Euro 2012

Euro 2012 – Final Analysis – Group A

As the pre-tournament friendlies come to a close this evening, we’re taking a look at the last few weeks’ worth of action in a group-by-group rundown. Analysing the results, lineups and injury worries, we reflect on each nation’s respective performances and look for potential signs of starting XIs ahead of Friday’s big kick-off…

Czech Republic

Michal Bilek’s side were relatively unimpressive in their recent couple of friendlies. The Czech Republic boss rested a handful of regulars as his side struggled past Israel 2-1, before losing out to Hungary last Friday by the same scoreline.

What’s particularly worrying from an attacking perspective is that two of their three goals came from the penalty spot; left-back Michal Kadlec netted against Hungary, while Milan Baros slotted home in the Israel encounter, with the former handed the day off. Baros also provided the assist for Kadlec’s goal, while David Lafata climbed off the bench to net the winner against Israel. Kadlec’s penalty duties have clearly caught the eye of Fantasy managers – despite a price of 5.5 in the McDonald’s game, he has an 8.4% ownership, the second most popular player in his national side.

Likely Lineup
Tomas Rosicky’s return to fitness is crucial to his side’s chances. The Arsenal man has failed to feature in the recent friendlies due to a calf problem but has been passed fit and will start against Russia in their opener on Friday. Playing in the hole in a 4-2-3-1, his creativity may well be the difference between a place in the final eight and an early exit and, with 18.7% ownership in the McDonald’s game, he’s by far their most popular asset.

Elsewhere, there are issues at centre-half; Kadlec was fielded there for the Hungary game, with Tomas Sivok and Roman Hubnik handed 45 minutes each alongside him, allowing David Limbersky a chance at left-back. Theodor Gebre Selassie is perhaps the best alternative to Kadlec for those Fantasy managers looking for a cheaper option in the Czech backline, then – the right-back looks nailed on and comes in at 4.5 in the McDonald’s game.

Likely Starting XI: Cech; Gebre Selassie, Sivok, Hubnik, Kadlec; Plasil, Jiracek; Pilar, Rosicky, Rezek; Baros.

Greece

Greece’s couple of recent friendlies summed up their displays in qualification; relatively strong at the back with limited potential going forward. A 1-1 home draw with Slovenia, followed up by a narrow 1-0 win in Armenia, means the Euro 2004 winners have failed to score more than one goal in their last five matches and, while they have conceded more than a single goal just once in their last 21 matches, have returned just two clean sheets in their last eight.

Intriguingly, both Greece’s goals in those recent friendlies came from defenders. Right-back Vasilis Torisidis grabbed the opener in the Slovenia draw before limping off after 23 minutes, while Kyriakos Papadopoulos scored the only goal in the win over Armenia. The Greeks also missed two penalties in the latter game, with Giorgos Samaras and Kostas Katsouranis fluffing their lines from the spot.

Likely Lineup
Frustratingly for Fantasy managers, there are definite question marks against a couple of the backline. In goal, Konstantinos Chalkias and Michail Sifakis have each been handed a 90 minute run out – while the latter is cheaper in the McDonald’s game with a 4.0 price tag, there are clearly still some doubts here.

Torisidis’ injury has muddied the waters amongst the back-four; the right-back has now recovered and is a nailed-on option but, at 5.5 in the McDonald’s game, is far less appealing than a couple of his team mates. With Torisidis unavailable for the Armenia match, Sokratis Papastathopoulos was shifted from centre-half to right-back as cover – this allowed Kyriakos Papadopoulos (who had missed the previous match with a knock) the chance to slot in alongside Avraam Papadopoulos at centre-half.

In short, then, Fernando Santos hasn’t had a full quota of defenders to choose from in his last two games – Torisidis and Jose Holebas (who comes in at 4.5 in the McDonald’s game) should take the full-back positions but there remains question marks over the two centre-half positions. Kyriakos Papadopoulos is by far the most popular option in the McDonald’s game – priced at 4.5, he currently has an ownership of 17.5% and, despite offering a far greater goal threat that any other Greek defender, cannot be looked upon as nailed-on. Luckily, we should be notified of the Greece lineup prior to Friday’s kick-off and can tinker accordingly.

Santos has fielded the same midfield three in the last two games, though up front, only Theofanis Gekas has started both games. Sotiris Ninis was rested for the Armenia game due to a shoulder problem and is a likely starter in the front three, while the final slot looks to be between Giorgos Samaras and Kostas Fortounis – both started a game apiece in the friendlies.

