Euro 2012

Euro 2012 – McDonald’s Scout League Update

As Fantasy managers while away the hours until tomorrow night’s first semi-final of Euro 2012, we’re rolling out some updates on the progress of the Fantasy Football Scout leagues across the various Fantasy games so far. First up, we begin a look at the McDonald’s game, analysing those managers who are currently leading the way after the quarter finals:

Nenad Todorovic sits at the top of the Scout league after registering a score of 71 in the quarter-finals. Jordi Alba, Sami Khedira and Mesut Ozil were his stand out individuals, while he chose to stick with Cristiano Ronaldo as captain after the Portugal man notched against Czech Republic on day one. Nenad now sits second overall in the McDonald’s rankings, just a single point off the summit with a total of 272 points.

Isaac Lundall is next up, just a couple of points behind. His decision to double up on England and Spain defenders paid off, with captain Ashley Cole racking up 14 points in the previous round. The top two have quite a gap over the chasing pack, with Lee Harding sitting in third place on 258 points, 14 off the top. Picking a couple of Portugal’s backline against the Czechs paid off, while Joleon Lescott, Jordi Alba and captain Sami Khedira helped produce a score 69 points in the quarters – Lee is the third Fantasy manager we currently have in the overall top 10, situated in tenth place.

Surapong Lertthiratoj currently resides in fourth place in the Scout league after picking up a 62 point haul last time out. While his decision to back a couple of Italy defenders paid off, his faith in Germany’s backline backfired after Greece scored twice against Joachim Low’s outfit; Mesut Ozil vindicated Surapong’s decision to hand the playmaker the armband by picking up a 16 point captain return.

Winding up our review of the top five, we have Paul Robinson – a new entrant to the Scout league. Paul was the top scoring player of our featured Fantasy managers with a 78 point haul, thanks to his decision to hand Xabi Alonso the armband; the Spain midfielder duly obliged with a 28 point return, while the likes of Jordi Alba, Joao Pereira and Joleon Lescott boosted his tally at the back.

For the contributors, Paul (I’m talking about myself in the third person here, shocking habit) is the top scoring manager so far – sitting just outside the top 50 in the Scout league on 236 points and 604 overall. Doubling up on Spain’s defence and leaving the armband on Ronaldo was enough for 60 points. Mark is next up, sitting in 187 in the Scout league. Taking a leaf out of Spain’s book, his striker-less 5-5-0 formation harvested 64 points, with captain Joleon Lescott and Joe Hart returning 22 points between them in the goalless draw with Italy. Jonty stands in 649th place in the Scout league after a 54 point haul in the quarters. His decision to captain Italy’s Andrea Barzagli against England paid off with a 14 point return, while Jordi Alba also boosted his tally with 10 points at the back.

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  1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    any good for the semis?

    casillas

    boatang alba hummels

    moutinho alonso ozil busquets khedira

    gomez torres

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Providing your strikers play, it looks good - although I can't see Moutinho getting much. You never know though 😀

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  2. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    ok Evs, Parm etc.

    Are you happy now, I got rid of the big meloned Swiss bird and brought back De Gea

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Not on my computer you haven't

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        well then you need a new PC.

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        1. beric
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          🙁 It still hasn't changed

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        2. beric
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          OK, it's back. It suits you much better 🙂

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          1. 4vets
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Yup, looks like a real twat! 😉

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              well if anyone would know what one of them looks like 😉

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I think Beric is running the ZX Spectrum. Are you even old enough to remember those?

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

            No.....

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          2. beric
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Even I'm not old enough to have had a ZX Spectrum 😆

            I'm worried about my laptop now though 🙁

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    2. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Suites you more.

      I love it!

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        That was the problem I was having. To show up on the UEFA website, my actual Grav needs a G or PG rating. She well, wasn't.

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        1. Pratik
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          So what happens when you put a adult pic, and rate it as g. Does someone actually report you?

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    3. FORCA INTER
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      ah, good old grav is back

      but i'll miss all those chicks 🙁

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

        no chicks, just dicks.

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

      Forgot he was a Man Utd tosse...........

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    5. Evs
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ahhh.... Good to see De Gay back in town 🙂

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  3. The Pep Revolution
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Gomez or CR7 for the semis?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'm having both

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    2. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      What do ye think??? Gomez be risky?

