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23 January 2014 2092 comments
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Granville and I have tackled some hard-hitting issues on the ScoutCast but it was perhaps inevitable that, on handing the opportunity for you, the community, to provide queries, things would ratchet up a few notches and have us chew over the subjects that matter most.

Listen in to this week’s episode and find out how the pair of us answered the first round of questions from you folks – including a humdinger that stretched our limited mental capabilities to breaking point.

Minds blown, we still managed to take on the ScoutCast regulars, rinsing through the bandwagons in all aboard, whilst previewing the forthcoming midweek Gameweek with both our Wildcard’s active. Elsewhere, Granville puts another phantom Lukaku assist under the grill, while I ponder the merits of achieving an unlikely differential using Sergio Aguero and the armband. No really, I’m 12% sure it’s going to work.

By the way, watch out for Jonty’s Hot Topic next week for your chance to fire us a question that’s certain to derail the next episode.

For now, though, slip the leash and listen in via this link or go wild via the handy player below.

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

  1. La Roja
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Kun (c) ftw

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      okey dokey

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

      Would love to be able to make these sort of punts but the risk is way too high with Suarez's upcoming games .. Just glad I got lucky captaining Walcott for a few weeks over Christmas when Suarez has tougher fixtures.

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Kun captain is never punt. He can score against any team.

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    3. alang
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      fu

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        fun*

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      2. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        😯

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      3. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Kun fu panda?

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Rebel.

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  2. Hank Scorpio
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Wenger's comments re: unfairness of the Mata transfer got me thinking - if he is soooooo bothered about fairness, why did he sign Ozil AFTER Arsenal had already played Villa, Fenerbache, Fulham and Spurs?

    Oh, that's right, because the transfer window was still open, just like it is open now.

    I think the man's principles seem generally correct to me, but the way he communicates them sometimes loses the point he is trying to make.

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    1. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I think you might *just* be getting the wrong end of the stick there, buddy.

      Wenger - "I am surprised because Juan Mata is a great player and they sell a great player to a direct opponent," Wenger said. "It opens [up] again a little bit the opportunity of this transfer market because Chelsea had already played twice against Man United so they don't play again. They could have sold him last week [before the United game].

      "It opens, at least, the opportunity of the dates of this transfer window. Some teams have already played twice against one opponent and some others, not. If you want to respect the fairness for everybody exactly in the game, that should not happen. I just think you would want everybody on the same level. I can understand completely what Chelsea is doing. They do not do the rules but, maybe, the rules should be a bit more adapted to more fairness."

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      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        So he complains about some teams playing twice by the time of the transfer, hence Mata can now play against Arsenal and others, but not Chelsea.

        He signed Ozil after they had already played 3 Premier League teams, so why didn't the other 16 teams all shout out "Hey, why are they signing Ozil - we have the play him twice, but it's not fair because Villa, Fulham and Spurs don't".

        I think I understand it perfectly, and the point Wenger is trying to make is either wrong, or badly communicated.

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        1. Sparrer
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          If Real had sold them Ozil after playing Arsenal twice already and fielding him in the Champions League, I could see you point. Otherwise what you're saying doesn't hold true.

          Arsenal's problem isn't that they have to face arsenal. It's that a delay of a week has meant that Chelsea have been able to game the scenario to their favour. As he would have done too; but leagues that take a winter break could have avoided this entirely.

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          1. Sparrer
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Sorry, it's late here.

            Arsenal's problem isn't that they have to face Mata.

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            1. Hank Scorpio
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              I understand what you are saying - yes the scenario with Ozil isn't exactly the same, so the point doesn't apply completely accurately the same in both cases, but the general circumstances are similar in that the timings of the window create all sorts of instances in which teams could perceive some sort of unfairness.

              It goes back to my comment about how Wenger communicates his points - yes, his general point about the timing of the windows is a valid one in principal, but using Chelsea, Mata etc... as his example just means people see it as a specific complaint or a whinge, rather than a philosophical musing on how football can be organised better and improved to the benefit of all teams.

              He's a clever bloke, but often leaves himself in a situations where he is easily misunderstood and therefore his point is lost in the storm afterwards.

              This is a good example!

