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20 March 2013 1101 comments
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While I’ve been providing some informal updates on HomeCrowd (our new comments system), I thought it was about time I provided an official update on developments.

We’ve been testing the new comments system behind the scene for a couple of weeks, using it to discuss Scout Picks and other site matters. With a few more tweaks to come, this weekend we should be at the point to allow a number of community members to get access and help us move that testing on.

Ed is worked today on adding inline admin tools (to allow the moderation of comments in the list view rather than via the admin panel) and completed the recent comments widget to mirror the current version. Once these are in place, we’ll be looking for a small group of community members to help offer their assistance.

Testers will see a very similar look and feel to the present system, which is intentional of course, with the notable addition of comment voting, stickies and fixed elements like email notification of replies to comments.

For testing purposes, we will be displaying the comment rating and discussion rating that votes creates – in basic terms, the reputation of a user is added to the comment rating when a vote is cast (or subtracted if it’s a downvote). Discussion ratings are the sum of the comment rating and its replies. We’ll be hiding both numbers when we go live, although we may represent comment rating graphically and users will be able to sort comments by discussion rating in order to view the very best discussions for a given article.

There are new features to be added after this phase of testing, notable profile pages for recalling user comments and replies, the follow function to allow you to filter threads for comments made by your favourite posters and the full sticky comment feature that will list recent stickied comments as “Hot Topics” in the sidebar for easy retrieval alongside the recent comments widget.

These are all features that will be applied and tested in the coming weeks, by which time we will have hopefully got the basics of the system tested and ready for rollout to the live site – with your help.

I’ll be posting details of how you can volunteer to help test HomeCrowd on Friday, in time to let some users loose on the test servers at some point this weekend.

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

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  1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Waitakere - have you and Ryan been checking your emails?

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    1. Waitakere_
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      Yea, think so 😕

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      1. Waitakere_
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        The last email was the one that started "Dear all, as you are well aware......." wasn't it?

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        1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Yeah just wanted to check you guys were in the loop 🙂

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          1. Waitakere_
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Ok thanks mate 😀 how many people have applied for the team?

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            1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              We've capped it now to new entries think we have 20

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              1. Waitakere_
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 16 days ago

                Ok so 5 have to go

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                1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
                  • 13 Years
                  13 years, 16 days ago

                  have you got our wordpress site address? keep checking there when you get the chance.

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                  1. Waitakere_
                    • 13 Years
                    13 years, 16 days ago

                    Dont think so. What is it?

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  2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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    Interesting chat on England pulling out of the WC above.

    The reason most people outraged by the Qatar being awarded the hosting rights isn't their climate itself but the fact that they're not an established footballing nation with an established league. I think it's important that the whole world can be included in hosting as it is a global event but there just doesn't seem to be any footballing reasons behind the decision just money.

    The summer weather is just an unfortunate byproduct. Fifa should at least have presented the idea of moving the tournament to the winter when they awarded it. Bizarre how they can claim not to have taken it into consideration whilst making their choice.

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    1. Dr Dream
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      The whole selection process is a farce...The people who matter when choosing should be the fans and players first...Who the hell wants to go to Qatar to either play or watch...

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 13 Years
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        Very true. If people do stay away and crowds are subsequently very low then maybe FIFA will learn their lesson. Sad fact is though that a great deal of the money raised is through tv rights and they probably won't be affected.

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Not even sure about that...The TVrights are subject to viewing figures ultimately..Games played in the San Siro/Bernabau/NouCamp (amongst many others) are a global spectacle. Add to that the publicity machines already in place in the developed countries and the games can't fail.. The world cup will always be a success of sorts but will a tournament hosted by Qatar really be a bigger spectacle than if Italy did it...or Spain...or England...It's an impossible thing to measure but i doubt it.

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          1. daisybcfc
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            13 years, 16 days ago

            i dont think people would care where say Brazil vs England is to be played, be it Qatar or Nou Camp, that isnt going to make anyone not watch

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      2. Manani
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        then it will be in Asia e.g. China every year, since everyone will vote for their country.
        worse yet, it will be like the EURO, as it will happen in England/Spain every 4 years.

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          mmm...yeah...The high water mark for World cup tournaments was without a doubt Italia 90...Not in terms of gameplay but in terms of the whole event...That was the standard set and it is that standard that the footballing authorities should look to when deciding subsequent tournaments. Brazil is obviously a great pick and will be fab...but Qatar and Russia ????....

