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21 November 2016 1286 comments
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A disappointing Gameweek 12 stutters to its conclusion at the Hawthorns this evening as West Bromwich Albion entertain travel-sick Burnley.

The Baggies have mustered just a single clean sheet in five fixtures in front of their own supporters but will fancy their chances of improving that record, bearing in mind that Burnley have scored once in four road trips.

Sean Dyche’s side have shipped three goals on a trio of away occasions, heightening the hosts’ optimism for finding the net. With Nacer Chadli still unavailable, Salomon Rondon seems the likeliest source of attacking returns.

Chris Brunt is handed another chance to impress as an out of position prospect, with the Irishman set to start on the flank once again.

No side have conceded more attempts from set-pieces than Burnley this season, which suggests that Tom Heaton can expect an aerial assault from Gareth McAuley and co, with Brunt’s delivery a key weapon.

Burnley’s lack of bite on the road means that top scorer Sam Vokes faces a tough task of maintaining his fine form, having netted against Southampton, Everton and Palace in three of the previous four Gameweeks.

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  1. fedolefan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Heaton cleanie gone. Thank you Philips. Come on someone. Now wipe out that Brom cleanie.

    1. Philmatic
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Same here, only hope is a few penalties saves

  2. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Shot on target Bruntinho. 3 baps incoming

  3. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    82 mins to go

    1. Dokdok666
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Just kill me already, 2 WBA defenders like so many else... How to deal with this game?
      I prosmised myself not to look here or livescore, but already checked several times... :S
      Heaton CS gone, that's a plus though

      1. fedolefan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I've sent someone. Don't worry, you won't see the sun next morning.

  4. rivercityransom
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    (repost)

    this is why i never got heaton. a goalie getting a lot of saves is not a good thing - it means his team is conceding too many shots. in those circumstances, a cs will happen every once in a blue moon.

    i know, hindsight alert.

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Earlier on, no-one was getting clean sheets, so the save points were a bonus.

    2. I Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      He's the highest scoring keeper in the game...

      1. BLANKET DEFENCE
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        this

    3. Hurrikane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      foster owner but this was dumb

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

    The mighty WBA 3 points off a Europa League spot as things stand.

  6. Bellerinmondo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Heaton will still end up on 4 points

    1. Sif
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      WBA got six shots in them?

  7. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Give me the good news baby. Foster assist?

    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

  8. funnyoldgame
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    repost - What's the story with Stones - dropped or rested?
    If he's now a doubt then I'm tempted to do Stones to Holebas which would free up just enough cash for Lukaku > Costa, for a -4

    Worth it?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      rested

      1. funnyoldgame
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        still tempted to swap him out though. Poor returns so far.

    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Stones to anyone is worth it. Useless player

    3. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I just don't think Pep fancied Stones vs Palace air show. Brought Kompany in and one of the reasons I believe Toure was in there to lend more height at SP's.

      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Think it was more to do with Stones playing 180 minutes during the Internationals, or it felt like that after his press conference comments.

  9. Blanka
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Brunt is a definite season keeper if he nails down this advanced position, coupled with his share of set pieces.

    Who makes way for Chadli?

    1. Too Mane Men
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Morrison, even though Pulis likes him. If not then Brunt is on the chopping block no doubt.

  10. *sigh*
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Nyom the weak link in WBA defence.Can see him being the one to make way when Chadli returns.

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Very likely that Brunt moves there

      1. *sigh*
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah think so WR

  11. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Just stopped by to relish the fact that Heatons clean sheet gone. That will be all

  12. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    3-3 shocker incoming

    1. Delhidynamo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Don't mind a few brunt goals

  13. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Can't see a W Brom cleanie tbh, banking on attacking points for Brunt and a save point from Foster

    1. Hurrikane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      have faith wr

  14. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Hello everyone ! I would very appreciate your help:
    Pick/Grant
    Walker/Alonso/Holebas/McAuley/Amat
    Firm/Cout/Wally/Hazrad/Allen
    Austin/Kaku/Kun

    The plan is for:
    GW13 Allen, Kaku>Siggy, Anichebe
    GW14 Kun>Kane
    GW15 Austin, Firm>KDB, Costa

    What do you think ?
    Cheers !!

    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Game on mate 😉

    2. Hurrikane
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      try not to plan too far ahead. Chances are Ibra/Sanchez will take a haul or something and everyone's plans go out the window

  15. Jay_
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Phew

    • The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      😯

    • Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Close !

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

        Guess that's why they don't score many

      2. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Hendrick in good form lately, would have expected to score

    • Bubz
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      No chance WBA are keeping a clean sheet here. They are so bad at defending why on earth do I have 2 of their defenders

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I have three

        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          I have four, haven't made a transfer since GW1 after getting Nyom before he moved.

    • Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      commentator describing brom set up as a back 6! not sure how advanced brunt will actually play

    • fish66
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      8 green arrows in a row and was sitting in top 9000 until I came crashing down this week with a (current) 20 point hall. Can anyone beat less that 20 this week?

      Heaton
      Walker Koscielny Smith
      Coutinho Firmino Sánchez Allen
      Lukaku(vc) Aguero(c) Austin

      Pickford Capoue Pieters Amat

      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        I'm on 21

        But I do have three Brom defs

        1. fish66
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          now currently 19...

      2. Eskimooo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Loads of people can ..

    • Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      76 mins to go

    • Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      West Brom can't even get possession at home to Burnley

      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Timing

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

          🙂

          Who needs possession when you can just hoof it from defence 🙂

    • Jakarta
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone know when Toby is back?

      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        A week to 10 days last I heard which means possibly gw14

      2. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Poch said 10 days to 3 weeks before the weekend.

    • Jay_
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Morrison G
        Rondon A

      • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        OMG Morrison

      • TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Heaton on 0 points.

      • DantheManinaPan
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        My embarrassment from earlier is slightly redeemed. Well done Rondon for the assist.

      • TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Aguero(c) next GW?

        1. KingNidge
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Sold lol

      • Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Bruntiesta with the assist*

        *of the assister.

      • Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        James Morrison is singing