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17 June 2014 1540 comments
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We roll out our second player picks article for PlayON’s World Cup Game this lunchtime. With Brazil’s clash against Mexico getting Round 2 underway later this evening, we scour the Player Price List for bargains once again:

PlayON is running a number of different Gameweeks for each round of the World Cup. Each Gameweek is where you pick your teams and enter one-on-one and multiplayer games for the relevant matches. PlayON is running a separate Gameweek for each individual group each round, as well as a Gameweek for all groups each round, so you can pick teams just from players in the four teams in a particular group, or from all 32 teams – the choice is yours. The different Gameweeks are located in the dropdown menu in the top left . Fantasy managers must save their teams of XI two hours prior to the start of each Gameweek, with the deadline for the “Round 2 All Groups” and “Round 2 Group A” Gameweeks at 19.00 this evening. A new addition to PlayON for the World Cup is being able to pick multiple teams, so you can pick up to three different teams in each gameweek, thus increasing your chances of success.

New cash games for the World Cup are multiplier games, where you can double or treble your money, as well as limit entry games so rather than playing against hundreds of people, you can enter games with a maximum of five, 10 or 20 entrants. In-play games are also due to be released over the coming days, as well as the return of limitless entry games.

Goalkeeper – Asmir Begovic
The Bosnia and Herzegovina stopper comes in at a mere £7.4m for a key encounter with Nigeria. Safet Susic’s side limited Argentina to just two shots on target in an unfortunate defeat on Sunday night and if they replicate that resilience against the Africans, a clean sheet for Begovic could well be on the cards. Ecuador’s Alexander Dominguez is a budget-friendly £7.2m in the PlayON Round 2 Price List. After losing to Switzerland in the group opener, they desperately need a win against a Honduras side that mustered just one effort on target in last week’s loss to France. Italy’s clash with Costa Rica is also worth monitoring. With Gianluigi Buffon struggling to recover from injury, Salvatore Sirigu is expected to get the nod again and costs just £8.3m – if the veteran stopper proves his fitness, though, he’s the best value at £7.7m.

Defender – Giorgio Chiellini
The versatile Juventus man is arguably the only guaranteed starter at the back for Cesar Prandelli’s side. Either in a 3-5-2 or last week’s 4-3-3 against England, Chiellini offers the Italians options for a Group D clash with Costa Rica that could, potentially, put his side into the knockout stages – he’s available for £8.7m ahead of this evening’s 19.00 deadline, although you’ll be able to pick him up in the Round 2 Group D gameweek for a few more days. Holland’s Daley Blind delivered a pair of assists in last week’s stunning win over Spain. Fielded as a left wing-back in a 5-3-2, the Ajax man sets you back £8.5m for a game against Australia, as Louis Van Gaal’s swashbuckling side look for another victory. If you’re shopping in the budget bracket, Sead Kolasinac is priced at just £7.3m for Bosnia’s above-mentioned clash with Nigeria.

Midfielder – Arjen Robben
Coming in at 9.5 in the PlayON Player Price List, the Dutchman is one of the most expensive midfielders around. Nonetheless, a change of position in last week’s devastating win over Spain boosted Robben’s potential – shifted up front alongside Robin Van Persie, he bagged a brace in a 5-1 rout of the defending champions. Up against group underdogs Australia tomorrow evening, he looks difficult to ignore in our starting XIs. Ivan Rakitic is a more budget-friendly option as Croatia look to bounce back from an opening day defeat against Brazil. Available for £8.4m, the new Barcelona signing notched 12 goals and 10 assists for Sevilla last season and looks essential to his side’s chances of bettering Cameroon this week. Antonio Candreva also sets you back £8.4m for Italy’s game against Costa Rica. Handed a role on the right of a front three against England, he provided an assist to continue the form that produced 12 goals and six assists for Lazio in 2013/14.

Forward – Mario Mandzukic
Suspended for Croatia’s opener with Brazil, the centre forward will return to the starting XI for a vital showdown with Cameroon. Both sides desperately need a win after losing their first group matches and Mandzukic – available for £9.6m – arrives in confident mood, having fired 18 league goals in 21 starts in the previous campaign. Edin Dzeko comes in at £9.4m for Bosnia’s crunch encounter with Nigeria. Having scored 10 times in qualifying, the big striker is clearly essential to his nation’s chances of picking up the points, with spot-kick duties enhancing his appeal. Ecuador’s Enner Valencia grabbed a goal in last week’s narrow loss against Switzerland and has now netted in five of his last six appearances for his country. Up next, the £9.7m-priced frontman squares up to a Honduras side that were comprehensively beaten by France in their Group E opener.

Pick your teams for the “Round 2 All Groups” and “Round 2 Group A” gameweeks by 19.00 this evening at www.playon.co

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  1. JT's Dog
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Traditional british holiday resorts haven't faired well in tourney so far
    Spain, Portugal and Greece

    Not expecting much points from my Skegness players tonight then

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  2. tm245
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    The knockout stages are going to be a bit of a letdown when our squads are all clones of each other...

