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FFS Paddy Power Cup X – Third Round Draw

This afternoon, we roll out the third round draw of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup X, as sponsored by Paddy Power, and take a look back at the second round’s key encounters.

Among the enticing second round match ups between our regular community members Arvination emerged victorious in his clash with Gnu and will square up to Rabbzz in the third round. Meanwhile, our  moderator Greenwindmill lost out to Tommy J, who earns a third round tie against Breast Rumage Albion.

Aaron Ramessi claimed one of the key scalps of the second round, dispatching our last remaining former champion Gooner Dave. However,  Saniul was not so fortunate, he missed out on a third round place after being beaten 80-65 by Elfozzie, aka Chris the Fantasy Football Scout business director.

The highest scorer of the second round was Absolutely Fabregas. His score of 97 earns him £25 worth of free bets with Paddy Power.

Among the key third round ties are Moin’s clash with Jimmy The Gent and Jambo17’s match up with Bemba Da. Huddy has the honour of attempting to remove Granville from the competition.

Those with the toughest third round ties include Eatton, who faces Never Trust Lukaku, who has an overall rank of 14 and is the highest ranked competitor remaining. Psychobingo also has a difficult task when he takes on 26th placed Disco.

The full list of second round results can be found here while the third 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. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    RVP -

    Last 5: 4 goals, 2 assists
    Next 5: avl, NEW, spurs, stk, SOU

    Costa -

    Last 5: 2 goals
    Next 5: stk, WHU, sou, spurs, NEW

    I have been contemplating Costa - RVP recently, but looking at fixtures, they are in fact very similar!
    I still think RVP will score more over the coming weeks and is in better form, what are your thoughts gents?

    1. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      and RVP's last 5 have been better teams than Costa's last 5

    2. Mozart_s Balls
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I'm doing it.
      A bit reluctant though, everybody has Costa - if this doesn't go well, i'll loose ground. But it will 😉

      1. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I am seriously considering... fallen out of love with Costa and Baines as of late, so was considering shipping for RVP + £5.7 (Cresswell, Clichy, Bavies etc)

        1. Mozart_s Balls
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I think it's a good move - but not with Cresswell (look at his fixtures after this GW).

          1. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Which would you suggest under £5.7?

          2. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Could get Clichy, play him, and if he gets rested this GW, I have Wisdom on the bench to cover 🙂

            1. Mozart_s Balls
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              I think i would go with Clichy...

              1. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                it would be a -4, but feel it will pay off over the coming weeks 🙂

      2. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Looking at it, we have very very similar teams Mozart!

        1. Mozart_s Balls
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Indeed we do.

          I'm thinking Costa + Siggy -> RVP + 4.5 mid

          It's gonna be a christmas RVP miracle 🙂

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

            I did Costa + Siggy to RVP and Downing.

            Feels good.

    3. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It seems like a luxury transfer, but if nothing else is pressing it could work out well.

    4. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I got RVP because of the next two...and the fact that Costa is nailed for at least a YC against ShawX...I'll look again after that.

      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      And then
      RVP - qpr/LEI
      Costa - swa/MCI

      1. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Man U's fixtures after the WC... so much better than Chelsea's.. I think I might as well go for it, make things interesting, and hope it pays off!

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

    Kolarov (C) ?

    1. AH 🙂
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Baines > Kol (c) -4

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

        That's my plan, waiting for Pelligrini to confirm he will be playing striker in the presser 2mo

    2. laGan1n1
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      wtf ?

      why, mate ?

  3. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    First manager to be sacked?

    I reckon it will be Rodgers....

    1. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I wonder whether there will ever be a season when a manager isn't sacked.. would be interesting!

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

      Pulis sacked hhimself ages ago

      But I hope for Rodges to be gone by Christmas, really I do

      1. ralfb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Klopp is ready to come

    3. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No chance

    4. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      No , doubt it.

    5. Mr. Perfectionist
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nigel Pearson

  4. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    When in doubt - just do nothing ?
    So many questions - so many different answers over the last few days.

    Captain choices , there's an argument for any of, 5 or 6 of them.

    Cant even go with your gut because you are receiving so many gut feels.

    Good luck all - but a good week to save and see

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

      That looks uncannily like me waiting to hear back from FFE.

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          😆

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

    Is kolarow really playing as no 9? Worth -8 to get him in, i suppose?

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

      please don't fall for a running joke

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I didnt even start it!

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

          didn't think you were the origin and it is better fun than the trolls saying eriksen is going to be rested as if they have factual information

      2. ralfb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Actually, wouldnt be surprised if he really would, he should be as good as pozzo as striker

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

      Probably, if you captain

      1. ralfb
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Will demichelis be his partner upfront?

