Euro 2012

Euro 2012 Team Analysis – France

Having previously cast our eye over the talent to consider from the squad of Euro hopefuls Roy Hodgson has banded together, it’s time to see what kind of amuse-bouche England’s longstanding rivals from across the channel can offer Fantasy managers…

As mentioned in our last article we will witness France kick off their Group D campaign on Monday June 11 with a 5.00pm match against England. Saving on travel expenses, they will then play another tie in the Donbass Arena exactly four days later but this time against joint-hosts Ukraine at 5.00pm. A cross-country flight to the nation’s capital will see a game against Sweden on Tuesday June 19 at 7.45pm tidy up the group stages for France.

Group D is ripe for an upset or two. Any of the four sides are capable of either making it to the knockout stages or equally floundering at the first hurdle, leaving ample time for introspection from a nation’s press. France seem to have exorcised some of their past demons experienced under previous boss Raymond Domenech, Sweden have a team capable of threatening anyone on their day, England have enough to talent to pester the final eight and hope for more, while the Ukraine will be banking on the boost that tournament hosts often receive in this situation.

The Road To Qualification

Laurent Blanc’s outfit were handed what looked like one of the easiest groups to traverse but it still took them to the tenth and final fixture to secure qualification. With a home defeat against Belarus in their first match, things couldn’t have started any worse but four solid 2-0 victories on the bounce saw Blanc’s men quickly get themselves back on track. A draw away at Belarus (and then another in Romania a little later) made things a little more precarious for Les Bleus heading into the final furlong. In the end, it was a 78th minute penalty from Samir Nasri at home to Bosnia-Herzegovina in their final fixture that allowed France to keep their closest rivals at bay and clinch top spot in their group.

Blanc’s side were hardly scintillating in attack, scoring more than two goals just the once – they grabbed 15 goals over their 10 matches, finding the net twice on five occasions. At the back, they shipped a mere four goals over qualifying and, with six clean sheets returned, didn’t concede more than one goal in any of those 10 games.

Most Appearances: Lloris (10), Rami & Malouda (9), M’Vila & Nasri (8)

Most Goals: Benzema, Gourcuff & Malouda (3), Remy (2)

Most Assists: Nasri, Benzema & Payet (2)

The Likely Lads

As the captain of his national side, there isn’t anyone safer to select from France’s backline than the hot property that is Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. With those afore-mentioned six clean sheets and four goals conceded, France had the second best defensive record in qualifying, with only Italy shipping less. All of which indicates that the 6.0 price-tag in the McDonald’s Euro 2012 game is a more than fair price point, considering Lloris is found a mark or two cheaper than the goalkeepers regarded at the very top of the echelon.

Samir Nasri is fast becoming one of the most important members of Blanc’s starting XI – his aforementioned crucial penalty against Bosnia-Herzegovina last October only typifying this fact. The recent Premier League winner will be travelling to the Ukraine on cloud nine and his manager and team-mates alike will be looking to the 8.5 McDonald’s offering to help his nation make a mark on this tournament. Nasri also appears to be in the driving seat for corners and free-kicks, further enhancing his appeal for Fantasy managers.

Priced at 9.5, Franck Ribery doesn’t come cheap. The Bayern Munich man arrives on the back of a strong domestic campaign, with 12 goals and 12 assists in 27 starts for the Bundesliga runners-up. Despite Nasri’s lesser price and set-piece duties, Ribery has so far proven to the more popular pick with Fantasy managers – over 13.5% have snapped him up, more than double the City man’s 6.3% ownership, with his opener in Thursday’s friendly win over Serbia serving a timely reminder of his capabilities.

