Van Gaal Confirmed as United Boss

After weeks of speculation, Manchester United finally confirmed Louis Van Gaal as their new manager earlier this afternoon.

The Dutchman has signed a three-year contract at Old Trafford and has named Ryan Giggs as his assistant manager, with Frans Hoek and Marcel Bout coming on board as assistant coaches.

Van Gaal will take over the helm once the Netherlands’ participation in this summer’s World Cup comes to an end and is expected to be handed a considerable budget as the Red Devils attempt to put last year’s miserable seventh place finish behind them. Speaking to the club’s official website, the 62-year-old went on to say:

“It was always a wish for me to work in the Premier League. To work as a manager for Manchester United, the biggest club in the world, makes me very proud. I have managed in games at Old Trafford before and know what an incredible arena Old Trafford is and how passionate and knowledgeable the fans are. This club has big ambitions; I too have big ambitions. Together I’m sure we will make history.”

We’ll have a Moving Target piece on Van Gaal’s installation later in the week as we look at the potential knock-on effect, both from a tactical and personnel perspective, his appointment is expected to have.

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HVT
9 years, 11 months ago
" the Hardest Van Toulouse "
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The Sarjeant
9 years, 11 months ago
This article was written quickly!
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1. Christina.
  9 years, 11 months ago
  It was written 3 weeks ago.
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Elniñorules
9 years, 11 months ago
Anyone who won't have RVP in gw1 then? 😉
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1. Irish Madridista ⭐
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Moyes
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  1. Mikeharbrw
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Lol
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2. Piggs Boson
  9 years, 11 months ago
  No UCL, no Europa. He'll be in my team.
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Kings of Lyon ★
9 years, 11 months ago
They kept that a hush.

On a more serious note, how are LVGs pressers? Dont think i can deal with another see of 'he's got a chance', 'we'll see how he is tomorrow' or 'theres a few knocks and niggles in the squad'
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1. Irish Madridista ⭐
  9 years, 11 months ago
  "Anyone up for a late fitness test?"
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2. pompeyfan
  9 years, 11 months ago
  repost
  
  entertaining, that's how the pressers are. He hates journalists and regularly picks flights with them for his amusement
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  1. Irish Madridista ⭐
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Mourinho-style? Or Keano-style?
    
    Or just a hard man towards journalists in hilariously entertaining fashion? 😀
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    1. pompeyfan
      9 years, 11 months ago
      nope, he's a whole new level on his own.
      
      I'm sure the British press know this, but no doubt they will act as the stick and keep poking him the bear
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  2. Kings of Lyon ★
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Thanks mate.
    
    Looking forward to it 🙂
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  3. Billy Gilmore
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Picks flights with them? Seems strange that he'd go on holiday with the press if he hates them 😉
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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      9 years, 11 months ago
      The journalists don't make it off the plane, unless its before it lands.
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    2. pompeyfan
      9 years, 11 months ago
      it depends who they are. Some he really respects and likes but he is a very odd character and is extremely unpredictable. Everyone here has been hoping he got this job mostly to see how the pressers are!
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Billy Ketsu
9 years, 11 months ago
I know a lot of supporters would have prefered a younger manager but I think it's a good appointment. He should definitely keep them up and they may even have a couple of Cup runs.
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1. Woy of the Wovers
  9 years, 11 months ago
  🙂
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Baines on Toast...
9 years, 11 months ago
So we all seem pretty set that this is good for RVP - but what does it mean for Rooney?

If it weren't for the whopping new contract last year, I think a lot of people would be saying this is the end for him.
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1. Irish Madridista ⭐
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Some people are saying that regardless...
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  1. Moin
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Nice Grav!
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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Cheers Moin 🙂 no doubt I'll change it again, can't find one that I like! 😛
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      1. Moin
        9 years, 11 months ago
        wait till 25th..I'm sure you will like a Grav in which he is lifting the CL Trophy 😉
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        Irish Madridista ⭐
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Haha yep I'll definitely have a new grav if we win it 😉
        
