Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Saturday

Saturday continues with a quartet of matches, featuring Arsenal and an array of budget and mid-price Fantasy talent.

The Gunners trip to a resolute Aston Villa will likely be the headline act on show: Arsene Wenger’s men will look to recover from the midweek Champions League defeat to Dortmund against Paul Lambert’s resurgent midlands outfit. Alongside that, we’ve an enthralling encounter at the Liberty Stadium as Swansea and Southampton prepare to press and weave patterns around the South Wales pitch.

Elsewhere, Alan Pardew will look to extend his stay of execution at Newcastle via a winnable home clash with Hull City, while Burnley go in search of their first three points back in the top flight as Gus Poyet’s erratic Sunderland unit pull up to Turf Moor.

We may well be discussing some very meagre Fantasy points tallies by 4.50, as we prepare to make our way to East London to check in on West Ham’s progress, as they host Brendan Rodgers’ title pretenders, Liverpool.

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

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  1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Rodgers the genius playing sterling rb

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Why first bench then put your best player on RB? Already loosing it. It seems Suarez made him overrated manager

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        This

  2. Jack Frost
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I predict... five years... half of players will wear light headgear. Seems like a head injury of some sort in every game.

  3. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Welbeck(c) in UFPL. woooooooohooooooooooo

    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      High5 🙂 Me too.

    2. Solenya
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      *juuuuuuuuuuuhuuuuuu

    3. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Weeelll doneee Grannnyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yooooohooooooooo

  4. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I'm confused. Sakho appears to be playing for WH and LIV.

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Striker vs defender. Confusing eh?

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Enough for me.

  5. El_Matador
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    No offence to West ham who have been brilliant so far, but Liverpool fans must be worried about facing more illustrious opponents on the back of yet another poor defensive display.

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Their defence is beyond redemption, imo.

      1. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Kolo "Ground Smasher" Toure says otherwise.

      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        can you imagine what Real Madrid will do to them

      3. HamezMace
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I should have listened

  6. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    All Liverpool CB are good in air and somehow Liv are awful at defending set pieces. Somehow I don't get it. Someone to enlighten me? They can't position that bad or can they?

    1. Puzzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No leadership after Carragher left. Defence all over the place. Ridiculous to watch most of the time.

      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        GK is very dodgy too.

    2. Prime
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Zonal marking

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        That could be the answer

      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, no marking at set pieces at all. Horrible.

  7. The Finnisher
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Can't see Sterling doing much at RWB. Yeah I know he scored straight away, but he's usually one of their furthest forward players, that was half his appeal!

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It's not gonna be for every game and he's already got a goal for this game.

      1. Benteke10
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Exactly..

      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        exactly

      3. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thank goodness for in-depth post-match analysis.

      4. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I need more than one goal the way this GW's going 😆

        He looks like has has no defensive duties though. That'll help their already shaky defence

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Maybe BR's just said

          'feck it, we can't defend for sheet so let's just try and score"

          1. Lucy.
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Seems that way to me 😛

          2. Mílanista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Thought that was his game plan every week.

      5. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Exactly.

      6. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Exactly.

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Exactly

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

        lucy u know ur stuff regarding the saints whats ur take on this pelle bloke he has scored a few goals obviously and has a great run of fixtures coming up but iv really not seen enough of him myself to make a solid judgement.. u reckon he is worthy of investment for the next few weeks?

        1. Lucy.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I think he's rubbish at converting but he gets a lot of chances. With QPR next, I'm very tempted.

          1. theloveburglar
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            thanks im tempted myself wouldnt touch welbeck with a bargepole

      8. mdm
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        exactly

      9. Benteke10
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Eggsackly

    2. Honeybadger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      This is the guy who said Suarez is coming back to Liverpool after suspension...

      1. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        And you thought it was serious? Lol. Says more about you than me 😆

  8. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Damn. Lovren wasn't seriously injured.

    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nice one.

  9. mbrucie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ramsey to ADM or Balo to Rooney?

    1. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Balo to Rooney

    2. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wait for tomorrow's game?

    3. sully29
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Balo to Rooney

  10. Benteke10
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Lallana on for Boringni hopefully

  11. JJO
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Where did Borini go on loan?

    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sunderland.

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Played today?

    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      West Ham by the look of things.

