Dugout Discussion
30 January 2013 2681 comments
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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. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    I didn't get Rooney because wasn't sure if he would be back on penalties.

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  2. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    AAAAarghhhhhhh if I try and get Baines and Suarez into WC team it compromises it in so many places!

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

      if you don't get them in your WC, then you won't get them in after.

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  3. Elfozzie 42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Come on RVP, stop helping the rest and get it in the net! 😉

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  4. heeljames
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    YES EVRA!!!!1 First attacking return of the gameweek!

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  5. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    ROONEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

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

      Why is your team linked to TI?

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

      Well done 😀

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

      u captained him didn't you?

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

        Unfortunately Kun (C) Roo (VC)

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  6. Dante
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Is Suarez playing LB!?

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    1. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Looks like it

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    2. Tatty Bojangles
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      He plays where he wants.

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  7. dogtanion
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    arsenal are awful

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

      looking good in attack. Dire defence though

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  8. Red Devil Swede
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    At least Rooney (c) to make up for playing Dawson instead of Davies 🙂

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Skillz

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

    Rooney (c) has really delivered

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    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      YES

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

      Link or it didn't happen.

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  10. winterwolf88
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Gibbs >>>

    A) Glen Johnson
    B) Jose Enrique
    C) Rafael
    D) Baines

    Baines seems to be back on track these days, but he is expensive.
    I already have Zab. Any recommendations?

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    1. Tatty Bojangles
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      A)

      With the DGW in consideration.

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

      A

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

      Enrique.

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    4. winterwolf88
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Thanks guys.

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

    FPL isn't the same when you haven't got RVP (c) - I know he hasn't done anything but it's major squeaky bum time ... I'll soon be a brown trout I'm that nervous 😕

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  12. 2nd Man
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Well the WC acquisitions of Fletcher, Gibbs for Berbatov and Sagna were smart

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Erm, Berbatov scored.

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      1. 2nd Man
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Yea and I got rid of him, his performances last 3 weeks were woeful

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

        Exactly.

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    2. jungle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Birthday Berbie delivered

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

    Who told Wenger Ramsey could play CDM?

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    1. lets av em
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      In arsene you rust!!!!!!!!!

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

    Please stay on the bench Rafa, I want those Davies points...

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    1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      +6

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

      Same here
      And looks like I will really need them
      Dire week so far

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  15. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Bale injured too now?

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Has he been taken off?

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

      😯

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  16. bantamdave
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Thankyou capitano Rooney. Got rid of RVP for you....

    Doubts about it but I guess their will not be many points between them from now till end of season....

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    1. heeljames
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      RVP is more consistent, Rooney is like Bale (nothing for ages and then just ejaculates points). Both good options

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

      Nice one mate, i didn't have the cajoonies myself.

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  17. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    My mate has Roon and RVP in his team, fair play to him

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  18. Beamer
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Rvp pls dont score today....

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  19. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    How is the Power 5 doing? 🙁

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  20. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Baines double! WTF

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  21. Sebastian Rooks
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Well thats my lot.. rooney's in.

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

    Baines to take pen!!!

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

    FYI, everyone who has banged on about the p*wer f*ve for the last few weeks, I'm holding you personally responsible for the failure of Walcott, Michu, Mata and Bale to do anything so far this week. You bloody jinxed them you fools!

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  24. Pinatta
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Kagawa is playing a GREAT game. Maybe will get him on WC

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

    Kagawa looking lovely 😀

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  26. Elfozzie 42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Bah, looks like I picked the wrong week to not have Baines! 😉

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  27. Pinoche
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    BAINESSSS

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  28. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Spurs have been poor since Sandro got injured.

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

    Was gonna put Baines in on my WC team too fair play Baines owners 🙁

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  30. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Baines brace

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