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23 August 2014 4565 comments
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The second Gameweek of the season kicks off with one for the neutrals. Even at this fledgling stage in the season, the encounter between Aston Villa and Newcastle looks every inch a mid-table clash, filled with an array of budget and mid-price Fantasy assets which, while unlikely to form mainstays in our squads, still warrant our attention.

There’s certainly potential on show, with both sides fielding budget defensive curiosities in the shape of Alan Hutton and Paul Dummett. Elsewhere, Villa’s Charles N’Zogbia will continue to attempt to revive his top flight career against one of his former clubs, while Newcastle’s fresh cast of talent – notably Remy Cabella and Emmanuel Riviere – will have another attempt our turning our heads in the hunt for differentials.

The early kick-off is followed by a quartet of three o’clock clashes, before Everton host Arsenal in the big evening clash.

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

  1. MJ6987
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    Is Hutton this season's Wardinho?

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    1. Fantasy Gold
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      I guarantee Lambert will drop him before GW6

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      1. Somalion
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        Not if they keep cleanies.

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      2. MJ6987
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        Don't see why

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  2. Journeyguy
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    Anyone know if Weimann likely to hit the bench when Benteke is back?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      I doubt it.

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  3. Bubz
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    Can't see either team scoring in this game

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    1. VougieDipond
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      horrible scenario

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      1. Bubz
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        They are both woefully bad in the final third

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        1. VougieDipond
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          Anita effort sums them up there

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    2. Beavis
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      I hope you're right. Can't see it though.

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  4. gers23
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    Any reason Costa wont start today?

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    1. andyinasia
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      nope

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    2. Bubz
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      Injured in warm up?

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    3. amol
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      :lol

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      1. amol
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        😆

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  5. Count of Monte Hristo
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    Start 1 next week

    a) Chambers @ Leicester

    b) PvA @ QPR

    c) Chester @ Villa

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    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
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      PvA

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    2. Beavis
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      Chambers (if he looks to be a starter) > Chester > PVA is how I'd rate them.

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    3. AlCapwnUK
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      do we think chambers will start again next week?

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  6. Gaz Downright
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    listening to Michael Owen for 30 mins...

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    1. Jafooli
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      You be held hostage?

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        hehehe

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    2. Bobby Crush
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      mute button scramble...

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  7. Billy Gilmore
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    Riviere shot on target 😯

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    1. Somalion
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      😯 big achievement!

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    2. Journeyguy
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      Guzan Save Woooo 🙂

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  8. Captain Shirokov
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    Thriller of a first game. 🙄

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  9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    2 poor teams here

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    1. Mr_Partridge
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      Both look fine, Villa better then last season

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      1. andyinasia
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        Yes, defences are okay, and Sissokho much better than when at Liverpool. Both teams poor finishers. Villa looking too solid to go down; Toon look mid-tablers.

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        1. Mr_Partridge
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          Villa won't go down based on these two games

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    2. SW6
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      Both decent imo.

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    3. Tim Canterbury
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      Just a tight game

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  10. Royal5
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    Why on earth does Anita keep shooting from distance..

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    1. CellinoArmy
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      He thinks this is eredivisie where it's really easy to score.

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    2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
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      Must fancy himself a long-distance shooter.

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  11. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    Roast beef mmmmmmmmm

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    1. VougieDipond
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      only if there is horseradish sauce

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      1. Jafooli
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        Horseradish is superb. Even on it's own.

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        1. VougieDipond
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          I have it on loads of things

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  12. Mindless Freak
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    TorresMagic, didn't see your post after, so forgot to join. Will it be open again next week or?

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  13. Mindless Freak
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    Dummett and Krul here for me.

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    1. MJ6987
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      Unlucky when they concede late on

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  14. Captain Shirokov
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    I *need* both of these CS's gone but I don't think either have the quality to score.

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    1. Podge
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      Tortuous to watch 🙁

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    2. Mr_Partridge
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      Vlaar and Senderos are rocks at the back

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  15. zoli0506
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    Cabella is the new Andros Townsend

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    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
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      Hmmm, yes... My fear exactly :-/

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  16. Baby Face Nelson
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    Aston Villa are not even trying to attack.

    shocking

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    1. Sánchez
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      Perfect

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    2. Jafooli
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      Keep it up Villa.

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  17. Fifa las vegas
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    Newcastle likely to score 2?

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    1. Arse Craic
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      Only team not to have a shot on target in the last GW

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    2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
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      Listening to the game.... Got 0-0 all over it or a sneaky 1-0 win for Villa

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  18. MJ6987
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    A nil nil would suit most people here.

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  19. rocrocodile
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    Hutton

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    1. rocrocodile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      It was supposed to be a heart there. < + 3

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  20. Djerbil
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    Fecking Premier League .. Strength in depth

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  21. Ady87
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    Coloccini BPS ^_^

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    1. MJ6987
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      Only if Villa don't score.

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    2. Lawrø
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      😯

      Coloccini's already on 12BPS!

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      1. MJ6987
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        So much for this year's system favouring full backs eh?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          Only decent ones. CBs are always going to go ahead early as they're the first to reach 30 passes

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      He can pass a ball. Well done.

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  22. iveseenitall
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    Wish id put hutton and krul in now :/

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    1. Baby Face Nelson
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      Just 1st half

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  23. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    Alan Hutton running the show 😎

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    1. MJ6987
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      Have to find a way to get him in before his price rockets.

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      1. Bubz
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        Even when he has Pool, Chelsea, City and Arsenal coming up?

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        1. MJ6987
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          Fixture proof. Villa basically play for 0-0 draws

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      2. Fantasy Gold
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        lol

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      3. andyinasia
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        Look at his fixtures in Sept/Oct - and think again.

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      4. Woy of the Wovers
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        Drop Costa and Hazard for the funds to upgrade Ivanovic.

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        1. MJ6987
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          That would work. Cheers.

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    2. Jafooli
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      😀

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    3. Arse Craic
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      Big time

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  24. Telloth
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    Cabella looked very good last week and just lacking a bit in the final third, was thinking about bringing him in. Doesn't look like a good idea now, he's still looking dodgy in the final third and misplacing passes all over.
    Newcastle's defence looks decent though. It feels like this'll be a 0-0 draw.

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    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
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      Sadly (as a Cabella owner) agree

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    2. tm245
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      Agree. Not many touches in the box + poor passing accuracy is not a good combination.

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    3. Paul Psychic Octopus
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      Did Cabella ---> Siggy last week

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  25. Fantasy Gold
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    Just lumped heavily on a Newcastle win. SDJ will change the game in the 2nd half and give them that required quality in the final third.

    Villa are woeful.

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    1. SW6
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      Hutton for England captain

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      1. andyinasia
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        Och aye

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    2. Mr_Partridge
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      You been watching a different game, Villa been fine... had a few chnaces

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      1. Fantasy Gold
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        Like I said, they have quality on the bench..

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        1. Mr_Partridge
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          De jong may not come on till later... Villa to keep CS for me

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  26. Gooner97
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    Hutton :sock:

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    1. Gooner97
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      😯

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    2. MJ6987
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      Fail! :lolz:

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    3. Fantasy Gold
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      Huttons sock is better

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    4. Gooner97
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      Vote up now.

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      1. MJ6987
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        Is that you on the grav?

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  27. Baby Face Nelson
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    Hutton the Boss is hurt

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    1. MJ6987
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      They said that about Vlaar!

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    2. Fantasy Gold
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      Good! Stay down!

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  28. Saint Domingo
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    Great defending by Hutton there.

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  29. GlasgowFF
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    Hutton down.

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  30. Declan
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    Hutton

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