[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
11 January 2012 2319 comments
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We can finally wave goodbye to Gameweek 20 after tonight’s events, as Spurs and Everton clash at the Lane to bring it to a conclusion. Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to capture your thoughts, comments and opinion in real-time as events unfold.

The same double Gameweek assets that disappointed the first time around, will now be expected to deliver with Gareth Bale and Emmanuel Adebayor once again carrying the armband for thousands of Fantasy managers.

Investment in the Everton lineup was far more modest and, with both Phil Jagielka and Leon Osman sidelined, it’s likely to be just Leighton Baines who goes into tonight’s game with Fantasy backing.

Away from the Lane, City and Liverpool clash in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final – a distraction perhaps, but Roberto Mancini’s teamsheet and the form of Steven Gerrard will be on the agenda for watchful Fantasy managers.

The City lineup shows no start for David Silva, with City moving quickly to offer reassurance that the inspirational Spaniard won’t be sidelined for long – it remains to be seen if he’ll make Monday’s trip to Wigan. The Liverpool lineup has Jose Enrique on the bench with Martin Kelly, drafted in; Craig Bellamy and Steven Gerrard both start, as does Andy Carroll.

At the Lane, Jake Livermore comes in for the injured Scott Parker while both Michael Dawson and Aaron Lennon earn starts. Everton recall Tim Cahill, with no place for Royston Drenthe – he’s left on the bench.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    Bloody captained ade! What a idiot I am. Thank god for bae.

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  2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    lolarov

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  3. msimms89
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    Ade actually did something good then fecked up the simple pass.

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    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      I bet ade will get a hat-trick against wigan...it's almost like he reads this site 🙂

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  4. OPTA FPL
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    77p pre bonus and out of the cup by a dead opponent 😆

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    1. Somalion
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      😀 Just managed to go 1 point ahead of mine, 71-70 and he's a dead team too.

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      1. RÏɠBY
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        how can you tell if a team is dead?

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        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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          carroll (C)???

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  5. Boss Hogg
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    Will Lindergaard start for Utd this weekend?

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    1. super zlatan
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      He looked Crap against city and Blackburn. Not so sure

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    2. kraftwerker
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      De Gea will start I reckon.

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  6. DRIZ ✅
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    82 points so far not bad for DGW at all!

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      83 for me

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  7. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    R R Drenthe's caused more problems for the Spurs defence in 10 minutes than the rest of his team-mates put together for 70 minutes.

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    1. tangtastic
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      YUP

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    2. Johnny Unitas
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      Moyes gets so much credit for "working with what he's got" and little to no money, but you have a 'money' midfielder in Drenthe sitting on the bench and then he comes in and causes so much hassle for the Spurs defence you have to seriously question Moyes' decision to bench him.

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      1. tangtastic
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        Don't think Moyes likes that way that he plays football.

        i.e. he actually plays football.

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      2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        Exactly! If you gave Moyes money he'd buy 10 Phil Nevilles*

        *I love Phil Neville, but still...

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      3. Sheep Flavour
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        He has been injured/unwell recently hasnt he? Not fit maybe.

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      4. adziom
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        I'm sure you know Drenthe's levels of match fitness and everything about him more than his manager David Moyes......

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Drenthe with one leg would be better than Bilyaletdinov.

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          1. adziom
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            Sadly, I can't argue with that.

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  8. tangtastic
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    Have to say, Everton have been unlucky with penalty decisions this season so far.

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    1. 4-4-who?
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      What?!!!! They got a penalty against Wolves for nothing. VERY LUCKY you mean

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      1. tangtastic
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        OK, they had one fortunate penalty. And several others that haven't been given.

        Calm down..

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        1. chinmusic
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          +1 Tangtastic. That one joke freebie doesn't make up for a season of Everton being denied half a dozen or more clearcut penalties.

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      2. Sheep Flavour
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        You mean Sunderland Boxing Day?

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  9. jamsiep
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    Drenthe should have had two penalties.

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    1. applebonkers
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      1 at least. the 2nd one is stone-wall, leg is clipped

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    2. Cheggers
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      urgh dont

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    3. Holy See
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      He'll do that.

