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6 December 2010 1472 comments
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Some of us have been snowed in, some of us have been knocked down by winter viruses for more days than they would wish and others are just waiting for Fernando Torres to shine a light on their season. I confess, all those three are me so enough of the pity party as we’ve got one final fixture to close out gameweek sixteen.

The news that Fernando Torres wife has gone into labour (oh god, not that old chestnut again!) will cause many, myself included, to kick up a storm as Ryan Babel comes in to replace the Spanish maestro this evening. Some end to the gameweek. Teams in full are…

Liverpool XI: Reina; Johnson, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Konchesky; Kuyt, Meireles, Lucas, Maxi; Babel, Ngog

Villa XI: Friedel; L. Young,Dunne, Collins, Warnock; Albrighton, Clark, Hogg, Downing; Ireland; Agbonlahor

As always the Dugout Discussion is open late night today as we see what Houllier can do on his first return to Anfield.

Andy Leicester won the Premier League. Leicester. Premier League. What is this life? Follow them on Twitter

  1. njfsdkffslkf
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    So I hear Liverpool were decent and Villa shocking.
    Im slightly tempted to go with Odemwingie over Torres this week now.
    Derby will surely have some goals in it and Torres can wait a week.

    What we think?

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      see top of page five for an indepth dissection of villas tactics by me.

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  2. Akers
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    When I heard Torres wasn't playing tonight I wasn't surprised in the slightest. Just typical.

    Ah well, at least there's some Aussie-bashing on tonight.

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    1. DickFranDyke
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      600 points off the bench though! 🙂

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      1. Johnny Unitas
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        ya not a bad week either Akers, in the circumstances I have to say I am delighted with 58 (50 less hits) in a week I thought I was looking at late 20's. Still galling to see a rank jump of about 12,000 on Saturday only to be back about 3,000 on my opening rank at the start of the GW, still, no ground lost really, and hopefully more luck with fixtures being called off (Rooney/Vidic/Evra/Adam), injuries (VDV), rotation (Boateng/Piquionne), onwards and upwards!

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        1. Johnny Unitas
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          early moves Paul? Last week I did Drogba OUT Rooney IN on the Saturday, waaaaay too early, and it bit me!

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          1. DickFranDyke
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            Yeah 2 trades already done yesterday, Malouda & Elmo out for the sake of cash. It's a gamble but always is.
            Good to hear about the Malouda news today, hope that suspension happens.

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      2. Akers
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        Could only field 10 though, despite an 8 point hit.

        Feel pretty hard done by tbh. Firstly the postponement hits me harder than most, then Kolarov gets harsly sent off, then my captain Torres misses out to attend the birth of his kid!

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        1. Johnny Unitas
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          I could only field 9 after an 8 point hit, unlucky on Torres, it's just one of those weeks

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        2. DickFranDyke
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          You have had a tough week Akers, but still got a respectable score...and still top 🙁

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          1. Johnny Unitas
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            A week where anyone else is top is a good week because you aren't! It's tough being DFD!

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  3. Jax
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    anyone thinking defoe in gw 18?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      best spurs XI is up in the air

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      1. Jax
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        he's bound to start playing well

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          lets hope so

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  4. NeatBourbon
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    At last a good game week for me personally, 7K for this GW. Sorry to gloat but ive had 14 miserable GW's. Keep the faith

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  5. Zep
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    AHHH! the drop of blood on Quinn's shoe!... this is going to be the best Dexter finale ever! 🙂

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    1. Zod
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      Amen.

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      1. Zep
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        Another fan?

        Nice score without Nasri btw 🙂

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        1. Zod
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          Just watched that episode.

          It's so hard to watch, the tension is too great. I'm squirming the whole time.

          He's got to slay Quinn now, along with Sick Boy.

          Not been the best series - that was season two - but should be an awesome last episode.

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          1. Zod
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            Oh and cheers. Good score yourself.

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            1. Zep
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              Seriously? I thought S2 was the worst... that English twat had the most annoying voice, although she did provide some much needed eye candy...

              Yes, I see plastic sheets in Quinn's future 😉

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              1. Zep
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                It is a given that 'Eugene' will perish...

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  6. I-M-PATIENT
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    Granville, any podcast this week?
    Are you doing better than 187th in the world?

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    1. Granville
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      Nope dropped out of the top 1000 having chosen bad captains. I always hope to do a podcast but it's down to Mark's availability.

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      1. More Cowbell
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        You should draft in support from the other scouts on weeks when Mark is busy. I'm sure you can hold the fort!

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        1. DickFranDyke
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          Let's get Foch on!

