Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Watford versus Crystal Palace

There’s just the one Premier League fixture for Fantasy managers to monitor over their Sunday lunches, with Watford welcoming Crystal Palace to Vicarage Road.

It’s a tale of two sides with conflicting form: the Hornets are riding high after back-to-back victories, while the Eagles’ wings have been clipped by successive defeats.

Watford rank third-bottom for goals conceded (five) and big chances conceded (five), illustrating their diligence at the back. Moreover, they are the only side in the league that are yet to concede a home goal this campaign. The Hornets have added a sting to their defensive resolve in recent Gameweeks, too, recording wins over Swansea and Newcastle.

The Eagles amassed eight goals through the opening four Gameweeks but have registered consecutive blanks since then. Also of concern to Alan Pardew is the fact that Palace have conceded more shots inside the box (66) than any team in the league. That being said, they rank sixth for big chances (10) and shots on target (28), which should ensure that Watford’s back line are in for a testing afternoon.

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  1. The Enlightener
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    This game is a mess at the moment.

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      BRB till after the break. Needs some managers and some pep talks

      1. The Enlightener
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed

  2. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    You can't throw while kneeling down?

    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Kinky

  3. fedolefan
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Asked on an old post by mistake.

    What would you do here guys? No City or Chelsea mid. 1FT 0.2m itb

    Mahrez Walcott Lens Coutinho Mata
    Agüero Benteke Wilson

    A) Benteke -> Diouf/Vardy
    B) Lens, Benteke -> Silva, Jerome
    C) Coutinho, Benteke -> Hazard, Ighalo
    D) Coutinho, Benteke -> Silva, Vardy

    1. trequartista
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Benteke > Pelle, Wilson > Vardy

      1. fedolefan
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Pelle against Chelsea next week. Not too keen on him, yet.

  4. Chef Ramsey
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Gomis>Vardy?

  5. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    this game is too boring, back to fifa 16

    1. U-jin King™
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      how's it compared to 15?

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I prefer it tbh

        Build up play and passing is good, pace isn't as effective

        1. U-jin King™
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          dribbling?

  6. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Name one GK for me. Courtois and McCarthy ATM qq... Got money

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Myhill

    2. Jay_
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Myhill

        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Mauel Neuer

        1. Costa in Wengerland
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Myhill Neuer

            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Actually I think I prefer Gianluigi Boaz

            1. Costa in Wengerland
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Hahah

      • Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Myhill

      • trequartista
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Depends on your defenders too.

      • Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Oliver Kahn

      • The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Neville Southall

      • The 12th Man
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Joel Bats

        1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Wow dem jokez

    3. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Don't think I'd quite reckoned on Watford being this bad. They are truely horrendous

      1. trequartista
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        going forward or at the back?

        1. BrockLanders
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Going forward

      2. Reedy
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I think they've played alright.

      3. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Really? They haven't been that bad...

        1. MikeyMitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Agreed...it hasn't been the prettiest game but both teams have had their moments

    4. BenDavies
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Troy Deeney could lose a few pounds. But then so could I. But then again I'm not earning millions a year to mantain my physique and perform at the highest footballing level.

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        but you're lying, you're ben davies

    5. trequartista
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Ben Davies or Evans for the next few weeks? to bring in.

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Ask him, here's here.

        1. MikeyMitz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Hahaha

      2. BrockLanders
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Evans

      3. BenDavies
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Me.
        But on a serious FPL note, me.

        1. trequartista
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Buddy you need to focus more on your touches in the opposition box.
          Also, do you have Poch at gunpoint? In simpler terms, are you a regular 1st team-er now?

          1. BenDavies
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            I am first team. I am about as nailed as Angelina Jolie would be if she paid a visit to my place.

            1. trequartista
              • 8 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Brad won't be too happy with you Ben.

              1. BenDavies
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                I don't think Brad Friedel has any jurisdiction over me anymore now he's a pundit.

                1. trequartista
                  • 8 Years
                  8 years, 8 months ago

                  I wouldn't be so confident. Brad's a big guy.

    6. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      This game needs more Watford corners.

    7. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Stupor Sunday

      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Next game should be much better.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Double Pulis time! 🙂

          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Meant the next one today....

            1. Fred54
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              The problem is no one knows if you are joking...

              1. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                Neither do I anymore.

          2. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            This, I'm expecting no less that 16 points from Myhill and Evans

            1. The 12th Man
              • 10 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Everton will score

              1. Optimus.
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                No chance!!

                1. The 12th Man
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 8 months ago

                  Every chance

            2. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Think you'll find both are cup tied for the Everton game.

              1. Optimus.
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                🙁

              2. Optimus.
                • 13 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                Not to worry, McCarthy and Oxford off the bench 😎

                1. Jafooli
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 8 months ago

                  Nice, just checked, they've yet to play.

      2. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        In Spain and other countries the TV deals shaft the smaller teams, so at least here in England there's equality, which is why this game is on TV...hooray for democracy!

        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Hooray for Ighalo(c) giving me a reason to keep watching 😉

    8. BrockLanders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Palace don't need much encouragement in going for a wee dive

      1. MikeyMitz
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        They're quick and know they can bait a challenge. I don't necessarily blame them..

    9. Sergeant Garcia
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone else dissapointed with Fifa 16? Pace is gone, everything is so slow...

