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Scout Report – Loic Remy

QPR’s bid for Premier League survival was bolstered this afternoon by the arrival of Loic Remy from Marseille on a four-and-half-year contract. Earlier this month, the 26-year-old had seemed all set to move to Newcastle but has opted instead for Loftus Road as a result of Tony Fernandes’ powers of persuasion:

According to the club’s official website, Remy’s deal, while remaining undisclosed, is believed to be a club record fee – a clear sign of their willingness to splash the cash to steer clear of relegation. Subject to international clearance, the Frenchman is eligible for the weekend trip to West Ham and his arrival has clearly made R’s boss Harry Redknapp a happy man:

“I’m delighted to bring him in – he’s a great buy for us. I didn’t think we’d get him to be honest but Tony Fernandes worked ever so hard on this. He wouldn’t give up on it, and it’s great that we now have him here with us. He’s always been a player I’ve admired. I actually spent three or four hours with him last year so he knew what I thought of him, and I think that was important. He’s quick, can score goals and makes great runs. His movement is excellent. He’s got the potential to be a really outstanding striker.”

The Statistics

A product of the Lyon youth academy, Remy made his debut for the club as a 19-year-old in October 2006. Turning out just 12 times – with 11 of these from the bench – over the next couple of campaigns, he was loaned out to Lens in the middle of 2007/08 and, installed as a first-team regular, returned three goals and a couple of assists in 10 appearances.

The following season, Remy was transferred to Nice, where he started to make his mark in the French top flight. A total of 68 appearances harvested 26 goals and eight assists before he was snapped up by Marseille prior to the end of the summer 2010 transfer window. His first couple of seasons demonstrated Remy’s abilities – he racked up 27 goals and 10 assists from a total of 51 league starts and nine sub appearances before he fell out of favour this term. Over 14 league matches in 2012/13, he has managed just a single goal, though 12 of those appearances have come as a substitute. Remy has also turned out for the French national side on 17 occasions, producing four goals and an assist.

The Prospects

Given the lengths they have gone to in order to acquire the Frenchman’s services, it’s safe to say Remy is guaranteed a starting berth over the remaining 16 Gameweeks of the season. While the new boy is versatile enough to also play on either flank, a central role is expected as Redknapp looks to Remy to fire the R’s to safety. The Loftus Road outfit have improved at the back significantly in recent matches and have now conceded a single goal in their last four in all competitions but this upturn in resilience has come at a cost – two goals scored in their last five league matches is indicative of their toothless attack.

Redknapp has never been convinced by the lacklustre Djibril Cisse and although Jay Bothroyd and DJ Campbell have both returned to the club from loan spells, neither will threaten Remy’s game time. Considering the step up in solidity at the back, Redknapp looks likely to continue with a lone striker system and rely on Adel Taarabt to provide the creative spark, either from the left or a role in “the hole” behind Remy. The Moroccan has created a multitude of chances this term but due to poor finishing from others, has just three assists to his name – he has, however, earned 35 points in the last six Gameweeks and is starting to pick up in performance; if Remy can provide an end product, Taarabt’s mid-price appeal could be boosted.

Intriguingly, Remy started through the middle four times in all competitions for Marseille this season and produced two goals and an assist – if given the service and game time, he’s more than capable of producing. Strong, pacey and impressive in the air, his attributes seem ideal for the English top-flight – as Redknapp admitted yesterday, his attempts to acquire him for former club Tottenham were quelled only by a £20m price tag.

In Fantasy Premier League (FPL) terms, both Cisse and Bobby Zamora started the season at 6.5; an indication of Remy’s likely cost, with a ceiling of 7.0 expected. Having taken four points off Chelsea and Spurs in their last two, Redknapp’s side certainly have cause for optimism as they brace themselves for the visit of both Manchester clubs in the next five –currently sitting five points from safety, they also face Norwich and Swansea before United come calling in Gameweek 27.

With Fernandes expected to continue bankrolling the club’s spending spree before the winter window closes, Redknapp’s side looks set for further additions over the next fortnight as the first-team rapidly evolves under the new regime. As the R’s and Wigan both showed in the latter part of last season, there’s plenty of Fantasy potential near the bottom of the table when the pressure starts to mount – if the last few results are any indication, the Loftus Road outfit may well find themselves on Fantasy radars as Redknapp starts to build up momentum.

Further Reference

Loic Remy Wikipedia
Loic Remy Statistics
Loic Remy YouTube

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  1. Twisted Saltergater
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    Do we need a Fantasy Tesco Joke article?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      naay

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      only if it's from the horse's mouth

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        jaja this guy

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    3. Parm
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      Mooooo.

