634x258 Dugout Discussion
16 August 2014 2747 comments
Mark Mark
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And weโ€™re underway. All our deadlines have passed and the season is here. It all starts at Old Trafford.

Normally the home of trophies and glory, this season United will host teams bereft of silverware but still buoyant, thanks to the Louis van Gaal revolution.

There’s room for optimism. A goal-strewn pre-season accompanied by all the right noises from the manager carries United into an opening day clash with Swansea who are asked to take up the role of sitting ducks. However, the visitors will have other ideas. With the bulk and pace of Wilfried Bony and Bafรฉtimbi Gomis at their disposal, Garry Monkโ€™s side have the weapons to disrupt a make-shift United back-line. Itโ€™s going to be interesting.

There should be goals. There should be points. Our expectations are raised by the fact that the world and his wife have the armband on Mr Rooney. The familiar tide of joy and frustration is just minutes away.

Fantasy Football and The Dugout Discussion has returned and it feels good. Enjoy the game.

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

  1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    They should change the Kappa icon in Twich TV to ashley young

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  2. Willis.
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Fun fact: Jefferson Montero's guernsey name is Baby Jeff.

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  3. Tim Canterbury
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    This site was way too pro united pre season

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    1. Arse Craic
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      Their pre season was pretty good.

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      1. Licky
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        They did try very hard though.

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    2. Bellerinmondo
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      I suppose it's no good having great fixtures if your team is shit

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      1. Kew Pee Arr
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        11 years, 4 months ago

        It's the same players who were sh--- last season !!! A few 2nd/3rd choice players will drafted in at the last minute again. Hahaha - 7th

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    3. Syd.
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      This

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    4. TheDogTor
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Everywhere always is. If it was any other team with that squad no one would tip them for 4th and never mind those saying they'll win the league.

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    5. rozzo
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Agree, as it was last season, their team is so poor but all you hear people say is Young this, Evans that, clueless

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    6. yankee82
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Most people involved in the site are Man Utd supporters tho so... ๐Ÿ˜›

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  4. โญ Bemba_Da โญ
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    Januzaj lol

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  5. Willis.
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Ki has a habit of scoring in big matches, don't he...

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Laudrup was mental to loan him last season

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      Why always Ki

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  6. Piggs Boson
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    Van Gaal hair dryer treatment at half time...

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    1. The Bandit
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      From SAF?

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      1. Mr_Partridge
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        ๐Ÿ˜€

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    2. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
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      he may have to get his balls out

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      1. Mr_Partridge
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        ๐Ÿ˜†

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      2. Solenya
        • 14 Years
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        ๐Ÿ˜†

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  7. All Out Attack
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    Watch out for Montero in the second half.

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    1. gravless
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      This.

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  8. MJ6987
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    Looks like pre-season games *were* meaningless after all!

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    1. Fray Bentos
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      yup. business as usual

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    2. ChelseaKTBFF
      • 12 Years
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      Goodluck Bojan owners

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  9. Bellerinmondo
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Nani comes on at half time and LVG gets the credit for managerial genius, prob all planned

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    1. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Then Krul will appear as a surprise loan signing and save a pen

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  10. jaguar shark
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on the impact of Moses at Stoke?

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    1. Kew Pee Arr
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      Looks like Utd should've signed him.

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    2. Damo.
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      ๐Ÿ˜†

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    3. PB-THE-VET
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      Get rid of bojon

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    4. Rafabio
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      Great prospect. Stoke should be better.

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    5. Billy Gilmore
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      A nice warm spot on the bench.

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    6. All Out Attack
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      None what so ever.

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    7. Planet Jo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Should put in commanding performances and lead Stoke up the mountain

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    8. jaguar shark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      He's been unlucky with selection at two teams pasted with wingers. He's a really powerful player.

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  11. SW6
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    It was around about now under SAF that you'd feel comfortable betting on Utd to win. Not sure I feel so safe to do it now..

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  12. Well you know, Triffic
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Youngs been decent in defending today...hopefully its Hernandez getting subbed.

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    1. Valar(Keith)
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed. He may do a double in the same spot n remove janu toom :clutchin straws here:

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  13. FPL Daniel
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    I hate that all the casuals will get Siggy now

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    1. Zombie
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      and why shouldn't they? If the 'hardcores' don't get him, they are the real casuals

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    2. Fray Bentos
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      if he only gets 1 assist, doubt that many will do

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    3. CTID_
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      no there not lol he got an assist

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    4. The Holy One
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      They'll get Ki ๐Ÿ™‚

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    5. ChelseaKTBFF
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Theyll get Ki

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    6. Timtastic03
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      I was thinking that too, price rise sounds great but I don't really plan on cashing in. Just gets rid of a differential

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  14. Syd.
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    This is the worse performance from a United for a few seasons

    Embarrassing

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  15. RabMac
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    Van Gaal the new Moyes?

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  16. Jafooli
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Man Utd are back

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  17. Planet Jo
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Everyone getting worked up about Siggy… but the goalscorer is £1.0m cheaper.

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    1. Your Mum's Athletic
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      ssssssssshhhhhhhh

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    2. ChelseaKTBFF
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      He won't do it consistently.. are you daft

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  18. Celticider
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    just goes to show ya preseason means nought

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    1. Grounderz
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      It's not even full time yet. Keep that to yourself first.

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  19. Mr_Partridge
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    This United team reminds me of when I first started watching football.

    Clayton Blackmore and Danny Wallace standard

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  20. CTID_
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Mata and Rooney where are you........................

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    1. All Out Attack
      • 11 Years
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      :'(

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  21. jaguar shark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    LvH discovering that there are no push overs in the EPL.

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  22. Piggs Boson
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    I hope Mata brought ear plugs...

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    1. QPR expects... glory!
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      His delivery has been almost Barton-esque ๐Ÿ˜†

      Nani for Hernandez and a change of formation at HT?

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    2. Syd.
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      Mourinho trolled United for £37 million

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    3. ChelseaKTBFF
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      Harsh

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  23. The Chosen One...
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    Jones ahead of Siggy in baps ๐Ÿ˜•

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    1. Zombie
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      assists are really under-rated in baps this time

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  24. PogChamp
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    Terrible 1st half. No real pace will probably cost us this season.

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    1. ChelseaKTBFF
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      You do realize top 4 was your only chance this season? Its between you, Liverpool and Spurs

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  25. FPL Daniel
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Still no transfers in/ out on the FPL page. They must have problems updating, I am sure someone both Ki ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    1. Kew Pee Arr
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Very silly transferring so soon. Half your squad could be out injured by 4.50pm

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    2. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Feel sorry for those who bought Jesse Lingard

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Why would they? Deadline had passed before team news was out.

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  26. Gubbins94.
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    11 years, 4 months ago

    Have fun in Turin Javier.

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  27. Your Mum's Athletic
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    @paddypower 1m

    Somewhere in Great Britain, David Moyes is sat in a Little Chef, wolfing beans and toasts down his gullet and laughing himself stupid.

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    1. Tim Canterbury
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      As is Alec Ferguson

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      1. Bauerhaus 24
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        yeah thats right, a club legend who's now a director wants his club to lose.

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  28. Tim Canterbury
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    Bye bye Louis

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  29. Kirkibost
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    Anyone else swap Siggy for Hendo this morning? #facepalm

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    1. Dimen
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      yeah i swapped Siggy for Young 1h before closing, only cause of the scout picks all having young... I'm stupid

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  30. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    Should've played Siggy. Hope Mutch does something!

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