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The Dugout Discussion – Saturday

As the dust settles at the Bridge, our attention now turns to the afternoon’s programme – a set of fixtures brimming with possibilities and points.

The latest assault by the “SAS” will come under major focus in Cardiff, as Brendan Rodgers unleashes his potent strike force on the Bluebird’s defence, with Fantasy managers expecting only one result – goals. Similarly, in the other Merseyside vs Wales clash, Everton begin their double Gameweek with a potentially profitable tie with the struggling Swans. Again, our expectations are high.

There’s also a goal avalanche warning emanating from Man City’s Etihad meeting with Fulham. While Sergio Aguero is absent, there’s been enough investment in David Silva this week to suggest that plenty of us are seeking instant returns from this one.

Hull take on West Brom, Newcastle host Palace and Sunderland make the trip to Norwich in what can be called “lesser encounters” which help to fill in the rest of the day’s double Gameweek scenario.

That all leads up to United’s tea-time rendezvous with the Hammers – a clash that’s been robbed of the talents of Robin van Persie and promises fire, brimstone and grimaces from the grizzled faces of Sam Allardyce and David Moyes. Best viewed from behind the sofa.

Our Twitter feed will present the latest from the day’s teamsheets while the door to our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains ajar for those seeking real-time responses as the action unfolds.

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

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  1. NED KELLY
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    This is one of them crazy fantasy football weeks, and it's a double

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  2. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I'm getting the impression that a lot of high scorers were sold in WCs...

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  3. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Yaya Toure to score and Manchester City to keep a clean sheet against Fulham @ 16/5

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    Lovely jubbly!

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Haha just realized I placed that bet too! Get in!!

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, I'd completely forgotten. The Jelavic to score 2 and Hull cleanie at 50s didn't work out quite as well!

        Got Ronaldo wincast tomorrow at 5/2.

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I bet on the Jelavic and Gerrard ones too. Worked as a nice hedge against me not having them in fantasy...

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          1. 1966 was a great year for E…
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Good week for you? I'm on 107 pre baps.

            Collar up, chest out 🙂

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            1. isacki: full casual
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Beastly. On 96 and awaiting 17 baps, maybe less if the Mirallas assist goes to the assist stealer

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            2. 1966 was a great year for E…
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Just seen your team, Ox tekkers!

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              1. isacki: full casual
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Hahahahaha Ox is dead to me.

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  4. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    I thought Big Sam usually subs Reid on. 🙁

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If he'd subbed on before 30 he would have conceded the second goal and lost the CS. Then again, maybe the second goal wouldn't have happened

      *X-Files Music*

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Still would have gotten me an extra two points though.

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  5. Texas Pete
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Just got in to find a ton up! Love this GW.

    Now come on Mata...

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    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You're pushing it a bit now with the mata thing

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      1. Texas Pete
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Hey, you don't ask, you don't get.

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  6. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Wow, just got home from work. What a week! Did not expect 85 points pre baps in the first round of games! Pity I have Azpilicueta on the bench, should have played him over Collins!

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  7. Walsh
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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What happened with the Jelavic missed peno? Just home, anyone mind letting me know? Sorry in advance as I'm sure this has been touched on dozens of times before.

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    1. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Foster saved down to his right, but Rosenior headed in the rebound.

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      1. Walsh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers mate. Thanks.

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  8. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    BAH! Nolan subbed 🙁

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    1. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      damn 🙁

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  9. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mata on for 2 BAPS .

    juhuuuu 🙂

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  10. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Nolan off. Reid still on the bench.

    God I hate West Ham.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      BALLS

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    2. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why do you want Reid to come on

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe because I have him.

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  11. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cheeriooooooooo

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  12. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Nolan off

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  13. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ah turd, Nolan off.....right Mata, bag a goal.

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  14. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    kinda happy i got mirallas instead of nolan now

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  15. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Nolan coming off!

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  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    kevin nolan fail

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  17. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mr PPG Buttner currently on for 7

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  18. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    All about Nolan at home to Hull now

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    1. Qubit
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Im not unhappy about that, this game was really the extra points for me.

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    2. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      He'll be nice and rested.

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  19. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Collins, grab me a cheeky goal!

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    1. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I think this game is all out of cheeky goals now.

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  20. JT's Dog
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Well I suppose one of my transfers had to fail
      Bought him for hull game anyway

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        only for hull when he had a dgw? strange

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        1. JT's Dog
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Did I say only, no
            I thought he would play better in that one

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        2. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          I thought he'd do better in this, the easier game.

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          1. JT's Dog
              10 years, 1 month ago

              When I saw line ups I had hope, but always thought they would be more confident and get more of ball against hull

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        3. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          There's always Wednesday Kev.

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        4. Cocky Spaniel Alves
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Got Evra, Nolan and Collins in this game. Splendid.

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        5. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          West Ham play better without Andy Carroll

          Does BFS not realise that?

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            He thinks it was a great idea to buy that waste in the first place

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        6. JT's Dog
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Does whu have anyone who can actually play FOOTball?
            Half these players aren't even championship standard

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            1. Captain Shirokov
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              No, they really don't.

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          • Chucky
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Mata and Nolan fail

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            1. JT's Dog
                10 years, 1 month ago

                Mata is on for 5 at mo.
                That's good for him

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            2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Jesus Christ! Lee Mason! One call, just one call going Westham's way...All I ask

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            3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 1 month ago

              Oh well, at least Nolan has another fixture to get some points.

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            4. @persecuted_by_mods
                10 years, 1 month ago

                You're complaining about the ref getting decisions right

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                1. @persecuted_by_mods
                    10 years, 1 month ago

                    Reply fail

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                2. FPL Daniel
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 1 month ago

                  4k posts lads. come on we can do it

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                3. Hybrid.power
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 1 month ago

                  Rooney subbed

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