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Doubtful Van der Vaart Vows To Make Brum Finale

18 May 2011 1329 comments
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After being substituted in the 53rd minute of Tottenhamโ€™s 2-0 victory over Liverpool last Sunday, Rafael Van der Vaart – who also scored the opening goal in the match – has confirmed that he is suffering with a stretched calf. The influential midfielder has stressed that he will do all he can and battle on to prove his fitness ahead of the final game of the season against Birmingham at White Hart Lane.

Connecting with fans through his official Twitter account, the Dutch international made the announcement:

โ€œStretched my calf a bit last Sunday against Liverpool but will do everything to make the last game of the season!โ€

Van der Vaart holds a very healthy Fantasy Premier League (FPL) ownership (27%) and, with his early withdrawal at Anfield, those managers – including 8 of the top 10 FPL – will have been anticipating an announcement. Today’s news will be met with a mixed reception however. While Van der Vaart seemingly has a chance of figuring in Sunday’s game, he could also miss out entirely or have his pitch time cut considerably once again.

Even though he has been considered a doubt since the victory at Anfield, media silence on Van der Vaart’s situation, together with his reputation this season, has seen him climb to fourth in our Captainโ€™s Poll with 10% of the vote. A home clash against a faltering Birmingham offers potential profits and the Dutchman is understandably a leading contender for the armband. Van der Vaart has been in FPL staple for many a Manager this term, fetching a tally of 165 points which includes 13 goals and 9 assists.

For many this final gameweek could prove crucial and, with Van der Vaart holding such a prominent place in a high number squads, his situation over the coming days will need to be monitored carefully – the midfielder’s appearance on Sunday looks likely to have major significance to our fortunes as Fantasy Managers and those of Birmingham City. Check out our Twitter stream for all the latest.

johnfinlay John swears he'll deliver unbiased Fantasy Premier League tips and news...until Leeds get promoted.

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  1. GREENDREAMS11
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    Anyway guys, im offski, have fun.

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  2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Noob question.

    What's 'tl;dr' ?

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    1. andy85wsm
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      too long, didn't read

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    2. Demí
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      too long, didn't read.

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    3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Ah cheers fellas.

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  3. Blue Teets
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    Relegation comes down to this:

    Blackpool and Brum will both lose but it's who will lose by the most goals...

    Predictions?

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    1. Demí
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      Blackpool and Birmingham to both go down. Both teams to lose by 1 goal.

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      1. Blue Teets
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        Yep that's the one.

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      And who in 19th?

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    3. Blue Teets
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      Sh*t forgot about Wigan there too!

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  4. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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    I think man utd will win the champions league (i will now proceed to bookmark this and gloat when they do.

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    1. Epic Fail
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      I disagree.

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      1. Mickmcarthyscaddy
        • 16 Years
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        Ha, a counterarguement! This apparently makes my 'opinion' stronger!

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    2. Demí
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      lol.

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    3. PFOR
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      Why bother? I'd say 30%+ think they'll win.

      You'd get Kudos if you predicted in September but predicting one match that either team have a chance in is hardly an accomplishment.

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      1. PFOR
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        Or are you messing? I'm tired.

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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          See below.

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    4. The Artist
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      seriously?

      you're planning on gloating about making a 1 in 2 call, about 10 days before the finale of a 10-month competition?

      bookmark only to offer the ability to revisit what an a** you are!

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      1. Demí
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        ๐Ÿ˜€ You seen his post below too?

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  5. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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    I think man utd will not win the champions league (i will now proceed to bookmark this and gloat when they don't).

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    1. Epic Fail
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      I disagree,

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    2. Demí
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      lol,

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    3. njfsdkffslkf
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      Not the most daring of predictions in a two horse race to say the underdog will lose to the most fancied team the competitions history ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
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        Actually very nice - never saw the double post.

        Funny ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        1. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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          It wasnt aimed at you i promise! Cough cough

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    4. PFOR
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      Just saw what you did.

      Never mind me I'm too tired to be here ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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    Ha, a counterarguement! This apparently makes my 'opinion' stronger!!

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    1. Epic Fail
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      lol

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    2. Demí
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      yeah you already said that ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  7. RoysCallerAnne
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    Good evening all. How's this bet for Sunday.

    All, anytime goalscorer ;

    Tevez, Berbatov, RVP, Nzog and Fletcher.

    It's 62/1 on PP and no doubt you could get better odds with a bit of digging.

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    1. PFOR
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      Oooh nice. Take away N'Zog and now what is it?

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        Only 20/1 !!

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        1. PFOR
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          Thanks mate, will definitely stick a tenner on one of them.

