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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. Coldplay
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Chanes of Sterling starting this week?

    1. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Damn, that's 2 in a row.

    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I could see him not playing at all. Sounds like he's burning his bridges, and fast.

    3. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Benched imo

  2. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    @ jinswick

    Have you considered haz > yaya (c) ?

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Slut.

      What's up with your rank?

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Whore.

        I see you lead me by the tiniest of margins.

        No silva has allowed you to over take me.

        Still happy with my rank though.

        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          lol

          1. super zlatan
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Ain't over yet though slut.

            I can see you making a rookie error this gw.

    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Considered getting him but not captaining. If Haz is out then will either be:

      Haz -> Yaya/Mata, or maybe

      Haz & Gru -> Wally/Mata & Costa (4 points)

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Who will be your captain then?

        Costa?

        1. Punty
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Lol Costa as captain with Fabregas, Hazard and Oscar out.. I can think of 30 better options!

          1. super zlatan
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            He will be on pens and is explosive.

          2. si
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Such as?

            1. Punty
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 days ago

              Aguero, Yaya, Silva, Kane, Berahino, Ings, Gomis, Giroud, Sanchez, Lukaku, Benteke, Vardy, Ulloa etc

        2. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I need an explosive differential, so possibly Costa. Despite Fabs and possibly Haz being out I still think CHE will score a few and Costa will likely be on pens also.

          1. super zlatan
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Read my mind jinswick. See above ^^

            1. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 days ago

              🙂

  3. U-jin King™
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    So Young is injured and nobody is looking at Di Maria against Hull?!!!

    1. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Young confirmed out?

    2. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      No guarantee he will feature. Too risky for me

    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      When did Young get injured?

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Hodgson said he wasn't fit.

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Hodgson said that he had a problem that would need sorting in the Summer.

          That indicates an ongoing issue that, while requiring attention, isn't stopping him playing.

          I think it's United protecting their player.

          1. Scoredelario
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            If they are protecting their player, they may add to that protection by resting him this GW though, even if only to make a point to hodgson?

          2. Lucy.
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Ok cheers Mark!

            (weird thing to pipe up on!)

            1. Twelve years a slave
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 days ago

              Maybe he dosent like people posting incorrect information on the site

              1. Lucy.
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 7 days ago

                Haha TL back to try and create a s***storm. Nice!

              2. Mark
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 17 Years
                9 years, 7 days ago

                Not really, it's just I had info on it because we have been monitoring it carefully after the news items.

    4. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Think it's going to be a physical game on Sunday, ADM is really light weight. With Young out he could play, but could be quite disappointing to own.

      1. U-jin King™
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Hull will probably be In Ultra Attacking mode leaving spaces behind for a quick counter perhaps?

    5. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      This hadn't even really crossed my mind....

    6. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      But is it an injury that will be dealt with in the summer? i.e. he may have been playing with it for weeks

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Absolutely - that's how we read it.

    7. U-jin King™
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      after the press conference I might seriously think about Hazard ~> Di Maria

  4. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    If haz is confirmed out then I will do

    Haz > silva

    If haz is confirmed fit to play then I will do

    Hendo > Milner.

    Thoughts?

    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Sounds good.

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Looks like a good plan to me.

    3. Coldplay
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Firstmov sounds good, but not sold on Milner yet. But hey he's a punt and could quite work out.

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        It's between bolasie or Milner Coldplay.

        All depends on haz news though.

        1. Coldplay
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I would go Bolasie personally but go for the one you think will score more.

    4. Delhidynamo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      sounds good. Consider Sissoko too

  5. Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    I somehow contrived to do only Hazard -> Mata and forgot to do Kane -> Lukaku and I'm now 0.1 short. How amateur. I don't even know how I managed it...

    Stick with Kane or punt on a risky Benteke or a lucky Gomis?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Wait for press conference.

      If Benteke will play go him, if not Gomis looks decent

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Will Sherwood confirm?

        1. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Maybe not but no harm in waiting 🙂

        2. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          If Benteke doesn't future who is gonna play up front?

          1. Lucy.
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Gabby?

            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 7 days ago

              There you go.

              1. Lucy.
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 7 days ago

                As in 'there you go, he'll definitely play' or 'there you go, the ticket to your dreams is Agbonlahor'?

                1. si
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 7 days ago

                  I think Gabby is a great punt regardless. He should start.

                  1. Lucy.
                    • 10 Years
                    9 years, 7 days ago

                    Do you think Mr Benteke will?

                    1. si
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      9 years, 7 days ago

                      Why wouldn't he?

