FFS Cup
28 April 2017 4018 comments
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As our two Premier League cup competitions reach the last 16 stage, we take a look at some of the key Round Six encounters.

Mark, the open to all cup’s only remaining former winner, saw off hishamkmr by a 20-point margin in Round Five to set up a tie with Cars and Mane.

Mark’s rank of 270 makes him the contest’s highest-placed manager, but his opponent will be no pushover – he’s ranked a mere 326 places behind him and is one of five other top 1,000 managers left in the competition.

Another of this elite group is the 849-placed My Pretty Pony (aka Peter Kouewenberg), who takes on NUFC Fifer,  the contest’s second-highest ranked manager at 279th.

The remaining top 1,000 derby involves the 843-ranked Choppers13 squaring up to Patio Kev, who is 438 places above him.

The open to all cup’s lowest-ranked surviving managers, 256,208-placed The Shaman and K3lviN, who is 392,260 in the world, will be breathing a sigh of relief at avoiding one of those high-fliers.

However, with K3lviN taking on the 30,712-ranked Pilgrim and The Shaman encountering 50,328 rogerbarton, they both still have plenty to do to progress to the quarter-finals.

The full Sixth Round draw can be found here.

Rogerbarton takes the title of giant killer in chief in the Members Cup after seeing off Pukka, who went into Round Five ranked 88th in the world. Placed at the 50,328 mark, Roger faces another tough tie when he meets up with the 15,676-ranked Dr Ennet in the final 16.

With Pukka sent packing, Choppers13 is now the highest-ranked remaining manager as his dream of a cup double remains on track. He has a favourable Round Six clash with the 369,310-placed FrankieTheGent.

Community scribe Kryten was another to emerge victorious from Round Five. He next tackles Cheltnamshire lalala, who, with a rank of 3,177, is 7,963 places ahead of him.

The full Sixth Round draw can be found here.

There is £350 in Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk vouchers up for grabs for the final top three managers in both tournaments.

Good luck to all those involved, and if you would like more information on the schedule and prizes click this link.

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  1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    WC decisions / headaches / season definers...

    A. Vardy or Costa (have Hazard/Alonso)
    B. Gamble on Kompany or get Monreal ?
    C. Sane or keep Coutinho (who I bought for 8.2) ?
    D. Willy or Cech ?
    .
    .
    .
    ....Z. AAAARGH!!!!

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Costa by a very long way
      Monreal will play CB in a three..not WB..still good though
      Coutinho
      Willy

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

        Do you think Gibbs gets the LWB role, Wakey? Seems a perfect fit to get his career back on track.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          No. Chamberlain and Mustafi returning complicates him as a pick.

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

            Chamberlain is very right footed though. I can't see him playing LWB. It's either Monreal or Gibbs, imo.

    2. Nigawan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      A) i would say costa since being champion is not confirmed yet
      B) get monreal/ paulista since you can get Willy
      C) Sane since he has DGW
      D) Willy since you can get a confirm started which is Gabriel

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

      Costa, Monreal, sane, Willy

    4. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Costa (not even close)
      Monreal
      Sane
      Willy (prefer DDG and you would have Monreal for ARS)

    5. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers guys. All "Sane" replies (see what I did there..!)

  2. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    GTG or worth a -4 anywhere??

    Grant
    Pieters Holebas Valencia
    Eriksen Sanchez King Alli
    Kaku Gabbi Kun

    Pickford Capoue Chambers Olsson

    1. Nigawan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Lets hope valencia plays this week or your replacement is going to be chambers

      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Chambers to Yoshida and play over Holebas?

        1. Nigawan
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          yea IMO. haha

    2. ezaku
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Your defense is a bit of a mess since Valencia may not play...

  3. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    sorry for the almost repost.Hazard or Coutinho for gw35?

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Coutinho.

      I can see Everton vs Chelsea being 0-0.

      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        I can see Everton getting a right old spanking if they try to play toe to toe.

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Form books say a great home defence going up against a great away defence.

      2. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        thanks

    2. E25
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Has to be Haz for me.

      1. Old Wulfrunian
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        thanks

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

    Which keeper would you get in this week to go with Jaku?

