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21 August 2014 3833 comments
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Gently does it. Granville and I ease ourselves into the season with another thirty-minute bite-size podcast, gradually building up our fitness before we go full tilt next month.

Yes, it’s just the pair of us again, cuddling up in our intimate studio to discuss the events of Gameweek one, whilst casting one eye on the fixtures and events to come this weekend.

We get through the usual array of regulars, with Granville explaining how a wedding and a bout of childcare threatened to ruin his campaign, just as it gets out of the blocks. We reach out to all those Siggy benchers, whilst picking the bones out United’s limp corpse following their opening day defeat. We then chat Fabregas vs Hazard, Ivanovic vs the rest (they’re going to run and run) and sing Ultimate’s praises for helping the previously unloved play their part in our Fantasy seasons.

Pick at the buffet via this link, or dash straight to the main course via the handy player below….

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Sunny 😎
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I have a question and was waiting for DZ to ask as more experienced fpl players are on at this time.
    What is it that the newbies and semi-casuals like me do different to the expert and experienced fpl players.
    I jump on bandwagons who have good fixtures ahead and I'm not afrid to take a hit if price changes force my hand.
    Sometimes I get players who I like if they have good fixtures disregarding their form.
    I follow the advice given on this site by the experts and fellow semi-casuals like me.
    Knee-jerks is what I manage to avoid most of the time amd try to stick to my picks.
    I follow pre-season and watch games or highlights of games that I missed to scout players.

    But still there is something which keeps players like me behind the big fish. Everyone was a newbie once so If someone could share their opinion i would really appreciate it 🙂

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    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      getting the (c) choice right, luck, using your WC at the right time

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    2. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      For starters. Link your team.

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      1. Sunny 😎
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Using my mobile. Will link it once I get to my laptop

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    3. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Did you not know the pros get 2ft a week and an extra sneaky gw4 Wc,
      Soon one day Sunny that email will arrive in your account and then all will become clear!

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        The good players get more luck apparently

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      2. Jude Rooney
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Is that all you get - come back when you've been in the top 100 - should see what we get

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    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You're not a casual if you come on here.

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      1. Sunny 😎
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        That's why I said semi-casual. I come on here once or twice a day and don't spend much time on here

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Not a casual at all. You're one of us.

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          1. Sunny 😎
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Haha I'm honoured. Thank you 🙂

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            1. WipWapJaws
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Don't be too hasty Sunny, have you seen his name!

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    5. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Captain choices are vital. Dont over think these, normally your first idea is the best and then you talk yourself out of it with over thinking and crazy ideas.

      I also think keeping your team value up is important, includes getting on rises and more importantly avoiding falls. If your team is worth 102m around xmas so many more choices available to you. Others play it different but i dont mind a few early hits to stop players who are dropping or getting on some rises, obviously with judgment. Look at Siggy vs Dier for example.

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        oh and most importantly luck/bad luck.

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        1. Kingston
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I actually think it's not about following bandwagons at all. It's about picking the players that you think will score the most points in the upcoming weeks. The price rises follow and more importantly the points follow. Similarly it's being brave enough to keep a player who is due to drop in price but you think will score well. Points are the name of the game and price rises follow points. You only get so far by following bandwagons. The top players spot them before they're bandwagons.

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          1. Sunny 😎
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            All good and reasonable points. Need to find a few differentials with good fixtures now

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          2. Joggers Nipple
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Normally would agree with all of that but this season with increased thresholds for rises avoiding price drops is going to be even more important than usual. We wont be getting the .2 rises per week as often.

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      2. Sunny 😎
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Luck plays a huge part but over the season the more experienced players always manage to get more lucky than the rest. Has to be something more than luck.
        Last season I had a team value of around 112 m by the end still wasn't able to get into the top 10k.
        Has to be the captain choices I think. I made a lot of risky captain picks

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  2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    what's the dz opinion on jovetic replacement? gonna wait until next gw to assess a few more players but thoughts so far are

    - remy (worried he might go elsewhere)
    - gomis or bony (already have siggy so doubling up at swans seems overkill)
    - Naismith (go 2 up top and use the extra 3mil to get in rvp/sturridge and improve midfield)
    or any other suggestions someone on here may have?

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    1. Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I went with the holy trinity at the start because it's easy to upgrade to Aguero or RvP when they are firing. It's really hard to pick a mid-priced striker this year. Once Lukaku is fit and has good fixtures I'd go with him.

