Euro 2012

Matchday Two – Day Two – Dugout Discussion

Yesterday’s batch of Group A results afforded all four teams the chance of a place in the final eight and, this evening, Holland and Portugal will be hoping to keep their dreams alive after opening day defeats. As always, our Dugout Discussion is up and running ahead of the first of the Group B matches:

Today’s early kick-off sees Denmark take on the Portuguese and, with a win against the Dutch already under their belt, Morten Olsen’s men will be confident of upsetting the odds once again.

The team news is already in and the lineups are as follows:

Portugal XI: Patricio; Pereira, Alves, Pepe, Coentrao; Veloso, Moutinho, Meireles; Nani, Postiga, Ronaldo

Denmark XI:Andersen; Jacobsen, Kjaer, Agger, S Poulsen; Kvist, Zimling, Eriksen; Rommedahl, Bendtner, Krohn-Deli

Unsurprisingly, Morten Olsen keeps the same starting XI that saw off Holland 1-0 last Saturday, with Michael Krohn-Deli looking to notch for the second successive Group B game. Lars Jacobsen can expect a busy time at right-back, as he lines up directly against Cristiano Ronaldo.

Paulo Bento’s side is also unchanged following their narrow defeat to Germany. Helder Postiga keeps his place as the lone forward, though with Hugo Almeida now recovered from flu and the highly-rated youngster Nelson Oliveira pushing for pitch time, Postiga is unlikely to last the 90 minutes unless he considerably ups his game, after a poor performance last time out.

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  1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    Ok Ronaldo (c) fail
    Here comes Torres to save the day! 🙁

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    1. Coldplay
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      Torres is unlikely to come unfortunately.

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      1. Evs
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        More fore play needed 😛

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  2. Spike ⚽️
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    Only got Hummels in my squad for this game so after Shirokov capt fail its gone to Hummels 🙂

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  3. Evs
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    I fooking hate McD euro ff... I am worse than bad. End of.

    By the way.... Come on you Oranges 🙂 !

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      I'm on 58 points overall

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      1. Evs
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        Stop showing off 🙁

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          This Lada of a score?

          What you on then?

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          1. Evs
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            53. Stop laughing.

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            1. Spike ⚽️
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              😯

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              1. Evs
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                I know...

                *hangs head in fantasy shame*

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        2. 4vets
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          Stop. Deeep breath... and just enjot the hilarity. It's not FPL (which should be fun too). It's a game...

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      2. Abominable Snowy84
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        +1 Evs!

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    2. Root
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      You're not alone.

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  4. Gaz Downright
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    Steinschweiger

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    1. SPorting
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      you been drinking?

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        Martin Keown might've!

        but, yeah. 'course! it's the Euros

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Yes please. And while you are about it, extract digit from rear end, and email me! 🙂

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        Check your trash bin

        its from a new address

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          I have a whizzy spam filter, which allows me to check - thank you! 🙂

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            Still haven't done the business! 😕

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            1. Gaz Downright
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              new secretary...

              hang on, ill scold her

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  5. 4vets
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    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just noticed Anderson got 5 saves.

    OMG!! OMG!! OMG!! OMG!! OMG!! OMG!! OMG!! OMG!!

    🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Solivetti sunbursts ...

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      1. 4vets
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        Solar flares all over the place! I am ESCTATIC 😉

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        1. 4vets
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          So much so that I can't spell 😳

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Ectopic? 😯

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          1. 4vets
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            Entropic 🙁

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              OMG!!! 😉

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    2. Abominable Snowy84
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      It says 5 but was more like 7/8.

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      1. RÏɠBY
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        definetly this

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      yes, would have been nicer if it was 6 though

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    4. hillbillypete
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      sexual isnt it

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    5. RÏɠBY
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      i feel sorry for him
      everyone spells his name wrong 😉

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      1. 4vets
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        🙂

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  6. CatMac
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    Menly, you go with your gut instinct, and yes, I stuck. Not sure whether to twist or not, I might just leave it, we'll see.

    And I dont mind the grav, I'd just got used to the old one 🙂

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    1. Menly
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      Well I spent so long making my Chile one due to a lack if PhotoShop that I want to get as much use out of it as possible! 🙂
      What are your options if you were to twist?

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      1. Pratik
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        Go to Fabs. I think he could easily score tomorrow and I still see him playing as the striker.

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      2. CatMac
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        Sorry, got distracted. My options are: Pirlo, Cassano, Silva and Gerrard. Out of those I probably fancy Silva the best.

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  7. goriuanx
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    Feel sorry for Huntelaar. Rvp was woeful the last game.

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    1. Abominable Snowy84
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      Picked up good position, had chances but his finishing was worse than woeful.

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      1. Carlos Danger
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        first touch*

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      2. Carlos Danger
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        his 1st touches never even gave him a decent chance to finish

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    2. Coldplay
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      Exactly. Hunt needs to play up front or Dutch would be out of the Euros just like they came in - empty handed.

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Sweetheart, read and return my email, willya???

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      1. goriuanx
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        Okay darling xxx

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Thanks. 8> 😉

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      2. Mull
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        I've read the e-mail, what exactly do I have to send back?

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        1. 4vets
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          Your bank account details.

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          1. goriuanx
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            lol

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          You obviously haven't read it - permission! 🙂

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      3. Pratik
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        I sent you a mail too, obviously the so-called contract agreement was enclosed.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Cheers mate - you have now moved onto the main list! 😀

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          1. Dr Ennet
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            hey doos! did you get my email mate? 🙂

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              I did so - you are no trouble whatsoever! 🙂

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              1. Dr Ennet
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                ha ha and i who always wanted to know what being a troublemaker feels like... 🙂

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              2. Gaz Downright
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                ow...

