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The second FFScout Charity Cup takes place later today

With no Premier League action this weekend, all eyes will surely be focused on Parmiter’s School, Watford, WD25 0UU this afternoon as members of the Fantasy Football Scout community and their guests come together to participate in the second FFScout Charity Cup, taking football offline and onto the grass (or rather, 3G) in aid of a very worthy cause.

Last February, we raised over £1,000 towards the Melanoma Research Foundation. This time, we will be raising money for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) which works to prevent male suicide (the biggest killer of under 45-year-old men in the UK).

If you would like to donate, please follow this link to our Just Giving page.

Despite around a dozen withdrawals in the build-up to the big event (with players no doubt fit for league action next weekend!), we are still expecting over 40 players for a light-hearted, mixed-level mini-tournament followed by drinks at the local inn.

Further details can be found at the Just Giving link above and late players or spectators are very welcome, as are contributions towards CALM’s work. For those who can’t make it, we will try to post updates on this page throughout the day.

A round-up of last February’s event can be found at this link, which includes a slideshow and videos produced by our very own TopMarx and Rupert the Horse.

CALM’s helpline – 0800 58 58 58 – and webchat are open daily 5pm-midnight. It’s free, anonymous and confidential.

For more information about CALM and the impact that your donation will have, please read here.

CALM is a charity registered in England and Wales (1110621) and in Scotland (SC044347)

521 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Benditlike
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Best defender max 4.5?

    1. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      One of Jonny, Balbuena, Yedlin or Dunk, IMO.

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I have had Fernandez from Newcastel as a Geordie on here said some good stuff...he was not wrong

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

      I have Yedlin. West ham season ticket holder on here slating balbuena and their defence so has put me off.

    4. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Dunk

    5. Benditlike
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks. Its between Balbuena, Yedlin and Dunk for me.

  2. Rider on the Storm
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Best gk rotation with pickford?

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Pickford/Allison

      Thank me later

      1. captainjilflex
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Thats alot of money on gks though.

        1. Rider on the Storm
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          A lot, i mean a 4.5 gk who rotates well with pickford

    2. bluesone
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Fabianski

  3. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    This is how team likely to line up once I transfer Mendy to Digne later in week leaving 1.5 m in bank. WC still to play. I think getting Deulofeu was a mistake and have 6.9 to spend on replacement in week 14 ( unless take a hit). Cannot afford Martial but Felipe Anderson based on fixtures and recent form is who I am thinking to double up with Arnie but he is presently 6.9 m and looks like could rise this week.

    Would you

    A Get Anderson even if has to be for a -4 this week to protect against price rise
    B Who else is good option at this price or below bearing in mind short term until play WC ( not Fraser as have Wilson and have Richarlison )

    Patricio
    Doherty Alonso Robertson Digne
    Richarlison Salah Hazard
    Aguero Wilson Arnie

    Foster Deulofeu Billing AWB

    1. Mings the Merciless
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I really like your team. I wouldn’t be in a hurry to take a hit. Anderson looks good, but has City next and you still have your WC to use to ditch Deulofeu..

    2. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Gtg

  4. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Ederson hamer
    Alonso mendy robbo taa Bennett
    Salah siggy maddison Fraser guendouzi
    Aguero arnie success

    Can do mendy to Digne this week then maddison and taa to hazard and balbuena next for -4, good plan??

    1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I would rather have Keane than Digne, much better points per minute and much more a goal threat. Digne seems to be being rammed down our throats on here......I am sure he is a decent player.

      1. Rhodes your boat
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Can’t afford that move

  5. Regin
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Wow! Just saw qualifying Mark was 58 points for ffs cup and I got 59 points last gameweek!!

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      mark auto qualifies due to winning it previously otherwise he would be out now

  6. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Tempted to -8 this week but going to wildcard in 3-4 weeks so idk if worth... 1.1 itb and 1 FT

    Fab
    Mendy, Alonso, VVD, Doherty
    Fraser, Salah, Haz
    Aguero, Jimenez, Vardy
    (Speroni, AWB, Diagana, H-Odoi)

    1. slasken
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Mendy & Fraser to Digne and DSilva?

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Keeping fraser. Thinking Mendy and H-Odoi to someone.

        1. Shteve
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          I wouldn't take a hit to replace a bench warmer especially when you are wild carding soon

  7. Dude1234
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone thinking martial captain against palace?

    1. Please Help I Don't Kn…
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Him or Richarlison for me.

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Him or Richalison for me, but thinking Richa

    3. Dude1234
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      It’s going to be a really interesting week as no stand out option. Could see a family r bit of ranking reshuffling

  8. waterboy
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    I'm thinking of going Mendy & Mane > Sterling & Doherty, even if Doherty misses the next match. Foolish or Not?

    1. Shteve
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Depends on your team

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Good transfers, but will it be for free? If not, would probably keep Mane an extra week.

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

        It's for free, but leaves £0.0 ITB

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

          Is that a problem?

