The draw for the first round of the 2019/20 FFS Cup FFS Cup
15 November 2011 513 comments
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Fantasy Football Scout are pleased to announce the eagerly-awaited return of the Paddy Power Cup. The fifth instalment of the open-to-all free-to-enter cup competition is back, with some fantastic prizes to boot. Your chance to join our previous winners – donnellyc, Jonty, Goonerdave and Ninja_Fit_Saints – in our hall of fame starts now. For full details read on…

What is the Paddy Power Cup?

The Paddy Power Cup is our version of the Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) Fantasy Cup game. Entrants who qualify for the first round will be randomly drawn against each other and the winner of the tie is whoever has the highest score from that gameweek, minus points spent on transfers (like in the original game and in head-to-head scores). In the event of a tie, the Manager with highest in the overall standing will progress.

How do I enter?

As with the Members Paddy Power Cup, entry for the competition is simple, just follow this link and fill out the form as required. A confirmation email will be sent shortly after you’ve submitted your details to acknowledge your entry has been received. Just like the FPL, multiple entries to the Cup are not permitted. Please ensure that you enter your FPL Team Id details correctly, any entries added incorrectly will not be entered into the qualifying round.

This cup is open to Members and Non-Members alike. A seperate Members only Cup will follow early in the New Year.

When does it start?

All entries received before the Gameweek 12 deadline will be entered into the qualifying round. In this first cup competition we will have 1024 qualifiers for the first round – those 1024 managers with the top scores in gameweek 12 will progress to the first round proper which will be played in gameweek 13. Again, FPL standing will decide who progresses in the event of tied positions.

When will I find out if I’ve qualified?

Results from the qualifying round will be published around 24-hours after gameweek 12 has been completed and the draw for the first round will then follow.

When are the fixtures released?

The fixture list for each round will be published a day or two before each gameweek deadline.

Are there prizes?

Sponsors Paddy Power are supplying the competition with some great prizes and we’re supplementing these with Amazon Vouchers. The prizes break down as follows:

  • Winner – £150 worth of free bets. £50 Amazon Voucher
  • Runner-up – £75 worth of free bets. £30 Amazon Voucher
  • 3rd Place – £50 worth of free bets. £20 Amazon Voucher

Entrants will need a Paddy Power account and be aged 18 and over to be eligible for some of the above prizes. Prizes are also subject to Paddy Power’s terms and conditions.

If you’ve yet to register a Paddy Power account, then you can sign up via this site and get a free £20 when you register and bet £10.

If you’re going to bet with Paddy Power, always gamble responsibly.

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  1. Demí
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Sweeeeeeeeeet

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    1. jamsiep
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      Yes Demi!

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  2. Scroobius Mac
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    This doesn't show up on your FPL page does it? I'm still sneakily using this site.

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    1. tosey
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      no it doesnt as its nothing to do with the FPL

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      1. Scroobius Mac
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Excellent. I'm in.

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  3. tosey
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    im in!

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    1. RedLightning
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Me too.

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      1. RedLightning
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        In the event of ties, will FPL standing include or exclude GW1 scores?

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        1. tosey
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          id imagine itd be your ranking from the start

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  4. Milan
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    In!

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  5. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    it's the lurker cup

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  6. Hitman
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Is this for paddy power members or ffs members

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      neither. it's just sponsored by paddy power

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    2. JC
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      lWell technically both as ya will also have to have a PP account to get the prize... Nice one Akers, prizes are better than the official fpl ones 😀

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  7. Just A Hat
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    😀

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  8. PL Ball
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Sound great. 🙂

    One Q though, whats stopping people from multiple entries and putting in other peoples ID's? :S

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    1. RedLightning
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      There will presumably be checks that the username, ID and email address are all compatible and not duplicated. And any cheats who are found out can presumably be disqualified.

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  9. Annyong
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Y'know where it asks for FFS name - does it want your login name or the name which shows when you post?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      it's been posting name in the past

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    2. Demí
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      The latter

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      1. Annyong
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Ta.

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  10. Dr Ennet
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    quick question... what is a ffs name? is it my username or my display name? 🙂 most probably a stupid question but nevertheless one i would need answered... cheers for your time...

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    1. RedLightning
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I would expect it to be your ffs username, which you can't change, rather than your display name, which you can.

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    2. Annyong
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      *snap*

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      1. Dr Ennet
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        ha ha... cheers 🙂

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    3. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Username on display here

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    4. Taribo West on a free
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I'd put the name you use here.

