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19 February 2014 1711 comments
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It’s time to assess the progress of our Fantasy Football Scout leagues across a variety of games this evening. With leagues in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Sky Sports, Sun Dream Team and Champions League games, we have plenty to analyse:

Fantasy Premier League

Michael Atkins is not only the new Scout league leader, he has moved to number one in the overall rankings after a 74-point haul in Gameweek 26 took his tally to 1,795 points. Whilst many were affected by the postponement of Everton’s clash with Palace and City’s home showdown against Sunderland, Michael was able to field a full XI – up front, Liverpool pair Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge were joined by Tottenham’s in-form Emmanuel Adebayor, whilst the likes of Cardiff stopper David Marshall, Per Mertesacker, Nathan Baker and Adam Lallana all produced for Michael’s side, β€œNo_Way_Jose”.

Luke Weston drops to second in the Scout League and second overall after a 46-point haul last time around. Reduced to 10 starters in Gameweek 26, he also had Liverpool’s β€œSAS” leading the line, while Artur Boruc and Ron Vlaar both produced bonus points and clean sheets – Luke moves to 1,786 points overall and has now been inside the top 10 since Gameweek 13.

In third spot is Luke van Lelyveld, who is also first in the FFS Members league. He racked up an impressive 68 points in Gameweek 26 despite being reduced to nine players – Suarez, Sturridge and Adebayor lead the line, whilst the likes of Lallana, Mertesacker, Vlaar and Luke Shaw were all key for Luke, who is now in fourth spot in the overall rankings on 1,764 points.

Christov Davies takes fourth position in the Scout League. A score of 76 points was higher than any of our top five in the previous Gameweek – he managed to field XI players, with Suarez, Sturridge and Lallana joined by a triple up on Arsenal’s defence (Mertesacker, Wojciech Szczesny and Bacary Sagna), whilst Branislav Ivanovic and Jose Fonte both delivered double figure hauls from the back. Up to seventh overall, Cristov sits on 1,758 points.

Our top five is completed by Sam Coles, who slips down despite scoring 70 points in Gameweek 26. Another one to opt for Suarez and Sturridge, he also has Lallana, Ivanovic, Marshall and Laurent Koscielny to thank for his lofty position – Sam sits in eighth spot overall on 1,754 points.

Intriguingly, for all the talk of template squads, our featured quintet have just three players in common with 12 Gameweeks remaining – Suarez, Sturridge and Eden Hazard. Thanks to the extraordinary endeavours of our top five, Fantasy Football Scout remain top of the League of Leagues. To join up, the league code is 1580-1106

In the Fantasy Football Scout Members League, Luke Van Lelyveld has a 31-point advantage over second-placed Jono McPhillips, with Joe Wilkinson a further 11 points behind Jono on 1,722 points overall.

Sky Sports Fantasy Football

Dammy Olubokun continues to lead the way. Both his teams share first spot on 1,846 points – he has a healthy lead on his nearest challenger, Garry Wheeler, who is further back on 1,790 points. Dammy’s teams are placed in second spot overall, just eight points off the summit, whilst Garry joins him in the top 10 in seventh spot. The winner of our Sky league, which is also top in the league of leagues, wins Β£1,000.

The Sun Dream Team

Geoff Pryor leads the way on 1,500 points, with his tactic of doubling up on both Chelsea’s defence and midfield helping him to 19th spot overall. Geoff has a 39-point lead over Charles Mouzon, who sits second in the Scout League – the pair are far ahead of the chasing pack, where third-placed Dan Ward is a further 99 points behind Charles on 1,362 points. The winner of our Sun league also picks up Β£1,000.

Champions League

With just a couple of games played in the Last 16 knockout stages last night, Diegocho33 remains at the top of the Scout League on 515 points and, after racking up 28 points on Tuesday evening, he moved to number one in the overall rankings. Pavel123 is second in the Scout League (and 13th overall) on 497 points, whilst Tankax is nine points further behind in third. To join, visit the UEFA website – league name: FFScout, code: 1209685-489925

Fantasy Football Scout Cup

The Fantasy Football Scout Cup VIII, as sponsored by Paddy Power, was won by Tdubb05 last month, who defeated Ajax in the final. Entry for the Scout Cup IX and Members Cup IV is already underway – the qualifying round is Gameweek 27 and further information on how to take part can be found here.

