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Saturday Dugout Discussion

24 March 2012 3780 comments
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A pivotal Premier League game kicks off Gameweek 30, with Champions League qualification on the line. The Dugout Discussion opens as 5th placed Chelsea host 4th placed Tottenham. A rare win for the visitors today (no win at Stamford Bridge since 1990) would not only stop the rot, but also go a long way to sealing their berth in Europe’s elite competition. The team sheets from Stamford Bridge are in, and are as follows…

Chelsea XI: Cech, Bosingwa, Cahill, Terry, Cole, Essien, Lampard, Ramires, Mata, Sturridge, Drogba.

Spurs XI: Friedel, Walker, Kaboul, Gallas, Assou-Ekotto, Modric, Parker, Sandro, Bale, Van der Vaart, Adebayor.

A host of changes for Chelsea sees Branislav Ivanovic, David Luiz, Raul Meireles and Fernando Torres all dropped to the bench. In come Jose Bosingwa, captain John Terry, Daniel Sturridge and Didier Drogba.

Harry Redknapp is boosted by the return of Emmanuel Adebayor, who starts with Rafael Van der Vaart at the expense of Louis Saha. Elsewhere, William Gallas and Sandro replace Ledley King (not in squad) and Niko Kranjcar.

Following that we’ve got another seven games to pour over, finishing at the Britannia Stadium where Manchester City will be looking to go back to the summit of the league, if only for one night.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom will stay open throughout the day, and can be accessed right here.

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  1. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    4 way tie at 2-2 in group heading into gw and i am already knocked out of Round of 16

    My opponent Pratik has Wheater and miyaichi.

    GUTTED

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Well, you are done for, son. Sorry. 🙁

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    2. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      This week is far from over, and you do have a match next gw against archie. How is it going with zep?

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
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        14 years, 26 days ago

        who knows, im cooked. luck is not on my side. who the hell else has wheater starting in this tourney????

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  2. My name is an echo
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    14 years, 26 days ago

    Liverpool are the worst team to watch. No magic in that team at all.

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    1. सनकी
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      14 years, 26 days ago

      well the gerrard shot just before the end of first half gave me hope tho 😀

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    2. BR
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      14 years, 26 days ago

      Hate watching them too

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  3. OPTA FPL
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    14 years, 26 days ago

    considering Vermaelen or Skrtel for a week, finally chose Skrtel!!

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  4. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 26 days ago

    I hate Wigan.

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    1. gledy
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      -1

      Steady coach, young team, attacking approach. What's there not to like?

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      1. Hate that rotation
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        Bang on. I really respect Martinez.

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        1. sotothemightygreek
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 26 days ago

          +1

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      2. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        Doubling up on Pool defence. I like Wigan usually but not today.

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      3. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        He's a pool fan.

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    2. Chewy Toffee
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      14 years, 26 days ago

      How fitting that your team name is "Escape from Alcaraz" haha

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    3. HappyAnkit
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      14 years, 26 days ago

      +73
      For me they are the worst team in EPL.

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      1. Alsorans
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        14 years, 26 days ago

        £ for £ Liverpool are the worst team in the premier league

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  5. sotothemightygreek
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    14 years, 26 days ago

    Is Mark Davies playing deep again? Looks like I made the wrong decision going for him over Miyachi.

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    1. Scholsey
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      14 years, 26 days ago

      you surely did boi!!!!!

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      1. sotothemightygreek
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        I made the decision based on him playing behind the striker where he looks dangerous. Sadly Pratley has taken that role.

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  6. gledy
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    I should sell that shit racist Suarez, there was no point in keeping him, even for Wigan.

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      +4

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  7. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    time for dalglish to say goodbye!!!!

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  8. Hate that rotation
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Siggy looking likely to score?

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    1. सनकी
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      it will come..

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    2. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      No

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  9. Chewy Toffee
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Just saw the Arsenal highlights and FUUUUUUUUUUUUU Warnock 🙁

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  10. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    well my decision to play Skrtel hasn't worked, but then again the alternatives were Taiwo (also conceeded) and Santon (who is not liklely to start).

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Well maybe it worked then?

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    2. Top Heavy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      You had to play him in fairness, home to Wigan should be an easy clean sheet

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  11. The Finnisher
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    14 years, 26 days ago

    Half-time transfer talk...
    Reina > Mignolet to fund Ba > Aguero (SUN) ?

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    1. COMH
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      14 years, 26 days ago

      Defo Reina > Mignolet. Not sure if Aguero is the best choice. Good option but City have too many forwards imo. Adebayor maybe?

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        Aguero is still nailed on with no European games anymore.
        Adebayor? Sorry but no thankyou.

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        1. COMH
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 26 days ago

          Kun does seem to play constantly these days and is on pens. It is actually a decent shout.

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        2. BootlegRascal
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          14 years, 26 days ago

          Classic Gooner

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 26 days ago

            I had him earlier this season, I have no problem with him.
            It's the fact he has had 1 good game since Christmas that I don't want him..

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    2. gledy
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Very decent imo - if both free!

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Yep. Got to be.

      Expensive goalies = LOSE!

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        Was just for the DGW qpr WIG
        Didn't turn out so well! 🙁

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      2. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        I brought in Reina this week thinking we'll have to be tight a the back. Then my defender kicks the guy on my bench in the head.

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  12. COMH
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    A Holt hat-trick and 3bps could be a real possibilty today. C'mon big stuff.

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    1. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Ahh I see you played Holt. Good call. Lambert couldnt drop Holt again.

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      1. COMH
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        I have the noble FFS'ers to thank. I was ready to bench him after 2 dodgy GW's.

