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. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Studge assist added

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  2. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Didn't know Maradona is playing !!!

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  3. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Mata for 8.8M anyone.

    Oh....too late

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

    Couldn't get anything from Nolan for months.....now after I sell him in my WC he scores

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  5. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Nolan goal, Noble assist I think

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  6. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Giru.

    LR gotta be happy tonight. 😀

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  7. Darth
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Arsenal's defence is weak. Get big Jenko back in I say 🙂

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

    GIROUD

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  9. lfc123
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Giroud is still shite

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

      Feck off!

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  10. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Donkey? Yeah right

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

    Girouuuuuddddddddddddddddddd!

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

    Giroud!!!

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  13. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Donkey!!!!!!1

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

    RODALLEGAAAAA

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

    Gim Gimini

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  16. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Wilshire assist

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

    Cue Laters. . .

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  18. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Cesc goal, Messi assist ;p

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  19. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    CESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

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  20. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Baines, Mata, and Giroud. 😎

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

    Damn that wasn't Pod or Walcott...

    Well done LR

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  22. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Giroud goal

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  23. NiceToMichu
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Giroud !!

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  24. AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    OMG LR! Giroud too now for you!

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  25. Jax
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    giroooooooooooud

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  26. Dante
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Players I got rid of in my WC: Mignolet, Berbatov, Shawcross, Nolan...

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Ouch we'll have to put you on suicide watch tonight!

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  27. Declan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Sorry I sold you.

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  28. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Nolan and Davies on my bench:(...at least my punt on Baines worked

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  29. Smarty Pants
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    You've got to laugh....
    Sold Nolan, Berbatov, Cisse, Suarez on my WC. Bought Aguero, Fletcher, Bale, Giroud.
    At least Giroud scored...

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  30. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Really need Rafa to come on with my rival having Davies on the bench!

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