Ultimate Fantasy Premier League

As most of you will know by now, the FPL also released a Beta version of their new game in preparation for next season. There’s been plenty of talk surrounding the game on the boards and we plan to look at it in detail in an upcoming article – for now, we’ve set up a league for those who are planning to get involved – the code is: 1305-459

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

    Was it a pen? Didn't see it

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mos def

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

        Thanks

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      2. Baa
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        A red card?

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        1. Hank da Silva
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Yes.

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        2. Debauchy
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Not a red imo. No chance of goal , ball going away. Pen yes.

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          1. Hank da Silva
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Eh? He'd have put it away like nobody's business.

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

              Personally thought the touch was too heavy... Not sure if the ref could have seen it though.

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            2. Debauchy
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              Well John Barnes agrees with me . Will have to watch again but that was my first thought.

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    2. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Here you go mate, always a vine around!

      Was a red, but a harsh red.

      https://vine.co/v/MZdwHbQMw7p

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

        Thanks, not much he could have done

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

        Disagree, the rules are harsh, but as long as the referee can give double punishment its a clear red card, no doubt.

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  2. Baa
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Once upon a time there was a lonely sheep.. Baa

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I had one of Ur friends with some mint sauce earlier

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

        how do you know it wasn't his brother?

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        1. floydy_floyd
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Hope it was. Was delicious I must say.

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      2. Baa
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        😯 BAA

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

    Ball was kicked away from goal, not a chance he would have got tgat before Sagna.

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

      if that isnt a red card ,then what is??

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

        Not a red . A pen yes, bt as per WK , ball going away and not a goal scoring opportunity missed.

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    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Take them Arsenal glasses off.

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

      He practically cannonballed into him.

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

      Not a chance because Sir Chesney caught him.

      Blatant red.

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  4. QPR expects... glory!
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Sanogo quite impressive on his debut. Talk about being thrown in at the deep end!

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    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      he played their last game

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        In ECL? Must have missed it πŸ˜‰

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        1. the axolotl
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          well ok πŸ™‚
          he's looked ok, a bit raw but some decent moments all right

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  5. Louis
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I think Boateng deserved a red too tbh. With no foul, Ozil was passed and could have scored.

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    1. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil should of buried it, soon has he took that delayed step it was over.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Should be less red cards, not more.

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  6. FPL Mike the Knight
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I don't really see the point in UFPL, what exactly is the point in over complicating a great game? Is any one actually going to take it seriously?

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

      Agreed. I can't even participate from my country, wanted to take some punts πŸ˜€

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Its only at Beta testing stage, I'm sure you'll be able to punt yourself into oblivion once it's up and running for real

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    2. QPR expects... glory!
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I called my team 'Faffing about'. This season is for trying it out and understanding the strategy behind it. Next year? Oh yeah, it's on πŸ˜€

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        exactly.

        Beta testers can get a feel for the best strategy - I can't wait for this format to take off.

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yep...over complicated it, they need to rethink a few parts.

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    4. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I really like the concept.

      It is the most realistic format you could hope for. I hate the fact that people who were bang on with predictions for Coleman and Ramsay, for example, had virtually no benefit over those who'd written them off (Ramsay in particular).

      With this format, you are rewarded far more for being a better manager and "bandwagon" managers will have to think for themselves.

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

        Where ca I find more details on this ?

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          there was an article written by the scouts a few days ago, or just head to the home page of FPL, sign in and then click on the link to 'sign up'

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

            Ta

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

            Quite like the idea in theory

            We played a seasons with a no transfer rule with the 15,

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  7. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Why isn't the 'keeper allowed to make a foul and stay on the pitch??

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

      Not sure if serious question or trolling

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I understand the letter of the law, but under said law, how can the keeper make a mistimed tackle / block / whatever, and not be sent off??

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    2. Bests Conquests
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Denied direct goal scoring opportunity. Can happen anywhere on the pitch.

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

        Robben wouldn't have scored. He was the last man though.

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        1. Bests Conquests
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          He certainly would have scored? He brought the ball in. No one was anywhere near him...

