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The Dugout Discussion – Monday

9 December 2013 4274 comments
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Nine down, one to go as Swansea welcome Hull to the Liberty and hand us some Monday night football to sink our teeth into. Michael Laudrup’s side have offered Fantasy managers a strong source of points at both ends of the pitch in front of their own fans – three of the last four home games have produced a clean sheet and three goals or more for the Welsh outfit:

Jonjo Shelvey’s 14-point haul in the previous Gameweek saw the former Liverpool man earn himself over 161,000 new owners prior to the weekend deadline, though with Curtis Davies back on board after serving a one-match suspension, the Tigers will be hoping to turn in a resilient display.

The big news is that Michu is fit and available to lead the line for the hosts after recovering from ankle and knee problems. He replaces Alvaro Vazquez up top in one of three changes by Laudrup, as Gerhard Tremmel and Nathan Dyer come in for Michel Vorm and Alex Pozuelo. Robbie Brady drops out for the Tigers after a series of disappointing displays since returning from injury.

As always, our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open right through to the final whistle.

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  1. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    I didn't expect 90 from Michu today! Should do wonders for his fitness.

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    1. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      but his attitude sucks

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    2. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      He looked out of sorts again. Won't be rushing to buy him.

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  2. Scroobius Mac
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BW2t3DeCAAEec9S.jpg

    That is all.

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    1. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      This post needs some kind of warning

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      1. Recoba
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Please

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      2. Scroobius Mac
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Not safe for keeping Blackpool in the league.

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      ronh's dad.

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    3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Only needed a golf ball.

      These guys are all the same.

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  3. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    How come Chico is allowed to use his first name for his shirt and on FPL they call him Chico too. Shouldn't it be Flores?

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  4. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Is FPL down?

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    1. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      for me
      it's way way down

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  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Coleman, Terry, Burner

    Not worth -8 to sell Williams is it?

    I'll just wait and see about Silva tomorrow

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Don't take unnecessary hits

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  6. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    68pts

    Only had 10 players this week so can't complain about that.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      youre doin the opposite in fact 😉

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        I is still awesome!

        And Forca isn't here so I'm spamming crap instead.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Good score. Just the round 60 for me but happy with that after not making any changes from last GW.

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    3. Colonel Wasabi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I can hear echoes in here.

      Reminds me of Red Dwarf.....

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  7. Louis
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    I already have Howard. Should I do Kos to Distin for -4? Yes or no? I generally don't like to hit to bring in defenders but fixtures look tasty.

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  8. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Gerrard out for 6 weeks (Liverpool Echo)

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Didn't Granville just buy him?

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      1. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Sure did. Haven't let the injuries consume me this season yet, but they're closing in around me.

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    2. The3rdTurd
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-steven-gerrard-out-6388688

      6 weeks 🙁

      Difficult to see where Liverpool's creativity will come from with Gerrard and Sturridge out. Not good for Suarez owners (i.e. everyone).

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      1. mattyrobinson
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Henderson 😉

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        1. The3rdTurd
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 12 months ago

          :sigh:

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  9. Lao Tzu
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone know when baps and ranks are updated?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      After scores are final.

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  10. LJJM Duckies
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    So, looking at captains next GW.

    I have Rooney, Suarez, Aguero, Hazard and Ozil to choose from. My main opponents in my league pretty much go for Suarez, as I have the last 3 GWs.

    This time I am thinking of Rooney, a sure differential as none of my opponents have him.

    Too risky?

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      rooney is a good punt

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    2. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Definitely Rooney. Would if i had him

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      1. LJJM Duckies
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers guys!

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  11. John Colby (C)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Evening all -
    Who needs more nailed on in Chelsea's defence - Ivanovic or Cahill?
    How bad is Vorm's injury - is he likely to be out for long?

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    1. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Iva I think

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      1. John Colby (C)
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers mate. Luiz looked awful earlier on in the season - thought that Cahill would have been nailed-on by now

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        1. lifes a pitch
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Chelsea defence has been rubbish, im gonna get rid of terry when I sort my Gerrard issues

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  12. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Howard
    Terry,Glen Johnson,Burner
    Oscar,Hazard,Ravel,Sessegnon
    Aguero,Lukaku,Suarez

    4m,Ramsey,Clyne,Faye

    1.3m in the bank and 0 FT.

    How does it look?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      It was all good till I saw Sess

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Last chance saloon for him.