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  4. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Morning, folks. I have come up with another side so feel free compliment and criticise on my second draft ;). Let me post up my first draft too for comparison. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

    1st Draft
    Neuer - (Tzorvas)
    Abate - Boateng - Coentrao - Alba - (Maniatis)
    Ozil - Khedira - Pirlo - Iniesta - (Darida)
    Ronaldo - Balotelli - Torres

    2nd Draft
    Patricio - (Tzorvas)
    Abate - Hummels - Pereira - Alba - (Maniatis)
    Ozil - Khedira - Busquets - Fabregas - (Darida)
    Ronaldo - Gomez - Cassano

    Which draft is better?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B, but swap Cassano to Olivera and get Neuer or Casillas over Patricio.

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      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Hmm... I don't fancy the idea of having a filler forward, though. At this stage of the tournament, I'd prefer to go a bit of full-on on forwards to score more points.

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

      Mildly amusing.

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  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Parm, you have mail.

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Jesus f-ing christ! Why does everyone on here have to announce they've just sent email to someone else on here? Are you all stupid? Don't you think the recipients of your email will know when they receive it? F-ing morons!

      Anyway, RMT anyone?

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      1. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        😉

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

        you have hate mail.

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          So I do. It was cutting but so very true. I need time to reflect.

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

            *Stares at himself in the mirror and whispers ''What have I become?''*

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

        You always have something to moan about.....

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Parm, you have mail!

          More porn spam, I'm afraid 😉

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

            Those dick steroids....

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      4. emperikal
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Hahaha. You speak the truth my friend

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  6. Reno
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I'm playing a prediction game, any ideas what the scores could be for upcoming matches?

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

      Spain and Germany 1-0

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    2. Abominable Snowy84
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Spain 2-0. Germany 3-2.

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    3. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No.

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    4. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      2-1
      1-0

      Spa & Ger

      IMO

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      1. beric
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        *
        Spa 1-0

        Ger 2-1

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    5. suvoneel
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      SPAIN 1-0 PORTUGAL

      ITALY 1-1 GERMANY (ITALY THROUGH ON PENALTIES)

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    6. Chazza
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Spain 1-0 Portugal
      Germany 2-2 Italy... no idea what happens next.

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    7. MICHELIN
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Spain 1-0 Portugal
      Italy 1-1 Germany, Italy 2-1 overtime

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    8. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      A lot of love for Italy!

      I think the Germans will get past them relatively easily.

      2 or 3 to 1 or 0

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  7. tahoe don
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    have 8.5 for a forward ....

    would you go for:

    Balotelli , or Nani, or Torres ?

    9 points behind in my ML

    Thank you.

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Balotelli

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

        +1

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  8. Abominable Snowy84
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    4VETS, you have mail 😛

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nope... no-one loves me 😉

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  9. pol
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I have at the moment iniesta + torres

    if fabs starts i was thinking iniesta > fabs and torres > muller, good transfers?

    or should i keep iniesta ?

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Good Transfers, though Muller is risky.

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      1. pol
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        balo then?

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        1. beric
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah, I got a good feeling about him this week, though I think Germany will progress.

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  10. Evs
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Well, I have picked my team.

    It is shite, but I am sticking with it with thee change dependent on Spain line up which I need to be around for ;-).

    I am not planning for the final, too much like head work. New strategy is....

    Max points for the semi, cord the final bridge when I get to it.

    Eggs, basket.... Here I come 😉

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sounds like a PLAN

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    2. Scott Parker's Brylcre…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If you're gonna make an omelette....

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

    @JK: YOU HAVE MAIL!!!

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

    Ah, JK. Didn't recognize you there for a minute. 🙂

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  13. Menly
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Enemy at the Gates is on film 4.

    So I say once again: Mmm Rachel Weisz

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Great movie.

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  14. beric
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Mom, are you here?

    I've sent you an email.

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ssshhh... she's at my place!

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      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Evs you have mail 😉

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        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          (not getting any mail, so sent one to ones self not to feel left out 😉 )

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      2. beric
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Oi Oi!

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

        The first 'your Mum' joke since Forca and Jedward had that argument on Sunday night.

        Well done 4vets, i'm so proud of you 😥

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        1. beric
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I kinda set it up for him...

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

            😆

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          2. Parm
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Was it in big bold writing? 4vets forgot his reading glasses....

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        2. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Is there something I don't know about and has that led me to put in mouth?

          This may be a night of apologies for me...

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          1. 4vets
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            *put foot

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

              Nope! Nothing to worry about 😉

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              1. 4vets
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                I think I get it and I don't feel good.

