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Saturday 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. Monklane
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Can someone wake me up and get me out of this nightmare, please?

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

    RVP crashed the site. Do it another 2 times please.

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  3. Sun Jihai
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Just found out Shotton came on meaning Moses stays on the bench. And the RVP put me out the cup. FML.

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  4. Epsom Jim
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I can see my cup match this week being a tad squeaky...

    His having Gervihno and taking a transfer hit might see me through, though.

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

    Rosicky on for..........Arshavin

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  6. lazybones18
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    did BAE got a assist ?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      yup, though only by fpl rules

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  7. Derailed Bandwagon
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is 29 good for today??

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      bog off

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      1. Derailed Bandwagon
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I'll take that as a yes.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      No

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  8. Hyperion
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVP, I'll never doubt you again. Except next GW when it's a DGW and you might be rested.

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  9. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ba -> Gabby or Yak? .... Any thoughts?

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

    rosicky on for arshavin...we should of took off walcott!

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  11. 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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  12. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    this could be my lowest scoring week ever

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  13. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Did Cerny go off for Kenny? Or a BBC mistake?

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  14. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Richards (58' off)
    J Evans (45' off)
    Vermaelen (52' off)

    Why always me ? 😐

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

      I've had all that and Jones too. That's stinking luck! I hope Arsenal concede or I won't be able to contain my bitterness!

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    2. Matt Sk
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Exactly the same in here :/

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

    Why'd Verm go off?

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

    cant believe im going to not get verm cs, and get zero for his yc just to add insult to injury

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  17. tevezthetroll
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Villas-Boas is a pr1ck. Such a tw@t with his selection and rotation. Sacked in the summer!

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  18. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I want to give up. Shotton came on. 4 pts for my back 3. BAE first sub. Pulis you ball bag

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Madness benching BAE against Swans who couldn't score in a brothel

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    2. A2U
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Currently on 1 between three of my back 4 :/

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    3. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      9pts atm BAE on. I am not going to get that much from him in the DGW

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

    At this stage, i don't care that i didn't captain RVP, i'm just thankful for the points!

    Could still get knocked out of the cup by a dead team though.. :/

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

    Can someone give me a quick update on how Bale is playing? Is he involved? Is he playing centrally or on the wing?

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

      Everywhere. Free role.

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

        So where is VDV playing then?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          he isnt anymore

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

            Right, but when they were both on the pitch where were they playing? I understand VDV got subbed.

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

    Rvp nailed for 3 baPs?

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

    Huth hits the post

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  23. Perthite
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I will be very happy if Tottenham can keep their cs. 9pts would be very welcome off the bench from BAE.

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

      +1

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      +100000000000000000000000000000000

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

    Defoe on for VDV

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  25. dfroes
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    WTF? wenger took vermaelen thats is my captain at 54 min?? SHIT!! six more min and he would give me 10 point... Wenger has to be fired

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Also he reveals RVP starting after the deadline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I know!!! raging!

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

      He was injured.

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  26. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I have an inactive player who will have szczesny as capt and i had vermaelen. Ouch. going out right now. Come on rvp

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  27. Viper
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Does that RVP goal equal the Henry's previous Arsenal record for goals in a calender year?

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    1. A2U
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Beats it I think

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

      Arsenal goal: They have had to wait a while but it was all too easy for Arsenal in the end. QPR give away the ball in their own half and Andrey Arshavin slides in Robin van Persie to cooly slot past Paddy Kenny. That's his 35th Premier League goal of the year, taking him one clear of Thierry Henry's club record and leaving him one behind Alan Shearer's all-time Premier League record from 1995.

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

      no it's beat Henry's record...RVP's 1 behind Shearer now...

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

        Ah ok, cheers!

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  28. ShadyGooner
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Nani-VDV for a 4 pont hit?

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  29. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Best defender I can sign for 4.3m or less?
    To play this gameweek. Currently have Danny Simpson.

    Thanks!

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

    Anyone fancy rvp for another goal?

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

      Me 🙂 Well done SZ!

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

        We need another!!!

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