Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Tuesday – Group D

Group D now draws to a conclusion in Tuesday’s final pair of fixtures.

Spain go up against Croatia tonight as the defending champions look to extend their 100% record on the back of wins over Czech Republic and Turkey.

Vicente del Bosque’s men still need a point to top the group and avoid slipping to second place, where they’d be pitted against the winners of Group E, which looks likely to be Italy.

Croatia, meanwhile, are still reeling from a late capitulation against Czech Republic which saw them throw away a two-goal advantage with just 15 minutes left on the clock.

Turkey and Czech Republic go head-to-head in the other match. Fatih Terim’s men are one of only three sides yet to find the net in Euro 2016 and with just two shots on target, it’s fair to say they need to improve their shooting to stand any chance of progressing.

Bearing in mind that both sides were ranked in the bottom three for shots conceded inside the box after the first two rounds of fixtures, though, Fantasy managers will be optimistic of goals in the penultimate night of the group stages.

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  1. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Score predictions?

    hungary 1-2 Portugal
    Iceland 0-1 Austria
    Italy 1-1 Ireland
    Sweden 1-2 belgium

    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      2-1
      0-1
      1-1
      1-1

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      0-2
      0-0
      1-1
      0-2

    3. Red Reddington ⚽
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      0-1
      1-2
      1-1
      0-2

    4. Blue&White85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      0-2
      1-1
      1-1
      0-2

  2. merin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Any news on Guerreiro?
    Is he playing?

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      You can see the line ups before the deadline.

      1. merin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Ah, yes.
        Forgot about that. Sorry

  3. Hooky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    That Croatia result last night has made the knockout stages interesting. Germany, Italy, Spain, France and England now all in the same half of the draw. Who do we think will make it to the final from the other half of the draw? Croatia or Belgium maybe?

      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Heart says Poland.

      Braian says Croatia.

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Croatia imo.

    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Croatia have been the second best team at the Euros imho. Smart money is on them I reckon.

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I'd even give them 1st.

    3. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Smart money says Croatia but I have a feeling that Belgium will come good.

  4. Gianfranco Zola
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Ronaldo and Muller to drop in price maybe?

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I hope they do so all the casuals get Ronaldo and I get my Muller 🙂

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Why not both? 😉

        ...and why associate Ronaldo with casuals and not Muller? 😕

        1. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Well most people will probably get Muller too but a lot/even more will also probably get Ronaldo.

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Muller had more ownership than Ronnie in Matchday 1

            1. Jazz!
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Yeah but a cheaper Ronaldo may be more attractive ... Well what I'm saying is I won't be getting Ronnie and will be getting Muller 🙂

  5. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Morning guys. How are we doing today?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I am buzzing. Having a lot of fun in the Fantasy Euros - aim to finish 1st in India! 🙂

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Wahey! Current rank?

        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Top 20 in India and I have 5 players including (c) left in this GW. Quite more than the average. 🙂

          Overall Rank is 450

          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Well done! I'm ranked 3 🙂

            1. Eden Hazardous
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Nice! I am coming for ye 😉

              1. SpaceCadet
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                With only lukaku and gia left for me you have a good chance. Although I have a strong feeling gia could start today. Conte won't rotate the entire team and he has 7 other players with ycs and injuries to deal with first

          2. Red Reddington ⚽
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            I am currently in India but am from Singapore. Overall rank currently 20. Changed my league to India. Cheers

            1. Lateriser 12
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Nicely done boys.

              1. Red Reddington ⚽
                • 9 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                How you doing anyway? 🙂

  6. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Last night was bittersweet for me.

    Had Ramos and Subasic. Subasic as my 2nd keeper has turned out to be better value than Patricio.

  7. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Would you bring Barzagli on in place of a 3 pointer?

    Looking at score predictions, seems like most people expect Italy to concede tonight?

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Only because it is a second string side. Barzagli is expected to start and get at least a 2 pointer I reckon so might as well play him for a 3 pointer. Could easily bag a CS.

  8. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    England and Spain's failure to win their groups has left the draw for the knockout stages of the Euro's looking very lopsided, with all 5 European nations that have won the World Cup now in the same half.

    Top half of draw

    Switzerland v Poland
    Croatia v 3rd place team
    Wales v 3rd place team
    Winner of group F v Runner up in E

    Bottom half

    Germany v 3rd place team
    Italy v Spain
    France v 3rd place team
    England v Runner up in F

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Wales are going to bloody win it, aren't they?