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      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I've had my fingers burned by aguero before so for me it would be a choice between sturridge and rvp but I see your point. if I put Naismith in I can upgrade albrighton to lamela/eriksen so wouldn't be too upset but then would struggle to get one of the big forwards in, just got to hope the midfielders shine! dilemma!!!

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      2. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        How much of a Holy Trinity will it be when Aguero and RVP are back?Aguero RVP Ballotelli - the Unholy Trinity?

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    2. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bony,Remy in that order looks the way to go IMO.

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    3. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I've got a similar dilemma (re jovetic) and have likewise decided to save the transfer. I'm monitoring remy, but I'm also looking towards rivière as a potential replacement. On the other hand, I could use my 2 transfers to downgrade an injured mid (should such a catastrophe occur) and upgrade jovetic in the coming weeks to somebody like a balotelli. All theoretical of course.

      I think first and foremost that you have done the logical thing in saving the transfer.

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      1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        lol, I can't lie and say I saved it, I moved young to siggy. baloltelli may come into play depending on his price. thanks though

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        1. Geordienufc1
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Ahaha - no worries - that is an equally fine transfer 😛

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    4. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Get Remy.

      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/5984/
      Check out his PA touches, and some of his other stats.

      Check this out as well.
      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/3846/

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  3. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    http://whichtransfer.wordpress.com

    Blog updated, Ade or Bony

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    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not tempted with Pellè?

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I am but seems too punty

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    2. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      From those two options I'd pick Bony, Adebayor tends to become a major headache.

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  4. BeachBadger
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Just joined my local league at home and the current leader is Baines on Toast. I know it's probably a common name, but just wondering if it's the same poster here.

    @Bainesontoast you around? Did you score 72pts GW1?

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      There's no way that's him, 'he's had his chips!'

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        It's not him 🙁 Cheers Epicfail

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        58pts. Well guess FFS is the inferior Baines on Toast then 😆

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  5. narvy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    ROONEY,DIEGO......Who should go with the captain's armband for game week 2

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Chelsea at home playing well against a promoted side. Costa on form.

      United away not playing well against a leaky but okay team. Rooney on form.

      All pluses for Chelsea, some for United. Costa the safe option but United could bounce back.

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        +1 Costa (c), Rooney (vc) ATM.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Costa leads the captain's poll.

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  6. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Oh yea lads thanks again for the support earlier in the week with the community picks,
    You will see my 11 later!!!!
    🙂

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Well done HVT!

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      And people say spamming is a bad thing 😉

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Agree normally but I had 24hrs with it so I did repost a few times and as I'm know a tad on these parts guys seem to be quite happy to up vote me.
        I had over 20 votes in the end next best was around 4 and a good few 1s.
        I'd guess maybe 32+ votes and hoping guys would find that Hot Topic was ambitious to say the least.
        It's gonna be a great feature but needs to rolled out differant if I didn't campaign (not spam) I too would have been lucky to get 3/4 votes,
        I know you ain't critical but if I didn't campaign people wouldn't even have know it was on, I actually promoted the challenge for Mark and co.

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    3. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      People actually voted for you 😯 😆

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I gave them no choice really!
        And not being smug it was a landslide!!
        🙂

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          😆 well done mate. I was too busy last week but looking forward to seeing it

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

      Do you need any advice? you can always post a community picks RMT

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Tyan would have loved it but deadline was 1700 yesterday, keep an eye for it next week hopefully a few of the regulars will get a chance.

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    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Really don't understand this concept tbh.

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Of picking 11 players at 83.5m submitting that 11 and trying to get a higher score than the team?
        What's not to understand BB?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Not the scout picks as such, but the concept of the community champion. Not a dig at you at all, but you were chosen as you were first, simple as that. What's the point of voting on a team that will completely change?

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  7. Chenku╰☆╮
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Repost

    Can you suggest some transfers I need to consider for gw2 or probably a wc?

    Begovic myhill
    Terry debuchy kaboul (wisdom) (bench)
    Siggy ramsey eriksen coutinho silva
    Rooney cost (naimsmith)

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    1. @FPLMason
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Coutinho to Tadic/Cabella

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    2. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Why an earth would you wc?
      Well if it's because of naimshit I could understand... 😉

      I would save transfer and get 2 free for next gw.

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      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. Naimsith will be bench sitter but still see him scoring a few goals this season, based on pre season performances.

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    3. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No transfers, definatly no wc. Save for 2 free next week. Would like to see one of Erickson/Coutinio as Fab

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      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Tx. Still betting on coutihno to deliver. If he doesnt do well against city willl downgrade him to tadic and see if I can squeeze fab in the coming weeks.

