FFS Cup
29 December 2017 3497 comments
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Our Fantasy Football Scout Cup contests are edging closer to their nailbiting conclusion with just 32 teams remaining in both.

In the fifth round of the open to all Fantasy Football Scout Cup three of our four remaining previous winners Mark, Ninja Fit Saints and Gribude made it through the next stage. However, Sleepysi misses out on the chance to become the first manager to win the cup twice, with his score of 88 not enough to overcome David Slade’s impressive 102 point haul.

Mark, who is placed at 19,657 in the overall standings, notched the same score as Sleepysi, but in his case it proved to be more than enough to earn a giant killing victory over 1,307 ranked FPL Poker Player’s Kane-less side. This former winner faces another highly placed manager in the next round when he squares up to 3,427 ranked ezdmanx.

Ninja Fit Saints also has a tough tie, as he has been matched against POLSTER, who is ranked more than 152,000 places above him. In contrast Gribude is just 3,656 places behind his round sixth opponent Hamadahoda007.

The Scoutcast’s Az marches on and takes his 1,293 ranked team into a sixth round tie with 7,778 placed You, Me and Firmino.

Meanwhile, former FPL winner Tom Fenley also makes it through and earns an encounter with Icepickle, who is ranked just 1,120 places above him.

The competition’s only two remaining top 1,000 placed managers United Come On (ranked 943) and FFScout Members league leader Elvarus (ranked 115) have drawn each other in a heavyweight round six encounter.

The results from the Fantasy Football Scout fifth round can be found here, while the draw for the sixth round – played out over Gameweek 21 – is here.

In the Members Cup the last remaining FFScout staffer, Mark, was seen off by John Nerdelbaum, who hopes to claim kwapsy as his next scalp in round five.

This contest’s only remaining top 2,000 ranked manager Fozilla28 (1,740th) will now clash with 36,088 placed Cheeseoid, while the encounter between Gnu and Spike looks even tougher to call, with the former just 7,102 places above his fellow FFS community veteran.

You can view the full results from the fourth round of Members Cup can be found here, while the draw for the fifth round – also played out over Gameweek 21 – is here.

Due to the tightly congested fixture list both cup contests will be taking a break during Gameweek 22 and will resume in Gameweek 23.

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  1. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    5 million people play FPL. Is Mark famous enough to do I'm a celeb?

    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      No WiFi access for three weeks during the footy season?

      No chance.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Good point! 😀

    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Seeing Rebekah Vardy going in there a few weeks ago I'm thinking Mark might be too famous to be going in there

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Mrs Vardy in a bikini.

        That’s motivation to go

  2. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Is going for Vardy next week instead of Firmino trying to be too clever?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Yes definitely. Firmino no brainer

    2. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Yep

    3. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Avoid! He's a trap.

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Striker options really are rubbish...

        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Don't play with strikers then. Simples.

        2. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          I know but not bad enough to touch Vardy.

          Kane. Morata. Firmino. Quaner.

    4. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      What has Vardy done to make himself appealing as an fpl asset?

      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Every other fixtures is okay...

        1. Bruno Bruno!!
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          So no form just the okay fixture every other week, think that tell you its a no go

          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            I can tell you from experience that owning Vardy is extremely frustrating.

            Avoid

  3. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    This place is seriously obsessed with Mark. Get a life lads.

  4. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Did Mark really sell Kane?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      lmao

    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Utter legend. Cracks me up without fail. 😆

    3. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      😆

  5. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Captain Hazard or Morata?

    1. #FPLBhuna
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Haz

    2. RESULT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Haz

  6. tisza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Got a decent side if no surprise rotation.
    But only Mariappa on bench.
    Risk 10 players or get another defender for under 5m - that is probably bench cover from next week & would mean having a-4 for the DGW.

  7. Red Dagger ✪
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Blimey! Mark just told me he got in Sanchez!!!!

    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Davinson?

      1. Red Dagger ✪
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Renato.

        1. Sánchez
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          That's Sanches 😉

          1. Red Dagger ✪
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            It's ok... Mark isn't good at spelling.

        2. #FPLBhuna
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Fail.

  8. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    I'm getting Spurs defence for dgw to enable Richarlison to Arnautovic.

    Selling Walker (have Otamendi anyway) to get the funds. Was thinking Vertonghen.

    Anyone think Sanchez is a possible dark horse pick? Vert only has 1 PL goal in his last 4.5 seasons.

