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Wednesday Dugout Discussion

11 April 2012 2277 comments
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A packed Wednesday night of Premier League action sees no fewer than eight teams take to the field. With fantasy points galore on offer (hopefully), the Dugout Discussion opens to watch then roll in. The team news from all four games is in…

Wigan XI: Al Habsi, Alcaraz, Caldwell, Figueroa, Boyce, McCarthy, McArthur, Beausejour, Moses, Di Santo, Maloney.

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

The champions travel to the DW Stadium looking to cement their position at the top, and make three changes to their starting line-up. Rafael, Paul Scholes and Danny Welbeck all may way, with Phil Jones, Ryan Giggs and Javier Hernandez coming in. The hosts are unchanged.

Man City XI: Hart, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy, Silva,De Jong, Barry, Nasri, Aguero, Tevez.

West Brom XI: Foster, Jones, Dawson, Olsson, Shorey, Cox, Mulumbu, Scharner, Andrews, Dorrans, Long.

Hoping to pounce on any slip up from United, City name Carlos Tevez amongst their starting line-up for the first time since September. Micah Richards, David Silva and Nigel De Jong also come in. West Brom make five changes, with Liam Ridgwell, Chris Brunt, Gareth McCauley, Peter Odemwingie and Marc Antoine-Fortune all departing.

Wolves XI: Hennessey, Zubar, Stearman, Bassong, Ward, Kightly, Henry, Davis, Edwards, Jarvis, Doyle.

Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Vermaelen, Djourou, Santos, Song, Arteta, Ramsey, Benayoun, Walcott, Van Persie.

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Stephen Fletcher are dropped by Terry Connor, with David Davis and Kevin Doyle their replacements. As for the Gooners, Johan Djourou, Andre Santos and Aaron Ramsey earn starts.

QPR: Kenny, Onuoha, Ferdinand, Hill, Taiwo, Mackie, Barton, Diakite, Buzsaky, Taarabt, Zamora.

Swansea: Vorm, Rangel, Caulker, Williams, Taylor, Sigurdsson, Britton, Allen, Routledge, Graham, Sinclair.

For the slightly later (and televised) 8pm kick-off, Mark Hughes welcomes Joey Barton and Bobby Zamora back in to the starting eleven, having missed the 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday. Swansea also recall a couple of big names, with Scott Sinclair and Danny Graham restored to the line-up.

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  1. F is for
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Which of the City backline are more likely to get a BP? I have Lescott and didn't watch the match.

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe none. Aguero Silva Tevez/Nasri?

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    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Hoping for a sneeky 1 for Joleon 😉

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      1. F is for
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Same here would help me open the gap on my ML.

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  2. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    This DGW is a pain in the ass. All planning is going towards that but how can you go without City for GW35? Wolves are hopeless!

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  3. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    I benched Taiwo, Kenny and Caldwell in the bottom 5 league. Sh*t.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I benched Taiwo and Young, not sure on Kenny.

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    2. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Benched Kenny and Caldwell, but will get Caldwell on as sub for Young. Had Al Habsi in goal and Taiwo in defence. Tekkers.

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  4. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    On 84, with Baps due for Aguero(c), RVP, Walcott, Dempsey; no chance of breaking the ton is there? Never done it, including DGW's...

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      You'll probably get 98.

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    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      excellent, good on ya!

      84 plus 6+3+3+2 = 98

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    3. Top Heavy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Very close but you will need a few sneaky baps

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    4. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      A few seasons back there were weeks when breaking a hundred was easy, but they've dried up. My best this season is only 85.

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    5. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      No. 98, maybe 99 if Song gets one? Not gonna make the ton. Still a really good score.

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    6. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Song & Krul one each can do it for you. But looks difficult.

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    7. सनकी
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      just wow.

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    8. SlightHawk
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      You'll get close

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  5. little_wizard123
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    I never have a problem with FPL as I'm always logged in... 😆

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      +1

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  6. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    5 points from 4 defenders. I'd be upset if I wasn't so used to it.

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  7. Manani
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    so miyachi>siggy for GW34?
    or should i do roon>kun?

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  8. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Barfa in for Siggy or McClean in GW35? Will have 2 FTs and will also do Theo to Dempsey.

    Would leave me with this for DGW after an 8 pointer (I can now afford it, i have opened a near 50 point lead up tonight)

    yeah will do it I think 8 pointer in DGW to get in Jelavic, Baines and one of Lamps or VdV.

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    Baines, Santon, Caulker

    Barfa, Lamps/VdV, Bale, Dempsey

    RvP, Jelavic, Cisse

    De Gea, Siggy/McClean, Verm, Evans

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      You lucky bastard getting Santon off the bench.

      Jelavic probably won't play both. VDV or Lamps are unlikely to play both. Baines will play both. Not worth it in my opinion.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        The glory of Kolarov.

        VdV or Lamps may play both if they're out of the cup

        What is not worth it, the 8 point hit, or Barfa?

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  9. COMH
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    The Count Of Monte Cristo is on Sky Family if anyone is interested 🙂

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      would love to but alas I have not Sky

      Can get it on DVD for about 3 quid, might invest. Superb book and film.

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    2. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I auditioned for that. That was my chance dammit!

