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| Author | Hot Topic | Date | Replies |
|---|---|---|---|
Geoff |
Eliteserien: GW10 plans
What are your transfers and captaincy plans for GW10 in Eliteserien? What's your chip plan going forward? |
7 years, 3 months ago | 16 |
avfc82 |
Norwich City's approach
Reposting this as a new article landed soon after I uploaded it yesterday, hopefully one or two of you find it useful! Following on from last week’s post about Sheffield United and their approac… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 10 |
Geoff |
Liverpool: what's needed for next season?
After doing a Hot Topic on City yesterday, what do Liverpool need to do in the transfer market this summer to be ready for next season? It seems obvious that de Ligt would improve their defence -… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 20 |
Geoff |
Site upgrade requests
If anyone has anything they'd like me to consider over the next few weeks regarding site upgrades for the summer let me know. My list is extensive and largely filled in by stuff the Community has m… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 89 |
Geoff |
Man City: what's needed for next season?
After seeing City comfortably take apart Watford, without Aguero, where should they be looking strengthen in the transfer market? For me, clearly they need a replacement for Fernandinho. What do y… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 44 |
asquishypotato |
Formation thoughts for next season
I’ve had some success with 4 at the back, but a bit reticent to commit completely. That said, if the fixtures are there, I’d likely be looking at Trent (potential to be slightly cheaper then V… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 29 |
avfc82 |
Sheffield United's approach
For those interested, here are some thoughts on Sheffield United’s approach ahead of their return to the Premier League, and a few players who are, in my opinion, worth monitoring. Sheffield Uni… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 23 |
Il Papera |
Which promoted players are of interest?
Which promoted players are of interest? I’m looking at the following so far: Enda Stevens SHU - 45 appearances, left wing back so contingent upon him being classified as a defender. 41 goals con… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 21 |
Geoff |
Which player do you wish you avoided this season?
Which player do you wish you avoided this season? For me, I had Mitrovic way more than was warranted. Arnautovic was also one I was very frustrated with and i'd throw Richarlison in there too. Ev… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 51 |
Hansel |
Allsvenskan Tuesday deadline questions
Allsvenskan Fantasy: GW 9 CS odds Busy times in Allsvenskan sees another GW tonight just as the previous one closed curtains yesterday. While rotation might step into action on a larger scale for … |
7 years, 3 months ago | 11 |
Moderately content penguin |
Which relegated players will be in the Premier League next season?
Who do we expect back from the relegated teams? Liverpool have picked up Robbo Wijnaldum and Shaq recently - some bargains must be around. Babel and Mitro spring to mind. Could Sessegnon move? Mo… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 32 |
diesel001 |
Man United: what's needed for next season?
Man Utd need to go back to being defensive IMO. The deterioration in their defence is a cause for their under performance IMO. Signing a new RB and a speedy, mobile forward-looking replacement for … |
7 years, 3 months ago | 84 |
Do I Not Like Orange |
Potential bargains for next season
I know we're dreading the price hikes for the likes of Robbo, TAA, Digne & the Wolves lads, but is there anyone you see as a potential bargain next season? Man City bit-part mids like Sane & Mahre… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 35 |
YEAH PITCH! |
Who is the top player you never owned?
Who's the one top player you never had this season? |
7 years, 3 months ago | 43 |
Elvy |
FPL Winner Says Thanks!
Thanks everyone for your kind words. It feels literally unbelievable to have won. I'm running on about three hours sleep having stayed up through the New Zealand night to see it out. We all star… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 38 |
Geoff |
Gameweek 38 Rough with the Smooth
Final GW Rough with the Smooth ! How did your GW go? Did your transfers pay off? Did a hit turn out badly? How did your bench perform? Feel free to post your tales of joy and woe from Gameweek 38… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 65 |
Gregor |
Gameweek 38 Captaincy
As the season draws to a close then it’s Manchester City and Liverpool options that predictably dominate the top of the Captains Poll as comfortably the best two teams in the league this season f… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 44 |
Legomané |
Final day Mini-league winning swings
What is the biggest mini-league defining points swing anyone has experienced on the final day of the season?! |
7 years, 3 months ago | 19 |
Geoff |
What are your last minute transfer decisions?
