634x258 Euro 2012
16 June 2012 4170 comments
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Danny Welbeck’s sublime back-heel hands England victory and sends Sweden crashing out of Euro 2012. Andy Carroll and Theo Walcott also pick up the plaudits in the five-goal thriller while, in the storm-delayed earlier kick-off, France see off tournament co-hosts Ukraine 2-0, with Karim Benzema setting up both goals for Les Bleus:

France 2 Ukraine 0
Laurent Blanc made two changes from the side that drew against England for last night’s game, with Jeremy Menez and Gael Clichy replacing Florent Malouda and Patrice Evra respectively. The alteration up front allowed France to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Samir Nasri behind Karim Benzema and Menez on the right. Benzema provided the assists for both goals, with Menez notching the opener – the latter’s classification as a forward in the McDonald’s game may cause many Fantasy managers to overlook him, however, despite his 7.4 price tag. Benzema looks the forward of choice but Menez clearly offers a differential option if he can maintain his place in Blanc’s starting XI, with a mere 0.2% ownership.

Benzema has three shots and provided a trio of goalscoring chances, though Nasri and Franck Ribery were rather disappointing in the change of system. Both had just a shot apiece, though the Bayern man was the better creator, laying on four opportunities to find the net for his team mates. Alou Diarra’s role in the double pivot looks under threat after Yann M’Vila returned to action midway through the second half. The latter is a firm favourite of Blanc’s and, with Yohan Cabaye grabbing a goal and hitting the post, the Newcastle man’s starting role also looks assured.

The French now need just a point in their final game against Sweden to progress – indeed, as this handy guide indicates, the only way they can be eliminated is if Ukraine beat England and France lose to the Swedes by a margin that would make their goal difference inferior to that of Roy Hodgson’s side.

The tournament co-hosts fielded the same starting XI that defeated Sweden 2-1 in their opener on Monday evening. Once again, Yevhen Konoplyanka had more attempts than any team mate – after producing five shots against the Swedes, he fired three efforts last night, though has failed to muster a single attempt on target. Andriy Voronin was hauled off at half-time, allowing Marko Devic to line up alongside Andriy Shevchenko up front but Ukraine’s failure to find the net meant that France were one of only two sides – along with Spain – to return a clean sheet for their Fantasy owners in Matchday Two. Given that they now need to beat England to qualify, yesterday’s lack of goal power is a real worry for Oleg Blokhin and he may well consider ringing the changes for Tuesday’s crucial encounter.

England 3 Sweden 2
Roy Hodgson make just one change to the XI that started against France, with Andy Carroll coming in for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The move saw Ashley Young shift out left, with the Liverpool man partnering Danny Welbeck up top – both forwards grabbed a goal apiece in the 3-2 win and, with Wayne Rooney’s suspension now served, the England manager has a selection headache ahead of the final group game against Ukraine. Rooney will surely play and, with a mere 1% ownership, looks a strong differential captaincy choice for the showdown, leaving Carroll and Welbeck to likely battle it out for the other slot.

Theo Walcott’s goal and assist contribution from the bench also makes him one to consider and perhaps places question marks against James Milner’s place on the right flank. Coming in at just 7.9 in the McDonald’s game, the Arsenal man made a more than persuasive case for his first-team inclusion next time round. Steven Gerrard once again picked up the points – the Liverpool skipper has now returned an assist in back-to-back games after Carroll nodded home his cross for the opener.

Erik Hamren made three changes from the side that slumped to defeat against Ukraine in the opener. Johan Elmander started in the lone forward role last night, with Markus Rosenberg dropping to the bench, Jonas Olsson came in at centre-half, which allowed Andreas Granqvist to move to right-back and, in midfield, Anders Svensson was given a start in the centre, with Rasmus Elm moving to the left and Ola Toivonen dropping out.