Fresh off his most prolific season to date, helping Real Madrid amass 100 La Liga points and topple Barcelona, Karim Benzema is rich in form heading into this summer’s tournament. Very much anticipated as the leading striker in France’s 4-2-3-1 formation, Benzema should be relied upon to push his country through the group stages and into the knock-out arena of Euro 2012. Costing just 9.5 in the McDonald’s format, he, like his fellow countrymen, comes in at a lower price than that of the heavy hitters. This, in turn, opens up a nice value for money option for Fantasy managers needing a striker without having to break the bank.

Cheeky Punt

With some incredibly rotten luck Bacary Sagna managed to break his fibula not once but twice last season – the most recent fracture coming just a week before the end of the league campaign and ruling the Arsenal man out of the Euro 2012 tournament. His loss, however, will ultimately prove to be advantageous to Lille’s Mathieu Debuchy. The right-back has caught the eye of many managers in recent times, with Sir Alex Ferguson and Alan Pardew supposedly keen admirers of late, and at a 5.5 McDonalds price his under the radar status could prove a handy differential for those Fantasy managers aware of this fact. Underlining his potential at both ends of the pitch, Debuchy grabbed a goal in this week’s home win over Iceland, as the French battled back to overcome their visitors 3-2.

Florent Malouda hardly had the most impressive of domestic campaigns with Chelsea, starting just 11 of the Blues’ league games, but he was an integral figure in helping France qualify for the finals. Malouda played all but one of his nation’s 10 games and ended as joint-top scorer with Benzema on three goals. Factor in the occasional share of corners and a price of 8.0, he has been an overlooked asset in the attacking midfield three thus far – with just 0.7% ownership, there’s a definite case for him as a decent differential; his strike from outside the box in the Serbia win attests to that.

Further Analysis

Group A Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Russia
Group B Denmark, Gemany, Holland, Portugal
Group C Croatia, Italy, Republic of Ireland,Spain
Group D England

Fantasy Football Scout Euro 2012 Leagues

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Our McDonalds UEFA Euro 2012 League code is : 638-996

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1,377 Comments Post a Comment
  1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Effectively, Rio Ferdinand isn't going to the Euros because his brother is black.

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    1. Parm
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      It's a bit more complicated than that...

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        Continue..

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Absolutely gutted. Pissed off too.

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          1. Crouch Potato!
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            Not having one of your better days.

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        2. Parm
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          John Terry is going also, don't want to leave the wife within a 5 mile radius of JT.........

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          1. Crouch Potato!
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            I'm sure your wife has better taste.

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      2. Abominable Snowy84
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        I dont think it is!!

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    2. Chazza
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      That makes it sound like it's his brother's fault but I know what you mean.

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    3. Optimus.
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      more so that john terry is a c*nt

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      1. Parm
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        Someone sees the light!!!

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    4. Sean.
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      bollox isnt it

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    5. udit
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      well technically, his brother isn't even black!

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      1. Demí
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        ?

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        1. udit
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          Forget it, you all won't understand.

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          1. Hate that rotation
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            I understand what you mean, he is mixed race. So technically he is 50% black and 50% white.

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            1. udit
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              Yes, exactly.

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              1. dizFaris
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                But terry is 100% c*nt

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                1. Hate that rotation
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                  Absolutely, dont need a DNA test for that.

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        2. udit
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          What I meant was, his complexion is wheatish not black, there's a big difference.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            Errr - not really. Everybody's blood is red. And if you cut me, do I not bleed ... ? 🙂

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            1. GREENDREAMS11
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              shakespeare eh Doos . not bad for a jock to notice, merchant of venice 😉

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                Very good. 😀

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            2. Ginkapo FPL
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              I grazed my arm on astroturf yesterday, apparently I dont really bleed

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              1. udit
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                You're a Spider! Gasp.

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            3. udit
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              Yes, and everybody has a brain, heart, lungs, liver etc etc, but some bloody jokers don't realize that do they?

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    6. beric
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      Its a disgrace. Who will it look after the Euro's if JT is found guilty, and we just let him represent our nation.

