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Boxing Day Dugout Discussion

26 December 2010 1942 comments
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With the game between Fulham and West Ham at 12pm, today’s Matchday Surgery has turned into an early Dugout Discussion. It’s essentially the same thing however, just follow this link to our chatroom for pre-deadline discussion.

I’ve no team news to bring you yet for the game at Craven Cottage, but unfortunately I do have a couple of postponements to notify you of…

  • Blackpool Vs. Liverpool – OFF

It was always going to be the most likely Premier League game to fall foul of the weather, and that has proved true. A frozen Bloomfield Road pitch is once again responsible for the postponement.

  • Everton Vs. Birmingham City – OFF

Having passed the “key test” live on Sky Sports News yesterday morning (yeah, I was watching Sky Sports News on Christmas morning), this cancellation comes as somewhat of a surprise. The reason for this game being off is “due to the adverse weather conditions in Liverpool overnight the stadium is not in a fit condition to stage a Premier League football match”, as given on the Everton website.

If any more games are called off before the Fantasy Premier League deadline, I’ll update this article and announce it in the chatroom.

Akers Richard or Akers, as he is known, has been regularly haunting this site since July 2008. He is young and foolish, take what he says with a pinch of salt. Follow them on Twitter

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  1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    Ha! Was going to do a straight Jones-Rafael. Now with Cahill,Coleman,Dann also out I'm faced with playing the Mummy at Old Trafford lol.
    Cahill out VDV in maybe?

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  2. Seal
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    sure we could all get VDV in this week, but will be be fit enough to play the next two games after this one?

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  3. testymctesterson
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    also, this now means cahill plays no part for a while now... so he's probably worth dropping, for a 4 point hit. maybe for bale, malouda, MGP?

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    1. cucumber
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      No way. He has west ham and stoke next. Then sell him before he leaves for Asian cup

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      1. testymctesterson
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 8 days ago

        when's he off though? i thought it was after this game.

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        1. IAmTheWalrus
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 8 days ago

          nope DEFINITLEY after stoke
          this is his last home game

          VdV has home games against newcastle and fulham in those weeks, so worth it in my mind!

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  4. BoobyZ
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    Which is better: Rafael or Evra?

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    1. sambyy
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      Rafael

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    2. testymctesterson
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      evra.

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    3. TorresMagic™
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      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      Probably the one that costs more.

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    4. Akers
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      Evra is a far superior defender.

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    5. IAmTheWalrus
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      my answer with explanation on last page

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  5. Boom!!!
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    stoke def or sunderland def for next 3 weeks?

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  6. Nailer
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    If you can afford evra, he's more likely of starts. Rafael is the value, but always, ALWAYS subject to rotation.

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  7. JCrosbie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    foley in for williamson to field 11, 4pt hit?

    really 2 pt hit

    hav been planning get rid of him for ages ha

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      No. After this week he has horrible fixtures and you won't want to touch him.

      I'm playing Foley because I have him already and he's at home so he might get something. Usually, though, he gets you 1 pt because Wolves invariably concede 2-3 goals every week without fail.

      Jara costs the same has better fixtures over the next 6 gameweeks.

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  8. duncansarmy
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    Mornin guys, what do you think of these two free transfers (and my subs?)

    Dann > rafael
    Jones > foley

    Robinson (Foster) 
    Cole foley rafael (Enrique) (stam) 
    Nani Cahill (c) Nasri Etherington (Adam)
    Elmander Balotelli Drogba

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      See above re Foley. Seriously, its not a good move as after this week Wolves have nast fixtures coming at them thick and fast.

      Trust me, you will not want Foley anywhere near your team after this GW.

      I would do Jones to Rafael and VdV for Cahill.

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  9. The relentless pursuit of p…
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    Is Robinson/Givet/MGP to much blackburn coverage this week, should I rather play Hart in goal?

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  10. Kagawaaaaaaw
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    My friend just transferred out odemwingie because Soccernet made the mistake of writing "Everton vs West Brom cancelled" when it should have been "Everton vs Birmingham cancelled"

    Ouch

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    1. Lew
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      hahahha

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    2. Floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      Lol he truly is a 'fantasy tool'.

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  11. Floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    Dilemma I was not hoping for. Should I do VdV in for Kuyt now or wait til the next GW? Kuyt will be coming out then anyway but I was going to assess my options of whom to bring in. James Morrison will come in as my sub (hence a bit of desparation!!)

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  12. Mole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    Schwarzer or Robinson for goals?

    Who to bring in for Jones for next few weeks?

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  13. No Pirlo No Party
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    Not a clue what to do lads...

    Konchesky - Jagielka - Adam - Torres - Foster - Hahnemann out.

    No too bothered about playing no keeper....Probably 2 points.

    I will just want Konchesy/Torres/Adam back....

    Thoughts?

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  14. qwerty
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    I give a damn. Rooney (C). Either a bad or fantastic choice.

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    1. testymctesterson
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      i think it's a winner. I'm backing him for 2 goals and an assist.

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  15. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 8 days ago

    Should I make a transfer to get rid of either Konchesky/Dann/Coleman? If so, who?

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    1. testymctesterson
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 8 days ago

      dann... then coleman.

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      1. Andy1
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 8 days ago

        For who?

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        1. testymctesterson
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 8 days ago

          depends on yer budget kiddo. Man U or Man city defence i'd say

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          1. Andy1
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 8 days ago

            £5m

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            1. IAmTheWalrus
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              fulham...maybe salcido?

