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The Dugout Discussion – Saturday

The first of five days of Gameweek 34 action gets underway at 3pm, offering up a quartet of fixtures to keep us entertained.

Middlesbrough are the only Double Gameweek team on duty this Saturday as Steve Agnew takes his troops to Bournemouth.

Alvaro Negredo and Ben Gibson were the most popular picks for clashes with the Cherries and Sunderland, transferred in by 193,000 and 112,000 FPL managers respectively.

Up against a defence that’s conceded two or more goals in seven of their last eight at the Vitality, the Spaniard earned second place in our Gameweek 34 Captain Poll, with over 20% backing.

Elsewhere, Romelu Lukaku will be hoping his record against West Ham can remedy a run of one goal in his previous seven road trips – the most owned player in FPL has found the net in each of his last nine head-to-heads with the Hammers.

Swansea’s Gylfi Sigurdsson attempts to halt a run of five straight blanks as Stoke roll up to the Liberty. The Icelandic international earned more transfers out (88,000+) than any midfielder ahead of this afternoon’s deadline.

Hull take on Watford at the KCOM in the other Saturday fixture.

The Tigers have won seven and drawn one of eight matches in all competitions since Marco Silva took charge, suggesting they could deliver some differential options today. With goals in each of his last two appearances, Harry Maguire – boasting a 0.5% ownership – looks the man most likely as the battle to beat the drop intensifies.

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  1. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Really hope Fulham go up, absolutely battering Huddersfield.

    They've played the best football in the division, with a small budget. Jokanovic is a genius.

    1. F4L
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      its incredible the turnaround Slav has done, absolutely brilliant; most enjoyable Fulham team to watch in yonks

      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Championship is the best league in the world man, going up is a bit of a poisoned chalice for fans imo. Enjoy it while it lasts!

    2. Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Heir stadium is a disgrace to premier league. Belong in the championship

      1. ChelseaGuy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Just appreciate the football mate

      2. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Are you joking?! Fulham is a brilliant away day!

      3. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        haha that's a good one Sims. Our stadium is located right by the Thames, and our fans are a lovely and respectful fan base.

        1. Sims
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 days ago

          U mean the Chelsea fans that visit the cottage for a day out

  2. Garlana
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Llorente out for negredo, typical!

    1. My Name Is Pepu
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Sums up this FPL season for a lot of people generally.

    2. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      1/4 of the way through for negredo

  3. F4L
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    WE LOVE YOU FULHAM WE DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING

    1. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Cheers lads

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      How has Johansen been this season?

      1. F4L
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        amazing, our top goal scorer now with 11 in the league

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 5 days ago

          Good to hear. Wish he'd step it up for the NT as well.

  4. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    At least Negredo's stats are consistent 🙂

  5. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Norwegian Fantasy deadline in 7 minutes. Hurry up and make your transfers!

    1. FPL Puppy
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Thanks for reminding us. 🙂

      You're done with your transfers?

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Nope, no idea what I'm going to do 😛

    2. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Did mine in all of 2 minutes... totally out of the loop in that game now 😀

      Midtsjo and Zahid --> Helland and Trondsen for free, does it make any sense?

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        On paper it makes sense yes.

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Yup. Don't fancy Mos though.

    3. Diva
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      I bought Omoijuanfo and Gregersen in. Casual.

  6. TheTinman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Chambers Gibson and Negredo (c)

    Bring on the second half.of this gw :p

  7. Sims
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Cmon negredo even 2 points will be enough from this game. No stupid cards or injury

    Dig dig Diggy dig

  8. vectorman
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    People need to stop taking things so seriously... Seriously! this game is suppose to be fun and it can also be funny.. Just take the Scoutcast as evidence of it. There are members of all ages so you have to expect a little bit of silliness and if people want to make jokes let them make jokes too. Annoying some of it yes but no less so than when people are taking things waaaaaaaay to seriously...

    1. vectorman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Just like I am.. 😀

    2. TheTinman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Big cash money leagues pal

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      This

    4. b✪mber
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Well said. Wait, what for those that play for money? 😀

    5. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Sorry mate but if you think that then maybe you are not in any big cash leagues like a lot on here. I've over a grand at stake. That's as serious as it comes.

    6. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      And when your as ridiculously competitive as I am..you don't play games for fun...you don't even enjoy games

      1. vectorman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        LOL I get it, I fall into the trap as well it's just sometimes I like to try and see the funny side of it all as well.. But I understand it's big pressure playing for money, I didn't think of that.

    7. vectorman
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      I don't mean you guys who play for money, it's just a few comments I've seen lately about people acting up and being daft..

      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 14 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Ah. Lot of kids on here too. We have to accept the 12 year old lol at xxx comments..annoying but not a lot we can do bar ignore

    8. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Reported

  9. ILOVEBAPS
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Barkley and Mirallas really are poor.
    Feel sorry for Rom with those numpties offering nothing.

