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. Raheem S. Archer
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Just me or can you not view a detailed breakdown of a game like you could before?

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

      Can't do anything at the moment.

  2. CREAM
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    who won the leicester penalty?

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

      Gray

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

      Gray

    3. Deyanski
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Gray

    4. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      50 shades of...

  3. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hmmm, I've avoided Mahrez this season as I did for a long while the start of last season, pity he's so dear, I just can't see him scoring the points for that price in a full season, but then again, maybe Leinster will be the same as last year? So many questions all unanswered.

    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      If Leinster win the premier league soccer that would be a major shock 🙂

  4. The Tinkerman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Mahrez cost us two wins in two games when he was on pens last season. That's why he was dropped from them. Might be a gift to stop him leaving...

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

      That's what I figured

    2. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      But I have Vardy. 🙁

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

        Me too, plus Morgan and Gray. Regret!

    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Very strange decision by Rani. Would've thought you gave it to your striker to get going.

  5. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Still not working for me.

    Mahrez owner but Vardy captainer btw.

    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Also no Leicester defenders.

      Or hull.

      So pretty content so far. Still time!

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

    Red arrow for me with no Mahrez.

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

      Relax, it's only 1 player..

      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Second highest ownership mid

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

    TBF to Hull they're tidy in possession.

  8. SHOOTER MCGINN
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Gray for Leicester could be a bargain at 5.0.

  9. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Why can't I see other managers' teams?

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

      After the update tonight you will

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

      Too soon.

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Turn on the lights .

    4. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      you can. just click on their team

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

        Not yet you can't

      2. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        You can't

    5. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      can see on the app.

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

        App not working for me

    6. MTPockets
        9 years, 7 months ago

        You can on desktop

    7. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Did Firmino ➡ Mahrez last night.

      Well chuffed. 😀

      Need some Vardy points now.

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

        Firmino hasn't played yet.

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

        Erm, firmino might get a goal too, or better.

    8. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A Vardy goal probably justifies my starting team with Mahrez and Vardy.

      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Probably?!!

    9. Ziro
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Can't check rival teams yet on desktop. Works on app right now.

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

        Really? Hmm must just be teething problems with the site

    10. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mahrez didnt seem to happy scoring there. Arsene, make that call

    11. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Musa first touch must be worst in the league

    12. Barrier Freeman
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have faith in you Musa....

    13. Martial Eriksen
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Raineri the Godfather had a talk with the ref during the break...

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

      Musa's second touch is a tackle

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

      So my last transfers weren't saved...

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

      Vardy not on pens and 10m wow

      Big fire sale incoming

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

        Not really. Will still score loads.

    17. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Site not working for me

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

      Omg Snodgrass

    19. Would an idiot do that?
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      What a goal

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

      OMG snodgrass

    21. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Woooooo SNODDY GET IN

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

      YESSSS

    23. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Snodgrass!!!

    24. Numb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      SNODDY!!!

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

      2-1 mate

    26. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      GO ON HULL 2-1 SNODGRASS!!!!

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

      0 points for Fuchs. Great.