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J0E
Mahrez replacements

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Mahrez replacements Lots with Mahrez this week looking to move him out. Who are the best replacements and why? Could a punt on Martial at Manchester Uni…

8 years, 7 months ago 35

Deulofail
BGWK 31 Early Planning

If you're planning to use FTs (and hits) to prepare for GW31 blanks, remember that you will own these new players before and after GW31 (not after if you WC in 32). If you aren't going to permanent…

8 years, 7 months ago 48

Rupert The Horse
walcott - wait or worth it?

What are people’s thoughts on when or if to get in Walcott. He’s obviously made and immediate impact and should get a run of games in the team. We know his problems with injury’s but he can …

8 years, 7 months ago 59

J0E
Live Scoutcast Tonight 9:30pm- Leave your questions here

Live Scoutcast tonight (9:30pm) Leave your questions here.

8 years, 7 months ago 111

J0E
Gameweek 25 Rough with the Smooth

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Gameweek 25 Rough with the Smooth Let's hear your tales of woe and joy here. Any early transfers that failed? Any happy Walcott or Wilson owners? Best…

8 years, 7 months ago 110

J0E
Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 26

Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 26 Once again we are on the look out for a champion to represent the community to take on the Scout Picks and win the chance of a prize. If you…

8 years, 7 months ago 0

Siva Mohan
Ozil's new Arsenal deal

BREAKING: Mesut Özil has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract to remain at Arsenal until summer 2021. Becomes highest-paid player in club history on around £350,000-a-week before tax. (Sou…

8 years, 7 months ago 25

Hotdogs for Tea
Aubameyang's prospects

Any one know much about Aubameyang? I heard him described as fast and more of a No. 10 playing of the shoulder of a center forward, or maybe like Vardy off the shoulder of a defender .... how will …

8 years, 7 months ago 36

J0E
Gameweek 25 - Key Lessons So Far...

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Lessons learned from Gameweek 25 so far. What lessons have you learned. Here's a couple to get the ball rolling Patience is a virtue Once again those w…

8 years, 7 months ago 41

J0E
Gameweek 25 Captaincy

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Who are you captaining this Gameweek and why?

8 years, 7 months ago 69

G-Whizz
GW25 Odds/Stats

GW25 DS Stats, Clean Sheet and Fixture Odds. Last week saw Manchester City (555DS) beat Newcastle 3-1 with an Aguero hattrick. Liverpool (430DS) failed to live up to second place billing by losing…

8 years, 7 months ago 18

J0E
Gameweek 25's best differential

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Who will be Gameweek 25's top differential and why?

8 years, 7 months ago 46

Ibracadabra
The case for Choupo Moting

3 reasons to buy Choupo Moting; who I just purchased in place of Arnautovic: 1) A 0.6m savings on his teammate Shaqiri; both have delivered ~ 4ppg this season - that 0.6m can be used elsewhere, fo…

8 years, 7 months ago 21

J0E
Spread the love – or focus on one true love

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Spread the love – or focus on one true love Sanchez has caused quite stir among many Fantasy managers, who are looking to get him in ahead of Huddersfie…

8 years, 7 months ago 122

J0E
Red Devilish Decisions Ahead

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Red Devilish decisions ahead With Huddersfield at home and two nice easy trips to Newcastle and Crystal Palace in their next five, investment in the Manche…

8 years, 7 months ago 62

JONALDINHO
Kdb v Aguero

In Aguero's last 8 starts he averaged 6.7 ppg. KDB managed 6.6 ppg in his last 8 starts. KDB is also much more nailed that Kun for future and in 2-3 games many could selling Kun with Jesus back whi…

8 years, 7 months ago 51

J0E
Cheap options at the back

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Cheap at the back Lots of focus on expensive assets at the back but there is still potential value to be found. Which cheap defenders are you considering? …

8 years, 7 months ago 49

Kings of Lyon ★
The Foxes' future looks bright on the right

When looking at the defensive statistics from the past 4 GWs I came across a some interesting data Chances Conceded from the Right Flank Everton - 29 Swansea - 18 Burnley - 17 West Ham - 17 It l…

8 years, 7 months ago 15

Ludo
West Brom on the defensive

Here's how West Brom have ranked in various defensive statistics in the 10 games since Pardew took charge. =4th in Goals Conceded =3rd in Clean Sheets =6th in Shots Conceded 5th in Shots in Box Co…

8 years, 7 months ago 41

Ludo
Assessing Stoke's Midfield Options

There’s plenty of buzz around Xherdan Shaqiri on here now, and with the new manager effect possibly kicking in, and some strong upcoming fixtures (WAT/bou/BHA), you can see why we might look to S…

8 years, 7 months ago 39

J0E
Is lack of blanks and DGWKs bad news for FPL veterans?

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic As Chelsea falter in the Cup another blank Gameweek disappears. The Blues Gameweek 28 clash with Manchester United will now go ahead as planned. In addi…

8 years, 7 months ago 71

Your Mum's Athletic
Carabao Cup Report - Scouting City Assets

Well after seeing my beloved Manchester United bow out to the mighty Bristol City, I decided to go back and see last night's 2nd leg at Ashton Gate to ironically support the Robins against our "bit…

8 years, 7 months ago 24

J0E
Transfer plans in light of GWK 28 latest

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Who are your top targets, especially in light of the news that Manchester City and Arsenal no longer have a blank. Are the likes of KDB, Aguero, Sane now m…

8 years, 7 months ago 26

Powell
No City/Arsenal blank in GW28

Big news. No blank in GW28. Arsenal v City moved to later that week.

