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Fantasy Premier League – The Wrap-Up

24 May 2011 326 comments
Mark Mark
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With the dust now settled on another Fantasy Premier League (FPL) campaign, it’s time to wrap things up with our roll of honour.

As you may have read amongst these pages, Chris McGurn (aka McGurn) claimed the overall winner’s prize – the second consecutive year that the winner has been a member of the Fantasy Football Scout league following Jon Reeson’s win last term. Congratulations once again to Chris for a superb campaign – hopefully we will hear more from him over the Summer and we can only look forward to tracking his progress next season.

After a tense final day’s football, Chris eventually extended his lead to claim the title by an impressive 23 points. Below Chris, Fantasy Football Scout had four other names in the top ten. Richard Zajdlic’s β€œYott” came in seventh with Patrick Tyrrell’s β€œScalachis Allstars” eighth, Kevin Havelock’s β€œBeyond Havoc” ninth while Nick Lowther’s β€œObi Wan Elokobi” came in tenth – although Nick was our Members League runner-up, he missed the deadline to join our β€œClassic League”. However, with Paul Walker’s β€œImpressive Tackle” coming 14th overall and fifth in that league, Fantasy Football Scout were able to claim the β€œBest League” title for the third season running. Our Members League ranked third – the aforementioned Kevin Havelock became our inaugural Members League Champion.

In addition to Chris McGurn’s triumph in the overall league, a member of the Fantasy Football Scout league also won the FPL Cup. Dermot Corrigan’s β€œVenga Viriato” claimed the accolade with a 59-39 victory. Enjoy that digital camera Dermot.

Closer to home, in the Fantasy Football Scout Cup IV, Ross Harper’s β€œNinja_Fit_Saints” defeated Ray O’Biscan’sβ€œBiscanators” by a 42-35 margin to claim the honours. Ross earns the Β£150 Amazon voucher with Ray claiming the Β£75 runner-up prize.

It was Foch’s β€œSuarez my Bitch Up” who claimed the Fantasy Football Scout Contributors league, beating Granville’s β€œG-G-GranvilleFC” in second by a huge margin of 96 points. That meant that Foch claimed an impressive 84th place ranking. It also saw Granville claiming the victory over me by 11 points – the second time in five seasons, giving him the chance to level matters next term.

A big thanks to all who joined our leagues and cup tournaments and huge congratulations to all our winners. Even Granville.

Now then – how many days till we go again?

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. jamsiep
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    Have to say, I actually quite enjoyed David Beckham's testimonial.

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      arf arf

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    2. AP
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      Can't wait for Ballacks! oh wait...

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  2. gooner dave
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    All in all a good season then for FFS users. Well done again chris, and all others.

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    1. sy
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      +1 impressive display to win and great articles from mark and the gang

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  3. jamsiep
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    Not going to lie, the title of this article is confusing me. Starting it with 'Fantasy Premier League' makes me think it's the FPL site when it's up in my tab bar.

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      wow

      thanks for sharing

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      I was just about to say that....

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      1. jamsiep
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        http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wAxDMfEGhoY/TI6y4IuY8aI/AAAAAAAAAS8/NCjMIHtSW0E/s1600/Not%20Sure%20if%20serious.jpg

        Seriously though, for someone who almost always has both FFS and FPL up at the same time, it's pretty confusing! It's still tricking me.

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          'Tricking' lulz. πŸ™‚
          What have you got FPL open for now anyway? Nostalgia?

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          1. jamsiep
            • 17 Years
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            I don't have it open. I just think I do!

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        2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 17 Years
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          I'm serious. The little picture on the tab bar is often mixed up between sites on my computer thought I might have obliviously opened FPL..

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    3. jamsiep
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      Interestingly*, when you do actually have FPL open, the title of the article in the tab bar changes - at least in Safari.

      *Okay, it's not actually that interesting.... What am I still doing here?!