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    4. 4vets
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      Stop horsing around!

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    5. Yossi
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      I wouldn't have any beef with that....

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    6. Dial Square
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      yeah guys reign it in a bit

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
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        😆

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    7. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      I will put myself forward to do it. It's neigh bother to me.....

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    8. Viper
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      I have a bad dose of the trots after those burgers!! And here is me thinking I was eating a good stable diet!

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    9. Art Vandelay
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      No, it's all go on furlong enough already.

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
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        😀

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    10. Tim Canterbury
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      trot on

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    11. Gaztafari
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      Hay you guys!

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  2. Viper
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    As long as Mata (c) starts tonight, I don't mind if Ba or Luiz gets the chop tbh!

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    1. Feanor
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      I do. I took a hit to get Luiz in because he was posed to be as nailed on as Jesus.

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    2. gravless
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      Lamb or Horse?

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      1. Viper
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        Lamb with 29% horse please if not too much hassle..

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    3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      +1

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    4. Twisted Saltergater
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      Shellfish!

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      1. Viper
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        I mean, I sincerely hope for all man and horse that all 3 play..

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    5. Art Vandelay
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      Not bothered about Ba but Luiz out would annoy me. If he plays and Chelsea get a clean sheet I will go to the top of my ML, having been 120 points behind at Christmas. Sideshow Bob must start.

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  3. Give The Todd Some Love
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    Went to the fridge to check my burgers, aaaaannndddd they're off!

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
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      Well I thought that was quality!

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    2. A.T
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      Hahahaha. It gets better every time I hear it.

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  4. Bambi
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    how does my wildcard team look ? (going to deploy after arsenal game)

    Begovic (3.9)
    Zab Sagna Harte RMartin Demel
    Walcott Bale Michu Fellaini Mata
    RVP Aguero Pog

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    1. 4vets
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      Venison.... hmmmm....

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      1. Bambi
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        nooo!

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        1. 4vets
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          Apart from that, it looks like a big/power 5 team. You've seen it here before and you know what people think. I'd just be worried about the 3.9

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      2. Wild Rover
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        😆

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      3. Epic Fail
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        😀

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  5. Djerbil
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    André Santos!!! @Andre_Santos27

    Mandando beijo de boa sorte pro papai...

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    1. Optimus.
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      i think his dad is dead

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      1. Djerbil
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        tweet is from Santos' daughter

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    2. 4vets
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      Rest for Gibbs! Yes!!!

      TBC, of course.

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  6. Darnell
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    ===Attention====
    Confirmed Chelsea FC team sheet Official from source in hospitality...

    Cech
    Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Cole
    Ramires, Luiz
    Hazard, Mata, Bertrand
    Ba

    So Ba gets another start.
    Torres has a hamstring problem.
    ======Official======= x

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    1. Chris_White
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      lol

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    2. Art Vandelay
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      From the horses mouth?

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Horse-pitality?

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    4. Granville
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      Doesn't tally with the dressing room shirts theory, but I hope you're right.

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  7. ★FC Borecelona★
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    Tesco's expecting a delivery of new burgers tomorrow at 10-1

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    1. gravless
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      😆

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
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      Quality 😀

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  8. Optimus.
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    Horse meat found in Tesco burgers.Now Camel toe found in Primark leggings 😯

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      😆 😆 😆

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    2. gravless
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      Not nice.

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      1. Optimus.
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        😀

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    3. Art Vandelay
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      😆

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    4. blue cheese
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      😆 😆

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  9. r0nh
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    If Mata isnt starting tonight, Rafa should be sacked before the match even begins.

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      At least we'll know early whether he starts then

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  10. Dial Square
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    They still taste nice, thats the mane thing

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      😆 oh dear, that's brilliant

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    2. Captain Robert Hatch
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      winner for me

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  11. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Wait a minute...is the Chelsea match not live on sky sports?

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    1. r0nh
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      Nope.

      Arsenal is on ESPN.

      Utd is on ITV.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        WHAT! This is an outrage!

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    2. WorldCupDanB
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      Thats correct.

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    3. athleticbilbobaggins
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      Go to the first row unreal. That's how am watching the arsenal match.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        Yeah, will have too...just was looking forward to putting my feet up for the game...arrrgh

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  12. Djerbil
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    We need to STABILIZE this place.. Tesco posts are irritating

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    1. Parm
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      Stop horsing around.

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    2. Crouch Potato!
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      Yup, need to rein ourselves in!

