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Euro 2012 June 8

Euro 2012 – Captain Poll – Matchday 2

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So…stick or twist? That’s the quandary facing Fantasy owners of Robert Lewandowski in the McDonald’s game after the Polish forward grabbed a goal and 12 point captaincy return in this evening’s 1-1 draw with Greece.

The Borussia Dortmund man was quick out the blocks, grabbing the opener after just 17 minutes and vindicating the 44% who voted him top of our Matchday 1 Captain Poll. Nodding home a cross from Jakub Blaszczykowski, Lewandowski looked primed to notch more after Greece were reduced to 10 men but the co-hosts failed to make their advantage pay before Wojciech Szczesny’s dismissal made the numbers even.

With Holland squaring up to Denmark tomorrow and Germany facing Portugal, there are plenty of options to consider. We rolled out the Captain Poll for Matchday 2 just after 5pm and already Robin Van Persie is an overwhelming favourite for tomorrow’s matches, acquiring 69% of the votes cast so far. Wesley Sneijder, Ibrahim Afellay and Arjen Robben also look in strong form heading into Saturday’s early kick-off, with Sneijder just sneaking into second place.

Later tomorrow evening, Germany’s clash with Portugal affords plenty of options, too. Mesut Ozil, Thomas Muller and Lucas Podolski all look certain starters for Joachim Low’s side, while uncertainty still remains over who will lead the line – Miroslav Klose or Mario Gomez? Cristiano Ronaldo is also likely to pick up some support prior to tomorrow’s deadline in the McDonald’s game but one thing’s for sure – if it’s filled with half the incident of this afternoon’s encounter, we’re in for an entertaining day.

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  1. Hitman MHK
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Put the captain on RVP from Błaszczykowski's 10 points?

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

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

      I probably wouldn't, although I have RVP captained, and if he got me 10, I would be tempted to tap Ibra.

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      1. Hitman MHK
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks 🙂
        Yeah, I have both.. might take the switch I guess

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        1. Absinthe 42
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Same dilema for me with Lewandowski.
          Stick or go with RVP or Ozil.
          If RVP delivers then everyone will be ahead of me, but if not a differential.

          I'm not sure the Dutch system works in his favour. But those are famous last words.

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          1. Absinthe 42
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Or dilemma even.

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  2. wimiw
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    should i sub in anderson for malafeev

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Take the risk & do it.

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  3. Twelve years a slave
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Im twisting on the polish striker as capt.

    reasons

    1) People say you lose 6 points but you dont really , you only lose 4 , assuing you only end up with a

    2 point captain from your next three attempts

    2) if you stick you wont enjy the next three days if one of your best players scores loads of points , instead you will be whining that you didnt take a chance

    3) Six points is a mediocre score , that will keep you in the pack , but with 500,000 players mediocre isnt gonn cut the mustard/ Time to man up and go for glory

    Twist 🙂

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

      Yes, Yes and Yes.

      Most compelling argument yet.

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    2. hellothere23
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      +1 I would twist too!

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        +1

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      2. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        If there were only another one capt choice to go i would stick , two more and i would think hatd , but with three and Van Persie up next it has to be twist

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    3. unitedstarz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Good suggestion, if your next captain is not red carded, i guess that's the risk.Am switching Persie for Lewandownski.Good Luck.

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  4. paganwinter
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Have some doubts about the rules
    1) I understand I can change my captain before today's games. But if my 2nd day captain fails too, can I pick another one from day 3?
    Had polanski as captain.Will switch for RVP.If RVP does nothing.Can i change my captain to Strinic(Day 3) and then M.Olsson(Day4)?
    2) How many subs can I make? Can I move all of my subs in for people who didn't play well?
    Polanski and Zhirkov scored nothing, can I get in 2 of my subs?

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      1 Yes, but your captain choices are poor.
      2. Yes

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

        For 1) I mixed up my captain and sub question
        3rd day i have Iniesta

        And for 2nd day, there is no penalty for using up all subs?

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  5. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    With Dzageov as captain I'm now in the odd position of wanting RVP, Ozil, Scniejder and Muller to do well, but not too well. A brace for each of the strikers and a couple of assists for the midfielders would do nicely 😉

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Only RVP & Muller will get braces.
      Sneijder & Ozil will be sent off. 😉

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    2. GuyIncognito
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Tough to see anybody outdoing Dzagoev this round imo (unless some random defender has an absolute stormer).

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  6. Twelve years a slave
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I a player scoring only two points automatically worth subbing out , or should you keep ione sub (kallestrom) incase someone dosent play

    Im guessing i should throw him in for the same reasons im twisticg on capt. More potential upside bringing in new player

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  7. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    One person in (One Euro Competition) has quadrupled with Dutch defence with Stekelenburg,Heitinga, Willems & VDW.
    😯

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      ?

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  8. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    D-E-A-D-Z-O-N-E

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  9. Pinoche
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Well it has been the third time that my players get sent off on day 1.
    It was Joe Cole a couple of years back , Gabbidon last season and this time its Szczesny. 🙁

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Unlucky mate.
      How's Team Slovenia doing?

