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. FPL Pillars
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    For people replacing Austin (myself included) now Defoe is out isn't Wilson the best pick for the price? He's on pens and I just do not like other options in the bracket. Anyone agree?

    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      If you think his body is up to it yes great option. Not sure myself he’ll be firing

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I find it hard to get excited by Wilson anymore

    3. Duffy Dunk
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Wilson is a trap. Got him in the last time he had nice fixtures, right after his hat trick.
      He returned 2,1,1,2, while his minutes were 79,90,21,10.
      Also, Bournemouth are out of form.

    4. Monkey Hanger
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      By default. I brought him in immediately after his hatrick. Haven't even had an assist out of him. Last three GW's used him as bench fodder.

    5. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      No one agrees. That means he score a brace then 😉

      1. Monkey Hanger
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Hope he does. Only thing which might stop him dropping like a stone. Lost 0.4mil on him.

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 13 hours ago

          The price fall is a worry. He should be nailed with all the injuries and two home fixtures next up...

          1. Monkey Hanger
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 13 hours ago

            He could just be 'one of those players' for me. Time before last he scored a hatrick, I had him on the bench. 🙂

    6. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Get Depoitre and use the extra cash elsewhere next gw

    7. Begbie.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Yeah I'm going to punt on him. I didn't get him in after his hat trick like most did so he isn't quite dead to me just yet lol.

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 12 hours ago

        Same haha I think he's better option then DCL or that Deproitre guy

  2. Yogi_mike
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    When r the next price changes

    1. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      1 hour and 45 minutes away about 10 after the hour.

  3. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Is Pogba not worth bringing in?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Best mid option under 8m

    2. Yogi_mike
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Wish I had cash to bring him in only way to get him is a - 4 n Monreal >4.1

    3. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      He absolutely is

    4. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I am waiting to see more

    5. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Depends on your squad, but he's definitely worth the asking price.

    6. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Brought him in this week.

  4. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Ideas here?

    De Gea Nortfeld
    Otamendi Mee Kenny Gomez Lowton
    Salah KDB Sterling Richarlson Gross
    Morata Firmino Niasse

    1ft
    2.0 itb

    A) Niasse to Depoitre
    B) Lowton to Masuaku
    C_ Anything else?

    Cheers

    1. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      A for sure. I want to do the same but have only 0.2itb and head wrecked trying to make up the other 0.3

      1. Albrightondknight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Just do Quaner then. Doubt if Depoitre keeps up this form anyway. might not be as nailed as Depoitre though.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I would do the Lowtin move or risk not having 3 decent defenders for this week.

  5. Lukakwho
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Just to clarify, you have to play your wildcard by 1st January don't you?

    A) Yes
    B) No

    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Use it before 30th Dec 14:00

  6. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    WC team, any suggestions?

    ddg elliot
    christensen kenny masuaku robertson ota
    salah sterling silva hazard lingard
    kane dcl depoitre

    1. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I'd prefer Gross over Lingard, but I'm probably wrong. Would allow a 4.5 over Kenny though, who may lose his place pretty soon once Coleman returns.

    2. Albrightondknight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Elliot to Adrian
      And Depoitre to Quaner. You are very unlikely to play Depoitre anyway.

  7. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Everton agree terms with Cenk Tosun (Besiktas striker), DCL's days are numbered

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Nah

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Elaborate

        1. Nanoelektronicar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 13 hours ago

          Just wishful thinking 🙂

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Source?

        1. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 13 hours ago

          I don’t think Besiktas will accept 14m at all. 20m and they may sell him

          1. Greenbackbøøg…
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 13 hours ago

            Either way not as if Everton are tight with their cash, I would be surprised if they don't buy a striker this window

            1. La Roja
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 13 hours ago

              They will buy one or 2 even. Tosun would be amazing signing

  8. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    How does Salah(C) and Sterling(VC) sounds? Not sure if Coutinho will play the whole game midweek

    1. Yogi_mike
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Not sure Salah will play all game either not sure if he starts lol

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

      Both Salah and Sterling could be rested and then you're f*cked.