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    5. Dr Ennet
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      thanks all... went with the name i use on here aka dr ennet...

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    6. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Added more detail on the entry form now. Basicially this username is just an identifier for the draw and when mentioned in the cup articles we'll be putting together.

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Already submitted my entry Mark .. i don't need to do it again do i, and fill in any other details u added to the form?

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        1. Mark
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          • 19 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Nope - you'll be fine.

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  11. kaz 96
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    im facing a problem here guys, help me out....whats "fpl team ID"?

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      It's the numbers included in the web address on your gameweek history page.

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      what it says it is

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    3. udit
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/91319/history/
      91319 is the my Id , yours should be in your history

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      1. kaz 96
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        ahhhh thanks!

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  12. Pat Mustard
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Will there be 1,024 people on here with a P.P account?!

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I don't have one, but that hasn't prevented me from being knocked out immediately in previous seasons.

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        That was my thoughts on the subject too. I guess if I miraculously get far I could set one up.

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    2. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      You only need an account to get the Paddy Power prizes. Not to take part.

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      1. Pat Mustard
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Do you have to register your PP account at all now?

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        1. Mark
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          Nope.

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    3. Andy
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      There only needs to be three people with a Paddy Power account. And I'm sure if they won and didn't have one they'd set one up to get part of the prize.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Any idea when the members cup will be?

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        1. kaz 96
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          its says next year ^

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            oops, lazy me!

            Thanks maan

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        2. Mark
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          • 19 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          We'll wait for this to get to the latter rounds and then go with the Members Cup. January would seem likely - around the WC.

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  13. wardy1990
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Rmt please

    Begovic Kenny
    Jones JEnrique RTaylor Monk TIerney
    Silva VDV Bale Eagles Ndyer
    RVP Adebayor Suarez

    What changes needed?

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    1. brennalds
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      looks like you have spurs attack covered - que a Defoe hatrick!

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      1. wardy1990
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Yeh I'm not sure who to change though

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    2. Pat Mustard
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      3 spurs attackers?

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    3. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Lacking torres

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    4. O Fenomeno
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Too many Spurs players. Suarez and Bale > Rooney and Graham?

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  14. kaz 96
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    the qualifying round....are the transfer points deducted form ur gw total or the guy who makes 100 transfers before the qualifying gameweek qualifies if he tops the gameweek scores?

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    1. Andy
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      points deductions always count.

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      1. kaz 96
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        umm..ok. i dont think they count in the qualifying gameweek for fantasy cup though

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        1. Andy
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          We are a separate entity to FPL so our cup isn't the same to theirs - and I don't think you're right anyway. But points hits will count.

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    2. RedLightning
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I would hope that the transfer points will be deducted for the qualifying round, as presumably they will also be for later rounds.
      Those who are on a current wildcard should have a good chance of qualifying, though!

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  15. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    I hope I qualify as easily as the Irish Soccer team I don't want any panic.
    To paraphrase good auld Trap himself:
    Then he cat is in the sack, and the sack is closed. The cat is in it, but it’s closed not open – and it’s not a wild cat.

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  16. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Crap just realised I made a 4 pint hit, my qualifying odds are lengthened

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    1. kaz 96
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      does it even matter before a qualifying round? im not sure so ^

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    2. ralphypne
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      You'll be alright after 4 pints, but i'd slow down now.

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  17. Waldaz
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Don't think I will qualify but I'm in!

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    1. RedLightning
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      You never know. It only takes one lucky week - like some of the weekly top scores.

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    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I have never failed to qualify - which has always been good news for my round 1 opponent.

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    3. tajulariff
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      be positive...

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  18. Jake Donahue
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    whats the chances of Nasri playing on Monday

    I really want silva but his price has went out of control and would mean a 8 point hit getting rid of Nasri & MPetrov for Silva and 5.1M mid is this wise?

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    1. adams_6
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Slim chance of him playing Monday. He might on Saturday though 😉

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      1. Fernando Torres
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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      2. Jake Donahue
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        was getting confused with VDV, worth the hit?

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        1. adams_6
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          You might want to plump for Yaya instead? Always plays and picks up points

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        2. adams_6
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          Always avoid hits whenever possible, it kills you in reality

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          1. Jake Donahue
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            cheers, not having VDV & Silva is making me a nervous wreck come saturdays. Will give Nasri & Mpetrov 1 last weekend and take it from there. thanks

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  19. Egg noodle
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Wow hosting a 1024 people cup must take quite some effort. Thanks for this, Mark et al. Appreciate it

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  20. Bubbles
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Oooh, nice. Look forward to being knocked out in the qualifying stage. Again. 😉

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    1. Andy
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Only the good die (never actually make the cup) young.

