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. mccormibar
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Triple Germany defence for GW3 wildcard?

    1. Live Lad
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't underestimate NI. Maybe get one Poland 2 Germans.

  2. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Any good bets for Portugal vs Austria tonight? 🙂

    Alaba to score anytime @ 5/1?

  3. juggos
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Didn't see it properly but was it actually a penalty? I thought it seemed a bit harsh on Kiraly

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

      not a pen, he tripped over kiraly

    2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Kiraly fumbled across into the feet of Gudmonsson. Some hungarian fouled Gudmonsson. Harsh tbf

      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Gunnarsson sorry.

    3. juggos
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks both. That's what I thought I saw. Awful for Hungarians and even worse for my fantasy!

  4. Live Lad
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Wildcarding for price rises? Think again. We know very well by the end of the group games which bargain players to go for. We can go without expensive players like Muller or Lewindowski. Cheaper ones like Morata or as proven today Lukaku can do the job. Plus many of the risers are rotation risks for the MD 3 after their teams going through.

    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What if Morata becomes 11?

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

        then I along with many would probably stop playing the game because that would be absolutely ridiculous

        1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I am not suggesting it wouldn't be.

          But as the centre forward of Spain (a favourite) he surely should be the same price as Muller/Griezmann.

          Maybe 11 is too much, but 10 is the lowest if they are sticking to their potential price change ethos.

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

            I have no idea how their pricing system works but 1m i'd say is the most anyone can sensibly increase at this stage of the tournament (as of right now) based on performances.

            However I get your point, nailed on for spain, he should be more than 8.5 if the likes of muller who is playing on the wing is 10.5

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

              I think it will be a mixture of mins played/assists/goals

    2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I personally think with no budget increase it will become near impossible to pick a team for the final if they increase prices of the bargains such as Morata to be equal to say a Thomas Muller.

      Perhaps you can do it if you keep a couple of 4.0, 4.5s but these teams will likely be out of the comp and contributing nothing.

      1. RoyaleBlue
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Strinic and Guerrero should still be in ? You'd think

        1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          But by the rules these will be bumped up to 5m each...

          But don't worry, these guys will be way too busy fixing bugs than messing with price increases.

          I predict nothing happens.

      2. Live Lad
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I don't think a player's value will change that much. This format is not completely new. I played Euro 12 Fantasy which is almost the same as this. Certainly there weren't such leaps in players' values.

        Having said that I believe you guys have a sound reason to expect jumps in values. Source if possible? Thanks!

        1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          There is no reason to believe the prices will be huge. Who knows if they will even remember they put that in the rules?

          What we do know from rules/previous iterations:
          -Prices can't fall
          -Prices may rise
          -No budget increase
          -Players are normally removed once they are out of the tournament

  5. Jay_
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Kleinheisler looks like Sammy from 'The Business' movie.

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        lol brilliant show

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

      an awful miss from iceland, was actually onside too

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

      It still feels kind of weird there is no bonus in this game. Not having to worry about how many tackles your defender makes or how many interception he makes just feels wrong

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        It''s refreshing. Just how it should be.

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      As a Siggy capper, should I be happy he scored?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Better than being sad.

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          What about effective ownership?

      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        It's a shame it won't count . I expect Iceland will be thrown out of the tournament for playing him when he is cup tied

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          😮

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

            It's your fault tbf . Making up a game where the players make up the rules was always going to lead to trouble 😉

        2. Garfield1001
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Why wouldn't his goal count? What have I missed?

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hope Ronnie throws another sulky strop in the next game. Always good fun when he does...

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

        Alfred was talking about you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q3z4IP_nNU 😉

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Got your new laptop loaded up then 😛

          How is it? What you get?

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

            Acer Aspire F15 a certain Wise Owl recommended it . It's all good so far 🙂

            1. Jafooli
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Good one, although not sure I'd trust anything that old bird said....

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

                Ah no my last laptop was a bit of a shambles it kept saying I had no space and this is great . Remember when YMA got a new laptop http://memey.com/quagmire-after-discovering-internet-porn 😉

                1. Jafooli
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 8 months ago

                  Yeah that was a great episode 😀

    • The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Tempted to put a cheeky bet on Spain winning the Euros.

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

        I got mine on before the tournament started! 😀

      2. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I have Spain , France , Germany crossed in final permutations. More fun !

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

        Easiest path to he finals

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Iceland need to bring Horsemeatsson on....

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Tosspenguinsson ?

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          lol

        2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          The Penquin 😡 😯

          1. George Sillett
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Lol

        3. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Looks like they've gone for Oldbasterdsson.......

    • Live Lad
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Kovacik, Rui
      Giarrachini, Rami, Rodriguez, Dier, Ramos
      Ozil, Perisic, Hamsik, Dezemailli, Junuzovic
      Kane, Giroud, Muller

      I am ready to take a hit. Kane + Junuzovic out? Sturridge/ Morata + who?

    • Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Been itching to cash out my Iceland, Belgium, Portugal treble bet... Holding firm, wins 240 quid

      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Feel like I deserved better odds considering

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

        Cash out!

      3. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Oh . No point in cashing out now. Bad luck.

      4. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Bugger

      5. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Always happens when you throw in subtle brags. 🙁

        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Hush your mouth

          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Lost my treble on Croatia yesterday... Oh well chin up

        2. George Sillett
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          With Epic timing.

    • VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Dzsuzsdak fail, J Mario not starting. Need Patricio clean sheet to not lose points today 🙁

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Nani hatty incoming......

    • RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No pyro, no party!

      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        #iceland&hungaryout

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Ah Buggersson.....

    • TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      1-1

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

      And the bombs go off

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

      The late late show continues....
      Og

        1. Jafooli
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Do you have youtube on speed dial? 😛

    • Jonny HOW SON?
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      My team has done it again! HAJRÁ MAGYAROK

    • Sif
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Iceland gutted. They got frozen pizza for clean sheets.

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

      Assist?

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

        Magyrok it is.

        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Ownership?

    • Huddersfield
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      C'mon ICELAND u're the best team in this group

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

      all the old men have come out to play in this game

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

      Many WC tonight?

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

      wow i thought it was a pen

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Freekicksson....

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Misseditsson

    • TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Iceland freekick just outside the box

    • JJO
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      1-0 in predictions game
      4 Island defenders in Daily 7 fantasy(including Saevarsson of course)
      Why always me ? 🙂

      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        And last post on page too
        🙁

      2. Huddersfield
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        i picked Siggy Cap Bjarnason 4 defs & the keeper