[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery
15 October 2011 475 comments
Andy Andy
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It seems like it’s been an eternity. It has been a long time.

Finally, at last, the dawn of another Premier League fixture approaches and in just an hour’s time we’ll be ushering in the start of another Fantasy Premier League gameweek.

You, the Fantasy managers, will undoubtedly have last gasp choices to make -whether it be wildcards, captaincy or injury query- so the Saturday Surgery is making it’s usual early weekend appearance to allow folks to cram their heads together and come to some sort of substantive and successful opinion.

To help out, our brand spanking new Scout Picks are rocking the 3-5-2 formation for the first time and offers up XI (plus) players we hope will shine this week with Big Dunc offering a few of our handy Differentials this morning. Polls favour Robin Van Persie, The Watchlist is up to date and Mark has only gone and Frisked the Fixtures once more. That and a whole host of Members Articles, Numbers games and a large array of Scribblings from the pen of Sir Paulos.

Having had two whole weeks to prepare we expect one of you to pick up the top score for the gameweek; so use this final hour wisely and make sure your fully prepared for this long awaited return.

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

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  1. Bazman returns
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Could Ward play up front for Wolves or would it be more likely to be Edwards wondering whether to play him or not.

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  2. Roger
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Done my 2 free trades.

    Ade + Aguero

    out for

    Zamora + RVP

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      fulham are awful away. zamora won't do much.

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Fulham away against Stoke? Good luck.

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      1. Roger
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        He'll score a goal, bet my house on it.

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  3. Podolskistan
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    defence

    bosingwa shawcross taylor (swansea) and on bench Taylor R & Taylor S

    is it wise to play swansea defender and bench newcastle defenders???

    any comments plz

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  4. MARVELLUS
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    What's the latest on Silva being rested rumours?

    Team linked, would have done Young out for Silva if it wasn't for these doubts. Will prob save the transfer if he is a doubt, unless anyone has an ace transfer to suggest?
    Team is:

    Ruddy (Given)
    Kompany ShawX Bosingwa (Brown, Simpson)
    Mata Young Ramsey Sinclair (Moses)
    Adebayor RVP(c) Dzeko(vc)

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  5. Dimitar
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney my captain and I'm feeling quite confident

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      i wouldn't.

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm also going Rooney.

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  6. L
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Need midfielder for max 5.3. I`ve already got N.Dyer. Any good options?

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Cleverley?
      You will have to bench him for the next 1-2 but he will be good long-term
      Although no point bringing in someone who probably wont play.

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      1. L
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        He could be good option but I rather need someone for this gameweek and rotation free.

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          He will be first choice when he returns..but yeah I know what you mean.
          Moses I guess is the only one nailed on

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          1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            +1 😉

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Actually id rather Tiote or Johnson haha

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          2. L
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Currently considering Moses, Hoolahan and B.Johnson

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  7. yusoangry
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    3 from Enrique, Bosingwa, Woodgate, De Laet and Simpson?

    ATM got Bosingwa, Woodgate and De Laet sitting there with Enrique then Simpson.

    Am I right in thinking if De Laet doesn't start he likely won't come on at all?

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    1. nedfoo
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Bosingwa, Woodgate, Simpson

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    2. Bazman returns
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      You are probably right. I have De Laet in my squad and thinking of putting him in my team for Enrique just because he might play and pick up the 6 pts. Enrique I don't quite know what he could do. Man U probably will score but will Enrique do anything at the other end.

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  8. The Red Viper
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ba or Sinclair to start?

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    1. The Red Viper
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Worded badly. Which one should i start?

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm starting Sinclair. I don't have Ba though.. Not sure both in form. But Tottenham is better than Norwich.

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  9. danmac10
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    i'm seriously worried about my mental state here. But i've just swapped Aguero for the perennial nutter Balotelli, who's with me??

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    1. Puzzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm keeping Balotelli from last GW. Actually feels pretty well. Good luck man 🙂

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    2. The Red Viper
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Brought him in last gameweek 😉

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    3. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm also worried about your mental state. Not that Balotelli's not a talented player. Just that as soon as Aguero's fit he's probably going to be back out of the team again.

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  10. fijuhmon
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ruddy - Given
    Jones - Bosingwa - Kompany - Brown - Simpson
    Mata - Silva - Young - SWP - Tiote
    Best - Sturridge - Suarez

    Who to bench and who to C?

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    1. nedfoo
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Play it safe, Silva captain, bench Tiote

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      1. fijuhmon
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Ok then, bench Tiote and?

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        1. nedfoo
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Brown, Given and not sure about about the last defender

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  11. orangepeel
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Best team selection for today? Just struggling with captain.

    Begovic

    Kompany
    Woodgate
    Gibbs

    Sinclair
    Silva
    Nani
    Murphy

    Suarez
    Sturridge
    Rooney

    --------------
    Vorm
    Jose Enrique
    Simpson
    Bannan

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I have almost the same team. I'm going Rooney. Carragher will create a penalty or at least many free kicks 🙂

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    2. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I have similar big players. I've chosen Sturridge, he's on fire at the moment.

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  12. jimmythegent
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Krul or Vorm?

    I havent got any newcastle or swansea defenders.
    Can I put the top scoring keeper on the bench... even though he is away?

    Tough call

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Jimmy you gotta go Vorm this gameweek.

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  13. SlightHawk
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Think i’ll leave it like this and have one trade but thinking of saving it. Anyone want to persuade me otherwise?

    Vorm (Given)
    Bosingwa – Kompany – Enrique (Simpson, Brown)
    Silva (c) – Nani – Mata – Ramsey (Moses)
    Suarez – Dzeko (vc) – Gabby
    (Sorry for the repeat, accidentally posted this in the other article)

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  14. Bazman returns
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    What is this I hear about rumours about Silva.

