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AuthorHot TopicDateReplies

Stats Don\'t Lie
Aguero v Jesus

Just thought id share my 2 cents on the Aguero or jesus debate. Aguero is 1m, obviously that can be a substantial amount if used effectively, for example the difference between a ramsey/willian and…

8 years, 6 months ago8

Dr Dream
Fantasy World Cycling

For anybody who fancies a go...world cycling championships fantasy game can be found here... Not as complicated as playing the Vuelta or TDF so you can easily make a decent fist of it by followin…

8 years, 6 months ago1

Team Cruel
Benefits of a late wildcard

Seeing a lot of people either having wasted their WC already or have it planned for the upcoming international break. But if your team isn't a total mess, why not save it as long as possible? Last…

8 years, 6 months ago26

ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
Don't be negative - get Aguero in

Those going Aguero-less (or city-attack-less) why? I am wondering if a negative hoard mentality has taken over, and a stubbornness to avoid buying a 'bandwagon' is overriding obvious logic... - 3/…

8 years, 6 months ago29

FPL Virgin
Does 'coverage' work?

Lots of @FPLVirg posts asking about coverage. Personally I think it is a great idea and a viable strategy. "You can't have them all" so sometimes you have to cover the players in the big teams bec…

8 years, 6 months ago67

J0E
Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gwk 6

Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 6 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, 6 months ago6

J0E
Is Aguero essential?

Is Aguero ‘essential’, especially for Gameweek 6? If so and you are a non-owner, who makes way? Kane or Lukaku? Can his dramatic returns be ‘covered’ with the likes of Jesus, Silva or De…

8 years, 6 months ago96

FantasyFootballSprout
Sticking with your strikers

I'm seeing a lot of comments about switching premium strikers and I can't help but think people are playing with fire. These strikers are not some average footballers; we're talking about some of t…

8 years, 6 months ago23

J0E
Gameweek 5 Rough with the Smooth

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Gameweek 5 Rough with the Smooth Let's hear your tales of woe and joy from the Gameweek Remember its what you did do not what you didn't.

8 years, 6 months ago93

ChelseaGuy
Captaincy Hokey-Cokey

With almost all the big-hitter forwards doing good, we find ourselves inclined to go Top-heavy with 3 big-hitters up front. However I find this tactic rather weak as in you're not getting much valu…

8 years, 6 months ago20

Mike Wall
Kolasinac - it's all in a name

Its ridiculous to hear a renowned and well paid commentator announce that he now for real knows how to say Kolasinac.. and then he says it totally wrong 🙂 Will the real Kolašinac please stand u…

8 years, 6 months ago38

noquarternt
Your Wildcard squad today?

If you wildcarded today- who would be definites on your team sheet? Kolasinac, Agüero, Ritchie?

8 years, 6 months ago35

J0E
GWK 5 - lessons learned so far

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Lessons Learned From Gameweek 5 So Far What are the key lessons you’ve learned from Gameweek 5 so far? To get the discussion started I’ve listed a few …

8 years, 6 months ago46

Ligdon
Kane is unlucky

Did people not see that kane hit the crossbar and had multiple tap in chances bar excellent clearences by a swans defender or a brilliant save from fab?Spurs should also of had two penalties! Could…

8 years, 6 months ago33

Champione
Time to ditch Firmino?

Thoughts on Firmino going forward? Have always thought he was good value but starting to wondering whether the likes of Lukaku, Kane, Aguero, Jesus, Morata and even Vardy are better options, especi…

8 years, 6 months ago15

J0E
Tackling the Gameweek 6 Fixture Swing

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Tackling the Gameweek 6 fixture shift Next Gameweek marks a significant shift in the fixture list when relatively low owned players enjoy a strong run of …

8 years, 6 months ago123

Hanked
FPL's Luck v Skill Trade Off

Posted this response to the question along the lines of "FPL, luck or skill?" just as a new page was created. Interested to know what people think: FPL is really just a platform where you can trad…

8 years, 6 months ago46

@ocprodigy
Scout Picks Challenge - Gameweek 5

SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 5 Apologies I was completely unaware of a gameweek 5 Friday deadline (causal right?!). As a result, the deadline will stay as per usual - Saturday 16th at 11.30am …

8 years, 6 months ago51

That Was Easy!
Vardy v Firmino

Let's have a final debate: Vardy vs. Firmino Personally, I like Vardy just as the main man at LEI and no CL distractions, but Firmino could make me regret that this week.