        No Alonso in the final though 🙁
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  2. Baines on Toast...
    9 years, 11 months ago
    It may be me being hopeful, but I thought his days were numbered when mata arrived and hopefully this will do it.
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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      9 years, 11 months ago
      I thought the big question this summer was always going to be RVP vs Rooney, I don't see how both of them can survive another season in the same team when they clearly can't function together up front.. Or maybe Van Gaal is the only one who can get them to work.. Who knows, I think this is edging Rooney towards the exit though, who knows if the right offer comes in, but who can pay those wages?
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      1. thetinkerman
        9 years, 11 months ago
        This sums it up pretty well.
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        Irish Madridista ⭐
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Cheers Tinkerman 🙂
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2. Moin
  9 years, 11 months ago
  was about to ask the same question...Rooney will be treated like Chica now by Van Gaal..specially if he decides to play 1 striker up front..
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3. Bøwstring The Carp
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Might play Rooney so deep in midfield that Rooney will hand in a transfer request and FPL will consider listing him as a midfielder
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  1. Irish Madridista ⭐
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Imagine Rooney as a mid in fpl 😮
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  2. thetinkerman
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Or this
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4. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Well, from what I've just heard, he will have a major issue with Van Gaal's training methods!
  
  You never know (doubtful) but if right bid comes in, Rooney could be off!
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  1. Funkyav
    9 years, 11 months ago
    hopefully he puts Rooney in his place.
    
    Fergie was all set to get rid. Moyes didnt have the balls.
    
    Apprently certainly does, he even showed them to his previous team on 1 occasion!
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Epic Fail
9 years, 11 months ago
Van Gaal Man United boss 😯
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1. Funkyav
  9 years, 11 months ago
  I cant believe it 😉
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2. Manani
  9 years, 11 months ago
  it all seems so sudden.....
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Bøwstring The Carp
9 years, 11 months ago
Die Fuhrer announced as United boss

http://cdn.caughtoffside.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/VanGaal.png
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1. Irish Madridista ⭐
  9 years, 11 months ago
  😆
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2. thetinkerman
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Der Führer*
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Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
9 years, 11 months ago
Everything I hear about Van Gaal, one key piece of info keeps coming out... "RVP is the main man"

I've just heard on talkSPORT that he's made the Dutch public go mad as he's change his standard 30yr 4-3-3 system to a 5-3-2 to get the best out of RVP! (I'm assuming they have more quality defenders than attack, I don't know)

Could we see in our fpl teams a front 3 of RVP, Suarez & Aguero?!?! Prob be priced at 12m, 14/15m & 12m respectively?!?....
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1. Billy Gilmore
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Their defenders are terrible. That's why they need more of them.
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  1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Lmao
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2. Epic Fail
  9 years, 11 months ago
  As long as he's fit I would have thought RVP would be the main man under any manager. But him being fit isn't too likely very often.
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  1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Very good point. Although Van Gaal training methods apparently fit around RVP, wonder if we see the RVP of 2012/13 season, hmmm
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    1. Manani
      9 years, 11 months ago
      may have to get a van persie jersey then!!
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3. Bøwstring The Carp
  9 years, 11 months ago
  That front three would leave the rest of the team in ruin. I think it'll be a choice of two and a mediocre team or one and a decent team
  
  I expect RVP to be about 11.5, Suarez 12.5 and Aguero at 11.5
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  1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Suarez 12.5! U think?!?! Surely 14? (Based on RVP's price hike this year)
    
    But yes, would be huge detriment to rest of our squads
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  2. Piggs Boson
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Suarez 14m
    RVP 13m
    Aguero 12m
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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Actually yea just thinking of RVP's price hike 😕 probably will be around the 14.0 mark
      
      Really think RVP and Aguero will be that high?
      
      Aguero only started as 11.0 this year and with all the injuries he's had FPL might overlook a big rise?
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      1. Piggs Boson
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Kun almost finished on 13m. He's the leading striker of the Premier League Champions. I think they'll deliberately price him high.
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        Qubit
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Generally in the past theyve been pretty good at sticking to their own internal rules governing prices - ie its more or less dependent on how much they score in a season as a total. Which is why it can be great if a player only scores well in half a season, players arriving in the league or returning from injury.
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        Dino
        9 years, 11 months ago
        I'd agree with you but Coutinho and Siggurdsson plus Papiss Cisse wouldn't. I reckon it is more to do with points per game and partly to do with their total score as well as their historical score.
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    2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Looks about right 🙂
      
