FFS Cup
24 December 2017 2100 comments
Paul Paul
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The competition in our Fantasy Football Scout Cup contests is intensifying as we enter the final stages, with just 64 teams remaining in both.

The results from the fourth round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup went to form. The two top-ranked managers – FPL Poker Player in 179 and Elvarus (placed 111th) both earned wins to progress.

Added to that, our four former Cup winners – Mark, Ninja Fit Saints, Gribude and Sleepysi – also found passage into the next round. However, the latter needed to turn to his superior rank (23,302) to edge past MelvinMbabazi as they battled to an 81-point tie.

But something has to give in the next round with our draw creating a stand out head-to-head as Mark faces up to FPL Poker Player over Gameweek 20. In a classic battle of “KaneRemain” vs “KaneExit”, Mark will fancy his chances of a giant-killing of sorts if the Spurs striker can deliver as his captain.

Former FPL winner Tom Fenley remains in the mix with a fifth-round tie against Tap, while the current leader of the Fantasy Football Scout Moderators and Contributors Leauge, Az, will be the hot favourite in his tie with Ibralicious, who currently ranks some 163,000 places below him.

The results from the Fantasy Football Scout fourth round can be found here, while the draw for the fifth round – played out over Gameweek 20 – is here.

The Members Cup is also down to the final 64 with Mark also making progress here. He’ll face John Nerdelbaum in the next round after squeaking past Toffee777 by just four points. Mark is the final staff member remaining after Paul suffered a defeat to No pressure jose by a nine-point margin.

There are two remaining managers ranking inside the top 2000, with Falcon (1985th) and N@th (1965th) perhaps installed as favourites for the trophy. However, the latter now has a fifth-round tussle with MSalah – ranked 7055 – which looks tight and is arguably the tie of the round.

You can view the full results from the third round of Members Cup can be found here, while the draw for the fourth round – also played out over Gameweek 20 – is here.

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  1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Joining the Big Belgium Baboon clan!

    1. Kiwivillan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I already coined him the Belgian Waffle

      1. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Ahh I didn't see sorry!

  2. Nigawan
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    DDG
    alonso - otamandi - Masuaku
    Richarlison - sterling - salah - hazard
    Firmino - kane - DCL

    bench : speroni - Kabasele - Loftus cheek - Dunk

    GTG ? anything worth transfering

    a) Keep this squad
    b) richarlison out for Lingard/ Arnautovic
    c) DCL out for depoitre

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      A looks good

    2. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      B with Arnautovic. Richarlison has done SFA the last 6-7 weeks.

  3. RESULT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Gtg next gw
    Speroni
    Ota Alonso Jones
    Rich salah coutino sterling hazard
    Kane Deloitte

    Bench pope mee Quaner marippa

    Play pope or speroni?
    Bench order ok?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Pope

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Pope

  4. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    What to do with 1mil? Upgrade Yedlin to a 5.4mil Def?

    DDG
    Christ Ota Ward
    Haz Salah stelring Rich
    Kane Firmino DCL

    Elliot RLC Dunk Yedlin

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Might as well get a cheap hammer defender and keep the change. Rest of the team can cope with his 21 blank and can be played this week.

      1. ooooo
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Would you take Kane out for the blank?

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          No.
          You will want more dgwers when it rolls up and it just turns into a lot of hits.
          Just hit form too I would leave it.

          1. ooooo
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Ok thanks

  5. GXNG
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    A) Save FT and do Austin/Son to Quaner/Coutinho next week
    B) Austin to Quaner this week and Son to Coutinho next week

    Have players like Lowton/Sterling/Hazard/Salah who could be rested/not play so a few points of bench from Quaner could be valuable.

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah but Son got a double in 22. But I like any move that involve Cout in.

  6. L9
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    repost: i want a bench fodder attacker. get crouch quaner depoitre or calvert? i was going for calvert but i thought 5.4m are too much money for a player that will be 2nd on my bench(1st is loftus cheek who delivers constantly). thinking of quaner propably bcs he s the cheaper and has nice gw 21(burnley home) fixture in which kane will have a blank.

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Ye quaner to save cash otherwise dcl is a top choice

    2. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Calvert is yr man

  7. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Well that was dull. So many great picks in danger of a merry go round. Firmino, Aguero, Sterling....blah blah blah...

    Ended up doing Fosu Mensah > Kenny...

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I did Simpson to Kenny. Boring but required.

  8. @FPL_liverbird (liverpoolfa…
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Who's making more saves because they'll both let in 4+ goals:

    Fabianski vs LIV (A)
    Elliot vs CITY (H)

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Elliot

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      That said, swansea have been strong defensively away from home all season!

    3. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      fab

  9. cjhewitt92
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Who to start Zanka or DCL

    1. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      dcl

    2. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Zanka

  10. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Happy Xmas all

    https://tinyurl.com/h3gugmv

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      And to you, Sir! 😉

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Henry Christmas prime.

  11. Gorbitz
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    I have this defence:
    Ota, Ogbonna, Kenny, Duffy, Ward.

    Ward out for Jones, Christensen or someone else?

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Christensen

  12. RESULT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    It's only halfway but who do you think are season keepers.

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

      Salah

    2. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Salah Kane DDG

    3. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Nobody

    4. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Salah

    5. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Personally sterling has been brilliant since I got him and coutino. Salah has been a legend

  13. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Prezzies wrapped.

    Soave drunk.

    More Soave available, -4? 😆

    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      You mean Soare Dunk?

