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Paddy Power Cup VI – The Grand Final

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It’s here. After ten gruelling stages, we’re down to the final two participants of the Paddy Power Cup VI. Gameweek 37 saw our final four lock horns in the Semi-Finals. Here’s how they played out…

1. Optimus 45 – 69 mch

Both Optimus and mch nailed the captaincy for Gameweek 37, with the irrepressible Robin van Persie delivering the goods once again. The difference ultimately was mch’s relegation-threatened players proving they still had some fight left in them. A double Queens Park Rangers clean sheet, along with a bundle of points courtesy Martin Petrov puts him in the Grand Final.

2. DrD 53 – 49 ajay_kl

Joining mch is DrD after his razor-thin four-point victory over ajay_kl. Again, both Fantasy managers backed the Dutchmen with their captaincy, but what separated them was just the odd point here and there. An extra save point, a midfielder clean sheet, and Wayne Rooney’s assist was the difference.

So, the Gameweek 38 fixtures are as follows…

The Grand Final

mch (1,225th overall) Vs. DrD (1,260th)

3rd Place Play-Off

Optimus (1,676th) Vs. ajay_kl (42,029th)

In terms of overall standings it’s our closest ever final, with just 35 Fantasy Premier League places and a single point between mch and DrD.

Here’s a reminder of what’s at stake, courtesy of Paddy Power and ourselves…

  • Winner – £150 worth of free bets. £50 Amazon Voucher
  • Runner-up – £75 worth of free bets. £30 Amazon Voucher
  • 3rd Place – £50 worth of free bets. £20 Amazon Voucher

Good luck to all four managers competing in this final Gameweek of the 2011/12 season!

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  1. beric
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Does everyone on here play Fifa instead of (the far superior) Pro. Evolution Soccer?

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      If PES is far superior, then why does everyone play Fifa?

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      1. beric
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        The same reason the Black Eyed Peas get No.1's, and its easier 😉

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    2. sotothemightygreek
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Pro Evo hasn't improved in years. I haven't played this year's version so I won't judge that but the last Pro Evo game I really enjoyed was 6. Fifa has steeped up it's game and as a result the balance of power has shifted.

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      1. beric
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Fifa has got better, and by better I mean more like Pro, only my opinion, I haven't played the latest Fifa much. i didn't mean to argue, I was just wondering if I was the only person in the world who still plays Pro 🙂

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        1. Dago
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          made the transistion from Pro Evo to FIFA about four seasons ago, try FIFA more Beric, I can assure you its a better game now. Shame as the old Pro Evos were better, but still the masses bought FIFA.

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          1. beric
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 1 day ago

            Alot of people have said this to me! Playing Fifa makes me feel like I'm having an affair, having spent years slating it in favor of Pro. I might have to buy Fifa this afternoon though and do a fair comparrison 🙂

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      2. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        PES 2009 was the peak imo

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    3. Gravless wonder
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I used to prefer PES but recent PES games are no match for recent FIFA ones.

      I find FIFA12 far more realistic.

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  2. el flacooo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Hey guys, my predicted line up is:
    Vorm
    Kompany verm gallas
    Siggy bale vdv Valencia
    Cisse tevez rvp

    Mignolet demps williamson Evans

    2 FT: i was thinking : dempsey out for silva and tevez out for aguero
    All opinions are welcomed

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  3. asyrafdanial
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Scott Parker doubt with a sore Achilles...

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    1. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Spurs are stronger with Sandro anyway.

      If I was a spurs fan i would want Parker to have a sore achilles every week!

      Parker is one of the most overrated players ever!

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      1. asyrafdanial
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Just say it..know from Hostpur tweet

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  4. Doctor X
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Has it been confirmed anywhere that Cech is unlikely to play? Chelsea were shite with Turnbull in goal and Hilario is no good either.

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    1. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Cech will play this week (not sure where u heard this)
      The Turnbull experiment just showed how much we need Cech to play every game.

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      1. Doctor X
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Alright. Thank you. Some bloke on the last page said he wouldn't. Also, what do you think are the chances of a Mata start?

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        1. Funkyav
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          Even if he does start he will come off early.

          To be honest I can see RDM starting him on the bench and bringing him on for last 30mins.

          Hard to 2nd guess the team selection this week

          Cech, Terry, Ivan and Ramires are about the only definites (cos they are all out of Champs League)

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  5. Dago
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    8 point hit worth it people?

    Evans>Kompany
    Bale>Maloney
    Cisse>Aguero

    Cech
    Terry Vermalen Kompany
    VDV Valencia Maloney Dempsey
    Jelavic Aguero(c) RVP

    Bogden Siggy Hibbert Simpson

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I think it depends where you are in your league. If you're way out in front or way behind then go for it. If its tight then hits might backfire big time.