      I'm one of those fpl players that build on consistent scoring strikers & those 3 have potential of (discounting bps) 9ppg......
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  3. Lanley Staurel
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Too low. RVP will be £11.5m to £12.5m with my bet being £12.5m and Suarez will be £14m or £14.5m.
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    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      9 years, 11 months ago
      I have no idea how fpl calculate player starting prices, but Aguero will surely rise, his points per mins was pretty solid I think... RVP (as you say) will drop, but not by much 1-2m at best
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      1. Billy Gilmore
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Historically players' prices drop far slower than they rise. Look at Torres for example.
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  4. Billy Gilmore
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Suarez, the highest scorer ever in FPL at 12.5m? Lay off the shrooms 😉
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4. Baines on Toast...
  9 years, 11 months ago
  people hoping for a huge RVP drop, he still had a decent season PPM wise. Any less than 13 (still a 1mil drop) would be very surprising.
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  1. Billy Gilmore
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Couldn't agree more. FPL are historically slow to lower the prices of long-term high scorers.
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  2. thetinkerman
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Anything more than 12m for RVP would be a risk, but he could be worth it. Him and Suarez are the only two strikers I would worry about not owning
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  3. Dino
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Points per game RVP was on 5.3 which was way below his 6.6 or so the previous season. I think he will be about the 12m mark.
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    1. Camp No No
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Plus he was not a very long time high scorer. Two strong seasons.
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Funkyav
9 years, 11 months ago
Shameless repost as it was on bottom of previous article but im in a pickle until I have it sorted...

I am setting up a World Cup fantasy football mini league for friends.

Has anyone on here put together a list of the available World Cup Fantasy football games on offer?

Would really prefer a free one so the entry fee can go 100% into the prize pot.

I would go like to go with the official Fifa McDonalds one, but i really dont think its feasible when it doesnt open until the 8th June, just wondered what other options there are? I emailed FIFA last Thursday to ask them why they cant open the game earlier but have had no reply (No real Surprises there!)

Any advice much appreciated...
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1. Epic Fail
  9 years, 11 months ago
  http://www.excelfantasyfootball.com/default.aspx
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  1. Funkyav
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Thanks Epic, I will take a look, not heard of that one.
    
    I am also going to look at the Betfred one suggested by Sarje but I suspect you might have to be a betfred customer which might put put some off... could still be a goer tho
    
    Will let everyone know my thoughts...
    
    My current thought is that Fifa are a sorry shower of Sh*t but we all knew that I guess.
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    1. Epic Fail
      9 years, 11 months ago
      I think the Betfred game is an app, just for Android.
      
      There really isn't many games around. Bit disappointing really.
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    2. The Sarjeant
      9 years, 11 months ago
      I'm not a Betfred member. Just downloaded the app, and it's also available on iPhone.
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      1. Epic Fail
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Oh iPhone aswell? Not that I've got one.
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        The Sarjeant
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Yeah I've got one and got the app.
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      2. Funkyav
        9 years, 11 months ago
        have u used it Sarje? can you set up a mini league and invite friends to join? How does it work?
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        The Sarjeant
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Yeah you can. It's pretty easy tbh.
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        Funkyav
        9 years, 11 months ago
        thanks guys.
        
        Registed for Excel one just to test it out. Weirdly you have register your business but I just put something generic and it seemed to accept it.
        
        Just picking a team now and have set up a mini league then will see about sending it out if all looks ok. Epic - have you registered and set up a team?
        
        Sarje - I will also download the app and try that one out too.
        
        Then just go with the one that works best i guess, I have a mate who is also organising a mini league so I willl get him to do the same.
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Manani
9 years, 11 months ago
only 2 good year after the 90s from him, is he passed it??
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1. pompeyfan
  9 years, 11 months ago
  his AZ league win was quite an achievement
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  1. Manani
    9 years, 11 months ago
    2 good years are AZ winning and Bayern's double.
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    1. pompeyfan
      9 years, 11 months ago
      it's enough. He's also been managing the National team for the past 2 years
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      1. Manani
        9 years, 11 months ago
        and failed them in 2002 though, and of course barcelona
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        pompeyfan
        9 years, 11 months ago
        you can't win them all. It could be argued that he along with Cruijff were responsible for getting Barca to where they are today
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        Manani
        9 years, 11 months ago
        I am not aware of that.
        
