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Sunday Dugout Discussion

23 October 2011 2353 comments
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Coming down from the highs of cheering captain Luis Suarez in person to a magnificent two point tally will be hard to do, but, this Sunday, the Dugout Discussion has come good with all sorts of tasty fixtures that will soon cleanse any palette…

There are three early kick-offs at 1:30pm today as we keep track of some top ties – the Manchester derby chief amongst them. All the following line-ups are sourced from the Premier League (@premierleague).

Fergie has named the same back-line as which drew at Liverpool while recalling Anderson, Nani and Wayne Rooney to his starting line-up. Roberto Mancini has kept the faith with Mario Balotelli while he can also call on a fit again Sergio Aguero. Teams in full are…

United XI: De Gea, Evra, Ferdinand, Evans, Smalling, Fletcher, Anderson, Nani, Young, Rooney, Welbeck.

City XI: Hart, Richards, Clichy, Lescott, Kompany, Milner, Barry, Yaya Toure, Silva, Aguero, Balotelli.

Arsene Wenger said he’ll have to rest Robin Van Persie eventually – he has now. Opting instead for the brute force of Marouanne Chamakh against Stoke. Captain Ryan Shawcross will likely find himself up against Aaron Ramsey at some point today. Teams in full are…

Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Mertesacker, Santos, Koscielny, Djourou, Arteta, Song, Walcott, Ramsey, Gervinho, Chamakh.

Stoke XI: Begovic, Shawcross, Wilkinson, Upson, Whelan, Etherington, Wilson, Delap, Whitehead, Crouch, Walters.

Fulham make a widespread amount of changes from their midweek European team while David Moyes gives loan signing Royston Drenthe his first start as well as super sub Apostolos Vellios. Teams in full are…

Fulham XI: Schwarzer, Baird, Riise, Hangeland, Grygera, Murphy, Sidwell, Dempsey. Dembele, Johnson, Zamora.

Everton XI: Howard, Distin, Baines, Hibbert, Jagielka, Neville, Fellaini, Rodwell, Osman, Drenthe, Vellios.

As these games either enter the dying embers or reach a heady climax the fourth game of the day will kick off as Harry Redknapp tries to keep on pressing up the table with a trip to Ewood Park. QPR playing host to Chelsea will then round out the gameweek on all good television screens.

A whole host of opportunities today with a wide array of fixtures and top teams to savour in the Dugout Discussion. Here’s hoping the stars can live up to their billing.

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  1. Cornelius
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Great to see a team not give Man U the fear that too many do. They're good, but not unbeatable. And does Berbatov even play any more?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      according to Michael Owen, Berbatov plays central defender in training

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      1. applebonkers
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        apparently heskey does the same

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  2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    lol booked for his troubles too

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  3. Bazman returns
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    So just under 59% of people on this site went for RVP or Suarez for captain. What a stupid game this game can be.

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  4. denial
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Crouchie!!!!

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  5. Bazman returns
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Stoke. Let's have another one. Beat Arsenal for resting their best player. Wenger I hope you regret that decision you twonk.

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Plenty of time left. Your the unluckiest player on this site according to your moans last night.

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      1. Bazman returns
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I had good seasons the last 2. I probably deserve a fair amount of bad luck now. Anyways I am not too bothered as I know there are a number of other managers that have RVP & Suarez up front this GW.

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  6. Goodfish
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Can someone tell me if Feanor likes poetry and killer movies? I think he does.

    Also, Balotelli for King of the World. I'd vote for him. If kings were voted for...

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  7. Gargamel
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    My Forward Thinking picks from last week are killing it, that is serious luck. Balotelli, Crouch & Drogba 🙂

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    1. Bazman returns
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      You are joking me. Surely that is not your front line.

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      1. Forest4Life
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        He is a tard

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  8. Andy
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Crouchie's having his nacho's*.

    *He's scored. Walters assist.

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    1. Bazman returns
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      Just shows how weak Arsenal are when Crouch scores.

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  9. CRAZY TRAIN
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Arsene friggin Wenger, how dare you bench RVP!!!. I hope 'arris get battered now....c'mon Stoke

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    1. Bazman returns
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I would now laugh even though RVP is captain if Stoke give Arsenal a good stuffing. Serve that Wenger right!

