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15 June 2014 3787 comments
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With three World Cup matches on offer this evening, Fantasy managers have plenty to look forward to. First up, Switzerland take on Ecuador in the 5pm kick-off, with Ottmar Hitzfeld’s side looking to maintain the form that saw them top their qualifying group with an unbeaten record over 10 matches:

Switzerland: Benaglio: Lichtsteiner, Von Bergen, Djourou, Rodriguez: Inler, Behrami; Shaqiri, Xhaka, Stocker; Drmic

Ecuador: Dominguez; Paredes, Guagua, Erazo, W Ayovi; A Valencia, Noboa, Gruezo, Montero; Caicedo, E Valencia

For Switzerland, the highly-rated young left-back Ricardo Rodriguez will add plenty of attacking threat from the back, whilst the likes of Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri are tasked with supplying the creativity behind Josip Drmic, who notched 17 times in 30 starts for German side Nurnberg in 2013/14. The one surprisde from Hitzfeld’s line-up is his decision to opt for Johan Djourou ahead of Fabian Schar in central defence.

Ecuador will be looking for front two Enner Valencia and Felipe Caicedo to grab the goals. The latter was top scorer in qualifying with seven strikes, whilst elsewhere in Reinaldo Rueda’s 4-4-2, Jefferson Montero and United’s Antonio Valencia will also be hoping to make an impact on the flanks.

After that, France square up to Honduras in the other Group E game at 9pm. Despite losing Franck Ribery to injury, Les Bleus are highly-fancied in this one – they’ve won four and drawn one of their last five friendlies, conceding just a single goal in the process. Karim Benzema, Olivier Giroud, Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann and Mathieu Valbuena owners have every reason for optimism as Didier Deschamps’ side look to get off to a winning start before a midweek meet with the Swiss.

Our late night viewing sees Group F get underway with a clash of the favourites, as Argentina and Bosnia and Herzegovina go head-to-head. Lionel Messi will surely be sporting the armband for a number of managers for the 11pm kick-off, though there’s no shortage of options on our radars for this clash, with Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel Di Maria, Edin Dzeko and Miralem Pjanic all looking to catch our attentions before the schedule eases considerably for both sides.

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  1. jubileestreet
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    how much did garay score?

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Don't know Fernandez got 10 if that helps

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      1. jubileestreet
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        10? how?

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        1. SW6
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          A lot of blocked shots

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  2. bdwhite91
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    74 points, best in the US. My only regret is Yaya over Honda...should I ditch him for pjanic? I've got 220k to spend

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    1. ⁀⋎⁀⋎⁀⚽
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      74... right behind ya @ 72.

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  3. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    115 with my first 11 all having played. Can bring in De Bruyne for Valbuena and Alderweireld for any mid/def if I think he'll get more than 7 points. Also can do the Algeria keeper in for Cesar (6)

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  4. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Bets done for tomorrow

    Germany WIN and BTTS
    Nigeria WIN

    £5 returns £41.25

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Nice.

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  5. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    love the Rojo clean sheet in McD's... they're not very quick

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  6. Always (C)ane
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Cillesen 6pts -> Dauda
    Yes?

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Can you wait for the teamsheet?

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  7. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    @Lucas Leiva

    What's WTN mean?

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    1. Lucas Leiva
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      To win to nothing/nil.

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Ah right. Do you not think Portugal can grab a goal?

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        1. Lucas Leiva
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Think it will be a low scoring match and Germany could sneak it.

          Under 2.5 goals @evens is a safer bet.

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  8. laGan1n1
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    81 points with Kroos and Bedoya left

    good or bad ? 🙁

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  9. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    has anyone tried e-mailing McD's?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah. No reply. Clowns 😉

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        😯 on my face

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        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Ronald

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  10. SW6
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    The one time I do well at fantasy football and there aren't any rankings or leagues 😡 😆

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    1. Studgie G
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      i like it personally problem for me is i should have stuck with my other defence that had sahko,rod, aurier and blind instead i went uber cheap in the last couple hrs and screwed my self but i've stll scored well

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      1. Shels
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        i took out rodriquez and aurier to go cheap aswell (4 assists)

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  11. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Who have you got playing tomorrow?

    Ozil,Dauda,Montazeri and Beikzadeh for me. 😀

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    1. laGan1n1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Kroos and Bedoya

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    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Montarezi + Rahmani/Beikzadeh

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Monterazi and Beikzadeh for me.

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    4. Prime
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil, Ronaldo, Montazeri, Beikzadeh and Heydari is Ronaldo blanks.

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      1. Shels
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        will haydari start?

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        1. Prime
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          no idea, I'll be around for the team news.
          Though I hope I don't need him 🙂

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Should do...at RB.

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          1. Shels
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            So no clean sheet possible for him or passes >80% as he's listed as ST, so 3 points for starting, a fair few recovered balls id say.. putting him in for drmic and then out for lukaku after that

            good idea ya..

