Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Saturday

The day’s programme continues with six three o’clock kick-offs, before the tea-time north London derby concludes the action on offer. For once, there’s a big cast of heavy-hitters on show on Saturday afternoon, with United, City and Chelsea all in action.

Diego Costa and his fragile hamstring starts for the league leaders against Villa at the Bridge, sporting the armband for thousands of Fantasy managers. Meanwhile, down at Old Trafford, Louis van Gaal’s attacking riches get to run at the West Ham rearguard in the hope they can score one more than their opponents. We’ll continue our scouting of Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao, then, whilst assessing the Hammers’ ability to expose an injury-ravaged United defence. City’s trip to Hull is perhaps a lesser attraction, although Sergio Aguero’s form has to be monitored carefully as Manuel Pellegrini’s charges begin to warm up ahead of some improved fixtures.

Elsewhere, Ronald Koeman’s Southampton revolution looks to maintain momentum with a St Mary’s meeting against struggling QPR; Fantasy managers will be focused on the returns form Graziano Pelle and Dusan Tadic in that one. Meanwhile, Leonardo Ulloa will look to boost his stunning 5-goal start to the campaign as Leicester make the trip to Palace and Garry Monk’s stylish Swansea side clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Any potential Aguero owners worried by

    a) Him being subbed early today

    b) a potential rest v Villa

    1. Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Rested as he will probably start vs Roma. Think the Villa game might depend on the Roma game, however if he is fully fit, then I expect him to play both.
      Why would he rest him vs Villa when it's international break after?

    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A) Aguero is always subbed early. No idea why. Wrapped in cotton wool constantly.

      B) City can't afford to drop any points atm, no rest

    3. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      If he's fit no way he'll be benched before international break.

    4. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A: Yes - he's subbed early every day!!

      B: not really.

  2. A.T
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Was the Rooney sending off a definite red?

    1. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      At least one.

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      yes, stupidly kicked out at Downing

    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Ok cheers.

  3. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    time to check that beautiful old season ticker in members section..gotta choose a Rooney replacement wisely

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      think I'm getting Aguero

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I can do Moreno + Rooney > Moore + Aguero for free, very tempting..

  4. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    31 with Bego and Wisdom left to play. FML

    1. rickardinho
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Same here, 33 though. Terrible gw

  5. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Just tried to WC, couldn't get anywhere near a decent team. Too many broken and off form....

  6. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    22 points on the bench at the moment. Mannone, Jedinak and Rose 🙁

  7. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    how is that a yellow on Mason?

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      wow that is definitely a yellow on Mason! 😆

  8. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A)

    Ivan > Taylor
    Ramsey > ADM
    Rooney > Aguero

    or

    B)

    Kelly > Baines
    Ramsey > ADM
    Rooney > Ulloa

  9. NilSatisNisiOptimum16
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    WC team

    Man - Schm
    Bain - Clyn - Bert - Chambers - Duff
    Fab - Silv - DM - Ster - Alb
    Cost - Ull - Pelle

    Nice? Not Nice?

    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I feel ashamed that I know who all the players are 😐

  10. laGan1n1
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Harry Mason from Silent Hill 1

  11. Feanor
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I took out Sterling for Chadli last week.

    This week I took out Chadli for Sterling.

    14 points down the drain.

  12. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Knew I'd seen Adebayor's hair do somewhere before......

    http://www.curiosityzein.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Willy-Wonka-oompa-loompa-attacks-man-virginia.jpg

    Worth a re-run

  13. Sweden11
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Henderson, Naismith and Ramsey --> Marney, Welbeck and Sterling -4 points
    Sounds like a good move?

  14. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I would have been annoyed if Chambers scored that

  15. Sebbo29
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    whew almost Chambers

  16. Edmond
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Chambers! My God almost

  17. Tsssst
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    sorry...

    A)

    Ivan > Taylor
    Ramsey > ADM
    Rooney > Aguero

    A gives me aguero

    or

    B)

    Kelly > Baines
    Ramsey > ADM
    Rooney > Ulloa

    B gives me option of Baines Ivan Clyne at the back...

  18. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Ox

  19. Nabs Kebabs
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    OXXXXXXX

  20. Frank Black
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I can't believe this......Danny.....noooo

  21. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Chamberlain goal!

  22. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Spurs bottling it.

  23. 420king
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hilarious question: Welbeck assist? 😀

    1. Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Nah, he didn't touch the ball

  24. Berbalove
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Wonderful assist by Welbeck.

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😛

  25. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Goal Gibbs

    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      lol

  26. Declan
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    OXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

  27. Wouter
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Welbeck assist?

  28. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Feckfeckfeck

  29. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    The OX 1-1