Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Tottenham vs Everton

Having relinquished leads in their last two league ties, Tottenham Hotspur chase a morale-boosting victory over Everton on home turf in today’s tea-time encounter. The Toffees, meanwhile, were outclassed by a superior Manchester City side but will take heart from their dominance over Southampton in a 3-0 win on their first road trip.

Spurs rank sixth for shots inside the box (27) and big chances (six) this season but suffer from a poor shot conversion rate (7.3%). Of more concern to Mauricio Pochettino, his troops still haven’t discovered that optimum balance between attack and defence, given that they rank joint-fourth with regards to big chances conceded (six).

Despite netting five goals this term, Everton have chalked up just ten shots on target, so there’s certainly scope for the Merseysiders to improve on the attacking front. On the flipside, they’ve only conceded two big chances against Watford, Saints and Man City, which suggests Spurs’ forward line are in for a challenging contest.

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  1. Sheep Flavour
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Apologies lads, was out with the wife for the 3pm's and being in Wales the pubs only showed the rugby!!

    How did Wilson do?

    1. Baby Face Nelson
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      you're on the internet

      1. Sheep Flavour
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Lol well done for the witty comment, here was me thinking I could get some advice. Never mind hey!

    2. Yankee Toffee
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Couldnt watch it either but as you can see he was in the points...fecking Wales.

      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        only a friendly. we beat 'em away.

        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          And vice versa....
          How'd the last competitive match go?

      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Feck off somewhere else then

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

      He scored a goal

  2. Yankee Toffee
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Howard keeping us in it. Cleverly injury looks serious. Mirallas to ballhog rest of game.

  3. RSe
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Ruddy / Rudd

    Huth // Cedric // Toby // Richards // Gomez

    Haz // Mane // Sanchez // Mahrez // King

    Kun // Wilson // Gomis

    WC?

    Keepers/ Huth // Cedric // Haz // Mane // King to go...

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

      Hazard to sterling?

  4. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    If i were to WC now i'd probably end up with the same attack i have atm by the end of the week 😆
    Hazard Sanchez Chadli Shelvey Mahrez
    Aguero Benteke Wilson

    Keep the faith!

    1. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      youd keep hazard. im debating whether to WC too -

      My front lot are

      Hazard, Ozil, Ayew, Ritchie, Wanyama.
      Aguero, Benteke, Wilson.

      Who would you get rid of here if you're not WC'ing?

      Thinking Ozil out for Sterling but will I regret not having Mahrez again?

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        He will come good the second chelsea come good.. they are gonna challenge for the top 3 spots so the results will start going their way soon enough. The swap to Pedro is a lil tempting though i must admit

      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Ozil to Sterling looks good..
        Keep the WC. who would you get in?

        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Though wait for sterling news.. if fit maybe get mahrez in for ritchie(if mahrez is fit 🙂 ) .

          1. 1justlookin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Did Sterling go off injured?
            You think Ozil will get his place back after Ox scored today?

        2. 1justlookin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I dont know really, probably Pedro, Sterling, mahrez, Gomis/Rondon & update my Defence.

  5. Jax
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Who's the favourite for (c) next GW?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero

    2. Diva
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Kolarov?

    3. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero

      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        yeah people probably won't pick him and he'll score. Sanchez home to Stoke an option for people or is he duff?

        1. The Machine
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Arsenal not playing well enough

          1. Jax
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            True but Sanchez will explode eventually.

        2. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          It is an option.

    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez

    5. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez for me

    6. Nicks93
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Kun obviuosly

      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Is it? Blanked again.

        1. Nicks93
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          All the big hitters are blanking, but given team form and fixtures he is the most likely to score

    7. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Kolarov

      I really want to but maybe Clichy will start. Or Mahrez or Ayew

      Ahh well, will see in about 2 weeks

  6. 50 Shades Oshea
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    would people wildcard this? was planning to wildcard gw 12...
    but my tv is hurting badly...

    ruddy rudd
    francis, kolorav, cedric, coates, huth
    hazard, ozil, wanyama, mane, mahrez
    benteke, wilson, aguero

    2.2 mill itb 1ft

    A) wildcard

    B mane- pedro and take haz out the week after...

    c) hit- haz and mane out for pedro and silva/kbd/sanchez

    d) save and wait to see how kbd etc do.

    thanks

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I'm probably doing A with a better team imo.

      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        you so cwazy

      2. 50 Shades Oshea
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        thanks, thinking this, but fixtures change a lot in gw 12 for the likes of everton etc... bournmouth fixtures tunr for the worse in gw 9. palace have good fixtures from 7...

    2. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      im in a similar position mate.

      I have the same Mids & forwards except ive got Ayew & Ritchie instead of Mahrez & Mane. Id probably take out ozil/mane for pedro/sterling

      You think its wise to keep Ozil?
      Whos kbd?

