FFS Cup

FFS Paddy Power Cup IX and Members Cup IV – First Round Draws

We bring you the draws for the First Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup IX and FFS Members Cup IV, as sponsored by Paddy Power, after the qualifying rounds for both competitions took place over Gameweek 27:

First of all, entrants with a score of 56 points or more have earned a spot in the First Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup IX. If you scored 55 points, it was then down to overall rank to decide whether you progressed.

Our defending champion, Tdubb05, gets his title defence underway against stocherilac this weekend. Looking at some of the other previous winners, Jonty plays djt, MCH is up against Jambo 17, Donnellyc has cflanesra, Wild Rover goes head-to-head with Chobber Slops FC, whilst Gooner Dave has been drawn against JW.

Some of the plum ties amongst the community include Chu Young Ping Pong v Acquafresca, Bubbles against Yes the Sess! and Accounting on Chris v Attila the Bum.

Four of the current top 100 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are in the hat for this weekend’s matches. Gambiteer, Justoutsidethemoney and Forbes are amongst those high-fliers as is world number two Tom Fenley, whose opponent, Alistair, currently sits around the 23,000-mark.

If you’ve qualified or just fancy a nosey, click here to view the full First Round Draw.

Entrants with a score of 58 points or more will have made their way into the First Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Members Cup IV. If you scored 57 points, it was then down to overall rank to decide whether you progressed.

Defending champion Acquafresca is up against Caladan Brood, whilst another former winner, Fuzzy Dunlop, goes head-to-head with The EJJ in Gameweek 28.

Amongst the notable community match ups, contributors Big Dunc and In Tommy We Trust face up to EpicFail and Chu Young Ping Pong respectively, whilst Dino’s clash with Bootsy and Thomass67 against Absinthe also catch the eye.

Once again, Tom Fenley is the manager to avoid in this cup. This time, he’s up against tmidrew who, with a rank inside the top 4,000, will fancy his chances of causing an upset. You can click here to view the First Round Draw.

For a list of the prizes and dates of each round, check out this initial article. As always, good luck to all those involved.

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  1. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Among all players in the league right now, perhaps none other is playing so "balls to the walls" as Ivanovic. Just my opinion. What say all yee?

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    1. The Enlightener
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not too many peeps stirring about in the DZ I see.

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      1. TokyoRed 東京赤
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I've missed a lot of games recently due to falling asleep at 1am while they're on telly here...getting old. Seems to be doing well though when I read about the games I miss the following day 🙂

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  2. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    i'm not even qualified, i just hate this world..

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    1. TokyoRed 東京赤
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      One on one cup final this week? Super Tokyo Plate?

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        not this week, dgw week 😉

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        1. TokyoRed 東京赤
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Done. Don't worry, this will be better than the other two cups. I'll book Wembley, you sort catering.

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  3. TokyoRed 東京赤
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I'll acknowledge there is a large element of sour grapes in this comment, but it would be better to split the qualifying rounds for the cup over two gameweeks so you don't get knocked out of both because of the same bad week i.e. ffs cup qualifying in one gw and members' cup qualifying in the following week.

    Alternatively just let me in even if I only score 39.

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    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hard luck Red. Not entirely sure how a 2 week qualifying round would work.

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      1. TokyoRed 東京赤
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I don't mean a 2 week qualifying, just have the qualifying rounds for each competition on different weekends.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Oh I see. Yeah I'm not sure but have they always had both at the same time?

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  4. UnderstandablyDistraught
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Seems like Draxler took one look at Bayern against Arsenal and had a quick think. Ah well, here's to the return of Ramsey.

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    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      They looked pretty good considering they had 10 men most of the game

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  5. Oz lotto
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry for repost... caught at the bottom of the last. Torn between Snods and Ince - can see upside in both but I feel the canaries have the better of the fixtures!
    any help/insight/suggestions greatly appreciated.

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Compared those two and Adam earlier and thought B. Snod came out on top

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    2. RogerC
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Snodgrass. Dominate set piece and shoots more.

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    3. chicrah
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Snodgrass for me..

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      1. jagshmash
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        the broken record says b johnson

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  6. AppleDunk
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Which teams have a game in GW29 and also DGW in GW31? So far I see only ManU confirmed. But none of their players interest me...

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    1. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You might want to re-check that GW on FPL. You'll see a few teams with DGWs.

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      1. The Enlightener
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Oh, snap. Forget that comment. I'll look into this and get back to you.

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        1. AppleDunk
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          😀

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        2. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Silly you

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          1. The Enlightener
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Silly Rabbit, tricks are for kids.

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            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              chin up

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        3. The Enlightener
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah. Only Man U it appears.

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Just utd

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    3. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      West Brom

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Although I'm not certain when their DGW will be

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        1. AppleDunk
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers. Hopefully it will be in GW31 and Everton-Palace too.

