[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. Budweiser
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Are people selling Kolarov? Isn't he only missing the United game? Worth keeping surely

    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sold

    2. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'm undecided yet. Might keep him.

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      What about Clichy? He'll want some game time.

    4. fitzy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He was only an option because Clichy got injured. You can't possibly want to have a 6m player who only plays half the time.

    5. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping atm and hoping him to be fit for Norwich game. When Clichy is fit I'm going to sell.

      1. Ha.
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Did Kolarov > Williams last night

    6. bialk
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sold. May go 3 City attackers.

  2. Moss
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Ruddy...

  3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I see dead ducks walking.

  4. Woy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Good scout pick

  5. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Is Van Dijk the best Southampton defensive option?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Seems that way.

    2. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      can't imagine better

      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Welcome to my team

    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, and will knock you up a quick portrait at half time.

  6. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Steve McClaren drawing cartoons there!

  7. bialk
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Wijnaldum

  8. Trae44
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Brady hits the post

  9. The Raging Bull
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    love how Janmaat is stationed in Norwich half!

    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      That's what defenders are for in your fantasy team. 🙂

  10. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Howard, Lloris or Fabianski is best pick at 5M?

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

    Sorry TM , no cleanie for Ruddy

  12. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Assist given to Mitrovic?

    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sissoko

      1. Gooner97
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I have Mitrovic on 4pts

        1. Declan
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          same here, it's wrong

    2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Sissoko with the pass that led to the goal no?

  13. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Get in.....

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      ...we're just far too good for the Aussies...

    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Keep up at the back.

  14. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What a try.
    C'mon Scotland

    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Favorites after all 😀

  15. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    1-1 mbokani

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      3 Norwich players and not a single involvement in the goal

      1. RÏɠBY
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        starting to see a pattern?

  16. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Janmaat, Wijnaldum and captain Mirovic in this one for UFPL....crikey.

  17. Licky
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Did Ayew say Mbokani wagon??? 😉

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      We probably missed the train anyway. Get him in and he gets benched for Jerome.

      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        If he keeps it up he won't be benched. 😉

  18. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I did actually say this was going to happen. 😉

  19. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Janmaat

  20. boombaba
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Janmaat lovers

    Lmaoooooo

    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A bit harsh. They got him in for his attacking points.

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Buying a defender girl attacking points. Double lol.

        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          *for ....although he does look like a girl

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Racking up the upvotes. 😀

  21. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Pathetic from Janmaat

    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Also Sissoko didn't track the run

  22. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    So Mbokani could be a good option as well

      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Schneiderlin looks like a good option too after yeasterday's goal, right?

      1. @persecuted_by_mods
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Haha tbf, Mbokani has done a little more and isn't a defensive midfielder. Give Greenback the benefit of the doubt, doubt he's a kneejerking casual

    1. Gooner97
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Mbokani

    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Mitrovics turn.

    3. Declan
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Perez clueless

    4. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Mbokani goal, but everybody owns him so doesn't matter so much.

      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        🙂

    5. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Get Janmaat off

      He is a liability 🙂

      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Jokes aside, he really is. Defensive failures don't make up for the occasional goal

    6. bialk
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Nice! Let this game finish 1-1.

    7. The Raging Bull
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      feck Toon CS gone

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        You sound surprised

      2. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        What a surprise...

      3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Big shock

    8. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      13-5 😎