Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Brighton vs Stoke

Gameweek 12 comes to its conclusion at the Amex Stadium this evening as Brighton entertain Stoke at 8pm.

For the hosts, Pascal Gross has been the standout asset in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).

Sitting in over 19% of FPL squads, the playmaker has averaged 7.2 points per match (ppm) in front of his own fans – when on the pitch, he’s played a part in 83% of their home goals.

Four strikes in the Seagulls’ last three league outings have brought Glenn Murray (5.8) onto our radars as a potential budget frontman – over 112,000 acquired him for Gameweek 12.

Up against a defence that has conceded at least twice in six of their last eight, Murray is the most captained player for tonight’s encounter, handed the armband by 6,868 managers compared with Gross’ 3,904 backers.

The Potters’ two most popular players, Eric Choupo-Moting (5.8%) and Xherdan Shaqiri (5.3%), have struggled on their travels, with just an away assist between them (for the latter) in five road trips.

Yet the duo’s home form means that, overall, they’ve still averaged a decent 4.0 and 4.5 ppm respectively this season. And clashes with Palace and Swansea in the next three could warrant further attention for the midfield pair.

Brighton, though, have been fairly resilient at home – league leaders Manchester City, in a 2-0 win in Gameweek 1, are the only side to have scored more than one goal away to Chris Hughton’s men.

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  1. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Grobber off on 31 BPS

  2. MASTER ROSHI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Played Duffy over Choupo :'(

    1. Jebiga
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      sad duffy instead of happy choupo ?

    2. el polako
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Same here.

  3. SilkySkills
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Grosssssss

  4. SuperMane Returns
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Groß off, time for Choupo to nick the 3 BAPS

  5. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Gross off. Good for Chuopo baps 🙂

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Enough time for Choupo to get a yellow.

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger. Choupo red.

  6. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    If enough people send emails to FPL Towers, they might review it faster.

    1. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      That happened before

      1. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cedric gate if I remember correctly.

    2. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Send by toadmail to the Opta swamp

    3. mosmof
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I still have a draft from six years ago...

      To: support.mail.fantasy.premierleague.com 11/04/11 at 8:59 PM
      Just to advise that you have erroneously credited Raul Meireles with an assist for the first Liverpool goal in their gameweek 32 fixture with Manchester City.

      As per the rule.."If a goalkeeper does not have control of the ball and parries a shot or drops a cross or the ball rebounds off the woodwork, the attacking player shooting or crossing the ball receives the assist if a goal directly ensues".

      In this instance, Meireles's shot from outside the box was blocked by a defender, NOT a goalkeeper and thus no assist should be awarded for the goal.

      I trust an amendment will be forthcoming to preserve the integrity of the scoring allocation for this week.

      Yours sincerely"

      It didn't work then either 🙂

  7. CloudSky
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    HOLD Chupo!

    1. Rainer
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      \o/

  8. KP02
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Would you get Sane in for Eriksen after Pep's comments?

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I will probably.

      1. Voodoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        What comment?

        1. KP02
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Check out hot topic

  9. KJT123
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Absolutely disgraceful decision by Opta/FPL.

    Where is the consistency?

    This game is becoming beyond a joke.

    People joke that Mark is making the decisions, which is obviously rubbish, but it's not that far-fetched when you see something like this that someone high up in FPL towers is making these decisions for their own personal gain.

    1. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Lmao

    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Just in. What on earth happened.

    3. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'm actually at home tonight but I've checked in with the events and Opta have done check after check using angles and HD quality footage and they are saying no assist. They have angles and slow mo footage that Sky etc do not have - that's how they do their job - their job is football data and they take it pretty bloody seriously.

      Accusations that I'm involved in coming to that conclusion when I'm sitting at my kitchen table while my partner watches Nigella are very wide of the mark.

      I've only got involved and communicating with you guys so you can be sure that reviews etc have taken place. I'm using my evening with my family to do that and then have to read this kind of accusation.

      If you think I'd exert any influence for my own gain then you clearly don't know how much I care about the game and its integrity.

      1. gunner 2727
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        This

      2. chinmusic
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I haven’t posted on here in aeons but I am now to say your integrity has never been questioned by anyone sensible. Keep up the good work.

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Blimey. You haven't. It's been years. I'm just happy that you're still about and playing!

          1. chinmusic
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks. I’m no good anymore but still toiling. The Wenger of FF. I’ll take tonight’s CM and Groß haul though!

      3. KJT123
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Did you read my post? I just said that you don't have any influence.

        But clearly someone at the top, in an official capacity, could be making these decisions.

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Apologies. I just read the words and jumbled into the order that I'm used to reading 😉 Sorry about that. Too sensitive.

          There's no "top" figure making these kind of calls - Opta are the data provider for the game and reviews can be requested by ISM, particularly when concerning Fantasy Assists but also regular assists. This one falls into the latter category.

          1. ooooo
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Is no assist to choupo final? Or can it change?

