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. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Took a risk on Pape Soure Bad decision ? (Evans will come on if he doesn't start)

    1. H-SF
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      same with me tried a last minute to Targett but doubt it went through...

  2. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Teams are out on the pitch

  3. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I've missed the football. Really hope Hull get something from today 🙂

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

      Non Leicester player owner?

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Correct 🙂 Behind the sofa..

    2. Slartibartfast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, a clean sheet please!

    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hammered?

    4. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Get a whipping!

      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Van goal would love this.

    5. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mardy owner here. Do one 😛

      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        😀 did you get Gray then?

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

      Yeh, a drubbing!

  4. FootballFanatic365
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    best of luck to all the ffs family ( but i wanna win so not really)
    lets enjoy some football AGAIN!

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

    I wonder if Kompany's studs are still on the wall at this stadium...

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Haha I remember that

    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      😆

  6. Paganoi
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Good luck boys and girls.

  7. Eden Azzzar
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Go on Hull!

  8. BrockLanders
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Well lads and lasses! Best of luck for another FPL season!

  9. Red Devil Swede
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Here we go!

  10. Saul Gillman
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How do i change my image on my profile?I can't find it anywhere

    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      gravatar.com

      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        check the FAQ

    2. The Wise Owl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Read the FAQ, it tells you there.

      https://en.gravatar.com/

      1. Saul Gillman
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers boys!

  11. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Free wildcard would be so unfair for people who sorted their teams out in good time!

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

      Why? We'd get one too.

      1. TheSteel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Lol yeah. Would be totally fair

    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      It won't happen.

  12. Fanta sea
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I do agree with those that say that it's a deadline so therefore FPL should adhere to that, however I also agree that people should have made their teams well in advance since they know the sites usually crashes at this time.

    I don't know which is better, there's only one way to find out...

    FIGHT!!!

    1. Lebowski85
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I've spent weeks crafting my team. If everyone gets a free wildcard again because a moderate percentage if casuals didn't pull there finger out I'll be livid

  13. Gaffa914
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Livermore at centre back, ask me why I don't own vardy?

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

      Yeah, me too. Seems mental in hindsight, I just didn't want to have to plan for a transfer already...

  14. H-SF
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Go on Hull!!!

  15. Puntillimon
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    It's finally starting. I can't wait for the season to begin!

  16. Delhidynamo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    How bad must Lenihan be to not make it to the subs

  17. BobbyV
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Good to be back...

  18. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Good luck everyone! Think it is going to be an exciting season.

  19. Eden Azzzar
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    The first scorer of the season will be ......

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

      Musa

    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Musa

    3. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Huddlestone

    4. H-SF
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Wes Morgan, because I accidently left him on my bench..

  20. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    CMON HULL!

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

    Loving the new PL graphics.

    1. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      So clean

  22. Jay_
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Good luck ladies and gentlemen.

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

      Finally a wicket.
      Is this a good time to talk about cricket.

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

        Who's out?

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

        as long as it's about Kohli

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

      I definitely feel like I'm going to regret not having at least one of Mahrez or Vardy.

    • BobbyV
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Musa hattrick incoming...no assists

    • SilkySkills
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Starting to wish I captained Vardy instead of Aguero

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

      Mahrez to outscore Vardy and I'll be happy 🙂

    • Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      My dream has come true! Football is back and I have a new puppy 😀

      https://twitter.com/ffscout_az/status/764423470189015040

      1. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Little Master Peanut Butter?

      2. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        He / she looks so cute

      3. Jay_
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Beautiful, love dogs 🙂

      4. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Didn't think Musa would start. Will have a stormer

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

        Mahrez time.