FFS Cup
11 May 2017 787 comments
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Time to find out who has made it to within touching distance of cup glory ahead of the Gameweek 37 semi-finals in our two Fantasy Premier League competitions.

There will be a new name on our open to all cup, as the 202-ranked Mark, the competition’s only remaining previous winner, lost his Live Hall of Fame top ten derby encounter with My Pretty Pony (aka Peter Kouewenberg) by just two points.

With an overall rank of 273, Peter is now the highest-placed remaining manager and will enjoy a David versus Goliath semi-final match-up with the 245,030-ranked K3lviN.

Both still have their Bench Boost to play, but with a full compliment of 15 double Gameweek 37 players, minnow K3lvin may just have the edge. His key differentials include Dele Alli, Nacho Monreal and Cesar Azpilicueta, while Peter will be hoping that his single Gameweek assets Josh King and Adam Smith prevail at home against Burnley.

Spurs talisman Harry Kane, Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus and Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez are in both sides, so canny captaincy choice may end up deciding this tie. Eden Hazard sits in both teams too, and it may be that they consider jettisoning the Chelsea schemer, who becomes a rotation risk for the Blues’ match against Watford should they secure the title against West Brom on Friday.

Kevin De Bruyne looks a possible candidate to bring in if they decide to roll the dice.

The other semi-final looks a far tighter affair, with 564-ranked Choppers13 easing past Team Fosu-Mensah to set up an encounter with 997-placed Sleepysi, who defeated Fouad Khan in the quarter-finals.

Bench Boost is also still intact for this pair of semi-finalists, who have both chosen a strong midfield by using Sunderland’s cut-price forward Victor Anichebe as an enabler.

Sleepysi will be banking on a strong finish to the season from Spurs, given he has Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and Harry Kane. Choppers13 also has treble Tottenham, but with Jan Vertonghen instead of Kane.

Both also have a trio of Chelsea assets, which means their tie may well be decided on the extent of rotation for Chelsea for their Hornets clash. While Sleepysi has Hazard, Marcos Alonso and Pedro, his opponent has Diego Costa, Gary Cahill and the Belgian midfielder.

In terms of pedigree, Choppers13 has the edge, with four top 10,000 finishes to Sleepysi’s one. Choppers also has a top 1,000 finish under his belt.

However, Choppers13’s dream of seeing his name on the Members Cup was shattered in the quarter-finals after he was seen off by 71,915-placed Barwood, setting up a semi-final tie with Malaikat Jahad, who has an overall rank of 25,254.

Costa looks to be Malaikat’s key differential, with Barwood perhaps regretting his acquisition of Southampton’s misfiring striker Manolo Gabbiadini.

Another key point of difference centres on the Spurs midfield, with Barwood favouring Eriksen, while Malaikay prefers Alli. Both own Laurent Koscielny, so will be waiting eagerly for news on whether the injured Arsenal centre-back will recover in time for Gameweek 37.

With just one single Gameweek player, King, Malaikay will fancy his chances. His opponent has three, including Swansea City’s budget midfielder Tom Carroll.

The second Members Cup semi-final has 5145-ranked aspern taking on 7448-placed Dynamic.

As with all our semi-finalists, they too look set to deploy their Bench Boost. They both also have very similar teams, sharing 13 players. Of their two differentials, Dynamic may have the slight advantage, particularly if Chelsea beat West Brom.

While aspern will be hoping Costa makes both of the Blues team sheets, Dynamic should feel more secure in two starts for Man City’s Jesus. Aspern’s capture of Gabriel, who failed to play at all during Gameweek 36, also puts him at a disadvantage to Dynamic – he has Nacho Monreal, who racked up a 12-point haul over his last pair of matches.

There is £350 in Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk vouchers up for grabs for the final top three managers in both tournaments.

Good luck to all those involved and if you would like more information on the schedule and prizes click this link.

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  1. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Why did that guy pass instead of shoot?! He was at fault.

    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      My thoughts as well. Although the guy who missed should have been alert enough for a pass or a rebound.

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah def wasn't expecting it.

    2. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Celta Vigo missed 3 sitters tonight

      If you can't put the ball into the onion bag you will never win anything

    3. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Agree. 8 yards out with seconds to go and the goal in front of you. Have to shoot.

  2. _Make
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Don't get the Man U hate myself. They are the richest and most powerful club in England and in an era when, let's face it, England needs some success in Europe we can't be too fussy if it's because Utd have bought it and even then can only scrape through.

    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Agreed

    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Stopped reading at 'don't'

      1. _Make
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You cheeky monkey

      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        it says "don't let this slip".... 😉

        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Stopped reading at 'it'

          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            says "it's ours to win. We go again at Palace"

            1. Davido989
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Hehe 😛

              1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                9 years, 1 month ago

                😉

    3. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah Madrid and Barca havn't bought the Champions League have they??

