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. Fudge
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 25 mins ago

    Best defender under 4.4?

    Already got Otamendi, Christensen, Jones, Masuaku

    1. Lukakwho
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 25 mins ago

      Zeegelar?

    2. mgrea
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 24 mins ago

      Zanka 4.5?

    3. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 24 mins ago

      Kenny?

      1. Numb
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 22 mins ago

        Think he's 4.4

        1. Spencer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 19 mins ago

          Balls. Didn't see the "under" in the question!

          Can you wait and see which Watford defender to get?

    4. Numb
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 22 mins ago

      Klavan maybe?

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 20 mins ago

        He will be done once Matip is back though won't he? Matip is back training.

        1. Numb
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 16 mins ago

          Dunno then. Holgate / Martina??

          1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            To be honest I wasn't correcting you because I knew the answer.

            Ive been trying to work the same question out myself because I need someone under 4.4.

            Problem with holgate and martina is most people have Kenny, and it doesn't feel right doubling up on Everton defence yet.

            I was thinking of Prodl...Meh, there's not many. Shame Chilwell was dropped for Fuchs last match.

    5. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 mins ago

      Dunk

      1. We Will Klopp you
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 19 mins ago

        My bad, recently rose & he's 4.4, ignore me, I'm half asleep already

        1. We Will Klopp you
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 17 mins ago

          Martina for now I'd say but Baines will eventually become a problem

  2. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 25 mins ago

    How is this team looking. I have wildcarded so any changes you would so just say.

    Begovic, Fabianski

    Ota, Jones, Christensen, Kenny, Zanka

    Sterling, Salah, Hazard

    Kane, Firmino, DCL

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      Who are the other two mids ?

      1. Lukakwho
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 20 mins ago

        RLC, Carrol

        1. tafrère
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 16 mins ago

          Maybe get some West Ham players.

  3. Rash
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 25 mins ago

    Ddg owners who are considering Adrian for the double.. Are to thinking of downgrading DDG or upgrading the other keeper?

    1. mgrea
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 24 mins ago

      Upgrading other keeper here. DDG season keeps

      1. Rash
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 18 mins ago

        This is my thoughts also

  4. mgrea
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 25 mins ago

    Play

    A) Kenny (wba)
    B) Maguire (wat)

    Rest of defence is Jones, Christiansen & Mee.

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      Maguire.

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 17 mins ago

      B

    3. Rash
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 17 mins ago

      A

    4. the snazzy viking
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 15 mins ago

      A by a mile

  5. barracuda
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 24 mins ago

    I can see Klopp playing the likes of Lallana, Ox, Mane, Henderson, maybe Can against the mighty stragglers of Swansea.

    1. mgrea
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 23 mins ago

      That still leaves space for 2 more attackers

      1. mgrea
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 23 mins ago

        And is Hendo not hamstrung?

      2. barracuda
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 21 mins ago

        Add Wijnaldum and Milner....

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      Henderson is injured.

    3. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 12 mins ago

      Salah gets a rest i think.

  6. blind faith
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 24 mins ago

    Aguero to Firminho for -4. Poor subs and very much doubt Aguero will get many / any minutes

    1. barracuda
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 23 mins ago

      Silly mate

      1. blind faith
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 22 mins ago

        How come?

        1. barracuda
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 21 mins ago

          For a hit? Fimino who could be rested?? Naah, never

          1. tafrère
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 20 mins ago

            This.

          2. blind faith
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 19 mins ago

            Cheers. So nobody worth a -4

            1. Monkey Hanger
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 14 mins ago

              Not this GW.

        2. Numb
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 20 mins ago

          Frying Pan > Fire

  7. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 24 mins ago

    quaner.........hmmm theres a triple transfer waiting to happen

    better then niasse tho 🙁

    1. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 11 mins ago

      I've been more than happy with him. Started every game since I got him, only needed him once of the bench and he came up with an assist.

  8. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 24 mins ago

    Ward to which max 5.7mil def?

    DDG
    Christ Ota **** Dunk Masuaku

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 20 mins ago

      Jones.

    2. JanetYellen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 15 mins ago

      Monreal perhaps?

  9. N00B
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 23 mins ago

    My team with 0.6 itb:

    Fabianski - Elliot
    Alonso - Kenny - Ogbonna - Mee - Long
    Salah - Hazard - Sterling - Sane - Son
    Kane - DLC - Austin

    I want this week to bring on Jones, Pogba and Quaner for Mee, Son and Austin. I will remain with 1.3 itb. When Stones will return I will buy him for Long ( i will need to downgrade Sane to Silva ) or for Kenny/Ogbonna.
    What do you think about my plan ?

