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FFS Paddy Power Cup X – First Round Draw

Today, we bring you the draw for the First Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup X, as sponsored by Paddy Power, after the qualifying rounds for the competition took place over Gameweek 13 at the weekend.

First of all, entrants with a score of 44 points or more have earned a spot in the First Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup X. If you scored 44 points, it was then down to overall rank to decide whether you progressed. As usual, then, the standard was very high – just ask Mark – he’s been knocked out in qualifying with 41 points.

While Mark fell at the first hurdle, Granville’s lineup progressed and he’ll face juramentardo in the opening round, which takes place this weekend. Mark does, however, live on through his combination ScoutCast team with Granville – that lineup made it through with an impressive 62 points and will face off against Clueless XI in this round – a suitable opponent.

Our reigning champion, Gribude is, of course, one of the former winners who earns a bye to the first round and he’ll face deporhostia in the opening round as he bids to become our first to successfully defend their crown. Others taking on former cup champions include confundido who takes on some chap called Jonty, while AmberGamer who faces ex-champ donnellyC.

There are no less than 14 top 100 managers in draw, including the current FPL world number one rayvas – definitely a name to avoid should he make it past pkilleen in this first round.

Other eye-catching encounters are Laurel Hill‘s tough tie against Fantasy Football Scout moderators and contributors league leader Tinkerman, who is currently 270th overall, our moderator Greenwindmill’s battle against Canary Wharf, and Cobblersnz’s match up with our team news man Demi.

There are also some notable match ups between well known community members with Sporting facing Davysteen and  4Vets against 1966 was a great year…

Good luck to those involved in the weekend’s action but for those that missed out this time, there is some good news as we  aim to run another Cup competition from March next year.

In the meantime, though, if you’re looking for more information on the Scout Cup schedule and prizes available, click this link for a more thorough rundown.

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  1. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Jovetic cock(point)-blocking Aguero tonight

    1. S.Kuqi
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      This. Kun to stay quite as long Jovetic is on the pitch.

  2. AH 🙂
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    2m 44s ago : #SkySources Understand that Man City will fail to overcome Sunderland and will suffer another 1-0 defeat.

    1. wood is good
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      ?
      my sources indicate this is probable bollox.

      1. Tinchy Sneijder
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Jamie Redknapp doesn't count as a source, he's just a face

  3. Redhulkster
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Oscar hatty
    Baines 15 pointer

    Incoming

    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Oh yes this too
      Forgot I owned Oscar !

      1. Redhulkster
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Lmao hes our differential 😉

    2. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Oscar hattie? Keep dreaming son...

      1. Redhulkster
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        We will see lad

  4. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hi guys, my team:

    Guzan-Jakupovic
    Azpilicueta-Ntaylor-Hutton-Wilson*-Wisdom
    Sanchez-Hazard-Fabregas*-Siggy-Wanyama
    Aguero-Austin-Rooney*

    A) Keep Rooney and Fabregas
    B) Switch them to Eriksen and Costa and use the extra money to upgrade Wilson

  5. wood is good
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    if aguero goes mental today im fked! ive managed about 5 greens in a row without him i think.
    im going to have to cave in next week though i think...

  6. Proggy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Time to get rid of Chadli, then?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think so, unless we see any sign of him getting his place back

      1. wood is good
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        i dont think hes lost his place, he picked and an injury and unless tactical requirements say otherwise he will get a cameo and then start on the weekend surely?

    2. wood is good
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      no reason to get rid now. hes on the bench so hes fit.
      nice fixtures on the way too.

      1. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This is the second time he has been named on the bench.

    3. mookie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      yup

    4. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Probably sweep, hope he comes on, already playing Clyne and my bench player is Bertrand as Obertan is injured and D.Costa suspended.

  7. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Tekkers or Kane?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Kane due to better service + price

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        But I could easily get Eriksen in for Chadli to cover Spurs, no idea who I'd get in midfield.

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Cover Spurs ? . Kane is a good pick but I do not think Spurs cover is essential

    2. Kerz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Tekkers

      Just look at his fixtures over Christmas - and consider he's 100% nailed. Pens as well 🙂

    3. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Kane. Don't let a bigger price and what they did a couple of years ago fool you. Kane is in better form, playing in a team that will create a lot more chances.

