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18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sunday’s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boas’ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his £26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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  1. Hazardous
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I think one of the promoted teams should go for ba and lukaku (loan) would massively boost their survival chances

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  2. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Tempted to do Lukaku -> Cisse.. Good or bad idea?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      See how he goes tomorrow night. What about Wolf?

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    2. big oak
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      wait to see cisse 2moro
      he is a form player

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  3. Fin
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    That is really annoying that Ivan is the only defender not to get 2 baps.
    Like really annoying.

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  4. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lampard zero chance of starting next match

    If he was going to play he would of been subbed off

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Exactly.

      Fancy Lukaku to outscore him now

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  5. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Final part of the outstanding tv series Southcliffe tonight on Channel 4.

    If you've missed this 4 part series, hunt it down. Brilliantly written and the acting is devastating.

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  6. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Amazed people are wildcarding already.

    You don't know much more now than you did lst week.

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, nailed-on team lineups not gonna be settled until after transfer window. Better value after a few months when you can gauge players form/vfm.

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    2. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Exactly. It's bad business with the xfer window still open

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    3. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah. And this Gw1 is much less of a disaster than previously iirc

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  7. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    My Super League showpiece tie against Aquafresca is still in the balance, as you'd expect with two leviathans of FPL contesting it.

    Me 59 (Dzeko + Oscar to go)

    Aqua 60 (Benteke + Ivan to go)

    Both also got Hazard (c) and Lukaku

    Aqua maybe slight favourite with the one point lead and doubts over Dzeko's game time.

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  8. Hazardous
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Azpi not in squad today i think Ivanovic is safe

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    1. F is for
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      It will only be safe once Azpi is in the squad and he is relegated to the bench...

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    2. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Not necessarily. Jose may rest Ivan for the united match

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  9. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    With arsenal big def problems im sensinbg a few high scoring games.

    This may help theo and caz tempted to get both and at least their both nailed on.

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    1. Baby Cuties
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      that's an interesting slant on things, a positive way of looking at it as opposed to my knee-jerk reaction.

      I was just thinking of getting rid of walcott until arsenal start playing

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  10. Oflow
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    People complain about Barca but the've only had 12 attempts on goal, how many did Chelsea have in the first half only.

    Cant hate on a team for being clinical.

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I dont think many people are hating on Barcelona themselves rather than the farce that is La Liga.

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    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I think that is because Prem League defenders actually put pressure on the striker, Levante are just CBF

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  11. @ImpressiveTackl
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Any big scores without Mignolet in goals?

    Gloat hereunder.

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'm looking favourite in our Cloud Nine h2h

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      1. @ImpressiveTackl
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Indeed. I have had a horrendous start.

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      59 with 4 to play, if that counts as big? Good enough start for me.

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  12. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Crazy to consider

    Lukaku > dzeko for gw2?

    Means I will have zaba and dzeko for city coverage and avoids taking a hit to upgrade lukaku to negredo

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      depends on city game tomorrow

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  13. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    71 points.. a good start for me for the first time 🙂

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      7.1/10

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      1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        😉

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    2. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Gongrats pal. 53 here. Average I suppose

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      As the buck eating them ferrero rochers says "Echellente" 😉

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      1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        😉

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    4. PogChamp
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Nice. I got 65 with Navas and DGW to come. My defence all kept cleanies for this first time in about 3 seasons so well chuffed.

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  14. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Very annoying that I'm only on 31 for my main team in my cash league when my 'second' team that I made messing around with punts scored 98 😐

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Link it... or be ridiculed.

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  15. sdmdsdBazman
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Any of you guys keeping your Chelsea defender for the blank?
    If so, what defender will you sub on?

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  16. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Who the hell to captain this week?

    I only have Soldado at home to Swansea or Benteje home to Liverpool

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      soldado

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I not that confident after watching todays game

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        1. Sleep Talk
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Agree, not that lethal as I hoped. Benteke is a good shout though.

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        2. LOCO ABREU
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          so you are going with who?

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      van Persie owners are better off here. When in doubt...

      I'll probably go Soldado

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    3. Derailed Bandwagon
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I am thinking coutinho or soldado atm

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    4. DietCoke
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I've got pretty much the same dilemma.

      Once I see Benteke's performance against Chelsea, I'll know.

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    5. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Pool defence looked good at home to a blunt Stoke attack. That's all I'll say 😉

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    6. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      No Bale or RVP in our teams we're gonna have this dilemma every week.

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    7. Exilizer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Mirallas at home to West Brom looks tempting

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    8. Billy Bonney
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I have both, but I'm considering Lambert or Silva

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  17. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    6-0 at half time 😯 jeez

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  18. Ruud van Basten
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know why Brayford didn't play yesterday?

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    1. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      He's not nailed on yet.

