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18 June 2014 2465 comments
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Fantasy managers will be looking for an improvement from this evening’s three fixtures after yesterday’s schedule served up just five goals. The first match on our agenda bodes well for Fantasy returns as Holland square up to Australia on the back of a stunning 5-1 triumph over defending champions Spain last time around:

Holland: Cillessen; Janmaat, Vlaar, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind; De Jong, De Guzman, Sneijder; Van Persie, Robben

Australia: Ryan; McGowan, Wilkinson, Spiranovic, Davidson; Jedinak, McKay, Bresciano; Leckie, Cahill, Oar

Unsurprisingly, Louis Van Gaal names an unchanged side after last week’s humbling of Spain. Holland are expected to line up in a 5-3-2 formation once again, then, with Daley Blind and Daryl Janmaat handed the wing-back role, while front two Arjen Robben and Robin Van Persie will be hoping to maintain the form that saw both score twice in their Group B opener.

Australia make a couple of alterations from the side that lost to Chile. Ivan Franjic is out with a hamstring injury, allowing Ryan McGowan the chance to deputise at right-back, whilst in central midfield, Matt McKay comes in for Mark Milligan. As always, Tim Cahill carries the main threat as the former Everton man looks to get amongst the goals again, having netted in last week’s 3-1 loss.

Following that one, Spain square up to Chile in a must-win Group B match. Their humbling by the Dutch, allied with the South American’s opening win over the Aussies, means Vicente del Bosque’s side have it all to do – if Holland win in the earlier match, a victory for Chile would send the Spaniards tumbling out after just two games. Diego Costa’s starting role looks under threat in light of a poor display against the Dutch, whilst Fantasy managers will be hoping del Bosque’s side can replicate the resilience that made their defence such strong options in the previous couple of international tournaments. Chile will look to Alexis Sanchez to maintain the form that saw him produce a goal and assist in the 3-1 win over Australia, though Jorge Valdivia and Eduardo Vargas are also in form, having served up a goal and assist respectively last time around.

The late 11pm kick-off sees Croatia take on Cameroon as both sides attempt to bounce back from Matchday 1 defeats. Suspended for the loss to Brazil, Mario Mandzukic is available once again and is expected to lead the line – with Ivan Rakitic, Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic supplying the guile from midfield, Niko Kovac’s side may well prove too strong for their opponents. The Africans are sweating on the fitness of Samuel Eto’o ahead of tonight’s game – the veteran’s potential absence could afford Vincent Aboubakar his first start of the tournament in a reshuffle up top.

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

    Harsh on the Aussies they did shoot themselves on the foot but this side is no where near the side or talents of the last one. They lacked Quality but still Dutch don't think they deserved anything.

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  2. Konig Luther
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Leckie played very well... and was called just for this WC, because injuries

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  3. Konig Luther
    • 13 Years
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    Robben MOTM

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

      yes!!!!!!!!!!3baps in Fox

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      1. emperikal
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        Lovely 😀

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    2. Nice to Finally Michu
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      Depay deserves it

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    3. pundit of punts
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      Nice.

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  4. Nice to Finally Michu
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    Surely twist from Robben's 10 points score?

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

    Who do we all have in the next game?

    Just Busquets (c) here... hatrick incoming? 😛

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ramos ©

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

        This. CS + goal would be welcome

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          fingers are crossed but after their last performance, I'm not as confident as i should be.

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

      hattrick of fouls 😉

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  6. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone up for a quiz? Will help in killing the wait till the spanish game

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Lets do it!

      I have to stay awake for Spain vs Chile. Should be another cracker

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  7. pundit of punts
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    Vargas starting right?

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    1. Demí
      • 14 Years
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      Yeah. Some guy captained him too. http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/7446940

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      1. pundit of punts
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        😀

        Making it absolutely sure. Not taking any chances. Don't need any warmm up injury. 😉

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        1. pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
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          And thanks.