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              And if you're lucky he might get one shot on target and get the shooting bonus.

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    5. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Nobody.

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    6. theBoose
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      montazeri, beikzadeh and heydari

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        You subbing in Heydari? For who?

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        1. theBoose
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          brought him in for fred. lukaku on the bench if he blanks.

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          1. Shels
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            he will play right-back not ST

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            1. theBoose
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              really..? how/when did i miss this. either way i'll probably bring lukaku on for him.

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              1. Billy Gilmore
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 6 months ago

                Both of their full backs are POO. Heydari and Beikzadeh

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  12. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Is Kombarov nailed-on for the Korea game?

    Where is it stated in the rules that the player(s) on the right side of the line(s) your new formation reduces will be removed?

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      It doesn't.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        But it seems to be the case. Coconuts!

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      2. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Kombarov?

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  13. jubileestreet
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Garay 13???

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I think that includes his CS.

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      1. jubileestreet
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        OK 9 still a lot then

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        3 + 2 (block) + 3 (RBs) + 1 (Passing%) I'd imagine.

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  14. Why Always Me
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    is 6 poor in McDs? worth a sub out?

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah considering you get 3 points for just playing.

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    2. Shels
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'm considering valbuena out myself but it would be bentelab replacing him so i might stick

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      1. alkac
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Id risk it. Recovered balls, block shots and that. Should get 4 at least with possibility of 9 or so.

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  15. BONZ
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    We should pen an emailing with a list of the issues - agree it here and then get every participant to email McD & FIFA the exact same letter!

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      And also print out copies to take to your local McD stores 😉

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      1. BONZ
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        We could throw 500 into each and plaster them with posters but it must be done before GW2.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I e-mailed them last week. No reply. Not loving it 😉

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  16. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    What do you reckon to this treble for tomorrow?

    http://imgur.com/Dj2zCfn

    Looks pretty good for a 5/1...

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't wanna put that on myself.

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      1. FPL Touches
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Belgium to score both halves is already a single bet @ 2.3, the other two I really like but the odds are too short for singles

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        1. Studgie G
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Algeria are risky they always turn up member england last world cup

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          1. Shels
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            and they have at least 3 usefull players this time round

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  17. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    god damn if lulic assist doesn't get given I'll drive by a Maccas until I find a Ronald

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    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      For real. Utter bullshite.

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      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        This is gonna be Ronald if it isn't given. http://www.menwithfoilhats.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/guillotine_ronald.jpg

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Given a Pjanic assist in Flashscore.

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      1. Studgie G
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        it was lulic also pjanic hasn't got it either nor was he near the ball, I'll guess it will appear soon

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        1. pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          http://www.flashscore.com/match/r57R75xh/#match-summary

          They don't usually get it wrong though.

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          1. Demí
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            They're wrong. Definitely Lulic

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            1. pundit of punts
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              Fair enough.

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          2. Studgie G
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            i trust my eyes and hearing

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  18. The Pep Revolution
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    @ Prime

    Could you tell me what score you are on at the moment in McDonalds?

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    1. Prime
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      82, no idea if that's any good.

      I might change formation after tomorrow so I could lose a bunch 😀

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      1. The Pep Revolution
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Its a lot better than my team. I am on around 50. Will be relying on my cheap players at this point.

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  19. Zep
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    I don't think it's fair to open the 2nd group phase 'team page' (your pitch) any less than 24 hours before the Brazil game kicks off...

    Even that's not ideal for people who can't access a computer during that time, but it does give people in different time zones enough time to sort their team out...

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I think they're trying to minimise the chances of people making subs on the wrong page. Should be next to impossible with a full team of scores...

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      1. Zep
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        You'd need to be pretty special not to notice that your players either have or have not played/received points for playing...

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        1. alkac
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          I agree Zepinho. I'll be travelling for the hours before the next Brazil game, so need at least 12 hours beforehand. Cmon McShite, sort your shit out.

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          There are some pretty stupid people in the world.

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  20. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Just watching the Chile game, and they're playing some good football!

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    1. Studgie G
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      i thought they were very underwhelming they can play way better because that aussie side is probably the worst team at the wc

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  21. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Are the Brazillian and Mexican players only gonna be unlocked just before their game? They're starting the 2nd leg of group games before the 1st leg finishes with Russia and Korea.

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    1. alkac
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Given how McShite has gone so far, I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't even unlock until AFTER the first round is done.

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Aye, it's a total and utter mess !! I won't be going there again !!!

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  22. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Guys,

    Higuein is in middle of my front three and Postiga is to his right. Can I change formation, but first transfer Hig to Postiga's position?

    Cheers 🙂

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  23. crystalpalaceRus
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    my defenders got 7 7 9

    i have only Montazari left, i should just leave it as it is right?

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    1. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Stick IMO...

      I'm only punting on Montazeri because I have Alderweireld/Bougherra to come...