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          1. Pasqualinho
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            13 years, 16 days ago

            It has to be done. If FIFA want the game to be truly global they have to be prepared to give everywhere a try - and Qatar is an extreme case. Risks inevitably have to be taken. They are fortunate in that countries like Germany, England, Italy, France (and Spain, although they probably couldn't afford it in the current financial climate) would be able to step in at a months notice should things go wrong with the original host country. Times change and even FIFA, typically a very slow-moving organisation, have recognised this.

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            1. daisybcfc
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              13 years, 16 days ago

              'Hot Topic' in football at the moment is Racism. Russia has the most vocal and open Racism problems in football in the world currently. Surely FIFA shouldnt be rewarding this? Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar, Blatter says 'just dont be gay whilst your there' its disgusting these countries have been awarded such an honour as the World Cup. (I know racism and homophobia exist everywhere but these places are extreme)

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              1. Pasqualinho
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 16 days ago

                You are, of course, correct in all you say - but we have to be careful of 'trial by media'. Poland/Ukraine were deemed racist, but the Euros came and went without incident. Maybe staging the Euros helped educate the locals? Like I say, FIFA need to take risks and, if they work, should be applauded for it.

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                1. daisybcfc
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                  13 years, 16 days ago

                  i do understand, however the Euros didnt come and go without incident. there were 3 or 4 sets of fans caught racially abusing black players, and FA's of the countries were fined (less than Bendtner was for having Paddy Power pants...) i do agree education is the way forward. i just think it will mean an even smaller than normal, which is already tiny anyway, number of African fans will travel and support their team. look how odemwengie was treated out there, and roberto carlos. i just think these issues outway any 'lets give them a chance' reasons for it. hopefully it works tho and i am proved wrong!!

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            2. Jönny
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              13 years, 16 days ago

              Surely you don't believe that hosting it in Qatar has any motive behind other than a monetary one? It's not a nation with any discernable footballing history, and it's a country with a terrible human rights record. Add to that the fact that it's wholly unsuited to the actual playing of football, and I don't think it "had to be done" at all.

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              1. Pasqualinho
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 16 days ago

                Good point Jonny - I do actually believe it's more than just money - but concede that money is overwhelmingly the main factor in this case. FIFA are constantly accused of being corrupt, and there is plenty of evidence to suggest a far from clean organisation.

                Qatar is an extreme case and a real risk for all the points you mention - but not to go to the Middle East would, in my opinion, also be a mistake and could lead to claims of racism.

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                1. Jönny
                  • 16 Years
                  13 years, 16 days ago

                  I know what you mean about having to give the Arab world a cracking of the whip* but it's hard to pick a country which is suitable for various reasons... Even Egypt would be tricky at the moment, unfortunately.

                  *unfortunate turn of phrase in the context of Qatar. I just have a major issue with the country as a whole, it's a playground for the rich built on slave labour. Terrible place. If there's one positive of hosting the tournament there it's that it will hopefully shine a light on it.

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                  1. Pasqualinho
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                    13 years, 16 days ago

                    Agreed - maybe that will happen - maybe they'll start getting their house in order before then. Let's not forget that when England were awarded the 96 Euros, English club teams were only just out of a ban from Europe, England fans were still causing havoc overseas (which continued right up to 1995 in Dublin) - it was a massive risk on UEFA's part to let us stage the tournament - but the tournament itself was undoubtedly the best thing to happen to improve the quality of supporters in this country.

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    2. daisybcfc
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      my problem with it stems mainly of their intolerence of other cultures. Homosexuality is illegal in Qatar and they have said any football fans practicing homosexually will be prosecuted. Also due to their views on Israel not being recognised as a state in Qatar... 'theyve said 'they will allow them to compete' as if it is their choice. they are hosts, not the law.

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        +lots but FIFA don't even want to tackle racism so what chance have homosexuals got

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  3. JuanMata#10
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    13 years, 16 days ago

    Can someone tell me an Arsenal defender who is nailed on other than Mertesacker? Are one of Jenkinson, Sagna, Monreal, Gibbs, Koscielny or Vermaelen nailed on for next week?

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    1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Sadly not. I'd go Jenkinson or Montreal for next week with some confidence but could easily be Sagna and Gibbs if they're fit again,

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Koscielny probably safe to be fair.

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        1. JuanMata#10
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          13 years, 16 days ago

          Vermaelen sit it out again you reckon?

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          1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            If I had to pick then yes but not were a great deal of certainty

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      2. JuanMata#10
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        13 years, 16 days ago

        Yeah it's really hard with Sagna and Gibbs injury comebacks.