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      1. COMH
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Seriously? As an extra or something more substantial?

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  10. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    5 points in the title, IF City beat United at home.
    Hmm..

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Look at Citeh's away form.

      We've still got it in the bag IMO.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        City's away games are Norwich, Wolves and Newcastle.
        The Newcastle game might cause troubles but I think after this game they'll beat Norwich and Wolves.
        United have AVL EVE mci SWA sun
        Besides Villa they could struggle.

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  11. Paul
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    is nasri for gw 34 a good punt?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Yep.

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    2. COMH
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Great punt for the Etihad. He is bit random away from home though. And Norwich are tough to play at Carrow Road. Worth a punt but more risk with a fixture like that.

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  12. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Well, it looks like we are going down... and we deserve it.

    To those who say they feel sorry for the team but not the fans, STFU. You have no clue about what is going on here.

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    1. David Davros
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I feel sorry for the team but not the fans

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        STFU

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        1. David Davros
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          😉

          In all seriousness it does seem like a horrible situation all round. I understand why the fans got wound up because I'd be mortified at my club being ran like that. I think Kean is a bit of a clown too but the amount of abuse he got was out of proportion.

          seems complicated!

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        2. Team Hayemaker
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          I couldn't care about bb fans. Sorry it's part of football.

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          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            What is happening here is not and never should 'part of football' You have no idea, really

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    2. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I feel sorry for the fans but not the team.

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    3. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I feel sorry for no team - no room for that when at the bottom

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  13. anish10
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    is anyone taking baines out for 2 weeks? if so , who you bringing in

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    1. David Davros
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Was going to for Caulker but that is looking hideous right now. Baines double is too irresistable and I have realised I don't need the cash, so sticking with him.

      Defenders are overrated anyway

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  14. Just One More Thing
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Great choice for me in gw34. Do I get a defender from a team who just lost 4-0 or 3-0?

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Your not alone

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    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I think Blackburn are more likely to score - but don't know if the odds would agree with me.

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  15. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    average is going ot be high, alot of kun owners

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      35-45 imo.

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      yeah am thankful no one in ML has him.

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    3. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Almost 25%, he will get 19, so the average will go up by at least 5 just from him, assuming nobody captained him!

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    4. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Not many active players though.

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    5. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Around 40, I reckon

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  16. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    this GW may be crucial for me!

    Me: 45 with hope for BPS for RVP, Cisse(C) and Silva

    My rival: just 18 pts 😀

    I take a lead in my friend-league now, and I can't mess it up!

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  17. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else debating between Vermaelen and Sagna for the weekend?

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    1. Animals & Scandals
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I brought in Vermaelen before this GW. Happy with that decision.

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    2. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      yes

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  18. Hate that rotation
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Fair play Wigan. The importance of scholes cannot be underestimated. We need to buy a direct replacement for scholes this summer. Has to be a priority. I don't think there is time to wait for cleverly to come good.

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    1. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure there are too many "direct replacements" for Scholes on the market.

      Or even playing the game.

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      1. Hate that rotation
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        True. Modric will do I think. His current level is already good enough. He has adjusted to living in England so should settle well in Manchester.

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  19. hannibalos
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    http://footyroom.com/manchester-city-4-0-west-bromwich-albion-2012-04/

    Yeah. After all I think I am right. Pause it at 1:22. Nasri touched the ball for the 3-0. It must be his assist I think

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    1. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Hard to tell there, he may've done.

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  20. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    United tease city

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      🙄

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  21. DVassell
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    1 FT for GW34, was thinking king>Caulker...shall i just leave it now and have 2 fts next week?

    ___________Vorm____________

    Evans_____Kompany___..............

    Valencia_Siggy_Walcott_McClean

    Aguero_____RVP(C)____Rooney

    Subs:

    Bogbrush, Simpson, King, Cahill, Bale

    0.1 in the bank

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    1. anish10
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      LEAAAAAAAVE IT YEAH

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  22. Podge
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Stat on newstalk:
    Liverpool win ratio when Gerrard has started this season 9%
    Liverpool win ratio when he hasn't 50 % !

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    1. David Davros
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Really? I didn;t think he'd played enough games for it to be as low as 9%...?

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  23. michu pichu
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    checking my score

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  24. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Was so close doing Suarez -> Aguero, but decided to keep 🙁 Now I considering doing it for -4 is that just stupid with the dgw coming up?

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  25. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Mackie has a London accent, how quaint...

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    1. Lovely Jubbly Lions
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      That is not a London accent, it's a posh Surrey accent

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  26. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Jack (Off) Attack...

    I just noticed your name about RVP and Aguero. did it work out for you then?

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  27. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Silva worth bringing back in....?

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  28. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    ummm.. anyone playin 3 sunderland players this week vs wolves? they terrible.. plannin on gettin Turner in this week.. gives me Turner Mignolet Mclean

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      and next week mclean to Barfa

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  29. There's Always One!
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    is it a good move to swap ox for sess this week? ox will prob just come on for his 1pt

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Do it.

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  30. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    well suarez to cisse and enrique to komps no hit paid off this week at least

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    1. There's Always One!
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Cisse isnt playing this week

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