                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 7 days ago

                  Since when isn't Agbonlahor the ticket to tyour dreams? 😛

    2. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Depends if you have mini leagues wrapped up etc. Would it be for a hit?

      Fwiw in keeping Kane. He is due. Right? 😉

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I have nothing at risk, just punting in the hope of getting top 5k. It would be -4.

        1. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I just clicked your link and saw you were knocked out of the cup by a team called super saints. That's pretty funny haha

          I know I know, random thing to notice.

          1. Lucy.
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            So you've commented just to laugh at me? 🙁

            1. Scoredelario
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 7 days ago

              No it is funny because you're a southampton fan, as am I.

              Don't worry all the cool kids lose early in the cup 😀

              1. Lucy.
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 7 days ago

                All the best people are Saints-supporting losers? COOL 😀

                1. Scoredelario
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 7 days ago

                  Precisely. Reckon we could beat city? Would LOVE it if we beat ahead of Liverpool and/ or Spurs.

                  1. Scoredelario
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 7 days ago

                    Finish*

                    1. Lucy.
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 7 days ago

                      I don't think we will. I'm hopeful of a 2-2 draw and a Spurs defeat. Long shot but I'm going with it 😉

    3. Marknlard
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I'd probably stick. But I'm pretty sure Benteke will play as Sherwood will be hoping he scores and goes into the cup final on a crest rather than a rest. That's more his style.

      As for Gomis, 7 goals this season and 6 baps. He has never got baps in a game that he started and scored one goal in. So chances of him rewarding the hit seem low to me

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Ok Gomis is off the cards. Benteke is still calling me though...

  6. El Copo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Anyone think Walcott will play?

    1. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      87%

  7. Takedog1
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    can anybody predict chelsea back line against sunderland please?

    i have ivan and I'm going to put another chelsea defender in and need to be 100% sure he will play

    1. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Ivan Terry Cahill Azpi

    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Sure easy

      Ivan Terry Cahill Azil

    3. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Should be

      Cech
      Iva - Cahill - JT - Azpi

      If you have funds, go JT, pretty nailed on cause he wants to play all 38 games this season.

      1. Takedog1
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        thought that too.

        thanks folks!

  8. AK ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Will Cisse start?

    1060 minutes, 11 goals. That's almost 1 goal every game.

    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I've seen this somewhere....

      😕

      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        😉

    2. Daniel Exeter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      If fit, yes, has to.

  9. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Only just noticed my non playing keeper played
    Alas it was for QPR

    McCarthy or pants , what a choice

    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Green broke his nose in the game. Not sure he will start this weekend.

  10. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Here's the Puntmaster with his final trio of differentials of the season

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/22/best-punts-gameweek-38/

    1. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      No ta.

    2. Do I Not Like Orange
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Jelavic could be a fun Kane replacement for me. I'll be cheering on Hull this Sunday anyway, so may as well go all in.

  11. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    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. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Haz > silva.

      Or the azpi move if your rival is up your ass.

      1. Puyol Pants Up
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I'm not doing Haz to Silva simply because everyone told me to sell Silva over Hazard last week (I did Silva to Cazorla). I'm 10 points clear of Rival and his double Chelsea defence + Myhill has been keeping him with me.

        1. super zlatan
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          In that case double up on the Chelsea defence.

    2. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      a.

  12. Nabs Kebabs
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    what to do here lads?

    Kasper
    Ivan, Terry, Koscielny
    Sanchez, Hazard, Cazorla, Hendo
    Kun, Benteke, Vardy

    Pants, Boyd, Dawson, Wolly

    1FT, 0.9m

    Haz and Hendo out for a hit?

  13. Pap Le Cissier
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Sorry if I've missed something about it but where's the scoutcast?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Today.

      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Ah cheers, usually listen to it going in to work that's all. I feel lost! 😉

    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Well it's already on Youtube if you want to watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxB0gaN3NJA

      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Cheers

    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Mark said he was editing last night for publishing today

  14. mojoindojo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Haz to ? (for a hit) . Already have Gomez on bench.

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Don't take the hit.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        If he has two non starters?

    2. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Wait for presser.

    3. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Don't sell him. Just let Auto-sub do its work.

      1. mojoindojo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Already have Gomez non-starter.

        1. Puyol Pants Up
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          A defender will come on?

    4. mojoindojo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Waiting till pressers it is. Cheers!

  15. Zizou
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    is deadline 11.30am sunday morning

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Yup

        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I feel some dreadful post-Eurovision decisions coming up

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Yes.

