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FFS Manager Melee Recruitment

POPCORN AT THE READY!

In an alternate universe.. following an extraordinary general meeting, the League Managers Association has decided to set up an entertainment splinter league. Many of the profession’s finest have signed up and are ready to compete for the jewel in its crown, the FFS Manager Melee Community Tournament.

We would like to thank all those who applied to be a manager; tough decisions had to be made and after much deliberation 16 managers have now been appointed and team names submitted.

Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are the bosses and their new clubs:

AZ – Claudio With a Chance of Modballs

Lawro – The Godfather: Pardew

Balders – Hughes Line is it Emery?

Boris Bodega – Alice in Wengerland

Narcos – Thor: Wagnerok

LlamaZA – Dirty Zidancing

Limited & Mediocre Manager – Howe to Train Your Dragon

Professor Bear – Guardiolas of the Galaxy

Le God – American Dycho

Speedyboyzzzz – Roboklopp

Left Arm Pie – The Hills Have Moyes

JohnnyRev7 – When ‘Arry Met Sarri

Jossy – The Silence of the Lambert

Pirlo’s Pen – Finding Nuno

Pras United –  Neville Wears Prada

The Fantastic Mr Fox – The Big Bang Thierry

*the squads page can be found here.

PLAYERS ASSEMBLE!

The organising committee are proud to announce that player recruitment is now open.

In a change to last year’s format this process will not be done by an auction but instead by the managers themselves.

What this means is that all aspiring players need to post on here and explain why they want to play and what makes them a good pick. It’s not all about rank; a willingness to not only participate but contribute to the action on these articles is the most important attribute you can have.

We strongly recommend that you get a grav (please refer to the FAQs if you don’t know how to) as this will help distinguish you to the respective managers.

Our bosses will be posting on here too looking for players and will provide their details so also look out for this. Good luck everyone and happy recruiting!

 COMPETITION TIME

To complement the inventive team names we are running a photo editing contest: simply take a poster of your relevant movie/show and incorporate your manager; the best one will be automatically placed in pot 1 for our group stage draw! Have a blast in the editing suite and we look forward to seeing your finished creations.

AND FINALLY

All the details of the competition can be found here: https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/10/29/announcing-the-ffs-manager-melee/

The next article will be published in the run up to gw13, just before the seeding round takes place.

If you have any further queries or comments you can email us at ffscommunityorganisers@gmail.com or place a comment below.

We hope you enjoy our tournament!

The FFS Manager Melee Committee is: Darth_Krid, Lawro, Speedyboyzzzz, Toblerone52, Mr. Hindsight, Rhinos, Boris Bodega, FC Lackless, and Professor B.

273 Comments Post a Comment
  1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    If any of the mangers still recruiting i would like to join the team.My details are posted above in the page

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      *before page lol

  2. Rashers
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone still looking a player?

    6 top 5k finishes in a row. One top 500.

    ID 2068170

    Cheers

    1. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      wow. great history. 79 on premierfantasytools all time manager list.

      1. Rashers
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thank you 🙂

      2. Rashers
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Just checked that website out. Nice to be up there

      3. Wally banter
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Is anyone facing an axe from our team though?

        1. JohnnyRev7
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Yes... YOU, for even asking asking the question.

          Note: Before you respond Mithoon please focus on your FFS username, especially your surname.

  3. Morph - Unbelievable Geoff
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    I'm really looking forward to this. Finding Nuno is based on IHOP who won the 2016-17 Chilli Bowl, so we are looking to regain past glories.

    Quick question, for the GW 13 seeding round, will all 11 players scores count or will managers pick a best 8 + captain?

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I'm glad to hear you're looking forward to it. Good luck!

      All 11 players for the seeding round.

      Just an fyi, an article will be out before GW13 to explain in further detail.

      1. Morph - Unbelievable Geoff
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. I figured there would be an article but wanted to know sooner as I was considering whether to take a (-4).