Likely Starting XI: Chalkias; Torisidis, Papastathopoulos, A Papadopoulos, Holebas; Katsouranis, Maniatis, Karagounis; Ninis, Gekas, Samaras.

Poland

The co-hosts won all three of their recent friendly matches and demonstrated their defensive resilience by recording clean sheets in each of those fixtures. Franciszek Smuda’s side notched a couple of 1-0 wins over Latvia and Slovakia before seeing off Andorra 4-0 in their final warm-up match last Saturday.

Their six goals came from different players, with Robert Lewandowski justifying his 22% ownership in the McDonald’s game by netting against Andorra before being subbed off on the hour mark. Jakub Blaszczykowski scored from the penalty spot and continues to look a decent differential with just 3% ownership, while centre-half Damien Perquis also found the net – priced at 4.5, with a mere 1.5% ownership in the McDonald’s game, he offers a cut-price route into a backline that has now gone five matches without conceding.

Likely Lineup
Having rolled out the same first XI in their previous two matches, Smuda looks to have a settled first-team, making Poland a fairly straightforward side to predict for Fantasy managers. Injury-wise, Perquis was the only concern but overcame an arm injury and has established himself in the heart of defence in Smuda’s preferred 4-2-3-1 system. Aside from the first XI, Adrian Mierzejewski has climbed off the bench in the past couple of matches on the hour mark and looks set to be afforded the role of impact sub.

Likely Starting XI: Szczesny; Piszczek, Perquis, Wasilewski, Boenisch; Polanski, Murawski; Blaszczykowski, Obraniak Rybus; Lewandowski.

Russia

Dick Advocaat’s side were unbeaten in their recent three friendly matches, with a couple of draws and a win recorded. Russia were held 1-1 at home by Uruguay and failed to impress in a goalless stalemate with Lithuania, though a 3-0 win over Italy last Friday highlighted their capabilities.

Aleksandr Kerzhakov and Roman Shirokov were the main protagonists over the trio of matches – both grabbed a couple of goals, while the latter also picked up an assist for Kerzhakov’s opener against Italy. Shirokov’s price of 6.0 in the McDonald’s game looks a steal, given his recent form, though Kerzhakov is also reasonably priced at 8.0 and has a mere 1.9% ownership; he could prove a real differential and strong Group A captaincy alternative to the likes of Lewandowski. It’s worth noting, though, that Advocaat has subbed him off early in Russia’s last couple of matches, with Roman Pavlyuchenko taking his place from the bench.

Likely Lineup
For Russia, the main concern surrounds the goalkeeper position. Igor Akinfeev looked to have recovered from a long-term knee injury and shared game time with Vyacheslav Malafeev over the friendlies but the former has fluid on his knee and is training alone – doubts are now raised over his availability. First-choice right-back Aleksandr Anyukov and Marat Izmailov both missed the Italy match but are now fully recovered – the latter could face competition from Konstantin Zyryanov for a midfield starting role in Advocaat’s preferred 4-3-3. Alan Dzagoev has now fully recovered from a toe problem and played 85 minutes against the Italians and will surely start on the right of the front three.

Likely Starting XI: Malafeev; Anyukov, Ignashevich, Berezutsky, Zhirkov; Izmailov, Denisov, Shirokov; Dzagoev, Kerzhakov, Arshavin.

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, France, Sweden, Ukraine.

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2,033 Comments Post a Comment
  1. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I've just looked at the Euro 2012 schedule and am really confused.

    The way I read it from the BBC site, is that say France and us qualified from our group and both won our quarters we'd now play each other in the semi finals? Isn't it usually that you don't face each other until the final?

    This could really mess up my Germany to win/RVP top scorer bet 😐

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      No, you cant play again until the final

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  2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Morning chaps.....
    Would you rather have

    A.Dunne-Ozil-Benzema
    B.Alba-Young or Nasri-Muller
    C.Alba-Ozil-Benzema (and change Ibra to Toivonnen)

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      B with Young, but you really should have Ozil

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      C), imo.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, I cant have Ozil and Muller

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        1. Wild Rover
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          11 years, 9 months ago

          Only two names on my team that have been there from the start 🙂

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  3. Wild Rover
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Varmalenko or Alonso? Don't need the extra 1.0m elsewhere, thanks

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yarm for sure

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Agree.

