[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
22 January 2012 3312 comments
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After a thrilling day of Premier League action yesterday, Super Sunday has a lot to live up to – and it just might. Four of the top five play each other, in what could prove be a monumental day in the 2011-12 season. Needless to say, the Dugout Discussion chatroom is open for business, so come is and share your thoughts on the day’s action as they unfold.

It all starts at the Etihad Stadium, where league leaders Manchester City face a Tottenham Hotspur side eager to establish themselves as title contenders. The team news is in…

Man City XI: Hart, Richards, Savic, Lescott, Clichy, Milner, Barry, Silva, Nasri, Aguero, Dzeko.

Spurs XI: Friedel, Walker, Kaboul, King, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Parker, Modric, Bale, Van der Vaart, Defoe.

Once again Roberto Mancini cannot call upon the services of their suspended captain fantastic Vincent Kompany, but welcome Micah Richards back into the fold. Edin Dzeko continues up front with Sergio Aguero.

A huge boost for the visitors sees their captain and defensive rock, Ledley King, named amongst the starting eleven after missing the last five league games. Elsewhere, Jermain Defoe starts, replacing the ineligible Emmanuel Adebayor.

Once the dust has settled in Manchester, we turn our attention to the capital. Manchester United will be looking to capitalise on any dropped points from the earlier game, and Arsenal are seeking redemption from the humiliation at the hands of the Champions in the reverse fixture. In case your memory has failed you, it was 8-2.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom can be accessed right here.

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  1. bmb100
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    If ever a game needed a goal...

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  2. hellothere23
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    Who is England's right back now? Why is Fabio Capello ignoring Richards?

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    1. Cruicky
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      I'd give it to Walker.

      Capello would probably play Jones or Glen Johnson there instead....

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    2. msimms89
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      Glen Johnson

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      1. hellothere23
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        Richards has been playing really well so i thought he deserves to be there as well. Having said that, both Walker and Glen Johnson are playing well too. Fair enough

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    3. Dr Bronner
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      lots of question marks for the england team atm, the wings are positons im really interested in for the euros. and that second striker spot - I'm hoping for Welbeck

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      1. hellothere23
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        and i hope it's not Defoe.

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    4. The Red Viper
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      Chris Smalling...

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  3. SPorting
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    so that's the first 45 mins of Super Zzzzzzzzz.........

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    1. kennethrhcp
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      surely the 4pm game will be better?

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  4. Dr Bronner
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    yawn yawn yawn. Think we can expect a good second half though, city to score next and that to be balo.

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  5. Egg noodle
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    Sub out Nasri and Dzeko in second half please

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  6. The Gambler.
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    1/4 of the way there 🙂

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  7. jguti14
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    What a bore...this game stinks of 0 0 and my dumbs ass benched lescott ....

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  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    what a terrible game of football

    aguero and richards been most lively players for city

    parker and king best for spurs

    dzeko, nasri and clichy have been awful and defoe just hasn't had any joy

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Defoe?
      Is he playing?

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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        he's the little thing running around in the city half

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  9. Egg noodle
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    I personally tend to end gritty games like this more than goalfests. just saying

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  10. Egg noodle
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    I personally tend to enjoy* gritty games like this more than goalfests. just saying

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    1. SPorting
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      this game rhymes with gritty.....

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      1. Egg noodle
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        LOLLLL

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      2. @FuzzyWarbles
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        witty 😉

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        1. kennethrhcp
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          sh*tty... its what this game has been so far 🙂

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      why? absolutely nothing is happening

      nothing tactically genius about it, just spurs getting everyone behind the ball and city too scared to attack

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      1. Egg noodle
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        i can spend the entire 90 minutes happily in anticipation of THAT one goal. too many goals in a game to me isnt prolific attacking, but terrible defending. i dont think many agree with me though 🙂

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        1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          judging by his teams performance Mancini might...

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    3. Pilko's Pump Pants
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      yeah... why anyone would want to watch a thrilling match packed full of high-octane attacking thrills and a bag-full of goals is beyond me too *shakes head*

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      1. Burton
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        It is a more subtle pleasure, that's all. Think a thriller, rather than an action flick. Or test rather than 20Twenty or whatever it is called.

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        1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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          There's a reason nobody watches Serie A...

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  11. Corrigan
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    Just seen Ledley King's record.

    I'm sticking to my pre-DGW plan and keeping BAE

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    1. Demí
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      Seen his injury record too?

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    2. The Finnisher
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      He'll be injured by next week.

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    3. @ImpressiveTackl
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      You'll be waiting another five weeks for Lamely King to be fit again.

      That said, I was keeping BAE anyhow.

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  12. Davido989
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    Dzeko and Nasri off, Adam Johnson and the legend Balotelli on. This game needs to get exciting.

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    1. Says
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      +1

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      1. Dr Bronner
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        +2

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    2. Hate that rotation
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      How about Hart comes off and Balotelli in goal. That would make everybodys day.

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      1. Davido989
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        +1000000000

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      Terrible idea! If you had said, "Aguero and Nasri off" then you would have had something there..

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      1. Davido989
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        Aguero hatrick 🙂

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      2. Indalo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        I take it you want that because you have Dzeko... 8)

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  13. @FuzzyWarbles
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    play aguero, silva and bale, put richards on bench.

    thats why you are not very good at this game Fuzzy.

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

    So far:

    3 BPS for Fridel

    2 BPS for Parker

    1 BP for Mancini's Gucci Coat

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Pointless.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      nobody deserves any bps apart from howard webbs whistle who ended that bore of a half

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      1. Egg noodle
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        hahahaa

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    3. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Your grav scares me a bit. I keep looking round my shoulder expecting to see that face leering in the window.