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          1. RoysCallerAnne
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            You're welcome. You could just call it the FFS bandwagon accumulator!

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            1. mufc802
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              whats the link to this please?

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      I like that a lot.

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      1. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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        + 1. To cover your dissapointment put a euro on each permutation less a player: ie berba, nzog, rvp, fletch ats / berba, nzog, rvp, tevez ats/ berba, nzog, fletch, tevez ats etc etc! Great odds though

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        1. RoysCallerAnne
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          You can do that too. On five picks, it would be a Lucky 31 or a Canadian.
          Would cost you €31 or €26 respectively (if you put €1 on per line).

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    3. mufc802
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      dont really bet so can you provide a link to this one mate not sure how to find it on the site.

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        Don't know how to link it but log on to PP.

        Go to Premiership coupon. Select each match involved in the bet. Select "all markets". Select "anytime goalscorer". Select the player and that will add the player to your betslip. repeat the process for each player until you have all 5 players on your betslip. Select "accumulator" and place bet.

        Hope that made sense!

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        1. RoysCallerAnne
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          or do it in the bookies!

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        2. mufc802
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          cheers

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  8. Twelve years a slave
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    man u 1 blackpool 2

    you heard it here first

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  9. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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    The more i look at the fixtures the less clear i am about whos going down! Might take a punt on blackburn wolves to cancel eachother out and both go down! Or blackburn/wigan.

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  10. Dan
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    Blackpool to beat Man Utd, Wigan to beat Stoke and Wolves to only draw to Blackburn resulting in relegation for those horrible dingles, that would be lovely. Buggumark that one biatches.

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    1. Dan
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      Oh and I'm slowly coming round to not even wanting Berbatov or Tevez this week. Not really sure they are worth the hit especially as I'm set on Van Persie (c).

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  11. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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    I agree. The united players that are in fergies plans for barca that are considered 'fringe' (ie Berba, nani, rafael, anderson), arent silly enough to go all out in an effort to change fergies team lineup for the final which surely has already been decided . They will know that they will probably (definitely?) not start 6 days later if they start this game. I dont fancy nani to start against b,pool and therefore the only players with something tn gain will be Berba and Anderson. The young lads will try but i fancy blackpool also.

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    1. Dan
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      I have Nani though so it would mean using a free transfer to take him out as I doubt he will start. Not really many options this week if you're not going for Berbatov or Tevez.

      Might punt on an Arsenal midfielder, maybe Arshavin if he is nailed on or Walcott, really fancy them to absolutely smash Fulham this week.

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      1. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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        No i wouldnt take him out based on my opinion. He could still play. Arsenal have a lot to owe to their patient fans. A final day exhibition might 'ease' the pressure somewhat. So walcott, yeah!

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        1. Dan
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          Depends on the fitness of others in my team. If Silva and Odemwingie fine I can risk keeping Nani and letting one of them auto-sub in but if not then I can't risk it.

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  12. applebonkers
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    buggumark this http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_P8n0J5nF3I0/SvTqcis_TKI/AAAAAAAABfQ/nIV65huCJmc/s400/crotch_grab.jpg

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      You put 'crotch grab' into Google images?! ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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  13. Science Boy
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    Ameobi has to be the best captain for this weekend

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    1. Demí
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      Why?

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      1. Science Boy
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        Because Newcastle will smash a poor West Brom team at home in their last home game. Disagree?

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        1. Demí
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          Obviously. They aren't gonna smash anyone!!

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          1. Science Boy
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            I wouldn't be so sure, there a good attacking side and in a last day shoot out I think they could get 4/5

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            1. andy85wsm
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              I wouldn't be so sure of that.

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              1. Science Boy
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                Don't say I didn't warn anyone

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    2. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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      Be more specific with your Ameobis. Its a popular name up in loony Toon ville. Along with the Lua Luas, the Bartons and the Taylors of course

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  14. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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    I didnt mean it to be a lucky 31, just 6/7 bets one with all 5, and the rest with any given 4 of the 5! Put the big money on 5 though!

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
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      OK I get what you mean. The big money (€50) !! is on all 5 for me.
      €3,000 and I bring the kids to Disneyland this summer.

      ...or I go to Vegas on my own and throw it away in the first hour!

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      1. Mickmcarthyscaddy
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        The latter!

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      2. soccercards.com
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        The only person's kids that are going to Disneyland are your bookie's.

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  15. Jack Frost
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    There's at least three games that don't mean a thing. Why wouldn't the EPL schedule them (or at least one) for an earlier slot. I think it's been clear for a month which few GW38 games would be meaningless.

