[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
1 September 2012 4185 comments
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With the transfer window finally behind us, it’s back to matters on the pitch as Gameweek three gets underway. Due to Chelsea’s Super Cup participation, we’ve got just the nine fixtures to squeeze fantasy points out of, starting at Upton Park as West Ham host city rivals Fulham. The Dugout Discussion opens to see Andy Carroll make his West Ham debut…

West Ham XI: Jaaskelainen, Demel, Reid, Collins, O’Brien, Noble, Diame, Nolan, Vaz Te, Taylor, Carroll.

Fulham XI: Schwarzer, Riether, Hangeland, Hughes, Riise, Diarra, Sidwell, Richardson, Duff, Rodallega, Petric.

Deemed surplussed to requirements at Anfield, Andy Carroll makes an immediate start for the Hammers, at the expense of Carlton Cole.

Fulham have their own new big-name striker in Dimitar Berbatov, but have chosen to name the former Manchester United man on amongst the substitutes. There is a start however for Kieran Richardson, and Steve Sidwell comes in to fill the void left by Moussa Dembele.

There’s then five more Premier League games to enjoy, climaxing at the Etihad Stadium where there’s a repeat of the last season’s most memorable game, Manchester City versus Queen’s Park Rangers. The Dugout Discussion chatroom is the place follow all the action, and can be accessed right here.

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  1. Hate that rotation
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Bit quiet at Swansea. Any chances created? Michu?

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

      1 shot by Dyer the whole game

      Dull would be the right word

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      1. Hate that rotation
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        🙁

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Not expecting much from him or Graham today, Sunderland will be tough.

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      1. Hate that rotation
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        It was asking a lot for Michu to continue at this rate. Hoping for a lucky goal.

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  2. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    What happened to Naylor? I missed it..

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      stretchered off

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    2. COMH
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Looks like a cruciate ligament injury.

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

        Sad. I had him all last season.

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        1. Call Me Old Fashioned
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          🙁

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

    Spurs shooting from 40 yards out a home against Norwich.

    Oh my.

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

    Sunderland are a solid team. I'm an idiot for playing Schwarzer away from home.

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  5. Manani
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    was boyce oop as in playing as midfield, or oop as in playing at wings (AML)

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Wing back/wide midfielder

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Base position is wing back. But he runs all the way forward into the AML area often.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      RWB so basically in midfield.

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  6. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Yawn.

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    1. Yossi
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Are you surprised, look at the games that are on 🙂 ?? Spurs the only ones I would have expected more from....

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      1. Keane There Dunne That
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        I thought Swansea Sunderland would be good

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    2. Keane There Dunne That
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      +1 what match are u watching

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Switching between Tott and Eve.

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  7. MJ6987
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Is it too early to rule out Spurs attacking cover as a necessity?

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

      too late

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      No, Bale out!

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      I mean, I don't think it was ever a necessity, but I wouldn't rule out Bale/Adebayor etc. from piling up the points, unlikely as it looks now.

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    4. Balotellitubbies
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      As long as AVB is there probably not.

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    5. Kylos
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      i might just be ruling out cover completely

      bale > hazard

      vertongan > baines

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  8. OPTA FPL
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Cattermole off = no CS for Cuaellar 🙁

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  9. Yossi
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Lots of early substitutions today, injury and otherwise... Could be frustrating for a few FPL players....

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  10. The Finnisher
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Penalty Stoke.

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    1. Yossi
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Al habsi will save it

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

    Fletcher goal!!!!!!!!

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  12. Holy See
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Wake me up if somet happens...zzz....

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    1. Holy See
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      Ooh.

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  13. Bartowski
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Good goal by Fletcher

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  14. exammy
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    sunderland score, yes yes yes yes yes

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  15. the axolotl
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    both spurs central midfielders actively running away from the ball at every opportunity. livermore and sandro playing complete pants

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  16. @BigChrisso
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    hello fletcher

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  17. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Walters will keep pens then.

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  18. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    is it smart to bring davies in for rangel ?

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    1. COMH
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Who is Davies?

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      1. Jebiga
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        replacement for n.taylor

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    2. Keane There Dunne That
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Ńō

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  19. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    The question is can AVB beat his record and get himself sacked earlier this season

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

    At least Swansea don't have clean sheet now, since I lost Taylor to injury

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  21. WeWuzRobbed
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Well this is disappointing after the last couple of weeks. Sounds like they might be struggling fro highlights on MOTD this week. Guess we've been spoilt though.

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  22. The Finnisher
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Walters goal.

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  23. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    I just realised that I can post in here, too!!!! Been reading you guys' comments since GW1.

    Please RMT (I've been dying to type that)

    HOWARD

    JENKINSON/HANGELAND/RAMIS

    MICHU//YAYA/KAGAWA/BALE/NOBLE

    GRAHAM/TEVEZ
    SUBS: Federici/ A.Cole/Torres/Pearce

    I'm a total newbie but I'm topping my mini-league with 154 points with WC intact..

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    1. @BigChrisso
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      try when games aren't actually on

      welcome by the way

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      1. Godfather Bandit 42
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        oh ok, sorry about the over-excitement at being able to post!!!!!!!!!

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    2. The Bandit
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Never ask for a rmt during live games... 😉

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      1. Godfather Bandit 42
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        OK - I hear that....

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  24. LMFAO
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Williams you stuupid fuuuck

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  25. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Fletcher & Walters score

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  26. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    fletcher goal sunderland
    walters goal stoke

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  27. Syd.
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Fat Charles on for Stoke...

    Will he dive or will he injure somebody today??

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  28. Piggs Boson
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Adam not on pens then.

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  29. Ginkapo FPL
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    This is the first actual test for the Swansea defence........ failed

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

    Hmm. Played Hughes ahead of Cuellar. Bugger.

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