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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. Cashnex
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Rafael on his way to hospital apparently.

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  2. Cheggers
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    argh - this is like lampard all over again

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  3. Simon Neil. God.
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    RVP>>>Berba. :/

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  4. tosey
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    rdallega gets a lucky goal

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  5. Phil BCFC
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Berbatov Die get send off brake your leg and fall in a coma

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      I don't know what offends me more, the horrible sentiment or the awful spelling and grammar.

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      1. Dai Chicken Pie
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        or the image of sol cambell

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    2. JC
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      ah now.. did Vidic really get an assist?

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    3. Bubbles
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      And wasn't it you who posted those 'authentic' Ferdinand tweets earlier? LOLOLOLOL etc.

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        Pretty sure it wasn't him. But lol at the spanner who did.

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        1. Bubbles
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          Ah well. This guy is a right knob too.

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  6. Ollie
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    I really really wish I didn't have the funds to afford Rooney. I'd have gone for Berbs!!! 🙁

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    1. Granville
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Yup me too, fell for it but I didnt really think Berbs would get 5 goals. It's a black day for my FPL team.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        +1

        Much respect to the Berba Brigade

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  7. Drip Doctor
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    I've got Berba but hes killed me, all becuase i captained Nani and everyone else captained Berba. Fu*k sakes!

    Blackpool denied a stonewall penalty, shocking...

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    1. cucumber
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      same

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  8. cucumber
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    fabregas goal

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  9. GuyIncognito
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Peter Walton is nailed on for the 3 BP today, brilliant performance for the red devils.

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    1. Funkyav
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      +lots

      Varney should have had a penalty. blatant foul. that would have made it 3-0

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  10. Blue Teets
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    lol has anyone ever seen 10 minutes OT before ?

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    1. Dai Chicken Pie
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      bet they decided on 10 mins before utd took the lead

      its a fkn conspiracy I tells ya!

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  11. Bosko
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    I remember captaining Rooney for his 5 or so goals last season in the DGW and thinking anyone who didn't captain him is well and truly in the sh*t. Appears as though that is me now with 30% odd ownership of Berba. Onwards and upwards and all that.

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  12. pstokes2010
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    berba capt and adam this week! what a week!! im back

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  13. Somalion
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Time to sell Nani so I can afford Berbs? I think so.

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  14. Simon Neil. God.
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Berbatrov to beat 32?

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  15. SuperDorrans
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Oh and Fabregas decides to score when it doesn't cout the f*ckin cock! This season has been an utter joke.. roll on next season!

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  16. Locarno
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    116 without Berbatov. Can't complain or moan about not having him, because he's just one of those players that I'll never have.

    *because I'm an idiot.

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    1. tosey
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      and me, didnt even consider him, had me rooney blinkers on

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        +1

        Exactly my problem.

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    2. cucumber
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      impressive

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  17. Marknlard
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    The doublegameweek in GW27 has a lot to live up to.

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  18. luke
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    my son, the little runt, just hit 140 - sent him to his room
    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/entryhist.mc?id=59311

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    1. swedish_toffee
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Great parenting! That'll teach him.

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      1. luke
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        hell be lucky to get dinner

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        1. Pablitto
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          hehe lookin forward for growing of my son to live these kinda situations 🙂

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    2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      Luke that gave everyone in the hosue her a good laugh mate 😉

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    3. arfa
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      🙂

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  19. tosey
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    there goes my green arrow

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  20. The Rock
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    5 goals against Birmingham, 3 against Blackpool so thats 8 goals, so 16 chance for a player to assist or score, Nani got 1 goal.

    S basically, 1 from 16 chances of getting points, not good enough Nani!

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  21. jth
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    N'Zogbia assist for Wigan

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    1. cucumber
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      😀

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  22. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    berbatov has completely resurrected my idiot mate who is shit at fpl

    so f*cked off

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  23. jimnastics
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Obviously chufffed I have Berba, but desperately hoping for a Torres(c) hattrick tomorrow! It'll be an absolute monster week.

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    1. Dai Chicken Pie
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      me too! me too!

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  24. Nailer
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Cesc goal in the CC is annoying. Do it in the league son!

    Hope he doesn't get rested.

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    1. Funkyav
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Is fabregas ever rested for a meaningful game?

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  25. Back on the horse
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    you can take fabs and RVP off now, AW!

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  26. Drip Doctor
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    8 Utd goals and Nani only played a part in one, sums up my captain choices this season..

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    1. PFOR
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Sums up my season.

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    2. Syd.
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      I choose Mister Potato head... TBH i never really considered Berbastar as a choice thought that Rooney would be a nice differential

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  27. Jinswick
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    I have 93 points so far this week but the lack of Berba leaves a bitter bitter taste. As for my rival - just ridiculous. http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/eventhist.mc?id=1074571;event=24

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    1. Dai Chicken Pie
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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  28. Goose
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Bap prediction?

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    1. jamsiep
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Walton 3
      Webb 2
      Dean 1

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      1. Blue Teets
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        You bitter bitter Chelsea rent-boys...

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    2. Dai Chicken Pie
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      berbs3
      giggs2
      adam1

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  29. JWF
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Just noticed it was an N'Zog assist for the Wigan goal, which softens the blow of picking him over Dempsey slightly.

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    1. tosey
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      i watched it it wasnt

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      1. tosey
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        mccarthy shot and it went in off rodallega, has to be a rodallega goal and mccarthy assist

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  30. Phil BCFC
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    FML

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