[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
28 September 2013 2155 comments
Mark Mark
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The Gameweek begins with a potential classic. A London derby. A top of the table clash. All against the backdrop of a meeting between Jose Mourinho and Andre Villas-Boas. While the two managers are unlikely to deliver the scenes that the morning’s press have built up, we’re hopeful that their teams can at least provide the goods out on the pitch.

Fantasy managers should have plenty of interest in the outcome, with Paulinho, Christian Eriksen and Roberto Soldado commanding strong ownership in attacking areas for Spurs, while Kyle Walker and Jan Vertonghen’s owners will be looking for fifth clean sheet of the season.

Chelsea’s Fantasy assets have been on the downward spiral since the Gameweek 1 double, although one of Eden Hazard, Frank Lampard and Oscar are still in over 10% of FPL lineups, with Branislav Ivanovic second only to City’s Pablo Zabaleta in terms of popularity.

The team news from the Lane finds the home side unchanged from the starting XI that won the three points at the death in Cardiff. That means another start for Kyle Naughton at left-back, with Danny Rose remaining sidelined. Andros Townsend and Gylfi Sigurdsson retain the roles flanking Soldado, with Erik Lamela again on the bench, along with the in-form Jermain Defoe.

Jose Mourinho is able to call on Ramires in his midfield, despite doubts in the week on his fitness. The Chelsea boss retains David Luiz in defence after the Brazilian started at Swindon in midweek. Fernando Torres also keeps his start from that match, as Gary Cahill and Samuel Eto’o are kept in reserve. There’s also no place for Juan Mata, as Oscar returns to the “number ten” role, with Ramires set to move to the right flank, leaving Mikel and Frank Lampard to take up central midfield positions.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will remain so right through the three o’clock kick-offs and this evening’s encounter at the Liberty Stadium.

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

  1. The Bandit
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    First big haul of the week coming up from Eriksen:)

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    1. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Would be nice. I really was considering Paulinho but the head said give Eriksen another chance.

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    2. Mr Smith
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      +16

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    3. Rafabio
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      Hopping onto that wagon next week. Nasri has some business to attend to first @ AVL.

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  2. Optimus.
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    😎

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    1. Optimus.
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      😕

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      1. The Bandit
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        😛

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      failed

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    3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      I had the same on last post.

      Embarrassing isnt it?

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  3. Rafabio
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    Good luck to ALL!

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    1. GlasgowFF
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      Good luck to all beneath me without a realistic chance of catching me.

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      1. Sánchez
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        😆

        Good luck to all win 9 or more of my starting 11

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  4. GlasgowFF
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    Come on Soldado!

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
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      +2 goals

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  5. gunnerlover
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    Come on the draw!

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    1. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      3-3 Soldado brace and Ivan OG...Lamps hat-trick 😎

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      1. The King
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        That would be just beautiful.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      1-1

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  6. Optimus.
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    It's so obvious the lame attempt's at first comment..

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    1. The Bandit
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      At least your smiley didn't fail 😉

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  7. SuperOsçarBaby
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    Come on You Blues

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    1. Elniñorules
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      Baaaaaaabyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
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        Salmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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  8. GlasgowFF
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    T-5

    Time to get the stream loaded up.

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  9. Matamatician
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    Why is AVB benching Lamela in such a big game?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Saving for Europa.

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    2. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
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      I know. I half expected he was waiting for this game to spring him on Chelsea.

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    3. GlasgowFF
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      Must prefer An dross.........

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    4. Rafabio
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      Stunned. Not sure what's his thinking there. Giggsy?

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  10. DementedFlamingo
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    Come on Rooney. My last 3 captains 3,2,2.....

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  11. r0nh
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    I predict 2-1 Chelsea

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    1. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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      2-0*

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    2. sir_efo
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      0-0

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    3. Bun Rab
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      1-0. Not sure who.

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  12. FORCA INTER
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    expecting some points from soldado+eriksen combo

    terry didnt score long time so checky header will do as well

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  13. cruzex
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    C´mon Eriksen!!!!!!

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  14. Gimli son of Gloin
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    Has anybody found the BT Sports link for the Spurs game on First Row?
    I can't listen to these Americans any longer 🙁

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      No live streams links allowed.

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  15. sir_efo
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    0-0 from me 😉

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  16. MJ6987
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    No coverage in this game. 1-1 with obscure scorers and assisters please!

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      seconded

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    2. Rafabio
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      I agree with this post.

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    3. Plagued by indecision
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      Eriksen brace & assist thanks in a spanking for Mourinho

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    4. isacki: full casual
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      ALWAYS

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  17. Elniñorules
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    if i were a betting man, i would go soldado or lampard anytime goalscorer.

    strong feeling there'll be a penalty with a few decent dribblers.

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  18. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Any Hazard owners still out there? Cmon Hazard

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  19. Parm
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    Going for 1-0 Spurs...

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      😆

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    2. Plagued by indecision
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      so is Charlotte Green

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  20. sir_efo
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    do smone know how many wildkards are used ??

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
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      145,208

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      1. sir_efo
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        I ment all till now

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Who knows, it's hardly a real figure.

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    2. MJ6987
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      145k this week.

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  21. Locarno
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    Spurs 4-0 (Soldado hattie, Vert). Mourinho sacked in the morning.

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    1. Bun Rab
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Replaced by Di Matteo?

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      1. Whiskerz
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        No, Di Matteo to Sunderland

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  22. Bun Rab
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    A new gw and lots of transfers done. The best of luck to you all!

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  23. Podge
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    C'Mon 0-0

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    1. sir_efo
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      +100000
      Luiz and Walker for me

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    2. Scottys Army
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      - 100000000000000000000000000000000000

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  24. Turtlepower
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Are members supposed to receive a newsletter via email? Didn't get it this week as well. Emailed support but no response.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Didn't know there was a newsletter.

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      1. Turtlepower
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        12 years, 6 months ago

        "The Brief" Members newsletter will arrive before every Gameweek deadline offering last minute stat-driven player info and the final thoughts from the Scout team. It's available exclusively for members.

        Maybe I misunderstood.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Just noticed. Might subscribe myself & see what happens.

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  25. chunk
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    145k this week

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  26. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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    No idea why AVB is playing Townsend ahead of Lamela, Chadli & Holtby. 😕

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      Because he's such a team player

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    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Starting to question it myself. Townshend has been awful imo...

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  27. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Blues do your thing 🙂

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  28. isacki: full casual
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    Go.

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  29. Mini Mahouse
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Rooney is skyrocketing up
    Now up 200% at totalfpl ..
    Will he be 11 after the weekend? Happy I bought him

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Too early.

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  30. Eboue
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Ramires plays without training all week 😯 STILL no mata

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