      1. 50 Shades Oshea
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        ye its difficult one mate... i could change my team a lot, but i am not sure if i am kneejerking by changing my team now... all big teams are struggling and everything could change in couple of weeks as big teams have been under performing a lot. i like ozil, i think he will get the most points this season from the gunners after sanchez... wenger also likes him a lot and is nailed on, annoyed he got injured today as i reckon he could of split open toones defence...

        kevin de bruyne...

  7. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Can't believe I played payet over lens, whm win 3-0 and payet not involved while lens scores a goal...
    I hate those 50/50 calls...

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I avoided them by picking Westwood

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        So you missed all the nice lens points all season 🙂

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          All those nice points on your bench 😉

          1. Lord Flashheart
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Tell me about it - lens and cresswell this week - 20 points laughing at me

            1. Camp No No
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Just 20? What are you complaining about then?

          2. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            The logic by which it is better to select bad players so you won't have points on your bench.

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      That was at least an obvious call. I mean, it was obvious you made the good choice even if in the end it didn't work out better.

      I left all my goals on bench this GW, I think.

      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Hardly obvious...

        Obvious is leaving 12 points from cresswell on the bench

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

    Anyone else feeling depressed after today? 😕

    31 with Cedric and Ayew left.... 🙁

    Why are our captains just not delivering? Why are home teams not performing? What is going on??

    Silva (5.4%), Kompany (4.2%), and Pedro (2.6%) are the only captaincy options from the top 13 picks that have delivered so far.

    ^ these percentages are of the overall captaincy distribution....

    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I honestly don't know what's going on either.
      My scores ; 27, 28, 36 and now 26 all out, after a WC. Horrific...

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Maybe you're kind of sh1te at this?

        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Pretty much!

          1. RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Although you could link your team and man up.

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Oi, that's my line!

            2. Camp No No
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Yeah, well, I man up enough to say I'm doing shite as well. Although not half as shite as you, but I guess you already knew that it's unlikely to find here nobody doing that badly.

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Awful scoring.... but you have a kind face. 🙂

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

        I just can't get my (c) right. Benteke did the job in GW2 but apart from that Aguero has blanked twice and Sterling in GW1 was so unlucky

        Clean sheets are so volatile and I'm literally lost in what to do over the international break... can't see the point in wildcarding because I could get in form players and they might do nothing similarly to the players I have already. 😕

        Think a deep breath and a few beers watching MOTD later is order to clear the head (or push me towards insanity 😀 )

      4. copps
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        im in the same boat

    2. The Chosen One...
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      that's a decent score tbf

  9. thorvaldsson
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Maybe the international break is what FPL needs so things can make sense. I can’t believe I thinking of dumping Hazard and Sanchez. There is literally no one else that I can trust.

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      In short :- straws.. clutching..

  10. Fanta sea
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Kane coming too deep to find the ball at times. Spurs need Dier and Mason to step 10 yards further in the second half. So far it's all very deep.

  11. joinho
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    25 (-8) so far with only Kane and Pelle to go 🙁

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Probably safe in LMS 😀

  12. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Possible that Rodgers drops Gomez after today?

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Man u away next. Doesn't get any easier for them does it?

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      High chance I think.

    3. Gotta Wijnaldum points
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      no there is no way rodgers willl play moreno away at utd

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

    Hazard to sterling or pedro?

    1. Sheep Flavour
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Pedro.

    2. Nicks93
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sterling, chelsea look awful

  14. Jax
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Spurs bossed that 1st half. Surely they'll win it now.

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

    so last week this guy got Wilson off his bench, this week it's Ward

    Jammy fecker

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/1849590/event-history/4/

  16. The Chosen One...
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    thinking Vardy (c) next week...

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Home to their rivals yeah maybe

  17. Would an idiot do that?
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Ritchie > Redmond before tomorrow's game? Sky game!

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Can't see norwich scoring.

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

        We will. Redmond will score too. But you can't swap in the middle of a GW

      2. Would an idiot do that?
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Okay thanks

    2. ZTF
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      You're joking yeh?

      1. Would an idiot do that?
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I mean, no? I thought Redmond was a good option and I'm sick of Ritchie lol

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

          I have Redmond but you can't swap in middle of GW.

          1. Jax
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            erm Sky fantasy game he said

            1. Jax
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              thought he meant that

          2. Would an idiot do that?
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            You can in Sky 🙂

          3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Yes you can

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Would you captain him?

      1. Would an idiot do that?
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        It's between him and Gomis. Thoughts?

  18. ACE IN THE HOLE
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Which are the best City 3?

    A) Hart
    B) Kompany
    C) Kolarov
    D) Yaya
    E) Silva
    F) Sterling
    G) Aguero

    I've gone with:

    C) Kolarov E) Silva G) Aguero

    Attacking defender, Midfield wizard, and World-class goalscorer. I'm tempted by Sterling though.