8 years, 7 months ago 36

J0E
Live Scoutcast Tonight 9:30pm- Leave your questions here

Live Scoutcast tonight at 9:30pm Feel free to leave your questions for the team here as we get some early thoughts together for Gameweek 25

8 years, 7 months ago 122

J0E
Gameweek 24 Rough with the Smooth

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Gameweek 24 Rough with the Smooth Let's hear your tales of woe and joy here. Any happy Aguero captainers? Any disgruntled Hazard ditchers?

8 years, 7 months ago 88

Mark
The Sanchez/Mkhitaryan Swap Shop

So the deals are done. Our Moving Target articles are done and will follow tomorrow with some data and analysis but what are your instant reactions to what the Sanchez and Mkhitaryan deals give us?…

8 years, 7 months ago 59

J0E
Scout Picks Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 25

Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 25 Once again we are on the look out for a champion to represent the community to take on the Scout Picks and win the chance of a prize. If you …

8 years, 7 months ago 0

J0E
Spurs replacements

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Spurs replacements The Double Gameweek 22 hangover still carries on for many with the likes of Alli, Son and Eriksen still in our sides. With three toug…

8 years, 7 months ago 64

Dino
Save the Free Hit Chip Until the End

When is the best week to play the fh chip? I'm just throwing out an unconventional week for discussion as I am not fully sold on the idea myself. I'm thinking potentially gw38 if you can survive …

8 years, 7 months ago 37

Stimps
Why Shaqiri?

I see alot of people moving for Shaqiri... Explain?

8 years, 7 months ago 32

J0E
Gameweek 24 - Key Lessons So Far...

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Key lessons from Gameweek 24 so far… Here are a few lessons to consider from the Gameweek so far. Feel free to comment on these and detail your own. T…

8 years, 7 months ago 43

Jet5605
Aguero prompts Kanexit revisit

Is anyone considering the Kane > Kun > Kane switcheroo for the next three GW's? I know many are relucatant to lose Kane but I think his prospects of haul(s) aren't as good as Kun's.

8 years, 7 months ago 42

We Will Klopp you
Lingard - stick or twist?

Anyone uncertain what to do with Lingard? On one hand I'm thinking I should wait to see if Sanchez makes him a better asset, on the other hand I'm thinking I should be proactive and get in the Ox o…

8 years, 7 months ago 19

raihak
Derailing the Pickford bandwagon

THE PICKFORD BANDWAGON Sadly i'm guilty as charged and punished for it both points wise and in kicking myself at the stupidity. A PK save is a chance encounter and it skews statistics in favour o…

8 years, 7 months ago 28

J0E
Gameweek 24 captaincy

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Who are you captaining this Gameweek and why?

8 years, 7 months ago 78

Simon March
Trust the changing template

Every year, around this time, we lament the ‘template team’. But a ‘template’ at this point is almost an inevitability. We now have a reliable mass of data & that data dictates a particular…

8 years, 7 months ago 30

@ocprodigy
Scout Picks Challenge - GW 24

SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 24 Tough half week at work plus now in Budapest means I've not been able to catch up just yet.. expect the last two gameweeks on Sunday and Monday while I'm flying…

8 years, 7 months ago 41

Stat Sloth
New Magic Bean Needed

With RLC out for a while, I need a new fifth mid. I guess others are in the same situation as well, with rotation on their current fifth mids. For 4.8 or less, who is the best option as a fifth mi…

8 years, 7 months ago 54

Hutch_James
Six Nations Fantasy League

Six Nations Fantasy League The Six Nations is not far away now, so please sign up here if you're keen to play in the Fantasy game. Link: https://www.superbru.com/sixnationsfantasy/pool.php?p=1178…

8 years, 7 months ago 4

J0E
Gameweek 24's best differential

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Who will be this Gameweek's best differential and why?

8 years, 7 months ago 96

G-Whizz
GW24 Odds/Stats

GW24 DS Stats, Clean Sheet and Fixture Odds. Last week Manchester United (546DS) duly beat Stoke 3-0. Chelsea (418DS) were held 0-0 by Leicester and Tottenham (397DS) beat Everton 4-0. Last week'…

8 years, 7 months ago 14

zes
Poker tips for fpl success

Thought I'd share a few tips I've picked up from playing poker down the years I think are applicable to FPL - not that I'm very good at either haha. 1) The Gambler's Fallacy - I see this a lot whe…

8 years, 7 months ago 30

J0E
Live Hall of Fame Updated

Live Hall of Fame Updated TM closing in on Mark in the top 10. http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/hall-of-fame/live/

8 years, 7 months ago 13

J0E
The Chelsea Blues

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic The Chelsea Blues Despite their strong fixtures Chelsea look out of sorts currently as they look to navigate an exceptionally busy run of games across the…

8 years, 7 months ago 40

Jordan.
Tackling FPL Fatigue

how long to get sick of fpl ,this is my 10th season and im bored with it big time...

8 years, 7 months ago 51

Ludo
Pickford Stats

Since Sam Allardyce first took charge as Everton manager in GW15, Jordan Pickford (4.9m) has been the top goalkeeper in FPL, with 48 points in those 9 matches (5.3 PPG). That total betters every pr…

8 years, 7 months ago 42

Homo Neanderthalensis
Is Walcott Now a Viable Fantasy Prospect?

Anyone fancy a punt on Walcott playing for Everton now? Could work out very well as a differential

8 years, 7 months ago 25

J0E
Targeting Leicester

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Leicester Targets With just two tough matches (GWK 27 mci, GWK 38 tot) for the rest of the season Leicester have a sumptuous run of games. What is more t…

8 years, 7 months ago 60

Limited & Mediocre Mana…
Climb the ranks as others slip up

As a more coherent template forms, in some sense the game becomes more about "not losing ground" by behind punished by high ownership players. At this stage there is more data on season performance…

8 years, 7 months ago 67