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    2. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Mertesacker does look the most secure - a real twist given that he looked unlikely to retain his start early season.

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        ^

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    3. Lateriser 12
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      He looks the most nailed on. This whole Arsenal defence looks like a minefield to me. I suggesting holding off them for a while, and probably monitor them for a week or two.

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  4. Lateriser 12
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Just to put it out there, people are complaining a lot about cliqueyness and how they hate it. I find this community very sharing, probably one of the best i have seen on the internet. I think i am barely a year old on this website, and the community has accepted me in no time.

    During the initial stages as well, all opinions were accepted, and questions answered.

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    1. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Yep, I have to say, considering that we're dealing in Fantasy Football and that we have ranks and history's to call on, I've rarely seen an elitist attitude on these pages, if at all. We seem to treat newbies well and there's plenty of respect flying around. Of course there are those who get on well who will support eachothers views but I'm hopeful this won't translate into major problems when we implement the changes.

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      1. Lateriser 12
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        I wouldn't think so. I think people are worried wrongly and pass an unfair judgement at the 'cliques'. I mean posters become well known, because they have gone out of the way and offered a lot of opinions and suggestions to others/new posters as well. They probably took more time out to answer questions as well. Even the competitions are organised only with one intention, to make this whole thing more fun for everyone else.

        From where i see it, posters are mature enough to not use this power given to the community in in an unfair/childish way.

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        1. Mark
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          • 19 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Yep, I certainly hope so. I think once folk realise that reputation is not visible and is only represented by badges that take a good while to earn, they'll go off the idea of trying to farm votes and just concentrate on posting good stuff.

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          1. Lateriser 12
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            • 14 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Also, i love the stickies bit. Its almost a smart solution for the community section you were planning. Good posts will have visibility, either way.

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          2. Fratboy
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Can I just ask whether joined dates are included? I've found that causes quite a cliquey mentality on other forums.

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            1. Mark
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              • 19 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              We can see joined dates in admin but they won't be displayed to users.

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              1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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                What about lurker dates before you joined? okay I realise that is impossible

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    2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Storm in a teacup I think. I've only been on since half way through last season and already feel very included. It is frustrating at the start when you don't know anyone and comments can go unanswered or validated but newbies just have to be patient and keep up the good posts as a vast majority on here will welcome them.

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    3. Bubbles
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      I'm guessing this is because of the ICC? It's unfortunate, but there's only 120 places up for grabs so only that number of people can be involved (although it's more like 220 with the NZ selection process...). There's obviously going to be 'in jokes' with the ICC crowd who want to have a laugh/bit of banter during the tournament, and then those on the outside.

      When there's thousands that use this site regularly and only a certain number of places up for grabs, there's nothing much that can be done about that.

      I've been on here since the summer of '08 and there's always been little groups that chat to each other more, but that will obviously be the case in any social situation. It's not as if people are excluded. You make an effort, you'll get included.

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        😆

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      2. Lateriser 12
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Exactly this, its like how any social situation works. And almost everyone is involved, there is a DZ clique, a late night clique, a twitter clique, it all happens.

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        1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          C'mon LR validate my post too! 😉

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          1. Lateriser 12
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            Validated.

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    4. @ImpressiveTackl
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      Also it should be pointed out that it's perfectly possible to enjoy this site and the Community without necessarily being a member of any clique. I have been using the site for about 3 years, reading all the articles and being active in the community without ever feeling part of any clique.

      I'm a bit of a lone ranger in that respect and there's more than a few of us drifters on here. I see lots of cliques (FFS UEFA, the deadzoners, the Veterans on Twitter) and I have never really been part of any of them. I tend to chat to whoever has said or asked something interesting or amusing, I'll post or reply to either show my gratitude or take part in the debate/banter. I've never felt disenfranchised when posting as most of the community is welcoming and up for some good debate/banter.... except on Matchdays which is horrible and enjoyable in its own way.

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      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Go away

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  5. Lateriser 12
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Blimey, its quiet out there.

    A question in mind. If you had to put your money on the highest scoring gk/defender/midfield/forward from now on, who would it be? Also, maybe include a premium and a non premium player. Definition is totally upto you.

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    1. daisybcfc
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Baines/Bale/Suarez

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      1. Mark
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        • 19 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Suarez will have to avoid that yellow, then.

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        1. Fratboy
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Hoping he doesn't.

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          1. Mark
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            • 19 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Yeah, selfish of me, but I'm banking on a crafty kick-out in the next three.