      1. Hooky
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Robson-Kanu to score the winner in the final.

      2. bitm2007
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        England would have had their best chance ever, if they had just won the group, doubt wales a good enough to take advantage of the situation.

  9. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Good morning DZ.

    Would like to know the how veterans play the game.

    Overall rank: 86. 194 points.

    Milik(c). Would you twist to KDB at this stage or keep the 10 points?

    Thanks.

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I would personally. 🙂

      I twisted Hector (12 points) to KDB.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers Jazz.

        I agree. Otherwise might be hard to justify his price tag.

    2. RSe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Also on 194 points and ranked 86th.

      I'm sticking with Hector rather than going with KDB myself.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Nice 🙂

        A bit early to play safe?

        1. RSe
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Maybe. Points in the bank though. I twisted with Remi's 10 after France game because had 3 chances to improve. Relying on KDB getting more than a goal for a big improvement so think will stick this time round 🙂

          1. EmreCan Hustle
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Cheers.
            Sound logic.

          2. RSe
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            *Rami

    3. Red Reddington ⚽
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Am sticking with Dier, have Lukaku and Alaba. Rank: 20 if it matters

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Well done mate!

        And thanks!

        1. Red Reddington ⚽
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Tbf, it is not early to play safe. We are down to less than 15 games now.

  10. WE GO FOR IT
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    A few quick questions:

    1. Swapping Juanfran with Meunier is a no-brainer right?
    2. Switch from Muller (c) to Hazard (c)?
    3. Would you switch Berisha (7 points) with Patricio and captain him for the extra points?

    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      1. No brainer.
      2. I might twist to KDB.
      3. No way

      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        2. He doesn't have KDB, he has Hazard. What's the point of advising him to switch (c) to a player he doesn't have? 😕

        The answer is yes, switch to Hazard and keep Berisha where he is.

        1. WE GO FOR IT
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Cheers both.

  11. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Who else is doing really well in the Euros?

    How do the pre quarters look?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      In the top 500 in both the Official Fantasy Games (Daily 7s and Fantasy 16)

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I am hoping to finish in the top 100 in both.

        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          You are previously Eden Hazardous yes?

          1. Eden Hazardous
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Yes!

    2. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      291st currently (Fantasy 16), possibly more luck than skill 😛

      I'm glad I saved the wildcard, which I'll use before the quarters to sort it all out.

      Stick with Muller (C) or twist to Romelu you reckon LR?

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Haven't been watching at all mate.

        1. Geordienufc1
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          No wonder you're missing FPL 😛

      2. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Twist if you're going for #1. Stick if you're happy where you are 😉

        1. Geordienufc1
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Romping my ML and my footy mates think I'm a genius. Might just consolidate. Cheers mate 🙂

    3. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I'm ranked 700 something but I have a lot of players today so hoping for a nice rise 🙂 Aiming to finish in the Top 100 since I've been around and about there from GW1 🙂

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Good stuff Jazz.

        Anyone higher than these guys up there?

        1. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Cheers.

          A lot of people are actually in the Top 100/200. FPL_Junior is currently #3 in the entire world, 3 points behind first. Cheese is roaming around too I think. Us FFSers are doing really well 🙂

        2. HVT
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Icon is 5th
          Lucy is 122
          Roscola around 700

    4. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      The 'Vet' is nicely placed @ 735!

  12. Eze Really?
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    The Spain Italy game is a hard one.
    How many players from each side does one risk?

    1. Eden Hazardous
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I will be going with one defender each and no more (Alba and Gia)

    2. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Injury time goals count so it can't be 0-0 unless it goes to penalties.

      I like Parolo as an enabler but may well have no players at all from those 2 teams as I'll wildcard after the R16. 🙂

      1. Eze Really?
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        You have been sensible keeping the WC.
        It looks like the other side of the draw will have better options as England, Germany, Spain, Italy and France will be hurting each other.
        Having 15 players means 7 have to remain for the round 16 draw. One could choose about 5 games with a player on either side and 5 punts of which you guess the winning side. Unless very unlucky, the chances of having 15 eligigable players will be pretty good for round of 8.

  13. Ham S
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Meunier to start tonight? How was he in the last game?

  14. cutch
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    I think I'm going for Payet(1) -> Giaccherini

    In the (probable) case that Giaccherini doesn't play at all, the risk is only 1 point.

    In the (improbable) case that Giaccherini comes from the bench and scores or assists, the reward is higuer.

    Opinions? 😉

    1. Eze Really?
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Italy fate is decided and I expect most of the players will get game time that normally would not. Giaccherini is almost certain to be benched.

