[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
18 October 2015 1500 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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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.

  1. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Gordon Strachan taking over the rugby team for the final mins to try and restore order

  2. Super Silva
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I don't even like Rubgy. But I am Scottish !!!!!!!

    1. AIRMILES
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I don't like either, but I like Australians even less! Come on Scotland!

  3. Cruicky
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    In hindsight, Newcastle coverage would have been a fair idea despite form.

    Clean sheets this season:
    Norwich 0/9, Sunderland 0/9, Bournemouth 1/9, Leicester 0/9.

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      But Leicester score mercilessly and until Wilson was fine bou were good enough in attacking returns.

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

    Can we see red arrows because of Wijnaldum's brace?

    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Brace? Come again

    2. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You mean hattrick?

    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Every Wijnaldum point only increases the average by 0.02 points, so no.

    4. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      no, only 2,2% ownership

    5. Costa in Wengerland
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Hatrick

      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        4 goals

  5. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Can City score 8 against Nor??

    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No City cover at the moment.

      Definitely saving 2 to get Bony Sterling in for gw11

  6. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Scotland will be British tonight that's for sure

  7. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    7 mins to get 3 goals back.. yeah cheers coach

  8. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    chuff off ref

  9. Debauchy
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Nooooooooooooooooooo

  10. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Bollocks ref

  11. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Scotland playing? I thought the int.break was over??

  12. AlCapwnUK
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    well bugger me

  13. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    4 goaaaaaalssss

  14. Hyperion
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    WIJNALDUM BANDWAGON

    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'm on it now, and I don't care how casual or knee-jerky I look. I've been monitoring him all season. Enough of that. Sako out, Wij in. More than easy to justify, and so I'm happy.

  15. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Just pissed myself

  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Willyyy

  17. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    WOW!

  18. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    -1 Ruddy 🙁

  19. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    My account I just made for this week is getting over 90 points 😆

  20. Reedy
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Wij 4th!

  21. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    -1 for Ruddy boooo

  22. Ibracadabra´s Spell
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Play Cech or Schmei this week?

  23. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    tbh i didn't expect Norwich to be so bad. thought they have tightened up for the last few

  24. Costa in Wengerland
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    4th Goallll

  25. Ninja Škrtel
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    what is happening?!!

  26. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Well holy *

  27. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Wow. Anyone triple captain him? Or at least regular captain?

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

    OMG WE DON'T DESERVE PLAYER OF THIS KIND

  29. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Gutted

    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    feck, they finally put one between the sticks