Olof Mellberg’s goal and assist helped the 5.0 priced centre half to a 10 point haul, while Seb Larsson’s owners picked up a five point return after the Sunderland man provided an assist for Mellberg’s goal. Zlatan Ibrahimovic had six efforts against Hodgson’s side but failed to find the net last night as his side were stunned by a Walcott-inspired comeback. With 22.7% ownership and a game against France up next before he boards the flight home, the Milan man is the most susceptible of Hamren’s men to a price drop over the next day or so, bearing in mind that knockout stage wildcards are available once the final couple of Group A games kick off at 7.30pm tomorrow.

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  1. jimnastics
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Casillas
    Lescott / Debuchy / Perquis / Zhirkov
    Ozil / Sneijder / Dzagoev
    RVP / Ronaldo / Benzema

    This is The Sun Dream Team game, I have 3 transfers to make. Any ideas?

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  2. sachmo
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Struggling to figure out how I should use my 1 FT; any thoughts would be much appreciated!

    Current team@

    Andersen / Cech
    Lescott / Alba / Maggio / Olsson / Perquis
    Mandzukic / Sneijder / Iniesta / Nasri / Shirokov
    Jelavic / Cassano / Ronaldo

    0.4 in the bank. Maxed out on Spain and Italy. Any thoughts...?

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  3. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Hi all, wanted to hear the wisdom of the masses:

    Chalkias / Anderson
    Alba / Lescott / Maniatis / Perquis / Bonnuci
    Dzagoev / Shirokov / Young / Iniesta / Nasri
    CR7 / Benzema / Jelly

    A) wanted to do Chalkias to Tyrton, not possible with funds. Is it worth doing CR7 and Chalkias to RVP and Tyrton.
    B) CR7 to RVP
    C) Something else
    D) Young and CR7 to Rooney and Kuba/Italian mid
    D) Do nothing

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    1. paddym25
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Personally, I would rather back CR7 van RVP in that game. The Dutch defence is just so bad. Nani and CR7 should run riot. However, the portugese defence kept out that german attack for quite some time. they will be no walkover for the overrated dutch.

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  4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Team at the moment (0.5m in the bank)

    Andersen Chalkias
    Debuchy Bonucci Lescott Selassie Alba
    Young Dzagoev PilaÅ™ Fàbregas Katsouranis
    Cassano Ronaldo Benzema

    What to use my free transfer on?
    a) Ronaldo > Van Persie
    b) Fàbregas > Schweinsteiger
    c) Fàbregas > BÅ‚aszczykowski
    d) Lescott & Ronaldo > Rooney & 6.5m Defender (who is gonna replace Boateng?)

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      c

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    2. COMH
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Schweinsteiger and Blaszczykowski are really good options but so is Fabregas. I think i'm just gonna keep him in. And the Dutch defence looks a bit dodgy so Ronaldo could start scoring against them.

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      1. COMH
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        c) out of that lot though.

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  5. COMH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Ronaldo, Silva or Gomez. Who would you rather have?

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    1. Mr. Bean
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Gomez

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      For next match? For the remainder of the tournament? Round for dinner?

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      1. COMH
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        MD3

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Silva for me, assuming he plays!

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      2. paddym25
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Ronaldo

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Gomez.

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  6. AM
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    My current team

    Buffon, chalkias
    Debuchy,Alba,Lescott,Kadlec,pereira
    Iniesta,Shirokov,Dzagoev,Young,Mandzukic
    Salpingidis,Cassano,Benzema

    WC already used in match day 2, any suggestions ?

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  7. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Morning all, been a bit busy and not been able to dedicate as much time to this as I'd hoped. Had a stinker of a MD2, so can any kind soles can suggest a couple of 'must have' players for MD3 that would be much appreciated.

    Many thanks..........

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  8. sachmo
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Worth taking a hit to do Nasri & Ronaldo > Dzagoev & Gomez...?

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  9. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Stirling stuff, Sir Paulos! 🙂

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  10. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Who is likely to replace Boateng at full back for Germany?

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    1. COMH
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I think Schmelzer will play LB and Lahm will switch to RB.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

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  11. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Any teams defo out yet?