    Sanchez got 6 in Dutch league last year and seems pretty nailed on. Would get a full back but none will play both probably.

    1. Red Dagger ✪
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Vert is a good pick I think.

      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Sanchez a non option you think?

        1. Red Dagger ✪
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          I think it's a slight risk but a good option yes. Vert is solid but typically gets no bonus points.

          1. Sánchez
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            So far Sanchez hasn't either but he'd be a huge differential. Vert used to get good attack returns but nothing in years really. Sanchez is still an unknown quantity though

            1. Red Dagger ✪
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              I'd just be worried Sanchez doesn't play one of those games.

        2. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Dier could very easily fill in for Sanchez for one of the games. Sanchez has never had a full winter schedule, 2 days rest might take its toll on his minutes.

          1. Sánchez
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Hmm. Dier is an issue actually thinking about it. Wanyama is back so Dier less essential in midfield

    2. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Their defence has been shocking

  9. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    G2G?

    Elliot**
    Christensen, Otamendi, Dunk, Mee, Ogbonna**
    Hazard (C), Salah, Sterling
    Kane**, Depoitre

    Subs: DDG, Pogba, Richarlison, Niasse

  10. MINUS FOUR
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    RP.

    Re captaincy this GW, haven't seen many comments about Liverpool having 2 days between games and Chelsea having 4 days. Yes Chelsea play Arsenal next, but 2 full days and a bit more rest is surely more significant than opponent.

    Basically I think Klopp will be trying very hard to look after his key players, but Conte can probably just play the match out without worrying too much. A 4 day gap is fine, no different to earlier in the season.

    I'm giving Hazard the armband and hoping for the best.

  11. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Morning all, looking forward to next week’s DGW - which of these looks best?

    A) Haz & Firmino -> Son & Kane
    B) Haz, Richarlison & Aguero -> Alli, Son & Kane (-4)
    C) Alonso, Richarlison & Aguero -> Davies, Son & Kane (-4)
    D) Elliot, Haz & Aguero -> Lloris, Alli & Kane (-4)

    Courtois, Elliot
    Alonso, Masuaku, Francis, Dunk, Lowton
    Haz, Salah, Sterling, Richarlison, RLC
    Aguero, Firmino, Wilson
    Bank 1.3m, 2FT

    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      B

    2. Bad Kompany
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      don't do c as davies won't play both

  12. yLLacs
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Sell Kane for this gw only for Firmino and lose 0.2 in value?

    1. TheAbear53
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Lol

    2. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      Eh nah

    3. OO
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      who plays if not firmino?

  13. AFlynny
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    GTG?

    DDG
    Christensen Ota Martina Naughton
    Sane Pogba RLC Cout Salah
    DCL

    Pope Masuaku Kane Austin

    Sane to Sterling look sensible despite rotation risks?

  14. graham_p
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Any word on David Silva playing on Sunday?

    1. TheAbear53
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      No

  15. Frank Koscielny
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    A) DCL + RLC + Coutinho/9.5 (who will become Alli/Eriksen for dgw)
    or
    B) Quaner + Lingard + Pogba/8.5 (who will become Son for dgw)
    Cheers!

  16. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    g2g?

    De Gea
    Alonso Otamendi Kenny
    Salah(c) Sterling KDB Richarlson
    Morata Firmino Depoitre

    Nordfeld Carroll Mee Lowton

    0.4 itb

  17. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    I'll do it again...because we're quite blinkered towards just the PL sometimes.....

    Firmino's last 9 games in all competitions.....9 goals and 4 assists...what's not to like?

    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      His conversion from shots on target is pretty high....can he keep it up?

      Liverpool are going to keep creating chances at least.

      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        He is scoring and missing loads of chances as well.

        I think his returns will remain consistent as long as Pool keep all of their assets fresh

      2. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        Turned a corner imo Andy and finally looks the part for his position...

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Will he play tomorrow?

  18. machickenz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Any suggestions on trades? 2 FT 0.3 ITB
    Courtois
    Alonso Otamendi Jones Naughton
    Salah Sterling Hazard Cork
    Firmino DCL

    Bench: Elliot RLC Mbemba Kane*

  19. The Royal Robin
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Worth selling Christensen for a hit?

    1. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      I Lost patience and got Alonso for a hit

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        I've got him also!

