[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
26 March 2012 3180 comments
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Premier League champions Manchester United close out Gameweek 30 at home to Fulham. With a seemingly routine opportunity to open a three-point gap over city rivals, the Dugout Discussion opens to witness the potential fantasy points feast.

The team news for the clash at Old Trafford is in. Here is how the two sides line-up…

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Evra, Ferdinand, Evans, Rafael, Carrick, Giggs, Valencia, Rooney, Young, Welbeck.

Fulham XI: Schwarzer, Kelly, JA Riise, Hangeland, Hughes, Diarra, Dempsey, Pogrebnyak, Duff, Frei, Dembele.

Sir Alex makes two changes from the eleven that battered Wolves last week, with Ryan Giggs and Ashley Young replacing Paul Scholes and Javier Hernandez respectively.

Three changes for the visitors with Aaron Hughes, Kerim Frei and Damian Duff coming in for Philippe Senderos, Andrew Johnson and Bryan Ruiz.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom is open and can be accessed right here.

Akers Richard or Akers, as he is known, has been regularly haunting this site since July 2008. He is young and foolish, take what he says with a pinch of salt. Follow them on Twitter

  1. applebonkers
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    random but i love that pic.

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    1. denial
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      +1 There's clearly no discussion going on there.

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      1. applebonkers
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        yeah. also love how from left to right they get slightly happier

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  2. â­ Bemba_Da â­
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    Going with 2-0 United

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  3. Sleep Talk
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    Get in United! 😀

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  4. JW10
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    Me:

    JEvans
    Valencia
    Roonpig (vc) (RVP (c)fail)

    Rival:

    Young
    Roonpig (c)

    who will come out on top? was really hoping Young wouldn’t start

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  5. Give The Todd Some Love
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    Rooney (C) ftw!

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  6. Le Gooner
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    Welbeck to score and United to win 3-0 at 36/1. Might have a punt on that.

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    1. Hyperion
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      Shout.

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  7. Hyperion
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    Insanely attacking lineup again from Jol; can see Rooney having a field day á la Siggy.

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    1. â­ Bemba_Da â­
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      he said in an interview on sky he wants to have a go like bilboa and ajax did

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      1. Hyperion
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        With all due respect to Fulham, they aren't quite at that level, as Swansea showed. Fulham could well score but I can't see them keeping Utd out for long.

        Also those were in different circumstances; Fergie played a very young side vs. Ajax and against Bilbao Bielsa gave Fergie a tactical masterclass and the players played out of their skin to an unbelievable level. My theory on why that was is because Bilbao are the most English of Spanish clubs; founded by Englishmen, they traditionally play the English style (i.e. direct lump it up to the big man stuff, although Bielsa has made them a totally different proposition this season). Because of this they have a deep respect for the champions of England; beating Utd at Old Trafford was the stuff dreams are made of for the Basque boys.

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  8. MJ6987
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Try again with the benefit of a new page (post even!)...

    A) Skrtel > Verm
    B) Skrtel > Baines
    C) Skrtel / Enrique > Verm / Baines (-4 points)

    Thanks

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    1. Acquafresca
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      like a said...wait. Everton plays midweek, see how baines does.

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  9. Gargamel
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    This is the most nervous game for the season for me. Seriously worried my Rooney captaining rival will stretch his lead enough to play it out.

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    1. Pratik
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      Bad decisions, now time for the repercussions...

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  10. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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    Get Baines guys!

    Baines. Playing on a Everton in-form. Kept CS against City,Spurs,Chelsea. Steep prize, but it’s worth the money when he’s on corners, FK’s, PK’s. Everton always have a strong run in. As does Baines.
    Everton has kept 5 cleanies last 8 matches. Two of the non-cleanie matches was against Arsenal at home and Pool away.

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    1. Le Bluff
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      All very true.

      He's just a little too pricey for me though, and it'd be a headache trying to work him into my team.

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    2. Optimus.
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      well im definitly not getting him now if you are because all your punts suck 😉

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    3. Hyperion
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      It's a good shout, but until Hibbert is not playing I'm more than happy with him at 4.6m. If playing catchup I'd be seriously considering Baines; value is not much use at this stage of the season if you're chasing it's all about points points points.

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  11. denial
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    Just saw that dropped catch by Monty - what a div.

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  12. threeputt
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    ok so why did I confuse Hernandez for Valencia when I saw the tweet 'bout Hernandez dropping to bench - serious heart murmurs there !

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  13. ...---...
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    Clint Dempsey @ 11/2 (Will Hill) anytime goalscorer.

    Got to be worth a fiver for a 90 minute interest.