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            1. daisybcfc
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              yeh true, i just think United will beat Chelsea and therefore RVP will be rotated whereas Luis wont.

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            2. Fratboy
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              Meant to say does. 😆

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    2. iain_90
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      GK from now: DDG
      Defender: Evra
      Mid: Hazard
      FWD: if he avoids a ban, Suarez, if not RVP.

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      DDG/Vertonghen/Hazard/Rooney..

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      1. iain_90
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Probably

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    4. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Hart/Ivanovic/Walcott/RVP

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    5. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I actually did this around christmas (28th December to be exact), how things change:

      GK - Hart
      DF - ivanovic
      MF - Michu
      FW - Ba

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    6. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Some interesting replies. Not many banking on players who are from the lower teams.

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      1. iain_90
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        would you include some?

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Tekkers springs to mind, so does Remy.

          Samba.

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    7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Jaaskelainen/Monreal/Bale/Lambert ...

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    8. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      GK – Begovic
      DF – GJ
      MF – Michu
      FW – Suarez

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  6. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Morning gents, day off work... Big afternoon / night ahead

    PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS 🙂

    Btw, still torn on Giroud or Berba IN next Gw - plenty of time though I suppose 😉

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    1. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Updated Watclist last night - just doing the article. Deliberated on Berb vs Giroud but, in the end, with Aresnal midfield options, went with Berba. So, much depends on whether you have Walcott and can acquire Santi I guess. I personally prefer the Santi route to Giroud for double cover - just due to form.

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Last arsenal dgw I avoided Giroud and went Santi, theo and Sagna.

        Toying with the same again, but need a cheap 3 forward and Giroud fits the bill but is rotation likely which is making me twitchy.

        I look forward to the article 🙂

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Ah, the last arsenal dgw, my favorite gw this season.

          Giroud(c) coming through.

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      2. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Very little in the returns though.

        Last 8.

        Santi - 4 goals, 1 assist
        Giroud - 3 goals, 2 assists

        Maybe the stats tell us something different.

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        1. Evs
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          • 16 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          I will go 3 arsenal, berba had decent next 3 - so a mf of Felliani, theo, Santi, bale (plus sub) seems logical.

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      3. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Yes good good. Giroud is beyond frustrating to own. He's horribly inconsistent in almost every area of his game, passing, shooting, heading and positioning.

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        1. heco87
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Sounds like Obertan

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        2. Granville
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          • 16 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Santi is not consistent neither. Doesn't help when Wenger is shoving around to different positions. Walcott is the best Arsenal player to own IMO, he blanks less often.

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          1. Fratboy
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            He's the one I have right now, a toss up between an Arsenal defender (hoping to get Jenkinson if he stays nailed on) or Santi as my second cover.

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    2. daisybcfc
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      im tempted by giroud too... Not sure wether to do Gerrard to Santi, or Sturridge to Giroud.

      Its a head stratcher

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    3. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Thinking about this as well. What always helps me make my mind is alternatives available in other positions.

      Giroud has midfield alternatives, Berbatov doesn't. Then it comes down to me making a single transfer for Giroud or a hit for Santi and Dimistar.

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  7. Q
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Sissoko to Maloney, Schneiderlin or Townsend to fund a michu to cazorla move

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    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 19 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Watchlist says Maloney - you get a double from him and motivation is there, like Townsend.

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      1. Q
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Thanks mark much appreciated

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    2. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Maloney for me.

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    3. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Jean Beausejour

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  8. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    What happened to the ICC page? 😯

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    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 19 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      It's still featured. I just bumped it to third on the rollover. It's also still on the frontpage list. I've excluded comments made in it from recent comments though - all the cricket talk was bound to distract folk who aren't interested and, going into next week, we need to safeguard against that.

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    2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Wrong article doos 😉

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  9. chunk
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Mark are we getting a scoutcast tonight?

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    1. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      No, we put our feet up on an international break - obviously there's no games and also, traffic really dips on the site so it's always best to keep our powder dry and concentrate on the week after.

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  10. heco87
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Seriously considering the following for -4... thoughts welcome:

    Harte, Kebe & RVP --> Baines, Cazorla & Kone.

    Suarez --> Rooney for the DGW.

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Oooof

      Without RVP for the DGW when most of the world will be doing RVP(c).

      Tricky business Heco

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      1. heco87
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        V tricky. Tempting though...

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          If you were me, when would you play the wc?

          http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/53461/event-history/30/

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          1. Fratboy
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Wait to see when United DGW is and go for that one. Could be either 33 or 36.

