[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
9 April 2012 2122 comments
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With five Premier League matches from Gameweek 34 to be decided today, our Dugout Discussion chatroom has opened up to catch the reactions as the action unfolds. Click here to get involved as we take you right up to this evening’s clash at Craven Cottage.

The team news is in from the three o’clock kick-offs and, as expected, rotation has taken a bite out of our squads. While Gareth Bale is fit to start for Spurs, Harry Redknapp has rung the changes with the weekend FA Cup semi-final in mind. The likes of Scott Parker and Sandro make way in midfield but, more significantly, Emmanuel Adebayor and Rafael Van der Vaart are both rested as Jermain Defoe and Louis Saha both earn starts.

Everton are also involved in a semi-final next weekend and they too have put out a much-changed lineup. Those who dipped into the transfer market for in-from Nikaca Jelavic get an immediate disappointment of seeing him rested to the bench. Surprisingly, Moyes also rests the ever present Leighton Baines as a makeshift Toffees lineup takes to the field against Sunderland. They themselves make just one change – David Vaughan comes in for back injury victim Nicklas Bendtner, with Stephane Sessegnon shifting up front.

Elsewhere, Fabricio Coloccini returns ahead of schedule to bolster the Newcastle back four as they take on Bolton. Alan Pardew resists the opportunity to tinker with Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse and Hatem Ben Arfa again unleashed in a 4-3-3 – James Perch moves into midfield to replace the injured Cheick Tiote.

Our Fantasy bench players are likely to come into play then – with more teamsheet surprises likely to be on the way in the remaining matches. Lament your misfortune and vent your frustration in today’s Dugout Discussion chat.

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  1. Parm
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Chappers reminds me of Granville for some strange reason!

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  2. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    woah- quite a bit of rotation/resting.

    sess up front is good news though

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  3. Shaps
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    A Krul to Friedel
    B Simpson to BAE

    Much difference?

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      i suppose BAE has a chance at assists/goals

      i will be gettin friedel in for gw36

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  4. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Turner in for Simpson? gives me a full 11 this week and there all at home

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

      I am doing this

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      1. The Wizard of Ozil
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        think i'll do the same, next 4 look good

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  5. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Dear Tim,

    Please can you emulate your namesake at Everton and lob that ginger bloke.

    Thanks

    MIlanista

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  6. Perchinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    1-0 Norwich

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    1. Perchinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      King assist 😛

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  7. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    PILKINGTON 😀

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  8. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    PILKINGTON!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    male reproductive organs

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  10. Mindless Freak
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Pilkington Yes 😛 - Might not be the day for bale after all 😛

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  11. Podge
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Pilks goal

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  12. Jax
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    pilkington 1-0 norwich

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  13. Declan
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRWWWWWWWWWWWWIIIIIICCCCCCCCCHHHHH

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    1. Jax
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      relax it's only 15 mins gone...

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  14. Baby Face Nelson
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    haha

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    1. Balotellitubbies
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      St. Totteringham's FTW

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      1. Baby Face Nelson
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        yup yup

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  15. Jinswick
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Yes! Come on Norwich!!

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  16. Mindless Freak
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Norwich please deny Bale anything ;P

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  17. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Papiss, Why you no score yet?

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    1. o0Ash
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Because it's Ba's day.

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  18. COMH
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Assist for the Pilks goal?

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      no assist

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  19. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Come on spurs for fecks sake

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  20. Declan
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    King assist 😀

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  21. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Emnes goal, i'd love to see him in the Prem next season.

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    1. mikess
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      he's awful mate, from a boro fan

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  22. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    harry idiot

    why to play King when Kabu/Gallas doing amazing job

    such a idiot you are

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, HE'S the idiot

      ...

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      classy

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    3. Mull
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Because King is a fantastic defender and is better than Gallas.

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  23. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    BOOM! YES TAKE THAT RIVALS

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  24. King Eric, in America
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    'Arry for England

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  25. NATSTER
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    I know Norwich will score... 🙁

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

    Pilkington gets his 6 league goal of the season, giving him the 5th highest tally from midfield.

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    1. sotothemightygreek
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      8th

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  27. Le Gooner
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Spurs defensive double-up has failed already 🙁 Since that's done now, come on Norwich.

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  28. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Played Kaboul over Richards. Ah well, Spurs losing, that is all that really matters.

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  29. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    I'd like a Bolton goal now please to spark a hat-trick from Papisse...

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  30. Sleep Talk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Now bring in Adebayor! 😀

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