      I think strikers is the way to go for captaincy this GW20.

  9. Ibracadebruyne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Rooney to Firmino for a hit (-4)?

    Cheers!

    1. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      No

    2. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Wait for line up news

    3. Garfield1001
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      No chance

  10. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

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

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

    Kabasele - RLC - Lowton

  11. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Which one?

    A)ustin ➡ Depoitre
    B) Austin KDB ➡ Son Firmino -4

    I have Sterling and only Salah as Liverpool attacker. Tempted by B

    1. kirwy
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      B looks good

    2. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I'd just go A for now, extra cash for next week and KDB has been great lately.

  12. Ambrosiana Inter
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Think morata will be back with a bang and potentially outscore Kane,but still I will stick armband to Kane,like I did all season

  13. the snazzy viking
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Annoying when you see another team ranked 2.3k whilst you’re ranked 41k with a very similar team to you except the one major difference is that he has Otamendi and I have Kenny. It’s frustrating to accept that you can’t beat everyone at anything, but guess that’s life in a nutshell...

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I don't have Otamendi and am ranked 2.5k. More than one way to skin this cat.

    2. Nanoelektronicar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I guess that's where 'points not pounds' fails. Those pounds eventually translate to points. With WC + BB strategy more then ever, I'd say.

      1. the snazzy viking
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Yeah the building team value was my tactic for the whole first half of last season and didn’t work too well, but then when it came to the 2nd wildcard and the big double gameweeks my season came alight. It’s just finding the balance between points and pounds that I need to develop.. although not chasing TV has worked well thus far 🙂

        1. Nanoelektronicar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 13 hours ago

          Balance is the right word. Do not chase the TV per se, but be careful not to lose many of the 0.1s from SV.

          1. the snazzy viking
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 13 hours ago

            Thanks for the tips 🙂

    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Seasons not over yet mate. Chin up

      1. the snazzy viking
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Indeed, onwards and upwards and I shall be determined to beat this man 😉

    4. AmeliesDad
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      That's less than 50 points to catch up. Not insurmountable.

  14. ooooo
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    DCL + Rich to Quaner + Pogba?
    DDG
    Ota Christ Ward
    Haz Salah Sterling Pogba RLC
    Kane Firmino

    Elliot Yedlin Dunk quaner

  15. FPL Mentor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours 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

    Thoughts please guys.

    1. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Solid moves,not sure about crouch,I like huddersfield striker better this week,or even a punt on okaka

  16. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Only had one player in my squad since GW1. Well done Oliver McBurnie - a perfect 3rd sub.

    1. kirwy
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      3-5-2 all season? What's your rank?

      1. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        4-4-2 / 3-5-2. OR 2.5k.

  17. Carroll to the rescue
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Richarlison to
    1. Pogba
    2. Lingard
    3. Silva (have Sterling as City coverage)

    1. yakirh
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I'm keeping

  18. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    WC team, ur thoughts?

    ddg elliot
    christensen kenny masuaku robertson ota
    salah sterling silva hazard lingard
    kane dcl depoitre

  19. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Pope Elliott
    Otamendi Alonso Mee Ogbonna Daniels*
    RLC Hazard Richarlison Coutinho Salah
    Aguero Firmino Niasse*

    1FT and £1.4m ITB

    A) Save
    B) Daniels -> Jones
    C) Niasse -> Depoitre
    D) Both of above for -4

    Opinions appreciated!!

    1. Gruu
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      B

  20. MannionUK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Ian this ridiculous? I sold Kane last week for Aguero for my triple captain. I plan to bring back Kane this week then sell again before bringing him back for DGW.........

