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Monday Dugout Discussion

16 January 2012 3783 comments
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League leaders Manchester City travel to the DW Stadium tonight, looking to put breathing space between themselves and their city rivals. The Dugout Discussion chatroom opens in anticipation of the conclusion of Gameweek 21.

Both team sheets have been handed in, and here is how they line-up on this horribly cold Monday night…

Wigan XI: Al Habsi, Stam, Alcaraz, Caldwell, Figueroa, McArthur, McCarthy, Gomez, Crusat, Rodallega, Moses.

Man City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Savic, Lescott, Clichy, Milner, Barry, Nasri, Silva, Aguero, Dzeko.

Roberto Martinez continues with Albert Crusat, who manages to shake off a slight back injury to start tonight. James McArthur begins for only the third time in the league this season, replacing Mohamed Diame who is unavailable thanks to the African Cup of Nations.

Manchester City are forced to partner Jolean Lescott and Stefan Savic at centre-back once more, despite a very ropey performance in their defeat to United last weekend. Elsewhere, David Silva is restored to the starting line-up, Sergio Aguero partners Edin Dzeko up front, and Pablo Zabaleta replaces Micah Richards.

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  1. Akers
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Also... Paul Scholes.

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    1. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I put it to you: Phil Neville, discuss.

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      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Unsure on both as players, but they got great hair

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    2. AP
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      Well quite.

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  2. H Dog
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Richards not even on the bench?!

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    1. SPorting
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      nope

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    2. arcticjunkie1
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Big shock to most, especially those who did Komp > Rich in their WCs, hamstring strain apparently

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      1. swaganeer
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        Bigger shock for me: his replacement from my bench is Senderos 🙁

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        1. Sess!
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          13 years, 11 months ago

          Hopefully he's not a long term casualty but have simpson coming in for him so no biggy for tonight

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  3. Hits Magnet
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Looking for advice Please!
    Will Stockdale be in goal for Fulhams next 2 home games or is Schwarzer expected back?

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    1. Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit, Rab…
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Dont take my advice. But i'm going to throw gw24 into the mix

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  4. More Cowbell
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    This is quite possibly the most bizarre thing I've ever seen:

    http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/virals/2012-01-16/most-bizarrely-entertaining-football-video-youll-ever-see-how-look-leon-best

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    1. RamboRN
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      haha thats crazy

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  5. Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit, Rab…
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    As Mariah Carey once said, sweet sweet fantasy baby.

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      u don't stop talking, why don't u give it a rest? 😉

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  6. harry_flashman
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Hopefully my Savic punt pays off.

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    1. Henry Hill
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Victor Moses is going to rape him

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      1. harry_flashman
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        Well that's not a very pleasant image.

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      2. More Cowbell
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        *Shivers

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  7. Scratch
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Just stuck a fiver on Dzeko to score first, instantly regret it.

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    1. harry_flashman
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Good luck. What type of odds did you get?

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      1. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Only 4/1

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        1. Constructicons form Devasta…
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          13 years, 11 months ago

          Bang on the money. Nice punt!

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  8. Valar(Keith)
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    just for next 2 weeks b4 i WC.. 2 free transfers.. Jones and Yakubu to Riise and Sturridge
    yay or nay? gotta do it tonight

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    1. Real Champion
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure about Riise, what about Skrtel or Enrique?

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  9. Diego Morethan
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Well without Richards I'm screwed in the cup. After 8 weeks absence my opponent reactivated, only to then pick sturridge and Jags in his team who get subbed off for Simpson and Raylor!

    Moses needs to score 5 more than Aguero. Come on Victor!

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    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Oh similar situation to myself except a 1 point difference would do for me!

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    2. Real Champion
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Good luck with that! I'm hoping Aguero scores 2 or less!

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  10. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    OK to win my fpl cup tie I need Aguero to have a Carroll, and Moses to have a Ba...
    Come on Moses, its not even a red sea its a normal blue coloured one!

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  11. OPTA FPL
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    City have won their last four games against Wigan without conceding a goal

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  12. Kuyt Dirkula +42
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    If I hadn't Widcarded 51 points.

    Sometimes I really hate this game - 30 points post widcard and going out of the cup.

    Bollocks!

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    1. mendosas_enemy
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      You would have got 51 or you did get 51?

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      1. Kuyt Dirkula +42
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        Woulda, shoulda, coulda left it for another 2 weeks but itchy.

        If I hadn't have wildcarded 51 points, after wildcarding 30.

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  13. "The Special One"
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Wildcard...

    T.Krul, T.Sorensen
    M.Richards, N.Taylor, J.Enrique, G.Cahill, J.Evans
    D.Silva, G.Bale, J.Walters, A.Valencia, K.Augstien
    S.Aguero, R.Van Persie, D.Sturridge

    Thoughts??

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    1. Real Champion
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Aguestien? Came of at half time yesterday for Sigurdsson.