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    2. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      My guess is he was rewarding the players who bought them up
      Same reason Huddlestone didnt start for Hull

      Once they get a hammering or two then the new boys will take over

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      1. blveprints
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        It was pleasant to see those boys help settle Hull down and start holding onto some possession.

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  19. Exilizer
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Would you get rid of Lukaku now or after the Manu game?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Gona wait until after the villa match to decide.

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      After the Villa game. See how he does if he gets a start.

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    3. Baby Cuties
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      im wondering the same thing. i guess it depends on your other DGW players you need getting rid of and we should also wait for indications as to whether Lukaku etc. will even get a minute against man u

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      1. Exilizer
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah true. I will wait until Weds, also getting rid of Ivan.

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  20. Old Glory
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Can anyone shed some light on the Sky game Captaincy switching mechanics?

    So if I had Soldado (c) today, I take it I can switch the (c) to Silva and double points from both of them? When would I be able to do that and is there any limitations?

    Could I have realistically done RVP > Soldado > Silva?

    What happens when I change captain off of a DGW (like Hazard to Silva, do I get the 2nd game still?)

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    1. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You get one change. So no RVP - Soldado - Silva. But if it was just Soldado this week you can change to Silva any time before the first match of the day kicks off.

      Plus, if you transfer out your captain, the transferred in player is automatically captain without using your captain change. So be strategic.

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      1. Old Glory
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Ahhhh ok. 1 Captain change per week, and the captain change thing makes sense.

        I assume if you transfer off a DGW player after his first game, but before the 2nd, you only get double points from 1 game?

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        1. the Penman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Yup! DGW captain only lasts per match.

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      2. Old Glory
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Thank you btw. 🙂

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        1. the Penman
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          No worries!

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  21. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I have Hazard as captain so I need him to start against Villa. But I can't comprehend why people are so adamant he'll start on Wednesday after today's performance.

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      He was poor and looked disinterested

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  22. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Sporting you WUM 😆

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    1. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      What am I getting the blame for now?

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      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        The final post on the last page. If i was an RVP owner, i would have gone bonkers

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        1. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I know. Was hoping for a few more reactions.

          I'm King of the Last Post on a Page.

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  23. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Let's be honest, Villa still suck defensively

    Sturridge(c)

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'll most likely captain Sturridge as well. Arsenal should have scored 3/4.

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      ^ this

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      agreed.

      Sturridge (c) for sure, see no better options.

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      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        If you're captaining him, I change my mind 😉

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          good plan 😉

          Not quite 18 points, but I do have a Boruc CS fluked off my bench this year 😆

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    4. Derailed Bandwagon
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Coutinho for me I think. Could have had 2 assists and a goal yesterday

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  24. Jax
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    sissoko please score tomorrow thank you.

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    1. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Hey, are you the Ed the FFS technical wizard?

      Where were you hiding yesterday when the site went down?

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    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Oh my, how did that happen...?

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    3. Texas Pete
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      +1

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  25. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Really need a zaba cleanie tomrw night. A goal wouldn't go amiss either

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      + Billions. Hoping he nicks one or two BAPS too along with a cleanie

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  26. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    so Ivanovic turned out be the Chelsea defender NOT to have, jeez

    This has been a crapper of a GW1. 41 points with 4 to play

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Hmm too early to say that, mate

      Apart from Cole, he is the most likely to feature in the second game. Defo more nailed on than Cahill and Terry for that one

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      1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        +11

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        maybe so, but he was the only member of the back 4 not to get BPs.

        I'm trying not to get too caught up atm. Am lagging a bit behind, but most of my ML rivals have gone in heavy on DGW (as in 5 or 6 DGWers) where I have played the longer game to try and minimise future hits (after this week) and save the wc. I'm fairly confident I can make the gap back up. Got about 30 to claw back, but it's not like it GW38.

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      3. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        am I right in thinking he nearly scored?

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    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      he will do assists in next games

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  27. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    let's act like some creating people

    ,,Lukaku has zero chanses to start next match''

    Chelsa team in 50% stronigier without him

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    1. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Any chance to get downvote button back..?

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    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Dude, I heard they proved that modric had a Serbian father and Bosnian mother - is that true?

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  28. whoracle
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard let us all down 🙁

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  29. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Mirallas could actually be an interesting captain option next week, playing at home vs WBA.

    I wasn't impressed by WBA against Southampton.
    Although Mirallas didn't do much either. However the problem to that was Everton not playing the ball faster up the pitch IMO.
    Hope they entertain a bit more at Goodison.

    Thoughts on him as a captain?

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      he is my C at this moment

      stay quite please....

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    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      WBA still look pretty solid at the back. not up front, but at the back

      A moment of madness, which you won't see every week, cost the a cleanie.

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  30. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Listening to some Otis Redding. Sweet sweet soul music.

    C'mon, you fine foxy thing you! 🙂

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      otis redding good taste dude

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