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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. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I've got Mbohli and Mesbah. If Algeria can keep a cleansheet, I'll eat couscous every day this week.

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

      LOL.......might even have a Felafel too.

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    2. JK - Cønt â­
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      South Korea are not all that IMO.

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  2. Coach Sweaty
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    Bentaleb or Djabou? Could be wrong but it seems like Bentaleb could be playing in a more advanced position...

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    1. Canadian Football
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      logic would think bentaleb will be deeper with Djabou and the other striker on the pitch. i really do not know , just guessing

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  3. What is on the balotelli
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    We are all Algerian fanatics for today.

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    1. Canadian Football
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Allez les Blanc et Vert !!!!!!

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    2. VougieDipond
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      😀

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  4. Sid07
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    Wats d deadline for macd 10 min before matchstrt

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  5. What is on the balotelli
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    Need 16+ points from both Bentalab and Slimani so bad today. Make me proud fellas, I'll name my nuts after you both.

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    1. Bubz
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Name your willy Slimani

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

        🙂 Willy's Karnezis already.

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    2. Coaly
      • 13 Years
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      I need 7 from Bentaleb and Mesbah to justify doing NeymarGerrard/De Bruyne Evra to Alderweireld + those two

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

    Thanks

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  7. pundit of punts
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    The term "Algeria" surely hasn't been mentioned on any internet forum today as much as it has been here. 😆

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

      🙂 us fantasy football managers are die hard, we will cheer and watch every minute with absolute interest until the 90,mins have expired or every last one of our players have been taken off the pitch.

      That is the wonderful thing about fantasy football, we will always look for that last glimmer of hope

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      1. pundit of punts
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        Absolute dedication from us.

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      2. ManofKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Algeria guaranteed a victory with all this support 🙂

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
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      Sorry i read it as al jazeera, so your probably right, but then again i'm not fighting for my freedom from french influence

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  8. Darth
    • 14 Years
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    Is it worth subbing Maniatis 7 points to Bentaleb do we reckon?

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

      why not join the Bentaleb/Mesbah club

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      no

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  9. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    1,2,3 Algerie!!

    Algeria to win 😎

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  10. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
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    Doos u there?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      YES!!! 😀

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      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
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        Come on now, give us some soothing music before the battle.

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          1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
            • 12 Years
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            Great stuff, as usuall 🙂

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      FFS - SPEAK UP! 🙂

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Too late - sorry, mate. You have to realise I am always cooking at this time. ðŸ™

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  11. Coaly
    • 13 Years
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    Come on Algeria

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    1. Canadian Football
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      • 14 Years
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      +42

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  12. Bubz
    • 12 Years
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    Watching this for motivation

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqHwbig6ECw

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  13. Konig Luther
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    bentaleb or slimani?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Both.

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      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
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        only one allowed 🙂

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    2. What is on the balotelli
      • 11 Years
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      The real Slimani.

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  14. Zombie
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Bentaaalllllleeeeeebbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb!!!

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  15. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Joke Anthem, surely?

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  16. Bubz
    • 12 Years
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    I hope everyone is singing along to the Algerian national anthem

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    1. Holy See
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      I expect great things of Bentaleb & Djabou. Shame I don't have Mesbah to complete the album.

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        You may miss out on a few goals by not having Mesbah. But I'm sure Bentaleb will assist a couple.

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  17. Canadian Football
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Seriously, really looking forward to watching USA vs POR. A deep USA run in this tournament would means a lot to promote the game on this side of the pond. Not to mention it would bolster the MLS which has already come along way.

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
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      Captain Bedoya

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      1. Canadian Football
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        Watch Bradley, the guys is class....he plays for my home town club TFC. Doesnt get much credit as he plays in MLS

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        1. Konig Luther
          • 13 Years
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          Bradley does everything in field.

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        2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
          • 12 Years
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          He was great in Roma, when he played....

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        3. Alan The Llama
          • 16 Years
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          He was poor in the first game. Had the touch of a baby elephant.

