Dugout Discussion
6 May 2012 2464 comments
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It’s the penultimate weekend of the 2011/12 Premier League season, and only Wolves know their fate. Although nothing can be officially decided today, the Dugout Dugout opens for seven games with huge significance at both ends of the table. We start with arguably the biggest game of the day, as Manchester City travel to Newcastle United, with the title and Champions League qualification on the line. Here’s how both sides line-up…

Newcastle XI: Krul, Perch, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon, Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez, Cisse, Ba.

Man City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Lescott, Kompany, Clichy, Nasri, Toure Yaya, Barry, Silva, Aguero, Tevez

Unsurprisingly, after two massive wins this week, both sides name unchanged line-ups.

Should City falter at the Sports Direct Arena, then attention and intrigue with turn to Old Trafford to see how the Champions can respond at home to Swansea.

In and amongst those two huge games, there’s five games kicking off at 2pm. They include three of the five sides desperately trying to avoid relegation with Aston Villa facing third-place chasing Spurs, QPR hosting Stoke, and Bolton welcoming the visit of West Brom.

Follow all the action as it unfolds in our Dugout Discussion chatroom, which can be accessed right here.

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  1. crystalpalaceRus
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Was that a silva shot on target

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  2. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
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    i dont agree Howard Webb should referee a game of this magnitude that can affect Man Utd so close to the end of the season. Lookout for favourable Newcastle decisions

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    1. Hate that rotation
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      If the officials who allocate matches to referees knew he was biased, do you think he would still be a ref. Only the fans say Webb is favourable to Utd.

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      1. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
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        I take it that you're a Utd fan.

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        1. Hate that rotation
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          I am but if someone was blatantly favourable to a team, then wouldn't you expect a full investigation into it, calling for him to be sacked etc. You can't dismiss a ref based on opinions, has to be some proof. The officials obviously trust Webb so they allocate him matches.

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          1. Nani R U OK? R U OK ? R U O…
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            no need to get so passionate... but has webb officiated a united game since the debacle vs chelsea?

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            1. Hate that rotation
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              Just saying that the Prem have a roster of refs and they would pick their best refs for the big games. All their refs are clean and fair. I don't know if Webb has officiated any more Utd games.

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  3. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Any news on Danny Simpson? He isn't in the squad. I need him for GW 38

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Not in squad. Injured.

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah injured but is he close? He was having late fitness test apparently

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    2. F is for
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Great News he's injured!

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      1. The Finnisher
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Lol was just gonna say that.

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  4. gledy
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    The EPL title will be decided on the final matchday for the 6th time (also in 09-10, 07-08, 98-99, 95-96 and 94-95). The team leading the table going into the final day of the season has won the title on every occasion.

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      I feel sorry for QPR

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      1. Henry Hill
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Your obsession is getting worrying!

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      2. gledy
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        IMO if they win today, they'll be fine. I don't rate Bolton at all.

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  5. rohan
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    Kompany best defender in the league???

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      IMO yes.

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    2. crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      caldwell

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      1. rohan
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Bramble

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    3. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Yes.

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    4. CarelessGenius©
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Played in mid for City for ages as well.....how strange?

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      1. rohan
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Even last season towards the beginning... Fantastic player

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    5. Epic Fail
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      Easily.

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    6. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      After Vidic.

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      1. Henry Hill
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Imagine having both of them in defence, rock solid!

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        1. crystalpalaceRus
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          what about onouha

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        2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Brick wall!

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      2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        Maybe alongside Vidic.

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    7. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      Best defender in the world for me

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      1. Epic Fail
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        He's no where near as good as Barry from next door.

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    8. The Finnisher
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      Maybe a fully fit Vidic would come close, but currently yes - easily.

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  6. Holy See
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    City looking dangerous, will score sooner rather that later methinks. Hope not tho.

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    1. Epic Fail
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      I hope so.

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  7. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Oh Coloccini, you are the love of my life,
    Oh Coloccini, I'd let you shag my wife,
    Oh Coloccini - I want curly hair too!

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  8. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Any English man in New? Krul only right? It seems that that is fine cash management. No Englsh players and u have enough cash

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    1. Chris_White
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Krul is dutch

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      1. Andy1
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Simpson, perch, ameobi, best.
        And my favourite named player - Nile ranger!

