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FFS Paddy Power Cup XI Final Preview & Members Cup V Winner

This evening we preview the final of the Fantasy Football Scout Paddy Power Cup XI, plus reveal the winner of the Fantasy Football Members Cup V.

Waltzingmatildas was crowned the latest winner of our Members trophy, claiming a 75-61 victory over faux_C from Gameweek 37’s matches.

With both sides sharing so many assets, it was David Silva’s 9-point contribution and the 10-point return from Hector Bellerin that eventually saw Waltzingmatildas emerge victorious. She (Tanya Sharma) picks up a £200 Amazon voucher as her prize, while faux_C (Chris Doyle) claims a £100 voucher as his runners-up reward.

Chris has another opportunity to find glory, however, as his Gameweek 37 tally proved enough to see him progress to the final of the Paddy Power Cup XI. faux_C edged out HammersXI in our semi-final to move into Sunday’s final.

The big news is that Mark’s sensational run of form, propelling him to an overall rank of 64, has also earned him a place in Sunday’s showpiece to oppose Faux C. Mark’s impressive Gameweek 37 tally of 87 was enough to see off Hutton Dressed as Lahm in the semi-finals.

With a rank of 3825 faux_C goes into the tie as underdog but with markedly different squads, the tie is still hard to call. Our finalists have just three players in common – Jeffrey Schlupp, Sergio Aguero and Alexis Sanchez. Mark’s key differential looks set to be David Silva, while faux_C will be hoping for a haul from Christian Benteke and Olivier Giroud to give him the edge in the tie.

HammersXI and Hutton DressedAs Lahm will now go head-to-head in Sunday’s third place play-off.

If you’re looking for more information on the Scout Cup schedule and prizes available, click this link for a full rundown.

Congratulations to our winners and best of luck to Sunday’s finalists. Even Mark.

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  1. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    6 points clear in the ML. Rather has the following Silva, Benteke and Ivan.

    Would you take a -4 to bring 1 or 2 of the above in to cover?

    1. ceegee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I've got the same Benteke problem, I'm thinking of taking a hit to cover. I wouldn't do more than -4

      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah more than seems a little drastic. Probably best to cover!

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Tough call, all of those 3 could deliver.
      But maybe your 3 will too?

      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Coutinho, Kane and Bertrand. Probably not!

        Even Haz is out. One will be easy to cover.

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Mm his does seem 'more current' but by covering too much you may eliminate any diffs you have and your gifting him 4 points giving you a 2 pt lead,
          Be careful this is like chess now, you need to sit down and think it through Gra.

          1. Gideons Rolling Another One
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            It is starting to feel a little chess-like!

            If I see he's made two moves. I'll know that I'll now have a 10pt. If that's the case I won't be so worried.

            Haz to Silva feels like a good move. Or if Haz is playing. Coutinho to Milner and Bert to Azpi for a -4 is what I'm thinking at the moment.

            I think I'll leave Kane where he is. If he scores 1 goal and I took a -4 hit for Benteke. Tekers is going to need to get at least a 10 to make the difference!

            Cheers for your thoughts HVT.

            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              No prob, I can see your thinking it through.
              Watch for his moves I take it you know how to more/less work them out.
              He may be more anxious than you remember you have the lead he may need to be positive in his thinking you just need to reciprocate this, not easy I know.
              Best of luck I'll see how you did on the other side!

              1. Gideons Rolling Another One
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Yep. I'm watching and waiting to see if he moves. Whatever happens, Sunday is going to be fun. I'm in the top 30k - Thats a massive improvement on last seasons 300k

                Cheers and best of luck to you to HVT.

            2. 11 Angry Men
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              I think you would cover Silva, but that would be all. Benteke may deliver, but hardly assured!

              By the way, out of interest, how can you see how may transfers your rival has made? I did not know that was possible?

              Good luck this week!

              1. HVT
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Check his Fpl page -Transfers and finance section bottom right hand corner.

