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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. jamsiep
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Utd have started their classic 'let's appeal for as many penalties as physically possible' routine..

    Usually works though.

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

      The 4th official has indicated a minimum of eleven minutes of added time.

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      BORRRING!!!!!!!

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  2. LasCebollitas
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Nani breakdancing

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  3. For Fuchs Sake
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Wow that pitch is really cutting up!

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  4. The Brummie
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Because DJ campbell missed the last game does that mean his goal is worth double points because its a doule game week because im a retard?

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    1. Locarno
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

      To the last bit.

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      1. The Brummie
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        😉

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    2. Epic Fail
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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  5. TommyK
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Bleurgh.

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  6. PFOR
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Is Chicharito Spanish for 'donkey'?

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  7. tosey
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    anyone else find it very funny if arsenal go out tonight

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  8. tosey
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    fook

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  9. For Fuchs Sake
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Berba goal Fletcher assist!

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  10. Dai Chicken Pie
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    ahhh at least it was berbs

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  11. Boom!!!
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    get in BERBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA................

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  12. The Bandit
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Game over! 😉

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  13. Im Not Marshal Foch
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Wish i'd captained berbs 🙁

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    1. denial
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Me too.

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    2. The Bandit
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Was going to, but realised I didn't have him!

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

      me too

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  14. Oliver Reed
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    if kingson does lose his cleanie please let it be berbs, with a rafa assist..:)

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    1. Oliver Reed
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      and as soon as i say it, wooooooooo...not the rafa assist though..oh well..

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      1. Dai Chicken Pie
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        you want the moon on a stick, shit another one goes in

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  15. Jinswick
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    that is it. Rooney you fat pig piece of shit, you are out. And berbatov, welcome aboard.

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  16. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Mother frickin crappy lazy Berbatov!!!!!!!!

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  17. TommyK
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. Locarno
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Had to be bloody Berbatov.

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  19. jimnastics
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Commentator sounds genuinly upset at that goal.

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  20. Bubbles
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    BERBA BOY!

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  21. JC
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone but Berba 🙁

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  22. Attila the Bum
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Good lad Berbatov, an excellent differential on most of my rivals - if only I would have (c)'d him though...

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      both of us bottled that one eh attilla. sick, fookin nani

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    2. andy85wsm
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      I had him as captain until someone said to me do you think he will play both games. That put doubts in my mind and thought he maybe wouldn't play this game, so went with Nani (C) instead. Still can't complain about my overall total

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  23. PFOR
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Lovely 😀

    Err, apart from the Berbatov part, but hey, I'm not complaining!

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  24. xentar
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Lost 5, gained 4. Damn!

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    1. Dai Chicken Pie
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      +1 could be worse though eh?

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  25. Epic Fail
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Why the fluff aint Bent on pens.

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  26. Damp
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Am I the only one who hates the ugly Bulgarian?

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  27. Eatspressure
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Berbasloth you beauty!!

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  28. Boom!!!
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    CHICHARITOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO U BEAUTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

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  29. jimnastics
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Chico is an absolute quality player

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  30. McEwan
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Chico!

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