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

            Looked like he kicked it wide away from goal and then was taken out.

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            1. Bests Conquests
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              I don't believe so, he brought it in. Was a very good first touch and would have had it all to himself.

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              1. Twisted Saltergater
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                12 years, 2 months ago

                Regardless of the touch, it's pretty clear Chesney made an attempt at blocking a first time shot from Robben. He didn't cynically hack him down. Should've been a pen, possible yellow. Rule needs changing.

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

            Touch was too heavy from what I've seen.

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

              Agree , ball was going away.

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      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Of course a keeper is going to deny a goal scoring opportunity... He's always the last man!

        Should be a foul, a YC and a penalty. Red card if a rash foul.

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

        Ball was already going away . Did not deny goal scoring opportunity imo. Pen but not a red.

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    3. JT's Dog
        12 years, 2 months ago

        It's the schumacher rule

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          That was a rash foul.. he nearly killed the player. Definite red.

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Kos playing fantastic again...

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    5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Robben spits at sagna?

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

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      1. Bielsa's Bucket
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        What a d-bag.

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      2. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Ooh..can they do retrospective bans in CL ?

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

        Looks like it lands on his head, disgusting.

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      4. gers23
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I thought I saw that!!

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      5. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Rather disgusting

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      6. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Isn't it just sweat? Can't even see if it lands on him.

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I dunno, looking closely it could well be.

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        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I was just asking if it was spit

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          1. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Lovely. πŸ˜‰

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

        Hehe

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      8. Peteex
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        That was sweat not spit

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      9. JT's Dog
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Couldn't see anything I was looking at his ass

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          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            πŸ˜†

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      10. JT's Dog
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Is there a prize for finishing first in members overall league

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          1. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Lifetime supply of Pukka Pies.

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            1. JT's Dog
                12 years, 2 months ago

                I love pukka pies

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                1. JT's Dog
                    12 years, 2 months ago

                    Hang on surely if you eat so many your life would be shortened. That's a con

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                  • The Enlightener
                    • 12 Years
                    12 years, 2 months ago

                    Never tried one myself. πŸ™

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                    1. QPR expects... glory!
                      • 15 Years
                      12 years, 2 months ago

                      You don't know what you're missing! πŸ˜€

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                    2. JT's Dog
                        12 years, 2 months ago

                        What? Think of crack cocaine in pastry

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                        1. The Enlightener
                          • 12 Years
                          12 years, 2 months ago

                          Can you freebase them?

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                          1. JT's Dog
                              12 years, 2 months ago

                              Freecrustybase maybe

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                              1. The Enlightener
                                • 12 Years
                                12 years, 2 months ago

                                I'll definitely get my Pukka Pie on if I ever get to England. Just did a little research. Evidently, steak and kidney is the preferred flavor over yonder there in the UK. Will start with that.

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                2. Twisted Saltergater
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  12 years, 2 months ago

                  Top, top defender. If he can cut out or at least reduce his rash moments, he'll be one of the world's best.

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                  1. Twisted Saltergater
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    12 years, 2 months ago

                    Reply fail to Wakey.

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                    1. Dr Dream
                      • 13 Years
                      12 years, 2 months ago

                      Always that little thing in the back of my mind that he's a bit of a linger..but it's getting less and less.

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                      1. Dr Dream
                        • 13 Years
                        12 years, 2 months ago

                        *lunger

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                        1. Twisted Saltergater
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 16 Years
                          12 years, 2 months ago

                          πŸ˜€

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                3. Jones Town
                  • 14 Years
                  12 years, 2 months ago

                  If Huth is out for the rest of the season, is Wilson nailed on do we think?

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                  1. Twisted Saltergater
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    12 years, 2 months ago

                    Think so.

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                4. gers23
                  • 14 Years
                  12 years, 2 months ago

                  I hate those stutter run ups at penalties πŸ™

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

                    Except Hazard. Born swag.

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                5. Captain Shirokov
                  • 14 Years
                  12 years, 2 months ago

                  Two things.....

                  1. How in the name of god can two professional footballers who are on £100k plus per week miss not score from 12 yards out? Absolutely ridiculous.

