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Sunday Dugout Discussion

29 April 2012 2855 comments
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The Dugout Discussion opens this afternoon, hoping for a similar goal glut witnessed in yesterday’s edition. We’ve two games to pour over, with all four clubs with something to play for. Later we’ll be at White Hart Lane where Tottenham continue to chase Champions League qualification against relegation fighting Blackburn. Before that there’s a West London derby at Stamford Bridge, between Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers…

Chelsea XI: Cech, Ferreira, Bosingwa, Terry, Cole, Mata, Essien, Lampard, Sturridge, Torres, Kalou.

QPR: Kenny, Onuoha, Ferdinand, Hill, Taiwo, Mackie, Barton, Derry, Buzsaky, Cisse, Zamora.

As expected, Roberto Di Matteo has tinkered with his line-up ahead of of a huge night in Munich, but somewhat surprisingly there are still starts for the likes of Juan Mata and Frank Lampard.

The visitors name an attacking line-up, with Djibril Cisse partnering Bobby Zamora up front.

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  1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    not sure what abramovic is makin of this, never gave avb the time to build a new chelsea vision and avb didnt get the best out of the current squad, so sacked
    rdm turned out to be brilliant at this, but you have to feel chelsea have lucked into it, rdm was not part of the plan, it should have worked out like terry connor at wolves and now everyone wants rdm permenently...... very odd turn out

    not hatin chelsea, just kickin off debate

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      I blame the players completely. They are just trying harder now
      They clearly didn't like avnet and his methods, and have cost the club 30 million!

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        *AVB

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    2. Manani
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      football always involves luck, ain't it 😉

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    3. Lovely Jubbly Lions
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      I think that's just the way management goes sometimes the players and manager have clicked at the right time

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    4. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      I think Chelsea always had it in them - I mean, RDM has made no changes really. Personally I think that he just gets along with the players better and that means they are more likely to perform under him as their manager. Of course their winning streak under him has helped too. Had they not won their games things would be very different.

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        well hes part of the furniture isnt he, but that makes the squad lookin a bit childish and very cliquey for not playin for avb just cos they didnt like him or his tactics.
        fair play to rdm tho

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        1. Bad Pen
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 10 days ago

          Football players can be very childish though - if they aren't getting played regularly then they become very unhappy and their performances often take a nose dive because of it. It's a combination of things that has lead to this upturn in form, RDM has been supremely impressive with all that he has achieved in such little time.

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    5. COMH
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      No way can you solely blame the players. I'm sorry but AVB's arrogance was more of a problem than anything. It's the managers job to get the best out of his players and he turned them against him. He was disrespectful to Alex and Anelka the way he froze them out and banished them in some situations. It's difficult to play for a manager you don't respect or agree with and I don't think AVB earned that respect. Look how RDM has involved every player in the squad. You can see the togetherness off the group since he took over.

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      1. tahoe don
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        AVB seemed to have a very immature management style. No wonder several players were unmotivated to deliver for him. Part of the problem was player performance, but the catalyst was absolutely AVB's poor leadership.

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  2. Arselona
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Captained Bale but don't want to see Sp*rs or Blackburn winning... 3:3 would do just fine I think... Surely I'm not asking for much... ? Hehe..

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      3-3 would do fine for me.

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  3. HappyAnkit
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Great Work from Sturridge!

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  4. Nopli
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Sturridge on target!!! ppi

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Stupid bap system!!

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  5. davysteen
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Vdv 7/1 to score two or more today, lost on bottom of last page..thoughts in a wager???

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Looks good.
      In a 3-1 Spurs win

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  6. afcblegend
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Hmm, is it just me that thinks this or is Sturridge a really bad team player?

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    1. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Selfish, not as good as he thinks he is, not a good winger, but playing in a system that needs him to be. Wants to play up top, but with a resurgent Torres (and resilient Drogba) that's not going to happen.

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  7. Nopli
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    I would love a 0-0 draw at White Heart Lane .

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Id say you're the only one

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    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      What part of Pakistan are you from?

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      1. Nopli
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        Islamabad

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    3. Lucky_2010
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      2-0 or 3-0 spurs better lol

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  8. alsybach
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Come on captain Valencia kik ass tomorrow!!!!!!

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      😯

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      1. HappyAnkit
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        +71

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Really??

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    3. Arselona
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Wow

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    4. Marlon King
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      If I were you I'd be praying he doesn't play.

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      1. alsybach
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        I FORGOT TO CHANGE MY TEAM!!!!! but it would be handy if he didnt play............

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  9. Nopli
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    MATA OUCHHHH

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  10. Bad Pen
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Mata should have done better there.

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  11. moment
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Oh Mata. Should have scored.

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  12. HappyAnkit
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    LOL At Mata!!!! 😆 😆

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  13. Arselona
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Is there anywhere where I can check live ppi update?

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  14. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Take Mata off now Rob. The game is over.

