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3 October 2013 2654 comments
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Back after a five-week break, Granville and I have squeezed in two holidays, two wildcards, an engagement (certainly not to each other), a dose of man flu and a near-on leg amputation. Packed, I tell thee.

The other highlight has been the steady and consistent decline of my Fantasy season, giving my co-host Granville plenty of ammunition. Reclined in his armchair, leg braced like James Stewart, the stricken Mancunian leaves his Rear Window to investigate the brutal murder of my fantasy team.

Once the taunting dies down, we manage to tackle the old regulars: bandwagons are assessed, the weekend is previewed and the ScoutCast team gets some love on its way to outscoring my lineup for a fifth week running. Sigh.

Hobble our way via this link, or cast you ears in our direction via the player below:

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

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  1. Andrew
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Ready to go guys?

    Mignolet
    Burner Wilson Clyne
    Ozil Michu Yaya Barkley
    Rooney Suarez (c) Giroud

    Etheridge Morrison Murner Gabbidon

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    1. ManofKent
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      Yes - I don't like your bench but your 11 is nice.

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      1. Andrew
        13 years, 1 month ago

        I dont particularly like my bench but thats the price you pay for having that front 8

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  2. Frodo Baggins
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Anyway I can Download scoutcast to listen to offline?

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    1. MJ6987
      13 years, 1 month ago

      iTunes

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    2. Spencer
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      You can right click the "this link" link and "Save Link As" to wherever you want.

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    3. Epic Fail
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Save the file in 'this link'.

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    4. Peggi
      13 years, 1 month ago

      search 'scoutcast' on the itunes store

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    5. Frodo Baggins
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks all

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  3. MJ6987
    13 years, 1 month ago

    I have noticed that people who have sold RVP recently have a really quality and value-for-money squad with no waste, plus 3m+ in the bank, whilst those who have never had him (or sold a while ago) have wasted a lot of their funds on unnecessary luxuries.

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    1. roscola
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      I was saying earlier this week that the reason there's not much RVP debate lately is because both sides have had their arguments weakened. RVP hasn't been scoring but at the same time, none of the expensive options he rules out have either.

      Something will change; hopefully both, to keep it interesting.

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    2. r0nh
      13 years, 1 month ago

      My team value is 102m.

      I have RVP & never took hits or used my WC.

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      1. MJ6987
        13 years, 1 month ago

        I didn't really meanteam value, I meant having value for money options in your squad. RVP owners (or ex owners) have been forced to look more critically at VFM whilst others have had the cash to splash around carelessly

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  4. HVT
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Just thinking maybe "Epic Fails Missus" might get an engagement card and we could all sign it ,
    It would come better from her , it would also show Marks missus our more Feminine side !
    - what ye think ?

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    1. Epic Fail
      13 years, 1 month ago

      She might be reading this, stop giving her ideas 👿

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  5. Grounderz
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Anybody still waiting for that one step away from getting him in, have a look at this.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqZVs_hDU_E

    Now, up that team value of mine, will ya? 😛

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    1. Dogba
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Wow... yeah, I'm getting him, just don't know when.

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      1. Grounderz
        13 years, 1 month ago

        He's slowly turning from a bench fodder to an FPL midfield contender.

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        1. Dogba
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Very much so! Everton seem ripe with options, Lukaku as well.

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    2. Grounderz
      13 years, 1 month ago

      This is Ross Barkley, ladies and gentlemen.

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    3. MJ6987
      13 years, 1 month ago

      What a goal! And what a prospect! He is top of my watchlist after this week

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  6. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Congratulations Mark (well I assume Granville isn't exactly in a position to go down on one knee).

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  7. Santi sensei
    13 years, 1 month ago

    my back 5
    Clyne Dawson Rio (Mbiwa Chester) 🙁
    FT used. Take hit ?

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  8. Christina.
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Mark, you need to learn quick. This "honeymoon" phase of being engaged will go over quickly. FPL will always be your number one love.

    Get your priorities right.

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    1. roscola
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      That's beautiful, man. *sniff*

      Peter Andre should do a song about it.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        13 years, 1 month ago

        I'm sure he's working on one at the moment. *Pukes into breakfast bowl*

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        1. roscola
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          13 years, 1 month ago

          That might be the onomatopoeic working title.

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  9. Squerly4568
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Morning - whats peoples thoughts on Kim Bo-Kyung is he worth a punt?

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    1. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      pre-season I thought he'd be the pick of Cardiff, but whilst he's played okay I think Whittingham is a much better bet on form

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    2. Dogba
      13 years, 1 month ago

      He hasn't been firing whatsoever, but Cardiff has had a few tough fixtures in the start, we'll see what happens. Certainly wouldn't buy him, but if you're like me and you have him, I wouldn't be in a rush to get rid.

