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Podcast August 28

The ScoutCast – Episode 135 – Arrivals

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With cheque books fluttering on the eve of the transfer window slamming shut, our Fantasy seasons could be transformed by some notable new arrivals. In this week’s ScoutCast episode, Granville and I chew over the latest fresh faces to crash the player list – United’s “Angel” Di Maria and Liverpool’s “Devil” Balotelli.

With just a single point between us and the comfort of top 100k placings, my co-host and I are more than just a little content as we the rule over the current bandwagons and preview another weekend’s action. It won’t last.

Bed yourself in via this link, or get acclimatised via the handy player below…

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

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  1. Markus123
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    is di maria not protected or is totalfpl just messing up? anyone know??

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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      yes and yes.

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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        *no and yes.

        protected. totalFPL have it wrong. 🙂

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    2. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      nobody really knows

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    3. Sharkytect
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      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Prices never go up or down in a new players first week in the league.

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  2. Rolf Harris Saint Germain
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know anymore about the the Aguero injury?

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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      there isn't one.

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      1. Rolf Harris Saint Germain
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2736861/Sergio-Aguero-hurt-Manchester-City-training-session.html

        Although I get that its not set in stone by any means

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          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          City Watch @City_Watch · 3h

          Aguero is fine and carried on training after that knock. Available for Saturday's game. (via @SunMartinB)

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          1. Rolf Harris Saint Germain
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Cheers, I only saw the DM article and started to panic

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    2. Touré De Force
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      😀

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Sadly probably true sooner rather than later

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        1. Rolf Harris Saint Germain
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Ive forgotten how much of a roller coaster ride it is having him in my team

          Everytime he sneezes i get worried he'll be out for a month

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  3. CCaddy
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone think zaha could be good value at 5.4?

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    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Best to see if he is slotted right into the startling 11 and if he looks impressive.

      Might be a good shout for a 5th non-playing midfielder if he looks threatening in attack for Palace.

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    2. Arrow Marked Drogba
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Watchlist at best for now, don't back warnock at all!

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  4. Pedram
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Costa definitely out for the game against Everton ?

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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No. Jose presser tmrw.

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      1. Pedram
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

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  5. HUMZAH96
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Is it just me that doesn't like captaining player that have an early kick off?

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Nope. It's everyone

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    • So Klose
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      I have Costa. Dzeko and Murney all injured so I need to make substitutions and maybe take a hit.

      What would you do?

      A) Dzeko + Costa --> Adebayor + Jovetic + 2.5m (- 4 hit)

      B) Dzeko + Costa + Terry --> Aguero + Adebayor + Colocini + 0.5,m (- 8 hit)

      Thanks guys

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    • Brutus619
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cracked what should be United's formation! Known as 4-5-1 Attack on Fifa 😉

      .............De Gea

      Rafael, Jones, Rojo, Shaw

      Januzaj....Herrera....Di Maria

      .........Rooney....Mata

      ................RVP

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

        Swap Januzaj for a proper CM and I agree

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        1. Brutus619
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          But Januzaj is playing RM in there :S

          If you swap him for a CM, then you have to change the whole formation.

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      2. Pinky and Brain
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Who would defend?

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          DeGea

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        2. Brutus619
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Herrera is about as good as Carrick defensively imo. Yet Scholes (who can't tackle) and Carrick played in a 4-4-2 for years.

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    • Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Seen nothing on Schurrle GD. Sounds very minor though

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        cheers Demi, currently sitting on both him and Costa, will just hang fire till tomorrow then.

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    • stufail
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Leicester sign Cambiasso. Hero.

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      1. Djerbil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        could be a good option somewhere down the line if priced correctly

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        1. stufail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Doubtful. Too defensive. But makes the defence more viable potentially.

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      2. the axolotl
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        he's getting on though. are they bringing lineker back too? 😉

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      3. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Good for Schmeichel owners

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    • Winter_is_coming
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Breaking news on Chelsea TV reported, that Costa is ready for Everton

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      1. Djerbil
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Breaking??

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      2. HUMZAH96
          9 years, 9 months ago

          They said 'READY' or are you posting oldish news?

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          1. Winter_is_coming
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            As for me, I just watch it at first, so I`m sorry if it was already here

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        • XhakaCan
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          They said he was 'in contention' for the Everton game, which is a bit vague.

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          1. Winter_is_coming
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Agree, Mour conference will decide everything, but i`m confident that if there is a chance for Costa to play - he will play

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      3. Syd.
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Question

        Can football clubs take insurance policies out on players??

        Just say that Di Maria gets injured and is out for a year can the club get cover for that??

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        1. the axolotl
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          yes absolutely. this is sometimes how they get away with such stupid punts

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          E.g......

          WILFRIED Zaha is on the brink of finalising his season-long loan move to Crystal Palace from Mancester United, says new Eagles boss Neil Warnock.

          “It’s very close,” said Warnock. “We’ve agreed everything, we’ve just got a few little bits insurance-wise to do and things like that

          http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Neil-Warnock-Wilfried-Zaha-joined-Crystal-Palace/story-22843954-detail/story.html#ixzz3BiqH4wmG

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        3. GREENDREAMS11
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          i think most pro sports people insure themselves against injury and with sich high stakes I would imagine the clubs do too

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        4. Kostja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Sure, great players even have seperate policies for the stronger and weaker foot

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        5. tom4s
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yes it is standard practice and one of the reasons for a medical. Clubs will be very hesitant to take on a player they cant get insurance for due to medical reasons.

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        6. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          That's what the medical is for "insurance"

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        7. BRONALDINHO
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          You planning on breaking his legs or something?