                  2. Mandzukic is so, so bad. How do Munich not have a better forward?

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                  1. Heydudes13
                    • 14 Years
                    12 years, 2 months ago

                    1. They're not Robots... Nerves took the better of them perhaps.

                    2. No he really isn't. πŸ˜• πŸ˜†

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                  2. JT's Dog
                      12 years, 2 months ago

                      Your only saying second thing cause forca ain't here to batter you

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                      1. Captain Shirokov
                        • 14 Years
                        12 years, 2 months ago

                        Nah, just wumming.

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                    • Licky
                      • 13 Years
                      12 years, 2 months ago

                      They aren't Gerrard.

                      Mandzukic was always a stop gap until a better forward could be found.

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                      1. emperikal
                        • 15 Years
                        12 years, 2 months ago

                        You mean until Lewandowski makes the move

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                    • the axolotl
                      • 14 Years
                      12 years, 2 months ago

                      1. all players except lambert maybe miss penos.

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                      1. JT's Dog
                          12 years, 2 months ago

                          And graham Alexander

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

                            and bradford city

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                    • Nomar
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      12 years, 2 months ago

                      Apparently, Taarabt playing well for AC Milan tonight.

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

                        Yep, the team as a whole is well on top.

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                      2. QPR expects... glory!
                        • 15 Years
                        12 years, 2 months ago

                        Don't worry Nomar, we've got Ravel πŸ˜€

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                    • nivz 32
                      • 12 Years
                      12 years, 2 months ago

                      hey guys!! just wondering is it possible that some of the postponed matches are played in midweek of gameweek 28??...because i saw a post here about tv rights of uefa..but during that week there will be no uefa games..so is it possible?? thanks πŸ™‚

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                      1. JT's Dog
                          12 years, 2 months ago

                          Internationals

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                      2. Mainevent
                        • 13 Years
                        12 years, 2 months ago

                        Comon Gunners hold it together!

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                        1. the axolotl
                          • 14 Years
                          12 years, 2 months ago

                          reckon they''ll hold out until wilshire gets sent off

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                      3. Total Foot 5
                        • 12 Years
                        12 years, 2 months ago

                        Guardiola not hapy w/ Boateng in 1st half. Out he goes. thus Rafinha on rb for those who got him on UCL. Martinez cb. Lahm cm

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

                        "Phillip Lahm... spreading it wide for Robben..."

                        *throws up*

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                      5. Nice to Finally Michu
                        • 12 Years
                        12 years, 2 months ago

                        Next year, imagine this Bayern side but with Lewandowski instead of Mandzukic - frightening

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                      6. Captain Shirokov
                        • 14 Years
                        12 years, 2 months ago

                        I knew Szczesny made a w**king gesture!

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

                        Will szczesny be out for next Gameweek? Or does this red card implies only for UCL games?

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                        1. JT's Dog
                            12 years, 2 months ago

                            Seriously

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                          • Az
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • Has Moderation Rights
                            • 16 Years
                            12 years, 2 months ago

                            thats a silly question isnt it

                            europe only.

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                          • Mr Smith
                            • 15 Years
                            12 years, 2 months ago

                            Yup out for this weekend, damn and I only have Davies as backup πŸ˜₯

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

                          Inevitable

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                        3. Captain Shirokov
                          • 14 Years
                          12 years, 2 months ago

                          Kroos!

                          GOODBYE Arsenal!

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                        4. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
                          • 13 Years
                          12 years, 2 months ago

                          Cracking strike.

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                        5. Heydudes13
                          • 14 Years
                          12 years, 2 months ago

                          Getting rid of Lahm on the WC in this game was the worst thing ever. πŸ˜•

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                        6. FPL Blow-In
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 13 Years
                          12 years, 2 months ago

                          No stopping that

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                        7. JT's Dog
                            12 years, 2 months ago

                            I blame giroud

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                          • Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
                            • 16 Years
                            12 years, 2 months ago

                            What gesture towards Szczesny? Did anyone see anything?

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                            1. Captain Shirokov
                              • 14 Years
                              12 years, 2 months ago

                              Made a wanking gesture

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                              1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
                                • 16 Years
                                12 years, 2 months ago

                                Maybe he just wanted a massage in the shower?

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