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Ramsey on bench looks so wrong.

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      1. lifes a pitch
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        You would play sees and ravmo over Ramsey?........

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    3. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I'd play Ramsey over Sess - Sess is more likely to be benched, and up against Burner.

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  13. dul
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    dont look like lukaku will rise tonight?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      It's 50:50

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  14. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    keep sess and shelvey or ship out now?

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  15. hillbillypete
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    next round of the cup. bring me the head of a scout! #giantkilling

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  16. In Tommy We Trust
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Any reason why I should think Distin won't get a surprised rest in a game over Xmas? What's happened to Heitinga?

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    1. Darsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      No need to disrupt what is working so well. And Distin isn't showing much or any sign of fatigue.

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  17. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    How many baps for Chico?

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    1. Bad Pen
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      2, yc killed it.

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  18. The EJJ
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Damn, that Chico yellow cost him the 3 bonus points.

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    1. Thomass
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Did it 🙁

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        No it did not. Cost him 1bp

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    2. The3rdTurd
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      9 points not enough?

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    3. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr wind up 😡

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  19. Scribe
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Who to get in for Gerrard, can't afford Haz or Yaya.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      oscar

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      1. FISSH
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        You think oscar will play??

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        1. Scribe
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Is Fat Lamp worth a punt?

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        2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 12 months ago

          i dont know, ppl are makin positive noises on this site, but that could just be gas

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          1. lifes a pitch
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 12 months ago

            I think lampard is worth it plus he's cheaper

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    2. Evans
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Oscar or silva IMO

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  20. Sif
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Brady > Barkley? (have 5.1 max)

    Have Ravel but also Coleman & Lukaku.

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    1. AB.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I think thats a good shout. I have all the same players (Koren instead of Brady) and am considering exactly the same move.

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  21. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Is Lukaku rising tonight?

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    1. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Viagra joke.

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  22. Federico
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Chico suspension causing trouble.

    Would you:
    A) Play Merte away to City
    B) Play Gabbidon away to Chelsea
    C) Transfer out Chico for a hit

    Did the Howard transfer a couple of days early :-/

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    1. Scribe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      A

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    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      A

      More likely Mert may get 2 points than Gab though they will likely each get 1.

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    3. Colonel Wasabi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      ...and if you shifted Mignolet for Howard then maybe it wasn't so early what with the price changes happening 😉
      No regrets now......

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      1. Federico
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah, that was it 😉

        Even transferred him in before the game on Sunday.

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        1. Colonel Wasabi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Lucky guess - did it myself last night ....0.1 too late !!! 🙁

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  23. Barry Woj
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Zabaleta and Vorm > B. Turner and Howard ? 2FTs

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Howard and Distin

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      1. Barry Woj
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks. Already have Coleman and Lukaku though.

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  24. Göz
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    So who else lost their H2H by 1pt because of Shelvey / Williams YC?

    o/

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    1. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Yep, Williams lost CS drew us level, YC killed it

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  25. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    This worth a -8pt hit, And should I wait maybe till after the champions league game just in case Rooney gets inj?

    Giroud, Williams, Boruc -> Rooney, Chester, Kelin Davis

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Just do the boruc

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  26. FISSH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Vorm (boruc)

    Gj terry Chester gabbidon Clyne

    Gerrard sess Brady Ramsey Morrison

    Suarez aguero Rooney

    2ft 1.2 itb what shall I do?!

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Gerrard -> Hazard and Vorm -> Krul

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      1. FISSH
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        You think? Not a bad transfer. But no Everton at all..

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  27. FPL Notebook (John)
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Will
    Hazard v Palace score more points than Nasri v Arsenal? Worth a hit?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      not sure but i'd say yes as it will save you a transfer down the line

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    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Do it.

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Don't you more than just "more points" to justify a hit?

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    4. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers guys. It's a more urgent transfer than Migs -> Howard right?

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  28. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    to replace Gerrard

    a) Silva (if fit)

    b) Oscar

    c) Lampard

    Am leaning towards a or c atm

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    1. Darsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      A) or B). C) is always a question mark regarding game time.

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  29. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Don't sell Gerrard tonight. We need him to survive the drop another night!

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Whys that MJ ?

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      1. lifes a pitch
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        To get news on potential replacements....

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  30. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Any news on Clyne? Is he most likely to be back this weekend??

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