    And which teams still need to put out their best team and are likely to win?

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      ireland and sweden

      everyone more or less as no one has qualified yet!

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      have you not been watching the football? 😯

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Travelling across Africa, so only bits & pieces, hence my daft q's!!

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Nice one. I'd love to do some travelling.
          TW is right though. No one other than Ireland and Sweden can really mess about with their team.

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          1. Jafooli
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers Epic and TW....

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  12. Moose™
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    lindergaard and afellaay > malafeev and pilar.. wise enuf? any other idea?

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i'd say so

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      1. Jimbo123
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        +1

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      2. Moose™
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        lewa out torres in? wise? i wud get 6pt hit =.=

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      3. Moose™
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        how bout young n afellay out dzag n marchisio in? better? as keeper will be hard to get cleanies ?

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  13. Jake Donahue
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Morning chaps,

    Think I have finalised my WC any comment please

    Cech / Kelava

    Lescott / Jodi Alba / Bonnuci / Maniatis / Strinic

    Pilar / Dzagoez / Pirlo / Nasri / Young

    RVP / Torres / Pavlyuchenco

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  14. COMH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Would you sell Ribery, Muller or Ronaldo with your FT?

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    1. heco87
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Muller- too many other German players to split the points with

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      1. tw
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        +1

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      2. COMH
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        And who should I replace him with?

        Benzema
        Torres
        Lewandowski
        Cassano

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        1. tw
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          benzema or torres.

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        2. heco87
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          I'd get Torres I think

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  15. Mak_Gold
      13 years, 6 months ago

      A) Mandy or Kuba?

      B) If Kuba, then who to (C) for tonight - Kuba or Dzagoev?

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      1. tw
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        a) kuba
        b) dzagoev

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        1. Mak_Gold
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers. 😉

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          • Moose™
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            who is kuba?

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            1. heco87
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Blascyzkczksi

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      2. Jimbo123
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Madness to go into gw3 with no group B (Germany/holland) cover?

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        1. tw
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          probably. only way id even consider that is if you had ronaldo but still might be madness

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        2. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Depends who you've got.

          I haven't got any.

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      3. jamsiep
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Chalkias, Andersen;
        Jordi Alba, Perquis, Debuchy, K-Pap, Gebre Selassie;
        Iniesta, Ozil, Dzagoev, Shirokov, Pilar;
        Benzema, Ronaldo, Lewandowski

        Got just the standard 1 FT. Not overly keen on wasting points/transfers on getting rid of Chalkias and Perquis given the total lack of clean sheets so far in the tournament. Any suggestions on potential move(s)? Lewandowski to Cassano is tempting me, and then I also want rid of Ozil.

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        1. heco87
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Ozil --> Pirlo is something I'm considering (see my team below), Looks pretty solid to me though so certainly wouldn't make 2 transfers either

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          1. jamsiep
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Would probably rather have Marchisio than Pirlo to be honest. Not sure I could resist the temptation of using the extra money in the back that Ozil > Marchisio would give me though!

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            1. heco87
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Haha true ... yeah I might ship Alonso and I suppose Marchisio is an option ...

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      4. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        How about Young > Kuba, CR7 > Gomez

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        1. tw
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          yes!

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          1. Mak_Gold
              13 years, 6 months ago

              For a hit?

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            • Mind över Mata
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Thanks mate

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          2. Mind över Mata
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            for a hit yes

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          3. heco87
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Don't think I'd be taking a hit to get rid of Ronaldo before playing against that Dutch defence.

            Just Young --> Kuba/Pirlo for me

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            1. Mak_Gold
                13 years, 6 months ago

                +1

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          4. heco87
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Ok so I've had a pretty amazing start to this game, now to consolidate. Was planning on doing Alonso --> Pirlo but can't afford it anymore.

