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Saturday Dugout Discussion

19 November 2011 2655 comments
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We’ve got a mammoth eight games today to get us back into the swing of Premier League action today. We start the Dugout Discussion over in Norfolk as Paul Lambert and his band of merry men welcome Arsenal to Carrow Road…

Norwich make a couple of changes to the side that list at Villa Park before the international break with Andrew Crofts and David Fox coming in for Elliott Bennett and Grant Holt. Arsene Wenger, meanwhile, starts Laurent Koscielny at right-back with the rest of his side pretty much picking itself. Teams in full are…

Norwich XI:Ruddy; Naughton, Martin, Barnett, Tierney; Johnson, Crofts, Pilkington, Hoolahan (C), Fox; Morison.

Arsenal XI: Szczesny; Koscielny, Vermaelen, Mertesacker, Andre Santos; Song, Ramsey, Arteta; Walcott, Gervinho, Van Persie.

Then we’ll be with good old Jeff Stelling and Merse -or Gabby Logan and Garth Crooks for those less fortunate- to take in a big bite of Gameweek 12 action with 6 three o’clock kick offs to keep our eyes on.

Man City (who will lead the line this time?) hosting Newcastle, Sunderland (the travails of one Nicklas Bendtner) welcoming Fulham and Everton (all eyes on the Drenthe bandwagon) vying with Wolves are the pick of the bunch for most Fantasy Managers out there.

Swansea’s imperious home record will face it’s sternest test yet in the evening kick-off as Manchester United pay visit and close out our bumper Saturday of Dugout Discussion action.

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  1. Moves Like Agger
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    Is Rooney playing midlield again?? 🙂

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    1. Funkyav
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      no

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      behind Chico

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  2. A-Team
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    Allen on now for a clean sheet point please... 😉

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    1. Holy See
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      Tough day for the A-Team. Ade might dig you out tomoro 😛

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      1. Crouch Potato!
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        I doubt it, he plays Monday!

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        1. Holy See
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          😯

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  3. kaz 96
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    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2188203/event-history/12/

    this guy's got 4 arsenal players 😯

    benayoun making it possible

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    1. A-Team
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      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/56258/event-history/12/

      😉

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      1. kaz 96
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        😯 er

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      2. denial
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        That's mental.

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      3. don parcheesi
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        that team is currently beating my score

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      4. Locarno
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        That's class. And he's beating a few on here as well.

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      5. pomlormak
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        Brilliant!! Nearly missed the other one on the bench!!! lol

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      6. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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        I do love this guy’s team, make me smile whenever I see it, especially considering that he from time to time beats my score quite comfortably.

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    2. Holy See
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      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/56258/event-history/12/

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    3. Blando
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      His ability to bend the rules can in no way be making up for having to look at that team each week.

      Saying that, hes probably given up anyway.

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    4. Mílanista
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      That team could have a big DGW at some point :

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  4. The Bandit
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    Nani is having a mare, awful...

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    1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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      No.2 candidate to get out of my team. His team mate, Evans, is No.1

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    2. Locarno
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      If this a ploy to get a goal out of him, well done, you. I hate having him in my team - especially when he plays like this.

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      1. The Bandit
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        I hate having Rooney when Nani plays like this! Bring on Tony V, Rooney much prefers him...

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  5. is_there_nanibody_out_there
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    how many points will get you into the top 1024 for the paddy power cup!!!!!!!!!

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    1. gravless
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      35

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      1. is_there_nanibody_out_there
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        i hope so, if thats the case im in, giggidy giggidy

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    2. Locarno
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      How the f*cking hell would anyone know that at this f*cking stage of the f*cking weeke... ah, I give up.

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      1. Funkyav
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        we need a way to rate the dumbest questions on this site!

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      2. is_there_nanibody_out_there
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        ur obviously a very boring person, anyway it shouldint be too difficult with just 2 and a half games to go, i would say 45

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        1. lespaul
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          id say just under 50

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    3. OPTA FPL
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      90

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    4. don parcheesi
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      just n'gog if you can hear me

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    5. Epic Fail
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      5

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    6. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      More than I'll get :p

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  6. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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    C'mon the swan.. Give me 1 goal just to cancel out CS.

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  7. Mull
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    Come on Rooney, get an assist at the very least.

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    1. Domo
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      At least he is up top, ish.

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      1. The Bandit
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        Shame he is relying on Nani for supply.....

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          Nani is f'n useless thank heavens Young is on bench and Tony V is fit.

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        2. don parcheesi
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          nani shot goes out for a throw in. Top form.

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          1. Cheggers
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            Nani only plays well when he plays consistently

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  8. SC not pearls before swine
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    Man, dyer looks good. Wish I hadn't sold him...

