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Dugout Discussion – Saturday

Coming down off the “excitement” of a double Gameweek, the latest programme of fixtures get off to a rather inauspicious start. The batch of four afternoon kick-offs appear very light on Fantasy interest.

Nonetheless, many will doubtless be monitoring Bournemouth’s visit to the Stadium of Light, with Josh King the undoubted star asset on show. With three goals in his last four Gameweeks and with 11 in his last 13 starts overall, the 6.1 midfielder will be heavily backed for another return against Sunderland. King was brought in by more than 100,000 FPL managers ahead of today’s encounter.

Similary, Southampton’s performance against Hull City will also be of keen interest, with Fantasy managers preparing Saints investment ahead of their double Gameweek 36. Striker Manolo Gabbiadini topped our captain poll and has been acquired by 160,000+ FPL managers heading into today’s transfer deadline.

Elsewhere, Stoke City take on West Ham at the bet365.com, while West Brom host Leicester City, with little on show to pique the interest from a Fantasy perspective.

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

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  1. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    So few goals last 2 weeks.....if 4 or 5 at the back the way to go for the remainder?

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      no

    2. Pep says
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No but a decent 5 for BB37 is recommendable

  2. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I don't know about everyone else, but the way the last couple of GWs have gone I'm thinking of getting five expensive defenders and going 5-3-2... 🙁

    1. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Great minds think alike - see my post. Spend in defence?

      1. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I know, timing.. Hopefully things will go back to normal second half, though a 4-4-2 may not be a bad bet

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah my WC drafts are based on around 4 premiums generally

  3. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I should went De Jesus over Gabbiadini knew he would blank this first last time I go with the crowd

    1. Shirokov(c)
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      lol

    2. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      2nd half and 2 dbgws upcomimg
      Relax

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Nah the man is clown he won't do nothing my rival has vardy season done diwn now by 30pts might well, anyone want WC and bench boost.

    3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Awful post

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I take it you have gabbiadini as your captain

    4. sillyhilly69
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      And Jesus isn't going with the crowd.

      You chose him, you transferred him in. Take responsibility for your own actions.

      1. Ange Ball
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Ooooooooo take it easy

    5. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      No one twisted your arm - your choice, your decision

  4. Phil Dagger ⭐
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    How has Anichebe Played?

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      He's led the line well tbh. Decent link up with Defoe.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Decent I would say, advance, might get an assist someday

    3. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Not much involved at all I'd say.

    4. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      doesnt look like scoring

    5. Phil Dagger ⭐
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      cheers all

  5. suddenorgan
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I love how Hull don't know what to do when they have more than 50% possession

  6. Magic Bean
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    People starting to lose it on here 😆

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Just trying to jinx

  7. mcrayeps
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Question i asked yesterday :
    Me : Gabbi (HUL liv ARS)
    Rival : Costa (eve MID)
    Still more fancy to me?

    1. balint84
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Costa for sure

    2. Fillet-o-fish
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Costa car repeat his performance.
      Got good form and excellent fixtures.
      Gabbi is a gamble

  8. DR0GBA
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Essentials for WC?

    1. Pedram
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard

    2. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Sanchez, Hazard

    3. BALOOO
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      King

  9. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Already regret buying Gabbiadini

    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Same. 4 goals and 1 assist in 6 matches before this is just plain dreadful, he's a catastrophe.

      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Oh you were being sarcastic. Fair enough

      2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        So bad, considering ditching for Anichebe for -4

  10. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Arnautovic look threatening at all?

  11. Shirokov(c)
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Good to see the whinging is still in full flow on here

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      apparently Gabbiadini isn't doing well

    2. Fowler23
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      You haven't seen whingeinf yet. Wait till the DGWs

  12. Godot - Fashanu Zealand
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Where did Daniel go? You know, the Inter Milan fan with the Pandev grav.

    I miss his outbursts

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Retired. I don't 😉

    2. Moose™
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Any chance you were playing Dota 2?

  13. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Ibra injured....ouch

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      This is worse than carrier pigeon!

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      How was the trip to Mars?

      1. Shirokov(c)
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Hahaha

    3. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, it's shocking really.

    4. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Clearly you are stuck in the past. Here's some advice replace him with Benteke and not Negredo.

      1. GOTHAM City F.C.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        This

        1. SuperMane Returns
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 11 months ago

          I've just had my dial up installed

  14. Emiliano Sala
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Bertrand , do something my son

  15. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    First week having Gabiadini, wanted Kane in a few weeks ago but resisted hits, and now he does this, nothing, pathetic display from the Saints. Pumped against Chelsea and playing at home they're half asleep.

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

      Haha

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Why did you resist Kane?!

      1. Lizard Lips
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Needed hits as have 3 spurs.

  16. mcrayeps
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Still keeping Gabbi for liv ARS or better to change him to Costa?

    1. balint84
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      better if you have the money

  17. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    really hard to ignore Vardy on this form.

  18. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Can you use BB and WC in the same week?

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

      Nope. One chip a week.

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers, WCing this week then.

    2. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I can't

  19. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Masuaku OFF
    Cresswell ON

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Activates.....oh I've already used it.

  20. sillyhilly69
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Step 1: "Gabbi fail. I hate Gabbiadini" etc etc

    Step 2: "OMG Gabbi"

    Step 3: "Gabbi essential"

    Same rubbish, different day/player.

    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      So wise

    2. mcrayeps
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Lol

  21. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Must haves from Brighton & Newcastle?

    Gayle?

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      I can't see them getting many points between now and the end of the season .

    2. balint84
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Knockaert or Ritchie for 5th player

    3. Mark-O
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Anthony Knockaert

    4. Fumi
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Ritchie - On pens. Scores his fair share. Throwback to preseason 2015.

      Gayle or Murray could be worth a risk but both have failed at premier league level in the past. Gayle has also struggled with injury this season.

      I fancy B&H to be fairly tight. So maybe whoever happens to be the cheapest nailed defender there. Bruno gets well forward from the back.

  22. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    I can't believe Gabbiadini has not scored in the first half . I think Southampton should send him out to stud .

  23. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Gabbiadini about to break Manes record.

  24. jmcclory123
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Southampton isn't playing for anything, Hull trying to survive. There is no mystery in Southampton's lacklustre display.

  25. Ange Ball
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Mark did warm everyone with Hull City he been spot on with last couple game weeks. Well done Mark. I wil be copying your wildcard team.

    1. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Fat lot of good that will do you at this stage of the season.

  26. Goodricke
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Joe Allen close

  27. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    Shabbiadini (c) could be my worst move this season

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Why?

    2. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Some people might have captained Negredo last GW and sold him for Gabbi to do this....what a time to be alive.

      1. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        I did exactly that, a hit to get Negredo (C) in last week and then out for a hit this week with Gabbi (C)

  28. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    at an airport but activating WC, likely price risers/droppers tonight?

    1. jmcclory123
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Jesus, Costa, Eriksen, De Gea, Yoshida, Sane, Stephens

    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      Gabbiadini might drop at this rate 😀

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 11 months ago

        Don't say that, I only brought him this week for Moneyball.

    3. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 11 months ago

      thanks 🙂

  29. Shirokov(c)
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    So do sky plan on reporting that Stoke goal or?

  30. The Head-Ake
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 11 months ago

    1 : Gabriel, Yoshida and Holgate
    2 : Monreal, Holgate and Stephens

    Not sure about Gabriel having his place nailed. Which one is better?