The draw for the first round of the 2019/20 FFS Cup FFS Cup
9 February 2015 2502 comments
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This evening, we look back on the nail-biting final and announce the latest winner of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup X, as sponsored by Paddy Power. We also see who claims the third place play-off prize.

With a Gameweek 24 score of 61, CMIFLFC won a close final against Momalpashands and joins donnellyc, Goonerdave, Ninja_Fit_Saints, sleeping master, Mch, Wild Rover, Tdubb05, Gribude and myself in our winners hall of fame.

Both our finalists had already played their wildcards but 2,473rd ranked CMIFLFC prevailed thanks to a defence that included Southampton’s Nathaniel Clyne and Swansea right-back Kyle Naughton.

Momalpashands, who has an overall rank of 428, was just eight points away but his transfer of Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho in for the injured Arsenal midfielder Alexis Sanchez, as well as a defence that included Manchester United Phil Jones, fell short at the final hurdle.

Congratulatons to CMIFLFC, who wins £100 worth of free bets with Paddy Power as well as a £100 Amazon voucher. As runner-up, Momalpashands wins £50 worth of Paddy Power free bets and a £50 Amazon voucher.

Meanwhile, our third placed play-off was even closer with Bobbyg scoring 61, whilst 241,362nd ranked Harts Hotspurs close behind with 58. Both played their wildcards but despite Harts Hotspurs captaining Harry Kane and fielding Branislav Ivanovic, bobbyg’s more consistent scoring across all positions was enough to give him the edge. Bobbyg also had Swansea’s Naughton – who earned an assist – to thank as he claims the third place play-off price of £50 worth of free bets and a £25 Amazon voucher.

In addition bobbyg, who has an overall rank of 542, and CMIFLC win a further £25 worth of free bets for getting the highest score of the round.

 

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  1. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Is this team good enough to save the FT?

    Forster (McCarthy)
    Zouma PvA Bellerin (Clyne Wollscheid)
    Hazard Silva Sterling Walcott AdM
    Kane Aguero (Ayoze)

    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Wait for teamsheets. if theo is benched then sell.

      1. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Not sure i'll be able to check team sheets, I think I have an exam at the exact same time

        1. Well you know, Triffic
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Ask a friend

  2. Takamba
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Silva or Di Maria > Mane?

    This would find a Costa move next week..

  3. DrunkPhilosophy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I'm sure this has been asked before but I need to know when is Chelsea's double GW coming?
    Thanks

    1. Emp
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      if villa beat leicester in fa cup likely gw 28 otherwise gw 31 or 34

      1. DrunkPhilosophy
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Then I'm hoping for a villa win, would be tempting to use my WC for a Spurs, Chelsea double!

        1. Emp
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          yeah could work out as you could keep those teams players in forthcoming weeks

  4. GK
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Any help please chaps? 2FT, 2.5m ITB -

    Pants
    Terry, Fonte, Clyne
    Cazorla, Hazard, Di Maria, Silva
    Kane, Aguero, Berahino

    (Hamer)(Chadli, Wasil, Wisdom)

  5. mitro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    thoughts on pelle to sturridge?

    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'd do Pelle to just about anyone right now.

      1. timski8000
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yep yep yep.

  6. Charlie&TheLads
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I think Defoe may be rising value tonight.........

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You're right.

  7. karankachiefs
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    No ozil love here?

    1. Ser Football 42
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I got him two weeks ago

      Been a great pickup

      1. karankachiefs
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Haven't really been watching, where has he been playing?

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          At Arsenal.

          1. karankachiefs
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Boom boom

            1. Charlie&TheLads
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              boom boom

              I want you in my room, we'll spend the night together, together in my room

              boom boom boom boom

          2. crteer
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Good.

        2. mitro
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          left wing but he drifts around

        3. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          😆 Just fecking with you. Mostly on left, but cuts in quite a lot, not really coming close to the sideline often.

    2. Ruth_NZ
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No. everyone is obsessed with Wenger's 2nd biggest signing.

      1. karankachiefs
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Can't afford sanchez, wanted a differential anyway

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          If I was bringing in an Arsenal mid now it would be Ozil, not Sanchez.

  8. davysteen
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    2 FT

    OUT: ADM & Pelle
    IN: Sanchez & Defoe

    Good moves??

    1. YouReds
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I like!

      But can you wait till tomorrow when we know the Arsenal Line up?

      1. davysteen
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Atm I have 0.1 to spare, what's the risers/fallers?

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Defoe will rise. Maybe Pelle to Defoe now and wait on the other one.

        2. YouReds
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Based on http://www.fplstatistics.com/Home/IndexIPhone

          Defoe (as well as others) is due to rise

  9. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Captain Poll:

    A) Aguero
    B) Hazard
    C) Cazorla

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Caz

    2. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard

    3. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Haz.