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      1. beric
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        *How

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        1. dizFaris
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          It's a shame for England to allow terry plays for them.. But not for long, england will be back enjoy this cold weather sooner than we think..

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
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        How will it look if JT is found innocent and we refused to let him play? Innocent until proven guilty and dont ever think otherwise. The public needs to stop judging him for something that hasnt been proved, (he is a twat for other things anyway), I blame the media

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        1. dizFaris
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          How can anybody defends Terry, the guy who slept with his friends' partner, racist and has no respect what so ever to anyone.

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
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            And your judging on him for things that havent been proved.

            He slept with his friends partner. Thats it.

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  2. Sheffield Rules
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    Does anyone know if Martin Olsson is nailed on for Sweden?

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    1. Chazza
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      For at least the 1st and 3rd games, there is a chance he may dropped against England.

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      1. Sheffield Rules
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        How can we be sure?

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        1. Chazza
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          We can't.

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    2. Wild Rover
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      Probably but unlikely to get a cs, as Camzy said earlier, do you really want a Swedish defender coming in on the last day with no chance to replace him? Waste of a place imo.

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      1. jayzico
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        +1 one of the few comments that camzy is right on this week

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  3. Parm
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    All this build-up and it turns out ENR's partner is.......Average! 🙂

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    1. Hate that rotation
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      Average is awesome, that dude kept kicking my ass in the Bottom 5 league.

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      1. Parm
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        That was fun!

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        1. Chazza
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          It was indeed a great idea Parm, thanks for making the only half-decent league I won 😀

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          1. Parm
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            On goal-difference by one point 😆

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            1. Chazza
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              I meant the classic league, that was a convincing victory 😛

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    2. Captain Shirokov
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      Who's Average?

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    3. @FuzzyWarbles
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      simultaneuosly correct and incorrect 😉

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      1. udit
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        😀 Nice.

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  4. Sean.
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    been trying to include ibra , come up with
    akinfeev andersen
    alba perquis lescott strinic k.papa
    ozil allefay yarm kuba shirokov
    rvp ibra muller

    or better leaving it at
    hart szczesny
    alba zhirkov kadlec strinic k.papa
    same midfield
    rvp jeavic muller ??

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  5. China Mag
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    Alreet lads

    Everyone can breathe a sound of relief. In Like Flynn has been found alive and well. He sent me a one line email to tell me that he hasn't been on-line the last few days because he "pulled a weird duty". Whatever that means. He was supposed to be on-line at lunchtime to discuss our application. But still not heard anything more!

    Anyway, the important thing is that he is ok, and still wants to be my partner. Phew. I was half expecting him to announce that he had signed a deal with somebody else behind my back!!

    As he has obviously got held up with whatever it is he has been doing, and I am about to go to bed, I am going to submit what I have, in case Flynn doesn't get on like before the end of today. Hopefully the committee will accept further revisions, for the team name and aims. Of course these would have to be before the draw is made.

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    1. Elniñorules
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      Phew!

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
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      signed a deal with someone else behind you back?

      Preposterous. Who would ever commit such a low blow?

      😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉 😉

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  6. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
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    Hello All. Signed up for the FFS UEFA guys if anyone still needs a partner.

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    1. Elniñorules
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      Hi Chrissy, could you mail me at sathvik08@gmail.com?

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
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        No probs my friend. Doing it now. You want any info on the mail?

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        1. Elniñorules
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          Replied.

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  7. dizFaris
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    Get benzema while you can.. France gonna rape england hard..

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    1. Wild Rover
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      Hope you put a lot of money on it....

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    2. China Mag
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      I can see all of englands games finishing 0-0!!

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  8. Hate that rotation
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    Do we think Liverpool will make a bid for Sigurdsson and he will choose liverpool over swansea?

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
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      yes and yes

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    2. Wild Rover
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      Yes and yes, Why do you think the 'done deal' with Swans has not been done yet?

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
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        it hasnt been i dont think.