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  8. @FPLMason
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    How many transfers does Mata need in order to Drop in Price?

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    1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      that's the $64,000 question

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  9. raheemsterling
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    how long for scout picks? any1 know?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ages.

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  10. Phillips
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone got a link to the Scoutcast team?

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      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        And I thought my gameweek was really shit... 😀 😯

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Ownership of 5% or less.

          It probably was 😛

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          1. Kevin Twine
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            So, I see. Seems near impossible to pick a good team with those rules then...

            Ha, no need for the 'probably' - it's a fact 🙂 🙁

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  11. Big Bad Barry
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney Costa
    Fabergas Ramsey Siggy Silva Sterling

    This little lot should do me now bar injuries

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    1. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Good defence then

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    2. Miami Monkey
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      For some reason I read the top line as "Screw Costa" and was confused the entire time

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      1. Miami Monkey
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ohh I see now. You have screw in your name lol

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  12. RyanFootballChatbox
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Current team 3-4-3
    Mannone/Krul
    Debuchy Vlaar Caulker (Duff Blackett)
    Sanchez Mata Hazard Ramsey ( Wanyama)
    Rooney Jovetic Austin

    want to bring in Rojo instead of Blackett but will have to take a -4 hit plus thinking of Removing Jovetic since Augero might return but dont know who to bring instead

    I dont want to WC so ive got a few options
    A) take a -8 hit bring in Costa Rojo and Siggy and Remove Jovetic Blackett Sanchez
    B) take a -8 hit play 3-5-2 and bring in Rojo and Siggy and anothe 4.5 Remove Jovetic Blackett and Wanyama
    C) take a -4 hit play 3-4-3 bring Rojo and a 4 remove Blackett and Caulker

    what do u guys think

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Get Siggy.

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      1. RyanFootballChatbox
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        ya want to get Siggy and rojo both but will have to take a hit question is do i take A or B

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  13. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Captain - Hazard or Costa?

    I think my original plan was to captain Hazard, but not sure if I'm thinking so because I want some lost points from gw1 back too...but then again I might have tought so, but now getting scared because of blank gw1 🙂

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    1. Big Bad Barry
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard should have taken a pen but for the ref!

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      1. Mr Sarcastic
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        don't remind me of that 😕

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Costa leads the captain's poll.

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  14. Sharkytect
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Today is the day: can mata and/or young hold on to their price tags for just one more day? I have been holding off of making a transfer this week and will almost certainly remove young, but just want to see which budget midfielder has a good game week 2.

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    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure, they're both on about 85%... Will be very close

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      1. stewlynz
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Can you explain how you know that please?

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        1. Sharkytect
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Fiso cracking the code

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      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        The Friday transfer rush should push them past 100%.

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    2. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      will be close, don't forget that there will be a lot of transfers today, many people wait till the end of the week

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      1. Sharkytect
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yes I will be monitoring their percentages until late tonight!

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  15. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone taking a punt on janujaz? I think this could be his breakout season, LVG will surely start him against sunderland as he was the only real source of pace utd had vs swansea...

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No chance.

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      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        As in its too early, or as in, there are soooo many better midfield options before you come to janujaz?

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        1. RyanFootballChatbox
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          both

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      2. Sunny 😎
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I agree

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Problem is you don't know who they will buy next

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  16. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Jovetic owners, what are you doing with him?

    I was thinking > Giroud/Dzeko/Bony or Lukaku

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going Bony i think for next two matches
      In meantime will downgrade mat at Tadic and then in gameweek 4 replace bonyny with Balotelli until gw7 then it lukaku

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      1. Geordienufc1
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        That's a rather long term plan 😛 Though the theory isn't bad.

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      2. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Depending on Balotelli price you might also be able to go for Eriksen instead of Tadic - Tadic's a good choice bet Eriksen is more FPL-proven - and similar good fixtures. Just an idea.

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    2. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Would those players require a hit? I have 0 itb, so I'm holding him for another week and reassessing then.

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I need to wait also to avoid a hit, looking like another pre season Houdini

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    3. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I used my transfer this week bring in Siggy (who I had for weeks only for the stupid QPR fan in me to spring forth and bring in Mutch an hour before deadline last weekend!).

      Am worried that I might lose value on Jovetic if I retain him rather than pay pts but frankly based on the stats am worried that I'd do so just before he repaid the faith I had in him pre-season so I get hit with the double whammy of selling early and paying pts for the privilege.