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Of course. What were you thinking? 😉

        1. Sánchez
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Thinking my eyes were playing tricks

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Take the pledge. 😉 😆

            1. Sánchez
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              I'm not polishing at this time

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                Onanism is rife. 😉

                1. Sánchez
                  • 13 Years
                  7 years, 12 months ago

                  Genesis 38:9

    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Only for the DGW

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Crikey - that's the week hence? 😉

  14. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Could have 2 BGW players so should I take out kane and put him back in after? Don’t want rotation to give me a 0 pointer

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Non Kane owner here, but if I owned him I'd sell him before his blank for Morata or Firmino, and then buy him back for the double.

  15. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Thoughts on Firmino guys?? I have Rooney and Kane at the moment up top with Salah as pool cover..

    Should I bring him in or what??

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I like him - I've got him! 😀

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Kane-Firmino-Rashford. Suits me, Sir!

    2. acidicleo
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      he is looking lively off late..

    3. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      He’s not a good option... he’s a great option... it’s a yes from me! S.Cowell

  16. acidicleo
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Best Spurs defender to replace Smalling?

    A) Vertonghen (worried about his 4 YC)
    B) Sanchez (is he nailed? )

    1. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      B

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      The ban now is at 10 yellows, get Jan.

  17. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Is Masuaku now nailed?

  18. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Did anyone else get a Ahmed El-Sayed Hegazi short for Xmas?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Not so far, no, Dingo. But I live in hope ... 😆

      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Fingers crossed mate.

    1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Thanks for the Christmas present 🙂

      Happy Christmas! Hope you have a good one

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        You too. I'll try to stay positive like yourself. Ever the Klopptomist

  19. Toby Lerone
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Merry Christmas night owls.. Little advice on what to do with Austin if poss?

    0.8 itb

    Thinking Austin to depoitre but seems a bit knee jerky any advice?

    1. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Austin to Rooney/Calvert-Lewin/Depoitre

      1. Pochecinno
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah, Rooney if you can afford him

    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Keep as a differential imo

    3. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Get him in tonight before price rise if it matters

  20. Kane Train
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Depoitre or DCL?

    1. Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      DCL

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Any reason?

        1. Pochecinno
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Plays in a better team. Not much to separate them really.

    2. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Both good options. Iv got Deloitte only for form and fixtures and good differential plus price rising

      1. Suarezista
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        This

  21. Pochecinno
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Zanka or Schindler?

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Schindler - see my recent Schindler or Zanka comments for further detail.

  22. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Merriness! Kola to who?
    Have Alonso, Jones, Otamendi and Moreno...
    Thanks!!

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Kenny and get a better midfield

      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Mids are ok: Hazard, Salah, Richarl, Groß, RLC

    2. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      What's your current defence?

      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        As I posted...

    3. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Scratch that, I would pick Schindler or Ogbonna.

    4. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Or Christensen if you are happy with the rest of your team.

      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks dude and a Merry Xmas to you and yours!

        1. Prøfeßör …
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Cheers, likewise! 🙂

  23. @fpl_phenom
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Is Depoitre way better than DCL?

    Iv free transfers burning holes in my pockets and wondering is DCL > Depoitre a significant upgrade? Must do it tonight because of price changes

    1. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Both good options. Depoitre in good form and fixtures

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Wow I think I've never had transfers to burn.
      In your case, I'd keep Calvert.
      Any other moves you'd like to do instead?

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Debating whether to keep DDG ... his downgrade could allow me to get Pogba... I’ll wait until tomorrow night, the wine might make it easier to decide 😉

    3. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Nope, Depoitre is a rotation risk (albeit in great form). They have been rotating in recent weeks. Mounie plays at home and Depoitre away.

      1. @fpl_phenom
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers ... always get itchy trigger finger when I see someone about to rise

  24. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Sorry asked about Firmino above. Forgot to say I'm considering getting him in place of Rooney?? Also for a hit.

    Yay or nay?

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Get him

    2. CrouchDown
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Nay

    3. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      One is guaranteed to start and the other isn't. Take into account the hit and it's a big no.

  25. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    OK so thinking about these moves tonight.

    Kabasele ➡ A) Ogbonna B) Kenny

    Rooney ➡ Firmino

    -4

    1. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Do just B if you have the money. If not, do it with Kabasele to Kenny.

  26. Albrightondknight
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    So this lot GTG after using FT for Simpson to Kenny
    Happy Christmas all

    Pope

    Otamendi Ogbonna Kenny

    Salah (VC) Sterling Sane Hazard Richarlson

    Kane (C) Firminio

    Pereira Quaner Mee Dunk

  27. dimitros
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Best defender up to 4.3?

    1) Martina (I have Kenny). Is he assured starter? Until when?
    2) Klavan
    3) Chillwell
    4) Mariappa
    5) Other?

  28. SADIO SANÉ
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Merry Xmas! My next 3 transfers are going to be Ham/Spurs players in, but it's kinda hard to decide which ones...getting Eriksen would probably involve removing Hazard, anyone doing the same? Almost feel like I have to keep him though...

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      A lot people are. You can always reverse it later on.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah true

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Have Kane and Ogbonna.
      I will lose Hazard for the double

      Hazard and Richarlson
      To
      Eriksen and Son
      It will required about .5 ITB with future price drops factored in. Want to do them for fee too with 2FT so hope no need for moves next week.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah I'll do similar with Zaha I guess

    3. Suarezista
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I think I am making this transfer after two GWs.

      1. SADIO SANÉ
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        my record of players hauling when I remove them is making me apprehensive I guess

        1. FP El Wonky
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah I know the feeling. Last week took gross out to miss his 11 pointer.

  29. N00B
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    A) Otamendi, 4.5 mid, Lukaku in for Mee, Hazard and Austin

    B) Otamendi, Pogba, Quaner in for Mee, Son and Austin

    C) Schindler, Pogba for Mee, Son and wait for Stones