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13 September 2012 2376 comments
Mark Mark
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“A template” – something that serves as a model for others to copy.

Thanks to the painful international break, we’ve had a testing fortnight during which time we’ve appeared to witness a trend that has seen the birth of a “cookie cutter” Fantasy lineup – much to the frustration of those quick to seize on the merits of Eden Hazard, Michu and company.

Back from our enforced holidays, Granville and I aren’t exactly international bright young things – more jaded, grizzled old grumps who are hoping that somebody steps forward to shake things up. As long as it’s not Gareth Bale – I sold him for Michu. Yeah, busted: I’m as bad as the rest of ‘em.

Wildcard played before the break, I attempt to get Granville to admit its failure, whilst thanking him for his calming words which cooled my boots as my finger hovered over the squad refresh button. I still can’t quite work out why he talked me out of it – a cunning long term strategy perhaps? Surely not?

Break the mould by listening in via this link or use the handy player below to stream the goodness…

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Waps

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    2. Back to Back Ballacks
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      Squirter's Alley 😉

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      1. Parm
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        A good improvement on the previous comments...

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      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        😀

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    3. B.P.R.D.
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      BETTER than boobies!

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    4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      David Cameron and Nick Clegg

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      1. A.
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        Thats a fine pair of tits

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        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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          But also a pair of c**ts too!

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    5. afcblegend
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      jesus, you got nervous and said the first thing that came to mind again, didn't you. can't take parm anywhere.

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    6. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Let's not. Ta.

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  2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    Scoutcast, bitches!

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  3. DiMatteoBandwagon
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    🙂

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  4. maglia rosa
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    SCOUTCAST GUYS 😛

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  5. Kagawa-san-mia
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    Been waiting so long

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  6. Menly
    • 14 Years
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    Heyyyyyyyyy

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Henry Winkler?

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  7. little_wizard123
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    The long, agonising wait for domestic football, followed by the inevitable pain and frustration at 3:05pm.

    Bring it on, RVP captainers!

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    1. afcblegend
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      look at those optimistic 7pmishers. double disappointment for them

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

      Nice work Optimus. Did anyone give you inside information 😉

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    3. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Take a bow son, take a bow.

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    4. blue cheese
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      Well done! 😀

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    5. isacki: full casual
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      How did you know. HOW. DID. YOU. KNOW.

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  8. Hitman
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    A)Kagawa-> Felaini
    B)Kag & Ade -> Cazorla &Jelavic(-4)
    C) Kag, Ade,Saylor-> Hazard, Jelavic, Fonte(-8)

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  9. pressdpm
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    I'm doing a wildcard and have enough money for any goalie. Who shall I go for? I have Michu and dyer so not sure about vorm aswell.

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    1. Hitman
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      Hart

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        BBest there is, best there was, best there ever will be

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        1. Hitman
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          Brett 'The Hitman' Hart

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      2. FPL Daniel
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        Schezney or whatever he is spelled

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      3. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        🙂

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      4. jimski
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        +1

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  10. Wounded Prophets
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    Baines or Ivanovic ?

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    1. jimski
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      Baines

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      Baines.

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      1. Hitman
        • 14 Years
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        +1

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

      Baines

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      1. Wounded Prophets
        • 15 Years
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        cheers no transfers for me this week then, been swapping them two around all week

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

    speak into the m-m-m-m-mike gggggran 🙂

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

      Don't know what happened there. We have new equipment and it does sound like I'm speaking from the vicinity of the kitchen. We'll sort that next week.

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  12. Menly
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Haven't even thought about fantasy football for weeks. Feels so good. Hmmm

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    1. Syd.
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      It is overrated

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  13. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Any good series to download?

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      • 15 Years
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      First series of Jericho, the walking dead, modern family, first 3 series of Being Human

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

      Red Dwarf Series 3

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      1. Syd.
        • 16 Years
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        Any Red Dwarf series

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    3. Dr Ennet
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      carnivale
      the wire
      sons of anarchy
      oz
      game of thrones
      sopranos

      to name a few... 😀

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    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Ben 10
      Dora the Explorer
      Teletubbies

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        Backyardigans
        Waybaloo
        Bill and Ben the flower pot men

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      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        • 15 Years
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        Not forgetting Baby Jake and Tinga Tinga Tales

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        1. Mark
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          • 19 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Baby Jake is terrible...that voice!

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          1. Granville
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
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            We all love baby jake. Go-gi-gi-ah.

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            1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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              Yakki yakki yokki
              doo doo dee

              shoot me now!

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          2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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            Agreed, but my eleven month old loves it. Although his birthday party will be tinga tinga. Those two take up most of my sky plus planner memory!

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

              Same here. 28 episodes of Baby Jake. They love it.

              Yaki yaki yaki with the hamsternauts.

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              1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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                Have you seen the Baby Jake doll? It's bloody terrifying. I would prefer Chucky in my house

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                1. Granville
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                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  Yes I have. It's terrible. I don't understand why they have him dressed up as nibbles the rabbit.

                  There's brand new series with new songs. 🙂

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        2. Optimus.
          • 15 Years
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          i cant stop hearing the tinga tinga tinga theme tune been played in my head now you have mentioned it

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          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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            I just can't stand the bloody hippo...

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      3. Syd.
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        Shaun the sheep...

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        1. Optimus.
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          love it

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  14. 4vets
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    I've only listened to about 60 secs of one of these, and that was last season 😕

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    1. Syd.
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      I briefly listened to one a long time ago... I find it strange listening to 2 middle aged men waffling on about football...

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  15. Rawman
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    13 years, 6 months ago

    I cant listen to the podcast. Help!

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    1. Optimus.
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      turn up volume

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  16. Demí
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    New member of the team joining who'll be giving Inside knowledge? Hmmm.. who could that be.

