Dugout Discussion
18 June 2016 304 comments
Mark Mark
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We move to Group F for the day’s remaining clashes, focusing on four teams which have created a fascinating scenario after the first round of matches.

This evening’s game pitches Hungary against Iceland, two nations who exceeded expectations in their opening match-ups.

The Hungarian’s victory over Austria puts them in a prime position: earn a victory over group outsiders Iceland and they will book their path to the knock-out phase.

Their opponents will be no push-overs, however. They will have been hugely encouraged by the unlikely point earned against Portugal and, having weathered the tide against Ronaldo and company, will go into the meeting with Hungary with the confidence to get further points on the board.

Iceland enjoyed just 27% possession against Portugal and mustered just four shots on goal – only Northern Ireland registered fewer in the opening matches. By contrast, Hungary produced 14 goal attempts, firing seven on target, suggesting that they have the firepower to come out on top.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Go Iceland!

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hahhaha what a man 😆

  2. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Go Hungary!

  3. Jazz!
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Missed the game 🙁 How was KDB? And that Meunier nailed for now?

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      KDB looked much better in the centre. Glad I held on to him. Good shout against Sweden

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Nice, thanks.

    2. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      KDB: not convincing, looked a bit tired as well, lots of bad passes but he's class, got an assist after some good dribbling. Was also there for the 3th goal but Lukaku kicked it in. And he created most of our chances.

      Meunier was top class and might just be nailed on for the next game.

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

  4. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I don't think anyone else is watching this game. Even I'm not watching it. Just posting on here for the sake of it

    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I still can't believe we won the first game . I figured we were going to crash and burn in spectacular fashion 🙂

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        No updates from Frog. I wonder how were doing. It's harder not to qualify

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          We are playing Doosra's team next . Sarcasm incoming 🙂

          1. Defcons are for Kinnear
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I might save WC if we're already through

  5. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Any thoughts on this lot, no wildcard left.

    Buffon Kozacic
    Bonucci Juanfran Dier Strinic Rami
    KDB Stanciu Konaplyanka Payet Siggy
    Kane Pelle Giroud

    Think I may be in a bit of trouble with rotations - any advice on who to take out? Thanks

    1. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Kane

  6. JÆKS ⭐
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I you could bring in 1 defender, 1 middfielder and 1 striker just for the next game, who would it be?

    1. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Bonucci, Payet & Morata

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        All rotation risks?

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Good point!

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Bonucci has a YC and could be rested, Italy expected to have quite a few changes.

        1. The Wise Owl
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Would you invest in Italian defence?

          1. Jazz!
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Sure, which is why I'm probably getting Barzagli. 🙂 Only CB without a YC, might even punt on Ogbonna if I'm brave!

    2. Jazz!
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hector
      KDB
      Sturridge 🙂

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Haha Sturridge, might be a nice punt 😀

        Do you think Höwedes has a good chance of starting?

        1. Jazz!
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah, I reckon he will start. Germany tied on points with Poland atm. Hector a better option though since he's more attacking but I expect both to start.

          1. JÆKS ⭐
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Well I already have Höwedes 😀 this leaves me Juanfran Nolito Rami Payet and Giroud as potential rotation risk, but we'll see the French line- up so 😀

    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      What's your 3 picks?

      1. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I really have no clue 😀

        Belgium/Germany defenders look like a good option.
        I'm really not sure in middfield, like Rakitic but he has Spain.
        Portugal attacker against Hungary might be a good shout.

  7. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    With all the summer tournaments going on, how will this affect FPL GW1? The last week want is not knowing whether Kun etc. aren't ready from the start

    1. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Teams will still have pre season tours and whatnot. We'll have plenty of time to get excited about all the wrong players.

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Don't holidays for international players start after the tournament or when their team is knocked out? That's little time to recover. We may even have fatigued players at the start of the season. I remember a few seasons where managers haven't started key international players until after the break so GW4 essentially

        1. Bun Rab
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I believe they do, but those in the Final of Euro 16 will be done by 10th July and will have plenty of rest and won't have lost much sharpness. Copa america is much later so only those who don't make the semis/final are likely to start. Plus Brazil already out.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Zlatan might not be ready.

