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Sunday Dugout Discussion

16 October 2011 1733 comments
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Sunday’s edition of the Dugout Discussion rolls into action just before the first game of the day kicks-off. The non-televised Midlands derby between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers serves as our starter before the three-course football feast goes to Emirates for Arsenal versus Sunderland, and then finally to St. James’ Park as Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur.

The team news for the day’s opener is in, and here are the line-ups…

West Brom XI: Foster, Reid, Olsson, McAuley, Jones, Brunt, Mulumbu, Scharner, Thomas, Long, Tchoyi.

Wolves XI: Hennessey, Stearman, Berra, Johnson, Ward, Jarvis, Milijas, O’Hara, Henry, Hammill, Doyle.

Our predicted line-ups haven’t faired too well here it has to be said, with the home side naming only naming Nicky Shorey, James Morrision, Graham Dorrans and Peter Odemwingie on the substitutes bench.

Fewer surprises in the visitors line-up, with only David Edwards and Stephen Hunt not playing as predicted, with Nenad Milijas and Adam Hamill slotting into midfield.

So join me in the Dugout Discussion, where you’ll find me slowly rocking in the corner, praying that I can improve my miserable total of 11 points. I have just three players yet to play.

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  1. Demí
    15 years, 22 days ago

    My Sunday wishlist:

    1) A Robin van Persie goal
    2) A Ramsey assist
    3) Newcastle to concede
    4) Tottenham to score, with neither VDV or Adebayor getting any attacking points

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    1. Stat virgin
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Point 3 is made redundant by point 4

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      1. Demí
        15 years, 22 days ago

        Good point

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    2. Just One More Thing
      15 years, 22 days ago

      My Sunday wishlist:

      Van Persie to run riot.
      Larsson to score more than 2 points.
      Newcastle to keep a cleansheet.

      But...predictions (all 2-1s):

      West Brom 2 Wolves 1
      Arsenal 2 Sunderland 1
      Newcastle 2 Spurs 1

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      1. Demí
        15 years, 22 days ago

        Predos:

        West Brom 1-1 Wolves
        Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland
        Newcastle 1-1 Spurs

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    3. The Finnisher
      15 years, 22 days ago

      My Sunday wishlist:
      1. Arsenal to win, from 2 own goals.
      2. VDV to score and assist
      3. Adebayor to not start...but then come on at HT and score and assist after everybody who got rid made their smug comments
      🙂

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      1. wrong
        15 years, 22 days ago

        my wishlist

        1. rvp to score twice
        2. ramsey to get an assist
        3. newcastle clean sheet

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        1. Louis Van Balls
          15 years, 22 days ago

          my wishlist:

          1. RVP to be rested by Wenger ala Fergie and Mancini
          2. cleanie and assist for Simpson
          3. start this GW over again

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      2. Demí
        15 years, 22 days ago

        I see we will have to be enemies today Jackattack!

        🙂

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        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
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          15 years, 22 days ago

          +42!

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        2. The Finnisher
          15 years, 22 days ago

          Haha, at least we can both pray that Newcastle dont keep a cleanie! 🙂

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          1. The Finnisher
            15 years, 22 days ago

            BRING IT ON BITCHES 😆

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            1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
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              15 years, 22 days ago

              I've just checked - I am still a doggie!

              *wags tail*

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              1. The Finnisher
                15 years, 22 days ago

                Haha, check again!

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        3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          15 years, 22 days ago

          😛

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    4. CarelessGenius©
      15 years, 22 days ago

      You are restrained with your wishes....

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  2. Stat virgin
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Has Camzy done a Reeson?

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    1. Rasping Drive
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      15 years, 22 days ago

      😀

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    2. jamsiep
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Klute was on fine form the night before last. NAAAAATTTTTT! 😀

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  3. Hybrid.power
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    15 years, 22 days ago

    So glad I got rid of Odemwingie for Sturridge!

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  4. Waldaz
    15 years, 22 days ago

    So, I was having a look at the UCL game to finalise my desperation wildcard, what's the consensus on defenders with the new rules, centre backs for more recovered balls or fullbacks for assist potential?

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  5. McDog
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Is there any chance of a Wolves clean sheet today?

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    1. Louis Van Balls
      15 years, 22 days ago

      I'd say a dour 0-0 is on the cards

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      1. McDog
        15 years, 22 days ago

        That would be lovely, but Berra's gotten me 1,1,1,1 since I got him, not expecting much different today.

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        1. big oak
          15 years, 22 days ago

          isnt it about time to start maybe slightly considering getting rid?

