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After analysing the Most Improved forwards of 2013/14 in accordance with our KPI (Key Performance Indicators) members tables, we now cast an eye over those strikers who suffered a drop in frequency across a number of attacking areas:

For the unfamiliar, these Key Performers Indicator (KPI) tables are designed to use a series of key stats to allow our members to track form or change in player performance. By tracking the frequency of certain key statistics and comparing over two separate periods of time, we can ascertain each player’s form, whether it be an improvement or decrease in displays on the pitch. As mentioned in last summer’s introductory article, we’ve rolled out a preview movie which shows just how to get the best out of the KPI tables.

For the purpose of this series of articles, we analyse the previous two seasons as a means of comparison. The players featured must have started at least 10 league games and are listed according to frequency of goals on target.

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

    Pick two to bench:

    Luiz (6), Ozil (7), Mascherano, Rojo, De Vrij, Robben.

    Thinking of benching the first two or Luiz and De Vrij so I can play triple Argentina defence.

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Luiz & mascherano

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

        Cheers Evs!

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

      Luiz and Ozil. Mascherano will surely match the 7. He hasn't scored less than 8 points so far in the tourney

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

      1st two for me. Though I'm feeling iffy about De Vrij and left him on my bench in favor of Blind, Garay & Rojo (keeping Boateng's 8 from last night )

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    4. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Luiz, Ozil

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  2. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    How many pts do you think Bruno Mars will score tonight?

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      8

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Good. Just added him to Germ an Tina:)

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

      Locked out of seven

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    3. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      26

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    4. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Surely it's a billion(aire).

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  3. Notorious
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Just saw that Garay has never scored a goal for Argentina even though he has a pretty decent goal scoring record for Benfica. Tonight is the night, lads. Bookmark this! (seriously don't do that)

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      *changes captain*

      I lie. 😉

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    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Garay is a beast. At one stage last season he was odds of 1.20 to join United. I really would love this to happen but I can't see it ðŸ™

      He's deadly from set pieces I wouldn't be surprised if he scored either

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

        Didn't he just sign at Zenit? Awful career decision...

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        1. Fantasy Gold
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Really?!

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

            On 25 June 2014 Benfica sold Garay to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in the Russian Premier League, for €6 million. That's a bargain.

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

              An out right steal!

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            2. Kroos Kontrol
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              That's not a bargain, that's day light robbery!

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  4. Fantasy Gold
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Argentina 4 Holland 4

    Higuain and Messi brace
    Vlaar, Blind, RVP and Robben

    That'd be nice

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

    Who to captain?

    A) Messi
    B) Robben
    C) Mascherano
    D) Garay
    E) Rojo
    F) De Vrij

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Robben

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Messi

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    3. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Batman's mate

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    4. Cowboy John
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Messi

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  6. Red-United
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    No Memphis Depay ðŸ™

    Any chance of him getting some game time at some point?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yes. When they are losing.

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  7. Atwood
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Ok fellas, help me pick two from...

    De Vrij, Rojo, Demichelis

    Or drop Luiz (6) and play all three?

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Drop Luiz - 6 is pants.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Will Wijnaldum score more? 🙂

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        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Of course, 2 nil to the Oranje 😉

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            I am not putting him in. My bad. 🙂

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

        This

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

      dump Luiz

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  8. sre10
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Everyone says garay 😀 captain de vrij B)

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  9. GREENDREAMS11
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Messi and Higauin up against Vlaar and Martins Indi, this could be a right laugh

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      RVP and Robben v Demichellis and his mate 😉

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

        You can't speak ill of Demichelis. That man is a king amongst men.

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        1. I ⤠U SNODGRASS
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          He is very manly.

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      2. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Argentina have only conceded 3 in their last 10 games or so. I think the dutch will get found out tonight.

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

    Looks like Messi (c) has become a nice differential.

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

      I'm amazed

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    2. Kroos Kontrol
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Robben (c) is the best differential!

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  11. Rozenfeld
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Will de jong play all 90 min ?

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    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I dunno I'll call LvG and find out. Brb.

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

        I just want to hear your gut feelings 😉

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

          LOL!! Mate, just google it - he's not even in the squad!

          https://www.google.com/search?q=fifa+argentina+netherlands+lineup&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb

          Ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer... 🙂

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

            Am i the only one seeing this line up:
            ARG team: Romero, Zabaleta, Demichelis, Garay, Rojo, Enzo Pérez, Biglia, Mascherano, Lavezzi, Messi, Higuaín

            NED team:Cillessen; Kuijt, De Vrij, Vlaar, Martins Indi, Blind; De Jong, Sneijder, Wijnaldum; Robben, Van Persie

            ?

