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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. Keep Calm and Sessegnon
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Wilshere lobs a pass forward and the two Alans can barely contain themselves.

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  2. David Davros
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    Who should have got a penalty? I want to be angry too!

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  3. TommyK
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    He used his strength. No penalty.

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    1. IAmTheWalrus
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      +1

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    2. Cornelius
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      Haha. He just ran into him actually

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  4. For Fuchs Sake
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    Any Arsenal fans on here have a go at Berba for diving? Take a look at your captain tonight........

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    1. David Davros
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      Think we exhausted that option at the time with the Eduardo incident

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    2. Locarno
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      Fabregas wrote: "I saw Roberto Martinez's comment that I might have employed some gamesmanship to win the penalty.

      "I don't know why he said that - he is a fellow Catalan and we have had some dinners together at the Spanish Embassy, so I was very surprised because he has said himself that he knows me well, in which case he should know that I am not the kind of guy that dives."

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
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        Ha ha!! Butter wouldn't melt

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  5. TO
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    LOL @ Ref

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    1. jamsiep
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      It isn't funny.

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      1. TommyK
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        no, but you are..... 😀

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      2. TO
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        Its funny

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  6. PFOR
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    Adam is the Scottish Xavi.

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    1. PFOR
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      *Cue Jamsiep comment 😉

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    2. IAmTheWalrus
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      does that make fletch the scottish iniesta?

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      1. PFOR
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        No. But Gibson in the Irish Iniesta.

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        1. si
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          Cue dbronadlo comment

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        2. Joe Bloggs
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          Stephen Ireland is the Irish Fabregas

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      2. si
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        *Scottish Joe Montana (only quarter-back I recall)

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    3. Attila the Bum
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      If Xavi was over-rated and liked deep fried confectionery.

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      1. PFOR
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        Ha, knew I'd get a reaction. 😆

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  7. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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    How hard can it be for them to give decisions against Manure. Embarrassing.

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    1. TommyK
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      "manure" What are you, six?*

      *No reply required

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      1. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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        Actually quite a commonly used nickname.

        Oh and I wished I'd bookmarked it when you and Partridge mocked me for saying that no ref would give a penalty against Manure.

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        1. TommyK
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          I'm pretty sure that was the Aston Villa match- and the ref did give a penalty against us..... 😕

          And your the only person I've seen on here who uses that nickname. The only other people I've seen use it our idiots in the chat boxes of my dodgy streams..... 😀

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          1. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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            It was earlier this week actually when someone said something about Adam scoring a brace.

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  8. Jairzinho
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    ffs not again kingson

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    1. Marknlard
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      If Kingson can just stay on the pitch, even lying injured with no action, for 6 more minutes...

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  9. David Davros
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    Rabble rabble rabble

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    1. Somalion
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      Ahhhh Rabble rabble rabble rabble

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  10. Boom!!!
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    GET UP U C*NT KINGSON!!!!!!!!!

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  11. IAmTheWalrus
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    seeing the reply...

    errr

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  12. jimnastics
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    OH MY GOD KINGSON GET UP

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  13. Gargamel
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    I have Varney and I like him a lot but that was never ever a pen. Rafael went in with his shoulder and Varney jumped into him.

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  14. Epic Fail
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    Come on Kingson, soldier it out until 60 minutes, then do one.

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  15. Oliver Reed
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    kingson better get up, whats happening..

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    1. jimnastics
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      Twisted knee but he looks fine... just need another 3 mins from the guy.

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  16. tosey
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    nani looks a poor player at the moment

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  17. Armchair Manager
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    If nani cud cross he be decent. So frustrating to watch. Hurry back TonyV

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  18. dogtanion
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    So Adam is hacked down, no free kick,obviously, Giggs screams at ref. Welcome to Manchester.

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    1. TommyK
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      He was clearly arguing on Adam's behalf...... 😉

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    2. IAmTheWalrus
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      ahh ryan giggs .... doesnt scream

      and hes been in the business longer then the ref, he should listen up

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  19. TommyK
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    FFS get hernandez on- Blackpool have no pace at the back!!!!

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  20. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    there's no hot water in the man u dressing room apparently

    good tactic from the blackpool plumbers!

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    1. chinmusic
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      They'll be in plenty of hot water in the dressing room at full time at this rate.

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  21. Torres76
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    2 mins tO Evatt cleanie....

    Pleeeeeeeease

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  22. Hughes the Daddy
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    Blackpool > Man U.

    🙂
    🙂
    🙂

    Where have all the Man U fans gone from this forum?! 🙂

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    1. Epic Fail
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      They are all in N. Ireland sulking.

      [/bait]

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    2. PFOR
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      Most of them only show up when we win 5-0.

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    3. Boom!!!
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      WE ARE STILL HERE SO JUST SHUT UP U C*NT!!!!!!!!!

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      1. Locarno
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        Boom, do you mind if I call you Nipple from now on?

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      2. Hughes the Daddy
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        Quality, I love it.

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      3. chinmusic
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        The usual understated wit and charm from Boob

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      4. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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        I thought you liked Blackpool Boom.

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        1. TommyK
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          I thought jamsiep hated them.

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      5. Manif
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        Ha ha ha ha ha, silly man! Come on Blackpool!

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      6. Hughes the Daddy
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        only only the wind-up anyway mate.

        i have rafael, berb and nani (C) so want man u to come back.

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        1. Hughes the Daddy
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          but ultimately... lose by 1 goal 🙂

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    4. TommyK
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      That is a ridiculous comment. In so many ways.

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  23. Epic Fail
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    3 more minutes of action please Blackpool, before i put the Villa game back on for the 2nd half.

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  24. PFOR
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    Gibson 3
    Berbatov 2
    Nani 1

    As is stands.

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    1. PFOR
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      *it

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  25. Im Not Marshal Foch
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    Chelsea make huge big for Aguero and Godin - 52 Mil rejected

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    1. Funkyav
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      http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/9373739.stm

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    2. Attila the Bum
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      Wowsers, didn't know Abramovic would still lash out that kind of cash.

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  26. Be
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    anyone watching the Wigan game? NZog playing well?

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  27. tosey
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    chelsea bid 52m for aguero and a defender

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  28. jamsiep
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    Cheers for that Fergie... The refs are absolutely pathetic.

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    1. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
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      Just wait until he gets sent off.

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  29. Funkyav
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    SAF gets Adam booked. scumbag

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  30. Epic Fail
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    GABBY :d;d;d

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