      1. cutch
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Yes, that's exactly what I was saying. I expect the same than you. However, the risk is by far lower than the reward.

        Necid, Griezmann, Blaszczykowski... They all have scored coming off the bench...

        There's only 1 point at stake. So I think it's worth trying.

  15. Hooky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    The season starts today. EFL fixtures are out and the first round draw for the cup is made. Looking forward to a nice trip to Crawley, Stevenage or some other giant!

    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Good luck

  16. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    So who is now missing FPL?

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I'm really enjoying Euros Fantasy and this format 🙂 Not missing FPL too much.

      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Good for you son. Anyone started planning FPL yet?

        1. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Don't think so because of Euros Fantasy. No doubt it'll start straight after it is over 🙂

          1. Jazz!
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Well there you go! 😆

  17. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Do we think Rafa Gurreriro will start ?

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Hope so but lineups ftw.

      1. King Henrik
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Oh yeah ...lineups at 4 ..game at 5 lol

    2. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      No idea, wondering the same myself. I suppose I wouldn't be losing too much moving Stanciu (2 pts) out for him if he didn't play, and he's looked good for points in the games played so far.

  18. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Barzagli to start for the italians ? I heard he was pretty nailed I

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Most likely, yes.

  19. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Give me your top 4 predictions for the next season.

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Very difficult.

      United
      Liverpool
      City
      Arsenal/Spurs/Chelsea to battle it out

    2. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      So tough.

      City to win it under Guardiola.
      Chelsea to return to traditional Chelsea style under Conte, with clean sheets aplenty.
      Arsenal to be Arsenal and be decent, but not decent enough.
      United to sneak into 4th with Mourinho.

      So:
      1) City
      2) Chelsea
      3) Arsenal
      4) United

      So many competing this year though. Tottenham have got to be considered, and Leceister, Liverpool, West Ham etc. would also like to be in the conversation.

      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Leicester and Tottenham I expect to struggle in the league given they now also have the Champions League to play in.

      Chelsea can be title contenders with no European football. Liverpool are not good enough yet, unless they bring one or two world class players this summer. So my prediction would be:

      Man City
      Man United
      Chelsea
      Arsenal

    3. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      City by miles
      United
      Chelsea
      Arsenal

    4. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Chelsea
      City
      Arsenal
      Spurs

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        This

    5. Blurryface
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      United
      Chelsea
      City
      Liverpool

    6. Old Man
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Chelsea
      City
      Utd
      Liverpool

      Arsenal to finally miss out

      (From a Foxes fan)

    7. Red Reddington ⚽
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      City
      United
      Arsenal
      Chelsea

      Spurs

  20. dan_247
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Keep Muller as captain on 10 or go with Lukaku? Doing OK in my league, but Is the above worth a gamble...

    1. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Lukaku needs to score more than a brace to outscore 10 so bear that in mind.

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Silly me. Ignore. Go for it 🙂 Realised Muller only got an assist so 5 x 2. Early morning 😆

      2. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        He just needs to score one - Muller (c) is 5 x 2 = 10.

        We really need an accepted FFS convention for whether you type your captain score pre or post doubling!

        1. Costa's Counsellor
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          This

          1. dan_247
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Thanks all, I'm going lukaku

        2. Jazz!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Yeah I realised that 😆

  21. Hooky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone playing the Sun Dreamteam Euro game? I was wanting to know if I can make transfers between the two sets of games today? I'm assuming I can but not 100% sure.

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      No idea, sorry Hooky

      1. Hooky
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I have 3 Austrians that will probably need binning so I may just go for it anyway!

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          What's the worst that can happen? 🙂

          1. Hooky
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Exactly. May go all in on Belgium as they will be in the nice side of the draw as long as they don't lose to Sweden.

            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Seems logical, good luck!

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Idk, good to see you H-thought you were at vanishing point!

      1. Hooky
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Not doing the McDonalds fantasy as it's a bit too much work but I thought I'd keep my hand in with something a bit more basic! Works a bit slow so this place is helping to keep me sane! You doing ok?

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Good stuff! MCDs gets easier from here now (I think!), threw in a quick pick team 1hr from deadline and am on 735 right now so quite pleased! Persic and Payet along with solid def has been the key for me.
          All good here H, looking forward to EPL tho 🙂

          1. Hooky
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            FPL should be great with all the new managers. I'm expecting quite a few big signings before the season kicks off. No Norwich this year means I can pick from 20 teams instead of 19 as well 😆

    3. mr_vega
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      You can definitely make your transfers between the two sets of games. So between the time the 5pm games end and the 8pm games start, you can make transfers and the players will bank points.