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  7. Get up ya bum
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ooh gw31 looking nice for pool. Scratch the plan of Suarez > Rooney then. Back to the drawing board

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Do you have any drawings of Rooney from his fat, bald days?

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I do but they're in my private collection

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          worth a few bob now I'd say

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          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Just have to have him wallowing in cash as well. Could sell that image.

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            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              darn tootin' they'd be queuing up

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  8. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A couple of chicanes before we hit the straight of a dgw. Vroom Vroom

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  9. JUSTBLAZE
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How best to use my WC? I also have 2 FT this week and was going to do Januzaj > Snod but am thinking just playing with 10 men and having Januzaj for the United DGW.

    Team at the moment is:
    Adrian Marshall
    Azpi Coleman Fabio Ward Olsson
    Hazard Lallana Mata Sterling Januzaj
    Adebayor RVP Suarez

    Cheers DZers

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  10. Adderz
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    GW31 is gonna be a record breaker for average scores

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    1. JUSTBLAZE
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Will this be the best DGW this season?

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cue 50 point averages

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    3. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Well let's see ...

      MCY has 1 good game but their 2nd @ MU isn't quite guaranteed to deliver loadsa points
      MU @ Wes looks good on paper, but Big Sam may think differently. Then home to MC? Nah.
      Wes home to MU doesn't look too good points-wise, home to Hull looks appetizing
      Hull vs WBA, and then @ Wes, both seem so-so meh fixtures
      Sun @ Nor and Sun @ Liv, not too appetizing at all
      Liv @ Cardiff and vs Sun - looks like I'm loading up on Liverpool attacking assets!

      Having said all that, there will definitely be some 'unlikely' differentials who will get a huge point haul this DGW ...

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      1. jagshmash
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        the new clint dempsey... it would be verry funny if it turned out to be kolarov

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  11. Santi sensei
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is getting Mata for Mirallas at GW29 a good option ?

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Not if you saw United play yesterday.

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  12. The Beta particle
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    wow united are bad i wonder why they don't fire moyes?

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      After today's loss he returned to Manchester and finally presented his secret plan to the board. His contract has been extended, commensurate to that of Rooney

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Prob mostly down to SAF's pride at this point. Doesn't wanna admit the epic fail

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  13. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    They are going to fire him eventually. Just depends on when. Should be tomorrow. Probably won't be until next season.

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  14. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    feck you Man Utd... messing up my bet

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      LOL at betting United to win any game the way this season has gone. Never forgot the 4.5 odds I got on Tot to win.

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  15. Blue Lion
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hey lads,
    Need your opinion on this.

    For all my transfer plans leading upto GW 31 i need to take 1 hit...Which is also a sideways move; Baines to Coleman or Jags(to free up funds;need Everton for their plum fixtures and DGWs).

    So which week from now till GW 31 would be the best time to take the hit?

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think it matters for a move like that. I'd hold off just incase someone gets injuried

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      just do it now

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  16. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is everyone keeping Mata for his DGW?

    Considering shipping for Yaya, United are utter crap ATM.

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    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Things can change significantly in 3 game weeks but atm I'm thinking of shifting him for AJ or Nolan in order to raise funds for Aguero.

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      1. jagshmash
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        aguero funds look essential... lets hope he lasts longer then a sub appearance and 41 minutes for two goals and an assist this comeback

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    2. Blue Lion
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes. My onlu UTD cover.

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    3. Zep
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The fixtures after the DGW are amazing, so I'm finding it hard to lose him for the DGW, but I need to lose someone to get Aguero...

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        And thats the crux of the matter. We need to sell an expensive player to afford Aguero but ideally we don't want to sell someone with a DGW regardless of form.

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      2. Colonel Klink
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        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        The problem is that the fixtures before, nonexistent and including the DGW aren't all that great.

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  17. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Keep YaYa or Nolan? both have DGW in future

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Obv Nolan as he has a game this week.

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        gw29?

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        1. Phaze 1
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Prob Nolan

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        2. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          2 blanks vs one. Depends how many you have this week also.

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  18. Rambo Motin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Guys I cant seem to find myself on the list for the next round, I scored 60+ and already registered. Is there any other way to check?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      CTRL + F

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Game 12 in the Members Cup

      Don't think you entered the main one.

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      1. jagshmash
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hi TM, i take it its too late to enter any of these... and with my princely ranking of 300K ish i should just work on next season?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          If you entered last week, you would have qualified.

