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. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Start ( other first on bench)

    A Kenny
    B DCL

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      A

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      B

    3. Ode
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      B

    4. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      B

    5. A19
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      B

    6. A.T
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      A

    7. Runaway
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      B

  2. Ode
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    A) Abraham & Naughton -> Crouch & Jones -4

    B) Naughton -> Schindler for free

    1. GE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      B

    2. A19
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      A

    3. Hawk Eye
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      b

    4. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      B or save

    5. DJ1000
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      I like the Schindler option. Good chance of bonus points and is a threat on set pieces. Optimal games for Huddersfield coming up. Seem to be good at keeping clean sheets at home.

  3. GE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    1) Niasse -> Quaner
    2) Richarlison -> Arnautovic
    3) Hennessey -> Adrian
    4) Save
    5) Other suggestions?

    (1FT, 0.3 itb)

    Speroni
    Ota/Jones/Ogbonna
    Haz/Salah/Sterling/Richarlison/RLC
    Kane/Morata

    Bench: Hennessey, Mee, Duffy, Niasse

    1. A19
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      2

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Save

    3. Hillbilly
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      5) Mee > Kenny, Niasse > DLC(-4)

      1. GE
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        Thanks, but don't fancy DCL

        1. Hillbilly
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 1 day ago

          No probs, we're all dyslexic up the hills;) Yes DCL not my favourite either but is affordable as a 3rd striker, more game time than Niasse and does score/assist quite regularly, which could be important with rotations

  4. Flynny
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Hi....want to get some West ham in this team.....0.3itb.

    What is my best bet?

    Fab Elliot
    Alonso ota Daniels Kenny wimmer
    Salah cout sterling richarlison rlc
    Kane morata dcl

    A....daniels to ogbonna

    B....wimmer to masuaka

    C....fab to Adrian

    Thanks

    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Wimmer to ogbana

      1. Legomané
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        This

    2. JanetYellen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      B

      1. Flynny
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        If I do Daniels to ogbonna it gives me enough to do richarlison to arnie for the dgw.

        Is that worth taking into account??

        1. DJ1000
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 day ago

          Yes. Daniels injured and Bournemouth in free fall at present.

          1. Flynny
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 1 day ago

            Cheers....think that is sensible on reflection....

  5. A19
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Hey guys, opinions appreciated. Many thanks!

    Foster (Elliot)
    Christensen Kabasele Kenny (Mee Naughton)
    Hazard KDB Salah Coutinho Sterling
    Kane DCL (Crouch)

    A) Save
    B) Naughton -> Ogbonna
    C) KDB & Kabasele -> Ota & Sane/Silva (-4)
    If C, which one of Silva and Sane?

    1. Hawk Eye
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      b

  6. Viper
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    My god, there really is so few options to replace Austin with.

    Depoitre is destined to fail but at least I'd get a price rise so I could sell for what I bought

    Wilson has good fixtures and penalties but will drop like a stone if he fails

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Wilson might have bottomed out, dropped 0.4mil now.

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      DCL

  7. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Simpson + Mbemba > Zanka + Kenny(-4)? Looking to strengthen my bench for next few GWs

  8. The real slim shady
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Adrian
    Jones, Kenny, Otamendi
    Silva, Hazard, Salah, Cout
    Kane, Firm, DCL

    RLC, Mariappa, Long, Elliot

    Any transfer needed?

    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Prefer Sterling to Silva...

      1. The real slim shady
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        I see. I do think Silva will bring in more points going forward tho. Maybe not as good as captain. But more steady points.

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Long & Mariappa not nailed, with rotations incoming there is trouble there.

  9. Monkey Hanger
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    People selling players like Niasse, Mbemba, Mariappa. These fringe players are very likely to get a starting slot this GW, and the second game in the DGW.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      I wouldn't say likely.

      1. Monkey Hanger
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        What would you say? 🙂

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 1 day ago

          I think only Niasse will see any minutes at all, if any.

