FFS Cup

FFS Paddy Power Cup X – Second Round Draw

This afternoon, we roll out the second round draw of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup X, as sponsored by Paddy Power, and cast our eye over the dramatic events of the first round.

Among the heroes of the first round were Ralphypne. His tally of 64 was the highest score of the round and earns him £25 worth of free bets with Paddy Power, thanks to Alan Hutton’s goal scoring prowess and his decision to captain Charlie Austin. He now faces up to 03protermic in the second round.

Other notable victors were Weston Wasters and Confundido, who respectively dispatched previous winners MCH and myself. Just one former winner remains, with GoonerDave left to carry the flag in round two, against community regular Aaron Ramessi.

In another key match up between regular community members Daniel emerged victorious in his clash with SuperDunny and will square up to BuddArmy in the second round.

Mark and Granville’s Scoutcast team also lost out, beaten by Clueless XI and his selection of Graziano Pelle as captain. Granville, however, marches on after beating Juramentardo and takes on Senile Delimquent in the second round.

The second round will also see a number of community regulars battle it out with Gnu taking on Arvin-ation, our moderator Greenwindmill facing TommyJ and Sporting against Bouncebackability.

Luke Keenan has one of the toughest second round matches,  drawing one of  the competition’s highest ranked managers Randymilla, who is 35th overall. A staggering 639,140 places separate this pair. Jimmy the Gent, who has a rank of 2,970, also has a tough draw, as he squares up to our highest ranked remaining competitor 29th placed Jonny.

The full list of first round results can be found here, while the second round draw in full can be found here.

Good luck to those involved in the weekend’s action. 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. Just A Hat
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    office xmas party tonight! wooo

    1. Raddy
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Is everyone on here invited too?

    2. Randy_Marsh
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Drink up

  2. Alton E.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Azlpi or Zaba?

    1. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Zabs by a million cajllion miles.

      1. Alton E.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Is it really that clear?

        1. Le Limpar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          One scores goals, one doesn't.

    2. Baggers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Zaba has the better fixtures so I'd be inclined to go with him

    3. Randy_Marsh
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Azpi is the better player. Zaba was horrific last night but yeah scores more.

  3. Team News
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    @OfficialFOXES 2m2 minutes ago
    NP: "Unfortunately Kasper Schmeichel will be having an operation on a broken metatarsal. The optimistic view is 4-6 weeks out."

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      the what?

      hold the phone

    2. Randy_Marsh
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Had one of those before

      I was out for 2.5 months

    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hamer now nailed

      4.0 keeper alert

    4. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Do what? Wow, I've got Hamer as well. Might not have to take a hit on Fabianski now. Back to the drawing board! That's untold hours of planning down the drain this week. Lol

      1. Dempsey
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        what a bit of luck

        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Shame it's Leicester though 😀

    5. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hamer time

  4. Team News
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    ‏@stokecity 2m2 minutes ago
    MH: We have a major doubt over Marc Muniesa. He had to come off last weekend with a problem & he hasn't managed to overcome that yet

    1. Team News
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      MH: Jonathan Walters has a problem with his knee too, but we are managing that at the moment and we hope that he will be ok to feature

    2. Jaswarbrick
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Any news on Wilson?

  5. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hmm in the PP cup I am up against the no 219 in the world roughtly 12k above me. On the up side I outscored him last week and although he has made no transfers this week he has 3 players suspended this week. hope he forgets to do anything. I fancy my chances anyway.

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      in a 1 game h2h rank does not really matter. good luck.