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  3. Demí
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Algeria TV Channel EnNahar have just posted what they believe is the official XI:

    M'Bolhi - Mostefa, Bougherra, Halliche, Ghoulam - Taider, Medjani, Bentaleb - Feghouli, Soudani, Mahrez

    So same as yesterday. Only they've confirmed Halliche starts over Cadamuro which is a bit of a ballache for my draft team. But ofcourse, you don't have to believe it. 1 hr 20 mins till confirmation

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks Demi.

      You seem to know a bit about betting, stand to win £100+ if Hazard gets motm later, advisable to make a new bet on Lukaku or leave it?

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I think i'd take the risk and leave it, unless you feel Lukaku can score 2 or more. That would make it tougher

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Good luck though! Need Hazard for a £40 payout here

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          1. SW6
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Good luck to both of us I guess 🙂

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          2. Tommytour
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            What score are you on Demi?

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            1. Demí
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              95 with just KDB 🙁

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              1. Tommytour
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 1 month ago

                Doos said he's having a shocker so fingers crossed 🙂

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

        Do you have cash out option

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        1. SW6
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Nope

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  4. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    So close to having a Midfield of Di Maria, Robben and Muller, but it is so expensive. Who do we reckong is the better option?

    I am thinking Robben, although Muller playing up in a strong German side is really appealing to me! Argentina were not that good, and I have Messi already.

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    1. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You need one of the Germans. I didn't go for Muller but then I had Gotze and didn't feel it was worth changing. Those two and Ozil were rotating positions and Muller was lucky to get all three. Not necessarily going to be the same here on out.

      I'd drop Di Maria.

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  5. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Rojo out for Kombarov or Bougherra? Won't be on tonight to change them so I can only chose one. Is it worth the risk?

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    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Kombarov

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  6. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Someone just won 50K on Toronado according to C4!

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  7. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    everyone still got 9 for Ramos?

    Surely they will take 2 points this?

    I am tempted to swap for Belgium defender but wouldnt if Ramos was staying at 9!

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  8. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Marcos ROJO (7 pts) >> Jan VERTONGHEN.. switch?

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  9. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Can you change your captain after he's played?

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  10. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    rojo (7) to kombarov worth it?

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    1. Albert Cole
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah. Let's go.

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  11. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    New Community article published - Balotellis Bib's Six Key Lessons for Fantasy Managers from Matchday One. http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/06/17/lessons-learnt-matchday-one/

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    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 1 month ago

      This article has my vote for June already

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  12. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    So who's your captain for Round 2?

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    1. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Robben, VC on Messi.

      If the Argentinians had been better it would have been the other way around, but thanks to The Dutch form, allied with the fact that the Australians really want to score and have a go, I think that there will be plenty of goals.

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      1. Grounderz
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry, I meant Brazil vs Mexico. Most likely people have both Oscar and Neymar. Can switch captains over if this one fails.

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

      I've gone Messi for the Fox game, not sure about McD's

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  13. FPL Daniel
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone has Kostja e-mail ?

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  14. JT's Dog
    12 years, 1 month ago

    The scoring spreadsheet has gone fm hot topics
    It has been jontified

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      1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

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  15. Van Dal
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    in the mirror game is the deadline all the way up to aus holland match on wednesday?

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  16. DO RE MI MATA
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Demi, would you play Medjani over Bentaleb in McD? Medjani defensive mid then in reality)

    Should be Bentaleb imo, but not totally convinced.

    THX!!

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Not sure sorry. Never seen him play before. Maybe go with the more highly owned player

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    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go with Medjani for the potential CS points, it's nice that he's listed as a defender.

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      1. Tommytour
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        How u getting on Reedy?

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    3. DO RE MI MATA
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Alright, thanks Ladies and Gents!

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

        *went with both 😉

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  17. Conrad.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    for the remainder of the group stage, which def?

    A) Blind (AUS, CHI)
    B) Alderweireld (DGW for round 2, KOR)

    Thanks!

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  18. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    How come in McD Fantasy, Alba has no points lost for letting in 5 goals?

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    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Does any Spaniard have, btw? Mail those mofo's and he'll get his minuses.

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    2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      They will/should change this. He should lose 2 points.

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  19. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Marcos ROJO (7 pts) to Jan VERTONGHEN.. switch?

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

      Maybe, having a good score in total? If yes, probably play it safe.

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd switch but it's borderline.

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  20. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    South Korea to beat Russia?

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't be surprising

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    2. Conrad.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      yea, it's a toss-up, imo.

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

      are South Korea that good?

      Outside of their own World Cup they've never struck me as anything special

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    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I fancy Russia

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    5. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Realistically Russia should definitely be beating them, South Korea aren't the same team they were 10 years ago, then again, neither are Russia..