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    3. GREENDREAMS11
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      unconfirmed reports that kuyt is on his way to fenerhbace excuse spelling pls

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      1. Parm
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        **Fenerbahce**

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        1. GREENDREAMS11
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          lol. i couldnt be arsed checking to be honest but in hindsight it might have been quicker 😉

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          1. The Light Knight
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            you did at least get all the right letters in there

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            1. GREENDREAMS11
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              i know, theres no sentiment for my dyslexia, your a tuff bunch round here. (tuff was intentional before someone says something) 😛

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    4. Red20
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      He'll go with Brendan i'd say, another Charlie Adam story.

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    5. Optimus.
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      yes siggy likes rodgers played under him at reading as well..i reckon he will follow him

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  9. udit
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    Djoker takes the 4th set, nailbiter coming up.

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    1. Abominable Snowy84
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      Amzing how many tennis matches go that way. Federer 1-0 down 6-5 up in the 2nd

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      1. Chazza
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        Fed annoyingly just won the second, can't see him losing it now.

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    2. Chazza
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      Novak will win the 5th easily.

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  10. goriuanx
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    Hope Kuyt finishes his career with a bang at Fernerbache. The amount of times he scored against Utd was crazy. Ha. Good luck Kuyt.

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    1. Parm
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      The jammiest hat-trick i've ever seen!

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      1. goriuanx
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        Lol, you gotta love him.

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    2. Hate that rotation
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      Ive noticed that every single comment you make has a some link to Utd.

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      1. Abominable Snowy84
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        Or Arsenal 😉

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        1. goriuanx
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          Just to annoy you.. 😛

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          1. Abominable Snowy84
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            I think the fact that a "poor team" like Arsenal always finishing ahead of Liverpool gets on your nerves!

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            1. goriuanx
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              Ah, *busted*. 😉

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      2. goriuanx
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        Except from this one. 😉

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  11. pol
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    Isaksson Given

    alba. Zhirkov Perquis K. Papadopoulos Strinić

    Özil Yarmolenko Afellay Ribéry + 5.5 mid

    Lewandowski Ibrahimović Van Persie

    any ideas?

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  12. Parm
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    Just over 8 hours to go folks!

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      Nail biting stuff! 😛

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      1. Parm
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        At least she'll survive.... http://www.odditycentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/nails6.jpg

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        1. Captain Shirokov
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          Dodgy link 😉

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  13. Ramboros
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    3.0 in the bank.

    Chalkias(Given)

    Perquis, Alba, Anyukov(Strinic, M. Olsson)

    Özil, Afellay, Ribery, Obraniak(Yarmolenko)

    Kerzakov, Van Persie, Jelavic

    What should I do?

    Upgrade Perquis, Obraniak or Afellay?
    Get a GK with a more nailed on CS?
    Jelavic -> Ibrahimovic?
    Anything else?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      interesting team

      would stick with the gk combination but maybe upgrade jelavic to ibra

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      1. dizFaris
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        Upgrade ur forward..

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    2. CABAYE4
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      Jelavic to Ibra.

      Also maybe try to upgrade Chalkias.

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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        you think chalkias won't play?

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        1. CABAYE4
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          No idea at all I just don't think Greece will keep a CS.

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  14. Back on the horse
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    Hard luck, Cahill

    It was a cynical challenge by Hart...

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  15. China Mag
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    APPLICATION SENT!!

    Can somebody do me a favour and check it over quickly, in case it needs any revisions before the deadline. I'm off to bed in 20 mins.

    It doesn't include Flynn's link for the euro game. He sent me a link. But it was for the tournament history, not matchday history!

    I'm hoping that Flynn can improve on the team name and aims before the draw is made. I'm TERRIBLE at being creative and witty (as you might have noticed from my posts!!). I doubt many people will even get our team name, and i'm not even sure I have done the aims right!!

