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Saturday Duguout Discussion

Gameweek 27 gets off to a potentially inauspicious start as Fulham pay host to Stoke City at the Cottage. Having been robbed of Premier League action last Saturday, today’s opener isn’t perhaps our fixture of choice, with both sides struggling for form. The Potters turn up with just one win in their last seven, whilst Martin Jol’s side have scored in just one of their last four. We’re hoping for goals and entertainment; we fear a 0-0 battle of attrition.

Our Dugout Discussion Chatroom is now open to collect you real-time reactions to this game and Saturday’s other five fixtures.

The team news from the Cottage finds Martin Jol able to welcome back Sascha Riether after he missed the 0-0 draw against Norwich through illness. Giorgos Karagounis and Ashkan Dejagah also earn starts in midfield as Emmanuel Frimpong and Hugo Rodallega drop out, the latter earning a place on the bench. Visitors Stoke make two changes – both significant. As we expected, Marc Wilson, the much publicised 3.9 prospect, returns at left-back with Andy Wilkinson making way. Geoff Cameron is the other popular Fantasy pick to reappear: the American international is given a midfield berth on the right with Michael Kightly making way.

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

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  1. The King
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Tbh Federici will most likely concede, it is just a matter of save points.

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    1. rdpx
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      CS, 12 saves, 3BP & an assist - Fed gets 16 points int 1-0 win today [Goal Harte]

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      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        What about a PK save? 😀

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      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        You forgot about the last-minute hat-trick for Le Fondre

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  2. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    how long will be protection in price for Wilson ?
    Anichebe starting today or not ?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      not starting.

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    2. Art Vandelay
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      nope

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  3. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Oops. A yc and no cs for Wilson.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Say it's not so

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Here's hoping for an assist, or 1 point. I'm just happy he played to increase my potential point output for the week.

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Fair enough. Just hope he gets at least 1 point for you! 😀

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    3. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I'm just happy he played TBH, clean sheet next week anyway 😉

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Carroll could nick a goal at Stoke 😉

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  4. @FuzzyWarbles
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    British McDonald's adverts are just like they are in the States.

    Just EXTREMELY more depressing.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      More horsing around?

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        the Brit ad i had just seen going into break had a father/son meal where the dad looked like he just got over doing smack.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I find it depressing that anyone anywhere would aspire to a McD's meal ever.

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          1. @FuzzyWarbles
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            naturally. I have a gag reflex whenever the McRib is shown.

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  5. Spencer
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Demel -> Wilson still seems an obvious transfer to me as no money to spare.

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I guess he'll be price-protected. Nice.

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    1. Spencer
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Did youlay the lottery today?

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      1. Spencer
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        *play

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    2. Reedy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      There was a jinx-off attack!

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    3. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Do you link the predictions you get wrong?

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      1. Reedy
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        We could always do that for him 😉

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      2. Scoredelario
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I've never used the words 'I will bookmark this' before. I'll try it more often

        OK here goes... begovic to save a penalty. I will bookmark this

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  6. Lanley Staurel
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Thank u Berbasloth. You've just taken one step away from that last chance saloon I warned u abut 45 mins ago.

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hero!

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      another fine mess

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Tbh Berbs left town months ago

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      1. Lanley Staurel
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I know. I didn't realise he was still in my team till a couple of weeks ago. Doh.

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  7. @FuzzyWarbles
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone for a laugh during the break?

    http://youtu.be/glgblV7Un_g

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      the two last ones? .. epic

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        lol the very last made ZERO attempt at making it look feasible

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    2. Tiote on Peyote
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks for the laughs.

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  8. Woy of the Wovers
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Stoke cleanie gone does me plenty of favours.

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  9. meule
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Bego > DDG done

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  10. Paz12
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    For my Cup game, me and my opponent have the exact same team except:

    Clyne, Harte, Fletcher v Shaw, Martin, C. Cole.

    Who will win?

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      him

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      First one, comfortably.

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    3. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      The first one, because the second one has two doubts.

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    4. Paz12
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Well mine is the second 🙁

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  11. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Goals yet?

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    1. Paz12
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Berba scored a stunner.

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  12. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    3 more saves. Come on Begovic. 😉

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  13. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    The Berba goal:
    http://images.4chan.org/sp/src/1361626607426.gif

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      link broken

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        nooo

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        works for me.

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    2. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      + haha awesome

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  14. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    So Berbatov has: sunderland(a) [BLANK] spurs(a)

    Not sure he'll be brought in by that many.... or will most not realise he's not likely to play GW29?

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    1. Wings of Steel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Bebas pretty fixture proof. You have him because if his fires burning he can turn a game

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Can't see him getting much in the next 3

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      He will be, no doubt.

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  15. Nopli
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Cameron 🙁
    But everyone is my mini-league got at least one stoke defender. No harm done 🙂

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  16. Wings of Steel
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    That strike by berba was absolute class. Epitomizes the guy

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Cracking goal, Stoke are woeful though.

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      link?

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      1. Wings of Steel
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        above

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        1. Wings of Steel
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          looks even better from another angle on sky sports

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  17. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    sigh, when will i get a bego cleanie!!

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    1. Chris_White
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Next week

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        hmm i hope so CW, my keeper choices have been shocking this season

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      next week.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        It's always next week 🙂

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      2. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        won't happen, sorry.

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      gameweek 31

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        😀

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    4. The Finnisher
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      When I boot his ass.

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  18. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Defo should have been a red for N'Zonzi
    http://i.minus.com/iF3oB8nf3mpjA.gif

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    1. ~SpartakMac
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Why the heck did he do that?

      Ref just behind them...

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Ruiz lashed at his broken nose... reacted to that

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  19. No Arsene Around
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    only taken 27 GW and many trades to show his class god damn him

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  20. No Arsene Around
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    can bego get any bp with goals against

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      He can. He won't though.

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  21. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    oh well at least i wont be sweating on a cleanie at 89 only for a fulham goal at 90+1..... makes it easier to take i guess

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  22. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    just remembered i dropped berba for lambert in the sky game. id pitch a fit, but its only sky.

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  23. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    bunn cleanie coming up

    on my bench...

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    1. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Here's hoping. Switched to Bunn yesterday

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  24. No Arsene Around
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Dale Steyn and Philander, best bowling combo going aroundtoday

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  25. JT's Dog
      11 years, 8 months ago

      How many players would have confidence to look behind them when ball is dropping and still catch it perfect? Defo class

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    • Captain Shirokov
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Midfield next week:

      Michu (NEW) - Walcott (tot) - Bale (ARS) - Mata (WBA) - Fellaini (RDG) =

      Jizz.

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      1. ~SpartakMac
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Difficult (C) choice ahead..

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    • El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Getting rid of Bego in Jan was the best decision i have made :). Federici + Bunn 4TW

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    • Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Bego would get more points if fecking ShawX and Huth didn't block EVERY shot 😆

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      1. JT's Dog
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Was thinking that also, bit crap that shawcross gets +pp for ball hitting his arse

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      2. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Fulham 3-0 Stoke

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