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      2. सनकी
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        he may need to score 5 if he is to start the next 3-4 games i think..

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    2. BootlegRascal
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      I captained him.

      Sorry I can't stop telling people
      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/20080/history/

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  13. COMH
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    14 years, 26 days ago

    Rooney(c) could be a big decision this weekend.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      RVP can still score plenty next half.
      Some people are being far too confident here though.

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      1. COMH
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        Yeah it could easily turn around. I'm more hopeful than anything.

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      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        Did u captain rvp JOA, can't be asked looking

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 26 days ago

          Rooney

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 26 days ago

            Could be noice

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    2. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Yep. I've avoided captaining RVP for most of the season. Looks like I should have kept that up.

      I'll think he'll get something - the only worry is Wenger giving him an early rest.

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    3. ksmith5666
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Agreed, there will be a lot of people hoping for something from RVP second half, including me as i captained him over Rooney.

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  14. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Half time entertainment...

    http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc417/speedoguy1/friday_gifdump_33_30.gif

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      😆

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Hahahahaha

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    3. gledy
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Is he related to David James?

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  15. An Púca
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Udit....you out there???

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  16. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Is there a more annoying woman on tv than Miranda Hart

    I really can't stand her.

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    1. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      There are more annoying women on TV.

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    2. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      bang on...and that geordie comic that was on Johnathan Ross last night...so annoying

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      1. Hate that rotation
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        Sarah Milican?

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        1. An Púca
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 26 days ago

          thats the name....fek me, but she sounds like she's whininh the whole time....even when she;s funny...Miranda Hart is never funny

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  17. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Anyone got a link to the Europa League H2H website.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 26 days ago

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aul0PglyD-ESdF9rOTdUMnMtalNlR1hHajA4N2VTaXc

      You have Dudu this btw, not rebeldogg

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      my match will him comes down to Verm v Caulker, Valencia v Young and Suarez v Yak as he has taken a 4 point hit.

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    3. PL Ball
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      14 years, 26 days ago

      Gotta hope RVP stays quiet 😛

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      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        He won't.

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        1. HappyAnkit
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 26 days ago

          +74

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  18. Golden Oldies
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Glad to see McClean amongst the points again...he put some great crosses in on Tues night but poor finishing by others cost him.

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    1. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      but i'm still going to do mclean -> siggy nx week

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  19. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Thinking of having RVPRooneyTevez up front. No other 3rd striker tempts me, beside Carlito

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Adebayor.

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    2. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      I;ll be doing the same in the next 2 weeks

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    3. BR
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      14 years, 26 days ago

      Same here

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    4. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      holt, welbeck?

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        Rotation, rotation.

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    5. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      I'm going Aguero for SUN ars WBA - after that I'll see if Tevez is starting regularly, then it's an easy swap.
      As you say, nobody tempting IMO

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    6. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      I'm tempted as well. Bearing in mind Mancini's comments about being two or three weeks away from full fitness I'm thinking GW33 for WBA, nor, wol.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        Well I like the bullet proof Argentinian in my team. He is fit, Mancini comments are bullshit. He doesn't want to admit that he is his best player. Ballo is out of favor, Dzeko is out of Manchester apparently and Kun was rotated too much recently. Even if he comes from the bench the first game I think it doesn't matter. Carlito has a point to prove too. He will explode and I want to have him, not to be week late

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 26 days ago

          Better to be a week late than 4 weeks early.

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    7. McDog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Odemwingie?

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      1. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        i did ba -> odem this week,hopefully it'll paid off

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  20. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    well i said id give my liv trio a 3 game run, qpr/WIG should have been good points but no, out from my team you go, cant say i wasnt fair

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Yeah, my tripling Liverpool defence has gone horribly wrong.

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  21. afcblegend
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    14 years, 26 days ago

    seriously, Walcott was holding R1 for that finish

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      😀 .

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  22. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    come on Walcott - kick on from there

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Yep.

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  23. BR
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    14 years, 26 days ago

    Reina > Begovic ?

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      Or al-habsi 😉

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  24. kaz 96
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    so far so good, my "mistakenly benching" siggy move is paying off!

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    1. LarryMurphy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      So silly...another 45 minutes to play

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      These are the top of comments we look back on and laugh at at fulltime.
      Just like these RVP ones, unfortunately (as a Rooney captainer)

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  25. Manani
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    suarez>yakubu
    mcclean>walcott

    OR

    skrtel>caulker, mcclean>walcott?

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      or gibbs and walcott in, but cannot afford 0.1m rise

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  26. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Why does Bendtner wear a mask?

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    1. Balotellitubbies
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      He fights crime in his spare time.

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      He's incredibly ugly.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        No he's an extremely handsome and virile man.

        Just ask him, he'll tell you 😛

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    3. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      He had a facial injury. Needs protecting.

      Or he wants to protect his handsome face from any stray elbows. 🙂

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    4. LarryMurphy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      He broke his nose. It's for protection.

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    5. No Luck
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmoDLyiQYKw

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  27. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Carroll on for £20m Henderson

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  28. Top Heavy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Knee jerk or not I think it's time to ge rid off the Liverpool players, can't see them keeping a cleanie in the next few games either.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 26 days ago

      To be fair, they conceded from a penalty.

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 26 days ago

        Yeah but why is it always Skrtel that gives them away when he's in my team?

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  29. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    great

    played mclean last week and benched sigg

    played sigg this week and benched mclean

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  30. Chewy Toffee
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 26 days ago

    Haha gotta love the ironic cheers Liverpool fans giving Henderson being replaced.

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