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  10. FORCA INTER
    13 years, 1 month ago

    i am the one who engagement for real

    getting married in 5 months

    just hope that my future wife will stop harsh fpl and FFS sson 😀

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Congratulations Forca! WOAAAAH

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      1. FORCA INTER
        13 years, 1 month ago

        it was 2 week ago , never feel that's important info to share

        but just realized that Mark engagement as well , so why not to tell my ffs lads 😀

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    2. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      You're expecting marriage to make your lady *less* critical of your hobbies? And to think I thought you were smart

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      1. roscola
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        13 years, 1 month ago

        Congratulations though 😀

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      2. Epic Fail
        13 years, 1 month ago

        You thought he was smart? 😯

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        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          13 years, 1 month ago

          I did, I did 🙂 (still do really)

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      3. FORCA INTER
        13 years, 1 month ago

        i just do more less all she says .... you know why 😉

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        1. Christina.
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Only Forca is able to use "more" and "less" next to each other in a sentence and it still makes perfect sense.

          lol

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        2. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          13 years, 1 month ago

          awwwww yeeaaahhhhh

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    3. Christina.
      13 years, 1 month ago

      ...I read that as you and the gf planning having a son and calling it "FFS"

      😯

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      1. FORCA INTER
        13 years, 1 month ago

        she decided to call it ,,Domino'' 😀

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        1. Christina.
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Named after you...always drunk...and falling over?

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        2. A.T
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Is she taking the pizza? Contacts Forca 😀

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          1. A.T
            13 years, 1 month ago

            *congrats

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        3. ManofKent
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Small & spotty? 😉

          Congratulations

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    4. MJ6987
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Is this a parody of yourself?

      Congrats!

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      1. FORCA INTER
        13 years, 1 month ago

        it's not pardy , it's for real

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        1. MJ6987
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Cool

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    5. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Congrats Forca!

      Your fiancee is a lucky girl.

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    6. Dogba
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Congratulations Forca! That's huge news 😀

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    7. Sarnab
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Congrats Forca.

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  11. There's Always One!
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Any chance of Collins playing this weekend? Or should I just get Wilson or Davis?

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  12. dimas np
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Why the Six Game Projections in members area hasn't been updated for GW7?

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    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      Hey. Sorry, I updated Rate My Team yesterday but did not get the opportunity to update the projections with them. Bear with. I'll get that done in the next hour.

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      1. dimas np
        13 years, 1 month ago

        thanks Mark.. I got it now.. 🙂

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  13. Christina.
    13 years, 1 month ago

    @epicfail...welcome.

    *cough cough

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    1. FORCA INTER
      13 years, 1 month ago

      niceeee , welcome 😀

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 1 month ago

        pass some of the good stuff will ya

        Oh i missed these days.

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        1. FORCA INTER
          13 years, 1 month ago

          i can't share that , it's vay too private 😉

          but i was scared like never in my life before

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          1. FORCA INTER
            13 years, 1 month ago

            replay fail 😀

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          2. Christina.
            13 years, 1 month ago

            Would you mind changing your grav to the future Mrs Forca?

            Fully clothed of course.

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            1. FORCA INTER
              13 years, 1 month ago

              no way dude , she looks like tennis player lisicki

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              1. Christina.
                13 years, 1 month ago

                😯

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              2. Epic Fail
                13 years, 1 month ago

                Proof?

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    2. Epic Fail
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Just checking now
      :woohoo:

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    3. Tommytour
      13 years, 1 month ago

      There will be no Epic Fails in our team

      Oh ....... there will be

      Welcome pal

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      1. Epic Fail
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers 😀

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  14. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    13 years, 1 month ago

    Who should I start?

    A. Ben Arfa - could be dropped, but could come off the bench and get a goal/assist/points
    B. Coleman - always a chance of some attacking points, even against Man City
    C. Murner - Norwich can surprise people and keep a clean sheet

    Thank you!

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    1. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      it's a three sided coin job really, but I'd go HBA

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    2. Ole Gunnar Kush
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Barfa

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    3. Ryan
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      A.

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    4. FORCA INTER
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Coleman , dont like the look of city defence , possile assist on the cards

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      1. Spencer
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        13 years, 1 month ago

        Thank you guys.

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    5. A.T
      13 years, 1 month ago

      A) should expect a reaction (if he plays)

      B) I think Coleman will play more defensively away to citeh.

      C) can't see a cleanie there I'm afraid.

      If go with barfa

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    6. Dogba
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Changes are neither of those will get many points. HBA at least has the potential though, so I'd start him.

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  15. FISSH
    13 years, 1 month ago

    who to bench?