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          1. Granville
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            I'll try, Foch doesn't often have spare time. I'll ask him. Wasn't that happy with the sound quality on the Skypecast, it's not a patch on the studio.
            I think Mark will want to do one now that he has closed the gap with his double Liverpool defence!!

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            1. Gnu
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              There's never a good time to mention these things Granville but your team strip always gives me the boak, Sorry... 😳

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            2. DickFranDyke
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              Cool Gran, I know Mark worries about the quality but it's the content we love. It's not the X-factor after all although the quality in that is a bit shocking but they get away with it 🙂

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              1. Gnu
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                Well said, a lot of folks look forward to it every week, but always appreciate the time and effort you guys put in.

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  7. Major Doubts
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    Paul Daley vs Scott Smith about to start on Bravo 2

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  8. Drip Doctor
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    Suck my balls Total FPL. They still beat me with 3 Utd players in their picks!! I got 73, they got 77.

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    1. Gnu
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      ?

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  9. Granville
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    Confirmed, Broad's tour is finished. 🙁

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      Gotta give the Aussies a bit of a chance 😉

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    2. DickFranDyke
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      Can we call up a replacement?

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      1. chinmusic
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        Not sure. Can't see why we'd need to though. We have Bresnan and Tremlett in the wings.

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        1. DickFranDyke
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          Just thinking if another quickie goes down we would have very limited options.

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      2. Akers
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        Yeah, if we wanted to.

        We've got even cover though, surely?

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        1. DickFranDyke
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          Probably, I just wasn't sure on the rules.

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  10. Bojaninho
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    can we have a 'wife in labour' watchlist please..ffs torres.he better smash newcastle ...

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    1. Akers
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      +1

      When it rains, it pours.

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    2. More Cowbell
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      Is there any chance he wont play against Newc. New father and all that?

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      1. Akers
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        You being serious?

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        1. More Cowbell
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          I was, but starting to think maybe it was a stupid question.

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          1. Bojaninho
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            yes it was ..in the corner ,akers get the dunce hat

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      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        Assuming everything goes ok with the birth i can't see why he won't

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  11. Well you know, Triffic
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    All that pent up sexual frustration has seen Fernando firing blanks in recent months, he'll be back now :p

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    1. Voronin
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      Surely he must have knocked of a prozzy? He is a footballer right?

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    2. Zidane
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      his wife wont wanna have sex for weeks,he will only get worse from here lol

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        im not sure that is possible

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  12. Voronin
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    Best GW week so far this season and highest rank ever, good times!

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    1. Johnny Unitas
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      nice, Voronin is still dump though

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      1. Voronin
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        He is! I wonder what he is up to?

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    2. applebonkers
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      and liverpool won, better times

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      1. Voronin
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        Indeed. Again showing we play with more freedom without SG and FD who just demand the ball so much no-one gets to really play. Decent centre back pairing as well, Kelly a great cover as well.

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    3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Nice, wish i'd have captained Raisin Arms

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      1. Voronin
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        Anagram win.

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        1. chinmusic
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          +1

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        2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          😉 nice spot. That's what i'm calling him from now on

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          1. Voronin
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            Took me while!

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        considered Ran Ass I Rim (copyright dick fran dyke) for captain myself 🙁

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  13. Major Doubts
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    Semtex - amazing KO!

    Anyone else see it?

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    1. Akers
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      No.

      Was it more amazing than this one...

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djXtzcSPLsk&feature=related#t=5m43s

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        dear me.. looks like he left this world for a couple of secs there

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            yup. stone cold. creepy

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      2. Major Doubts
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        Very similar! Left hook by Daley, Smith face plants -out cold.

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        1. Major Doubts
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          Here it is...

          http://www.hookedonmma.com/paul-daley-vs-scott-smith-fight-video/

          KO around 2 minute mark.

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          1. Akers
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            Crikey, what a KO!

            Can't get into MMA though. It's good whilst they are standing, but the second it goes to ground it becomes extremely dull to me.

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    2. Zidane
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      Which UFC?

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      1. Major Doubts
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        Daley was dropped by the UFC after the Kos fight (after the bell sucker punch). This was his first fight for Strikeforce.

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  14. babalicous
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    this is my team and wondering what to do next??
    Foster(Carson)
    jones, the big greek, rafel, boswinga (Kolarov)

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  15. babalicous
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    Adam MGP nani cahill (VDV0)
    Rooney Elmander ( Tevez)
    So my three subs are outa of action have 1.2 in the bank?

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  16. chinmusic
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    Like the look of this review.

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    1. chinmusic
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      F U C K

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  17. Zidane
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    Should I start Foster or Robinson this week?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      hmmmm not easy. I have Jussi and Foster and i'm going with Foster if that helps.