      1. _Make
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        The buying comment was incidental. They have spent a lot of money recently and it hasn't come to much, yet.

        My point was United were a relatively standard club until Ferguson and they have done well to monetise and leverage their brand in the last 30 years.

        Essentially I think a lot of the hate isn't based only anything other than years of envy. I don't have an agenda. I'm an Oxford fan.

    4. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I totally get it and love every bit

    5. Stupendous
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      They aren't the richest actually pal.

      They have become a pathetic football club and we love every minute of it.

      I truly hope and wish Ajax wipe the floor with them in the final and keep them where they now belong.

      1. _Make
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Do they not top the rich list for English clubs?

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          They do indeed.

      2. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        How are you defining richest? Because as of 2017 figures, their turnover is the largest in the world.

        http://uk.businessinsider.com/the-20-richest-football-clubs-in-the-world-2017-1

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          And if you want overall valuation, they're third behind Barcelona and Real.

          So still the richest in England.

          http://www.totalsportek.com/money/richest-football-clubs/

          1. _Make
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks, Somalion, that's my basis for the definition too.

            1. Somalion
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah you were spot on

      3. _Make
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Fine but what's your angle? Leeds or Liverpool fan, sure, (primitive tribslism aside) but why would anyone else, objectively?

      4. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Look guys. I've found a bitter bluenose.

    6. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Personally, could never be arsed watching Pool/City unless it involves FPL. Just shows how much these haters are obsessed about United.

  3. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So Bailly becomes an option again for United in the league? Worth keeping?

    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      You reckon United b will keep cleanies?

      1. KISSES
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Well I'm saying I dont need to transfer him out for a hit now.

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely. Bailly owners are the real winners tonight. Although will Man U keep a clean sheet this week? Don't see the attraction in their defenders.

      1. Ibracadabra
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        2 games in 37 and home to Crystal Palace who should be safe by 38 if they just get a draw at home to Hull looks like Bailly owners should get at least 10 pts over next 2 GWs in my opinion.

      2. KISSES
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thats right, I wouldnt buy but no need to shift Bailly at least.

  4. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I can't see why Chelsea Players will get rested against Watford even if league is done and dusted

    12 days before FA Cup Final?

    Much more likely to be rested in GW38 surley

    1. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      This is what I think / hope.

    2. redbeard
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      because they play Watford 3 days after playing WBA

    3. Gommy
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Let me give you some help...

      If we wrap the Title up tomorrow night, what would be the need to field a full strength side again in a dead rubber 3 days later?

      Key players can be given a 9 day rest and/or be given the option to feature for a few minutes here and there to keep their fitness ticking over.

      Does that not make sense?

  5. Max City
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who'd you think will score more in their next 3 games: Fabregas or Hazard?

    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Since I have Hazard it will obviously be Fabs.

  6. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Don't cry for me, Celta Vigooooooooo

  7. Gorbitz
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Need to do something to catch up in ML.
    Forwards: Kane, Jesus, Origi.
    Cannot go above 9 mill for the third striker.
    Origi -> Giroud for a hit?

    1. Lucky_Z
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rather Welbeck

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Origi to ayew (swansea). Upgrade a mid to a kdb haz or sanch if you dont have all already?

      1. Gorbitz
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks a lot.

        Caballero/Pick
        Alonso Azp Yoshi Stephens Holgate
        Sanch Haz Erik Ox Romeu
        Kane Jesus Origi

        0,1 itb. 1 ft. Playing BB in 37.
        Really in dobut. Currently thinking:
        Haz -> Fabregas
        Ox -> Sane
        Origi -> Arsenal forward
        Total -8
        Other ideas??

  8. osceola31909
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sold Bailly last night for a hit to get Monreal because his price was about to go up and I wouldn't have funds to do it otherwise. Wish I had kept him now. Oh well.

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Same. Ah well, price changes make us do crazy things

    2. _Make
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Monreal could easily outscore him. Relax!

    3. OneDennisBergkamp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      They will play weakened teams anyway in those games so lower chance for clean sheets.

      1. Ibracadabra
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        They will still have De Gea back there and "weakened" teams will include the likes of Jones or Smalling, so I think they will have a good shot at a clean sheet or two.

  9. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Should I keep Gabriel, or treat him as being injured and swap him out for a hit. On Bench Boost..

    1. Ibracadabra
      • 17 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Swap him out for a player nailed on and playing both DGW matches.

    2. Forever In Our Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Swap asap.

  10. Rainer
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Block voting...

  11. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Holgate or Stepens for dgw/bb?

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Latter

    2. Baz
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      s

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Cheers!

