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A Nani State Update – Winger Could Yet Make Wolves Clash

4 November 2010 246 comments
Mark Mark
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Nani has indicated that he could yet figure in Saturday’s Old Trafford encounter with Wolves.

Talking to United’s official site, the winger has revealed that his injury is a minor setback and he could well be in the frame for inclusion against Mick McCarthy’s side….

“It was a bit of a pain in the groin, I’m hoping to be fit for Saturday (against Wolves) but we’ll see how it is over the next day or so. I am doing well at the moment and I enjoy the pressure of being an important member of the team.”

This comes after Alex Ferguson had confirmed that Nani, along with ankle injury victim Darren Fletcher, would miss out after sustaining setbacks in the 3-0 Champions League win over Bursaspor on Tuesday.

“Unfortunately, Nani has a groin injury and is out for Saturday.”

With Florent Malouda set to miss trip to Anfield and doubts still surrounding the involvement of Cesc Fabregas for Arsenal against Newcastle, many Fantasy Managers will be at a loss for their next move. It would appear however, that Nani is well and truly in the frame for a start at City next Wednesday. Ferguson would seem unlikely to risk the winger against Wolves with the local derby game in mind, but for many, the promise of Nani returning to action and missing just one game will be enough to see them hold firm rather than take a loss on a player who is surely set to challenge for the leading points scorer in the Fantasy Premier League this season.

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  1. Spankarelli
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Perhaps a dumb question but 3 games in 7 days? Will they all be separate game weeks? Or double game weeks?

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    1. demilovato- From Mexico to …
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      all separate spank

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  2. keith
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Like most on here have gone with the cheap defence option so far and all the cash on forwards and midfield. Just wondering now defences are settling down and more clean sheets are coming and Rooney/Torres/Berbs not delivering, whether it may be time to switch tactics and go for a Vidic/Baines/Cole defence and bring in some cheaper forwards? What do you guys think?

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    1. PlayPercentage
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      The last two GWs, my defenders have saved my bacon.
      Vidic looks a good buy. But I already have Evra.
      A Cole is expensive now (fortunately I bought him in GW1)
      Baines is on my list.

      How about a Birmingham or Villa defender? Or Samba or Nelsen from Blackburn?

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  3. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    This Nani/Malouda situation is a right conundrum, no mistake.
    I am tempted to bench the injured players & play 5 defenders:

    Samba, clean sheet + goal = 12 pts
    Ridgewell, clean sheet + goal = 12 pts
    Elmo (C), clean sheet + assist + man of the match = 24 pts
    Evra, clean sheet + assist = 9 pts
    A Cole, clean sheet + assist = 9 pts
    Jaaskelainen, clean sheet = 6 pts
    ---
    72 pts from the defence. Who needs expensive midfielders & attackers?
    --
    Midfield of Nasri, Ethers, Yaya Toure
    Varney + Chamakh up front
    A guaranteed ton!

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    1. keith
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      The problem is that if they miss this GW surely unlikely to make midweek games so may be better to take a hit now?

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    2. Admiral Stark
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      I love your way of seeing things. Disappointment always hangs around the corner though

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    3. Hank van Tek
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Because defenders are more high-risk. All it takes is one deflection, one incorrect decision by the official, one shot bouncing back off the post and hitting that tool Scott Carson and going in and your week is destroyed.

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      1. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        OP is a bit optimistic to say the least

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  4. duncansarmy
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    My thoughts for anyone who's arsed is to sit and wait for news. Come sat i may consider Mal>Arteta/Cahill, this will free up some funds for getting Tevez back. Malouda does have a nice run but i have drogs and getting shut of nani would mean no utd cover. I think Malouda money can go a long way in midfield tbh.

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    1. Webbinho
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      I'll be making the same move. Not sure whether to get Tezez back, or draft in Vidic/Evra. Noe Evans is out the side, Utd look solid again.

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  5. Hanso Lo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    How many people here have played or still play subbuteo?

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Played when I was young, looking back it was pretty crap and they had ankles like RVP, always snapping.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        I stopped playing, kept getting splinters off the pieces. 🙂

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      2. Hanso Lo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        haha...yeah...when I learnt the proper rules I finally realised how fast it can be played...I believe it's the top selling board game in the UK...not sure if that is fact or...perhaps it was a good few years ago...

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        1. Hanso Lo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          In S.A. it was very rare to have it (Teams, Pitch, etc)...which sucked even more cause no-one knew, no-one cared to know...