    1. Would an idiot do that?
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      B E G

      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        That's what you do?

        1. Would an idiot do that?
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Love it.

          1. ACE IN THE HOLE
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Haha It's a solid choice

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Have C, E and G.

    3. Chaps Before Baps
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      C E G

    4. Ayew Holding Mee Cork
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Sagna

      1. ACE IN THE HOLE
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I somehow overlooked this ex-Arsenal gem.

  19. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    The best part about Hazard/Sanchez and Aguero blanking is that there'll be loads selling.. Cant get better differentials in the game than those 3.. it literally takes a WC to get em all in.

    And yes.. i can see people getting rid of Aguero.. He is a god for many of us on here(me included) but for the general public he is a 13 million player who forced them into an early WC/poor captain points and 11 points in 4 games 🙂

    1. Exeter Gently
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      fortunately for me, despite many in my ML getting kun in, we all captained him. i had a sneaking suspicion he wasn't gonna be involved but baaaah, im a sheep.

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        We just played the odds and lost... he was the most odds on player in Europe to score this weekend on Bet365

        1. Exeter Gently
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          in all europe? wow. the house always wins

  20. Elfozzie 42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Wildcard fail. 29 points with 2 to play.
    Last minute switch from Gomis to Benteke and Cedric to Gomez seem less genius now, as does decision to bench Bellerin.

    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Saints cs then

  21. Chaps Before Baps
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    To all the people planning early tranfers/hits this GW. Remember the transfer deadline is up in less than 3 days, after that there's an international break (possible injuries).

    With no standout performers or serious injuries this GW, why take the risk?

  22. CrouchDown
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    I think we've all hit a wall fpl-wise, everything is so unpredictable I think we just have to sit back and wait for it to settle down

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

      Exactly, no point wildcarding in a load of volatile and unpredictable players, I'm holding out til GW8/ October at latest

      1. CrouchDown
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Already played my WC in GW3 and happy with my team on paper but that's not enough this season!

  23. Fred54
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Only real transfer I need to do is sort my GK situation out. Currently have Pants and McCarhy. McCarthy good enough to throw in but maybe replaced but Pants has already lost me 0.1, been outscored by hoards of 'keepers, some even cheaper than him and Sunderland look dreadful.

    Was looking into either Myhll, who is cheaper or Romero who is slightly more expensive.

    However the latter maybe dislodged if de Gea doesn't leave afterall....

  24. louisds
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    To think I was confident about this GW. This season has been too unpredictable.

    1. ACE IN THE HOLE
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      It's just began. We'll soon find our rhythm...After the international break and transfer window is shut

  25. Still Unsure
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Come on then, what are the scores on the doors so far? How bad is it?

      I'm on 26 with Darmian, Depay and Gomis to play.

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

        31 with Cedric and Ayew

      2. chilli con kone
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        38 with Targett left

      3. Moosie the Staggie
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        31 with Shaw and Herrera

      4. Taffer
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Same as you. Happy enough given someone above me in my ML captained Coutinho.

      5. muc1999
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        16 wit 2 to go.get in

        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Which two?

          1. muc1999
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            cedric and redmond against each other.mad

      6. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        You guys really save my day.

    • Sheep Flavour
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      OT but Keith Lemon is useless.

    • ZTF
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      When will we find out about Mahrez?

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Check stickies.

      2. Sheep Flavour
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Probably next week.

      3. Jax
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        *Drinks shot everytime someone asks this

        Admitted to hospital with severe liver failure.

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

          Death from alcohol poisoning.

        2. PainInDiaz
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          When will we find out about Mahrez?

          Rest in peace, Jax!

          1. Jax
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Haha! 😉

      4. Jax
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        He's not injured. got a bang from Gradel in 1st minute. doubt he;ll be out for any games.

      5. Diva
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Check stickies. Sounds like a knock. It's a long time to the next deadline so I wouldn't worry about it.

      6. Exeter Gently
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        what did i miss? thought the change was tactical

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

          Check stickies.

      7. skeyrd
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I figure he will be fine after a two week break. had a slight knock and came off, doesn't seem too major from Ranieri's comments

    • Sid07
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Rutland
      Kolarov azpi huth francis Coates
      Sanchz ayew chadli mahrez (Westwood)
      Aguero benteke Wilson

      1)wc
      2) get silva
      3) get Pedro
      4)2 or 3 + ditch coates for -(4)

    • Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Looks like Pedro IS an alternative to Hazard 😕 might have to bite the bullet 😕

    • Exeter Gently
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      im sure that in some alternate fpl universe kun scored 3 and assisted 2 today, wilson didn't score, chelsea beat palace and liverpool didn't concede 3.