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21 March 2012 2093 comments
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Gameweek 29 concludes this evening with four of the top five Premier League clubs in action. The Dugout Discussion chatroom opens to absorb your reactions to the events as they unfold. The team news from all four games is in and, starting with the two games about to kick-off, are as follows…

Man City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Richards, Toure, Clichy, Silva, Toure Yaya, De Jong, Nasri, Aguero, Balotelli.

Chelsea XI: Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Cahill, Cole, Mikel, Meireles, Ramires, Lampard, Mata, Torres.

A major blow for City is that their captain Vincent Kompany again misses through injury, so Micah Richards moves infield to partner Kolo Toure in central defence with Pablo Zabaleta returning at right-back. Despite previously claiming his career at the club over, Roberto Mancini has named Carlos Tevez amongst his substitutes.

As for Chelsea, Roberto Di Matteo gives Fernando Torres a chance to build on his two FA Cup goals from the weekend, meaning Didier Drogba sits on the bench.

Spurs XI: Friedel, Walker, Kaboul, King, Assou-Ekotto, Kranjcar, Parker, Modric, Bale, Van der Vaart, Saha.

Stoke XI: Begovic, Wilkinson, Huth, Shawcross, Wilson, Pennant, Palacios, Diao, Jerome, Walters, Crouch.

Several changes for both sides include starts for Ledley King, Younes Kaboul and Niko Kranjcar in white, whilst Jermaine Pennant replaces the injured Matthew Etherington for Tony Pulis’ side.

QPR XI: Kenny, Young, Onuoha, Ferdinand, Traore, Barton, Derry, Diakite, Taarabt, Zamora, Cisse.

Liverpool XI: Reina, Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Jose Enrique, Kuyt, Spearing, Adam, Downing, Gerrard, Suarez.

Djibril Cisse faces his former club tonight in a side that has spots for both Luke Young and Adel Taarabt. They replace Clint Hill and Shaun Wright-Phillips respectively. Kenny Dalglish opts to drop Andy Carroll to the bench, and he brings in both Charlie Adam and Dirk Kuyt.

Everton: Howard, Hibbert, Heitinga, Distin, Baines, Pienaar, Fellaini, Osman, Drenthe, Cahill, Jelavic.

Arsenal: Szczesny, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs, Walcott, Arteta, Song, Ramsey, Rosicky, van Persie.

Steven Pienaar returns to Premier League action in place of the injured Seamus Coleman, and Leon Osman captains Everton because Tony Hibbert comes in for Phil Neville at right-back.

Another player facing a previous employer tonight is Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, who starts in a side making one change from the home win over Newcastle – Aaron Ramsey gets the nod ahead of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom is open and can be accessed right here.

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  1. Old Man
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Just a thought ...after every batch of matches there are loads of managers on this site saying "Only 237, ... pre baps of course". Happens all the time. However, it's almost always a completely different subset of managers from those doing the crowing in the previous week, so whenever you are scoring 5 to 10 below those crowing about their score, you're probably doing OK. For anyone scoring 40+ this week, it's no disaster - chin up!! 🙂

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    1. Epic Fail
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      Yep, people like to brag, but what they don't realise is that no one cares.

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      Ah yer just saying that to make me feel better...I got 41! 🙄
      Five man defence flopped....

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        Wish I had gone 5 at the back, Caulker and Cahill sitting on me bench

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  2. dfroes
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    Rvp and bale? Bónus for them?

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  3. DangerousSnails
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    Silva and Ba to Siggy and Aguero?

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    1. Dave Boozle
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      Difficult to think about City attackers atm with Tevez playing so well. He might drop Balotelli.

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  4. Mull
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    Just venting my frustration at Liverpool.
    King Kenny Out, what a f*cking disgraceful result. Winning the Carling Cup has certainly masked how sh*t we have done this year. Losing to Bolton, QPR and Sunderland amongst other is not on for a team that should be at least pushing for a Champions League spot. He’s also wasted £75,000,000 on 3 players in Henderson, Carroll and Downing with the latter getting his first premier league assist of the season tonight when he should be in at least double figures.

