[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
31 December 2011 3357 comments
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We see out 2011 with a programme of seven Premier League fixtures, after Gameweek 19 got under way last night with a 3-1 win for Liverpool over Newcastle. The Dugout Discussion opens for the final time this year, and the incoming team news from Old Trafford suggests that a certain Scot has begun his birthday celebrations a tad early…

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Rafael, Jones, Carrick, Evra, Nani, Valencia, Park, Welbeck, Hernandez, Berbatov.

Blackburn XI: Bunn, Lowe, Samba, Hanley, Pedersen, Henley, Nzonzi, Petrovic, Rochina, Formica, Yakubu.

Sir Alex Ferguson, who turns 70 today, names a peculiar looking side for the second game running. Given United’s 5-0 drubbing of Wigan last time out, who are we to question his selection? However, eyebrows will be raised at the exclusion of Wayne Rooney from the matchday squad, after only featuring for half an hour on Boxing Day.

Phil Jones returns from illness to partner Michael Carrick in defence rather than midfield. Nani and Antonio Valencia play in midfield behind a trio or strikers, leaving Ji Sung Park to man the middle of the park.

As for Steve Kean’s side, injuries to both Junior Hoilett and David Dunn (surprise, surprise), mean Radosav Petrovic and Ruben Rochina start. After his heroics at Anfield, Mark Bunn continues in goal.

After that we’ve five 3pm fixtures, and no evening game allows us to be unfashionably on time for our New Year’s shindigs. This is my last post of 2011, so I wish you all a Happy New Year! See you in 2012!

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

    Theo shocking miss

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

    each GW now seems to be more miserable than the previous one!! 🙁

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

    Getting rid of Kompany for Vermaelen about 4 weeks ago, and keeping Richards, has been one of my worst moves all season. Oh well TV, at least it's been exciting!

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    1. McDog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I did the same move. Massive fail.

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

    WTF, why Vermaelen off?

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  5. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Yet again, Ramsey is robbed. Theo you are a fukin waste of space.

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  6. BigUps
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Its as if RVP is the only Arsenal player allowed to score goals.

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  7. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    This is an unbelievably shite FPL Christmas

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  8. Locarno
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    'The most common end-result when Stoke are down 0-1 at home this season is 0-1.'

    Grumble.

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    1. Flycroft
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      a huth goal would be a god send

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  9. Park the bus
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Terry Henry would have buried that, meat and drink

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  10. Jax
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who would captain a defender anyway? suicidal.

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    1. udit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      someone with guts?

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    2. Pat Mustard
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Easily said now isn't it?

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  11. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Right. Enough messing about. Lets be having goals from mata/ade/studge & bale asap, before subs ruin things please!

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  12. Up the Boro
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    middlesbrough 1-0 up!!!! premier league next year baby!!!!! joint top now

    p.s. 12 points from 10 players!!!! winner!

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  13. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hehe. Adebayor does a Bale

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  14. Silva is Gold.
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    This is awful.

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  15. Miro
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Oh come on, this week's a total disaster. Even the days when RVP (C) saved your day are gone, it seems.

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    1. Miro
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Haha there we go 😉

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    2. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Timing.

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  16. gruffyboy
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVP GOAL

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  17. Up the Boro
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. yanky
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    i dont wanna hear it from anybody...I have Moses and Yak on bench and Nani[c]! FAILLLLLLL

    Nani out for VDV for double? (will he start again with next gwk in a few days???)
    Could do Ade but I have RVP Yak Sturridge up front...

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  19. DGno9
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    rvp! that's my boy! come on u gunners!

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  20. McDog
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVP saves the day as usual

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  21. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Rvp!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  22. LaLaLand
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    rvpppppp

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  23. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    🙂

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  24. Podge
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVP at last

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  25. DickFranDyke
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    YES!!!!!!!!!! RVP!!

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  26. The Red Viper
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Van Persie! Have him, delighted for him but didn't captain him 😐

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  27. Park the bus
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    oooh rvp! why oh why did i captain nani. fair play to him, go for that record!!!

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    1. I wish I knew
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      +1 Banging my head against the wall...

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  28. adziom
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVP goal, might just make it to 20 points after all....

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  29. meechamspowders
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVPEEEEE

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  30. DGno9
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    arshavin nice lil pass there 🙂

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