            Chalkias, Andersen

            Maniatis, Debuchy, Kadlec, Lescott, Strinic

            Ozil, Pilar, Mandzukic, Dzagoev, Alonso

            Silva, Ronaldo, Benzema

            Maybe Kadlec out? Any thoughts more than welcome.

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            1. tw
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              alonso to kuba

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              1. heco87
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                Cheers, yeah makes sense given that Poland have everything to play for I suppose.

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          5. tw
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            anyone else?

            a) anderson, barzagli, nasri
            b) cech, maggio, marchisio
            c) sifakis,barzagli, pirlo
            d) anderson, maggio, pirlo

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            1. heco87
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              d)

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            2. COMH
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              d)

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            3. Lovzat
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              C

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            4. Tommy J
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              TW-you haven't processed the bids yet-it was supposed to be 07:00 hrs

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              1. tw
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                i'll get to it in 15 min i promise! trying to finish updating standings for uero 2012 then i'll process bids then update standings for friendly world cup

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                1. Tommy J
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  OK cheers-how much did you take on??

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                  1. tw
                    • 14 Years
                    13 years, 6 months ago

                    what do u mean how much did i take on?

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                    1. Tommy J
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      13 years, 6 months ago

                      I mean't did you take on a lot of responsibilities for a lot of leagues and therefore means more work for you than anticipated(it's a common expression over here in UK)

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                      1. tw
                        • 14 Years
                        13 years, 6 months ago

                        well there are 5 leagues plus the first XI division but the bigger thing is I'm on 'The Council' so I have to keep the website (http://uefaffs.weebly.com/) updated among other things

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                      2. tw
                        • 14 Years
                        13 years, 6 months ago

                        which division are you in? i'll do that one first!

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                        1. Tommy J
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 16 Years
                          13 years, 6 months ago

                          UEFA Division 5 and UEFA XI 1st division

                          Cheers

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                          1. tw
                            • 14 Years
                            13 years, 6 months ago

                            ok just finished division 5. the xi division will be last though :P. sorry

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                          2. tw
                            • 14 Years
                            13 years, 6 months ago

                            that was supposed to be a : P

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                          3. Tommy J
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 16 Years
                            13 years, 6 months ago

                            Thx

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          6. Lovzat
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Morning all ! I'm stuck with Cesc what should I do ?
            Pick Kedira, Xabi Alonso, Raul meireles, Mandzy or Affelay ?
            Or take a hit and do Dzagoev/Torres (Ditch kerza)

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            1. heco87
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              I'd wait for the Russian team news and take the hit if Kerz isn't starting.

              If he does start, I'd be tempted by Cesc --> Pirlo if you don't already have him

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              1. COMH
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                Do you think Cesc wil be benched again?

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                1. heco87
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  I think it's 50/50 ... I think having an Italy offensive player could pay dividends if there's nothing better to use the free transfer on

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                  1. COMH
                    • 13 Years
                    13 years, 6 months ago

                    Yeah it would be crazy not to have one against Ireland.

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                    1. heco87
                      • 15 Years
                      13 years, 6 months ago

                      Yeah, my problem (above) is I don't know how to get one ....

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            2. tw
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              get one of pirlo, marchisio, kuba, dzagoev or nasri

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            3. Jimbo123
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              I'm doing the latter if Kerzakov doesn't start. If he does, then it's Sneijder in for Fab.......!?

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            4. Lovzat
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              I already got 2 of France, Italia , Poland, England..

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              1. Jimbo123
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                Dzag/Torres if kerza doesn't start. Sneijder for fab if he does

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          7. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            No Chris Gayle today? Hmmm that explains why England are getting smashed in the market

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            1. Jimbo123
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Poss no Bell and no KP.....I fancy us to get turned over!?

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              1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                lol KP is definitely out. Word is Bell will start though

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          8. Jafooli
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Ronaldo to Gomez makes sense correct? He will play?

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            1. Sean.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              with germany all but through i can see klose having some gametime

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              1. Jafooli
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                Cheers Sean,,,,Rooney to start? Worth a punt?