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      he's a better verson of Moses

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      1. SC not pearls before swine
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        Impossible! Nobody tops the holy one

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        1. OPTA FPL
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          Dyer always looks good like Moses, but only get 2-3 point every week

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          1. CFCTom
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            Dyer is a better player.

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  9. Ginkapo FPL
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    Blackburn were 22/1 to be highest scoring team this weekend. Thankyou very much

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    1. CFCTom
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      Does that count for joint top scoring?

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        Got it each way anyway, so I am covered if not

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    2. Forest4Life
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      Wait till this game is over m8

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    3. Anyonebutdavidpleat
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      chickens, hatched, counted. some kind of saying in there. You realise that betting at 22/1 on 19/20 to get 1/20 in scoring goals is not that smart I hope, even if it pulls of its a victory for dumb luck, and the bookies will have your money next couple of bets.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        I know, generally I have man city, but felt there could be an upset this week. I believe in Yakubu

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  10. Dan
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    Bolton = awful

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    1. don parcheesi
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      I'd much rather see Wigan drop than Bolton

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  11. CFCTom
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    I'm so glad I got rid of Nani, diving bitch.

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    1. Anyonebutdavidpleat
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      shh. hes going to grab me some points.

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  12. Anyonebutdavidpleat
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    How did Drenthe do this week?

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    1. lespaul
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      he was lively

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  13. Gargamel
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    If Nani doesn't produce in the next 45 minutes he's out, United mids+forwards look so overpriced for what they offer atm. That was not good.

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    1. The Light Knight
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      like i have said for weeks its chico time

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    2. The Bandit
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      Wouldn't be suprised to see him replaced by Valencia at half time, shocking.

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  14. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Carrick has been excellent.

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    1. Locarno
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      Sentences you don't read often. ^^^^^^

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  15. CFCTom
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    Wigan, Norwich and Stoke/QPR will be relegated.

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    1. Cheggers
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      No chance on Stoke or QPR.

      Blackburn, Wigan, Norwich for me.

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      1. Cruicky
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        This.

        Wigan - poor, concede a lot, don't have a goalscorer imo.
        Norwich & Blackburn - 0 clean sheets between them this season.

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      2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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        This seems the most likely, QPR have too much quality and money to drop. When Stoke get knocked out of the Europa it'll help their season out too.

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    2. Crouch Potato!
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      Give reasons.

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      1. CFCTom
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        Wigan- poor going forward and defending, lack of confidence, every team sees them as an easy 3 points.

        Norwich- good team but just wont be able to keep out the goals and in the end will suffer.

        Stoke- poor team spirit, not united under Pulis.

        QPR- scum.

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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          Stoke poor team spirit?!?!

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        2. Somalion
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          Hmmm I wonder what reason you could possibly have for not liking QPR......

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          1. Crouch Potato!
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            De way Chelsea are playin, your goin have loads of teams on your scum list by end of season!

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        3. Nomar
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          CFCTom stll not gotten over that 1-0 defeat at Loftus Rd, I see.

          Classy Chelsea fan as usual.

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        4. Crouch Potato!
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          Only 3 go down, if QPR are scum their probably the best scum in the world. Helguson 5 goals 2 assists in 5games and 12 mins. Torres 50 million! Chelsea dumb!

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          1. The Light Knight
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            this comment was sponsored by heineken

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    3. ToonTom
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      Id like to see Stoke go down. Anti-football. Destructive, formulaic team of brutes

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      1. CFCTom
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        You talking about Stoke or Manure?

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      2. Somalion
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        Stoke have always been a big team. I don't particularly encourage that type of football but they do what they need to to try and shut other teams down (this season has gotten a bit away from them because of Europe). I think it's good to have a team like that in the league, can cause an upset for the higher teams. I'd rather see teams that really cannot play football at all at this level (Wigan for example) go.

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      3. rasher
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        they never will they've a great team, just on a bad run.

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  16. VarunK
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    My cheeky punt on Hernandez is finally playing off.

    But I also have a bet that Swansea will win this match and if I don't, I have to buy him a plate of fried rice.

    Oh well, 🙂

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    1. Declan
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      You have to buy Hernandez a plate of fried rice?

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      1. VarunK
        • 14 Years
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        a friend*

        Hell, I'll buy Hernandez a plate too

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        1. Declan
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          😆

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    2. The Light Knight
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      you had an epic run of hits there. how many worked out? most i would guess looking at your rank

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      1. VarunK
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        Very few, to be honest.

        Took out Cabaye, scored.
        Took out De gea, 2 cleanies.
        Took out Brunt, started assisting
        Took out Walters..

        ETc. etc. etc.

        A few transfers do seem to have worked though :), like VDV

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  17. Dave1966
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    Is Aguero going to keep his assist i have seen the highlights and Taylor touches the ball twice before Richards scores.