    I understand the concurrent play for teams in a real fight for relegation- but not for places higher up the table. Seems like a waste of advertising/TV revenue.

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    1. Jack Frost
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      I know there is some relative difference between finishing 8th over 9th- in bonus money, etc., but not enough to play all 10 games at one time. ... and the ad money could go toward lowering ticket prices or whatever.

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
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      Each finishing position in the league is worth a certain amount of cash. I think the difference between finishing 9th and 12th, for example, is a fair bit.
      That's the only reason I can think of

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      1. Jack Frost
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        For 2007-8, looks position prize money was roughly 700000 pounds less per position running from 14.4 million for 1st down to 1 million for 20th. from footballeconomy.com

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        1. Jack Frost
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          merit payments grow in increments of £800,424 per place from 20th to 1st in 2009-10

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    3. andy85wsm
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      I like the fact they're all on at the same time.

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      1. Science Boy
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        +1

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  16. Kagawaaaaaaw
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    Who do you guys reckon will score more over the weekend? Berbatov(take out Odem), Zogbia(Take out silva or VDV), or Tevez(take out suarez)?

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  17. andy85wsm
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    Did anyone ever finish up watching the entire series of "The Event". JUst channel flicking and it was on E4. Think it might even be a second series now, if I recall an advert not too long ago.

    I started watching it and thought it might be the next big American TV show, but never really found myself waiting in expectation for the next episode like I did with things like 24. So I ended up forgetting about it and only seeing the first 3 episodes or something.

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    1. Horizontal
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      You didn't miss much, The Oracle. The first series petered out into incomprehensible BS. The second series is trying hard to re-establish some credibility but only worth watching for the dismal acting and well worn clichés which evoke chuckles for me.

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  18. Jack Frost
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    Berbs and Tevez are a tossup according to one betting site- so that's all the help we get. I do like Nzog though to surprise.

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    1. andy85wsm
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      I don't think N'Zogbia scoring would be a surprise to be honest, given his recent scoring.

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      1. Jack Frost
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        sorry, I meant a surprise in regard to Nzog outscoring both Tevez and Berbs. Nzog has got it in gear.

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    2. DV8R
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      • 14 Years
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      If Huth + Bego are out then N'zog might get at least 10 points. Possibly worth a gamble at captaining.

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      1. Science Boy
        • 14 Years
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        Rodellega?

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        1. DV8R
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          Not worth it tbh, only 1 goal in 10 gameweeks.

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  19. mufc802
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    What do all the betting options mean on Paddy Power?

    I just want to bet on about 5 players to all score, so what are Lucky 31, Trebles, etc. mean?

    Do I just pick the Accumulator or..?

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    1. andy85wsm
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      Accumulator basically means you're betting on all selections to win so that's what you want.

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    2. Science Boy
      • 14 Years
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      Trixie - 3 selections/4 bets - 3 Doubles + treble
      Patent - 3 selection/7 bets (trixie with singles)
      Yankee - 4 selections/11 bets - 6 double - 4 trebles - 1 accum
      Lucky 15 - 4 selections/15 bets (yankee plus singles)
      Super Yankee/Canadian - 5 selections/26 bets -> 10 doubles 10 trebs 5 fourfold 1 fivefold
      Lucky 31 -> 5 selections/31 bets (Super yankee with singles)
      Heinz -> 6 selections/57 bets - 15 doubles 20 trebs 15 fourfolds 6 fivfolds 1 sixfold
      Lucky 63 -> 6 selections/63 bets (Heinz with singles)

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      1. mufc802
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        dont understand what that means. what do 3 selections/4 bets actually mean?

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        1. andy85wsm
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          You make 3 selections e.g RVP, Berbs, Tevez all to score anytime.

          Then there's 4 seperate bets

          Treble = all 3 to score

          3 doubles, 2 of each of the players. RVP + Tevez, berbs and Tevez, RVP and Berbs.

          I guess if you choose this then you pay 4 times.

          Accumulator you just pay once.

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        2. Science Boy
          • 14 Years
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          3 selections i.e Berbatov(1st selection) N'Zogbia(2nd selection) Tevez(3rd selection)

          For example a 1 pound Trixie of those 3 bets would cost you 4 pound. 1 pound for a double of Berbatov and Tevez. 1 pound for a double on Berbatov and N'Zogbia. 1 pound for a double on Tevez and N'Zogbia. ! pound on all three.

          Does that make it any simpler?

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          1. andy85wsm
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            • 15 Years
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            Simpler than the way I put it ๐Ÿ™‚

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            1. Science Boy
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              Well hopefully our efforts combined will help this man out!

