[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
13 September 2014 4889 comments
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The Gameweek shifts to the three o’clock kick-offs, with half a dozen matches providing the focus for Fantasy managers, before Liverpool host Villa at Anfield for the evening clash.

It’s fair to say that the bulk of our attention will turn to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea look to maintain their 100% start to the season against the only side who can match that record – Swansea City. All eyes will be on Diego Costa who has four goals to his name and sports the armbands for thousands of Fantasy managers this weekend.

Elsewhere, we’ve big expectations of Ronald Koeman’s new-look Saints at home to Newcastle, while we’re also monitoring the performances of budget midfield options – Wilfried Zaha and George Boyd – in Palace’s meeting with Burnley at Selhurst Park; both are named in the starting lineup.

The remaining three encounters find Sunderland hosting Spurs, Stoke looking to build on their Etihad victory against Leicester at the Britannia and West Brom taking on Everton at the Hawthorns.

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

  1. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Back from the Reading game and is just like to let u know Glen Murray made his debut and bagged a brace!

    It's funny how some players' styles are built for the Championship and not for the Premiership, it's a whole different world of football!

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Well, the level is lower for one thing 😛

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Who?

      1. thepuntmaster
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Glen Murray - top scorer in the championship before palace were promoted which meant many thought he'd be a good option last season when back from injury - he isn't

  2. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Balotelli spends half of every game on the ground.

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I don't blame him if I'm honest. Villa backline playing very dirty.

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        every game though. he dives and goes down a lot.

  3. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Must resist the urge to get Costa....yet

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      You cannot be serious.

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        'Away at MCY' is the only argument I have left

    2. theloveburglar
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      yeah give it another 4 games and 7 goals to see how he adapts to english football

    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      He's essential imo. I don't use that word lightly.

  4. PDS
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Can someone please reassure me that I should keep faith in hazard over fabregas...

    1. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Nope- I'm looking to ship

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      You probably shouldn't.

    3. theloveburglar
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      come the end of the season barring serious injury hazard will soundly outscore fabregas

      feel free to bookmark

      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        not a chance. Hazard is not nearly as viable an FPL option when Chelsea have a proper striker.

        1. theloveburglar
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          ur entitled to ur opinion mate

    4. Pedram
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Don't be stubburn.

  5. Randy_Marsh
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Dirty tackle, balo being targeted by all villa players for a dig

    1. Randy_Marsh
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Keano behind that no doubt

  6. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Rooney to Falcao now or wait until Sterling scores?

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Eh?

      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Pretty simple tbf

        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Wait then

          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            🙂

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'd wait until tomorrow to see how Falcao gets on.

  7. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I would love it if Clevs scores - LOVE IT

  8. tm245
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    8 points from 4 games is not what I expected from Terry. Is a Baines-Coleman double up too risky?

    1. Mulder
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      After Palace, Evertons fixtures are not great

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Might wait until GW8 for Coleman...

      2. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        They're great gw8 onwards...

    2. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Could work wonders, but I think you're a couple of weeks early.

      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        True. Looks like a three week pick is the move to make.

  9. Sebbo29
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    still can't believe Raheem is rested. With Studge out surely Sterling has to start!? Silly from BR imo

    1. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      only consolation is that the way it is shaping it is not a mistake he is likely to repeat again this season

  10. boyler
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    will sterling come on ?

    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Yes.

    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Brenton too arrogant to admit his mistake maybe?

  11. Baby Face Nelson
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Pool look shocking

    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      No Sturridge or Sterling making any runs. All a bit pedestrian.

    2. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      But I thought they had such a great summer of transfer business?

  12. NASL Shootout
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Senderos attacking threat

  13. Randy_Marsh
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Lovren is out of his debt, not good enough for pool and 22m

    1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Still gambling?

      1. Randy_Marsh
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Can I borrow some?

    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'm happy for him. Huge weight off his shoulders.

      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        😀

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        This. 😉

  14. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    made a big mistake picking Balotelli, doesn't look like he'll score.

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I have Costa (C) - Aguero - Naismith

      I got rid of Naismith now for Pele because of Europa league around the corner.

    2. Randy_Marsh
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      You might be right there, if, buts, Costa yada yada many made the same mistake this week though so it's no so bad. The Rodgers has time to sort it out 2nd half you never know

  15. Mr.Irwin
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Just had a mini epileptic fit. F

    1. Mr.Irwin
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      F@#king billboards

    2. Declan
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Jaysus!

  16. Texas Pete
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    c'mon pool, c'mon Balo. Pleeeeeaaase.

  17. Declan
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I miss Benteke.

  18. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Liverpool look average.

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      They really don't 😛

      1. Holy See
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        😛

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Not quite

      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        We watching the same game? They don't look good at all. They miss sterling.

  19. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Is Haz to Fab worth doing sooner rather than later so I can bring in Falcao for Rooney with extra cash

  20. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    STERLING

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      on?

      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        warming up

  21. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Is JWP due an assist in FPL?

  22. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    This is farked.

  23. jimmy12
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    lol how many people hoping sterling stays on bench 😀

    i know a few with sterling (C) , costa (VC)

    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I have Rooney (c) so wouldn't be too distraught if £ gets 45 mins.

    2. Chaupumo
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'm one of them... biting my fingernails.

  24. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    What is the average for this GW?

    I am on 41 (post BAPS),-4 and Sterling and Rooney (C) yet to play.

    1. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'm on 62 with Sterling to play

  25. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Sterling 🙂

  26. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Falcao has openly said he wants to stay at United for many years.

    Will United pay £46m next season though, he'll be 29?

    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I thought he lied about his age?

    2. Declan
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      It'll depend how desperate ye are.

    3. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Enjoy.

    4. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Depends, if he's awesome they will

    5. theloveburglar
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      not a hope in hell the glazers will pay that kind of fee for someone with no re sale value whatsoever

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

      Apparently in the contract that if he makes a number of appearances and scores a tiny number of goals, like 5 or something, they get him for £35 million.

      Still pricey but not the worst.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Nice!

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Hopefully that's accurate, have read it a number of places today and yesterday!

  27. Woy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    raheem warming up

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Bit embarrassing if they can't play Villa at home without him

      1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Cue Suarez.

        One man team.

  28. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Will Balo get booked or scored first?

  29. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Hazard

    definitely think I need to switch to Fab, but it seems like a waste of a FT, especially with City away next week

  30. joinho
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Dang only just seen that Sterling's not playing, only gone and captained him as well 🙁

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      He'll be on for a point soon