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      considering swapping keepers. they dont rotate well

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  18. Gaz Downright
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    heard wolves in the throne room?

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  19. SuperDorrans
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    First green arrow in a month, upto 132k. Right, I swear Toure has some kind of curse over my team so definitely taking him out.

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    1. denial
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      I'd like to get rid of him too, but I can't figure out who else actually regularly plays in defence for City.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        I think Kolarov is the standout in that defence, after his suspension obviously

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      2. SuperDorrans
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        I have Kolarov anyway so need to get him out desperately.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          It's what the bench is for surely.

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  20. Attila the Bum
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    All done RBJ, cheers.

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  21. denial
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    Finally worked out how to get Skyplayer on laptop. Come on Swanny.

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    1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      You do have to be a Sky customer, right?

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      1. Bojaninho
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        yeh you do, im in the states and its the only way i can watch football and the ashes...

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      2. denial
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        Yeah, or you can subscribe, but it's pricey.

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Is it exclusive? I mean could I get a mate's code and just use that and would it work?

      (I'm not cheap just I don't make the decisions 😉 )

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      1. Bojaninho
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        yeh you could...i could hypothetically give you mine..for a price 😀

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      2. denial
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        I'm not completely sure, but you need to get your computer 'registered' first. If you get the code it should work.

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  22. Duckbill
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    Got to be happy with 69 pts even tho i could have done with the 9 pts i lost by not captaining nasri.

    Dilema this week is which striker i get in, torress or boatelli, both up against weak sides and both will have the limelight on them.

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    1. chinmusic
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      Bye bye Mr Cricket!

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  23. Hybrid.power
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    I'd just like to say that it's pouring snow here in Dublin again and I have the day off work tomorrow. How do you like them apples?

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    1. Armchair Manager
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      Got to love them granny smiths alrite. Cant get outside the front door myself.

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  24. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    How sh*t am I at transfers?

    6 weeks this season I have made 2 or more changes. 5 of those 6 weeks I've gotten a red arrow. They have been the ONLY red arrows I've gotten!

    10 times this year I've done 1 or less transfers, all of those 10 I've gotten a green arrow!

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    1. Armchair Manager
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      Point being??

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        I thought that was pretty clear.. I'm shit at transfers 🙂

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        1. Hybrid.power
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          I make transfers every week, and usually the players I bring in do okay. My regular players are the ones that let me down! Although, I did bring in Bent at the weekend...shudder...

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        2. Armchair Manager
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          Unlucky perhaps, majority of point hits rarely pay off.

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    2. Akers
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      On a separate note, the video in your link is wrong IMO. That was a foul on Fabregas.

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        Lols..

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        1. Akers
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          I'm being serious.

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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            That's why I found it funny

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            1. Akers
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              Explain how it is not a foul?

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              1. AP
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                Because Fabs kicks his own leg and falls over?

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                1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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                  ^ Exactly, and there's not a chance there was contact from Arteta because the angle of Fab's leg doesn't change at all.

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                  1. Akers
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                    Erm, think about it, if the angle of Fabs leg didn't change how did it kick his other one.

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                2. Akers
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                  Arteta kicks Fabs' leg which causes him to kick his own leg.

                  I challenge anyone to try and run and kick own your leg.

                  To call it a dive is just bias.

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                  1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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                    You know what I meant.

                    There is no contact, watch the replays slowly. Fabregas doesn't even react.

                    It's obviously not a dive, but it's not a foul.

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                  2. More Cowbell
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                    IMHO Fabs catches Arteta's leg on the backswing whichs sends his kicking leg into the back of his supporting leg.

                    Certainly not a dive. Dunno if you'd call it a foul either.

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                  3. MAD
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                    Agreed. You can clearly see that Fabregas foot hits Arteta on his thigh while loading up for the kick... Use your brain people.

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                  4. Akers
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                    Still think it's a foul. Arteta gets his leg in between the ball and Fabregas and it takes the man out. It is accidental though, but he taken the man out.

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              2. $hahriyar
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                get some glasses Akers, i wud ask politely.

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                1. Gnu
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                  it was a foul, probably... look at the 18 yard line and both there feet, you have to do it a few times but they cross or meet. Another angle would prove yay or nay.

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                  1. $hahriyar
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                    You can say that, i mean who knows. But a bit silly to be debating on such stuff. Where's Db when you need him 😛

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  25. In Like Flynn.
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    Goodnight all, off to plan world domination. 🙂

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  26. Akers
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    5 down, 5 to go...

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  27. Granville
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    Wicket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  28. Shipstontrev
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    Hussey OUT!!!

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  29. denial
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    Oi Oi!!!!!!

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  30. AP
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    Get your sh*t staaaars, off our flag 😀

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