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Sunday Dugout Discussion

15 January 2012 2247 comments
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Mark Hughes takes charge of his first game as Queens Park Rangers manager today, as his side travels up to the Sports Direct Arena to face Newcastle United. After that, Thierry Henry returns to the Premier League, where he’ll be dreaming of a similar comeback to that of the fabulous Paul Scholes. Heroics or not, the Dugout Discussion is here to follow the events as they unfold (or to further reflect on the majestic Paul Scholes’ return). The team news from early game is in…

Newcastle XI: Krul, Simpson, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon, R.Taylor, Guthrie, Cabaye, Gutierrez, Shola Ameobi, Best.

QPR XI: Kenny, Hill, Ferdinand, Gabbidon, Young, Wright-Phillips, Derry, Buzsaky, Mackie, Bothroyd, Helguson.

It’s more a case of who’s missing today rather than who’s playing. The home side have a chance to leap-frog Liverpool into sixth with a win today, but they’ll have to do so without arguably their best two players. Senegalese Demba Ba and Ivorian Cheick Tiote have escaped to warmer climates for the African Cup of Nations. In come Shola Ameobi and Danny Guthrie.

As for the visitors, Joey Barton is suspended so misses the opportunity to play at his former stomping ground, and Adel Taarabt (Morocco) and Armand Traore (Senegal) are on international duty.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom can be accessed right here, and as you take your seat I’ll leave you with one brilliant fact I heard yesterday (and no, it’s about not Paul Scholes)… If Thierry Henry plays against Swansea today, it’ll be the 34th Premier League side he has faced. He’s scored against every one of the other 33.

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  1. DV8R
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    17 points from my 3 Newcastle players!

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    1. greghammer95
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      23 for me 😛

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  2. Gaffer
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    I'll take that, 2 cleanies from Simpson & Santon.

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    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      +1, I have Williamson & Santon

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    2. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Krul and Simpson + 3 from Ben Arfa

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      1. Gaffer
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        I Forgot about Ben Arfa as well, I'll take the 3 all considering he was a sub - Happy days!

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  3. Smurf
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Round 1 of the double Newcastle defense & double fulham defense rotation going well 🙂

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    1. SchoolboyError
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      What are you doing about that next week then?

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      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        How do you mean? Williamson & Santon will be benched and Senderos & Kelly will be played.

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        1. SchoolboyError
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Yes thats what meant, wasn't trying to be funny, just wasn't sure of Fulham cleanie next week. I wish I had the ball for that!

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          1. SchoolboyError
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            or balls even?!

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            1. Smurf
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              • 16 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              😉 it could be a tough ask next week, but .... Fingers crossed

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    2. Jukesy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I shall be starting Round 1 next week, good luck to you!

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      1. Smurf
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        And you mate, you having Williamson&Santon / Senderos&Kelly too? Could be a great tactic for a while if it works.

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  4. greghammer95
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    FT 😀

    Tripled up on newcastle defenders this week. Raylor (9) Krul (8) Simpson (6) ahhh...

    Got cleanies from Enrique and Jevans (off the bench) too... 😀

    49 points, Silva and RVP to play... Finally a good week... 😉

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    1. DV8R
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      39 with RVP and Aguero (c) to play

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    2. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      44 for me with RVP & Aguero to play. The Newcastle result was perfect.

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  5. Alonso The Great Midfielder
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    will r.taylor continue play in midfield??if yes, so it is a good shout......

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    1. kidblast
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I would like to know this. Didn't see the game.

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    2. CABAYE4
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe, did a decent job today. Still think Obertan's first choice on the right when fully fit so a lot depends on Cabaye's injury as if anything Raylor did better when he came inside.

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  6. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    coloccini 14 out of 17 long balls today. it would take shawcross 3 years to rack up that tally

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  7. luke
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    i have 51 with rvp and kun to go
    vs
    26 vorm koscielny ramsey silva kun(c)

    not cut and dry at all

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  8. Hate that rotation
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Bah Barfa. 1 week punt. Pardew you are now free to bench him as much as you want. Heck play obertan.

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  9. Rivaldo
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Krul and Simpson combo...

    Marvellous 😀

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      +1

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    2. kraftwerker
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah.

      I might just touch 50 points this week.

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    3. luke
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      agreed Rivaldo, but will it be enough to save me? ... 2 posts up

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  10. Declan
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Paddypower Cup QFinal: Please save me Aguero 🙁

    Me: 20pts with Richards and Aguero(C)

    vs

    Him: 29pts with Dyer and Silva

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Good luck Declan, think u will be alright

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      1. Declan
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks Johnd.

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I think you'll edge him unless Dyer continues his goalscoring today

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  11. Bull
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    How's this for a WC team?