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    3. jms
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      Don't have a mare. We are just horsin' around

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    4. LMNO
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      no stabilizer but they were found to be quite high in shergar

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      1. Djerbil
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        Stable - ize

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  13. Nopli
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    Chelsea Line-up ?Anyone?

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    1. Optimus.
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      worst tesco burger joke yet

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      1. Wild Rover
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        Pony and trap

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        1. Optimus.
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          del boy approves 😉

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          1. Crouch Potato!
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            Well he is a Trotter!

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            1. Optimus.
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              😀

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      2. Yossi
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        😆

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    2. Parm
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      Cech; G.Johnson, Terry, Carvalho, Del Horno; Makélélé, Lampard, Thiago; Robben, Drogba, Duff.

      Guðjohnsen out due to the birth of his 1st Child.

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  14. Crouch Potato!
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    My daughter wants My little pony for her birthday, no onions!

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    1. gravless
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      Nice

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    2. Viper
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      I like.

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    1. ★FC Borecelona★
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      Yuck

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    2. Dial Square
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      looks a bit cheap

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    3. Weekesey
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      Such a copy of our 03/04 away kit.

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  15. Djerbil
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    I can't believe they've found traces of Andy Carroll in Tesco's burgers. Shocking

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    1. Microcuts
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      Haven't seen Van Nistlerooy for a while.......

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  16. Viper
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    I have a bad dose of the trots after those burgers!! And here I was thinking I was eating a good stable diet!

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    1. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
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      I though I'd got norovirus, but I was just a little hoarse

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    2. A.T
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      Hahaha. Don't forget to post it again in another 5 mins.

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  17. Captain Shirokov
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    Anyone actually tempted by Remy?

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    1. Kostja
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      Naaah, but it makes Taarabt an interesting prospect again. As Cisse was the worst man to have at the end of those numerous key passes.

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
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      Depends on his price. If he's 6 million or less, I could see him being an option

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    3. Sebastian Rooks
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      nailed on harry has motivated the other players 7m 3rd slot punt differential why not?
      Look at how cisse did for newcastle last year.

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    4. Canadian Football
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      GW28-32 QPR fixtures look great.....that will give us time to see how he settles in.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        This seems sensible.

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    5. Viper
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      All depends on the amount of dolla required for his services!

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  18. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    Team news.. ??

    How much time left ?

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    1. Djerbil
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      20

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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        Thanks.

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  19. Home Run Baker
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    Tesco burgers on sale. It's a 3-day event.

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  20. Elwood
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    Important game today.

    Up the Irons!

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  21. Sebastian Rooks
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    "Whiskey....single malt... on the rocks." B|

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  22. Jeremiah
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    Would you rather A or B as a WC for gameweek 24 ?

    Bego - Federici

    Zab - Gibbs - Shawcross - Demel - Davies

    Walcott - Bale - Michu - Fellani - Puncheon

    Rooney - Aguero - Sturridge

    B:

    Bego - Federici

    * Nastasic - Gibbs - * Wilson - Demel - Davies

    * Mata - Walcott - Michu - Bale - Puncheon

    Aguero - Rooney - Berba

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    1. Sebastian Rooks
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      Zaba Mata and sturridge are your best bet if you can.

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  23. r0nh
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    I am guna watch the Utd match on ITV & the Arsenal match on my laptop, via Sky Go.

    I am such a computer wizz kid

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    1. Viper
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      Is ESPN on Sky Go?

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      1. r0nh
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        It is on mine

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  24. PC ALLSTARS
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    Tesco doing horse burgers what next,

    My Lidl pony!!!

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      😆

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    2. LMNO
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      HAY! that's not funny

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
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      😆

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  25. 4vets
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    A new Gallup Poll puts Tesco burgers ahead of Birdseye 😯

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    I've found it tough lately working on the Tesco meat counter.... I feel like I'm flogging a dead horse

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      😆

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      😆

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  27. athleticbilbobaggins
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    Tescos will be sponsoring the grand national this year and there first port of call is to make all the jumps a foot higher.

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    1. Epic Fail
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      RMTJ - Rate My Tesco Joke

      5/10

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    2. Freshy
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      Ian McShane or Al Swearengen

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        Ian McShane will always be Lovejoy.

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  28. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    IS Guardiola the new Coach of Bayern Munich ??????

    Any confirmed links.. ?

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      Yes

      Loads

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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        Where ?

        I just saw a pic in Facebook that's why. 😀

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    2. Viper
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      Check any source! Its official!

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  29. Dial Square
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    I'm knackered from all these horse puns

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