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FFS Paddy Power Cup X – First Round Draw

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

    I have already forgotten who I play in first round
    Not the same when you can't banter with them

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

      3 in a row
      And the dog gets to keep the article and take it home

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

        Cock your leg on it, mark your territory.....

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

          I should get temporary mod status I think

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

            This, then we can run riot for a bit.....

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

          Oh oh, tempted to put the Randy Marsh 'cock magic' link up again. 🙂

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

            Do it

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

              I refuse to bow (wow wow) to your incessant demands!!!!

              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNEQorzR3gk

              Randy Marsh at his finest.

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

                Alas randy and cock in same sentence gets filtered at work

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

                  Can't think why? 🙂

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

                    De man is controlling me again

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

    Keep Clyne. If United are without Di Maria & Rooney then there is a good chance for Saints CS. After that fixture Burnley, Everton & Palace for them. Not exactly tough either.

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    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      rooney might return

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

      Get Boyd

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

        No chance of Kun/Alexis warm up injury, isn't it? 😥

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

          Alexis might be rested?

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

      @ Loco or any other Clyne/Bertrand Owners

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

        thanks, yeah i know, but not sure if good value holding him

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  3. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Guzan
    Clyne - Yun - Baines
    Alexis - Haz - Siggy - Chadli
    Aguero - Costa - Austin

    Bench: Given, Boyd, Dummett, Naylor

    1ft, 0.2m in the bank

    Any suggestions? tia

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Seems you didn't give in to the Rooney temptation like I did. Good. Team looks great! Save imo.

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  4. Black Knights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is it fair to say that my last year's final rank of 3m would adversely affect my previous two of 2.7k and 600th? If so, I won't bother trying to work out how to find mine out.

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

      Is this your hall of fame ranking? Its weighted towards the most recent season so that 3m last year is going to punish you big time.

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    2. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You need to enter the FFS league to get an HOF ranking.

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  5. CABAYE4
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What would you do with this lot? 1 FT and 1.4 in the bank?

    Fabianski (Gilks)
    Baines Dummett Wisdom (Duff Saylor)
    Hazard Sanchez Siggy Mane (Marney)
    Aguero Bony Berahino

    A. Berahino to Austin/Kane/Ings
    B. Saylor to Hutton
    C. Mane to Eriksen/up to 8.2
    D. Other

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  6. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Which Chelsea-trio do you guys prefer?

    A) Azpilicueta-hazard-fabregas
    B) Azpilicueta-hazard-costa
    C) Azpilicueta-fabregas-costa

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    1. Black Knights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I have Terry, Hazard, Costa, so I'd say B.

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

        This is better. Or Ivan for Terry.

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      2. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Suggestions for a replacement for fabregas?

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

      C

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

      b

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      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Suggestions for a replacement for fabregas?

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    4. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Got A atm, got rid of costa to get rooney, that payed off well....

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    5. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      B

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      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Suggestions for a replacement for fabregas?

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

      this is the million dollars question, i really don't have a clue

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    7. djenzio
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      i prefer azpil-fab-haz

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      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thought the same, but i also thought rooney was gonna play, so i cant keep my 2nd striker 2 weeks in a row on the bench ...

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

      B

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  7. Je suis le chat
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Gosh, strong words from Emanu Petite re the French press/people and their harsh treatment of Henry re the Handball incident against Ireland. As an Irishman in the minority, I thought the handball was somewhat acceptable gameship with such high stakes

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  8. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Oscar to start tonight?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Probably.

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

        Cheers WK...

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

      yeah

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

        Nice, I'm punting on him.....

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  9. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What is the story with Saylor of Newcastle? Nailed on when back to full fitness or one to avoid. The boy is cheap. Allows me to do Krul to Guzan

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    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Likely to start at the weekend.

      I'd say he should be first choice but Dummett and Haidara's form could edge him out.

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

        Thanks, one to watch then

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  10. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    One of the ties is 28th vs 59th overall. 😯
    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/743/history/
    vs
    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/906168/history/

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

      Add a 0 and that's my rank
      Spooky

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    2. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      add 3 more zeros and dats my rank

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    3. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Add 4 zeros for mine 🙁

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

    Barring any injuries, I can probably save the FT?

    Elliot
    Baines • Chambers • Caulker
    Sanchez • Hazard • Fabregas • Siggy
    Aguero(c) • Bony • Austin

    Krul • Boyd • Duff • Wisdom

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

      yeah nice team

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

        Cheers...

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah. Not tempted by Benteke?

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

        Gonna ride Bony's fixtures for a while first...

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          ...Im looking at some stats now....

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    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Indeed. Frighteningly template but at this stage not a bad thing.

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

        Yeah the midfield is, but Bony & Austin are still only 10% each...

        Caulker is the lowest on 6%...

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        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Top 10k is a different story

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/8996585

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

            Oh Jesus I have 9 of those...

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

      Krul to Foster/Guzan?

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

        Spent my last dime this week, would only have 4.5m to spend...

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  12. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Back four for Chelsea tonight?

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

      I C T A

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

        Incredible how they're playing game after game. No injuries, no rotation. Impressive.

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

      Can't see it being any different to usual.

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

        They're only really got F Luis as a viable replacement anyway.

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

      Small chance for Luis over Azpi.

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

        That's what I'm thinking.....