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              1. Andy1
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 8 days ago

                I have Schwarzer atm.

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    2. Mak_Gold
        15 years, 8 days ago

        Dann->Rafael,budget allowing.Answer mine?Below.

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        1. Andy1
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 8 days ago

          I only have £5m

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          1. Mak_Gold
              15 years, 8 days ago

              Salcido then,or Foley.

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          2. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 8 days ago

            No. Rafael for Samba.

            Dann at least has a DGW coming up. Samba is an unhappy camper, injured and B'Burn fixtures turn after this weekend.

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      • Just One More Thing
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 8 days ago

        Jeez if Samba doesn't play I'll only have two defenders: options -
        a. double up on United defence with Rafael;
        b. Kolarov.
        c. sit tight and do nothing (but can use one sub this week and still have two next week).
        d. anybody else.

        Any thoughts?

        Gonna hold onto Cahill and play N'Zogbia instead..

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        1. The relentless pursuit of p…
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 8 days ago

          Kolarov, he is due a goal or assist soon.

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          1. EastLeakeTerrier22
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 8 days ago

            Paintsil, cheap and a high possibility of a clean sheet

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      • fib
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 8 days ago

        will Krul play?!

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      • strongbad
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 8 days ago

        Bring in Gordon a week or early for a 4 point hit or have no gk playing?

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        1. No Pirlo No Party
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 8 days ago

          No bothering me playing no keeper. Probably a 2 pointer anyways.

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      • For Fuchs Sake
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 8 days ago

        Everyone going Nani as captain then?

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        1. Back to the Drawing Board
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 8 days ago

          yep i think now cahill isnt playing everyone will have nani as captain

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        2. tosey
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 8 days ago

          with him at the moment altho tevez is tempting

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        3. Squerly4568
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 8 days ago

          VDV!

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        4. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 8 days ago

          no going for tevez instead even though i have nani as well

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      • Eedee
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 8 days ago

        simpson->Rafael worth 4 point hit?

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        1. For Fuchs Sake
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 8 days ago

          nope

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          1. Eedee
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 8 days ago

            My team is linked. Any advice?

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            1. Mak_Gold
                15 years, 8 days ago

                You can field 3 DFs,so I won't suggest a hit although the choice is yours.

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        2. Mak_Gold
            15 years, 8 days ago

            Starting XI in the wake of the two postponements:

            Krul,
            Samba,Jara,D.Collins,
            Nani(C),Nasri,Barton,VdV,
            Drog,Tevez,Elmander.

            Subs:Foster,Cahill,Coleman,Greek.(0.5 in bank).

            The defence is a f-ing joke,but luckily I still have 1 of the 2 freebies remaining(did Adam->VdV with the other).Any good DFs for 5.6 or less?Bosingwa maybe?He was in the 'Spot the differential' article earlier.Or maybe Salcido(could keep a cleanie today against WH)?I'm not averse to taking a hit,as I've got an easy opponent in the cup who still has Walcott and Zamora.Maybe D.Collins->Foley and Greek->Rafael(who can both keep cleanies today)??Plz help guys.Advice needed.

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          • Ninjaa
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 8 days ago

            Thinking of doing Torres > Rooney and captaining him. Anyone back me up on that move??????

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            1. arjun_elie
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              yup!

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            2. shandy
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              doing the same

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            3. Drakey
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              im captaining him, just go for it lol. i fancy him to score big soon and today could be the day.

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          • vova
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 8 days ago

            Dann>Salcido/Hughes/Pantsil/Foley
            Cahill>VDV/Dempsey
            Torres>Drogba/Rooney/Tevez

            Choose 1 out of each please
            IM DESPERATE GUYS!!!!!

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            1. TOP 20K
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              cahill will be gone shortly get him out now and save a transfer

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            2. Ninjaa
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              Dann, Cahill and Torres > Foley, VDV and Tevez!

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            3. Mak_Gold
                15 years, 8 days ago

                Foley,VdV and Drog or Tevez imo.

                Plz answer mine.A little above you.

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            4. Adz_25
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              Brum game being off has left me without a keeper (my number 2 never plays)
              Have been meaning to bring Gordon in but this week now seems the worst possible time.
              Was planning on bringing Rafael in this week but wanted to see if any games were off & he's creeping up in price so guess my options are: (only one free transfer)

              1) Bring Rafael in now & play with 10
              2) Bring Gordon in & hope for save points & that Rafael doesn't increase too much before next GW
              3) Choose a different keeper short term, who?
              4) Take a hit (never previously done this)

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            5. David OLearys shiny pants
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              Anyone thinking Torres>Rooney after Blackpool postponement?

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            6. browner3107
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              Due to postponements may now struggle to field 11.

              My 11th player is Ronnie Stam (hardly a regular fixture in the Wigan team), would you take a 4pt hit to bring in Foley of Wolves?

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            7. Drakey
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              was'nt going to do a transfer this week, but thinking adam > either nzogbia, pedersen, etherington or yaya.

              with a lot of blackpool fixtures being called off everyone must remember that the weather could get even worse throughout jan - feb, so there could be a lot of matches at blackpool called of in the next couple of months

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            8. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              hi hi

              not been on here for a few days

              are any other games doubtful?

              cheers!

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            9. southern softie
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              Berbs or Rooney???

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            10. conchur
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 8 days ago

              jesus i just brought cahill in last night for barton ffs!

              that was pretty stupid of me still got another free transfer so might get him out again

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