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  10. BONZ
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Got to say Ballo is gifted - that was such a composed finish. No drama from the goal even in such a big derby match.
    "We always me" - we he does always end up in the spot light -
    burnt his house yesterday,
    abuse from fans last week,
    MOTD pinpointed him last week,
    cant put a bib on.
    Silly back heel attempt that led to ruck wi Mancini
    Loads of others eg silly cards- but thats way its always him!!

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      lol @ bib, id forgotten about that, hillarious

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    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ha well maybe if he stopped lighting fireworks in his bathroom and learned how to put a bib on it wouldn't always be him 😛

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    3. Bazman returns
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      He is a true character. On the front pages of some of the Sunday Newspaper for that firework incident. What a character.

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  11. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    i have got to overhaul my defense, no cleanie from av, liv now ars and chelski prob wont keep one either *sigh*

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    1. Bazman returns
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Who have you got from Chelsea if it is like me Bosingwa you never know he is more likely to get something at the other end.

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        whilst exposing his end, id rather have consistent cleanies than occaisional goals or assists, its a frickin minefiled, i would have put fulham in otherwise but that looks like it would have backfired too lol

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        1. Bazman returns
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          Apart from Man City. Defences are a real tricky one in FPL terms for clean sheets. You are almost better off investing in midfielders and strikers than in defence.

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          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            yeh thats why i tend to play 343, minimising potential losses lol. mind you my midfield returned me nowt this week until rambos assist.
            I should have entered a team in which i picked players by random number generator each week, prob would be doing better.

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            1. Bazman returns
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              Probably would be. I mean look at the players who have done well this week. Hardly quality are they? I am looking forward to seeing the highest scoring team this week. That will be funny as well.

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          2. moment
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            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            I would happily play a 2-5-3 formation if the bloody game would let me. 3-4-3 today, Richards and Jones on the bench. Simpson worked out, Enrique not. Boswinger later.

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    2. moment
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Newcastle seems to be my only reliable source of them this season.

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      1. Bazman returns
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Mind you Stoke could keep a couple when at home. Newcastle is a risk now as their fixtures now become really tough.

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  12. Gargamel
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anderson is an unbelievable t*t to play his OH NO! I DID NOT! LOL! face after that tackle.

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    1. AP
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Shush.

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  13. Somalion
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    Have to say, this is a quality game.

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    1. CFCTom
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think the big names may be exciting you, its an average game.

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  14. Cornelius
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Welbeck out of his depth. Evra the most one footed player in the league

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    1. Cornelius
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      And Anderson hahaha. Bring on Berbatov

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  15. JYANG
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Wenger time to bring on RVP in the 2nd half

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    1. Bazman returns
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Hmmm here's hoping.

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        +1, i cant believe for the second week runnin im relying on rvp performing and hes not even playing 🙁 mfw

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  16. Bazman returns
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    So how is Chamakh looking. Any chance Wenger will have some sense at half time and bring on his best player?

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  17. Mulder
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    LOL @ Rooneys dive

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  18. Hay Number 2
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Well I'll be dammed....what the hell is going on with RVP? Just got in and I can't believe he's not playing....what is happening there? Is he on the bench or anything?

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    1. Bazman returns
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Bench being rested according to Wenger. Here I am now hoping Stoke give them a good stuffing!

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      1. Reacher
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        wenger should be flogged! spoilt my weekend!

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      2. Hay Number 2
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        I heard whispers and thought it was just that...so he's not on the subs bench even?!?!?

        Come on Sturridge vc 😉

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        1. Bazman returns
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          He is on the bench.

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          1. Reacher
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            surely half time sub for chamakh, or will wengers stubbornness take over, hope not

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            1. Bazman returns
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Hmmm we are talking about Wenger. I am afraid Chamakh could play longer than just 45.

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          2. Hay Number 2
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            Oh no...he better not come on for 10 mins and do sod all it'll ruin me with a pathetic gw score.

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  19. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    tottenham team?

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    1. Mull
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Here's our starting XI - Friedel; Walker, Bassong, Kaboul, Assou-Ekotto; Lennon, Modric, Parker, Bale; Van der Vaart; Adebayor

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      1. denial
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thought Defoe would get a start today.