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  8. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone up for a quiz? Will help in killing the wait till the spanish game 🙂

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Just start it, people will join

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        This, go ahead

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    2. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Boom, here we go!

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  9. The Sarjeant
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    Is RVP missing points or did he only get 7 points?!

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
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      Only that I'm afraid

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
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        Find it weird how he got the same as Neymar and scored a goal.

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        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          This is the McD game you know!? 🙂

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        2. Essan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          and a yellow card

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

    Why the hell would he not start Valdivia

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    1. Studgie G
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      because its spain they want to be less open

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

    Well I'm off to bed as it's nearing 3:30am...remember to keep hassling people in the FFS WC to fill this bugger out

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1b2m78BFsXznDKUbqpBDZqkYzkrSxapMxPdPWTx7eNBE/viewform

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

      He's talking to you team Japan! 🙂

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
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        And Russia.

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      2. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Dont worry 😉

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

      Mods should really make this a hot topic.

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

      Maybe email each captain this?

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  12. Konig Luther
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    who can update Round 2 scores? i'm not able to add

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  13. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Who got the MOTM??

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

      Robben apparently

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

        in the real world Depay would have got it

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

          Definitely. Changed the game as soon as he came on

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  14. Jump in Micah
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Andros townsend is a bad commentator... as is Andy... must be in the name

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  15. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Pedro starting? 15/2 FGS 😉

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Anytime for me! Don't like FGS 🙂

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Hmmm...maybe not at 2/1!

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        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Maybe FGS after all! 🙂

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

      Thanks for the Robben tip. $110 thank you very much.

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    3. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. 🙂 I got on @ 22-1 MOTM for a fiver. Fingers crossed...

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  16. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Btts in Spain game? 🙂

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    1. Jump in Micah
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Spain Win 2 - 0, Costa to score first

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Really . I expect chile to get one

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        1. Jump in Micah
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Nah

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

    Good to see McD knows the difference between < and >

    😆

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      email them with the crocodile story 😀

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

      huh?

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

        They put >1hr instead of

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    3. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ha, I spotted that. 🙂

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    4. Premier Virgin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Apparently not! still showing >1h 😛

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  18. emperikal
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Kind of gutted I took Messi out for RVP in the FOX game. In hindsight it should have been Neymar. Hopefully won't cost me too much...

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

      I sold Sanchez and thought I'd buy RVP. Bought Messi in the end.
      Wonder what type of a decision is that. 😐

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

        I reckon a good one

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

      wow why would you do that messi vs the 2 weakest sides next

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

        Iran are rather strong defensively. My thought process was that he wouldn't go mental and RVP had the chance of much more. Hope he stays quiet this round as I'll be getting him back in for RVP next round

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

          they played Nigeria who suck offensively and are massive underachievers. I think you may have slightly got convinced by others on here because of the rvp love affair that goes on here

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

            Basing it on their defensive form in qualification as well. Was always going to get RVP in but like I said probably should have gotten rid of Neymar instead of Messi.

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  19. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Dutch Football @football_oranje · 2m
    Bruno Martins Indi suffered a concussion during the match.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I feared worse than that

      Concussion will probably rule him out of the Chile game but hopefully he'll be ok for the next round

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  20. 7shadesofsmoke
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    acceptable to drink a can of beer in bed?

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

      yeah why not??

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        beds and beers don't really match up in my mind.

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

      acceptable when ever where ever

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
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      Just one?

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        well, probably a few. I'm too comfortable to re-locate to watch the game.

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

    People winning huge sums of money all of a sudden, lemme get in on this!

    What are we thinking;

    Pedro FGS?
    Xavi MOTM?
    2-1 Spain?

    I'd like some guidance from one of you lucky sods please 😀

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

      do we have starting lineups yet?

