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FFS Manager Melee Recruitment

POPCORN AT THE READY!

In an alternate universe.. following an extraordinary general meeting, the League Managers Association has decided to set up an entertainment splinter league. Many of the profession’s finest have signed up and are ready to compete for the jewel in its crown, the FFS Manager Melee Community Tournament.

We would like to thank all those who applied to be a manager; tough decisions had to be made and after much deliberation 16 managers have now been appointed and team names submitted.

Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are the bosses and their new clubs:

AZ – Claudio With a Chance of Modballs

Lawro – The Godfather: Pardew

Balders – Hughes Line is it Emery?

Boris Bodega – Alice in Wengerland

Narcos – Thor: Wagnerok

LlamaZA – Dirty Zidancing

Limited & Mediocre Manager – Howe to Train Your Dragon

Professor Bear – Guardiolas of the Galaxy

Le God – American Dycho

Speedyboyzzzz – Roboklopp

Left Arm Pie – The Hills Have Moyes

JohnnyRev7 – When ‘Arry Met Sarri

Jossy – The Silence of the Lambert

Pirlo’s Pen – Finding Nuno

Pras United –  Neville Wears Prada

The Fantastic Mr Fox – The Big Bang Thierry

*the squads page can be found here.

PLAYERS ASSEMBLE!

The organising committee are proud to announce that player recruitment is now open.

In a change to last year’s format this process will not be done by an auction but instead by the managers themselves.

What this means is that all aspiring players need to post on here and explain why they want to play and what makes them a good pick. It’s not all about rank; a willingness to not only participate but contribute to the action on these articles is the most important attribute you can have.

We strongly recommend that you get a grav (please refer to the FAQs if you don’t know how to) as this will help distinguish you to the respective managers.

Our bosses will be posting on here too looking for players and will provide their details so also look out for this. Good luck everyone and happy recruiting!

 COMPETITION TIME

To complement the inventive team names we are running a photo editing contest: simply take a poster of your relevant movie/show and incorporate your manager; the best one will be automatically placed in pot 1 for our group stage draw! Have a blast in the editing suite and we look forward to seeing your finished creations.

AND FINALLY

All the details of the competition can be found here: https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2018/10/29/announcing-the-ffs-manager-melee/

The next article will be published in the run up to gw13, just before the seeding round takes place.

If you have any further queries or comments you can email us at ffscommunityorganisers@gmail.com or place a comment below.

We hope you enjoy our tournament!

The FFS Manager Melee Committee is: Darth_Krid, Lawro, Speedyboyzzzz, Toblerone52, Mr. Hindsight, Rhinos, Boris Bodega, FC Lackless, and Professor B.

273 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Eddie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Please please please somebody pick me to be in their team. This is bringing flashbacks of playground anxiety already, I'll sit on the bench, wash the kit, I'll go in goal with my mum's gardening gloves, I don't care. I'd just like to be included in your fun.

    I've been a little slow on the uptake, but If there are any spaces left in any of teams (I'm clearly not fussy) give me a holler and I will drop everything to help out.

    Team link here:
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/197403/history

    Had a bit of a checkered history which I can explain during interview, but am doing quite nicely so far this season, who knows, I could even be an asset.

    1. Styles_X
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      hello there fellow latecomer!

      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Good luck to you, I think we may have to do some emailing to nab a spot.

        1. Styles_X
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          already did 😉

    2. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Hey mate - we have space in Neville Wears Prada if you’re interested. We already have 8 strong managers including someone from the meet the manager videos (name to be revealed soon!).

      Email me (see previous page) if still interested.

      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Email sent.

  2. Styles_X
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    I know I'm probably a bit late but anyone still recruiting? This would be my first community tournament and can't wait to get started since it seems like such a good community thing for all FPL lovers. Would definitely make my life more exciting 🙂
    I've started this year really well and am currently ~8k overall if that makes any difference.

    1. Styles_X
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Team ID : 4196045

  3. Collie01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    I'd love to take part in this, I hope I'm not too late and that managers still recruiting!

    My checkered history portrays a casual who would anually make my team in September for the school/college ML, which year on year was bust by November when the organisers realised that nobody had paid the €2 since entering. Last year was my first year taking things seriously though, which was rewarded with a 15K finish (after a horrid GW38 saw me agonizingly drop out of the top 10K for the first time since January. Not that I'm bitter over it.)