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Tired from strolling around the pitch. There getting knocked out soon anyway

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I figure alot of fpl managers will be suffering from burnout after the Euro's and the Copa America fantasy football games and will inevitably make some bad decisions

      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        That's why I secretly want to get knocked out of Frog Tournament but that looks unlikely 🙂

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Iceland seem a very defensive team. Hungary look quality so far

  9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Siggy off corners

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      😯

      1. Whats the Mata?
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Doosra any plans on your Wildcard?
        players you're targetting?

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Not sure that I am playing it.

          1. Whats the Mata?
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            okay.
            The players you're targetting for the next matchday with rotation in order?

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Just Stanciu to somebody, probs. Unless I do Vertonghen to Srna.

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        His silence speaks volumes 😉

  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Lol kiraly

  11. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Such a lack of end product in this game

  12. KingNidge
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Fantasyfootballfrog gone awol or what?

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Fantasy football fatigue

  13. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Penalty Iceland

  14. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Siggy time?

    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      😎

  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    OMG siggy

  16. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Goal Siggy

  17. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Wow something good came out of that WC! Siggy stardust 😎

  18. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Although this goal will affect my rank, I just have to be happy for this guys! Cmon Iceland!

    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      3%?

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        But mostly top players own him

        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          😎

  19. faver
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks you Siggy, nothing changed sice GW 33

  20. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Get in Gylfi !! 80+ round locked in

  21. Bun Rab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    No Siggy in team 🙁 Siggy atg 😀

  22. Sanguinista
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What's the consensus around here on the WC? GW3 or before QF (where you already have 4 free subs)?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on your team.

    2. pablo discobar
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      With Spain, Italy and France rotating and Belgium on the rise I`m pretty set on wildcarding for GW 3. With unlimited transfers for the last 16 and teams coming 1st playing 3rd, I think 4 transfers for the QF`s will be enough tbh

      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        One match starting to take shape.

        Italy versus Spain/Croatia (Runner up D).

        That looks a tough one to call!

    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm leaning towards MD3 atm. You have another free WC at the start of the knockouts, It gives more opportunity for points and less players get knocked out, unless you manage to pick perfectly in the Quarters.

  23. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    My captains MD1: Giroud->Hamsik->Nolito->Siggy

    Captains MD2: Payet...Stuck. Those four: 8->10->9->6/7/8+

  24. RoyaleBlue
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Woke up literally seconds before Siggys penalty after changing my team while drunk last night and remembered I'd captained Siggy! Yay haha

    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      This is all a dream

      1. RoyaleBlue
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        No... Please

      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I used to read Word Up magazine.

  25. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I can't find any information on the number of transfers per round. Can anyone give me a link please?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      All I can see is: "You can make unlimited transfers before the first game of the tournament and knockout stage. However, during the tournament you will have limited number of transfers."

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Showing off with your Broadband.

        1. Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks both 🙂

  26. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Apart fronm Johansson, Rui Patricio and Muller everyone in my team has contributed some attacking or defensive returns.
    Johansson came really close yesterday and Rui Patricio has another opportunity in the next game.

    Irony is that Muller was the first player in my team and been part of every draft.

  27. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    11 players with returns 🙂
    http://imgur.com/RGiZHcl

    1. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      82/83 points. Great.

      How many points last week?

      1. Huddersfield
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        46

        1. GunsnRoses
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          WC team then. Pretty good decision.

    2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nice WC

      1. Huddersfield
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        gracias

        1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Who is on your bench?

          Worried about Giaccherini and Bonucci's minutes?

          1. Huddersfield
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Ozil Grosicki Pellé

  28. Jay_
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Got Siggy, Lukaku, Ronaldo and Long in a 4 fold for top tournament goalscorers for their country. Need a Long goal v Italy to keep the bet alive, I reckon the others will all win. Pays 8k, or 4k if Long gets a tie, will be sweating when Ireland play next.

    • Pirlø's Pen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Worth WCing and getting in all the potential price risers to make use of the price rises at the end of next round?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Nobody knows how the price rises work.

      2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        price rises is a mystery....who knows how it will work

        imagine if they blanked everyones team and you then had to start from scratch (but your points are kept)

    • TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Any good bets for Portugal vs Austria tonight? :9

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ronaldo to throw a strop

        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Bookies are paying out already.