[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
17 January 2015 4526 comments
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Gameweek 22 begins belatedly with a batch of six three o’clock encounters before Southampton’s visit to Newcastle brings the day to a close.

Fantasy managers will be concentrating their efforts on events in South Wales, where leaders Chelsea take on Swansea, and down at White Hart Lane, where Mauricio Pochettino’s rejuvenated Tottenham unit face Sunderland.

Harry Kane tops our Captain Poll, just ahead of Man City’s returning striker, Sergio Aguero. The Spurs hitman will look to extend a run of form that’s brought him six goals and three assists in as many league outings, backed by an army of new Fantasy Premier League (FPL) owners.

At the Liberty, Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Diego Costa command a weighty ownership of their own, although with Aguero’s return, the latter has it all to do to maintain his current 59% level: a goal or two against Swansea would help his cause.

Elsewhere, Burnley’s Danny Ings will look to maintain his run of returns as Alan Pardew rolls up to Turf Moor with Palace. Liverpool, with Steven Gerrard out of the squad through injury, drop in on goal-shy Villa, while Leicester City host Stoke at the King Power. Down in Shepherds Bush, Louis van Gaal’s United go on the hunt for points at Loftus Road, as Charlie Austin looks to regain his London scoring boots to keep his place atop the FPL forward rankings, having blanked in the last two on home turf.

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

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

    Lol almost punted on Elia today while I was watching the replay of the Man U game. Looked decent

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

      Him and Mane together could be deadly on the wings

      1. Rossamous
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        With Tadic central as the most advanced as part of a midfield 3?

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

          Gorgeous!

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

    Should've played Panti.

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

      switched last min.

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

      He only got 3 points. Not the end of the world.

    3. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You for real? There's only mins gone and panti only scored 3pts. Worst case scenario it's 1 or 2 pts dropped. Get over it.

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

        lol

  3. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ldas, need some good attacking differentials on wc

    Defoe, Moses, Puncheon, Gayle, Bojan all on the shortlist.

    Anyone got any other names for me?

    1. Rossamous
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Elia

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

      same answer as last time. Eriksen not owned by many in top 10k

      1. Rossamous
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        o/ I'm one 🙂

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

          one is not many, but good stuff!

    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Elia

    4. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      the guy who just scored..elia & JWP

    5. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      How did Defoe play?

    6. Nico.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hey, apart from Siggy, are there any other mids who rotate well with Punch and Moses?

    7. ebow14
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm getting defoe and puncheon on wc

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

    Is JWP now worth a place in the squad? How nailed on is he? 5 assists in the last 6 (with 75 minutes to go in the 6th match)

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

      Didn't know he had 5 in the last 6. Interesting!

    2. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      When everyone is back/fit I would think not very nailed on at all

      1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        ^This.

        Had him early in the season and though his returns are solid, can't really rely on him to start games.

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

        Should keep starting in his current form.

  5. Jimbo123
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hutton ----> Wollcheid look OK?

  6. Lucy.
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    @JK - I am happy indeed. And I said I was scouting Elia which people laughed at.

    The fiancé is less happy. 😉

    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      We're looking great aren't we.

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      let me know how he looks please Lucy. I have the same idea as you, could fill in nicely until Mane is back

  7. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    RMWCT please.

    Forster Foster

    Terry Clyne Chambers Wisdom PvA

    Sanchez Oscar Sterling Boyd Puncheon

    Costa Aguero Kane

    Any hints, tips or suggestions welcome. Thanks.

    1. That Fantasy Guy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      looks good. Obviously oscar and costa wont do it all the time but the overall balance i like if chambers is nailed on

      1. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for your input.

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

      Oscar over Hazard or Fab? You sure that's wise? It looks good though, dunno about Chambers though. Try Bellerin if he starts tomorrow?

      1. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Had Oscar for a while, prefer the puntyness of him over Hazard personally. I'll keep an eye on Bellerin. Thanks.

  8. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Repost. potential wild card team i'm activating tonight to get price rises and avoid drops....

    Foster myhill
    pva - wisdom - clyne - hutton - janmaat
    hazard - ADM - Puncheon - sanchez - boyd/mahrez
    Aguero - kane - costa

    Or i can go sterling pele for puncheon and costa
    or get sturridge instead of costa.

    Thoughts? Thanks

  9. 1314
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Repost : which position is Sterling taking nowadays ?

    1. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Flat on his back with a pinocolada

  10. flippetyflop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What's everyones views regarding Costa now?? Or am I just being kneejerk....he's looking phenomonal IMO

    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He's been scoring all season. Is, was and always has been a great choice.

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

      He's got 18 goals, what else do you guys need from him?

  11. afazeli85
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    If I WC now, I can make unlimited free changes until 11.30am Sat 31st, right?