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        2. Wilshere Knowledge
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          He also wants the summer transfer window to end before the start of the season, and thinks loan players should play their parent clubs. You may disagree, but he is consistent.

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          1. Hank Scorpio
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            12 years, 2 months ago

            I don't disagree - just saying Wenger doesn't always do a good job of making his general point clear.

            Take this situation - what we have dissected to be an idea of timing the windows to close before games has been lost because it was also wrapped up in what seems a direct moan about Chelsea and others.

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        3. Cosmos
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          IMO Wenger's point is communicated perfectly. If Chelsea wanted to sell Mata why wait until after playing Man U to do so knowing that Man U still have play all Chelsea's title rivals. Hence strategic advantage to Chelsea as Mata could help defeat their title rivals but not play against Chelsea. Fairness would not allow this benefit for Chelsea. Of course perhaps Man U did not think Mata was likely to play against them last week so waited to bid . Still a Wenger moan and not as if he would do different if given the opportunity. Also Man U are not title rivals this season now and Chelsea are playing by the rules so have every right.

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      2. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        So what would wenger suggest instead? Mata suspended until the end of the year or all transfers conducted off season or between GWs 19-20 as long as there are no postponements to the first 19 GWs carried over?

        Loans are the real conspiracy to look at, Chelsea face a lukakuless Everton unlike all other teams.

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        1. Sparrer
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          A window that falls between Gameweeks 19 and 20, I assume, over a winter break. I'm not a mind reader (or an Arsenal fan), but I can see no signs of hypocrisy here.

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          1. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            He thinks it's strange they sold Mata to a direct rival?

            ........ RVP? Nasri?

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  3. TokyoRed 東京赤
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Just saw Norwich's run-in, last four games are LIV, manu, che, ARS.

    That's some nastiness right there. You don't want to be going into the fag end of the season with your relegation opponents thinking you won't get any of the last 12 points.

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hull
      Norwich
      Fulham

      Championship 2014/15.

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      1. TokyoRed 東京赤
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I think Sunderland, Fulham and Cardiff but it's as tight at the bottom as it is at the top.

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        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Only Chelsea or City can win it. I think City's suspect defence could be their undoing.

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      2. Respect My Authoritah
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        WBA
        Cardiff
        Norwich

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    2. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      It's a desperate end to the season. We need to rack up some wins now, 'cos we ain't gonna get many points from the last 4.

      The flip side is that norwich's games in the run up to the last 4 are easier 🙂

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      The day that Hull, at home, couldn't score against a Sunderland team with their keeper off injured, then down to 10 men, then down to 9 was when I decided they're one of the poorest teams in the league. Jelavic and Long are not great strikers. They'll still struggle to add to their goal tally.

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    4. FPL Player
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Crystal Palace
      Cardiff
      Norwich

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  4. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Nadal's short is too short.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      😆

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    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe it's his legs that are too long?

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    3. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      are*

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        shorts*

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    4. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      *Nadal's shorts are too short.

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  5. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    TM..how many other sports are you crazy about? 😯

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      TM only watches tennis because he heard the umpire shout 30-"love".

      He is still waiting for the sex scene.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      It's on in Australia so that helps more. Time friendly.
      Cut back on a lot of sport tbh.
      Cricket is on now too.
      Australia will probably beat England again even chasing 317 to win.

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      1. alang
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Answer the question :p

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Check my grav. This is the only show in town at home.

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

      But this is the greatest game in the world.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv9FGy9MqOY

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    4. Hank Scorpio
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Curling, Jelly Wrestling, Scrabble.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        🙂

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    5. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      TM just loves his Friday "sofa soccer"

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  6. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Are we expecting Liverpool Everton to have lots of goals as usual?

    Everton's defence is good, but Suarez-proof? And we all know how leaky the Pool is...
    *pun intended*

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Go big or go home.

      I'm gambling.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I'll have plenty of gambles in my WC. Who're you captaining?

        I think I'm going Rooney if he starts, hard to ignore the big two though.

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Not Suarez.

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      2. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        What do you think of Hazard (c)?

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          He is an option yes.

          Depends if I keep Gru.

