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17 January 2014 1099 comments
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Arsenal are missing a trio of players for the visit of Fulham. Swansea’s injury troubles ease. Sylvain Distin returns for Everton. Joe Allen is back for Liverpool. John Guidetti is in Stoke’s squad to face Palace. Nathan Baker is ruled out for Villa, whilst James Collins may be fit for West Ham’s home clash against Newcastle:

Aaron Ramsey is still ruled out for Arsenal’s clash with Fulham and is joined on the sidelines by Thomas Vermaelen and Mikel Arteta, but Arsene Wenger expects the two midfielders to return for the Gameweek 23 trip to Southampton. Nacho Monreal and Tomas Rosicky are set for late tests, though the Gunners boss thinks ”both of them will be alright”.

Sylvain Distin has returned to training for Everton and could figure against West Brom on Monday evening. The Everton squad flew out for warm weather training in Tenerife and Roberto Martinez revealed new boy Aidan McGeady “looks sharp” as he continues to build up his match fitness.

Rene Meulensteen has confirmed that Fernando Amorebieta is Fulham’s only doubt as they prepare to take on Arsenal. The defender picked up a knee ligament problem in training and will need to be assessed.

West Ham are ”hopeful” James Collins will return from a calf injury for the home game against Newcastle. Ravel Morrison also confirmed to the club’s official website he has been working hard to get back to full fitness following a groin injury.

Chris Hughton gave an injury update on Thursday revealing that winger Anthony Pilkington and central midfielder Alex Tettey have both returned from injury lay-offs. The duo will be in the squad for Norwich’s clash with Hull this weekend.

Aston Villa will be without Nathan Baker for the trip to Anfield this weekend. The defender was stretchered off with concussion against Arsenal on Monday, with Paul Lambert revealing “he’s still feeling a bit groggy with a bit of a sore head”.

Brendan Rodgers reveals that Joe Allen has returned to training following an abductor problem and could figure against Aston Villa. The Liverpool boss also intends to check on the fitness of Mamadou Sakho, who has missed the last couple games with a hamstring issue.

Thomas Sorensen is back for Stoke but will have to accept a role on the bench, with Jack Butland a confirmed starter for the trip to Palace. Loan signing John Guidetti is also in the squad, though Robert Huth and Andy Wilkinson remain sidelined along with Asmir Begovic.

Swansea delivered positive news on the fitness of wingers Nathan Dyer, Pablo Hernandez and Roland Lamah ahead of the visit of Tottenham Hotspur. Roland Lamah is expected to return to the Swansea squad to face Spurs this weekend, whilst Pablo Hernandez and Nathan Dyer and Dwight Tiendalli are all in with a chance of shaking off injuries. Jonathan De Guzman remains sidelined with an ankle problem. Michel Vorm should return to training next week after minor knee surgery and Jose Canas awaits further scans on the ankle injury that forced him off at United.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream as breaking news unfolds.

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  1. GRM 23
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    currently have gibbs in my WC team to save a bit of cash..and thought monreal was out..

    switch to Kos? or is gibbs likely to start?

    thanks

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    1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Same thoughts here.

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  2. Flint Edgewood
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    In a bit of a fix here between two players - Hooper or Bony?

    Reasons as to why you prefer either player are appreciated.

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  3. Dazspurs
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Which sounds the best option to play alongside Aguero for the next 6-8 weeks?

    a) Sturridge
    b) Giroud
    c) Negredo

    I'm currently not completely sold on Giroud as he hasn't shown that he can be a consistent high scorer, Sturridge although good seems a bit injury prone. I currently have Negredo and was planning to swap him for Aguero, but his recent form and the likelihood that Man City will be the highest scoring team are making me think a bit!

    Many thanks for any help.

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  4. dr. Phil
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Sunderland vs CRY chances of a cleenie this gw?

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    1. Beavis
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Palace has a better chance.

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      1. dr. Phil
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        cheers

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  5. MDK
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Aguero to rise again tonight?

    Already approaching 20% at there should be a rush of transfers over this afternoon/evening.

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    1. roscola
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Very possible. I still think not but it will be tight.

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Doubt it

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    3. Beavis
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      There is a good possibility of it happening. I think it'll be very tight.

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    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I doubt it

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  6. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Which 3 of these defenders would you field this week lads?

    1. Evra
    2. Coleman
    3. Distin
    4. Chester

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      First 3

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

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    2. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Evra, Coleman, Distin

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    3. Malkmus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      1st 3 defo

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    4. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Bench Chester

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    5. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers guys, first 3 it is.

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  7. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/153340-rodgers-daniel-s-in-starting-contention

    BR on sturridge starting

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      "I think that says everything. He's a boy that is blessed genetically with this wonderful gift of being able to recover"

      He's only 'blessed' with that ability because he's cursed genetically with the 'gift' of being made of glass. 😆

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        😆 .. you gone for him this week? i've taken a punt on him

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I've WC'd so choosing between him and Negredo...

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    2. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      "..if we need him to start.."

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  8. Peggi
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    bench 2

    Terry (MUN) Koscielny (FUL) Olsson (HUL) Gabbidon (STK) Chester (nor)

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Chester and Gabbidon.

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  9. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    So I intentionally missed out on Aguero rise last night as I can afford that 0.1 difference, now give me some info in the pressers about Kun and Rooney!

    Need to decide between:

    Lukaku > Sturridge (keep Rooney for the next 2)
    Rooney > Aguero (keep Lukaku)
    Rooney > Negredo

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Gotta get Rooney out, no set return date and you can't have 11.0ish on the bench for too long.

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        For Aguero.

