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3 December 2014 2777 comments
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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. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Always amazes me how many people must lurk on this site when you see the draw

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Even dogs lurk on this site.

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Are you new here 😉

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        To this page?

        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Never heard of ya 🙂

          1. John t penguin
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            It's me c'mon
            JTD
            Big tail
            Yellow teeth, looks like a wolf

            Woof

            1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Ahh yes you like corned beef don't you

              1. John t penguin
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Boom
                Dats me

    3. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Or maybe I am just in a clique 😉

  2. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    got 45 points lol

    1. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ha yeah same here! So that was the qualifying round. Is this GW a nothing week?

      1. Champagne supernova
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Hello Black nights, we are against each other in the 1 st round.

        1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          fight

          1. Black Knights
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Only if you adjudicate.

        2. Black Knights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Nice to meet you mate! Good team buddy, should be a good weekend!

          1. Champagne supernova
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Nice to meet you also, its going to be a challenge to beat you.

  3. Spatburgunder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Maybe next year 🙁

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😥
      I'll have to change my name now. Any suggestions?

      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ex ffs cup winner is for Kinnear

  4. thetinkerman
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Scraped through on 44 pts due to OR!!!

    1. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      what is yours?

      1. thetinkerman
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        270!

        1. Your Mum's Athletic
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          😯 good man

      2. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        In the article 270th

      3. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Tells u in article

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Jammy! 45 here, fashionably late 😎

    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      i got 44 and didn't. so close yet so far

      1. thetinkerman
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Unlucky.

    4. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Well done, but basically it was a 45pt cut off...

    5. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 19 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You were the cut off point and you qualified because you were 54 ahead in rank than the next guy on 44.

      Good omen. Bookies favourite.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        304 OR was the cut-off for 44 points 😯

      2. thetinkerman
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Wow! The last guy to qualify!!

  5. Champagne supernova
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I got through with a game week score of 60, im playing black knight.

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks for the heads up, Potter

    2. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Is that me?

      1. Champagne supernova
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yes

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Look up! ^^^^

      1. Black Knights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I can't see the link in the body of the post, am I blind?

        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yes... it's the 1st link

          1. Black Knights
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Ha, indeed I am! I am actually colour blind, if that's any excuse (and it could be if I pretend I cant see green from black).

            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              🙂 fair enough

          1. Black Knights
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers!

    4. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nice to meet you then mate! Wanna tweet or something perhaps? Exciting times!

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😯 BK and Potter sitting in a tree....

        1. Black Knights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Iron fist, velvet glove.

          No wait, that's not a good analogy to use at all!

          1. Black Knights
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Analogy. Oh dear, it's getting worse!

            1. Twisted Saltergater
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              😀

        2. Champagne supernova
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Ha ha ha

  6. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    got 44 pts but -4 :p

    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      got 44 but terrible OR

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        sad

  7. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who is in Jontys grav? Mane?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yep.. Search the last article and everything will unravel

    2. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      why isnt fplstats not working ?

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        *post fail

  8. Black Knights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So the draw for the First Round has happened? Or is currently happening? When do I know my GW15 opponent? Sorry about the newbie question, never entered before despite contributing for a couple of years.

      1. Black Knights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks! where did you find this? I can't see it anywhere?!

        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          It's in the article above

        2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          First round in green writing

          1. Black Knights
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Cheers mate, read the article a couple of times but was blind to it. I'm blaming my colour blindness!

            1. Champagne supernova
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Just seen your team, i have no chance.

            2. Champagne supernova
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Hello Black night, how has your gameweek gone so far?

              Ive had a nightmare 18 points from 6, 5 to play Guzan, Hutton, siggy, Downing and Bony.

    1. Champagne supernova
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You have to beat me first before you find out your next opponent mate.
      Im also new, this is only my 2nd season playing FPL.

  9. Ziegler1988
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Up against soulman27, who I'm crushing in OR but has a good history of final ranks.

  10. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Sell Duff or Dummett for Hutton???

  11. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Would love to know the cut-off OR for those who got 44 points

    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      me too. disgruntled 44 pointer

  12. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Some guy who's OR is over 2million is in, doesn't seem right 😆

    1. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wow somebody who cares enough to enter the cup is ranked 2 mill!? They should give up.

    2. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      im 99th and not in !