    Cheers

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    1. Parm
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      (Assisted by Mrs China Mag) 😆

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        I hope they went with that name

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    2. Menly
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      Aw don't get yourself down Mag 😉

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    3. Ginkapo FPL
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      Do you know what his real name is or what his euroteam is called. Chances are high that I might have his link

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      1. Parm
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        Real name: Rob Beresford

        via FPL link.

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      2. China Mag
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        Real name is Rob Beresford. At least that is what it says on his fpl history.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          Sorry aint got it I am afraid

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  16. The Pep Revolution
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    Is it madness going with Afellay instead of Sneijder?

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    1. dizFaris
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      At last, someone with common sense..

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    2. Parm
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      If you money is not an issue then go Sneijder, if it is then go Afellay.

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      1. Abominable Snowy84
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        +1

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      2. The Pep Revolution
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        It does free up cash for my third forward which would otherwise be Jelavic.

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    3. COMH
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      Good logic going with Afellay and he is cheap. Sneijder is one of my favourite players though so I think i'll stick with him. The way the Dutch play there will be great points potential across all the attacking players.

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    4. Red20
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      I'm sticking with Sneijder, at the end of the day they were playing a poor N.I. side.

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    5. Sean.
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      its a 3.0 gamble to strengthen other areas of the team
      6.5 for an attacking dutchman is a pretty tempting option

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    6. CABAYE4
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      Loving the confusion/debates on this as I'm sticking with neither...

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      1. mysteryDave
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        Who is representing the Dutch in your team?

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    7. CRUSHER
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      Afellay has never been a guy who scores or asists too many goals.

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  17. pol
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    - repost -

    Isaksson Given

    alba. Zhirkov Perquis K. Papadopoulos Strinić

    Özil Yarmolenko Afellay Ribéry + 5.5 mid

    Lewandowski Ibrahimović Van Persie

    any ideas?

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    1. dizFaris
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      Maybe change zhirkov to beret if u need extra money..because from what i see, russian defence is good but all of them is not a really goal threat..just my opinion..

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    2. Sheffield Rules
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      Sortis Ninis -Greece

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  18. Elniñorules
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    Part 4 of Deadline Day Team News:

    With about 8 hours to go, there is no confirmed news about manager ENR taking part in the Euro's.

    However, Salma Hayek just tweeted "Joined by 2 more guys at the pub. Very serious talk is getting to me. I miss my Puerto Rico vacation 😛 "

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      1. Sarnab
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        thnx

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    1. Parm
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      In 8 hours time you will be auto-assigned Average..... 😆

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      1. Elniñorules
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        Might not be a bad idea considering how much of Euro noob I am 😉

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    2. Sarnab
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Where are the other parts ??
      Link please. I have missed them.

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  19. Menly
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Bunch of bloody anarchists!

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    1. udit
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      El nino right? I'm fed up myself.

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      1. Menly
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        No you lot! 😀

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        1. udit
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          🙁 🙁 That's it I'm changing your rating to a 0 😉

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          1. Menly
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I have a rating? 😀
            I was actually commenting on the fact that you lot aren't watching the jubilee

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  20. dizFaris
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Maybe change zhirkov to beret if u need extra money..because from what i see, russian defence is good but all of them is not a really goal threat..

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  21. Ishaan-Do join my FPL leagu…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Just a few more members needed. Fantasy League Pro code- 44822

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    1. Chazza
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hi Messimerized.

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      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ha Ha 😆

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    2. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      How many are you getting? When are we going to get to place our bids?

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      1. Ishaan-Do join my FPL leagu…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thats it. 1st division closed. anyone interested in the second division?

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  22. Limbo Exile
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone has ideas regarding the probable France midfield lineup?

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    1. Le Bluff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Cabaye --- M'Villa
      Ribery --- Nasri --- Valbuena/Malouda/Menez/Ben Arfa 🙂

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        This, no one really knows who will get the nod for the last place.