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        2. RottenTroll
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          I was really sad, played it all the time, with my own mini leagues etc.. and naming players. Showing my age, my best subbuteo players were Andy Gray and Bob Latchford - although i'm Man U fan. I wonder how they would have performed in FF?

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        3. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          I thought they stopped making it a few years ago, ( 3or 4)no?

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          1. Hanso Lo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            Well..they have an official site but it's difficult to work around it...perhaps that is the reason why...All I know is the fascination never stopped but I'll be damned if I get that "toy" going again...then again...haha!

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  6. The Way Chamakh Me Feel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    HELP NEEDED!!

    el habsi, jaaskelainan

    jags, elmo, bosingwa, foley, givet
    cesc,vdv, nani, barton, albgton
    berba, chamakh drogs

    Obvious midfield injury issues, but need to get a cheap striker in to get fat frank in for wednesday games. Am sticking to max 4 point hit rule and have played wildcard.

    Thinking hernandez fro berbs, but really need a cheap midfielder whose gonna play. Should I lose vdv or nani or bench them and play 4-3-3. And who do i get?

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      WTF, first fix your keepers!

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      1. The Way Chamakh Me Feel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        granted- but priorities. keepers can wait

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  7. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Nani and Tevez.

    Will they play?

    I was tempted yesterday to go Nani > Arteta, but now that he looks like he's going to be fit, I might just hold?

    The midweek Manchester derby is really killing me. Both of them could be rested for that match, and I don't want to have to rely on my bench this week, especially with Van Der Vaart also a doubt.

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Most important game of the year Camsy. They will both play.

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      1. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        I meant they will be rested FOR that match i.e. they won't play this weekend.

        I'm worried only about this coming gameweek at the moment!

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    2. PlayPercentage
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Has Carlos turned up back in Manchester yet? His manager "thinks" he is coming back today.
      If not, surely another bust up with Mancini awaits.

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      1. bobwils
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        He was spotted in Manchester 'poundstretcher' looking for a pair of boots.

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  8. dierstraights
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    anybody know why FCL hasn't updated for this week?

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    1. NFZM
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, normally ok, you can view other peoples teams in your mini league so you are able to work out new league positions.

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      1. Johnny Unitas
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        I e-mailed the backstards, nothing yet

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  9. Shoot
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    What're your thoughts on this shower, not sure whether to bench Ferguson or Carroll! ...

    Foster (Carson)
    Konchesky Coleman Elmo (Simpson Foley)
    Fabregas Malouda VdV Nani (Ferguson)
    Drogba Berbatov (Carroll)

    OPT1: Keep same and use two freebies next GW
    OPT2: Konchesky OUT, Alex IN
    OPT3: Berbatov OUT, Hernandez IN

    Which is best? I'm swaying towards sitting tight and riding the waves this week.

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      I somehow doubt you will have a choice who you bench! Def option 1 for me.

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  10. Hanso Lo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Repeat Question...

    I have a cheap midfield slot open...was thinking Barton as he seems to be involved in attack and some...BUT is a threat for suspension with his yellows...

    Now Ferguson steals BPs at home and would assure me 2/3 or 5/6 pts a week (depending on Games)...

    Both will essentially be my 1st sub for most of the season (in theory)...Now do I get in Barry for West Ham (Home game for Birm) or do I get Barton as I have my eye on him for the rest of the season...

    If there is an argument to keep Ferguson throughout then I would be open to hear it out..

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  11. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know if Tevez is back in the UK?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Saw something on BBC Mancini says he is.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        website not tele

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          I've only seen quotes that he expects him back today, but then again he expected him back Monday!

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  12. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    this week is hilarious - if ever there was time to wait until Friday this is it - even that is too early and too many unknowns will still be there.
    I have VDV, Tevez, Nani and feel like holding my transfers until next week at this point. I was thinking of Fabs but cant unless I take a hit for Hernandez (for Tevez) too and only cos they have a nice GW but for one week only
    Thank god I dont have Malouda - if I had, the gun pointing at my head currently would have had its trigger pulled.

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    1. Goose
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah how terrible that would be to have, like, 5 players doubtful/out....

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      1. Evasivo
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, could you imagine Goose?

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        1. Goose
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, yes I can! I'm not really bothered, I think this is gonna be the most exciting week so far, so many permutations.

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  13. NFZM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    3 of my midfield 5 are Fabs, Wilshire & Malouda, any of them likely to play?

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  14. griff
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Like many here, I have Nani, Malouda, Fabs and Jara. As it stands, I'm playing 4-3-3, with a scary midfield of Fabs, Albrighton and Brunt, and a frontline of Drogba, Chamakh and Varney!
    Cant decide whether to transfer Malouda out for Arteta, or sit tite on Fabs news- I can get a full 11, but all of my subs are out!!

