Euro 2012

Semi Finals – Day One – Dugout Discussion

After a brief three-day hiatus from the Euro 2012 action, we’re raring to go once again as Spain take on Portugal this evening in the first semi-final of the tournament. With only three games left of the competition, there are big decisions to be made by Fantasy managers looking to get that vital edge in their mini-leagues. As always, we’ve opened up the Dugout Discussion ahead of kick-off:

The team news is in and is as follows:

Vicente Del Bosque makes one alteration to Spain’s lineup from the side that saw off France 2-0 in the previous round. It’s a move that will surprise many, with Alvaro Negredo handed the chance to lead the line, as Cesc Fabregas joins Fernando Torres on the bench. Portugal also make a single change but it’s one that had been anticipated. With Helder Postiga due to a hamstring injury, Hugo Almeida is given the lone forward role.

Spain XI: Casillas; Arbeloa, Ramos, Pique, Jordi Alba; Busquets, Alonso, Xavi; Silva, Negredo, Iniesta

Portugal XI: Patricio: Pereira, Pepe, Bruno Alves, CoentrAo; Veloso, Meireles, Moutinho; Nani, Almeida, Ronaldo

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  1. Gaz Downright
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    custiudo have waited for, what, 5 minutes?

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  2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    Come on Spain!

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  3. Coldplay
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    Spain has woken up a bit too late I am afraid.

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      Still enough time to win it

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  4. RoysCallerAnne
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    Oh Iniesta so close...(c)...
    Spain looking stronger now

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  5. sotothemightygreek
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    Good man Custodio. An unexpected point.

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    1. teddy.
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      Qui Custodio Custodiens?

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        Coastguard?

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  6. Parm
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    Semi-Final dream team playing 5-5-0

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    1. ManUFan
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      been like that since beginning, more like czech v portugal formation

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  7. Abominable Snowy84
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    A Portugal goal would cost me 17pts from 32!

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    1. Mílanista
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      Try having 24 points on the line.

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      1. Abominable Snowy84
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        17 is lots too!!

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  8. Somalion
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    Spain looking stronger but do not deserve a win.

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  9. pukey
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    Ozil for captain tomorrow?

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    1. Red20
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      yes or maybe gomez 😉

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    2. Absinthe Minded
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      +1
      Gambled negredo tonight 🙁

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  10. Messiah Hazard
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    I have Custodio in my team... What are the chance of him sneaking in a winner in extra time...

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  11. vwfiesta
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    I saved transfers to take with me to the final. Now I see that you don't get any more than the 4. Am I the only one surprised by this?

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    1. pukey
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      No - a lot of people read the rules

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    2. Abominable Snowy84
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      Giggles!

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      1. Red20
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        You little girl 😉

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      yes, im afraid you are a minority on here

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    4. Mílanista
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      No one that read the rules is.

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    5. Lucky Luke
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      possibly

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  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    If one man deserves to be in the final it's Pepe, he has been immense today

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    1. Parm
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      As has Moutinho.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        very true, punted on him1 game too late

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    2. Piggs Boson
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      He's been immense all tournament, great player.

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  13. Coldplay
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    Ronaldo should have taken responsibility himself there instead of running behind a defender.

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  14. ManUFan
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    ronaldo is flipping diver

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      +2

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  15. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    Stupid greasy ronaldo

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  16. Jive Turkey
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    Silva Captain. Stick or twist?

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      Stick

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    2. Tomlette Greggs
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      Please do Stick.

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    3. Jive Turkey
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      Thanks all.

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  17. r0nh
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    Hi everybody, if a player scores a goal, does that player get points for scoring that goal??

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    1. ManUFan
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      no. instead they lose points and the people who have him get excluded from the game

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      depends who his owner is. Only the first 50 people that own him do.

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    3. Jive Turkey
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      Stupid question. Of course not dumba$$

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    4. Back on the horse
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      Gold dust. I hope you stick around for the FPL season, Ron. Please tell me you will

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  18. Lucky Luke
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    At what time will players from the team eliminated tonight be removed from the maccy D game?

    If Portugal succumb, might have to snap up Oliviera to free up funds.

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    1. ManUFan
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      can be anywhere from about 30 mins afterwards i think

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    2. r0nh
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      At 11:03pm UK time.

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  19. Gigging Order
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    Contraeo 10 RB 🙂

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  20. Abominable Snowy84
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    Ref 1rb.

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    1. Alchomist
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      haha

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  21. Piggs Boson
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    2 more RBs from Pique would be welcome...

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    1. Coldplay
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      more than welcome

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  22. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    I can see Spain losing this

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    1. Declan
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      that would be nice

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  23. Gaz Downright
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    save point for paddy!

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  24. Alchomist
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    will be switching to Özil tomorrow, he better not let me down.

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    1. tahoe don
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      me too

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  25. Wild Rover
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    Where's my save point? 🙁

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    1. Wild Rover
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      Ah, there it is... 🙂

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  26. Le Gooner
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    Here comes Varela.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      he is due one big chance

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  27. Gaz Downright
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    Nice! Portugal going for the win?

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  28. Somalion
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    Varela time.

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  29. rohan
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    How many RB's does Xabi Alonso have??

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      4

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  30. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
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    Raul Merrilles looks he should have a dog next to him selling the big issue.

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    1. Lucky Luke
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      Nice avatar - c'mon you Owls!

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
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        Hey you said it my friend. Premier league hear we come! 🙂

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        1. Lucky Luke
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          Waiting on the second coming of our Lord - David Hirst

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