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Saturday’s Dugout Discussion

15 January 2011 1315 comments
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With no early fixtures today, gameweek 23 kicks-off with five 3pm games before Arsenal travel to Upton Park this evening. All the action can be followed in our Dugout Discussion chatroom.

The team news from the afternoon games is in, and here are the line-ups…

Chelsea XI: Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Essien, Ramires, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Malouda

Blackburn XI: Robinson, Salgado, Nelsen, Samba, Givet, Dunn, Olsson, Pedersen, Hoilett, Kalinic, Mame Diouf

Didier Drogba and Michael Essien both start for the home side, contrary to earlier stories. As for Blackburn, they make several changes notably welcoming back Chris Samba and benching El-Hadji Diouf.

Man City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Kolarov, De Jong, Barry, Adam Johnson, Toure Yaya, Tevez, Dzeko

Wolves XI: Hennessey, Zubar, Stearman, Berra, Ward, Hunt, Milijas, David Jones, Jarvis, Doyle, Fletcher

The major news from the game at Eastlands is that the new £27m signing Edin Dzeko makes his Premier League debut for the home side.

Stoke XI: Begovic, Wilkinson, Shawcross, Huth, Higginbotham, Delap, Whitehead, Wilson, Etherington, Jones, Sanli

Bolton XI: Jaaskelainen, Ricketts, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Mark Davies, Muamba, Holden, Taylor, Kevin Davies, Elmander

Tuncay’s self-promotion earlier in the week seems to have done the business, as he starts for Stoke City today. Importantly for Bolton, Stuart Holden has come through an injury scare to start.

West Brom XI: Myhill, Jara, Tamas, Scharner, Cech, Mulumbu, Morrison, Brunt, Dorrans, Thomas, Odemwingie

Blackpool XI: Kingson, Eardley, Cathcart, Evatt, Crainey, Vaughan, Adam, Grandin, Taylor-Fletcher, Campbell, Varney

Roberto Di Matteo drops goalkeeper Scott Carson for the first time in the league this season, handing a start to Boaz Myhill.

Wigan XI: Al Habsi, Stam, Gary Caldwell, Alcaraz, Gohouri, Watson, N’Zogbia, Thomas, Diame, Figueroa, Rodallega

Fulham XI: Stockdale, Pantsil, Hangeland, Baird, Hughes, Davies, Etuhu, Murphy, Duff, Dempsey, Kamara

Charles N’Zogbia returns from suspension and starts for Wigan. As for Fulham, strikers Andrew Johnson and Moussa Dembele are only fit enough to make the bench.

Man City: Hart, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Kolarov, De Jong, Barry, Adam Johnson, Toure Yaya, Tevez, Dzeko

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  1. KJT123
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    DJ CAMPBELL CAPTAIN!

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    1. Lew
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      DJ CAMPBELL...bench

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    2. TheHazard
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      Why would you do that?

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      1. Syd.
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        Dudley J Campbell... 😆

        Does anybody know what the "J" is for???

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        1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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          junior?

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          1. TheHazard
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            Yeah it is Junior, according to wikipedia

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        2. jamsiep
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          I heard it recently, but have already forgotten...

          Could wikipedia it and then act clever.... Nah, I'm not dbronaldo. 😉

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          1. FranktheTank - Success is P…
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            Jay

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      2. KJT123
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        mark my words

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  2. Boom!!!
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    C'MON CAPTAIN BRUNTY N WEST BROM!!!

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    1. Syd.
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      -1 😉

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        -2
        C'mon Charlie Adam and whatshisfacemrgoodstats Crainey!

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  3. TheHazard
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    predictions for today then chaps?

    Chelsea 2 - 0 Blackburn

    City 3 - 1 Wolves

    West Brom 2 - 2 Blackpool

    Stoke 1 - 2 Bolton

    Wigan 1 - 1 Fulham

    For me.

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      Chelsea 2-1 Blackburn

      City 2-0 Wolves

      West Brom 1-2 Blackpool

      Stoke 1-0 Bolton

      Wigan 1-0 Fulham.

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    2. Cashnex
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      Chelsea 0 - 1 Blackburn
      City 2 - 0 Wolves
      West Brom 1 - 2 Blackpool
      Stoke 1 - 2 Bolton
      Wigan 2 - 1 Fulham

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  4. Cashnex
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    Captained N'Zogbia today. Anyone else taken a gamble? 🙂

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    1. Cashnex
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      Ah, I see the bloke two above me has. Go DJ!

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      1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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        hopefully nzog goes mad brought him in

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        1. Cashnex
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          Seems to be consistent on the BPs at least. So much great budget midfield talent this season - Pedersen, N'Zogbia, Brunt, Adam...

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    2. jamsiep
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      I went to bed with N'Zogbia captain, planning to sleep through the deadline...