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    2. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Good point. The only trouble is I'd like Ghana to make the next round - they're such a good team to watch.

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  18. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Anybody know where you can find out straight away who the Star Man selection is for Sun fantasy WC? I only ever find out via the websites linked in twitter feed..

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

      the sun dream team twitter account

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      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Same thing I just mentioned 🙂 anywhere quicker? It takes ages to update

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

          i thought you meant websites linked from other twitter accounts. I don't know any others. Would imagine they are fastest

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          1. Fantasy Gold
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Ok thanks anyway

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  19. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    Was looking forward to this one, then I heard Clarke Carlisle 😥

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I know right.... what an absolute joke that this guy gets to comment on international football... or any top level football for that matter. Fkucing clown

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      1. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Look on the bright side, if there's an anagram that needs solving, he's the man.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        ALL the commentators are TOTALLY crap. ðŸ™

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        1. VougieDipond
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          I like Sam Matterface I thought he worked for sky sports news though

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
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            He used to. Then talk sport. Now appears he has made it onto TV! I don't mind him. Jonathan Pearce as well i don't mind but i think that is mainly Capital Gold nostalgia 🙂

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      3. crystalpalaceRus
        • 14 Years
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        Whats that got to do with it? Has Martin Tyler ever played football?

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          errrr i think you are getting confused between a commentator and a pundit

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      4. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Exactly, most intelligent footballer my arse.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Let's be honest here... it's because he is black. This is the only reason he has a career after football

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          1. Alan The Llama
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Blimey. It's not because he's more erudite than most footballers?

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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              Maybe... i just hate the guy and his dumb ass opinions on football

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          2. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
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            Oooh, controversial... You'll be saying that's the only reason Paul Ince keeps finding managerial positions next 😉

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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              lol i don't mind Incey... he has passion at least!!!!

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  20. SW6
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Feghouli looking lively 😀

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  21. Gubbins94.
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Algeria

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  22. Canadian Football
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    think they are playing 3-5-2

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  23. LOCO ABREU
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Djabou is a dm?

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  24. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    This game has got 0-0 written all over it..

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

      Dont think so

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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      i was just thinking we were in for a 6 goal thriller.

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      1. SW6
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Agree, 4-2 Algeria imo.

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

          *shakes fist 😆

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  25. Canadian Football
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    that footwork by bentaleb......class

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  26. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
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    McShit is showing the Moutinho is locked. WTF is this ? 😮

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    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      Have you ran out of players and put him in?

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      1. GunsnRoses
        • 14 Years
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        Did not get you. I have him on the bench as a back up of Bentaleb or Garrido(6) whoever is the least. But it's showing he is locked.

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

          same here with Ronaldo

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        2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Right that's answered it wasn't sure if he was in your team or not try it with a different browser?

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    2. mdm
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Cristiano is also locked? Whats going on?

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      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Are they in your team or on your bench? What are you using to play the game?

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

          on the bench. Win 7

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

            browser Firefox

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        2. Konig Luther
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          they are on bench, but locked

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          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Using PC/Laptop or phone?

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        3. GunsnRoses
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          What do you mean by "what are you using" ? I am on from laptop.
          Yeah he is on bench and could come in.

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          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            • 14 Years
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            I just thought you might be using an iphone as I've had a whole host of problems but I downloaded the Puffin app and it works fine now.

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  27. Holy See
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    Someone remind me to put Ronnie in before 11, cheers 😉

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    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
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      Put Ronnie in before 11 mate

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    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
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      you can't bring him, according posts above

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      1. Holy See
        • 15 Years
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        Djabou & Bentaleb will probably make it unnecessary anyhoo.

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    3. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
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      11 before Purple Ronny plz

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  28. Bubz
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    Incredible stuff from Algeria. What a side.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      Great start, who is on set pieces for them?

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      1. SW6
        • 13 Years
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        Feghouli on most I think

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    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
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      Better than England. 🙂

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  29. VougieDipond
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    Bentaleb looks a star reminds me of Dunga out there

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  30. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
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    Blimey. We might get summit out of this game ... 😀

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