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The FFS Cup – Sponsored by FanDuel – The Winner

After ten weeks of tough competition, the time has come to reveal the winner of our latest Fantasy Football Scout FPL Cup.

There was more than £1,000 worth of prizes available across this competition for UK based entrants, courtesy of our partner FanDuel, as well a £350 in Amazon vouchers to the top three managers.

Played out in the lowest-scoring Gameweek of the season so far, a nail-biting final saw A Manager Has No Name edge out Moin 36-35 to win the top prize of a £200 Amazon voucher and a £100 FanDuel Credit.

He now joins donnellyc, Jonty, Gribude, Goonerdave, Ninja_Fit_Saints, sleeping master, Mch, Wild Rover, Tdubb05 , CMIFLFC, Mark and last year’s champion Leon Harris in our Cup hall of fame.

A Manager Has No Name’s lead would have been even greater if had he not swapped Stoke City defender Erik Pieters – who earned four points in the Potter’s 1-1 draw with Everton – for Manchester United’s Phil Jones, who limped off before the hour-mark to deliver a single point.

In the end, the captaincy proved decisive with the 6,478 placed Moin opting for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who failed to score, while our winner placed the armband on Alexis Sanchez, who managed to squeak an assist in Arsenal’s defeat to Watford.

Alvaro Negredo’s penalty also helped take 21,761 ranked A Manager Has No Name over the finishing line, although this was cancelled out by injuries in defence, to Jones and Spurs’ Danny Rose, and by Moin earning an assist from his key differential, Eden Hazard.

Despite missing out on the top prize, Moin still claims a £100 Amazon voucher and £50 FanDuel credit.

The third place play-off was another close contest, with 9,047 ranked Back on the Horse beating 43,547 placed Hazardous Blue 35 to 31.

Hazardous Blue’s transfer of Daley Blind to Antonio Valencia cost him two points, after the Dutchman earned a pair of FPL bonus points in Manchester United’s 0-0 draw with Hull City in Gameweek 23.

But it was in goal where this clash was won, with Hazardous Blue benching of Hull’s Eldin Jakupovic, who earned 11 points, in favour of Arsenal stopper Petr Cech, who conceded twice against Watford, proving costly.

Meanwhile, Back on the Horse’s picked Burnley custodian Tom Heaton, who returned nine points. This was enough to see him pick up the third place prize of a £50 voucher and £30 FanDuel Credit. Hazardous Blue, meanwhile, takes home a £20 FanDuel credit.

Congratulations to our prize winners and thanks to all those who took part in another successful Cup competition.

We will bring you details of our future tournaments very soon.

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681 Comments Post a Comment
  1. SH
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Bottomed. Anything worth a transfer or g2g?
    £1.4ITB, 1FT

    Heaton
    Alonso Coleman Brunt
    Sanchez Eriksen (C) Alli Phillips
    Ibra Lukaku Gray

    Jaku Rose Holgate T.Carroll

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      G2G

  2. L S P
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Would you play this DEF:

    McAuley-Lovren-Holebas (Cedric/Alonso)

    or do Cedric->Coleman and bench Holebas?

    Thanks.

    1. SH
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Cedric>Coleman if free

  3. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    G2G? Who to Captain?

    Heaton
    McAuley Coleman Alonso
    Alli Firmino Sanchez Phillips(C)
    Costa Ibra Defoe

    Pickford Smith Fletcher Amat

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Alli

    2. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Alli or Ibra

  4. Bolasie
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud to Costa for a hit?

    Can't wait because Giroud is falling and I have exact money

    1. The_FF_King
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Do it!

    2. Bees4Lyf
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      yes do it

  5. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Pick a Captain

    a)Ibra
    b) Lukaku
    c)Alli
    d) Eriksen
    e) Bentekkers

    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      e)

      8 goals in 9 games vs Sunderland

      1. 4. Arsenal FC
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Too bad their playing Boro

        1. 4. Arsenal FC
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Ignore this please, I thought you said Eriksen.

    2. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      C

  6. Legomane
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Rondon > Benteke for (-4) ?
    (Have Phillips)

    1. Mic
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Can't justify it with Rondon fixtures.

    2. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      looks iffy

    3. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No

    4. Legomane
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Just heard mark suggesting him on talk sport, and Andy tweeting about Rondon's lack of attempts over the last few weeks...!

