishypotato
Which Points Machines Have You Shunned in 2013/14?

So who are the high scoring players that you have managed to go the whole season without owning? For me its Yaya, Rodriguez, Lallana and Rooney. Probably explains my 200k+ rank!

10 years, 19 days ago32

Alberto Tomba
Forget Aguero

Aguero is such a Dilemma. It seems like most on here are looking to fill their third Man City spot next week and are holding off from getting Silva/Demichelis because of Kun. But what's the altern…

10 years, 19 days ago23

J0E
Hall of Fame update

Hall of Fame update (see HoF tab at the top of the Home page) Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic The Hall of Fame has been updated. (Available to Members – pick the Live version, rather tha…

10 years, 20 days ago14

J0E
Perfect DGWK 34 team?

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Perfect DGWK 34 team How many will you own? Which others will you have? Mannone Baines Coleman Ward Zabaleta AJohnson Yaya A single gameweek midfielder p…

10 years, 21 days ago22

FPL Daniel
Best Man City combo for Dgwk 34

City cover: Yoyo Silva Kun Yoyo Silva Demichelis Other combo

10 years, 21 days ago24

J0E
What to do about Aguero?

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic What to do about Aguero? He's still seemingly injured. Always a week away. But until we know more our plans are on hold for the impending double. Is he wort…

10 years, 22 days ago25

Venom Snake
Is Eriksen still an option?

Eriksen still an option after Tottenham couldn't get on the board?

10 years, 22 days ago20

MJ6987
UFPL - the verdict

Those who have tried UFPL (I haven't) 1. What do you think of it? 2. Does it take much extra effort? 3. Will you play next year when you have to pay?

10 years, 22 days ago15

Evs
DGW 34 striker line ups

What are people doing striker wise for the dgw if Aguero is unfit? What will be your 3 up top ???

10 years, 23 days ago32

J0E
UFPL stick or twist?

Fantasy football scout daily hot topic UFPL stick or twist What ufpl changes are you making? Anyone get a good captain and points haul yesterday?

10 years, 23 days ago21

Twisted Saltergater
Never Too Late For Toure

Just listened to the podcast. I'm one of those who has swallowed his pride (is it that really?) and got Yaya Toure this week. My view of it is that Yaya was trickling along just fine returning (j…

10 years, 24 days ago20

J0E
Phrase of the season

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Phrase of the season What phrase best sums up this season? Here's my favourite "Surely ( insert name of central midfielder here) he can't maintain that…

10 years, 24 days ago44

President John F. Keninnsie
4Some Picks

Sorry that this is later than usual lads, been out all day. Innsie's Weekly DZ Draft! Pick 4 players for the upcoming GW only, with a total combined price of 23m (or less). Current FPL prices wi…

10 years, 24 days ago78

@ocprodigy
Scout Picks Challenge

After 400 miles of driving in the past 30 hours I've made it back on here to present you all with this GW's Scout Pick Challenge! 😎 For those who don't know yet... INSTRUCTIONS: ***********…

10 years, 24 days ago70

PlayON
PlayON Q&A

Killian here from www.playon.co.uk We have a £1,000 Guaranteed Game on offer this week - enter before 10.45 tomorrow morning on the multiplayer page at http://www.playon.co.uk We are also runnin…

10 years, 24 days ago0

Irish Madridista ⭐
Hits and Overall Rank Links

I'm just curious, how many transfers have you made this season in total and what's your overall rank? Wonder if there's any correlation..

10 years, 24 days ago41

J0E
Cheap ways into the Everton backline

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topics Cheap ways into the Everton backline Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic An Everton defender looks key for Gameweek 34. But with Coleman and Baines loo…

10 years, 25 days ago19

Saint Domingo
The points avoidance Hokey Cokey

Repost lost at bottom of last page (sorry) Which player this season have you had in your team that has done nowt for you whilst you have had him in your team and flourished every time you have got…

10 years, 25 days ago16

Ryan
The template team and finding differentials

The template team and where to find differentials Che defender, Eve defender Yaya, Hazard Suarez, Sturridge, Lukaku These 7 players are virtually in every team, Evertons DGW and the form of the o…

10 years, 25 days ago15

Make United Great Again
Why ignore Yaya?

Why are people ignoring Yaya Toure? 😀

10 years, 25 days ago19

Kalix
Quick guide to avoiding failure

Mark/Granville. We're well used to (& enjoy) the weekly miffeds...but complaining about not captaining Suarez or not owning Toure at this stage is totally ridiculous...come on, it's gameweek 32! …

10 years, 25 days ago5

FPL Daniel
4-3-3 is the way to go.

4 3 3 is really the way to go this days

10 years, 25 days ago28

J0E
Scoutcast questions for Mark and Granville

Fantasy Football Daily Hot Topic Scoutcast questions for Mark and Granville. Feel free to leave your community questions for our podcast pair here.

10 years, 26 days ago47

Hank Scorpio
Memo for Moyes

Memo for Moyes: - Drop Evra for the rest of the season, give Buttner a run in the team and the chance to show he is worthy of keeping. - Never play Tom Cleverley again, he is NOT good enough, end…

10 years, 27 days ago28

J0E
DGWK 34's Surprise Star Will Be...

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Ross Barkley emerged as this double gameweek's surprise star. Who will be the surprise star of double gameweek 34?

10 years, 27 days ago24

PlayON
PlayON Q&A

Killian here from www.playon.co.uk, Today we are launching a new Twitter feed - @PlayONLive - https://twitter.com/PlayONLive - which will contain team selections, goals, assists, player points an…

10 years, 27 days ago9

Spencer
SAS Disassemblement

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic SAS Disassemblement When will be the right time to disassemble the SAS partnership, or are you keeping for teh rest of the season? Liverpool have no DGWs a…

10 years, 28 days ago20

Gimli son of Gloin
In defence of Lukaku

I think Lukaku is getting a rough going. He's 20 years old you know. When Drogba was 22 he scored 0 goals in 11 appearances for Le Mans. At 23 he scored 5 in 21 league games. Both these years in …

10 years, 28 days ago26