    Anyhow, I'm active on here most days and signed up as a paid member this summer and would like to get more into the community and craic side of things on here. Sitting at around 70-100K these last few weeks, hoping to propel myself to a top 10K finish this year. Ideally with a Jamie Vardy esque rise to the big time after my years in the lower leagues. So back me if you want to back an underdog story, want someone who isn't scarred from years of failed WCs, hits gone wrong and regrettable captain picks.

    My fpl id is 11380. Thanks!

  4. Rihanovic
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    I'm sorry for being late, but I would love to be a part of this tournament.
    I'm a team player, and willing to do anything for my team (including the occasional sitting on the bench).
    I really don't have much to say except that I'm having my best season ever up till now.
    My team is linked in my profile.
    The manager who picks me will not regret it, hopefully!!!
    This is my email rihanovic@gmail.com.

  5. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Pick me because I am on my way to win FPL this year.. 6k ranking and climbing. I take hits unless I am fielded in this tournament..

    Seriously took part last two years, captain once too and love to be part of the team.. it is all about the fun for me.. win follows next..

    1. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      1391

    2. VIRATKOHLI18
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Drop an email at shivamahuja089@gmail.com
      We shall consider your application. Cheers

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Totally missed this.. is a plac still on offer?

  6. Geordienufc1
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    I might have missed the boat here but for any teams still recruiting, I'm hoping to be your enthusiastic final member!

    History?

    In my four seasons of playing seriously, I've twice ranked in the top 10k, with a highest finish of 2,045th. My other finishes were 8K, 25K and 90K.

    Form?

    I am currently ranked 2400th this season. No chips used, besides the WC. I'm in form and keen to contribute to the success of a team!

    Poster history?

    I haven't been as active on the forums in recent weeks (exams, sadly) but my involvement in this site goes back a number of years. I have participated in multiple previous community tournaments and have really enjoyed the good community vibe associated. You can rest assured I will be fully involved in the process without a risk of inactivity!

    Email: geordienufc1@gmail.com if you think I'd be a good fit for your team! 🙂

    1. Pras (FPL)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Hey mate - we have space in Neville Wears Prada if you’re interested. We already have 8 strong managers including someone from the meet the manager videos (name to be revealed soon!).

      Email me (see previous page) if still interested.

      1. Geordienufc1
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Email sent! 🙂

    2. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      If you haven't signed up with someone already, drop a mail to shivamahuja089@gmail.com
      We only have 1 place left in our squad, and an Aussie is what we need 🙂

      1. Geordienufc1
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Apologies, I'm already locked in now. Though by the looks of the interest below you've got plenty of high-quality candidates to choose from! Best of luck to you 🙂

        1. QPRUTD
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          No worries!!
          Good Luck

  7. OPTA FPL
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Hello guys, any team still recruiting?
    Been on top 500 OR since GW4, this is my season, 16p off top 100.

    Hope I can join this tournament and help your team win it.

    1. Goat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Is that website you have linked a Thai Boy?

    2. VIRATKOHLI18
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Should link your team to your profile mate

      1. french holiday
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        have u received my mail?

  8. Goat
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    After reading a few articles on this I still don’t know how it properly works. Who’s balls do u have to lick to play?

    1. Holmes
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Managers 😉

    2. Speédy
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Just send an email to the team you want to join/post about it on here.

  9. DD
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Hopefully I’m not too late to join a team. Played the Community Watch tournament last season and was some of the most fun I’ve had on fpl and would very much like to be a part of this one too 🙂 Will link my recent history below. Finished around 7500 last season.

    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/136978/history

  10. Jealous Viper
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Goodness me. Extremely late. Id is 30043. Would be the first time participating and that would be great.

    1. Jealous Viper
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      History is fairly decent. This is my 3rd year playing. First season I had absolutely no idea what I was doing so its a surprise looking back that I managed to finish around 180k overall.
      Second season, got much better, started making more sensible decisions and given the fact I didnt have Kane for the back to back hat tricks and captained him for the failed dgw as well as several other blanks that season, felt fairly satisfied with a top 12k finish.
      This season has been decent so far. In the top 10k with my WC in my pocket and all chips still available and determined to stay there. Any free spots available?