        what did they do??
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        pompeyfan
        9 years, 11 months ago
        built the club up and implemented the Barca style of play. Think van Gaal also brought Xavi through during his time there
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        Somalion
        9 years, 11 months ago
        You're certainly correct there.
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        Dino
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Xavi, Iniesta and Messi (I think)
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        Dino
        9 years, 11 months ago
        also*
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        Somalion
        9 years, 11 months ago
        He actually brought AZ a lot of success, they had one bad season with him and 4 excellent seasons under him.
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Moin
9 years, 11 months ago
Now the question that most people will ask in RMT...Suarez or RVP...some will go with both as well..
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Elniñorules
9 years, 11 months ago
Stood up for him a lot in the past but I'll be pissed if Robben comes back to the Premier League in a United shirt.
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1. Moin
  9 years, 11 months ago
  I would love that actually...Robben is such a good player..
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2. Irish Madridista ⭐
  9 years, 11 months ago
  He told Chelsea's official club website: "It was difficult to leave because I had a great time in my three years at Chelsea and I made a lot of friends. There was no time to say goodbye because the deal was closed on the Wednesday at 10 o'clock in the evening and the following morning I had to fly. If I have one day off I would want to come back and say goodbye because to the fans I owe a big thank you because they were always good to me. In my three years I won all the prizes there are to win in England."
  
  It would just fit the whole "fickle footballers" stereotype perfectly to see him turn out for United 7 years later.
  
  ...wait, that was seven years ago?! 😯
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  1. Manani
    9 years, 11 months ago
    his descending hairline suggests that it has been longer than that
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  2. pompeyfan
    9 years, 11 months ago
    what would be fickle about going to Utd 7 years after leaving Chelsea? It's not like they have a history of a fierce rivalry
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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Not a fierce rivalry, but if you had to pick one of Chelsea's biggest rivals of the last decade it would be United or Arsenal probably.. and "In my three years I won all the prizes there are to win in England." means that he has nothing left to do in England glory-wise..
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      1. pompeyfan
        9 years, 11 months ago
        it's not exactly Arsenal-Tottenham or Rangers-Celtic. In fact it's a non-rivalry. Just another historically successful team playing in a totally different part of the country
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    2. Epic Fail
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Even if there was a fierce rivalry, I still wouldn't see it as being fickle. He's just moving on in his career.
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      1. pompeyfan
        9 years, 11 months ago
        exactly
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        Funkyav
        9 years, 11 months ago
        As a chelsea fan I wouldnt have a problem.
        
        Although he is still a top top player (as jamie Redknapp would say) so in that respect I wouldnt be so keen.
        
        Why would he go to a team that isnt in Europe though?
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      2. Gimli son of Gloin
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Yeah.. club rivalry only really makes sense to the people living in the city I'd guess.
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        Epic Fail
        9 years, 11 months ago
        This is exactly it. Especially for a foreigner. A local derby for example, in a different country is going to mean nothing to him.
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  3. Somalion
    9 years, 11 months ago
    My only issue is I'm not very fond of Arjen at all. Then again, I can't stand Rooney either so I'd deal with it.
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3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
  9 years, 11 months ago
  My son will go to Chelsea over my dead body,’ he said. ‘United is the only place he wants to play. He’d rather play in PSV’s reserves than for Chelsea.’
  http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/17/will-bayern-munichs-arjen-robben-finally-land-his-dream-manchester-united-move-4730626/
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HurriKane
9 years, 11 months ago
Van Gaal is yet to win a game with Manchester United. Wow #VanGaalOut #BringBackMoyes #InMoyesWeTrust
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Van Gaal and 4-3-3
Respect My Authoritah
9 years, 11 months ago
From BBC:

Asked in a 2013 Fifa interview what makes him one of the best coaches, Van Gaal said: "The philosophy. It's one that binds players with their coaches.
"In my career I've found players are fascinated by my philosophy. It's an attacking, technical and tactical philosophy.
"You have to play as a team and not as an individual. I'm looking to see who fits in my system - 4-3-3 - whether it is a young or old player. Age is not important."

This pretty much kills Mata as a prospect then. May however work out for Shinji if he can nail down that LW spot
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1. Irish Madridista ⭐
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Mata could play an Iniesta / Fabregas role in a 4-3-3 as an advanced CM..
  
  Kagawa looks likely to become a winger though.
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  1. Respect My Authoritah
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Possibly, though I'd put massive money on that role being Rooney's
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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Tbh, the only way Mata would be attractive is if either is injured, Rooney leaves or there's some kind of 4-3-1-2
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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Agree. Mata effectively killed as an fpl prospect, I feel sorry for him, being sold by a broke Valencia, then deemed surplus by Mourinho, and now he has to deal with United's problems..
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        Somalion
        9 years, 11 months ago
        To be fair, Rooney will likely fall out with him...
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        TwiggsJameson
        9 years, 11 months ago
        I wouldn't feel too sorry for him. I'm sure he has a bob or two for his troubles.
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        Irish Madridista ⭐
        9 years, 11 months ago
        True, but when someone is born with that kind of talent where they're one of the best in the country, and he's not able to enjoy his prime years doing what he loves to do, then I feel sorry for him.
        