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Na got a feeling Mata will do full 90

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Agreed. Leave Torres on though for his Hattrick

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    3. Arselona
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      7 more minutes... 🙂

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        His owners already have 6 lucky points more then they should have. I hope he goes off on 59 minutes after picking up a booking.

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        1. Arselona
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 10 days ago

          Boooooo

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          1. crystalpalaceRus
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 10 days ago

            fpl rules are stupid why cant they be like real life rules? he'd have 1 assist

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            1. Arselona
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 10 days ago

              Agree.. Although I own Mata, the assist ruling surely can't be that hard...

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  15. Balotellitubbies
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Someone should make a most hated eleven team next year:
    Krul
    Shawcross Terry(c) Cole
    Nasri Barton Henry Young
    Tevez Suarez Adebayor

    Might do pretty well actually. 😀

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    1. Kno
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Maybe I have missed something but whats krul doing on there?

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      1. Balotellitubbies
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        The keepers all seem like a good bunch actually but he had that little fight with RVP so I stuck him in there.

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        1. Kno
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 days ago

          Ah fair enough

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        2. moment
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 10 days ago

          Bring back Jens Lehmann between the sticks. Roy Keane for manager.

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          1. Balotellitubbies
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 10 days ago

            Jens was a legend 😆

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    2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Need to squeeze nani over nasri, I don't think krul and shawcross are that hated tbh

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    3. Shaps
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Needs more Cisse (QPR)

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    4. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      I would maybe throw Nigel de Jong in there, although there's not a lot of room...

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      1. Balotellitubbies
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        Good shout only need two midfield enforcers, could replace Henry

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    5. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Surely not Krul?
      Reina is probably the least "liked" keeper?

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      1. Balotellitubbies
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        All opnions welcome the team won't be finalised til next year 😆

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    6. Top Heavy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Henry won't be in the league. At least I hope not.

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      1. Balotellitubbies
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        True, probably do Henry> De Jong

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  16. Shaps
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    What radio station can I catch the game on? cheers

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    1. Blando
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      http://www.talksport.co.uk/radioplayer/live/?popup=1

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  17. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Is all ifs and butts but it does seem that the marked few for the dgw are delivering so far, looks like an Epic success so far, and to those who braved the hits and the snide jibes I salute you , well done on 'taking a chance' it just goes to show it sometimes can pay off !!

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    1. Sly Fly
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Cheers.I count myself among the lucky few. 12 point hit for Jelavic, Pienaar, Jags and Terry. So far, so good.

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  18. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    who prefers the old bonus point system?

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    1. Arselona
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      You mean the 'pick a player, any random player' system?

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    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Me but I felt it benefited English footballers the most i.e Rooney Lamps Terry

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    3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Charlie Adam

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  19. HappyAnkit
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Mackie Tries A Stunner!!

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  20. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Cmon Qpr, ruin their clean sheet!!!!!!!

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      +72

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    2. beric
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      +100000

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  21. Dermot
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    I really rate Mata as a player. The one thing he can't do though, is finish one-on-ones.

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  22. pjomara
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Who got the 4 assists?

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Only two assists... Kalou and Mata.

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    2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Mata and kalou

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    3. Declan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Mata and Kalou, no assist for the other 2, 😛

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    4. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Kalou and Mata currently have 1. The other 2 are maybe Mata depending on the "it's allowed to hit an opposing player in the box" rule.

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    5. Dermot
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Only 2 of the goals had assists - one by Mata and one by Kalou. The other 2 came off defenders.

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      1. crystalpalaceRus
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        +100

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    6. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Unfortunately Mata will get 3. Kalou got the other.

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    7. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Kamata

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  23. Just_Ty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Too bad I listened to the "don't take Terry for a hit (for BAE) and play Verm" 🙁

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Evidently, I didn't give you any advice 🙂

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  24. Top Heavy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Just after reading an interesting article by a journalist who is off the believe that John Terry should be made leave Chelsea in the same manner Abromivach has got rid of numerous managers. He is not this great selfless gladiator but instead a delinquent fool. I for one agree with this man.

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      Terry is a tw@t pure and simple but an absolute hero of a captain. Very good player.

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      1. Top Heavy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        He is still a mindless thug. Can hardly be considered a "legend"

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    2. Toby
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      can you post link?

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      1. Top Heavy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 10 days ago

        Sorry I'm on the I pod. It's the irish Sunday World though.

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  25. HappyAnkit
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Torres Goes For Glory!

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  26. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Torres to take it if Chelsea get a pen?

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      he hasn't taken one before but maybe

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  27. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    It will be funny if someone lose his MIni League just for one points at the end, just because Walcot leave the pitch at 59"54s last weekend :

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  28. Bad Pen
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    Barton yellow.

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    1. Smarty Pants
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 days ago

      shocking

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  29. COMH
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    4-0 seems to be a popular score this week. I'll take a 4-0 Spurs with a VDV hat trick and one for Bale 🙂

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  30. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 days ago

    joey bartons a prick

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