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. Nelly
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Hey team!

    Which Southampton Midfielder would you bring in for this and next week?

    Thanks a lot

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Tadic if you can afford

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Tadic

      1. Nelly
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks guys!

    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not going near them. Ward Prowse if you want

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Nailed on?

        1. kalmoffit
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'd guess so. Will be looking to the future won't they?

          1. DV8R
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Seems to be subbed off quite often though

  2. Nigawan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    I just did -4 for Betrand. Lets hope he do well. Mainly cause i doubt valencia will start.

    Current team
    Jaka
    Valencia, Bailey, Betrand
    Sanchez, Son, Alli, Coutinho
    Lukaku, Benteke (c), Gabbi

    Bench: Grant, Holgate, Baines, De roon.

  3. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Negredo mofo now cost me 0.1 Livid.

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Them stats though..

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        captain material you think?

  4. Netley Lucas
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Back to 3-5-2 and some decent ruddy players, sigh... 😆

    Pickford
    Valencia Bailly Stephens
    Eriksen Hazard Alli Sanchez Coutinho
    Kane(c) Lukaku

    -4/0.0m

    Anichebe Holgate Robertson Jakupovic

    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I almost got a combo of Hazard & Anichebe. Just not having confidence on them both in GW35.

  5. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench please : Valencia (SWA) - Yoshida (HUL) - Stephens (HUL) - Alonso (eve)

    Is it worth -4 to do Valdes -> Calballero ? Playing Jaku now.

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bench Stephens incase Hull nick one. Take the hit.

      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        On -4 now. It will be a total of -8 for this week.

        Fixture wise, it looks like CS for City and that hits will be paid immediately.

        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Agreed

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Stephens

  6. KUN+10
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    *bottomed* How is she looking fellas?

    DDG
    Alonso Davies Yoshida
    Sanchez Alli Cout King
    Jesus Kane(c) Tekkers

    Jaku Zaha Jagielska Walli

    4.5 itb-Any changes will cost me points

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      G2G mate.

  7. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Are the persistent rumours linking Antonio to a move to Chelsea some sort of in-joke between transfer journalists?!

    who in their right mind thinks Antonio would improve upon Willian or Pedro

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Me, but maybe I don't qualify on the right mind criteria

  8. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Caballero nailed for rear of season. Not sure I can wait to find out more about Bravo

    1. camarozz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Never noticed his arse tbh.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Bravo out for the season according to rumours.

  9. I Have No Idea What I'…
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Good morning people,

    What would you do with these two situations?

    A) Son > Sane (-4)?
    or
    B) Start Zaha instead?

    And

    1) Chambers > Kompany (-4)?
    or
    2) Start Valencia Yoshida Bailly instead?

    1. King Megnus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

      Who is your first defender on the bench? Valencia is probably going to be rested

      1. I Have No Idea What I'…
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Stephens is first on the bench.

        I have had him and Yoshida for several weeks now and they've done well, but Hull will probably score as they need a result.

        Chambers to Kompany now or could he be rested?

  10. Rolls-Royce
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    No city cover this week for me. Time to buy a big couch.

    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Sit back and relax, will be tired... Boro cleanie incoming

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'm taking my chances with Aguero

      1. Rolls-Royce
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Captain material.

      2. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Aguero the safe bet

  11. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Is Siggy Gibson > Cout Yoshida (-8) not worth it?

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      One of those that looks wrong but could be very very right.

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Would mean I'd have to bench Sanchez or Alli though

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          You'd have to be ruthless and say that Alexis struggles away v better teams and bench him.

          1. Greenbackbøøg…
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            I really see no points for Sanchez in that game, been a flat track bully this season. Dunno if I have the balls to bench him though, and if I keep Siggy I'd obviously bench him

    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      No. See above for Boro clean sheet. 😀

  12. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Gtg?

    On -4, £4.3 itb

    Heaton
    Valencia / Stephens
    Firmino / Alli / Sigurðsson / King / Zaha
    Kane (vc) / Lukaku / Gabbiadini (c)

    Jakupovic / Alonso / Davies / Maguire.

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Start Alonso over Siggy imo

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Valencia might not play so Alonso will slot in for him.

    2. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I smell loads of bench points there.

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        What do you suggest?

        1. Rolls-Royce
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Play Aoa if you're confident Siggy would get points at OL.

          1. Rolls-Royce
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            *OT

        2. Rolls-Royce
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          I'm playing Maguire over Stephens FWIW.

          1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 1 month ago

            Play Maguire over Sigurdsson?

            1. Rolls-Royce
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 1 month ago

              Wouldn't suggest that. Who knows Siggy might troll sellers/benchers this week.

    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Yep

  13. Boomerang V
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Bench one:

    1-Sanchez(tot)
    2-Zaha(BUR)
    3-Gabbiadini(HUL)
    4-Benteke(BUR)

    1. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Post your team

      1. Boomerang V
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Am I crazy for benching Sanchez next gw?

        Jaku
        Alonso Valencia Stephens
        Hazard Alli Eriksen Zaha
        Kane(c) Gabbi Benteke

        Valdes* Sanchez Mawson Holgate

        On -4, no WC, no AOA'

        1. Business Cat
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 1 month ago

          Nope, perfectly sane. Sanchez gonna get you 2pts in all likelihood

    2. cuervos
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      1 or 2

    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      1

    4. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      3

  14. Ziro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Need an option to trade my FT for 4 points 🙂

    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Hit me 😉

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Nothing to burn? Even for a laugh?