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

            I assume you might be captaining Giroud's replacement, not Giroud? 😀

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            1. Christina.
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              Jip

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Suarez is so good at diving in the Pool 🙁

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I think it will have 4 or 5 goals in it. I have Suarez, Gerrard and Lukaku in attack.
      Fingers crossed.

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  7. tw
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    would you play Januzaj or Sterling this gw?

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

      Januzaj

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Janu

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    3. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Januzaj.

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  8. Reckoner.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Was planning on saving this weeks transfer and giving Ozil 1 last week before I transfer him to Eriksen. But I couldn't do it, he's just been dire for me for the last few weeks so I've done:

    Ozil > Johnson

    Next week I will do:

    Oscar & Chester > Eriksen & Baines

    Ramsey will come in for Johnson when he's back but Johnson has a couple of nice fixtures coming up, may have missed the boat but a 6.5m midfielder failing will be a lot easier to take than a +10m midfielder.

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

      Sorry to hear you'll be missing out on his 2 double figure hauls in a row 🙁

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      1. Reckoner.
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Southampton's defense has been very good this year although they will miss Lovren and Wanyama who make it a lot stronger. I still think Arsenal will have a tough game there.

        Palace have 6 clean sheets in their last 12.

        I'm happy with my choice.

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I made the same move days ago. Good choice methinks.

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    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I like your AJ choice
      I'm thinking AJ or Mata for Ozil myself.

      Despite winning Arsenal haven't looked convincing at all in there last 2.

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  9. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    michael owen ‏@themichaelowen 2h
    So, Juan Mata is on the verge of a move to United. A little dickie bird tells me there is more good news for United fans coming soon! #tease

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Owen's coming out of retirement to play for United 😯

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      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Can't be worse than Hernandez on Wednesday night.

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Everton is taking Felliani back for free?

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

      There's something about Michael Owen that I really cannot stand..

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      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        His face, his little choirboy face that never ages and needs a scar or two, or at least a wrinkle.

        Hell, I imagine the guy doesn't even laugh.

        I've got it, Michael Owen is..................a robot.

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      2. alang
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        a bit of david brent about him

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I never had him down as an attention whore. Thousands will follow him because of this tease.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Parlour Part 2.

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      2. Sparrer
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        He's right though. There's a big announcement imminent, and it will surprise a lot of people. Bank on it.

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Are you Robbie Savage?

          How do you know?! 😯

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          1. Sparrer
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            I'll tell you later. Follow all my posts to discover more! #tease

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            1. Chu Young Ping Pong
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              😀

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      3. alang
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        thats what twitter is about, isnt it?

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    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Moyes out?

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    6. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Rvp is fit ?

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        A suprise, not a miracle.

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    7. FPL Player
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Sir Alex back?

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    8. FPL Player
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      He is "MICHAEL OWEN"

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    9. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Since when has Dickie Bird become a source of football news?

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  10. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Chevrolet prematurely celebrating the signing of 'striker' Juan Mata

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bes_Bo4IEAAoYpn.jpg

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  11. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Q: Why should you never fall in love with a tennis player?
    A: To them, "Love" means nothing.

    http://www.jokes4us.com/sportsjokes/tennisjokes.html

    TM must hate all of them.

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      😀

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  12. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Black Caps 2 BCCI 0 😯 😯 🙂

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Do it away from home.

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, we do. See the result in Saffa land last summer 😕

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Talking about India.

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          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            I don't think sooo.

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          2. Urchin
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            v r saving the best for WC 15

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          3. Urchin
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            😉

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      2. Darth Wenger
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        You should be happy TM our win on Wednesday let your lot sneak back in to #1 ranking

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Your series has been better than ours. Might be a good finish in 90 mins though.

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          1. Darth Wenger
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah shaping up as another cracker. Faulkner to break English hearts again? He's going to be in demand for the IPL too. Best player for England this summer is the ginger kiwi... Wish we still had stokes services for Nz cricket

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    2. Darth Wenger
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hell yes. Big game at Eden park tomorrow. Team looking really well balanced right now. Corey Anderson will be big winner come the IPL auctions

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, I'm off to Eden Park to catch $100,000 🙂

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        1. Darth Wenger
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Good luck Jafa. Would've been going to but out of town for the long weekend.