  10. DrunkPhilosophy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Any idea why Mane didn't get any bonus points despite being the only goalscorer in the game?

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Not many of his shots on target

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      low scoring games tend to prefer the defenders for baps

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        especially Saints defenders

        BAP whores

  11. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Which 3 do I play this gw, thanks.
    Clichy Terry pva Taylor Bellerin

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Bellerin, Terry, PVA..easy

  12. IAmTheWalrus
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Pantillimon
    Clyne Terry Bellerin
    Sterling Silva Hazard Carzola
    Giroud Kane Augero

    Bench : Begovic Walters Wisdom Targett.

    All good?

    I have 1FT. Should i just hold on to it?

    1. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Save

    2. Well I Never
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah hold I reckon

    3. karankachiefs
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Sterling might not play?

      1. IAmTheWalrus
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        its a risk, but hopefully he shakes it off!

  13. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Am I the only one here who really don't like Cazorla at all? 😛

    1. IAmTheWalrus
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      but hes on frees and penos and often involved in play, hes the man

    2. MUFC83
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Why ?

    3. CABAYE4
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      As a player I really like him, but his FPL prospects are totally dependent on set pieces.

    4. Emp
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      no youre not the only one , everyone seems to forget that eeven with his improved form recently hes still only scored one goal from open play

      1. karankachiefs
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        So what? Last year scored about ten penalties.

        Points make prizes

        1. karankachiefs
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          * gerrard

    5. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Watch Arsenal counter attacks he's on the halfway line whilst the rest are nearing the opponents box.

    6. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm with you..never had him in before and will never buy him...

  14. JaydenLFC87
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Am I right in thinking the below order of captain favourites

    1) Sanchez (if he starts)

    2) Haz

    3) Aguero

    4) Kane

    5) Sturridge

    1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

    2. timski8000
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'd have Aguero above hazard - more chance of a big haul imo. I'm a Stoke fan going to the game so I hope I'm very very wrong 🙂

      1. Vardy Gras PBFC
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        If Man City continue to fluff their chances, you might even win. Hope it's a memorable night for you.

    3. mozza
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Giroud would be in the top 3 me thinks

    4. zuzuViking
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Really? Sanchez is just back from injury.

      I would fancy Kane as VC. Aguero is not back in form after injury and the team is screaming for Yaya back.

  15. DanWills
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Sterling injured?

    1.7 ITB

    Current Mids: Cazorla, Haz, Eriksen, Puncheon, Sterling

    Who do I replace Sterling with?

    1. IAmTheWalrus
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      hes likely to start though, right?

    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      keep sterling, brendan said he is fine. I believe him over some so called twitter itk

    3. zuzuViking
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Wait and see, lineup will be out 30 mins before deadline.

  16. zuzuViking
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bench Clyne, Koscielny or PVA?

    1. Emp
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      clyne

    2. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Clyne

  17. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Assuming Sanchez is starting for the game vs Leicester, which pair would you rather have until the DGW28?

    Defoe and Sanchez

    OR

    Giroud and Cazorla/Ozil/Walcott

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      First pair but I'm hoping to chuck Walcott in as well

      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Will cost me -4 to get two Arsenal players for Leicester game if Sanchez is one of them

  18. Nerazzuro
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Any palace fans around? How's Zaha been looking last few GWs?

  19. McNulty
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    GW25 dilemmas:

    Bench one of Terry, Fonte, Bellerin or PVA?

    Sell Sterling (will wait for team sheet), ADM or Silva for Ozil?

    Is Haidara first choice?

  20. Bakeyournoodle23
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I know Hull are shocking atm, but have you seen there next 5 games...!

    VILLA (H)
    QPR (H)
    STOKE (A)
    SUNDERLAND (H)
    LECIESTER (A)

    Clean sheets ahoy surely there?!

    1. McNulty
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      How long is Bruce likely to be in the team for?

      1. timski8000
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Until his da..I mean boss gets the old heave ho.

        He's one bad defeat from the chop imo.

    2. Ruth_NZ
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You would think so. And Hull aren't a bad team defensively, very organised. Their problem has been scoring goals.

  21. crteer
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Good to go, gents?

    Panti
    Terry / Bellerin / Fonte
    Eriksen / Hazard / Sanchez / Tadic
    Aguero / Giroud / Kane

    (Krul) (Colback / Wasilewski / Wisdom)

    1. MUFC83
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

    1. Vardy Gras PBFC
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers Demi, sounds very promising for tomorrow.

    2. Jay_
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Up until the last 2 paragraphs that had start written all over it , the last 2 seem to suggest bench though

        1. Demí
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Hmm not so sure myself

          "For us it is important that he has no setback" By that, i think he's highlighting a factor in him not playing vs Spurs.

