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22 June 2014 2095 comments
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The last three games of Matchday 2 are played out this evening as Fantasy managers start firming up plans for tomorrow’s deadlines. First up this evening, Belgium and Russia will be hoping to improve upon their previous displays after both sides relied on substitutes to find the net last time around:

Belgium: Courtois; Alderweireld, Van Buyten, Kompany, Vermaelen; De Bruyne, Witsel, Fellaini; Mertens, Lukaku, Hazard

Russia: Akinfeev; Kozlov, Berezutskiy, Ignashevich Kombarov; Glushakov, Fayzulin, Shatov; Samedov, Kokorin, Kanunnikov

Marc Wilmots makes a trio of changes for today’s match, with three Tottenham players making way. Jan Vertonghen is replaced by Thomas Vermaelen at left-back, while further up the pitch Nacer Chadli and Mousa Dembele are omitted from the central midfield three, with Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens handed a chance to impress after both climbed off the bench to notch against Algeria. Vincent Kompany recovers from a knock in time to start and Romelu Lukaku leads the line once again despite a less than impressive display in the opener.

For the Russians, Fabio Capello made a couple of alterations to his starting XI. Andrei Eschenko drops out for Alexei Kozlov at right-back, while former Chelsea player Yuri Zhirkov drops out for Maksim Kanunnikov in the front three – this could potentially see the versatile Alexander Kokorin shifted left to accommodate the switch. Despite grabbing a goal within minutes of appearing off the bench last time around, Alexander Kerzhakov remains amongst the substitutes for Russia.

After that, South Korea square up to Algeria in the other Group H fixture at 8pm. The former will be buoyed by their opening draw against the Russians and Lee Keun-ho seems favourite to replace Park Chu-yung in the lone forward role after notching as a second-half sub last time around. Algeria need to pick themselves up after suffering a late loss to the Belgians and will be looking for Sofiane Feghouli to find the net once again and steer them into the points, after the Valencia man spoiled Thibaut Courtois’ clean sheet with a coolly-converted spot-kick in Matchday 1.

The last game of Matchday 2 takes place at 11pm, with Cristiano Ronaldo centre stage. After being battered 4-0 by Germany in their opener, Portugal need to pick up the points against a USA side that chalked up a win over Ghana in their opener. With Pepe suspended and Fabio Coentrao ruled out due to a thigh injury, Paulo Bento’s side have half of their first-choice back-four missing – Clint Dempsey will be optimistic of netting again, having opened the scoring in last week’s 2-1 triumph over the Africans.

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  1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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    Highlights of Russia and Belgium now, this shouldn't take long

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      And they've fnished

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      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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        🙂 blink and you miss it

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  2. LOCO ABREU
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    Courtois(Karnezis)
    Marcelo-Garary-Kombarov-Aurier-Kolasinac
    KDB-Di Maria.Cuadrado-Robben-Pjanic
    Dzeko-Neymar-Messi

    what would you change?who will probably be rotated?No idea who to bench! Think i will get other Brasil player, Oscar but for who?

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    1. pundit of punts
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      Dzeko and Di Maria out.

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      1. LOCO ABREU
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        Dzeko vs Iran? do you think Argentina will rotate?

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        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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          Iran have been pretty solid I would lose Dzeko

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          1. LOCO ABREU
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            Iran needs to get a win this game

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  3. Nomar
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    Keep Cesar's 9 pts or sub for MBohli???

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    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      Keep

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Stick

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    3. What is on the balotelli
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      keep it man. 9 is a decent return . Even the legendary beard would advice you the same.

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    4. Premier Virgin
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      You might gain 1-2 points but the risk is of loosing 3-4 points

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  4. JT's Dog
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku will get rested next game
      He has worked hard for two games
      He may even get rested for two

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      1. Canadian Football
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        i swear i will never select Lukaku in my squad again
        i swear i will never select Lukaku in my squad again
        i swear i will never select Lukaku in my squad again
        i swear i will never select Lukaku in my squad again
        i swear i will never select Lukaku in my squad again

        .....what do you reckon his price will be in FPL? Everton have an excellent run of fixtures from GW8-12

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        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
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          You're gonna start the season with him though, right?