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      1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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        no such luck in IE

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  4. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Looking forward to Geordie Shore tonight... πŸ™„

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      what is it with all these awful regional shows on right now?

      essex, geordie, chelsea...

      misanthropy gone interstella

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        I hope the head of Russian bombing command is taking notes just in case they need to try out any thermonuclear devices. (so long as Newcastle are playing away that week)

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        1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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          those shows make me hate myself, not just them

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  5. HST
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    Any Fifa 11 club scouts game on?

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    1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Just seen your message, yeah.

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      1. Attila the Bum
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        Will be in about 20-30mins.

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  6. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    "if i see any pubes on the toilet seat i'm going to lose my f*cking mind!

    last time i went to the bathroom, jay, i had a shit and my shit looked like a stuffed animal!"

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    1. Attila the Bum
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      πŸ˜†

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    2. Goose
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      Genius film, watched it on their on Saturday, can I really watch it again?! Shmshmoreshan!

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      1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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        i watched it the other day and am watching it again! it makes me laugh and it makes me cry

        i like the beard jokes at martin when he's doing the bet to not shave...

        Jason: You stay here.
        Martin: Why?
        Jason: Cause your face looks like a vagina.
        Martin: Dick!
        Jonah: How's it going Crockett, been hanging with Tubbs lately?
        Martin: Come on man, I'm getting it from all angles here, I really don't like it anymore.
        Jonah: I know, me either. Was it weird when you changed your name from Cat Stevens to Yusef Islam?
        Martin: Yeah, it was really awkward.
        Jonah: All right, see you later Scorcese on coke.
        Jay: [Makes a roar like Chewbacca from Star Wars]
        Martin: What the fuck was that?
        Jay: You know, Chewbacca.
        Martin: Oh, another beard joke, fucking hilarious!

        Martin: Do you ever get so bored, you just stare at your balls?
        Jonah: I bet you do, late John Lennon.

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  7. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Obi Wan Elokobi - hahaha

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    1. Lucky Luke
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      What bets are people considering for the CL final?

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      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Don't know, blew quite some money on over 3.5 goals in the testimonial today so will probably stay off it. Still think it was a decent bet tbh, godawful finishing.

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        1. Goose
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Not taking advantage of the PP money back special?!

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          1. Gargamel
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            What's that?

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            1. Goose
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              They'll refund all losing FGS LGS correct score & scorecast bets if Barca win in 90mins.

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              1. Gargamel
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                Really? Wow. I'm gonna go for something then.

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                1. Goose
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                  Yup, seems pretty generous. I've had a load of small bets on each.

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        2. Lucky Luke
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          I fancy a quick double: Lil' Pea 1st scorer Utd win 2-1 in normal time. Will check out the odds.

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      aye great punnage. The best ever team name is 'UtakaDefoeKingPearce' though. I've vowed to give up making puns now as that is quite simply unbeatable!

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
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        congrats on a fantastic ranking Pork pie

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    3. JabbaTheHudd
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      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPcod8IS214

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  8. Attila the Bum
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
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    Martin O'Neill can get another job now after settling with Aston Villa

    Chelsea calling....... πŸ™‚

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  9. Demí
    • 15 Years
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    Tekkers

    http://i.imgur.com/Xz880.gif

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  10. TommyK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
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    http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi676633881/

    This looks pretty good..........

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

      In case you didn't realise it's the trailer for call of duty modern warfare 3......

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      1. andy85wsm
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        ....................................................

        Saw it this morning........

        ...........

        ......

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  11. GREENDREAMS11
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    same to you goose and garg, top 10k is mighty impressive too

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  12. Goose
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    Guess it's probably been mentioned on here number of times but my mate was saying apparently theirs only ever been 1 non-British manager to get his team relegated from the Premiership (and he's done it twice!) is this true?!

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    1. Demí
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      Avram Grant fits into that Criteria then.