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

        yeah we do. Xavi not starting so I wouldn't bet on him as MOTM

        Iniesta MOTM perhaps? i'm not good at this though so don't listen to me 😀

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

          Seems to me like the type of game that Spain will have to dominate in midfield to win...Iniesta is a good shout imo

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

            if you want a mid, gotta be him. or you could go for one of the front three. have this feeling about Silva for some reason 😕

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

        http://imgur.com/AH1WtPw

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

      Xavi isn't starting

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

      Xavi isn't starting.

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    4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Pedro FGS each way with 365 is where my money is going

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

      Xavi on the bench.

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

      MOTM betting where? Haven't seen it being offered anywhere since after the Russia-South Korea game.

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

        Betsson has it

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

          Cheers, stuck a couple quid on Pedro too. 😀

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  22. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    TFF's Pre Season Quiz #13

    (Time limit:5 minutes)

    1/8

    Name all the goalkeepers who have scored in the PL

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

      Schmeichel, Begovic, Friedel, Howard, Robinson

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        BOOM! 🙂

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Did Schmeichel score for Villa or City? I remember him scoring for United in a UEFA cup game

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          He scored for Villa

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        2. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          scored for Villa. Nice scissor volley too

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      3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        lol the Friedel goal was so bitter sweet... Claus Jensen went up the other end 1 minute later and scored right in front of me 🙁

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          No wonder you still remember that! 😀

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

      Begovic
      Howard
      Schemeichel

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

        Robinson

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    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
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      Howard
      Begovic
      Robinson
      Friedel
      Schmeichel

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
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        😳 little late

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  23. banskt
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Howard and Begovic

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  24. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    RVP will miss match against Chile?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Damn..he have to go from my Fox team :\

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

      yupp, cuz he got two yellows. Cahill will miss match vs Spain also

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  25. tw
    • 14 Years
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    Casillas starting again!? 😯

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

      yeah De Gea is injured

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

      Del Bosque was never going to drop him, let's be honest

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  26. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    TFF's Pre Season Quiz #13

    (Time limit:5 minutes)

    Demi 1

    2/8

    Out of all the players who have scored over 100 goals in the PL, who has the best goal to game ratio?

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

      Thierry Henry

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        Well done! 🙂

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 12 Years
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          thought as much...

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

          danke

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    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Suarez

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

      Andy Cole

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    4. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
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      gotta be Henry.

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    5. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
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      Aguero?

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    6. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Owen?
      RVP?

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  27. Sarin
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    FiTeam is showing Blind assist for Robben. Why not Mcd FF ?

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

      because it wasn't a proper one they have the strict assist rule

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  28. Premier Virgin
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Am I the only one with Silva in McD??

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yes.....seemingly 😉

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    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      i know i'm the only one with de guzman..

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    3. pundit of punts
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      He'll get attacking points tonight. Don't worry.

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      1. Premier Virgin
        • 11 Years
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        Oh! I am not worried man O_o

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  29. Alberto Tomba
    • 12 Years
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    Honda or Yaya for the next two? - I'm swaying towards Honda.

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
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      I'd want Yaya

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      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 12 Years
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        Thanks. Even though there are quality strikers in front of him and he may have to be more reserved than for city?

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
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          Yeah, he's a monster of a player and recovered balls will boost his score. Deadly set piece taker too (but id check he's actually on them)

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          1. Alberto Tomba
            • 12 Years
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            Good call, I will chack as set pieces could sway it either way. Thanks.

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            1. Alberto Tomba
              • 12 Years
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              *Check.

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              1. Alberto Tomba
                • 12 Years
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                Thanks TW. Honda looks the clear Winner for me. I feel Drogba will be given licence to do as he pleases after last game.

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    2. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
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      I would prefer Gervinho's forehead but here Honda

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      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 12 Years
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        Cheers GNR. I didn't see Japan's game but heard he played an attacking role and looked good, is that about right?

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  30. Premier Virgin
    • 11 Years
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    Go Silva get 1goal n 2ass although Luiz will still be the Captain 🙂

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

      Ramos you can do it!

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