      1. Zizou
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        ta

  16. Trigg ⭐️
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    A. Silva and Ulloa
    B. Lukaku and Puncheon
    C. King and Costa

    In for Sterling and Defoe for -4. Chasing 11 points.

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      A or B...

      A.

      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        A does seem logical, I know. Just so tempted by the Costa (C) differential.

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Think A too.

    3. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Also, I could just get Silva and play Hendo, no hit.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        That might be better tho I'm a conservative player at the best of times.
        Hendo +4 V Ulloa,
        Ulloa would need 2 goals at least for that to pay-your call.

        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Very true. I'd only take a 1 week hit for someone explosive. And Hendo can always pick up points too.

        2. Lucy.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          He's got a point.

          1. Trigg ⭐️
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Guess I'm being a dullard then 😉

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      That's less disconcerting than my situation where my brain let me down.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Well at least I asked,
        I didn't see the drop coming Lucy and there's still a chance Hazard will start so I wanted to hear the pressers.

        1. Lucy.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          It sucks 🙁 I'm considering getting Benteke in, depending on what Sherwood says.

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            It must be a sign, even a blessing!

  17. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Azpi to start against Sunderland?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Yes from me

    2. si
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I am not so sure.

  18. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Just realised I'm 10th OR for Q4 - making up 16 points doable?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Yes

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I don't think so if teams are similar.

    3. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Nice. What is your score? I'm 30 somethingth haha

    4. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      If you punt on your captain and get it right, then yeah.

    5. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I checked. You're on 628 for Q4. I'm on 620

      Bring it on 😀

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Indeed! A VIP trip at stake!

        1. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Really? Didn't even know there was a prize

          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Yep! Nor did I till someone else pointed it out to me this week!

            http://m.fantasy.premierleague.com/prizes/

    6. Heartbreak
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I think everyone in the top 10 should get something...a mug perhaps.
      Maybe top 5 get a tie and top 100 get a small enamel badge....a bit like Blue Peter....I would proudly wear my 100 club badge everyday and look forward to people asking what it was for.

  19. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Start Myhill or Pants?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Myhill

    2. JaydenLFC87
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Myhil

    3. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Cheers. Thinking that, the Pulis factor..

  20. yer old da
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    4 points behind the leader of my cash league, can anyone put me off the following?

    Moreno, Hazard and Giroud -> Kolarov, Silva and Lukaku?

    1. yer old da
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      It's a minus 4 as 2FT.

    2. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      The hit that you will have to take

    3. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I'd do it.

    4. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Giroud could easily out score Lukaku.

      1. yer old da
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        That's the doubt. Should I just leave Giroud in and bank the 4 points? If he doesn't play I at least have Henderson/Cambiasso on the bench.

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I would.

    5. JaydenLFC87
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Worthwhile moves imo

    6. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Can't you just do the attacking ones? For free?

      1. yer old da
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        I can, but that means playing Moreno.

    7. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Wouldn't do Giroud to Lukaku for a hit.

      1. yer old da
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Hmm know what you mean.

  21. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Seriously question..which option below is best??

    A) Start Ozil

    B) Start Billy Jones

    C) Ozil > Mahrez -4 and start him

  22. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Envious of the Hazard owners that have two FTs. Crappy situation for us with only one.

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Mata.

      1. TheCurseOfRaheem
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        As a Utd fan I struggle to back any of our players, aha.

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Yaya/Silva?

      1. TheCurseOfRaheem
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Own Silva. Hazard dropping last night means I am .1 off Yaya 🙁

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          That drop has caught so many out.

  23. Sharkytect
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    "Dental Problem".

    I don't think I've ever seen that injury news before. What happened? (I have been coasting for the last couple of weeks so haven't paid enough attention to football news)

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Wisdom teeth.

      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        as opposed to wisdoms teeth which is a wba issue

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      He's having 3 wisdom teeth out. It is an emergency operation apparently. Jose presser at 11:15

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        What you reckon Gb,
        Gumsy to start?

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Not sure, never had the surgery myself. But given the league's wrapped up, I assume he won't play unless he's 100%.

          1. Sharkytect
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Also, the recovery can be a lot worse for different people depending on the situation with the teeth. I got lucky and had my wrenched out in one go, and was out playing football (to an ever so slightly lower standard to Chelsea's) the following morning. But people I know have taken weeks off work with pain.

            Then again, the same people have taken weeks off work with gout, flu, migraine, hay fever, lethargy...

      2. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Apparently they're already out - on Wednesday.

      3. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Wow! An emergency wisdom teeth operation? Couldn't be left another few days?