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              1. mufc802
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                ok i get it. but which is the best one to go for?

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                1. andy85wsm
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                  • 15 Years
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                  Depends how many bets you want to place. Choosing an accumulator you only pay once but every bet has to come in.

                  If you make 3 selections and choose a trixie then you have more chances of winning but you're paying 4 x your stake.

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                2. Science Boy
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                  Well it depends on the odds, if like you said below you wanted to do first goalscoarers pick 4 and do a lucky 15 or Yankee because at least if one scores your getting something back if two score you might make a few quid and if 3 or all score you will have a very healthy profit. But with the anytime scorers the odds are too short for that so just do an accum on those

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  20. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    This is my rival's team for this week in the H2H leagues...He doesn't make transfers anymore but has been doing quite well. I must win this game to claim the title.

    Foster
    Carragher, Jagielka, Samba, Huth
    Barton, VDV, Malouda, Nani
    Davies, RVP (C)

    My team at the moment.

    Foster
    Luiz, Walker, Salcido
    VDV, Young, Lampard(C), N'zogbia
    Odem, RVP, Suarez

    I'm doing Suarez -> Berbatov

    Should I do RVP (C) or Berbatov (C)? Who has the better chance of winning?

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    1. Jack Frost
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      Impossible to say, tbh.

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      1. DV8R
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        What about the captain choice?

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        1. Jack Frost
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          regrettably, the same answer from me-- but I think you will find more who like Berb than RVP

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          1. Jack Frost
            • 15 Years
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            ManU is at home, so that is always a way to break a tie.

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        2. Science Boy
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          RVP would be more reliable but if you want to take a chance on getting a hollywood score from berb give him the armband

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  21. mufc802
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    First goalscorers: Tevez, Berba, RVP & Fletcher (Wolves) at 800/1

    what do you think?

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
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      I wouldn't bet too much money. I fancy them all to score this weekend but betting on all to be first is risky, hence the odds.

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    2. Science Boy
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      14 years, 10 months ago

      That bet is perfect for a yankee or lucky 15

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      1. mufc802
        • 16 Years
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        so if i did £5 on that it says the Potential returns: 8038.75.

        if just one player got the first goal how much money would i win? say C Tevez 4/1 was the one.

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        1. andy85wsm
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          • 15 Years
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          That's £5 for each separate bet though. Not just £5.

          If only Tevez scored then you would get nothing on a Yankee bet and £25 back on a lucky 15.

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        2. Science Boy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          What Oracle said, and lets say berba scored also you would win 112 on the double and another 22.5 on top of your other 25

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  22. Dave1966
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    14 years, 10 months ago

    Is Drogba likely to start this weekend.

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
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      I'd imagine not, can see Torres starting again.

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      1. Science Boy
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        Would you keep Torres if you already had him?

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        1. andy85wsm
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          I'm all up for getting Berbs and Tevez this week so probably not.

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          1. Science Boy
            • 14 Years
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            Well I'm planning on doing Rooney>Tevez and Odem>Berba so would you keep him then or get in another?

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            1. andy85wsm
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              • 15 Years
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              Probably keep. Although I think I'd rather have Odem than torres. Can't knock his form

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              1. Science Boy
                • 14 Years
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                I don't think West Brom will even score and Newcastle will stomp them that's why I wanna do Torres to Ameobi(Shola not Sammy)

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                1. andy85wsm
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                  • 15 Years
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                  Go for it ๐Ÿ˜‰

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                  1. andy85wsm
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                    • 15 Years
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                    Yeah same.

                    Anyways, gonna try and get 40 winks!

                    Cya on the flipside

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                  2. Science Boy
                    • 14 Years
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                    It could be an epic final day win! I am not playing for anything but overall rank so might aswell for the craic!

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    2. DV8R
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Nope, Malouda to start on the bench again.

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      1. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        surely not after the newcastle game. seemed to me they missed drogba and malouda. benayoun had a chance which he didn't grasp at all, anelka likewise

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        1. andy85wsm
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          I can see Malouda playing but I think they will go 4-3-3 with Torres through the middle.

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 16 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            and drogba right wing, i'm with you and the team news section line-up on this one. only difference is i think ramires could be in for mikel but that's pretty irrelevant to fpl matters.
            we'll see, with 2nd sewn up it could be anything really. love the final day, 11 players playing within 2 hours, it's rare that you can rack up points so quickly

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  23. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    As well as Drogba

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  24. col7475
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    seen a few comments on here saying this does not work, can anyone confirm?

    http://fantasypremierleaguetransfers.com/recommended-captain/captain-cheat/

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    1. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      i think it would work but you woul have to pick a player who prbably wont play all year to be safe hence wasting a certain transfer for the coming weeks

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    2. DementedFlamingo
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Haha sneaky. I've not seen this before. I won't do it (not in the spirit of the game) but well done to those who thought of it.