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  4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    Crouch Potato - you still here? 🙂

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  5. China Mag
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    TW. Am I too late for the auction league. I should have applied properly for the league now. I got tied up at work

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    1. tw
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      no you're in! and theres still a few spaces. i would have waited for you anyhow

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  6. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hmmm, just thinking if Chalikias isnt in the line up for Greece on Friday, Im buggered unledd Tzoras plays
    Is Sifakis definitely third choice??

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    1. The Milkman
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      No, he's possibly 1st choice, just like the other 2!

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Shiiiii, also with KPapa, I guess i need to formulate an exit strategy!

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        1. The Milkman
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Just get Maniatis for 4.0m... job done. Classed as a defender, but playing in midfield. We'll find out the lineup before the deadline anyway, so if you really want the keeper or K. Papa, you'll be able to make changes.

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  7. Jinswick
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Pick 3:

    RVP, Ronaldo, Podolski, Benzema

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Snog, Ronaldo
      Marry, RVP
      Avoid, Benzema

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      1. The Milkman
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Good analysis! 😉

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      2. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        😀

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  8. tw
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    modric, snra, meireles, moutinho, de rossi

    pick 1

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    1. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      meireles

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    2. The Milkman
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Srna.

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        why is he so popular?

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        1. The Milkman
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          11 years, 9 months ago

          Plenty of assists and on penalties.

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    3. Tuchap - Lurker
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Srna

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    4. Xit
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Srna - on Pens (I think)

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  9. The Milkman
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Maniatis for Greek defensive coverage then?

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  10. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Doosra

    Did you see the assist rules have changed? Does this affect your thinking?

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    1. Wild Rover
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Assists *

      A player will be credited with a “goal assist” when he delivers/plays the final pass, cross, header or shot, which leads to the goal being scored. This will also apply to set plays (i.e. corner, free kick, throw-in etc.).
      •An attempt, which rebounds from the goal frame, the goalkeeper or a defender, can be considered as an assist, if it leads directly to a goal.
      •When a pass, shot or cross by an attacker contributes to an own goal, an assist can be awarded to the attacker.
      •Only one player can be credited with an assist per goal scored.
      •No assist is awarded to a player winning a penalty or a free kick.
      •No assist is given to a player who creates his own goalscoring opportunity (i.e. solo run/dribble).

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Sweeeet

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      2. Tuchap - Lurker
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Better 🙂

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      3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        By the way, thank you very much for flagging this up yesterday! 🙂

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, I have. It may do - although it means that Rommedahl is now a great pick, rather than a great punt.

      Looking at Srna rather than Mandzukic ...

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Also makes my Young pick look sweet. 🙂

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  11. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I've read this BBC schedule of Euro 2012 three or four times and it still looks to me like first and second in a group can play each other in the semis...

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/european-championship/2012/groups-schedule

    Is it just that page that is confusing?

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    1. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      read it more carefully the game between C winner and D runner up is the third QF

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  12. Xit
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    It's a REPOST, but it got lost on last page and I need this poll:

    Quick poll:
    A) Kadlec+Ozil+Lewa
    B) Alba+Kuba+Muller

    Please explain yourself, if you want to that is.
    I’m with A right now, but really thinking about switching to B.
    I have Piszczek and none other from Germany or Spain or Czech
    It's for GW1 only

    Cheers

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I have B if that helps?

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  13. Tuchap - Lurker
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all,
    How nailed on is Jelavic?

    Iv got him in currently but still not sure.

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    1. COMH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      With Olic ruled out I think it makes Jelavic even more certain to start. Bilic isn't going to bench a prolific scorer and a guy with such a physical presence. He will lead the line for them especially against a physical and hard working Irish side.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Count, please email me. You are one of only three members of Bug who have not.

        bardolino-billy@gmx.co.uk

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        1. COMH
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Just e-mailed you mate.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Thank you.

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I'm confident he'll start particualarly as its ROI, a game CRT will target to win. It's no big deal if he doesn't start provided you have a group d player such as Ibra to cover the bases.

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      1. Tuchap - Lurker
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I have Ibra so thats covered. Feel abit better about it now.
        Just one or two more to change then ill be done.
        Thanks

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  14. Hitman MHK
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hey all!
    Does anyone know if Larrson was playing in Sweden's 2-1 win? I thought he was on penalties...?

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ibra is on pens for sure

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      1. Hitman MHK
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Ahhh... the article said that Larrson was on them "He takes all manner of set-pieces – penalties included". Ohh well 🙁
        Keep Shirokov then you reckon?