  11. Holmes
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Anybody need a bench fodder? 😛 Playing this game for fun rather than high ORs, so team likely to look lil bit anti-template. Have been part of couple of previous tournaments viz. Cech Republic last year and one under the leadership of Badger/Cheese. Looking forward to contribute if required!

    Ariagtou!!! 🙂

  12. 42towels
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Great to see a tournament back! Thanks, organizers.

    My vitals if anyone's still looking:
    - Won FIFFSA golden boot and tournament with Zambia. But got knocked out of Chili Bowl in the first round last year with the infamous Austin Powers.
    - 5 years history: one top 300, two top 5k and two 20-30k ranks. But languishing @ 130k right now.

    So it's a coin toss really whether you get the Jekyll or Hyde.

    1. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Last spot in out team is up for grabs. If interested, kindly drop a mail to shivamahuja089@gmail.com and we'll look into it.
      Nice fpl career btw 🙂

      1. OPTA FPL
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        I just sent you email.

        1. QPRUTD
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          We'll get back to you soon!!!

      2. QPRUTD
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Check out the rest of our team here
        https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/leagues/standings/36236/classic

  13. BC1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Any games lads?
    Great craic last season with team Ibeland! Currently 3rd in my big cash (60euro per team) league in work, so I don't need any more incentive to want to win!!
    https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/284/history

  14. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone still recruiting.

    Team history in name link.

    3 sub 4k finishes in last 7. [I'd ask you kindly to pretend last season didn't happen. I do.]

    1. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      You can drop a mail at shivamahuja089@gmail.com if you are interested to join us.
      We just have a single spot left in the team now.
      We shall revert to your mail soon

  15. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Is this like an Elitist competition or can any old Pleb like me enter?

    1. QPRUTD
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      You can contact the team managers with your fpl team id (browse the comments section for mail ids)
      Anyone on FFS can apply to be a part of this tournament

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Hmmm!

    2. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Well consider this my application to be a part of the competition.

      If any of the managers need a player please respond in this thread and I will join your team and be active in the conversation throughout the tourney.

      Reading through this article though it is apparent that this will be a very highly unlikely outcome. Boo Hoo!

    3. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks for your interest, I'm closing this thread now.

      Just as I thought, an elitist closed shop tourney.

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        You didnt email anyone....

  16. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Upvote here if you believe that Guardiolas of the Galaxy are a shoe in to romp this thing.
    😆

    1. Prøfeßör …
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Upvoted. 😉

    2. Darth_Krid
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Guardiolas of the Galaxy might be a shoe in, but The Godfather: Pardew are a shoo-in to romp this thing 😉

    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      I didn't upvote as I don't believe it, I know it.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        Just upvote it Jarv, lets pretend it's a fair comp. 😉

    4. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      *beats chest*

    5. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Piece of cake.
      A huge yaya sized piece of cake

  17. Shatner's Bassoon
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Giving serious consideration to a 3-5-2 move to accommodate Sterling from GW14 onwards.

    Basically need to choose between Fraser and Jimenez for the festive period.

  18. FeedTheGoatAndHeWillScore
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    I'd love to be involved if any team is still recruiting as this looks pretty fun! I'm pretty FPL obsessed, going quite well this year (about 7.5k), been playing seriously for the last two seasons and finished about 16k last year. Team link here fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/112225/history

    No worries if there is no space (or interest).

    Cheers

  19. A.T
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Currently sitting around the 6k mark but if I bought Fraser for 5.6 and he's now 6.2, how much would I get for him?

    1. A.T
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Oops

    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Wtf Timbo?

      1. A.T
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        😉

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      no idea.

    4. A.T
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Made me laugh anyway 🙁

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        😆

    5. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      😀

  20. Tshelby
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Could Alonso be enough as only Chelsea player in your starting XI? Thinking about shifting Hazard to Sterling and afterwards if Kane gets some form shifting Kun to Kane around GW 14-15

    1. Tshelby
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Ooops wrong article

  21. the snazzy viking
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    anyone still recruiting? I'm late unfortunately but hey ho

    was with Mozampique last year in the CW tournament and had a great time, so I'd be eager to join your team as I think it'll be just as good as last year and I'm really active when it comes to these tournaments

    team link is https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/735/history

    (I can be your 4m bench fodder, this is my first season where I'm really taking it seriously and I'm ranked 26k at the mo with a snazzy team!)

    hope I can help your team win even if I am the one cheering from the bench, or coming on to score the match-winning goal

    my email is cavanaghap@gmail.com

    cheers ! 🙂

    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Good luck Snazzy!
      I managed him last year, would endorse!

