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26 November 2011 2664 comments
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Gameweek 13 gets off to a somewhat underwhelming start, as two of the Premier League’s worst form sides do battle. Coming in to the game on the back of four straight defeats, Stoke City host a Blackburn Rovers side with only one win to their name this season.

On the otherhand, we could be about to witness another end-to-end classic between two sides desperate for points. Blackburn showed last week that they will stop at nothing to get a result, even if that means Morten Gamst Pederson has to take a corner to himself or Paul Robinson has to go up and headbutt an opponent’s boot. Either way, the Dugout Discussion is open, and the team news is in…

Stoke XI: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Shawcross, Huth, Wilson, Pennant, Whelan, Delap, Etherington, Walters, Crouch.

Blackburn XI: Robinson, Lowe, Hanley, Dann, Givet, Rochina, Nzonzi, Pedersen, Hoilett, Formica, Yakubu.

Once again, Tony Pulis picks Thomas Sorensen ahead of Asmir Begovic in goal for the Potters. He also hands starts to Marc Wilson and Glenn Whelan, at the expense on Danny Higginbotham and Dean Whitehead.

Steve Kean is forced in to one change, with Mauro Formica coming in for the suspended David Dunn. Elsewhere, Jason Lowe replaces Michel Salgado.

After that we have six 3p.m. kick-offs, and the action concludes at tea-time with Arsenal Vs. Fulham.

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  1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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    It would be really hard for commentators to avoid saying Toilet. There's a pause every time before saying his name out... 😛

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  2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    Why has Etherington not been scoring big points this year, what's changed?

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      Walters is now on pens.

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        who took penalty last season? Etherington?

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    2. 1NAM
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      Noticed that. He's not like the player he was in the last 2 seasons.

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    3. McDog
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      Walters seems to be the go-to man this season.

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  3. everyday, i'm shufflin…
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    Delap 1-0

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  4. Sess!
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    Thought it was walters there for a second....phew!

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    1. kaz 96
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      +1, relieved

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  5. McDog
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    Delap goal, Pennant assist

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  6. CFCTom
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    Pennant assist, free kick. Delap goal, header. Awful defending from Blackburn.

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    1. Chewy Toffee
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      How many d'you reckon Fat Frank will score today mate?

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      1. CFCTom
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        Don't address me as 'mate' again.

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        1. Chewy Toffee
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          Noted mate.

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          1. CFCTom
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            You just did it again!

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            1. Chewy Toffee
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              What did I do mate?

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            2. Shipstontrev
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              Would you prefer it if he called you mata instead?

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              1. Chewy Toffee
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                Haha +1

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  7. Drip Doctor
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    Delap goal, pennant assist. Unless Wilkinson wants to score or assist then this is perfect, just stay like this!

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  8. Sess!
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    Turning off now. Crap game. Will flick back on here for score updates

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
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      do you fancy sess to score today ?

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    2. Sheep Flavour
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      It is Stoke V Blackburn...what did you expect 🙂

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  9. Cruicky
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    1-0

    I'll give credit to Stoke - the set-piece worked, great delivery and timing.

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  10. Davido989
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    delap 1-0
    pennant assist

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    1. Soidisant
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      And now I hope Drenthe doesn't play. Delap is my first sub!

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      1. Chewy Toffee
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        🙁

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      2. Sess!
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        Ha ha, bet you do!

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      3. Cruicky
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        Why wouldn't you play Delap at home to Blackburn (second-bottom)? Why bother having him at all??

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        1. Soidisant
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          Been sat on my bench since he scored against Fulham. Would have gotten rid by now if there hadn't been bigger areas of concern.

          Wk 9 I wanted rid of Nasri because of the rotation risk.
          Wk 10 Young was injured.
          Wk 11 I saved my transfer due to international break
          Wk 12 Defence was shocking so needed double trasnfers
          Wk 13 I wanted rid of Moses before he dropped more.

          So just dumb luck that I still have him.

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      4. Optimus.
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        wow you have delap?

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  11. Chewy Toffee
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    Brilliant flick by Delap. 1-0 Stoke

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  12. Menly
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    Delap can use his feet!??! Nobody told me!

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    1. Chewy Toffee
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      Header. And he just played a shite through ball to Walters lol.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      he used head

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    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      Delap could be going the Euros if he keeps that up

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    4. Waldaz
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      He didn't in fact.