    Willy seems the value pick
    Forster & Cech have the doubles
    DDG & Courtois also an option

    1. Gastar
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I think Willy may be the best option for Man City defensively. Only Kompany is nailed on otherwise most probably, and he is a gamble due to history of injury

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

        Cheers. Is Bravo confirmed out for the season?

    2. Nigawan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I going for Pickford and Cabalero though. both cheap and has dgw with fantastic fix

  5. Z
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Zaha/Costa or Sane/Jesus

  6. Gastar
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Evening all... Chasing around a 60 point lead, so thinking about wildcarding this week and hoping for the best. is this too extreme a wildcard? No Spurs, etc.

    ------------------| Caballero | Jakupovic |----------------------
    ---| Valencia | Gabriel | Blind | Yoshida | Stephens |-----
    ---| Sane | De Bruyne | Hazard | Sanchez | Walcott | ---
    ------------| Costa | Rashford | Gabbiadini |------------------

    £0.0 itb

    Thanks!

    1. Calderano FC
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Rashford,kdb a big no in my humble opinion.

      1. Gastar
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers!

    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah wouldn't get Rashford, but I was burnt last week with him. Rotation nightmare too.

      No Spurs is nuts imo. Get Kane AND a mid.. remove Walcott and KDB, they are not worth it.

      Valencia will not play all the games....

      Overall C- (try again...)

      1. Gastar
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks!

    3. Nigawan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      should get rid of valencia (not sure of starting due to european games), replace de bruyne to Alli and sell rashford IMO

      1. Gastar
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Ta!

  7. columbo
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Playing Alderweireld, Valencia, and Yoshida with Cahill and Maguire on the bench. Right order? Thanks

    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Valencia may not play...
      I would play Cahill over Aldy... everyone vastly underestimating Arsenal in this fixture. Cahill more of a goal threat.

      I'd have Aldy as first sub, but it's a toughie.

      1. columbo
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        thanks mate.

  8. Psycho
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 11 months ago

    Pickford
    Valencia - Davies - Luiz
    Pedro - Zaha - Sanchez - Eriksen
    Lukaku - Kane - Rashford

    Valdes, JWP, Holgate, Chambers

    1FT & 1M itb.

    What to do?

    1. Nigawan
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 months ago

      Valencia Rashford might not play

      probably sell rashford for Gabi or Valencia to Betrand?

      Just some opinion

      1. Psycho
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 months ago

        Rashford to Gabbiadini is something i consider yes. Thanks

  9. Jay_
      8 years, 11 months ago

      I have to downgrade Valencia for a hit at some point to fund Jesus and Hazard, wondering if it's best to do it now? No WC available and will BB in 37.

      A) Valencia > Daniels/Brunt/Clichy/Blind/Huth -4 (if so which one)
      B) Just leave it, let Holgate come in and hope no other surprise benchings and do it next week for a hit with maybe a bit more info, clearer picture on replacements.

      1. Jay_
          8 years, 11 months ago

          Mustafi (injured) other sub

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

          Hey Jay, I have Valencia too. Surely there's a chance of him playing vs Swansea? Or rested for Celta Vigo and then Arsenal at the weekend?

          Might be worth a hit out, in that case.

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

            Btw, I don't think Clichy is nailed for a DGW. Valencia > Kompany is a straight swap but doesn't free up funds.

            1. Jay_
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Yeah so frustrating that. Worst thing is I only need to shave .1 and Valencia SV is 5.8. All the goodies are at least 5.8. Thanks for the shouts though mate

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

                  So annoying when it's 0.1m. I'd say Clichy but Kolarov is hovering (might play CB instead). Blind is a bit sideways but I think Mourinho trusts him.

                  How about Gabriel? Or do you need to play him this week? Vertonghen?

                  1. Jay_
                      8 years, 11 months ago

                      Yep need this week really, and already have 3 Spurs and an injured Mustafi whom I'm hoping will be fit for 37 but I'm fully expected to have to deal with him like I'm dealing with Valencia now come 37

              • Jay_
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  I'm 60-40 that he won't even be in squad. He's such a headache. With no WC left I don't want this headache for 37 too. Would be a sickener selling him for a hit and he went on to play. The thing that makes it hard is I need the funds and if I get it right this week and bring in a cleanie and he don't play, it would have worked out as a FT. So tough.