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  8. hillbillypete
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    0-0 please with certain pen misses and a few reds

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Sod orrrfff - in the nicest possible way. 🙂

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      1. hillbillypete
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        😉

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      2. Menly
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        Sedorf doesn't play anymore Doos

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    1. Pratik
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      I hate the star system. The rating out of 10 is so much better.

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    2. pontus
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      1 and a half*

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  10. Le Bluff
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    Anybody fancy the 2/1 odds on Holland to win tonight?

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  11. 4vets
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    I guess I should start it... Ronaldo or Iniesta, stick or twist??????????

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    1. goriuanx
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      Ronaldo got 1pt. Iniesta should at least get 3pts. Twist.

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      1. 4vets
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        What if Iniesta gets sent off????????????

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        1. goriuanx
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          He's not a dirty player. He can only get sent off for passing way too brilliantly. 😉

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            or for being too pale

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    2. Wearethenorthbank
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      Haha, the more difficult, Fabregas or Iniesta or Cassano!

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      1. 4vets
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        Cassano is in the running? I don't think so.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          I do.

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          1. Evs
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            I may go Cassano over Iniesta so... Pick Iniesta.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              I will stick with my Italian baby ... 😉

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  12. hillbillypete
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    is the Dutch Anthem 'O little town of Bethlehem'???

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Errr ... 😛

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  13. Nomar
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    c'mon captain Gomez. A brace and a Netherlands 2-3 win please!

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      will take both just so I know Gomez won't be rested last game, though I doubt he will anyway since even a win doesn't guarantee qualification

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  14. Gaz Downright
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    Robben loves playing for his country

    one of the few positive things you can say bout the lad

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  15. Silly Sausage
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    Dutch badly need a win and Huntelaar isn't starting, looked good when he came on last game, can see the Germans nicking it with a last 10min goal

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  16. 4vets
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    Blimey! Look at the time... later.

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  17. Mull
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    What are your predictions?

    Mine is: Germany 4-2 Netherlands

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      The game will be too tight for a score like that imo

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  18. Gaz Downright
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    So RVP is doing impressions.

    Is it a Torres or Ronaldo one?

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    1. Evs
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      Carr, Alan.

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  19. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    Rvp!!! Get ur shooting boots on

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  20. Gaz Downright
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    Doos: This time hand written and with whiff of perfume

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      😀 Ooo!!! I've come over all unnecessary! 😆

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    2. Reedy
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      Aw I've been outdone! A tawdryemail was all I could muster

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        don't worry, I'm trying to get back on his good side

        nice face paint btw

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        1. Reedy
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          You too! Subtler but still to the point. I am something of a photoshop novice, if it wasn't obvious 😉

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Tawdry schmawdry ... 😀

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  21. Reedy
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    Doosra, thank you for the invitation! I've sent my reply. 🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Jolly good!!! 🙂

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      1. Reedy
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        Most welcome Doos! Now if you'll all excuse me I believe there's a game of football on the television tonight. Will be back later 😉

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  22. Dr Ennet
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    i am sitting here sipping on a carlsberg cheering on the danes earlier on... i feel like a traitor... 🙂 but considering the way sweden played i am really enjoying my carlsberg... 🙂

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    1. Optimus.
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      carlsberg probably the worst lager in the world..not for me

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        Carling is worse

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        1. Optimus.
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          i dont think ive had the pleasure..

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            you are not missing anything

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            1. Dr Ennet
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              to be honest and not ironic, an ale or a belgian beer is a pleasure indeed... have not had the pleasure either of trying a carling...

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    2. Evs
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      Wtf?!

      Carlsberg is an awful lager !

      You,not.got any taste buds.? Take a hit and trade for some Stellwaaaaassssss 😉 !!!

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      1. Dr Ennet
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        ha ha it was mostly meant ironic and i do agree about the beer mates... 🙂 myself i enjoy belgian beer the most... unfortunately my missus bought a couple of carlsberg for her friends the other day and that was all i found in the fridge... 🙁

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        1. Sleep Talk
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          Leffe! 😀

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          1. Dr Ennet
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            i like the way you talk mate... 🙂 or golden draak, or kwak, or... the list goes on... 🙂

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          Agree on the Belgian beer and the ale.

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  23. Evs
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    Doos,

    How you going to determine who goes in which division?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Last Season's final ranking. No exceptions. Sorry.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        ^^likes this^^

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      2. Abominable Snowy84
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        🙁 I definetly wont get in the comp!!

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      3. Evs
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        Fair

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      4. Gaz Downright
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        not best ever final ranking? *cat from shrek sad-eyes*

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  24. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Mr. Westcombe, have been off the boards for a few mins, so no idea if you replied.

    Did you get my e-mail?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      I always do, and I did! 😉

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  25. UKG
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    Come on captain Ozil!

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    1. pontus
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      Word.

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      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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        That was four words

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  26. Derailed Bandwagon
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    Anyone for 0-0??

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      3-3 ozil n Rvp hat tricks

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    2. Reedy
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      Nooo!! I've not had a clean sheet yet, I'll be damned if any other bugger gets one 😉

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    3. Wild Rover
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      NO

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  27. Gaz Downright
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    we got euro dead zone now as well?

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      Very quiet esp during a game

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  28. Sleep Talk
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    Scumbag Löw?

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  29. pontus
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    No movement at all from Gomez. Might be to early, but.... Sub in Klose!

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      pardon? 🙂

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    2. BONZ
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      you were saying???

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    3. pontus
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      But he can score when given the chance obv

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  30. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    This game is a little flat atm, needs a Gomez goal to liven it up 😛

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    1. slappybag
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      Your wish came true haha

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