Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Saturday

With the impact of Sergio Aguero’s four-goal blast reverberating around the Fantasy Football community, we shift to the three o’clock kick-offs and await further points hauls.

How ironic that, on the day that Ageuro would draw level in the race for the Golden Boot, nine-goal Diego Costa is conspicuous by his absence. This time around the talk of injury concerns rang true as the Chelsea hitman is forced to sit out his side’s trip to Palace, triggering the Fantasy Premier League vice captain for many; for some, that meant that Aguero was on hand to sweeten the pill.

While Chelsea attempt to get by without their clinical striker, elsewhere, Fantasy managers will be monitoring events at the Emirates, Goodison and St Mary’s in anticipation of points.

Arsenal, with Danny Welbeck leading the line and Aaron Ramsey back on the bench, face a free-scoring Hull side in a clash that looks set to promise goals. On Merseyside, the Leighton Baines bandwagon prepares to start its motors when Villa pay visit, while down on the south coast, the likes of Graziano Pelle and Dusan Tadic will have the opportunity to boost their stock with the visit of Sunderland.

West Ham’s trip to Turf Moor and Leicester’s visit to Newcastle round off this afternoon’s action, with no late kick-off to see us out.

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

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  1. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Mannone (Heaton)
    Clyne Duff Wilson (Chambers, Wisdom)
    Hazard ADM Sterling Siggy (Boyd)
    Ulloa Costa Aguero

    2 FT and £0.2 ITB

    I was thinking to get Baines, but for who?
    Costa to?

    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Your team value must be shocking.

      1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Nah, he's got a cheap defense.

        1. BeachBadger
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Shocking is bad 😉

          1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Ok. (Can mean both, though.)

            102.2 is decent.

            1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              I don't know how it's that low. Basically the same midfield here with a beefier defence, Welbeck over Ulloa and money in the bank.

            2. BeachBadger
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              102.2 is decent? Is it? Most I've seen have been higher. Though I guess you mostly see the braggers 😉

    2. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      ...

  2. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Those who are transferring out Costa, what if he starts next GW and scores a brace and Aguero blanks?

    Are people looking to get both Costa and Aguero in and if you are selling how are you raising the cash for Costa at 11.2 (before/if) decreases?

    1. Patty
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Haha Costa brace and aguero blank would be perfect for me

      1. Concrete
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Me too, wishful,thinking 😀

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Already have both.and pelle.nice

  3. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    This Costa thing is a decision maker when it comes to make my transfers....

    I'm toying with ditching regardless.

    What do the cool 😎 kids think ???

    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not me Evs, unless a definite a long term absentee

    2. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      So long as I can fit in Baines. I think I'll keep COsta

    3. Patty
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      keeping Costa, if he doesn't play I still have adequate sub to replace him (Henderson)

    4. Concrete
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm not, see above
      I want Aguero in but I won't do it at the expense of Costa. It's transferring him back in that's the problem for those who are getting rid. He's Chelsea's main goal scorer.
      It's difficult waiting for news on his injury because of gagging price rises and decreases

    5. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      You can present me with XYZ reasons to remove him but I believe it is best to keep him for a couple of weeks (depending on further news) for QPR at home.

    6. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Really tempted to ditch for Lukaku....having him is so boring.

      1. Evans
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        This

    7. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I see. Hmmm.....

      11m+ is no good to have benched and in a key position, plus fixtures are a little mixed 🙄

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        65.7% ownership is still terrifying

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Can any of the next 3 teams defend?

        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Irrelevant if Diego is in Ward 3 🙂

      3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        It would have been quite simple if Sturridge was fit, but now things are a little more complicated.

    8. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Costa will be back, maybe not for Man U but he's going to be in "perfect condition for Spain" by mid November meaning he'll feature before that IMO.

      1. rickytoso
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'd be surprised if he didn't play against Man United.

    9. Pie-o-My
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      The QPR game on the horizon is something I'm keeping in mind. I tend to think Costa will play next weekend. Jose is just looking to get him a decent rest to make sure he is fit for United.

      Who's the alternative? For me, maybe Falcao seeing as I have Aguero. United have some tougher fixtures coming up though. I just can see the sense in ditching Costa now without knowing if he is going to be out long term.

      1. Limbo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah. Given Mourinho's propensity to spin and bluff I have half a mind to captain him next match...

      2. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Falcao or Lukakaaaaaa 😉

        1. Pie-o-My
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Lukaku, one of the most frustrating strikers in he game. Like dzeko, I always seem to miss his points.

    10. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Well just for starters Evs the "Cool Kids" are still out getting laid.
      But us sad ol' sods might think Mou is playing silly buggers and that he thought Palace should be a doddle and wouldn't risk what might be an injury waiting to happen, with two more games in short order.

