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World Cup 2014 May 25

World Cup 2014 – Team Analysis – Spain

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The final team in our analysis of Group B is the defending champions, Spain. Vicente del Bosque’s men get their campaign underway with a repeat of the 2010 World Cup Final against Holland on Friday June 13 at 8pm, before squaring up to Mexico five days later at 8pm and then facing the rank outsiders, Australia, on Monday June 23 at 5pm:

Road to Qualification

The Spanish topped a five-team group including France, Finland, Georgia and Belarus after winning six and drawing two of their eight fixtures. Defensively-sound, they registered five clean sheets and conceded just three goals, though they were relatively unimpressive at the other end of the pitch – scoring just 14 times, they netted more than twice on just one occasion, with a 4-0 win over Belarus.

Most Starts Sergio Ramos (8), Xavi, Sergio Busquets (7), Andres Iniesta, Pedro, Alvaro Arbeloa (6), Iker Casillas, Jordi Alba, Gerard Pique, David Silva, Cesc Fabregas (5)

Most Goals Pedro (4), Alvaro Negredo (3), Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba (2)

Most Assists Cesc Fabregas (3), David Silva, Pedro (2)

The Key Targets

Recent friendly matches suggest Del Bosque’s side are struggling to rediscover their rhythm ahead of next month’s tournament. A narrow 2-1 win over Equatorial Guinea was followed by defeat to South Africa before the Spaniards edged past Italy 1-0 in Diego Costa’s first appearance up front. Last year’s 3-0 Confederations Cup Final defeat at the hands of Brazil perhaps hinted that some of Del Bosque’s ageing squad could struggle in the conditions but the manager is likely to stay true to his tried and trusted regulars.

At the back, Spain don’t have their problems to seek. Iker Casillas played just two league games for Real Madrid all season and has had to rely on cup competitions for minutes – he is available for 6.2 inFantasyiTeam. Alvaro Arbeloa is now retired, with Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta likely to take over the right-back berth, whilst Barcelona pair Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba (both priced at 6.4 in FantasyiTeam) have been blighted by injury and made just 26 and 14 starts in La Liga last season respectively. Azpilicueta should benefit from a lower price across the Fantasy games and is available for 5.9 inFantasyiTeam, though Alba, along with Sergio Ramos, netted twice during the qualifiers and carries a real threat down the left. Ramos arrives in fine form, having scored six times for Real Madrid this season, and costs 6.3 of your FantasyiTeam budget.

In the centre, Sergio Busquets offers little in the way of going forward and his appeal is limited to those games which reward defensive contributions. Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi Alonso will surely continue as mainstays in Del Bosque’s XI; the former two are similarly-priced in FantasyiTeam at 7.4 and 7.6 respectively, with the Real Madrid man setting you back 6.0. Up top, Diego Costa – providing he can fully recover from a hamstring complaint – is the in-form forward at Spain’s disposal, having notched 27 times in La Liga for Atletico Madrid; his recent form is reflected in his price, though, with Costa setting you back 9.9 in FantasyiTeam.

The Long Shots

Top scorer in qualification with four goals and a pair of assists, Pedro started all but one of the last seven group games. The Barcelona star notched 15 times in the recent league campaign and could remain under the radar as many opt for Costa instead – certainly, he’s kinder on the budget at 8.7 in FantasyiTeam.

Both Cesc Fabregas and David Silva (7.2 and 7.5 in FantasyiTeam) started five of the qualifiers and produced three and two assists respectively. Neither are nailed-on in the first XI, though there’s every chance the former could operate as a “false nine” if Costa’s injury problems re-surface – the City man looks more of a punt but could still prove a canny acquisition off the bench if Del Bosque’s team are struggling to break down opponents.

Further Analysis

Group A – Brazil,Cameroon, Croatia, Mexico

Group B – Australia, Chile, Holland

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  1. Optimus.
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    http://tinyurl.com/q4e3ykx

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  2. applebonkers
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    SSN saying vertonghen has committed himself to tottenham next season. think a 6.0 price is very likely or at least possible. interested

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    1. Parm
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      Especially if Pochettino t

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      1. Parm
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        akes over., with his defensive based system.

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  3. In Like Flynn.
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    Good for Roy. Now it just remains for some League managers to grow a pair and some of the damage these people have done in recent years may be repaired and even reversed.

    http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/24/roy-hodgson-agents-england-world-cup

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  4. mipola
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    10 years, 27 days ago

    In McDonald's fantasy game, does the entire team get 5 points if their keeper saves a penalty?

