Almost 10 years ago today I sat inside a Central London office on the verge of accepting a football-related job. It's something that I had dreamed of since collecting football stickers and following scores on Ceefax as a child. I was all set to start but had a change of heart. Sometimes you just have to say no. I wanted to do something different and instead write about football, in particular my fantasy football adventure. Not long after this realisation the FPL Hints blog was formed by me. I simply wanted to share player recommendations and my very own team before each Gameweek. I still remember my first article on here which was short and brief.
From the onset we had readers from all around the world. The blog's hits, content production and writing team grew rapidly as the number of FPL managers skyrocketed in a few short years. In terms of traffic, 2013-2017 was the heyday of this blog. Thereafter I didn't have the time to commit to weekly articles and preferred using Twitter. Over the years, many seasoned fantasy football managers contributed an assortment of articles. At the same time, this blog had its limitations. It wasn't a website and I didn't really have time to develop it due to my own commitments. I dare not look at the traffic numbers now, but they've probably nose dived over the past year and a half when I gradually stopped posting content on here. Sorry for letting that happen and for also no longer sharing my team on a weekly basis.
On the plus side, looking ahead, www.fplhints.com will now be redirected to a long awaited website with new functionality. Rest assured, this blog will not be deleted off the face of the earth. I will keep it alive for archive and nostalgia purposes. But as the 10th anniversary of FPLHINTS gets near it made sense to do something new on the web front, as well as releasing a free magazine. I will still be active on Twitter and have began to experiment with YouTube and even Instagram. Thank you for reading this message and see you on the other side.
Ash, Chief @FPLHINTS
Monday, 28 June 2021
Goodbye from here
Sunday, 16 August 2020
FPL Invite Codes 2020/2021 Season (Fantasy Premier League)
Friday, 28 February 2020
Budget defensive options - Gameweek 28 and beyond
🤔 #ProPundit @FPLHints discusses the best budget defenders to help plug a gap in Blank Gameweek 28...— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) February 25, 2020
📝 READ HERE ⬇https://t.co/ufEaAn6b64#FPL #FantasyPL #BGW28
Friday, 10 January 2020
Sadio Mané? Mohamed Salah Or Both? #FPL
📊 #ProPundit @FPLHints has run a comparison on Salah 🆚 Mané— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) January 10, 2020
📝 READ HERE ⬇https://t.co/5uwx0PvjPT#FPL #FantasyPL #GW22 #lfc
Saturday, 14 December 2019
Why I've decided to lighten the bench
💺 While many FPL managers are strengthening their benches, @FPLHints has sold a playing substitute...— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) December 11, 2019
✍️ In his latest article, Ash - aka Chief - discusses Man City assets, aggressive transfers and his #GW17 plans.https://t.co/Pa7fDOEAdh#FPL #ProPundits #FantasyPL
Gameweek 17 Differentials
🤔 Defence could be the place to look for differentials over Christmas, writes @FPLHints— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) December 13, 2019
📝 READ HERE ⬇https://t.co/fHk020e3yH#FPL #FantasyPL #GW17 #cpfc #lcfc #sufc
Friday, 6 December 2019
Gameweek 16 Differentials
🔥 The differentials column just keeps on picking them this season!— Fantasy Football Scout (@FFScout) December 6, 2019
🎩 The on-form @FPLHints has chosen 3⃣ more for #GW16!
📝 READ HERE ⬇https://t.co/EAaVdgP82e#FPL #FantasyPL
FPL: Five to watch in GW16 - dare to Dele?
The midweek Premier League games have barely finished but already attention turns to a fresh round of fixtures this weekend. The schedule is punishing for players and managers alike and rotation is bound to be a factor. Dave Black takes a look at the Fantasy Premier League picture ahead of gameweek 16.
If weeks 14 and 15 promised a hefty return, I am less optimistic ahead of week 16. The way the fixtures have fallen means that a lot of the FPL favourites are away from home this week. Whilst that isn't necessarily the be all and end all, the situation isn't helped by a Manchester derby and the ongoing injury doubts over Tammy Abraham and Mo Salah.
Whilst Salah can quite easily be replaced by Sadio Mane in FPL terms, Abraham's situation is far more unclear. The striker missed GW14 through injury but made a swift return for GW15, only to depart with an injury. Further news is awaited. Tottenham have a home fixture with Burnley which brings their attacking contingent into contention whilst Leicester were efficient rather than electric against Watford. Is the schedule taking it's toll?
We're back to just the five selections this week, starting with an in form midfielder at Tottenham.
1) Dele Alli (Tottenham, Midfield, £8.6m)
In a week with relatively few certainties, I've decided Tottenham's forward players are the best route to attacking returns. Even they are in a phase of transition, Jose Mourinho's winning streak being halted at three by Manchester United on Wednesday. Tottenham have looked much more of a goal threat and that has been typified by Dele Alli and Heung-Min Son. Whilst the South Korean has one goal and three assists to his name, Alli has netted three time under Mourinho including a wonderful finish at Old Trafford. A home game with Burnley presents a further opportunity for goals.
If weeks 14 and 15 promised a hefty return, I am less optimistic ahead of week 16. The way the fixtures have fallen means that a lot of the FPL favourites are away from home this week. Whilst that isn't necessarily the be all and end all, the situation isn't helped by a Manchester derby and the ongoing injury doubts over Tammy Abraham and Mo Salah.
Whilst Salah can quite easily be replaced by Sadio Mane in FPL terms, Abraham's situation is far more unclear. The striker missed GW14 through injury but made a swift return for GW15, only to depart with an injury. Further news is awaited. Tottenham have a home fixture with Burnley which brings their attacking contingent into contention whilst Leicester were efficient rather than electric against Watford. Is the schedule taking it's toll?
We're back to just the five selections this week, starting with an in form midfielder at Tottenham.
1) Dele Alli (Tottenham, Midfield, £8.6m)
In a week with relatively few certainties, I've decided Tottenham's forward players are the best route to attacking returns. Even they are in a phase of transition, Jose Mourinho's winning streak being halted at three by Manchester United on Wednesday. Tottenham have looked much more of a goal threat and that has been typified by Dele Alli and Heung-Min Son. Whilst the South Korean has one goal and three assists to his name, Alli has netted three time under Mourinho including a wonderful finish at Old Trafford. A home game with Burnley presents a further opportunity for goals.
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