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                1. Sean.
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  i'm going rvp for ronaldo, its a must win for the dutch
                  with a whole nation on their backs,
                  roy and england will be happy with a 1-0

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            2. IamIronMike
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              I'm on my WC and I'm bringing Ronnie in, Gomez doesn't interest me with Germany NOT needing a win just a draw, Portugal will surely go for the win to ensure they go through too?

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          9. jamsiep
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Best forward for 11.0 or under?

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Van Persie!

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            2. Pinoche
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              +1

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              1. jamsiep
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                +2

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                1. Sean.
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  i must admit i've a feeling holland are going to come good
                  and smash portugal

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            3. Scroobius Mac
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Benzema (who I know you have) - I'm going Rooney I think.

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              1. jamsiep
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                Worried about Rooney being too deep, and England not being free-scoring. RVP was my first thought.

                P.S. Finally! 😉

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                1. Scroobius Mac
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  A draw does it for Portugal though doesn't it? I thought they looked decent in the first game defending Chelsea style.

                  And yes I know - it only took 8 picks.

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                  1. jamsiep
                    • 16 Years
                    13 years, 6 months ago

                    Not if Denmark beat Germany. But yeah, Portugal's defence is usually solid.

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                  2. IamIronMike
                    • 16 Years
                    13 years, 6 months ago

                    Surely Portugal aren't going to rely on the other result though? Imagine if the Danes got a late winner in the game as Portugal has played out a draw.

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            4. COMH
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Ukraine can't defend so Rooney is a great shout.

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            5. Rooney

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            6. jamsiep
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              WHY HAS NO ONE SAID TORRES?!

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              1. si
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                Torres all the way for me.

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          10. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Mandzukic and Selassie/Jacobsen or Lescott and Pilar?

            Also if A, Selassie or Jacobsen?

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            1. COMH
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Lescott + Pilar

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              1. Lateriser 12
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                Selassie or Jacobsen?

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                1. COMH
                  • 13 Years
                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  Selassie for sure.

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                  1. Lateriser 12
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 13 Years
                    13 years, 6 months ago

                    Done both your changes.

                    Thanks mate!

                    Will Palvyuchenko start?

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                    1. COMH
                      • 13 Years
                      13 years, 6 months ago

                      I think Pav is due a start but I reckon Kerzhakov will start with Pav coming on.

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          11. COMH
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Ribery or Cesc > Pirlo?

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            1. Wearethenorthbank
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Has to be Cesc, not sure he'll play or not

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              1. si
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                He won't.

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          12. Mak_Gold
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Is Chalkias definitely out?

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            • edm1234
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Buffon, Isaksson
              Lescott, Selassie, Ramos, Limbersky, Maniatis
              Nasri, Iniesta, Blaszczykowski, Motta, Obraniak
              Nani, CR7, Salpingidis

              So, my idea was either:

              a)CR7 for Rooney
              or
              b) Motta (plays more defensive than I thought) for Shirokov.

              No money in the bank, and don't want to use any points (it's no way worth it)

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            • Wearethenorthbank
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              More likely out of Ronaldo or RVP to do something? (or Gomez/Klose, but too uncertain about who'll start)
              It's either that or Iniesta --> Schweiny. Would prefer to get rid of Cesc but already have 2 Italians and French.

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            • Jimbo123
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Is it just me, or is Ribery MASSIVELY overrated?

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              1. Wearethenorthbank
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                Yup, he rarely does much for the NT. Every French person basically says Nasri is the more creative/threatening

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                1. Jimbo123
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  He just seems to dribble straight into people, pretend to be injured and moan at everyone. Knob

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              2. si
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                I used to think this but he has impressed me this season. He is never brilliant though and remains over-rated, although I am not sure that many people rate him highly now. One thing is for sure, he would walk into the England team and probably every Prem team.

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                1. Jimbo123
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  Loses possession far too much for me.

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                  1. si
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    13 years, 6 months ago

                    Disagree. Ball retention is one of his stronger assets.

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