  13. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Urgh just noticed my girlfriend made the cut and I didnt... not going to live this down. And she's beating my OR too.

    Sometimes I forget why I got her in to this stupid game.. but then when I sit down and watch football and she's actually interested I remember why. Might try and sabotage her so she goes out in the first round...

    1. Chambo
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      atleast you have a girlfriend 🙁 I cri everytim

      1. Black Knights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Amazing!

    2. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      And she is sleeping with me also

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Marry her. Girlfriend playing fantasy and even battering your score. Dream girl IMO. If she hs boobs to that is wow. Lucky man AZ 😛

    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You should try sadism!

    4. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I wish I had a gf that liked football!

  14. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Overall rank means nothing in any cup match. Usually the worse the team looks the more chance you have of getting knocked out.

    1. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I find I have every chance of getting knocked out no matter what my team looks like
      Sure I lost to 9 men team last year

  15. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I think we should make the 44ers all battle royale for last position in cup

    1. Spatburgunder
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Let's go !

    2. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nude jelly wrestling?

    3. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Royal Rumble

  16. jackx13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Which one is going to win?

    A) Curtois + Clyne + OShea + 3
    B) Bertrand + Baines + Eriksen

  17. Rhaldy 7
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Why is Costa still susp on team pick? Did he get 2?

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Because if he wasn't suspended, he'd be able to play tonight.

      1. Rhaldy 7
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        aaah ofc :=) cheers

  18. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anybody know of an Andrew Leonard on here?
    Looks like it'll be a good match up between us.. Nice bit of variety in midfield and up front.

  19. The Hound
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Happy with my decision to bring in benteke just before deadline. Lovely fixture at the weekend as well. Wouldn't mind one of tonight's lads to miss out because I've got Boyd and Bartley on the bench!

    1. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Same. Would have been nice if he got another or even 3 bonus but should still do well over the next two

    2. djenzio
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      i am tempted to do Rooney to Tekkers.....

      did you watch the Villa game? how did he play?

  20. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    why isnt fplstats not working ?

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Works fine 4 me

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        mine isnt 🙁

    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lots of sites aren't not working

    3. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      its working in mob not on pc .. trying to clear cache

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      So you mean it IS working?? 😕

    5. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      ignore the not der :p

  21. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Never stood a chance with my 34

    lol

    1. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I would double check

    2. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      haha

  22. Higuita
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So round 1 of the cup is GW15 fixtures right?

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Correct

  23. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Group hug for all those who didn't qualify

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      --o--
      ^

      1. Woy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        fail

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          :D. Is that a bird taking a sh!t?

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            fail 2

        2. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          It's a plane flying over a tent.

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      *hugs*

    3. djenzio
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      thanks

    4. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No hang on I made it
      Let me go you lot

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Bad doggy!

        1. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          * hangs ears in shame

    5. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Gay

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Brave of you to come out like this, so publicly.

        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I'll be whatever you want me yo be

    6. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Qualify 😆 you're joking right?

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        loosers 😆

    7. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      \o/

    8. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I qualified, but here's a hug anyway.

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Shhh so did I

  24. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Planing on ditching Krul for Guzan but already have Hutton... Too risky doubling up on Villa's defence despite their good run of fixtures?

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Just go for the best option. I've got Guzan and Hutton and they got me 15pts this week. Usually Hutton is on the bench anyway.

      1. Mojo Rojo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers for the advice... U planing on play both of them against Leicester?

    2. boredjames
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I am thinking Krull to Adrian

    3. Latchmere Wave Machine
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      yes imo

  25. Arctic monkeys
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    i'm the only one with Hazard C in my ML everyone captaining Kun

    Its gonna be a very long 90 minutes.

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Haz will explode.... Kun to blank!

  26. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Boyd

    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I see your Boyd and raise you Mane

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Boyd (c)

  27. djenzio
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    43 points

    *cry face*

  28. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Jourdan Dunn 😯

  29. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Yes! Home advantage. 😎

    Lol at Daniel v SuperDanny not getting a mention.

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lol indeed

    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      *Dunny

  30. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Does PP or FPL Cup involvement affect the way you approach transfers? Do you avoid taking hits or are you more concerned with your ML and overall rank?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'll just play my normal game and hope.

      I qualified with a -8. 😀

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Right in the guts with that comment
        Evil 😉

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          😈 😀