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      1. Dago
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Im around 2,000 overall and have won my mini league. Could do a 4 point hit and play Hibbert instead of getting Kompany.

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        1. beric
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          I'd do that. I'm guessing you have to do Bale->Maloney to fund Aguero, otherwise I wouldn't do that either. Good luck 🙂

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        2. beric
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          Great rank BTW, I'm like 159,000. First season though and I've only used this website for a couple of months.

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          1. Dago
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 1 day ago

            thanks, and good luck. oh and play FIFA 🙂

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    2. Ramboros
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Don't do Kompany in. It could easily become such an easy high scoring game that City will concede a poor goal. His chances for a bonus point is close to zero, and it's highly unlikely that he will contributed offensively. Barely any defenders are worth a hit.

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  6. The Eurozone Bailout Packag…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Anyone know who takes pens for Russia? Assuming the KGB didn't get to them for missing one.

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  7. Elwood
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Is anyone bringing in Aguero forva hit and not giving him the arm band?

    Don't forget folkscthat the deadline isn't until sunday.

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    1. asyrafdanial
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      me..get in yaya too~

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      1. Elwood
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Why Yaya, i was thinking Nasri.

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        1. asyrafdanial
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          cant afford Nasri..Yaya nice cut-price for in-form mid~

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  8. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Repost 😛

    To all you Fifa 12 gurus out there – could you name a few players who are great to transfer in and aren’t too expensive? Around 70-80 overall.

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    1. sotothemightygreek
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Marco Reus is excellent. Granero is decent also.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Thanks 🙂

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  9. roscola
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Bit of a repost, sorry.

    Jelly or Cisse > Aguero?

    Ordinarily, would ditch Cisse because Everton are so tight. But 8 points ahead in ML and rival will probably keep Cisse. So I should aim to reduce differentials, right? Or wrong?

    Similar question for benching: Valencia or Siggy? Rival has Valencia and will probably play him.

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Siggy is a better option than Vaencia I reckon, and Jelly is better than Cisse (IMO) I think you should just play to get as many points as you can. You must be leadng for a reason 🙂

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    2. Blonde Faith
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I dunno, I'm not sold on Aguero at all. Probably because I can't afford Tevez, and It's pissing me of 😛

      I'm looking to keep Cisse and ditch Jelavic, tbh. If anyone is going to score for the toon, it's him. Everton might come from anywhere, but I have a feeling the tightest defence will be on the visitor's side. Everton just have less to lose.

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      1. roscola
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        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        I do also have Pienaar so maybe time to spread the risk

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    3. Blonde Faith
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      oh, and I'd definitely have Siggy over Valencia.

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  10. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    i really like like the new liverpool kit..nice compared to some

    http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-new-kit-photos-as-liver-828233

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    1. The Eurozone Bailout Packag…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      God that's crap! It's certainly no Bilbao away shirt.

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Me too.

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    3. Dago
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      yer that is quite nice, I like the white and blue away kit they had this season.

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    4. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      The Liver Bird is back! Liverpool's new kit nods to golden era.

      It will take more than that for them to play well. Unless there is some serious work done over the summer they will be bottom half of the table nexr year

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    5. beric
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I quite like the Shirt, Gerrard looks stupid in that photo though.

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    6. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      http://www.footballshirtculture.com/12/13-kits/stoke-city-2012-2013-adidas-150th-anniversary-away-football-shirt.html

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        jeze a jersey thats worse than utds and arsenals

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      2. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        I really like that!

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    7. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      i would have expected them to keep the crest, but that bird looks fit...

      good luck for the play off mate

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        same to you..i fancy you for the win with those 2 ft

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        1. Call Me Old Fashioned
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          only one i am afraid

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          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 1 day ago

            i want to try break into top 1000 so i might be tempted by a 4/8 hit

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            1. Call Me Old Fashioned
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 1 day ago

              I am looking at -4 too just to boost the OR a bit. My mini leagues are sorted one way or other.

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    8. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Gold on red looks well naff!

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  11. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Old im sure...
    "Roy Hodgson has managed more team (18) than Emile Hesky has goals for England and Aston Villa combined (16)"

    I wonder who's going to snap Emile up this summer...

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  12. Blonde Faith
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Please, I need help. I fancy Torres 😯

    I think he's likely to show what he's really made of against northing-to-fight-for Blackburn, possibly impressing enough to figure in the gameplan for Munich.

    Tale me out of it. With 50pt ML lead I should just (c) RVP like everyone else, but this is the sort of move that got me where I am today. And the sort of move that reduced my 100pt lead to 50 last GW 😛

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      what if rdm decides to play lukaku or sturridge up top?..he didnt care to much for last game so im sure he cares even less of this one

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      1. Blonde Faith
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Torres was typically subdued at Anfield, didn't show enough to be saved for the CL final. He'll start, the q is, will he perform? He does his best stuff against weaker sides, away from home; I'm thinking of his hat-trick at QPR in particular.