        Not from a financial perspective.. 😛
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        Epic Fail
        9 years, 11 months ago
        He can enjoy doing it by transferring to somewhere like Rotherham where they will work around him.
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        Irish Madridista ⭐
        9 years, 11 months ago
        So he doesn't progress as a player and has to play at a standard lower than he is capable of?
        
        He's one of the best attacking mids in the world, he should be on the big stage playing in front of thousands upon thousands of people and inspiring youngsters, not trying to play positions he doesn't play, or sitting on the bench, or playing for Rotherham, no offence to Rotherham intended.
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    2. Dino
      9 years, 11 months ago
      This is a good article on the type of players LVG likes in each position (straight from the horses mouth so to speak)
      
      http://livelifeunited.com/imagining-louis-van-gaal/
      
      Given what LVG says in that article I doubt Rooney will be given one of the three midfield roles or the no10 role as LVG likes a pure no 10 in this role, a thinker and a creator which Rooney is not imo.
      
      I don't know where Rooney fits in unless he can find a place on one of the wings maybe but I reckon it will be Mata or Kagawa who will be the nailed on play maker for the team.
      
      I guess it is a case of watch this space and see who emerges as the utd no10 for next year.
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      1. Camp No No
        9 years, 11 months ago
        "...a thinker and a creator which Rooney is not", period. 😉
        
        Mata, instead, is definitely that type of guy.
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2. Manani
  9 years, 11 months ago
  why can't it be 433 with 2 CDM/CM and one in the hole aka mata??
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  1. BigManBakar
    9 years, 11 months ago
    That role should be Rooney's
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    1. Manani
      9 years, 11 months ago
      with roonet's big ego, i am not sure he will last long.....
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  2. Dino
    9 years, 11 months ago
    I think that is exactly the 4-3-3 he does play Manani and I do think either Mata or Kagawa will get that role
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3. Ludo
  9 years, 11 months ago
  He's a 4-3-3 man, but not to the point of ignoring the qualities of the players at his disposal. He played a sort of 4-4-2 at AZ, for example, and he moved Bayern towards a 4-2-3-1 with Muller playing off Gomez. The situation with Mata is the same as it was before - if he plays in the hole, he's a great FPL option, if he's forced out wide, less so.
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4. GTS
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Januzaj could be an interesting prospect
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    9 years, 11 months ago
    agree with this
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  2. Dino
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Januzaj will be a squad player at best but I do think he could flourish under LVG
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Elniñorules
9 years, 11 months ago
2 years back to this day. What an apt moment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9N2jXHKqxk
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1. Piggs Boson
  9 years, 11 months ago
  He was unplayable in that game.
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  1. Elniñorules
    9 years, 11 months ago
    So glad he didn't stay on after that. Very fitting last game for a legend.
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BigManBakar
9 years, 11 months ago
Quiz time lads, pre season quiz # 2 coming up!
Fasten your seat belts! 😀
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1. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Anyone around? 🙁
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  1. Epic Fail
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Pressing F5 waiting for the question.
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    1. BigManBakar
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Let me see how many people want to take part first! Need another couple at least... 😉
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2. HurriKane
  9 years, 11 months ago
  bring it on baby
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  1. BigManBakar
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Just one more...
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    1. HurriKane
      9 years, 11 months ago
      when you ask the question more will answer !! so start the quiz mate
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    2. BONZ
      9 years, 11 months ago
      go on then....
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    3. Nepali Toon
      9 years, 11 months ago
      go on
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    4. The Baby-faced Assassin
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Yes lets play!
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      1. BigManBakar
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Just a second!
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        BigManBakar
        9 years, 11 months ago
        ANSWER ALREADY!
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BONZ
9 years, 11 months ago
Giggs retires from playing - but what of his mates Scholes & Butt, have they been given a role?
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1. Manani
  9 years, 11 months ago
  probably youth team coach like they had before
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New community articles - world cup teams and managerial merry go rounds.
J0E
9 years, 11 months ago
A trio of Community Articles have just been published

We have Etihad Engineer's look at the World Cup's best differentials
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/05/19/fantasy-world-cup-differentials/

There's this excellent piece from A Squishy Potato looking in depth at Group A's teams.
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/05/19/scouting-the-group-stages-group-a/

