[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
8 April 2012 2962 comments
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A pivotal day of Premier League football sees both Manchester clubs involved, as the race for the title heats up. Justifying the “Super Sunday” billing, the Dugout Discussion opens for the opener at Old Trafford, where United are in a prime position to pile the pressure on City. They themselves visit the Emirates later this afternoon, facing an in form Arsenal.

The team sheets for the Manchester United – Queens Park Rangers game are in, and the sides line-up as follows…

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Young, Rooney, Welbeck.

QPR XI: Kenny, Onuoha, Ferdinand, Hill, Taiwo, Diakite, Derry, Mackie, Taarabt, Buzsaky, Bothroyd.

Two changes for the champions then, with Ashley Young and Danny Welbeck replacing Phil Jones and Javier Hernandez from the side that were victorious at Blackburn.

Somewhat surprisingly, Bobby Zamora is dropped to the substitutes bench for visitors, with Jay Bothroyd replacing him. Meanwhile, Joey Barton isn’t risked, with the midfielder one yellow card away from a two-match suspension.

Follow the action as it unfolds in our Dugout Discussion chatroom, which can be accessed right here.

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  1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    On the other hand - QPR should buy Balotelli. They've got problems he can solve LOL

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  2. OPTA FPL
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Man United keep 5 CS in a row ! is it longest record?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      we got 14 in a row about 3 years ago

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    2. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      I can't say it being 100% sure, but I highly doubt it

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        anyway i'm very happy with Evans move 😀 4.5M bargain

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  3. BootlegRascal
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    HALFTIME POLL 😀

    If you were to buy into the Blackburn attack prior to 34

    Yakubu or Hoilett?

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    1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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      Heads or tails

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      Ya on pen

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    3. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Yak. Hoillett varies too much and plays wide. Yak on penalties.

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    4. McDog
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      Yak attack.

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    5. Wolverine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      yakubu

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    6. COMH
      • 14 Years
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      Yak

      But B'Burn seem to be struggling to score like they were before.

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      1. BootlegRascal
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        It's a punt.

        swa NOR

        There's goals in that

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        1. COMH
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          Yeah worth doing

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  4. The Milkman
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    I hope Harry gives us news on Bale soon! It seems very unlikely that he'd be injured after the Gardner challenge.

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    1. CravenA
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Don't hold your breath, 'arry never tells the truth about injuries.

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      1. Park the bus
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        +1

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        1. The Milkman
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          'never' is false.

          -1

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  5. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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    How many of us are now hoping for 1-0 to Arsenal, Walcott goal, Van Persie assist, and Verm cleanie?!!

    Me please!

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'll take that

      2-0 with 2 of those 3 would be better.

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      1. CABAYE4
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        2-1 with 2 RVP/Walcott combo and a Pizarro (assisted by himself) freekick.

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    2. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Take away the Walcott goal and +1

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    3. BootlegRascal
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Verm hat trick would suffice

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    4. Chaupumo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Kompany and Walcott goals for me 🙂 No RVP, Clichy or Gibbs assists please!

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    5. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      That plus another yellow for Balo would suit me!

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  6. mischty
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    So the guy I brought in last week and got me 0 points blocks a goal off the line by the guy I captained this week.....

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  7. the lord
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    Having mario in your team is stressful stuff.

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    1. Mulder
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      LOL

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    2. The Milkman
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      You've talked me out of it. 🙂

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      1. the lord
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        I'm telling you. I was planning on keeping him for a few gw's but I'm shipping him out tomorrow. He's a loose cannon.

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    3. Lloyd Xmas
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Balotelli is not a FF pick

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  8. fijuhmon
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    Got lost on last page so repost:
    What the heck should I do with Richards? Doesn’t seem to be on the pitch now, bur has WBA, nor, wol games in the next three game weeks….

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    1. fijuhmon
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      My rival has Evans & Rafael, I have only Evans. Should I get Rafael also so he won't catch me so easily?

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    2. SPorting
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      Richards > Verm for the GW34 and then > Baines for the DGW.

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      1. fijuhmon
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        Thanks, I'll think abt that!