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      2. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        If he's back though he has Cardiff (H) next game and I'm WCing after. Comes down to:

        Lukaku (wba, liv) + Aguero (CAR, tot)
        vs
        Sturridge (AVL, EVE) + Rooney (che, CAR)

        B seems to be the better option especially if Aguero only gets about 45 this weekend. Will have to wait for more info but likelihood is that I'm doing Rooney > Kun.

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          IF Rooney plays both games, it could be the better option, but try it out with Rooney (blank, blank) and B doesn't look so hot!

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          1. Chelskimagi
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Rooney will not play against his new club 😉

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  10. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bardsley or Gabbidon this gw, who to bench?

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'd bench Bardsley.

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    2. Peggi
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      bench Gabbidon imo

      i feel like palace is overrated on here (coming from Gabbidon owner)

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      1. Peggi
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        palace defence*

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        1. Malkmus
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers both. I'm leaning towards bards as feel he is due some attacking points, although I think the bookies prob have palace cs more likely than sunderland. Coin toss time...

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    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Gabbidon has a 6-7 point ceiling.. Benching Bardsley can hurt you a lot more

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        +1

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        1. Malkmus
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers, good point, Gabbi could get more but I got bards in for his attacking so to bench him at home v SOU doesn't add up to me

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  11. hamishmactavish
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Distin (away at WBA) or Dawson (away at Tot) - who to bench?

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    1. Think Tank
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Bench Dawson - WBA look toothless up front.

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  12. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Scout Pick Predictions?

    Mignolet
    Mertesacker Kolarov Ward
    Ozil Silva Gerrard Hazard
    Giroud Suarez Negredo

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    1. thunder_mike
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I fancy them to go for Hart in goal.

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  13. Demí
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Somebody stop James Faulker

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    1. Demí
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      *Faulkner

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Great finish.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      4 more 🙂

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        😀

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  14. @Bryan
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Pretty settled on this WC team, any glaring issues/suggestions? Also, is McCartney at WHAM a fill in until some players come back from injury, or is he a prospect? Any advice on a super cheap 5th mid would be much appreciated as well.

    Boruc, Davis
    Coleman, Azpilcueta, Kolarov, Chester, Marriapa
    Hazard, Silva, Ozil, Wilshere, Pozuelo
    Suarez, Aguero, Giroud

    0.1m in the bank. Kolarov is a short term punt, will downgrade him to a 4.0-4.5 defender and upgrade Wilshere to Ramsey when he is properly back. Cheers folks!

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  15. GRM 23
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    After monreal news...is it better to find the cash to upgrade gibbs to Kos?

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  16. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Been a while.

    Oliiiiieeeeeeeeeee Gruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

    That kind of a week folks.

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    1. DO RE MI MATA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Well, that can be read in many ways...

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  17. Rambo Motin
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone punting on Gnabry?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Some are, I see there being a lot of tears before bedtime most weeks if people are relying on him playing much.

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      1. Rambo Motin
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah it will most probably end in tears but what is fun without punts :D? I personally have Kolarov, Navas, Eriksen, Gnabry, Willian. You not having fun if your not punting, my philosophy.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Most admirable. 🙂 I still like my punts a bit more certain (Nowt as good as a certain punt). Though he has played well. I don't see much room for him when Arteta and Ramsey are back as well as those back this week.

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    2. hamishmactavish
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Punting on him for a few weeks as still have my Jan WC in pocket and needed someone cheap to replace Barkley and fund Aguero.

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  18. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Thanks for the Team updates Demi. Now I can set about doing my teams in earnest.

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  19. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Do you agree with the following order of priority

    Aguero
    Negrado
    Yaya
    Navas
    Silva
    Fernandinho

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    1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yaya ahead of Negredo imo

      Assuming you mean longterm and not just for this GW

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    2. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Also Silva higher than Navas

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    3. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No, whenever Aguero plays, Silva seems to rise to the occasion and goes wild...

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  20. Proggy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Pick 3 out of 5:

    Terry (MUN)
    Davies (nor)
    Clyne (sun)
    Ward (STK)
    Sagna (FUL)

    I have Speroni in goal, if that makes it any easier. 🙂

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    1. Unliklinho
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'd go Terry, Ward, Sagna

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    2. Think Tank
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      3 at home.

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  21. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I reckon if Sunderland reaches the Capital One Final, it will be a massive advantage for those with the original WC in the pocket.

    Agüero - Suarez - RvP

    :mrgreen:

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Either way, City-United is still gonna be resheduled. Sunderland in the final means their game will too

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Plus DGW for United.

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        1. King Nil Miss ✩
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Right errr, WBA.

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          1. King Nil Miss ✩
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Silva - Januzaj - Hazard - Jonhson

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    2. Ramboo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      When is this going to happen? Still got my initial wildcard in my pocet, first time ever i didnt spend it the first week 😛

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  22. Respect My Authoritah
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ok time to decide. Opinions on these options please:

    A) Evra + Bony
    B) Evra + Giroud
    C) Kolarov + Lukaku
    D) Kolarov + Sturridge (-4)

    Currently on A

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Kola + Gru

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      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        That would be -4 too. Better than D?

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  23. H Dog
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Best midfielder for 8.0 for just this week?

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Has to be Wilshere

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    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wilshire / Adam Johnson / Mirallas

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  24. Willis.
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    OMG Jimmy Faulkner!!! He's done it!!!

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  25. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Australia win!!!!!!

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  26. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    ooh Faulkner!

    whaddaplaya!

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  27. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    And still England can't win a game 🙂

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  28. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Negative captaincy from Cook and England lose!! Get him out

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  29. Willis.
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    WTF England. That was a choke for the ages!!!

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  30. 42 Rules
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Just watched the end of the cricket. England are crap, especially the captain, get him out his head is ****ed.

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    1. Fitzy.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Looked like he was close to tears when getting interviewed just then.

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