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    2. jamsiep
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      Jacob Steinberg said that on one of the recent Football Weekly podcasts. Not sure if its actually true, and I think he said it was only in the past ten years....

      Avram Grant ftw!

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      1. Goose
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        The Avram bit is obvious it's the fact him being the only one which is crazy, struggling to think of someone tho!

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        1. jamsiep
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          I just wonder how many times a foreign manager has all but taken a club down, only to be sacked before relegation was confirmed?

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          1. Goose
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            When we discussed it we said that actually, the usual case of the foriegn manager ballsed up let's get an old British club legend in to save us...oh dear, we still went down!

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            1. jamsiep
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              Pretty much! It's either the club legend returning, or the token reserve fitness coach who temporarily takes over!

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  13. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Geordie shore! Although they annoyed the hell out of me, what entertainment!

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    1. jamsiep
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      If I had put money on one person having watched it, it would have been you. πŸ˜‰

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        πŸ˜†

        You don't know what your missing papi!

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

          I like The Only Way is Essex. Others are just a rip off of it.

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            Actually, this is a rip-off of Jersey Shore. It was more entertaining though..

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    2. andy85wsm
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      I watch so much shite on TV but I really really hate these shows.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        That being said. Love Caggie.

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    3. PFOR
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      Really? I think it's possibly the worst thing ever to happen TV. What do actual Geordies make of it?

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  14. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Apparently The Drog will sign a new contract, it will be in The Telegraph tomorrow. Didn't see that coming!

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    1. jamsiep
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      Not really sure what to think about that.....

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        Got to be good news. The new manager will have to play 4-4-2 next season though.

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    2. Dan
      • 15 Years
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      I didn't think he would leave. Although he's had an average season so have many of the Chelsea players, he may be getting on a bit but he's still one of the best strikers around imo.

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  15. Dan
    • 15 Years
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    Anyone got LA Noire? Looks class, will be getting in the next few weeks.

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

      Really want it too. Love anything by Rockstar Games.

      You ever play Red Dead Redemption? Amazing.

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      1. Dan
        • 15 Years
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        Nope, unfortunately I won't have my 360 for the next week and a bit so won't be able to get LA Noire just yet. Can you go online on it?

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        1. PFOR
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          Yeah, only alright though. The story mode is what makes.

          I really couldn't recommend a game more, probably on the cheap too.

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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            I dont have the patience to play games like that.

            Ok, it's because Im shit at them but whatever!

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            1. PFOR
              • 16 Years
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              They're amazing. I don't have the patience for games like Fallout etc.

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      2. Attila the Bum
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        Really disappointed by Red Dead. Not massively impressed at all, to be honest I'm not a great fan of Rockstar anymore.

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

          Really? I bloody loved it!

          Any ideas on when the next GTA is out?

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          1. Attila the Bum
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            Before Christmas I think. Some crackers out in November - Battlefield 3, MW3, Skyrim

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        2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 17 Years
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          Same here. I just spend an hour playing poker on Red Dead and then go back to FIFA

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    2. jamsiep
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      Yeah, I've got it. It is class, but for one reason or another I haven't been able to get into it properly yet.... It can be quite slow moving at times.

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      1. PFOR
        • 16 Years
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        Is it yeah? Would you recommend it?

        Either that or Brink.

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        1. jamsiep
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          I'd still get it, simply because it's totally different to any other game I've played. When (if?!) I get properly into it, I'll probably love it.

          Plus, I'm not really into games like Brink.

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          1. Attila the Bum
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            I got La Noire today, liking it so far. It's like GTA only a bit more structured and thoughtful if that makes sense.
            Was tempted by Brink but it has extremely mixed reviews.

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            1. PFOR
              • 16 Years
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              Thanks lads, confirmed my thoughts. I'll most likely buy it in the next week.

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            2. Drip Doctor
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              I can never get into those sort of games, even GTA. I get bored and just give up. I always end up going back to FIFA, FM and COD. The Holy trinity!