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      1. Eleven Geckoes
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah ..at half time I though "clen sheet " ;-(

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      2. Pinoche
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        As it stands Slovenia = 38+21=59
        Egypt = 26+27=53

        But the UEFA Council members have entered my team mates FPL match history and not the Euro one.If you see any of them please tell them about this.

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

          It's been changed yesterday itself.

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

            No its not mate.
            See here http://uefaffs.weebly.com/group-a.html

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

              My bad 😀

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    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      why didnt you tell me you were a jinx??

      you got my Szczesny sent off!

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

        Never mind.
        How did your team do?

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

          rubbish.

          20pts with16 from Shirokov.

          you?

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

            21 points with 12 from Lewandowski and -2 from Szczesny 😉

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

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqF_6iOgfxw&feature=related. 😀

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

      Why you heff to be Mad?

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

    all this subs isn't endearing the McD to me.

    currently have my (C) on Shirokov but still have Ozil, Robben, Afellay, Muller and Benzema to go.

    thoughts?

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

      I would stick with Shirokov captain.

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

        8pts are not to be sneezed at.

        looks like I'll stick and miss the excitment.

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    2. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Stick.

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

      Would probably stick with Shirokov.

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    4. Twelve years a slave
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      you cant ca[t ozi; and robben

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    5. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Howdy partner.

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

      depends on who take penos for France...

      (cue the JT red card)

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  12. yanky
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    is there any formation limits? 2-5-3 allowed? my team is currently:

    Cech 0 (Andersen)
    Perquis 2, Zhirkov 3, Kadlec 1 Strinic (Debuchy)
    Shirokov 8 Kuba(c) 10 Ozil Sneijder (Gerrard)
    RVP Jelavic (Ibra)

    can i play two at the back and bring in all of andersen debuchy gerrard ibra (cech perquis zhirkov kadlec out), will make rvp captain too...help appreciated...

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

      2-5-3 formation is allowed in the fantasy Euros 2012.

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  13. NATSTER
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone plan to use your WC on matchday 2 ?

    When would you think we should activate.. now or waiting until matchday 1 ends?

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

      wait till matchday 1 ends to be sure
      I might be wildcarding next GW also gonna see how it plays first.

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

        I see... I just think the teams will go at full strength in matchday 2 and rest some in 3rd one.

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  14. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    After day 1:
    Germany-Portugal 49-49

    (20+29)-(20+29)
    Can't get tighter!

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  15. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Got Shirokov(C)

    Capt option today ->RVP
    Group C -> Mandzukic/Strinic
    Group D -> Ibra

    Stick or twist?

    Am tempted to twist.

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

      TWIST

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

        2 more votes and my decision will be made.

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          worried about your gameweek 3 choices

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

      I'm in the same situation and thinking I'll stick. Not convinced a brace is likely for rvp. It's not arsenal and he's got another strike partner

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    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Same captain for me too. Going to twist.

      Having Szecesny has already messed up my chances so I have nothing to lose now.

      Got 3 more chances with armband anyway, so RVP or Muller will get it today.

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  16. WOLVERiNES
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Dzagoev (C) Guess Ill be sticking.. Ill need a hattrick from others to outscore him..

    Szczesny was a downer though..

    How are you all doing ??

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

      Super stuff! Stick.
      Got the Shirokov(C) Dilemma
      With RVP and Ibra in my side.

      Im good at 26 right now though.

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

        Thanks.. Even i have got Rvp and Ibra and Ozil my other Captains choices..

        Now I can just enjoy the games.. 😉

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    2. GOONER
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Surely stick

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    3. theevilking
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I too have Dzagoev (C) and also have Szczez.

      Generally pleased with that. Cranked my wildcard, going to enjoy some price hikes.

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  17. GOONER
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Put in Andersen instead of Chalkias (scored 3) or too much of a risk?

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

      i have the same dilemma except with malafeev

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I took Chalkias out for Hart , not much risk really , not sure i would take the greek out for a budget keeper though

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  18. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Nice that we can see ML rivals teams.

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

      You been spying?

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

        Yeah. Noticed my partner had Szezny and chialkas play yest.

        🙄

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

          Guess who started for him?

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            by those choice, old grey Chalkie should be starting

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          2. Jafalad
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Moir....mwawawawa 😥

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  19. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Stat- Russia's Alan Dzagoev, 21, is the second youngest player to score a brace at the Euros.
    England striker Wayne Rooney did it when he was 18-years-old.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      3 years too late Dzago

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  20. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Stat-
    Kerzhakov becomes the first striker in European Championship history to have 7 shots off target in a single game.

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  21. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    take a peek now cause its the last time you'll see it

    WILDCARD PLAYED

    Isaksson, Chalkias

    Alba, Balzaretti, Debuchy, Lescott, Maniatis

    Ozil, Iniesta, Nasri, Afellay, Shirokov

    Ronaldo, Cassano, Jelavic

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

      You not bringing in Dzagoev for the price hike?