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  19. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Not been around here for quite a while so unaware of all the happenings regarding the double gameweeks, how does this team look heading into gw 29 and 31

    Mannone Marshall
    Ward Chester Kos Azpili Chambers
    Mata Hazard Sterling Puncheon Lallana
    JRod S&S

    No FT this week and 2.3 in bank

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  20. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all. Thinking of swapping Mata for a 4 point hit

    Who should I go for long term

    Have Hazard Silva Sterling and Noone

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    1. G11gsy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mata can play next week, Silva cant, its not worth the -4 to get rid

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    2. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Silva has two blanks. I'm getting rid and keeping Mata.
      I'll probably get Silva back after his two blanks, mind you. I'm a glutton for punishment.

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    3. Colonel Klink
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I can see where you're coming from. I have both, unsure what to do. Mata's dropping. By the time he plays in GW29 there's no profit in selling and United are not killing it right now.

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  21. the cromulent one
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Two free transfers... need to get rid of Silva and Gnabry in order to field 11 this week. The players that i bring in must have fixtures in gw29.
    I'm really at a loss. I have Mata, Hazard and Snodgrass. Not feeling inspired by anyone.
    Paulinho?
    Oscar (if fit)?
    Willian?
    Noone?
    Ince?
    Meh.
    Lallana? I already have JRod and am not keen on doubling up.
    Terribly uninspired.

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ince Lallana I guess

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    2. Scratch
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Charlie Adam and Lallana.

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      1. the cromulent one
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Charlie Adam. There is an interesting idea. Food for thought.
        Thanks!

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    3. Colonel Klink
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      In terms of GW29 you'll have to be doubling up on teams because there aren't enough teams playing, so I think Lallana is 100% the best move.

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  22. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Gerrard perschnaps.

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  23. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Rank these mids in order of appeal for DGW31:

    Yaya (FUL, mun)
    Silva (FUL, mun)
    Mata (whu, MCI)
    Gerrard (car, SUN)
    Nolan (MUN, HUL)

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    1. theloveburglar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      yaya
      gerrard
      silva
      mata
      nolan

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    2. DOG GOD IT - KEANE 15
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Gerrard
      Yaya
      Nolan
      Mata
      Silva

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    3. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Gerrard - but is a real risk with hiw deep he plays
      Silva - I still put Silva above Yaya... Will I ever learn?
      Yaya
      Mata
      Nolan - I don't believe that he can keep up his recent pace.

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    4. Zep
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Y G N S M

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    5. RogerC
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yaya
      Gerrard
      Nolan
      Silva
      Mata

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  24. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Good Day All!

    1. With Lovren back.. will Yoshida start this GW?
    2. Ki > Noone/BradleyJohnson worth a hit? or Silva > Snodgrass worth a hit?

    Thanks!

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      1. If Lovren fully fit, no.
      2. Silva > Snoddy maybe

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        thanks Aqua

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  25. the cromulent one
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Before the season, there were posts along the lines of "what is your biggest character flaw when it comes to FPL?" I answered stubbornness, without hesitation. But apparently, awareness of one's flaws by no means counteracts them.
    I decided 6-7 weeks ago that I didn't want to double up with Suarez & Sturridge. I've had ample opportunity to reconsider. But can't bring myself to admit that it was a colossal failure. Maybe after gw29...

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    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It will have to be after GW29, when you get Aguero as well.

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      1. Colonel Klink
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        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Definitely by GW31.

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  26. Lord Flashheart
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I don't get it. I registered for both cups of course, completed all stages (as in every cup) scored really high and can't find myself in any of the lists...
    What am I missing??

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ok false alarm found myself

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You are in there.
      Search for your rank or "TheSportsguy"

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      1. Lord Flashheart
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers - I'm a bit slow this morning 🙂

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  27. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    GW31 - Hull City vs WEST BROM & West Ham

    possible 1 or 2 CS..

    Rosenior(3.9), Chester(3.8) & Bruce(3.9) .. who is more nailed on?

    Thanks!

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    1. Colonel Klink
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I like the question, also hoping to learn the answer.

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  28. Scratch
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Getting rid of Yaya and really can't make up my mind between Snodgrass & Ince and it's only for 2 gameweeks.

    Norwich are utter muck away from home. They've only scored 2 or more goals on three occasions this season (one of those was the opening day) and not managed it once this year. 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 6 is okay form including a draw against City. Their 2 games are Villa & Stoke which they won and lost 1-0 earlier this season respectively. Never know what you'll get from Norwich one week they lose to Cardiff, the next they beat Spurs. Snodgrass has set pieces, quality player but prone to injury.

    Palace are also ridiculously low scorers, also weak away from home. 3 wins in their last 6 is decent. Thier two games are Swansea and Southampton, both of which they lost 2-0 earlier this season. They seem to get their results against the weaker teams. Ince is also quality and doesn't seem to have any fear of EPL football.

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  29. Blue Lion
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Yaya..is he a necessity for DGWs? I mean will he start both matches?

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      no CL or LC to play.. FA Cup on weekends.. He will start every PL game I think..

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