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    1. SlightHawk
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Lies, all lies. Did you believe the voldermort was back too?

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    2. orangepeel
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      yes. there are rumours.

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  15. Jack Frost
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    As a neutral, may I say that Wales played stunningly well after an unjust sending off of their Captain after 20 minutes, which should have been a ten minute yellow card. France wins by one measly point and played distastefully and timidly. The impact of a sending off so early is disproportionate to the nature of the penalty. The referee has more French connections than Gene Hackman. Well done Wales, and get ready for an as--whupping France by either NZ or Aussies.

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    1. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      +1

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    2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      i hope the french get r*ped

      very unfair on wales

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  16. boofstein
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    arteta ---> Ramsey too much of a sideways move? got 1 freebie left.....

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. Save it, have two next week.

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Id say do it now(if youre gonna do it anyway), better chance of points this week and hes price may go up more soon.

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  17. NLEM
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    How about Parker fro Cahill

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Parker isn't a great fantasy prospect.

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  18. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Strongly leaning towards doing Anderson to Ramsey for the next few weeks and potentially longer term if it goes well. Thoughts?

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      If its for free it's a no brainer, do it.

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  19. Bazman returns
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is this mad of me but I am thinking of playing Ward instead of Enrique should I go ahead.

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not mad, I would do that as well.

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    2. orangepeel
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      i'm benching Enrique today.

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    3. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't call it mad but I'd easily play Enrique over Ward

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  20. Pablitto
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    is ir mad to captain Basingwa? (team is linked)
    Silva will probaby not play more than 60 and Suarez against ManU ... hard fixture - so Bos at home again weak EVE ... yay or nay?

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    1. Louis Van Balls
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Terry could be out and Chelsea have had few CS this season

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      1. Pablitto
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        so? Silva then?

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Go with Silva

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  21. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Tierney or Barnett?

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    1. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Like being asked would you rather drown or burn to death

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      1. Declan
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        😆

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      2. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Still a decision to be made 🙂

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    2. jimmythegent
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Barnett seems to have a good goal threat and Tierney has the assist threat.
      Tierney has played the most out of the two but Barnett seems to have sealed his place now.

      Id take a punt on Barnett.

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    3. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Unique question.

      Barnett as he gets the BPs.

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    4. AP
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      T-dog.

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  22. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Play...

    Vorm or Krul
    Simpson or N,Taylor

    ...or would you stick enriuque in as 3rd def. Aread have bos and kompany

    Cheers

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    1. nedfoo
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Vorm and simpson I think.

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  23. The Red Viper
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Captaining Demba Ba, bearing in mind i have Rooney, Nasri, Mata, Ramsey, Nani and Balotelli.

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    1. Louis Van Balls
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      wow now that's a cheeky punt

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      1. The Red Viper
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I will regret it 😐

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    2. orangepeel
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      have you got an internet connection in that pub then?

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  24. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Arteta > Ramsey
    Adebayor > Suarez or Sturridge?

    Or i can wait on the Arteta to Ramsey swap and save a transfer for next week, which means Adebayor > Sturridge.

    Please help.

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    1. Spirit
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      do Adey to Sturridge

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        +1

        Arteta to Ramsey is too crab-like. Save the transfer.

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  25. Gregor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Could I have your score predictions please for

    A) Norwich vs Swansea
    +
    B) QPR vs Blackburn

    Many thanks.

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    1. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Two Bagels in both

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    2. Spirit
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      1-1
      2-1

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  26. johnbobman
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Forgotten on previous
    WC Team:

    Vorm (Ruddy)
    Kompany NTaylor Enrique (Brown Simpson)
    Silva Nasri Ramsey Murphy (NDyer)
    RVP Rooney Sturridge

    Does this look good or would having Nani and Suarez be better than Rooney and Ramsey?

    I’m playing top of our league H2H and he has Rooney and Ramsey and probably won’t change.

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    1. Spirit
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Roonster & The Ram

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  27. fijuhmon
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ruddy – Given
    Jones – Bosingwa – Kompany – Brown – Simpson
    Mata – Silva – Young – SWP – Tiote
    Best – Sturridge – Suarez

    Who to bench and who to C?

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    1. orangepeel
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      brown for starters.

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      1. orangepeel
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        (to bench. Bit contradicting that last post. Sorry.)

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  28. Microeconomics
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Should I do O'Hara -> Ramsey for a hit??
    Also, bench Adebayor for Moses or play him?

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    1. Louis Van Balls
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      not for a hit....and start Adebayor and have Moses as first sub

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  29. Ye
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Would appreciate some advice guys:

    Should I do Adebayor to Sturridge? Or save the transfer#

    Vorm (Given)
    Boswingwa Kompany Simpson (Senderos) (Brown)
    Silva Moses Nani SWP (Dyer)
    RvP Suarez Adebayor

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    1. big oak
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      with dyer in cover i think u can survive this week
      ade will be back next week anw

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      No keep, you will lose money if you choose to get him back and Ades got good fixtures coming up, you also have a decent sub in Dyer. Id say do Senderos to Woodgate and have a decent defense instead.

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      1. Ye
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, appreciate the responses. I think i'll stick, want to get rid of Senderos but thinking about saving the transfer for a week

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    3. Spirit
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      save

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  30. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    moses(c)

    watch this space...

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Moses captain, Rooney > Sturridge (-4)
      Have you lost your freaking mind?!?! 😆

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Watching intently.

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    3. Bazman returns
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Brave!

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    4. AP
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Errrrm.

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