[sbu_large_image] FFS Cup
3 February 2013 5134 comments
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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 If you make an error when submitting your team id on the entry form, you may be withdrawn from the tournament so please take care when completing the form.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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  1. Danny x-factor
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    How serious Sturridge's knock?

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Serious enough for him to get away with not having to play for England.

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      1. Locarno
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        ... so not serious at all.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          precisely

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          1. Danny x-factor
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks. Then I'll do Fletcher âž¡ Sturridge before rise.

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  2. Willis.
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    13 years, 2 months ago

    Should I get rid of Ba or Lambert (for Sturridge)? Ba, if fit, should start and go bonkers against Wigan...

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ba.

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    2. Deicide
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ba

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    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ba looked a mess
      He will be swallowing blood for a couple days
      Doubt he starts

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

    Doritos commercials 😀

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      The super bowl must be the most commercialized final of any sport ever. I don't know how people have the patience.

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

        the sad thing is that at least half the people that watch the super bowl, watch it for the commercials...

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        1. New Ghost
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          I highly doubt that assertion.

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          1. Locarno
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            They sure as hell don't watch it for the non-stop sporting action.

            It's an experience. End of.

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          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            • 16 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Well ... it can't be for the sport!!! 😉

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          3. smashy 'sophomore slum…
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            This is actually probably true tbh.

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        2. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Errgh, it wouldn't surprise me. Its as if commercials are somehow glorified and celebrated in America

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      2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        The idea is that the commercials are part of the viewing experience, it's kind of a tradition seeing what inventive or funny ads they come up with. And new summer movie trailers 🙂

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    2. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Bar Refaeli's commercial is unmatched. Shock value.

      Danica wasn't too bad either. Babe.

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    3. Matt
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I liked the M&M one personally

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  4. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Is Charlie Adam still @ Liverpool ?

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    1. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No...

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

      Errr - try Stoke ... 😉

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    3. lfc123
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yes good DGW pick!

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

        I might get Caroll for the DGW

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  5. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    i think its possible to get burned from being previously burned.....i under prepared for the chelsea/soton dgw and i paid for it......so now im over preparing for this one, could be tears...

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  6. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else bringing in Garrard now to beat the price change?

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    1. TG32
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Just did it there, for Bale

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      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Silva for me
        Just afraid the old horse might pull up lame chasing Namar

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    2. Gatsby
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      13 years, 2 months ago

      Yup, did for bale also

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  7. New Ghost
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Good for a laugh: http://i.imgur.com/I5JkcVb.jpg

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

      Good for the soul ...

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

      😉

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      1. New Ghost
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        🙂

        Also good for the soul: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE

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

          Lovely - but not quite the same, somehow ... 😆

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Snake!

      i listened to everyone but you, and played Bego instead of Bunn. what a difference it would have been! should listen to you more after this. =)

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  8. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Is it daft to have Suarez and Sturridge? I'm tempted to bring in Sturridge for Giroud.. The DGW players I already have, are Michu, Davies, and Suarez. I think 4 DGW players are my limit, I'm not going to take any points hits, as I want to be sensible for the blank GW for some players.

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    1. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Nope I have both with RvP. 4 is fine as anymore essentially requires a -8 to get 11 for GW27

      This is the main difference with this DGW, the blank comes after

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Sweet, thanks. I will probably take out Giroud then, as I can't see anyone else leaving my team for a Liverpool player. I definitely don't want any of their defence, that is for sure! Gerrard and Sturridge are the only worthwhile Liverpool players I could add to my team, but I'm not parting with any of my big midfielders for Gerrard. Merci beacoup, mon ami!!

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        1. JK - Cønt â­
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          nes pas de probleme. I thought about Gerrard as well but i agree with the point about him, and do you really think Gerrard can outscore any of Theo, Mata or Bale by 8? I don't

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    2. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I plan to have both

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        ^^this. all out DGW-attack.

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  9. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Jermaine Jenas as 5th mid anybody?

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    1. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Certainly. If every other midfielder in the game dropped dead.

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      1. thegame
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        lol he would be the first one

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        1. JK - Cønt â­
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          I see you dropped a bit this week, still time yet. What are your DGW plans?

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          1. thegame
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            backing liverpool - going to get one of stu/suarez plus one more liverpool and may make get a swansea def/mid

            either way im waiting until friday - cant believe i still own Ba!

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            1. JK - Cønt â­
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              I have Davies, Michu, Suarez and Sturridge

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      2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Now now! Just toying with some ideas

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      3. chocolove
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        13 years, 2 months ago

        😀

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      4. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Haha!!

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    2. Live4pool
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      if he was nailed on..

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Jenas is nailed on

        to the treatment table

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      2. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        See I'm thinking when he's up to fitness he'll be a starter. Harry knows him inside out. 4.2 as well

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

    try or whatever for ravens

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  11. gers23
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Walcott or Bale to Gerrard?

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    1. Fantasy-er
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Neither.

      How much did you pay for Walcott?

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  12. Live4pool
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL

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  13. Fantasy-er
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    God damn it, I really needed Gibbs to not go down tonight so I could have 1 more day to asses my options...

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

      i think he'll drop. prime candidate for those bringing in pool defenders

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    2. thegame
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      u think gibbs is bad....im taking hits on luiz ba and berbatov whilst watching everyone i want go up in value...i cba to get injuries or take the wrong person out so waiting until friday

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      1. Fantasy-er
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        That's rough man. Definite predicament this week, price rises V potential international injuries...