8 years, 6 months ago44

tisza
Friday's Press Conferences

Not sure if this was posted earlier. Apologies if so Friday pressers Tottenham - 12:30 BST Everton - 13:00 BST Liverpool - 13:00 BST Crystal Palace - 13:00 BST Chelsea - 13:15…

8 years, 6 months ago1

J0E
Live Hall of Fame Update

Live hall of Fame update Two new entries in the Top 5.... Mark and Numb tumble out. See where you are here http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/hall-of-fame/live/

8 years, 6 months ago19

J0E
Gameweek 5's top differential

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Who will be Gameweek 5's top differential and why?

8 years, 6 months ago69

FantasyNik123
Wingback Attack!

With wingbacks seemingly on the rise and with lots of cheap midfielders available but no clear options, is it time to fully give our attention to wingbacks? I’ve chosen to look at the only two pl…

8 years, 6 months ago46

J0E
What is 2017/18's emerging theme?

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Is 2017/18’s theme emerging? Every season is different and each campaign differing tactics are needed to prevail. This is usually based on the way players…

8 years, 6 months ago106

Paul
Thursday press conferences

Press Conferences Today 9 AM - Bournemoutth 1 PM - Leicester, Swansea, Huddersfield 1:15 PM - Burnley 1:30 PM - Watford 2 PM - Soton, West Ham

8 years, 6 months ago6

Twisted Saltergater
Is Mkhi really that fine?

Mkhitaryan only having 2 shots from in the box all season is putting me off. Might go with David Silva.

8 years, 6 months ago19

HurriKane
The case for Matt Ritchie

Case for Matt Ritchie Is there any better midfeild option below 6m than Matt Ritchie ? - On Set Peices - On Pens - Nailed on - Strong fixtures- Faces these 6 teams in next 7 (exluding LIV clash)…

8 years, 6 months ago19

TheTwelfthMan
Sanchez Could Get Hard To Ignore

So how long are we all ignoring Sanchez? He's staying, he's 11.9m and has WBA BHA wat eve SWA after this GW. Let's not forget this is the same guy who got 264 points last season, 39 more than anyon…

8 years, 6 months ago38

J0E
Pogba replacements

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Best Pogba replacements Who are the best 8.5 options to consider? Is Mkhitaryan the obvious choice, or are there cheaper options we should be considering?…

8 years, 6 months ago58

Az
Choupo-Mot-IN?

He's getting a fair few mentions on here after his haul against United so thought I would open it up to a discussion. What do we think of Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting? Penalty area touches and goal a…

8 years, 6 months ago33

J0E
GWK 4 Rough with the Smooth

Rough with the Smooth - Gameweek 4 Leave your tales of woe and joy here. Remember it's what you did do not what you didn't - eg I was going to captain Gross but ended up captaining Mane - is act…

8 years, 6 months ago144

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

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Live Scoutcast tonight at 9:30pm Leave your questions for the team here

8 years, 6 months ago164

Dr Dream
Falling stars

Falling stars. Every year around this time it's worth remembering just how good some of the players are we have ditched and have fallen in price. As always around GW4 a lot of players have become …

8 years, 6 months ago14

FPL ZB
Biggest disappointment so far

Which player have you held all season that you are most disappointed with (going forwards as well as retrospectively)? Bertrand for me

8 years, 6 months ago53

VS10_
UCL Gameweek 1 discussion

Potential hot topic for UCL fantasy discussion and information http://uclfantasy.uefa.com/en/fantasy17 Article which explains the basics: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2017/09/08/uefa-cha…

8 years, 6 months ago28

Hot Fuzz
De Boer sacked - will Bilic be next?