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

      Correct

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

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Panti, Krul
    Terry, Clyne, P Jones, Wisdom, Wasil
    Sanchez, Hazard, Walcott, AJ, Albrighton
    Aguero, Costa, Kane

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

      Looks the real deal.

      Reckon Wally starts?

    2. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      u need ivan imo. AJ is a good try but JWP puncheon seem as good as AJ due to his inconsistency

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Looks like a pre wc team.

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

      Not sold on Walcott's gametime, or Johnson with Sunderland playing two up front - less reliance on AJ for goals. Very, very solid otherwise.

    5. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      good. not sure on aj, any other options?

  13. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How do Toon fans feel about Pardew's immediate success at Palace?

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

      Not a toon fan but I gotta say, good for him! Abused so much by Newcastle fans and probably the higher ups there.

    2. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Pissed off.

      I should imagine the honeymoon period wears off soon though.

      NB: I was never a "Pardew hater". The crux of the problem for me remains with owner Ashley. H/ever, I was certainly not disappointed to see Pardew go.

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

        ^this

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

        Why? He's a decent manager imo.

        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          He's nothing special. And he's a massive douche.

          1. Geordienufc1
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Oh yes, how could I forget his history of insane moments.

        2. Geordienufc1
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Poor tactically imo. Kept faith with rubbish players (Williamson, Gouffran etc.)

          But also b/c he was too much of a "yes" man for Ashley. The hope is that a non-English coach comes in (I like the look of Remi Garde) who is less inclined to bow to the owner's stringency.

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

        Yep

  14. Davros
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Think I may get in JWP on wc

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

      Not nailed on though, which is key for a fifth midfielder for me.

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

        This.

        Mane Schneiderlin Wanyama Jrod(????) Long all fighting for spots in that team when fit.

    2. 1314
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      considering too..how nailed is he and Elia after everyone back ?

  15. Legendary!
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard to Puncheon?

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      The ultimate kneejerk.

      1. Legendary!
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😀

  16. bluenredhattrickmaster97
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Chadli>Victor Moses for free?

  17. That Fantasy Guy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    is gameweek 23 the last week you can play jan wild card?

  18. Gideons Rolling Another One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    ADM owners, keeping or selling?

    1. Ser Football 42
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I just got him this GW so I'll keep one more at least

    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Keeping. Certainly 1 more GW, then re assess

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Unlucky not to get any points today. Keeping.

  19. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Saints, Arsenal and Sunderland top 3 teams in the ticker from next GW

    Elia, and Defoe IN

    Already have Sanchez

    1. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      nice defoe punt..dont laugh but i am more or less decided to try getting defoe instead of kane.

      will choose 1 of puncheon elia moses too

  20. Caesar, Hot Mustache
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    WC team confirmed

    Forster Giliks

    Terry Wisdom Hutton PvA.3.9

    Fabregas Hazard Sanchez Di Maria Puncheon

    Aguero Kane Perez.

    Am I nuts? 3-5-2 most weeks

  21. Le Limpar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Still pretty funny how much better Tadic is than Lallana, and Pelle to Lambert

  22. It’s gonna Ben Mee
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who provided the assist to Elia?

    1. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      JWP

  23. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Guzan, Gilks

    Baines, Skrtel, Mangala, Hutton, Bartley

    Sanchez, Di Maria, Silva, Downing, Sigurdsson

    Costa, Austin, Kane 2m in bank

    DO I ---

    do Siggy-> Oscar and save the WC

    OR

    WC with this squad....no money left.....

    Foster, Myhill

    Fonte, Chambers, van Aanholt, Hutton, Baird

    Sanchez, Di Maria, Silva, Oscar, Albrighton

    Aguero, Costa, Kane

    I think I will do Siggy to Oscar today regardless. Im just worried about .1 rises for players like Foster, PVA, Baird, Aguero.

    Thoughts?

    Cheers

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Gilks is gonna fall (tonight?) so if you wildcard sell him immidiately to buy back.....

      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        my year has gone so bad, I ought to make the reason to activate my WC is to avoid losing .1 on Gilks.

        :p

        what do you think otherwise of the squad?

  24. chrisjdgrady
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Gotta say I just love Koeman. Looks so happy all the time!

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He's just feeling the love and loving it.

  25. Tarzan
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    On my WC
    Need two mids at £15.2
    Best options?

  26. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hurricane to Gale (-4) ? 🙂

    1. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nope.

  27. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone watch Crystal Palace today? Did they look good/attacking or were Burnley just bad?

  28. Jay_
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Koeman looks like such a great man manager, that kid Elia enjoyed that, happy for him

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

      Fonte should score...

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        He's waiting till next week when I'll have him 😉

    • Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That JWP strikes some ball. Beckhamesque.

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

        One of the best set piece takers in the league, IMO. He's scored some great FKs at England U21 level and Saints youth level.