          "and that is why we didn’t take the gamble [by playing him at Tottenham]." Suggests it was probably touch and go about him being involved i think, so an extra few days is surely better for his chances now?

          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            He actually said "If Spurs was the last game of the season he would have played" Says he was ok to go, but they erred on the side of caution

            1. Demí
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              Are you agreeing or disagreeing then?

              It is important that he has no setback. Said that because the season isn't over. So if it was the last game of the season it means it wouldn't have been a risk to play him

              I think

              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                I agree with you

                1. Demí
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 10 months ago

                  Phew 🙂

          2. Jay_
              10 years, 10 months ago

              That's true , I suppose 'didn't take the gamble ' is better than 'won't take the gamble '

      • Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Balague: Arsenal looked at Valencia's 19-year old left-back José Luis Gayà in January. €18m release clause was considered too high so they decided to pass.

        1. timski8000
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Given valencia's state I'd have thought they would have sold a 19 year old left back for less than that.

          1. Gooner97
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            I never watched him play. Is he that good?

      • mitro
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        anyone captaining defoe?

        1. Vman
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Good punt and you would expect a few goals

        2. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Think so.

      • Vman
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Pelle>Defoe/Giroud?

        1. JaydenLFC87
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Defoe

          1. Vman
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Love to take a punt and put him as captain too!!

      • JaydenLFC87
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Which 2 should I play this Gameweek??

        Eriksen
        PVA
        Fonte

        1. Gooner97
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Eriksen
          PVA

      • Vman
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        My Team as it stands

        Forster/Krul

        Terry Clyne PVA Bruce Trippier

        Hazard Blind Sanchez Silva Downing

        Aguero Pelle Kane

        0.8 in bank?

        1. crteer
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Got a spare transfer?

          Would suggest switching Pelle to Giroud/Defoe perhaps?

          1. Vman
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            That's the plan just torn as to which

        2. JaydenLFC87
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Pelle>Defoe rest of team is very good, maybe could do something with bruce

          1. Vman
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Bellerin?

      • crteer
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Play 1 of the below three?

        Fonte / Wasilewski / Wisdom

        1. JaydenLFC87
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Wisdom, with Fonte as 1st sub

      • karankachiefs
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Have to make a transfer tonight as I'm at work tomorrow till 8.00pm (inconvenient)

        Bearing that in mind;

        Sterling --> ozil/Walcott

        Hold
        ?

        1. Vman
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Is sterling defo out?

          1. karankachiefs
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            No. 75%. Don't want to risk it though because I'll be at a disadvantage

            1. In Like Flynn.
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              75% likely to play according to FPL.

        2. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          That's difficult. I'd probably hold. But if you're going to punt on one of them I'd suggest Ozil, simply because we know he's in good form and has been getting gametime recently. It could all change tomorrow of course..

          1. Vman
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Mane to run riots

            1. Reedy
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              Let's hope so!

          2. karankachiefs
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Surely can't get dropped after scoring two games in a row?

            1. Reedy
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              I'd be surprised too. I'm being cautious because I don't want to tell you the wrong thing; if it was me I might well risk it. Team news section doesn't have Ozil starting though.

              1. karankachiefs
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                Damn team news.

                When do team sheets come out?

                1. Reedy
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 10 months ago

                  I'd have said an hour before the games but I'm sure I read 7:30 on here. I think the FPL deadline is 7:30, I might be getting confused with that.

                  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 10 months ago

                    Team sheets out between 18:45 and 19:00

                    Deadline at 19:30

                    1. Reedy
                      • 15 Years
                      10 years, 10 months ago

                      Cheers JK

            2. Vman
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              You wouldn't think so but we are not the managers and there is a lot to rotate with..

      • potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Just a general ponder and purely just for discussion.

        what if chelsea get a DGW28

        who here would consider Aguero>Costa for that week.

        I would be very tempted, even though its MCY v LEI, costa could easily outscore Aguero here given two bites and of course the additions of extra bonuses at stake

        1. Vman
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I'm just waiting for costa to come back for the Aguero > Costa swap

          1. potatoace
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            fair enough. He's been disappointing to say the least.

            1. Vman
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              I have Captained him 2 out of 3 and nothing seems to be a bit Ramsey like since injury don't you think.

              1. potatoace
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                me too.
                hes been unlucky though.
                Im harnessing all my inner strength right now to not just rage transfer to Defoe.

                1. Vman
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 10 months ago

                  As I said I am torn this gw between Giroud and Defoe which ever I bring in I will also captain,

        2. Call Me Old Fashioned
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          If this happens, I will 100% make this swap provided Costa is not banned for the DGW (or part of it)

          1. Vman
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Costa's fixtures when back are a bonus too!! you would like to think he would get a couple of goals with them.

          2. potatoace
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            yeah a ban is equally as likely there