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    1. McDog
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      Were any of the touches outside the box?

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      1. Dave1966
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        Taylor had two touches then it hit richards leg before he ran onto it again and scored

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        1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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          taylor only toucjed it inside the box. so the assist will stand.

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    2. rasher
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      hopefully not, sick of people like aguero gettin jammy assists

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    3. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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      Assist rule is too sophisticated for me to understand clearly... 😕

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  18. rasher
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    jesus the utd match is utter rubbish

    real slow and both teams cant keep the ball,

    the amount of bad passes is unreal especially united

    rooney stilll looks like he's in midfield gotta get rid of him, he's up front but no spark

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    1. Cheggers
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      Rooney is one of his dry spells. Needs a goal or two

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      1. rasher
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        yeah its a shame hernandez pass wasnt better as rooney was in just before half time..

        ever since he was sent off for england he hasnt done much...

        hopefully a goal in the 2nd half

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  19. Anyonebutdavidpleat
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    Ramsey + Nani both in danger of being dropped very soon fpl wise... I'm in

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    1. Anyonebutdavidpleat
      • 14 Years
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      danger of losing my ability to post

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  20. Roger Hernandez
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    will aguero's assist count?????????????/

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    1. CFCTom
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      No.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      certainly, no matter Raylor touched the ball 2 times

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  21. sotothemightygreek
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    What would ye think of this? Just an idea at this point. An 8 point-hit to fund Lampard.

    Begovic>Westwood
    Suarez>Morison/Graham/Helguson
    Ramsey>Lampard.

    If I was on a wildcard I'd definitely do it but the hits have me wondering.

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    1. Declan
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      crazy.

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    2. GREENDREAMS11
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      begovic > westwood makes sense, suarez not doing too much right now, i would do it.

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  22. Tommytour
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    Someone said Aguero got subbed due to more hamstring trouble, is this true?

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    1. CFCTom
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      Yes, he has a notorious bad hammy.

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  23. v12w12
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    Evening all, anyone know how Bendtner played? Cheers

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  24. Declan
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    Allen on.

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  25. CFCTom
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    Swansea fans singing "There's only one Luis Suarez" according to Stan Collymore and he says it's "bang out of order". I would very much like Stan Collymore to be hit by a truck.

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    1. Locarno
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      But there is only one.

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      1. Somalion
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        Yeah I mean if we're assuming they're singing about professional footballers there is only one Luis Suarez.

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    2. SPorting
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      hit by a truck?

      well, the holidays ARE coming.

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    3. Locarno
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      And, to be fair, most trucks near Collymore these days are parked up.

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      1. CFCTom
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        Lol.

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  26. Dave1966
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    Looking at the Aguero assist Taylor touches the ball with his left foot then kicks the ball with his right foot into the oncoming richards, the ball bounces of richards and he then runs onto the ball and scores, so will the assist still count.

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      certainly, no matter Raylor touched the ball 2 times, it;s the rule.

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    2. Epic Fail
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      I hope not.

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    3. McDog
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      If the touches were inside the box then it doesn't matter and its an Aguero assist.

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      1. Dave1966
        • 16 Years
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        Not if it bounces of Richards who then runs onto it himself before scoring.

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        1. OPTA FPL
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          you dont know the rule!

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        2. McDog
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          Read the rules. The last attacking player to touch the ball gets an assist.

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          1. Dave1966
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            Ok fair enough

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      2. OPTA FPL
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        it's inside the box

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  27. The Bandit
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    Rooney is too good for this team.......

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  28. Wizard
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    Anyone know if there has been a more unanimous Captains Poll than this week?
    67% votes for RVP.

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    1. Declan
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      Don't know for sure, but if there was a DGW, there may have been higher....

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    2. CFCTom
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      Well, if anyone didn't captain RVP they're a fu*king idiot. He's in such good form he can't help but score, a home game against Fulham next week looks to me to be another hat-trick on the cards, it's no surprise he was in such favour, Rooney was quite high at the beginning of the season I recall.

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      1. Wizard
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        Lets wait for the Knee Jerk when he fails to score in a game.

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  29. Epic Fail
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    Does anyone actually come on here for updates about the game? Serious question

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    1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      I do when there are a few going on at once, updates much quicker on here than on Sky,

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      1. Epic Fail
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        Aye you're not wrong there. It is pretty quick, guaranteed someone will have posted an update as soon as something happens.

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    2. CFCTom
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      I do sometimes if I'm out. Or if they aren't on tv or radio cos people on here are always streaming them and giving updates.

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  30. Hay Number 2
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    Is rooney likely to do anything?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      Yeah, get injured by the looks of it.

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      1. CFCTom
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        Just fell, he's fine. Winded I think.

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