    1. Lukakwho
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      Seems ridiculous to get rid of Son when he has a double gw soon.

  10. gilean
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 23 mins ago

    What to do with my 2 FTs?

    0,0 ITB

    Gomes Elliot
    Otamendi Christensen Jones Mee Kenny
    Salah Sterling Richarlison Hazard Romeu
    Kane Morata DCL
    ---
    Gomes and Romeu -> Adrian and RLC?

    1. mgrea
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 21 mins ago

      I would just use one ft. Gomes to Adrian

      1. gilean
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 11 mins ago

        Ok, cheers

  11. VardysParty
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    What’s the situation with Mariappa?

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 18 mins ago

      Got benched. Hopefully rested

      1. tafrère
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 15 mins ago

        I think Silva didn't like how he played against Huddersfield, took him out after 28 mins and he wasn't injured. I think he won't play for a while now unless there are injuries.

    2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 6 mins ago

      He doesn't get in the team when they play 4 at he back.

      They tend to play 4 at the back when doucore doesn't play.

  12. FPL Mentor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 22 mins ago

    What to do with this lot?

    Gomes
    Christensen Mee Mariappa
    Salah Coutinho Sterling Sane
    Kane Firmino Austin*

    (Elliot, Shaqiri, Ward*, Mbemba)

    1.1m itb. 1FT Time to sort DEF.

    Thinking of:
    Mee 》 Jones
    Ward 》 Otamendi
    Austin 》 Crouch

    Would leave me with this:

    Gomes
    Otamendi Jones Christensen
    Salah Coutinho Sterling Sane Shaqiri
    Kane Firmino

    (Elliot, Crouch, Mariappa, Mbemba)

    Thoughts please guys..

  13. thunder_mike
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 20 mins ago

    Austin >
    A) Depoitre
    B) Wilson
    C) Gayle

    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 19 mins ago

      I'm going B I think

  14. TeddiPonza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 20 mins ago

    Two quick questions

    1. Bench Elliot or Pope

    2. Play Dunk or Mee (starting Mariappa so Dunk or Mee would come on as a first sub)

    Thanks

  15. Viper
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 19 mins ago

    Moreno & Austin - > Zanka & Wilson. 2Fts. Look ok?

  16. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 19 mins ago

    Niasse to DCL or Depoitre?

    Cheers

    1. Jolly Good
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 17 mins ago

      I went with Depoitre

      When it’s 50:50 I always choose the cheaper option. Worked out well when I went for Sterling (7.9) over Sane (8.3)

  17. TopMarx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 19 mins ago

    if it meant having no subs for GW21, would you still buy Ogbonna?

    Alternatives are Robertson and Kenny. I like Robertson but worried that he is not a mid/long term option.

    Thanks

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 18 mins ago

      No subs is a worry right now.

    2. gawa11
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 17 mins ago

      No sorry it's not worth it

    3. Numb
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 17 mins ago

      No, I'd want at least one sub.

      1. TopMarx
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 16 mins ago

        Thanks guys - Robertson or Kenny your preference in that case?

        1. Numb
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 15 mins ago

          Pretty close tbh.

          1. TopMarx
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 11 mins ago

            yeah I know 😉 thanks Numb 🙂

        2. tafrère
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 15 mins ago

          Robertson imo.

          1. TopMarx
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 11 mins ago

            Thanks

  18. tafrère
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 19 mins ago

    Nobody's talking about him but is Lindelof now a good option, with Valencia, Bailly, Smalling and Darmian all injured ?

    For £4.9 could be a good way to MUN defense for those who can't afford Jones or DDG.

    1. Ron_Swanson
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 17 mins ago

      With all those players injured how many clean sheets will they keep?

      1. tafrère
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 14 mins ago

        With DDG maybe 4/4.

    2. theodosios
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 mins ago

      That guy is so awful...Whenever I think of him, always remember his debut for MU, then his performance vs HUD...so overrated player

    3. TopMarx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 mins ago

      I'm thinking this too - do you know how long Smalling is out for?

  19. yemzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 19 mins ago

    Play Kenny or DCL?

    1. gawa11
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 15 mins ago

      Prob kenny

      1. tafrère
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 14 mins ago

        DCL.

  20. gawa11
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 18 mins ago

    So who is your best 5th defender?

    1. barracuda
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 16 mins ago

      Kenny

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 mins ago

      5th = the cheapest one ? Ogbonna/Masuaku right now.