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Nope. I fancy a giant killing

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I doubt a person ranked 219 in the world will forget to do anything

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Teams match up quite closely. But I did get 10 points more than him last week. Form must count for something

  6. FISSH
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I got knocked out by Luke Gerrard. 52 points! Pfft

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Last week that was a tough score to beat

      1. FISSH
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yea thats what I am saying, real high score

  7. The Hound
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Yay a mention in the article! 🙂

  8. Heels_Over_Head
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    holy begolly my

    IT'S HAMER TIME !

    at Leicester...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCpCn0l4Wo

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      4.0 keeper anyone

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        * 4.0 keeper averaging 8 points per game

        you got to SELL it

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah I won't mention City at home this week

  9. Manu5
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Which one to start? Hutton, wiz, or both?

  10. Fantasy Gold
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Who is the most essential out of Costa, Rooney and Jecko

    1. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      none

    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      None anywhere near essential but Costa would be the "most essential" simply because of his high ownership.

    3. The Hound
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      None are essential. I'm punting on dzeko for the fixtures.

    4. Fplnooob
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      only kun was essential. i like edinator out of those 3 though

    5. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nobody is essential 😛

      "Who do you think will score the highest" might be a better way to phrase your question.

      I'd say Costa btw

  11. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Seems like there will be no inbetween with Dzeko. Either he'll be a big hit or big flop.

    1. Fplnooob
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      most likely a big hit..putting all my chips on him. if i lose, no regrets

    2. Saxe-Gotha
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I was really hoping he would help me make up my mind on what to do yesterday. Now, I'm just as stuck. I may play it safe and go with Bony although I really wanted to bring Dzeko in.

  12. Jönny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ahem... 29th here, Jonty. 😉

    1. Fplnooob
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      unbelievable jeff

      1. Jönny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Had to be said 😆

    2. The Hound
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I guess it's cos my opponents got a way lower rank. Nice rank tho mate.

      1. Jönny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        True, I think my opponent could well have me this week... And they're flying pretty high themselves.

        (I was wondering who else on that front page was a forum regular, good going!)

        1. Le Limpar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          No. 29! Bejeesus. I thought I was doing well.
          Very well played sir.

          1. Jönny
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I should stop going on about it really, I'll probably be outside the top 10k by January!

            Going to have to attempt to manage my team from Costa Rica between GWs 19 and 21, which should be interesting!

            1. Le Limpar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              Well played and good luck. I am around 300 and feel like I've been hanging on their by my finger nails so trying to take some little gambles this week to climb. (Because I fear a strong template team will do me in otherwise).

        2. The Hound
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Tell u what though my opponents team doesn't look bad at all, could easily win on a given week. And I'm going -4. I've never done well in any of the cups! Here's hoping we both keep our overall positions up! 🙂

          1. Jönny
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Good luck to ya!

    3. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Have added you in. Not such a big a gap with your opponent, but definitely worthy of a mention due to your high rank.

      1. Jönny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I'm faaaaamous!!

  13. reeceon
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Same dilemma once again

    Play wisdom or Hutton.....

    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Wisdom all day. Benching N. Taylor over him.

      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed. Wisdom is the better choice IMO.

    2. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Wisdom, WBA at home can be hard to break down

    3. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      hut hut HUT

    4. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hutton - Never bench never captain

    5. Red Devil Swede
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Actually WBA are more resilient away

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

    Looks like big Edin gets the gamble of my armband.

    Courtois
    Kompany / Terry / Baines
    Yaya(vc) / Oscar / Mirallas / Downing
    Dzeko(c) / Rooney / Bony

    Elliot / Boyd / Wisdom / S.Taylor

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      That is a heck of gamble

    2. Fplnooob
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      you deserve success

    3. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      *salutes*

  15. Randy_Marsh
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Captain biatches?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Who is bitaches, never heard of him

    2. Fplnooob
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      boyd (C) boyd (VC)

    3. reeceon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard

    4. The Hound
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard I think...

    5. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard. Hutton vice.

  16. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Please rate my team for this GW, all feedback appreciated.