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      wait

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  15. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Load up the FFS Cup draw please.

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  16. Evasivo
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone got the balls to captain Nani?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Depends who my form/value alternate would be. hmmmm Foster/Drogba so probably not

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    2. Johnny Unitas
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, Cesc for me with Auto Captain going to Hernandez on form

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      1. tosey
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        +1

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        1. Evasivo
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          Well i was thinking bout Nani(C) then vice as Hernandez (Value) but worried Nani may have a little 5 minute run out at the end

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          1. Evasivo
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            i was thinking bout Nani(C) then vice as Hernandez (FORM) but worried Nani may have a little 5 minute run out at the end

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            1. rick_7
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah, you mentioned that.

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  17. tosey
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    man city forum has a thread saying their game might be off tonight due to bad weather, hope it is as more likely tevez wont play against west brom if balotelli and adebayor havent played this week

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  18. Epsom Jim
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Well, isn't this a fun gameweek!

    Nani, Malouda, Heskey all on the bench leaves me gambling on both VDV and Fabregas, and with a 5-man def of Coleman-Konch-Elmo-Jones-Dann...not to mention doubling up on Arsenal with Nasri.

    Good job I kept my transfer back - Malouda to Arteta on Saturday morning for me if nothing changes...

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  19. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    who would you bench 4m mummy,o'shea,boateng &coleman??

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  20. Michael
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Worst case scenario . I think the team is okay and I probably wont take a hit even if fabs and nani are ruled out but i will stick them in the team just to be on the safe side.

    foster ( krul )

    jones , o shea , boswinga ( faye , konchesky )

    brunt , bale , ethers ( fabs , nani )

    drogs , berbatov , carrol

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  21. Johnny Unitas
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    New Post!

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  22. Hank van Tek
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    I was always going to have Nani in my starting 11 just in case he did play, but I don't think I will be giving him the captaincy because he could easily go off with soreness. A pity because a fit Nani would fill his boots against Wolves.

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  23. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Where's my Tylenol? Now Nani may play? Lets try this again:

    Robinson

    Cole, Elmo, Coleman, Dann

    Fabregas, Nani, Brunt

    Drogba (C), Elmander, Carroll

    --VDV, Malouda, Jara

    yikes

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  24. Mourinho factor
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    this week feel like the one week last year where lot of matches were canceled
    i have a large number of injury concerns things would be easier if the injuries did not come when 3 gameweeks are spaced between 7 days i so stubbornly do not want to use my wild card but i am not sure how badly my team will fare

    value rises sure make it difficult to sell

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    1. Pigvig
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      How good would it be if games did get cancelled? Give VDV, Fabs, Malouda and Nani time to sort themselves out. At the moment I am staring down the barrel of an 8 point hit just to get 11 or possibly ten men out.

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  25. Neddy55
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Horse shit. As soon as he properly accelerates it'll twang again.

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  26. RJ2DJ
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Foster (Hahnemann)

    Johnson R Bosingwa Mummy Shawx Figueroa
    (VdV) Nani Fabregas (Malouda )
    Drogba Carroll Varney

    It's actually conceivable that I am completely screwed this week... not looking forward to trying to "sit tight" on players that I've invested in whilst cheap and won't be ale to afford to buy back if they go up in price!

    Any bright ideas?

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    1. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Haha, you have my problem. Actually, even worse as fabs might be a doubt too 😉

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      1. Pigvig
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Well definately ship Bosingwa for someone who is 100% sure to play. Can't afford to have luxuries like that with all the other injuries that you have. I'm in exactly the same situation with O'Shea.

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        1. Pigvig
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          Bah. I'm worse than the lot of you. Have seven players possibly out.

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  27. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Is VDV fit for this gameweek? Need to know with Malouda and Nani likely to be out. Can't afford to have 3 top midfielders not playing. I'm thinking of Bale in for Malouda.

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  28. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Nani himself sounds like he wants to play, but Ferguson already said he would be out. At the end of the day, Ferguson will have the final say. I doubt Nani will get time but yeah if he does it'll probably be very limited. Again, we'll all have to wait til Friday night.

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  29. anish10
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    anyone fancy gambling on kalou?

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    1. Pigvig
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Nah.

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  30. bobwils
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Has anyone bought balotelli, if not why?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      He hasn't done anything yet. Having a bit of a punt looks great when it works, but it doesn't more often than not imo.

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