Dugout Discussion
18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sunday’s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boas’ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his £26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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  1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Didn't know Mourinho had turned into such a chav.

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  2. Podge
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    This could be a right mauling

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    1. Son is Rising
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      bloodbath I think!

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  3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Get Mata (c) on!

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  4. Kvelertak
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Damnit, was so close on bringing Oscar in, but went with Terry instead..

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    1. Cyril Figgis
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I went Lukaku and Walcott rather than Oscar and Benteke at the last minute 🙁

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      1. Kvelertak
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Ah man, that's harsh! Haha.
        I took off Mignolet last minute, but then again decided not to take off Coleman last minute 😀

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You're still on pts for Terry

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      1. Kvelertak
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        True, and Lukaku.. fingers crossed.

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  5. garbage1
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Captain oscar!

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  6. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Soldado given a goal and assist? Did he set up his own goal? 😛

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      He assists when he wants 😉 No baps have been added I presume.

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    2. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I guess he won the penalty himself...

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      1. Ally - Killie Til I Die
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Lennon won the penalty...

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  7. DropPointsNotBombs
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hull look awful

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  8. Misunderstood Genius
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ive got KDB

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Go see a doctor.

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  9. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Not again..... McGregor 🙁

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  10. v12w12
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Bad penalty or good save?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Poor penalty.

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      1. v12w12
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Ta.

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  11. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea will run riot 4-5 goals

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  12. Texas Pete
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Gonna be a long afternoon for Hull.

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  13. mufc802
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea look frightening.

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  14. FC Tinker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Tiger hunt.

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  15. Prime
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Damn you McGregor!

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  16. Green Arrow
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    If Torres doesn't score today, he should definitely retire. Not gonna get a better chance than this game.

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

      Don't tempt fate. I want Lukaku on...

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  17. Trilogist
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    loving my mess about team! > http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/1026319/event-history/1/

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  18. PogChamp
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Yay! My captain scored. Maybe this GW won't be a total disaster.

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  19. Rowley Birkin
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I know people say things like this all the time but I took Coleman, mignolet, and Oscar out of my team Saturday morning. Replaced with boruc, toure and Silva so not all bad so far.

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I know your pain, mate. Sme things from yesterday really annoyed me and put me in a foul mood. Lol.

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  20. Big_Andy_GAWA
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Go on Oscar lad !!!! =oD

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  21. There's Always One!
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    How did countinho do yesterday. Is he one to keep?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Best player on the pitch by a mile.

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You're safe with Phillipe

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    3. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Outscored Benteke in the Yahoo Fantasy game,

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      1. There's Always One!
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        How does that work?

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    4. Texas Pete
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Looked useful but was a bit unlucky. Staying in my team for now.

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    5. ...---...
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Most definitely. Could have got double figures if his team mates were sharper.

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  22. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    nothing for hazard & lampard 🙁

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      16mins gone

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  23. Podge
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Tell you what, these could do a job on ManU next week

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'm playing all three probably and keeping Tekkers

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  24. FC Tinker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Tiger hunting...

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  25. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Soldado awarded penalty assist atm?

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      No a goal and 3bps

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      1. Podge
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Check the tab its down as his assist

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      2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Click the i

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      3. Cyril Figgis
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Not according to FPL.

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

        No showing an assist at present

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    2. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe they changed the rule 🙂

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    3. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      will be fixed, but he should stay on 9 due to 3 BAPS

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      1. Podge
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Even his BPS is up to 16

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    4. Woy of the Wovers
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      He's obviously a lot better than I thought.

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  26. The Machine
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea to win 5-1

    Oscar
    DBR
    Ramires
    Torres(2)

    Graham in injury time

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      KDB*

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Not enough Ramires goals

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      1. 4-4-who?
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        He is so selfish

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  27. ...---...
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hull are going to be absolutely fecked by the time Lukaku comes on...

    All's well that ends well.

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  28. synyster626
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Come on JT need a trademark corner goal today

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      ^^^This

      Last season I picked him over Ivanovic.....that went well 😐

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  29. chuckberry04
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Mata ): I still can't believe it.. I had Debruyne 1st..

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  30. DropPointsNotBombs
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea have basically already won the league

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Think so to. They're taunting their rivals by missing penalties.

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Until Benteke does them in on Weds!

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    3. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Wait till you see City before saying that.

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