      Aguero is without doubt a top striker, but better than Costa? Well lets see when Chelsea are awarded three penalties and he gets to take them. 🙂

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Perhaps we've just come home 😉 ?

        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Then you should be getting changed to see what talent is about at lunchtime. See I do remember. 😉

    11. Jönny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I think having him and Aguero will damage the rest of your squad. I've got Aguero now, and will probably keep him alongside Pelly and Welly for the foreseeable. They've both got similar capacity to explode as Costa, with a little less consistency so far - but not necessarily going forwards - for a good 3m less. i.e. The difference between Baines and Moore.

      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I've got Aguero and Costa, just gonna get Baines.... No Southmpton defender or Sterling is the compromise.

        1. Jönny
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          So you do... Looks tasty! How you facilitating Baines?

    12. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Gonna hold for now.

    13. Evans
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Costa high ownership also means you should be able to buy him back without too much pain . Being already owned by nearly two thirds of the game means his price can't go up much further

    14. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Always good to get rid of high ownership players but with the current dirth of information ditching Costa now is a pretty serious punt

    15. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Well I'm not cool, but I'm thinking that it is probably quite a smart move given the other options available. (Particularly when you factor in a little likely regression for Costa)

  4. RED HOT CHILLI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Actually, thought you had all left me just cos I only got 12 points 🙁

    1. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Unlucky mate. Whats your team and we'll sort this out. Seems I can't access it through your link

    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      How many to play?

      1. RED HOT CHILLI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Bego
        Ivan/Bertrand/Naylor
        DiMaria/Siggy/Sterling/Chadli
        Dzeko/Ulloa/Costa

        DiMaria VC

        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Anyone decent off the bench?

          1. RED HOT CHILLI
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Nope. Hutton/Marney/Wisdom. Doesn't look good, eh? I spent this week admiring the SEVEN DREAMTEAM STARS on my team 🙂

            1. In Like Flynn.
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Siggy and Sterling Hatties would help with a couple of penalty saves thrown in.
              😀

    3. Podge
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ouch

    4. Podge
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Replace your link with this one:
      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/11514/event-history/8/

        1. RED HOT CHILLI
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          did that just now, so I did 🙂 Ta

  5. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Which one is the best move?

    A. Terry & Haz -> Baines & Fab

    B. Terry & Chester -> Baines & Duff (keep Haz)

    C. Chester & Sterling -> Baines & Chadli (keep Haz & Terry)

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        You're so not into CHE players! 😀

        1. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Haven't had any since ages ago! 🙂

          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Not even Costa? 😯 Nicely played there!

            1. Arvin-ation
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Oops 😳 Forgot about him 😆

    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, leaning towards that too

  6. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Mannone is my only active keeper...have Costa and azpi issues to contend with...a -4 n no keeper next week then!

    1. Kip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      keep Costa imo

      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Well I'm not going to knee jerk. Played my wc last week with no issues, having played it I now have several.

  7. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Who will keep more clean sheets this season a)arsenal b)Stoke?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      a

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

    it has probably been asked quite a few times, but are al those VC points already taken into account for current OR?

    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No

      1. Kip
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        ok thx,
        kinda sucks though 🙂

    2. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No. VC and auto-subs are settled in the last update of the GW.

  9. Parm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Predictions for today?

    Stoke 1-1 Swansea(Sidwell(Whelan assist); Sigurdsson unassisted goal(Begovic pen save from Bony)).

    QPR 1-1 Liverpool(Ferdinand 40 yard screamer(Dunne assist), Sterling unassisted goal)

    Pretty realistic if you ask me.

    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      8-0 Sigurdsson x6, Rangel x2

      5-0 Sterling x3, Moreno x2

  10. Limbo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    A for me. B a close second (assuming you don't need to field Duff).

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      @NO ASSOCIATION Bergkamp is …

      reply fail

      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        thanks man

  11. Honeybadger
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    How did Ben Arfa do yesterday? Is he still as fat?

    1. Limbo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Still fat.

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  13. tokara
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ulloa to Sakho or Berahino?

    What does the member stats suggest? help me out pls

    1. kesh
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yes get rid of Ulloa if you can. My preference would be Sakho (form/fixtures)

  14. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Not this one too 🙄

  15. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    How's this team guys

    Foster-Guzman
    Azpili, baines, chambers - Hutton Muniesa
    Erikson di Maria fab tadic sterling
    Costa sakho - berahino

  16. Jonny Sutt
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    R we all saying Erikson is worth having? I here he is on fire at the moment.

  17. Concrete
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I could transfer out Hazard for Chadli to get Aguero in for Pelle
    Knee jerk?
    Cheers

    1. Jonny Sutt
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard and pelle are both good players I'm unsure about chadli, his head drops. It's not worth it just for aguero.

  18. Evans
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Good moves ?

    Terry and Downing out

    For

    Barkley and Bertrand