[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
3 May 2015 2870 comments
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The world expects the 2014/15 Premier League champions to be crowned this afternoon, as Chelsea host Crystal Palace at lunchtime, requiring a win to seal the title. Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur locks horns with Manchester City in the tea-time kick off as firm underdogs, given that the Sky Blues emerged victorious in seven of their previous eight meetings.

For Fantasy managers, the day is all about the clash of the captaincy candidates, as Eden Hazard and Sergio Aguero go head-to-head: the outcome could well have a significant impact on the Gameweek.

Having drawn successive blanks in the Blues’ double, Hazard will look to end the campaign on a high note when the Eagles pay a visit to Stamford Bridge – the Belgian has scored in his last two home outings. Cesc Fabregas fared slightly better in Gameweek 34, notching his 18th assist of the campaign, while Chelsea’s high-ownership defenders will be favoured to deliver a fourth clean sheet in five.

Spurs will not be relishing the clash with Manuel Pellegrini’s men, considering the North London club have shipped 15 goals in their previous three meetings. A fit and firing Aguero (four goals in three) tops the list of Mauricio Pochettino’s concerns, particularly when the Argentine frontman bagging seven of those 15 goals. Nacer Chadli (two goals in as many matches) is the hosts’ form player, with Harry Kane registering a solitary goal in his last four starts. Kane’s owners will be hoping that his quest for the Golden Boot will inspire an upturn in fortunes today.

  1. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Is anyone else doing clyne to kolarov?

  2. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Sorry lads, only just got on. What happened with the Hazard Pen? Am i right thinking that was perfect for owners and non captainers?

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      It wasn't perfect, perfect would be a 0. But it could have been a lot worse. If he didn't miss it could have been 3 baps

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        I think that's difference, misses out on baps which is perfect, come on KUN

      2. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        indeed - at least 4 point swing

    2. RÏÉ BY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      as long as kun does the business then yes

    3. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Pretty much

    4. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      For non-captainers it was better for him to miss.

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        true, i hadn't thought that imo

      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Definitely. And get sent off too. No idea where all this is coming from

    5. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      He scored the rebound, so not perfect for us.

    6. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Bittersweet for both. Relief for captainers and damage limitation for non-cappers.

    7. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      thanks all

  3. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    "The league is not over."

    No rotation then.

    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      He'll do a bit of his normal rotation.

      Give Luis, Zouma, Cech, Drogba, Mikel a bit of gametime.

      Ivan, Terry, Matic, Hazard, Fabregas will play every game imo.

      The kids might get the odd 20 mins if they're lucky.

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        He better say which keeper he shall play though. This guessing game is terrible. Luckily it worked out today.

  4. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Mayweather and Mourinho, too much sporting personality to handle in one weekend...

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Just need Real Madrid to win La Liga and the CL and we can all fill the tub and throw in the toaster.

      1. RÏÉ BY
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        😆

        1. RÏÉ BY
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          these new emoticons are a waste of time

  5. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    50 with Aguero (c) and Sanchez to go.

  6. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Mourinho couldn't keep it to 0-0 and is understandably distraught.

    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      😆

      They threw it away

      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        He liked the goal difference as it was.

  7. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Have winning goal BAPS been added already? If not, Hazard should get 3 points, yeah?

    1. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      No but they also have to subtract losses of possession etc.

      1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Fair. Would still mean he's likely to get something. Would be 35 with Cahill at 31 the next best.

        1. Duke Silver ☑
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          From my quite poor understanding of the bps system I have a feeling he'll get no baps.

          1. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 days ago

            Haha, cheers! Here's hoping he sneaks some BPS!

  8. Charlie&TheLads
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Ryanair ad interviewing people on why they like Ryanair.

    Bet they were asking people for the last two years to round up 3 that actually like the service.

    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      I've really never had an unpleasant flight with Ryanair.

      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Have never flown with them and it's not on my bucket list so I guess I never will.

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          That's fair. Just saying I don't understand the negativity associated with them, and I've flown a lot.

      2. Charlie&TheLads
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Have you ever had a pleasant one.......

        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          Much like a bus or train journey. They're bringing me from one place to another, I never really get what all the fuss is over tbh.

          1. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 5 days ago

            I'm flying Emirates this week, 14 hours flying. Actually quite enjoy it - good airline.

            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 5 days ago

              Got upgraded the other day 🙂 shame it was only a 3 hour flight but the lamb shank was luverly

            2. DVT - careful! 🙂

              1. Somalion
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 5 days ago

                ^This indeedy

              2. Gnu
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 5 days ago

                I usually find after a couple of large aperitifs a game of tig with air Marshall keeps the dvt in check. 😉

            3. Somalion
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 5 days ago

              I would fly something like that for a long haul flight, absolutely!