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    2. wrong
      15 years, 22 days ago

      prob about 3/1

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    3. big oak
      15 years, 22 days ago

      this game is probably the hardest to predict. it can be a 0-0 and noone would be surprised and it can end as a 3-3 or 4-3 and still noone will be surprised.

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    4. McDog
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Nope there it goes.

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  6. Demí
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Any bets today?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      15 years, 22 days ago

      WBA to win. Honestly

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        15 years, 22 days ago

        your doing alright so far on that one

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      15 years, 22 days ago

      westbrom v wolves to be a draw
      and tottenham to win.

      Also no team to score more than 4 so my man city 7/1 to be highest scoring team this weekend comes through.

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    3. Clarkie
      15 years, 22 days ago

      R Van Persie @ 10/1 £10
      To Score a Hat-Trick
      Arsenal v Sunderland

      R Van Persie @ 16/5 £10
      To Score 2 or More Goals
      Arsenal v Sunderland

      R Van Persie & Arsenal 3 - 0 @ 22/1 £10

      D Ba & Tottenham 3 - 2 @ 175/1 £1

      D Ba & Tottenham 2 - 1 @ 80/1 £1

      Robin Van Persie to be first goalscorer @ 3/1 £5
      Fantasy Scout Specials
      Robin Van Persie vs Sunderland specials

      D Ba @ 14/1 £1
      To Score 2 or More Goals
      Newcastle v Tottenham

      Mister Matt @ 9/2 (GP) £5
      Kempton
      Win or E/W
      16:55 HANDICAP CHASE 2m

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  7. The Finnisher
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Man I hope RVP is rested and Adebayor starts!
    That would be hilarious 🙂

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    1. Evasivo
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Keep dreaming! Did you captain Kompany in the end?

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      1. The Finnisher
        15 years, 22 days ago

        No 🙁
        VC to Silva and was praying he wouldnt come on...but he did 😥

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        1. Evasivo
          15 years, 22 days ago

          Ohhh, after all the hype you gave him! I guess somethings you just never know though 😉

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    2. big oak
      15 years, 22 days ago

      or rvp gettin injured in warmup

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  8. big oak
    15 years, 22 days ago

    1-0 brunt

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    1. big oak
      15 years, 22 days ago

      billy jones assist

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  9. Evasivo
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Balotelli was my dark horse this week & it kinda paid off. I've seen the goal but not the game...did he do enough to worthy BPs?

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    1. big oak
      15 years, 22 days ago

      he did enough to keep dzeko benched regardless of fatigue

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    2. applebonkers
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      15 years, 22 days ago

      should get 2 or 3, adam johnson might pip him for the 3

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      1. Evasivo
        15 years, 22 days ago

        Thanks AB! That makes me very happy but i'm more delighted for my Super Mario..wish he'd get more gametime, lets see if Aguero's groin is worse than expected 8)

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        1. applebonkers
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          15 years, 22 days ago

          he's scored 3 in a row now, i imagine he'll start even if aguero and dzeko are fit

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          1. Evasivo
            15 years, 22 days ago

            I really hope so, though the derby next week's gonna be tough. As much as i love Mario i never thought he'd be in my fpl team. I took a risk yesterday but now i hope he stays...a great differential with less than 1% ownership

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          2. big oak
            15 years, 22 days ago

            anyone else smells a red card soon for him? its been a while right?

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  10. Waldaz
    15 years, 22 days ago

    BRUNT! 😀

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  11. FPL Daniel
    15 years, 22 days ago

    THANK U VERY MUCH!!!

    I posted here around 10 - 15 times for people not to sell Brunt!!! And they didn't listen!!! Suit yourself. Ah that RVP captaincy was badly needed!!!!

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 22 days ago

      You're always telling us what you've told everyone to do and how they didn't listen.

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    2. jamsiep
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Textbook.

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  12. gunners2011
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Hoping for a RVP hat-trick, ramsey to assist all three, chances of that happening?

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  13. Piggs Boson
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Kept the faith, and it's paid off.

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  14. Anti-Ipswich
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Points! Points! Glorious points! Man I'm loving Brunt!

    Oh and good afternoon all.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      15 years, 22 days ago

      haha, I don't love him that much

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      1. Anti-Ipswich
        15 years, 22 days ago

        You'd love him if he's your first midfield or forward to score a goal this week!