And very timely look at Premier League management changes from Bonz.
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/05/19/the-managerial-merry-go-round/
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1. Funkyav
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Jonty - which World Cup fantasy game is the FFS going to concentrate on?
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  1. BONZ
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Mcdonalds is the official game.
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    1. Funkyav
      9 years, 11 months ago
      yes Bonz but it doesnt open until 8th June. not much use really if we want to set up teams/mini leagues etc.
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      1. BONZ
        9 years, 11 months ago
        There are few others out - Telegraph and this http://www.excelfantasyfootball.com/default.aspx
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        Funkyav
        9 years, 11 months ago
        yeah epic fail recommended this 1 to me.
        
        Looking at it now along with the betfred app 1
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  2. J0E
    9 years, 11 months ago
    We'll have a look at a few....we have an announcement this week though about one game that's caught our eye. Keep em peeled.
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    1. Funkyav
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Good to hear Jonty!
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Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
9 years, 11 months ago
https://twitter.com/Coral/status/468389078229352448/photo/1

van gaal with two ladies on his arm
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BigManBakar
9 years, 11 months ago
TFF's Pre Season Quiz # 2

#1 of 8

Find both the missing links

Man United, Chelsea, ------, Tottenham, --------, Birmingham
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1. Moin
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Liverpool, Arsenal
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  1. Moin
    9 years, 11 months ago
    just in time for quiz
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2. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Times up lads, 8 mins already and no correct answer. Moving on to the next question
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  1. Billy Gilmore
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Jeez it's nearly dead here, what did you expect?
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3. Epic Fail
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Man City, Aston Villa
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4. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Correct answer was Tottenham,Man United (Winners of the Capital One Cup to be precise)
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  1. The Machine
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Tottenham's already there?
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    1. Billy Gilmore
      9 years, 11 months ago
      lol, Spurs should be the first blank, Man U should be where Spurs are and Man U is the second blank.
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      1. BigManBakar
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Check list of league cup winners again, 2006-09
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        The Machine
        9 years, 11 months ago
        he's correct
        
        Chelsea won it in 07, tottenham won it in 08
        
        Nothing in between?
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        BigManBakar
        9 years, 11 months ago
        I'm glad I was bailed out because no one attempted the question in the first 8 minutes!
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        Billy Gilmore
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Yes, it goes ... Man U, Chelsea, Spurs, Man U, Man U, Brimingham. 😕
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        Tony Warner Fan Club
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Yeah Spurs lost on pens to Man U the season after they won.
        
        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Football_League_Cup_Final
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        BONZ
        9 years, 11 months ago
        question was wrong 🙁
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        BigManBakar
        9 years, 11 months ago
        I'll ask again 😀
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  2. The Machine
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Very quick questions please, one hour was too long yesterday
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  3. BONZ
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Which year referring to? Spurs only won it once since 2000??
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    1. Nepali Toon
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Correct question
      
      Man United, Chelsea, --------, Man United, --------, Birmingham
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      1. BigManBakar
        9 years, 11 months ago
        2006-09 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Football_League_Cup_finals
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5. Elniñorules
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Locking this thread. Let's move on guys.
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  1. The Machine
    9 years, 11 months ago
    haha
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    9 years, 11 months ago
    😀
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BONZ
9 years, 11 months ago
Chelsea Man U
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In Like Flynn.
9 years, 11 months ago
Van Gaal in.
Does he stick with all the old Utd dregs like Giggs etc, or boot them all out for the clean start that Moyes never got?
What about SAF? The ever present spectre at the party. Can anyone really stop him interfering or would getting rid of the the old playing and coaching staff be enough?

Sorry it's several questions, but I'm genuinely interested.
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1. The Sarjeant
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Giggs is assistant manager.
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2. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Giggs has been named assistant!
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3. Epic Fail
  9 years, 11 months ago
  What do you mean by SAF intefering?
  
  Giggs will probably stay around I reckon.
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4. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
  9 years, 11 months ago
  https://twitter.com/Coral/status/468389078229352448/photo/1
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  1. Epic Fail
    9 years, 11 months ago
    You really like that picture don't you. 😉
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      9 years, 11 months ago
      yes I think the wingman gag with him on a plane is excellent
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    9 years, 11 months ago
    Is that Giggs' brother's wife and van Gaal's brother's wife?
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5. Dino
  9 years, 11 months ago
  People said Moyes was wrong to get red of Mulensteen and Phelan but I reckon he had to or else he would not have had any authority.
  
