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FFS Charity Football Tournament

In just under a fortnight, on Saturday 24th February, around 30 Fantasy Football Scout community members will be putting away their keyboards and dusting off their replica kits as they get ready to play a round-robin, seven-a-side charity football tournament.

The event takes place at Hendon Football Centre, Barnet, NW9 5PE, between 12-3pm and has been organised by myself and TopMarx.

The day is being staged in memory of Simon Humber, who lost his battle with ocular melanoma in 2015. Simon was the creative director of EA’s FIFA team, a Portsmouth FC fan and a popular member of the Fantasy Football Scout community as ‘Absinthe’. 

All the money raised will go to The Melanoma Research Foundation – a charity identified and verified in our recent contact with Simon’s family.

More information about Simon, together with an opportunity to donate, is available at this Just Giving page.

Please note that donations are expressed in dollars, rather than pounds, so a donation of $10 will be around £7.20 (based on the exchange rate on the morning of 12th February 2018).

The current squad lists (which may vary on the day) are below, but even if you are not playing or spectating please spare a few moments and a few quid by clicking on the Just Giving link and making a donation.

In addition to donations, a strict punitive system will be operated on the day with fines in place for diving, being nutmegged, late tackles and anything else the FFScout community can suggest. We are hoping to get some footage of the matches but can’t promise Sky Sports standard broadcasting.

Current Squads

Team Metz

Team Rotterdam

Team Benevento

Team Malaga

DeeColeBibTheory MyPrettyPonyJomica
ANISH_T28matzi11aTopMarxApplebonkers
NorcalJosh SullySonicBashVillaPukka
SteveBponsio22CouldGetMessi ChickenBhuna
PaulLRMT’s professorTibblesFFSprout
JoshKDanP   JamesEtm370
KelvinF-HBenPEdiLBenS
LenoJamesRPaulRNevilleB

The more players the merrier (so feel free to sign a mate or two up to play) but please email me at peter.kouwenberg76@gmail.com if you would like to be involved. I’ve already emailed those whose email address I have, but if you are interested please drop me a line.

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  1. Legomane
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Any early thoughts / suggestions / prioritise which move(s)? Cheers 🙂

    2FT 0.6ITB
    A. Son >
    B. RLC >
    C. Chilwell >
    D. Elliot >

    Pope
    Alonso Jones Duffy Chilwell
    Salah Sterling Son
    Kane Aguero Wilson

    (Elliot Milivojevic Ogbonna RLC)

    1. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      dont do A, IMO

      choose your city and sell the other to fund Firmino or Vardy (as a Wilson owner here but many fires to put first)

  2. infamousprob
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Which one wins H2H?
    Me: hazard, alonso, courtois
    Opponent: +23p

    1. STEP rOVERS
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I’m gonna say you as I have all 3

    2. Patrick Bateman
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Chelsea cleanie and it's gonna be tight. Odds in his favour though

    3. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully you, probably him

    4. infamousprob
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Well that went close! Alonso missing meant i got simpson -1p. So it meant i lost.

      On positive side, hazards bliss meant healthy green arrow OR.

  3. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    ANY MUST HAVES OVER THE 3-4?

    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Barely needs saying but Salah and Firmino are must haves the next 4 GWs

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, any differentials?

        1. SW6
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Vardy's on a run but no room at the inn for most. Deulofeu is a nice differential. I've got a hunch Eriksen might put some scores together too.

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah, simply no room.

      2. SW6
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Now might be the time to bring back in a Burnley defender too

        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Ah yes, thanks for reminding me, great shout.

  4. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Nice work on this Peter and everyone else who's joining in

    1. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      yeah fair play guys, great cause, hopefully I will be able to come along if you run this event again, working away that weekend this time round

  5. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Love the idea buy the way guys, so nice to have this match in honour of Simon, definitely donating to this.

  6. Mark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Yeah, brilliant stuff from Peter and Will - so glad that we were able to get in touch with Simon's family too and get the charity sorted.

    I'm coming along. Currently looking into whether I can sort a trophy in time.

    1. Majestic Chanka
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Surely you can grab one from Amazon or some such place.

      Wouldn’t need to be fancy, cheaper trophy means more £ to donate!

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah that must have been quite difficult to get in contact.

  7. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Current team:

    Pope
    Alonso Otamendi Mee (Dunk Mariappa)
    Son Sterling Salah Shaqiri Walcott
    (Depoitre) Kane Firmino

    2 FT and 0,5m in bank.

    Thinking Son and Depoitre TO Vardy and 5,1m midfielder.

    Thoughts?.

  8. GAMBIT
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Can I make up 165 points in 11 GWs? I thought I could until I actually calculated it to needing to win by 15 points every game week.

    I still have WC, FH and BB
    He only has BB

    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      improbable but not impossible if you plan your chips well and get a little bit of luck.

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I would assume that his team is quite better...so if you use WC late - no chance. Guess over blanks and DGW you can navigate max 100 points...

  9. raoulduke71
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Any problems here? Was thinking Jones >> Davies?