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

                    yeah, I'm in the same boat with not having a WC. United can get a CS vs anyone, but I think a transfer to a Man City defender this week will pay for itself (even if it's the Citeh defence).

                    1. Jay_
                        8 years, 11 months ago

                        Feela bit hard done by getting Valencia and Mustafi on WC in 30. Lucked out with Caballero though 🙂 Good luck playing out these last few weeks, tough for us, we knew what we was getting ourselves in for going early on WC. It's all part of the challenge.

              • xtremesid
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                WC active g2g?
                DDG/Pick
                Alonso-Fuchs-Ranocchia-Monreal-Yoshida
                Coutinho-Sanchez-Eriksen-King-Albrighton
                Costa-Benteke-Gabbi

                ITB 1.8

                1. Boetticher
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Wow. This is very similar to my current team. I think it's fine, except consider Holgate and/or Davies, or even Francis, in defence. All great value.

                  1. xtremesid
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Thanks Mate. Good luck

              • Pep says
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                RMWCT

                Cech Pick
                Nyom Holebas Stephens Kone Gabriel
                Martial Alli Walcott Sterling JWP
                Kane Jesus Gabbi

                LOL

                1. nkhoughton
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  not sold on defence man

                  also are you not worried about hazard and alexis

                2. FPL Virgin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Loads of people are wildcarding and need advice. OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                  If only we were all FPL Gurus then there wouldn't be a problem.

                3. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
                  • 15 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  the LOL gives this team away as the joke it is

                4. IWR
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  LOL isn't nailed.

              • VFORVANDETA
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                RMWCT?

                DDG Caballero
                Alonso Blind Daniels Yoshida Holgate
                Hazard Eriksen King Coutinho Alli
                Kane Gabb(c) Benteke

                1. VFORVANDETA
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  3.2 itb

              • Ten Season Wonder
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Gabbiani or Tekkers?

                1. Lav
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Gabbi

              • ezaku
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                One week punt : Sanchez to coutinho, or Baines to Bailly?

                Leaning towards Sanchez out.

                1. Lav
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Sanchez out back for 37

                  1. ezaku
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    36 surely?but yes

                2. MartialMatas
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  B to B

              • Lav
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Plan is Sanchez in GW37

                Henn (Pick)
                Alonso Bailly Yoshi (Gibson Holgate)
                Hazard Alli Eriksen Zaha King
                Kane Lukaku (Anichebe)

                3.5 ITB 2 FT

                Anichebe to Gabbi
                Gibson to ???

              • Weasel Boy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Lukaku to Jesus for free?

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Not this week.

              • FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Off to bed, chaps.

                Can some of the senior members on here keep an eye out for Camarozz and give him some good advice if he posts, please.

                "And it's a good night from me. Good night all."

                1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                  • 15 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  I will give him some excellent advice .

                  1. FPL Virgin
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Thank you, Bats. You're a gentleman.

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

                    😀

              • Ten Season Wonder
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                when do price changes occur?

                1. ezaku
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  A little less than an hour.

                2. dark91
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  In about 35 min.

              • KeepCalm
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Rashford a good WC pick? Have doubts over his rotation but cant find a better FWD in this range. Already have Gabbi

                1. MartialMatas
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  too big a rotation risk with europa

              • nkhoughton
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                best defender on a WC 5.1 itb

                Alonso Stephen Yoshida Holgate ....

                Chelsea maxed out

                1. ezaku
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Could be Gabriel.

              • Zizou
                • 16 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Alonso holgate yoshida kelly

                Last defender 4.9m on wc

                Currently on gabriel any better out there

                1. Ibracadabra
                  • 16 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Gabriel great choice, way to stretch the cash at the back, nicely done.

              • That Was Easy!
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Willy and Jesus enough MC for the WC? Going Willy this week, then bringing in Jesus after I give Benteke this week.

                1. Ibracadabra
                  • 16 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Yes, though Sane is a nice midfield mid price option but could be rotated.