Let's help each other out by answering last minute questions.. post yours, and answer a few others! What are you last minute transfer decisions? What can't you decide on for GW38? Leave them in … |
7 years, 3 months ago | 252 |
rainy |
Price Changes
A big thank you to everyone who’s commented here this season. I see every one of your posts, even if I don’t always have the chance to reply, and it’s all of you who make this daily post a pl… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 54 |
@ocprodigy |
Scout Picks Challenge - GW38
SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 38 Greetings from Vietnam! We are finally here at the last gameweek, and what an adventure it has been. First and foremost I want to thank everyone whose taken p… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 16 |
Rotation's Alter Ego |
GW 38 News Roundup
What we learnt in the runup to Gameweek 38…. Whoever decided to put 18 pressers on one day is evil. Manchester City KDB could be involved on Sunday, having taken part in training in the last 2… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 23 |
Geoff |
Community Champion GW38
I'm belatedly looking for our last Community Champion of the year! If you're interested, email me: geoff@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk in the next few hours and the champion will be chosen this after… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 0 |
Geoff |
GW38 breakout players
Entering the final GW of the season, who do you think will find form and step up to score big this GW, and why? Maybe someone who hasn't had a double digit score in a while, who has a series of no… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 38 |
G-Whizz |
GW38 DS stats, Fixture and clean sheet odds
GW38 DS stats, fixtures and clean sheet odds Last week where two teams were rated exactly the same with a DS of 611, Arsenal disappointed with a 1-1 draw at home to Brighton whrereas Manchester Ci… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 17 |
Team Cruel |
Player motives and incentives for GW38
GW38 - Who are the players with motives and incentives? Every season at this stage there are players with certain motives and incentives. Players that are either chasing the golden boot, golden gl… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 21 |
TopMarx |
Jordie van der Laan and TopMarx
You guys will no doubt remember I recently wrote a community article on Dutch professional footballer and FPL manager Jordie van der Laan https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2019/04/19/what-it-m… |
7 years, 3 months ago | 18 |
Geoff |
Gameweek 37 Rough with the Smooth
Gameweek 37 Rough with the Smooth How did your GW go? Did your transfers pay off? Did a hit turn out badly? How did your bench perform? Feel free to post your tales of joy and woe from Gameweek … |
7 years, 3 months ago | 48 |
DavidMunday815 |
Live Scoutcast 9:30pm Tuesday - leave your questions here
The Scoutcast is at 9:30pm tonight. Let us know what you'd like us to discuss for Gameweek 38... Who is the key player? Which team should we look at? What is the main Fantasy talking point? |
7 years, 3 months ago | 17 |
TorresMagic™ |
Villaweeal Wins Last Man Standing!
Villaweeal wins the 6th edition of Last Man Standing https://www.livefpl.net/LMS Gussy finished 2nd and The Pesci Challenge and Ronin13 finish equal 3rd. Congrats to Villaweeal on beating the 3 … |
7 years, 3 months ago | 30 |
boc610 |
Are United players too much risk for GW38?
Could easily see ogs fielding a team of academy players against Cardiff. The game is worthless. Wouldnt be surprised to see pogba or rashford drop out |
7 years, 3 months ago | 20 |
The Royal Robin |
Son replacements?
