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Tuesday’s Dugout Discussion

25 January 2011 1589 comments
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Tuesday night opens up another chapter in the prolonged story of Gameweek 24 with a pair of Premier League fixtures. United arrive at Bloomfield Road looking to extend their lead at the top of the table, while at the DW Stadium, Gerard Houllier will be looking to build on the 1-0 win over City at the weekend by getting one over on struggling Wigan on their home turf.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open, ready to capture your latest joys and woes as the Gameweek continues to unfold.

After much speculation this evening, the team news is in and both Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney (playing wide left) start at Blackpool. It’s another strong lineup from Alex Ferguson with Rafael returning from his suspension to replace John O’Shea at right-back, while Chris Smalling continues to deputise for groin-injury victim and Tweeter extraordinaire, Rio Ferdinand. Darron Gibson and Paul Scholes are drafted into midfield for Ryan Giggs and the stricken Michael Carrick. As for Ian Holloway’s side, the headline news is that wantaway skipper Charlie Adam starts, whilst DJ Campbell returns up front and Richard Kingson recovers from a head injury to take his place in goal.

Roberto Martinez makes changes after the polite showing at the Emirates at the weekend. It’s drastic measures, as James McCarthy returns after a three-month absence to take his place in midfield. Franco Di Santo lends his weight to the attack, whilst James McAurther comes into the middle, with Ronnie Stam, Ben Watson and Mohamed Diame making way. Reports of the latter being subject of transfer enquiry from Wigan’s tourist information board have so far been denied by the Latics boss.

As for Villa, they surprisingly change a winning side, handing a debut to new signing Jean Makoun in midfield, with Nigel Reo Coker returning alongside him. The unfortunate Marc Albrighton and club skipper Stiliyan Petrov, drop to the bench. Nathan Baker gets a start at left-back – presumably because Ciaran Clark has suffered an injury or illness. More on that, hopefully, in the Scout Notes.

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  1. Hughes the Daddy
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    Cue a verbal onsalught from that Boom character......... 🙂

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  2. pcpompey
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    Berbs i love you

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  3. JC
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    Quality from Bendtner, great two touches before the finish

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  4. Phil BCFC
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    Come on nani or vidic

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  5. Armchair Manager
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    Must be 5 mins of added time. Giggs the game changer

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    1. GuyIncognito
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      Ref was the game changer.

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      1. Armchair Manager
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        Yeah it was def a pen.

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  6. tosey
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    rafael fooked

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  7. Gargamel
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    Holloway messed up badly by subbing Varney. He was one of their best players and a great outlet both aerially and with his speed. Now they can't get a hold of the ball.

    Oh, and Bendtner is good.

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    1. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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      They are so much worse when Varney is not playing happened against Birmingham as well. Had control of the game then took Varney and completely lost control.

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  8. Nailer
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    Have to love everyone writing off United at 2-0. Silly.

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      I loves hindsight me. Loves it.
      🙂

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    2. Hughes the Daddy
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      did you say that at the time? 🙂

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    3. Stat virgin
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      Shearer called the 2-2!

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  9. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    arsenal winner

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  10. DGno9
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    koscielny goal yes!
    brilliant!

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  11. Marknlard
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    How long has the Arsenal game been on BBC2 for? Dammit! Have missed Bendnter's amazing goal now (but just flicked to see the second).

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      obviously it's been on the whole game lol

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      1. Epic Fail
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        😀

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      2. Marknlard
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        They should have advertised it then!

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        1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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          they did

          otherwise i wouldn't be watching it!

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          1. Marknlard
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            Cheers for telling me dan!

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    2. Mr. Tambourine Man
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      It's also on BBC HD.

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  12. nedfoo
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    goal koscielncy

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  13. JC
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    Great corner from Arshavin for a change.. cheerio Ipswich

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  14. The Bandit
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    Call me mr Kneejerk, but it's Rooney out for Drogba (again)! 😀

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    1. SuperDorrans
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      I'm taking him out. Tevez or RVP for me!

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    2. Armchair Manager
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      Van persie for me, although i know i missed the boat on that 1

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      1. SuperDorrans
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        Not really, he's only been an option for people on here for a week. He could score huge in the DGW!

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        1. Hughes the Daddy
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          Berbatov, RVP, Bent is my frontline now

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          1. Ben Alderton
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            Tevez, Berbs, RVp

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      4 point hit for drogba and Kyrgi to Rooney and hangeland and benched bardsley should have left it alone!!

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  15. Bosko
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    Rooney captain fail 🙁

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    1. Hughes the Daddy
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      worth a punt. next one will pay off 🙂

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      1. Bosko
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        Sigh. Kudos to the Berba (c) folk though, when he's on it they fly in, thought he might be rested. Decision over Rooney now, wonder if he'll be dropped.

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    2. The Bandit
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      Ditto

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  16. Boom!!!
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    KATIE has A.young as well 👿

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    1. Hughes the Daddy
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      You in a better mood now Boom?

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      1. Boom!!!
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        YES MUCH BETTER!

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        1. Hughes the Daddy
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          Cool 🙂

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  17. Cashnex
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    Bloody hell, Rafael really is crooked.

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    1. Cashnex
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      Fabio looks distraught as well. Hope he's okay.

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    2. Marknlard
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      Not had a good couple of weeks, really.

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    3. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      what's wrong???

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      1. Cashnex
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        Some kind of head injury. Had about 8 people seeing to him. Going off on a stretcher with neck brace.

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        1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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          NO

          he's in my wc team that i activated on sunday!

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          1. Hughes the Daddy
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            can you not simply transfer him out then?

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          2. Locarno
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            Then take him out!

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    4. For Fuchs Sake
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      Prob just concussion, they're very cautious these days with head injuries and quite rightfully.

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    5. jamsiep
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      I have zero sympathy for him.

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      1. Granville
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        What is wrong with you tonight?

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      2. denial
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        I have zero respect for that comment man. Jesus, he could be badly hurt.

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        1. Somalion
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          +1 He could be very injured.

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      3. Cashnex
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        Regardless, surely you don't want to see a promising young player seriously injured? Hope it's just concussion like jam said.

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      4. Monklane
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        Shame on you.

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  18. The Face
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    I've had enough of Berbatov.

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    1. jimnastics
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      I haven't, I want MOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

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      1. merts
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        score nani you git

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        1. The Face
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          +1

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  19. pstokes2010
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    3 baps for adam?? he hasnt done much in the 2nd half

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  20. JC
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    What happened to Rafael?

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  21. Nomar
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    Nani's gonna do sh*t all tonight.

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  22. jimnastics
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    BEERRRBBBBSSSSS!!!

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  23. tosey
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    berb is killin me

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  24. For Fuchs Sake
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    Berba you beauty!!!!!

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  25. Boom!!!
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    BERBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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  26. Im Not Marshal Foch
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    Berbs again.. jesus.. why didn't i captain him hmmmpf

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  27. jamsiep
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    F*ck off football, you suck.

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  28. Bosko
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    can't see it. Berba goal again, 3 BPS

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  29. Attila the Bum
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    Well done all you Berbatov captaineers.

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      +1

      Could see it myself and was never close to doing it. That'll learn me

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        I was really wanting to, but after gambling and failing on VdV the week before I thought Nani was the safer choice. Ach well, most of my main rivals dont have Berbatov anyway so not too bad.

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  30. Nomar
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    Berbs! Vidic assist!

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    1. JC
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      nice one Vidic but that Berba goal means im relying on Torres having a stormer tomorrow

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