Dugout Discussion
13 August 2016 2873 comments
Mark Mark
Share:

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. Qaiss
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Unlucky Vardy owners... looooool

  2. Countess Weffie von Wobbego…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Other Site Nonsense:
    Last year I used another site's tool to display live rival's scores, so I just tried to set it up again for this year. They want £1 a month for it, despite already having charged for a pre-season pack that was a bit useless to be honest. Oh well, bye bye other site.
    Live scores of rival teams would be a nice addition for the FFS members though, wouldn't it?

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

      Fantasyfootballfix? I haven't tried to use it yet this season so didn't know it charges now?

      1. Countess Weffie von Wobbego…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I don't blame them for trying to charge a monthly fee, but I do think it wrong to take what appeared to be a membership fee pre-season without mentioning planned further charges at the same time. Not actually dishonest, but exactly open.

        1. Countess Weffie von Wobbego…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          not open, sorry.

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

    Very poor game by Vardy.

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

      He had surgery and not much of a pre season, should have seen it coming. Very rusty.

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

    And that is that

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

    Well not a great start but atleast Morgan got 1 point more than Fuchs and Mahrez, Musa or Vardy didn't end up with a huge haul of points and Diomande on my bench is likely to increase in price maybe this or next week.

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

    New layout is so bad and dumb

    I can't click on goal scorer's or assisters' names and see their prices directly...I must go to the transfers page..urghhhh

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

    Lol at Leicester

  8. dcarlito
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Fair play to Hull, they deserved that.

    Some start to the season 🙂

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

    I'll gladly take that as a non Leicester owner.

    CMON HULL!!

  10. Shrimpy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Vardy and Morgan 🙂

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

    Wheres that fool from earlier that said he bet £45 on Leicester and called it "free money"

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

      Yeah, and musa atgs 12/5 being like printing money. Hope people dont act on these crazy posts

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

    Vardy price drop incoming

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

      Yep gonna need to sell

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

        Has to be Kane

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

    Now I'm stuck with Leicester players against Arsenal...

  14. Penzardlife
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Any news on the supposed wildcard?

  15. Chief Break-Everything
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    On the bright side. Vardy and Leicester's pants-ness means getting Ibra in is it easier than expected.

    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      or kane too

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

    I'll take my Mahrez goal and bap and run!

    Probably keep him and Fuchs for next week too

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

      I'll take it and trade -4 for Alli next week (Vardy > Kane)

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

        Good move. I'd do the same if I didnt have Kane

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

      Big time, relieved to get that.

      Might hold Mahrez for the moment.

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

    Well done hull. Very impressive given the summer they've had.

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

    Mahrez back on pens was a pleasant surprise. Season keeper?

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

      No.

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

      Not at this seasons price

    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      No. Will take my points and shift him, probably for Sanchez.

    4. supperspout
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      midfielder

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

      Probably ditching him this week.

  19. Areid13
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So surely Mahrez will try to force a move now

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

      I reckon he will leave to Arsenal tbh

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

        Same

    2. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      great result for gunners fans

  20. devils advocate
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hull are top of the table! !!!!!

  21. kijsberg
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Vardy out. Extremely poor.

  22. Pinturicchio
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Only fly in the ointment was a lucky non-penalty. But a fun day not to own any Leicester players.

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

    Yes, the Kilkenny Waterford replay this evening too! And I'm not at work with a hangover this time round, lovely!

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

      Nice.

      Waterford left it behind them the last day though I reckon.

  24. Bun Rab
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Surely the the headlines are gonna be Phelan groovy or some such...

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

      Or maybe "Leicecster Sh*tty"

  25. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hull go top of the league.

  26. dribbler
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    well 10 points from 2 players...not what I was hoping for but better than a kick in the knackers

  27. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    The top 6 clubs are going to be giving Leicester some serious payback this season.

  28. Invincibles49
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So, Leicester lost. I have no Leicester players (no bragging). Who's knee jerking and who is sticking by them?

  29. Telpuialion
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    3 from Jaku and 8 from Diomande. I will take it! 11 pts for 8.5

  30. Original Sin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Are u guys ready for the marathon? reminding me of the start of the last season