Dugout Discussion
3 February 2013 4307 comments
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Gameweek 25 reaches a conclusion with Sunday’s programme, as we’re treated to two televised affairs to round things off. West Brom host Spurs in the lunchtime encounter, with Gareth Bale carrying the Fantasy football hopes for many as he looks to build on his midweek strike at Carrow Road. Later this afternoon, Man City will attempt to close the gap on United after their win at Craven Cottage. Roberto Mancini’s side take on Liverpool at the Etithad, with Fantasy managers scouting for double Gameweek assets as Brendan Rodgers’ side come under the microscope.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will remain so throughout the day to provide another option for those looking to express themselves over the course of the day’s games.

The team news from the Hawthorns finds the home side field both Shane Long and Romelu Lukaku for just the second time this season. Claudio Yacob makes a return from injury to start having returned to the bench in the week, while Steven Reid also gets the nod at right-back: Jerome Thomas and Billy Jones drop to the bench while George Thorne is out through injury. Visitors Spurs are unchanged from the starting XI which took on Norwich in the week; Lewis Holtby again starts on the bench, then, while Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Michael Dawson keep their starts in defence.

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  1. Phaze 1
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    sturridge said he'll have a scan tomorrow. Defo have to let him rise ans wait for news imo

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    1. good biashara
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      scan on what? couldn't watch the game...

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      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Slight tare in his thigh

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      2. Phaze 1
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Thigh

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        1. good biashara
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          mm, news worth waiting for definitely!

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    2. thischarmingman
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Fekk.. just did the transfer. Fiso screws me over

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  2. Mile Plankton
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Only 6 pts from 3 players today (Lennon, Luka, Suarez). 61 with Fella (c) pre baps.

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  3. Rossamous
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Taarabt(Swans) or Cabeye(Tot) AND Harte(Stoke) or Clichy(Sou)

    Leaning towards Cabeye and Harte...

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  4. _Ninja_
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Mig
    GJ Davies Zaba
    Michu Mata Walcott Fellaini
    RVP Suarez (C) Sturridge (VC)

    Subs Fed Rafael Punch Clyne

    Correct subs for next week? Play Zaba away over Rafael at home?

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  5. Viper
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Just about to bring Sturridge in and then then show him with his thigh wrapped in ice.

    Not sure what to do now..

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    1. joinho
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      He'll be fine

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        +42.

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    2. r0binh0
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      we have alternative options in both Borini and Coutinho. I suspect Rodgers may be careful with him, given the European game too. Wouldn't be surprised to see him on the bench for one of the DGW games.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        I would be amazed. 🙂

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  6. joinho
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Mata or Gerrard?
    (would obviously get Mata straight back after DGW)

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    1. r0binh0
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      assuming you have nothing else pressing you could do with the trfr that's a no brainer. Must be Gerrard.

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  7. Locarno
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    So, Bale scores the winner in a 1-0 victory and may not get BAPs.

    RVP scores nothing in a 1-0 victory and may get 2/3. What the hell for? Being better looking?

    Ridiculous system.

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    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero 3,Parker 2 and Rvp 2 its just ridiculous
      They should get -points for their performances not bonus

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  8. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Need to find 0.3 to do Gibbs + Fletcher -> Enrique + Sturridge..

    Only options are Cameron -> Davies or Fed -> 3.9 GK. Don't really wanna lose Cameron in nor al circumstances and losing Fed would leave me with just De Gea and a hit for 0 points.

    Which should I do?

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  9. Legendary!
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    FFS!!! Saved 2 FT for GW 25 for the sole purpose of getting in Gerrard for GW 26. Used one and kept in Nolan (was deceived by last weeks goal) thinking he might score against the Swans and Gerrard would find it tough against City. Damn!!! So pissed! Missed out on the big score - now losing my H2H as well

    Oh well. On to the next one. DGW time!!!

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  10. Home Run Baker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Which GK next week?

    Mignolet vs ARS
    Bunn vs FUL

    Both playing at home.
    Thanks

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  11. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    why did enrique come off is he injured??

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    1. Mtka™
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Tactically subbed.

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    2. r0binh0
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      he wanted to go 3 at the back so we could match their 5 in midfield. purely tactical. he'll start both DGW games

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    3. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      no.

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  12. HarryS
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Guys is it better to have 3 strikers or 5 mids consisting of big players e.g. Suarez or Bale

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  13. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Mistake not withstanding, Reina should play both in the DGW, right?

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    1. joinho
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Would av thought so

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  14. Supertrooper
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Any news on the Sturridge injury? He was struggling in the 1st half.

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

    I think bap chap will be wrong on quite a few this week - Gerrard 3, Studge 2, Aguero 1
    Rvp - 0
    Bale - 3 or 2 minimum

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    1. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      What are you basing that in?

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      1. Natas
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Luck

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  16. r0binh0
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    sturridge thigh problem a worry. may have to wait til GW28 to get him in I think.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      It is a classic "International" injury ... 😉

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      1. joinho
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        exactly

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      2. Natas
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Even so, it may lead to problems if he doesn't miss at least 1 of those games

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        1. r0binh0
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          ^^^this. I think Rodgers will bench him for WBA, no need to risk a full blown thigh strain which could put him out for weeks.

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      3. r0binh0
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        I disagree. He was clearly troubled by it after 35 mins and played within himself for the rest of the game. He was out early pre second half too to get some extra stretching in.

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  17. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Hmmm.. Glover already made transfer. I bet its Pod to Sturridge but he has 4m in the bank. Maybe he sold RVP? Thoughts?

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/650956/event-history/25/

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    1. Matt
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Azpi to Johnson?

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      RVP-Suarez.

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  18. Matt
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    This is always one of the most anxious moment of my week.

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  19. Mak_Gold
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Hi lads, this is my team for next GW:

      Bunn, (Federici),
      Zabaleta, Bertrand, Davies*, (Demel, Harte),
      Bale, Mata, Walcott, Michu*, (Guthrie),
      RVP, Aguero, Fletcher. (2 FT, 0.0m)

      Falling 0.1 short of both: a) Aguero > Suarez, Fletcher > Studge and b) Bale > Gerrard, Fletcher > Studge! FML! 😥 So what should I do? Thinking Bale > Gerrard, Aguero > Sturridge. Thoughts?

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      1. Natas
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        You're in deep shit - go zaba to Enrique fletcher to studge

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    • Sebastian Rooks
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure what to do with taraabt. could sell him to take a free punt on downing this week or keep him. or otherwise.

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    • r0binh0
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Other than Michu, anyone think any SWA players are worth a hit?

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      1. Sebastian Rooks
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        graham.

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