[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
14 December 2014 4120 comments
Mark Mark
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The Gameweek rolls on courtesy of a clash between two old foes. United host Liverpool in an Old Trafford cauldron to provide a tumultuous start to the day’s action which concludes with Tottenham’s visit to the Liberty Stadium to face Swansea.

This afternoon is all about events in Manchester, however, as old rivalries are renewed against a backdrop which finds both sides battling to maintain a challenge for a top four place. United’s lot is much improved following five straight wins, whilst pressure on Brendan Rodgers mounts following a string of poor results and hollow performances.

The team news finds Louis van Gaal tinkering once again. It appears that the Dutchman has reverted to a 4-4-2, recalling fit-again Phil Jones and Jonny Evans to his defence, with Marcos Rojo sidelined with a training ground injury. Despite Falcao’s availability, James Wilson comes into the attack alongside the revived Robin van Persie, with Wayne Rooney presumably adopting a withdrawn role or even deployed in wide areas.

Rodgers also makes changes – big ones at that. Simon Mignolet is the fall guy after an assortment of abject displays between the sticks: Brad Jones is the beneficiary as the Belgian drops to the bench. He’s joined by Rickie Lambert and the returning Mario Balotelli, as the Liverpool boss looks set to give Raheem Sterling a run in attack, deploying the likes of Adam Lallana and Philippe Coutinho to buzz around him in support; an intriguing set-up.

The Old Trafford clash is followed shortly after by our tea-time fixture as Spurs drop in on Garry Monk’s Swansea – a scenario which will have Fantasy managers willing Gylfi Sigurdsson to raise his game and return points against his former employers.

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

  1. ronmadpirlo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bony off seems like a bad move at 1-1...

    1. dodger49
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He looked tired, worked very hard

    2. Bod
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He hadn't done much for the last half hour and he took a know a few minutes back that made him hold his shin, although he did get up pretty quick.

    3. Diva
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Tired. Made sense to freshen it up.

  2. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    bony red?

    1. Dial Square
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No.

    2. Diva
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No, substituted. Gomis on in his place.

      1. ralfb
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        thanks, already thougth have again 4 players missing for next week

    3. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Don't listed to MJ, known troll round these parts 😉

      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        *listen

        1. ralfb
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          thanks guys

      2. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Sorry, all the comments were so dramatic, I assumed that's what it meant.

  3. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bony or Rooney?

    1. Nasri Loves Kompany
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Bony

  4. Sweden11
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bony or giroud?

  5. gers23
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Baps for Boner?

    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      2

    2. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Still on for 2

  6. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Compare Chambers' defending Montero compared to Walker. Different class.

    1. Punty
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      As it should be when Chambers is 19

  7. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    MJ you fecking scared me

    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry Rod! At least you have a pleasant surprise now.

      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I started planning a transfer out 🙂

  8. GREENDREAMS11
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    cool, 3 baps in the bag Harry

    1. Root
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      FT?

    2. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      damn, call that 2

  9. coran2123
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Whew.. Kane 3 BPs should be secured by the look of things

  10. walkman666
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bony looked exhausted. Great effort, but could have had 3 goals.

  11. 1314
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bony subbed tactical or injured ?

    1. Nasri Loves Kompany
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Tactical

      1. 1314
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        thanks !

    2. Bod
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He was tired and not done much for a while, made sense to bring in fresh legs

  12. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Siggy, don't be the only of my 5 midfielders to blank.

  13. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    C'mon Siggy grab a winner.....

  14. Think Tank
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Balotelli -10 bps.

    Missed the game, just how bad was he?!

    1. Punty
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Very good.

    2. Zombie
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He was amazing. BAPS system is too biased against him #WhyAlwaysHim

    3. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      a few shots from very dangerous positions that went straight at the keeper 🙁

  15. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    According to FFF, the average points in the top1000 is 62 after baps. it was 52 yesterday iirc

  16. ronmadpirlo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Siggy losing form or just unlucky? Looks like being 3 blanks in a row...

    1. Iwantmorepointsthanks
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      unlucky

    2. slurzy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He is playing really well, points will come eventually

  17. bluenredhattrickmaster97
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Neil Taylor, Rojo, or Mangala going forward? Thanks!

  18. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Piss off

  19. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Robbed.

    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Absolutely 🙁

  20. Richd
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks Bony for your efforts this week, outscored Carroll, Dzeko, Sakho, Jovetic etc. Legend

  21. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    No BAPS for Bony then...

  22. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    ERIKSEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  23. icywrists23
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    erikesennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn LETS GO!!!!

  24. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    0 pointer Naylor

  25. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    No BPS for Bony i'm afraid....i'm sad...ish.

  26. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    oh ffs. mother fecking eriksen steals a bap from kane

  27. Nasri Loves Kompany
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Eriksen looking decidely more comme ça than comme ci

  28. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    ERIKSEN!!!!

  29. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Siggy to Downing? He's just not getting the points anymore

  30. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Coys!