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              1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
                • 17 Years
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                +1.

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              2. TommyK
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 4 months ago

                Cheats were the worst thing that ever happened to GTA. Should have only been available once you'd completed the story mode.

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              3. PFOR
                • 16 Years
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                I usually get quite far, then one game of Fifa and I'm hooked. Rarely finish them.

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      2. andy85wsm
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        • 16 Years
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        My mate said it was good but extremely repetitive

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  16. jamsiep
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    A welcome addition to the Barclays Premier League.

    http://fywags.tumblr.com/post/5133625886/david-de-geas-girlfriend-is-smoking-hot

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

      He best watch Giggs

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 17 Years
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      πŸ˜€

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    3. Goose
      • 16 Years
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      Praise the lord!

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    4. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      John Terry is delighted.

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      1. maglia rosa
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        arse like two rabbits in a silk sack πŸ™‚

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      2. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        Why do footballers get married soo young?!

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

          Why do footballers get married soo young?!

          When theirs birds around like that, why tie yourself down?!

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          1. TommyK
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            Unless you're into that sort of thing.

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            1. Goose
              • 16 Years
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              πŸ˜†

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        2. TommyK
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Because they're stoooooooopid........ πŸ˜‰

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            Seriously though, even those Brazilian clowns at Utd are married. Weird.

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            1. TommyK
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              That's more of a cultural thing though- they get married ridiculously young in South America/Latin America.

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              1. NotoriousDRE
                • 16 Years
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                plus SAF prefers "settled" players....remember his run-ins with Yorke aka Mr Life of the Party!

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  17. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 17 Years
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    Eduardo Molinari 66/1 for the US PGA. Anyone?

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    1. PFOR
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      No

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 17 Years
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        My mate who won €500 on Schwarzel tipped him. I'm not missing this!

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

          You'd be better off betting on the US Open, the PGA isn't for months.

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  18. maglia rosa
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    im by no means a utd fan but the 1968 european cup final v's benfica is on espn classic...best charlton styles etc

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    1. maglia rosa
      • 16 Years
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      i see torres is playing for benfica πŸ˜‰

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

      Comfortably one of the best channels on the box.

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  19. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 17 Years
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    Why did the mushroom go to the party?

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

      Because Elekobi f*cking told him to go! πŸ˜›

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

        Jesus may be able to walk on water but Elokobi can fu*king swim through land!

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        1. TommyK
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
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          πŸ˜†

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 17 Years
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            GEORGE ELOKOBI CAN BELIEVE ITS NOT BUTTER.

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            1. TommyK
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              Wait, what was the actual answer to the joke?

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              1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
                • 17 Years
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                Because he was a fungi πŸ˜†

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                1. TommyK
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
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                  hehe- depends on pronounciation though πŸ˜‰

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      2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 17 Years
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        heheh

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  20. Oliver Reed
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero set to go the real then and ibrahimovic staying put. Who are the big names out there who could be on the move this summer?

    sanchez, schneider, tevez....who else is there..?

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    1. AP
      • 17 Years
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      Partridge.

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      1. Oliver Reed
        • 16 Years
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        πŸ™‚ I just dont think there is ever at any one time that many world class players to go round. There are too many clubs with massive kitty's and too few players...

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 17 Years
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      Schneider? Do you mean Schweinsteiger?

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      1. Oliver Reed
        • 16 Years
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        wesley

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 17 Years
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          ah yes. Doh.

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    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      Tevez -> Eto'o swap deal?

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      1. Oliver Reed
        • 16 Years
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        would like to see that, eto'o would be a beast in the prem. Top scorer first season..

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    4. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      Saw Nasri linked with Utd today. I pray that isn't true.

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      1. AP
        • 17 Years
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        That makes two of us.

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      2. TommyK
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        So do I- nani is the better footballer and it would prevent the likes of morrison (hopefully he'll clean up his act) to come through.

