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FFS Members Paddy Power Cup III – Entry Still Open

3 February 2013 5134 comments
Mark Mark
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Is your mini-league crown looking out of reach? Not to worry, there’s still plenty to play for, not least our second free cup competition of the season. If you missed our article earlier in the week, you should know that the qualifying round was played out this weekend but, if you’re a member, you can still enter your team and score before tomorrow morning at 9am.

Read on for details on the Members Paddy Power cup but, if you’re a veteran of such tournaments, you can go straight here to make your entry. Members will need to log in first.

What is the Paddy Power Members Cup?
The Paddy Power Members Cup is our version of the Fantasy Premier League’s Fantasy Cup game available to our members. Entrants who qualify for the first round will be randomly drawn against each other and the winner of the tie is whoever has the highest score from that Gameweek, minus points spent on transfers (like in the original game and in head-to-head scores). In the event of a tie, the Manager highest in the overall FPL standings will progress.

Do I have to be a Member to take part?
Yes. This annual tournament is provided as part of our offering to members. Obviously it’s not too late to register as a member or upgrade your account. Details on how this is done is available right here.

How do I enter?
Simply fill out the entry form here. You will be sent a confirmation email to verify your entry. You can also check that you are entered via this list.

What do I do if I run into a problem with my entry?
Please contact support@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk and we will look into any issues with your entry. Please note, we can only do this prior to the Qualifying Round. If you make an error when submitting your team id on the entry form, you may be withdrawn from the tournament so please take care when completing the form.

When does it start?
The qualifying round takes place in Gameweek 25 but you can enter after the Gameweek is played out. All entries received before 9am on Monday February 4 will be entered into the qualifying round. In this first cup competition we will have 512 qualifiers for the first round: the 512 with the top scores in Gameweek 25 will progress to the first round proper to be played in Gameweek 26. Again, FPL rank will decide who progresses in the event of tied positions.

When will I find out if I’ve qualified?

Results from the qualifying round will be published on Wednesday February 6.

What is the Gameweek Schedule
Each round of the Members Paddy Power Cup will be played out over the following schedule:

  • Qualifying – Gameweek 25
  • Round 1 – 512 teams – Gameweek 26
  • Round 2 – 256 teams – Gameweek 27
  • Round 3 – 128 teams – Gameweek 28
  • Round 4 – 64 teams – Gameweek 29
  • Round 5 – 32 teams – Gameweek 30
  • Round 6 – 16 teams – Gameweek 31
  • Quarter-Finals – 8 teams – Gameweek 32
  • Semi-Finals – 4 teams – Gameweek 33
  • The Final – 2 teams – Gameweek 34

When are the fixtures released?
The fixture list for each round will be published a day or two before each Gameweek deadline – the draw for the First Round will be expected on Thursday February 7.

Are there prizes?

Sponsors Paddy Power are supplying the competition with some great prizes and we’re supplementing these with Amazon Vouchers. The prizes break down as follows:

  • Winner – £100 worth of free bets. £100 Amazon Voucher
  • Runner-up – £50 worth of free bets. £50 Amazon Voucher
  • 3rd Place – £50 worth of free bets. £25 Amazon Voucher

In addition, the Quarter-Finalists from this tournament will gain entry to the Fantasy Football Scout Shield where they will play the eight Quarter-Finalists from this season’s earlier Paddy Power Cup. The shield tournament will start in Gameweek 35.

Cup Entrants will need a Paddy Power account and be aged 18 and over to be eligible for some of the above prizes. Prizes are also subject to Paddy Power’s terms and conditions. You can, of course, enter without being over 18 and without a Paddy Power account but will not be eligible for the free bet prizes.

If you’ve yet to register a Paddy Power account, then you can sign up via this site and get a free £20 when you register and bet £10.

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5,134 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    30 sec ads cost 4 million dollars..

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  2. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Qhats more important at this time of year

    .3 money or 4 points

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Points fo sho.

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        yea , thats what im thinking. Am taking Van Persie out for one week to accomadate suarez , thats how much i will lose , but iits the only way i can bring him iin without a hit ,

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  3. Silly Sausage
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Ravens for me!

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Beyonce FTW!

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      +1

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    3. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      i'm up for the ravens because of the wire. fickle

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  4. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    crabtree lol..he didnt get much grief growing up

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  5. Trigg â­ï¸
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    What do members find the most useful feature?

    I do quite like the comparison and RMT, is there anything else I should be looking at?

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    1. A.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I like the average position maps and stat breakdowns from each game, comparison tool.

      And other people's stats tables, as I cba to make my own

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      1. Trigg â­ï¸
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, the average position and touches in the penalty area etc are very useful. I almost just put a kiss on the end of this message, too busy watching the Superbowl 😀

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        1. A.
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          I'd say definitely well worth it, cheap for use over the whole season.