  22. Arn De Gothia
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Can anyone explain WTF players undress their shirts when they score when its a guaranteed yellow card? i would be pissed as a team-mate

    1. Costa's Counsellor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I imagine it's moderately exciting scoring a goal for your country in front of tens of thousands of people. Maybe they aren't quite thinking straight?

      (p*sses me off when they are in my team though)

      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        😆

      2. Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Yes i understand the excitement and adrenaline, but its so stupid (wow, i have big problems 🙂 )

    2. Blurryface
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Adrenaline

      1. Arn De Gothia
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        sure, but still, bragging about their sixpacks?

        1. Blurryface
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          As long as the female fans are bragging about their assets there is no harm for them to brag too

          1. Arn De Gothia
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            wouldnt mind them showing, might even watch a game or two then

            1. Blurryface
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Copa America is full of those

  23. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    50 pts so far

    Siggy KDB Lukaka Meunièr to go.

    Stick with Hector (c) or twist to KDB, Lukaku?

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Stick imho

  24. Blurryface
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    stick with bale or punt on KDB?? Currently leading in our mini league with a 10 pts lead

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Stick imho

  25. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    This lopsided draw has made it tricky to negotiate for us fantasy managers ...especially those of us without a wildcard

  26. JJO
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Wow stupid game didnt save any of my changes

    1. JJO
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Didnt hurt me much in fantasy 16 cause i would change captain to Ron anyway
      But ruined me in daily 7,where I was in top 200

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        It didn't save my changes at the beginning of the tournie either. Quite annoying because I ended up with a very similar team to my son. I don't like that.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      I'm surprised many are playing it. I found the site won't work on mobile and very difficult on laptop.

      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Every time I say I wont play it anymore and I play it
        And with these awfull matches this year maybe it was right time to stop it,not sure i would watch any game before 1/4 finals if i wasnt playing this fantasy 😉

  27. Hooky
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Italy are set to make "between seven and nine" changes for the game, according to boss Antonio Conte.

    Be amazing if the Republic can win and get through to join Wales, England and N.I. Fingers crossed

    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      So Giaccherini has a chance?!

      1. Hooky
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Yes 18-36% chance 🙂

      2. Hooky
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        He's also not one of the players already on a YC so he could be involved at some point.

        Possible line-up (From UEFA site)
        Italy: Sirigu; De Sciglio, Barzagli, Ogbonna, Darmian; Bernardeschi, Thiago Motta, Sturaro, El Shaarawy; Zaza, Immobile.
        Doubtful: Candreva (thigh)
        Misses next match if booked: Bonucci, Buffon, Chiellini, De Rossi, Éder, Thiago Motta

        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Cheers Hooky, need to do a risk assessment on my manual subs!

  28. MGD
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    51p this MD and still got Hazard and Guierro to play.

    If Guierro starts after looking at the line-ups, who do you guys reccon i should captain?

    1. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Hazard

      1. MGD
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I have captain Hamsik and Özil, none of them performed...

        Really hope Hazard will come through.

    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Is it really that hard to pick one of Guerrero Hazard?
      If it was FPL who would you (c)? Defender who might be rotated/sub or nailed goalscoring attacking midfielder from strong team with a chance for haul?

      1. MGD
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I don't know, Swedens defence has been pretty tight and they won't fold easy.

        Since i am top of my ML it might be safer to go for Portugal CS..

        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          you think that this is safer?
          Guerrero - one faul, one bad pass, one good head and no CS.
          Hazard - 90 min of passing and schooting with a chance for assist or goal

          1. MGD
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Yeah true. Will probably go Hazard 🙂

  29. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Thirty years ago today since Steve Hodge produced a world class clearance against Argentina.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36593539

    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      And Peter Reid jogged alongside Maradonna http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36593539

    2. Hooky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      The defending for both those goals was terrible. Nothing changes I guess!

      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Yep. That's my point. It's never mentioned but it really was poor.

        1. Hooky
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Maradona would not have got much past the halfway line for that goal if it was the Argentinians doing the defending.

  30. JoshHuntCUFC
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Right chaps. I've got Strnic in my XI and he blanked. I also have Alli+Payet on 1pt.

    A) Sub Giach/Pelle on for Strnic - if so, which one?
    B) Sub Giach for Strnic and Pelle for Alli?
    C) Smash my head on the desk because they're probably both getting rested?