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

                  No! Seriously nothing to worry about! Forca and Jedmond had a wee argument after England went out and Jedmond brought Forcas father in to it.

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          2. beric
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            I don't offend easily mate, and I don't think you've put your foot in it, as far as I know.

            Neither me or my Mom take offence, just get her home safe 😉

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            1. 4vets
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              So your Mom's OK?

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              1. beric
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                Yeah, she's healthy and happy 😀

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                1. 4vets
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 11 months ago

                  Phew... thought your current "distress" may have been down to your mother's ill health/death and... well... nuff said.

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      4. ★FC Borecelona★
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        🙂

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  15. Pratik
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I'm watching an hilarious take on sperm donation. A genuinely different movie.

    Sadly it's in hindi, and I don't guess any of you know the language.

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I can do Google translate 😉

      Had a program on Sky last night about our local Indian take away... we watched but understood little. It was good all the same,

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      1. Pratik
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I have got english subtitles....If you wanna take a shot at it, the name of the movie is Vicky Donor btw.

        It reminds me that it's been some time that I have seen a film in a foreign language. Any recommendations? Spanish, French, Italian etc...

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          "Ifd you want to take a shot at it"... killer! 🙂

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

      of course we know of the language.

      we can't understand it, but we do know of it.

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      1. Pratik
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I don't think know the language implies that you heard about the language. It implies that you understand it, which you don't.

        Anyways reply above if you have any recommendations for a movie in a foreign language.

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  16. ★FC Borecelona★
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    AHHHHH... Why is everyone sending mail?!

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

      Popularity

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      1. ★FC Borecelona★
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I wanna be a cool kid 🙁

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    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Are you feeling left out?

      I've mailed you, don't worry.

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      1. ★FC Borecelona★
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thank you 😀

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    3. Pratik
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I don't think you are missing out on much....They are talking about transfers which are soon to go horribly wrong.

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    4. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Did you watch The Big Bang Theory tonight?

      It was the one featuring wood, sheep etc.

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

        That sounds like your wet dream!

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          1. ★FC Borecelona★
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Get's better all the time 🙂

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

              He's gay in real life I believe....

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              1. ★FC Borecelona★
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                😯 Really?

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          2. Abominable Snowy84
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            😀 A show I dont watch!

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          3. beric
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Settlers of Catan!!! Awesome game!!!

            Don't like the show though 🙂

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      2. ★FC Borecelona★
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, great stuff! 😛

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      3. Chazza
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I did, I love the show.

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      4. Menly
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        It was stunning 😀

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

          Kaley Cuoco, you mean?

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

            Nah mate Amy Farrah Fowler 😉

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

              Menly- whatever gets you going 😛

              Parm- hell yeah.

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

              Hell yeah. 😀

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

                She actually dated the actor who plays Leonard, Johnny Galecki for two years.

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            2. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              gotta love kaley.

              Did you get my Ana Ivanovic pics last night Parm?

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

                Yeah, still prefer my Maria ones though, looking forward to seeing her in action tomorrow.

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              2. Pratik
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                If it's hot and I'm sure it is if it's Ana Ivanovic, please forward it to Camzy

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      5. Pratik
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I don't know which episode you are talking about but this season has been incredibly awesome. Especially those app related episodes. The whip one is the first that comes to mind 🙂

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  17. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Pfft. Days are tough. A few days ago a mate dies from cancer. Now a close relative has a stroke and is battling for her life. 🙁 🙁 🙁

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      🙁

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    2. Abominable Snowy84
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sorry to hear dude.

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    3. Menly
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I'll pray for you relative

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    4. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      🙁 🙁

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    5. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sorry man 😥

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    6. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Get it all out man. Seriously, sometimes a good old cry is called for, no matter what gender.

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

        You are the least expected person to say that imo, mate. It's true all the same.

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I honestly see where you're coming from. I'm a bit of a joker, but I'm not a heartless joker.

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      2. Parm
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        ^ This ^

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      3. beric
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Well said Epic. Scream and cry, its like popping a spot sometimes.

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      4. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        +99

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    7. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Thoughts and prayers for you, friend.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        ^^^this^^^^ x100000000

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    8. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      A friend og mine lost his son in a drowning accident a month ago. The kid was 13. Tough life man, sorry for your loss

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    9. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Like buses. Forehead 🙁

      Hoping the best for you and yours.

