Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Saturday

A busy Saturday afternoon of Premier League action delivers six kick-offs at three o’clock before we head over to Villa Park for this evening’s encounter, with Chelsea seeking to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Bottom placed Fulham will be hoping for a vital three points to drag them out of the relegation mire when Newcastle pay visit, while fellow strugglers Cardiff face a testing trip to Goodison Park, with the Toffees looking to push on into the top six.

Up in the North East, two of the Premier League’s meanest defences – Sunderland and Crystal Palace – square up at the Stadium of Light, while Pepe Mel looks to ease the pressure on his tenure in the Midlands by claiming the points from West Brom’s trip to the Liberty Stadium to face Swansea. Norwich are another side scrapping to keep themselves out of the bottom three; they face a daunting test today at St Mary’s, while West Ham will look to cement their mid-table status by claiming the points at the Britannia against Mark Hughes’ Stoke.

As always, you can look to our Twitter feed for news of today’s teamsheets, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will accompany you through today’s matches right through until the whistle at this evening’s Villa Park fixture.

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  1. Jebiga
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    what happened with lallana ? injured ?

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    1. Lanley Staurel
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Just come back from the match. No idea. He was sprightly and ran off the pitch!

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    2. Hakuho FPL
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      nope

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  2. 7shadesofsmoke
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cries of "boring" from the Villa fans...

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  3. Royal5
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Torres looks awful. Hazard to little involved..

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  4. Captain Shirokov
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    I'm so doing Lallana to Sterling.

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    1. Heydudes13
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hope you're watching Ireland...

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nah, Chelsea game is on.

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        1. Heydudes13
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Tut tut... Ireland playing a game they can win the tournament in and BOD's last game. Call yourself an Irishman!!

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          1. Captain Shirokov
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Rugby is a pathetic excuse for a sport and I despise it.

            Imo, of course.

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
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              10 years, 1 month ago

              Pathetic? That is one word you cannot call it

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              1. Captain Shirokov
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Yes, I can. πŸ™‚

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                1. Heydudes13
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                  No you can't.

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                  1. Captain Shirokov
                    • 12 Years
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                    Oh yes I can.

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                    1. Heydudes13
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                      Oh no you can't.

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                      1. Ginkapo FPL
                        • 12 Years
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                        Its behind you!

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                      2. rdpx
                        • 12 Years
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                        But he did.

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    2. Zombie
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      I wanted to do Nolan but if Sterling does well in next match, he is in

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Have Nolan also, disappointed he didn't get anything today.

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  5. Jam0sh
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Evening gents. Your thoughts about these transfers for DGW31:

    Lallana -> Nolan
    Mata -> Gerrard
    Jay Rodriguez -> Lukaku
    Fonte -> Coleman

    2 free transfers.

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    1. Brouhaha
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Mata to Gerrard looks the best

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  6. aehii
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    i guess this has been covered

    https://vine.co/v/MbE3JnWX1Oh

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    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't see it. Disgrace.

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      1. aehii
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        I remember seeing a vine of robben looking like he spits on sagna as he bends down in the first leg of the champions league tie. Nothing came of it, this is more blatant though.

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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      If Pardew had a £100K fine for the "headbutt", Boyd should have his nut sack used as a boxer's speed-ball

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        The FA have set a precedent, the lineage is clear. This must happen as a matter of due process...

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    3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 14 Years
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      Hart showed immense restraint to not knock his block off there. That is absolutely disgusting, especially after Boyd blatantly dived and tried to con the ref. A cheat and a scumbag. I hope the FA see this and takes action.

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  7. LewanGOALski
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think Kolarov will play vs Fulham ?

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    1. dribbler
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      yes (but I'm guessing)

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  8. Evs
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Dgw team sorted.

    I'm i happy, no.

    But at least I'm sorted πŸ™‚

    Now.... Come on Ireland πŸ™‚ !!!!

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    1. Zombie
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      How many DGW players Demi?

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      1. Evs
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        Eh, Evs ?

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
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          Evs, how many DGW players?

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          1. Evs
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            • 14 Years
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            10

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            1. 7shadesofsmoke
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              10 years, 1 month ago

              hmm, i'm thinking of taking a hit for an eleventh... I figure a Sunderland defender is worthwhile

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              1. Evs
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                10 years, 1 month ago

                I decided to get Mannone for a hit.

                Should pay back in save points and extra games if nowt else by the end of the season.

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                1. 7shadesofsmoke
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                  yeah, i have him too. Might sprinkle a little Bardsley on for Shaw... tough decision...

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                  1. 7shadesofsmoke
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 1 month ago

                    It's the extra games though, very tempting.

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            2. Zombie
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              10 years, 1 month ago

              Who are DGW defenders if it's ok to tell? I am assuming you got Hazza as your non-DGW player

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        2. Zombie
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          10 years, 1 month ago

          Goddammit 😳

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  9. Parm
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else unconvinced by Willian?

    Doesn't look like a £30m player?

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Been great this season so far. Still young and it's only his first season. Long-term Mata replacement.

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      1. Parm
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        Can't fault his workrate, but hasn't really set the world alight going forward has he?

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        1. Captain Shirokov
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          Not really, but Chelsea don't need too may goals thanks to their great defense.

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    2. AAAAA
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The worlds first defensive winger?

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  10. Blue Lion
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Guys...
    Would this be worthy of a -12 hit for the DGW?
    Lallana,Chambers and Aguero to Silva,Zaba and Jelavic/Dzeko/Lukaku.

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    1. clockwork
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes if you go for lukaku

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  11. Yome
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    What is wrong with Parr? He was not on the teamsheet if I am not mistaken.

