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This evening, we roll out the quarter-final draw of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup X, as sponsored by Paddy Power, and take a look back at the key events during the seventh round ties.

With a score of 93 points, 66irons emerged from round seven as the top scoring manager, with his decision to captain Alexis Sanchez proving key. He earns himself £25 worth of free bets from Paddy Power and will now face bobbyg in the last eight.

United Nations, who has two top Gameweek score prizes already during the tournament and sits in 383rd spot overall, marches on. He now squares up to Harts Hotspurs, who is ranked 243,341 places behind his weekend opponent.

The highest ranked manager left in the competition is 73rd placed mjfdept, who faces 780th ranked Momalpashands in round eight. The remaining eighth round tie will see Wolverine take on CMIFLFC. This is another close encounter with just 528 places separating the pair.

Among our remaining eight contenders mjfdept is the only one wielding his winter wildcard this week, with the rest still to play it.

The full list of seventh round results can be found here, while the eighth round draw in full can be found here.

Good luck to those involved in the weekend’s action. 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. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Double Che or double SoT in defense? I must say I've looked closely SoT fixtures and I somehow don't like the shorterm ones for CS's. I might double later. Che double is gonna be also high risk/reward potential

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

      I would have 2 Chelsea attackers instead.

    2. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Saints

      They're ridiculous

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

      Who for the Chelsea double? Could get expensive...

      1. The Generalator
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Saints have the best defence I reckon

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

        Terry and Ivanovic

    4. Demí
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Southampton have kept cs's vs United and Arsenal only recently. Chelsea attack is also more prolific than Saints so would prefer 2 attackers

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

        My current WC try has both Ivan and Terry and kind of like it. Bertrand rose too so he isn't cheap anymore . Kind of put me off

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

        Plus given doubts over Cahill, Azpi and Luis gametime, Terry + Ivan is expensive in comparison to Clyne + Berty

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

      1 of each

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

        You have to double. Where to spend the money actually ?

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

          No you don't they're expensive!

          I have Kun Costa Sanchez and Haz so I can't afford that. Without Costa I could but I've had since week 1 I can't let go

    6. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Sot

    7. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I am currently on wc with 2 Saints defenders. My Chelseans are Terry and Haz, no Fabs or Costa This is the first time all year I have had no Costa, and I usually have had 3 Chelsea players.

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

        Yeah,. For me feels strange too to have only 2 Chelsea: Haz and Terry

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I have the same two...does feel strange, but you have to keep reminding yourself how Costa and Fabs are basically steady 1 goal/assist per game (which is good), but not necessarily a value for their high prices, and not necessarily the way I want to play the game. For me, I used to think Costa was going to get a hat trick or brace every game, and Fabs multiple assists. This is just not happening, and was an unrealistic expectation. I am now spreading out those Costa funds to have a more balanced defense, and adding a little Man Utd coverage in midfield instead of having Fabs.

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

            Wise man. Due to that reason I think both Ivan and Terry are capable of exploding so they are worth to be both included

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

    Pantilimon - Heaton
    PVA - Baird - Wisdom - Terry - Gardos
    ADM - Sanchez - Fabregas - Downing - AJ
    Costa - Kane - Aguero

    Would appreciate a rating! Been tinkering all bloody week...

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Looks gd, maybe haz over fab?

    2. Birthday Sess
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Good team. Most will say AJ>Boyd and upgrade defence but I reckon you should keep AJ to be different

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

    Never saw that West Ham kit 😯

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

      Which one?

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

        The one which they are playing tonite

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

          With the gold lines it's not too bad.

  4. Snikke86
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    GTG?

    Using my WC, and have 0.1 ITB left.

    FORSTER (heaton)

    TERRY FONTE MORENO (risky, but have a feeling :P) (wasilewski, hutton)

    ADM HAZ DOWNING BOYD SANCHEZ

    KUN (C) KANE (austin)

    1. The Generalator
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      are you selling Costa, or dont have him ?

      1. Snikke86
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        done deal now :O I had Giroud. Had saved 2.3 M from last so had plans to buy (C)osta, Kun or sturridge. Have changed Costa 2 times 😛

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ings over austin?

      1. Snikke86
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Nah why? regardless of their fixture, he will def score 😉

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

    Guys, pls help me to pick 1 team on WC.

    I'm leaning towards A because Fonte picks up bps?