                1. 11 Angry Men
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  So this information shows up as soon as the transfer is made, before the deadline?

                  Good to know, if a little late!!

                  Useful for next season I guess. Thanks!

    3. beepingmeeping
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Seems silly to take hits to cover. 6 points is such a slim lead, there's no way you can cover enough. Just do what you think is best for your team IMO without thinking about his team.

      1. Gideons Rolling Another One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Think you maybe right, but good to be aware of it.

      2. Cojiro
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        This

  2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Mourinho said he would play his League winning side for the Final GW .This ain't gonna happen is it Hazard, Oscar, Fab all out! Who's likely to fill these positions?

    1. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Cuadrado, Loftus-Cheek and probably Remy

    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Cuadrado, Loftus Cheek, Willian

      1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cuadrado worth a punt lol 0.1 ownership

    3. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I think Lampardmay make a cameo!
      😉

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

      Willian in the hole again could be good...or maybe not.

  3. AK ⭐
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone look into Cisse? Why has he not been starting much this season? Injury or just dropped?

    1. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Just stupidity. He's had bans.

      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah but he hasn't started a lot, instead started on the bench and used to come on and score 2 goals.

        Lacking Match fitness in those games?

        1. Vardy Gras PBFC
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Not sure if his ban meant he couldn't train with the team but certainly lacking match fitness. Wouldn't be surprised if he's thrown in at the deep end this weekend though.

    2. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Actually, he also had an injury (or two). But lengthy bans for elbowing and spitting recently.

    3. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I want him but hazard is forcing me elsewhere

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

      He's been banned and had an ongoing knee injury, meaning he isn't fit enough to play 90 mins week in week out.

      He'll probably start this week though, out of pure desperation

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

    No idea what to do this week.It's looking like a third glass transfer...or transfers...

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Red or white?

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Red....Does anybody actually drink white ?....

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Don't have exact nos but I'd say lots like a White wine tipple!

        2. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Red all the way 😉

        3. Vardy Gras PBFC
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          I find the day after easier to manage on white.

  5. foley_fd
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    My brain is telling me to get my defence sorted - with Toby playing away at City.

    My heart is telling me to ditch Giroud and have some fun upfront.

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Other defs?

      1. foley_fd
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Ivan and Kosch.

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          And the other 2 Foley?

          1. foley_fd
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Sorry, Bruce and Yun. Terrible!

            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 11 months ago

              Yuk, I'd probably play Toby.
              But I'm not sure I'd ditch Giroud, anything more pressing?

              1. foley_fd
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Not really - Krul will do, and no rush to change Sanchez, Silva, Coutinho or Albrighton.

                Only other candidate is Kane, but as I am ahead in my ML and my rival will keep him, I am loathe to change that.

                I think I might go with a Toby change - I can afford Cahill, and Zouma is out, so do you think that'd be sensible?

                1. HVT
                  • 13 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  I suppose so, that looks as close a cs as I can see this week and you never know with Cahill, you'd expect Sunderland to be a little relaxed and Chelsea (tho short a few) eager to finish the season on a high.

                  1. foley_fd
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Yeh - thanks for your help.

                    Welbeck out means ditching Giroud would probably be foolish.

                    1. HVT
                      • 13 Years
                      8 years, 11 months ago

                      No prob.
                      What your proposing seems logical, that's the best tool in these scenarios imho.

                      1. foley_fd
                        • 9 Years
                        8 years, 11 months ago

                        Yeh, cheers!

    2. Punty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Haha.. exact same problem.. Shall I use my FT on Toby -> Good defender this week or Hazard/Cazorla -> Punty midfielder

      1. foley_fd
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I wouldn't ditch Cazorla, but Hazard seems to be a problem. Wait for Mou presser.

  6. Uncle Gamst
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone really think that we will be any wiser re Hazard once Jose has given his press conference?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      This

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      We're fantasising about football scouting.