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

      Sorry to hear Gerv, goes to show how fragile life is. Remember to appreciate what you have, stay strong my friend

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    11. Natas
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I just watched my best friends father take his last breath - not sure if this is the right thing to say, but it was one of the most beautiful moments I have ever witnessed. He had been battling with lung cancer for about a year, and his 2 daughters were his biggest cheerleaders. While they kept pushing him to fight, so much so that he outlasted his original prognosis of 6 weeks by about 10 months, his last moment was something I wlll always remember and take with me to the grave. While he lay there in his own private room with an oxygen mask, looking basically like a green skinned holocaust victim, his daughters lay beside him holding his hands. Every so often it looked like his last breath was taken, but he would follow up 30 seconds later with another breath - although he was incapable of speaking, you could see the fight in him - His daughters lay there holding his hand, and with this enormous display of strength, were whispering in his ears "it's ok papi, you can let go papi - we will be ok papi dont worry - its ok you can let go." In what was one of the worst moments to witness of my life, I also stood witness to the most beautiful moment - where a man was peacefully carried over to the other side by his 2 beautiful daughters. There was an enormous sense of peace there, and a deep realization, for me that is, that the best thing I can give anyone is comfort in their passing to help them transition to the next world. Part of that comfort is the knowledge that things will be ok when they are gone, that they are immensly loved, and that everything and everyone that they loved will continue to be cared for. It was an extremely emotional and eyeopening experience for me. I hope that through all of this, that you may find peace and your own sense of purpose within the misery. Our lives are but a moment, but the impressions we make influence the world forever. Peace to you and your mates and your families in this difficult time.

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

        Inspirational Story, almost brought a tear to the eye 😥

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        1. Natas
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          These times are never easy - it is so difficult to let go. We cry and have a hard time letting go of 2 year relationships, a 5 year pet, a 5 year job. To witness the selfless task of letting go of a father of 40 years, a husband of 55 years with those words of comfort acceptance and responsibility was, for me, a moment that has left an imprint for the rest of my life. I no longer see passing as something that happens, but more so as a process that we actively partake in every moment that we are alive.

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      2. Chazza
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        That is unbelievable. It's amazing what life comes up with, just got to deal with everything as best you can.

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      3. beric
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks for sharing that mate.

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      4. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        That's one of the most profound things I've read online for a very long time. Thanks Natas.

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        1. funny money
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I had a very similar experience watching my wife and her mother say goodbye to their sister/daughter who passed from cancer a couple of years ago. I completely agree that watching her last breath was the single most moving moment in my life. She fought for every breath right to the end and it was an inspiration to see her fight right up to that moment. She died with a tear in her eye. Every person is different but she needed to believe that there was always hope, and that is what her family gave her. They never once doubted her ability to make it through it because that is what she wanted. The mental strength and fortitude needed to delay the grieving process right to the end was truly amazing, and the whole thing was an absolutely stunning display of human emotion, empathy and love.

          What you say is right. Life is just a process and we are all a part of that process whether we like it or not. Savour every moment ....

          Shortly after this I witnessed the birth of my first child - equally moving, and even more so because all the emotions of the previous experience heightened the experience. Miraculous.

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  18. Menly
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hello

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  19. JCrosbie
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    thoughts on fabregas starting over torres?

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I hope not

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    2. Evs
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes I think one of them will, which.... I would but money on Cesc.

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  20. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Throwing two squads out there right now. Not too happy with the country coverage and will aim for 4-4-2-2 but wonder what the thoughts are on particular players..

    Offensive:
    Casillas
    Hummels Boateng Alba Abate
    Ozil Fabregas Khedira Alonso
    Gomez Ronaldo Nelson

    And one, well, insane:
    Neuer
    Hummels Boateng Pique Arbeloa Alba
    Ozil Fabregas Reus Busquets
    Gomez Pedro Nelson

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    1. Evs
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'm stating the obvious to you but...

      Abate, reus, gomez, fab all starts risks but a least you will know about the latter.

      I REALLY want Torrs to start, but i cant see it.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Mmm, I could switch strategy to all risks in the game we get squads for. Ta.

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    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I assume you're waiting for Spain's lineup announcement before deciding on Torres or Fabregas?

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yep! And Pedro

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        1. Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Ya have a feeling Pedro might rack up a few points? He could be benched within the 60th minute mark if nothing comes out from him. 😀

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            That's the best case scenario!!!

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  21. JCrosbie
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    any 1 cannot access their mcdonalds fantasy team on their samsung galaxy...

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  22. Matt_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    To anyone who has just 11 active players for the semi finals, how many players from each team are you going with to ensure that you still have 11 for the final?

