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Paddy Power Cup VI – Round One

23 March 2012 728 comments
Akers Akers
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With over 1,400 entries received, Gameweek 29 has whittled down the first round participants of the Paddy Power Cup VI to just 512. A qualifying score of 56 was required to guarantee a first round berth alongside our five former champions. For those scoring 55 you need to click here for the full results, and nervously scroll down towards the 500 mark.

On with the draw then, and the full set of 256 fixtures can be viewed right here.

The former cup winners are always the ones to watch – especially the defending champion – and it’s Tommyboy that is charged with the giant-killing of Paddy Power Cup V winner sleepingmaster.

Before sleepingmaster it was Ninja_Fit_Saints who wore the crown, and he’s involved in what is arguably the tie of the round against Marvellus.

Our inaugural winner, donnellyc, is now making his fifth attempt at regaining his title. His first hurdle this time round is jon13597493.

Now on the books with the Scout, Paddy Power Cup II winner Jonty closed the 2009/10 season on the ultimate high. He’s once again looking to reach those heights, and it’s Mull standing in his way.

Perhaps the biggest name of them all though is Gooner dave. Not only did he win the third edition of this competition, but he threatened to lift the Members version several weeks later. Looking to stop the juggernaut immediately in his tracks is ralphypne.

All ties are to be played across Gameweek 30. Good luck to all 512 fantasy managers competing in round one, and commiserations to those missing the cut on this occasion.

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  1. Optimus.
    14 years, 7 months ago

    64 safe and sound

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  2. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Sweeeet

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  3. little_wizard123
    14 years, 7 months ago

    I play Sleep Talk, bring it on (whoever you are).

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  4. mossy
    14 years, 7 months ago

    lads what are your thoughts on lampard?

    I am also considering etherington next week for 2 tasty fixtures

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  5. Andy1
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Morison, Dempsey or Simpson to start?

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    1. Andy1
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        14 years, 7 months ago

        Morison is a doubt. I'd start him this week though.

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  6. Jukesy
    14 years, 7 months ago

    1 point off, small margins for me.

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    1. Jukesy
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I've now welcomed Sagna and Caulker to my team, don't think I'll be able to contain myself with hits in the next few weeks!

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  7. Optimus.
    14 years, 7 months ago

    jonty v mull interesting

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  8. Demí
    14 years, 7 months ago

    And i'm in

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Should have entered the FPL Open. You would be in there too.

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      1. Cheggers
        14 years, 7 months ago

        No one wants too

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  9. simplysuarez
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Ya Ya out

    Stevie G in

    4 Point hit tho, wat ye think???

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    1. An Púca
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I was tempted to go Gerrard but saw yellow in the end and went for Walcott
      liverpoool just too damn unpredictable

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  10. GARTHATRON
    14 years, 7 months ago

    No offence oi keano, was looking for a glamour tie. Good Luck everyone.

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  11. Valar(Keith)
    14 years, 7 months ago

    sweet.. my game far too difficult to call 🙁

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  12. Mull
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Bring it on Jonty.

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    1. J0E
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Good luck. I notice that annoyingly your team is pretty good.

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      1. Mull
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Thank you. I think that your team might just edge it though due to having a higher team value. I'm guessing your transfers have been pretty standard also by doing Silva to Valencia and upgrading Fletcher.

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  13. TorresMagic™
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Interesting 1st round, think I am the favourite. 🙂

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  14. An Púca
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Ammmmmm,,,,,where am I in the cup draw...weekly score of 63 and an email confirming my entry!!!! But can't find my team....is this a common complaint?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Match 213.

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    2. Mull
      14 years, 7 months ago

      You're against Udit

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      1. An Púca
        14 years, 7 months ago

        thanks lads....there was me looking for my FF team name. rookie mistake
        Udit is a bit of authority around here......has to be the hot favourite!

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        1. SPorting
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Udit an "authority"?

          well he does post a lot. mainly about Tendulkar.

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          1. Back on the horse
            14 years, 7 months ago

            🙂

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  15. The Pep Revolution
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Dempsey or Pog for Fulham coverage?

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  16. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    14 years, 7 months ago

    SO, Iguess the main question are, who to captain between RVP and Rooney?

    Who would YOU go for?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Dempsey.

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    2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I've gone with RvP for this week but it's a bit of a coin flip.

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  17. Optimus.
    14 years, 7 months ago

    worst thing about these is your opponents team bar 2 maybe 3 players is the same

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  18. HST
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Would you start Luiz or Dempsey this GW?

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    1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I'd go with Dempsey but both look likely to get few points.

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  19. Brian C. Lara
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Who to play, McCauley Ben arfa or Wellback, need 2??

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    1. Optimus.
      14 years, 7 months ago

      ben and danny

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  20. Ezekiel 25:17
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Another cup, another missed qualification!

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    1. Optimus.
      14 years, 7 months ago

      ill swap you my cup spot for your rank 😉

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    2. Mull
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Being 3rd in the world must make up for it.

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      You have a bigger prize to go for.

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    4. Ezekiel 25:17
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry, you are all right... must have been the Amazon and PaddyPower vouchers peaking my insatiable greed!

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  21. Namtab Nomolos
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Cool I'm up against number 469 in the world. It's like drawing Arsenal.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Im against 65th in the World :O

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    2. Mull
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I'm against a former winner and a Scout.

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      1. Ezekiel 25:17
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Ouch... best of luck!

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    3. Back on the horse
      14 years, 7 months ago

      but without the gate receipts

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  22. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Who would people say to go for in the Sunderland back four? Haven't been following Sunderland so pretty clueless.

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    1. Jukesy
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Turner for budget, Bardsley for attacking potential.

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      1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Turner it is. Cheers for the response.

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  23. Bøwstring The Carp
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Ah crap. Qualified for the PP Cup 🙂 but fixture against 65th in the world 🙁 fixture 28..

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  24. mozza
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Two to play from Myachi, Caulker and Richards?

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  25. SMOOTH
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    so is silva to walcott for a 4pt hit sound good

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    1. mozza
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe for the long run but not if you take a 1 week view

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    2. McEwan
      14 years, 7 months ago

      short and long term, good move

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    3. sss88
      14 years, 7 months ago

      just done the same move. great move imo

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  26. Le Bluff
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Argh, 51 🙁

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  27. andres
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Is doing n.dyer to siggy and playing him instead of simpson worth a -4 hit??

    Thx in advance

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      I would. Depends on who you are benching. I assume Dempsey?

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      1. andres
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Yes

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  28. J0E
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Good first round. Lots of familiar names .

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  29. ViperStripes
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Lost at end of last article:

    Schwarzer
    Caulker, Evans, Turner, Enrique
    Bale, Miyachi, Valencia
    Rooney, RVP, Balotelli

    Bogdan, Dempsey, Morrison, Simpson

    Is it worth 4pt hit for Balotelli to Odem?

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Not worth the 4 pt hit.

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    2. mozza
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Quite possibly. I can't see balotelli starting and can see a goal for Odense so you might break even

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  30. McEwan
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Snuck in on the 55 point mark. tight match against an impressive Petrov. Captain pick could be the difference. God luck all

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