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Sunday Dugout Discussion – Gameweek 1

19 August 2012 2555 comments
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We were treated to goals and clean sheets aplenty in yesterday’s season opener but, for most fantasy managers, today holds higher hopes for a points bonanza. The Dugout Discussion opens as both the champions of England and the champions of Europe take to the stage. The former host Premier League new boys Southampton at 4pm, which is straight after Chelsea’s trip to Wigan. The team news from the DW Stadium is in…

Wigan XI: Al-Habsi, Caldwell, Alcaraz, Ramis, Boyce, Figueroa, McArthur, McCarthy, Moses, Maloney, Di Santo.

Chelsea XI: Cech, Ivanovic, David Luiz, Terry, Cole, Lampard, Mikel, Hazard, Mata, Bertrand, Torres.

Kicking-off his side’s double Gameweek, Roberto Di Matteo is forced to leave out Ramires due to illness, giving Ryan Bertrand an out-of-position start. The rest is as expected, with David Luiz getting the nod ahead of Gary Cahill, and Eden Hazard handed a league debut.

As for the home side, Roberto Martinez can call upon the services of James McArthur after the Scottish midfielder recovered from a knee injury. Elsewhere, Jean Beausejour misses out with Antolin Alcaraz starting in defence. That will likely see Maynor Figueroa pushed up into midfield if Martinez sticks to his 3-4-3 formation.

The Dugout Discussion will remain open until the dust has settled from the game at the Etihad, and can be accessed right here.

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  1. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Lol at bout 1m people who dont support chelsea screaming at their screen for torres to score there!

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    1. ShadyGooner
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      haha!

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  2. SUPERMAN
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone know why Vertonghen never got a game for Spurs?

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    1. Declan
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      AVB is the manager

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      1. SUPERMAN
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        Had a feeling he wouldn't play him.

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    2. Jax
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      no

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    3. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      He was on international duty and avb worked with the other 2 all week

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      1. SUPERMAN
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        worth keeping hold of then?

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        1. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
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          Yep

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    4. Gaz Downright
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      he will play soon. maybe away at Newcastle wasn't the ideal start for him or something

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  3. pukey
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    im cracking up... dont get me wrong I have torres.... and I'm f ully aware hes gonna do sod all across both games. but that was just funny 🙂

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    1. ColeHole
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      This is all too true.

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    2. Saint & Reevesy
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      Are you fing kidding me Pukey hahahaha....

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    3. ShadyGooner
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Same here! My mini league is all filled up with torres cap.

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  4. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Hazard off, thank God! ( Rival has him )

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    1. Jax
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      he got 2 assists though and bonus likely

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      1. Valar(Keith)
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        doubt.. lamps and ivan should get majority of it for minutes played and Clean sheet

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        1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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          Yes please, have Ivan.

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      2. lfcserg
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        he should get alteast 10 points for that game.

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  5. lfcserg
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Good idea rest Hazard so he'll tear up reading aswell.

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  6. Derailed Bandwagon
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Toooooorrrrrrrrrreeeeessssssssssss!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Eh No. Its just not my week 🙁

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  7. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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    Mata not subbed off 😕

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  8. SOOnami
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    torres should have taken a fall

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    1. rickatatastan
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      He did.

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
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      credit for not diving.

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  9. rohan
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Torres is not Ashley Young

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  10. Mumble Pie
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    Kun fans rubbing their hands!!!

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      I'v got him captain 😀

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  11. Valar(Keith)
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Now that things've calmed down i'll try again. Noble owner here
    How was Noble yesterday? Set pieces? Attackin threat? worth playin him once in a while or perma-bench warmer?

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    1. Ryan
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't play him more than occasionally

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      1. Valar(Keith)
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        was he on set pieces? threat through open play?

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    2. Smellbobs
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      i played him over michu. won't be doing that again.

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  12. The Red Viper
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Time for Mata to orchestrate the attack!

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  13. pontus
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I LOVE strikers with number 2. Buying Kone right now.

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  14. lfcserg
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Torres to score and Lampard to score an own goal would be nice.

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  15. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
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    Kone head on

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  16. MJ6987
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    The majority of people in my ML who have captained Aguero must be chortling at my Torres (c) right now!

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    1. David Davros
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      Really?

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Still a game to go... a home game against Reading!

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  17. Hybrid.power
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    This has probably been the most frustrating opening week for me ever. Why do I never learn, never get your hopes up!

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  18. Gaz Downright
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Oscar speedster

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  19. Declan
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    Demi time?

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  20. Lateriser 12
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    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Ok Wigan, if you arent gonna score, let Torres score ok. Just one. That will do. Thank you.

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      Yup.

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  21. Mak_Gold
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Does anyone know any good streams without any lag? I’m watching the game on First Row Sports right now but it lags every 2-3 seconds. It’s fecking annoying. Any help?

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      1. Declan
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        illegal streaming is bold, all links will be deleted.

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      2. Mark
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry fella, I don't allow stream links to be posted here. Ta.

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        1. Mak_Gold
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Haha, alright Mark. No problem.

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        2. Tim Canterbury
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          13 years, 5 months ago

          vip box is a good picture but the games nearing the end

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      3. Licky
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        21 minutes to redeem yourself Torres!

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      4. Hybrid.power
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        Almost Torres assist. Almost.

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      5. Billy Gilmore
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        Almost a Torres assist!!!

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      6. Lateriser 12
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        Oscar, nice.

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        1. beric
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          13 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, he could be massive as the weeks go on.

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        2. Saint & Reevesy
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          13 years, 5 months ago

          That can go next to his almost goal

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      7. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        Ice cream Kone on for Di Santo

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      8. SOOnami
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        13 years, 5 months ago

        oscar!!!!!

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      9. reshardo
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        Anyone know weather Ramires will be back for weds game and what sort of illness he has??????????

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      10. Freshy
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        Ramis likes to grab a bit

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      11. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Yay Oscar!

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