Dugout Discussion

Sunday Dugout Discussion

12 May 2013 3095 comments
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A bumper Sunday of seven Premier League matches gets under way at the Britannia as Gareth Bale looks to keep Fantasy managers in cheer and Tottentham’s top four ambitions on target.

There are five three o’clock kick offs to follow that, with United’s emotional farewell to Sir Alex Ferguson capping things off an hour later. Nobody really knows what to expect from that one, with plenty banking on returns from Robin Van Persie, with the Dutchman again established as an armband favourite.

Our Dugout Discussion is now open to provide real-time chat support throughout all of today’s matches.

The team news from today’s early kick-off find Stoke making just one change, with Matt Etherington fit enough to replace Cameron Jerome as Stoke look to be shifting to a 4-5-1. As for Spurs, Andre Villas-Boas makes two changes as Steven Caulker comes in for Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Clint Dempsey replaces Lewis Holtby in midfield.

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

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  1. Sheep
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    Mata->Dempsey?

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  2. Godfather Bandit 42
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    Captain America!!!!

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  3. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Does Parker get the assist or is it void after the Stoke clearance?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Void

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    2. Jimmers
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Void

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    3. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Outside the box, so no assist I think.

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    4. FMCrazy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Void

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    5. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Isn't this interesting guys, see it's all so much easier when no one owns the players concerned 😆 😆

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      1. Lord Flashheart
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Spot on 🙂

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      2. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        😆 so true

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      3. Dale Cooper
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Haha, my thoughts ;).

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    6. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Rooney gets it

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  4. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Gwan The Texan 😉

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  5. FMCrazy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    It's gonna be one of those days isn't it...

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  6. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Both CS gone... I'll take that.

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  7. beric
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Dempsey goal allowed

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    1. Sheep
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Second time he's got the ball in the net. Gotta be a great option for next week?

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        could be a good shout, still a rotation rsik though surely?

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      2. ILOVEBAPS
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        12 years, 8 months ago

        Wish he was a Tot regular. Has a real eye for goal, was devastating last season at Fulham.

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  8. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    That goal is all ShawXs fault... Clear the ball son!!!

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    1. Sleep Talk
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      Begovic is way too far out though.

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      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        That's the real reason they conceded not Shawcross

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  9. Burd Turglars
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    Dempsey owners?? don't lie now.

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    1. McEwan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Sold him and Hazard this week. Going to be another top week!

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      1. Burd Turglars
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        ouch unlucky

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  10. isacki: full casual
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    Gonna be awkward if Rooney is in the squad and on the bench, let alone in the starting eleven, after pulling off his second "I Am Leaving" stunt.

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    1. Sheep
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      He'll start imo.

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        12 years, 8 months ago

        Just seems strange though to play a wantaway ahead of brilliant prospects (and hard workers) like Hernandez and Kagawa, seems to send completely the wrong message.

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        1. Sheep
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          It sends a message of respect to player who has served them well, and in a sentimental match for the manager.

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          1. isacki: full casual
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            12 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah there are occasions when I'm impressed by the Roon, though they seem to be getting fewer. But United fans seem pretty unimpressed by his latest antics.

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  11. Liastro ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Who's gone Theo (C)?

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      my rival

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        i have rvp(c)

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    2. Dante
      • 14 Years
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      Yup...

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    3. Sheep
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      The wise.

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    4. jungle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      me. rival went lampard (c)...

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    5. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Yip.

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    6. Tokenbod
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Me...but I may regret not having RVP!

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    7. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      ME!!

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    8. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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      Moi!

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    9. Tibidabo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Me

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    10. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I did. My rival went with Bale (C)...

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  12. Burd Turglars
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    3 off target for Bale now

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  13. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    2 shots off target and 1 on for Bale thus far. Baps, if any, will be won the hard way.

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  14. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    I have Bale and Vert, but so does my cup opponent and he gave Bale the armband. Would love lots of points from Vert and no more than an assist from Bale.

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  15. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Lloyd Jones is on the bench today for Liverpool.

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    1. CHANCING PUNT
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      The Welshman. Interesting.

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      1. Burd Turglars
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I thought he was Mexican ? 😉

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  16. Saint & Reevesy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Look at Ade realising its the end of the season and he's playing for a contract.....chasing down everything.

    That bloke is such a fraud

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  17. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney in the squad

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  18. Sheep
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Just because he wants to leave, doesn't mean SAF won't show him the respect he deserves and let him play the last home game. He has been a fantastic player for a club for quite a few years. RVP is more likely to be benched imo.

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    1. Sheep
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      fail, about Roonpig

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    2. Burd Turglars
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      its most likely they will both play?

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    3. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      i expect rvp to play both the last 2

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  19. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Sigh... my transfer plan is to get Dempsey even after Dgw... but I don't get him.

    Now he score 😎

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  20. .
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    VYDRAAAAAAA

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Ooooosh. Noob question but are away goals not counted in playoffs?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        No

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      2. .
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I don't actually know 😕

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      3. The3rdTurd
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Correct, not counted

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Excellent, extra time beckons

          Mockers firmly in place.

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  21. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    RVP I want 3!

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      yes please

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

      3 points granted.

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      1. Pratik
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

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      2. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        3 bps. Thanks very much.

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    3. Dale Cooper
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      At least one, part of my today's bet.

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    4. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I'll take that! Can't see it though. He'll likely get 1 though.

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  22. beric
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    how big a hit will you take for GW38?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      -12

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        really? which transfers?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Hart, Figs, Puncheon & possibly Lukaku out.

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          1. beric
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 8 months ago

            why hart?

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              12 years, 8 months ago

              Rotation. Kidding mate. All depends on what happens with players. No one can answer your question properly now.

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    2. Lord Flashheart
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Might save the transfer to next year.

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
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        haha

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  23. Thick Of It
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    From Opta Joe:

    "20 - Before today Tottenham had already gained 20 points from losing positions in the Premier League this season. Brave."

    Not a bad record.

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  24. FPL Coach
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Any team news yet?

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  25. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Oh my, it's three to Demi. Seriously not worried for the first week ever.

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  26. Saint Domingo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    2-1 Watford Vydra

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  27. The3rdTurd
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Surely Dembele is ahead of Huddlestone in the pecking order - if he's fit enough to play why is he only on the bench?

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      AVB doesn't usually play players directly coming from injuries....Look at the start of the season

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

      Probably not fit enough to start.

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    3. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      He has been injured so just easing him back into the squad, may get a cameo later.

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    4. Burd Turglars
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      My guess is because its Stoke and Hudd is a bit sturdier

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    5. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Getting a rest most likely. If game is in danger he will come on.

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  28. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Hibs scored in the 90th to beat Hearts at Tynecastle. Good stuff.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Nearly bet on Hearts 🙂

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Never bet on Hearts. They are a pub team.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Gwan Pat Fenlon 😉

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    3. MCH
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Use to live round the corner from Hibs good shtuff for them.

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  29. Demí
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Reina, Johnson, Downing, Wisdom, Coates, Carragher, Lucas, Henderson, Shelvey, Coutinho, Sturridge

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      no enrique?

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Coates? Carra will be busy 🙁

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Shelvey in the hole.

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    4. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      FML

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    5. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Johnson LB, Wisdom RB, not conclusive as to whether Hendo or Shelvey are playing CAM though.

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  30. Dale Cooper
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    No nonsense clearance from Adam. Wonder how long will it take him to kick someone out of the game.

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    1. jungle
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      He nearly broke Lennon earlier...

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