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3 December 2014 2777 comments
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Today, we bring you the draw for the First Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup X, as sponsored by Paddy Power, after the qualifying rounds for the competition took place over Gameweek 13 at the weekend.

First of all, entrants with a score of 44 points or more have earned a spot in the First Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup X. If you scored 44 points, it was then down to overall rank to decide whether you progressed. As usual, then, the standard was very high – just ask Mark – he’s been knocked out in qualifying with 41 points.

While Mark fell at the first hurdle, Granville’s lineup progressed and he’ll face juramentardo in the opening round, which takes place this weekend. Mark does, however, live on through his combination ScoutCast team with Granville – that lineup made it through with an impressive 62 points and will face off against Clueless XI in this round – a suitable opponent.

Our reigning champion, Gribude is, of course, one of the former winners who earns a bye to the first round and he’ll face deporhostia in the opening round as he bids to become our first to successfully defend their crown. Others taking on former cup champions include confundido who takes on some chap called Jonty, while AmberGamer who faces ex-champ donnellyC.

There are no less than 14 top 100 managers in draw, including the current FPL world number one rayvas – definitely a name to avoid should he make it past pkilleen in this first round.

Other eye-catching encounters are Laurel Hill‘s tough tie against Fantasy Football Scout moderators and contributors league leader Tinkerman, who is currently 270th overall, our moderator Greenwindmill’s battle against Canary Wharf, and Cobblersnz’s match up with our team news man Demi.

There are also some notable match ups between well known community members with Sporting facing Davysteen and  4Vets against 1966 was a great year…

Good luck to those involved in the weekend’s action but for those that missed out this time, there is some good news as we  aim to run another Cup competition from March next year.

In the meantime, though, if you’re looking for more information on the Scout Cup schedule and prizes available, click this link for a more thorough rundown.

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  1. Ramboo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bench next gw and why?

    A : Baines (mci)
    B : Chambers (stk)
    C : Hutton (LEI)
    D : Downing (SWA)
    E : Sigurdsson (whm)

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Siggy.

    2. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Chambers, Stoke will score

    3. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      B; I guess

      don't want to bench home players

      don't want to bench Siggy away when he scores away more often

      never bench Baines

      Stoke won't keep a cleanie so they'll be attacking, probably will get 1 goal and lose

      1. Forest4Life
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        This

      2. Ramboo
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        This sounds very reasonable! Probably going to go for it, Only backdraw is that Chambers has some goalthreat/bonuspoints.

    4. Screaming Midget
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Baines will find it very tough with Ivan at RB.

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        What?

        1. A Defender's Nightmare
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Probably meant Zaba.

        2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          lol

        3. Ice
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          😆

      2. Screaming Midget
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah Zab.

  2. enrico.palazzo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Does this start current game week or next game week (I.e wekeend)

    I have Nate!

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      GW15 - weekend.

    2. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Gameweek 15

    3. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys!

  3. Screaming Midget
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    If Fabregas doesn't get booked tonight, would you break a midfield of:

    Sanchez Siggy Fabregas Hazard Boyd ?

    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      no i think

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      why? what for?

    3. GoRedz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      looks good, I own him and hope he gets booked tonight (after lots of points), Boyd looks good for next GW

    4. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No

    5. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Why would you break it?

    6. Screaming Midget
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm thinking of Chadli/Eriksen

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Eriksen is a good option but I see no good reason to ditch any of those.

    7. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      My midfield right there. Sexy

  4. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I'm up against Mediocre Men in round 1 then - is he a regular poster on here?

    I'll do quite well to lose this one!

    Me: Terry, Sanchez, Aguero(c) + 5 points
    Him: Ramsey & Mirallas

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      First round is GW 15.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Oh, bug&er

        1. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Nobody noticed

    2. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't start till the weekend

    3. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Round 1 is next week.

    4. Ice
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      What are you on about? The cup starts this weekend....this GW doesn't count.....

  5. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is 35pts > 44??
    😆

  6. Chambo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    *looking for positives*
    Well, looking forward to FPL cup now that I'm out of this mickey mouse cup 😉
    My team deserves to play in the bigger competitions anyway 😉

    1. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, I don't have any distractions, just focusing on the league. I'd have just put a reserve team out for the cup.

  7. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Can't see myself

    Yet got entry confirmation and got 59 points ?

    Maybe I missed me ?

    1. SetantaL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Same- I got confirmation and got 45 Points and not entered either

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        You got 51 last week according to your link? And 45 (-4) the week before.

    2. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Have you tried searching for your username within the webpage?
      (Ctrl+F in Chrome, F3 in Firefox)

    3. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ah found myself 🙂

      Was looking for team name

  8. Kerz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Tekkers & Yaya could singehandedly smash the template over Christmas. Awesome fixtures for both & well under the radar of most!

    1. Taffer
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yaya with Silva fit is a different proposition...

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'll take Josué Jiménez over Gnégnéri

    3. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah think I'm getting Benteke this week. Could be stupid, but could be genius. The last few weeks, my transfers have been the former.

  9. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    While it's quiet, what do you reckon lads?