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  14. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    GOAALL

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  15. Jeremiah
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Which would you rather for free ? Leaning towards D, Already have Davies, Michu and Sturridge 🙂

    A. Azpi to Enrique

    B. Bale to Gerrard (lose 0.2)

    C. Mata to Gerrard (lose 0.3)

    D. Aguero to Suarez

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    1. jdoyle
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I'd rate them:

      D , A , B ........... C

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  16. Glasvegas
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Is there a case for getting Gerrard in for Bale this week and not doing the reverse transfer in GW27? In the next 9 GWs Bale has ARS, liv, EVE, che & MCI as well as a resurgent NEW this weekend. When you compare these to Liverpool's fixtures post GW27 sticking with Gerrard may be the sensible option. Though there's always an uneasy feeling not owning Bale!

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  17. AnfieldCat87
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    2 FT for GW27
    or 1 FT GW27 and get in Bunn or Tremmel for GW 26?

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  18. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Did I mention 12 greens and the hat stays on ?

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

      I think that's the fifth time ... 😆

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Your right , 10 pints on 3/4 bottle of wine and now Vodka -
        Great to be alive !!!!! (drunk Hiccup ) 🙂

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  19. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Piers Morgan ‏@piersmorgan
    Hope you enjoyed my #Superbowl ad... #CalvinKlein

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I jus hope your enjoying

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

    😯 Blimey! There is a version of Sunshine of Your Love with minor fourth chords on this! 😀

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Wtf 😉

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

        I am solid gone ... 😀

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        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Me too 😉 ( top bloke -hiccup )

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

            Don't forget to drink some water ... 🙂

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            1. HVT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              The wDter I. Nmajorca don't quiet taste like it outta

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  21. Corrigan
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Forgive me for my ramblings...

    GJ is a lovely option but not mass captaincy material.

    Gerrard (bit of CS cover), Studge and Suarez all are and have massive potential. Could well go in with all 3 with a possible Michu to Fellaini move for the blank to give me 11.

    No hits involved.

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

      Just compared GJ with Enrique. Very glad I had the extra cash to get him, I just hope that he can get a goal to really make it worth it.

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      1. Fantasy-er
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Enlighten us on your comparison findings.....

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

          Better at everything 😉

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    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I've 6 hiccup - Tremmel /Enrique/Davies/Michu:studge and (c) Suarez

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      You don't have Mr. Ben?

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      1. Corrigan
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        negative...

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    4. A.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool's last 6 home games have featured plenty of clean sheets, Johnson could do a BAE of last season though

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  22. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Which channel are you guys watching the NFL on, BBC or Sky Sports?

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

      bbc. dunno what sky does during all the yankee breaks, but at the bbc are here, talking absolute rubbish throughout the break. there was a break in play there for about 8 mins. wtf?

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    2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Err, CBS lol.

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry, I don't have the luxury of the Murican adverts 😉

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  23. Zep
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    So Bale did get 3, finally some sense in the baps...

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    1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      +1

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      1. Corrigan
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        CS, I agree with your overkill policy for DGWs.

        Just how to go about it...

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        1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          well a major player or 2 will have to be sacrificed, a hit maybe required for gw27 but hopefully ill get away with it by fielding my harte/pog combo 😯

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    2. Zep
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Although, by the same token, RVP getting 3 is quite strange...

      But bloody brilliant... 😀

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  24. gunner1994
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Suarez, Walcott, Lennon ----> Sturridge, Gerrard and Bale?

    Yay or nay?

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    1. thegame
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No way jose....

      you cant pay to take out suarez thats a no no

      why dont you just do gerrard for walcott and leave it

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

    Right. I'm off now, before I blow my mind ... again! 😉

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

      Night Doos, cheers for the tables again!

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    2. thegame
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      cya

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    3. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      laters

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
      Night Doosra.

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  26. Jeremiah
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    What are people on here who have 3 or 4 DGW players going to do if they have subs such as Guthrie, Demel and Harte ?

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    1. A.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I will have 5, no hits in or out, but no leeway with my subs, playing:

      Cameron (ful), Onouha (MUN), Pearce (WIG)

      Not great, but could get some points

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    2. Rabid Dog
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I have all 3 for now, on GW 27 Harte has Wigan at home so I will be playing him as by then I will have narrowed it down to a starting X1 for GW 27 with Gerrard, Michu and Studge on the bench for that GW, this week and next I'll be shipping out Demel and Guthrie.

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  27. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    FIGHT FIGHT FIGHGT 😀

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  28. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    how many hours/minutes before Gibbs predicted price fall? need time to assess my options with the FTs.

    help appreciated.

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

      1 hour 45, approx.

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    2. A.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      An hour and a half, not much more

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        thanks both of you.

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  29. A.
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Right, Walcott went up yesterday, earned me enough money to get Gerrard as a straight swap.

    I'd love Sturridge, but can't figure out how to get him in, so here goes the early transfer. Gerrard has played every minute of the season so far, I'm betting he wants to try and play every league game this season to prove he's still got it

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  30. Matt
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I'm 0.1 off of affording GJ for Zabaleta so my next choice is doing either of these (could do both for a hit but don't really want to take a hit):

    A) Zab âž¡ Jose Enrique
    B) Bale âž¡ Gerrard

    Would probably get Bale back next week and I don't lose any value on him anyway.

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