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    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Stick

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  24. Panna
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Word of warning for the McDonald's game. I've just tried changing my formation from a 3-4-3 to a 4-3-3 as I wanted a defender in for Di Maria.

    I removed Di Maria first and then changed the formation. Once the formation changed, it left me without Di Maria and also took the liberty to remove Valbuena from my team, meaning Iran's right-back must now do a job for me.

    Any idea why it's done that?

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      cuz it's shite

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    2. alkac
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Your most far right player always gets removed. You can't pick who gets removed. It's a major flaw.

      This REALLY needs to be put up as a community service announcement.

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      1. Herbster
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah this is ridiculous. I tried to change from 3-4-3 to 4-4-2, wanted to replace my Honduran striker who, as expected, scored zero with my Iranian defender. Of course the player who actually got removed was my captain Neymar - 28 points down the drain!

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        1. Herbster
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          And, just to add insult to injury Neymar has another game this round, which it now appears I won't be able to use him in. So effectively, I've spent 9 points on a player to use in one game!

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            He doesn't have another game.

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          2. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            He'll be selectable for the Mexican game.

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    3. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Because you took Di Maria out before changing formation it then removes the next furthest right midfielder. It's just how their rubbish programming works. You have to change formation first which would have done the job of taking Di Maria out.

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      1. Panna
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Di Maria wasn't the furthest right on my formation list though - it was Valbuena. So, essentially, you've got to stick with the formation throughout the round?

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        1. SW6
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Oh ok I misread your post. Yeah, whenever you change formation, however many players you have on the ppitch, it removes the most right player. It's just a very badly designed website I'm afraid

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        2. alkac
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          essentially unless your far right guy is the one you want to cut, yes.

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    4. Studgie G
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      thats why you shouldn't have removed di maria first , its not difficult to understand

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Even if you don't remove the player first it will take out your left winger.

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        1. Studgie G
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          yeh i know you just have to deal with having the low score, i ordered my picks from left to right from when they play and used that formation at the start

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    5. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Apparently it'll remove the player on the right side of the line you reduce when you change formation. Valbuena was on the right side of your midfield?

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      1. Panna
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, Valbuena was far right.

        I thought by taking Di Maria out, it'd turn the free midfielder spot into a free place for a defender. Instead, it left a free spot for a midfielder and a free spot for a defender with Di Maria and Valbuena now benched.

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        1. alkac
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          that'd be the logical thing thought wouldn't it. McShite doesn't do logical.

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        2. pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Where did the new free defender spot appear? On the right?

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          1. Panna
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah, Montazeri is now on the far right side of my defence. De Bruyne, the midfielder who I brought in, is not on the right though. He's in the middle of the three.

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  25. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    LeBron with a casual 17 points in the first quarter.

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    1. Studgie G
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      wade needs to turn up think heat will push this to another game

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  26. laGan1n1
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    i cant see my rank in league in mcdon fantasy...

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    1. Studgie G
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      no one can

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      1. laGan1n1
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        when we will can see ur ranks ? ty

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          After the first round ends.

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          1. laGan1n1
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            ty a lot

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          2. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            So in about 48 hours.

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  27. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Fox Score check.

    53 with Muller,KDB,Courtois and Kombarov to go.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      54 with Muller, Courtois and Kombarov.

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    2. Prime
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      65, Courtois and Kombarov to go.

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    3. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      57 with de Bruyne + Kompany to go.

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      1. sveinn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        85 with Kombarov, de Bruyne and Lukaku still to play. Having a good start. Still not sure on some details. Can you switch out players that play same day but not at the same time? Brazil plays second round same day but before Russia plays first round, how does McD deal with that?

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        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Fair play.

          You can switch players after their game finishes and also swap captains on the same day.

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          1. sveinn
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Thank you Greenred. Actually forgot to count Özil. But I switched out Fred while he does play on the 17th. Will that be counted as first or second round?

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

      70 with Muller and Kombarov to go

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Damn, Bubz, you're on fire in both games!

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      2. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Is Komvarov a cert to start ?

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    5. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      51 with kdb,courtois and kombarov to go. really pissed with garay and di maria today!

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    6. theBoose
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      50 with courtois, kombarov, de bruyne and lukaku to play.

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    7. Michaelangelo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      67 with Vertonghen and Muller left to play

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  28. Keno
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    The rank won't update until sometime on Tuesday, how they are going to work the fact that the Brazil game is before the Russia game is really scary though LOL, hopefully they don't completely botch that. Any news on De Bruyne? He going to be good to go for Tuesday?

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      So his coach says, yeah. I hope he is 'cos he is in my team already after I messed up transfers!! 😀

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  29. The Pep Revolution
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone have the spreadsheet of the players scores in McDonalds?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Hot Topics

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    2. The Pep Revolution
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks.

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  30. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Why did the Mexican bring his wife to the edge of the cliff?

    Tequila

    😉

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yeeeeeoooooooo. 🙂

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