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            1. Lateriser 12
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              • 14 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              United DGW? Na. It WILL be a Chelsea DGW.

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          2. heco87
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Think it depends on the outcome of the Chelsea vs Man Utd replay... If Man Utd have a double soonest, you're sorted and you can WC them out to get Chelsea players.

            If Chelsea have a DGW first, I'm not sure .. depends how you are best able to bring their players in without using your WC. You've got a few other issues though so probably justify using it sooner if that's the case.

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            1. Lateriser 12
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              • 14 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              Yep. Looking at a cracking suggestion Jonah made. WC GW32, have a team set up for GW 33 and then get 2 FT's later.

              Brilliance.

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              1. heco87
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 16 days ago

                Would definitely go with that if Chelsea beat Man Utd in the replay.

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          3. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            A couple of hits to set yourself for GW33. By the end of that week all other DGWs should be sorted, you can then decide who to dump for who in one big swap round.

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            1. Lateriser 12
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              • 14 Years
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              Thanks. Much appreciated.

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    2. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      This is all considering that Chelsea beat United in the FA cup replay though that I can't honestly see happening.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
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        Why's that Fratboy? Took Utd to the cleaners in the second half of the last game.

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          And the opposite happened in the first half 😉

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
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            This is true. Chelsea at home. I make them about 19/20 Chelsea even money Utd.

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        2. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Im with you. My trasfer plans (below) go on the assumption that Chelsea will put United out

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
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            I hope so KoL, I have far more Chelsea players in my other games, which include FA Cup games in the scoring. 🙂
            Nothing personal against Utd, it's just FF is far more important, as we all know.

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        3. Fratboy
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          It was a game of two halves though? We beat them at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season and also our form away to the top teams has been excellent.

          We beat Liverpool, Chelsea, City away and drew with Spurs. Didn't lose any. Not counting the Carling Cup where we played useless youngsters like Scott Wootton who is just awful.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            I don't think there's much in it Fratboy. I'm just thinking FF.

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            1. Fratboy
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              We'll see what happens I guess, still think we'll win. I'm a very positive fanboy though.

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              1. Lateriser 12
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 16 days ago

                Something about United this season eh. I always back us to win.

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      2. heco87
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Even without .. still leaves me 2 FT even if Man Utd do win. Agree Man Utd will be fresher for the match but Benitez really has a point to prove.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
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      Looks sound to me Heco.

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      1. heco87
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Cheers

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    4. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Fwiw, if the Utd DWG goes through, i'd recommend sticking to RVP.

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        +1

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    5. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      It's a risk, but I think it's probably worth taking. You need some Ars coverage for DGW, Kone is in form (alos consider J-rod) and baines is hitting form. Caz could easily draw a blank but you have ot go for it as a lot of others will be.

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  11. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    As its pretty quiet i thought id voice my transfer plans to all who want to listen and put their 2ps worth in. my team right now is as follows -

    Begovic Foster
    Davies Demel Clichy Debuchy Wilson
    Mata Michu Walcott Puncheon Bale
    VP Sturr Benteke

    Now the plan is as follows -

    GW31 - Mata to Cazorla
    GW32 - save
    GW33 - Bale, Michu, Davies to Baines, Nolan, Fellaini
    GW34 - Walcott to Bale

    If Chelsea beat United in the cup i cant see a problem with it. If united win, im wothout a keeper in GW33 and it just gets messy.

    Any thoughts?

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    1. heco87
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Not sure I'd bother with Nolan personally .. any way of keeping Mata instead? Presume not. It's a tough balancing act isn't it ..

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      1. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Agreed ignore West Ham coverage. Waste of a space.

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Theyll want as many points as possible and with the DGW he would be a great differential.

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            And he has a great ficture in GW34

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            1. Fratboy
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              I suppose Carroll will be playing, he does love lurking off him.

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              1. Kings of Lyon ★
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 16 days ago

                Ach he'll be differential for two GWs 🙂

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      2. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        It really is. Im struggling to fit in a Chels mid and with the rafatation about, it could burn me. I know Mata and Hazard are explosive but im only going to select players that will defintly play as my bench is awful.

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    2. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I like the plan. Agree with Heco.

      Its all pointless though, and you know it. 😉

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Haha lets hope not for my goalkeepers sake 😉

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      1st is fine, not loving the West Ham, not the way they are playing.

      I'd rather have Walcott against Fulham than Bale against City. Bale for the last 4.

