634x258 Dugout Discussion
29 December 2013 5697 comments
Mark Mark
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After a less than fulfilling Saturday, Fantasy managers will be looking to Sunday’s fare with huge expectations and the hope that today’s returns can rescue respectability.

The bill certainly looks talented enough, with Roberto Martinez’s Everton hosting Southampton and leaders Arsenal making the trip to in-form Newcastle – both those matches bristle with goals and could well offer a strong platform for the today’s four o’clock kick-offs.

Those are undoubtedly headlined by the battle of the Bridge where Luis Suarez and Liverpool face off against Chelsea in what promises to be a tumultuous affair. Whether it will bring goals and points for Suarez is another matter.

While hopes will be high for that encounter, Tottenham’s White Hart Lane clash with Stoke perhaps offers less on paper, although Tim Sherwood’s new broom could yet unearth some key Fantasy assets for 2014 with today’s clash providing an opportunity to scout out the potential on offer.

As usual, you can look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet updates from these matches, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to take you through to the final whistles.

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

  1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    "If everyone has him then the goal doesn't really matter"

    WTF is this logic?

    Isn't it about getting the highest amount of points possible?

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    1. Psakhotherapy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      plus there's still a few of us (idiots) that STILL don't own him...

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      + 1

      its clutching at straws from non owners

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    3. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Over half of ff teams dont have him of course it counts

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      1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        It counts regardless of how many team own him.

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Let's say you're in the top 1k next week and captain Suarez (along with the other 999), then it matters very very little what he actually scores.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        But in Coleman's case it does 😉

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      2. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Don't you play in any minileagues?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Nope, very few of my friends follow football let alone play FPL.

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    5. Cooper123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If your priority is your minileague, then no, it's not just about getting the most points possible, it's about getting more than they other few guys.

      I have Coleman, but so do the 4 guys below me, so the goal has no effect. Obviously I'm glad I'm not falling behinfd without him but the goal doesn't affect the league at all.

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      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        It affects mine. Only one of my rivals who are near me has him.

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  2. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Had high hopes for Coleman this season but he has surpassed all expectations. The guy has been brilliant.

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  3. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    If Lukaku doesn't score today I am definitely getting rid for Giroud or Podolski I for next week... Not sure which

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    1. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      😆

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I would love a podolski punt

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    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Do it, let me climb the ranks.

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  4. No Luck
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Well I've had Coleman since he was £4.5m oop 😛 and Baines and Tim Cahill!

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wrong year mate.

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    2. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      That's funny, me too. He's the player I've had in every year, for the whole year.

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  5. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Coleman on course to get more points than the rest of my team put together!

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    1. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Mine too

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  6. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    The irish lahm..

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  7. ILOVEBAPS
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Shaw down... again.

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  8. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Colemaninho 😎

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      The irish alves

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  9. Texas Pete
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    After a good start Arse not inspiring my total confidence. I think my Wally curse may strike again. Still early days.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      New Ars required 😉

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      He needs a better attitude than that! C'mon, think positive for him 🙂

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  10. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Xomeeee onnn Lukakuuuuuuu Get in the beast modeee! Il capitanooooo!

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    1. Chucky
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      This 🙁

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    2. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Last chance for him to stay in my team.

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    3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I second that notion!

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  11. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Seamus Coleman is absolutely killing me. Three goals in four!

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  12. ILOVEBAPS
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Barkley has been good so far. In defence as well.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Tired.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Why would he be? He's like 12 years old and had heaps of bench time this season.

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  13. Darth
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Cazorla even manages to make clearances look good

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  14. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    "Distin is cheaper" I said, Coleman can't continue scoring i said.

    So wrong.

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    1. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      My cup opponent has gone for Distin too... And he has Rooney and Ozil

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    2. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      "Let them have Coleman, Jagielka will get more BPs" I said!

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      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Well, I guess I rather have distin today....

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    3. Puzzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Also went for Distin. And I still think Coleman can't continue...Can he? Bloody annoying

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  15. Puzzle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I really don't want to buy Coleman, but I might have to 🙁

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  16. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    A Coleman goal sounds good, until you see his ownership percentage..

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      What nonsense! 😀

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        😛

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      not really its about points for me

      those non owners suffer

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    3. SpinyNorman [*_*]
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Oh hi non-owner

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      1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        🙂

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      2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I have Coleman -- my team is linked in my profile!

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    4. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Less than 50%. Therefore most teams don't have him.

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        41.4% is still a hefty amount.. And how many of the 58.6% are dead teams or casuals that barely check their team?

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  17. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Seamus would be perfect at arsenal

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Well, he is pretty good at Everton ... 😉

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    2. JWF
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      and Spurs.

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    3. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Why he's perfect at everton

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    4. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      * united

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    5. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      He would!

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  18. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    As a bkuenose, with Coleman, Distin ands Lucky I am delighted. Especially as jagielka is rested.

    Alcatraz start is very interesting...

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      As is Oviedo's position with Baines back. Is it because of Mirallas being out?

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      1. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Mirrallas is benched.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Isn't Jagielka out for a month?

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      1. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Not that I heard.... No mention on the beeb

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  19. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Arsenal look well oiled at the moment

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  20. United13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Lukaku...repay the faith of those that have kept you. Don't let us be mocked by the Suarez captainers again!

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    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Suarez will blank

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  21. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Don't be shy Wilshire take your 5th

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  22. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bet the guy who took Coleman out this week is sickened, he said he brought him in for a punt last week and he failed.....lol!

    This isn't gloating, just sheer stupidity on his part.

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  23. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Buying Coleman. Can't believe I've let him score 3 or 4 before I did it but that's life. And that's probably the last attacking contribution he will make this season. :@

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    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      This

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  24. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Pleeeease score lukaku

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      +42. 🙂

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        -84 🙂

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Be careful, or I'll bake you! 😉

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  25. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Coleman would be great at QPR!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Hehehe.

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  26. Mary
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    goalman

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  27. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Debuchy is on fire today. Come on!

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  28. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Debuchy anyone?

    Looks dangerous

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Not today, thank you! 🙂

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    2. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Got Williamson but Debuchy would be a good buy, he has been playing excellently.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Pity he's such a card magnet.

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  29. JasonG123
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Was debating Coleman or Jags after GW9. Made the right choice, I imagine many did not.

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  30. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Comeee onnnn Lukakuuuuu

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