      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Bit more realistic but more frustrating. Can barely score, but barely concede too. Lots of 0-0/1-0

        1. Sergeant Garcia
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          It's just coincidence now really. The only way I score is with a header from corners. My fastest strikers are being tracked back by the slowest defenders...

          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Are you making use of the driven pass? Vital to create gaps.

            1. Sergeant Garcia
              • 9 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Which button is that? Triangle? (i use ps3)

              1. Wilshere Knowledge
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                You just need to hold R1 and press X or triangle.

                1. Sergeant Garcia
                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 8 months ago

                  Thanks for the advice, I'll use it more often 🙂

      2. Nicks93
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I think that might be the only redeeming quality for FIFA this year

      3. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Best FIFA in years.

        1. Zasa
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          This, slow is better. Some actual skill involved now instead of just holding RT/R1 & lobbing through balls

          1. Sergeant Garcia
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Guess I'll have to train harder then ^^

      4. Frank Black
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Slow? I'm sorry....slow? It's a damn flipper, i get a headache every time, i love the fact that in PES i can choose a difference speed based on the league i'm playing in(i use -1 for the PL and - 2 for the Serie A for example).

    10. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      so you lot posting here must be the diehard fans, eh?

      1. Sergeant Garcia
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Come on you blue whites! 😀

      2. Zasa
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Ighalo(c) 🙁

    11. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Brede, don't impede!

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Ha!

        1. The Enlightener
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Ighalo owner, obviously. 🙂

    12. athreya
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I transferred out Alexis, Gomis and Wilson to Pedro, Martial and Sakho before this GW.

      The forwards worked out but I screwed up in midfield. I also have YYT so obvious transfer is to switch him to Alexis again? I might throw in an apology to Alexis also. Problem is money and I will have to drop Ayew (which is fine) but I have only 6.4 ITB. Do I economise and go for someone like Hoolahan or try and maximise the budget? My front 8 are

      Pedro/Auew/Mahrez/Sako/YYT
      Martial/Kin/Sakho

      1. Whats the Huth
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        sell Kun

        1. athreya
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Wish I could have the courage. After the experience with Alexis I am
          Not going to toy with the big hitters.

    13. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Wilson to Pelle or Vardy?
      Silva to Hazard?

      I'm going to do Kun to Sturridge next week - Stats are sexy

      1. Garlana
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Vardy imo, save some cash as well

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Just remembered I have BTSport Europe, why in hell have I been following this for so long?

    14. Boodey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Is Hennessy nailed??
      He would save me much money to upgrade my team

      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Speroni is getting healthier and playing into form with Under 21s, so no

      2. DV8R
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        For a few games I reckon. Speroni will be playing once fully match fit

    15. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Been waiting for a 3.9m gk.....

    16. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      I can see why peeps like Bolasie.

      He is faster than Bolt! Not sure about skill levels, however ... 😀

      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Yep Bolt doesn't have that skill....

      2. Prøphet
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Not easy to control the ball at that speed 🙂

        I think his skill level is actually quite decent

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I'll watch harder ... 😀

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            😀

    17. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Feck this.

      I'm watching the rugby instead this is crap.

      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Awww, c'mon. Ball is only up in the air 1 in every 2 minutes ... 😆

        1. Hibbo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I don't even like rugby even. 😀

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Ha! 😉

    18. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      This is genuinely the week that my squad from week 1 trolls me

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        I actually woked out the points a 2 GWs ago, it was pretty neck and neck as I took loads of hits since. Its probably well past my current score now though. Mane, Pelle, Rooney and Walcott scoring well over last few GWs.

    19. Rains of Castamere
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Just need 2 points from Souare and I'll be happy hitting the 50 point mark. Godspeed Papa.

    20. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Halfway there...

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Disappointed Doos, that'd was teed up for Bon Jovi

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            😆 I am not a fan ... 😉

        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I have lots of points on the line!

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Lucky you!!! 😛

            1. Mílanista
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              Could easily end up with 2, 2, 2 😮

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                I just have Sako ... 🙁

    21. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Nyom has 7 BPS, Prödl has 1!

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Cathcart is the better CB choice. Nyom gets a lot of YCs

    22. Paulie Walnuts
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      FFFix reckons Gomez drops tomorrow... Replacement needed. Big Toby is first choice at moment. Any other names to go in the hat?

      Myhill
      Williams Gomez darmian Richards kolarov

      1. Fred54
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Dier.

        1. Paulie Walnuts
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          He went up 0.1 last night. Not fussed about him alder equally as good

      2. trequartista
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Davies? saves you money too.

        1. Paulie Walnuts
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Points dont look as good from him though?

    23. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      It's either of these for -4..

      A. Darmian & Wilson > JEvans & Vardy
      B. Yaya & Wilson > Payet & Vardy

      1. Paulie Walnuts
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Wait for news on yaya. I would say neither right now

    24. Garlana
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Christ... after subbing out Wilson I will have 6.2m itb...0.1 off Vardy...painful.
      Suggestion on a striker to fill the void other than the obvious Ighalo?

      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        gestede

      2. Sergeant Garcia
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Gestede, for flair

      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      GOAL!

      ... for Darmstadt.

      1. Costa in Wengerland
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Nice goal

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          yup, really well taken coming across him

      2. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        🙄

      3. Reedy
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        At the Darmstadtium?

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Nah they're away at the Westfalenstadion

          1. Reedy
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Ah. My chemistry jokes always go down well

            https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darmstadtium

              • 10 Years
              8 years, 8 months ago

              You completely whooshed me there