          And the member ticker is probably what I use most often, especially for defender rotation, much more useful than the standard one

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      TABLES!!! 😀

      Especially mine! 😉

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        -100000 😉

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Huh! 😆 Liar! You are always using mine - I have a tracker!!! 😛

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      2. Trigg â­ï¸
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Can you send me a link perhaps, Sir? 😀

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/939

          http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1026

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          1. Trigg â­ï¸
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks, I'll send my feedback once I've looked over them 🙂

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Cheers, mate. Done me proud, so far! 🙂

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              1. Trigg â­ï¸
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Already seen a couple of eye opening stats there, very good work!

                0 'big chances' for Bale being one of them.

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I use the season ticker the most... I like it because you can drag teams around and so have any teams you chose next to each other for rotation checks etc 🙂

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      1. get_in
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        You can? Hadn't realised, that makes things a little easier!

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      2. Waterwheel Inc.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        This. Definitely this.

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    4. Trigg â­ï¸
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks for all your input guys 🙂

      I might need a day off tomorrow to play with it.

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  6. Sly Fly
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Keapernick is going to rock this Superbowl.

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  7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I keep forgetting what a wonderful musician this bloke really is!!! 😉

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeZ9OOAe1Ho

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    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      said the joker to the thief

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Exactly! 😀

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  8. tw
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    bego or bunn this week?

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    1. Matt
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Bego for me definitely

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  9. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Was out today , what was all the controversy over Bales bonus points//?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Bap Chap said none, but he got three.

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    2. Blue-Ghosts
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      he was man of the match, clearly the best player on the pitch and it would have been a joke if he didn't get the 3 baps! however the fantasy football nerds didn't think he did enough for the baps due to shots off target and other things like that...

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Actually, the majority thought he would get 3 baps until the Chap who is accurate with about 95% of his predictions said otherwise and explained why.

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    3. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      BAP Chap predicted 1 or 0 for him, he got 3. People had a go. He always said he often predicted lower owned players when things are tight.

      He said he'd rather be the guy that predicted 0 BPs for some who ends up getting, then predicting 3 for someone who gets 0.

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      1. Blue-Ghosts
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        thats fair enough and in his post he did admit that it was tight

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Would of been shocking of he didnt get them

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      2. JT's Dog
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Surely he did both

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    4. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Bap Chap also said that he believes he might be overestimating the negative impact of blocked shots. He as said, and a lot of us have assumed, that blocked shots are treated the same as a shot off target. Bap Chap now believes that might not be so.

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      1. JT's Dog
        13 years, 5 months ago

        So we can release him from prison now he is innocent?

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      2. the axolotl
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        that's a bit strange, in that surely blocked shots counting or not counting would make a massive difference to all games. like,how has he been so accurate up till now, if he's got the blocked shots aspect wrong?

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        1. JT's Dog
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Think bale had humumgus number of blocks today

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  10. flipperallstars
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    February 3 at 11:30 pm
    FLIPPERALLSTARS SAYS:
    Line up sorted
    Fed (bego)
    Davies r Martin zab (clyne, demel)
    Bale Gerrard Walcott mata (puncheon)
    Suarez RVP sturridge
    Starting week minus 4 (fellaini to Gerrard, baines to zab not yet done – still 0.3 left)

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  11. Tribecca
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Advice please! Thanks!!

    Selling
    Zabaleta to Hill

    Buying:
    Fellaini to Gerrard
    Fletcher to Sturridge

    for a -4 hit and losing 0.2 on buying Zabaleta back....Worth the Trade? or just trade in Sturridge and have only 1 Liverpool player??

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  12. A.
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Is 4 DGWers enough? Suarez, GJ, Michu, Davies

    I could get Gerrard and still put out 11 in GW27 with no hits so I think I'll have to go for that.

    I really want Sturridge after watching the last few games, but would have to use 2 transfers to get him in and a hit to get rid of a few players GW27

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      no you're fine

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    2. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Who would you play instead of a 5th dgw player?

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      1. A.
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Walcott

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  13. v12w12
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Arrgghh 0.1 for luka to Betneke. Take it it ain't with a -8 ?

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  14. Pilko's Pump Pants
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    With Liverpool/Swansea having a blank week right after the DGW it's got me wondering if it's worth bringing anyone in as i already have Michu & Suarez - and i don't fancy taking an 8 pointer next week

    Anyone else considering going into this DGW a little lighter on Liverpool/Swans players than they did on the other DGW's so far this season?

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    1. Tin of Directors
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      The way I see the DGW is to almost pretend that the extra game is in the next week if that makes sense.

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      1. Pilko's Pump Pants
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        How many DGW'ers are you planning to play?

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    2. Trigg â­ï¸
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, I've been weighing up a Fletch > Sturridge for a -8, but I think Suarez and GJ are enough Liverpool.

      Plus, what if you got an injury and a suspension too? Then you have to take a hit just to get 9 players out.

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      1. Pilko's Pump Pants
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        I'm already considering losing Michu next week if he doesn't do anything in the DGW - if i also bring in 1/2 extra DGW players i could end up having to take a massive hit next week

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    3. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      i see your point, but it think it might be worth it.

      on a general note, people are very adverse to having say, only 10 players the following gameweek. i don't feels this is quite the handicap people are making out.