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Loved your pun on the other page. It deserved more appreciation

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Thank you 🙂

    3. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Operation on Wednesday, 3 days to heal with some meds "if" he really needs them... he is in the same boat as Terry and Ivan to play all 38 games in the season, champions this year - personally, I don't see him missing out at all.

      Unless of course there are medical complications and serious pain.

  7. Rhinos
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Money no issue would you rather have Silva or Toure?

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Silva.

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Last year (before his birthday) - Yaya
      This year - Silva.

    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Silvastreak.

  8. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    1 pt clear to climb into top 1k - will be close race between me and Shifty! Current team for GW38 is:

    Schmeichel (Panti)
    Terry - Skrtel - Vlaar (PvA - Duff)
    Sanchez - Ramsey - Silva - Cambiasso (Henderson)
    Giroud - Aguero - Benteke

    1 FT, £1.3 itb

    Now that I don't have to worry about no Hazard, I'll hold off temptations for any hit. Trying to play reasonably safe, not transferring for wild punts.

    A) Ramsey/Henderson -> Puncheon/Bolasie/Mata/Young
    B) Skrtel -> Ivan
    C) Giroud -> Lukaku/Ulloa/Vardy
    D) other ??

    So what do you guys think, is B) actually the safest choice here, or should I go with a more punty choice?

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Refreshingly like my team. Most of those punts are sideways or far too punty. Can't see a trade there I'm afraid. Save fwiw.

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Save 😀 .... could do a cheap defensive move like Duff -> Morgan/Schlupp

  9. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Ok, just warning everyone. I've had the "Nolan hatty" feeling all week.

    This time I'm following my gut.

    Go big or go home.

    Bye for now.

    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I've had a Cambioasso and Benteks (c) feeling too fwiw.

      1. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I had the Cambiasso feeling ahead of DGW34, for what it's worth ....

      2. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        My plans result in either playing or benching Cambiasso. No idea what to do

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

        Cambiasso or Albrighton?

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Good luck to you and Nolan!

    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Gabby? lol

    4. Punty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Haha.. I'll start next season with 50 hits if Nolan scores a hatty

  10. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Morining all.

    Since I've just realised I'm in the 3rd place play-off, I wondered if anyone has a link to the prizes for the Paddy power Cup??

  11. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Who is most likely to start up front for Manchester United this week?

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Billy Van Persie

    2. Punty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      The tiiger.. or maybe meerkat

  12. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    One stat I'd really like to come good today would be for Silva to top the mids for points per game.

    Currently
    Hazard 6.1
    Silva 6.1
    Sanchez 6.0

    It would make him the second best pick in the game behind Aguero...and deservedly.

  13. Jax
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    The irony if Hazard's injury happened to Andre Wisdom

    1. Sp0rting
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      It'snot really an injury though, is it?

      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Ha that's what I was thinking...what do you could it then? a pain?

        1. Sp0rting
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          I guess. An inconvenience?

      2. Holy See
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Ah it is, molar less.

        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          haha!

          1. Jax
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 11 months ago

            Get ready for a toothless display from Chelsea

  14. Holy See
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Welbeck & Debuchy still out https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/601664614150098944

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Bellerin could be a starter then!!

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Chambers?

        1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Yep Chambers also has a chance

      2. Jax
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Chambers imo...

      3. barrettwallace
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I've noticed Chambers hasn't even been in squad last few games so Bellerin has a good chance IMO

  15. psyurmh
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Can you help me choose between Ashley Young and Bolasie please

    1. Hypnos
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Young

    2. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah Bolasie is better.

      1. psyurmh
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        My thinking is Young has been involved in 6 of Man U's last 7 goals but may not play as carrying a slight injury to be fixed in the summer and Hull will be fighting for their lives.

        Bolasie unpredictable against Fab going for golden glove.

        Seems a tough call.

  16. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Play PvA or Bertrand this GW?

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      neither?