  4. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Three, possibly four spots are still open for Howe to Train your Dragon! Most of us played together for the Boston Hawks in the Chilli Bowl two seasons ago. There is plenty skill in the team, though we aren't an elitist bunch but a group who like to discuss options, help each other out, and try to improve as FPL managers. If that sounds good, send an email with your FFS name, FPL ID and a bit about why you'd like to join.

    tim.httyd@hotmail.com

    Obviously I don't know what kind of response this will get, so if there are lots then I'm sorry if I have to turn people down. Simply looking for people who are keen, like to discuss ideas and won't get offended if I question their decision making/challenge their ideas. 😀

    1. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      E-mail sent 🙂

    2. Vobinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Email sent.

    3. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      email sent

    4. Rihanovic
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Sent.

    5. Rash
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Sent

    6. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      sent

    7. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Sent email

    8. MAVER!CK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Email sent

    9. Jonjo Shall_We? (Flowers - …
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Time to change the grav cap

  5. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Times have changed, nobodies hammering for my signature. I used to be a somebody. I used to be the heavy weight champion of the world.

  6. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Looks like some of my old pals like of Innsie and Billy Gilmore and my old comrades from Holland/Ireland association (HVT, TFF, Numb, Little Luikin, etc.) are no longer active around these parts but are shoo-in for selection and and become favourites.

    Whatever happens, happens. Good luck everyone!

    1. Little Lukin
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      We're still very much active in the FF community and will be posting on here where the pages don't shift so quick. I know HVT and Numb post a lot still?

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        So much this!

        Howdy Nabil!

    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I'm right here my friend! 🙂

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Good to see ya mate!

  7. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    I played as part of the Georgia Boyd team in the community watch tournament last season. I was really excited about this tournament when the news came out. I’d love to participate if there are teams still looking to sign players. I love exchanging advice, ideas, transfer strategies etc with the team in group chats or whatever.

  8. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Some of those posters for the competition are incredible 😆

  9. Boris Bodega
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Boris has been up to his ears. Boris is very sorry for only just getting around to going through applications. Boris apologies profusely.

    Alice in Wengerland are 8 players strong at the moment and are looking for three more players to fill the squad. I will have lost the will to live by about 8pm tonight, so get your appy's in by then and you might be lucky enough to join the team that will win the Managers Melee.

    Boris 'top, top quality' Bodega

    1. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      To contact me, send an email to allezinwengerland@gmail.com, stating you FPL ID and FFS username, along with why you would like to join our team.

    2. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Sent a request

      1. Boris Bodega
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers buddy, will be in contact later today.

    3. MAVER!CK
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Email sent.

    4. Costa in Wengerland
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Email sent 🙂

    5. FPL Blow-In
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Applied! Hope I’m not too late

  10. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Howe to Train your Dragon is full. I thought the fairest way to do it was first come first serve, so if you haven't got a reply email, sorry 🙁

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Mate is it possible to update the spreadsheets?

  11. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy;

    “Other knee was jealous but operation went well and it’s all good now. Be back soon guys you just have to find another captain for some games”

    What a lad

    1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Let’s get him on FFS. He’d be a right laugh

  12. BenDavies
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    If anyone still needs someone for their team, I would love to play!

  13. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Finger on throat means death!

    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Absolutely no idea what this means, but I like it.

      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        That's the spirit!

  14. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Any teams still recruiting?

    Might be helpful if managers can update on vacancies.

    1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I'm looking for a team too

      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        🙁

        1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Mr Fox has a blank team. I'll try and catch him on here

    2. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      The only team that I don't know for certain isn't full is The Big Bang Thierry, but Mr Fox said four days ago that his recruitment was well underway so I suspect he's full now too 🙁

      1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Is it possible to update the spreadsheets of all teams mate?

        1. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          I've updated it already with all the info I have

    3. Urchin
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      The spreadsheet (linked in the article) shows two teams with vacancies
      Big bang Thiery (Manager: fantastic Mr Fox)
      Howe to train your dragon (Manager: Limited & Mediocre Manager)

      Try finding these two (or their teammates) around these parts maybe to know more. Rest of the teams are full as per spreadsheet.

      1. Urchin
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Oh sorry just noticed the comment above that Dragon team is also full.

  15. Boris Bodega
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Alice in Wengerland is now full, thanks for all who applied it was hard choosing.

