Dugout Discussion

Tuesday Dugout Discussion

With the rest of the footballing world tuning in to the occasion at the Nou Camp tonight, the Dugout Discussion opens with it’s eyes firmly fixed on the remaining fixture from double Gameweek 35. It’s not glamorous, it’s Aston Villa versus Bolton Wanderers in a relegation scrap. The team news is in…

Villa XI: Given, Hutton, Cuellar, Baker, Lichaj, Albrighton, Herd, Warnock, N’Zogbia, Heskey, Weimann.

Bolton XI: Bogdan, Steinsson, Wheater, Ream, Ricketts, Ryo, Reo-Coker, M Davies, Petrov, Eagles, Ngog.

Gabriel Agbonlahor misses out due to injury for Alex McCleish’s side, whilst David Ngog is recalled in place of Kevin Davies for the struggling visitors.

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  1. Beamer
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Torres for dgw....... yes

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      will he play both games though over drogba?

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    2. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Control that knee.

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  2. Mílanista
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Had no intention of getting Terry for the DGW but I'm now thinking he's a decent option. Should play both and always seems to score after his misdemeanours.

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    1. A.
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Has to play QPR though, and shake Anton's hand

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  3. Epic Fail
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    I thought Terry came across well in his interview. Obviously he was lying through his teeth, but he knows how to do it.

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  4. mullarki
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Geoff shreeves queuing up outside primary schools to tell kids their goldfish has died!

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    1. Abominable Snowy84
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Oh he is a c*nt.

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    2. More Cowbell
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hahaha, unbeleivable. Couldn't believe what I was seeing!

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        can't believe Ashley blud Cole didn't smack him up the 'ead

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        1. Bad Pen
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Or throw a dart at him πŸ˜‰

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            ha!

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  5. Lovely Jubbly Lions
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    So who is terry now nailed on for both Chelsea's DGW36 fixtures?

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    1. MJ6987
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Does it make any difference to GW36?

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  6. Chris_White
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    We did it again. CL final. Congrats all of you blue out there, what a night!

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Blue is the color !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. crystalpalaceRus
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone that didnt see it, i give you, gary nevilles sex noise (not my video)

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

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    1. Bad Pen
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Haha Jeff Stelling just referenced it, well funny.

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        you can hear the climax crystal clearly

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      2. Wuffs
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        I thought he was being strangled.
        Wishful thinking i suppose.

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    2. Sess!
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Class! Cheers for posting as couldn't here the commentary in the pub. Rat sperm.

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    3. Smarty Pants
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      ahahaha, nice one :)))

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  8. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Blue is the colour, football is the game
    We're all together and winning is our aim
    So cheer us on through the sun and rain
    Cos Chelsea, Chelsea is our name.

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    1. Nopli
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      +10000000
      Pride Of England

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  9. Spike ⚽️
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    You wouldn't give Chelsea any hope in the final after all the players they'll be missing but then again no one gave them much hope before the game tonight - You just never know !!

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      They didn't give us chance and against Farsa too

      Blue is the colour, football is the game
      We're all together and winning is our aim
      So cheer us on through the sun and rain
      Cos Chelsea, Chelsea is our name.

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  10. Gaz Downright
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    god that's awful Gary πŸ˜€

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  11. Captain Shirokov
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    What a win for us πŸ˜€

    Absolutely chuffed.

    How long is Cahill expected to be out for? I brought him in yesterday 'cos I'm smart.

    Oh ya and what was the score in the Bolton game?

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      2-1 to bolton.

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      eh? didn't know Newcastle played tonight?

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        They didn't? πŸ˜†

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          *checks all sorts of googlesque stuff*

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        2. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          U mean CL qualification?

          LOL

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      hamstring, so may not make DGW

      2-1 Bolton, Metrov, Mavies Assist, N'Gog, Eagles assist, Warrnock, N'Zog assist

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks JK.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          no probs.

          That Cahill injury has pretty much finalised my DGW team now.

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  12. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Will Roman let JT have a go at his wife if they finally win the CL?

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      of course

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      5/1 is good odds for Villa imo

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      1. Abominable Snowy84
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        They have 2 away games and Tot. They are under pressure now.

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        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          +1

          I've just put a fiver on it

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          1. Abominable Snowy84
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            12 years, 1 month ago

            Hope you win πŸ™‚

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  13. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    We all reaaly love you JT 😯

    Chelsea skipper John Terry on his red card which will rule him out of the Champions League final: "It does look bad on the replay. I raised my knee but hopefully the people out there who know me, know I'm not that kind of player.

    "I feel as though I let them (team-mates) down. I have apologised to them and I apologise to the Chelsea fans. At the time I was bewildered, But looking at the replay it looks a red card. On a personal note, of course (it hurts I miss the final). But we deserve to be in the Champions League final. I really hope that doesn't take away from this win."

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  14. VarunK
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Terry, Pienaar, Jelly, VDV in

    for

    Rooney, Walcott, Evans, Larsson.

    8 pointer.

    Sound good?

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    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Terry, Gerbil, Balo, get them all πŸ˜‰

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  15. Shipstontrev
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Somewhere in Madrid Jose Mourinho is stroking a cat and smiling at the success of one half of his masterplan...

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    1. 4vets
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Cat? You mean a pussy....

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      1. Shipstontrev
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        you got me! btw, how was your wife's Irish oral?

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          The wife wasn't doing the oral, it was others on here that had to do it.

          I'd sound like I was Irish if I tried to talk in similar circumstances πŸ˜‰

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      2. Wuffs
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        πŸ˜€
        Pussy... (Purrs in a Homer Simpson styli)

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      If Mourinho wins the CL again. I will officially crown him, best ever!