  17. AK ⭐
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone bringing in Cisse?

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Not guaranteed to start.

    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I was going to do if he played last week....sadly he's just too risky.

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      He's already burnt me badly this season. His goals to minute ratio is one of the best in the league but he never seems to start...

  18. Holy See
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    There it is, restingtons for Wenger https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/601666545778094080

    1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Let the guessing begin

  19. HVT
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Who's on peons if Hazard is out?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      JT

      Mou will want him to break that record

    2. tokara
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Drogba

    3. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Billy Costa

  20. JPlicious
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Good to go? - Cap choice (Ive done the transfers)

    Myhill
    Hutton - Kosc - Terry
    Hazard - Mata - Hendo - Silva
    Kane - Lukaku (C) - Aguero (VC)

    Mannone - PvA - Boyd - Bertie

    1. The60ftoctopus
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard might be a no-go. Wait for Jose presser.

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Will Giroud start? Get rid of Dawson

      1. Konig Luther
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        i wouldn't waste a transfer with that

      2. Besaid_Auroch
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I expect Giroud will be play 70 mins.

  21. tokara
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Who is tempted to play PVA this week? Looking very dangerous of late...without Haz / Fabre, i think +99 morale to the Black Cats

    1. Speculativefrom30
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Not in the slightest. I think Chelsea will be treating is as an exhibition match and they're likely to start Costa + Remy up front.

  22. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Repost!

    Team is:

    Ospina, Schmeichel
    Ivanovic(SUN), Skrtel(stk), PvA(ars), Alderweirald(mci), McShane(MUN)
    Sanchez, Hazard, Cazorla, Henderson, Grealish
    Aguero, Benteke, Kane

    1 FT, 1.3 ITB

    A) Alderweirald ----> Azpi (To cancel rival's double Chelsea defence)
    B) Benteke ---> Lukaku
    C) Something else?

    I have Grealish (BUR) coming on if Hazard doesn't play.

    1. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Where are you in relation to your rival?

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        10 points clear.

  23. penguinsofdeath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Myhill (Foster)

    Kos / Terry / PVA (Wollscheid / Naughton)

    Haz / Sanchez / Coutinho / Puncheon (Cambiasso)

    Aguero / Giroud / Kane

    2ft... 1.8m itb

    ML all wrapped up, best global ranking confirmed.

    So question of the day is what would you do...

    1. Besaid_Auroch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Wait for Hazard news. Haz > Silva. If not, can you do Courtinho > Silva? Team looks good even without Haz.

  24. Pulp Minion
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Would you take a -4 hit to try and catch an 11 point lead?

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      yes

    2. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Possibly, depends on your teams to start with - if they are very similar then yes but you'll need to gamble on captain choice

      1. Pulp Minion
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Teams are similar, I have a feeling he'll being in Benteke (to cover).

        Arsenal resting players could be the decider.

  25. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Best option?

    A) Giroud Benteke Young Terry

    B) Kane Lukaku Puncheon Ivan (punch as rival has bolasie)

  26. Punty
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    So Wenger will rest one or two players..

    I have Kane first on bench and Hazard, Cazorla, Sanchez, Ramsey in my team.. will I be fine with just transfering out Hazard?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Most are in same boat,
      He wants to win he still had to field 11.

  27. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Rodgers: "Raheem will be available for selection. My relationship with him hasn't been affected at all."

    LOL

  28. HVT
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Off topic:
    Anyone able to get Java onto an iPhone that actually works of is it impossible?
    Thanks for any help.

    1. Pulp Minion
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Java isn't supported by iPhone (as I assume you know) but try http://www.virtualchrome.com/java-for-iphone

  29. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    @JamesOlley 18s18 seconds ago

    Just confirmed with Wenger that #afc have taken up an option to extend Tomas Rosicky's contract by one year.

    1. Punty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Man he is wasted at Arsenal the last 1-2 seasons.. too late to redo his career I guess