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          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers...actually scrap that idea. Some Indian guy won it at Hamilton the other night.

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            1. Darth Wenger
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              12 years, 2 months ago

              Pretty sure there is $100k for every match.

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    3. FPL Player
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I am an Indian. The problem of Indian cricket team is that their bowlers are useless.

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Nice haircuts though. 😉

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      2. Darth Wenger
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe but you have Kohli and he's the best ODI bat in the world right now IMO

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  13. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Breaking news: Madrid have accepted an offer for Ronaldo believed to be in the region of £60m + player. More news to follow...

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Well doen Atlético

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        done*

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    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      £60M + Rooney + RVP +Mata

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    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Link please? Must be PSG.

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    4. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Obvious trolling is trolling.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        If it made one heart skip a beat, it's done its job 😀

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  14. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    If United had still to play Chelsea in the league would this mean Mata's valuation would have been higher than 37m ?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      They can put a clause in which means he can't play against them. I think.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Only for loan deals

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      2. Sparrer
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Only on a loan. Otherwise I don't believe PL rules allow it?

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Ah, ok, is what I thought.

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          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            That's not the q I asked 😡

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            1. Piggs Boson
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              Well if they could have that clause the value would be the same.

              But I think he wouldn't be for sale if United still had Chelsea to play.

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              1. Sparrer
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 2 months ago

                This. And why get grumpy? Were you planning on going back in time and jiggering the fixture computer?

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                1. HVT
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  12 years, 2 months ago

                  Am I grumpy? I might be. But I think maybe sometimes it's misinterpreted.

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                  1. Sparrer
                    • 12 Years
                    12 years, 2 months ago

                    you did a Grumpy Smiley, is all. As ridiculous as those two words look together.

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              2. HVT
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 2 months ago

                So for 1 game your saying Chelsea would rather renege on 37m in the bank ?
                That's some evaluation of a game IMO.

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    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mou wouldn't sell him or could sell for £45+M..

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  15. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Any news on this Zaha to Cardiff chat? My WC plan was to rotate Januzaj and CNoone but beginning to doubt that now.

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-boss-tips-manchester-united-6557521

      Metro says medical was done yesterday...

      Nothing confirmed.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate !

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    2. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Noone is better than Zaha. Noone will be a sure starter too.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I dont know if I want to risk it. Would be very difficult to shift a 4.3

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  16. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Nice rally, 4-4.

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      4 by 4 style ?

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      By the time you type that it's 4-4 and 15-0, so not relevant.

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        TM on this site is not relevant ?

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          No of course not.

          Tennis updates aren't.

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  17. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Morning guys, flying off to Mexico for a couple of weeks today and not going to have much Internet access so would appreciate your thoughts. Have nothing in bank and thinking to save free transfer:

    Boruc
    Coleman, Kolarov, Parr
    Ozil, Silva, Hazard, Ki
    Suarez(c), Aguero, Sturridge

    Davis, Gibbs, Noone, Hudson

    Intend to come on closer to the deadline for team news but can't be sure of internet.

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      What's the weather like in Mexico ?

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Pretty good I believe

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        1. HVT
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Sounds nice 🙂
          Team - hard to say untill team news /cup games , it would be nice to save if possible ,
          You keeping Ozil long term ?

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          1. Mílanista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            No, annoyed I kept him in WC. Thinking I save then do Ozil and Ki to 2 mids around the 7m range.

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            1. HVT
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              Yea I'm in same boat that's why I ask , I'm trying to save and ditch Ozil soon as well , I already have Ramsey do I'm looking at Cabaye / cash pending news.

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yeah looks good, save your FT

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

    If Rooney starts this week, how does this WC team sound?

    Boruc (Davies)
    Koscielny Bardsley Gabbidon (Williamson, Bruce)
    Cazorla Hazard Cabaye Mirallas (Noone)
    Rooney Suarez Aguero

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    1. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      top heavy

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        A good thing.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure on Santi or the defence but the rest looks lovely.

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

        Carzola > Ramsey and spend on defence?

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah you could do.