      Good shout and Mankini's coat though.

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        😆 +10

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    4. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      I'd give 3 for Defoe's Invisibility Cloak then!

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      1. The Light Knight
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        and 2 for the force field surrounding him

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  15. FORCA INTER
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    mancini is such a good takticion coach

    hopefully he will back in inter one day

    his defensive style of football rocks

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Oh do shut up you eejit!

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      True. Likes to KISS

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    3. Pilko's Pump Pants
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      yes his defensive 'taktics' are really sticking it to Spurs...

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    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Remember when he quit after getting knocked out of the CL early yet again only to change his mind? 🙂

      He won't go back to Inter after the public spat he had with that parasite Moratti.

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  16. Alan The Llama
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Referring to today as Super Sunday was bound to jinx it

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    1. Hate that rotation
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Isnt every Sunday on Sky sports called Super Sunday? Whether its city vs spurs or Wigan vs Stoke, its always a super sunday.

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      1. Alan The Llama
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        I dunno. If that's the case, fair play. Whoever does the voiceover for "Wigan vs Stoke on Super Sunday" deserves some kinda bonus for not pissing himself at the same time.

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        1. Hate that rotation
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          Lol

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        2. Jukesy
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          +1

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  17. Kings of Lyon ★
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    10r on City & Arsenal 🙂

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Wave it goodbye. Arsenal will bottle it.

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      1. Demí
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        +1

        Rumour of an oxlade chamberlain start on twitter.

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        1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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          would be good to see, at least it couldnt possibly be worse than starting with Arshavin...

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      2. Kings of Lyon ★
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        Ach ars at 9/5 was too good to ignore united defence is weak no real bite in midfield they miss fletcher alot more than people think

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    2. The Light Knight
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      =one very happy bookie

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      1. Egg noodle
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        hahaa agreed

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    3. Dr Bronner
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      Got 5 each on spurs/united + city/united

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      1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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        you might just manage to get your stake back... unless of course both end up 0-0

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

      20 on Spurs and United 😉

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        hahaha 😀 knowing my recent luck that'll probably come in

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  18. Arselona
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Wots up wit Gabby? His days in my squad are running thin...

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

      Gabbidon?

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      1. Arselona
        • 14 Years
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        Agbonlahor (Gabriel)

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        1. Egg noodle
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          he's got sickness now

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        2. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Wrong answer

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      2. Hate that rotation
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Agbonlahor.

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
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      he was ill before ko alex played him and gabby said at HT he wasnt feeling right, should b ok in 10 days

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      1. Arselona
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        Hmm maybe I should just keep?

        Prospects? Potential replacements?

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
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          Id keep. alot of good value with cheap strikers

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    3. msimms89
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I think he was just sick.

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  19. Corrigan
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    VDV has had a weird season. Either side of 6 sensational GWs he hasn't looked dangerous at all.

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      He has another 6 to go from GW29

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    2. Hate that rotation
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldnt quite agree with you there. Sure he doesnt have that zip he had during that period but he is still getting shots on goal.

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  20. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Peeps - you are all awfully impatient ... ! 😀

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Good doc 😉

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  21. The Finnisher
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    Twatter rumours AOC to start today.
    Not bad, not bad.

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    1. Matt_Baron
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      doesn't matter how good their attacking play is, just take a look at that defence. Man Utd will clean up for sure

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      1. The Finnisher
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        Vermaelen back changes it alot but yeah, very dodgy...especially with no Arteta.

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        1. Matt_Baron
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          oh well RVP is all that matters

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    2. Hate that rotation
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      Any nani not in squad rumours? Could do with that.

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
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        Where are rumours Nani not in squad coming from?

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    3. Back to Back Ballacks
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      AOC? learn me

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      1. Indalo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Chamberlain

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        1. Back to Back Ballacks
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          Ahhh Yeah

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      2. The Finnisher
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        THE OX!

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      3. Matt_Baron
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        Alexander Oxlade-Chamberlain.

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      4. The Light Knight
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        alex oxlade chamberlain aka AOC aka The Ox

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    4. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      I hope this is true

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      1. The Finnisher
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        +1

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  22. Thatsnotcricket
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Stan Collymore plugging his twitter account again, *sigh*. I don't understand the attraction of twitter, I don't give a shit about your personal life you sad git.

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      1. Burton
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        It is just a medium like any other. There were dudes like you when telephones came out.

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      2. luke
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        this

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    • Thatsnotcricket
        14 years, 3 months ago

        It's good for football news and stuff like that obviously, ;).

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      • Egg noodle
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        0-0 for another 35 minutes please

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        1. The Finnisher
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          Wouldn't mind an 80 minute goal either..

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      • Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        been away all weekend, just tuned in, man that enrique 0 hurts! both as a liverpool fan and a fpl manager

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        1. Matt_Baron
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          liverpool badly need a lucas replacement

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          1. kennethrhcp
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            until this season i thought id never hear/read this!

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            1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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              aye hes been immense, its a real loss

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        2. The Light Knight
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          at least you don't have sess and dempssey on the bench

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          1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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            ouch you must have had one hell of a line up to bench them, i had sess dempsey and barfa, but didnt captain them so hey ho

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      • elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Eurosport is already showing the Man U and Arsenal squads

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          1. elkunaguero
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
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            I think they are...

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      • Indalo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        What a run by Silva

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      • jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Missing Carlos Tevez, he made watching City matches legendary

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      • Egg noodle
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        Milner is a JEDI

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      • Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Ban der Vaart - you plonker!

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
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          Great GW so far mate 🙂

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            Yeah - I'm just passing the third floor ... 😉

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        2. Dr Bronner
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          infuriating

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