Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Monday

The final match of Gameweek 22 gets underway at Goodison this evening as Everton prepare for the visit of Tony Pulis’ West Brom. The new Baggies boss steadied the ship with a 1-0 home win over Hull in his first league match in charge but faces a tough task to turn around his side’s woeful away form, with just two points accrued in their previous five road trips.

Saido Berahino has netted five times in two matches across all competitions since Pulis’ appointment, though, and will fancy his chances of breaching a backline that has conceded in each of the last 11 Gameweeks. The likes of Andre Wisdom and Joleon Lescott are also on Fantasy radars as we look to the “Pulis effect” to transform the West Brom defence.

For the hosts, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas will be looking to kick on from their midweek cup displays at West Ham. Both grabbed a goal apiece in the Upton Park defeat, with the latter also supplying an assist for his compatriot, whilst at the back, Leighton Baines’ two assists in the last three suggest he could yet persuade many Fantasy owners to hold for now as the Toffees attempt to rediscover last year’s form and climb up the table.

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  1. Geordienufc1
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Berahino paying at LB it seems...

  2. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Baines on target. +PPI 😉 hehe

  3. Back on the horse
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    I don't think it's too much to ask for a Foster CS, saving a Baines penalty and then punting the ball up field for Berhino to nick in and score...plus 3 bps

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Of course you can ask....

    2. Gr3g
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Or he will get 3 goals including an OG

    3. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      that horse your on must be pretty strong 😉

  4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Berahino playing so deep

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      throat

      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        reported

        1. RÏɠBY
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          gonzo style?

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Told to mark Coleman do

  5. Royal5
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Berahino man marking Coleman

  6. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone any idea which teams in UFPL have the most match day 2 and 3 games coming up?

    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      When Europa League resumes Everton and Spurs will be playing on Match day 2

      1. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Ah Europa cheers.

  7. Geordienufc1
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    lol lescott

  8. ronmadpirlo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    85 % possesion

  9. ktk_interista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    The question on the minds of many. Should I WC for GW 23 or wait 1 more week. Allow me to offer the argument for either options from my point of view.

    Argument for GW 23 WC:

    - Most of us will be loading up on Chelsea,Arsenal,Utd,Sunderland,Soton players for the WC and all these teams except for Chelsea have great fixtures for GW 23. You'd take advantage of these fixtures and get a head start on those choosing to wait and you avoid slipping in rank because those who already WCed probably have many players from these teams.

    - You catch price rises and avoid drops over a 2 week break even if high activity isn't expected in the market.

    - You have most of the transfer market covered with the WC in case some interesting signings take place. I don't see any meaningful signings for the top teams though. Chelsea and City will not buy anyone. Arsenal and Utd could get defenders but they are shopping for premium defenders who will probably be expensive and unappealing for FPL.

    Argument for GW 24 WC:

    - You load up on Chelsea players after the City game when their fixtures turn to the better.

    - You play the WC after the transfer market is closed and all players are added to FPL.

    - All players are back from Asia cup and AFCON and ready to play again.

    - If you don't have Aguero already, you get him after the Chelsea game and he'd have taken enough time to be at 100%

    I tried to be unbiased but I am leaning towards the GW 23 options. I'd love to hear some other ideas/angles I haven't thought of. Please offer your thoughts.

    1. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I had always planned to WC GW 24 but I think it's the fixtures this week which are swaying me. All my defenders have terrible fixtures this week.

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Same for me except for Janmaat. I want Jones,Clyne,Panti, Terry in. I see at least 3 CS in there plus maybe a goal and some BAPs.

    2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I only want Aguero and defenders in my wc. Team looks good for next gw and i'd rather use 2ft to do a couple of punts before aguero's fitness and fixtures improve.

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      GW24. I have more information.

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        What kind of information are you waiting for?

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

      Great points for both arguments, thanks for sharing as these types of posts are somewhat rare.
      I think your outlook on the situation is spot on.
      I agree that the transfer window will not be impacted much after the 31st
      GW23 seems more appealing, and definitely has more advantages.

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Well history has shown that the last day of transfers is usually packed with many deals and surprises but as I argued above, I don't expect much from the big teams when it comes to attacking players. And for defenders, there isn't much that can happen that could sway me away from Panti, a chelsea defender, a Soton defender and some budget options like Wisdom/Hutton/PVA.

    5. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      AFCON is a very good reason to wait

      1. ktk_interista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Any reason other than Yaya?whose appeal is much less with Kun back now. Bony is dead fpl-wise now. Mane could be worth a shout but will be even more rotation-prone with Elia in the team. I am not sold on Bolasie either. What am I missing?

  10. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Pulis has certainly arrived.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ah I was looking for you

      1. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Whassup?

        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 4 months ago

          I noticed you were eyeing up Kos. So am I but I have a tough call to make

          Kos and PvA v Fonte and Bellerin

          I have Panti

          1. Bubz
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 4 months ago

            I prefer Fonte & Bellerin I think. Especially as you have Panti. Kos might end up just being in my team for a week as wildcarding the GW after. If it looks like Bellerin is first choice I'll probably get him and use the cash.

  11. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    everton have to win tonight, danger of joining the relegation battle if not.

  12. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Terrible atmosphere

  13. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Everton striker Lukaku used to play for WBA
    WBA striker Anichebe used to play for Everton

    Illuminati

    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Back with more mental stats l8r

    2. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      😀

  14. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ok, looks like Baird is my first pick in defense.

  15. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Is Naismith a starter again?

  16. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ken at Goodison: Genius - Baggies fans chanting "one Ivan Drago, there's only one Ivan Drago" at Sly.

  17. drughi
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Baird seems nailed on

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      It's all about the Baird

      The Bairds the word

  18. Geordienufc1
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ooh wisdom

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wisdom making them runs

  20. ronmadpirlo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Thought Wisdom would score there

  21. RÏɠBY
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    wisdom.. oh sooo close

  22. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Wisdomjizzz

  23. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Not watching. What's the sketch?

    Cleanly for Foster?

    1. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Everton vast majority of possession, WBA defending without any real problems.

      Baines has looked reasonable.

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        Perfect thanks

  24. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Ivanovic or Terry for a WC pick.? 0,4 difference 4 me

    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      ivan

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ivan

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Ivan is a good differential for 0.4m

    4. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      I have Terry, and have had him since GW 1, so I'm obliged to say Terry 😛

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 4 months ago

        I had Terry from GW1 too, but sold him on WC

  25. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Besic + Lukaku

    Worst transfers of the year

    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      you not seen an everton game all season?

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      Besic needs time to settle

  26. Red Star Toro
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone watching the game? How is Everton looking?

  27. Mull
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Get rid of those clean sheets!!!

  28. ramezhp
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    WC team
    should I make any changes?

    Panti, Hamer
    Clyne, Clichy, Cresswell, Wisdom, Terry
    Oscar, Elia, Boyd, Chadli, Sanchez
    Aguero, Costa, Kane

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      very nice

    2. BabyB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      You sure about cresswell?

  29. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    Save point Foster 😎

    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      That'll be your sole comfort after his red card later 😉

    2. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      😎

  30. RÏɠBY
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 4 months ago

    did baines lose his power with the haircut and sideburn pruning?

    1. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 4 months ago

      that would be a yes 😀