Dugout Discussion
30 January 2013 2681 comments
Mark Mark
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Six more Premier League encounters bring Gameweek 24 to a conclusion this evening, with a plethora of heavy-hitting Fantasy talent on show. While Robin Van Persie sports the Fantasy armband for thousands against the Saints at Old Trafford, our remnant Arsenal double Gameweek assets face up to Liverpool at the Emirates. With Juan Mata and company looking to deny Reading their third straight victory and Everton facing an enticing home match-up with an out-of-form West Brom, there are points in the air tonight as Phil Collins might say.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom now has its net cast wide, looking to gobble them up, along with the joy and agony of those within its virtual walls.

The big team news tonight is that Rafa Benitez chooses to stick with Fernando Torres up front for the trip to Reading; the Spaniard keeps his starting role having notched from his 90 minutes against Brentford in the Cup, Ba is presumably being preserved for the weekend trip to former club Newcastle. There’s no John Terry in the Blues lineup either, while Ryan Bertrand retains a midfield role in the absence of Eden Hazard.

Elsewhere, David Moyes makes the decision to drop Nikica Jelavic following his poor run of form; the inclusion of Johnny Heitinga is likely to see Marouane Fellaini restored to his advanced role in tandem with either Victor Anichebe or Kevin Mirallas. At Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson tweaks the ire of Fantasy managers by resting Rafael – Chris Smalling comes in at right-back as United take on Southampton who themselves make a change at full-back: Luke Shaw is replaced by Danny Fox. Chris Hughton brings back Seb Bassong, Wes Hoolahan and Anthony Pilkington as Norwich look to end a dismal run of results as they host Spurs. Andre Villas-Boas rings the changes from their FA Cup at the hands of Leeds – Jermain Defoe is fit to return, whilst Hugo Lloris, Kyle Walker, Michael Dawson and Mousa Dembele are also drafted back in.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Zep
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Points from Gibbs since I've had him GW21... 2,1,1,2,1... 😕

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    1. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      A pattern...

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      1. Zep
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        At least he's consistent...

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    2. gravless
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      NEVER buy Arsenal defenders.

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      1. Zep
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Nonsense, that's never been a rule... 😀

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      2. Le Gooner
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        + billion

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        1. Le Gooner
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          *+1 billion

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    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      I feel your pai. Gibbs is leaving my team for the second, and last, time. I should've known better.

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      1. Old Man
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        *Pain

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  2. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Is there a worse commentator than Steve McManaman?

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Anyone on itv. Townsend for example.

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    2. COMH
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Craig Burley, Stan Collymore, Chris Waddle

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      1. Bolt-on
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Burleys alright says it how it is

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        1. COMH
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          He does but then he starts talking shite and doesn't know when to stop.

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    3. Absinthe Minded
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Niall Quinn

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  3. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Going to be hard to do Baines >> G Johnson for the DGW now.

    Oh well that is the plan and I'll stick to it.

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Same, need to do it to fund Suarez in

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  4. Waldaz
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Put Suarez on the right!

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  5. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Gibbs to GJ then. Worked out okay.

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  6. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Baines on course to return to his rightful place atop the Defenders list

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  7. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Bale dead leg coming off?

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  8. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Bale down....

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  9. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    I need Chelsea goal !....!

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  10. Pratik
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Switch to the el-classico, guys.

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

      Saw the clearance off the line?

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  11. kaz 96
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Can the Power 5 do something now? i've waited long enough.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Don't worry, they will all do something. They're essential.

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  12. james 101
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Quick question:

    Gibbs and Ba –> Harte and Suarez.

    Was my plan anyway.

    Worth doing now before any falls / rises?

    (The rises happen after 1 or 2am right?)

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  13. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Berbatov you sexy ma! 😀

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    1. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      scored again?

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      1. kaz 96
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        no

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    2. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Nice isn't it? If he scores a couple more tonight I might just forgive him the last umpteen gameweeks...

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  14. Corrigan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Still think I'll sell Baines after AVL, take the points and run...

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  15. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Was Baines' goal a pen/FK?

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    1. Jonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      no, screamer in open play

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    2. NiceToMichu
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      No

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  16. Jonny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Rooney brace !!

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  17. DVassell
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Gibbs> Azpil or Evans?

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Evans

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  18. Podge
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    first row down ?

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    1. matthewhagon
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Nah just slow

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        1. Podge
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          I cant get a page to load at all

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          1. matthewhagon
              12 years, 12 months ago

              Try hqfooty??

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      • The Pep Revolution
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Bale I really need a brace please.

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        1. Crazy Joe
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          Looks like he might be going off in a leg brace, har har har.

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      • Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        ROooooooooooooooney.

        Evra assist.

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      • Lizard Lips
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Huge block to stop Baines assist.

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        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          boooo!

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      • ccc
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Ronney brace!?

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      • Standcider
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Disaster so far. Brought in rafael this week. Ba on bench. Gibbs now off injured. Fu* sake

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        1. 4-4-who?
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          Evra Utd def cover

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      • Lizard Lips
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Evra ASSIST again. Rooney goal.

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      • waitinginthelonggrass
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Best 2 defenders for a collective 12.5, I'm thinking Zab and Enrique?

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      • 4-4-who?
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        RVP assist?

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        1. 4-4-who?
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          No

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        2. Jax
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          evra

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        3. djman102
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          assisted the assister

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      • McDog
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Rooooneeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyy

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      • Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Is BAle still on the pitch?

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        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          I'm praying he is 🙁

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          1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 12 months ago

            same

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      • Jonny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        If Steve Bould had any hair he'd be tearing it out

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      • HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

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