    A)
    Foster
    Terry / Berty / Fonte
    Haz / Sanchez / Chadli / Silva
    Aguero / Kane / Costa
    (Panti, Dummet, Baird)

    B)
    Forster
    Terry / Berty / Wisdom
    Haz / Sanchez / Chadli / Silva
    Aguero / Kane / Costa
    (Panti, Dummet, PVA)

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

      A

    2. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A

    3. LMFAO
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks, is Baird gonna keep playing though? Or safer to go with Wazi

  6. Scab
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else going to rotate panti with krul instead of heaton?

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

      Tbh, all is doing to opposite

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

      Me

    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Thinking of it

    4. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Panti/Heaton for me (I had Heaton pre wc and cannot afford to lose the mini profits).

  7. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is the transfer surge over for now or is there anyone likely to rise before Friday?

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

      a lot of people are going to have a Friday night panic I reckon. But midweek should be fairly quiet as usual

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

      Maybe Terry?

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

    Final WC post then I'm switching off!!!

    Any improvement in your opinions?

    Pantilimon Heaton
    Hutton Terry Bertrand Naylor Wisdom
    Hazard Sanchez AdM Fabregas Boyd
    Ings Kane Aguero

    .1 ITB

    Thanks

    1. Snooze ya lose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Very strong. Wish I had balls to drop Costa!

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

        Not had him since he was out around October. Worked out pretty well but I'll look to get him if....TBH, I want him now, but it disrupts the midfield too much

  9. Birthday Sess
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who to play next GW?

    A) Hamer Wisdom
    B) Foster Wasi
    C) Foster Wisdom

  10. Bridge Burner
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bench this week, please?

    A - Downing
    B - Sanchez
    C - Silva
    D - Hazard
    E - Ward-Prowse
    F - Costa
    G - Kane
    E - Kun

    Thanks

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

      E

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

      E

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

      The first E - JWP

    4. Birthday Sess
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      E asy

  11. Bridge Burner
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Reckon Sanchez got more chance against Man City than Saints against Newcastle?

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

      City defence is not the best and an in-form Sanchez could do some damage

  12. asif316uk
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Current WC team

    Forster
    Terry, berries, Baines, PVA, Wisdom
    Hazard, Sanchez, Silva, Chadli, Albrighton
    Aguero, Kane, Austin

    A- Forster, Baines, chadli
    B - foster, jones/Moreno, ADM

    1. asif316uk
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Bertie*

  13. Snooze ya lose
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Fabs to adm or stick?

    Heaton (panti)
    Hutton, Bert, dann (wisdom. Oshea)
    Fabs, chadli, hazard, Sanchez (Boyd)
    Kun, Costa, kane

    1. The Generalator
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think you would be crazy to let go of Fab

      1. Snooze ya lose
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I think you're prob right!

  14. rilo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    HI

    Pant
    Jenko Cahill Bertrand
    Sanchez Hazard ADM Boyd
    Austin Costa Giroud

    Bench: Green, Hutton, Siggy, Widsom

    0FT, 1.2 ITB

    G2G or play WC?

    Thanks for comments ! 🙂

    1. The Generalator
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      looks good, I would hold the WC
      keep an eye out for the Kun price rises though

  15. The Generalator
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Siggy, Downing or Chadli ?

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

      Downing
      Chadli
      Siggy

      that would be my order of preference atm

      1. The Generalator
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks Poland 🙂

        looking at the fixtures I may start with Chad then move to Downing

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

      Downing only for one week, poor fixtures afterwards.

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

        not that poor from the attacking point of view. And IMO Carroll on the pitch is vital for Downing and makes him even more appealing

      2. The Generalator
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        True Downing has awful fixtures. May just stick with Chadli as he has Sund home

  16. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    should I play my both Soton defensive assets this GW or spread the risk and play Wasilewski (STO) instead of one Soton?

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

      two southampton.

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

      Wasilewski, think I'll play him again this week

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

      This is the frustrating thing about a double up... Probably play both for the upside, but some weeks you'll be ruing a CS on the bench.

  17. Lyonnais
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Which option is the best to get in Aguero:

    A Di Maria + Austin ---> Boyd + Aguero
    B Zabaleta + Sigurdsson + Austin ---> Baird + Boyd + Aguero (-4)
    C Costa ---> Aguero (risky...)