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  10. Henry Hill
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    Assou-Ekotto = hero 🙂 I wonder does anyone have him captain!

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    1. Kagawa-san-mia
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      see a couple people commentin that they do

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  11. lazybones18
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Drenthe - 1 points ... Jag - 1 point .. Sinclair - 1 points

    total points so far = 77

    ill take it 😀

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  12. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    ah come on Baines pen??

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  13. msimms89
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Drenthe should've had a pen there 😀

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  14. Random_Guy
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Despite having BAE, a Drenthe goal right now would do nicely.

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  15. tevezthetroll
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    So much mention of BAE on the website. Now I know why. 42 points if you have him captained for this GW. That is frightening! Ade is missing too many chances. He won't survive my WC chop.

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    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      yeah but funny thing was all the english were saying walker > BAE. That was even when BAE was .5 cheaper. Made me smile 🙂
      I remember G. Souness slagging off BAE on TV, when someone said he plays international football. Souness said sarcastically "yeah but who does he play for?"
      Pure Brit arrogance in my view..

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      1. Oi! Shadders!
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        Yeah. ALL the English.
        Pure Irish ignorance.

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  16. Gr3g
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    "Probably most exciting player in EPL (Bale) when he opens up his legs, awesome!" FoxSoccer

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    1. sumatera
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      gay porn?

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  17. kraftwerker
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    DO SOMETHING ADE FOR F*CK'S SAKE.

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    1. RÏɠBY
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      what the hell is up wiht him?

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      1. kraftwerker
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        He's useless and I'm a mug for captaining him.

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  18. DementedFlamingo
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    Stupid Drenthe. That sub cost me 5pts....

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    1. McTown
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      Same here, but oh well still did good!

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    2. msimms89
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Cost me 9 🙁

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  19. Major Doubts
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Ridiculous decision! Penalty all day long!

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  20. Pat Mustard
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Owning Drenthe, Baines + Friedal, I am livid 🙁

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  21. Declan
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    What a joke, Twatkinson......

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  22. msimms89
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    Cahill booked

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  23. tevezthetroll
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    Jay Spearing starting tonights game ahead of Adam. He couldn't lace Charlie's boots.

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    1. Holy See
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      Charlie can't reach his boots, Jay laces em for him.

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      1. tevezthetroll
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        He isn't the most athletic but he is a player. I don't know what Spearing is or what he does.

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      2. The Bandit
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Tough crowd tonight, deserved better! 😀

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  24. pukey
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    BP predictions people?

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    1. super zlatan
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      Ekotto 3.

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      1. pukey
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        Guessed that much :p

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  25. Epic Fail
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Own up. Who took a punt on Cahill?

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  26. Granville
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    I reckon the worst transfer I ever made his week

    Spent 4 points VDV & Jagielka for Silva & Verm

    instead of BAE for Vermaelen

    VDV has just about covered Silva's points.

    19 points lost.

    I need to have a big cry 🙁

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    1. AP
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      You've lost a point for every time you've mentioned it 😉

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      1. Granville
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        Listen to the scoutcast tomorrow for another one.

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        1. AP
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          I'll be listening. I'll write the script for you if you want. There's one thing that should certainly take up at least 15mins discussion.

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    2. Cheggers
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I did Walker over BAE

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    3. Granville
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      Anyone scoring less than 38 points?

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      1. Cheggers
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        im about the same

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      2. Holy See
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        Sweet Jesus...the horror...

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      3. Granville
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        Sorry I lied, 38 points (-4).

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    4. MCM
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      Think of if this way, things can only get better...Right?

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  27. MrJefferson
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    just noticed both my nearest rivals have Nathen dyer coming off the bench and to rub it in one of them also has BAE!!:(

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  28. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! Cheating ref!!!!

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  29. Cheggers
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    Baines 3 Drenthe 2 Howard 1

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    1. lazybones18
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      bale fail ?

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  30. I need a miracle
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    What minute you boys on, think my streams lagging

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    1. msimms89
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      Coming up to 85

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      1. I need a miracle
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        About a minute behind, I think Ill stay on here

        Thanks m8

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    2. Elwood
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      84

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      1. I need a miracle
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        Cheers

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