[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
31 March 2013 1841 comments
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Easter Sunday delivers just a single Premier League encounter, as Villa look to clamber free of the relegation zone by earning at least a draw from their home clash with Liverpool. Brendan Rodgers’ side roll up in the midlands looking recapture their form having suffered defeat at Southampton last time out. Luis Suarez will, inevitably come under the microscope as he goes into the game sporting Fantasy armbands, whilst walking a fine line on the suspension tightrope.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to catch your real-time reaction to every pass, tackle, shot and any impetuous little kick-out that may occur.

The team news finds Ciaran Clark missing out for the home side: he’s sidelined by a shoulder injury. That brings Joe Bennett into the back four, with Nathan Baker slotting in alongside Ron Vlaar. The big news from the Liverpool teamsheet is that Daniel Sturridge is on the bench amidst talk of another knock, as Brendan Rodgers drafts in Jordan Henderson for a start, seemingly restoring a 4-3-3 with Stewart Downing and Philippe Coutinho flanking Luis Suarez. Jamie Carragher also returns to the starting lineup, as Martin Skrtel drops to the bench; Pepe Reina is back from injury to return in goal.

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

  1. Bøwstring The Carp
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    GJ nice and forward. Awh yeah 😎

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Sorry that we couldn't squeeze you in the team. 🙁

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      1. Bøwstring The Carp
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        ? I'm lost

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Rasta Hat? 😀

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  2. Optimus.
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    is gj defending at all..seems like hes fixed in the final 3rd

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  3. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
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    Gerrard is so far away from goal.

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    1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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      It won't matter when he fires home that Suarez assisted penalty.

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  4. Declan-
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    Encouraging stuff for us Suarez captainers. They are all over Villa

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      Eww

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        Eeeewwwwww, that's siiiiicckkkk! 🙂

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    2. Rafabio
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      Yup, think it's only a matter of time...

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  5. Dynamic
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    So was the bib theory correct about the Liverpool line-up or not?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Read your FIRST email carefully ... -;)

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      1. Dynamic
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        Which one? I don't seem to have a reply. What time was it sent? 🙂

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          12:30

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          1. Dynamic
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            Ok, I've seen the spreadsheet and it looks good.

            Does a 'dry run' mean that we're not actually playing the friendly then?

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  6. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Villa looking a bit ragged atm

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  7. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    It does like Coutinho is up, but him and Suarez seem to be interchanging

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    1. Canadian Football
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      yup......looks like it

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  8. Fifa las vegas
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    Any Fairyhouse tips for today? 🙂

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Oscars well in the 4.30.
      Him and Realt mour for the forecast

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        Really 😯 I fancied Mikael Dhaguenet from the start but with his unimpressive jumping form i'm not so sure. What about Dedigout?

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        1. Fifa las vegas
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          Annie Power surely for the 14.25?

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      The Wood-Gnomes are banned after causing trouble last time.

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    3. DLL18
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      Defy Logic should be pretty tough to beat in the 2:55

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        Ta

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  9. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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    Suarez won't score.

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      Good

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    2. Revival
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      2 assists will do me

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    3. fatherted
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      Not confident then C O....I'd probably take an assist bap and no booking

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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        I'm trying to jinx it..

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        1. fatherted
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          I hope you badly jinx it

          🙂

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  10. COMH
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    Do you guys rate Agger and Skrtel?

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    1. Declan-
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      Agger is much better. Carragher isn't great and he's keeping Skrtel out

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      1. Declan-
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        Better than Skrtel I mean

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    2. Tarrou
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      they're ok, nothing special

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    3. Fifa las vegas
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      I think Agger is ok. Don't like Skrtel though!

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    4. Bøwstring The Carp
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      Agger yes. Skrtel no.

      Skrtel is horrible to watch;both in general and near the ball.

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    5. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      They are a solid pairing no more no less. Carragher was much better a few years ago

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    6. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      Agger-Yes

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  11. Fifa las vegas
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    Can somebody explain this "bib" theory? 🙂

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  12. Scribe
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    Can we all agree that Gareth Barry should never have played professional football?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      Where does this come from?

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      1. Scribe
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        Is he not complete and utter shite?

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          he had some terrific seasons with Villa didn't he?

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          1. Scribe
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            no.

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            1. Gaz Downright
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              *shakes head*

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  13. Drip Doctor
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    If like me, you don't fancy Berbatov for the DGW and might not have room for Giroud if you get/have an Arsenal defender, then I'd seriously consider J Rod as a Sturridge replacement. In the last 4 GWs he is averaging a shot every 13 minutes. 24 goals attempts compared to Lamberts 9.

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  14. kimoo
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    Sturridge on bench ?

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    1. ccc
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      yes

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      1. kimoo
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        thanx

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  15. Pinoche
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    Should have scored there

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    1. junitrules
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      Awesome ball in

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      1. Pinoche
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        Yep

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  16. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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    Well done Reina!

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  17. Declan-
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    What a save!!!

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      straight at him, poor finish

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  18. Dynamic
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    Omg how was that not a goal.

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  19. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    😯

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  20. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Gabby, you HAVE to score that

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    1. Somalion
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      +1 ridiculous to not get that one.

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      - Mooo
      Gabby

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  21. Jimbo123
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    Either side of Reina and you've scored. Poor.

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  22. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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    that's it vlaar own suarez

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      Yaaa, he's yours, alllllll yours, you F***ING OWN the the guy!

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  23. Bøwstring The Carp
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    So Reina actually made a decent save? 😯

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    1. DLL18
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      More down to poor finishing I think.

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    2. /
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      If you consider having a shot hit straight at you, then yes

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  24. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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    Agbonlahor couldn't finish one of those two-piece jigsaw puzzles you get in Kinder Eggs..

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  25. /
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    Just get Sturridge on already

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  26. FPL Daniel
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    Any official news why was Daniel benched?

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      Tactical

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    2. Declan-
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      It's for tactical reasons

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        thanks lads

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  27. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    Lucas should play for Stoke.

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  28. ccc
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    Well gotta get Sturridge out. Hello Benteke?

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    1. /
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      Hell no. Get a double gamer.

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    2. COMH
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      DGW for Bebratov, Mirallas, Giroud coming up.

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      1. ccc
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        cheers

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  29. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    Is Albrighton still at Villa?

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  30. Lawrø
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    Entertaining game!

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    1. Balotellitubbies
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      +1 Coutinho is playing CF so far

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