    Hart / Elliot
    Zabaleta, Azpilicueta, Hutton, Wisdom, Wasilewski
    Sanchez, Hazard, Di Maria, Sigurdsson, Downing
    Costa, Austin, Kane

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

      C

  18. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How did he manage to mock that up?

    1. Rats Ass
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Stones fecking around at the back.

  19. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Lol, just when I thought it couldn't get any worse I realised Perez has fallen .2m. Looks like I'm stuck with him and my Sanchezless 3-5-2 🙄

    Anyway, do folk still think I should bench both Debuchy and Alderweireld, starting PVA away to Spurs rather than take a hit?

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

      Do you think PVA will get 1 or less, if so take a hit, if not don't.

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Probably. Thing is if I don,t do it this week I will have the same problem next week unless I nothing more important to worry bout which is unlikely as I don't have Sanchez who is home to Villa!

        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          WC?

          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            😡

            1. Captain Shirokov
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Used? lol

              Second WC?

              1. The Bandit
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                😡

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

    which scores more this week only (will be on wc after)

    a) Cresswell, Kolarov/Mangala, any midfielder and Rooney

    b) Kolarov and Mangala, ADM and Aguero

  21. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Why would Soton not be higher up the list in this article ?!

  22. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is Austin to Aguero worth the -4 especially with rises?

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

      Have got Aguero in for a -4 myself, if you think the changes will get 5 more pts than if you didn't, go for it.

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

    How good an option is Burnley's Keane? Im seriously thinking of putting him in my WC

    Forster Hamer
    Ivan Fonte Keane Wasi Cameron/PVA

    What do you guys think?

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

      Good, cheapest way into their defense.

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

        What about Cameron and PVA? Better option?

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

          No idea how nailed Cameron is.

          PVA played an awful game vs Liverpool, but then again, it was vs Liverpool and they still only conceded the one.

          I prefer PVA.

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

            Cheers mate

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

              No problem, anything for Jimi 😉

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

                Damn straight

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

      Decent option for the next three, but then pretty much a deadweight for the rest of the season.

    3. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He's in my team. A and B, at the mo.

  24. TyrannoSuarez Rex
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Will Duff return to the Burnley starting XI?

  25. Vardy Gras PBFC
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    A or B folks? B strikes me as being better balanced.

    http://i.imgur.com/B2Uy4OF.jpg

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

      A

      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        And for you a cookie.

        Just the Di Maria difference? Or are you in the Kane beats Austin camp too?

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

          Mainly ADM. I think you need more than 2 big midfielders

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

      B's Goalies and Defence, A's Midfield and Strikers.

      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Can you lend me 0.4m?

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

          If I could I honestly would.

  26. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I do make a mean curry 🙂

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

      I prefer to make a generous one 😉

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

        😀

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

      I prefer an apathetic one, that way it isn't telling me what it thinks whilst I eat it.

  27. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Am I risking with taking only Hazard and (probably) Terry on my WC?

    Don't think Costa is worth his price, and want Sanchez, Haz, Silva and ADM in mid, so no place for Fab.

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

      Personally I think 2 Chelsea is enough

    2. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going for that midfield and see how things go, then maybe switch one of them to Fab after 2-3 games.

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

      Seems fine you can always do either Silva or ADM > Fab in a couple of weeks if they aren't performing

    4. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Would prefer to sacrifice Silva to fund Costa, enough mid price mids that will perform.

      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Arguably there are enough mid-priced forwards who will match (and have matched) Costa. Seems like 50-50 guesswork as to Costa vs Fabs and then how you use the money saved if you do not have one or the other.

    5. Rats Ass
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think Costa will be top scoring fwd at the end of the season.

    6. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I am doing the same, Haz & Terry only. Good luck to us!

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

    On WC.

    Foster - Panti
    Bertrand - Terry - Wisdom - ? - ?

    A:Keep Hutton & Gardos (change to Alderweireld when fit).

    OR

    B: Wasilewski & Fonte.

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

      B

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

        Cheers

  29. The_Socca_Philosopha
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Will Aguero start this weekend?

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

      One would assume so

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

      I don't think it matters, the man can score within minutes.

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Of course it matters.

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

      Yes - probably won't play the 90.

  30. FPLord
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who Is the best defender for the next two GWs?

    1. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Baines

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

      Clyne/Berty