[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
1 April 2013 1534 comments
Mark Mark
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As Gameweek 33 takes shape at last, the current programme of fixtures draws to a conclusion at Craven Cottage under lights, as Fulham host QPR in a “do or die” fixture for the visitors. Harry Redknapp’s side desperately need the points from tonight’s London derby, a factor which should ensure that the neutral is in for a decent encounter.

From a Fantasy perspective, it’s all about Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian attracted huge interest going into the Gameweek, drawing over 70,000 net transfers over the past seven days. Having scored in three consecutive matches, Berbatov will carry the hopes of many Fantasy managers and present the key danger to Redknapp’s defence that is without a shut-out on the road since the 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge on January 2.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to host your reactions as tonight’s match unfolds.

The team news finds Fulham unchanged as Bryan Ruiz allays fears of a hamstring problem to take his place in the Cottagers lineup, alongside Berbatov. Redknapp makes two changes in opposition, bringing in Armand Traore to replace Fabio at left-back, while Adel Taarabt is brought in from the cold to replace Park Ji-sung – an attacking change that emphasises the need for three points for the men from Shepherds Bush.

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

  1. Jax
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    a draw isn't good enough for qpr if they get it.

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    1. What Else
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      3 pts > 1 pt > 0 pt.
      A draw is better than a loss. Simple maths really.

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      1. Jax
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        no they need 3 mate.

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        1. What Else
          • 14 Years
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          Never said they didn't need 3. Just said a draw is better than nothing.

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          1. Jax
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            erm i know that man.

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            1. What Else
              • 14 Years
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              So we're both right... right? 🙂

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              1. Jax
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                yep! 😉

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            2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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              Yes, it's George Clooney..

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              1. What Else
                • 14 Years
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                What else ? 😀

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      2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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        Hahaha brill

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      3. Locarno
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        He's right, though. Forget the maths - they need the three.

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        1. Jax
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          see.

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          1. What Else
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            Read my post again. I never said they didn't need a win. I said a draw is better than nothing. Dooooh!

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        2. What Else
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          See above. I never said otherwise.

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          1. Jax
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            fair enough. they're not staying up anyway.

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          2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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            No but he did..

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        3. Rafabio
          • 13 Years
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          This.

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    2. Jairzinho
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      they need a few clubs above them to go into administration.

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  2. Art Vandelay
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    More strikers 😀

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  3. Bøwstring The Carp
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    One Jamie Mackie, there's only one Jamie MACKIEEEE.

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  4. I am not a smart guy
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    Mackie, Remy, Zamora, Holiett, 334!

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  5. Soccer Brah
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    Benteke > Berbatov for free. Yay or nay?

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    1. Declan
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      Nay

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    2. Rafabio
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      I'm very tempted now...

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    3. Revival
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      makes sense before Berba rises in price

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        he might not rise tonight, only on 82% atm and not going up that fast

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      2. Old Man
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        Why, did Benteke suddenly become a bad player? Relax, Berba DGW is two weeks away.

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        1. Rafabio
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          No one said he's bad. Berb is on arguably better form and has a double. That edges it...

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        2. Soccer Brah
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          True, just I have 2 FT so need to use 1 this week. It's a matter of whether Benteke to Berbs is the most pressing move or not.

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    4. .
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      DGW swings it...

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  6. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    Come on remy get me a goal

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    1. Locarno
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      Or three...

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  7. onionbarje
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    COME ON QPR

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  8. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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    rival is playing a 343 but fabio didn't play. his first sub is taarabt. does he get taarabt coming in for fabio even though taarabt isn't a defender?

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    1. onionbarje
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      no

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
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      No

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    3. Revival
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      no can't have less than 3 defenders. Wouldn't be a valid formation

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    4. Art Vandelay
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      Nope. You are alright.

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    5. Soccer Brah
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      No, you need to have 3 defenders playing before a mid/striker comes off the bench. His first defender will auto sub on.

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    6. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      okay cheers!

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  9. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Jenas and Bosingwa, stop screwing this up 😡

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  10. United13
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    Cue the Samba equaliser....!

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    1. Declan
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      *Hoilett

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      1. Soccer Brah
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        * Berbatov own goal.

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  11. BONZ
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    If Samba was able to move his feet quicker in the first half - not only would QPR be winning, but Berba would have no goals & no baps.....

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      £100,000 a week, but harry wasn't going to screw the owners..

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  12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Reither booked

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  13. bmb100
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    13 years, 1 month ago

    Reither YC to top off his night!

    Why do all 'attacking' defenders with defensive potential I get in start to blank the minute I get them in?

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  14. United13
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 1 month ago

    5 mins stoppages

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  15. Jawain - 9th overall 2014/2…
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    big final 5 minutes...

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  16. /
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    Towelie needs 3 baps

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    1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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      If you have Berb I think you're safe.

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  17. United13
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    Senderos booked, YC for time wasting

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  18. Lateriser 12
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    Lol Senderos

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  19. onionbarje
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    13 years, 1 month ago

    if QPR dont score, they'll be in the championship along with reading

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      And the New Fascist Party

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      1. onionbarje
        • 14 Years
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        😀

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  20. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Samba playing CF 😯

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    1. onionbarje
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      YES

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  21. I am not a smart guy
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    seems like the referee wants QPR to equalize

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  22. BONZ
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    That should be a pen....surely that's a push?

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    1. Lawrø
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      That's what I thought!

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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        Looking good Lawro 😉

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  23. Rafabio
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    WTH? That's a penalty...LMAO

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    1. Art Vandelay
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      Stonewall pen.

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  24. The Bandit
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    Karagounis is the worlds biggest drama queen... But that was a pen

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      world's biggest drama queen?

      You've seen Nani before right?

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      1. The Bandit
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        Not even close...

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      Otherwise could have been a Berbassist if he knew how to finish.

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  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Nothing toys with your emotions quite like FPL

    And that's why we love it

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  26. /
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    Fulham should've had 2 more penalties tonight

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  27. crystalpalaceRus
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    So in everyone opinion here, are QPR all but relegated now?

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    1. Rafabio
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      I think so...

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    2. Locarno
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      They were gone at Christmas.

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    3. Art Vandelay
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      Yep, they are gone.

      At least they haven't broken the bank trying to stay up...

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        Could be worse. At least they've a manager who loves the club and will stick around...
        Wait,hang on

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  28. Declan
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    QPR to follow Portsmouth into administration, shame really.

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      The Makkams first

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    2. Crouch Potato!
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      Very differant circumstances, read Fernandes latest report.

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  29. onionbarje
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    13 years, 1 month ago

    Need either one more goal/assist from Remy, or a save from Cesar

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  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Has samba equalised yet? 😀

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    1. onionbarje
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      wait for it

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