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    1. mipola
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Nevermind,i read it wrongly

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    2. Elniñorules
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      • 12 Years
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      That'd be awesome. But only the GK does.

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    3. Beavis
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      No it's saying that whoever saves it gets 5 points. Pretty unlikely it'll be anyone but a GK though.

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  5. Beavis
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    10 years, 27 days ago

    Mohamed Moallim ‏@iammoallim 15h
    Now this is a stat. "Real Madrid between their ninth (2002) and tenth (2014) European Cup spent €1.19 billion on transfers." [via ESPN].

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    1. Frank Black
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      Inter spent 70 million euros for the main squad that won the "Triplete" (J. Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Chivu, Cambiasso, Thiago Motta, Sneijder, Pandev, Eto'o and Milito). In the summer of 2009 they sold Ibrahimovic for 95 million euros(60 million cash plus Eto'o). Real Madrid spent 194 million euros just for CR7 and Bale and they only won the Champions League.

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  6. Tommytour
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    10 years, 27 days ago

    What's the prize for Fit Fantasy game?

    If it's £1k for example

    I'm sure if you spend £100 on transfers you will do well not winning

    Or just spend £900 and make £100 🙂

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    1. The Missing Link
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      Can only buy one extra transfer per round it says, I thought about that too 😀

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    2. WorldCupDanB
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      £5000 trip of a lifetime, maximum number of transfers you can purchase is seven, 1 per game round

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  7. Ludo
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    10 years, 27 days ago

    I think Spain are mostly being written off because people are bored of them winning. They conceded just 6 goals in the 21 games they played in winning Euro 2008/2012/World Cup 2010, and in the knockout stages of those major competitions, they kept 10 clean sheets in a row. For me they are still the team to beat, despite Brazil’s home advantage, and here’s why (apologies in advance for the long post!)

    The convincing 3-0 defeat against Brazil in the Confederations Cup final is a major reason they're not seen as favourites. Brazil relentlessly pressed and harried a very tired looking Spain side, burst into the lead, and then sat back in relative comfort. Spain's success comes from their ability to completely control games with possession, not concede, then find a way to score by tiring the opposition out with their creative players, as well as the incredible depth of their attacking options off the bench. This is a tactic which works even better in hot conditions. They lost to Brazil that night because they didn’t have any of their usual control, but I think it's less likely to happen again for a couple of reasons.

    Firstly, Spain’s semi-final was a day later than Brazil’s, but whilst the hosts beat Uruguay in 90 minutes, Spain came through after a gruelling penalty shoot-out. In the World Cup though, there is an extra day between the semi-finals and the finals, so such a situation would have less impact. More importantly, Xabi Alonso missed the tournament last summer, so rather than playing with their usual double pivot, Busquets was the sole holding midfielder, playing in a midfield three with Xavi and Iniesta, a la Barcelona. Unlike Spain, Barcelona aren’t known for their defensive solidity, and whilst Spain played some great football with this midfield, their games were far more open.
    If Alonso is back alongside Busquets though, whilst they become significantly more boring, they’re also significantly harder to beat. Iniesta moves to one of the wide positions in this formation, though he constantly moves inside, with Alba constantly getting forwards and maintaining width down the left hand side. Azpilicueta’s displays under Mourinho this season suggest he is more than capable of balancing things out on the other flank, playing the Arbeloa role of an unusually defensive full back for modern times. With Xabi, they keep the ball better due to having another ball player in the middle of the park, as well as protecting the defence better with another holding midfielder. Crucially though, they become almost impossible to press in the way Brazil did in that final. Oscar could put pressure on Busquets, Luiz Gustavo on Xavi, and Paulinho on Iniesta, whilst Brazil’s front three rushed the Spanish back four into making mistakes. Another holding midfielder not only gives another short out-ball for a back four under pressure, but pressing both Xabi and Busquets means bringing Paulinho or Luiz Gustavo high up the pitch. Iniesta’s movement inside from the flank constantly finds him in space for a forward pass in this situation, and so it becomes almost inevitable that Spain dominate the midfield.