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      2. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        cheers

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    2. Mull
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Subs- Cudicini, Rose, Livermore, Sandro, Townsend, Defoe, Pavlyuchenko. Scott Parker

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    3. Bazman returns
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Oh according to the ridiculous of this week VDV and Ade are both rested for two guys from the U21 squad!

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  20. Gargamel
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    It sucks balls to be a Nani owner at the moment tbh. His scores has been poor for the last weeks and he's having a stinker today too. Everything coming from the other flank for United.

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    1. The Bandit
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      If he keeps this up he will be replaced by Valencia before he gets his 60 mins

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      1. Fabreghastly
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        I'd be replacing him with Mata if I had any other MU!

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    2. Bazman returns
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Hmmm you are probably right he is well over priced. I deliberately tried to manage my team round having him meant a few sacrifices nice to know it was a complete waste of time!

      You have to remember though Man U's fixtures after this get easier.

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      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, if we have him we'll have to keep him. He will come good sooner or later I suppose.

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    3. wrong
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      i dunno, i definitely plan on transferring him in (along w rooney) for the sunderland game in 2 weeks

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  21. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    just out of interest when was the last time utd failed to score at home in the league?

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    1. Mull
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      They've won their last 19 at home. So a while.

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      1. Forest4Life
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        0-0 with newcastle id say

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      2. maltasi
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Aston Villa...Dec 2009...lost 0-1

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  22. The Bandit
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    First Young, then Rooney! These diving foreigners are ruining the beautiful game........ 🙄

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    1. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I know. Typical united tactics when not winning, try to cheat as much as possible. Like Barcelona last night

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      and the gelled tumbler before them

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      1. JYANG
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yep a bit rich considering all the accusations levelled at Adam and Suatez last week

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  23. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    formica and vukcevic start for blackburn and diego roberts

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Vukcevic was a beast on FM2010 esp from set pieces so will be interesting to see if he is actually any good.

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      1. Milan
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Watched him in while he was in Partizan Belgrade. He could be great, but he could be a frustration also. I'm keeping an eye, mind you.

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  24. UnderstandablyDistraught
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Man U debt - megamillions
    Man C budget - megamillions
    Silence at OT - priceless

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    1. Bazman returns
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Hmmm Sounds as though one could own the other. Hmmm wait a minute on the pitch that is exactly what is happening.

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    2. Just Ruud
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      lol!!

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  25. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Walker has an incredibly high fitness level. Looks a serious player.

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  26. Dr Bronner
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    don't know what the nani comments are all about, he's playing fine. You should know by now though that nanis fpl points are inconsistent, he's a winger and wingers have good games where they can get into the game a lot and others not much, so far this is one.

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    1. Gargamel
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      That's the problem, you want him when he's on his streaks and not when he's doing nothing..

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  27. Real Socially Distant
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone any1 fink suarez will get baps?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      nope

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    2. Declan
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      no chance

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        only baps hes gettin are in a hotel room

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    3. Bazman returns
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I am afraid not. Ruddy & some of Norwich defenders will probably get them. Ruddy and Barnett probably get some.

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      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, but that's us using common sense and judgment based on who actually played well.

        Then there'e the FPL bonus point system.

        Suarez did have a lot of shots on target.

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    4. Fabreghastly
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Me 🙂

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  28. ...---...
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    OK, it's 1-1, not 0-0 but surely he can't wait much longer than 55 minutes. A Champions League place is disappearing over the horizon Mr Wenger.

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/10/23/scout-notes-gameweek-nine-saturday/comment-page-6/#comment-2135172

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  29. TO
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Why bench your best player when you have carling cup during the week and chelsea on Sat? Surely, carling Cup vs Bolton is the best match to bench him (if he has too)

    He really does not know what he is doing anymore

    P.S:
    Why the f*ck has Park no=ot played a single game since we've bought him

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    1. David Davros
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Has he got a work permit?

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      1. TO
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

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      2. JYANG
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Sell some shirts in North Korea maybe

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    2. Bazman returns
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I wonder if Wenger is thinking the Carling Cup is his best chance of silverware.

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      1. Just Ruud
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly, he will go all out for it this year just to prove Fabregas wrong 😉

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  30. Declan
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    http://www.soccerway.com/news/2011/October/23/hernandez-to-sign-new-deal-before-derby/

    £90,000 a week 😯

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      rule 1. never read about footie players pay packets, youll want to hang yourself

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