    Courtois (new)
    Hutton (LEI) - Robertson (WBA) - Baines (mci)
    Mirallas (mci) - Cazorla (stk) - Sanchez (stk) - Hazard (new)
    Berahino (hul) - Aguero (EVE) - Bony (whu)

    subs: Gilks - Bertrand (MUN) - Naylor - Obertan
    ITB: 0.4m

    1. Save FT.
    2. Berahino > Austin
    3. Obertan > ?
    4. Other

    1. Whattheheck!
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      1

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Appreciated

  10. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    This is when we need Attila to run a World Cup for people who didnt make it

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I miss Attila 🙁

  11. GoRedz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    The dream team for GW 13 is very far from template (out + worst score of the season here): http://fantasy.premierleague.com/dreamteam/event/13/

    some team must look funny now

  12. KevIRL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Did all 44 pointers get through? The article seems to contradict itself slightly in that regard

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No. If you got 44 points then it was sorted by rank

      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        "If you scored 44 points, it was then down to overall rank to decide whether you progressed"

        1. KevIRL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          The line "First of all, entrants with a score of 44 points or more have earned a spot in the First Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup X. If you scored 44 points, it was then down to overall rank to decide whether you progressed."

          Should probably read

          "First of all, entrants with a score of 45 points or more have earned a spot in the First Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup X. If you scored 44 points, it was then down to overall rank to decide whether you progressed."

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            You're right. It is incorrect.

          2. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Fair point !

  13. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Do or die. Hazard (C).

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      dramatic

      should we call paramedics in case... ?

      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Am I a bad guy if I'm wishing for a minor warm up injury for either Kun or Alexis?

        1. A Defender's Nightmare
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Not because I don't have Kun as my Captain but I've Boyd 1st sub.

    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I put the armband on him last minute. If he blanks and Aguero doesn't, I will not be in a good mood. I could do with a big captain score after taking a hit to get Rooney in and transfer him back out...

  14. Zep
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    44pts exactly, thank god for that... 😀

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't necessarily mean you've qualified I'm afraid. I hope you have though!

    2. Kerz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      "If you scored 44 points, it was then down to overall rank to decide whether you progressed"

    3. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ah shit, I'm not in it... 🙁

      1. Zep
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        BURN...

        1. Woy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          😆 tough luck

          1. Woy
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            42 here also 🙁

  15. Edmond
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I was really eager to participate in this competition, can't believe I still failed to qualify considering it was my WC week 🙁

  16. laGan1n1
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    cup starts at gw15 ?

    1. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

      1. laGan1n1
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        tnx

  17. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Silly question but would you rather ditch Krul or Elliot for Guzan? I know Krul is injured but once he's back Elliot is useless and will be an unnecessary transfer.

    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Krul, saves money and you'll be able to shift Elliot on your Jan WC

    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Krul. Could be out until new year.

  18. OMA - One Man Army
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Score last week was 56 and yet receive no email. Why?

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You don't get an email check the draw if you applied you will be in

  19. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bring on the cup.

  20. KevIRL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What was the overall rank cut off for those on 44 pts? Seems like I'm one of the unfortunate ones who got 44 but didnt make the first round

    1. KevIRL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      16,519 OR no good 🙁

    2. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Same here, I was OR 12,200 or so.

      Gutted.

    3. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Got good enough overall rank around 2k but only 43 pts. 1 pt grrr

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        same. unlucky bro /hug

    4. BurkyBoy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I am OR 4428 and still not qualified with 44... so seems like very few on 44 got through!

  21. Judeksi
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    It's going to be an exciting evening tonight... Baines (C) here and Aguero (V)... waiting for that Baines explosion (max. one goal for Kun please)!

  22. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    kojiro

    Game on 🙂

  23. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I've never qualified for the PP cup every time I have the worst week when it's qualifying week.

  24. Zep
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What was the lowest rank on 44pts to get through?

    1. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I got 44 points and 12,200 rank.

      Not through.

      1. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Could be there was only a couple of 44 got through

        1. Zep
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          They really should have said 45pts was the cut off, and a few select others on 44 have made it through...

          Getting my hopes up like that...

          1. John t penguin
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Could have made all the 44 play off for spots this week

            1. Zep
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I like that better...

      2. Zep
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Well I didn't stand a chance at 30k then...

  25. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I qualified for the First Round! 😀

    1. OMA - One Man Army
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      how you know? Do you get an email?

      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Checked my name by Ctrl + F button

        http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/cup/4/rounds/1/

      2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Click on the draw in the article

  26. Raddy
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ohh scraped though with 45.

    I'm up against some charming chap of the name of "Wart".
    Anyone know him?

    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nah but cortisone is his kryptonite i've heard

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    The best cup tie is obviously me The Special One vs Supper Danny, both regulars here, both veterans and both with previous top 100 rank. Also doinggoos this season. I give the favorite role to him but can't wait 4 our super tie.

    Battle of the Titans

    Juhuuuuuuu 🙂

    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      The Deluded One

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Only joking Daniel juuuuuuuuuuhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

      2. laGan1n1
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        xD

    2. John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Never heard of either of you

  28. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I genuinely can't find my name in the draw....

    1. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ctrl & F...

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        4.9k rank no good wtf?

        1. Zep
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          That's harsh... unlucky mate...

    2. OMA - One Man Army
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Where's the draw list for Cup?

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Search for "milf"

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        phrase not found lol

  29. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Christ I got 43 points..... How unlucky is that.

    Anyone want me to set up another FFS Non-Qualifiers cup like I did last year?

    1. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No, that's embarrassing, we should just take defeat and accept it instead of setting up our own Europa League...

      (Pssst, do it now. I am desperate).

      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        haha it was quite fun last year, something to check anyway 😉

        1. Woy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I vote yay on this

  30. Feed tha Sheep
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Would you do Lukaku and Bony > costa and Austin for -4?
    Or wait til next week for free?