[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
5 May 2012 2287 comments
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The Dugout Discussion opens for the oddity of a solitary Saturday Premier League fixture. With Chelsea and Liverpool Wembley bound this evening, we’re restricted to just one fantasy scoring opportunity. But, with over half of us backing Robin van Persie with the armband (if our Captain’s Poll is to be believed), then Arsenal versus Norwich is a game of huge significance. With mini-leagues hanging in the balance, let’s take a look at the team news to confirm whether or not our talisman starts…

Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Ramsey, Song, Gervinho, Rosicky, Benayoun, van Persie.

Norwich XI: Ruddy, Naughton, Ryan Bennett, Martin, Lappin, Johnson, Howson, Elliott Bennett, Hoolahan, Jackson, Holt.

Of course the Arsenal captain does start, and he does so in an unchanged Gunners line-up from the side that drew 1-1 at Stoke.

After a 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool, Norwich make several changes with Grant Holt and Simeon Jackson leading the line for the Canaries.

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  1. Evs
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    How long left?

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    1. Tin of Directors
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      2 or 3 mins MAX

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    2. The Rock
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      2 mins

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    3. Bartowski
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      2 mins

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    4. Kostja
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      2-3 min

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    5. MJ6987
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      Not much butt

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  2. The Finnisher
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    Morison you twat

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Although it was completely legal

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    2. Evs
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      How rude... Lol

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  3. Shaps
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    RVP to still get the 3 baps?

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    1. Tin of Directors
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      Should do.

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    2. Locarno
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      Speaking as someone who backed the draw, they should all go to Gibbs.

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  4. Tin of Directors
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    A Verm goal would be sex!

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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      +1.

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    2. Evs
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      Verm yellow you mean.

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  5. F is for
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    Champions League your having a laugh!! Come on Newcastle nail down that spot boys. Do Fergie and the lads proud. 🙂

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    1. Chazza
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      +1

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  6. The Rock
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    Verm goal, RVP assist here maybe? 🙂

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  7. Bartowski
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    Goal from Verm on the Corner coming up

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      It's finished

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    2. F is for
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      Fail the game finished before you even made your comment lol!! Iraqi streams must suck.

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  8. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    3-3 ft not bad from rvp should get 3bps

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    1. Tin of Directors
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      He got the 3 when they drew 1-1 with Stoke.

      FT at Emirates.

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    2. MJ6987
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      Few off target tho

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      1. thetinkerman
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        I'm sure he got 5+ on target though!

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  9. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    Blow the whistle pllllleeeeaassssseeeeeee

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Yeeeeeesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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  10. The Rock
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    Well done Ruddy

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  11. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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    This is absolutely unbelievable stuff.

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  12. Kostja
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    Best game of the season, that I have seen :D:D:D:D:D:

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  13. afcblegend
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    are you kidding me, this game...

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  14. waitinginthelonggrass
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    Game over

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  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    OMG GIBBS

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  16. mat
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    lucky rvp got two...or there goes my Mini league. =)
    contented =)

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    1. Kostja
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      you are lucky he did not get 5-6 you have to agree

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  17. McDog
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    Ruddy you Hero.

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  18. The Finnisher
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    Wow.

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  19. ILOVEBAPS
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    Just logged on... What's the score?
    RVP's points?

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
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      2 goals in 3-3 draw. Could have had double figures though 🙁

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  20. hazza
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    WOW

    Yeeesssssssss

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  21. rohan
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    RVP 3 baps???

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      Think so

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  22. udit
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    What a save Ruddy from Gibbs.

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  23. TorresMagic™
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    Wenger didn't really shake hands, not happy.

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      He rarely really does shake hands properly, the big miserable fairy !!

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  24. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    Arsenal have blown it!,,,

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  25. gruffyboy
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    Worst loser ever

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  26. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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    Great game but the referee was an absolute joke.

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  27. Kagawa-san-mia
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    Ive never seen a sore loser in a coach like arsene wenger

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    1. Bartowski
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      I do hope the Stoke fans reaction to him becomes a regular thing for Wenger next season, comedy gold.

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    2. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      Have a look at Ferguson

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      1. Bartowski
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        I'm neither a Man U nor an Arsenal fan like yourself, so I can say Wenger is much funnier to watch

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  28. Declan
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    Gutted

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  29. Bartowski
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    Bore Draw

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      1. Bartowski
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        I dont know what that is

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  30. Davido989
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    Spurs to finish 3rd, Arsenal 4th and Chelsea to win the Champions League. 😀

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    1. Spoiler
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      i may cry if this happened

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    2. Bartowski
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      Chelsea won't beat Bayern

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      1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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        Pretty sure people were saying that about Barca.

        I do agree though, they are the underdogs.

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      *newc 4th

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