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  13. Fernando Torres
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    Predictions for Chelsea and Tottenham lineups today

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    1. Chewy Toffee
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      Kill me?

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    2. Cruicky
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      Deja Vu.

      Someone replied to this earlier on...

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      1. Fernando Torres
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        Sorry just realised I had the comments hidden :/ lool

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        1. Cruicky
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          My main predictions:

          VDV to start.
          Lampard, Sturridge, Torres, Mata and Bosingwa to start.

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  14. Optimus.
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    completely off topic

    was on the vodka last night very drunk woke up this morning and was wondering why my mate was playing untill 5 nearly 6 this morning on ps3(unlike him)..then i remembered in my drunkiness last night i fancied a few games of mw3 but didnt want to ruin my already poor k/d ratio...what did i do??...i signed into his account because he had his details saved on my ps3...im going to hell aint i?

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    1. CFCTom
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      It doesn't exist, so I'm guessing no.

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      1. Fernando Torres
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        HAHA ^

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      2. Smarty Pants
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        You wish! 😈

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        1. Shipstontrev
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          I thought it was reserved for Chelsea fans.

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          1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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            The coldest circle of hell...

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
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              Or Hottest...

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          2. Chewy Toffee
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            Boom! He's on fire today. No pun intended.

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            1. Shipstontrev
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              Thanks mate. 😉

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    2. O Fenomeno
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      http://www.sherdog.net/forums/attachments/f44/48483d1316118951-anderson-silva-next-5-fights-cool_story_bro2.jpg

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    3. kaz 96
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      are u still drunk?

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      1. kaz 96
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        nvm

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  15. Waldaz
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    Is this the most possible irrelevant goal for FPL?

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    1. Fernando Torres
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      I have Delap (C)

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      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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        I thought you captain RVP always....maybe you should change your usernme to captain delap sometimes...

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    2. CFCTom
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      No, a guy bottom of one of my mini leagues has Pennant.

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    3. Optimus.
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      not for the guy above with delap 1st sub 🙂

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      No, I took 7/2 for Blackburn to be relegated so I'd be happy to see Stoke win. 🙂

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  16. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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    Come on wilkinson one rash challenge would help me win the paddy power cup.

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  17. Optimus.
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    id be more than happy for the game to finish at this score or even better 1-1

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      nees Stoke CS

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      1. Optimus.
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        blackburn usually score but not looking very likely today

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        1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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          Blackburn look very poor defensively and in attack...
          They should bring back Shearer and Hendry.

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    2. Perthite
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      Cleansheet would be nice - if not then a Yakubu goal would be nice.

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  18. Barmak
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    Does anyone know if RVP is starting on the bench today?

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    1. fredwestham
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      No

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    2. Chewy Toffee
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      No team news yet.

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    3. Cruicky
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      Why would he? - he'll play 90mins, be rested midweek then be benched at Wigan or come off after 60 odd minutes there.

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  19. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    Seen a couple of people talking about Drenthe not playing today. Why not?

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    1. meechamspowders
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      where have you heard this vicious rumour?

      have dyer as first sub anyway, so not a total disaster if drenthe doesn't play.

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    2. Declan
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      Cos Demi said so. 🙂

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    3. Chewy Toffee
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      Injured.

      Distin and Drenthe haven't travelled according to Everton TV. Not a reliable source though..

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      1. Declan
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        really, not reliable?

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        1. Chewy Toffee
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          For 5 pound a month I really have no expectations from Everton TV. If I get to see that fit blonde once in a while then it's money worth, apart from that, nada.

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      2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        OK, that's not too bad, thought he might have had one of his traditional massive fall-outs with his manager.

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  20. Demí
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    Would never have guessed Givet played in a champions league final

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Who for? Monaco?

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      1. Shakey
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        I think Squillaci did too. What a partnership, eh?

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Good enough to knock chelsea out 🙂

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  21. Cruicky
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    Blackburn too narrow, need width.

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  22. Le Bluff
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    Need Stoke to concede. My 1st round opponent in the FFS Cup has ShawX (plus a much better team than mine), and I don't wanna be chasing points after the 1st game of the week!

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  23. Ginkapo FPL
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    I thought you couldnt score from a throw in?

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  24. Jukesy
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    Crouch's tache is hilarious

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  25. Menly
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    Wow Van Persie its now 13 mil! Made a nice 1.1 there 🙂

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    1. Just A Wooden Spoon
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      0.5m then

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    2. Madridista
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      He won't be rising all that high anymore cos he is not injured for a long time so I guess he will be injured before new year!