        Also M'Vila went off injured early in a recent friendly and there are concerns over his fitness, Diarra the potential replacement.

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    2. dizFaris
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Go after their attack..expect at least two goals per match..

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    3. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Cabaye, M'Vila
      Valbuena, Nasri, Ribery
      Benzema

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    4. Limbo Exile
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'll go with Cabaye, then, hoping for recovered balls and crazy long shots 🙂

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    5. A.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      If fit:

      M'Vila, Cabaye
      Malouda, Nasri, Ribery
      Benzema

      If M'Vila is out, Alou Diarra will probably be in, Ben Arfa or Valbuena could be in for Malouda

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  23. pol
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    no spain forward or midfield in my team do i have a problem?

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    1. dizFaris
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Me neither..

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      all i have is alba..it might be tempted by torres if he gets the start

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        *i

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  24. Menly
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is it possible to ask you (ENR, Parmy) whether my application got through. You know what I'm like with computers and deadlines!

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    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      It's in, you have pledged to never sleep through deadlines also!

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      1. Menly
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        That's exactly why I'm so anxious!

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  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I see alot of teams being posted with no spanish coverage

    current world and european champions and not the hardest group yet people are picking german and dutch players over Spanish ones. Why no love for the spaniards?

    I would say spain game v italy is as tough as germany game v portugal.

    Why no iniesta, xavi or spanish defenders in these RMTs?

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Waiting until GW2.

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    2. pol
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      many are choosing alba as a defender

      and for the midfield and forward too much rotation and too costly i guess

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    3. Ishaan-Do join my FPL leagu…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      because the dutch and deustch score more.

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    4. Ishaan-Do join my FPL leagu…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      because the dutch and deustch score more. and spain had only 3 cs during qualifiers.

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    5. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Partly expense, partly too many options and too many sources of goals and assists. There is no one attacker that is involved in everything. Xavi and Iniesta come close, but it's a big price to pay when there are so many alternative scoring options for the Spaniards.

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    6. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      xavi/iniesta rarely score or assist for their high price imo

      id have silva but hes classed as a forward

      torres/llorente no1 knows for sure who will start

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    7. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      "I would say spain game v italy is as tough as germany game v portugal."

      Italy with the best defensive record in the tournmanet, Portugal with one of the worst. Just no.

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  26. Ishaan-Do join my FPL leagu…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    so. predictions. top scorer for Euro Championships 2012?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Klose or Poldolski

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Podolski.

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    3. Hate that rotation
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Di Natale if he starts all games

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      1. Menly
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        +3 😀

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        1. Abominable Snowy84
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Never backing an Italian to finish top scorer in a tournament. Got burnt a couple times. Toni looking at you.

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      2. pol
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        +1 but he wont start i think

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    4. Abominable Snowy84
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Benzema.

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    5. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Muller once again

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    6. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Llorente

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    7. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Carroll....

      Seriously, Benzema or Gomez/Klose.

      Can't see top scorer getting that many though.

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    8. MICHELIN
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Klose

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    9. Ishaan-Do join my FPL leagu…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I say Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

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    10. Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      RVP

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  27. Torreslove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    if i have money left over after all rounds of bidding, does it carry over?? or does everyone get a new budget of 25m?

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You get 25m extra on top of what you have left from your initial budget.

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      1. Torreslove
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        thanks

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  28. Abominable Snowy84
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Liverpools pre-season tour of Poland/Ukraine starts against France on June 11th. Still time for Jay Spearing.

    😆 Saw that on twitter.

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    1. Hate that rotation
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Im expecting Heskey to sign for liverpool and get his england call up.

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  29. pol
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    GW 1 clean sheet prediction??

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    1. dizFaris
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Russia, greece, poland, holland, spain, italy..

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  30. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Ishaan, what's the deal with the League of Extrodinary Gentlemen? How big is the league going to be? When does the auction start?

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