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        1. waitinginthelonggrass
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          13 years, 7 months ago

          best is irish

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          1. Andy1
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            My bad

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Krul is Dutch...

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    3. crystalpalaceRus
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      FAIL

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    4. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Danny Simpson, Mike Williamson, Steve Taylor, Gosling, Ameobi(s) off the top of my head...

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      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Guthrie, Raylor. Dude they've got so many!

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    5. waitinginthelonggrass
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Perch, williamson

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    6. Bøwstring The Carp
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Is Williamson, Perch and the Taylors english?

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        *are

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        1. Bøwstring The Carp
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Oh shhh! Trout aren't exactly masters of grammar and verb ..

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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            13 years, 7 months ago

            🙂

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      2. FPL Daniel
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        So nobody in the starting lineup? Arhhh Williamson and Perch. Well they spend a lot of cash obviously 😀 hahah. Too bad Saylor isn't there, one of my favorites

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        1. crystalpalaceRus
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Dont forget about Krul

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    7. Holy See
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Cruelest touch.

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    8. Ginkapo FPL
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Raylor, Saylor, Simpson, Guthrie.....

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    9. unoaime
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Simpson
      Williamson
      Taylor

      They have about 10, what are you on about?

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      1. unoaime
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Even Ameobi has played for England....

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        1. unoaime
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          13 years, 7 months ago

          Shola i'm on about.

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    10. Tatty Bojangles
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Perch, Williamson, Simpson, Guthrie, Ryan Taylor, Gosling, Shola Ameobi, Steven Taylor, Sammy Ameobi off the top of my head.

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    11. gledy
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      ROFL check this:

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newcastle_United_F.C.#Current_squad

      According to wiki there are two Tim Kruls at Newcastle, one from England (no.1) and one from Netherlands (no.26). Also, there's number 8 in squad named "Che" that links to Che Guevara article 😀

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Its been fixed by the looks of it.

        Steven Harper is number 1
        Danny Guthrie is Che Guevara

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      2. gledy
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        already fixed! 😉

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  9. waitinginthelonggrass
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Ba has really regressed since he came back from the ACON. Poor touch.

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  10. Messi & fabregas
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    spurs official website says unchanged team and then he has dowson instead of walker in the line ups!

    i hope he plays or i will never trust rednaps's team news again!

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Dawson is out for the season!!!

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      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        as far as i heard, yes. well we shall see in a few mins

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      no!!! then i only have 3 def this week

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        2

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    3. Just Ruud
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      https://twitter.com/#!/SpursOfficial

      he plays, it was an error

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      😆

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      :D.

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    3. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      You fat Fergie, you fat Fergie, you ate all the pies!

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  11. Bad Pen
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Krul, don't do that!

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    1. Shaps
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      What did he do?

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      1. Bad Pen
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Ran out to the edge of his area when he didn't need to, Newcastle lucky there were covering defenders behind him.

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  12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Wtf krul

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    1. Lovzat
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Szczesny Style'

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      1. Lovzat
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Or Reina

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  13. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Krul injured his finger in the warm up

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  14. COMH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Terrible start from Newcastle. Ball retention zero.

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    1. Fray Bentos
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      cant compete in midfield

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  15. Kurtd
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Newcastle look scared of them.

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  16. Corrigan
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Stephen Taylor - 4.5 next season?

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    1. COMH
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      5 minimum

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      1. Holy See
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        This

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    2. Hate that rotation
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      I'd take that.

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    3. Bad Pen
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I would love it, he was playing marvellously for me with the odd bap here and there until his injury.

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    4. F is for
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Why does it matter? Wiliamson and Colocinni have proven themselves terrifically in the Premier League. Steven Taylor will be on the bench I'm afraid.

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    5. Fray Bentos
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      i'd expect most Newcastle players to carry an extra premium next season, no chance of cheapies

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    6. Tatty Bojangles
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Probably will be £4.5m but we will be getting in another CB which Pardew says is almost sorted (apparentely Douglas of FC Twente, very Samba like)

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    7. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I've been hoping the same thing.

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  17. F is for
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    I really think Newcastle can hold on and dig out a draw.