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        oh ive got him in for nasri atm, that 5.0 czech dude as well

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      needless to say i want very little investment in keepers, thanks szczesny!!!

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    3. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Cassano>Benzema
      Nasri>Pirlo

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        i knew id miss something, i drafted the team so quickly!!! that does sound wayyy better, what do you think otherwise?

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        1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Maniatis>K Papa?

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          1. @FuzzyWarbles
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            again that costs more. plus hes OOP. maniatis is the perfect 5th defender

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      2. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        actually thats 1.0 more hmmm im sticking for now. i like the shape

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  22. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Alba expected to seal Barca move.

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

    Why did you guys tell me to pick Blasczkowski yesterday over Dzagoev?

    So glad I ignored you all and stuck with Dzagoev and put him as captain.

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      you should follow through and continue to ignore us. No need to be here obviously.

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

        I'm just going to to the opposite of whatever you people suggest.

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        1. @FuzzyWarbles
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          so that infers you still need us to succeed. whatever works PAL.

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

            You seem mad.

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            1. Gaz Downright
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              • 13 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              grow up

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Then why the need to ask the question? 😕

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

        InterestingIy, I posted the same suggestion on /sp/ and they went with Dzagoev unanimously.

        Over here 4 people said Blaczcz and one suggested Dzag. However, those who chose Blaczcz gave no reason, whereas the person who said Dzag actually explained his choice.

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

          /sp/ ?

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  24. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    The need to get Dzagoev and Shirokov has blown my gk strategy in rd around the Russki gk/defendery.

    With Sczczczczny out as well and Given's stiffening fixtures, which 2 gks do you go for?

    Thinking Hart and Chalkiarse.

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  25. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Rodrigo Palacio from Genoa.

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  26. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Longish post alert..... Commentary from the sidelines of Group D's match between England and France.

    So England take a small but satisfactory lead in the first quarter of their match against France. The question now is will they maintain this advantage or will the French for the first time in their history not give up at the first sign of a battle they cannot win?

    ROSCOLA is clearly benefitting from the guile of Drinky and the tactics that they have agreed upon at least at this stage are most definitely working. ROSCOLA was the outstanding Co-Manager for this part of the match but Drinky tells his eager colleague not to get carried away as on numerous times over the past six seasons in the premier league Drinky has started well only to have given up by Christmas after taking one too many gambles. The result being toys thrown out of prams and his squad of players imploding in the second half of each competition and usually going on strike and not even playing. Drinky as a consequence has not being taken seriously by his elder brother. However as a result of more dedication and a lot less time spent on the beautiful beaches of Dubai this year his Gooner brother has succumbed to a beating he will take a long time to recover from.

    Their competitors France have some serious pedigree Drinky reminds his colleague, well at least their main manager Mark does who has been plying his trade at these types of competitions for many successful seasons. We do have to however question the judgement by Mark to enter this particular competition with ElNinoFools (sorry Rules) as his pedigree is somewhat a little less certain and some say his high finish last season is more as a result of some solid advise being given by the Deadzoners rather than his own ability... time will tell of course and to question Mark's judgement has been proved foolish in the past. G G Granville has and as a consequence, now sits out these Euros for medical reasons as otherwise a potential breakdown could have been on the cards.

    So here we go; the second period of this game will commence shortly and the question on everyones lips is will the underdogs continue to fight above their weight or will they end up with a one way ticket to palooka-ville like Terry from Drinky's grav. The crowd is behind them now they just have to perform...

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      El Nino Fools 😆

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      superb

      a fitting writeup for a highly anticipated battle!!!

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  27. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    My Assistant Manager says today-
    Chalkias isn't likely to play in the next matchday. You could replace him with Tzorvas.

    Before Yesterday-
    Chalkias isn't likely to play in the next matchday. You could replace him with Sifakis

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

      I still haven't forgiven mine for suggesting Sczczzczny as a Captain.

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  28. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    anyone else captainin schneider over rvp today? the 5 points for a goal, coupled with CS points and a higher chance of RB's make schneider a better option imo

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

      Hadn't thought about that Keith. Gone with RVP. Might reconsider.

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  29. Absinthe 42
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Dear Dead Zoners.

    Question on the Round 2 transfers.

    If I start making transfers now, to avoid the price rises etc. Should I then decide not to wild card, can I put back my original team and not have played my wild card?

    I presume not since the game will just keep counting each transfer as yet another one, but don't really get this dilemma in the EPL game. When you decide to do it, you just do it.

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      the only way you can take advantage of price rises is by playing your wc, you have to confirm you are playing your wc. once you confirm there is no going back. i think thats what you are asking

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      1. Absinthe 42
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yes it was.
        That's what I figured, but thanks for the confirmation.

        Is there a Fiso Crack the Code style price rise monitoring site around?

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  30. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    who's on penos for Holland if kuyt does'nt start?

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

      Hopefully RVP espescially as I've just twisted from Shirokov captain 😕

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        twistin too.. as i said above though.. schneider's CS point + 5 points for goal + higher chance of RB's is makin me consider him.. if he's on penos too it'll be a no brainer

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