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    1. Oldman Unathletic
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      congrats

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    2. Optimus.
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      😀 😉

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      1. Demí
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        ?

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        1. Get up ya bum
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          Physio?

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          1. Demí
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            Could very well be....hmmm

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      2. 4vets
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        If it was Demi, he wouldn't announce it like this.

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    3. Crouch Potato!
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      Well it ain't me, or is it?

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      1. Demí
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        Think it might be Facer

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    4. Scroobius Mac
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      Forca.

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      1. blue cheese
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Uh, oh! 😯

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      2. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Spell checker isn't that advanced 😀

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    5. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Alonso14 with the team news.

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    6. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
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      Physio? 😉

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      1. Wounded Prophets
        • 15 Years
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        +1

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    7. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      My source suggests that it's none other than Alsybach. Picked for his ability to get on well with others...

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        Ping Pong?

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    8. Optimus.
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      has to be ronh

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    9. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
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      Has to be me. Who's better than me in giving Inside knowledge?

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
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        i was faster then u 😛

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          I think it is Arry. I am convinced even

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        2. Chu Young Ping Pong
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          😀

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    10. SPorting
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      ahem.

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      1. blue cheese
        • 14 Years
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        Yes?

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  17. myboycharlie
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Defence for the weekend

    Baines and 2 from Demel/Cueller/Rangel

    Help needed???

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

      baines cuellar and demel

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

        Cheers

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  18. Bielsa’s bucket
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    Ivanosaurus owners, an interesting article on Azpiluecta:

    Although not sure on this quote:

    "the point of his signing is to give an extra option -- Di Matteo now has a secure defender in Ivanovic and an energetic attacking player in Azpilicueta at his disposal."

    http://soccernet.espn.go.com/blog/_/name/tacticsandanalysis/id/161?cc=5739#

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      I think Ivanoci is secure when required to be - he's just not great at marauding up the touchline and tracking back.

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      1. Bielsa’s bucket
        • 14 Years
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        Do you mean he's not great at tracking back? just i've seen him do a fair bit of marauding this season at RB, but in a centre back role he can be secure.

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    2. afcblegend
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      when this guy starts playing regularly he's straight in my team. he was a revelation at Marseille and Osasuna and has an amazing cross on him, should get a lot of assists

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    3. Bielsa’s bucket
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      *Azpilicueta...not that it makes a difference.

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  19. Paul
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    Happy Birthday Aatish.... 😀

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  20. afcblegend
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    new member of the team? facer?!

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      Who's facer?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
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          Great posts! Excellent acquisition if true

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

            Well ... it is so Mark does not have to monitor the injuries ... 😉

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        2. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          He must be. Mark told him on the forum in some "cryptic" message

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  21. tangtastic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Whens the scoutcast out?

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Tomorrow

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    2. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Is RvP starting?

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Hello. 🙂

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  22. meechamspowders
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    What do people think of these changes if I WC? (not activated yet)

    Briggs > Figueroa
    Zabaleta > Distin
    Williams > Mcauley
    Nasri > Cazorla
    Bale > Hazard
    Kagawa > Pienaar
    Noble > Kaca (the fulham guy)
    Graham > Berbatov

    or am I just changing my team for the sake of it?

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  23. lets av em
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    kagawa to hazard or cazorla

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    1. lets av em
      • 14 Years
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      already have bale

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
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        13 years, 6 months ago

        Bale and Kags to the other two?

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  24. fatherted
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Long term

    A) Graham and Kags

    B) Jelavic and 6m MF

    If B which MF

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    1. lets av em
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Lambert and Kagawa

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

        Jury still out on Kagawawagagwa

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  25. The HiTmAN
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Worth changing Nasri to Carzola this week?? will it be worth it in the long run?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Most definitely imo. X 2

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  26. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Is Daniel about?

    I watched the Bulgaria/Italy match the other day and liked the look of Popov playing as a striker, which team did he sign for this summer?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      WBA.

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Different Popov, I think.

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

          I'll just Popov to finish the dinner ... 😉

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        2. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
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          Igor? Technically it was wide attacking mid alla Bertrand style

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          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            It is different Popov mate, This one is Macedonian not Bulgarian

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          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            13 years, 6 months ago

            I might get Bertrand ... 🙂

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 14 Years
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              4.5 for a player who whilst a slight risk is highly attacking in a team with a decent cs record... I fully advocate that purchase

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                • 16 Years
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                He will also be my only "punt". Shaddup, Evs! 😉

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                1. Ginkapo FPL
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  Your not gonna win the valour award then!

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

                Daniel - is that you???

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              2. Ginkapo FPL
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                Didnt recognise you for a second, did you lose a bet or something?

                Thx for the info, disapointed to hear that. Guessing your macedonian then, I could only remember you getting really excited about the transfer due to nationalistic pride..

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  27. Spoiler
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    fletcher or lambert?

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

      fletcher for me

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

        +1

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    2. Pleased to Michu
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      lambert

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  28. Timon
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    13 years, 6 months ago

    i m going to downgrade kags and upgrade clyne to vertonghen/BAE what say?
    link is on my name?

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

      kags to morrison/snodgrass

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

        I have Assou-Ekotto. Morrrison, imo.

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

          bae or verto, thats the point.wanted nolan.but cant afford 0.1

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

        good shout if not for a hit

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

          have to take a hit.look at my defense,its horrible

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

      Good move...

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  29. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    evenin' chumps.

    all scoutcasted up?

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Trying to. Granville sounds like he's standing outside and talking through the window.

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

        It's 'cos he's shy ... 😉

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    2. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Back to your template? 😀

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    3. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      me not. haven't listened still. will do before i go to bad

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