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

      Had a discussion re this in the last article. I'm thinking:

      Azpilicueta - Cahill - Terry - Felippe Luis

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

        Ah Ivanhoe gets the rest. Interesting.....

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        1. Gooner97
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I will castrate myself.

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    5. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Back-to-back clean sheets - surely keep the same?

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  13. Hibbopotamus
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is there any chance Pelle is worth keeping for the next 3-4 GWs? I suspect he'll bust again today, but home to MUN and EVE don't seem like obvious blanks to me, and he's got Burnley and CP around those. There are better options out there for sure, but if you have other holes to fill, could he be worth holding?

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    1. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      im wondering that myself

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

      Are you watching how he is playing?
      Which teams are letting in lots of goals at the moment?
      Which strikers play those teams next?

      Maximise your returns.

      (P.s. Pelle will go and score now)

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

        Yeah, I've had him since week 4 or so. He hasn't been great, and Austin/Benteke/Bony are all in great form with fantastic fixtures. I'm asking if a team with other issues can afford to hold for a few more weeks while they shore up other issues. Both MUN and EVE's defenses have benefited from easy fixtures over the past several weeks. FWIW I'm probably swapping him for Benteke tomorrow, but my squad's in good shape. Others' may not be.

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  14. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Selling one def SOU, who?

    A) Forster to Adrian/Fabianski
    B) Bertrand to Cresswell/Clichy

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  15. Black Knights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who's falling off the tightrope today? Fab and Pelle I reckon, and at least one Hull.

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

      Moore having got his chance to start. Will now get a bad for 5 x FT

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

      i'm interested in robertson, hope he gets the yc today

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      http://www.teamjimmyjoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Aint-Nobody-Got-Tightrope.jpg

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    4. Calm
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't mind Fab. The 4YCs is one of the only reasons he isn't in my team at the moment

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  16. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    hazard and fab to go crazy tonight

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

      Does Fab do crazy?

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      1. Mr. Grv
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        tonight , he becomes a man and goes crazy

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

      I love crazy

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yes please.

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    4. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Another logic suggests that chelsea might take foot off the gas...

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  17. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Are Clyne owners (when he's their only SOU def) keeping or getting rid?

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

      Keeping

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

      Keeping now.

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  18. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Milanista10 you're going down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-0)

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

    What should I do with Rooney? I reckon he's out this weekend but not sure who to bring in for him.

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

      I'd bring in Costa, Benteke, Bony or Austin.

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    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Costa/aguero/bony/benteke/lukaku

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  20. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Double up on Guzan and Hutton at home to LEI or swap Guzan for Fabi away at WHU?

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

      double up

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      1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ta.

        My thoughts, too, but reassurance if always good!

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  21. Tony Yeboah
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    looking at everyones rank in the ffs scout cup draw is giving me a serious case of rank envy

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    1. Tony Yeboah
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      pj coberfield your goin down.....down to chinatown

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

      You made the cut that's the main thing anyone can beat anyone on the day

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  22. patshaw
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hi folks, my team right now is

    bego
    chester, clyne, duff, yun, baines
    down, siggy, hazard, sanchez, albrighton
    austin, aguero, bony

    3.3£

    would you go?

    A- Bego/Abrighton to Guzan/Eriksen (-4)
    B-Bony/Abrighton to Costa/Boyd (-4)
    C-other suggestion

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

      Bony to Costa?

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

        thats a possibilty but I think that bony and eriksen will score more than Costa in the following weeks.

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  23. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Play Mirallas(mci), Boyd(qpr) or Chadli(CRY) ?

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

      chadli

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

        This

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    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Mirallas

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

    Didn't watch it but a guy in last page said Mata scored an offside goal. Thought it was a free kick?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Rojo who nearly headed it was offside.

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

        He tried to claim it too! Some think it should have been given offside because he was attempting to interfere with play from an offside position, even though he didn't quite touch it.

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  25. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Kane bandwagon if he scores tonight ??!!

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    1. Kim Jong Kün
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      In.

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

      I'm on it, if he does.

      4.9m is a steal with those fixtures coming up....

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        yup, sorta hoping Rooney is out to give me a nice reason to get on board

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

      It's already rolling downhill...

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    4. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No thanks.

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

      i just like thinking what else i could afford if I did Aguero -> Kane

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      1. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        bony and pelle to aguero and kane (alongside costa ) gives me 2.2m to upgrade mid or defence ( eg moore to terry )

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  26. Jet5605
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How long will Kyle Bartley continue starting for Swansea? A snip at 3.9.

    Also who between Eriksen and Chadli is the best long term choice for Spurs?

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    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen for sure

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    2. Tomas Brolin ate all Depays
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fletcher and 1 0 Sunderland @ 100/1

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

    So that should be a goal or not?

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      goal yeah

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  28. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is Guzan best option from 4.6 priced gks until jan wildcard?

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

      I got him in on my WC last week with Given as my sub, so yes I would agree

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  29. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    A) Fabregas, Rooney, Wilson
    B) Eriksen, Costa, a 5.2 defender (suggestions are welcome)

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

      B, Debuchy or Evans imminently

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      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Debuchy? thought he was gonna be out for 2 more weeks ...

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  30. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Man, I am still bitter with the decision to captain Sigurdsson.

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    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He went close to score tho..

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    2. Game of Stones
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He should've scored, and could've had 2 goals + 3-4 assists, but Bony couldn't finish it off yesterday. Annoying!

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