Dugout Discussion
18 August 2013 4717 comments
Mark Mark
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Sundayโ€™s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boasโ€™ 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 ยฃ26 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. Fin
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    Joniesta is coming on ๐Ÿ˜€

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  2. Count of Monte Hristo
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    Hate to think how bad walker and lennon would be if they never had pace.

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      Summed up perfectly. Like watching to frisky puppies chase a chew toy.

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      1. Midtable
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        ๐Ÿ™‚

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    2. thetinkerman
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      That like saying "how bad Berbatov would be if he didn't have great technique".

      Pace IS their game, especially Lennon

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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        You need more than that. Walcott a perfect example.

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      2. Count of Monte Hristo
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        You need more than pace though Tinkerman. Be a sprinter if pace is your game. They lack quality on the ball.

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  3. super zlatan
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    Williams coming on for palace

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  4. Acquafresca
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    Willams ๐Ÿ˜€

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  5. SuperOsçarBaby
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    negredo hattrick on monday night

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    1. Sánchez
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      You ran negredo down when I wanted him.

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  6. The Bandit
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    Williams coming on for his point

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  7. Glasner Ball
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    Jonista getting ready, come on son

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  8. r0nh
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    Chelsea line up imminent...

    A lot of nervous people ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
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      Yup!

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      So true ๐Ÿ™‚ at least Soldado scored

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  9. The Machine
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    Dobbie learning well from Lennon

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  10. sdmdsdBazman
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    nice effort from gayle!

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  11. Elniñorules
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    Maraoune to pull one back for the Gunners.

    #Wenger #Visionary

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  12. LewanGOALski
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    Bareth Gayle

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  13. mufc802
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    Phillips chosen over Chamakh oh dear. ๐Ÿ˜›

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    1. mufc802
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      Both coming on!

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  14. Lanley Staurel
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    Crystal Palace give up now.....thinking of bringing on Kevin Philips. Well I guess it's him or Chamakh.

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    1. Dynamic
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      Both ๐Ÿ˜›

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  15. Scottys Army
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    anyone considering kun of he gets some mins tomorrow night ?

    120 points from 1900 mins last season suggests if he stays fit he will be a big scorer.

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    1. Elwood
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      Yes, the the rotation would worry me.

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      1. Scottys Army
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        I think if hes fit he is their best forward

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  16. Bubz
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    I like not having to care about anything else happening in this game other than wanting Soldado to score another

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  17. Acquafresca
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    Hockey subs. ๐Ÿ˜† 3 at a time?

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
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      True Holloway style!

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    2. The Bandit
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      Stupid... If they get an injury now he's goosed

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  18. Dynamic
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    Chamakh on!

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  19. super zlatan
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    Chamack attack!

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  20. The Finnisher
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    G'wan Chamakh.

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  21. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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    Williams I swear if you ruin my clean sheet....

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  22. LewanGOALski
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    3 subs :O

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  23. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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    Come on Kevin Phillips ๐Ÿ™‚

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  24. Hybrid.power
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    I have never seen three subs made in one go. Also, Chamakh. Wow.

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  25. FORCA INTER
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    All my 3 strikers has scored now

    Rvp who?

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      2/3 for me. Come on Lukaku ๐Ÿ™‚ . Screw Lampard

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    2. Hybrid.power
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      Van Persie

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    3. DonTheSpecialOne
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      ๐Ÿ˜‰ If Lukaku scores, I'm with you.

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    4. LewanGOALski
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      2/2 for me. Waiting for Lukaku goal ๐Ÿ™‚

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    5. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
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      same! Benteke, Giroud, Soldado?

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  26. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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    Chamakh wagon is leaving the station ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  27. Dynamic
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    Imagine the scenes if Chamakh scores!!!! ๐Ÿ˜›

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    1. Mílanista
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      Then wake up ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      No if Kevin Phillips scores ๐Ÿ™‚

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  28. Prime
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    Triple sub, FIFA style

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  29. Messiah Hazard
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    Is the Chelsea starting squad out yet?

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    1. LewanGOALski
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      couple of mins yet

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    2. Mílanista
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      3pm or shortly after https://twitter.com/chelseafc

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    3. r0nh
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      Oh you will know when it is out

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    4. Elwood
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      Not yet.

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  30. Make United Great Again
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    RVP Benteke Saldado

    Too top heavy isn't it? ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Nope

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    2. super zlatan
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      Very nice

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    3. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
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      Better than Bottom heavy

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      1. Make United Great Again
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        Very true!

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