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      sad times indeed 🙁

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    2. Optimus.
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      +75 000 000 agree with all this

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      I've said this for a while Mull, Kenny has got away with far more than he should have done just by virtue of being Kenny. Back in the 80s he inherited a top quality side. Now he has inherited a side with a few decent players but has palpably failed to build a side. Short of Suarez and possibly Enrique he has not bought anyone fit to wear a shirt belonging to Liverpool FC and I say this as a United fan.

      For all the stick Roy got was he THAT much worse?

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    4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      Yeah I think Liverpool supporters watch too many LFC DVD's they are now a definite mid-table team with a has been manager...

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    5. Blind
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      1) Why do you have a Man U player as your grav if you're a Liverpool supporter?
      2) He overpaid for British talent, yes, but his net spend isn't that high.
      3) Comoli identified Henderson and Downing.
      4) Dalglish makes mistakes but he has got us winning trophies and that will breed success.
      5) League form has been poor but we were very unlucky in games early on in the season.
      6) Losing Lucas was a huge blow as was losing Suarez.
      7) The side are creating enough chances, just need to sign a goal scorer and a winger in the summer.
      8) He plays much better football than Hodgson.

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      1. Mull
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        1) FPL legend.
        2) and 3) Spending 35m on Carroll is still a disgrace
        3) Didn't know, sorry.
        4) Playing a full strength team in the Carling Cup helped out quite a bit.
        5) Unacceptable to draw so many games at home and to lose to the teams I mentioned.
        6) Agreed, when we played City, Lucas was exceptional
        7) Fair Point
        8) Agreed but we need someone better than Kenny still.

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        1. Blind
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          You can't fault him for spending £35m on Carroll really.

          Torres said he wanted to leave with 2 days of the window left. If no replacement was signed then we would have been left with a half fit Suarez who might have needed time to settle and N'Gog.

          Carroll was on fire at the time and even the likes of Fergie was singing his praises. Newcastle had no reason to sell so could demand top dollar, especially as they knew that Chelsea had just paid £50m cash for Torres.

          Liverpool were held to ransom, but they had to sign someone and he's young and English so even if he flopped, he would retain a lot of the inflated value they paid.

          You could also argue that Dalglish got £50m for Torres which seems a great deal now.

          Carroll hasn't even been that bad. Improved in recent months and it's not his fault that Liverpool's crossing has been dire this season. He needs to make giant strides next season, but I wouldn't write him off just yet.

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  5. Slaps
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    After watching the Qpr - Liv game i'm after a new sport to follow, any suggestions?

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    1. Hate that rotation
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      Extreme Ironing. Its a real sport btw.

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      1. Slaps
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        i'm sure that would make me.... err board

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        1. Hate that rotation
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          Its extreme man. Give it a fair shot. 🙂

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        2. Damo.
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          That made me crease with laughter

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      2. Nice1Cyrille
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        that's a good way to blow of some steam

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    2. Podge
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      Shinty

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    3. Mull
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      Chessboxing.

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      1. Hate that rotation
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        Lol that sport is jokes.

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  6. Demí
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVaW3rfCwq8

    Tulisa talks

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    1. little_wizard123
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      God, we're so in sync 😉

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      1. Demí
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        🙂

        Szczesny is a ruddy hero

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    2. applebonkers
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      just reading some of the comments
      "your blowjobs are like your concerts....nobody comes!"

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      1. Demí
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        😆

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        1. The Bandit
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          Didn't Szczesny swallow everything.....?

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      2. Mull
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        😆

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      3. Gaz Downright
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        HAHAH! brilliant

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      4. Low-Life
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        🙂

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    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      Why does she think people care??? No wonder people prefer her when she has her mouth full...

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    4. Gaz Downright
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      when virally marketing your own sex tape, not sounding like you are on valium, and having some minimum of lighting will help

      with this she has not set my "record" "straight"

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    5. beslowbowler
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      Ironic that she's just been awarded a gagging order, eh?

