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Tuesday’s Dugout Discussion

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. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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    did vidic defo assist? if so thats fookin fantastic

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      up as scholes assist on lifeff

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    2. denial
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      I took him out for Evra in WC - total schoolboy error that.

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      1. Funkyav
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        It was Scholes 100%

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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          Goal by Dimitar Berbatov (Man Utd) left-footed (low centre of goal) from centre of penalty area (12 yards).Blackpool 2-3 Man Utd. Assist (pass) by Paul Scholes (Man Utd) from own half. 88 mins, sportinglife

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  2. denial
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    I want to be on whatever Gigg's on.

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  3. ahk786
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    rival captained berba ohhh shnits

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  4. Attila the Bum
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    I don't say this often enough [probably because I am not a Man Utd fan], but Ryan Giggs is and has been an awesome player. He deserves to be in the pantheon with George Best etc.

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    1. Bubbles
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      +1.

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      1. arfa
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        +2

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  5. cucumber
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    Want Charlie Adam to bag an equalizer and bag the 3bps too

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  6. Phil BCFC
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    Whos scored for Arsenal

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    1. Boom!!!
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      fab

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  7. jamsiep
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    I hope Holloway tells it like it is in his press conference.

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    1. Bubbles
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      Yup, beaten by the better team. 😉

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      1. Funkyav
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        you're watchin a different game!

        Blackpool were better side for first 60 mins of game.

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        1. Bubbles
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          I'm winding him up man! They were the better team for the first 60-70 minutes BY FAR. But we do what we always seem to do when playing crap. Somehow grind out a result.

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    2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      me too

      he usually does

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    3. JWF
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      That doesn't really sound like the kind of thing he would do.

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  8. Nomar
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    Captaining Nani over Berbs =FAIL

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  9. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    i'm having huge doubts on nani's presence in my team...

    time for florence malouda?

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  10. cucumber
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    FT. Berbs will do absolutely F**k all for 6 weeks now and then score another hatrick

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  11. Jinswick
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    How do i compete with this ffs http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/eventhist.mc?id=1074571;event=24

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    1. cucumber
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      Just one of those weeks

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  12. Paul
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    thank god i didn't have funds for rooney....oh yes!.....and ya captained berbatov....thanks to him for helping me cover a bit in my mini league....and yeah also special mentions to adam and dempsey(who is still to play) for giving me my best fpl week....

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    1. Funkyav
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      F*ck off

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      1. Paul
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        srry mate knw exactly hw you feel...have been sulking for the past 23 gws...just wanna do my part of celebration while i've got the chnc...

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  13. The relentless pursuit of p…
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    So is Berbatov a must have now? Thinking Rooney to Berbs is a must for me asap. 😯

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      I'm thinking of bringing my Rooney > Tevez move forward a week

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      1. The relentless pursuit of p…
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        yes, Rooney is probably not worth the price tag, better things to do with the money

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  14. The Brummie
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    3 type of people at the moment
    -people who (c) berb who are jackin off there score right now
    -people who have berb who are satisfied
    -people who dont have berd who are considering quiting the game and chucking themselfs in front of trains.

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    1. Mr. Tambourine Man
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      I'm C. Worst decision of the season not bringing him in.

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      1. The Brummie
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        im simply amazed how hes performed

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      2. Bosko
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        C

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          He has performed crap but got goals. That's it

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      3. kroky
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        C. i was thinking berba until the last min and got rooney instead. looking . it was such a f*ck up. arrrrrgggggghhhhh!

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    2. FPL Daniel
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      U've nailed it. I am in the third group and really thinking of quiting this game. Fantasy season is over!!!

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      1. cucumber
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        but you have a superb rank! and you have your 2nd wildcard too, so you've got a good chance with it

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          NO chance trust me, this kind of things happens once an year. If u missed it that is it. Rooney double, Fabs 22pts. Ronaldo monstrousness score, Lamps 4 goals, that is it. I hate the snow, always after the snow this is happening.

          P.S. after tonight that rank is not gonna be that superb!

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    3. cucumber
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      B, still pi**ed off about my rivals captaining him though

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    4. Captain Robert Hatch
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      A & B for me.

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  15. TommyK
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    I guess I can post this now......

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/01/25/tuesdays-dugout-discussion-11/comment-page-4/#comment-1318559

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      😆 Bang.

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      1. TommyK
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        I did try to warn him- some people will never learn....... 😀

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    2. Bubbles
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      Haha!

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    3. andy85wsm
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      😀

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    4. jimnastics
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      lol, glorious!

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  16. DGno9
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    Bendtner,Koscielny & Fabregas...

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  17. Tuchap - Lurker
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    Today giggs schooled nani in how to be a winger.