    I was thinking 6 GER, 4 SPA and 1 POR but am having second thoughts.

    Thanks for any opinions.

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    1. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If the final turns out to be a Portugal vs Italy final, you're looking at a dead zone ahead. The safest pick would be a balanced team but the rewards will not be as great as you wish.

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      1. Matt_
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        If I picked 3 or so from each team, how would I get 11 for the final no matter who was playing in it?

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        1. Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          You pick 4 to 5 players that bear the strongest chance to reach the final - e.g. Germany and the rest equally spread. That's not too balanced, in my opinion, but it's almost as close as it is.

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  23. Evs
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I may as well post my pile of horses shite before I go to sleep...

    Casillas
    Alba, Arbeloa, hummels, Boateng,
    Ozil, Iniesta, khederia, pirlo
    Olive branch, ronnie, balotelli (if Torres starts he will take his place)

    One question, if fab starts would you trade pirlo for Cesc?

    I have the cash.

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nice. Very nice, you got lots from the cash.

      I'd take Fab yes.

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    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I would trade Iniesta for Fabregas if he does start.

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      1. Evs
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Really?

        And keep pirlo over him?

        Thing is I am biased as Iniesta one of my fav players

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        1. Grounderz
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Well, it would be rude to abandon Pirlo. I suspect any goals against Germany this time, he would have some contribution to that. We haven't seen the best of Iniesta but this time he just might... thing is, the Portugal vs Spain game, as many predict, probably won't be a high scoring one so investing in Iniesta may not worth your while.

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          1. Evs
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Ok, thank for the feedback dude - much appreciated.

            I will certainly ponder it...

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            1. Grounderz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              No worries, mate. 😉

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      2. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I would do Pirlo > Fabs myself

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        1. Evs
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Depending on the Spain lineup thats my thinking.

          Actually I Amy have to downgrade Ballo to Cassano to do that, but not too worried there.

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          1. 4vets
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            I'll say it time and time again, wait until the line ups 🙂

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            1. Evs
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              I know. What If I wait until the line ups?

              What that be a smart move 😛 😉

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              1. 4vets
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                Bugger... forgot about your situation.

                Take one gamble (Cesc/Torres) and CR7... or go Balo as you originally said.

                Sod it. It really is impossible.

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            2. Grounderz
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              Waiting for the lineups would give us an hour of panic. The forum will be full of RMTs and not many will be responded as everyone here will be too busy fixing their dilemmas. 😀

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              1. 4vets
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                Without being cocky, I do not need RMTs, I just want the damn lineups! 🙂

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    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      All day every day.

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      1. saint4life
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Teams very similar to mine the only thing I'm not sure on is your triple Spain defence and Ronnie as well? I mean double sure but personally I'd downgrade arbeloa - balzaretti or cas - rui and save 1.5 to possibly upgrade elsewhere.

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    4. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Very similar to mine at the moment, though mine is changing very frequently, I like all of your attackers, and I too have 3 Spa and 3 Ger in defence.

      It looks good 🙂

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  24. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    cor blimey, this FFS UEFA stuff is a right malarkey.

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  25. Access
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Cesc or Marchisio who is a better choice?

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Cesc if he starts.

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  26. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    ok folks I'm off the night. See you all tomorrow for some never-ending line-ups related panic 😛

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Can't wait!

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      1. Evs
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Beric, any thoughts on my draft above? ^^^^^^

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    2. Evs
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Now dda cariad

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      1. Evs
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        * Nos

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    3. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Night JK.

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    4. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Night JK.

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  27. andrewe62
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone else think that Thiago Motta is something of a half-decent cheap stocking filler at 6.5?

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

      No

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      1. andrewe62
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Fair enough lol - It might be Nocarino then as one of them could well be

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    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Not really a filler but worth a note, despite Germany's slightly leaky defense.

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    3. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      It's June. Stocking fillers are for December.

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      1. andrewe62
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        metaphors are not just for Xmas 😉

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          🙂

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    4. MICHELIN
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No unless you get information before tomorrow's deadline that he starts against Germany. You can get Busquets with the same price, or need only 0.5 more if you fancy for a nailed on Italian (Marchisio).

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  28. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    There's football tomorrow! Yeah buddy. Night all

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      G'night

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    2. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Night Don

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  29. Parm
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Goodnight all, looking forward to Spain and Portugal playing tomorrow.

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Night Parm

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    2. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Night, Pamela.

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    3. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Night Parm

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    4. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Night Parm-ley

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