        I can't really be cynical; I don't know anything about dental health and emergency procedures. But I did have all of mine taken out in a fairly abrupt operation and was fine the following day. Others have had weeks of pain, though....

        1. Pasqualinho
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I think the plan was to wait until the end of the season. But it became, well, an emergency.

          1. Lucy.
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            This

          2. Sharkytect
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            I wonder if Hazard would have been able to bear the pain until Monday if Chelsea were still battling it out for top spot...

    3. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      I had a wisdom tooth out and ate dinner that evening, no pain killers whatsoever...

      Somehow I seriously doubt he will miss the last game of the season having played them all.

      1. Sharkytect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Same here, with all four out, but I got lucky that there were no issues getting the teeth out. Other people have had a lot of problems following the operation.

        (admittedly, my dinner had to be blended that evening)

        1. The Kolarov Mane ⚔
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I guess I am hoping he plays, but yeah, there is a good chance he will be OK. Some folk do suffer for weeks to heal up, but he is young, extremely fit and has the best possible medical care.

          Miss the last game of the season and all the celebrations... I doubt it very much.

  24. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Please RMT for the final GW

    Myhill
    Terry Schlupp McShane
    Haz Hendo Sanchez Caz
    Aguero(c) Kane Giroud

    Subs: Pant Boyd PvA Clyne

    1. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      One FT what should I do

      Haz > Silva?

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Yup

  25. foley_fd
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Krul
    Toby / Ivan / Kosch
    Sanchez / Silva / Albrighton / Couts
    Giroud / Aguero (c) / Kane

    Panti / Boyd / Yun / Bruce - 1.8 ITB

    Options:

    A - Toby to Cahill
    B - Giroud to Benteke
    C - Other

    Any thoughts?!

    Leaning towards getting a better 3rd defender - thanks!

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Consider Lukaku.

      1. foley_fd
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Thanks

  26. Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Right, off to write some stupid paper for a showcase where all the academics in my department can watch the money of a state-funded body disappear into the abyss of my fledgling career.

    I shall be back for the goss on Benteke!

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Au-Revoir!

      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Available to team Ireland via email, as always. I hope you work out things!

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          I will, more or less have in my head-just pressers needed

  27. Shifty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    If Hazard out...

    Skrtel + Hazard + Giroud > Ivanovic + Silva + Benteke worth a -8?

    54 points from a DGW...lol @ me.

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Mental!

      1. Shifty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        what if I slap the (c) on Benteke 😎

        Just not sure I can get into the top 1k with my team as is HVT...

        Schmeichel
        Morgan Terry Skrtel
        Hazard Sanchez Cazorla Albrighton
        Kun Giroud Kane

        Davis; Henderson; PVA; Baird

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Hazard (if out) > Silva and chill.
          Your moves may thwart your OR.
          They may pay off but I'm not sure, if those mentioned were out I'd say yea
          Stoke 0-0 pool is a reality and Giroud by the law of averages is due no mater how bad he's got.
          That's my twopence worth its your team.

          1. Shifty
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            cheers mate. valid. I think I'm just a little shaken by my DGW efforts.

            Was between Silva > Cazorla or Skrtel > Koscielny....no prizes for guessing which option i went with. Big points swing.

    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      -8 last GW - no way !

      1. Shifty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        maybe? My 2 MLs are done and dusted I hope...70 and 50 point lead respectively. Just want to break into the top 1k. Team above!

        1. Pompel
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          You're on the exact same points as me! I'm ranked 1017 though. Think I'd do one of the following;:

          Kane -> Vardy

          Giroud -> Vardy/Lukaku

          Hazard -> Silva/Adam/Puncheon

          1. Shifty
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Probably the last move to Silva i'd make.

            You reckon Giroud will start Pompel?

        2. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 days ago

          Your 11 places off the top 1k, those moves could put you back to 2k easily if they fail.
          Playing safe should see you into the top 1k.
          Stay calm, but ultimately your call.

          1. Shifty
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 days ago

            Stay calm is good advice!

  28. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Highest scoring player next season?

    I'm going for Leon Osman.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Sterling 😛

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        He'll be too tired....

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Brunt

      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 days ago

        Osman's a good shout. I'd say Ryan Taylor.

  29. Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 days ago

    Just back on for a second -

    Mourinho as manager of the season?

    My condolences to Monk and Pearson.

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      And Koeman.

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      Considering Monk's lack of experience and resources I'd say he deserves it.

      Pearson get's deducted 100pts for being a c**t.

    3. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 days ago

      They did just win the premier league. Swansea and Leicester didn't.