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25 January 2011 1589 comments
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Tuesday night opens up another chapter in the prolonged story of Gameweek 24 with a pair of Premier League fixtures. United arrive at Bloomfield Road looking to extend their lead at the top of the table, while at the DW Stadium, Gerard Houllier will be looking to build on the 1-0 win over City at the weekend by getting one over on struggling Wigan on their home turf.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open, ready to capture your latest joys and woes as the Gameweek continues to unfold.

After much speculation this evening, the team news is in and both Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney (playing wide left) start at Blackpool. It’s another strong lineup from Alex Ferguson with Rafael returning from his suspension to replace John O’Shea at right-back, while Chris Smalling continues to deputise for groin-injury victim and Tweeter extraordinaire, Rio Ferdinand. Darron Gibson and Paul Scholes are drafted into midfield for Ryan Giggs and the stricken Michael Carrick. As for Ian Holloway’s side, the headline news is that wantaway skipper Charlie Adam starts, whilst DJ Campbell returns up front and Richard Kingson recovers from a head injury to take his place in goal.

Roberto Martinez makes changes after the polite showing at the Emirates at the weekend. It’s drastic measures, as James McCarthy returns after a three-month absence to take his place in midfield. Franco Di Santo lends his weight to the attack, whilst James McAurther comes into the middle, with Ronnie Stam, Ben Watson and Mohamed Diame making way. Reports of the latter being subject of transfer enquiry from Wigan’s tourist information board have so far been denied by the Latics boss.

As for Villa, they surprisingly change a winning side, handing a debut to new signing Jean Makoun in midfield, with Nigel Reo Coker returning alongside him. The unfortunate Marc Albrighton and club skipper Stiliyan Petrov, drop to the bench. Nathan Baker gets a start at left-back – presumably because Ciaran Clark has suffered an injury or illness. More on that, hopefully, in the Scout Notes.

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  1. GinjaWhinja
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Loving the fact that my main rivals went with Rooney instead of Berbs. I still feel gutted I didn't dish a bigger blow to them by captaining him. Stupid Nani!

    Also, what does it take for United to concede a penalty? That one at 2-0 would have killed the game for Blackpool...but not given! Grrr

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  2. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Christ, Katie is gonna be on over 140. not jealous at all

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    1. Hughes the Daddy
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Is she the patronising one?

      - or is that the one other one?

      (ironically, that statement was, in itself, also patronising 🙂 )

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      1. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        I don't think she is. who are you on about?

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    2. Attila the Bum
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Brilliant stuff, yeah I'm a bit jealous (who wouldn't be) but she has a realistic chance of winning it and I hope she does.

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      1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        how far off the top is he?

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          She was 50th or thereabouts before today, now surely in the top twenty.

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        2. Back on the horse
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/eventhist.mc?id=624

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  3. ahk786
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    close rivals who have captains berba have now go wayyy ahead leaving me no real chance....

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

    Safe to say Berbatov raped me in the jacksey this week, main rival captained him, 50 point gap, gonzo.

    Argh.

    Great win for United though, Giggs pulled it right out of the bag! Rooney to be rested at the weekend or next Tuesday night? Hernandez looked very sharp.

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  5. rrcmc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    BBC Live TExt says 'worrying injury for Raphael' - anyone watching - did it look bad?

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    1. Marknlard
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, that's why there were 10 mins injury time.

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    2. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      concussion.

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    3. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Yes he was taken off in a neck brace with severe concussion.

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

      nah, just a concussion

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    5. TommyK
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Apparently it was concussion and nothing more......

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  6. Hughes the Daddy
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    There will be a sea change in rankings and league positions after tonight!!!!!!!!

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  7. Hank van Tek
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Congratulations to all those mad enough to captain Berba. I wish I had of been...

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  8. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Think Nani may have to be shown the door... form has dropped a lot

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    1. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Valencia should be back next month, we need his crosses.

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      1. Hank van Tek
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Valencia, providing he is fit enough, will definitely reduce Nani's playing time and/or effectiveness. I like Valencia, but he's very one dimensional. If he plays, Nani drops do the left and so does his impact. I might get rid in a month.

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        1. Attila the Bum
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          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Much discussion about this Valencia v Nani debate at the start of the season, Valencia did bog all for me while Nani raked in the points. Two bad games does not necessarily equate to jumping ship for me.

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    2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      malouda time?

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  9. Nutella
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/01/25/frisking-the-fixtures-gameweek-twenty-five/comment-page-4/#comments

    hate to say i told ya so, lol JK love it 😛 😀

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    1. TommyK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      bookmark fail lol

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      1. Nutella
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        ya i dno how to put it exactly but scroll down 🙂

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  10. jpoler1
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    RMWCT

    Begovic - Gordon

    Coleman - Bardsley - Kelly - Djourou - Murphy

    Nani - Fabregas - VDV - Dempsey - Nolan

    Van Persie - Tevez - Bent

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    1. jpoler1
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Ohhh....okay...thanks....

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  11. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Blah, blah, blah, Berbatov, blah, blah....and no, before you ask I didn't have him and captained Nani instead.

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  12. Kingston
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Cant believe how many people captained berba. Gutted

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  13. Schnellders24
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Berba never even entered my mind when I brought in Rooney (c) for Tevez this week. FAIL....

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    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Same here... Still got a decent score but Berbastar would have really topped it off..

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  14. J0E
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I've got 1,300,000,000 pts this week. Is that good?

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    1. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      About average.

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    2. The Face
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      YES WELL DONE.