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      U haven't I'm afraid and u know why.. It's all material, if u sell him use made . 5

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      1. Menly
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        Ah yeah i realised that just after i posted it... Ah well

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    4. O Fenomeno
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      *0.5

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    5. CFCTom
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      You selling him?

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    6. Chewy Toffee
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      Wenger will inevitably rest him sooner or later which might cause a few panic sells I reckon. He won't reach the Cristiano "14.6 mil" Ronaldo though.

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    7. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      You should use it to buy someone else's team judging by that ranking 🙂

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      1. Menly
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        Hehe touche but i started GW 😉

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  26. CFCTom
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    I want to get rid of Hoilett.

    Hoilett -> Long?

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    1. Menly
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      Isn't he your captain?

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      1. CFCTom
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        I dont know. He might be. 99% likely he is, but there is always the chance it didn't go through. I'm not checking because I'm scared, he probably is though. 🙁

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      I had Long earlier in the season, wouldn't recommend him - scores v Utd and Chelsea, couldn't score v the shittier clubs.

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      1. Shipstontrev
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        He scored against Bolton last week though.

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Sorry, I meant when I had him - paid him no attention whatsoever since!

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      2. CFCTom
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        Who would you reccomend then? A striker for 6.2 or less.

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Klasnic, Graham, Helguson, Yakubu.

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  27. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    Stoke CS could be the difference between winning and losing my pp cup game. 7 out of starting 11 the same

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    1. Team Hayemaker
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      looking ok so far but blackburn will be going for it in the 2nd half.

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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      The fella against me wildcarded and copied my team plus added in a few form guys.
      I am not confident of victory.
      Bacically it's
      Him: wilkinson, Hernandez, Brown, Bale
      V
      Me: VDV, Drenthe, and BAE

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  28. Menly
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    Giant killing tomorrow.
    Liverpool 3 City 2.
    It'll happen 😉

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    1. Declan
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      2-1

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Liverpool are a bigger club than City, wouldn't call it a giant killing 😉

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      1. Menly
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        Well.... I think maybe those days are over 🙁

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      2. CFCTom
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        Hahaha. No they aren't. Nice to see that 6-1 hammering hurt so much that Liverpool dont seem so bad anymore. 😀

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        1. Shakey
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          In terms of history/stature/fanbase, Liverpool are still a bigger side.

          Of course, as a Chelsea fan, I doubt you would want to take those factors into account when measuring the "big-ness" of a football club.

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          1. CFCTom
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            In terms of quality, future prospects, league position and *recent* trophies won City are a bigger club. Seeing as that is what actually counts I'm right in thinking you are living in the past. Move on. Liverpool have never even won the Premier League and people call them a "big club"? City look like winning the league this season with the players they've brought in while Liverpool are stuck with the best non goal-scoring striker in world football... :/ As for "history", I'm not sure what you consider it to be, but City have just as much of it as any club. Every club has "history" you idiot.

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            1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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              'History' in this context means successful history, otherwise Sheffield FC would be the biggest club in the country.

              'Liverpool have never even won the PL.' We're not a third of the way through the season yet and you're giving City the title 🙄

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            2. Shakey
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              Liverpool won the Champions League fairly recently; a competition Man City are only making their debut in this season, and struggling.

              As I said, I'd expect this kind of argument from a Chelsea fan like you.

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        2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          18 titles v 2 titles.
          4 European Cups (WKA) v 0 European Cups.
          History v Money

          I've always respected Liverpool, no matter how much I dislike them. City, on the other hand...

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          1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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            * 5 European cups

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    3. Shakey
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      0-2

      Beating Chelsea right now isn't that big an achievement.

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  29. Optimus.
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    45 min without a walters goal

    so far so good

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    1. Team Hayemaker
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      my rival has him too. He hasnt look that dangerous (touch wood!)

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  30. Says
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    So has Begovic lost his starting place?

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    1. CRAZY TRAIN
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      Looks like, and its looking like he'll drop down to 5.1 very soon. I've just swapped him out for Krul

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Good. I think that might be a great move. Two tasty homes on the horizon. 🙂

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    2. Cruicky
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      Stoke CS - maybe
      Stoke concede/lose - probably more GK rotation.

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