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  7. sumatera
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    valencia or siggy?

    dont wanna take a 4 point hit for both

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    1. Podge
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      Val then

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      1. sumatera
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        yeh

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  8. little_wizard123
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    Just seen that Tulisa has admitted it about the tape.

    Sort of football, ball skills of Wolves though.

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  9. Zep
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    Siggy scored more than all 5 of my players put together tonight... thanks dude...

    *sighs*

    I thought I was over it... it still hurts... 🙁

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  10. Mr Smith
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    So Walcott, how did he play today?

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  11. The3rdTurd
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    I'm annoyed with myself for drafting in Young this week instead of Valencia. Although I get Siggy coming off the bench, Valencia is clearly a better long term option than Young. I was put off by Valencia not even making the bench against Bilbao, and now I'm gonna have to waste a transfer to get him in.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      I'm keeping Young for at least this week. May drop him week after for Tony V, but I think Young will play v Fulham, he's had a rest, Nani is still injured. Rooney and Young (along with Tony) will destroy a Fulham side that is poor away and probably low on confidence.

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  12. Hazard267
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Who to put in for silva any midfielder who i havent got .....?

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    1. Nice1Cyrille
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Tony V innit

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  13. Ruud van Basten
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    Posted earlier, anyone help?....Anyone know the answer to this? Our league has a cash prize for manager of the month. GW31 is split between 31 March and 01 & 2 April. Will the March filter option on the league standings therefore finish halfway through GW31 or will all or none of GW31 count? The answer to this has a bearing on any potential transfers.

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    1. Jimmers
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      All GW31 matches will be in March

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      1. Ruud van Basten
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        Nice one, cheers buddy

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  14. Gaz Downright
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    do the Scousers regret letting Ngog ngo to Bolton?

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  15. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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    This week is pretty much the Valencia, siggy and Evans show. Only get a good rank with one or more of those. 🙁

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      and Verminator !!

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    2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      + verminator

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    3. McDog
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      I had them all. Can't believe my luck 🙂

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  16. Captain Shirokov
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Repost

    Vorm

    Vermaelen - Skrtel - Evans - Caulker

    Siggy - Bale - Valencia

    Ba - RVP(c) - Rooney

    Subs: Krul, Moses, Dempsey, Senderos

    How do I look for next week?
    Sub order right?

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      Really good balanced team and except for Senderous a good bench

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  17. ViperStripes
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 10 months ago

    At the moment glad I did Silva > Valencia this GW pre Man City match.

    But not happy I got rid of Vorm for Schwarzer 2 weeks ago with Wildcard.

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  18. Scroobius Mac
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    13 years, 10 months ago

    Ivanovic to Verminator worth a 4 point hit?
    Or could consider Baines instead.

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      Ivanovic has an injury and Arse's fixtures look inviting !!

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      1. Hazard267
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        13 years, 10 months ago

        Not a injury just a precuation tight muscle

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        1. Spike ⚽️
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          He did go off tho and they said he was a doubtful starter. We'll see but it doesn't affect my team !!

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      13 years, 10 months ago

      Verm over Baines for sure, 1 million cheaper, scores goals than aren't pens and keeps CS. I am gonna try to get him for GW31ish

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      1. Scroobius Mac
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        13 years, 10 months ago

        Why does it matter if his goals are pens or not they are worth the same points.
        The price difference is important though, will probably go Verm.

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  19. Oliver Reed
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    64 points -4, enough to qualify for the cup..? whats everyone got..

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    1. joinho
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      67

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    2. Epic Fail
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      44

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  20. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    lol @ dalglish interview

    dalglish walking out hahahahahahhahahahaha

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      :sigh:

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    2. applebonkers
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      i know it's fashionable (and probably deserved) to get on dalglish's back right now, but if your team had just lost a 2 goal lead so late on you would rather not have to spend the next half an hour or so giving interviews

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      1. Epic Fail
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        I'd do the interview.

