Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Saturday

Gameweek 26 arrives with a reduced programme of fixtures and a late start but, following the FA Cup hiatus, we will gladly take what we are given.

Fantasy managers will be focused mainly on two venues, as Romelu Lukaku and Diego Costa carry the armband expectations of many.

Everton face basement dwellers Sunderland at Goodison Park having spanked Bournemouth in their previous home outing. Lukaku destroyed the Cherries defence and will be looking to make a similar impact on a Black Cats rearguard which already suffered at his hands back in Gameweek 4 – the Belgian scored a hat-trick in that encounter.

David Moyes’ side are without Jason Denayer through illness, though Jordan Pickford returns in goal. He could be busy.

Meanwhile, at Stamford Bridge, Costa and Eden Hazard provide strong captain alternatives ahead of a clash with Swansea City.

Costa has yet to claim a double-digit score on home turf this season but faces his favourite opponent in the Swans having scored seven goals in four previous meetings. Hazard has provided five double-figure hauls at home, as he looks to follow on from his wonder goal display against Arsenal when last at the Bridge.

Elsewhere, West Brom’s array of Fantasy assets clash with Bournemouth at The Hawthorns, with the 19.5% owned Matt Phillips missing out through injury.

Finally, Crystal Palace look for a vital three points at home to Middlesbrough, while Burnley drop in on the much improved Hull City, as Tom Heaton and Edlin Jakupovic go head-to-head in a battle of two top Fantasy stoppers.

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

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  1. Pocky
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    What a set of GWs these are proving to be, on 31 -8 from 7 players which is obviously shocking, however, with Phillips & Francis not playing my hits to do Funes Moris in for Amat & Defoe in for Jesus have already paid for themselves (no other active subs).
    Have cash ITB...3.4M ready and waiting for City next week, 9 GW28 players in ready too, so all in all I'm in a good position.
    In summary, happy with how I'm sitting, but disappointed with my GW (thus far).
    Now praying on Walker, Ali, Mane & Snods to turn things around.

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Similiar story here, things just not going to plan.
      Took out Van anholt for Macguire last week instead of Mawson due to my team rotation.
      Missed out Mawson last week and now PvA this week. grrr

      1. Pocky
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Ouch

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Are you still in the'land of smiles' Pocky?

      2. Odikostar
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Ouch

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Ouch indeed. 🙂

          1. Pocky
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah, at the moment I am...but just on (8 week) Holiday.

            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Ak ok, I remember chatting to you a few years back and thought you said you lived there then.
              I always chuckle and think of FPL when I see a box of Pocky.

              1. Pocky
                • 14 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Yeah, was here for 6 years, Live in UK again now with the wife & nipper, come over once a year for holiday & visit inlaws. Going to see Guns n' Roses Tuesday night...can't wait!!!

  2. Pompel
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    No McAuley nor Coleman kiling my season 🙁

    1. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah f u coleman

    2. El-Kloppico
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      When u realised I've got Baines and Brunt! 🙁

      1. Baz
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        this.

  3. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 1 month ago

    Going to be a tough decision which to ship for Aguero out of Costa and Kane

    1. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kane

    2. Sess!
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 1 month ago

      Kane

    3. MTPockets
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Or Costa/Ibra.

        1. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Wouldnt be selling Ibra with Bou at home

          1. MTPockets
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Don't want to sell Costa vs whm either.

              1. Bubz
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Costa might grab a goal but Ibra could go absolutely nuts

        2. Johnny 8
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Kane

        3. Yank Revolution
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Kane...I'll have Costa/Ibra/Aguero for 27, which I think is ideal.

          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Lush.

          2. Bubz
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            That is indeed ideal

      • Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Costa to Aguero FT.
        Or -
        Costa to Aguero
        Ali to Sterling -4.

        1. Sess!
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Second

      • Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Foster was brilliant today- must have maximum BPS for sure- wish I had him

        1. TokyoRisingSun
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Nope, Fraser

      • FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Do we think Barnes will start against Liverpool in GW28?

        Massively affects my plans

        1. Sess!
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          What was he sent off for? Will it be one or three game ban?

          1. Annie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            it was two yellows

            1. Sess!
              • 13 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              One then. Guess the answer is who knows but prob yes.

              1. Annie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                it will be one

                1. Sess!
                  • 13 Years
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  I know it'll be one. He's asking if he'll play gw28 as in will he be selected to start.

          2. TokyoRisingSun
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Two yellows

          3. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Sent off for elbowing someone after he'd already been booked.

        2. Sandy Ravage
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          he's no longer in my plans

      • KUNingas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Phillips or Stanislas out?

        1. Ravager
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          This is me...
          but been what, 3 weeks with 0 points from Stanislas? Can't even be depended on for bench fodder.

          1. KUNingas
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            True

      • RohanVaswani
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        how long is phillips out for?

      • TokyoRisingSun
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        So Phillips out, and who do I have coming on? None other than Barnes for a -1. Jesus, FPL will be the death of me one day..

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Same here.

          Infact got so sick of 3rd striker curse. Have been rolling with 352 for quite some time and so when I finally need my 3rd striker he gets sent off!

      • Magic Bean
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Coleman baps?

        1. Sess!
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Max

          1. Magic Bean
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Cheers

        2. Bubz
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          3

      • fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        This Fraser is quality bench fodder. Need to get him in on my WC.