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        yes, but if I'm selling Chadli and Rooney I could easily get Eriksen and Tekkers, no idea who I'd get if I went Kane

        1. Ludo
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          You could get anyone... Whichever one of Hazard, Sanchez, Yaya or Fabregas you don't have.

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I fancy chancing my arm with Mirallas

    4. The Light Knight
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Lukakakakkaka!

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        NEVER

        1. The Light Knight
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Jonny's getting fit too...

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            NEVER NEVER

            1. The Light Knight
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Drenthe, Boselli and a rejuvenated Torres all returning to PL in January

    5. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Kane

  8. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    79th minute at Stamford Bridge here. Lamela goes of, here comes in Chadli

    1. Tatty Bojangles
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Let's hope so.

    2. wood is good
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      i bloody well hope not.
      but more than likely i think.
      and the i'l have to waste a transfer an' all because there will be some strange sort of mass exodous.....

  9. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hopefully Chadli comes off the bench and scores. Really can afford not to drop him.

  10. Salfpilgrimlfc
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Got a bad bad feeling about this GW.... 14 so far with 6 to go

  11. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Osman starting!

    OSSIE OSSIE OSSIE

    1. Hibbopotamus
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Is Roberto playing Barkley on the wing again? Hope not

  12. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    It was awesome when few people had Aguero..

    1. Ser Football 42
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I agree

    2. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      What other kl indie bands r u in2? : - )

      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Kakkamadafakka

    3. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Wasn't it

      All the Costa mob saying Aguero was not worth the money

  13. Richd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I need a Moore replacement for 4.0. Or will Moore potentially play this week?

    I just want a defender on the bench as hanging onto Naylor.

    Ta

    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      he'll start, Morgan suspended

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I did wonder. Wow, so I got lucky here..

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          have him as well, we got a stay of execution for one week..he's gone next week though..Morgan's red card is letting me save my FT 😉

    2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yun?

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        He seems the only one doesnt he? Is he 'nailed on' though ?

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          only one competing for Yun's spot is Traore

    3. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Moore could play, It depends on your opinion of Benteke potentially destroying him or not.

  14. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Does anyone know how much is coeficient for 7+ goals on sunderland - man. city game in UK ?
    Herre on 10 euros im geting 230 euros.

    1. wood is good
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      i dont like them odds mate.
      and i really dont see it being over 6.5? do you?

      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        trying to break tradition 🙂 can be 1-0 all the time 🙂

    2. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      based on last 4 games between them... maybebig big odds

  15. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Ben Davies 4.4 very tempting.

    1. Wag the Drog
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ya but Walker is coming back. I really want a spurs defender.

      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I got Kaboul. Never again.

        1. Wag the Drog
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Palace and Burnley home...

      2. mookie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        LB vs. RB though

        1. Wag the Drog
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          So Dier is finished?

          1. mookie
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah, him and Naughton and even Chiriches. But since Lamela is making the starting XI you never know...

      3. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Walker will replace dier

      4. The Nuttman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I like as well 🙂

    2. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Danny Rose is the competition I guess. If he's fit and still on the bench, Bavies could be the man!

    3. Razz1983
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Isn't he 4.9?

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Nope 4.4

  16. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on Rooney's knee scan?

  17. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    83th minutes here in Manchester. All the crowd is clapping and cheering to Kun Aguero after his brace. He is rightly taken of to be rested for the w/e. He has done his job.

    89th minute. MIlner in the box is fouled and there it is, penalty. Camera goes to the bench and is showing Kun. He could have had his hacktrick. Yaya Toure doesn't mind at all and scores the penalty cheering his wonderful night after brace of assists earlier in the game 😉

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      In Manchester?

      1. Redhulkster
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This ^

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Spot the flaw in this anyone? 😉

      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Aguero scored?

        1. Tinchy Sneijder
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          City fans cheering

      2. Hibbopotamus
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        "hacktrick"

    3. Kerz
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Must be as empty as on a Champions League night over there

    4. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Poyet summons Mannone from the bench , who makes a wonder save and everyone wonders why did we drop him

    5. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      In Sunderland ok

  18. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Better pick?