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        1. applebonkers
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          on his salary i'd do it naked while getting pissed on by the camera crew. after that loss though i wouldn't be very patient though

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      did someone ask him a question he didn't like. He usually either walks out or calls them an idiot or rude. Classless.

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      1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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        Fergue is hands down the worst though. He doesn't even show up!

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        1. Locarno
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          +1. But then Fergie-managed teams don't piss away a late lead to QPR...

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      2. Syd.
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        This could also be said of SAF

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  21. Champ
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    Whateverabout the FPL stories, credit where its due to the Swans - up to 8th behind Liverpool at the business end of the season....gives you hope for the non corporate supporters of the game.

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    1. bmw82
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      My team of the season. General consistency. Played to the big boys. And kept a good record at home. Well Done.

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  22. Podge
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    Had Verm for 13 weeks and let go for Squirtle in the damn DGW ah well

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  23. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
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    repost

    ok folks now I’m really stuck for what to do, though I have decided that Chelsea coverage is not needed, they were awful tonight

    Mignolet

    Evans, Skrtel, Caulker

    McClean, Siggy, Bale, Young

    RvP, Rooney (c), Ba

    Schwarzer, Taiwo, Santon, Dempsey

    1 FT 1.7 in bank

    Should I save it and lose Bale and Ba to Ade and budget option next week in order to get Theo in for Clint. Could then use the money to get in Verm and Huth/Kaboul or I could buy Sess and get Ridgwell

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    1. SouthCoastSaint
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      I have Ba issues also... He played so so deep against Norwich at home.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        I know it's a killer, but I don't see many better options ATM until Ade is back or Torres finds some form. Thoughts on my plans?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          he said he covered everything in the first question and didn't have time

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    2. 4vets
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      No point keeping Clint this week if you're gonna get rid next week.

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      1. Spike ⚽️
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        I think most are keeping him for the Norwich game

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        no am gonna get rid after Norwich. Ba and Bale gone next week, Clint the week after. Will aim to get Verm in after City.

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  24. afcblegend
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    Verm 3 Ramsey 2 RVP 1 imo

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    1. Miro
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      Ramsey ??? For what ?

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  25. SouthCoastSaint
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    Good things about this gameweek

    1. Saints 5 points clear
    2. Working with a Liverpool fan tomorow
    3. The next gameweek is on us already!!!!

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 10 months ago

      1. Siggy off the bench

      2) Despite 9 points lost I will outscore guys chasing me (and guy I'm chasing in another league)

      3) Same, not much time to dwell on events.

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  26. sumatera
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    I think i have to do dempsey to valencia

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    1. Donnie Chen
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      Mind you Dempsey has some nice fixtures after United..

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  27. Goalarov
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    God I hate Madrid.

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    1. Goalarov
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      Ramos and Ozil red cards. 🙂

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  28. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    I am very down.

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    1. Donnie Chen
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      Cheer up old fruit, you're amongst friends.

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    2. 4vets
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      Ditto, but probably worse then you 🙁

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    3. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      YOU are?!

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    4. sumatera
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      it's not that bad, you've got Koscielny coming off the bench

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Thanks guys - regaining equilibrium. And I have got Koscielny. Sorry for moaning. 🙂

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    5. COMH
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      Have no fear. Your masterplan is a work in progress.

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    6. Spike ⚽️
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      53 pts will get you a green arrow Doos so don't get too disheartened. Look at my crap if you want to feel better !!

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  29. mr messi
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    Silva and Enrique to Siggy and Verm, no hit. Sound good?

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    1. Donnie Chen
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      Much more goal threat so yes

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    2. blind faith
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      very good sheldon!

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    3. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      I would knee jerk Enrique out yet with Wigan at home though, ESP if it's for a hit

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      1. mr messi
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        Not for a hit.

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  30. blind faith
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    bonus point predictions for:

    rvp
    bale
    cahill

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