      I shall be one of few ignoring Everton I think.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        So, in short, youre not a fan of the moves 😛

        I know what you mean about Walcott but im trailing in my ML and will need to block my Rival with Bale.

        Ive been burned many a time before with Everton doublers but Baines and Fellaini have a huge upside.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          They do KoL. Maybe if I had a WC left I'd go for them but will build my team with Arsenal and later DGWers.

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      2. meerlight
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Don't think I can go into the dgw without fellaini, but he's the only one - no baines for me

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          It's a big risk I know. I'm a long way behind chasing in ML, I need surprise diffs if I'm to have any chance.

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  12. BEMBA DA
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    BREAKING NEWS

    Luis Suarez has hinted that he could be willing to listen to offers to leave Liverpool in the summer. "We would talk to the club, we would see if I want to go, if I don't want to go," said the striker.

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    1. Waitakere_
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      He's not leaving...

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    2. daisybcfc
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      its not exactly breaking news. theyve already played it down saying stuff was lost in translation. he also signed a 4 year contract extension in the summer.

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  13. Fratboy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    It's mornings like this when there's no weekend fixtures that you can feel this site almost, get back to normal. Sound opinions being thrown around and decent though-out questions.

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      And then you decide to talk.

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      LOUD NOISES! 😆

      But yes i agree. Kind of like the forum of yesteryear.

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    3. iain_90
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Lovely sentiment. I feel privileged to be around today.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      You're right Fratboy. Very few posting for the sake of posting.

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    5. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      tl;dr

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        You are a very naughty boy. 😉

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  14. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    TokyoRed posted this in the other thread. I think it makes a good read. So, i'll just shamelessly repost.

    An investment banker stood at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The banker complimented the fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them.

    The fisherman replied, “Only a little while.”

    The banker then asked why didn’t he stay out longer and catch more fish?

    The fisherman said he had enough to support his family’s immediate needs.

    The banker then asked, “But what do you do with the rest of your time?”

    The fisherman said, “I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siestas with my wife, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine, and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life.”

    The investor scoffed, “I am an Ivy League MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats, and eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats.
    “The investor continued, “And instead of selling your catch to a middleman you would then sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution! You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then Los Angeles and eventually New York City, where you will run your expanding enterprise.”

    The fisherman asked, “But how long will this all take?”

    To which the banker replied, “Perhaps 15 to 20 years.”

    “But what then?” asked the fisherman.

    The banker laughed and said, “That’s the best part. When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich. You would make millions!”

    “Millions. Okay, then what?” wondered the fisherman.

    To which the investment banker replied, “Then you would retire. You could move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siestas with your wife, and stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos.”

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    1. Waitakere_
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      😀

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      hahah I like it 🙂

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    3. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      good one!

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Very nice.

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  15. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Those holding wildcards still, i'll reiterate Jonah's strategy.

    Very sound thinking. Play your wildcard GW32, set up for DGW33, have 2 free transfers for GW34.

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      clever..

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    2. Waitakere_
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Or set up your team for 33 now, then use it between then and the other set of dgw's

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Correct.

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        1. Waitakere_
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          😆

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Sound but wrong.

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        😀 Factually incorrect, that strategy

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          🙂

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      2. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Some of us are tired of holding on to it and want a peace of both DGW's plus all the good fixtures already existing :p

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          *piece

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    4. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Did that one year. 2 of my DGW players got injured, one got sent off. My 'Lucky' season.

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        😆

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        1. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Oh - you can laugh about it now...

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          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Good season you are having atm.

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            1. Pasqualinho
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              I'm trying to buck a trend - traditionally a bad finisher.

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              1. Lateriser 12
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 16 days ago

                I wish you good luck 😀

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          2. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            I'm guessing you can't just yet?

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            1. Pasqualinho
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              It's still fresh in the memory. I wish it would go away.

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  16. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Lee Cattermole out for the season = A lot of relieved WAGs who can be sure the old man goes on the family holiday without the traditional CSP or Cattermole Summer Plaster on his leg.

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Sunderland will stay up then..

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        More likely to play whole games with 11.

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  17. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Yaya's agent Dimitri Seluk: ‘I do not feel he will stay at City. If he signs a contract in the next four days, OK. If not, we will not wait any longer. We will say, "Thank you. OK, Yaya will leave in May".

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      😯

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I hate agents.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        There are agents, then there is Kia Joorabchian ...

        Remember to nurture your loathing for worthwhile targets ...