    Of course, this guarantees neither that Spain will win the tournament, nor that their players are particularly good fantasy options. It remains to be seen whether or not Spain will return to this shape, and even if they do, it is an incredibly cautious way of approaching games, if an effective one. They force matches to be tight and cagey affairs by making the opposition sit back and defend, and focusing more on keeping possession than scoring goals. If they make one mistake defensively and their opponent holds firm, then they will be out, and whilst their recent record in penalty shoot-outs is excellent, it is conceivable that this is another way they might slip up. Still, if Spain play against the Netherlands with all four of Busquets, Alonso, Xavi and Iniesta, I recommend you load up on their defence from then on (ideally Ramos or Alba, given their attacking potential), but be cautious of their attacking options, with the possible exception of Iniesta, who is probably rivalled only by Zidane as a big match player in recent years.

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      I think Spain will win it.

      Brazil and Argentina will be stern competition though.

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Spain won't win it!

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    2. Beavis
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      Nice post and I agree that they should not be written off.

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    3. Mr. Greedy
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      Alba will be first name on my team sheet, I captained him a few times in the Euros FF.

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  8. A Defender's Nightmare
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    10 years, 27 days ago

    @ ENR

    I'm new to this FFS UEFA competition. From tomorrow I'm going to be bit busy for a week or so. I'm going to be back for June 3rd or 4th here on FFS.

    Don't think I'm ready enough to lead a team so I'll not apply for the Armband fight. I support Belgian as you can see I'm a loyal Eden Hazard fan so I'd be very happy if I can get place in Belgium Team. Like I said I'll be back by 4th June so I'm afraid I wouldn't get place in a team like Belgium. Can you please reserve a place for me or inform the Belgium Captain about me? 🙂

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    1. The Missing Link
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      Think Thomass applied for belgian captaincy, either him or the guy he was discussing it with cant remember his name. Ask him if he comes online

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  9. Fifa las vegas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    With the macd's game will we be able to substitute in a Brazilian player for the second game in gw1 so to speak, after substituting them out already?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      Wait a second. I'm taking it from the rules that you won't be able to take out a player that scores poorly for a player in your subs that plays the following day?

      ' You can change every player in your line-up that has not already played during the current round for any other relevant player in your squad that hasn’t already played.

      If you don`t make any changes to your team the current team will continue to score points for you'

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      1. The Missing Link
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        Yeah dont think you can take out pkayers who score poorly

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        1. Fifa las vegas
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          But does at not beg the question, why do you need a 23 man squad? Is it not pointless?

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          1. The Missing Link
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            You cant make transfers so that's the thinking isn't well thought out though 😀

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            1. Fifa las vegas
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              So basically you have to plan ahead very well for the group stages. Have a very good variety so that you ca have a good starting eleven each. GW.

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              1. Tommytour
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 27 days ago

                Or pick a wonder team with no subs

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                1. Fifa las vegas
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                  Nah.....

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    2. Parm
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      Hmm, I'm not too sure how they'll deal with the Brazil DGW.

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      1. Tommytour
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        The squad part makes sense if they have a DGW

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    3. Fifa las vegas
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      Really wish they would open it before the 8th June though! 🙁
      That's a Sunday, and I have a maths test in Monday!

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        That sounds like I'm in 4th class! 🙂
        A mathematics exam*. 😉

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        1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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          What on?

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          1. Fifa las vegas
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            Maths

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            1. Fifa las vegas
              • 11 Years
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              😉
              The JC!

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            2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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              Oh god.... what in maths? What is the course? Linear algebra etc etc

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              1. Fifa las vegas
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                Only messing with you.
                Sheer it's only the Junior cert. nothing in particular. Bit of everything!

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                1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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                  Ah ok.... so not yet university level

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                  1. Fifa las vegas
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 27 days ago

                    No. Nothing that major.
                    You probably count it as insignificant, but still. An exam is an exam!

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                    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
                      • 10 Years
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                      Absolutely. Nothing is insignificant, it all builds up.
                      Good luck.

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                      1. Fifa las vegas
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                        Thanks. Shouldn't have too much bother anyway with the old maths.
                        English is my downfall...

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                2. Billy Gilmore
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                  Jeez you must be young!

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                  1. Fifa las vegas
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                    Aye! 🙂

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                  2. Ginkapo FPL
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                    How young, I dont understand what he is on about. Junior Cert? I barely understand you're crazy aussie degree talk... 😀

                    Have you graduated yet? You must be getting close

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                    1. Billy Gilmore
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                      10 years, 27 days ago

                      Isn't Junior Cert like 10th grade? What's complicated about ours? 😀

                      Yeah, all done and dusted. Graduated with first class honours...pity there are literally no jobs around 😐

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                      1. Ginkapo FPL
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 27 days ago

                        You can have a graduate job in my office if you want. This isnt even just favouritism, were desperate for people.