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  15. COMH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Is Piszczek a much better option than Perquis or are they both similarly good?

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    1. The Milkman
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Slightly better I'd say, but the 0.5m can probably be spent better elsewhere, no?

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      1. COMH
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah was just thinking that. Cheers.

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  16. tw
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    hey euro managers, we need more team news and press conferences! the page looks a bit empty... https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/137c0e36e77a041d

    and friendly world cup managers this applies to you too!

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    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      wrong link. here's the correct one: http://uefaffs.weebly.com/team-news-and-press-conferences.html

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  17. Mr Sarcastic
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Good to go or...?

    Casillas / Isaksson
    Zhirkov / K. Papa / Perquis / Strinic / Debuchy
    Shirokov / Snejder / Ozil / Mandu../ Yarmolenko
    Lewa / Robben / Ibra

    0,5 in the bank for gw2 and Robben => Benzema if I decide not to wc.

    Possible changes in my mind right now;
    Robben => Benzema already for gw1
    Casillas + Mandu + Robben => Given + Srna + Rvp (need to wc for gw2 then)
    Would like to have Kadlec there too but but but...

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I will ditch Ibra after GW1, he has England, France 😯

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      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Me too, but only IF I wc.
        Not too worried to play him against England and if everything goes like movies, France have won the group before last game and Sweden & Ibra will beat them 😉

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  18. wagner is king
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    can u change ur captain for every game then or just per day or round?

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    1. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Per day.

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  19. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Cant wait for scout pick matchday 1 !!

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    1. Bubbles
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      There are no scoutpicks for the Euros, I believe.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        why?? they have a lot of articles about this game, I'm expecting a scout pick as well 😀

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        1. Tuchap - Lurker
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          I believe Mark said the turnaround to make a team is too quick.

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        2. Bubbles
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Mark said because of all the changes you do to your team , they aren't doing any.

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        3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          They have been specifically ruled out.

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        4. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          hmm, not a good news...

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            ..no news is good news...

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    2. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      You'll be waiting for quite a while then.

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  20. COMH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Still can't login to my Euro team. Anyone else having problems?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nope. See above.

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    2. facer
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      try the forgotten password option...worked for me yesterday when i was having the same problem

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  21. The Milkman
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Who are the penalty takers for each team?

    These are the ones I think I know:

    Spain: Xabi Alonso
    Portugal: Ronaldo
    Italy: Pirlo
    Czech: Kadlec
    Poland: Blaszykowski
    England: Gerrard
    Netherlands: RVP
    Sweden: Ibrahimovic
    Ireland: Keane
    Croatia: Srna

    I'm not sure about these:

    Germany: Schweinsteiger?
    Greece: Gekas?
    Russia: Arshavin?
    Ukraine: Shevchenko?
    Denmark: Agger?
    France: Nasri?

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    1. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Spain: Xavi or Xabi?
      Germany would probably be Podolski.

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      1. tw
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        xabi. and im thinking germany would be ozil or schweinsteiger

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      2. The Milkman
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        Yep, Xabi Alonso, I don't think there's any doubt over that one.

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  22. tw
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    udit you around? one spot left in the first XI division, you want it?

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    1. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I want it you twat. Give it to me. Why hasn't anyone invited me to a league yet?

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        because you do things like call people twats

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      2. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Because you are JOA.

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    2. udit
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

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      1. udit
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Most defintiely 🙂

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        1. tw
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          sweet :D. just waiting for you to join so i can begin the auction

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          1. udit
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Code?

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            1. tw
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              44848

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              1. udit
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                Thanks 🙂

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  23. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RM(Sun)DT

    Casillas
    Lescott, Debuchy, Zhirkov, Perquis
    Ozil, Sneijder, Shirokov
    RVP, Ronaldo, Podolski

    Worth downgrading Casillas to :

    a) Lloris/Hart to upgrade Shirakov -> Nasri/Gerrard ?
    b) Szczesny to upgrade Shirakov -> anyone (Iniesta/Ribery) ?

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  24. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    1M bank, 0.5M short of to bring Benzema in, Ibra out after GW1. What's a best way to find out 0.5M from my team?