        2. Monkey Hanger
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 1 day ago

          Possibly, but more possible than normal.

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      They don't have DGW.

      1. Monkey Hanger
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        I meant the games which come two days after the Dec. 30th GW. ie the one where rotation will be most rife.

    3. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      None of those players have a DGW

  10. Niemi
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Save FT or bring in Adrian for Fabianski? I have Fabianski against Liverpool and Elliot against Manchester City this week. Elliot can fill in for Adrian during the blank.

    Slightly worried though as Adrian and Elliot COULD lose their place, but they do seem like first choice right now.

    1. A19
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      They are safe for the moment I think. You should bring in Adrian. Elliot as indeed a good fixture GW21

    2. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      After WHU lost 2-3 at home to Newcastle, I wouldn't trust them for any other fixture, DGW or not.

      1. Niemi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        Not like Fabianski is trustworthy either, although he's had a few hauls.

  11. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Start Depoitre (STK) or DCL (wba)?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Wow, you have an awful front 3.

      Depoitre.

      1. Rash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        Not as bad as mine.. kane-less and have niasse!

        1. Patch
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 day ago

          How many transfers you make last week...

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Depoitre.

  12. Gruu
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Trying to strengthen bench, need your help please..

    A. Mbemba -> Ogbona
    B. Niasse -> Crouch/Quaner (cannot afford DCL)
    C. Save FT

    Speroni
    Ota / Christensen / Jones / Mee
    Haz / Salah / Sterling / Richarlison
    Kane / Morata

    (Elliot / RLC / Niasse / Mbemba)
    1 FT, 0.5 itb

    1. A19
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      A

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      A.

  13. thunder_mike
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Pope
    Jones Monreal* Chilwell
    Salah Sterling Hazard Richarlison RLC
    Kane DCL

    Elliot Masuaka Duffy Austin*

    1FT 5.0 itb

    Help appreciated
    A) Keep Monreal and hope he plays, Austin > Depoitre
    B) Keep Monreal, Austin + RLC > Depoitre + Mahrez/Pogba (-4)
    C) Monreal + Austin > Christiansen + Depoitre
    D) Austin > Morata (Stops me moving to the power midfield)

  14. Tabbara
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Which option is better
    A:Depoitre and Otamendi for Kiko and Gray(-4)
    B:Zanka for Kiko(FT)

    1. Runaway
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      a

  15. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    hi all. Best move pls?

    1 play Richarlison LEI + Morata BRI
    2 -4 and play Silva new + Depoitre STK

  16. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Still can't decide,

    Start one:

    A) Loftus Cheek

    B) Ogbonna

    1. Runaway
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      b

    2. Hillbilly
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      A

    3. CrouchDown
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      RLC

    4. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      A.

  17. Rebeltactics
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Thinking to save FT this week so I can sell Azpilicueta for Otamendi and sell Schindler for Davies for DGW. Would retain Alonso, Gomez and Long in my Defence.

    Thoughts?

    1. Yellin' in my Ear
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Davies will likely only play one in dgwk, I'd avoid

      1. Rebeltactics
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        Alternative who isn’t from west ham

        1. tafrère
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 1 day ago

          Vertonghen/Sanchez if you can afford, if not there are none.

  18. JurgenRodgers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Looking at Dwight Gayle as a possible Austin replacement from Gw21

    BHA stk SWA

    More nailed than Depoitre,
    Looked lively at West Ham yeterday , scored at Old trafford & The Bridge this season

    (Place holder until Austin returns)

  19. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    a) gross or lingard
    b) silva & depoitre or vardy & (upto 4.9 mid)

    1. Runaway
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      a) lingard
      b) silva & depoitre

    2. Rebeltactics
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Not exactly an answer but I have Gross but save last game he hasn’t delivered for a while. lingard in my opinion isn’t a great player yet. I wouldn’t buy him.