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  15. applebonkers
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    15 years, 22 days ago

    have no idea who billy jones is

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  16. McDog
    15 years, 22 days ago

    So it looks like this lad McAuley is a potential bargain at 4.0

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    1. Demí
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Yeah he's nailed on with Olsson. I'll get him in for GW 14

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      1. McDog
        15 years, 22 days ago

        Forward planning, I like it 🙂

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  17. yeahbuddy
    15 years, 22 days ago

    I brought Shorey in this week...

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    1. yeahbuddy
      15 years, 22 days ago

      He played every single minute and this week he gets benched?!?!

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  18. takemehome
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Taarabt must go before he drops in price again who should i go for, thinking of
    Walters, Petrov or Ramsey, im open to other options, what do ye think

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    1. super zlatan
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Brunt

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      1. Demí
        15 years, 22 days ago

        Aston Villa, Liverpool, Arsenal, Bolton & Spurs in the next 5 for Brunt

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        1. Evasivo
          15 years, 22 days ago

          Ouch, he's gonna be bench fodder for the next few months!

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      2. takemehome
        15 years, 22 days ago

        his next few games r tricky enough, walters fixtures look good and hes on pens

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    2. Kostja
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Ramsay

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    3. McDog
      15 years, 22 days ago

      I've already sold him for Ramsey

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  19. super zlatan
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Afternoon lads. Glad to see brunt score. I kept him. Was nearly transferring him out for petrov. !!! Glad I didn't

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    1. FPL Daniel
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Yeah me too, but was never tempted to sell him. But next GW he might to exactly for Petrov

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  20. Van Dal
    15 years, 22 days ago

    LOL so many ppz got rid of brunt

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    1. FPL Daniel
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Well good for them. They've made that price drop nah?

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  21. BradSK
    15 years, 22 days ago

    I know I'm late, but F*CKING GET IN THERE CHRIS BRUNT

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  22. The Red Viper
    15 years, 22 days ago

    My Wishlist:

    1. Ba to score (C)
    2. Ramsey assist
    3. Raylor assist
    4. Van persie to fail miserably 😛

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  23. unoaime
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Adebayor > Sturridge worked, and with Dzeko not guaranteed, him out to get Adebayor back in for next week seems to have gone to plan. That's if Sturridge keeps his place over Torres, which is anyones guess.

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    1. dopey1
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Torres will replace Drogba.

      Sturridge's position is only under threat from Anelka and Malouda. Plus with the form he's in I doubt he'll be dropped anytime soon.

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      1. The Finnisher
        15 years, 22 days ago

        Anelka and Malouda...who are both clearly out of favour and on the outter!

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        1. Kostja
          15 years, 22 days ago

          There is also Kalou, but Sturridge is clearly better and most likely wont be dropped.

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        2. dopey1
          15 years, 22 days ago

          Exactly! I forgot to mention Kalou as well but that guy is just awful!!

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      2. jamsiep
        15 years, 22 days ago

        Do you think Sturridge played well yesterday?

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        1. The Finnisher
          15 years, 22 days ago

          He played better than Drogba.
          He did what he had to do, I wasn't expecting much against Baines.

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  24. Cars and Mané
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 22 days ago

    YES BRUNT!! Repay the faith

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  25. Super-Hans
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Daniel; if McAuley keeps a cleanie I owe you one! 😉

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    1. yeahbuddy
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Arrrrgh, bought Shorey

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      1. Super-Hans
        15 years, 22 days ago

        Unlucky mate. Didn't see that one coming. He's been a regular, and played well!

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        1. FPL Daniel
          15 years, 22 days ago

          Will see, there is still time. I am glad that I helped

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  26. super zlatan
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Anyone think Norwich will stay up this season?

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    1. big oak
      15 years, 22 days ago

      i think norwich and swansea's fate is not in their hands, it depends on how the likes of wigan and blackburn and wolves perform

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    2. The Finnisher
      15 years, 22 days ago

      They've played well the last 2 games..
      They look 10 times better without De Laet

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    3. Anti-Ipswich
      15 years, 22 days ago

      Yes

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  27. applebonkers
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    15 years, 22 days ago

    Correction - 2:15
    Adam Hammill takes a shot. Save by Ben Foster.
    2:15
    Adam Hammill takes a shot. Save made by Ben Foster.

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  28. Pat Mustard
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Was actually looking at Brunt two or more goals and saw 30-1, and thought not great value for a mid. Would love that though 🙂

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  29. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 22 days ago

    Oh Mr Chris Brunt, you hero.

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  30. The Finnisher
    15 years, 22 days ago

    RVP OUT....YESSS!!! HAHAHA!
    *Wakes up from dream*....dammit shit f***!

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