      • Bubz
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 1 month ago

        Would be such a nice surprise if FPL gave that Brunt 'assist' sometime soon

        1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Have not seen? Does it look like it has a chance?

          1. Bubz
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah I wouldnt be surprised to see it given

            1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Lets hope then!

          2. Magic Bean
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Keeper punched it on to himself then fell to the goalscorer

        2. Numb
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Assume it's gonna be added on review

          1. Bubz
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Do you think? I think if they were going to give it they would have by now but there's hope

            1. Numb
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Yeah, not sure. 🙁

            2. Pasqualinho
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              I doubt it will. It was a poor punch from a cross and normally, with any attempted clearance that leads to a goal, there's no assist given.

      • MTPockets
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Am I missing something, or FPL no longer have full post-match player breakdown inc bps?

        • Sess!
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Costa has lost his bonus. Boo. -2 points for me.

        • Botman and Robben
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          McAuely making my season go

          1. Numb
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            No advantage anymore though as virtually all active teams have him.

        • Fingerspitzengefühl
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          "If a shot on goal is blocked by an opposition player, is saved by a goalkeeper or hits the woodwork, and a goal is scored from the rebound, then an assist is awarded."

          From the rules section of FPL. Question is, why no Brunt assist since it clearly got saved by the keeper and then put in goal by McAuley? And yes, I'm a salty Brunt owner

          1. Forza
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Was it a shot?

          2. Wetdream
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            No assist or explanation given its bizarre

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              It's still under review - that process normally takes place in the final hour after the final whistle of the final game.

              1. Numb
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Ah right, cool. Thanks. Common sense prevails.

              2. Fingerspitzengefühl
                • 7 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Thanks Mark, still keeping my hopes up 😛

          3. Fred54
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            It was a corner FFS. This only applies to a shot on goal as evidenced by the first sentence 'shot on goal'.

            1. Fingerspitzengefühl
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Regardless, a cross being saved by the keeper still qualifies as an assist, but as someone pointed out he punched it onto himself meaning it was two touches, so probably won't qualify

              1. Mark
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 17 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                I think it hit a defender on the back before dropping to McAuley.

                1. FFPro
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  It came off the keepers back in which case it should be a Brunt assist?

          4. Magic Bean
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            As I said above, the keeper punched it on to himself meaning there were two touches before it fell to the goalscorer.

            I'm a Brunt owner btw

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Yes, normally, if there are two touches from opposing players on a cross/pass, no assist is given. It will be reviewed, though.

              1. Numb
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Has to be two touches by different players though right?

                1. Mark
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 17 Years
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  Yeah, I believe so - so the touches will be assessed. It was pinball in there.

                  1. Numb
                    • 9 Years
                    7 years, 1 month ago

                    Ok thanks

        • FPL Blow-In
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          32 (-4) with Walker, Snod and Kane left... only getting 10players out also. I'm thinking I have to go all out on MCI next gw if the double is confirmed...

        • Wetdream
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Choosing baines instead of Coleman is killing me..Coleman last 6 games 55 points....Baines last 6 games 27 points......

          1. Johnny 8
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Don't worry. Everton will get a penalty sooner or later. 😉

        • RohanVaswani
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          how long is phillips out for??

          1. Wetdream
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Nobody knows

          2. Fred54
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Season ending niggle?!

        • Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Three goals today, not a single bap 😮

        • Sandy Ravage
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          considering Barnes + Alli > Aguero + Obiang (-4)

        • Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Oh McAuley bap?

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Fraser - 27
            McAuley, Cook & Mings - 24

        • arndff_
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Rondon & Eriksen to Aguero & N'Diaye (-4 pts) ???

        • Flynny
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 1 month ago

          Assume most people will take a hit next week...

          What are Phillips owners doing?...

          Keeping and hoping for the best?

          Or considering a 8 point hit and looking to someone like chadli?

          Thanks

          1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Irritating as he's been part of my 3 player West Brom line up for GW28 for ages.

          2. TokyoRisingSun
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            7 years, 1 month ago

            Depends on injury length. Most likely will keep as am already taking a hit for Sterling + Kun

        • MTPockets
            7 years, 1 month ago

            McAuley 2bps

            1. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              How are two defenders who conceded two goals on same baps as a defender who scored one and conceded one?

              1. MTPockets
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  Dunno all too complicated for me but I'll take the 2.

            2. DR0GBA
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Lukaku just get me 1 bap and ill be happy 🙁

            3. lasse321
              • 7 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              any bp estimates? Lukaku was my captain. I also had Jakupovic, McAuley, Williams (everton), King (bournemouth), Hazard and Costa. Walker, Capoue, Coutinho and Deeney coming up

                1. lasse321
                  • 7 Years
                  7 years, 1 month ago

                  thanks

            4. FPL Maldini
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Barnes owners, what are you doing?

              You keeping him for GW28 assuming his ban is only 1 game?

              1. Fred54
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                Yeah guess I'll just have to bench him for Ibra next week...

            5. Leaf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              Gotta love Gareth McAuley

              Legend

              1. Johnny 8
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 1 month ago

                I do. Makes choosing Baines over Coleman easier to live with.

            6. Norregard
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 1 month ago

              56 Points (after baps) with Alli, Kane and Snodgrass to play. Hoping for a big green arrow.