Best replacement for Son besides Pogba? |
7 years, 3 months ago | 31 |
Rotation's Alter Ego |
GW 37 News Roundup
What we learnt in the runup to Gameweek 37… Manchester City De Bruyne hasn’t trained with the squad since his injury and Guardiola doesn’t know if he’ll play again this season. He won’t… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 20 |
Gregor |
Gameweek 37 Captaincy
Has to be Aguero or Sterling doesn’t it? Champions elect Manchester City take on Leicester at the Etihad on Monday night in what promises to be an entertaining clash between two of the form tea… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 27 |
@ocprodigy |
Scout Picks Challenge GW37
SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 37 Two more gameweeks to go. Still a battle at the top with the FFS Scout having taken a whooping 13 points in the last 5 GWs to stand their ground firmly at the t… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 13 |
Geoff |
GW37 breakout players
Who do you think will find form and step up to score big this GW, and why? Maybe someone who hasn't had a double digit score in a while, who has a series of no attacking returns, or has very low o… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 25 |
Merlinsnose |
Best GK to finish the season
Apart from Ederson and Alisson, who is the best keeper for the last two games do you think? De Gea? Thank you |
7 years, 4 months ago | 13 |
Gregor |
Speculating on Spurs
Many of us are still holding Tottenham players after the recent double gameweek and favourable looking fixtures, but given the unconvincing performance at home to Ajax last night and with injuries … |
7 years, 4 months ago | 76 |
G-Whizz |
GW37 DS stats, Fixture and clean sheet odds
GW37 DS stats, fixtures and clean sheet odds Last week with a season high DS of 946 saw Liverpool thrash already relegated Huddersfield at Anfield 5-0. Manchester City (545DS) come in second place… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 10 |
Geoff |
Warning against deliberately misleading pre-deadline posts
As many here know, we've had trouble lately with some users posting comments just before the deadline making claims about teamsheets that aren't true. These comments often take the shape of '[playe… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 90 |
Jafalad |
Are you considering Hazard?
I see Hazard is trailing in the captaincy poll already. He looks an incredible differential right now for those playing catch up. Low ownership and sure to go out with a bang in Chelski’s last … |
7 years, 4 months ago | 18 |
Pras (FPL) |
How have you done in Chip Season?
How did you do since chip season started? Would be interesting to see how many points people got over the period and what strategy they used BGW31 - GW36. For me: - Strategy - FH32, WC33, BB35, TC… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 65 |
Gregor |
Third Strikers
How do we feel about third strikers as the season comes to a close then? Andre Gray looks to have served his purpose now and I did have an eye on Rashford but he’s now a doubt with a shoulder inj… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 35 |
Geoff |
Live Scoutcast 9:30pm Tuesday - leave your questions here
Live Scoutcast 9:30pm Tuesday Each week we look at the key player, team, and talking point. Which player should we discuss & why? Which team should we discuss & why? What should our talking po… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 34 |
Geoff |
Gameweek 36 Rough with the Smooth
Gameweek 36 Rough with the Smooth How did your GW36 go? Did your transfers pay off? Did a hit turn out badly? How did your bench perform? Feel free to post your tales of joy and woe from Gamewee… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 62 |
rainy |
Price Changes
Price Changes - 29th April 2019 🔺 Alexander-Arnold (5.7), Salah (13.3) 🔻 Aubameyang (10.8), Ibe (4.9), Alonso (6.2), Kanté (4.9), Gündogan (5.4) |
7 years, 4 months ago | 7 |
Meltens |
Allsvenskan - GW6 plans
What was your transfer this gameweek? Who are you looking to captain? Paulinho/Jeremejeff at home to AFC Eskilstuna seems interesting, but perhaps Linus Hallenius at home to Falkenberg could be the… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 18 |
Brosstan |
It's not easy to finish regularly in the top 10k
How many members are in the FFS members leagues? Seems to me people underestimate how many managers there are who play seriously now. You're not entitled to 10k just because you spend a lot of time… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 96 |
@ocprodigy |
Scout Picks Challenge GW36
SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 36 I still owe GW33-35, sorry guys! Today is the deadline day for one of my firm's biggest engagements that's been on-going since November, so after this I plan to… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 12 |
Gregor |
Gameweek 36 Captaincy
With league hopefuls Liverpool hosting already relegated Huddersfield tonight, it looks to be a case of which red will you backing and for those with the Triple Captaincy chip still intact, does th… |
7 years, 4 months ago | 38 |