    Arsenal Win

    Southhampton Win or Draw

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Arsenal are a cracking price i think, like Man City last weekend. Southampton's nice start means juicy prices 🙂

      1. Disco Stu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        No price on it. I pick the right one, i win. I dont and i lose

    2. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Arsenal win

    3. Ser Football 42
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm going with Southampton win

    4. Hibbopotamus
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think draw. Southampton aren't finishing top 4, but they have enough quality to level with a side that still hasn't hit its stride yet

  19. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Go for the throat Hazard to make up for that rat Chadli being benched.

    1. chinmusic
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Spurs have been winning without him

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Exactly this.

  20. Proggy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I just don't get it - Chadli is on the bench so he must be fit. He's been performing brilliantly and is Spurs's top goal scorer. Surely he can't be dropped?

    I hope he's just being rested for the weekend..

    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      It's Chelsea away, defensive line-up perhaps? I don't think he tracks back enough.

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        and lamela does?

        1. Whazza
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          better on the counter attacks

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Can't get into the side as spurs doing well I thought but then he plays lamela?!

      very strange

    3. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Poch is still looking for the right 'balance' to the squad. Looking like sacrificing a Chadli for a more hardworking/defensive-minded midfielder gives them that.

      That and playing Kane.

  21. Kurtinho
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Rooney and Chadli to -

    A. Benteke and Eriksen
    B. Kane and Yaya

    2 Free Transfers.

    1. Pat Bonner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Both look good options

      I'm also considering Kane and Mirallas

    3. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Costa and Henderson.

    4. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      B , seems great

      Although I'd worry that kane may not start 3 in a week

      1. Kurtinho
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        That's my main worry.

    5. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A, wait for the game though, Chadli's down but not out.

  22. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    balls why is chadli not starting

  23. Forest4Life
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Cue Jovetic hattrick..... :/

  24. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How many bench points do you get Daniel?

  25. Frank Black
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    My son was born just 30 minutes ago. His first words were: "upvotes". Don't do it for me, do it for my newborn. Break the pattern, vote A LOT:

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/12/03/scout-pick-community-champion-vote-gameweek-15/?hc_sort_by=comment_date&hc_page=1#hc_comment_9001633

    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      congrats

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'm confused

    3. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      So minutes ago and you're on this place?

      Poor boy 🙁

      1. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        *30... doh!

        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Congrats anyway! 🙂

    4. Hibbopotamus
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      His first words were one word? Teach your 30-min old baby some grammar and I'll toss you a rec

    5. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Congratulations - I hope that you're lucky like me and have footballers of sons.

  26. Wag the Drog
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bert -> Davies? Already have Forster.

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ben Davies?

      You'll always be looking over your shoulder for Rose IMO.

      1. Wag the Drog
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Ya it's incredibly painful to find a nailed on Spurs defender who isn't named Jan

        1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I was all set for a Spurs defender a couple of weeks ago. Not soo sure about their defense now. Maybe a Saints defender after they play United? Swansea also a good shout IMO.

  27. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone just seen Boyata's interview on SSN? Looks absolutely terrified 😆

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Music to my Hazard ears 😉

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        How so?

        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          didn't you know? Hazard plays for City now

          1. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Sunderland*

            ugh messed up my own joke..

      2. Black Knights
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        He plays for Man City.

  28. Would an idiot do that?
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Captain Hazard or Aguero? (Sky)

    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Azar

  29. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    i was going to ship out Bony for Costa but now i think i will out Chadli for Mirallas or Eriksen?

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I'd go with the Dane over the Belgian.

      1. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks!! i know this is a never ending circle of rotation and we do try to make the right decisions, it's just that the fpl managers keep messing up our plans..

        1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I'd go with Downing and Siggy over both if you don't already have them in your team. Plus, you get some more money ITB.

  30. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Well done Kane pickers. Called it right that one of Soldado or Kane wouldn't be playing tonight despite last weekends heroics...Looks like Kane has his place to lose now.

    1. Walsh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      😉