      4. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Surely Nigella is better enjoyed when the missus isn't about?

    4. XabiAlonso
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Oh come on now

    5. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Seriously, who the hell is upvoting this?
      Come on, I want names.

  10. Yozzer
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Choppy owners

    Let it go....let it gooooo

    1. Bring the Cavalry
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      When it’s so obvious it’s hard to let it go

      1. Yozzer
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        But you can't do anything. It's over. Be happy with what you got

    2. Poppa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Never

  11. Romford Pele - Don't w…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is Chilwell dead as an option? How come he didn't play vs Man City?

    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I don't think he was ever an option.

    2. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      missed the previous week with a knock but was on the bench this week ... Mariappa might be a better option

  12. Patch
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Asking for a friend, when a team, such as Brighton concede then how does this impact Grob?

    For example in the FPL App (Line Up) he is listed as Forward (alongside Murray) but in my Team Selection he is a Mid...

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Tell your friend to read the fpl rules.

  13. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Has Duffy even touched the ball tonight?

    1. Bring the Cavalry
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      The whole defence has been pretty shocking

  14. Ramboo
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hi

    Anyone know if Speroni is the first choice long term? Considering doing Foster —> Speroni to free up sone cash, and are happy with the rest of my team and have 2FT.

    1. ENZO SZN™
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Who's your 1st choice GK? 2 4.0 is never a good idea (Elliot/Speroni, Jaku/Pickford last season)

      1. Ramboo
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I would end up with Speroni and Elliot

        1. ENZO SZN™
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          I've thought about that last week but went with Begovic /Elliot instead.
          You'd think Palace got nice fixtures but they'll be lucky to get a clean sheet.

  15. FPL ZB
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    This Schelotto lad does not look like a footballer

    1. Jar Jar Winks
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Bebe > Schelotto

    2. SuperMane Returns
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Voronin > Schelotto

  16. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Not a chance Choupo is getting 3 BAPs

    1. ooooo
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Why not

    2. Ha.
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Not even if he scores twice more?

      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Yep. No points wiol be added for him

    3. BobBradleysOpportunity
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      hell get 2 baps, and well take it and move on i guess

  17. maverickga
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Attack: 5 pts (including Kane (c))
    Midfield: 47pts (with CM 3 baps)
    Defense: 27pts

    Where's the value? 🙂

    1. Nanoelektronicar
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      4-5-1

    2. dark91
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Was it the same distribution 2 weeks ago?

    3. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      In attack if you had Wilson and Niasse.

  18. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Stoke close to getting a Hughes point

  19. Over Midwicket
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Diouf is a very clever player

  20. Dokdok666
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on the potential Niasse ban?

    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/oumar-niasse-facing-retrospective-diving-ban-after-winning-contentious-penalty-at-crystal-palace-a3695611.html

      I'm thinking there is enough of a touch for the panel to not overturn it. A bit like in the NFL where there have to be conclusive evidence to overturn decisions on the field.

      "For Niasse to be hit with a two-game suspension, the three-man FA panel must find “overwhelming evidence” he dived and come to a unanimous judgment."

      I'm buying him tonight.

  21. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Let's go Mame, let's go!!!

  22. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Brighton pen denied, Diouf diving in his own box.

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Hmmm that’s actually very interesting... blatant dive so should ave been a free the other way, indirect free kick inside the box maybe...

  23. CFC96
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Getting into the top 1k on the sky game, still figuring out/getting used to it though.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Come on lad, you can brag better than that.

      1. CFC96
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Frst year playing fantasy man, so I'm still learning, I've just been lucky on the sky one

  24. KJT123
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    "Let it go Choupo owners"

    Well it's easy for you to say isn't it?

    An assist virtually guarantees 3 bonus points.

    It's a big deal.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Moaning won't change the decision though.

    2. Scout Pics
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Seriously, step away from the keyboard champ.

    3. Big P
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      It wouldn't be annoying if I hadn't seen replays where it hits both of them

    4. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Damn right, Katrina Johnson Thompson!

  25. Greko82
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    10 outfield players! 9 of them either a clean sheet and/or attacking returns (minimum one assist). And I go and captain Kane!!!

  26. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    We will have to just take Opta's word for it i would not doubt them they do some great work tbf.

    All i have seen posted is grainy Zapruder film style replays that look pretty inconclusive to me.

    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Cmon, Ogie. Physics and my own eyes make Opta's explanation of events impossible.

      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Came off back of Bruno head imo but that video is shite tbf.

  27. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Time for that Dunk header.

  28. Patch
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Hmm Murray red card could boost Grob value...

    Abraham set to fall tomorrow night...

  29. Feanor
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Playing Kane over Cork cost me 10 points.

    1. fedolefan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Rookie error.

    2. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Happens to the best of us.

  30. The 12th Man
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is Klavan at 4.3m or Marriapa at 4.0m an option for 5th defender?

    1. @fpl_phenom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      This