      Besides, who else is there for £8.0 that isn't punty? Pelle is of interest but until he finds the net I'm holding off on that one. Remy? Hmmmmm

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  17. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Who uses the watch list when deciding who to bring in?

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  18. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Which one to play:

    A. Young

    Or

    B. Bojan

    ?

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    1. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bojan would be my pick of those 2.

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  19. white lightning
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Is Courtois nailed on. I want to put him at gk, then bring in Dier for Terry. I assume Dier will play rb until Walker/Naughton come back but by then may have nailed down a spot.

    Thoughts appreciated.

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    1. KingsKnee
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Dier could well end up being first choice centre back is spurs don't buy but are apparently looking for fazio. Terry is a far superior option however so it really depends who your current keeper is but I do think courtois is nailed

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    2. Sunny 😎
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Read Mourinho's quote at the bottom of this page. Sounds like Courtois is nailed.

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    3. white lightning
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers boys.

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  20. RyanFootballChatbox
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Current team 3-4-3
    Mannone/Krul
    Debuchy Vlaar Caulker (Duff Blackett)
    Sanchez Mata Hazard Ramsey ( Wanyama)
    Rooney Jovetic Austin

    want to bring in Rojo instead of Blackett but will have to take a -4 hit plus thinking of Removing Jovetic since Augero might return but dont know who to bring instead

    I dont want to WC so ive got a few options
    A) take a -8 hit bring in Costa Rojo and Siggy and Remove Jovetic Blackett Sanchez
    B) take a -8 hit play 3-5-2 and bring in Rojo and Siggy and anothe 4.5 Remove Jovetic Blackett and Wanyama and have 0,3 in the bank
    C) take a -4 hit play 3-4-3 bring Rojo and a 4 remove Blackett and Caulker

    any thoughts ??

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  21. KingsKnee
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry for the amateur question but how much does the 'progress' bar need to be to cause a price drop?
    Thanks

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Normally 100% when they have it perfected.

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  22. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Mata unlikely to drop tonight. Southampton play on the Saturday, if Tadic looks really good or one of the newcastle mids has a big game then I'm going to take mata out on the Saturday for one of them.
    Will avoid price drop and get on a wagon.
    Plus will enable bony to Balotelli in GW 4

    Simples

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Nice idea. May consider something similar

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    2. Sunny 😎
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Good plan

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Worse that can happen is mata gets loads of points on Sunday and I regret selling on the Saturday night. But if that happens at least i get all his points, where those who sold this week dont

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        1. Sunny 😎
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          You have held on to Mata because you think he will produce in the next few weeks. Take the drop on your chin and hold on to him at least till he plays. You might have other players to worry about bedore the end of the week.
          But that's just my opinion.

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          1. Sunny 😎
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Before*

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        2. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I proposed Eriksen on the previous page as an alternative - but you don't get the Saturday safety-net with him.

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    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Considerin the amount of Transfers IN/OUT on Friday nights id be surprised if he does not drop.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        im hoping that Clyne(75%) and Young(-85%) dont rise and fall respectively but i have little hope. Hopefully the tresholds soooo high now that they dont reach it

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    4. @FPLMason
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Balotelli? REALLY?

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    5. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      *likely

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  23. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any price changes last night?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yes.

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Helpful post.
        Care to tell me who?

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        1. Al Bundy
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          totalfpl.com, price changes, updates. help yourself

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Or FISO.

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            1. super zlatan
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Cheers

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              1. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                vllaar up

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        2. QPR expects... glory!
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Vlaar up

          Soldado, Osman, Valencia, Cech, Kagawa, Nastasic, Murray, Can, Salah all down

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  24. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I think i get the reward for most unfashionable transfer..
    Young to Albrighton 🙂 .. Got a good bench and this frees up Cash for Davies to Hendo next week/double transfer with a defense downgrade and Tadic instead.