  I think the mistake Moyes made was not going deeper and getting rid of some of the older players too which would have made the players that stuck around realise who was boss as I think some of them really took the piss last year.
  
  If it was me I'd boot giggs and let him and scholes, butt etc coach the kids and with Ferdinand, Vidic and Evra leaving I think that would leave him with not too many SAF old boys fighting against every tactical change. I think he needs to make up his mind what he is going to do with Rooney and RVP too as I don't think he will try and play them up front together so one either has to go or sacrifice themselves and play on the wing or as an impact sub. I don't envy whoever takes over there and think next season could be another bumpy one for UTD.
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BigManBakar
9 years, 11 months ago
TFF's Pre Season Quiz # 2

#2 of 8

Man United, Preston, Portsmouth, Tottenham, Fulham

From the above list of clubs,

-Name a manager who has managed two of the clubs
-Name which two clubs are called 'The Lilywhites'
-Name two clubs Beckham has played for
-Name a Bulgarian who has played for two of the clubs
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1. The Machine
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Redknapp
  Fulham
  Preston and Manu
  Berbatov
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  1. The Machine
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Spurs and fulham
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    1. The Machine
      9 years, 11 months ago
      for the second
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    2. BigManBakar
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Just beat Elnino by 7 seconds.. well done
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      1. Elniñorules
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Thought only first answer counted. Else I might just decide to type one answer by one on 4 different tabs. 😆
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        Billy Gilmore
        9 years, 11 months ago
        And how exactly would that be faster? 😆
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        The Machine
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Umm that would take the same amount of time though
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        BigManBakar
        9 years, 11 months ago
        It usually does, but common sense should prevail here as he didn't attempt the second question in his first attempt
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        Elniñorules
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Only jesting. I couldn't care less 😆
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  2. Funkyav
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Moyes
    Spurs and Preston
    Utd & Preston
    Berbatov
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2. Elniñorules
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Arry
  Preson, Spurs
  Preston, United
  Berba
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  Moyes
  
  Preston Fulham
  
  Preston and United (becks)
  
  Berbatov
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4. Billy Gilmore
  9 years, 11 months ago
  'Arry
  Tottenham, Fulham
  Man U, Preston
  Berba
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5. Nepali Toon
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Moyes
  spurs Fulham
  Preston man united
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BigManBakar
9 years, 11 months ago
TFF's Pre Season Quiz # 2

Nate 1

#3 of 8

Identify the correct FULL NAMES of the following former players of Middlesbrough and ANSWER ON ONE POST

GM,FB,JM,NB,AX.
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1. Elniñorules
  9 years, 11 months ago
  I'm serious. If anyone gets 5/5, they need to get a life.
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  1. HVT
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Or maybe a fanatical Boro supporter ?
    Oh hold on .... That does mean getting a life !
    😉
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2. Epic Fail
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Ravanelli.
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  1. Billy Gilmore
    9 years, 11 months ago
    You got it before he even corrected his mistake 😯 😆
    
    😎
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      9 years, 11 months ago
      I should get extra points for my genius 😎
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3. The Machine
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Only Chucky can get this
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  1. The Machine
    9 years, 11 months ago
    i hope you don't have someone from 1930s in there. That only promotes googlism
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    1. BigManBakar
      9 years, 11 months ago
      One is 1990's, all other are post 2004
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4. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Second one is FB*
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  1. BigManBakar
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Aarrrgh FR*
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    9 years, 11 months ago
    We can see that...
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5. Billy Gilmore
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Does FB even exist?
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    9 years, 11 months ago
    I think it's meant to be FR which would be Ravanelli
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  2. BigManBakar
    9 years, 11 months ago
    FR, apologies
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6. JK - Cønt ⭐
  9 years, 11 months ago
  on the assumption that it's FR not FB
  
  Gaizka Mendieta
  Fabrizio Ravanelli
  James Morrison
  Nathan Blake ❓
  Abel Xavier
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7. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  8 minutes gone, no correct answer, lets move on!
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    9 years, 11 months ago
    so I'm wrong?
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    1. BigManBakar
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Good attempt, 4/5 correct 😀
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8. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Easiest answers:
  
  Gazika Mendieta
  Fabio Rochemback
  James Morrison
  Nick Barmby
  Abel Xavier
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9. BONZ
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Posting to the thread - - After the farce of Q1
  