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He's like Deeney but w/o pen's, frustrating but time it right and you're okay.

        1. Legomane
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Time it right meaning: maybe, but not for a hit?!

          1. Netley Lucas
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            tbh both are a bit meh, look at the fixtures and have a beer then decide lol 😉

            1. Legomane
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Think I'll wait and do Kun/Rondon > Costa/Kak next week...assuming kun doesn't explode 🙂

    5. Legomane
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers all!

  7. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How am I looking?

    Foster
    Walker Baines Pieters
    Sanchez Eriksen Phillips Siggy
    Ibra (C) Defoe Lukaku

    Heaton de Roon Chambers Evans

    GTG?

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'd start Heaton

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nice side mate, be wary of benching The Heat though, think they'll target a rare away cleanie tomorrow.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        True, though since Evans is injured, Foster is my only way into the WBA defence

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          If you fancy a Baggie cleanie do it, but STO are killing us fantasy players right now... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O52jAYa4Pm8 hic!

  8. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Just missed out on another 100 pointer last gameweek hopefully should easily break the 100 point barrier this week.

    Cannot see any reason why I won't break it

    1. Punter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Alright

    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      When I looked at my team midweek I thought, easy 80 points thus keeping pressure on those ahead of me in the top 800...........k.... Alas 25 points 😎

    3. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Just 71 points short hmmmmmmmmmmmm

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I was close 🙂

  9. Punter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Last minute captaincy panic!!!
    A) Kane
    B) Lukaku
    C) Sterling

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      13 hours of panic time left

      1. Punter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Aaaah right. I'm overseas. Won't look at this for the rest of the day though

    2. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

    3. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Harry

      1. Punter
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah gotta be Harry! Cheers

    4. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

    5. Bees4Lyf
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      harry

  10. Prison Mike
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Who to captain?

    A) Kane (MID)

    B) Lukaku (BOU)

    C) Ibra (lei)

    1. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Harry

    3. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      A

    4. Prison Mike
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers lads

  11. martyhan
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku or aguero captain? Mad to go aguero?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not mad he will likely start either with Jesus or be subbed off after 60 minutes for Jesus so plenty time for some goals

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Not at all, thought he looked good v TOT.

    4. Rones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero

  12. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Black Sabbath are playing their final ever gig tomorrow night

    *Tickets for the final final re-union tour next year go on sale next week

  13. 4. Arsenal FC
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Sutton vs Arsenal predictions?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      0-0

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Ugh, the usual 1-3/4/5 I'm afraid...

    3. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He talks a good game but I think age has caught up with him

      Part of the original SAS

      0-8

  14. purple.emu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Stones at 4.7 worth having?

    1. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Two blanks and Stones being terrible = no

    2. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nah.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He's really not that good a fantasy pick tbh, even @4.7 imho.

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      😆 😀

    2. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      😆

    3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Klopp is to blame for the small Toblerone 😆

  15. Frank Black
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Need to replace Rose until he's back but i can't get Walker because i'm 0.1M short. Do i go for a straight swap with Davies or do i double up on Everton with Coleman?

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Coleman

  16. CERVELO
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Coutinho to Mane?

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Give cout one more week

    2. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say wait, Coutinho might be better value when he gets back in form.

  17. The Velvet Neutral Ground
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Need advice:

    1) 4-4-2 w/ Phillips as 4th mid

    or

    2) 3-5-2 w/ Stanislaus as 5th mid, Crouch as 3rd striker, Azpi to bench

    Heaton, Grant
    Azpi, Walker, Brunt, Baines, Amat
    Alli, Eriksen, Sanchez, Phillips, Stanislaus
    Ibra, Lukaku, Crouch

    Thanks in advance mates!

    1. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Is this SantaClaus or Azpi??

      1. The Velvet Neutral Ground
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I suppose that's an easier way of putting it, yes.