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    1. Sunny 😎
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Aren't you worried about Balo reducing Henderson's appeal? Henderson will be asked to sit back more i guess

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        the 0.5 facilitates Davies to Tadic/Cabella/DeJong too. would just need to free up 1.5 from my very expensive defense. and Balo coming in would leave hendo in a similar position as last year. and he still manage a decent points total

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        1. Sunny 😎
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Hendo will give returns but not enough to keep you satisfied when the other mids keep outscoring him at similar prices

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Agreed.. most probably gonna do Debuchy to 4.0 OR Terry to Clyne to free up the cash for Davies to Tadic next week. though i am loathe to do either 🙁 .. defense needs a downgrade if i wanna keep my big front line though

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            1. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Morning vlaar what's put you off jwp? Only ask as he's my transfer in next week and read he was previously in your plans

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              1. Valar(Keith)
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                not convinced he'll start after a bit tbh. with Long probably gonna start soon, Taider/Ramirez not far away and a new winger on Koeman's mind the competition for places is a bit too much for my liking. You gotta assume that Wanyama, Schneiderling, Tadic and Pelle will be nailed. that leaves 2 spots for Davis, Long, JWP, Taider, RAmirez, New winger.
                I dont liek the risk tbh. might as well save the 0.5

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                1. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  ta mate, might rethink that myself then

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            2. Sunny 😎
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Sounds like a better plan. I'd do Terry > Clyne. Let the chelsea defence settle first. They have been conceding a stupid goal every game since pre-season just like Pool were last season.

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    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No Ince 🙁

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        too expensive for a 5th mid and too meh for a 4th 🙁 .. hull lining up a new striker so his potential is 2 weeks long really. Decided to play a lil safe. my team a bit punty anyway without Fabs/Sterling etc

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      2. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Plus i have Hutton/Caulker/Davies to cover this week if i go for a 4.5 and bench him. not bad options at all!

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  25. GrumblyBlowfish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Everyone on the Balotelli train already? Love the guy but too unpredictable for my liking

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      need to know his price. if he is cheap enough i may swap Sturridge for him 🙂

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      1. GrumblyBlowfish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Reading this morning there's a clause in his contract about bad behaviour. Super Mario won't like that

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          That's the whole point of it. Obviously depends what it says though.

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    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't touch him with a barge pole

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  26. @FPLMason
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I presume Tadic's price will skyrocket once people notice how good of a player he is. He's a massive differential now. Tadic will probably be the first player I bring in this season. He'll replace Lamela/Mata in my team.

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Really like Tadic and gettin him in next week mostly but waitin a bit would be better.. even Koeman said that he needs time to adjust to the league and was a bit slow and off his game in the first GW. can imagine how good he'll be after a few more weeks

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed. Showed off really good skills at times but inconsistent and the pace of the game saw him caught in possession a few too many times (most notably on the Sterling goal).

        I'm wondering which will be the first to break out as a fantasy asset between him & Pelle. First guy that does so will likely be added immediately to my team as the Saints fixtures are ace!

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Same.. im probably making the swap in GW 4 for DAvies.. hopefully he holds his own until then and one of the 2 shine

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          1. @FPLMason
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Same here, mate.
            Drafting in those two would give me a frontline of Aguero RvP & Costa. Just hoping they keep quiet until I have safe passage without hits.
            I think we share similar views, Valar 😀

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            1. @FPLMason
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Reply fail to bottom Reply 😛

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      2. @FPLMason
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I see him and De Jong as the possible breakthru stars of the FPL season. De Jong, once deployed As a fwd in a 3-5-2 formation, will be appealing, in addition to set pieces and the possibility of him being on Penalties.
        Tadic could be the Michu of SoTon because he could be their main threat on the counter, but this time he has more assisting potential.

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          DeJong is one more guy i am gonna be watching like a hawk tomorrow.. if he looks good then he'll go straight in. really rate the guy and hoping he can make the step up. watchin newcastle vs city was encouraging too. expectin a good season from Newcastle

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          1. Sunny 😎
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I'll most probably miss the newcastle game tomorrow and really want to see how de jong does. Can you give me an update on him later if its ok..

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            1. Valar(Keith)
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              No problem mate.. will do

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              1. Sunny 😎
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks a lot 🙂

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  27. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Dzeko shouldn't be transferred out, right?

    He is nailed on

    I'm so much inclined towards BONY

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Keep dzeko for now

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    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm transferring Hazard out, do what you like man 😆

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  28. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you play this week?

    Mannone (MUN) or Green (tot)

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    1. Root
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Mannone for save points.

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      1. Giroud U Kidding
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        reckon Green would probably get more save points against Spurs

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    2. GrumblyBlowfish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Flip a coin

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    3. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Mannone

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    4. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      mannone

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    5. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Vito

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    6. King Kohli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers guys

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  29. Root
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Luis or Ivanovic? This GW only.

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ivan

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  30. Cristi@no R7
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Krul or Begovic for GW-2...?

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    1. Sunny 😎
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Begovic

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    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Who are they playing?

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