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          He has a pedestal all his own Doosra. 👿

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    3. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      He says he only feels respected by Mancini. It´s a shame their loosing one of their best players.

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Yaya's possible destinations.. PSG, Madrid or Man City..

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    4. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Wasn't he talking last summer about how much he missed Barcelona?

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    5. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I really wish it were possible for us to sign him.

      He is a beast of a midfielder. His positional sense is terrible though but a player like Carrick could really compliment/compensate for that well.

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  18. Dino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    I don't get it? Wouldn't his kids be grown up by the time he retires, his wife be old and fat and not someone he wants to lie in bed late with and some of his amigo's dead plus his own health might not be the best for those strolls and the docs would probably have banned beer and have put him on a diet due to weight gain and other underlying health problems as a result of stress

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    1. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      You seem to have missed the point by stating the point 🙂

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      1. Dino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Lol Ros was meant to be tongue in cheek. I did quite enjoy the story tbf

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        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Hah, sorry!

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        *sniggers*

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      SAF?

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    3. Billy Ketsu
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I read this as a post about Yaya Toure at first and was more than a little confused.

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  19. Dino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Lol major reply fail to fisherman parable

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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Again!

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  20. Pasqualinho
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Is there anyone around who can fix Dino's 'Reply' button?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Uncle Gadget? 😉

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Doosra old chap! 🙂 How the devil are you?

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      2. COMH
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Ball to hand. Penalty against Noble 😉

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I could use magic, but it ain't cheap.

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    3. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Lol pasq think it is something to do with posting from my galaxy (phone not interstellar)

      ps apologies in advance for the random positioning of this reply

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      1. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        I would bench Sissoko.

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        1. Dino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          But but but.... ah feck it i give up

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          1. Pasqualinho
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            Thursday, I think.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 16 days ago

              😆 😆 😆

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    4. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      😆

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  21. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    The second leg of Chelsea's Europa League quarter-final tie against Rubin Kazan on Thursday 11 April will take place at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow instead of Rubin's home ground Tsentralnyi Stadium in Kazan. Travel distance reduced by 800km.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Good news. Security cheaper to place in Moscow.

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  22. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    I can try fixing it.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      😆

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    2. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      😆

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Hehehe!

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    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      😆

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    5. Mota
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      good one 🙂

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    6. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      😆

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    7. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Excellent lol

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  23. Mota
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Would you rather get rid of Sissoko or Snodrgrass? The former's last four games were not impressive, the latter has good stats but his team does not score goals...

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Snodgrass

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Snodgrass, 5 yellows in eight league games and could have got two twice.

      He's got very bad tempered for some reason.

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      1. Mota
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Good observation, thanks.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        It was ever thus - had a bit of a reputation.

        I am more or less fine. Got an ulcer on me left leg.

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  24. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    In other news Van Wolfswinkel as been sold to Norwich from my beloved club Sporting(Clube de Portugal) Lisbon.

    He isn´t the best of strikers but it is one of the best that remain through the disgrace that has been this last couple of seasons. (a bit compared to what hapens in Liverpool atm, although Liverpool are finding their feet already).

    Anyway, good adition to Norwich, with great play in the air... let´s see if he comes good though.

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    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 19 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Yeah, I saw this. Ten million is the reported figure. Big splash from the Canaries.

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        I think it´s worth (22m€ was the clause value) although I believe he still has much to grow as a footballer, if he can turn more accurate in his foot strikes then Norwich will have a great adition to their team indeed.

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    2. Mota
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      On FIFA he was fantastic 🙂

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      And an absolute gift for naming teams next season.

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    4. COMH
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      A great name if nothing else.

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        His first one is Ricky! 😉

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        1. COMH
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          A name that dreams are made of.

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          1. @ImpressiveTackl
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            😆 😀

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    5. Billy Ketsu
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      This transfer has probably been sponsored by English newspaper copy editors.

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    6. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I retweeted this earlier and then completely for about it. I love his name and he came to Sporting with a great goal scoring pedigree.

      What is your affiliation with Sporting. I always used to go them in Champy / Football Manager so I always have a soft spot for them

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        I´m a big fan, not a season ticket holder because I live far from Lisbon but I go to games whenever I get a chance.

        We are in big trouble this year though (not close to what happenned to Rangers) as we look to fail the access to european competitions since 54 😯 !

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          Awful news mate 🙁 I had a look not that long ago and seen that they were nearing relegation. Horrible thing to happen.

