Dugout Discussion
13 August 2016 2873 comments
Mark Mark
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Spare a thought for Mike Phelan.

Already the Hull City caretaker manager seems to be unfurling the white flag, even before Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez get their first run at his patched-up defence.

The first Dugout Discussion of the Premier League season could witness one of the most one-sided opening fixtures in memory.

Champions Leicester turn up at the KCOM Stadium off the back of the FA Community Shield defeat to Manchester United but surely still brimming with confidence and optimism following the triumphant campaign.

Certainly they bring plenty of talent and pace – heightened by the presence of Ahmed Musa and Demarai Gray on their teamsheet. That might just prove too much, even for a spirited Hull City showing.

Stranger things have happened, though. Just ask Claudio Ranieri.

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

  1. Jay_
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Okazki and Albrighton on for Musa and Gray at HT

      1. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Please make this happen.

      2. ★Kuntheman★
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Yep. Could see it bappeningZ

        1. ★Kuntheman★
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          *happening* wow

      3. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        more defensive approach? don't think so

    • some witty pun
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      transferring out vardy now

      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        you cant, the site is down

      2. Mumble Pie
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Out for Kane GW2...

    • FictionChris
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Inital impressions of Musa, does he have a touch of the Gervihnos about him?

      1. Sp0rting
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        A touch of the Gervais

    • Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Not a fan of thos new On screen graphics

    • KeepCalm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Looking like a classic 0-0 this one.

      1. gruffyboy
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Leicester will nick a goal I reckon

    • itwaswritten
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I swear to god if Ratnieri takes off Musa after the first half...

    • Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Is FPL still updating? I can't log on yet

    • Merlin the Wraith
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      So according to FFS site Boro playing in some sort of invisible kit? Nice strategy.. opposition'll never see em coming

    • The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Leicester gonna get destroyed in the CL

      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I don't care - we've won the EPL.

        1. fiveyears
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Its funny watching people try to tear Leicester apart, given where they've come from the last few years

          Bless em

    • southernpacific
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Any sites to monitor bonus points

      1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Fix?

      2. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Not while FPL is down

    • dhamphiir
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Jack Butland on official twitter "Great news from my scans, ankle is solid but I've damaged some scar tissue which is giving me the pain, will settle down quick, back soon

    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Please get musa off

      1. itwaswritten
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        He wont. Seethe!

    • Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hull look better than Leicester right now.

    • Geri-hatricks
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Diomande looks essential

    • ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Foxes in real trouble if this is the best they can conjour up

      1. It’s gonna Ben Mee
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        It isn't though

      2. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Dude 42 minutes played and this your conclusion:D

    • ZLNR
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Imagine the odds for last seasons champions to be relegated if Hull wins

    • fiveyears
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      This Leicester side will never win the league, they look rubbish!!!!!

      1. The Royal Robin
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Mid-table for sure.

      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Did you think they would?

        1. fiveyears
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          My point is they played like this various times last year and got a 1-0 win or whatever. Talking about relegation odds is laughable

      3. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        See above

        1. fiveyears
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Enjoy it, just making a comment at those talking about you lot going down

    • Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Musa is junk....

    • mad_beer ✅
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hull top of the league.

    • Pochecinno
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Did FPL die?

    • Oooof
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Like a Championship match this.

    • SilkySkills
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez having second thoughts

    • Somalion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Can't believe Leicester have been relegated.

    • some witty pun
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      im falling asleep

      so much for return of epl

    • MavKing14
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      FPL site down?

    • SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Gray! Slow down! Take a touch son!

    • Leeroy357
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Guaranteed we will tire and Leicester fitness means they will absolutely dominate last 30 mins. Don't forget that we don't have any subs. Hopeful of a 0-0 but expecting a 1-0 to them

      1. Andy_Social
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        spot on

    • Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone else think Mahrez looks quite deep compared to last year?

    • Mumble Pie
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Gray thought Fuchs was overlapping... don't think he has overlapped once.

      1. Pazzify
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Oh wait...

    • kraftwerker
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      ARGHH