[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. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    I bet nobody here has a stronger bench than mine for this gameweek πŸ˜†

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      wanted to challenge you... feck RVP! πŸ™

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    2. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Hope Robeson kane plays

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      1. Dial Square
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        He doesnt have a match this week

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  2. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Caroll is giving Fulham massive problems here !

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

      Sam Allardyce sure knows how to use him

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

        Quick, long balls into,the box.

        Suits a Sam team no end.

        I bet Doos got a stiffy πŸ˜‰

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

    Andy Carroll's been seriously impressive so far

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

    Super Kevin Nolan πŸ˜€

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  5. Demí
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Poor corner by Noble, is there anything he's not rubbish at? Kudos to those that went Nolan over him, always the better choice. Not even hindsight here.

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    1. A.D.D
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      typed it many times

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusβ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I don't agree with you. Again.

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      If you could afford it, Nolan was always the better choice. Scored plenty from midfield at every club he's been at.

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  6. Top Heavy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Why no Jarvis today?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusβ…
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Dunno. Seriously worried.

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

        Thigh injury Doos.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusβ…
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          • 16 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Really? Blimey - thanks. πŸ™

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  7. Bobbydhino - βš’ Saint Slav…
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Any one have a link to Bowstrings transfer list?

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    1. Bobbydhino - βš’ Saint Slav…
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Thank you πŸ™‚

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  8. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Carrol will make Nolan a better FPL option?

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    1. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      For sure

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      Of course.

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

      Yep.
      So many midfielders.

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

      Yes. I want Nolan.

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      1. Dr. Rog
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        vaz te looks awesome too.

        was always my go to striker in CM 03/04

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  9. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    This new lad up front for west ham looks a bit warm. Surprised a team like Liverpool haven't come in for him

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

      Out of their price range

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  10. Lateriser 12
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    So, Nolan scored. No Fulham clean sheet makes me happy. Now Jussi, remember, if you concede, concede only to Petric.

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Scout's bet is on £3 at 12/1 if Jussi doesn't so could be 2 nice returns in a row

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2012/09/01/the-fantasy-flutter-with-paddy-power-gameweek-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3807319

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  11. Dr. Rog
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    likely risers tonight

    259 Michu, Miguel Swansea 7.1 34472 89121 22382
    246 Tevez, Carlos Man City 9.6 34472 84673 30764
    127 Rangel, Angel Swansea 5.1 34472 43848 11854
    109 van Persie, Robin Man United 13.2 34472 37432 13896
    105 Dyer, Nathan Swansea 5.8 34472 36179 8961
    102 Ben Arfa, Hatem Newcastle 7.6 34472 35212 8558
    102 Pienaar, Steven Everton 6.5 34472 35029 4964
    100 Jenkinson, Carl Arsenal 4.6 34472 34368 6310
    99 Da Silva, Rafael Man United 5.5 34472 34042 5923
    93 Jelavic, Nikica Everton 8.5 34472 31892 3900
    90 Kagawa, Shinji Man United 8.6 34472 31017 9078

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

    This game is making me want to wildcard. I want Nolan.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      same

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    2. Iain Dowies Love Child
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      +1

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    3. A.D.D
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      he has a history of being a FPL player too

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

    I really, really want to get rid of a Fulham player or two after Dembele left the club. You can't lose quality without replacing it.

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

    At least I'll get some save points from Schwarzer.

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Hangeland gets no save points.... πŸ™

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

    Fool'em suddenly looking crap?

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

      They are never good away from home tho.
      I've got Demel so just hoping they keep the cleansheet.

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Dembele has just been a huge loss, Sidwell is not in his league

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

      Solid team at home. Always a bit dodgy on their travels.

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    4. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      classic Fulham at away game, not surprie me

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  16. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Feck Fulham CS gone..... πŸ™

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  17. Baby Face Nelson
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Fulham look lost

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  18. Pinturicchio
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Can't believe my GW starts with a clean sheet being scratched after two minutes.

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  19. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    How long do we expect Rafael to be nailed on. My rival got him in and its pissing me off for some reason

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  20. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Obvious observation maybe but these 2 teams will be home bankers and useless away imo

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    1. som3awy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Seems like that.

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  21. Top Heavy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    4-1 for Carrol to score more than 10 goals this season..good value

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      fantastic odds... where is that? BF?

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      1. Top Heavy
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Ladbrokes this morning

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

    Nolan is simply running off Carols hold up play and flick ons. He could be the next big thing in the 6-7m range

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  23. blue cheese
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Anybody know where Drogba is headed?

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

      He went to China months ago

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

      will practice with Chelsea

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  24. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Demel and Hangeland better score!

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

      Place a bet on it so you're double happy when it happens.

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  25. Dr. Rog
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    13 years, 7 months ago

    Kagawa to Nolan for a 4pt hit.

    Looking at the fixtures, Nolan>Kags (even the easy fixture Wigan at home will be tough because Wigan have become unbeleivably awesome) for the next 6 weeks at least.

    Already have RVP.

    Frees up tons of cash

    Beats inevitable price rises

    Thoughts

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    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Go for it. You cant go far wrong with nolan at that price, so much upside

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Wigan have not been unbelievably awesome, Southampton outplayed them and should have beaten them.

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    3. Pinturicchio
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Yeah, jerk that knee. Jerk it for me.

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    4. Baby Face Nelson
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      knees jerking all over

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      1. Dr. Rog
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        i had actually pencilled in this transfer for after the Wigan game... however thinking of bringing forward now

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

          Just wait until after Wigan, Kagawa is rising and at least see how he goes vs Southampton.

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          1. Dr. Rog
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 7 months ago

            bet you Nolan rises tonight. requires 15k transfers. Kags needs 3k but without them playing tomorrow he wont rise tonight

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    5. MICHELIN
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I think it's crazy.

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

      United have Wigan at home next week you absolute mug

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    7. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      As the past is a definitive marker for the future, Nolan will score 25 goals this season so it's worth it. Do it before the game ends.

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

    I think Fulham need to get Berbatov on soon. They concede again and it's game over. Berbatov can hold the ball up for fun and alleviate the pressure on Fulham.

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  27. beric
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    What number is Noble?

    My stream is very fuzzy

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

      16.

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    2. DLL18
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      16

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    3. beric
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Thanks both

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  28. _____JR_____
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Best defender for 5mill??? Have de Gea Jaas Figueroa Cashley Hangeland and Cuellar πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

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

      Ridgewell

      Saylor

      Willams

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    2. Dial Square
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      saylor

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    3. reply fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Take the one that makes you smile

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    4. MICHELIN
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Williams.

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  29. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Great tackle from Noble, getting him in now. Doos will be proved right, ye of little faith.

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

      Tackles get you SO many points in this game πŸ˜‰

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

        Nailed on for 3 bonus after that.

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Nolna is clearly a better option

      I speak as a Noble owner

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusβ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        No. He won't be. Just watch.

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  30. Mílanista
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    I was close to getting Nolan the other day. At least I opted for Pienaar and not Jarvis.

    Hopefully Pienaar produces but I really should have got Nolan. Great fixtures and has always scored a lot of goals for a 6m mid.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Nolan is tempting me for GW6.

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