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  16. Smurf
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    The did amazing job today, hats off.

    The only problem is the final without Terry, Ramires, Meireles & Ivanovic. They are big players to be missing especially as the two midfielders have been vital in Chelsea's upturn inform under RDM!

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  17. Rinseboy
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    quick question about Wolves, based on previous years, how do teams that have been relugated before the season is out generally do in their last few games?!

    Do they crumble or play ok cause the pressure is off? Just wondering whether Wolves will crumble a against Swansea?

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Just play Siggy and be done with it πŸ™‚

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      1. Rinseboy
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        but what about VDV vets!

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        1. 4vets
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          Jesus, how have you got VDV in your team?

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          1. Rinseboy
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            havnt but feel like I will need him!

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    2. J0E
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on what their transfer plans are in the championship. When west ham went down they played the kids. Wolves have said they plan to keep their, er , assets, so may just go for it.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        Wolves do have a few players that another PL club might want to take.

        Jarivs, Fletcher, Hennessey er........

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        1. Bad Pen
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          O'Hara?

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        2. jimski
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          O'Hara? They have a few decent players. They actually looked a good team this time last season. What a difference a year makes...

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Im playing Siggy and banching Caulker if that helps. I think it will be an open game as Wolves have no pressure

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  18. There's Always One!
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Drog said cahill will be fit for the final. He mite not be that bad

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Looked more like acute strain than a tear or he would not have been trying to run it out. High on his hammy to so easier to treat.

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      1. There's Always One!
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        I hope.hes fit for the weekend but i dout.it. All i have is jevans and r taylor and i dont want to take a 2nd hit

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          have him also so here's hoping

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      2. 4vets
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        A bit like Theo...

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        1. There's Always One!
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          Theo done his and then tried to run it of andit looked like he made it worse. But i really cant see cshill playing the 1st game

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  19. Back on the horse
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    well done Chels, was on the phone for most that 2nd half but caught up

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  20. Sess!
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Surely mata will start both DGW games after being rested against arsenal and brought off on 57 mins tonight?

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    1. Chris_White
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      You would think, but I wouldnt put my money on it...

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    2. Spike ⚽️
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      You would think so but can you really afford the risk !!

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  21. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Any Chels out there have a go at the starting XI in the final?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      cech
      iva cahill luiz cole
      essien mikel lampard
      mata
      drogba torres

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      1. Le Bluff
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Kalou over Torres.

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      2. Abominable Snowy84
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Ivanovic banned.

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      3. Gaz Downright
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        ivanovic suspended

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    2. Nopli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Cech
      Bosingwa Luiz Cahill Cole
      Essien Lampard Mikel
      Mata Kalou
      Drogba

      No iva,ramires,merieles,terry

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      1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        like that one though i would somehow try to fit in Mata

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        1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          Srry mata there....

          Felling sleepy i guess...

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    3. Jax
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      pikey
      pikey pikey pikey pikey
      pikey pikey pikey pikey
      pikey pikey

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  22. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    ok DGW question beong asked again

    1) Terry and Pienaar

    2) Jagielka and van Der Vaart

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    1. 4vets
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Has to be 2 seeing as JT is the only fit def Chels have.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Luiz is fit

        Oh I see what you meant

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      2. Menly
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        And he's a bellend

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    2. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You ok with having Bale & VDV?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        yup, am ok with it

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        1. Holy See
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Might join you.

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  23. Manani
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    an assistant coach leading a team to the final, beating barca on the way.
    who would have thought of that?

    think he truly deserved to be 'upgrade' as coach next season

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    1. Manani
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      oh, and the napoli comeback, another epic match.

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  24. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    After such an incredible path, winning the UCL would not be a surprise

    RDM for MANAGER
    (Next and following years)

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    1. Nopli
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I second that! πŸ™‚

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        RDM for England manager. πŸ™‚

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      RDM is gonna be a living legend as great as Fergie, he has not made a mistake yet in my opinion.

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    3. Smurf
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      +1000 although with his rotation they would be a nightmare for FPL next season πŸ˜‰

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  25. halnone
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    well done Chelsea!

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  26. Baby Face Nelson
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone think any defender is worth a hit for the DGW?

    I honestly can't think of any

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Terry

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      1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        just noticed comment below...

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  27. Ginkapo FPL
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Terry will still play in the FA Cup final, so might still be a rotation risk. Stop losing your marbles and kneejerking.

    Cracking game, Its interesting that Roman looked everywhere for a great manager, and all along Roberto Di Matteo was under his nose. I have great respect for his tactical ability, Drogba and Kalou as wing backs was sensational. Not bothering to chase balls conserved enough energy to play the game out without losing discipline. Genius play.

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    1. Manani
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      would be so unfair if he wasn't the manager next year.

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  28. Captain Robert Hatch
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Krul (Al-Habsi)

    Huth Assou-Ekotto Hibbert (Evans. J, Vermaelen)

    Ben Arfa Sigurdsson Dempsey Pienaar Van der Vaart

    Jelavic Cisse (Van Persie)

    Money in Bank to do just about anyone to anyone. 40pts up, main rivals have all used WC weeks ago and have a combo of Krul, Verm, Evans, BAE Kompany/Cahill in defense. All have RVP/Cisse, no one but me has run Rooney the past 10 weeks.

    This WC tean will allow me to sort of shadow them to the finish while hopefully putting up a good gap between us this weekend.

    Thoughts?

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  29. mullarki
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is Geoff shreeves a fulham fan?

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    1. Abominable Snowy84
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Man utd fan.

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