  12. Ady87
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Lovren gone this week. Knew I should have done Lovren to Clyne or Bertrand this week but didn't do it. It was never a bad decision to save but that's my first mistake this season. Hope its one of very few this season.

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      'first mistake this season'. Wow. What rank are you? 😮

      1. Ady87
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        6k. And I got there mistake free at least in my own opinion.

    2. mdm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      keep lovren. tasty fixtures coming up

      1. RyanC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        On paper, Villa at home and West Ham away are 'tasty' fixtures. Pool defence is a shambles.

    3. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      its not a mistake as it is the correct decision to save..a mistake is when u make non-sensible move

  13. The Finnisher
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Did Sakho come on for both Manquillo and Borini?

    1. JJO
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No Borini is on loan

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        No, Borini is back at Liverpool, he;s playing!

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          No shit einstein

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            What? read above first before you start this pish.

        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Could've fooled me.

          He's joking btw 😉

        3. JJO
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah I know
          But he isnt on the pitch,i watched 1st half

      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ah, forget it.

  14. Jay_
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Downing 20/1 next goal, tasty

    • Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Why is Coutinho not in the squad today?

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        He is shite

        1. Retrosynth
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          This

        2. Sunden
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          This

    • @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Gerrard penalty Sterling assist please.

    • Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Knew I should have benched Ramsey. Benched Fabregas. I'm going to be worried tomorrow now watching the game.

      1. sully29
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Same.

      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ramsey is leaving for Fabregas for me this week

      3. Qubit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Much point having him if you're benching him away to villa?

        1. denial
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Benched Naismith. 🙁

      4. theloveburglar
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        i would of done the same thing to be fair and from what im led to believe he should of scored on a couple of occasions

        1. Rats Ass
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          *'should of scored on a couple have occasions'

      5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I think that you did the right thing, from the available information.

    • tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I usually get five or six blanks per gw but it is pretty overwhelming to get five in a row on Saturday afternoon. Hopefully Sterling scoring means I already got my fill.

    • Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Costa (c) is looking to be a major differential around these parts...

      1. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Kun 😎

      2. Retrosynth
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I'm hoping so, made the last minute switch to Costa (C)

      3. johnbarnes
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        my Falcao (c) will prove to be genius.

      4. RyanC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Mirallas (c)

      5. Yes Don
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Welbz C

    • Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      +10 mins now in 6 minutes of extra time.

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Or not...

      2. Prime
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Math skills bruv

    • Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sterling is NOT playing right back - end of.

      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        He was, briefly

        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          2 minutes while Lovren was getting treatment.
          Who the feck +1ed that comment?

      2. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Very advanced RWB?

    • FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think my casual rival will get Clyne next week because he is top for defenders. Too bad he is on my bench 🙁 The differential pts are over 🙁

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cue SoT conceding next week

        1. Lucy.
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Against QPR? I'd be very disappointed.

    • TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      24 with Hazard Falcao Costa Aguero (c) to play. Hows everyone doing?

      1. Andy1
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Let's wait til the game finishes fella

    • JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Liverpool losing and Sterling gets FPL points

      Can we have this every week please

      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Lovely innit. 😀

    • It’s gonna Ben Mee
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Clyne or Bertrand?

      1. Andy1
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Both

      2. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Both seems the way to go

      3. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Might happen eventually. Doing Chester > Clyne this week. Good riddance...

    • FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Which Sakho is on 3 Points (26 BPS): ?

      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Obviously the WHU one

      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        West Ham Sakho, who scored

      3. The Iron Tulip
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        West Ham

      4. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        The Liverpool one I think

      5. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        The one who's on loan and not playing at the moment.

    • JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Whilst it's HT

      Bury top of League 2 😎

      Never expected us to be doing this well, though we had too many new players to introduce, thought play-offs at best

      It may not last but given where we were just over 12 months ago it's a heck of a turn-around. Well done David Flitcroft

      1. RÏɠBY
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        well payed 🙂

    • RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      the hammers are stonking.. great to see big SAM!

    • applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      so it seems when ward-prowse is off the pitch 3 unloved (quite rightly) fpl mids in schneiderlin, cork and now even wanyama take more chances to get forward

      1. RÏɠBY
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        schneiderlin is a beast.. hopefully fpl wise he continues that form

    • Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      (Unless Moreno does something amazing)

      Moreno > Clyne and double up in defence? Really good fixtures, and change before GW13?