      But, I woke up at 10:20 with a fecking nosebleed! Took it to be a sign from the big man upstairs that my fantasy team needed sorting out! So transferred Drogba out for Tevez (c).

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      1. Lew
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        Colossus error

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      2. Cashnex
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        Confession - I meant to change N'Zog captain to someone else, but I was so battered I didn't wake up until 2pm.

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        1. HowManyGoals
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          Sounds a bit fishy!

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    3. HowManyGoals
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      I ate a prawn curry i had in the fridge since Tuesday.

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      1. Lew
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        Good drills.

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        1. HowManyGoals
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          Yeah, well tonight I'm having a Chicken Makita will salsa and some nachos

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      2. Cashnex
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        And that's the fighting spirit FFS members are made of. Good on you man.

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  5. @FuzzyWarbles
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    Quick poll:

    Imagine you own Brunt, Adam, Tevez and Kolarov.....which game would you watch, WBA vs Blackpool or City vs Wolves?

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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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      i cant imagine owning lolarov its too sh*t a dream

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      1. David Davros
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        see if he's still that funny at 5pm

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    2. TheHazard
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      Probably City to take a look at Dzeko and Tevez

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      1. Lew
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        +1

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    3. Cashnex
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      Irrespective of who you own, watch the City game. Lets see how this Dzeko chap does.

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  6. jamsiep
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    If Tevez playing out of the 'left' becomes a permanent thing, then surely it makes Kolarov's position in the side more secure? He's easily their most potent attacking option at left back, and he'll be needed to provide width out on the left.

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    1. applebonkers
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      exactly

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    2. Attila the Bum
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      Possibly yeah, but cant Boateng play there too? And Kolarov isnt as mobile as Cashley so surely a more defensively solid Zabeleta is safer.

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      1. Andy1
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        I think Kolarov is more likely to be used for easier fixtures (no offence to Wolves) where he has a bit less defensive duties to perform. Going to Arsenal, Manure, Chelsea etc, I think he might be benched.

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          In favour of Zabeleta yeah, that's my thinking.

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        2. David Davros
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          I agree with this.

          Makes perfect sense and is in keeping with what we've seen. I'm not too fussed if he misses those games anyway.

          I know it's gonna kill me when everyone moans and moans about their terrible luck when Kolarov goes wild in the near future.

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          1. Andy1
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            Me neither - providing I have enough 'good' defensive coverage for those weeks.

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          2. jamsiep
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            It will be hilarious when (not if) he does.

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  7. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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    Kolorov is starting, could today be the day that he shows some returns!

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    1. Andy1
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      We've all said that for about 3 months, and he's been rubbish every time. I am not holding out much hope. The only reason he is stil in my team was that I had to get rid of Scott Dann this week. Unless he does the business today, and Rafael doesn't get injured tomorrow, I'll be swapping them.

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      1. riot
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        I just sold him!!

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  8. Hank van Tek
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    So, in which minute will Kolarov be substituted? The 57th for me after he's booked for pulling Fletcher's shirt.

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    1. Boom!!!
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      i would love that to happen.

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    2. TheHazard
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      89th to take the applause for his hattrick of course

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    3. Lew
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      With Zabaleta on, there's less chance of him being substituted..kinda!

      Ok, they could bring on Boateng and put Zabaleta at left back I suppose.

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    4. encored
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      I think Mancini wil let him play today but he'll get a red card in the 84th minute and wud have to leave the field

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    5. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      Haha, this sounds very familiar actually. Brings back some nightmares I had 😀

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  9. Attila the Bum
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    Haha SSN Boselli bashing. 😆

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  10. For Fuchs Sake
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    Carlo! Why ramble about dropping Malouda and Drogs if you have no intention of doing it? Just hope Captain Tev outscores Drogs Now :-/

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      Managers are filthy porky tellers. Thought that was a given.

      Here's a little doozy though, Pardew bollocked Enrique the other week for revealing he was injured an hour before a game on twitter - then Pardew says YESTERDAY that Carroll was injured and wont be playing.
      Some managers are exceptions to the rule I suppose, and are just idiots.

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      1. Cashnex
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        To be fair, Ancelotti is (or used to be) more reliable.

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    2. applebonkers
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      he never rambled about dropping drogs and malouda at all, he simply said sturridge and maceachran did well against ipswich and are now more in his thoughts than before

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    3. Hank van Tek
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      To motivate said players.

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  11. Lew
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    Whooo let the Drog out. Unleash the Drog!
    He's gonna come back today, I can feel it...

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  12. Lew
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    Good news for Yaya Toure still playing in his advanced role 😉

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    1. jamsiep
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      Yaya and Drogba out for me this week... Oh dear.

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      1. Lew
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        Glad I held out 1 more week for the Yaya > N'Zogbia move, although Zoggie will probably still outscore Yaya this week.

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  13. J0E
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    Dog found, Drog in team....its an omen....I hope.

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    1. Jonah
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Fantastic news! Whereabouts in Street did you find it?