      Will silva start next game?

  20. Hillbilly
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Fab
    Ota/Jones/*Moreal
    Haz/Salah/Sterling/Richarlison
    Kane/Morata/DCL

    Bench: /RLC, Ogbonna, Mariappa

    Monreal(yellow flagged) to?

    A Jones
    B Gomez
    C Keep

  21. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Random question, has anyone played the game LA Noire and is it worth buying on the Switch?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      It's a good game, but it does get a bit repetitive after a while.

      1. FPL Maldini
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        Yeah it’s on offer, just not like GTA iv heard

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 1 day ago

          Yeah it's nothing like GTA, total opposite in fact as you have to stay within the law. I'd recommend it as long as it's not too pricey.

  22. Peter O'Hanraha-hanrah…
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    A - get Christensen (4 at the back w/3 in midfield)
    B - get Gross (4 in midfield w/3 at the back)

  23. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Sell Smalling, Daniels, both (-4) or Save FT? 0ITB

    Pope
    Christensen Jones Smalling* Daniels*
    Hazard Salah(v) Coutinho
    Kane(c) Aguero DCL

    (Elliot Ogbonna RLC Carroll)

  24. Viper
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Which combo? Pick one from the following

    A. DCL, Wilson, Depoitre

    B. Robertson, Zanka

    1. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      DCL, Zankaa

  25. CFC1990
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Anyone bringing in Adrian this week?

    Can West Ham get a clean sheet at Bournemouth?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      I am.

    2. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      They conceded three at home against one of the worst attacking teams in the division. I'm seriously considering benching Ogbonna for the DGW.

  26. Bleach †
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Lads,

    Fab
    Chris • Ota • Jones
    Salah(c) • Haz • Sterling • Sane
    Kane • Firm • DCL

    Elliott • RLC • Mariappa • Mbemba

    Anyone out for a hit or GTG?

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Gtg

    2. Hillbilly
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Apart from RLC, bench could use some strengthening, especially with incoming rotations.

  27. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    I have wildcarded. Any changes you would make? Really wanted to fit hazard in but you can't have everyone.

    Pope, Fabianski

    Christensen, Ota, Kenny, Dunk, Zanka

    Salah, Sterling, Silva, Gross, RLC

    Kane, Morata, DCL

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Looks ok.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Who you planning for 22 can you get anyone part from Kane now and save a transfer down the line?

      1. Lukakwho
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        What spurs defender would you get?

        1. Albrightondknight
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 1 day ago

          None not even for Dgw and certainly not an the expensive of Ota cause I think you would need to shell out for Vert. Not many other will avoid rotation.
          I was think more a Adrian for Fabianski or Ogbonna for Zanka.

    3. BigBarn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Not sure it's such a great WC team. Looks good for now, but Pope will lose his place at some point, Kenny too. And Pickford is surely a better option than Fab? It's fine for a month but I reckon it will need some proper work by mid-Jan.

  28. GuillermoDickero
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Should I transfer:

    A) Pope to Adrian

    B) Richarlison to Lingard / Arnie

    C) Save FT

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      A.

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      C

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      C

    4. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      C. But do bring in Arnie for his DGW.

  29. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Have to pull the trigger before price rise

    Best recplacements for Austin and Moreno?

    Currently set on Otamendi and Depoitre

    Considering Jones and Gray/Wilson as well

    Thoughts?

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      A.

  30. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 day ago

    Evening all. Any thoughts ? 2ft. 0.3 itb.

    Speroni (Elliot)
    Ota - ogbonna - xtensen
    Haz - richa - sterling - salah- couts
    Kane (c) - firmino

    Subs- mee-Duffy-quaner

    A - save
    B - mee to Kenny
    C - kane and richa to morata and pogba
    D - other

    Thinking b personally
    Cheers !

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 day ago

      Get rid of Mee and save the other FT.

      1. Malkmus
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 1 day ago

        Cheers!