    --------------Fabianski---------------
    -----Jones Mawson Van Dijk-----
    Sterling Salah Mkhi Sanchez
    ------Wilson Kane Aubameyang----

    Bauer/Carroll/Mbemba

  10. barracuda
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Some posters last year suggested to use WC earlier to gain and close the gap if way behind and build the template by using FTs. If we could apply this theory, how much will we know once FA cups games this weekend are played. Would that strategy be feasible ? How much will we really know? Thanks troops

    1. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Great!!
      Just what i was thinking.
      Really looking for triple Pool, Vardy/Mahrez, fix defence (dont ask lol), selling Sxz, Lingard, Alonso and some city.

      The big question mark is Carabao Cup Final.
      If we WC for 28 and keep City/Arsenal because of future fixtures, we better dont get inj, or even some City rotation on big guns - they wil play 25/02 (after 28deadline), 01/03 Ars away, 04/03 chelsea at home, 07/03 Cl 2nd leg 🙁

      1. barracuda
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Not planning to get any Arsenal yet. Could only have 2 cities and strong bench. I don't think KDB will be rested anytime soon. He makes them tick.

    2. Jigger & Pony
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      It’s a viable plan, particularly if you plan to play TC in 34.

      Get 7-8 GW31 starters and 7-8 DGW34 starters. Then use FTs 32-34 to get 11 for DGW34 using TC. Play BB in 37.

      1. rjcv177
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        no FH chip and thinking in BB 34 and TC37, as "usually".
        Why u think is a better option to do it reverse? (If WC on 28)

        1. Jigger & Pony
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          34 a lot more predictable for TC as teams playing for everything. Sanchez could have WBA and whu. Kane could have NEW and MCI.

          In 37 City have good fixtures but league will be won and rotation rife.

          1. rjcv177
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            lolol
            don't come here with this Sxz stuff (he's the one bouncing away from my team ASAP)

        2. Jigger & Pony
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          If you WC 32, then easier to get 13-14 DGW players for 34 so BB makes sense.

          If you WC 28, then realistically you will have 11 DGW players for 34 (given planning for 31 blank). But you have more time to get 13-14 DGW players for 37z

          1. rjcv177
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            many thanks.
            I like to plan ahead for WC previous DGWs, but this lack of Pool players is causing me problems for near fixtures 🙁

            1. Jigger & Pony
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 2 months ago

              Get 3 Pool players and stick with them till the end of the season. They will outscore many DGW players.

  11. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Ive recently bought a Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS professional lens, along with a 17-35mm 2.8. These are high grade lenses and great for sport photography or film. Would it be an idea for me to help out with the recording of the match?

    1. John t penguin
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      is that the doosra table of cameras

    2. MyPrettyPony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Ooh, hadn't seen this post, Rupert, but obviously in contact with you separately. Sounds dangerous i.e. there's a risk you'll actually be able to convey how bad/ unfit etc. we really are without us being able to blame it on shoddy camerawork or equipment!

  12. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What are son owners doing. Has blanked in last 4.hence very difficut to stick with him. Any advice on him. Dunno his stats??

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I'd be tempted to keep for another couple of games, fixtures are just too seductive.

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Ya but except hudders home game do we excmpect hauls vs palace and bou away??

        1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          *expect

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          I would against Bournemouth yes.

    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      the only person i’d want right now is KDB but i’d need 2 hits to get him in. he’s got good fixtures though

    3. Hi I'm Jose
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I reckon Kane and Son will be a big fail in next weeks. Just 3 days before Juve, i wouldnt play them both against Huddersfield.

    4. zelio78
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I just added Son...

    5. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I have Son and had exactly the same question as you. His returns (in tough games admittedly) have been poor.. but I thought he looked decent vs Arsenal and was almost through a couple of times vs Man U.

      Bit like RTH says, fixtures are seductive.

  13. Tabbara
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Should I keep son?
    Could go to a 9.3 Midfielder

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      This same question any answers i could go upto 9.9??

      1. Tabbara
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        looking at mahrez,hoping Leicester will lose their fa cup match

    2. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Keep. Don’t get Mane lol

      1. Tabbara
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        haha thought about it

    3. zelio78
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Keep

  14. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    What are the latest news about Alonso? Will he play tonight?

    Tks

    1. Hi I'm Jose
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      I hope he wont. My 6pts on the bench is winking to n3

      1. Boomerang V
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Alonso can double that

    2. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      “Nothing serious, Alonso is playing every game, we preferred not to take a risk with him because he was a bit tired”

      Antonio Conte

      That was the last we heard.

  15. #FPLBhuna
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Looking forward to this

    #TeamMalaga

  16. Mayo for Sam
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Is Wilson + Pogba + Alonso > Firmino + Deloufo + VVD

    Worth (-8)?

    1. Sailboats
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      No imo

    2. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      not a chance

    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Nope.

  17. Bonus magnet
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Rough

    Aguero vice-captain and Niasse first on bench

    If ever there was a good time to rest my Captain Hazard, Conte, this it!!!