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    1. Andy1
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Hold on for 60 odd minutes! That shouldn't be their approach to the game - they are a good side, and could match city

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  18. Henry Hill
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Any chance Evans will play today?

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      no

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    2. Lovzat
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Unlikely , Fergie said he was probably out for season.

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    3. F is for
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      No, not that I'm bothered now as I have Lescott to come in.

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  19. crystalpalaceRus
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    kompany tekkers

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  20. COMH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Demba Ba you're having an absolute nightmare. All over the place.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Why does anybody still have him?

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      1. COMH
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Who knows

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  21. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Silva has been awesome.

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      shot on target at least 😀

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    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Just stuck a couple of euro on him to be first goalscorer.

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  22. Kurtd
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Demba Ba is having an absolute howler!

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    1. Lovzat
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      So seems that Evans is out. Who do you guys have to come in ?

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      1. Lovzat
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Fail reply !

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      2. F is for
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        I have Lescott. 🙂

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  23. Bad Pen
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Barfa booked.

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  24. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    HBA Yellow!

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  25. crystalpalaceRus
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Arfa yellow

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  26. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Yellow for Ben

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    1. gledy
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      good my rival is playing him

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  27. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Stupid from Ben Arfa. He always chases back and fouls when he loses the ball.

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  28. rohan
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Damn you Barfa

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  29. Perthite
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    For the record...
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    Aston Villa vs Tottenham
    Aston Villa: Given, Hutton, Cuellar, Dunne, Warnock, Lichaj, Herd, Clark, N'Zogbia, Ireland, Heskey
    Subs: Guzan, Collins, Delfouneso, Bannan, Weimann, Gardner, Carruthers

    Tottenham: Friedel, Walker, Gallas, Kaboul, Rose, Lennon, Sandro, Modric, Bale, Van der Vaart, Adebayor
    Subs: Cudicini, Parker, Saha, Giovani, Defoe, Livermore, Nelsen
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    QPR vs Stoke
    QPR: Kenny, Onuoha, Ferdinand, Hill, Taiwo, Barton, Derry, Buzsaky, Mackie, Taarabt, Zamora
    Subs: Cerny, Hall, Gabbidon, Bothroyd, Traore, Cisse, Wright-Phillips

    Stoke: Sorensen, Huth, Shawcross, Upson, Wilson, Walters, Whelan, Delap, Jerome, Crouch, Fuller
    Subs: Begovic, Jones, Whitehead, Etherington, Shotton, Woodgate, Palacios
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    Fulham vs Sunderland
    Fulham: Schwarzer, Kelly, Hangeland, Hughes, John Arne Riise, Duff, Murphy, Diarra, Dempsey, Dembele, Pogrebnyak
    Subs: Stockdale, Baird, Kasami, Senderos, Frei, Kacaniklic, Trotta

    Sunderland: Mignolet, Bardsley, Turner, O'Shea, Kilgallon, McClean, Colback, Cattermole, Gardner, Sessegnon, Ji
    Subs: Westwood, Bridge, Campbell, Meyler, Bramble, Elmohamady, Bendtner
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    Bolton vs West Brom
    Bolton: Bogdan, Boyata, Wheater, Ream, Ricketts, Eagles, Reo-Coker, Mark Davies, Petrov, Kevin Davies, Ngog
    Subs: Jaaskelainen, Alonso, Knight, Klasnic, Lee, Miyaichi, Vela

    West Brom: Foster, Jones, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell, Brunt, Mulumbu, Andrews, Dorrans, Fortune, Long
    Subs: Fulop, Morrison, Allan, Shorey, Dawson, Cox, Scharner
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    Wolverhampton vs Everton
    Wolverhampton: De Vries, Zubar, Stearman, Berra, Ward, Kightly, Henry, Edwards, Hunt, Doyle, Fletcher
    Subs: Ikeme, Elokobi, Ebanks-Blake, Johnson, Milijas, Jonsson, Forde

    Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Heitinga, Jagielka, Distin, McFadden, Cahill, Osman, Pienaar, Fellaini, Jelavic
    Subs: Mucha, Stracqualursi, Gueye, Barkley, Coleman, Duffy, Baxter

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      ty

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