    Foster
    Baines Azp Duff Hutton
    Downing Sanchez Yaya Siggy
    Costa(c) Sakho

    Subs: Elliot Chambers* Austin* Fab*

    1. Fplnooob
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      6.21/10

      1. CelticBhoy1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That bad? Where could I improve

    2. Baggers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      only concern would be Duff but I think you're nicely setup

      1. CelticBhoy1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Yea if hes not fit Ill take a -4 and do Chambers > Naylor

        1. Randy_Marsh
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Save

          1. CelticBhoy1
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Could be the better option. More chance of Naylor getting 3 pts or less than Duffs 0

    3. Randy_Marsh
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Template. Duff a doubt.

      A solid 70 points this week

      1. CelticBhoy1
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers for feedback

  17. Deulo10
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts about Clichy? Is he nailed on?

    1. Fplnooob
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      no

    2. Baggers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      for the bigger games yes but I think Kolorov might get one or two of the easier fixtures over Xmas

    3. Randy_Marsh
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      The serb will be back firing

  18. JayBomb
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is it worth doing Moore to Zaba or Kompany for a -4pt hit ?

    1. Baggers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say yes, he should pay you back with interest over the next few GWK's and you'd expect Moore to concede against City anyway

  19. Gerd Mueller’s thighs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Will Sakho and Carroll not be paired?

    1. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      They both played the end of WH's last game didn't they?

      1. Gerd Mueller’s thighs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Both have bright futures, but uncertain which gets bulk of playing time.

  20. jimlad
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone Worth shifting for a hit?

    Hart (Elliot)
    Bertrand, Wisdom, Yun, (Chambers, Dummett)
    Downing, Hazard(vc), Siggy, Sanchez (Fabregas)
    Costa(c), Bony, Kane.

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      stick

    2. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      If you've a FT id shift Chambers but apart form that no

  21. Heels_Over_Head
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Can Ben Hamer become the Rickie Lambert of goalkeepers? Head spinning stuff...

  22. marcus2704
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Already done a -4 this week, but have no keeper. I have money in the back to buy any keeper I like, worth it for another -4 (although Id count it as a -2 given I would get nothing otherwise)?

    1. daisybcfc
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      yeh i would, espeically if those keepers are out for a few weeks too

    2. Baggers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I did it this week as I had no Goalie, even if he concedes with save points you may break even

  23. Ser Football 42
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Hart
    Cresswell, Bertrand, Ivan, Kelly, (Yun)
    Yaya Toure, Sterling, Siggy, Sanchez, (Fabregas)
    RVP, Costa, (Zamora)

    Any suggestions? Will deal with Zamora at a later time

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      sterling to rambo if you have the spare change

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        or silva or nasri

  24. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Transfers Done.
    2 guys in, No Hit.

    Guzan.
    BAINES, Cahill, Wisdom, Clyne,
    Hazard (c), Sanchez, Siggy, Downing
    COSTA (vc), Giroud,

    Subs: Gilks, Taylor, Marney, Austin

    Good to go?
    3.2m in account still.

    1. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Cheeky diff. with Giroud.

      GTG

    2. daisybcfc
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      yeh, dont like the Giroud pick tho. Bony or Dzeko would be better in my opinion

  25. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I did Hamer -> Elliot 2 weeks ago on my WC 🙁

  26. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How many penalty takers do you have in your team?

    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      5

      1. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        very nice...

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      4

    3. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Does Yun count?

    4. Randy_Marsh
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      3

  27. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    So if you are still in the cup do you avoid posting your team on here or saying what your transfers are just in case your opponent may see it? Personally I do/will.

    1. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      So stupid. Just try to score the most points.

      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Which is all I ever do. I don't think you need to post your changes on here to achieve that though.

  28. Ich bin Klopp
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is anyone considering Giroud as their Aguero replacement?

    1. Baggers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, Sanchez is enough cover for me

    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Somebody earlier was considering it. I think he is a good option but I doubt many agree

  29. Randy_Marsh
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    My biggest regret could be the withdrawing out of the Lukaku & Benteke/Bony transfer.

    Went with Sakho and Toure instead.

    Time will tell

  30. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ben Hamer owner. 😎