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Monday Dugout Discussion

26 September 2011 1890 comments
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A game for the (fantasy) football die-hards tonight, as Norwich City play host to Sunderland in the Gameweek six finale. Whilst Gary Neville has been fiddling with his gadgets for the best part of an hour, the Dugout Discussion has just opened for the late shift, and if you’ve just tuned in the team news from Carrow Road is as follows…

Norwich XI: Ruddy, Naughton, Russell Martin, Barnett, Tierney, Bennett, Bradley Johnson, Fox, Pilkington, Hoolahan, Morison.

Sunderland XI: Mignolet, O’Shea, Brown, Bramble, Richardson, Elmohamady, Larsson, Gardner, Vaughan, Bendtner, Sessegnon.

Both Paul Lambert and Steve Bruce have the rare luxury of naming an unchanged eleven. That means Wes Hoolahan continues in an advanced position, whilst Grant Holt sits on the pine for the Canaries. Big summer signings John O’Shea, Wes Brown and Niklas Bendtner all start for the Black Cats.

Take a pew in the Dugout Discussion, and let’s hope for an entertaining edition of Monday Night Football.

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  1. Beamer
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Yeah Sunderland cleanie gone

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  2. FPL Daniel
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    repost:

    I really don’t understand. Can anybody make it clear to me? Why Hoolalan regular starter? I am watching the game and can’t find a particular reason. Who is better then him?

    P.S. Sess shot of target. There goes the BP

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  3. Kuqi Monster
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    does anyone know if the fpl site has had any updates since they went live?

    wish they would show both gw rank and overall rank when you select "gameweek history" like they used to...

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      they are amateurs they need time. I believe in May the game will be fully functional.

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      1. exammy
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        I wish they would show in transfer history what price you paid for a player, missing the small things like that

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        1. The Bandit
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          Look in data view, it's all there. 🙂

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        2. Kuqi Monster
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          check data view on transfer page

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          1. exammy
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            I see what you mean but in data view it shows the rise that gameweek, e.g if a player rises 0.2m in a week you cant tell exactly which price you got him at

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        3. Anti-Ipswich
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          You used to be able to see the overall leaders under the 'Fantasy Stats' thing in one click. There's about 3 different processes to get there now.

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    2. Burton
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      The 2 clicks to see your latest points grate too.

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  4. Sim Simma
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    I need Norwich to concede 2 penalties, and ruddy to save all 2 to save my gameweek

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  5. Qubit
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone think RVP and Dzeko to Hernandez and Aguero worthwhile? (Would have to be today due to Aguero rising)

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    1. Kuqi Monster
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      i'd try to keep rvp with his fixtures...

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  6. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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    I'd love it Aguero doesn't start on Saturday, and Dzeko does. And scroes 😉

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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      *Scores

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  7. applebonkers
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    not sure what barnett was doing there but a decent goal. oh well. everytime i see that guy he's giving away pens or kicking people's heads off but apparently he's actually defended really well lately

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Sounds like its Brown whos having the shocker

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    2. Anti-Ipswich
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      He was up for the corner and he stayed up there for the attack. Quality goal though, probably our best all season

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  8. AP
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    World class Bendtner.

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  9. jamsiep
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    Sessegnon in the hole just doesn't work.

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    1. PFOR
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      +1

      I'd have Sessegnon and Larsson on the wings with 3 centre-mids.

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      1. PFOR
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        Or even another striker.

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        1. jamsiep
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          Elmo is hopeless too. The least creative winger you'll ever see in the PL, he's just a brute, who they can hoof the ball up to for him to win headers, that's all he offers.

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          1. PFOR
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            The delivery from the wings is awful, even Larsson seems to be forgetting to cross it. Definitely something worth looking at in January, if Bendtner gets the service he needs he could easily get 10 goals this season.

            Same old story for Sunderland, too good to go down but won't impress anyone greatly along the way.

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    2. Nomar
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      Sessignon in a hole probably does work though, AP.

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  10. The Bandit
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    How on earth did Sunderland beat Stoke 4-0?

    Sess has already cost me a Ruddy save point! 🙁

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    1. jamsiep
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      No idea. Every time I've watched Sunderland this season they're been awful. Stoke must have just been even worse.

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      1. PFOR
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        Stoke are shocking away from home, and they were just back from Ukraine. Lost an early goal and never recovered. Can't see it happening again.

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      2. Shipstontrev
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        They had just come back from Kiev. Europa League, be careful what you wish for.

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    2. Nomar
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      That's the beauty of the Premier League though.

      One week you can destroy an opponent, the next week you can look like a complete shower of sh**e.

      I think Stoke's 'mid' week European adventures has a lot to do with that result.

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    3. Holy See
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      My 1st look at S'land this season, woeful. Sess is like some guy who had a wish granted to him by the genie to play in the premiership. Gripping stuff. Not.

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  11. Syd.
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    I forgot how shit Wes Brown is..

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    1. Shipstontrev
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      +1

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  12. FPL Daniel
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    How many heavy hitters are needed in midfield? 2 or 3?

    Possible players are: Nani, Young, Silva, Nasri, Mata, DVD, Walcott. So at least 3 or its better to have 2 in order to have balance? I believe Silva is a season keeper, so it will be very difficult to choose from all the others.

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    1. Anti-Ipswich
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      I'm getting rid of Walcott. I realised this week that he's a one trick pony. I think I'm going for Silva and Nani as my midfield pair.