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      1. Jukesy
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        + he's their Defensive Mid

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Cahill? Will he start???

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  14. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    My transfer didnt pay off this week. Jones---->Richards.

    That is irrelevant for now as I have my first jammy auto sub of the season coming off my bench. Nathan Dyer thank you, and Mancini thank you as well for taking me into the next round of the cup.

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    1. mendosas_enemy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      nice, It feels like being a great manger when good points come off the bench!

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        i had his 10 last week on my bench. 23 in 2 weeks would have been rather annoying

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      It was an inspired transfer so!

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    3. Mattymo23
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Subs annoy us all the time so we always deserve a bit of luck!

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      1. 4-4-who?
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        How do you spell that? No had one ounce of it this season.

        Record 37 points on my bench week 2...more than I had on the pitch!!!!

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  15. Kuyt Dirkula +42
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    ..and a big thanks to everyone who talked me out of keeping Raylor =p

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  16. mendosas_enemy
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Moses needs to read this thread for some extra adrenaline for the game tonight!!

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  17. Real Champion
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    When will the bonus points for tonight's match be out?

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    1. Chewy Toffee
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Tomorrow morning

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      1. Real Champion
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        Do you know what time? Cheers anyway.

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        1. Hits Magnet
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          why wait........ Silva 3, Aguero 2 and Milner 1 ............ easy 😛
          Just thank me 2moro

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  18. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    friedel 2
    bae 1 clarke 2 jones 0 richards0
    valencia4 dempsey 2 bale 5 silva ?c
    sturridge 0 rvp 6
    sorensen sess kelly vermaelen
    22 points aaaaaaaaarrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhhh

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    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      I think 22 points for a Katie Price team is very good 🙂

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    2. Hits Magnet
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      I think you were lucky to get that many .....

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    3. Jukesy
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      You have 6 defenders, and 2 strikers?

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  19. von bergendy
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Any one else's cup matches coming down to tonight? I reckon i just need Silva to get 3 points, thanks to the incredible Mr. Surman coming off the bench for me!

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    1. Kuyt Dirkula +42
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      I need a Silva hattrick!

      Need a miracle...

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      1. von bergendy
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        Let's pray!

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      i was out until micah news came out. I am 8pts behind with both Richards and Silva to play. So it is down to subs. I have Walters and Dyer to come on. He has Senderos and Larsson.

      Cannot believe my luck

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      1. von bergendy
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        13 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, Richards not playing was music to my ears!

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  20. Mattymo23
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Quick Poll guys

    A) Raylor and Morison

    B) Simpson and Agbonlahor

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    1. SPorting
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      A

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    2. Real Champion
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      A

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      1. bmic
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Now everyone loves Raylor again... took him out for the first time in my WC team... and what happens? hahah 🙂

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    3. Samwise the Brave
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      A

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  21. halnone
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Using a radio stream for this match instead of watching it.I hate my internet

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    1. Chewy Toffee
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Christ..you really must have a terrible connection cause there's literally about a 100 streams showing the game.

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  22. tosey
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    revised wc team (ditching the city defensive treble up in favour of stoke/fulham rotation)

    sorenson, stockdale
    huth, shawcross, kompany, senderos, kelly
    silva, sessegnon, ramires, mclean, moses
    aguero, rvp, torres

    torres being a 1 week punt before shifting to a utd/spurs striker when we get the lineups gwk23

    thougts?

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    1. Retro
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Go with your instinct. It's usually right.

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  23. LarkyTown
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    F*ck off Micah, just F*CK OFF.

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    1. SPorting
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      your bench let you down too.....

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  24. Guinney
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    No Richards 🙂

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  25. Shteve
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    Hows dis for a WC team? Any/Many changes required??

    Kenny/Vorm

    Cahill ShawX Skrtel Simpson Kelly

    Silva Dempsey Sessegnon Bale Dyer

    Aguero RVP Fletcher

    0.7 in the bank at that. Tks.

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    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure on the cahill one the rest looks grand.

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      1. Shteve
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        tks

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  26. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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    Savic v Moses surely at least one penalty shout in the making?

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    1. SPorting
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      own goal-tastic

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  27. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Best worth a punt with Ba gone?

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    1. bmic
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I will keep him... good cheap option.

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    2. DV8R
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Not next week, maybe against Blackburn

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  28. Declan-
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Do i need to do anything to my team this week

    Krul
    Shotton, Senderos, Skrtel
    Sess, Dempsey, Bale, Valencia
    Rvp, Aguero, Rooney (c)

    Vorm, McClean, Kelly, Evans

    1 ft and .8 in the bank

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      just hope that shotton plays. or kelly--->caulker

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  29. Waldaz
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    If I didn't do Dyer to Gower when he lost his place, I would have had like 150 points off the bench in the last few weeks. F*ck off.

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  30. Tim Canterbury
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    LOADS of empty seats?!

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    1. AP
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      City take their home support away.

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