    Given Chalkias

    Perquis Alba Debuchy Papa Strinic

    Sneijder Ozil Mandžukić Shirokov, Yarmolenko

    RVP Lewan Ibra

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Alba to Zhirkov

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        ok tks

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      nice pic lol. :}

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  25. Hitman MHK
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Alba vs. Zhirkov? Who's more likely to score the most? Thanks.

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Tough 1. Zhirkov.

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      1. Hitman MHK
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks 🙂
        Is Zhirkov playing out of position or something? Why is there hype behind him?

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        1. The Milkman
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Nope, there is nothing particularly special about Zhirkov. It's just because he's a defender in the Russia team. Offers a similar attacking threat to Alba too, but actually for that price I think Anyukov is a better. Personally, I'm going for the cheaper option of Berezutski.

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    2. The Milkman
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, Russia's chances of clean sheets are probably slightly higher.

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      1. Hitman MHK
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Ahhh, I see now 🙂
        What about Kadlec vs. Debuchy? I'd probably say Kadlec but still...?

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        1. dizFaris
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          You also must consider debuchy play in the last day..if france happened to concede, you cant sub him out..

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        2. The Milkman
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Debuchy has more chance of cleansheets, but I won't be considering him until after the England game. Kadlec has a chance of getting a penalty but chances of cleansheets don't seem that great.

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          1. Hitman MHK
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah, true statement! Thanks guys!
            That Berezutski guy sounds alright to pocket 0.5, is he a definite starter?

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            1. dizFaris
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              Yup

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              1. Hitman MHK
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                Sweet! Are many people here choosing him over Zhirkov??

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  26. China Mag
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    TW. What time are you thinking of starting the auction. I've got 6 hours to kill! As this will be my first auction, any tips? I don't expect you to divulge any secrets, just the basics that most people wI'll know. To level the playing field. Cheers

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    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      as soon as udit joins, i'll start the auction.

      first round will close around about 12 hrs from now and then second round twelve hours after that, does that work for everyone?

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        and tips... ummm rvp will go for a lot. idk its just kind of something you pick up after several different auctions... also im not really sure cuz all the auctions ive done have been for 15 players (most with 3 per country) but this one will be 11 players with 2 per country so will be a different bidding game

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    2. China Mag
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Players with high point scoring potential from teams likely to go out in the first round eg ibra and Ronaldo, of moderate scoring potential from teams likely to go further eg Cabeye?

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        read the rules. basically you want a combo obviously. but you have to weigh up if earlier stage players who will gget knocked out can score more than say a cdm like busquets who could make it to the finals but only get appearance points...

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        1. udit
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          TW, code please? 🙂

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  27. COMH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Where the McDonalds site asks you to 'log in using your Facebook, Windows Live, Google or Yahoo! account'. Is this optional or mandatory? I used to login without having to go through any of these options but now I can't.

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    1. COMH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ignore this. I'm in now.

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  28. Bubbles
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Take a guess how much the Pro auction game costs per person for the Premier League.

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    1. udit
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I haven't quite understood your Question.

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        for the epl season they have this same bidding game but you have to pay to play. he's askign how much you think it costs per person.

        umm $10-20?

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      2. Bubbles
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        The Euro 2012 auction game people are playing. It's free for the Euros as a 'taster'. They charge for playing the Permier League version. Guess how much they charge to play it. Guess damn it!

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        1. udit
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          They do? Wow okay.. 10 pounds? 1 pound a league would be my guess.

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          1. Bubbles
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Nope. They don't charge per league, but it's around £27-39 per person! Crazy prices for that game.

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            1. udit
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              Whoa, that's a lot, wonder how many will join..

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  29. udit
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Why does the McD site have a Your country needs you sign ala Abe Lincoln, when America isn't in the Euros? Surely they can come up with something better.

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      You get too many in your Euro game Udit? How did you sort it out?

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      1. udit
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Pardon me? 🙂 Little slow today.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Dem Flem sent me an email saying you were oversubscribed 😕

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          1. udit
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Oh ok, that, There will be a post tonight explaining how we sorted/selected everyone 🙂 Watch out for it, I'll link you up.

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  30. Derailed Bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hi guys, am i good to go??

    Szesney, Anderson

    Zhirkov, Debuchy, Papadopoulous, Perquis, Strinic

    Ozil, Sneidjer, Srna, Yarmelenko, Kallstrom

    RVP, Muller, Gekas

    Thanks

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    1. dizFaris
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Who are we to stop you..i'm just a football fans just like you..but still gekas is way too much..prefer jela if you want cheap..ibra the best though..

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