We have a new name on the Fantasy Football Scout Cup, as sponsored by Paddy Power, after the final was played out over Gameweek 24. Congratulations go to Tdubb05, who, in a tightly-contested affair, triumphed over Ajax by a score of 59-52 scoreline and now succeeds Wild Rover as the eighth Fantasy manager to hold the trophy:
Both managers had three of the same four midfielders – Juan Mata, Yaya Toure and Eden Hazard – and also handed Luis Suarez the armband for Liverpool’s trip to West Brom. Up top, Ajax made the bold decision to hold onto Sergio Aguero but suffered when all three of his bench players failed to manage a single minute between them, whereas Tdubbo5 had Daniel Sturridge alongside his Merseyside team-mate for the Hawthorns encounter.
Our new champion had his defence to thank for securing victory, though – despite taking a four-point hit, his keeper and back three chipped in with a combined 23 points, with Ajax’s backline returning 16 points by comparison. Tdubb05 picks up £100 worth of free bets with Paddy Power and also receives a £100 Amazon Voucher, whilst Ajax can console himself with £50 worth of free Paddy bets and a £50 Amazon Voucher.
In the play-off for third spot, Cunny Funts emerged triumphant over Tal by a score of 40-35. Both benefitted from an Arsenal clean sheet against Palace and Suarez’ eight-point captaincy haul, though Cunny Funts edged it thanks to an assist apiece from Gunners duo Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud. By finishing in third place, he earns £50 free bets from Paddy and a £25 Amazon Voucher.
Tdubb05 won’t have much time to revel in his victory, though, as we’re planning to roll out the next instalment of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup in the upcoming week or so. Keep an eye open for details on how to enter.