First Frank De Boer who could be next? Could Slaven Bilic be the next to bite the dust ? De Boer departed company with Crystal Palace only after 4 games, and sometimes these sort of actions can b…

8 years, 6 months ago20

J0E
Is Kane essential?

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Is Kane essential? Kane is already the runaway leader in our captaincy poll, on the back of a brace last weekend and a great fixture against Swansea. But …

8 years, 6 months ago63

J0E
Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 5

Scout Pick Community Champion Lottery – Gameweek 5 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, 6 months ago1

william prunier
Burnley / Stoke Rotation

Burnley/Stoke roatation NEW HUD SOT WHU BOU NEW LEI SWA cry bou SWA WAT STO WHU WBA hud HUD NEW so.......Mee 4.5 and Wimmer 4.4 No brainer, right?????

8 years, 6 months ago23

Sánchez
If you ruled the world...

What would the pressure be like if suddenly you had an amazing gameweek or 2 and found yourself world number 1 with all chips intact? Undoubtedly you would start thinking it was possible you might…

8 years, 6 months ago30

@ocprodigy
Scout picks challenge results

SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 3 RESULTS Delays delays delays... GW3 results are here and GW4 results won't take as long, promise! ***** SCORES ON THE DOORS ***** 1st - The Snazzy Viking (100p…

8 years, 6 months ago4

J0E
Gameweek 4 lessons

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Lessons learned from Gameweek 4 The first match back after an international break can produce some surprises. But with an extra week's data it can also off…

8 years, 6 months ago75

Sunny 😎
Lukaku v Morata

In reference to the article, I'd like to ask why Lukaku is considered in the same bracket as Kane. I'll be equally happy having Morata instead of Lukaku on my team. Lukaku has had arguably the eas…

8 years, 6 months ago34

Mark
Mark's wildcard team

Krul Cedric, Jones, Dawson, Naughton Alli, Salah, Mky Lukaku, Firmino, Lacazette (c) Bench: Elliot RLC, Carroll, TAA I know that Krul is unlikely to start but I'll let the auto sub bring in Ellio…

8 years, 6 months ago0

Top 210 Club
Gwk 4 - what the bookies say

DEFENSIVE ODDS Team Best clean sheet odds Implied chance of a clean sheet Man Utd 2.05 49% Southampton 2.2 45% West Ham 2.38 42% Brighton 2.55 39% Arsenal 2.55 39% Chelsea 2.57 39% Burnley 2.6 38%…

8 years, 6 months ago10

J0E
Gameweek 4 Captaincy

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

8 years, 6 months ago54

diesel001
Arsenal bib theory

Arsenal orange bib theory. https://www.arsenal.com/news/pictures-arsenal-train-ahead-bournemouth-match Players I can see in orange bibs are: Coquelin Koscielny Monreal Kolasinac Xhaka Ozil Ramse…

8 years, 6 months ago21

@ocprodigy
Scout Picks Challenge GW4

SCOUT PICKS CHALLENGE - GAMEWEEK 4 Gameweek 3 results WILL come out tomorrow. Apologies, I know it was the international break, but I had a dislocated shoulder, and a lot of hours at work to conte…

8 years, 6 months ago57

J0E
Gameweek 4's top differential

Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic Who will be Gameweek 4's top differential and why?

8 years, 6 months ago76

dhamphiir
Friday's Press Conferences

Friday Press conference 09:00 - Bournemouth, West Brom 13:00 - Manchester United, Liverpool 13:15 - Burnley 13:30 - Manchester City, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Leicester City, Crystal Pala…

8 years, 6 months ago4