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

          Nasri would play central for Utd. His preferred position.

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            Not that he's going there or anything... just saying πŸ˜‰

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            1. TommyK
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              TBH I think he looks more dangerous on the left, but I suppose you are the arsenal fan πŸ˜‰

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  21. Oliver Reed
    • 16 Years
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    Just watching 'Crack House' my mrs says 'they are all black'...err yep

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  22. AP
    • 17 Years
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    Oh jesus. Ashley Young πŸ˜• πŸ˜• πŸ˜•

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

      from watford to man utd. downgrade...

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      1. AP
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        Following in the hallowed footsteps of TC.

        £15m? Unbelievable.

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

          in fact likelihood is watford will make a bit of profit form this move if it happens. hopefully elton wont come back and spend it all on flowers

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

      Source?

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      1. AP
        • 17 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Daily Fail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1390541/Manchester-United-beat-Liverpool-dash-sign-15m-England-winger-Ashley-Young.html

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        1. applebonkers
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          isn't there some rule where you can't sign players until june the 1st? i swear i over heard it somewhere, probably in a dream

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          1. AP
            • 17 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            It's the 1st of July i think. But it seems like both he and De Gea are done deals, all they have to do is sign on the dotted line. Much like Hernandez was done and dusted in March, but he didn't sign till July.

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          2. TommyK
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            Isn't there some rule where we all agree that the daily fail knows f*ck all about sport? πŸ˜›

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            1. applebonkers
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 4 months ago

              exactly, leave the sport to piers morgan πŸ˜‰

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

                😯

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

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eBT6OSr1TI&feature=youtu.be

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  23. Oliver Reed
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    ashley young has signed for utd..

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

      He hasn't. Daily Mail chat shit, although I do think he will leave.

      Most overrated player ever anyway, most Villa fans find it amazing how they are getting so much money for him.

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      1. Oliver Reed
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        are you suggesting that the daily mail put out a story with absolutely no substantiated truth in it.. πŸ˜‰

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  24. Attila the Bum
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    The one thing I'm going to stop doing next season - clicking 'refresh' just after 60mins to see all my clean sheet points. It's the biggest jinx ever, did it again on Sunday, my two Newcastle defenders scored 6 each, within a minute or so of doing that WBA scored killing the clean sheet points.
    Gutting.

    Just thought I'd share

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    1. Oliver Reed
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      lol

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

      +1

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

      I normally try to avoid seeing any details until after the games are over! (Unless it's the last game of a gw and I have no defenders involved.)

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      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I hate the 60 minute rule. By 90 I am always shafted. Def planning on taking less hits this season too

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  25. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    people who like poker but don't like parting with cash:

    yesterday i was on paddypower to make a little IPL (cricket bet) and saw they'd given me £2 for games there, i pissed it away in about 30 seconds on roulette, didn't care it wasn't my money in the first place.
    anyway before i closed the site having place my IPL bet i clicked on poker as i was curious having played loads in my last year of school. i had a look what i could do without depositing, turns out quite a bit.
    you log in with your normal paddy account and i went to tournaments, and had a look at the freerolls. i expected some catch like it's free to enter but only those who have deposited money into their poker account can enter. turns out not, scrolled down and saw there was one starting in 2 hours time. an hour later i logged on and registered (registration starts an hour before).
    so i was part of a 500 person tournament for free. the calibre of players looked strong with ieatbeaver7 sitting next to me on my first table. anyway a couple of hours later 500 was whittled down to 10 and i was still there. went all in with pocket kings, guy called with ace queen and caught an ace, i was out in 7th. winner got $5, i got $1.25.
    anyway today i had another look and saw a tournament starting soon with a buy in of $0.25, i had the money now so entered. 80 people were there, top 10 instead of winning money won a seat in a bigger tournament. i got in the top 10 and won a seat in the tournament 2 hours later.
    this time there were just 28 people in the tournament, top 2 won a seat in a bigger tournament and 3rd won $35. i played patiently trapping when i got a big hand and made it to the last 2. now i have a seat in a tournament next week where the winner gets $6,600 working down to 100th place who gets $45. the difference is there are up to 2000 people in this tournament and for the first few stages people who go out are allowed to buy back in at $30 a pop.
    anyway for nothing i have a shot at winning $6,600 more than i could ever dream of making with my £1 football and cricket bets. anyone who likes poker has a few evenings of free time and has a paddy account check it out!