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      1. J0E
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        A field on Small moor lane at the back of Walton. Spotted by a Street dog walker who saw the story in the Gazette. She then alerted the network of people we had searching in Walton and we got there within mins. Amazing story of survival for Arthur, who survived the A39 along the way. Gazette coming around next week for a follow up story.

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  14. Akers
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    No links please folks.

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    1. JWF
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      Sadly I replied to the naughty boy and think that we're now going to get the old post-stuck-at-the-bottom thing again.

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      1. Akers
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        If it is, it would serve as a nice reminder to those pests.

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    2. jamsiep
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      Grinch.

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      1. Akers
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        Don't you mean "G r i n c h"? Naughty.

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  15. Attila the Bum
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    Loving the ad where the lad toebungs the ball in the lake, KFC I think.

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  16. JWF
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    tut tut you should know better.

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    1. AP
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      simmer down 😛

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      1. JWF
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        That was actually for Jamsiep. Defending him? You? Have I actually brought the two of you together? 😉

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        1. AP
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          He was giving me help so yeah! Freeeeedom!

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  17. bring_on _the_fantasy
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    haha i knew sturidge woouldnt start. Everyone going on about it. There was no chance! Just becuase he scored some goals in a reserve game and against ipswich!!

    Premiership is a different story!!

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  18. michaelington
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    my pre wildcard team will probably outscore my current team now drog and kolorov are starting

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  19. Drip Doctor
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    Really sloppy start from City so far

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  20. Fudge
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    dzeko hasnt got any points yet but tevez has???

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    1. Lew
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      Give them a chance?

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      1. Fudge
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        No i mean like minutes played 1, so tevez has 1 point
        so does toure etc
        but no dzeko?

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        1. Lew
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          I'll say again...

          Give them a chance?

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  21. For Fuchs Sake
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    Get off my screen Carragher, alright defender in your time, but TV career? He can hardly string a sentence together. Errgh Errrgh Errrgh Goal Errrgh, good chance Errrghh Errrgh

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    1. JWF
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      +Loads

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    2. Cashnex
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      Seriously. What is with these commentators? Why don't they bring the Zonal Marking guys in or something?

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  22. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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    DJ hits the bar....sad day

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  23. Locarno
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    Chris Powell takes 4mins to make an impact. 🙂

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    1. David Davros
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      Get in, i think Charlton just became one of my favourite teams.

      What a guy!

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    2. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Have many penalties have you guys had this season. It's about 2 a game. Bizarre

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      1. Locarno
        • 15 Years
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        And we have (arguably) the best penalty taker in the country. It's all good...

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  24. mvtaylor
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    God damn DJ...

    He's in my team and tenner on them to win :/

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  25. TheHazard
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    Great start for Chris Powell at Charlton - held in very high regard in Leicester and hope he does well.

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    1. David Davros
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      Yeah, sad to see him go but wish him all the best.

      Reckon he might take on some of our players on loan. Logan and Neilson maybe!

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      1. TheHazard
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        Good shout and fingers crossed!

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    2. MADE IN CHARLTON
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      +200

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  26. Locarno
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    Kauto Star BEATEN!

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    1. Should have stuck with Golf…
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      who one it?

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      1. Locarno
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        Huh? Oh, won. Long Run.

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        1. Should have stuck with Golf…
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          nice i had 10 at 7/1 for the win. GET IN.

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          1. Locarno
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            Killed them. Kauto Star hit the last and came third, but he was already well beaten.

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  27. The Dynamo
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    wolves are causing lots of problems from Zabaleta side.

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  28. Attila the Bum
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    Anyone ever tried watching a stream through the PS3 or is it too risky with viruses and all that shite?

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    1. Lew
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      I wouldn't bother. It's hard enough watching iPlayer or 4oD.

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        Oh Ive never tried, is it bad? I just use it for the obvious and dvds/blurays etc.
        By the way AP - finished series 1 of Breaking Bad last week, ordering series 2 now. Fantastic show.

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        1. David Davros
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          Phenomenal.

          Breaking Bad and Californication are the best two TV shows i've ever watched.

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          1. Attila the Bum
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            Oh the Wire would take some beating! But Breaking Bad was brilliant I must say

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        2. AP
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          Good stuff man! Season 2 is immense but just wait for 3... it's sooooo good.

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          1. Attila the Bum
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            AP

            Not seen it available on Amazon yet, will have a look later on. Did you get it online or something?

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  29. Cashnex
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    Wolves are looking pretty solid.

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  30. Scratch
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    FFS Why must they put that absolute moron Dean Windass covering the leads match on sports centre. Seriously can anyone here understand what the hell he says, need some 888 teletext subtitles methinks.

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    1. Scratch
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      Errr Leeds lol.. must remember to breathe when angrily badmouthing that fecker.

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    2. TheHazard
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      That guy is an abomination of a pundit.

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