[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. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    What should I drink during the next match?

    Rival owns Aguero, Silva & Kane. (but captained Sanchez)

    I have no players in the match. None.

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Bleach

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        With ammonia? or without?

    2. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Courvoisier

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        classy. good suggestion. cheers.

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

      E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        I did that intentionally for New Year's once (tried to drink as many different types of alcohol as possible in one night)... let me tell you, couldn't hold down water or anything else for about 16 hours, but sure, it was fun.

    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Gin. Tanqueray. Neat, just ice.

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Nice. Another class act. Good to have you back good sir.

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          😀

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

      Ricard. Just ice & water.

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Good call. Love that. So refreshing on a hot day. Wish I could find that here in the UAE, haven't seen it.

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

          Must be some Pastis around, even Pernod?

          1. Heels_Over_Head
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 days ago

            In Dubai I'm sure.

            I'm in Al Ain... choice is limited here.

            Cheers to your Ricard ! I'll buy me a bottle next time I have a chance.

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

              Cheers. 🙂
              Will be in Dubai airport for a brief 3 hours on Tuesday - may pick one up for myself.

  2. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    No points from Hazard please. 6 will be fine with no BAPS.

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      He will get 1 more assist at least for sure . But relax Kun will explode

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        I'd love to see Kun explode. a la Mr. Creosote.

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

        You really don't understand this ownership thing, do you?

        Even if Kun explodes, a low score from Hazard is preferable for you.

    2. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Feck off slaphead

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        haha!

    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      + his next two goals, don't forget them.

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

      -1 or 2 BP

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Eh..?

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

          http://anewpla.net/fpl/live/342/

          With Speroni's save and Cahill + Azpi CS he will lose some atm

          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 5 days ago

            Why people trust unreliable sources is beyond me

        2. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          He's not getting 3 bonuspoints, if it stays 1-0 some Chelsea defenders will probably get it, Speroni 2 and Hazard 1 or something

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

          He'll be lucky to get 1 bap let alone all 3.

    2. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Wow. That's some intense stuff there.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Math is intense 😉 😛

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

      maths

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        maths 😉 Just a catch everyone to read and comment 😉

    4. Baa
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      *0bp
      *0cs point
      *-3 for red card

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa hahahah. Are you a sheep? Really?

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

          Obviously I am not a real sheep, Daniel

    5. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      I just refreshed FPL

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Everyone knows I am faster than FPL 😉 😛

    6. BantamPhil
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Move over Rachel Riley

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Ricky Ricky Rachel Rileeeeeeyyyyy juuuuuhuuuuuuuuu 😛 🙂 : D

        1. lifes a pitch
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          U pissed mate?

  3. icywrists23
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    did everyone enjoy the domination show of Mayweather last night. He torched Pacquaio and picked him apart in the latter stages of the fight. Currently the best boxer in the world by far.

    Haters coming up with the same excuses lol.

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

      He ran away from Pacman 😉

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

      Didn't stay up for it, and tbh the way it sounds I'm glad I didn't.

      Mayweather did what he had to, nothing more. Bit like Chelsea this season.

    3. Would an idiot do that?
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Not worth staying up for tho. Reminded everyone how boring boxing is lol

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Boxing died after the last Rocky movie...

        1. Would an idiot do that?
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          Ha!

        2. Would an idiot do that?
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          Can see Stallone showing up in that Southpaw movie

          1. JÆKS ⭐
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 days ago

            Isn't there a 7th Rocky movie coming soon or something? Creed I believe?
            But still, Rocky I was the best of the film series

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

      Mayweather = Chelsea is many respects

      1. Goodfella
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Yep, efficient but low-risk.

    5. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Fight looked a fix to me

  4. mahone24
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    If Remy stays on the bench then he'll have actually made me points every week with 1st subs. 1 pointer incoming tho I reckon

  5. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Playing a FF game where missed pen is -5 😥

    1. Would an idiot do that?
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Wow how many for the goal?

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Same = 0 Harsh rule but fair imo.

      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Error** Make that 8 for a midfielder.

    2. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      That's what it should be

      1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        No excuse for missing a pen

  6. Hammers Select
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    I think they should rest hazard now, no more points please

  7. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    The extra cost of Ivan over Terry buys the card.

    I quote Bemba

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Eh! I said that.

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Not Bemba.

    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      but terry can get is own.. and not just the hallmark ones to his friends after he's diddled their wives

    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Yeah, the red one he's getting in the 2nd half.

  8. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Why doesn't Ivanovic get the assist there?

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

      haha
      what game are you watching?

    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      He should get 3

    3. Ramboo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Same reason as why Sterling didnt get the assist there. Would be ridiculous.

      1. Would an idiot do that?
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Lol

  9. TheCurseOfRaheem
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Bloody hell, the one time my I captain you and my rival doesn't, you miss a pen. Really worried about Kun.

  10. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    At the risk of sounding stupid.. 34 gws later i gotta ask.. The peno box touches in the members section: is it unique touches? What if zaha dribbles through the box and gets 3 touches/or it rebounds of teh keeper or defender and he gets another touch/ or passes it to a player while in the box and recieves it back again in the box.. do all those count? or is it only the first touch you take?