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          1. Canadian Football
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            • 14 Years
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            😉

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        2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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          Don't think he will be at Everton

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    • VougieDipond
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      Kombarov robbed of a pen chance. cheers useless officials again

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    • Premier Virgin
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      3-2 in favour of Algeria... Algerian Messi on fire!

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    • JT's Dog
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Hoddle- the smaller countries aren't getting decisions
        Russia glen look it up on a map

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      • Les Bleus
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        Without a doubt, the most boring group. Agreed?

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        1. What is on the balotelli
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          11 years, 9 months ago

          I blame Lukaku and DeBrutal.

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        2. Bubz
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          Not after Mesbah scores a hat trick tonight

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      • What is on the balotelli
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        Are Kombarov's and KdB's 5 points final?

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      • Polaris - The Mortal Coil
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        Hazard is special though.

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        1. Canadian Football
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          it seems as though only when he wants to be....

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      • pundit of punts
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        Not subbing out KDB untill closer to kickoff.

        Always points change on the cards in this game.

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        1. Canadian Football
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          smart,,,,,i knee jerked it already

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        2. What is on the balotelli
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          Agree. Waiting till the last 3 minutes before kickoff

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        3. VougieDipond
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          I usually do that but KDB doesn't deserve to stay in there for a minute longer.

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      • Spencer
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        M'Bolhi in for Cesar?

        (c)ing Chuyoung Park.

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        1. What is on the balotelli
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Why are you risking 9 points? Decent return I'd think.

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          1. Spencer
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks. Not even following the game that much so don't actually know what good scores are...

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            1. Spencer
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              *really (not even!)

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              1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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                Keep Cesar mate

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                1. Spencer
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                  Cheers Speccy

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      • Sid07
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        1)lukaku to bentalb, kdb to mesbah
        2)lukaku to bentalb or mesbah

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        1. What is on the balotelli
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Get lukaku out. Wait for a while more to make sure KdB hasn't earned more than 5. If he hasn't complete 1.

          If he gets 7 or something by a miracle, then stick to KdB.

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      • Arvin-ation
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        Are there automatic subs in the McDs game? if you field a player who doesn't play? Anyone know how this works?

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        1. Spencer
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          No auto subs. I had Schär in the last round.

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        2. What is on the balotelli
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          I don't think there are any auto subs.

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        3. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Thanks 🙂

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      • JT's Dog
          11 years, 9 months ago

          I am slowing hating all World Cup based adverts
          Oh for the days of a simple hovis ad

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        • gaucho_mineiro
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          Hazard (c) stick or twist to Bentaleb?

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          1. Canadian Football
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            how many pts for Haz?

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            1. gaucho_mineiro
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              8 x 2 so 16

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          2. Lawrø
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            How many points did he get?

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            1. gaucho_mineiro
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              11 years, 9 months ago

              16

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              1. Canadian Football
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                stick...just...

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              2. Lawrø
                • 14 Years
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                Stick

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        • GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Captain Bentaleb or Slimani?

          Yes, it really has come to this 😆

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          1. What is on the balotelli
            • 11 Years
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            Go all out buddy. Slimani for the 'trick.

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          2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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            Slimani his record isn't bad

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          3. Premier Virgin
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            11 years, 9 months ago

            I choose Bentaleb over Carl -_-

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            1. Premier Virgin
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              *Chose

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          4. maff
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            I dont think it's that bad. Algeria are half decent, or should be at least capable against South Korea. Have the same pick but gone with Slimani here. best of luck

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          5. GreenWindmill
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            Slimani it is - I was wanting to take the attacking approach if possible 🙂

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            1. Spencer
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              Good choice IMO.

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              1. GreenWindmill
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                Cheers Spencer, love the grav by the way - barely been around to notice these things 🙂

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                1. Spencer
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                  Not been around much myself actually. Sadly, life has been getting in the way. Hopefully back to normal when fpl starts again!