    1. Ravager
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      And to add to that, they're so selfish.

  10. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Fabio very advanced atleast. 😀

  11. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Negredo scoring in this match would break the 7th seal and bring on the apocalypse.

    This sight wouldn't just erupt, the whole planet would.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      site*

    2. Diva
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      I will be 🙄

  12. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    I purchased and captained Negredo, this was my fault, sorry chaps!

    1. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      I thought it was my fault? Phew

  13. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Least mini-league leader went Negredo (c) too...I have 3 more DGW'ers than him do

    1. Holding Mee Bong
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Cheers Jeff

  14. Jayv807
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    ML leader has Holebas and Smith, both facing 10 man teams...me with Negredo captain...really need some miracles in the second half!

  15. Ligdon
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    If you had tc bb and your second wc left, would you play your wc this week ?

    1. HazardAGuess
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Yes.

    2. the snazzy viking
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      yup

    3. Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Yes..unless u plan on TCing in a SGW. Do it tonight don't even give it a 2nd thought imo. Do u understand what I'm saying to u right now?

    4. BobBradleysOpportunity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      this a joke?

      1. Ligdon
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Naw real question actually just wasn't sure

    5. Sonic Huth
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Yes , absolutely

  16. Harper (No more Penandes)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    oh my, that niasse challenge. that is the softest red I've ever seen

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Ridiculous isn't it

    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      could've killed someone, for pity's sake

    3. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Pathetic Decision

    4. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Ref really needs sacking. Madley. Don't know why I remember the name, but he must have been horrible recently too.

  17. matiakez
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Mawson out for Gibson looking iffy at best.

  18. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Just did some stats and Negredo has a 76.8% chance of getting a yellow card in the 2nd half.

    1. Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Just did some stats and this post is 100% nonsense

      1. The Mandalorian
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Just did some stats and you have Negredo as captain 🙂

    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      I got 32.33%

      Recurring of course.

      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        LEEROYYYYYYY

        1. Dee Lixon
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 days ago

          ...Jeeeeenkins!

  19. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 days ago

    Am I the only one that still has faith in Negredo? I'm not regretting it yet. Stay positive people (if that's possible for the English contingent)

    1. BobBradleysOpportunity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      no i have faith, would have been happy with an assist today, and while it doesn't look likely now, a single goal against sunderland means 8-11 points from negredo

    2. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Not getting booked here will be a bonus. Need a goal vs Sunderland. Not confident, hopeful!

    3. Sims
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Anything he ets today is a bonus

    4. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      The Sunderland game is a long way off...there's still time for him to twang a hammy 🙂

    5. @persecuted_by_mods
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Still very confident, Sunderland game is the one. This was always just a bonus, doesn't look like he'll get anything here but he starts on +4 and faces Sunderland at home. No need to panic at all

      • liiusions
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Sunderland was always the better fixture. Can't see him or Boro getting anything with 10 men today though

      • semiconductor
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Just 1 goal and I'll be happy I'd captained him (a goal in any og the games btw)

    6. dhamphiir
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Chelsea squad arriving at Wembley
      https://mobile.twitter.com/emiratesfacup/status/855796696193912832

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        ..

      2. Gaz Downright
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Booo

        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 5 days ago

          Hiss

    7. Digital-Real
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Someone out there TC Negredo, reveal yourself...

      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Currently perched on top of the humber bridge

      2. JJO
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Only 135-140 mins left

    8. Sim Simma
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Where is my Mawson goal

    9. liiusions
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Currently on -11, good enough for a green arrow?

      1. Sonic Huth
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Straight to Top1k

      2. No Totti No Party
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        No

    10. Arceus
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Negredo scoring a hat-trick in the 2nd half! 😎

      1. ZeBestee
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        if only B'mouth go to sleep

    11. Sonic Huth
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 days ago

      Spurs vs Chelsea.
      You guys favouring?

      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        yes

      2. Rainer
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Spurs if 3 at the back!

      3. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Spuds

      4. Sweetboi
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Spurs

      5. Here's Tom with the We…
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Spurs will Kane them

      6. @persecuted_by_mods
          7 years, 5 days ago

          Want Spurs to demolish them, so Chelsea get rattled and drop points in the Prem too. Would be hilarious if they lost the league

        • HazardAGuess
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 days ago

          I'm a Chelsea fan and I really see us struggling.

      7. TheTinman
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Big half time team talk from Boro

        1. Garlana
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 days ago

          Route 1 stuff maybe?

      8. JJO
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        I had so many captains this season scoring 2x4 points or less
        Even triplecaptain Aguero brought me 'just' 27 points from 2 great fixtures
        So Negredos 2x4 points would be standard for me,everything more is great
        Relax and keep those 8 points coming

      9. fiveyears
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        'Everton haven't created a chance'

        Bodes well for the second half!!

        1. Rainer
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 5 days ago

          If anyone is a 2nd half player its Lukaku!

      10. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        King no baps now.
        Boooo.

      11. Filthbomb
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 days ago

        Ffs! Why did I bring in 3 Boro players???? Stupid is as stupid does 🙁