  12. ★Kuntheman★
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    So now that Kos is ruled out, who's the better option? Holding or Gibbs?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sauce?

    2. Lionel Ronaldo
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He is ruled out for certain? :O

      • Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Is he def out? I'm getting holding if so

      • Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        He isn't ruled out though unless you have a valid source

      • rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        What? Hes ruled out??

      • Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Who says he is ruled out?

      • dunas_dog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Where is it reported that Kos is ruled out?

      • Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure if ruled out. presser tomorrow

      • bring_on _the_fantasy
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        where does it say he is ruled out???

      • ramunas
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        A) King and Cook -> Matic and Kompany
        B) Hazard and Cook -> De Britney & Bavies

        Either of these worth a -4 if chasing in ML? Rival has King

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          German 'hit me baby one more time'?

      • The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Reported

      • ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        I saw something on Facebook. Sorry lads, nearly thought my dilemma was relieved...

    3. Rider on the Storm
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bailly to play both matches of the dgw?

      1. KISSES
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Likely

    4. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Millionaire footballers crying. Spanish football supporters with beards crying. The only time I've ever cried is when the divorce lawyer awarded my first wife custody of my favourite pet rabbit.

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        You sure have lived a hectic life for an octopus.

        1. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Fatal Attraction moment

      2. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Was it a rampant rabbit?

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Good vibrations?

        2. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          up to the point its heart stopped beating, yes.

    5. awgJose
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Rashford or Gabbiadini?

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Mourinho would be a fool to risk Rashford in either League game.

    6. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Need to get Jesus in to cover the threat in mini league.....

      Hazard or Alli to Sterling or sane to free up funds?

    7. Legomane
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Lol rival just messaged to say he sold Bailly before the match...

      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        he could be bluffing....

        1. Legomane
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, he is big on Fake News to be fair. Wouldn't be surprised if he did though...

    8. Essrick
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Evening chaps,

      Using BB this week;

      Caballero/Pickford
      Vertonghen/Gabriel/Yoshida/Stephens/Holgate
      Sanchez/Hazard/Alli/King/Albrighton
      Costa/Jesus/Anichebe

      0 ITB and 1 FT. Need to get Gabriel out but who for and should I make more changes?

      Thanks,

      1. Essrick
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Was thinking possibly;

        A) Gabriel & Hazard > Alonso & Fabregas

        or

        B) G & H > Dawson & KDB

        ?

    9. Tomcooper9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A) Bailly and King to Alonso and Albrighton
      B) PVA and Gabbi to Alonso and Anichebe

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        B

    10. Tommo1888
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Get rid of gabbi or rashford?

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Radford

      2. Rider on the Storm
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No

      3. Blue&White85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Rashford. Tricky fixtures and rotation.

    11. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Is Jaku to Pickford worth a -4 this week?

      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        No, Pickford very unlikely to get cs. Would do it fór free not hit

        1. Rinseboy
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks

      2. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        you would have to hope Pickford saves a Sanchez penalty

    12. The Mighty Hippo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      It's good to know that a club with a great tradition and huge pedigree will win the Europa Cup this year.....a club that has had greats such as Zlatan and Van der Sar play for them, not to forget the ever-versatile Daley Blind.

      I wonder if anyone will remember who Ajax beat in the final though.....??

      1. thomashl
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        See what you did there!

    13. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Alexis topping the captains poll from votes since last night.

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Playing Sunderland in the next GW helps too.

    14. thomashl
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      What are the odds of getting more details on Huth befare deadline?

    15. Snoop
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Will blind play?

    16. Sanguinista
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      How many minutes do we reckon the following defenders will get until the end of the season?

      1. Alonso
      2. Kompany
      3. Monreal

      1. Junior ⚽
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Start all
        1 rest
        1 rest

    17. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nice one Bailly 😎

    18. Junior ⚽
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Holgate to Holding for £0? 😉

      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Why not?

      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe

    19. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      BB being played this GW37 and my team looks like this ATM (1ft and 0.4M itb)

      Pickford* Hennessey
      Gabriel* Yoshi* Stephens* Holgate Gibson
      Sanchez* Alli* Eriksen* King Hazard*
      Benteke Lukaku Jesus*

      Looking at (for a -4)
      Hennessey and Gabriel OUT
      Cech and Holding IN

      Would prefer another DGW striker in but can't stretch to it without Anichebe

    20. InSaneMan-e
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Evening all.
      Anything you'd do here? The plan is for BB, 0 ITB

      Caballero Pickford
      Monreal Cahill Yoshida Holgate Davies
      Sanchez King Hazard Ozil Sane
      Costa Anichebe Lukaku

      Perhaps Hazard+Sane-->KDB+Fabregas for a hit? I am still chasing.