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                  1. GreenWindmill
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                    Same here - work commitments mainly but a family holiday next week will limit me too, priorities are important 🙂

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          6. GreenWindmill
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            Thanks all 🙂

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          7. Reedy
            • 15 Years
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            Looks like I've got this won 😉

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            1. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
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              No great achievement sad to say, my team is a shocker in hindsight!

              Vertonghen being 1 point shy of a clean sheet was the final straw!

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              1. Reedy
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                Ouch! I saw that, didn't realise you had him. I'm not actually going to count my chickens though, it still looks to be tight.

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                1. GreenWindmill
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                  • 14 Years
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                  What you on? A paltry 86 with 2 to play for me - Algeria to the rescue seems to be my Hail Mary shot!

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                  1. Reedy
                    • 15 Years
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                    91 with 3 to come. All hail Algeria!

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                    1. GreenWindmill
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 9 months ago

                      A Slimani hat trick and I'm back in the game then 😉

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                      1. Reedy
                        • 15 Years
                        11 years, 9 months ago

                        Good luck 😉

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                        1. GreenWindmill
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                          You too, I'm quite looking forward to being knocked out so I can rage quit the confounded game!

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        • Jimbo123
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          So my Lukaku (c) punt failed, rather predictably.......

          Last option is to switch to Bentaleb - what score can we see him getting?

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          1. What is on the balotelli
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            6-8 imho. Better than what Lukaku has gotten in 2 games put together 🙂

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        • Polaris - The Mortal Coil
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          I'm offski.

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        • ZULU23
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          To cap Mesbah or Bentaleb? Thanks!

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 13 Years
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            Mesbah

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        • GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          ESPN have Martinez and Van the Man.

          Nice one 🙂

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        • Colonel Shoe 肝池
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          11 years, 9 months ago

          need some good points off bentaleb

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        • Coach Sweaty
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Djabou (Algerian forward) in for Neymar (7pts) ?

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          1. Premier Virgin
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            I replaced RVP(7) with Djabou ... but I know the risk I'm taking

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          1. ManofKent
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
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            Cheers!

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        • Bubz
          • 12 Years
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          Mesbah scored for Livorno only 6 weeks ago. A goal scoring machine some might say. I hope he keeps up his great form tonight.

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          1. VougieDipond
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            new captain then? Kombarov was robbed of the chance to have a go at a pen

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            1. Bubz
              • 12 Years
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              Yep Mesbah (C). I feel a big game coming up for Mesbah!

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              1. VougieDipond
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                I've ditched Kombarov for him aswell hopefully he brings home the bacon

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              2. pundit of punts
                • 13 Years
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                How did you end up with Mesbah(c)? 😯

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                1. Bubz
                  • 12 Years
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                  That Belgium game obv

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          2. Canadian Football
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            im thinking that he will become a FFS legend after todays match. He might overtake Demel.

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        • lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
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          Hey doos plz check ur email asap

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        • VougieDipond
          • 13 Years
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          So many people onto making Algerians captain. must of taken some risks from players with good scores surely?

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          1. What is on the balotelli
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Many of us got trolled by the belgians.

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          2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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            hmmmm stick with bezema c or bet it all on bentaleb 😉

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            1. VougieDipond
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              I have Benzema but I didn't dare shift it from Jrod. was fairly happy with his haul

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          3. Canadian Football
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            • 14 Years
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            They are a juggernaught! Allez les blanc et vert!!!!!

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          4. Premier Virgin
            • 11 Years
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            It's actually the fault of players like RVP, Neymar, & Lukaku

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        • pol
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          bentaleb or mesbah?

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          1. Canadian Football
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            both

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        • BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
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          Can someone give the link to the points spreadsheet?

          Thanks.

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        • @ocprodigy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
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          I've just realised that the fringe players I chose at the start haven't been in my squad. I had Cillessen, Mbolhi, Bentaleb. I now have Lopez, Cambrenero(who are they?) and Rahmani. No idea how, this game is ridiculous.

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          1. Premier Virgin
            • 11 Years
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            You drunk now or were, back then -_-

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