  Gary Mallister
  Fabrizio Mavenneli
  Juninho mun
  No Body
  Abel Xavier
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JK - Cønt ⭐
9 years, 11 months ago
RvP, welcome back to my team.
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1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
  9 years, 11 months ago
  only if he leaves utd for me 🙂
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    9 years, 11 months ago
    under LvG, he'll be the focal point.
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HVT
9 years, 11 months ago
Anyone know if Sky will do a game ? (WC)
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1. HVT
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Ok I take it nobody knows , I feel like I'm pushing a shopping trolley in the middle of a dual carriageway looking for help 🙁
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2. BONZ
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Not been advertised as yet and their Fantasy Show finished last week - missing a trick with no live games??
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  1. HVT
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Yea I've been checking their site but nothing mentioned , though I'm fairly sure they did a Wc in 2010 and a euros in 2012 ,
    It would be an option to MacDs as I recall my whole experience / rules quite smooth and set up weeks in advance for minis etc.
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BONZ
9 years, 11 months ago
After the farce of Q1

Gary Mallister
Fabrizio Mavenneli
Juninho mun
No Body
Abel Xavier
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1. BONZ
  9 years, 11 months ago
  reply fails occurring to the Question 3
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2. Billy Gilmore
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Are you Blue Lion in disguise?
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  1. BONZ
    9 years, 11 months ago
    first question was so wrong it upset me.
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3. The Machine
  9 years, 11 months ago
  NB is neal bishopp
  
  Gary Mallister
  Fabrizio Mavenneli
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4. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Nick Barmby*
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BigManBakar
9 years, 11 months ago
TFF's Pre Season Quiz # 2

Nate 1

#3 of 8 (Q# 1 reasked)

Which English club has recieved most red cards in Premier League?
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1. Kings of Lyon ★
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Sunderland
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2. The Machine
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Wild guess
  
  Villa
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    9 years, 11 months ago
    Only one go Nate.
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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      9 years, 11 months ago
      In 2012-2013 Baines (177) outscored Coleman (74) by over 100 points. Will be interesting to see the pricing for both next year.
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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        9 years, 11 months ago
        Fail 🙂
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        9 years, 11 months ago
        Wouldn't worry most are doing same below Kol 😉
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3. HVT
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Villa ?
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4. The Sarjeant
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Stoke.
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5. Jackson123
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Hull? They were vicious under McCarthy
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6. BONZ
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Arsenal
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  9 years, 11 months ago
  Everton
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8. JK - Cønt ⭐
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Arsenal?
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9. The Machine
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Blackburn
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10. Nepali Toon
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Newcastle
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  1. Camp No No
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Beat me by second.
    
    Would have said Arsenal or villa, though, had they not been said earlier.
    
    I think it is this, as it apparently was neither Arsenal nor Villa.
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    1. BigManBakar
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Newcastle is a good guess, but not the one I'm looking for
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      1. Camp No No
        9 years, 11 months ago
        No right answer yet?
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11. Tony Warner Fan Club
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Chelsea
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12. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Only two more mins to go, answer quickly those who haven't!
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13. The Machine
  9 years, 11 months ago
  The correct answer is blackburn
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  1. Epic Fail
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Cheat.
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    1. The Machine
      9 years, 11 months ago
      what? i counted all their red cards 😉
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  2. Camp No No
    9 years, 11 months ago
    yeah. so it is. Quite surprising.
    
    Villa actually drops pretty far. I thought I read Villa has conceded very much penalties in premier league and thought that could correspond with number of red cards too. And Arsenal has got more than their fair share of red cards.
    
    That Blackburn has managed to beat them all with 75 red cards despite missing 4 seasons of top flight football is quite surprising to say the least.
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14. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  Times up. Can't believe no one guessed Blackburn after what Nate said. He had already gotten it wrong in his first attempt!
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Camp No No
9 years, 11 months ago
I don't get how this works now. It can be one that has been said already? Rules changed since last time?

Okay, in the case, I say Aston Villa.
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1. BigManBakar
  9 years, 11 months ago
  No rules change, you only get one attempt at answering the whole question. Sorry not Villa!
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  1. The Machine
    9 years, 11 months ago
    Common sense has prevailed so often in these quizzes, why not again?
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    1. BigManBakar
      9 years, 11 months ago
      Because you answered the 'whole question' incorrectly. Was a different case in previous question
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2. Camp No No
  9 years, 11 months ago
  ooh, reply fail, probably in more than one senses!
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