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Dugout Discussion – Tuesday – Group D

21 June 2016 1562 comments
Paul Paul
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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. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    So keep Muller as captain (5x2) or take a risk on Ronaldo (again)?

    One of these shots from Ronnie has to go in soon right?

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    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You'ed think so

      I took it off Milic at 5 for Ronny . One of the few players that could get a big score

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      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Portugal would need to really up their game tonight as well. Otherwise they could face a very embarrassing elimination.

        Of course that doesn't men they will

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  2. Lone Wolf FPL
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Oh, wow. I'm 1-st in Poland (48-th overall) with Guerrero, Alaba, Lukaku left

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    1. Red Reddington ⚽
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Exact same players left. ranked 20th currently.

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      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        good luck !! 🙂

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        1. Red Reddington ⚽
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Good luck to you too!

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    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Well done!

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  3. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Patricio in for Tatarusanu (3)?

    Guerriero for Portugal, possibly injured? In for a mid with 3?

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    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      yes
      wait for the lineups

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  4. Nesvy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Stick with Coman (3p) or twist to risk Giaccherini ?

    a/ stick
    b/ twist

    Thanks.

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You have to stick with that. With Italy qualified and facing Spain in the next round they are not going to ris injuries to any of the first xi

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    2. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      you should twist with players from yesterday - Muller/Milik/Morata etc. Gia is too big rotation risk. Have you got anyone other left?

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  5. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Milik to Kdb for captain?

    5 pts doubled currently. Worth a punt I assume.

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    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      50/50
      do it! 🙂

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      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Punted. Cheers. Go Kdb!

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  6. The Tinkerman
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Worth ditching Kroos (3) for Raphael Guereirro? He is still listed as injured but supposedly back in training...

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Wait for lineups. If playing then yes.

      You must be doing well to have no players with less than 3 points. Well done!

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      1. Lone Wolf FPL
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        ^

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    2. Red Reddington ⚽
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Same problem here, if he plays, I'll switch and if he doesn't, I'll stick.

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  7. McQueen
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Stick to Milik (C) (10 points) guys or twist to Ronaldo (C) or KDB (C)?

    Leaning toward Ronaldo. He has to score only one goal to beat Milik.

    Would appreciate your view on that.

    Thanks, cheers.

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    1. Fpl Richie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ronaldo yes. I'm on kdb because I don't have him sadly.

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    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      An assist would leave you no worse off as well. I am leaning towards twist and I have a player with the same score.

      Ronaldo has had a lot of shots so far. Something is going to go in at some point

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    3. aaroncfc
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I have the same dilemma. 6 points if Ronaldo does nothing... but I am going to twist, there is a lot at stake for Portugal and Ronaldo.

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      1. aaroncfc
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        *6 points lost

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        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          You only lose 3 points! He keeps the assist points remember.

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          1. aaroncfc
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Yes sorry too early for me 🙂

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    4. McQueen
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it.

      I really do think he will score at least one. Very unlucky a few times. With so many shots, something will have to go in.

      Twisting to Ronaldo, I will live with 3 points loss if that is the case.

      Good luck today everyone. Have a good one!

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  8. mikess
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    KDB or Ronaldo captain?

    Currently on Ron

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    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Must be Ronaldo

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      1. mikess
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Going to be nervous watching. Was awful watching a ditched Muller nearly bag 5 goals yesterday

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        1. Lone Wolf FPL
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          in my squad so I was nervous too :/

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  9. mikess
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I'm still going to ride these mysterious price rises and load up on Italy and Spain players because keeping a handful

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    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Everybody think that price of Payet and other players who are doing good will go up 1-2M but it wil be funny when it will be 0.1-0.2M 🙂

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    2. Red Reddington ⚽
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Is it possible that price rise will be immediately computed after the group stages, thus rendering you the use of your wildcard before the price change?

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  10. MGD
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Even tho using my WC saved this last MD for me i really wish i had it for QF...

    How will ppl tackle the first round of knock-out stage when you don't have WC for QF?

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    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      thats why all smart managers still have it 😉

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      1. MGD
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah i was really tempted to save it but i swapped out because of rotation risk.
        Giroud,
        Kane,
        Juanfran
        Alli
        Iniesta
        Renato Sanches

        But that didnt really answer my question ;p

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    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I have my WC but what I think you need to do is

      1. Remember you get 4 transfers at that stage so plan accordingly
      2. Spread the risk and do not get to many players from 1 side then if they go out it isn't such a blow
      3. Leave some money in the bank if possible. This leaves you much more flexible
      4. Be prepared to have a blank on the bench if necessary. Although remember if they are a blank one week they will be a blank the next week as well.
      5. Plan. Look at the draw and try to buy players who will stay in as long as possible while also having points potential.

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      1. MGD
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks man!

        I think im probably gonna stick with two 4.5 defenders just in case (and keep them even if they are out to save money for full team)

        I think the question is wheter to really go for the teams i think will qualify or be safe and diversify over a majority of the teams... Any hit would be disasterous..

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      2. Eze Really?
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Add to this there will not be as many clean sheets in Knockout. Especially when there is extra time.

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  11. BB-8
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Do the prices change after every knockout stage? Or is it just a one time thing (after the group stage) ?

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    1. Red Reddington ⚽
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      One time thing

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  12. JoshHuntCUFC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Got bottomed on previous page:

    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?

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    1. Grand Thibauto
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D. Just Smash your head on the desk

      Well, just bring in Pelle for Strinic more likely to come as a sub than Giaccherini being an attacker.

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  13. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Will we know the Portugal starting lineup before the deadline?

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    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      yes we will my "captain pool" friend 🙂

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  14. Krul Runnings
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Guys,

    Only just seen Tommy Elphick has signed for Villa! I'm a villa fan and am really happy with that.

    Anyone know why he made the move? Not in Bournemouths plans for this coming season?

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    1. Krul Runnings
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Oops just seen where I posted

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  15. Shanty Toon
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Are Giach owners sticking with their 2 point flops as it looks like he's getting rested tonight?

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      If he makes an appearance it is most likely to be a 1 point sub imo so yes. I have a 1 pointer I am debating slipping him in for but cannot decide on it

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  16. Paramaribo
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Can anyone explain why should Portugal and Hungary try to score and goals at all in their match tonight? It is event that 0:0 is the result that suits them both perfectly.

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    1. Paramaribo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      "Any goals" no "and goals"...

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    2. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Does finishing 3rd place in their group really suit Portugal perfectly. Sure they will get through but they would get an easier draw if they didn't.

      Plus they should be good enough to beat Hungary.

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    3. MGD
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      But if Iceland would draw Portugal would be 3rd and face Croatia...

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  17. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    New article

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/06/22/scout-notes-matchday-3-day-3/?hc_sort_by=comment_date&hc_page=-1#hc_comment_13475984

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  18. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Avoid Spain, Germany and Italy in the next round peoples.

    Simples.

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    1. Red Reddington ⚽
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Why Germany? You dont have your wildcard already? And also, possible to get a defender each from Spain and Italy.

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  19. Pitifilu
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Twist to KDB or to Lukaku?? Can't decide. Want to do Lukaku but he always screws me over when I put trust in him for fpl lol. Maybe KDB is more reliable to not have an inexplicably bad game.

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