    Lamps or Barfa

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  16. The HiTmAN
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Will Yanga Mbiwa start or should i take a -4 and transfer him out(have whitaker and chester on bench so he needs to start).. if so whos the best option for 4.8.? thanks in advance

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    1. Tommytour
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I think his days are up and I have him

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      1. The HiTmAN
        13 years, 1 month ago

        cheers

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  17. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Congratulations to Mark as well!

    Forca and Mark, you guys are fecked.

    *points and laughs*

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    1. FORCA INTER
      13 years, 1 month ago

      congratz to mark as well

      as ussual i messed up my proposal but at least she said yes 😀

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      1. Tommytour
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Congrats Forca, Senegal pals invited to stag do?

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      2. Van Dal
        13 years, 1 month ago

        how did u mess it up?

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    2. Goaldigger
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Actually no because their wives know what they're buying into. Mark and Forca are both fine.

      Try marrying first and THEN attempt a career in FPL. It's a daily battle.

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  18. HVT
    13 years, 1 month ago

    I got engaged like 20 years ago , people need to get over this !
    Engagement > Marriage > Babies
    A - Happiness
    B - a lifetime of misery

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    1. Alberto Tomba
      13 years, 1 month ago

      A. please

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    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I like B

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  19. Ole Gunnar Kush
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Boruc/ McGregor
    Terry, Zabaleta, Toure (Dawson, Turner)
    Ozil, Oscar, Ramsey, Michu (Barkley)
    Giroud, Lukaku, Sturridge

    Please RMT??

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    1. Red Devil Swede
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Don't like Oscar, other than that very good.

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  20. The HiTmAN
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Predictions

    Cardiff Vs Newcasle
    Southampton vs Swansea
    West Brom vs Arsenal
    Fulham Vs Stoke
    City Vs Everton

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  21. La Roja
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Why is it called toothbrush not a teethbrush?

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    1. Dogba
      13 years, 1 month ago

      That's deep man. Deep.

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      1. Jafooli
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Brilliant.....

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  22. Red Devil Swede
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Play

    a) Turner vs Newcastle
    b) Barkley vs Man City?

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    1. Van Dal
      13 years, 1 month ago

      b

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    2. Mr. O'Connell
      13 years, 1 month ago

      thats my dilemma. I've backed Everton to win due to their record at City. So I'm going with Barkely. Mags will probably score anyway. For some reason though, I'm worried about a a Ben Turner goal on my bench

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  23. Christina.
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Engagement party for Forca this Sunday in Senegal.

    Flag Spéciale beers on me!

    Sorry, only Senegalese welcome.

    *sniggers

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    1. FORCA INTER
      13 years, 1 month ago

      i'll send you all cuban ciggares and croatian alcohol if you want

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  24. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Congrats Mark !!

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  25. Ole Gunnar Kush
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa,
    24, will be allowed to rejoin Borussia
    Dortmund in January in a swap deal which
    will see 24-year-old defender Neven Subotic
    move to Old Trafford. [Daily Star]

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  26. Goaldigger
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Van Persie has dropped to 13.9 :O

    Thought it would never happen.

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    1. Goaldigger
      13 years, 1 month ago

      😯

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    2. FORCA INTER
      13 years, 1 month ago

      it was about the time really

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    3. Grounderz
      13 years, 1 month ago

      With that level of ownership, he's bound to drop in value if he goes on a drought.

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    4. Bubbles
      13 years, 1 month ago

      ...but he was supposed to be £14.5m by now.

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  27. MJ6987
    13 years, 1 month ago

    An old joke but...

    As Mrs Mark walked down the AISLE to the ALTAR ready for her marriage the congregation sang a beautiful HYMN. She noticed he was fiddling with his phone - "Yes!!! he suddenly exclaimed, "Eriksen assist!!". The congregagtion gasped and Mark looked around with embarrassment suddenly aware of his surroundings.

    And Mrs Mark said to herself "Aisle Altar Hymn"

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    1. Grounderz
      13 years, 1 month ago

      😆

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      1. Grounderz
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Mr Mark said quietly in reply, "Try it. Alpha Kenny Body."

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  28. Christina.
    13 years, 1 month ago

    One of the mods..please hulk Forca's engagement post!

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    1. FORCA INTER
      13 years, 1 month ago

      no need really

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    2. A.T
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Done

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      1. Christina.
        13 years, 1 month ago

        ta!

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    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I agree. Congrats Forca.

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  29. FISSH
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Whats the actual prize for the jammy git who wins FPL?

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    1. Alberto Tomba
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Deportation to hong kong

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  30. roscola
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    13 years, 1 month ago

    Sagna hammy (https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/386044871225511936). I wish I could muster up the enthusiasm for Jenkinson

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    1. Jafooli
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Oh no here comes that Jenkinson temptation again........stop me please.

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      1. roscola
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        13 years, 1 month ago

        😀 I cocked that whole situation up so badly last year. Not again. It's only three weeks, supposedly. We can be strong.

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