Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Newcastle vs Norwich City

Sunday is a low-key affair this Gameweek, with Newcastle’s home tie against Norwich City serving as the solitary fixture for Fantasy managers to absorb. The Magpies – who were systematically dismantled by Man City last time out – are still in pursuit of their maiden victory this campaign, while the Canaries recorded just one win in their last six outings.

The Toon are floundering in all facets of the game this term, yet a paucity of goal threat remains their most glaring deficiency: Newcastle rank rock bottom for goals (six), attempts (67), shots inside the box (38) and shot on target (23). They’ve improved a little over the last three Gameweeks, though, bagging four goals and placing in the middle of the pack for shots on target (14).

Alex Neil’s men scored in all but one fixture through the first eight Gameweeks, but their rearguard has been penetrated with ease of late: Norwich have conceded a whopping 13 more shots inside the box (65) and two more big chances (15) than any team since Gameweek 4. Moreover, they’re one of three sides not to register a single shut-out, which bodes well for Newcastle’s attacking prospects.

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

    How does this look for a non template wc team?

    Butland Schmeichel
    Williams alderweireld bellerin Francis Evans
    Sanchez kdb mata payet mane
    Vardy sakho mbokani

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

      Good. But I'd replace Evans.

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

        Any suggestions? Got 4.9

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

          Any good starting 4.5, and either keeper to Myhill

    2. Gashead9
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      1 more GW for Evans imo, Norwich next week, but then fixtures turn

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

    Happy Ayoze got me 10 points today. Up to 54 (-4), hopefully Ayew can stop me from getting a red arrow (despite taking Hazard in for a hit and captaining him).

  3. SuperDan
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Is Dier nailed when he comes back?

    1. Shrimp On The Barb
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Yep

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

        thanks

    2. Del Griffiths
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      Not 100% I don't think. Dembele did a decent job yersterday.

  4. KOLASINA(C)
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    Yeah, so 72(-12) officially means a red arrow. Sad, but it could be worse.

    1. Jay_
        8 years, 8 months ago

        How's that a red ?

        1. KOLASINA(C)
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          12k.

          1. Jay_
              8 years, 8 months ago

              So u got 60 ? Sorry I thought you meant 72 after the hit, still a decent score

              1. KOLASINA(C)
                • 8 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                Thanks. 🙂

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

        Big drop for owning no one today?

        1. Mr. Grv
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Same here

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

          Better than owning Ruddy 👿

            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            lol @ you 😉

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

          Yup massive

        4. Art Vandelay
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Nah. Average up by 1.8 in the top 10k and 0.8 overall.

        5. Cilly Bonnolly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I had someone and I've got less points than I started today with.

      • Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Not owning Bony or Wijnaldulm but still having 77 points that a good GW right?

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

          No one owns Wijnaldum.

          1. Sp0rting
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Wijnaldum owns Norwich

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

              ha!

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

          yup

        3. Harper (No more Penandes)
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Yes

      • C_G
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        bojan ----> mitrovic (-4)

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

          or ayoze?

          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            This one.

      • FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Bring Winjadum after deadline chip anyone?

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

          This should be a thing

      • Gashead9
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        65 (-4) with Butland to play. Ayoze punt paid off!

      • Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Brought in Wijnaldum and Mitovic (c) for UFPL...42 pts....crikey...

        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Juuuhuuuuuuuu

          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            And already had Janmaat....

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

            This

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

          Blimey!

        3. Mull
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Where are you ranked?

          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Rubbish...had a couple of bad weeks with injuries...400th...but I'm on my way back up I suspect.

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

              You'll be back in the top 100 tonight after that.

        4. Robben Mee Blind
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Well played Wakey!

      • FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Just saw TM has Ruddy haha. Looks like I am gonna be above him after all with Ayew upcoming

      • Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        City face Norwich at home in 2 weeks. Keeping Silva and will capt. him then. Might double up with KDB/Sterling/Bony

        1. Sp0rting
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          That would be quadruple.

          1. Jazz!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            I meant one of them.

      • fitzy
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Hands up who Triple Captained Wijnaldum?