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      1. Bubbles
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        I've entered every single FFS cup, and only made round one once or twice, and never got into the promised land of round two. I'll dream on.

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  21. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Torres anyone ?

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I feel like I'm being offered a cup of tea.

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      1. Bubbles
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        😀

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        1. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          I finally saw the series that your grav comes from 🙂 Has it actually been on uk telly?

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          1. Bubbles
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            14 years, 2 months ago

            Haha, enjoy it? Stupid, sweary comedy - I love it.

            It has been on Comedy Central from time to time, but I've rarely seen it on there.

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            1. stilicho
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              • 15 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              Yea I loved it, though I'd had a few when I watched it. It took me about 5 episodes to realise the main guy is always holding a drink in every single scene.

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              1. The Light Knight
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 2 months ago

                what show is it?

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                1. O Fenomeno
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 2 months ago

                  Trailer Park Boys I think.

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              2. Bubbles
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 2 months ago

                😀 Yeah, took me a few episodes to realise that too. I love it, every character is so stupid and outrageous. Top stuff.

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            2. Kings of Lyon ★
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              14 years, 2 months ago

              Its that trailpark thing isnt it? 🙂

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              1. Bubbles
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 2 months ago

                Yeah, Trailer Park Boys.

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    2. Fratboy
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I would probably have him if he was £6mil....probably....

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  22. rohan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Drenthe in for Nani this week???

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    1. CRAZY TRAIN
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Yes please. I need Nani's price to drop by a further 0.1m so that I can buy him back.....

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  23. Egg noodle
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    I remember when my team scored like 22 points in the qualification GW and failed to qualify. This time i'm on a mission

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  24. SPorting
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    i'm in!

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  25. Fratboy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Jonty's won it? I stand a good chance then if that's the best competition out there 😉

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Goonerdave always seems to do amazingly well, I think he was the beaten finalist one year too - unless that was the members cup.

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      1. Mark
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        • 19 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Semi finals I think...

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    2. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      jonty's in trouble this week though..his team does not look like its gonna score much points this week

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      1. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Fair point that Kaz, seems like he is in a bit of a defender crisis! A long with Metrov as well....

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  26. Kings of Lyon ★
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Awesome 😀

    Cue wildcard team not making the grade

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    1. O Fenomeno
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      😆

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  27. rohan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    pretty bored... please RMT

    vorm

    enrique woodgate p.jones

    silva vdv walters drenthe

    rvp(C) aguero bendtner

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Please include your subs

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      1. rohan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Subs:-- Krul, Pilkington Simpson De laet

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      2. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        moses simspon wilko?

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

          do u do a RMT every day?

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          1. kaz 96
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            lawl

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  28. Demí
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Danny Welbeck, released from England squad and sent back to United

    http://www.thefa.com/England/News/match-centre/2011/England-v-Sweden/Match-Previews/squad-update-161111

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Muscle strain apparently

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    2. SPorting
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      and Moses was called up?

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    3. rohan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      surely this (the muscle strain) means hernandez and roo up top??

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  29. hillbillypete
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Am i right in thinking we can use wildcard straight after DGW?

    If so am i mad in going into the DGW with

    VDV, Adebayor, Walker, Drenthe, Rodwell, Saha???

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    1. O Fenomeno
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Nope good plan.

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    2. ralphypne
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      i must have missed something, when is the DGW?

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  30. ralphypne
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Would this be good for a 4 pt hit?

    Bosingwa ---> Jags
    Doyle ---> Bendtner

    Any better options out there?

    Current team:
    Given (Ruddy)
    Kompany Bosingwa Brown (Saylor Warnock)
    Mata Pilkington Moses Silva Bale
    RVP Suarez (Doyle)

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    1. emperikal
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Exact two moves I've made already but with Bos -> Jags and Ba -> Bendtner. I think its a sound move. Decent run of fixtures coming up for both.

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      1. kaz 96
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        similar, not exact*

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        1. ralphypne
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          what do you reckon KAZ?

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          1. kaz 96
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            if i were you, i would do the exact same moves. not sure bendtner's gonna do a lot if ur looking for a long term replacement for doyle
            keep bendtner for 2/3 weeks then swap him with ba after gw 14

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            1. ralphypne
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 2 months ago

              thanks

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