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          Dont be fecking stupid

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            😀

            1. ralfb
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 4 months ago

              He is not too bad, scored some headers so far

              1. ralfb
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 4 months ago

                Might do a -12 to get them all

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

          Demi plays CB, some1 flag this guy

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

          solid question but perhaps not pacey enough

          1. ralfb
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Good with headers, second andy carroll;-)

    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ah mate.

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

    I think I'll decided tomorrow whether to follow my sensible side and get Mangala or my punty side and get Kolarov

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

      punt

    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      GET BOTH!

  7. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    How can you post a photo of Kolarov training as a striker? Why was he doing excercises with the other strikers....

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

      i didn't

      did you?

      show it

    2. laGan1n1
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      who said that ?

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

      Apparently City took them down off twitter

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        That doesnt work, someone will have screenshotted it already.

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

      Kolarov does not need to train as a striker , he trains strikers

  8. Bobbond123
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Should I start Dummett or Bertrand this week?

  9. Ronny Hotdog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Right, Clyne to Clichy, Baines to Kolarov. Done

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Lovely...

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

      prepare for points

    3. AH 🙂
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      -4 ?

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

        -12

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

    i just finished drinking a beer

    was it a good choice? should have i drank it? for a hit?

    would you have another? for -8?

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

      No.
      But another for a hit, is now a good choice

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

        And then go for a -16

    2. Absolutely-Fabregas
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely. Take as many hits as possible when it comes to beer.

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

      Upgrade to JD

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

      'Tis fine. Just don't drive to Scotland for a 12pt hit.

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

      Just click WC and drink a crate

    6. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      What beer. I'm on Benediktiner.

  11. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Good to go?

    Lloris
    Zaba Baines Azpi
    Sanchez Hazard Downing Yaya
    Austin(vc) Kane(c) Bony

    Krul Siggy Chambers Moore

    1. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, your missing kolarov

  12. ralfb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is mc playing with one striker kolarov only or are they playing 4 1 3 2 with demichelis and kolarov upfront?

  13. Absolutely-Fabregas
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Hello all 😀
    What to do with this team? 0FT and 0.5M.

    Adrian
    Wisdom - Taylor - Azpi - Yun
    Hazard - Sanchez - Siggy
    RVP (C) - Costa - Austin

    Subs: Hamer - Boyd - Mirallas - Hutton

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

      play through, gtg

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nothing

      1. Absolutely-Fabregas
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Just bench Mirallas and play 4 dumbos at the back?

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

          Yeah , nothing worth a hit imo . Plus will have a better idea where to go next gw.

          1. Absolutely-Fabregas
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks I had the same feeling. Downing's fixtures not so good, and plus is Mirallas is coming back next GW i think benching him is best.

  14. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    i see kolarovitis has taken hold then

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

      spreading but not full blown yet... still waiting/dreading the wave of people changing their gravs to various kolarov iconizations

    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    United v Villa last 5:
    4-1, 3-0, 3-0, 3-2, 4-0

    Also:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-Ugxo-amEE

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

      sp villa are due?

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      So due a low scoring game then ?

    3. sweensa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Good game if you have RvP captain . Utd always seem to get a pen against villa. At home though not away. Still think utd will win 3-1

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

    Baines & Costa -> Clichy& RVP? -4

    😀

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Yes 🙂

    2. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Go for it

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

    4. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      those are literally the same transfers I am contemplating ahaha see top of the page!

  16. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Baines, Costa -> Davies, RVP? -8.

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

      Serious ???

    2. Absolutely-Fabregas
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Hell no.

  17. Absolutely-Fabregas
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    A) Mirallas > Downing/Barkley/7.7M for a HIT

    B) Bench Mirallas, play Wisdom as 4th defender.

    Thoughts?

    1. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, play mirrallas

      1. Absolutely-Fabregas
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        😮

    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Mirallas -> Downing.

    3. ralfb
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Didnt mirrallas say hes fit? So could play him, if he doesnt wisdom comes in. You would need at least 6 points from mirallas replacement if you take hit

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  19. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I was a " Costa Seller " and enjoyed the rather barren patch.
    But if you have him now ( I do ) I would not be rushing to sell him just yet.

    He should be back to full fitness now and it is likely he will be really motivated to get in on the goals again.
    Thats my thinking anyway , 2 more games and then decide . But so many looking to sell ?

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

      I think I'll give him this GW but United against Newcastle it'll be hard to resist RVP or Rooney

  20. AbsolutelyFabregas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Team of the round 🙂 First and last time I'll ever win anything on FFS. How do I get those free bets then?

    1. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Well done. Try emailing Jonty.

  21. martz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ho would you play, Benteke or Bony?

    1. Teror
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Bony. All day long. Much weaker opponents and he's a much better player. Benteke has been pony since his first season at Villa.

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

        I am wondering, whether he will blank, since he is on a run of 5 games without a blank. Everything comes to an end...