Dugout Discussion
16 April 2012 3856 comments
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The Dugout Discussion opens for the concluding fixture of Gameweek 34, which sees 17th placed Wigan Athletic travel down the 3rd placed Arsenal. The team news for the game is in, and the sides line-up as follows…

Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Djourou, Vermaelen, Andre Santos, Song, Arteta, Walcott, Rosicky, Benayoun, van Persie.

Wigan XI: Al Habsi, Alcaraz, Caldwell, Figueroa, Boyce, McCarthy, McArthur, Beausejour, Moses, Di Santo, Gomez.

A single change from the side that brushed Wolves aside for the Gunners, as Tomas Rosicky comes in for Aaron Ramsey in midfield.

Despite condemning Manchester United to only their fourth defeat of the season, Shaun Maloney isn’t in the visitors squad. Jordi Gomez replaces the Malaysian born Scot.

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  1. Tin of Directors
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    Gervinho on for Benayoun

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  2. Hybrid.power
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    Gerv on for Benayoun. Walcott owners breath a sigh of relief. Yossi was better.

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    1. Fred the Red
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      I actually wouldn't mind at all if taking walcott off meant SERVICE FOR RVP!!!!

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  3. Vodka - Martini, Sir? No ju…
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    Vermaelen for deuce

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  4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    Here comes the forehead.

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    1. Davido989
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      ill headbutt you 😉

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Blimey! 😯 Steady on! That's a lethal weapon! 😉

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        1. Davido989
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          Who needs nuclear bombs when I can just headbutt terrorists 😉

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      2. SouthCoastSaint
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        I'm going to report this 😉

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        1. Davido989
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          As abuse or demolition ? 😉

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          1. SouthCoastSaint
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            Think I may change my name to Artetas finely plucked eyebrows! Have you seen those beauties!

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  5. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Surely RVP will get 2 goals with Gervinho and Walc-...just Gervinho to supply him

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  6. crystalpalaceRus
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    ouch

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  7. JW10
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    forehead on

    come on wenger, ox time too

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  8. Hybrid.power
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    Ouch

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  9. Hate that rotation
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    Now rvp goals to flurry in

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  10. Tim Canterbury
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    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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  11. brianutd-why always we? 20
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    When does the 60min rule count for subs when ref blows whistle and stops game or when player crosses the white line exiting the pitch? Hmmm

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    1. Fred the Red
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      whistle

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    2. The Holy One
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      When he enter the pitch.

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      1. Fred the Red
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        I'm sure FPL are clever enough not to award 1 point (or 4 points for a defender) for trudging off the pitch 😛

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    3. Kirby
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      When the board is put up and they start moving.

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    4. Tin of Directors
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      When the whistle blows

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      1. brianutd-why always we? 20
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        Tin I always trust your knowledge Ta

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        1. Shipstontrev
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          How can you do that, he's a West Ham fan! 😉

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            Shadduppayouface. Mate.

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            1. Shipstontrev
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              I knew you'd bite! ;lol:

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          2. Tin of Directors
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            Watch it you!!! Lol

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            1. Shipstontrev
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              hehe

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  12. Valar(Keith)
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    Not confident in any of my captain options for GW 35(Rvp, Rooney, Dempsey).. may go for Siggy/Bale/Adebayor

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  13. afcblegend
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    Anyone transferring out Walcott can't have watched an Arsenal game before. Walcott always does nothing and plays crap, but he could just as easily score.

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    1. SouthCoastSaint
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      +1 prefering the reliability of Dempseys performances this season instead

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    2. Valar(Keith)
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      my thoughts exactly.. hate watchin him though.. never owned him out of principle

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  14. SouthCoastSaint
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    Shot in the arm for Tottenham potentially going into the DGW

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  15. Vodka - Martini, Sir? No ju…
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    Walcott is not having fun yet, and it looks like he will not have fun at all

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  16. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    Come on, Arsenal.

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  17. unoaime
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    Who's this Irish guy commentating?

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      Ray Haughton.

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    2. Tin of Directors
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      Niall Quinn
      I think he's brilliant

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    3. brianutd-why always we? 20
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      Frank Carson

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    4. crystalpalaceRus
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      niall quinn

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    5. Declan
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      Niall Quinn

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    6. super zlatan
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      Niall quinn

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    7. Declan-
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      niall quinn

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    8. sotothemightygreek
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      Niall Quinn

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    9. Holy See
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      Andy Townsend.

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    10. Somalion
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      Brian Boru

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    11. unoaime
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      Fair. Didn't think it sounded like him for some reason. He's decent enough.

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      1. Back on the horse
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        Niall Quinn

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  18. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
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    Put some more on Gunners victory. Let's go RVP!

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  19. Hybrid.power
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    I thought Wigan would have tired out by now. Good lord.

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  20. super zlatan
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    Wigan will win this.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Really.

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      1. super zlatan
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        Gut feeling. Hope not as I have rvp (c)

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          Fear not. 😉

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    2. The Bandit
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      No they won't

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  21. My name is an echo
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    this is exciting stuff. Wigan look fearless

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  22. NED KELLY
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    Why dont Wigan play like this all season

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    1. Hate that rotation
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      Perfect timing you see. 😉

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    2. Tin of Directors
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      Because the season would be month longer.

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  23. Take A Bow
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    As it stands, just 5 points separate Arsenal and New, Spurs who have both a game in hand. Interesting

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  24. Declan
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    Koscielny returns vs Chelsea, correct?

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    1. GoonerByron
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      Correct

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      1. Declan
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        Nice one

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  25. Royal5
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    Too many sloppy passes from Arsenal in this game..

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  26. The3rdTurd
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    Is Niall Quinn commentating?

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      Niall Quinn..

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    2. Wuffs
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      No, he's summarising.

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  27. FORCA INTER
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    hows RVP playing?

    i stoped watch when verm scored goal

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
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      is he playing?

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  28. Corrigan
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    I'm sure selling Rooney/RVP for the next sounds madness and could easily backfire, but I think it's worth the risk. I've sat here and thought I'll keep patient etc. so often to my detriment but sometimes it's about taking the initiative and shoving your testisticles on the line.

    That's what the manual says.

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    1. The3rdTurd
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      Sounds painful.

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    2. SouthCoastSaint
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      Ideal for those making last ditch efforts in their ML's

      Best to go out with a bang and all that!

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    3. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Not disagreeing, on the contrary but which one out is the most difficult question.

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      1. Corrigan
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        I'm thinking both. Tevez and Aguero for Wolves makes me salivate.

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    4. Shipstontrev
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      testisticles??? 😯

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  29. som3awy
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    Ramsey -> OX

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Soon, please!

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  30. @ImpressiveTackl
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    JOA one step closer to buying his City shirt if this stays the same.

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