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        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          oh its a punt that could prove fruitful seen as blackburn are dead and buried

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  13. COMH
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Are Championship teams still training? Just seen Wolves players at the training ground. Is that to be there for the new managerial appointment or are they still in for training/treatment?

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    1. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      not sure if serious..

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      mmm wolves still have 1 game left..joking right?

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    3. COMH
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Shit I seriously thought of them as a Championship side with no games left 🙂

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  14. roscola
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Who is Greece's first choice keeper? Sifakis played 6 of the qualifiers, Tsorvas played 3. But Tsorvas is by far the most popular choice so I'm wondering if people know something I don't.

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    1. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Im sure and you can be sure that nobody really know shhht. Just need to wait for the friendlies. Many sites say that its actually the third guy Karzins or smthng.

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Thanks. Guess I'll wait for the friendlies. I always like to be reminded that nobody knows shhht. Makes me feel better about not knowing shhhht myself 🙂

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  15. asyrafdanial
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    My upfront : Rooney - Jelavic - Cisse

    Main rival upfront : Rooney - Tevez - Cisse (captain between Roo & Tevez)

    Planning to get in Aguero instead of Jelly..Or should I ditch Cisse? Im leading anyway~
    Any advice ?

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    1. The Rock
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      If your leading and you only want to win the league then do Jel > Tevez/Aguero

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      1. asyrafdanial
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        okay..thanks..maybe I will get Aguero and captaining him, not Tevez.. 🙂

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    2. Blonde Faith
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I'd have RVP over Rooney. Tevez is more likely score points than Jelly or Aguero, IMO. 5'd keep Cisse as Newcastle's key goal hope and get someone else in place of Jelly.

      That's basically where I am, but I can't decide who that 'someone' should be.

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  16. The Rock
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Bogdan
    Terry, Kaboul, Caulker
    Bale, VDV, Dempsey, Pienaar
    Cisse, Jejavic, RVP

    Mingolet, Ben Arfa, Evans, Wheater

    2 free transfers and 0.7 in the bank

    Was thinking Cisse > Aguero, Dempsey > Maloney/Moses

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    1. Fratboy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I'd prefer Bale>Maloney/Moses than Dempsey.

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      1. rdpx
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        +1 for sack bale. No points there for months. Then again if you have kept him this long with no point return hoping for that sudden return to a 15 pt GW from him, you might as well see out the season. He won;t get any points, but IF HE DID?!? Imagine if you just sold him after MONTHS OF AGONY and he pulls down 19pts!?!?

        [He won't. Sell him]

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        1. Blonde Faith
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          I reckon that could be a crucial call this week. I'm playing Moses and Siggy for sure, but the Dempsey/Bale thing... less obvious.

          Bale is @ home but never really comes to the fore against stiff opposition. Dempsey seems more capable away than he used to be, but up against a team that can't afford to concede..? Not so sure.

          I dunno, I'd be tempted to bench Demps, play Ben Arfa and go Bale > SIlva.

          Or something.

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  17. Fratboy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Sorry THE ROCK

    NEW POST

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  18. gbeer7
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Sorry for the repost,

    I’m 2nd, 2pts behind the leader.
    I not sure what change to make. Do i gamble and take a -4pt hit ? either one of the Everton lads. Got 5.4m in the bank to spend. My Team is,

    Vorm (Ruddy)
    Kompany Vermaelen Evans J (Turner, Shotton)
    Dempsey Fellaini Sigurdsson Valencia (McClean)
    Rooney Jelavic Van Persie

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  19. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Rate these Euro beauties:

    Szczesny, Pletikosa
    Alba, Kadlec, Zhirkov, K Papadopolous, Mathijsen
    Mandzukic, Shirokov, Iniesta, Schwiensteiger, Duff
    Robben, Zlatan, Lewandowski

    Plan is to WC week 2.

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  20. rdpx
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    3rd repost!! Slow today...

    Friedel
    Vermaelen Boyce Taylor [Turner, JEvans]
    Siggy Pienaar Dempsey VDV [BArfa]
    Cisse RVP Adebayor

    chasing 12&42pts…

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  21. ludi
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Not too bad. Altough Id rather get Kallstrom/Larsson in as Sweden cover rather than Ibrahimovic. Also not liking the Greek defender. Schweinsteiger is also a bit too defensive for my liking. And what about McGeady? Isnt he a better option than Duff?

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    1. ludi
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Reply fail to Milanista.

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      1. Mílanista
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        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Old post fail as well 😉

        Thanks, was looking to change Duff, might raise 1m and switch my German back to Ozil

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  22. Irish and Proud
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    captain for euro '12 who ye putting? I'm thinking Jelavic vs IRELAND or Ozil vs PORTUGAL.. what bout all ye?

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