634x258 Dugout Discussion
6 October 2013 4590 comments
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Sunday brings the Gameweek to a close, taking us into another tiresome two-week international break. We should be sure to enjoy the next few hours, then, with a host of Fantasy talent on show, offering plenty of points potential.

The action begins with a pair of 1.30 kicks-offs, at Carrow Road and St Mary’s as Norwich host Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea and Swansea pay a visit on Southampton. Following that, we’re treated to a London derby at the Lane with Spurs entertaining West Ham, while Arsenal have the opportunity to climb back up to top spot when they roll up at the Hawthorns for a 4pm kick-off.

The early team news finds Southampton forced into one change – Luke Shaw’s illness keeps him out of the action with Danny Fox earning a recall at left-back. Steven Davis retains his start in midfield, then, with Jay Rodriguez again benched. Visitors Swansea are once more without Ashley Williams in defence, although he’s fit enough for the bench: Jordi Amat starts alongside Chico. Elsewhere in the defence, Angel Rangel makes a return at right-back having missed the defeat to Arsenal and the midweek Europa League tie. In an attacking move, Michael Laudrup hands a start to Wilfred Bony with Jonathan De Guzman out of the matchday squad. Michu starts despite the bang to the head in midweek – he’s lining up sporting protective headgear.

At Carrow Road, Chris Hughton is able to welcome back skipper Seb Bassong to his defence as Ryan Bennett drops to the bench in the only change for the Canaries following the win at Stoke. For Chelsea, Jose Mourinho takes the decision to keep Eden Hazard in reserve after the Belgian missed the midweek Champions League tie through injury – it’s the first time that Hazard has failed to start in the league this season. Juan Mata is on the teamsheet again, then, with Andre Schürrle retaining his start on the left and Oscar presumably in the number 10 role. Up front, Mourinho opts for Demba Ba over Samuel Eto’o, with Fernando Torres suspended. Interestingly, the partnership of David Luiz and John Terry is preserved at the back with Gary Cahill again missing out.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom will remain open throughout today’s matches to capture you real-time views.

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  1. Vinegar Strokes
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    No bps this week, awesome!

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    1. Tobiathan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Did you have Suarez captained like me?! GRRRRR

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      1. Vinegar Strokes
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yep! Very frustrating

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  2. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Spurs have scored 6 goals in 7 PL games!!

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    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Title challengers 😆

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  3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    i knew i should have captained boruc 😯

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Duh

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    2. Matamatician
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I should've started him :'(

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  4. Jax
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Gotta love the unpredictability of the fpl

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yep gotta laugh....HAHAHAHA!!!!! take me away hahahahheehehehe

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    2. Derailed Bandwagon
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I agree

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  5. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Why players ever cross the ball inside the 6 yard box, I will never understand.

    The keeper will get it 99.99% of the time.

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  6. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    We've forgotten just what made British football great (By Gary Neville)

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2446238/GARY-NEVILLE-Weve-forgotten-just-British-football-great.html

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  7. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Finally some normality in this mad FPL season

    A long over due Ramsey 1 pointer

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    1. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      THIS.

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

      So true. The madness had to stop.

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

    I knew Ramsey would give me blank the moment i bought him.

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  9. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    At least I captained the only player getting more than 2 points in my team

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    1. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Same, captained Sturridge.

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  10. Mindless Freak
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Last page, please continue discussion on Computer Science / Software engineering degree Vs Accounting and Finance. Need quick votes. Thanks.

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    1. Merlinho
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I did a Comp Sci degree then went into Accounting job. Go figure.

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    2. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Accounting and Finance will boss over Software engineering. end of discussion.

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    3. Tobiathan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Probably shouldn't decide your future based on input from guys (some of whom are 12 years old) talking about football.

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    4. Lawrø
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Accounting and Finance = Money

      Computer Science = Your dream and passion I presume?

      Computer Science.

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      1. Mindless Freak
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        My interest is programming etc, however i'm pretty sound knowledge wise regarding business etc, so wondering which one would be better.

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    5. Gravless wonder
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      your degree decides your career direction, job prospects, people you meet etc etc...influences a lot of your life. Don't decide it on a scout vote. Sorry to be boring, but someone has to tell you!