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  21. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    If I start 4-4-2 and likely to change to 3 strikers later, who should i put on the right of DF and MF?

    a) players who will play later

    b) players who is expected to score less

    c) other method

    A bit confused.

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B

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      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Well B with A combined I'd say.

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  22. Conrad.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Fayzulin and Kombarov in for two 5-point scorers?

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah definitely

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Yes

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    3. Conrad.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      cheers, guys. done it.

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  23. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    To the left
    To the left

    To the left
    To the left

    Mmmm to the left, to the left
    Everyone early on in the screen to the left
    On the bench, there my subs
    Yes, if I need them, baby, please don't touch (don't touch)

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      *Sung in a high male South Korean voice*

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    2. Saint Domingo
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      HAHAHAHA

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  24. roscola
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I'm no closer to solving the riddle of what to do with my second FT in Fox. I feel like I need RVP to go with Robben, but which of Messi, Benzema & Neymar could I possibly drop?

    Impossible call.

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    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Benz/Neymar.

      Benz = harder game than before
      Neymar = If they are winning, he will get subbed (as he's on a yellow) after 60-70 mins. If they are losing, well, he won't be doing very well! Depends how kind the Ref is feeling today!

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      1. Conrad.
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        yea, i kinda think Neymar will get one goal at the most today. nothing more.

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      2. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I just think Benzema was absolutely on one and the Swiss were quite disappointing.

        Neymar it is. Big call!

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Benzema is having the best season of his career, but Neymar is going to be in the running for player of the tournament if the hosts are going to do anything...

          I don't envy you Rosc 😉

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          1. roscola
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Haha, yeah, such a tough call.

            Going for Neymar I think. But I'll need to bring him back against Cameroon

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            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Probably the safer option.

              (*cue Neymar hattrick)

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    2. Conrad.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      MAYBE Benz to RvP b/c the Suisse might wanna sit back. Tough call nonetheless.

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    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd bin Benz as the Swiss are quite a solid, defensive team. Worth the risk IMO.

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Do you think? They weren't very impressive against Ecuador, that's for sure.

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        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          No they weren't but if you have nothing better to do with the FT then I know who I'd rather have between RVP and Benz this round. In fact I think I'm (C) RVP over Messi..

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          1. roscola
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Yep, RVP (C) is hugely tempting

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  25. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I want Bentaleb in for Cholevas who i on my right.
    How do i do this

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You change your formation from 4-3-3 (I'm assuming) to 3-4-3 and you lose your right-most defender (i.e. Holebas like you say)

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  26. JT's Dog
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Not seen Nate on here for while
    Not seen TFF on here for while
    Nate not been winning TFF quiz for while

    Just one more question...

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      TFF was here this morning

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      TFF was on this morning.. me and Innsie shared the spoils 😉

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      1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 1 month ago

        When did it get moved to morning?
        He did that to stop me winning again

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          You mean NATE did that to stop you winning again.

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          1. Konig Luther
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            😀

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

            Like how you believed the again bit

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            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Who am I to argue with it? 🙂

              All conspiracies shall be treated as factual until proven otherwise.

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

        Went back and looked and would have got half them straight away

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          If Ronaldo showed up to my Leinster Schoolboys Soccer final a few years ago we'd have won it straight away...

          ...but he didn't.

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          1. JT's Dog
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Because he didn't go to your school you mean

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            1. JT's Dog
              12 years, 1 month ago

              I lied, I only looked at three questions and already knew answers from your history comments.
              I am ashamed now

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              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 1 month ago

                😆

                It's ok, want half a point? 🙂

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            2. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Pfft, minor stumbling block. We'd have found a way.

              *pictures Ronnie in Woodwork class*

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              1. JT's Dog
                12 years, 1 month ago

                Pictures Ronnie with wood

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                1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                  • 15 Years
                  12 years, 1 month ago

                  After the last anal conversation I was involved in on this site, I think this is where I get off (no "getting off" pun intended)

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                  1. JT's Dog
                    12 years, 1 month ago

                    I was thinking Rolling Stones pun, you are so filthy
                    Shame on you

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  27. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Cholevas (greece) - 5pts or should i play Kombarov ?
    Thanks

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

      Kombarov

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Kombarov easily

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  28. Conrad.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    SIT which one of Armero, Evra, or F. Fernandez for the 2nd round?

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  29. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    FPL fixtures will be released at 9am tomorrow. Get ready if you are cool 😎
    if you don't get excited then you are a bogie

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Bogie \o

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  30. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Do we need to make changes for round 2 right after the Belgium match? And what about the group H match after Brazil play?
    Please clarify if possible. McDonald's game.

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    1. Saint Domingo
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I have made my GW2 changes today.

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers. So if you have Russian players in your team their round 1 points would still get counted?

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