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    2. RmS
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      DVD's are dead technology.

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    3. Mull
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      Most on here have two midfield heavy hitters and 3 up front.

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      1. Lanley Staurel
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        Eh no....! Bit of a mix between 2 and 3 up front.

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  13. Anti-Ipswich
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    They've shown Yakubu's goal from last week as a part of last week's highlights. It's a good thing it was a big transfer window, it needed to be big enough for Yakubu to get out.

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      You need new jokes...

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  14. PFOR
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    Neville getting really into this analysis.

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    1. Nomar
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      I like him, actually, think he does it really well. Which surprised me, but you must give credit when it's due.

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      1. PFOR
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        Agreed, everyone thought he'd be awful and he turns out to be a very credible pundit.

        Wilkins on the other hand...

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        1. Shipstontrev
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          ... should stick to Tango adverts.

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  15. Gonefishing
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    Hows Bendtner been playing, looking like there is any chance ofhim getting the ball somewhere in the vicinity of the back of the net?

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    1. PFOR
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      Not getting the supply, but seems to be making things happen when he gets the ball. Might nick one.

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      1. Gonefishing
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        Thanks!

        Fingers crossed, a goal would help my week (by help I mean save)

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  16. Bull
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    Think I’ve got the perfect lineup for my wildcard team. Have some questions about my front line though.

    Vorm Krul
    Jose Enrique, Bosingwa, Taylor R, Shawcross, and Taylor N
    Silva, Mata, Nani, Van der Vaart, Dyer
    Suarez, Best, Drogba
    .3 in the bank.

    Can do that front line, or I can do Suarez, Adebayor, Agbonlahor with .4 in the bank.

    Any thoughts?

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    1. ksmith5666
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      That's the midfield i want as well.

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    2. Shipstontrev
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      Nice, but not sure about 3 Swansea.

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    3. Nomar
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      I think Drogs a waste of money and space in your front line.

      You need one of Rooney, RVP or Aguero up front and preferably 2 of those 3 really. I'd downgrade VdV or Mata and upgrade Drogba to one of said strikers.

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  17. We must triangulate the sig…
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    Ruddy don't you go breaking my heart. I've done my bit in watching

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  18. Mole
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    Larsson or Ramsey . . . or someone else in this price range?

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  19. Zambere
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    Can anyone offer advice on my following FF dilemma??

    Modric and Arteta

    or

    VDV and Ramsey

    BR

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      VDV and Ramsey. VDV's on pens, most set pieces and is a greedy bastard, Ramsey has less competition in midfield now that Wilshere is out for a few months.

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    2. Mole
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      2

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  20. Danton
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    I'm annoyed at Taarabt and fearing that he will drop in price next night. Who is a good replacement in mid for 7.2 max?
    Already got Cabaye.

    Thinking of Murphy or Walters (due to rise, and no really hard games to come). Not sure about their performance, though.

    Ramires is other option, but I already got Mata.

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    1. Shipstontrev
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      Walters is on penalties for Stoke, if that helps.

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    2. Cruicky
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      Ramsey or Murphy.

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  21. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    This is going to reek of bullshit but I swear to god I was extremely close to doing Leon Barnett anytime goal scorer at 14/1.

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    1. Demí
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      I believe you DB

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  22. CarelessGenius©
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    Anyone think the H2H league is more important than just points league?

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    1. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
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      no

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  23. Doctor X
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    Has Ruddy made any saves?

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  24. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
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    What to do…any pearls of wisdom guys?
    My squad is, Given, Ruddy Kompany, Baines, Bos, Shawcross, Simpson Moses, Arteta, Jarvis, Silva, Sinclair Ade, Roon, Holt
    With 2.2 in the bank, should I keep tinkering or WC ?

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    1. Burton
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      I'd wildcard.

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Downgrade Baines to a 4.0, upgrade Holt to Aguero.

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        Or upgrade Moses to Nani if Rooney is out. I wouldn't do anything before the CL games, though.

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  25. meechamspowders
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    Need some bloody help lads. Have 1 change for this week, leave my squad as it is? or swap Smalling for someone? (or any other suggestions?) Defence is actually a farce, so strengthening there would be ideal I think. or get rid of O'Hara?

    Kenny, Vorm

    Smalling, Ward, Simpson, De Laet, Bosingwa

    Silva, Nani, Taarabt, O'Hara, Dyer

    Rooney, Aguero, Adebayor

    Any help would be much appreciated. Some of my decisions have been dogshit over the last few weeks, so could do with some help.

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    1. stooshermadness
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      I don't think it's bad, actually. DeLaet is not starting and Smalling is dinged up, so maybe look for a defender there that rotates with either Ward or Simpson, since you are likley to start Boswinga every week. Or, Jones >> Smalling . . .

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  26. Anti-Ipswich
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    He shoots, he scores! Boom!

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    1. Andy
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      That's a cracking header.

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  27. PFOR
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    Goal Morison

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    1. Adam
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      Who assisted?

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      1. PFOR
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        Tierney

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      2. Hybrid.power
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        Tierney.

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  28. AP
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    Tierney on my bench. Grrr!

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    1. AP
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      Oh it's not him. Phew.

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      1. Anti-Ipswich
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        He got the assist

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        1. AP
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          Grrr.

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  29. FPL Daniel
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    TIerney assist. I nearly went for him.

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  30. PFOR
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    Brown shocker. Hopefully Norwich can keep this CS now.

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