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  25. iain_90
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    How soon can teams be officially relegated? I'm considering getting some scrappers from the relegation threatened teams but not sure who will go when.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      From past seasons, teams that have been relegated often start to play well as the pressure is off.
      Sounds odd I know but it's true.

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      1. COMH
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        True. And the goals start flying in.

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      2. iain_90
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        hadn't even considered this. Good point!

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  26. Dino
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    On topic (for a change) I am really excited about this new comment system and hopefully it will entice some of the quality posters who used to be very prevalent on here a few years ago back.

    As a poster from the very early days of ffs I remember fondly the indepth discussions we used to have on topics which could go on all day. That was before the current paginated comment system came into use due to the heavy traffic load that.built up here. I don't think it is any coincidence that when this new system was launched that most of the quality posters disappeared as by the time a good discussion got going the page would have changed making it hardly worth the effort of typing a good coherent response with stats to back up your stance.

    Anyway just thought I would post that I think these changes could be epic.

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    1. gooner dave
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Well said. And completely agree myself.

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        9 reds in last 10 😯

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        1. gooner dave
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          I'm great eh? You want advice? ask me, then do the opposite.......

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          1. Siva Mohan
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            15842, 422, 1521 .. 15,266 with 8 game weeks.. you are part of the Elite group..

            I shall take your advice Dave..

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      2. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Not seen you are these parts lately 🙂

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          *around

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      what you mean like this 🙂

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2010/10/28/spot-the-differential-dj-campbell-luke-varney/comment-page-1/#comment-1009708

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        oh I agree btw

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      2. gooner dave
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        RBJ!!!!!! yes exactly like this.

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      3. Dino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Lol that was funny old school but I was thinking of before this even, back to when all the comments were on one long page.Mark could really hit the jackpot with this system if it allows some of the quality discussions to continue beyond the 10mins or so they get currently at busy times.

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          yeah I know... but I just love the fact someone called RBJ Stuart Hall

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 16 days ago

            the new comment system will be excellent if it works this way

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      4. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Haha! scolling down you can see my first ever FFS name. hah!

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    3. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      +1

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      A sad comment for those of us that remain now ... 🙂

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      1. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Could simply be a case of 'Evolve or die'. I'm sure MMW would agree with this.

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          🙂

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          😀

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      2. Dino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Lol doos you old fart, my comment is not an indictment of the current posters more the current comment system which only really lends itself to rmts

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 16 days ago

          I certainly own up to being an old fart ... 😉

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    5. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I think the New Skool also has something to offer too.

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    6. King Nil Miss ✩
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      13 years, 16 days ago

      +1

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  27. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Does anyone have adblock on their computer?

    Does it block all ads? Even them really annoying ones at the start of a video on Youtube?

    How llong does it take to download?

    Can someone please send me a link to the best site for downloading it?

    I assume it is free...

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      adblock? you mean pop-up blockers..

      I don't think you can block the ads before the start of a video on youtube. If you are lucky, they may allow you to skip it in 5 seconds..

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        Yep that's the one Siva.

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    2. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      adblock plus

      i used it, pretty useful

      it blocks off ads on my youtube too

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      1. r0nh
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        http://adblockplus.org/en/firefox

        I assume this is the correct link?

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      2. Siva Mohan
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        understood now.. thank you for sharing.. need it too..

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    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      Have Ad block of some sort that does the job, but not the YouTube ads. Just knock 'em out when the times up.
      I'll ask the children which it is.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        OK it's there.

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  28. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    Good morning FFS brethren.

    It is quiet isn't it? although missing the excitement of an impending gameweek, it's nice to be able to read through a page on days like this. I enjoyed the posts on the Qatar World Cup choice up to from Pasq, Daisy and Jonny, some very valid points.

    Is everyone looking forward to the uninspiring international fixtures then? I'm going for a sedate 4-0 stroll for England on Friday and a dull, press backlash inducing draw on Tuesday. And a couple of injuries from popular FPL players thrown into the mix..

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 16 days ago

      I am buzzing!! Im off tomorrow, getting kilted up and hitting the pub early doors then walk to Hampden and watch us get our first win. 🙂

      Bit different for us not used to winning all the time 😉

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      1. Bouncebackability
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 16 days ago

        That sounds pretty good to be fair KoL! I'm half Scottish myself, will be watching that game. A bit more 'oomph' to a British fixture. Especially with the Scots obviously winning as per usual 🙂

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  29. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 16 days ago

    new post
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/03/21/scout-scribbles-vermaelen-admits-drop-in-form/

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