    1. MannionUK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      In, out, in, out shake him all about...

    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Let’s not blame Ian

      1. MannionUK
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Haha

    3. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      It is indeed but if rest of team is ok then just use the transfers like that

      1. MannionUK
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Did me ok with Aguero triple captain this week. Rest of team is decent as long as no rotation

  21. FPL Pillars
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    For people brining in jones I feel like it's a trap. He guy cannot play this much!

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Ŷexcuse me for my English, bloody ell

    2. MannionUK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Why?

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Injury prone. Playing so much is a worry.

    3. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Yeah, I got him back recently, not confident it's the right move.

  22. Legomané
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Out:
    A. Smalling
    B. Daniels > 4.8*

    In:
    1. Mustafi
    2. Maguire
    3. Kenny*
    4. Schindler*
    5. Robertson*

  23. Lord_Bendtner
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Kenny or Ogbonna?

    Other Defenders are Azpi, Alonso, Jones, Mbemba

    Have 2 FT and want to get rid of Daniels

    1. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Ogbonna. Kenny may lose his place soon on Coleman return.

      1. Lord_Bendtner
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 12 hours ago

        Cheers Mate

  24. Yogi_mike
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Monreal + Gross > Mariappa + Pogba - 4 worth it? Other Def miss r

    Kenny Christensen Masuaku Gomez
    KDB Salah Hazard Son

    1. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Nah, Gross may be coming back to form. Just swap out Monreal

  25. ForEvra Young
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    a) Kabasele and Pope to Jones and Adrian (-4)
    b) Kabasele to Zanka/ Robertson/ Kenny/ other under 5mil

    defence: Ota Musuaku Kabasele Mee Duffy

    1. Ravager
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      B. To Kenny?

    2. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      B, Robertson

  26. MannionUK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    I'm 2nd in FFS league. Got a nose bleed this week!

    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Link your team son

      1. MannionUK
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        How do you do that? Let me check

        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 13 hours ago

          See the FAQ's at bottom of page

      2. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        +1

    2. ooooo
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      19th overall...

      1. MannionUK
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Yeah 19!? WTF.

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Chipless wonder 🙂

  27. Nanoelektronicar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Murray to Depoitre?

    1. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      I would

  28. Gruu
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Six Games Projections for cheap forward under 5.5m:

    DCL = 17.2 pts
    Crouch = 15.8 pts
    Quaner = 15 pts
    Depoitre = 13.2 pts

    Trying to find best 3rd forward under 5.3m for Niasse replacement (have Kane & Morata). I dont have enough cash to afford DCL or Depoitre. So it could be Crouch or Quaner.

    What do you think?

    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Crouch. Will surprise IMO. Hughes is going back to the guys he trusts so Crouch, Allen, Shaqiri, Choupo, Sobhi etc. Saido not going to get a look in

      1. Gruu
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        Yup, fixture looks good for the next 6 gw as well

    2. Boglander
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Depoitre going 5.3 -> 5.4 tonight, so you can still get him right now. More of a threat than Crouch for sure, good form and fixtures.

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

        Agree with you. However Depoitre started in the previous two matches, affraid that Mounie might be started or get some minute.
        Same case with DCL which started in the previous seven matches. We're conscious of the fact that he's due a rest and it is good opportunity for Niasse or Sandro
        As I have Niasse, i'm still not confident to sell or hold atm.

        i know i'm too overthinking 🙁

  29. Ravager
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Stuck for this GW. 0.5 ITB 2 FT. Should I do a keeper change?

    Fabianski (Elliot)
    Alonso Otamendi Ogbonna Mee
    Salah Sterling Hazard
    Vardy Kane DLC

    (RLC, Gross, Dunk)

  30. Fantasyamateur
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 13 hours ago

    Will there be press conferences tomorrow?

    1. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      Nope, but the Queen will have an injury update in here 3pm presser

    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 13 hours ago

      From living rooms via Skype

      1. Fantasyamateur
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 13 hours ago

        You guys are so funny.