                        Any who comes for an interview gets the train and has to walk 5 minutes through the dodgy part of town. Needless to say very few accept the offer.

                        Well done on the first, its not that easy to get one of those. Always knew you had it in you though. Whatever you do, dont end up working in highways, its very hard to change specialism once you start.

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                      2. Billy Gilmore
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                        10 years, 27 days ago

                        Where about do you work? Na, first class was a piece of piss really. Needed like 55% in last semester to get it and bossed it getting 97, 97 and 93 😎

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                      3. Ginkapo FPL
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                        10 years, 27 days ago

                        Hehe dont do yourself a disservice, you got yourself into that position on the home straight. I finished with a cool 68.5 and got a first with the modal rule 😀 I'd like to clarify that I was well aware of what I needed and put the effort in to make sure my dissertation was the 70+ I needed (I got 71 😎 )

                        I now live and work in Bedford, what I like to call the road centre of britain. The M1, M25 and A1(M) all coverge nicely here. But otherwise its the middle of nowhere.

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                      4. Billy Gilmore
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 27 days ago

                        Hehe true, but I suspect it's my mates who are more pleased as I carried a few of them to their first classes 😉

                        One had to get like 84% or something in final semester and just got it by the skin of his teeth.

                        I got 75 for my dissertation, which was exactly what I was aiming for all year. Just glad that year of hell is over tbh.

                        I take it you're more in the Civil side of things working on highways?

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                      5. Ginkapo FPL
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 27 days ago

                        I work in bridges, so deal with the highways guys a lot. Not got a clue what they actually do, and neither do they.

                        I carried a few of my mates through the batchelors, then they got annoyed when i refused to get them a masters. The way I saw it a degree is one thing, but a job where you can kill people is another.

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                      6. Billy Gilmore
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                        10 years, 27 days ago

                        How very noble of you. Channelling Doos are we? 😉

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                      7. Ginkapo FPL
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 27 days ago

                        I think so. Nah being an engineer is a big enough ethics game as it is

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  10. emperikal
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    10 years, 27 days ago

    Has anyone emailed the McDonald's people about clarification of the rules? Surely the way its setup now takes away a lot and will have people playing 5 at the back and picking up people like Busquets rather than actual goal scorers? Doesn't sound like it would be too much fun for the casual!

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    1. Mr. Greedy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Cheering for recovered balls > cheering for goals

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    2. The Missing Link
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      I will get pleasure when my mates realise that they need a 5-4-1 formation and they arent allowed transfers to get players like busquets 😀

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        🙂
        Did you get that site I showed you yesterday working btw?
        I didn't realise it opened to a login screen sometimes, because it brought me straight to the search part.
        Hope it's a little hepl!

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        1. The Missing Link
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Yeah I have it saved, will use it for the recovered ball stats if the macdonalds game 😀

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          1. Fifa las vegas
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            😉 😀

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            1. Fifa las vegas
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              Alves and Busquets seems like excellent picks! 🙂

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              1. The Missing Link
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 27 days ago

                5 center backs and 4 cdm's for me with neymar upfront 😀

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                1. Fifa las vegas
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 27 days ago

                  Yep. Pogba is one I'm very interested in! So too Ramos. Recovered balls, and a goal threat!

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                2. Parm
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 27 days ago

                  Surely you'll want an OOP striker that actually plays in midfield?

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                  1. Fifa las vegas
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 27 days ago

                    Like?

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                  2. Bøwstring The Carp
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 27 days ago

                    POO*

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        2. Parm
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Link me up bro 😉

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    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Yes, but people like us have a much better chance, compared to random people entering blind, just for fun. Especially for the first match day/week. They'll get crucified the first time, might catch on a bit and jump on the bandwagons after the first week, but it could be too late for them then!

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      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        They won't be able to jump on bandwagons for 3 rounds

        That's game over

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        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Oh yea, forgt it's 3 rounds, not one. Even better for us guys!

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    4. Parm
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      "Who defends the near post at set pieces for Spain?"

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        🙂
        Who does actually? Alba?

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    5. emperikal
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Doesn't really seem to intelligent on their part tbh! Should have kept it the same way the Euro game was. I guess we'll find out for sure when it opens

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  11. Fifa las vegas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Big, big game, tonight. Republic of Ireland vs Turkey 😉
    G'wan the Irish! 😀

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  12. Bøwstring The Carp
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    10 years, 27 days ago

    What a goal 😯

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  13. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    2-0 Orient

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  14. Fifa las vegas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Fook. I'm soooooo tired today!

