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Dugout Discussion – Brighton vs Bournemouth

Another year another Gameweek.

We take a trip to the seaside for the opening Premier League match of 2018, easing ourselves back into Fantasy Football action with a clash between Brighton and Bournemouth.

Our interest in this match-up is somewhat limited, with a clean sheet likely to be the desired end result for many managers.

The Seagulls have impressed of late with their resilience, recording a shut-out in three of their last four Gameweek outings.

Shane Duffy and Lewis Dunk are the key figures in their back four – they are owned by 3.5% and 3.4% ahead of today’s contest.

Pascal Gross remains their most popular asset. The German is still part of 17.7% of squads and hinted at a revival in his Fantasy output with a goal in Gameweek 19 which ended a run of six matches without a return.

Bournemouth go into today’s contest off the back of a win over Everton but without injured key men Josh King and Ryan Fraser, while Nathan Ake is rested to the bench.

Fantasy interest in the Cherries is limited, with Charlie Daniels their top owned asset as part of 6.7% of squads. He has lost over 336,000 owners since Gameweek 16.

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

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  1. jam sandwich
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    this might be a generalisation, but I think that people who have triple-captained Kane this gameweek are more likely to live fun lives than those who haven't

    1. rivercityransom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      you're right

      that is a generalization

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      😀

    3. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Haha . I TC'd him and I can't stop thinking I shouldn't have. This is no fun

    4. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      You might be onto something there.

    5. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      It's a dullard's game. (I didn't tc)

    6. Guy Demel
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I like fun, its more fun saving it and raking in points later and lolling at TCers this week......

    7. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      It kind of makes me sick that I used my triple Captain on Lukaku in my first game week without even thinking about the double game week - at least I saved my free hit for it though

    8. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      But when it fails, it is also not fun for them. In turn, fun for us. So, overall, we, the non-TC users, are the ones who are enjoying and having fun.

    9. KJT123
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      i think you might be right. I didn't TC him and at midnight yesterday i was in bed mulling over Alli or Eriksen.

  2. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Duffy looked threatening on goal? Not watching the game.

    1. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Nearly scored

  3. Sahil Yadav
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    When do you expect Van Dijk to make his debut?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      City

    2. tiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      City game

    3. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Everton in the cup maybe.

  4. HD7
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    how is it looking?

    De Gea
    Ota Vert Ogbona
    Coutinho Sterling Arnie Alli Salah
    Kane(C) Crouch

    Subs: Elliot, Robertson, DCL, Mbemba

    Did Richa Haz to Arnie Alli (-4)
    and Christensen to Vert in the last min

    1. doy
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Lookin good

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      What about Salah, though?!

      1. HD7
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I hope he is back for next Gw if he doesnt play

  5. Pancake
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Confirmed: Just seen Harry Kane walking a couple dogs in North Chingford. I asked how he's feeling, he said "good". Didn't look ill at all.

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      😆

    2. Brap.
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Who confirmed it, the dogs?

    3. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      He was dance the funky chicken at a private party last night too

      1. Pancake
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        That's a man well rested

  6. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Really regretting not triple captaining Kane to be honest

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Should be a small dgw for TC still to come

    2. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Im.opposite lol.

      A no show would be a disaster in my ml. Possible a game ended

      1. Root
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        game ender? lol no

        TC is overrated, the least valuable chip

        1. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Haha maybe. I'm over dramatic at times

  7. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Kane (C) no brainer?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      VS Everton that is.

    2. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      TC was an option

    3. rivercityransom
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      probably

    4. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Oh right, yeh, him or Joselu

  8. TOBY1
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Stones back Tomorrow? Thinking to bring him in

    1. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah he's close to a return and Vinny is so injury prone, Manga not great

    2. Old Man
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      too late for this game week so you'll be able to see if he plays ready for 14th (although they'll be playing Liverpool then0

  9. Pierce34
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Guy in my ML has Lewis Cook - why don't my random defenders ever score goals?! 😀

    1. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      *Steve Cook obviously

    2. Bouncebackability
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Thats fine then. If he had Steve you should be more annoyed 🙂

      1. Pierce34
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Lol yeah, see correction!

  10. Pochecinno
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Did anyone in the mods league TC Kane?

    1. 824545201
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      AZ

    2. Pierce34
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Az did. I'm surprised nobody captained Eriksen to be honest. I was seriously considering it.

    3. Sims
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      No.1 did. Not sure about others

      1. Pochecinno
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Eight? That sounds more like it. Looks like its a Dullard v Maverick. Mark firmly in the dullard camp, no matter what he says.

        1. Pierce34
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          I'm always sceptical of people describing themselves as 'mavericks' 😉

        2. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Yer he's maverick with hits. He takes too many

    4. Pochecinno
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Only AZ? Interesting.

    5. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Villa faker didn't even make a transfer. He's pretty set but he really is a dull player. Much prefer Jay as a player.

      1. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Villa Faker? How about you link your team then?

        1. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Erm .

          Sorry Ville. Why? I'm not comparing myself to him im.comparing with Jay. Bet I've won more cash than him( depends how you define success?) over the last 10 years but I'm not better than him.

          I'm saying do it in competetive mini leagues like the other hall of famers. In my eyes until then he's a fake. Accept My opinion and move on my man

          1. Fitzy.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 5 months ago

            Doubt Jay or any other HOFers share your opinion.

