[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. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Noble to Guthrie @ 4.4 when i have to.. dunno whether i'll have the luxury to do that in the near future though

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

      Yeah me too, or Sterling.

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

    The ball came from the right back position.

    Assist?

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

    Noble assist?

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

      no.

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  4. Hooper is a Bull.
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    taylor 🙁

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

    So Alou Diarra, he's not just gonna warm the bench is he? Eventually gonna come in for Noble?

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  6. pukey
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Doh... Hughes playing & demel first sub... come on fulham :$

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  7. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Matty Taylor old school

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      He's not still a defender on FPL, is he?

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

        4.9m midfielder.

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          Meh

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    2. $hahriyar
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      I'm it's just one if those weeks fir him, Nolan is still the man for me.

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      1. $hahriyar
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        afraid*

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

    Assist by the rules will surely go to the player who took the freekick? I think it was Collins

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

    Oh why was Taylor not classed as a defender! 🙁

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  10. King Eric, in America
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Nolan can wait. Taylor is essential for WHam coverage.

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

      😆

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

      he might not play every week though. he was benched for jarvis last week.

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

      Knee-jerk? 😉

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

      Yes but I don't think they will be beating many teams 3-0.

      Fulham are shocking today but when W Ham come up against teams of Swansea calibre and above they will struggle.

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

        🙄

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

    I would moan about playing Brede, but my other options were Fabio or Clyne. tbh I can't really complain, but that wc button is getting hugely tempting

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  12. Eoin
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Collins assist

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

      Confirmed on fpl.

      Their quick for a change.

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

    Im selling nolan to get taylor

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

      😆 you do that

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

        Lol

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

    3 goals and Carroll involved in none of them, seems be more of a distraction than anything.

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  15. Jax
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    handy carroll 1 berbaflop 0

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  16. FPLCEO
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Oooooooo Marty Taylor! Yesssss

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

    The ball came from the right back position.

    Assit?

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  18. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Collins assist probably

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

      YESSS, thanks Granville, needed the reassurance

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

        exactly like Danny Simpsons assist last year for Gutierrez (I think) Free kick/Long Ball into box, headed clear by defender but falls to offensive player in the box = assist

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

        Confirmed.

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

          These assist rules winds me up. How can a lumped ball into the box like that be counted as an assist.

          I'm just a purist..

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

            True gran.

            Also, if you are brought down in the box and the pen is scored you get assist credit.

            I beleive this isn't true of the fouled player if a direct fk is scored ?

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

    Fulham are always terrible away from home. I thought Hangeland has looked promising. Some of his attacking balls looked dangerous.

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

    wtf? 3 goals and Jussi not involve anything

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

      I know! 🙁

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

        i have Noble and Demel though 🙁

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

      why would Jussi be involved?

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      1. O Fenomeno
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Goalkeeping clanger....

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      2. Yes Don
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Route 1

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

    My rival has Hangeland and Kacanicklic and a non-playing bench.
    its making me horny

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    1. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      mmmmm

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

    Watch Jk now...

    Noble out, Taylor in 😉

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

      nah, still on Nolan 😉

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

        😛

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  23. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Why would you sell Nolan? Looks like he has plenty of goals and assists in him. Think finding a £1m for him by ditching Noble looks the play.

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  24. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    There's another half for West Ham to give away some goals. Clean sheet is a long way off.

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

      Helps if you have Reid or Collins so far though, I'm not too bothered by the CS, it's just a bonus now

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  25. Yes Don
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Demel : )

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

    DEMEL what are you thinking !?!?

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  27. mufc802
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Hangeland pretty close to heading in those two corners.

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

    Adios Hangeland!

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  29. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    A penny for Berbatovs thoughts at the moment 🙂

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

      He's on the phone to Fiorentina again 😀

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    2. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Missing the comfort of the United bench 😉

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  30. Jonah Takalua
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 7 months ago

    Demel so close....

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    1. Yes Don
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 7 months ago

      Inches

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

      haha

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