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    1. Optimus.
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      fulham have scored 8 in their last 11 i think 😉

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      1. Optimus.
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        *away i meant

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  14. MrJefferson
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    paddy power cup,
    me evans – valancia and rooney currently 24 points
    opponent evans – valanca and rooney(c) currently 26 points

    chances of a rooney red card??

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  15. super zlatan
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    Dear Wayne (c)

    Please go f**king mental

    Lots of love

    Zlatan

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    1. udit
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      PS feel free to bag a brace

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    2. threeputt
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      wouldnt that mean he'd likely get subbed off due to severe insanity ?

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      1. super zlatan
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        Probably. But in fantasy terms a hattie will do. 🙂

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  16. Brookins
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    Of the 9 players I had playing at home this weekend, of the 3 top scorers (so far) 2 of them are players who were away from home.

    So lame 😛

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  17. threeputt
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    1-0 united (valencia) will do me fine thanks

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  18. crystalpalaceRus
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    me; evans valencia rooney

    rival: rooney(C)

    i should come out on top regardless?

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    1. threeputt
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      should do but a brace from rooney might see you sweating by the end

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      A Rooney hatrick would put you up against it. Depending on assists and CS of course.

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  19. Henry Hill
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    Fulham are no mugs, this might be tougher for United than everyone thinks

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    1. Cruicky
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      True.

      Utd did beat them 5-0 at Craven Cottage back in December though.

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  20. Holy See
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    Let's get this sheet aawwnn! MNF is quite watchable, big step forward from the Gray/Keys drivel that used to be dribbled out. Get It Aawwnn! Cue zip-zip.

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  21. COMH
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    Evening lads. Let the Rooney commence.

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  22. Grounderz
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    Good luck, guys. Go, United!

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  23. Bielsa’s bucket
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    Sir Alex Ferguson: "We've still got to win our games. The important thing is we have a deficit of goal difference and that could be an issue at the end of the season so we hope to catch that up

    i hope that means hes goiing to get roonpig to and co to go for a drubbing

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  24. Manani
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    I am waking up at 3am for this match.
    Madness?

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    1. super zlatan
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      I love your passion. 🙂

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      1. Manani
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        Obligated to watch this match as I have united trio and is a united fan

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        1. Jafooli
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          Just upto at 3 am in Singapore...

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    2. Le Bluff
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      No, dedication! Where in the world are you?

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      1. Manani
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        Hong kong
        That's somewhere in asia

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    3. COMH
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      That is dedication! Where are you in the East?

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    4. Holy See
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      Yip. Admirable tho.

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    5. Grounderz
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      Shut it. I'm watching this from Australia. It's 6am here.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        6am is basic.

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  25. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    Akers! You absolute hero, saved my butt in the Twitter cup 🙂

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    1. Akers
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      No probs.

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      1. Pratik
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        So long since I've seen a post of yours

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      2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        Didn't realise attempting the motd challenge was so fraught with danger 😛

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    2. Corrigan
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      Wonderful poetry.

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  26. Corrigan
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    The Chico Train. Another brainwave.

    What the fudge do I do for this third striker?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Errr ... 😀

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    2. Harry Ball Bag™âš½âš½…
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      Get the pog

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    3. Le Bluff
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      Oh dear, Corrigan!

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  27. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    Come on - let's have a 5 - something! 🙂

    Tonight's supper is daube d'agneau aux champignons "porcini" et radis ...

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Not mush room for the wine?

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      1. Pratik
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        you better win today against archie, dude, else the 6th and final group match will be a nightmare for you.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          Ooo - reality. Not sure about that! 🙂

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        2. In Like Flynn.
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          Just like life then. ğŸ™

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Th ... viiinooo ... will beesh, ... adjudged ... after de chef hashhh had shooome ... ! 😆

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    2. COMH
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      Lamb stew sounds magnifique. Not a fan of mushrooms though. Enjoy.

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    3. Holy See
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      Super supper!

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Cheers, guys! 🙂

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    4. Barnsley FC
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      Ever read PG Woodhouse Doos? Your supper sounds like an Anatole dish from the Jeeves novels

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  28. Smarty Pants
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    What's Uinted becnh? Is Nani there or not in the squad?

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    1. Granville
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      Nah.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Not there.

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  29. Harry Ball Bag™âš½âš½…
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    Who should I ditch for cahill

    A santon
    B senderos

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    1. Pratik
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      senderos after norwich

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  30. Abominable Snowy84
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    Ok Fulham. It would be brill if you didnt concede at all tonight.

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    1. Le Bluff
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      So you don't have Rooney or Valencia?

      Mentalist.

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