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

          o/

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

            God did

        2. Gooner97
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          McClaren

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

            Isnt Colback captain 😉

      • Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Hmm considering Wijnaldum now or is it a one off?

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

          Just looking at his FPL scores suggests it isn't.

        2. Sp0rting
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Four off.

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

          Rubbish stats before this game. But the way this season's going, he'll get 5 shots on target and score them all next week.

        1. The Light Knight
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Should have listened to me
          *shakes head and tuts*

        2. Art Vandelay
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Yeah, you really went with the hard sell there.

      • KUN+10
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Pelle/Lukaku to Costa/Bony

        Haz to Wijnaldum

        thoughts?

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

          Shouldve done that before this week

          1. Jazz!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Lol

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

          Keep lukaku, haz to wijnaldum sounds good

        3. Sp0rting
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          If only you'd have asked me 48 hours ago.

        4. fitzy
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Bit of a kneejerk reaction? Taking out two of the best choices going forward for people who did well this week.

          1. KUN+10
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            I know. But Haz best choice? He is my weakest link

        5. KUN+10
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          I have enough for Mahrez to Wij too

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

          Both unnecessary kneejerks. Guaranteed to pay off then.

          1. KUN+10
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            I guess you are right. Just want to get on the bandwagon for price rises. Thas my strategy, TV up to 105.4

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

        So benched Ayew by mistake. Hes gonna get a hat trick isnt he...

        1. Art Vandelay
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Nah 0-0. All the excitement was tonight.

        2. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Nah, he'll get nowt.

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

          5-2-3 looks trippy.

      • Alan Hansen's Emu
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Got to love this, sportsman ship + strength = Rondon

        http://i.imgur.com/yatEE4O.gif

        1. The Light Knight
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Thought he was setting him up for a RKO

          • 10 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          What a tank

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

          Why is this turning me on?

      • Dynamic Duos
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Wow Wijnaldum!

      • GoonerByron
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Puncheon -> Wijnaldrum.. Easy transfer this week for me to jump on the price rises I think.. Even if it ends up a wasted bandwagon.

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

        Newcastle were playing 4-2-2-2 right?

        1. KOLASINA(C)
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Yes, finally.

      • Kshitiz Basnet
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Who would you bench???
        Need to bench 2
        Hazard, Payet, Ighalo, Darmain
        Currently on Hazard 1st sub/ Darmain 2nd

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

        Ayoze or Berahino ?

        Berahino does have Norwich next.

        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          But you're not buying just for 1 GW. Ayoze.

      • Van Klinkert Delarosa
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Something something Wijnaldum.

        Nothing to see here.

        Continue writing your Pelle's assist letter.

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

        If Sanchez gets injured this week I'm legit doing Hazard > Wijnaldum

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

          So youre gonna keep an injured Sanchez and get rid of Hazard? Amazing

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

            No, I was planning to do Haz> Sanchez

      • Ziro Becomes One
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 8 months ago

        Sanchez to wijnaldum?

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

          going to spend all week with an itchy trigger finger to get rid of Martial, need to at least wait until CL is done

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

            REPLY FAIL

        2. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Quick before he rise in price

          1. KUN+10
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Lol. Love the serious sarcasm

      • Jay_
          8 years, 8 months ago

          Average points today ?

          1. Sp0rting
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah, pretty average.

          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            4 it seems

            1. Jay_
                8 years, 8 months ago

                That's higher than I thought 🙁 thanks

                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 15 Years
                  8 years, 8 months ago

                  Looks like 1.

              • Bubz
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 8 months ago

                What? Surely not

          3. Rasping Drive
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            I made a flippant comment that owning Bassong was the same as not owning anyone for today's game. F@@k me, I didn't think it was going to be worse !

          4. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Hazard ---> Wijnaldum?

          5. Van Klinkert Delarosa
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 8 months ago

            Will MNF be an anticlimax?