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    3. Stat virgin
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Would have been better if you had Berbatov

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    4. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      It's not quite as good as my 1,300,000,001 but it's ok.

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      1. J0E
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        I'm actually going to be sick if I look at all the Berbatov love any longer. I'll take my two Adam assists, my 4 extra pts from Nani (c) and will go and make a nice cup of tea and forget all about this week.

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  15. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Dam, i was planning on getting rafeal. any idea who will get the rb spot now? oshea?

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    1. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      If it's concussion, he might well be okay

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  16. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Good week for strikers, poor week for midfielders....

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  17. DGno9
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Us Gunners are through...Roll On Wembley...(",)...

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    1. tosey
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      u got back from the emirates quickly

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      1. PFOR
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Gooners always leave early 😉

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  18. PFOR
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Dear people complaining about not captaining Berbatov,

    Try not getting him in for Tevez in fear of losing cash. Feels sh*t.

    Mini-league well and truly back on now. Gap closed on me at the top.
    Rubbish FPL night, great night otherwise.

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    1. tosey
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      to add to this

      if u dont have berbatov tough shit u chose not to pick him, its not like hes done it in a tough away game nobody expected him to

      i dont have berbatov and thats my fault, no point whining about it

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      1. PFOR
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Not whining. I'm telling people to be grateful for having him.

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        1. tosey
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          it wasnt aimed at u, thts why i said to add to this, as i agreed with ur post

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    2. Namtab Nomolos
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Last night's leader goes to 154 with Miereles and Skrtel to play and bonus points to come tonight.

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/eventhist.mc?id=1153363&event=24

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      1. A-Team
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        And Dempsey

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    3. The Dynamo
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I'd have gone for Rooney. Watch Berba get 2 points next 5 weeks.

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  19. smash
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    mixed feelings, have Berbs but not captain - gave the armband to Torres, fingers crossed for tomorrow.

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  20. Hated, Adored but never Ign…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Well done Peter Walton. You have gone a long way to dispel the MYTH that decisions always go Man united way. Really impressive performance, they way he turned the game around was quite astonishing.

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    1. looking4second
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Lol not only did he keep them them in the game at 2-0 (stonewall peno) the linesman chipped in with the equalizer.

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  21. Raccoon
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    So I need 34 points from Torres tomorrow to get through to the next round of the FPL cup...

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  22. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Disappointing night for me as an FPL player and closet Wigan fan 🙁

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    1. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, they're going down aren't they.... *sad face*

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  23. SkyBlueArmy
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Do Arsenal miss any gameweeks now they've made the final?

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      they should miss gw28 ag. spurs.

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    2. Namtab Nomolos
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      GW 28 needs reshceduling with Spurs

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    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      GW28 unless it's reaaranged for midweek

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      1. SkyBlueArmy
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks all

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    4. The relentless pursuit of p…
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      yes I would also like to know that

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  24. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Who's funeral was the MOTD presenters at?

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Andy Gray's

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      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Did they shoot him?

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      2. GuyIncognito
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        lmao

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        1. Shipstontrev
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          he shot himself

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  25. Goose
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    I hate the Mancs but fair play, but not many teams could do what they did and Fergie taking off that useless Orge when chasing goals is brave but I suppose that's why he's achieved what he has. That's all I'm saying, I feel sick now!

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    1. merts
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      c'mon torres, bag a hatfull.

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  26. Phil BCFC
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    RMWCT

    Howard Al-habsi
    kelly hutton djourou vidic murphy
    nani walcott vdv malouda albrighton
    tevez rooney carrol

    This is how it was yesterday i think i need to improve now

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    1. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney stands out like a sore thumb as a poor value-for-money shout in that team....now. What a turnaround this season. Rooney's playing left-wing, left-back and nowhere near the leading-the-line forward he was last season. Berbs - everything he touches turns into gold.

      No evidence to back me up but predicted the 2-3 scoreline - would have liked to have known the odds on that.

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  27. Attila the Bum
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    About the United hating stuff - I'm not a United fan, and I don't hate them at all, a good number of friends of mine are United fans, and some of their players are some of my favourites in the Premier League (not Berbatov though).
    However there are just enough knobheads who support United that ruin it for their normal fans, and create such glee when they lose. Saying that though, of the teams that can realistically win the title United would be my second choice behind Spurs.

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    1. Large Hardon Colluder
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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    2. PFOR
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I hate plastic United fans more than I hate ABU's, post-Abramovic Chelsea fans, and new City fans.

      Can't stand them.

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    3. Phil BCFC
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Fag

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        You are a man of wit and distinction Phil, congratulations.

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      2. Hughes the Daddy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Don't smoke, but thanks for the offer.

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

      I understand rivals wanting United to lose, of course I do, I want Liverpool and Citeh to lose, but my eyes have been opened further over the last year or so by some of the irrational hate I'm reading on here on an almost daily basis. Most of it from just a handful of people. It sunk to a new low today and it's really putting people off. Why do you think Andy doesn't post anymore.

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      1. Attila the Bum
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        I thought he just got a life or something? 😉
        Nah it's understandable in a way, banter is one thing but relentless guffery is another.

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  28. qwerty
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Giggs will tear you apart agaaaaaain.

    How beautiful. Adam racks in points, while we get it in the end. Berbatoooov.

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  29. Large Hardon Colluder
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    why has bendner got no clothes on?

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  30. SuperDorrans
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney > Van Persie

    Wow I'm tempted!

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    1. Dai Chicken Pie
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      its a no brainer

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