Dugout Discussion
30 January 2013 2681 comments
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Six more Premier League encounters bring Gameweek 24 to a conclusion this evening, with a plethora of heavy-hitting Fantasy talent on show. While Robin Van Persie sports the Fantasy armband for thousands against the Saints at Old Trafford, our remnant Arsenal double Gameweek assets face up to Liverpool at the Emirates. With Juan Mata and company looking to deny Reading their third straight victory and Everton facing an enticing home match-up with an out-of-form West Brom, there are points in the air tonight as Phil Collins might say.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom now has its net cast wide, looking to gobble them up, along with the joy and agony of those within its virtual walls.

The big team news tonight is that Rafa Benitez chooses to stick with Fernando Torres up front for the trip to Reading; the Spaniard keeps his starting role having notched from his 90 minutes against Brentford in the Cup, Ba is presumably being preserved for the weekend trip to former club Newcastle. There’s no John Terry in the Blues lineup either, while Ryan Bertrand retains a midfield role in the absence of Eden Hazard.

Elsewhere, David Moyes makes the decision to drop Nikica Jelavic following his poor run of form; the inclusion of Johnny Heitinga is likely to see Marouane Fellaini restored to his advanced role in tandem with either Victor Anichebe or Kevin Mirallas. At Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson tweaks the ire of Fantasy managers by resting Rafael – Chris Smalling comes in at right-back as United take on Southampton who themselves make a change at full-back: Luke Shaw is replaced by Danny Fox. Chris Hughton brings back Seb Bassong, Wes Hoolahan and Anthony Pilkington as Norwich look to end a dismal run of results as they host Spurs. Andre Villas-Boas rings the changes from their FA Cup at the hands of Leeds – Jermain Defoe is fit to return, whilst Hugo Lloris, Kyle Walker, Michael Dawson and Mousa Dembele are also drafted back in.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    What happened with De Gea?

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      He is blind, deaf and dumb. Oh and he is a miserable keeper.

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  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Assist for Rodriguez goal?

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    1. Tatty Bojangles
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Can't tell my stream is so jumpy. I think it's a no assist.

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    2. Mile Plankton
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      none, probs.

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  3. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Rafael clean sheet down the drain

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  4. Pratik
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Guys in India, Is the el-classico gonna come on tv?

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    1. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      bolo mere sang Jai Hind Jai Hind Jai Hind...

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      1. Pratik
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        WTF? 😛

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    2. Le Gooner
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Ten Action, it's on

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    3. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Ten Action.

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      1. Pratik
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Thank You 🙂

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  5. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Glad Rafael was benched now.

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      He could easily come on after 70 minutes.

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      This. 🙂

      Though I'm sure hell come on for a minute

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  6. Bolt-on
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Fellaini crossbar

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  7. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Cat amongst pigeons

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  8. Brian Boitano
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Carrick tries to lob his own keeper

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    1. Jonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      his only chance of scoring 😉

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  9. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Why did I get DDG in my WC :angry:

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    1. Jonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      for the lols ?

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      1. Frank Spankhard
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        +1

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  10. Zep
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    This might make Utd play a bit... could be a good thing...

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  11. redcard_shark
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    old game, new pic.. chelski http://www.flickr.com/photos/jph1/8428343838/in/photostream

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  12. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Suarez will soon cost more than Aguero. Would not have believed that at the start of the season!

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  13. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    I still thinnk Suarez might not rise due to his high price and Man City next.

    Wishful thinking?

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    1. Frank Spankhard
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      but guaranteed after citeh

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  14. The3rdTurd
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Gerrard + Suarez = 115 points between them over the last 7 gameweeks, including this game.

    Anyone been on board for the whole journey?

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Suarez half of it.

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  15. Bolt-on
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Who got assist for Southampton?

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    1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Carrick.

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      1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        FPL says DDG.

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  16. chunk
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    DDG bandwagon over

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  17. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Can see Sir Alex making a late swoop for Julio Cesar

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  18. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Who doesn't own Suarez ? Surely most of his ownership is active players, so I'm assuming most on here have him ?

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      A few people sold him this week for Aguero.

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  19. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Gibbs and Rafael assists please.

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    1. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Rafa not even starting

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    2. Son is Rising
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Rafael benched

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    3. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      😆

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    4. Le Gooner
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Keep up!

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  20. onionbarje
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Both Carrick and DDG deserve a slap

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  21. Jonny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Dozy, dozy stuff from Michael Carick who inexplicably tries a lobbed backpass to David de Gea while facing his own goal. It's awful

    #bbcsport

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  22. kaz 96
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Glad i went Migs over DG

    for now

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  23. Le Gooner
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Mancini's hat 😆

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  24. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Rooney

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  25. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Ronney Goal Kag assist?

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  26. Jonny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    rooney !!!!

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  27. Mile Plankton
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    And that's how it's done.
    Kagawa briliance.

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  28. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    omg mancinis hat.

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  29. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Roooooooooney

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    1. Le Gooner
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Assist?

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  30. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    DON'T SAY IT'S RVP?!?

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    1. Jonny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      It isn't ...

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