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  12. Red Devil Swede
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    For (c)

    a) Messiah
    b) Robb Stark?

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

      After yesterday's Red Wedding I wouldn't go near Starks. So I'd go for Messi.

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      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks!

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  13. mahone24
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Ozil (7) or bring in Rojo?

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

      Rojo

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      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        this

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        1. mahone24
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks very much

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

            How did Ozil get only seven.

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  14. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Messi 49 points, Garay 50 points so far, well that helped.

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  15. Crazy RedDevil
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Who to captain?

    A) Messi
    B) Robben
    C) Mascherano
    D) Rojo
    E) De Vrij

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  16. I ⤠U SNODGRASS
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Can anyone tell me the positions Perez and Wijnaldum play in midfield? I have both and can only play one. I don't know anything about them. I think I picked them because I ran out of budget.

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    1. Saint Domingo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Wij is a Defensive mid,no idea about Perez

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      1. I ⤠U SNODGRASS
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

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    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Perez LM
      Wijnaldum CM

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      1. I ⤠U SNODGRASS
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks

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    3. What is on the balotelli
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I think Enzo Perez will most probably play on the left side of the midfield - ahead of Rojo. He'll support him in defending Robben and also assist going forward. A fairly under-rated player with some ability actually. Not as attacking as Di Maria obviously, his best position is more central.

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  17. Saint Domingo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Wijnaldum for Klose (7 pts) stick or twist lads?

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    1. I ⤠U SNODGRASS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'm keeping Oscar for 9. Would probably keep a 7 too.

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

      Not for Wij-man.

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      1. Saint Domingo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Ta chaps.

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  18. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Move the armband from Lahm to Messi?

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

      no

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      1. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Condey

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

      You crazy? lol

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  19. Franfe98
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Mcds

    Please help, choose:
    A) Replace Oscar (9pts) with Mascherano (4-3-3)
    B) Not play Blind, keep Oscar and put Mascherano (3-4-3)

    And please suggest cap:
    A) Messi B) Robben C) Demichelis D) DeVrij

    Thanks!

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

      play masc instead of blind
      i have the same doubt about the captain. am going with messi.

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  20. faulksp
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Rival captained Kroos .....I went mueller ....I am 20 points behind in McDonald's ....do I twist and captain Messi .....rival also has him ...

    Or do I go masc c ......don't think rival has him ...

    Help please

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    1. Saint Domingo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Go with Messi

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

      Messi in your case

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

    Feels weird having triple Argentina defence along with Cillessen and De Vrij.

    Then Messi (c) and Robben up front 😕

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

      CS's don't mean anything in McDs really. Defenders can still rack up points without them

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

    Who is everyone picking as captain tonight?

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  23. SuryaXO
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Got buried:

    Who to captain in Mcd?

    Cillessen
    De Vrij
    Rojo
    Mascherano
    Robben

    This one has been the toughest for to decide! Thank you 🙂

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

      Robben

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    2. What is on the balotelli
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      With those options, if I was playing safe, I'd go with Masche. If I was gambling, I'd go Robben.

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  24. bondsdw
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Last minute change of heart to Robben (C). Here's hoping this doesn't prove to be a bad decision...

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  25. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Messi needs to win a WC to be classed in the same league as Maradona and Pele.

    For this reason I am captaining.

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  26. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Messi or Robben for captaincy?

    Messi is the better player, but i think Holland will win.

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

      Messi. Think this will be the night he joins the party.

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    2. Saint Domingo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Going Robben myself Ronh.

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  27. ...---...
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    What's people's thoughts on the 3rd/4th place play-off? Both teams will probably be playing their erstwhile substitutes but I've got feeling Brazil will be the hungrier for a result (shitness notwithstanding). The Dutch will surely be wanting to high-tail it back home to Amsterdam ASAP for some ganja after getting stuffed tonight.

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    1. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Line ups should be out before the deadline for the play off.

      You're welcome.

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  28. non flying dutchman
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    A, Messi
    B, Robben
    C, Garay
    D, de Vrij
    E, Mascherano
    F, Cillessen

    for captain?

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

      I have all of them and am going Messi.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Messi

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    3. non flying dutchman
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      thanks fellas!

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

    I'm back lads!!

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ok

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Wrong answer 😉

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

          😀

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        2. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Nothing came up on Google ðŸ™

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    2. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      k

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

        Do you even know what I'm talking about?

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        1. r0nh
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          To be honest, I couldnt care less.

          I dont really like famous people, such as yourself.

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

            I honestly think you need to stop bothering about 'famous people like myself' then

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            1. r0nh
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              k

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            2. Wilshere Knowledge
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              What's the damage?

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

    De Jong red coming up.

    He's on a mission to stop Messi tonight and he'll most likely feck up.

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