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      1. Mindless Freak
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        True, just taking opinions. Thing is i've been pondering over this for weeks but will take opinion into consideration if justified.

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        1. Gravless wonder
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          In that case, there are certain degrees such as Computer Science with Management (many universities), or Information Systems Management (UCL) which offer a mix of both. The management side includes courses in Economics, Accounting etc. Since you have an interest in programming and business you may enjoy this type of degree.

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    6. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I have a computer science degree and a professional accounting qualification.

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    7. Espi
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Graduated with A&F degree. Bored me to tears, do something you'll enjoy.

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    8. Super PVA - Small Spuds
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Get on a career website. Noob.

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  11. Bielsa's Bucket
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    http://bit.ly/1ad4XZq 😀

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  12. FollowFollow
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    46 hard fought pts

    Thank god its the International break been a tough weekend 🙂

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

    24 points with Morisson on the bench and think I have lost to my mini league rival who has 27.

    Anyone beat that ?

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    1. ISawLeaburnScore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      21 points with Boruc on the bench for me. No idea what to do!!

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      1. Jeremiah
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Think il shall activate the old WC

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        1. ISawLeaburnScore
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Already done mine, ended up with Chester Brady Hernandez all injured, HBA and Collins dropped... need another one now!

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    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      18 pts after hits, Ravel first sub. Average of 27pts over last 4 gameweeks.

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        My sympathy for a veteran poster is tempered by the hoops in the grav.
        Hard-luck -ish 😉

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  14. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    BORUC: funny how i asked earlier this week those who would advise going for boruc over migs...got sarcastic answers as to why i would do that. Well, Boruc just delivred. and Sou d-fence stellar.

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      We're all so very sorry for doubting your genius. Please forgive us

      🙄

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      1. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        i did not ask for your sarcasm. so do not give yourself credit for such pitiful attempt at being "funny".

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      2. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        im glad you can get your kicks on such pitiful comments on your part.

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Starting to see that it's a different Southampton team from last season. They have bought star players that can hold on to possession now, so they are much better defensively.

      Thanks to Gaz and company for suggesting that I get Dea out for Boruc, brilliant move

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      1. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        w/ shaw healthy, fonte i remeber seeing him play in portugal and was good. Lovren is steady fierce.

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  15. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Yaya or Oscar?

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    1. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      *in over excited football announcer style*

      Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosssssss*

      *crowd goes*

      CAR!

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  16. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Michu 2
    Eriksen 2
    Walker 1
    Giroud 2
    Mertersaker 2

    Total 9

    Ridiculous

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    1. Robareid
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Vorm, Vertonghen, Michu, Ramsey, Eriksen and Giroud.

      Total 9.

      Agreed

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  17. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Omg get up.

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  18. Robareid
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Wow, what day.

    This morning, I had Vorm, Vertonghen, Michu, Ramsey, Eriksen and Giroud.

    Was hoping for a little more than 9 points

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  19. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney and Giroud both disappointing for me this weekend, but keeping due to upcoming fixtures

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      + Michu

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      1. AgentRed
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, got him as well! It's my defense that needs sorting. Collins must go!

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  20. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen fail. Hello Januzaj.

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  21. Declan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    1pt gained in a poor performance.

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  22. Barrier Freeman
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    LOL KOS.

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  23. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    3 Points (12 BPS): Yacob
    2 Points (9 BPS): Wilshere
    1 Point (7 BPS): Amalfitano

    3 Points (12 BPS): Reid
    2 Points (9 BPS): Morrison Vaz Te

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  24. Dial Square
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ugh

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  25. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ozil 2 blanks running.
    Flop.

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    1. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Especially at that price.

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  26. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    FPL has been Shyt this season. At least Liverpool are at the top of the league!

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  27. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    The Boruc 2baps should push me to 41pts with 10 men. Abysmal.

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      that's a good score this week!

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    2. Texas Pete
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      a lot better than some. Be grateful

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    3. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You know it's not a bad score...

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    4. Lawrø
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      🙄

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    5. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Oops, I think I've misjudged the situation...

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  28. Bad Pen
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    A draw the fair result really.

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  29. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    What a disaster of a week!

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  30. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    31 points this week. Cannot catch a break.

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