Dugout Discussion
18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sunday’s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boas’ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his £26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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  1. Parm
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    "93% pass accuracy for Morgan Schneiderlin yesterday"

    #Doosra'sBapsBuddy

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    1. Mílanista
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      Got him in one of my Sky teams, be interesting to see how he does for points with stats like these.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      😀

      Check Noble's ...

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      1. Parm
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        76.6% 😕

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    3. The Bandit
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      Except he didn't get any 🙂

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        He will.

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      2. Crouch Potato!
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        Now, now! 😉

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  2. Viper
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    Literally just seen yesterdays score/scorers. Pretty happy with a score of 52. Migs, Coleman & RVP doing the damage.

    What was the main talking points team news wise?

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
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      Ross Barkley at 4.5 looks like a good option now
      Man of the match and got a goal.. mightn't be nailed on but he should get a good run

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    2. mutatedllama
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      Koscielny suspended for next game and Sagna injured so Arsenal have 3 fit defenders.

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      1. GordonGekko
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        you forgot scesny's wild antics :p

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  3. Sheep Flavour
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    So glad Danny Sturridge only got one since I swapped him to Sold Sat morning, doh.....it could be an important 45 mins to keep him in my team.....I hope he knows.

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  4. Goodfish
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    Someone give Lennon a brain, please!

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  5. FredrikH
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    Lennon mos def got Soldado in his FPL team.

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    1. Hansel
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      hahahaha

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  6. Scottys Army
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    Got a feeling danny graham could become a good option as budget 3rd striker.

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    1. Ghost Ship
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      Don't.

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  7. 4-4-who?
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    Gayle = diver

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  8. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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    Moxey playing great....against a good winger though....could get a lot of cards and penalties

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Good winger? Lennon is garbage.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Harsh. Silly, even ... 😀

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      2. Granville
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        There aren't many better wingers in the league

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        1. Noisy Neighbour
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          Not many better at getting behind the defense, not many worse with what he does after that.

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        2. Acquafresca
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          Walcott, Hazard, Schurrle, Mirallas, Coutinho, Navas, Nani, Valencia, Young.... must I go on?

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      3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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        Exactly...that's why he's looking good

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      4. Spoonerism
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        Recognise the fella in my new grav?

        A bit random I know, but I can't wait to see him when I'm over in September!

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  9. GlasgowFF
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    Soldad no

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  10. The Machine
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    Shots on Target are not useful anymore in case you were wondering

    In fact, they lead to negative BAPS!!

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    1. denial
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      If that's true, it's crackers.

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      1. Mílanista
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        Its not

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    2. The Machine
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      SOTs that do not end up in goal, that is

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  11. Sulk
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    Does Fellini gets bps for doing crystal palaces physio?

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      Hahahaha

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    2. Indrandro
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      Good one 😀

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  12. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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    Fellaini is the palace medic?

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  13. There's Always One!
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    Should I replace terry with a stoke, spurs or west ham defender?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Reid.

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    2. LewanGOALski
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      WHU

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    3. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      West ham imo. Wait and see how terry does though, I think he'll be a regular this year with JM

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    4. Touré De Force
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      Why would you replace him at all?

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      1. There's Always One!
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        Have to get rid of him or/and lukaku for the blank week

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    5. The Machine
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      Coleman

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      1. There's Always One!
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        Have him

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    6. synyster626
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      I'd wait a bit, Terry is an a hugely underrated pick this season in my opinion.

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  14. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    Crystal palace will tire later on, that's the difference between pl and champ.

    I think the goals will come later

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    1. r0scr0w
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      They won't tire. What will happen is that the game will open up. Those with Soldado will have to hope he gets the full 90. If he does, he'll bag.

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    2. The Bandit
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      Lol... You know that Spurs are fitter than Palace?

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    3. Champy
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      Never understood why that should be the case, they are all pro's

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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        I don't know - but its assumed.

        Its the reason urd always do so well in 2nd half

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  15. Scottys Army
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    Do we think stoke may be slightly more attacking at home ?

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    1. Buck The Trent
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      should be

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  16. Thick Of It
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    Why when watching the game on Sky do they occasionally stick the phone number up in the top right corner? It always makes me think that I am watching on some hooky cable.

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  17. sdmdsdBazman
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    Noob question:
    Will Nolan's price rise because of the goal he scored yesterday?

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    1. Sparks
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      Depends on number of transfers in. He's unlikely to rise tonight or even this week
      http://www.fiso.co.uk/crackthecode.php

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  18. You've got red on you.
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    Why has Soldado not scored 18 goals yet?

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  19. Ghost Ship
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    All the Lennon haters need to check out how many attacks are coming down the other flank. He's no Giggs but c'mon.

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      End product? Whats the point of all the running if you know beforehand its pointless

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      1. Ghost Ship
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        You are watching?

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  20. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    WHAT WAS THAT!

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  21. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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    a disappointing first half for us soldado owners, we will be happy with an assist in the second half,

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  22. Elniñorules
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    Spurs looking very tentative thus far. No one really expressing themselves except Walker

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  23. Spoonerism
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    Any more news on Lukaku vs Ba vs Torres starting today?

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    1. Ghost Ship
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      3pm

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  24. Noisy Neighbour
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    Tottenham - Gareth Bale = Why did I take Soldado? They look awful. Hope they take the warm-ups off soon and start playing.

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  25. The Machine
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    Don't worry Tottenahm fans, a late Bale special will save you..

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  26. Rupert The Horse
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    Chadli been watching too much Ronaldo with out any practice me thinks, what a back heel. 🙂

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  27. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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    If I was AVB I'd play Lennon as RB and Walker as RW....Lennon can't cross...Walker can't defend

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  28. Rafabio
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    Moxey looks decent.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Indeed. 🙂

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  29. Raddy
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    Haven't been watching the spurs game. How's Soldado looking, getting some good chances?

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    1. 4vets
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      No service as yet.

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    2. Terrible Muriel
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      horrible

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    3. Parm
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      Sell, sell, sell

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    4. Crouch Potato!
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      Getting a damn good kicking!

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  30. Villain_123
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    Who to replace Koscielny with?
    Currently have Mignolet (Marshall)
    Collins Coleman (M. Turner Ward)

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    1. Sheep Flavour
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      Toure

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      1. FridayNightFail
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        He's already got Mignolet, not sure he wants to double up on Pool defense.

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    2. FridayNightFail
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      I guess you could go with Mert if you have fait in Arsenal. He's even more nailed on than before! 😀

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    3. Konig Luther
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      some city guy

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    4. Rupert The Horse
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      Toure if you dont have Cout and Studge

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      1. Villain_123
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        I do.

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