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    1. Oliver Reed
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      i like your optimism..

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

        Lol

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    2. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Good old ieatbeaver7, a true jedi.

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      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        the worry is that there is an ieatbeaver1,2,3,4,5 and 6!

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

          Or maybe he's just eaten seven beavers?

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        2. dierstraights
          • 17 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          that comment just made me spill my beer in laughter

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    3. TommyK
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      I fear this is the start of an addiction AB πŸ˜‰

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      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        if i win 6.6k i will happily become a spot ridden vampire

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

          Sure, "become"......... πŸ˜†

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          1. applebonkers
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            http://www.blogcdn.com/www.wow.com/media/2007/08/south-park-no-life.jpg

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            1. andy85wsm
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              • 16 Years
              15 years, 4 months ago

              Brilliant episode

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          2. The Rock
            • 17 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            AP, think you may like this story, could even give you some inspiration to match the enthusiasm you already have!

            Chris Ferguson, A poker pro build up $10,000 in 1.5 years starting from scratch like yourself. He started by doing freerolls, then using winnings to buy in to bigger tournaments. So there's no reason why you cant't do it too!

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    4. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      if you want freerolls - pokerstars is freeroll heaven. you get less than 2 minutes to click register before the 9000 seats fill up though.

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      1. The Rock
        • 17 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Always so many people in the Fill tilt ones, that's what i don't like.

        If you like 'Full tilt' on Facebook you will see all the updates of all the freerolls on and the codes.

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  26. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    This guy deserves a break

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/8533923/Owen-Hargreaves-faces-more-surgery-as-he-battles-to-save-career-following-Manchester-United-exit.html

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

      Poor Hargo. Quality player too

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  27. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone out there? Lol

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  28. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    With the FFS site taking out first place in the leagues and the FFS Members, third, it is time to announce that the Southern Cross league came a very creditable 16th place. This follows the 18th place in the official World Cup game last year. The Southern Cross is the battleground in FPL between southern and northern hemispheres.

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/table.mc?id=197805&phase=1

    A very big well done to Dom O'Brien to won the league this year and came in the top 100 overall. Top effort, Arfa! Not sure which hemisphere you are from though-I'm sure you're not a CARite! πŸ™‚

    Also top effort from Stevie Stats in second with 57 transfers used.

    Southern defenders included Inalise, Christian Jarvis and moir but were just not good enough. The league is the toughest league out there and several casualties, including Torres Magic, AP and Katie, could not last the course.

    When I find out which hemisphere Arfa heralds from, I'll give you an update. A strong recruitment drive in the SH will be held in pre-season. Enjoy the summer/winter wherever you may be. πŸ™‚

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    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      I know I'm rubbish - but would still like to take part next year! Well done, Jafalad!!! πŸ˜€

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

        Hi Mike-I got your message and will drop you an email pre-season.

        Thanks for playing-and you are not rubbish!!!!!!

        Anyone who drinks quality wine lives life, imo. πŸ˜‰

        Have a great summer and be thinking of us in these winter months as we have to endure rugby league! πŸ™‚

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      2. Kings of Lyon β˜…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        MMW good to see you post again, there were rumours floating around that you had left for good.