  15. cuervos
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Don't know how to accommodate my attackers
    Jaku
    Bailly Stephens Stones
    Sane Alli Hazard King (c)
    Rash Kane Kaku

    Valdes Eriksen Holgate Gibson

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I'd bench Rash, could well be saved for EL.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Not by playing Rashford over Eriksen

  16. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best defender for 6.5m just for this week?

    1. Rolls-Royce
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Luke Shaw imo. Or Kompany

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah I lke Kompany myself.

    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Blind, Toby

    3. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Depends if you are using bench boost or not?

      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Loool second or thirst post in a month and someone mentions BB 😆

        obviously not since the cool/smart people played it in GW1.

  17. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Sold Lukaku>Gabbi on WC. Feels wrong

  18. E25
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on the two below choices on WC please lads.

    1) DDG + Monreal
    2) Cech + Bailly

    A) Costa + Anichebe (352 playing Josh King every week)
    B) Benteke + Gabbi (343/352 benching headaches)

    1. cuervos
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      1 A

      1. E25
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks.
        Anyone else?

  19. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Main head scratcher on my WC - last forward spot...

    A. Vardy
    B. Costa (have Hazard and Alonso)
    C. Jesus (no Citeh attacking cover)

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      B

  20. ILOVEBAPS
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Best move pre WC? 1FT 0.7itb

    Heaton & Fabio out for ??
    a. DDG & (4.5) Yoshi?
    b Hennesey & (5.6) Blind, Baily. Shaw, Bertrand??
    c. Willy & (5.2) Cedric

  21. Zlat-man
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A. Benteke(c)

    Or

    B. Benteke > Gabbi (c)

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      A

  22. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Those were tough WC decisions last evening. TBH was happy with my squad which was built on GW3 WC. Would have loved to keep hold of few players. Squad was short of 1-2M in the end.

    any suggestions/articles available on how to improve team value from Day 1?

  23. Abel Xavier
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Some further analysis on this season's price rises, this time on the performance of those who have had a double or triple price rise between gameweek deadlines - Bandwagon Watch.

    First the double risers. 27 players who have had a double-rise on a combined 39 occasions.
    Lukaku and Costa top the shop with 4 double rises each.
    The average score in the gameweek prior to a double-rise is 10.5. That score is dragged down a little by Costa and Gabb who both scored zero for blanks prior to double price rises.
    The average score in the gameweek immediately after a double rise is just over 5 points.
    12 is the highest score immediately following a double-rise, which has been achieved on 4 occasions (Lukaku twice, Kane and Costa).
    Top scoring Liverpool midfielder Firmino's price is yet to rise twice in a gameweek, a feat achieved by pretty much all his team-mates, including Coutinho, Lallana, Mane and even Milner.
    Aguero is another whose price is yet to rise more than once in a GW.
    In perhaps the story of the season, midfielders dominated the first half of the season, but 13 of the last 18 double-risers have been strikers.
    Only 3 defenders have double-risen - Alonso, McAuley and Valencia.
    I hang my head in shame for being involved in the double price rises of Allen and Negredo, who have both done it twice - in a show of solidarity, both followed up with scores of 2 and 1.

    To the 9 triple-risers, starting with Gundogan, Capoue, KDB and Alli, who are the only ones not to double rise on another occasion in the season.
    Mane is the only player to triple-rise more than once, following the script with two scores of 2 after double-figure hauls the week before.
    The average score of the triple-risers in the GW before is 14.7.
    The average score in the GW immediately after is 5.
    Only twice have the triple-risers notched double figures the GW after, KDB with 10 points in GW 6 and Ibra top scoring with 15 in GW19.

  24. Scheister
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    WC team: Double Ars and Sou going to pay off in 36-37? Any better suggestions?

    Cab
    Bailly Yoshi Stephens
    Sanchez Hazard Alli King Sane
    Kane(C) Gabbi(V)

    Pickford Anichebe Monreal Koscielny

  25. RyoKagawaTekkerCocuRaul!!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Who to bench?

    Zaha Sané Sanchez Alli King
    Lukaku Kane Gabbiadini

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      I sold Lukaku so have to say him

    2. Scheister
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      Wow, that's tough. Zaha or Sane I guess, couldn't bench the others

  26. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    On WC. Keep Zaha or make him JWP?

    1. Scheister
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 1 month ago

      JWP

  27. Scheister
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    A) Alonso, Holgate, Tadic, Jesus
    B) Koscielny, Yoshida, Sanchez, Anichebe

  28. FCRS1991
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    Caballero
    Valencia Alonso BDavies
    Hazard King Zaha Sane
    Kane(C) Kaku Gabbiadini

    Heaton Son McAuley Amat

    G2G?

    On -4 as my 1 gw Rashford investment backfired, as future prospect of him playing regularly doesn't look good.

  29. umerlfc
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    One week defender punt?

    A) Kelly
    B) Blind (Have DDG)
    C) Huth
    D) Kompany
    E) Daniels

  30. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 1 month ago

    WC Draft. Thoughts ?

    Pickford Willy
    Kompany Alonso Yoshy Stephens Holgate
    Hazard Coutinho Alli Sanchez Carroll
    Costa Kane Gabbi

    Too much Chelsea? No Citeh attacker a problem? Kompany too much a risk?