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    3. Lloyd Xmas
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Get rid for BAE

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  9. Jinswick
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    At this rate my 2 benched defenders are gonna get CS and BPs (Turner and Kompany)

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    1. Declan
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Simpson and McAuley here 🙁

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    2. Mulder
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      Santon and Kelly

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    3. OPTA FPL
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      BAE and Simons always keep CS on my bench so many times, i even dont count and dont remember it now

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  10. Ginkapo FPL
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Unless Verm scores this is gonna be one of those black weeks for me, and it had all been going so well these last few months.

    Dempsey to Valencia was a dissapointing transfer.

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  11. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    If Komps gets this CS I'll have 31 points + BP's on bench.

    A new low.

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      A new low? Wow, you must be really unlucky!

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  12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    balotelli coming out for 2nd half lol

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      *Places bet on red card*

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  13. Bad Pen
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Well... I wasn't expecting to see you after halftime Mario.

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  14. Djerbil
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    Lol @Balo

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  15. Djerbil
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    This proves Tevez not fit enough yet to run around for 45 mins

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    1. Djerbil
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      but could have brought on Kolarov instead

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  16. The Finnisher
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    Balo still on.
    I'm sure he will force his way off soon if Mancini doesn't replace him

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  17. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Play Bale (doubtful) or McClean this week

    Surely Bale, he'll either play or be left out all together

    Dempsey in for Walcott in 35 still looks good.

    Didn't want to sell him this week, but I wanted funds for Dave and all my other mids have games in 34 bar Bale who has Norwich.

    If I own 3 United, 3 Arsenal, 3 Sunderland and Caulker, best defender for 34 and 35, money not object, Kompany? lescott? Kolarov? Williams? Ridgewell?

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    1. Jax
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      bale will be rested for the cup semi

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      1. Audere
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        No chance, he will play unless he is injured (pretty sure he isn't too).

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  18. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Mario on for 2nd half. No YOLO under there? Or just changed the sweaty jersey?

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  19. Lloyd Xmas
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Ok, now i am merry on wine,where is Doosra,you nicked my link for Dean Martin!Lol

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  20. COMH
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Vermaelen was awesome there

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  21. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Well seeing Santon on the bench I can just about deal with

    But Clint, why did I forget to save when I put you in ❓

    *slaps self with a haddock*

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  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    odds on balotelli red?

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    1. Jax
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      odds on...he's a nut job

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  23. Park the bus
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    what does mario have to do to get subbed? come out of the tunnel wearing a united shirt?

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    1. The Milkman
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Snort!

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  24. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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    I'M BACK! Looking forward to the 2nd half of the match. 😀

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    1. Declan
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      *closes Fantasy football scout*

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      1. BootlegRascal
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        hahahah

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      2. HappyAnkit
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        😛

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    2. Mull
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      NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

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  25. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Holt-> Graham ( as looks like bale is going to be out so will need my 3rd striker )
    Or
    Skertl -> Kompany
    Thanks

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    1. GreenBlue
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      B

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  26. COMH
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    I'm on 50 points pre bps with Walcott + RVP to finish. Will that be average?

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    1. Declan
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      34

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    2. MCH
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      Depends what happens here I would imagine that will be about average for around here.

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  27. Piggs Boson
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    Verm is quality. Gibbs is horse manure.

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Did you see him against QPR? Absolute dirt. Kompany, now that is a quality defender!

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    2. the lord
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      Gibbs is the future England LB.
      Right with your verm comment although he lost us the game last week.

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  28. raisingtheba
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    probably the only person who still has silva.. should i keep him for the next few good fixtures or transfer him out? if so who for? thanks

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  29. Piggs Boson
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    The Arsenal boos are getting to Nasri, he's getting temperamental.

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  30. SPorting
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    14 years, 1 month ago

    REPOST:

    THE STEADY IS BACK! He's looking forward to the 2nd half of the match 😀

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    1. BootlegRascal
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      Haha

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      😆 😆 😆 😆 😆

      Very harsh Sporting, but funny.

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    3. Djerbil
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      He will kill us with his Week 34 RMT

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    4. Mull
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      If there is 45 minutes left that means I'll see this post another 9 times before the end of the game.

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    5. HappyAnkit
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      😛 😛

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