              But for a couple of hours, it makes little difference to me 🙂

              1. Gnu
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 5 days ago

                Yeah I agree. I use Easyjet & Flybe for semi-regular flights to Londonium & Birmingham, it's basically down to price & convenience of flight times.

                1. Somalion
                  • 16 Years
                  11 years, 5 days ago

                  That's it 🙂 I agree, I'd prefer a nice airline for long haul, so you'll have a great time 🙂

          2. Charlie&TheLads
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 days ago

            A plane ride is a plane ride (ignoring class variety). But a large degree of interaction is required these days with airline staff, on and off the plane. When comparing the attitude, customer service and helpfulness of any other airline, Ryanair in my experience have been muck. I'm not even paying for that, it should come standard to any professional.

            1. Somalion
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 5 days ago

              I guess I've just been lucky. Aside from hellos and goodbyes getting on and off the plane, I've had no interaction at all!

    2. Diva
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      I try to avoid Ryanair.

  9. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    12:55am; leave home for work at 6am

    A. Watch Kun(c)
    B. Sleep

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      B

    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Sleep before the Chelsea game.

      1. RÏÉ BY
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        or during.. would have been easier

    3. Big Sum
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      B. Sleep

    4. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      A. YOLO

      1. Charlie&TheLads
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        But that life will be relatively shorter if he doesn't get his sleep,

    5. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      B

    6. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      B. Face a similar conundrum every week.
      Never once regretted going to bed early.
      The opposite is not true!

    7. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      I'm torn!
      I'm also tired lol

  10. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Just looked at my team and noticed that I should get a few extra points for an autosub... and it's Duff.

    1. Richd
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      At least he's only got a one game suspension. The budget Of choice.

      1. Forza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        😡

        In that case, I think Aguero (c) won't score a hattrick 😉

    2. Jones Town
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Snap! Really looking forward to that on Monday. And I only really got him to play him next week :/

  11. tokara
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    does Jose like BR?

    First team against pool I hope?

  12. Esalman
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    After 11 points from 6 players, a missed penalty was exactly what's needed from Hazard (c)

  13. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Chelsea for CL next season?

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Haha!

    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      yes, they might qualify

  14. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    No way Kun isn't scoring against fazio

  15. Punty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    This match is just going to be a battle of who can score most goals of Aguero and Kane isn't it?

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Dat's the plan! Aguero(c), Kane and Silva here so want to see goals, goals, goals!!

      1. MBK 42
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Cue dire 0-0

  16. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Silva out wide or in the hole?

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Lampard pushing him wide ðŸ™

    2. The Raging Bull
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      out wide again ðŸ™

    3. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Wide I would have thought.

      Lampard CAM.

    4. Fred54
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Oh er missus.

    5. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      With lamps and the Fernand(inh)os ?
      Out wide sadly

      1. Nickofoz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Cheers all. I guess he often drifts centrally anyway.

  17. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Bonus updated.
    Cahill 31, Speroni 30, Azpi 26

    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Cooool

    2. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Cahill 😎
      Will probably be rotated for rest of season though

    3. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      hooray!
      missed penalty 5 points swing!

    4. Duke Silver ☑
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      I'm finally getting the hang of this bps thing. Cue a rule change next season 🙄

  18. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    would love 4-4 with 4 goals from Aguero with 4 Silva assists

    one can dream!

    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      plus 4 goals from kane

  19. Punty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Finally some proper football today!

  20. Jonny Sutt
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    city fans, is kolarov gona get rotated for the last 3 games or keep his place?

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Clichy will get a game if he's fit. Depends on the opposition, Kolarov doesn't stand a chance against fast wingers.

      1. Jonny Sutt
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        qpr swansea and saints dont have fast wingers!

        well maybe swansea!

  21. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Good start from spuds

  22. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Dire

  23. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Alot of Chelsea fans seem to be getting a little bit carried away prematurly,4 games still to play,write off Man Utd at your peril

  24. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    How doesn't Dier get that on target

  25. Schwarzer
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    90 seconds in and already more entertaining than Chelsea and Mayweather.

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      I'd have paid to watch Terry v Mayweather 😀

      1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        😀 ^ This

  26. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    KANE chance

  27. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Spurs up for this.

  28. Duke Silver ☑
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    City all over the place at the back.

  29. John t penguin
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    This high camera is making me dizzy

  30. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    City woeful at the back.

    1. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Twas ever thus.