                  1. MartialMatas
                    • 11 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    I agree

              • Captain Phillips
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Looking to take some risks, chasing ML leader who's 40 points up, we both have BB left.

                Done Valdes + Negredo -> Cabellero + Gabi (2ft)

                Lukaku + Zaha -> Hazard + Jesus for -8?
                OR
                Zaha -> King -4?

                Current front 8
                Eriksen Alli Sanchez Zaha T.Carroll
                Lukaku Kane Gabi

                1. MartialMatas
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  If you think Jesus will start that looks ok. Zaha could do well though

                2. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Kaku & Zaha have good fixtures, they can cause you major pain, you'll be even further behind.

                  1. Captain Phillips
                    • 13 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Kaku is the reason I'm 40 point behind now, honestly, can't see him doing a benteke against his former club...and Zaha could do well, but Hazard will be a season keeper...

              • MartialMatas
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                1 week punt before WC
                A) Gabbiadini
                B) Martial
                C) Blind
                D) King
                E) Other

                Heaton Pickford
                Valencia Bailly Pieters Barragan Robertson
                Sanchez Alli Eriksen Zaha TCarroll
                Kane Lukaku Benteke

                1FT 3.7m ITB

                1. Captain Phillips
                  • 13 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  King for Zaha is what I'm looking at for a -4...But reckon Hazard and Jesus are better for Kaku + Zaha

                2. VFORVANDETA
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  A

                3. Geri-hatricks
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Martial probably has the highest ceiling and an easy fixture but would mean getting rid of one if your better players right?

                  King is in the best form and playing woeful Sunderland.

                  1. MartialMatas
                    • 11 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    true but better players with a difficult fixture

              • That Was Easy!
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Crazy to play Sanchez over Hazard if ML leader only has Hazard?

                1. Dr Dream
                  • 13 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  No. Playing Hazard is exactly what he wants (and needs) you to do. Play Sanchez.

              • liiusions
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Gabriel worth the punt if it means my 5th mid can be King rather than Albrighton/Capoue?

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Yes, I think so?

                2. That Was Easy!
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  I was thinking the same, I feel a lot better with Monreal in there.

                  1. liiusions
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    Same, but seems Mustafi isn't back for 2 weeks so Gabriel should be good for the first double at least

              • Dr Dream
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Will Everton try to park a bus against Chelsea at home or will they try to play toe to toe ?

                1. Rainer
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Koeman is a proud man, he'll try get his team to match Chelsea. Can see it costing them the game though.

                2. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  They can't park the bus at home, I fancy a few goals... at both ends.

                  1. Dr Dream
                    • 13 Years
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    So do i.

                    Everton are a strange team. Too good (and proud, see Rainer's comment) to park a bus but not good enough to not need one.

                3. Captain Phillips
                  • 13 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  From what I saw of them against a poor WH, I highly doubt they'll be able to do anything against a hungry Chelsea team looking to finish the league...

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

                  I think they go 3421 and try to match Chelsea. Chelsea play counter attacking anyway so Everton don't need to change much (they're not a possession based team).

                  I can see it being really cagey; 0-0 or 1-0 either way. Chelsea probably.

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

                    Everton are a different beast at home.

              • That Was Easy!
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Right then, WC team locked and loaded

                Willy
                Alonso - Stephens - Blind
                JWP - King - Hazard - Eriksen
                Kane (C) - Gabbi - Benteke (VC)

                Pickford; Sanchez, Holgate, Monreal

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

                  You seem to have benched Sanchez by mistake 😉

              • peco12
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 11 months ago

                Do I need to WC this team?

                Pickford (Grant)
                Valencia, Alonso, Jagielka (Gibson, Frriend)
                King, Herrera, Ali, Zaha (Capoue)
                Kun, Kane, Lukaku

                1. Jay_
                    8 years, 11 months ago

                    It's on deaths door. If you have TC left, wildcard now. If not, just see out tomorrow and hit the button tomorrow night 🙂 Will have loads more info

                2. That Was Easy!
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 11 months ago

                  Which one to bench?

                  A. Hazard
                  B. Sanchez
                  C. JWP
                  D. Eriksen (have Kane)