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

      surely its unique touches

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        that's what i thought.. i tried counting Vardy's unique touche in the game yesterday though(yup.. i'm loads of fun) and it dint tally

    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      All the touches count

      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        so if for eg. Zaha makes a dribble in the box and takes 4 touches doing it is that 4 pen box touches? i guess it makes sense since it shows how dangerous the player is in the box since he can make so many touches before bein tackled

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

    Need to sell Sterling for Sanchez before prices change again right?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      They changed last night. I doubt they will change again tonight. Wait and watch the game tomorrow IMO

    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      owned by 25%+ i don't see 3.5k tipping that over the edge
      but yes sterling get rid

    3. A-VB
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Sanchez's price will not be changing till Friday night I think..
      Just wait it out..

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

        Surely Sterling will keep dropping though

        1. A-VB
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          His price will not dropping before Thursday..
          Most of his 35% owners are casuals anyway. Hold imo and that's what I'm doing..

    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      If you can't afford it if it changes yes, otherwise no.

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

      Sanchez went up and Sterling went down last night. Might be worth waiting a few days in case of injuries.

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Yes if you didn't rush last night wait def

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

      Yeah, i have 0.2 extra to do Sterling to ozil. Annoyed that I'm going to have to worry about price changes.

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        If you have Sanchez then a double up with Ozil might not be good. One or the other seems better with Ramsey alongside.

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

          No Arsenal player in my team right now. 🙁

          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 days ago

            Oh ok. Ozil seems good. I prefer him to Sanchez too currently.

            1. Ziro Becomes One
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 5 days ago

              I too prefer him. Feck my grammar.

  12. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Please help with assessment of my plan guys 🙂

    Considering a -8

    PVA Wasil Ozil and Benteke in for Skrtel Lescott Sterling Murray

    Leaves me with

    Panti
    Fonte Bellerin Ivan
    Ozil Coutinho Sanchez Hazard
    Aguero Kane Benteke

    4.0 PVA Wasil Walters

    Though it's a -8 and I'm leadinh my ML by 20 points. It blocks out Benteke from my rivals who had him captain this gw and sets me up nicely for GW37

    1. Ramboo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      -8 at this stage of the season with only 1 dgw player brought in does not look very good to me....

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

        2 DGW players* Ozil and PVA

        1. Ramboo
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          Yeah, sorry. Still dont like it.

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

            Replacing Murray is tough work.

            Might get Giroud instead of trying to fit in an Arsenal mid alongside Sanchez

  13. SneakyPete
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Mourinho points at the #cpfc fans, puts his thumbs up and mouths top fans, before gesturing to the Chelsea fans behind him & miming sleeping

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

      I was shocked to find out it wasn't at Palace

  14. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    If Chelsea win I expect a Zouma start against Liverpool.

    1. Ramboo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Why? Cant see a reason why he should start?

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

        He did in the cup iirc

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

        League will be won. Time to give youth some experience.

        1. Ramboo
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          Sure, but not against Liverpool.

      3. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Give him more playing time, he's a good player, chelsea already won the title and he does well against Liverpool.

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          why not

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

    Anyone got link to Daniel's math theory on Eden Hazard points?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/03/the-dugout-discussion-sunday-55/?hc_page=6#hc_comment_10225699

      Anything for you 😉

      Its axiom 😉 beg ya pardon not theorem 😉 😛

    2. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Above.

  16. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Why Baines isn't taking penalties for Everton anymore?

    1. BantamPhil
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Because he missed one, I expect Hazard to be removed of penalties also

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

        He took one after missing against United and scored against sunderland

      2. Would an idiot do that?
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        No chance

    2. Ramboo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      I dont think anyone really knows, very strange.

    3. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      got missy with them

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

      He's bottled it imo

    5. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      The striker is taking it as they should.

    6. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Martinez is a plank

      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Martinez is prank and Baines is a pushover. That could be the combo of truth

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          Maybe. It is abundantly clear that Baines has stopped doing dead ball practice. 🙁

  17. BobbyV
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    I would love it if Chelsea don't win the league today...love it!

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      You will be disappointed and you know it

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

      Settle down there Kevin

      1. BobbyV
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Hahaha u called me by my government name! It's inevitable I know!

  18. @ocprodigy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Mikel on, Cuadrado off.
    Wow.

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

      Classic Pulis.

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

    Lol @ Jose.
    Bus just drove on to the pitch.

  20. SneakyPete
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Mikel on for cuadrado 😀 😀

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

      jose parking the bus for a 1-0

  21. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Jose parking the bus :/

  22. Margarido
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Yes, parking the bus!!!

  23. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 days ago

    Mikel is on a bit early, isn't he?

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

      Bit late you mean? 😛

  24. Jay_
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Thoughts on Aguero to score 2 or more goals @ 4/1 with paddy power, or Hazard 7/1 second goal scorer in this match

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

      Wollshied
      Moreno
      Remy

      Anyone have worse?

      1. BantamPhil
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        No sympathy for you still having Remy, should've got rid by now

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

      Bus has parked up, all ready for a celebratory tour of the city after the match.

    • Wouter
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      At least that should secure the 2 CS's for Terry and Ivanovic, but not sure we'll get anymore attacking returns from Hazard.

    • Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Who was going to have the assist before Haz failed the penalty?

      1. Red Star Toro
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Noone. It was Hazard

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

        Haz took the ball, fell over, missed a pen and scored it.

        Rooney assist.

      3. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 days ago

        Alright, thanks mates.

    • Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 days ago

      Why did they even buy Cuadrado

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

        So other clubs couldn't.

        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 days ago

          ^this.

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

        They missed a player with funky hair in their side