  16. Urchin
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Organizers, possible to consider couple of additional teams given how many are still teamless?

    1. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      We considered it but couldn't see a feasible way of doing it. If we make the groups of size 5 for example one team would have to miss out a fixture each week which is boring. Can't see a way of doing it that isn't convoluted

      1. Urchin
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Fair enough i guess. Should be fun, even better than last season 🙂
        Great work and thanks for the organizing efforts.

        1. korbendallas82
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          I feel you bro, if You are teamless. I was on team Hungaryneville last year. Some of the best players in the game.

          1. QPRUTD
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            He aint teamless. He's selfless

      2. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Are all the teams full?

        1. Lawrø
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Replied to your email mate, the answer is... probably 🙁

          1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers

      3. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Could we expand the teams? Say, 12-a-side?

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Good idea, gives us somebody new to chat to on the bench Kloppo. 🙂

          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Ever the Klopptomist

  17. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Just a wee heads up.
    The Tinkerman is in 2 teams - Nuno & BB Theirry.
    He''s really not that good 😉

    1. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      😆 Good spot!

  18. Deli Alli OxenFree!
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Hey, I know i’m Late to the proverbial party; but looks like “Big Bang Thierry” and “Howe to Train your Dragon” might still have a player opening?
    I’d love to get involved and JOIN YOUR TEAM!

    > Ian Anderson [DAO] C, £, OoP, Rest

    _________[•PLAYER BIO•]
    “Long Time Listener, First Time Caller”
    Fairly new to FPL & the FFS Community; but more than make up for that Inexperience WITH THE FOLLOWING SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

    •Involvement in the Comments Section •A Sense of Humor & Ultra-Thick Skin •Am a Scoutcast Faithful & avid YouTube Subscriber •General FPL Enthusiasm •Outspoken w/ ‘Outside the Box’ Opinions •World Class Knowledge & Taste In Music & Film •Semi-Epic Motivational Speeches •Great Ideas & Solutions •Plays Well w/ Others •Amazing List Composer
    ...and •Real World Skills from a career in Graphic Design & Marketing

    *Side Effects are generally mild; but may include: Dry Mouth, Eye Irritation, Increased Appetite, a Lack of Motivation, and the inability to operate heavy machinery

    **Also, i’m Not sure what a ‘grav’ is; and couldn’t find the FAQ Section

  19. Amateur Pundit Zan
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    A lot of recruitment happening behind closed doors this year.

    Teams like Hughes line is it Emery were even allegedly recruited before recruitment period officially started. I’d raise an official complaint, but but no need as all they did was skim some of the wasters, misfits and miscreants out of the fantasy pool, leaving it cleaner for the other teams during the official recruitment period.

    Hoping this is the right thread for bantz, seems a bit quiet..

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      you're suggesting that they cleaned the pond by skimming the surface.
      I'd disagree, looks more like they dredged the bottom, more like old boots, broken shopping trolleys and abused oven gloves.

    2. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Recruitment period? When 'Arry met Sarri have just been on their summer break from last year's triumph. Pre-season this week has just been a riot.

  20. jtreble
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    ... and now Jonny is injured. There goes that plan.

  21. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    Am I too late to this party?

    1. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Unfortunately, yes. The tournament starts GW 13

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Bummer.

  22. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    New article coming out for this soon? Think I remember some1 saying there would be? Do we need to do anything(like choose captains) for the seeding round?

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      A new article will be out tomorrow. All the details will be provided, including, the results of the photo editing contest.

      All 11 team members play and no captains for the seeding round.

      1. tets mcgee (Bachmann an Rob…
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        cheers prof

  23. Prøfeßör …
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 4 months ago

    A new article was submitted for approval this morning. Here's hoping it's approved and posted tonight.

    1. Geoff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 4 months ago

      Should still be, yeah. Friday submissions are hard as Friday is really busy so if you could push it earlier in the week next time it'd be much better on my end, but should be ok this time

      1. Prøfeßör …
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, mate. Noted.

        1. Geoff
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 4 months ago

          What's the name of the article, or who submitted it?