      1. the snazzy viking
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        thanks Az, in a team now 🙂

        1. The Lighthouse Keeper
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 11 months ago

          Welcome Snazzy! 🙂

          1. the snazzy viking
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 11 months ago

            cheers !

  22. Rash
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    What are the main assets managers are looking for?

    If it's a good fpl history then due to many years of not taking it serious then I won't be the player for you.

    But if you check my team out this season (62383) you can see in taking it very serious this time.

    Anybody think I'll be an asset then please get in touch.

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      People who don't get bored and bugger off is the primary requirement. There's nothing more annoying than that as a manager in these things.

      1. Rash
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 11 months ago

        I've never gotten bored, it's more a case of making "rash" decisions. Hence the name.

  23. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Know its way too late but love to be involved if any team is still recruiting as this looks pretty fun! I'm a regular poster since about gw8 last season where i found this site and really love it and off to my best-ever start at 4.9k this season after knowing clearly the tactics to play this game .Team link here fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/1846/history

    No worries if there is no space or interest

    Cheers

    1. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      mailid:aparajitkr87@outlook.com .Would love to get involved and help the team achieve success given any role

  24. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Don't pick me, I will think I am too good for the club and request a move in January....

  25. Yank Revolution
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Looking to get recruited...I'm a ringer.

    History link: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/entry/599843/history
    Team ID: 599843
    Email: teraxx@gmail.com

  26. Pras (FPL)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Quick note to let any applicants know that the recruiting for Neville Wears Prada is now closed. We have brought together a team of strong managers, including the marquee signing of Phil Ampleford a.k.a PHILMAN from meet the manager!

    Good luck to all, let the games begin!

  27. Rihanovic
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Pleas update the squads spreadsheet.
    If any managers still recruiting, I'm your man.

    1. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Just updated it with all of the confirmed information I have. That's 13 out of the 16 teams complete now and I know Boris Bodega and Mr Fox's teams are almost full too - I just don't have any names. The only opportunity left now might be team "Howe to Train Your Dragon". I honestly have no idea what's going on there!

      Limited & Mediocre Manager may need reminding if anyone sees him on the boards 😆

      Apologies to those of you who are eager to play but can't find a team, if we run this next year we might have to extend to 32 teams to satisfy the demand! 😯

  28. VIRATKOHLI18
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    Applications for The Hills Have Moyes is closed. Thank you for your emails.

    We have a nice bunch of 11 -

    FPLGENERAL - Needs no introduction

    DreamKillers2.0 - 10years of experience with a top 4k finish

    Trust John - 8years of experience with 2 top 10k finishes

    Cheltnamshire Lalala - 11years of experience with 2 top 10k finishes

    AriseSirGiggsy - 11years of experience with 2 top 15k finishes

    LordBeerus - 8years experience with top 20k finish last year

    Urchin - 2 top 30k finishes in last 2 years

    QPRUTD - 1 top 500 finish and 1 top 1500

    TotalJustice - 1 top 10k finish and the king of spreadsheets

    Rozzer - 12years of experience with 7k last year and coming 4k this year

    Left Arm Pie - No history to flaunt. Lol

    All the best to all the teams!

  29. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    When 'Arry met Sarri, are fully locked and loaded, new gravs deployed and sponsored tracksuits in the post. The reigning champs (Afghanistanislas) are back.

    1. ameenkw
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Our target is to be champions for the second year running .. let’s do it!

    2. Park_The_Bus
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Grav check.......

      Great to be back in the squad. Really looking forward to this one.

  30. Darth_Krid
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 11 months ago

    It’s fantastic as an organiser to see so many teams filling up fast and the demand so high 🙂

    We hope you all have as much fun playing as we did putting it together!

    1. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Great to see so many big FPL names amongst the teams too. Gonna be a few targets on people backs.

    2. VIRATKOHLI18
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks for organizing!!

    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 11 months ago

      Hope you spend as much time in the comp as you did organising it 😉