Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Tuesday – Group C

Fantasy managers are treated to four fixtures this evening as the Euro 2016 action picks up pace.

First up at 5pm, Germany take on Northern Ireland and Poland go head-to-head with Ukraine in Group C.

The World Champions produced more attempts than any team over the qualifying period but have toiled for a cutting edge so far and stuttered to a goalless draw with Poland last time out.

Only two sides managed more shots on target over the first two rounds of fixtures than Joachim Lowe’s men, though, which suggests Michael McGovern will be kept busy between the sticks.

Certainly, Michael O’Neill’s men won’t make it easy for their opponents. Northern Ireland have conceded just once in their last five matches and swept aside Ukraine 2-0 last time out to hand themselves a chance of progressing.

Poland arrived in Euro 2016 as top scorers in qualifying but, like Germany, have flattered to deceive. Adam Nawalka’s side have mustered a mere four attempts on target over their pair of matches and found the net on just one occasion.

With a win and draw apiece, Germany lead the Poles on goal difference alone, though neither will be too concerned with a second-place finish here, as the runners-up in Group C would then face Switzerland for a spot in the quarter-finals.

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  1. Lord Mayor's Croupier
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    FFS Muller, glad I only have him in Daily 7s.

  2. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Muller cursed

  3. Thomas M.
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    This is not fun Thomas!

  4. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    It's always satisfying when a rival's WC backfires. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/8c/9a/44/8c9a447916f81e9bae628667c17ce9c7.jpg

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Mine backfired!

  5. The Wise Owl
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    What a mess of a MD with players on the bench 😀

  6. BENOIT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Who got the assist?

    1. 420king
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      the guy who can't score

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Thomas Muller

  7. Liastro ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    How's Milik playing?

    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Looking a bit off, starting to curdle imo

      😆 I honestly dunno

  8. George Sillett
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Just got home. Scratch N sniff been up to his usual downstairs gardening ?

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Oooh... Low blow there mate..

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        The thought of that is horrific beyond description.

  9. KING_ZLATAN
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Have muller but didn't put my C on him. Will take the assist only and end it here!

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Well yeah that is the best case scenario for you of course you would take it

  10. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    3 of my WC players aren't playing! 😀

    I also took out Muller...

  11. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Not so super Mario after all then

  12. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Fell asleep. 🙁

    Left Iniesta on the bench ... 🙁

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      🙁

    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Blimey

      Never thought I'd see this post from you

    3. Liastro ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Rookie error 😉

    4. tm245
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Unlucky.

      These matches will did that to you.

    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Had a big day in London yesterday. Caught up with me.

      1. Hooky
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Too many jellied eels?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Similar!!! 😆

      2. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Drunken bum falling off trains. I'm very jealous .

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          😆 That's me!!! 😉

    6. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      That's awful . He might get sent off 🙂

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        That's me out of contention, I fear. 😥

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          That might not be the case and you can still get an excellent finish don't give up and start gambling with the captaincy etc

    7. palace ash
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Bet he is benched!

  13. 420king
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Kroos invisible in this game, Özil looking like a better M pick here

    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Have faith.

    2. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Kroos is playing very well.

  14. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Boateng (C)

    Might as well stop watching 😕 no excitement at all in this game with him as (c)

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      That'll happen if you captain a centre back.

      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I was informed he came up for set pieces 🙁 it would hold my interest if he came up for corners/ freekicks at least

        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Hold hope he can do a Bonucci. 😉

  15. The Wise Owl
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    I'm guessing Hector is nailed on as RB now then?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Hector is a left back.

      But yes.

      1. The Wise Owl
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Oops!

    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      when was he not

      1. juggos
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        +1

  16. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    This is exactly why Liverpool not signing Muller, guy can't score.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      And because there's no reason he'd want to go to Liverpool.

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Nah, my reasoning is more solid.

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          Aye. Mine was an additional reason.

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      At least Heskey , Crouch and Carroll were able to hold up the ball .

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Exactly, guy can't even do the simplest thing.

  17. Weeb Kakashi
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    I did not do a single captain or substitution change foe today

    If Draxler doesn't feature then Strinic comes in??

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      What about yesterday?

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      As long as you haven't made any changes in this round whatsoever.

    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Can't make any changes all MD3.

      1. Weeb Kakashi
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Ohh freak! Had made some changes

        Thanks mates

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 10 months ago

          I told you this earlier but you didn't listen not sure if this is your fault or my fault for talking so much sh*te 🙂

          1. Weeb Kakashi
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 10 months ago

            Ok

  18. mr_vega
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Wass to busy at work to sub Juanfran for Jędrzejczyk.

    Arghh I hope Juanfran isn't rested now

  19. Backup Dancer
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Polish clean sheet looking good?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Ukraine 65% possession

    2. Lynxy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Not really. Ukraine was the better team.

      1. Backup Dancer
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Eek

  20. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Squawka Football ‏@Squawka 2m2 minutes ago
    Mesut Özil's first half by numbers:

    97% pass accuracy
    3 chances created
    3 crosses
    2 shots
    2 take-ons

    Bossing it.

    1. Lynxy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Fantasy pts - zip

    2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      *flat track bully 😛 😉

    3. Meinhoff
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      1 missing the ball one on one with the keeper

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      How many goals?

  21. TheBusDriver
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    WC fail. Sold Ramsey. Sold Dier. Sold Muller.

  22. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    So it's pronounced Mil-ich? I've been thinking it was Mil-ik -- now that I've made the adjustment I expect a second half brace.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Don't rely on commentators for pronunciations. They're worse than anyone.

      1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        This.

        Not sure how they can pronounced it wrongly and can still be confident about it.

    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yes as in zilch.

      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Ouch. Or Ouk.

      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        I like the "pronounce in your own voice" option.

  23. wachu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Błaszczykowski Zieliński

  24. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Just got back from an exam. How has Muller been playing?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Hit the post, hit the bar, missed 2 1v1's, and got an assist.

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks.

    2. TJ_777
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      1 assist but has missed lots of chances

      1. UnitedFan
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks, hopefully he'll put one away.

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Barn door + banjo

  25. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    So I take Muller out of my team then he decides to go beast mode? I'm lucky he hasn't got a lot more returns ...

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Just another 40 mins till you can come out from behind the sofa.

  26. TJ_777
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    gotze two misses in 45 seconds....

  27. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Milik assist? 😀

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yes!

    2. Lynxy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Yes!

    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      BOOM!!! 😎

  28. tm245
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    There's a goal!

  29. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Also sold Blaszczykowski on WC. Kept Milik atleast.

  30. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 10 months ago

    Yessss i have both Blas and Milik!!!

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 10 months ago

      Lovely, fairplay.