            1. Yozzer
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Well doesn't make it wrong does it ? . I bet jay agrees with me that he's better than Faker

              1. Rash
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 5 months ago

                Isn't it a matter of fact that jay is currently better? Fwit they are obviously all elite players with different approaches

                1. Yozzer
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  It's subjective.. but playing the game with no mini league pressures ( especially cash at stake) is different to playing when you not in any ml. Like ville. It's like playing poker for money vs playing for free. Totally different

                2. Yozzer
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 5 months ago

                  Appreciate people have different views. Intresting to see how others see it

            2. Yozzer
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 5 months ago

              Besides this hall of fame is a bit of a sham too. You have to join the ffs league to be in it. Wonder how many top players around the world dont join. Its nothing official.. think about it

        2. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          I'd never post my link on here. I follow a popular poster on here in my ml. I watch his moves every week and he doesnt know that I am quite a rival of his. I don't want people doing same 😉

      1. Pochecinno
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

    6. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      3 or 4 did - Peter & Spencer (2 Hof)

  11. 824545201
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Why the hell would anyone use TC on Kane when he is the most obvious captain choice?

    1. CostaCoffee
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      This is a stupid comment

    2. Brosstan
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you TC someone who isn't the obvious captain choice?

    3. L'Aeroplanino
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      there is no correlation

    4. Kuneshwar
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Drunk or hungover?

    5. Yozzer
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Haha I wish slouch was around to see this comment

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Shame I missed it.

        1. Yozzer
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Haha gotta be up there hasn't it

  12. CostaCoffee
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Link to Marks team?

    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      ID is 370

      1. CostaCoffee
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

  13. Kuneshwar
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    So wats the take on Coutinho now?? Not gonna be part of Liverpool training sessions.

  14. Viper
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Guys on Gillette soccer Saturday suggesting the game vs. Swansea would be an ideal game for Llorente to start

    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Gillette soccer special 😉

      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Makes sense of kane isn't fit

      2. el polako
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Soccer ?

        1. Viper
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Yes, that's the name of the show

      3. Stinglikeabee
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I agree and thought this also but still captained Kane.

    2. Mambino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      what do they know

    3. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      They know as much as us really... nothing

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        I know. Just saying

        I think he'll start personally

      2. Numb
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Less tbh

    4. Whats the Huth
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Son up front then

    5. willl
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Lol they say a lot of things on there to fill the time.

    6. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      They didnt TC Kane

      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Clearly 🙂

    7. Rik Waller
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I reckon Poch will wanna start Kane. New boss for Swansea so they night be a bit more resilient. Cup game for Llorente

  15. wulfrunian
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Some good managers used the TC chip.

    1. TooDifficuIt
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      really?

    2. Majestic Chanka
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      So did a lot of bad ones!

    3. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks 🙂

  16. Whats the Huth
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I'm nervous about the line ups.
    I really hope Jones starts

    1. Stinglikeabee
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Don't be nervous, most will be in the same boat. I'm nervous about my minus8 and only two double game weekers with everyone in my league around the top 10 have at least 4 and no hits

  17. Rainer
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Murray G
    Izquierdo A
    Gross AA

  18. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Lol at Ryan in the celebrations

    1. Old Man
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      does he get extra bps for that?

  19. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    MURRAYYYYY

  20. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Murray mint

  21. diesel001
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Pascal Gross is like Brighton's version of KDB

  22. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Another hockey assist for Gross

    1. Ambrosiana Inter
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Iziquiedro assist

  23. Captain Kakaroto (I blame R…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Can I get my Duffy goal already? Waiting for it AGES

    1. Differentiator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      I'm resigned to the fact it will never happen

      1. Ambrosiana Inter
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Same with dunk

      2. el polako
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        He seems to be always close, just like my wife... thats what my neighbour says anyway.

        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 5 months ago

          Your wife plays for Brighton?

  24. KJT123
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    what's worse, a casual or a muggle?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A casual mudblood

    2. Pochecinno
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A gravless

      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Racist

  25. boombaba
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Does the wc you get form January expire or can be used anytime ?

    1. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Anytime

    2. CloudSky
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Cant use it next season.

      1. Kemosabe1
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Lol

      2. boombaba
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 5 months ago

        Can if I get it from jan next season

  26. Rik Waller
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    I haven't owned any Brighton players all season, Missed out on some bargains for sure

    1. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      1st time owner with Duffy this week.. going well

  27. How Mina You
    • 9 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Credit to Chris Hughton for turning Brighton's fortunes around completely

    1. Rash
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Good manager imo got shafted big time at Newcastle

    2. Old Man
      • 12 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      A much underrated manager I think. He'll never get a big job but he quietly and efficiently goes about his job

    3. Collie01
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Hes a very good manager

    4. Celt Abroad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      Would love to see him as Ireland manager one day.

  28. Differentiator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Is Elliot confirmed out this GW? Want to know if I can cheer on Pope vs. Pool

    1. Kemosabe1
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 5 months ago

      25%... so likely out

  29. Garfield1001
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    Any early Liverpool team news?

  30. Fresh_From_Desh
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 5 months ago

    As a neutral this has been a decent game!