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. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    as long as sagna plays u just cant expect an arsenal clean sheet!!
    sagna is shitt..world class shitt!!

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  2. Lateriser 12
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    8.4.13.16.2.9.5.

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    1. Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      SuareZ?

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  3. Soccer Brah
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Ridiculous pass by Suarez

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Absolutely.

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  4. Brutus619
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    ROFL. Bye Ba Bandwagon.

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  5. beric
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    oh why did i sell suarez, great pass there

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      🙁

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    2. McEwan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Think there is a few of us regreting the move to sell! Got to hope my replacements in midfield produce to ease the pain

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  6. Spencer
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Sturridge should've scored there.

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      He will start to score those with more first team experience

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    2. Spencer
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Actually, was a good effort.

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  7. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Sturridge, but don't let Suarez assist 😀

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  8. Sleep Talk
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Over to the match of the evening then. 😉

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  9. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Wow suarez is bloody phenomenal. what a pass!

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  10. denial
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    I F-ING HATE JAN WC'S.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Amen, get a team settled then WC

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  11. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Giroud, oh dear.

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      What? good attept. Shaaap.

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        😛

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  12. Dante
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    What a ball from Suarez!

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  13. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Never sell (c) Suarez!

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  14. Nice to Michu
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    what a pass Suarez, undroppa

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    1. Nice to Michu
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      ble

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  15. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    GJ down

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  16. Dante
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Szezney 😆

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  17. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Power 5 over.....Fellaini not in the hole

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      ? really

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  18. Zep
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    I actually woke up!

    Two things... Ba! and Rafael! 😯

    Thank you very much...

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Suarezzzzzzz 😀

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      1. Zep
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        It's early yet... 😉

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        1. Lateriser 12
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          • 13 Years
          12 years, 11 months ago

          Points on board. I hope Ollie gets you'll back.

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  19. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Ok i'm getting Suarez in for Aguero
    and Getting silva for City coverage......

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero > Suarez, I'd wait on the Silva transfer to be honest

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  20. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Sagna is woeful

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      all he has been doing is injuring players, Glen Johnson and Potts

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    2. Le Gooner
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Should be fined for wearing the wrong boots. Always falling over. 😡

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  21. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Utd to hit six

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  22. Frank Spankhard
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    wc before yesterdays games, loaded up aguero for suarez last minute, knowing i'd probably buy him back for the DGW and pool's subsequent fixtures. worst panic buy EVAAAAARRRR

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  23. Brian Boitano
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Might be a 5-4 this game

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    1. Jonny
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      glad i have no defenders from either

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  24. Lateriser 12
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Cracking start to the game. Must say.

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  25. Jonny
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    demel starts... shame

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    1. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I need him to

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    2. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Starting him over Davies was a strange decision.

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      1. Jonny
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        had fletcher

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  26. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Suarez price to.... SOAR for the dgw.

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      feck, I guess I will need to get him 🙁

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    2. Pap Le Cissier
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Like a Halfpenny clearance! 😉 Wrong time to ask but looking forward to the 6 nations Evs?

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        On yes, can't wait.

        Away on the weekend too. C'mon Wales 🙂

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        1. Pap Le Cissier
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          • 13 Years
          12 years, 11 months ago

          Haha, divided loyalties as always being half Welsh and all!

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  27. The EJJ
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Gutted I sold Suarez for Aguero, considering making the swap straight away? Crazy? Being 'Pool fan makes it easier.

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    1. Frank Spankhard
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      ditto. act before several price rises methinks

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    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I never have any Lpool players but Suarez is eating me up inside cos he's dynamite in fpl

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    3. MGMT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Not now, give aguero one more chance

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  28. Pap Le Cissier
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    So who else did Suarez to Aguero?? Come on, hands up!

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    1. The EJJ
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Me. I'm quite livid with myself, I think I take this too seriously!

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      1. Pap Le Cissier
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        I did nothing but laugh when that goal went in, otherwise I'd be going even more grey!

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    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Yes. Planned it for a while. Honestly, just scrap the WC in Jan. F's everything up.

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      1. Pap Le Cissier
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, thought I'd be clever and Aguero would outscore Suarex over the next 2. Always planned to get him back after anyway but even still....

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  29. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Is the Manu game on any radio station or www

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    1. Le Gooner
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      wiziwig / firstrow

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      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

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  30. RD84
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Seriously, I can't get over the ball in this spurs match -- it's just not right. Oh well, I guess we'll see what comes of it.

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