[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
14 December 2014 4120 comments
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The Gameweek rolls on courtesy of a clash between two old foes. United host Liverpool in an Old Trafford cauldron to provide a tumultuous start to the day’s action which concludes with Tottenham’s visit to the Liberty Stadium to face Swansea.

This afternoon is all about events in Manchester, however, as old rivalries are renewed against a backdrop which finds both sides battling to maintain a challenge for a top four place. United’s lot is much improved following five straight wins, whilst pressure on Brendan Rodgers mounts following a string of poor results and hollow performances.

The team news finds Louis van Gaal tinkering once again. It appears that the Dutchman has reverted to a 4-4-2, recalling fit-again Phil Jones and Jonny Evans to his defence, with Marcos Rojo sidelined with a training ground injury. Despite Falcao’s availability, James Wilson comes into the attack alongside the revived Robin van Persie, with Wayne Rooney presumably adopting a withdrawn role or even deployed in wide areas.

Rodgers also makes changes – big ones at that. Simon Mignolet is the fall guy after an assortment of abject displays between the sticks: Brad Jones is the beneficiary as the Belgian drops to the bench. He’s joined by Rickie Lambert and the returning Mario Balotelli, as the Liverpool boss looks set to give Raheem Sterling a run in attack, deploying the likes of Adam Lallana and Philippe Coutinho to buzz around him in support; an intriguing set-up.

The Old Trafford clash is followed shortly after by our tea-time fixture as Spurs drop in on Garry Monk’s Swansea – a scenario which will have Fantasy managers willing Gylfi Sigurdsson to raise his game and return points against his former employers.

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

  1. amol
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How does this team look for next week?
    Adrian(Hamer)
    Dummett Taylor Wisdom (Clyne Chambers)
    Sanchez Hazard Downing Yaya (Siggy
    Sakho(C) Costa Bony

    Any transfers?

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'd play Clyne over Wisdom

      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Save the transfer btw.

        1. amol
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          No bringing in Baines or Terry?

  2. Mattymo23
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Got RVP and Welbeck. Should I get rid of Costa?

    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      only if you need cash elsewhere

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

    Oh ffs Taylor.

  4. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Feck 😡

  5. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Naylor has been absolute shite for me.

    1 CS
    2 YC

  6. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How was Mata today . He did well Fpl wise

    Will Di Maria start next match and Mata will be benched

    Thinking to take a punt on him. He seems to be back in form

  7. Redranger
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Naylor is a nob. Losing me points!

  8. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Go on Naylor. One more of those please.

    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      -42

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

    Repost: need your help please!

    Tadic, Chadli + 2.1 ITB to Hazard, Bolasie?

    Yay or nay?

    My team is:

    Adrian, Heaton

    Clyne, Ivan, Baines, Wisdom, Chambers

    Sanchez, Tadic, Chadli, Downing, Wanyama

    Costa, Bony, Austin

    Please free to suggest other changes, I have 2 FTs available.

    Thank you!

    1. amol
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Get rid of Tadic and Chambers

  10. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Did Taylor get booked...again...?

    1. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      yeah

      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        sake...

    2. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Only the once :/ Still time for a second yellow though 🙂

  11. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chadli ----> Eriksen for free?

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yup.

  12. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chadli coming on. Need every point this week.

  13. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chadli was so good for me this season.

    Saddens me to see him benched. 😥

    1. Think Tank
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, did well out of him - glad I jumped off the wagon.

  14. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chadli on for the obligatory 1 pointer

  15. tm245
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    This match has been a microcosm of the Erik Lamela experience.

    1. Dial Square
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not enough injury

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

      Erik Lamela is an anagram of Remi Kabella....apart from the B

  16. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Will average increase by more than 7 today?

    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I got 9 points, so, maybe.

    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Top 10k will easily.

    3. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Probably a bit more. 11 or so.

    4. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney 5, with 21% ownership
      bony 8pts with 40% ownership
      siggy 2pts with 80%
      kane 9pts.. 11%
      RVp 12pts 8%

      i'd say it'll go up by at least 10

      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers lads

  17. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bony in flacid mode, he's clearly tired

  18. Zombie
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    FPL picks are like girlfriends. Who have to know when to dump them else they start giving you bad weekends!!!

    #Chadli #Chambers #Clyne

  19. Root
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Has Chadli scored yet?

  20. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    YES.. BONY OFF

    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wohoooo!

  21. Berbalove
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bony off. NO!

  22. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bony off. 😡

  23. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bony OFF!

  24. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Cue late Chadli goal for my rival

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      +1

    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Sold him as part of my move for Yaya and Dzeko -4, so yeah he'll score.

  25. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    kane should get 3baps.. feels like getting away with murder the way bony player today

    1. Punty
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah bony deserves the 3, all those clearances defensively as well, but he lost alot by missing on so many chances i guess

  26. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    will he get the 3 BAPS now?

    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Who?

      1. The Raging Bull
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Bony

        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          No

  27. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Jesus, I thouht you all meant he got sent off!!

    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Oh he didn't? Jesus christ lads. Get your sh*t together.

    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Me too!

  28. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Wow. There goes my plan for getting him.

  29. Forest4Life
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    YESSSSS THANK YOU BONY 🙂

    1. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Trolled into thinking he got a red 😛

  30. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Well done Bony. 4G 1A in the last 5 games. Not to shabby.

    1. nevertrustbony
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      it's the bonus points that let him down

      1. SC not pearls before swine
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Honestly, 1-2 BAPs isn't that bad for a single goal striker. See Costa, Diego.