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

      Thks Jafa! At last my name gets mentioned somewhere. I was hoping it would be for winning promotion from the Reserves...but oh well, maybe next year πŸ™

      To be fair on Kate and TM, the one commited suicide after a identity crisis and the other I think never even entered SC. I might be wrong though.

      Hope to have some chats in the pre season again. Your advice helped alot this past season.

      Cheers pal.

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

        BTW, It's with a "z".

        πŸ˜‰

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

        Hi Inze,

        That reserves league sounds hard to get out of by all accounts πŸ˜•

        Gwk 29 saw you in the top 1k-that was a top effort and you were making great progress-what happened after?

        Also no tranny in 24 and 25 - why was this?

        You should be proud of your scores this year. I'm pretty disappointed with my own standing but I'll be a little more aggressive with trades next year particulalry the long term ones πŸ™‚

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

          Hi Jafs - played 2nd WC in gw 24 and that helped my ranking alot!

          Then I rolled a trade in 25.

          I did not listen to your advice re no transfers. It was difficult as I got sidetracked with the h2h in the Reserves and took hits and made silly trades.

          Gw34 was the worst for me. All week i told everyone on FFS to get (and captain) Dempsey. I had him on my excel teamsheet the whole week. And what do i do? Get in Zamora on the Sat morning and (c) him. 36pts, mini league title and probablt top 1K ranking down the tubes. Went donwhill from there as I could not stop blaming myself.

          I think I will read and observe more on FFS this year and try not to get influenced by other opinions so much!

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

            Trust gut instinct more seems to be the message out there. Dempsey is a dgw demigod!

            At least you hit a score of over 100 πŸ™‚

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    3. arfa
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      cheers Jafalad and im looking foward to defending my title next year...im from London so thats one for the Poms mate

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

        Cheers Arfa and well played!!! Good battle at the top there. We had pretty similar teams at times πŸ˜‰

        Also well done for as top 100 finish.

        So 1-0 to the Northerners πŸ™

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

          yeah i thought i'd blown it near the end with you and stats closing in...but i held firm...just!

          1-0 to the motherland πŸ˜‰

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  29. TJ
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Will ManU be the worst diving team in the PL with Nani, Young and Rooney in the team?

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

      Juventus offering 25mill for nani.

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

        That'll clear a good 3% of the debt. I guess they are obliged to take it.

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

    ok something i am interested in knowing if anyone can help

    between gwks 1-2 and also between gwks 3-4 (int break)

    how many players went up by 0.2 or more in value?

    thanks

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    1. Bubbles
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Quite a few I'd imagine, it's one of the reasons I always play my wildcard early. So many of the casual players who give up after about 10 weeks follow all the early high scoring players so their values rocket.

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    2. pompeyfan
      • 17 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      I regretted setting my team up for the first 7 gameweeks and playing the wildcard then as planned from the start. Next season I think I will just play it when I think necessary through the season.

      I don't think the money to be made in increases is worth it, since you often want to keep a few of your players so there aren't a lot of spots in your squad to take advantage of these increases.

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

        i wouldnt use the wildcard but i may take an early season hit

        i remember someone posting before that their mate tactically joined in gwk2 and had a great team value because of this, obviously thats just stupid but taking an 8-12pt hit may be worthwhile in the long run?

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

        I never played my WC early in the past, but did this past year. It helped me get the inform Malouda/Carrol and I moved up 250K places in 1 g/week. Also added 0.8mil to team value that came in handy.

        Not to sure what i will do if 2nd WC falls away though.

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      3. stilicho
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        I always find myself wildcarding early, it's so difficult to judge on the basis of pre-season who's actually going to be starting regularly and since you're generally at the absolute limit of your budget when the season starts you don't have a lot of room to adjust gradually. The price rises and falls happen much quicker at the start of the season too as pretty much all 2.5 million players are making transfers compared to a small fraction of that late in the season.

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    3. BMox81
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      I know Walcott did during the international break as that's when I played my Wildcard. Carroll and Drogba as well I think.

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