    2. Bruno Bruno!!
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 3 days ago

      only if its for Alonso

  20. SoccerBoi69
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 3 days ago

    Just watched Peps press conference from yesterday, did he slip up by saying "still with" or is FPL destroying my sanity?

    Reporterman: ...and David Silva back?
    PG: Uhhh... still with... still we will see... we will see the next days *sniffs*

    That sniff means Sane starts.

    1. MTPockets
        8 years, 3 days ago

        I didn't hear a 'still'.

        1. SoccerBoi69
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          I listened again, it's still there...

          1. MTPockets
              8 years, 3 days ago

              Had another listen. Yes you're right.

      • Weasel51
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        How can I check the exact prove I brought Kane in for?

        1. Weasel51
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Price*

          1. Mackans
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            See on the transfers in Page and see How Much he cost then

        2. Konig Luther
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          in list view on transfer page

        3. SoccerBoi69
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Transfers, list view. PP.

      • jurgenklopp.8
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        pope
        Alonso - kenny - Maguire - mee
        hazard - richarlison - sterling - salah
        DCL - Firmino

        elliot - RLC - Kane - masuaku

        2ft 1.1itb very tempted by kane > morata or kun for 1 week...
        otherwise it's adrian in or maguire out

        1. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Who are you (c)ing? Very similar team to me. I'm tempted to go with Alonso strangely.

          1. jurgenklopp.8
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            i'm undecided but probably haz or firmino. but i am weirdly drawn to alonso. Are you keeping Kane?

            1. The Royal Robin
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              I think so. I don't want to waste a transfer bringing him back in.

              1. jurgenklopp.8
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 3 days ago

                i'm leaning that way too. problem for me is i want to win my cup tie so it's tempting. i may sell maguire

      • Mackans
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 3 days ago

        I don't find where i can search for ID in FPL, can someone help me?

        1. MTPockets
            8 years, 3 days ago

            You can't. But if you know the ID just insert into url in place of xxx:

            https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/xxx/history

          • Dino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Click on your gw history and it is the number in the address bar at the top

        2. TheOneAndOnly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Rate my WC team. Had to get it in before the price rises.

          Pretty happy with front 8. Any advice on the defence / keepers given the stingey budget?

          Thanks in advance.

          -------------------------- Foster - Elliot ---------------------------
          ------ Jones - Kenny - Robertson - Masuaku - Long -----
          ------ Salah - Sterling - Lingard - Richarlison - Gros ------
          -------------------- Kane - Morata - Firmino -------------------

          Bank 0.0m

          1. TheOneAndOnly
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Elliot injury is annoying given Foster has Arsenal. Hoping for some save points

          2. Dino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Wow that is a world's of pain. Start again imo

        3. Nightf0x
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Save ft and in gw22 do:
          A) silva to son
          B) silva dcl to alli quaner
          C) christ silva dcl -4 to vert son quaner
          D) this gw kane to morata than reverse next gw + option A) for -4

          1. manutd99
            • 16 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            B

          2. SoccerBoi69
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Silva owner too. Silva to Son seems pointless (unless price changes force your hand... which is unlikely), he COULD still start. I'm waiting as long as possible before going Kane > Morata (C) and then switching back. Could lose out slightly, but if Morata 'hauls' then you (and I) are laughing... yeah. So, D?

            1. SoccerBoi69
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              OH COOK A CAT! I noticed GW22 as I pressed send...

            2. Nightf0x
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 3 days ago

              current now im on salah as C, but getting morata and C him is itching me

        4. manutd99
          • 16 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          I know I keep asking and keep changing my WC (helping other as well)

          How does this look now - Changes made. If Lingard rises again il make 0.1 from him

          De Gea Elliot

          Otamendi Alonso Kenny Dunk Ogbonna

          Salah Sterling Arnie Caroll Alli (Someone else for a week)

          Kane Firmino Quaner

          1. semiconductor
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            DDG is taking too much cash for me. Test is good imo but i wouldn't get a weak 3rd striker if i have a weak 5th mid

        5. Tmel
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Best defender 4.8 or under to bring in for the next three or four weeks? (have Ogbonna and Kenny)

        6. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Rooooooooot

          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Too little, too late

        7. The Royal Robin
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          (C)?

          A) Salah
          B) Firmino
          C) Alonso

          1. RESULT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 3 days ago

            Kun or haz

        8. Atwood
          • 15 Years
          8 years, 3 days ago

          Who has done Kane > Morata then? How much did you sell Kane for?