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      1. Pilko's Pump Pants
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        10 players can still bring in a healthy return, but i prefer not to deliberately gimp my team before the GW has even started

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  15. Tin of Directors
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Thanks to the guys who replied to my 148 insurmountable question on the last page.
    It was me with the lead though.
    😉

    Like the UFO picture btw. LOL

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  16. mikess
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Begovic
    Baines / Rafael / Davies* / Bertrand /
    Onuoha
    Bale / Walcott / Michu* / Mata /
    Puncheon
    RVP / Sturridge* / Fletcher

    Bamboozled...Enrique in best idea?

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  17. blauriecon
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Bunn
    Cole Davies Demel
    Fellaini Gerrard (VC) Mata Walcott
    Sturridge Suarez(C) VanPersie
    Begovic Marveaux Mariappa Shaw
    Good to go...everyone keep healthy.

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  18. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    guys which option for the DGW:

    A) Fellaini & Bale-> Gerrard & Michu
    B) Fellaini & Giroud -> Michu & Sturridge
    C) Fellaini & Demel-> De Guzman & GJ
    D) Bale & Demel-> Michu & Enrique

    I have Suarez & Davies already...thanks

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  19. CHANCING PUNT
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Seems a lot of players are removing or benching Fellaini - he was MotM earlier this season against United with a goal and 2 BAPs. Also caused havoc last season at Old Trafford in a 4-4 draw (a goal and maybe 2 assists?)

    Might be worth considering this guys, especially as it seems Walcott is being preferred to the Afro even though Sunderland are pretty solid at home.

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    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      fixtures are irrelevant for fellaini. don't understand anyone not having him in their team

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      1. CHANCING PUNT
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Indeed. A goal at City earlier this season further testifies to that.

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  20. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    😆
    The ref in this Superbowl sounds like Cleveland!

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    1. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      +3333

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Boring and irritating? 😉

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        🙂
        Sounds like he's spent a few nights in the Blue Oyster bar from Police Academy!

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        1. Back to Back Ballacks
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTJMerul33E

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Purgatory. Dante - thou should'st be alive at this hour! 😉

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  21. New Ghost
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    UGH.

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  22. Namtab Nomolos
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I like how this guy came 5,055th in GW 1 but still said screw the overall rank, I want team value.

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/1857746/history/

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    1. Fantasy-er
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      WOW that TV is literally unbelievable!

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      1. Namtab Nomolos
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        17m in the bank in case someone signed Messi 😉

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  23. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    TD Ravens!

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    1. Mile Plankton
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      +1

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  24. Trigg â­ï¸
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Boldin first touchdown @ 9/2

    Boom!

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  25. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    See the yankee-doodles are copying the footballing world by doing the 7 Nation Army chant

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  26. Well you know, Triffic
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Waiting for Internationals to pass before I make my 2 free trannies:

    How's this:

    Bunn

    Davies Cameron Demel

    Mata Bale Walcott Michu

    Aguero Suarez Sturridge

    Bench: Bego / Fellaini / Pierce / Clyne

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Looks pretty good to me. However, I urge you to consider game week 27.

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      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Going to transfer one of the Pool strikers out for Podolski / Girioud in 27.

        Cheers for the reply.

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  27. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    GOAAALL 😀

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Flacco assist still not added on fpl

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    2. JT's Dog
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Well done on first to obvious joke

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  28. Fantasy-er
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Carragher worth consideration for those of us who are struggling to afford Johnson?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Certainly not!!! 🙂

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Don't be silly 😆

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    3. Live4pool
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      nah

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    4. CaptainSanchez
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      nope... enrique surely?

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    5. A.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      He's not a long term option due to rotation with Skrtel, and not a clue which CBs will be chosen in the 4 games of West Brom, Zenit, Swansea, Zenit.

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  29. _Greg
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Benching RVP to play dzeko this week, one risk too far? Rest of team very well set up

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    1. Live4pool
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      don't

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      1. _Greg
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah I'm thinking that.

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  30. CaptainSanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    seems as though a few ppl are stuck on who to drop for Gerrard outta Walcott, Mata or Bale... i'm in the same boat. Would loose too much on Walcott so its outta Bale or Mata and both have good games this week! leaning towards Bale... wats everyone else thinking

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    1. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      prob stick as want Bale long term

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    2. Pilko's Pump Pants
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I was weighing up losing either Walcott or Bale for Gerrard earlier - like you i stand to lose more on Theo than Bale, but right now i'm unsure if it's worth doing with a Liverpool blank week right after the DGW... i already have Suarez and Michu to bench or transfer out - any more and i would face taking big hits...

      sitting on my itchy transfer finger atm...

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    3. Mighty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Getting rid of Bale as other options would cost me too much to get back and Bale is too inconsistent at home.

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    4. CHANCING PUNT
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Bale is much less explosive at home this season than away. Think only 2 of his goals have come at home this season.

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