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      OUCH.

    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Oof.

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Omg. But 0 chance of happening

  18. Boomerang V
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    I was sick and tired of not having KDB and was thinking in plan to get him but when looking at City vs Spurs fixtures I started to think that maybe Eriksen will outscore him from now till end of season... Is this nosense?

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Logical.

    2. Gobigorgohome
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      KDB is class.. he will get more points

    3. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      All depends how Pep will look at PremierLeague, even after wrapped up.
      If he goes for records, KDB is better than Eriksen.

      If they get a good fixture after Basel (good as gone) he'll PROBABLY rotate to give a chance at CL title.

      Eriksen might be out of CLs earlier and the NEED to fight for those runner-up spots

    4. Norman Conquest
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      if city get through next round of cl i can see massive rotation in the league games he will try to get the quad this season with the league and league cup virtually in the bag he will play his strongest team in cl and fa cup games owning any city players will be a rotation risk

  19. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    the tribute article is here, remember it as a real 'stop what you're doing' moment. http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/01/a-tribute-to-simon-humber/
    proud to wear the hypothetical blue and white of malaga

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      "cheers all".
      That really got me. Think I'll go for a walk.

    2. MyPrettyPony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks, AppleBonkers. I remember my reaction to that article exactly as you describe it. Good to have you aboard on the 24th.

      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I emailed you by the way. Any thoughts on my post above?
        I'd have to book the day off, so would nee to know soon.

        1. MyPrettyPony
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 2 months ago

          Replied at about 2.10pm, Rupert, so let me know your thoughts by email. Cheers.

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 2 months ago

            Ok will do. Just my email is on the blink.

  20. Feanor
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Unless Alonso and Hazard do something special tonight, I'm planning on getting rid with this triple transfer for a 4 point hit:

    Ayew -> Aguero, Hazard -> Arnautovic, Alonso -> Mbemba

    I already used my Bench Boost, so it will make picking my lineup easier to have a 5th defender who doesn't play. And I'd be left with 0.4m.

    1. Bonus magnet
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      who`s the other striker?

  21. Tazah
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    It's actually crazy that a 4.7mid has got me 18 points over the last two weeks...... Mili ya beast

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Those penalties will soon dry up

      1. Tazah
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        I heard that quote 8 weeks ago

      2. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe - but he has also scored from open play. No way am I not picking him at present.

    2. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      He has provided that to my bench

  22. 007 [RoboKlopp]
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Cant choose between Shaqiri and Walcott.
    Any thought who is better?
    Cheers.

    1. Norman Conquest
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      neither is better in my opinion but if unsure go for the cheaper option to upgrade elsewhere both players will blank more often than not

    2. rjcv177
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      As a Shaq owner looked at Stoke away from home an dont expect much next 2.
      If transfers to burn Deloufeu might be good punt

  23. Fantasy Gold
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    So Morata declares himself fit.

    Conte telling porkies about this back injury because he’s rubbish 😆

    1. Norman Conquest
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      i hope giroud starts tbh

    2. Desperately Seeking Dusan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      this isn't hindsight but I always thought that was the case. Conte isn't the first manager to say a struggling player is "injured" in order to take them out of the firing line.

      I suspect Giroud starts and Morata comes off the bench... which is hardly a "big" call on my part.

  24. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Love this idea and shame I can't be there - although it's probably good for my 'rep' because I am absolutely hopeless at football.
    Will be making a donation. Hope you all have a fantastic time!

  25. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Amazing that you've organised this, I remember seeing the first posts suggesting it as an idea, great to see it coming to fruition.

    1. MyPrettyPony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks, Bubz.

      A chance to show off our (lack of) football prowess, an opportunity to meet others on the FFScout community and perhaps enjoy a post-game pint or two and, most importantly, a very worthy cause.

      Winner all round.

  26. FPLtfs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Fabianski
    Van Dijk, Alonso, Otamendi, Jones
    Salah, Sterling, Walcott, Shaqiri
    Aguero, Firmino
    Subs: Gomes, Ogbonna, Quaner, RLC

    2 ft, 1.8 itb.

    early thoughts about this lot?
    Planning to do Aguero -> Kane, which leaves 0.9 itb.
    Can take a -4 if necessary

  27. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Initial thoughts are Christensen -> VVD, good call?

    Fab / Adrian
    Jones / Otamendi / Alonso / Christensen* / Duffy
    Salah / Sterling / Wally / Shaqiri / Chupo
    Kane / Firminio / Wilson

  28. John t penguin
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    FFS to contact one of their many sponsors to double funds raised?

  29. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    How does this look for a WC team this week?

    Pope | Fabianski
    Davies | Van Dijk | Jones | Mee | Bauer
    KDB | Salah | Eriksen | Ramsey | Doucoure
    Kane | Firmino | Ayew

  30. Bavarian
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 2 months ago

    Need a Replacement for Otamendi to rotate with Mee...

    Other Defenders:
    Jones-Monreal-Vertonghen and playing 4-4-2

    Any suggestions????