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  15. Fifa las vegas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Where is everyone?

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  16. Parm
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Hello?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Is it me you're looking for

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      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Maybe, do you hold the key?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          I can see it in your smile

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        2. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          I've got the secret

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          1. Parm
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Please do tell...

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
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              You've got the key

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              1. Parm
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 27 days ago

                So I had it all along?

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                1. Ginkapo FPL
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 27 days ago

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-uSCaAT_7I

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Hi

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      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Sup?

        What fantasy games are you playing this year Mili?

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Just Maccy D's for the World Cup then FPL as normal. You taking part in ENRs comp?

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            I would, but I am going on site pretty soon for the next year and I cant help but feel that will be my life wiped out completely. There are three of us in our site supervision team and the head guy is splitting his time between two sites. Me and Tom are both very inexperienced for the roles were taking on so I am expecting long long hours. And lets be honest here I cant play ENR's game without being a captain or similiar, too well known to take a back seat.

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            1. Mílanista
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              • 12 Years
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              I think there's a few well known posters that want to take part without being captain.

              Used to have the same problem in my job a few years back, steep lurking curve so had to put the hours in to get jobs done on budget. Completely different job but I suspect it gets easier over time.

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              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 12 Years
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                I'm managing my time well now, but I work in an office so this is going to be another drastic change whilst working on site. That said I apparently get my own office and I have a tablet with access to FFS....

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          2. Parm
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            Yeah, don't fancy being a captain though.

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            1. Mílanista
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              Recruitment for team members starts on the 30th I think. Something tells me you'll get an offer to represent Italy with distinction again 😉

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              1. Parm
                • 12 Years
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                😉

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              2. Ginkapo FPL
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 27 days ago

                We'll see if Bonzy gets the Spain gang back together.

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  17. Bøwstring The Carp
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    What a goal Revell 😯

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    1. Bad Pen
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      Worldy

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    2. BONZ
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Absolute beauty.

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  18. Captain Shirokov
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    10 years, 27 days ago

    This McDonalds game seems like a farce.

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    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
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      Agreed. Hope they change the rules before it begins.

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  19. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    St. Michaels win the FAI Junior Cup. Beat Balla 4-0.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      10 years, 27 days ago

      They're Tipperary based?

      Who do you support CS?

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        10 years, 27 days ago

        Yeah they're Tipp. I would have been supporting Balla seeing they're from Limerick.

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          10 years, 27 days ago

          Got loads of cousins in Newport and my mum is from close to Kilcommon in Tipp... havent been vack in 7 years but going next summer and cant wait

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  20. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    All the sados are enjoying a nice quite Sunday. The cool kids are on he 😎

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      On he? 😯

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        *On he 😎 ?

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        1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          On here : cool:
          Just making sure the cool kids are paying attention 😆

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          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 27 days ago

            Ginkapo was paying attention too.

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            1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 27 days ago

              That makes him cool then

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  21. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    9 more mins had orient / draw £25 @ 12/1 and orient to get promoted £50 at evens

    Hoping for an ET winner

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  22. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Is Kolarov going to the world cup?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Sadly no. Replied above btw.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        In that case, I am out.

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    2. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Kolarov doesn't go to the world cup. The world cup goes to Kolarov

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  23. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    5 feckin mins 🙁

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  24. The Sarjeant
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Hey guys, how's it going?

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      Very happy... just won £325 with another ton coming if orient get promoted

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Can I borrow a tenner?

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          I would buy u a beer but not sure how to do that electronically

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      2. The Sarjeant
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Just seen that! Well done! I could have won £150 last night if Atletico held out for another 2 minutes!

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 27 days ago

          Cheers

          I won 75 on qpr /real double

          Wouldnt have placed these bets if real hadnt of equalisd.

          Hard luck

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  25. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Slow down folks....

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  26. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Goal..Kolarov scores for Leyton 😀

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      GET IN

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  27. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Penooo's

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  28. Epic Fail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Gwarn Rotherham.

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  29. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Will be outrageous if Hibs Hearts and Rangers are in the first division next year 😯

    Three of the 5 biggest supported clubs in Scotland

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    1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 27 days ago

      The other two being Celtic and ...?

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      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 27 days ago

        Aberdeen. In order it probably goes

        Rangers, Celtic,............Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs, Dundee Utd, Dundee

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  30. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 27 days ago

    Fair play Rotherham.... Great comeback

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