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    3. CallMeBebe
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Defence needs some work

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Screw defence. 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 2 2 6

        Attack: 15 8 22 2 8 12 2 10 7

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

          fpl scoring system is set up for attackers to benefit

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  19. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2014/1/24/5340724/man-united-sponsors-chevrolet-misfire-confirm-mata-signing-on-twitter

    weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2014/1/24/5340750/juna-mata-manchester-united-chelsea

    Fair enough.

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  20. CallMeBebe
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Rate my WC team

    Boruc Mannone
    Coleman, Kos, Ward, Bruce, Ryan Bennett
    Yaya, Hazard, Lallana, Johnson, Gnabry
    Suarez, Aguero, Ade

    0.1 in the. Bank

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Needs a heavy ARS mid in there. Not sure that Llallana and AJ are going to be that consistent tbh.

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  21. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Who has best away defence in PL this season?

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal, Chelsea & West Ham

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        So not Everton?

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Statistically, Chelsea.

      Everton a smidgeon behind, with Arsenal 3rd.

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmmm....

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Probably ARS until the 6 goals at Citeh. May be EVR but they always seem to concede a goal away.

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Ta

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    4. Hubert
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Villa 😀

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Behind Chelsea, Everton and Arsenal, no team have conceded less on the road 😯

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        1. Hubert
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          If only the could do as well at Home 😆

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          1. Hubert
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            *they

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  22. Benteke10
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero (c)? Yay or nay 😀

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    1. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      "Neigh" is for Van Nistelrooy

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  23. oxido_76
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hi everyone ! Who to start this GW :

    A) Janu (CAR)

    B) J. Rod (ARS)

    Thanks for advice 😀

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    1. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Janu gets his nose ahead here. Unless Mata signs tomorrow, in which case JRod

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  24. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    5-4 #UpdateforChristina

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      TM, please "hulk" ping pong.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Maybe after the match.

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  25. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all, after a long night shift, what shenenigans have occurred in the last 12 hours? Has Mata finally moved? Has world peace been solved? Or is Forca back on the site?

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No. No. No, but you'll find him on Totalfpl

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        How his WC coming along?

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        1. Chu Young Ping Pong
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          No idea. Haven't asked him!

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  26. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Play

    A lallana
    Or
    B Ozil

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    1. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil

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    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      both

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      1. tw
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        like the grav mate! 😀

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        1. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks, My user name should be " The 12th man".
          But you cant change it can you?
          AndySlam is a reference to a Slam in Bridge.

          Go Seahawks

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          1. tw
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            you can't change your username but if you go to profile you can change what your name shows up as

            GO HAWKS!!!

            was a good game by both teams on Sunday. but man that final niners drive was nerve-wracking...

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            1. The 12th Man
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              ok I will try that.

              You gotta love Richard Sherman.

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              1. tw
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 2 months ago

                oh yes! love all the media attention he's getting now haha
                On that last drive I had a feeling that the end result would be up to him

                man I can't wait for next weekend! and great news too that Harvin is back (again) 😀

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          2. Weasel Boy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            You can't change your user/sign-in name but you can change your on screen name in your profile.

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            1. The 12th Man
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              done , thanks

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  27. AppleDunk
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    JT may be leaving Chelsea this summer?

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      whos she

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Juan Sebastion Teron.

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    2. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Seriously doubt it, Cole more likely out first. Would leave two CBs, and is unlike Mou. Source?

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        not if mous pre stocking his fridge before goin to utd 😉

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        1. Sparrer
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I suspect that boat has sailed, on his part at least 😉

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        1. Sparrer
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Negotiation tactic. See Lampard last year.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Justin Timberlake? 😯

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  28. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Seems like cabaye is staying put for now?

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  29. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Though I do disagree with Wenger about the Mata deal, I don't think it's fair that a team could have to face the same player more than twice in the league (can't tell if anyone would have to face Mata 3 times)
    For example Lukaku could be on loan for half a season and possibly face the same teams 4 times depending on the schedule

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  30. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Bertrand for potential OOP and crosses for Benteke?

    Or Vlaar because he's a CB (potential baps)?

    Only 0.1m between them.

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    1. SH@KTIMAAN
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      i am also on wildcard and want to include a villa defender in my team but still confused between these two....might go with vlaar

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    2. SH@KTIMAAN
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      what are your thoughts?

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