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    1. Granville
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      +1

      Nani has a lot to learn about playing in a team.

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      1. Tuchap - Lurker
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        For me he could do with a better cross and not to be as obsessed with cuttin in and shooting.

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  18. UKG
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    Wow what a come back, love that!!

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  19. Attila the Bum
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    Good match that. Now hopefully Torres and Skrtel rip Fulham apart tomorrow.

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      PLUS A F*CKING GAZILLION

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  20. Bosko
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    Lot of Man Utd hating on here, I'm like most neutrals when it comes to them, but they've put 3 away and there aren't many managers who would pull Rooney off at 0-2. That result is ominous.

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    1. jimnastics
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      Gutted for Blackpool as a neutral, but I'm with you... as a Brighton fan I haven't really got any more issues with MU as I have any other team. That was an outstanding performance, and the stuff champions are made of.

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      1. Mr. Tambourine Man
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        Plus one on feeling sorry for Blackpool. Was a glorious moment for them being 2 up.

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  21. For Fuchs Sake
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    Phelan shook Adam's hand, maybe United are going to sign him?

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      i think they could do with him, and he would obviously love to go there. I actiually hop;e he goes there

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      1. TommyK
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        I was thinking that he would be a great alternative to the likes of carrick, fletcher and (bleurgh) gibson......

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  22. jimnastics
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    GW24 wildcarders had it absolute spot on.

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  23. Blyth Spartans
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    I am an absolute pussy, f*cking bottler! Berbatov is my favourite player yet i just havent had the guts to pick him through fear of rotation. All of my friends who despise berbatov have him and have him as captain.

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  24. Seal
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    radio 5 live waxing lyrical about varney should of had a penalty... sorry but not even close

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    1. Funkyav
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      eh it was 100% a penalty, watch the replays, does rafael get the ball? does he foul varney? yes.

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      1. Seal
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        it was a body check, raf was stronger, weak call

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        1. Funkyav
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          you are completely wrong.

          it was rafaels leg that impeded Varney.

          have u even seen the replays?

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  25. jamsiep
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    Someone really hates Keys and Gray...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvsaG3b9uVY

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    1. jimnastics
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      Lets not try and change the subject mate

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/01/25/tuesdays-dugout-discussion-11/comment-page-4/#comment-1318559

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    2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      that is unreal JAmie?

      fok me, smash it lol!

      did ye see the little kick souness gave him? that was interesting..right at the end

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    3. Bubbles
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      He's such a lad.

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      1. Bosko
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        That clip is unreal, press could be onto that tomorrow.

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        1. Bubbles
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          He does seem like such an almighty tosser.

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  26. FPL Daniel
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    ITs official. Fantasy football season 2010/2011 has finished today. Its like last year if you didn't had Rooney captain in the double, now its Berbaflop. Monstrous 5 goals in 2 games and u Portuguese winger 8 goals and no assist from u. Disaster.

    OK it was fan while it lasted. There is always next season.

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    1. tosey
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      i dont have berb but im on 102 with 5 to play 2moro

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      1. SuperDorrans
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        Haha, what a d*ck!

        Your ranked 2k in the world you tart.

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          My goal is top 1k and with the snow and that lucky Cahill and after that Tevez captains I went down to 2k.

          P.S. That rank is not gonna be that superb after tonight.
          P.p.S. This fantasy season is over. We lost around 60 points tonight from our competition. We need 5 good GW's in order to have a chance to cut it. And very few GW's coming. Whole team 70pts, only Berba captaincy 60 points, u do the maths.

          Disaster!!!!!
          8 goals and no assist, damn u Nani definitely he is out of my team, I need to do something different.

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    2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      dan i was 75 points behind the leader last week pal, 20 behind now, and hes noone playing tomorrow. ye never know

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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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        well 2 or three weeks ago

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      2. FPL Daniel
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        My point exactly RBJ. This GW was the chance to cut it. 60 points difference in one GW is great opportunity or great lost. Thanks for the support mate.

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  27. Pratik
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    10 minutes of extra time!!! Go united

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
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      They were winning though, so did them no good.......

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  28. Ollie
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    Anyone hating on Man Utd needs to get a grip... you have to admire them. They're winners, plain and simple.

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    1. Syd.
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      Have to agree with that...

      WTF did I just say 😆

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    2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      it's their attitude i hate

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    3. GinjaWhinja
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      And the refs? They are biased, plain and simple!

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  29. SuperDorrans
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    Leader of my league, I was above him 3 weeks ago.. Now he's 90 points ahead of me, gotta laugh and just write off this season really!

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/eventhist.mc?id=97139

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  30. Gaffer
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    Cheers Berbatov you've just ruined my season you utter arse.

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