[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. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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    RVP (c) fail 😐 OH WAIT, HE'S A BOSS

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      Legend

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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        Thank you. 😉

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  2. Mull
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    Oh dear. Jelavic(c) looking bad atm.

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    1. A.
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      He's playing Wolves, don't worry too much 😛

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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        Did you capt. rvp?

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  3. super zlatan
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    Rvp u sexy bastard

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  4. Somalion
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    This is actually too funny after all that was going on here earlier. My Christ, I think people should freak out more, always gets me points 😀

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  5. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Who said it'd be 4-2 Arsenal? Hope RVP gets the 4th

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  6. Evs
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    Come on, didn't we all have RVP (c) ?

    Ps... Who had 2nd asst?

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      looked like AOC but could be wrong

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    2. Jax
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      CHAMBERLAIN

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      Yep 🙂 (wipes sweat from brow).

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      1. Evs
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        Obvious game to captain him.

        Rooney I admit maybe a good 2nd.

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    4. udit
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      Nope, Rooney for me 🙂

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    5. Piggs Boson
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      55% of people on this site have him captain according to the poll. Only just over half... I have Rooney(c). I regret nothing!

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    6. BONZ
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      No assist IMO as it was ricochet via pilkington.

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      1. Evs
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        No wem-belly then?

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  7. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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    Is it too much to ask for a RvP hattrick?

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  8. rohan
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    WHAT A MAN

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  9. Lrf
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    F*CK. Mini league over now.

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  10. john mensah
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    Assist?

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    1. Declan
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      May go to Rosicky

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    2. Kagawa-san-mia
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      AOC

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  11. Messi & fabregas
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    95% have captained RVP so there is no need to be so happy!

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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      There is. Not THAT many have where I am.

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    2. Kagawa-san-mia
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      in my mini league only one other than me has

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    3. Piggs Boson
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      The poll says 55%, i think you're a tad off... 😀

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  12. The Finnisher
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    New Question:
    Anyone regret NOT captaining RVP?
    Haha

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    1. The Finnisher
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      I didn't btw, so come on Captain America!

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      1. Microcuts
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        Captain Rooney to the rescue!

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        1. Perthite
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          And not Captain Caveman (as per your avatar)?

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      2. For Fuchs Sake
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        me too

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    2. Chazza
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      +1, some people on this site have been ridiculous, not too surprised by the identities of the culprits to be honest.

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    3. Mull
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      No. 'Jelavic will score a few' he said hopefully.

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    4. Spencer
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      Come on Jellyman!

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    5. udit
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      Nope.

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    6. Elwood
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      Capt Roon for me.

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  13. Mílanista
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    Barring a goal rush in the last 10 minutes that's the 3x2 baps sewn up for RVP.

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  14. Kagawa-san-mia
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    i need 2 more arsenal goals to keep my streak alive on espn streak for the cash, cmon RVP

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  15. Spencer
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    Bloody hell. RVP (v) fail.

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  16. fatherted
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    Wooooooooooooooooop

    all is forgiven

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  17. Phaze 1
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    K maybe claiming RVP fail 30 mins into the match was silly....

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    1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      Considering how crap they were playing it was understandable... Or am I just trying to justify my idiocy also?

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  18. brianutd-why always we? 20
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    What a decision Cisse out RVP capt in

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      cool kids have both

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    2. njfsdkffslkf
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      Who would have thought buying the playing of the year for the weakest form team in the division and selling the striker playing the potential champions would be a good move.

      Genius.

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  19. Kuyt Dirkula +42
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    Well done RVP!

    Roon hattrick to save me now....

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  20. sminkypinky
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    Still need Verm to score and it would be perfect!

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    1. Evs
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      D you mean get another yellow 😉 ?

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  21. FORCA INTER
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    i am off before he score hattrick

    cheers guys

    dont mind some of y posts

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  22. F is for
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    RVP, he scores when he wantsssssssssssss!!

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  23. Constructicons form Devasta…
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    My pants need cleaning now.

    GET IN RVP! :D:D

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    1. super zlatan
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      Loooool

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  24. waitinginthelonggrass
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    20 points so far from RVP

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      26 with bps

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  25. Elwood
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    Capt. Rooney. . Damn i was happy at half time 🙂

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    1. Lrf
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      Same. Now my ML is basicly over.

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  26. pukey
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    people still saying RVP (c) fail? man, cracks me up every week people jumping to conclusions before the game is up

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  27. rohan
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    Key to Arsenal revival = No RAMSEY

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  28. MJ6987
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    Wow, Arsenal will struggle next year! Better hope that Podolski proves to be a good replacement.

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