    Vorm Krul
    Evans Kompany Skrtel Santon Cahill (if he's given starts)
    Silva Dempsey Bale Walters McClean
    VP Aguero Sturridge

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    1. Bull
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I should say I'm not playing it this week, but waiting as long as I possibly can to activate.

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    2. Oi! Shadders!
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Looks nice, but I'd downgrade Cahill and upgrade McClean. You have enough in defence without him.

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  12. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Guy in my Mini league - 23 pts from 3 players in a 1-0 match! Jammy Boy.
    (Krul Raylor Best)

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    1. Corrigan
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      My word

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Wilkins should really change that expression to "My two Words"

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        1. Bad Seed
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          ha! make it four: 'young man' is in there too

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  13. asyrafdanial
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    with 5.4 m for mid,which player good to bring in??

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  14. F is for
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Helguson owners should replace with Morrison.

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    1. Samwise the Brave
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      flecher if they can afford

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  15. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    QPR not in bottom 3 all season under Warnock all season but are now after just one game under Hughes!

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    1. Essan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      That's hardly fair 😉

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  16. Bielsa's Bucket
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    DannyS didnt play therefore Leon Best comes on has a sub = 6 points 😀

    However, what are chances of Silva playing tomorrow, he is rated 50%? I have Danny Simpson on bench so thats another points if he doesnt

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    1. von bergendy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I'm also hoping he doesn't play, with Surman on my bench!

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  17. Essan
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Best result of the weekend for me with 14 points from Krul and Santon. Slightly makes up for my decison to bring in Dempsey at the last minute and captain him .....

    A few goals in the next game with RVP and Graham involved will make my day 🙂

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  18. von bergendy
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Will Richards, Silva and RVP outscore Ramsey by 15? I think that would win me my cup game!

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    1. The Light Knight
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      i doubt it

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      1. von bergendy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Me too, unfortunately!

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    2. Mr.KK
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      It's possible.

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  19. crystalpalaceRus
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone think Raylor will get a bonus point?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, 2 or 3

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  20. Djerbil
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    RVP and Vorm the International team mates have settled it all..
    Vorm will allow RVP to score 2, RVP will shoot 3 straight at Vorm to save..RVP will hit apenalty straight at VORM and Vorm will alow him to score the rebound..
    cue, RVP-15 points..
    Vorm-8 points..

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    1. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I would take that.

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  21. Real Champion
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Van Persie! (C)
    Save my week! (26 points)

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      i am hiding for this game. I didnt captain VP and have benched Vorm. Squeaky bum time

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      1. chilldoubt
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Me too,,,

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

          but u got 8 from Krul, relax mate. I got a paltry 3 from Given

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      2. Yossi
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Not many will have captained RVP

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  22. The Light Knight
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on this team?
    Vorm Lindegaard
    Evans Enrique Vermaelen Kompany Simpson
    Dempsey Gerrard VDV Larsson Reo-Coker
    RVP Studge Welbeck

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    1. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      swap reo-croker for mclean
      Mabye swap welbeck to flecher,morrisson

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    2. DV8R
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Downgrade Vermaelen to 5.0-5.5 def and upgrade Welback or Reo-Coker

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  23. joinho
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    For GW22 thinkin of doing Adebayor (out) - Best (in)

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  24. Declan-
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    What changes should i make to this for next week?

    Krul, Vorm
    Shotton, Kelly, Senderos, Skrtel, Evans
    Sess, Bale, McClean, Valencia, Dempsey
    Rvp, Rooney, Aguero

    1ft and .8 in the bank

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  25. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Should I wildcard, or just make one transfer to improve on this?

    Vorm (Rudd)
    Jones, Enrique, BAE, Simpson (Naylor)
    Silva, Nani, Bale, Valencia (Ferguson)
    RVP (c), Sturridge (Adebayor)

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    1. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Are we able to use the WC after GW 23? On Feb 1st?

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      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        yes

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  26. Jukesy
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    37 with Milner, Silva and RVP to play. Just gotta hope Silva plays otherwise I'll have had only 9 starters this week.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty sure Silva will start.

      Dyer to continue his goalscoring form today? Here's for hoping...

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    2. Back to Back Ballacks
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Not very Sundayiest 😉

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      1. Jukesy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Haha

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  27. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Will Silva defo defo defo defo defo start tomorrow? With Rooney's assists looking bleak, I need a big performance off Silva! Thanks 😉

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Not 100%, but very likely I'd say

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  28. jamie20
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Stoke fans, any news on shotton's injury and when he'll be back? Wondering whether to ship him out or stick and save my freebie?

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  29. OPTA FPL
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Need RVP at least 5p to win H2H!

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  30. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Christ... I want Larsson, Sess, and McClean in my wild card team. Madness...

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I've doubled up with McClean and Sess, could not imagine all 3. They have Swans and Norwich coming up so, could do worse

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