        1. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Azpi I guess, but I'd rather 343

          1. The Velvet Neutral Ground
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            I mistyped it. 3-4-3 w/ Crouch, Azpi to bench

            or

            4-4-2 with with Stanislaus & Crouch on bench

            1. Annie
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Always play the striker imo

              1. The Velvet Neutral Ground
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                Apologies. Been tossing back a few pints. Many thanks.

  18. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    best trio pls? given next fixtures and form. cheers

    1 Coleman - Baines - Benteke
    2 Alonso - Baines - Carroll
    2 Alonso - Baines - Crouch

    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      The first one

    2. 4. Arsenal FC
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      the first 2

      Can't you do Coleman Alonso and Carroll

      1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        nope

    3. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      went 1.

  19. Cymro
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Can I have some advice.

    Foster, (Heaton)
    Alonso, Coleman, Brunt, Stones, Kingsley
    Antonio, Sanchez, Lallana, Phillips, De Roon,
    Kane, Lukaku, Ibra.

    2FT and 0.1 itb.

    Any Advice would be appreciated.

    1. norwegian-forest-cats
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Stones to Funes Mori, Pieters, chambers or another 4.6 budget defender.
      De Roon to Carroll if you want a little bit extra in the bank else just save that 2nd transfer.

  20. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    quick check, need to get rid of either muneisa or amat for funes mori.....both are benched players for thier teams
    which one is more likely to get game time soon?

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Get rid of Amat

    2. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Probably amat

  21. FirminoIsBetterThanYou
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Randolph
    Baines Coleman Brunt
    Alli(C) Sanchez Eriksen Coutinho Phillips
    Ibra Lukaku(VC)
    Jaku Crouch Chambers Lenihan
    £1.7itb gtg?

  22. Mr. Funny Name
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Captain Ibra, Aguero or Alli? Leaning towards Ibra at the moment...

  23. PvA
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    5 players playing in the 3 game GW (as it stands) is OK right?

    1. diesel001
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      No - should be getting 8+ IMO

    2. SuperMario
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Which are definitely on again?

  24. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Captain Alli or Ibra?

    1. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Alli for me.

  25. fedolefan
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard is fit right? Read some reports about him playing through the pain barrier or whatever. Thinking about bringing him in for the first time after GW 6.

    1. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Fit, yes. He has been training normally. But he and Luiz have ongoing niggles.

      He's due a price drop tonight so wait till tomorrow if buying.

      1. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I noticed he's due a drop. Am hoping Costa's missed penalty means Conte keeps him on longer unless he really can't carry on. Thanks.

    2. Cymro
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      He didn't look right when he came off vs Liverpool. Carrying something it seems.

      1. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, 71 minutes against Liverpool is not a tactical substitution when it comes to your best player.

  26. SuperMario
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Boruc
    Alonso - Cedric - Lovren
    Sanchez - Alli - Phillips - Stanislas
    Aguero - Ibrahimovic - Crouch

    Pickford - Stanislas - Pieters - Amat

    Any thoughts??
    A. Defender to Coleman..
    B. Stanislas & Crouch --> Carroll & Lukaku (-4) (c)
    C. Boruc --> any keeper
    D any other ideas?

  27. Kevtheotter
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud to who?

    9.0 to spend

    Have Ibra and Lukaku already

    1. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Benteke

    2. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Benteke

  28. CERVELO
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud to Rondon or Gray?

    1. Donnie Brasco´s
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Hard to say, I have Rondon but having Him is a nightmare!
      3 GW-s -> 6pts 🙁

    2. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Both are crap options

  29. Ravager
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    GW 24

    Alonso Walker Daniels (Amat Nyom)
    Sanchez Eriksen Stanislas Phillips (Allen)
    Giroud Ibra Lukaku

    1.8 ITB 2 FT

    Giroud to Costa? Exact cash. Any other move?

    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Defo! I'm jealous

      1. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Ha. Lol thanks for the reply!

    2. fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Have Stan and Phillips in my midfield. Giving me nightmares.

      1. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Same. Especially since I dropped Siggy for Stan...

        1. fedolefan
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          I dropped Siggy for Phillips, so yeah.

    3. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, Daniels to Brunty.

      1. Ravager
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Already maxed on WBA (imagine that). Was thinking Daniels > Williams