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    3. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      bah what a clown. All the time he's spent making that pretty website yet he still doesn't now jack about fpl.
      It goes off what form was on before a ball is kicked in the gw. Gw1 everyone's on 0 so if you select form captain it will switch to value.

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      1. That\'s a different Ma…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        Lol its true Drog was worth 12.5 back then, so would have been the highest value ๐Ÿ™‚

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      2. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        +1... what an idiot haha. I guess he thought he was being clever and thought he'd been proven right when drogba indeed became emergency captain...

        He would've caotained drogba anyway though, so basically he achieved only one thing - being left with a stupid player in his team!

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    4. Bojaninho
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      mug...total mug ๐Ÿ˜›

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  25. alang
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    He scored she said, good i said, why she said, thats 5 points i said, your obsessed she said so i kicked the sh1t outa her.

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  26. Jack Frost
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Merit payments (prize money) grow in increments of £800,424 per place from 20th to 1st for EPL 2009-10 season. http://www.sportingintelligence.com/2010/05/16/the-premier-league-where-the-money-went-in-2009-10/

    So rankings make some difference.

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  27. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Am I the only person who didn't have drogba in gw1 because I heard that he was injured?

    I still feel the pain haha

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    1. Bojaninho
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      your not the only one... ๐Ÿ™

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      I thought I'd be clever, Drogba had just had surgery and hadn't been training or had a pre-season. However carlo said he'd recovered much faster than expected and would play some part in gw1 so I put him in my team from the off but instead of following the masses and capping him for what would be a 2nd half cameo I gave my boy ash young the (C) for gw1. It was a sign of things to come in the most fecked up fpl season yet.
      ๐Ÿ˜ก ๐Ÿ˜ก ๐Ÿ˜ก ๐Ÿ˜ก ๐Ÿ˜ก

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  28. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    Had Boselli , Petrov and Arteta , what losers they turned out to be

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    1. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      i had petrov too. Hey he scored in week 1... didnt do me bad in the week or so i had him!

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  29. Bojaninho
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    rvp,tevez,berba all to score 7.60/1.

    Iam gona throw some cash on that i think.

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Ooh me likes. cheers bojan

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      1. Bojaninho
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        found it on ppower...might be able to get a bit better elsewhere but i havent found it.
        add fletcher and nzogbia to that you get 60/1....chucking a £10 on that too i think

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  30. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 10 months ago

    GW1 team:

    gomes (carson)

    cole evans vandamme (gohouri, jagielka)

    bale arteta essien petrov young(C)

    boselli drogba (carroll)

    ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

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    1. Mr. Greedy
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah I had Boselli. Next season I'm going for proven Premiership strikers only in my GW1 team. Maybe put Taarabt and Ian Harte from the promoted teams (should Reading go up), but no dodgy imports who've had good preseasons.

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    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 10 months ago

      Ahh...Van Damme! What a red herring he turned out to be.

      Petrov and Arteta never really delivered either, did they?

      Nice foresight picking Carroll though, Champ, though ๐Ÿ˜‰ Did you have him for the hatrick game?

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 10 months ago

        I did jafa, though I sold him about 4 times throughout the season thinking I'd milked him dry but the bugger just wouldn't stop scoring.
        Van damme was kolarov with a cool name. I remember petrov & arteta (he cost about 5.5 back then) serving me well in my 1st season at this, along with bentley. Petrov was quite a player in his day. Like a european valencia.
        This was the my 1st pre-season on FFS and it shows in that team. When those bandwagons gather momentum it's hard not to get swept along for the ride ๐Ÿ˜€

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 10 months ago

          Mmmmm...The Mumster one was another. I guess when you look at the overall player scores, there hasn't been one 200 pointer who has really needed to be kept in your team week in, week out. A very interesting season.

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          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 10 months ago

            yeah definitely. In the past there's always been a few that if you went without you were guaranteed red arrows. When I started it was ronaldo, gerrard & lampard. Post-ronaldo you had drogba, fabregas, rooney, torres.
            This season there's been no consistency except for RVP but he was injured for months. Drogba started as expected but then got malaria and stopped producing. Berbs and tevez spent all season alternating hatricks and braces with blanks in easy fixtures. Rooney and fab were stop start. Let's not mention the spanish ladyboy prima donna.
            Insanity

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