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  12. Royal5
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    Boring.

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  13. Plagued by indecision
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Played the wildcard and it feels good...

    Adrian
    Coleman / Davies / Dummett
    Silva / Gerrard / Nolan / Hazard
    Suarez / Sturridge / JRodriguez*

    Subs: Mannone / Cahill / Vlaar / Bacuna

    No doubt it will change, and not sure about getting rid of JRodriguez. Might get Carroll and AJ instead of Nolan and JRod.

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    1. JoeyW
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      more city coverage needed surely? id rather yaya over hazard, 3 more games in hand

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      1. Plagued by indecision
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Not getting rid of Hazard. Would lose masses of value, and Chelsea's fixtures are pretty tasty.

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  14. Mr Smith
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    I'm really hoping Hazard blanks today, purely for the reason that it may make the causal player sell him next week for a doubler which will mean many teams struggling to fit him back in.

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    1. aehii
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think liverpool are good for defence in the dgw, shame I can't get one.

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      1. aehii
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        meant that as new comment, not reply.

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      2. rdpx
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        I am wondering whether to put in Hrtl Skrtl.

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  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    torres fail

    lay it to hazard and he will score

    too slow

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  16. S.Kuqi
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Fecking boring game...zzzZzz

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  17. Mílanista
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Chelsea games are tedious every week.

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    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Chelsea Fans don't care. Go to games to catch glimpse of Mourinho.

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    2. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      jose style. win on the opposition's error. tedious yet effective.
      Im thinking mci will beat them. there's so much in a long pts tournament that this style works. imo, worls much better in short tournaments like fa/CL.

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  18. Yome
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Catastrophic GW, getting Aguero before his injury, taking him out for Lukaku and I gave him the armband, doubling up Everton defense, got Yaya for Snod, Lallana subbed off early... Anyone in the same train?

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    1. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
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      12(-12)

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      1. Debauchy
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        9 - 8 gotcha !

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          πŸ˜€

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      2. Yome
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        I took a -12 too, 24 (-12)

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    2. Royal5
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Got Aguero and had to replace him with Lukaku. Got Lallana. Doubled up on Soton and benched Ward who stayed on the bench beacuase of Kolarovs cameo.

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      1. Royal5
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        So, feel your pain.

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      2. Yome
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Did you C lukaku? The Kolarov thing was so frustrating!

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    3. Zombie
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Dude 😯 if You did kick out Lambo for the Aguero bit, you're looking at exact copy here

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      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Feels even more painful! Let's get over this quickly and bring those points back in the DGW!

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  19. SW6
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    This is why I never feel comfortable giving Hazard the armband. Mourinho would much rather win 1-0 than 3-1.

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      Love that grav

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      1. SW6
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        πŸ˜€ Shame it's all over, was a great show.

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah, final episode was a bit disappointing but looking forward to the next series.

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          1. Captain Shirokov
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            No way, it was perfect. πŸ™‚

            People seem don't realise it's more of a character-driven series.

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            1. Mílanista
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              I realise that, but the final episode felt a bit underwhelming at times. It was still good but for the final of such a quality show I found it slightly disappointing.

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  20. catch22
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    2 chelsea defenders but i'd still love if they lost!

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  21. FACUPARSE
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Villa

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, Toparse.

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  22. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    27 from 7. Captain gone. took a hit and only have 6 dgw'ers next week.
    Oh and bolloxed up UFPL too
    πŸ™

    What a pap day, especially as a Cardiff fan...

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    1. Debauchy
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      That's quite decent. See other scores on here. Im 9 - 8 , that's to cry for ! 48 on UFPL though.

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        39 on UFPL but my weekend days rotate really badly.
        THought it looked ok but realise now it isn't. Was in 12th too πŸ™

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  23. Manani
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    any ways to make shin of beef edible in under an hour??

    thought I bought some steaks for cheap πŸ˜† Big mistake!

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Thin slices, stir fry πŸ™‚

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        actually this will work, i take it back, very thin tho

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    2. dribbler
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      give it to the dog and it'll be edible straight away

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
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        πŸ™‚

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      lol not under an hour im afraid, best to perhaps marinade em and CHEW

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    4. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      pressure cook it

      Okay..that would ruin it but it will be ready in 1 hour πŸ˜›

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    5. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      go back in time and look for the slow cooker recipe as I suggested earlier! πŸ˜‰
      now you need to wrap it up in kitchen roll, beat the shit out of it with a mallet, thinly slice and shallow fry with ginger, garlic, chillies and capsicum. Add soy sauce just before it's ready

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    6. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      It will be exceedingly tough if you cook it that quickly

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  24. martyhan
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will have 7 players in the DGW next week. Still have my WC. Worth using or hold off till the next DGW ??

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  25. money face bandwagon
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    hows this team for gw31?

    mannone

    chester coleman baines williamson

    yaya gerrard sissoko

    suarez(c) lukaku sturridge

    bench: davis hazard lallana azpi

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    1. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I got Sissoko in for today - might ship him out right away... will have a look at him on MotD first mind you

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  26. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Concrete Ron.

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  27. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How's Hazard looking?

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    1. S.Kuqi
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      2 pointter coming for sure. Nothing more.

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      1. rdpx
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        NAH NAH NAH NOT LISTENING NAH NAH NAH

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    2. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure I want to know.

      I am hoping for great things from him, and then a Suarez fail would also be very helpful to me.

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  28. dribbler
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    unlucky benteke

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  29. Tiote on Peyote
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Well done Trimble. Beauty.

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    1. Heydudes13
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Sexton*...

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  30. Debauchy
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cmon Ireland !

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