  21. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 18 mins ago

    Tempted by the following, good moves?

    Out: Hazard & DCL
    In: Lingard & Morata

    Over the next few weeks I think Lingard & morata will outscore Haz & DCL.

    1. barracuda
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 17 mins ago

      Awful

    2. gawa11
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 16 mins ago

      Well if that's what you believe go for it, but I Think you will gain very few points if any

    3. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 mins ago

      Sideways tbh.

    4. La Gazzetta
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 mins ago

      I don't like it long term

  22. L9
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 18 mins ago

    i need a 2nd bench fodder instead of niasse. my 1st player on bench is RLC who is doing pretty well. would u get quaner DLC or crouch? propably i will go for quaner as i think 5.4m (DOC) are too much for my 2nd sub

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 12 mins ago

      No love at all for Depoitre ? If you want to go cheaper, I'd say Crouch (for the fun of it).

      1. L9
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 11 mins ago

        acrually i thought about him but i am a little worried for him not starting some matches now that mounie is healthy.

  23. invertebrate
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 18 mins ago

    Didn't know who to captain but just drawn a ghost ship in the cup who captains Kane every week. I'll just cover that off safe in the knowledge the rest of my team is stronger than his before watching on helplessly as Steven Defour scores a hat-trick at Old Trafford.

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

      You're basing your decisions on your cup opponent?

      1. tafrère
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 mins ago

        If this means captaining Kane it isn't that stupid though.

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

          Yeah, to be fair it's only because I really can't decide otherwise and this seems as good a way of flipping the coin as any.

      2. invertebrate
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 11 mins ago

        Only this week! In 7 years I've somehow never made New Year still in the cup. It's a personal hoodoo thing I need to break a bit like Harry in August.

    2. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 12 mins ago

      You have no backbone Sir.

  24. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 17 mins ago

    How is this team looking. I have wildcarded so any changes you would so just say.

    Begovic, Fabianski

    Ota, Jones, Christensen, Kenny, Zanka

    Sterling, Salah, Hazard, RLC, Carrol

    Kane, Firmino, DCL

  25. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 16 mins ago

    Pope
    Otamendi - Jones - Christensen
    Hazard - Salah - Sterling - Richarlison
    Kane - Morata - DCL

    Elliot - Ogbonna - RLC - Tarkowski

    2 FTs
    bank: 0.0

    Tarkowski ➡ Robertson?
    Or some other suggestion for a transfer..?

    thx!

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 11 mins ago

      Great team.

      Time for Tarko to go, yes.

  26. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 16 mins ago

    FPL needs some kind of 10 minute grace period for transfers where you can cancel it. I almost always regret my transfer 2 seconds after submitting.

    1. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 mins ago

      It should be this way with any transfer/wildcard/chip.

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 mins ago

      I feel the same especially when they are for a hit.

    3. Forza Papac
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 mins ago

      I get the same feeling after having a wa.. erm.. nevermind

    4. Elvy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 mins ago

      You'll never make a transfer again. Transfer, regret, cancel, transfer, regret, cancel. Oh god, can't make up my mind. Transfer. No! Cancel.

    5. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 mins ago

      The feeling though when you have the new players and rearrange the team and set the captain is great.

    6. Fred54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 2 mins ago

      Wouldn't mind that.

      I'd spend all night transfering out Morata over and over again.

  27. Dutchboy
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 15 mins ago

    Depoitre or DCL?

  28. VardysParty
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 14 mins ago

    What to do with Niasse? 0.1m ITB and my only playing bench player is RLC at the moment.

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 mins ago

      Upgrade for a hit.

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 mins ago

        Or just get Quaner.

        Depends on the rest of your team.

  29. Bored Bear
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 13 mins ago

    Isn’t Depoitre like twice as good as an option over the next 4? Anyone agree?

    1. Bored Bear
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 mins ago

      As DCL

    2. tafrère
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 mins ago

      I agree but could be rotated midweek with Mounie on the picture.

      1. Bored Bear
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        8 years, 6 mins ago

        Good point

    3. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 mins ago

      Three games out of the next four at home against bottom half teams. Looking good.

    4. Brosstan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 mins ago

      Many who have DCL aren't planning to play him unless he comes off the bench as rotation cover. So not much point transferring.

  30. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 13 mins ago

    Evening all - Suggestions welcome please? 1FT + 0.7m ITB. Have WC left so 1 week punt is all good

    DDG
    Ota - Jones - Gomez
    Haz - Richarlison - Salah - Sterling
    Kane(C) - Firmino - DCL

    Kabasele - RLC - Lowton