    3. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      It ok

    4. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Just Mendy to Doherty and hold mane

  9. Pap Le Cissier
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Nice day for it, have fun guys

    1. MyPrettyPony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks, Pap.

      We've certainly got lucky with the weather.

  10. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Mendy, H-Odoi to Dunk, Rich? Only for next 3 fixtures then i plan on wildcarding.

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good

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

    2FT's and no clue what to do, HELP! Would even take a hit for the right moves. O.1m ITB.

    Patricio - Hamer
    Alonso - Mendy - Kiko - WanB - Bennett
    Fraser - Hazard - Salah - Maddison - Pereyra
    Aguero - Arnie - Wilson ......

    1. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Mendy -> Laporte
      Maddison -> Richarlison

      Seem the obvious moves

      1. Rider on the Storm
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        This

    2. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      pereyra to rich and mendy to any defender u want

      1. timPgoodwin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Did that and also Salah to Sterling, frees funds up to do Kiko and Maddison to Laporte & Martial GW14

  12. jonnochris
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Guys - what to do?
    A - Mendy and Schurle -> Peltier and David Silva for free?
    B - Mendy to City def Stones or Laport?
    C - Mendy / Schurlle -> Digne / Siggy
    D - Mendy -> Liverpool defender
    Patricio / Hamer
    Mendy / Alonso / Robertson / Yedlin / Doherty
    Schurlle / Richarlison / Hazard / Salah / Mctominay
    Aguero / Arnautovic / Jiminez
    Thanks

    1. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      C

    2. Badluck Jonathan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I’m keeping Schurrle for now. New manager and all that

  13. IAWC ( It's a Wonderfu…
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    is triple defense of wolves jonny doherty patrico worth as a punt next week?

    1. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Dangerous

    2. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      No

      1. Botman and Robben
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Never do triple D for a team in the bottom half of the league table.

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

          will wc in a few weeks.Already have doch and patrico.Thinking mendy to jonny as a 2 week punt with 2fts

          1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            What GW are you looking to play your WC ??

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

              16 but if needed 15

        2. Richd
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          I did it with Palace and Reading and ended up with ranks of top 2k and top 1k respectively.

          Pick your moments and it’s been huge.

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      it worked for some at start, lets see if they can repeat

    4. Badluck Jonathan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I like it. I’ll be doubled probably

    5. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      no way

  14. Rider on the Storm
    • 12 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Martial or richarlison?

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

      rich

    2. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Rich

    3. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Martial

    4. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Martial........

  15. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    For next 3 gws... do love Richs home games

    A) Mendy, Odoi to Dunk, Rich (-4)
    B) Mendy, Diagana to Digne, Rich (-4)
    C) Mendy to Robo
    D) Mendy, VVD to Robo, Walker (-4)

    1. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I would not take a hit on that

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        None? Even A? Digne and Rich will outscore 0 points by 4 easily?

        1. Rider on the Storm
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Personnaly i take hits to get a captain. I agree rich is enticing

          1. Tsparkes10
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 5 months ago

            Fairs, might do it as -4 isnt too big as sat at top of mini league atm and not too bothered bout OR although would be nice to stay in top 10k... sat at 4632. Cheers though

    2. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      B or C

  16. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Guys....Play Arnie v Man City or Fernandez ( newcastle defender ) V Burnley

    1. Rider on the Storm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Fernandez

    2. Jamb0
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Arnie for me

    3. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Tough one, probably Arnie

  17. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Planning ahead for a few gameweeks time.

    Premium players to try and fit in are Kane, Salah, Aguero/Sterling, Hazard and realistically it won't be possible to have all 4.

    Which one at the moment are you most likely to leave out / downgrade?

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Kane

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Looking at exactly the same thing, I have changed my mind to play my WC GW18/19 to accommodate these players due to fixture swing.....When are you looking to play WC ??

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        I like the change of fixtures from 16-17 so im thinking then

  18. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Ederson hamer
    Alonso mendy robbo taa Bennett
    Salah siggy maddison Fraser guendouzi
    Aguero arnie success

    Can do mendy to Digne this week then maddison and taa to hazard and balbuena next for -4, good plan?

  19. Jamb0
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    2FT's
    Mendy + Maddisson -> ?

    1. Rhodes your boat
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I was thinking awb and hazard but obviously depends on your team

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      key replacements are flagged at the moment

      Anderon-Laporte, Alonso-Fraser, Martial-Digne are some of the options

  20. JohnBlack
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Bench 2?

    A) Ings
    B) Arnautovic
    C) Fraser
    D) Bennett

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

      arnie bennet

    2. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Ings fraser

      1. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        What,.... you can't bench Fraser v The Arse......will deffo get points

        1. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          But I wouldn’t bench Arnie or Bennett..

    3. Badluck Jonathan
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Ings and..... probably Arnie

  21. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Is pogba an option when fit? or avoid at all costs?

    1. Dude1234
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Would think martial is a better option at the moment.

  22. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    So the mods dont need to qualify to ffs cup? Mark had 55 minus 8 and qualify to the cup...

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Really??

    2. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      You should ask a mod to delete this before it gets hulked and too many people see it...

      1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Why? Just a innocent question

    3. mir
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Previous winners don't have to qualify. Think he won it once as did Jonty

    4. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Oh I see, if you read article before, former champs receive a bye to first round...

      1. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Ok, didnt read all the Articles.
        Thanks

  23. Tsparkes10
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Who do we reckon are solid punts in place of Mendy and H-Odoi for next 3 gws before i wc...
    Thinking Digne or Dunk and Rich?

    1. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Everton for me after their defensive performance away to Chelsea... so Digne/Richarlison

    2. Corgz Dark side of the Loon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Keane is a better choice than Digne. Better points per minutes and a better goal threat. Digne good more of an assist player but has L Baines in the background.

      1. Tsparkes10
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Hmmm true, can afford keane if i get rid of Diagana instead of H-Odoi

        1. Warby84
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          I think there is a lot more to come from Digne, think he’s worth a punt, at least for the upcoming home games

  24. CRO KLOPP
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    For this gameweek which option will score more?

    A) Martial Vs Palace
    B) Arnie +4 points Vs City

    1. caldracula
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Probably the same

  25. bialk
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Will Richarlison have another game during İB? İ have to do Walcott to Richarlison with my FT.

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Brazil have another game, yeah.

    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Brazil play again on Tuesday.

    3. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Indeed-Tuesday 20 November at 19:30 - Brazil v Cameron at Milton Keynes Stadium (only 3hrs and 170miles from Goodison Park- roughly)

  26. Warby84
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    I don’t a better replacement for Maddison than Anderson, on top form with New CAR PAL ful next 4...
    I got a nice 9 pointer last week and think the Arnie double could work pretty well..

    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Do it then chief.

    2. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, looks great after the City game.

  27. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Seems to be a lot of value in this Everton team at the minute, and they have home games to CAR, NEW, WAT in their next four (liv away is not good though)

    Given Baines & Coleman’s pricing at the start of the year... should Digne be about 5.5?

    How about Richarlison - would he be 8.0 if repriced had he started the season at Everton rather than Watford? Or a 7.0/7.5 striker?

    Siggy is probably about right imo at 7.5

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, Digne and Ricky both underpriced, great options.

    2. Parm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Always easy to look at pricing in hindsight but I think Richarlison was spot on, he disappointed last year but the talent was clearly there for him to develop the output. £6.5m is in that range where he isn't far too cheap if he kicks on. Similar to Martial at £7.5m, we know what he can do but it's a matter of being nailed on or not.

    3. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Richarlison potential to be next season's Zaha/Arnie-esque 7.0m striker

    4. Warby84
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      I’ll always remember that Salah stunner last year...

    5. ClassiX
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Richarlison looking good but his value is also enhanced because he's playing OOP. If things stay the same then he will be categorised as a Forward next year (ala Arnautovic). The problem is that Everton will absolutely go shopping for a striker either in the Winter of Summer period (wouldn't be surprised if they try to nab Wilson, for example) and then Richi won't be such good value next season because he will probably be categorised as a fwd, but playing as a mid again.

  28. Eat my goal!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    What’s the best two stage plan

    Mendy > Doherty .... Fraser > Martial

    Mendy > Doherty .... Bennett > Laporte

    1. Gregor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Second one, for me.

      1. Eat my goal!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Even though I have Wilson and carrying the double on Bournemouth might not be that effective given their schedule?

        1. Gregor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Just think Fraser is such good value and I’d want the City defence covered.

  29. FPL Forward Thinker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    171 hours 25 minutes till GW13 Deadline

  30. It's his Job.
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 5 months ago

    Looking for a little help,
    I have Barkley in my team 5.8 and I don't feel I am getting the returns I thought I would; so I am looking to ship him out but unsure who to swap him out for? I have no money itb but I was thinking a Cardiff Midfielder as this would fund Mane>Hazard as I already have Salah. Cheers.

    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      How much do you need for the move bossman?

      1. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Unfortunately 1.2 so I am limited

        1. FPL Forward Thinker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Camarasa is your man.

        2. Parm
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          So £4.6m for a midfielder? No one in that price range i'd feel comfortable starting every week to be honest.

      2. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        I was looking at Kayal for Brighton? cheap, plays 90 mins and decent fixtures still.

        1. FPL Forward Thinker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          5 years, 5 months ago

          Kayal is looking like a regular and a good budget choice but watch his suspension tightrope (4 bookings)

    2. FPL Forward Thinker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 5 months ago

      Callum Paterson (one t) is your man. A versatile midfielder playing centre forward scoring 3 in last 4 including only goal at Anfield in PL since February. Just be careful he may be involved in two giant fixtures v Albania tonight and Israel on Tuesday. Or Murphy at Cardiff for a little less. Wish his twin was a regular for Newcastle. Owning and rotating both would be a laugh.

      1. It's his Job.
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 5 months ago

        Very nice thank you for your help, time and your advice.