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      4. 1314
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        A) **Lamela Sanchez Ramsey Sterling Siggy
        **Ade **Jovetic Sturridge

        B) **Fabregas Sanchez Ramsey Sterling Siggy
        **Rooney **Naismith Sturridge

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        1. matty_b_OAFC
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          A) but i'd be worried without any ManU cover....even with their rubbish form.

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      5. Feed tha Sheep
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Need help please! Have two ft transfers
        De gea
        Lovren Debuchy (chambers Chester)
        Siggy Mata Sterling Ramsey (Wanyama)
        Rooney Costa Dzeko

        Was thinking of
        A. Costa > ade
        B. Mata> hazard/fab
        C. Chambers > Dumnett

        Can do two of these or any better transfers?

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        1. nolard
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I'd rather look to move Lovren and Debuchy. You also have Chambers who will not get so much game time now Per is back.

          LFC defense is leaky, as is Arsenals.
          I'd also consider moving Mata, as you are. I'd keep Costa if he is fit to play.

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      6. Exilizer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        @ Sw6, what is your strategy for UFPl transfers?

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

          I'm saving as many as possible for the final week.

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          1. Exilizer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Used 7 this week 8 for next...
            Then probably will take a couple of punts on some big hitters that haven't come good yet or just joined the league.

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      7. ZaKNaFeiN
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Sigh, took 4 pt hit to ship out Cameron to save £0.1m.

        Flagged due to injury now, so price not dropping anytime soon. =(

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        1. HUMZAH96
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I used my FT on him when I could've saved for over the int break 🙁

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        2. amol
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Thoughts?
          Krul(Guzan)
          Taylor Bertrand PVA (Rose Wisdom)
          Hazard Ramsey Sterling Siggy (King)
          Sturridge Aguero Inge

          All good to go?

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        3. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Right guys. Trying to hold off the WC button
          Front 8 is...
          Young Tadic Siggy Sterling Ramsey
          Rooney Costa Naismith

          So for a -4.......Young to?

          A. Silva
          B. Nasri
          C. DeJong
          D. Or Naismith back to Jovetic
          E. Wildcard
          F. Panic

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            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            A

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          2. amol
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I'm wildcarding, got off to a bad start.

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            1. Rolf Harris Saint Germain
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Do you have Aguero in?

              Im thinking i'll go Jov and bank 4mil so i can upgrade in 1FT

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              1. amol
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                No I have the same plan as you. 😀 But with Ings

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            2. amol
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              But B

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          3. Exilizer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            G. Despair.

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          4. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks guys

            Still no idea 🙂

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        4. Messi & fabregas
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Chelsea Action ‏@ChelseaAction 3h
          BREAKING: Chelsea TV have confirmed Diego Costa is in contention for the Everton match. #CFC

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          1. HUMZAH96
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Old news

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            • the axolotl
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              breaking lol 3h

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            • The Wayfarer
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Sweet.

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          2. Messi & fabregas
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            lads any news on schurrle?

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            1. HUMZAH96
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Nope

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            2. VougieDipond
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              9 years, 9 months ago

              Arsenal officials will meet with Radamel Falcao's agent today in Paris regarding a loan move for the AS Monaco striker. (Source; RMC)

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              1. HUMZAH96
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Sure

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

                    I read the bullshit. i thought othersmight like to read it too 😀

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              2. Messiah Hazard
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Giroud out for whom? for 8.5m or less

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                1. HUMZAH96
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    Stefan

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                  • nolard
                    • 9 Years
                    9 years, 9 months ago

                    jovetic, or Ade.

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                2. El_Matador
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  With 2FT in hand I'm awaiting solid news re Dzeko.

                  In the meantime one of Hutton(HUL) Caulker(SUN) N, Taylor(WBA) or Chambers(lei) needs benched.

                  Currently got first three picked as at home and not sure on Chambers starting.

                  Any thoughts?

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                3. Pedram
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Play Terry or Chambers ?

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                  1. HUMZAH96
                      9 years, 9 months ago

                      Captain. Leader. Legend.

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                      1. Pedram
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 9 months ago

                        i don't get

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                        1. HUMZAH96
                            9 years, 9 months ago

                            Terry

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                          • Miracallas
                            • 12 Years
                            9 years, 9 months ago

                            Photo bomber, adulterer

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                    • Geordienufc1
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 9 months ago

                      So the community consensus is to wait for Chelsea's presser before switching costa out (for either Adebayor or aguero)?

                      That sounds fine.

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                    • Balotellitubbies
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 9 months ago

                      Got a good feeling about this Balotelli bloke 😉

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                    • Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 9 months ago

                      Hears what i think we should play like:

                      ............Dave da save

                      .......Jonesy.....Jonny...... Smaling

                      ........... Carick.............Scolesy..........

                      Giggsy.............Wazza......... Nani

                      ...................... rvp...............

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                      1. Demí
                        • 13 Years
                        9 years, 9 months ago

                        Can't. Carrick's injured

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                        1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
                          • 11 Years
                          9 years, 9 months ago

                          🙁

                          If ur reading this michael, pls get well soon.

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                      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 9 months ago

                        Where did you "hear" it?

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                        1. HUMZAH96
                            9 years, 9 months ago

                            lol. Were you no1 in the world?

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                          • Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 9 months ago

                            not sure what u mean m8. are u agreeing???

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                        2. Parm
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 9 months ago

                          uvz onle got 10 playr\z

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                          1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
                            • 11 Years
                            9 years, 9 months ago

                            i know. 🙁 we need to get some more. put ur hand in ur wallet moysey!

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                      3. Spike ⚽️
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 9 months ago

                        Cambiasso

                        Eurosport said about Cambiasso, when José Mourinho was still managing Inter, "There is nothing glamorous about the bald Argentine, but he is the heartbeat of the Inter side that have become the dominant force in Italian football. Just the kind of determined, hard-running midfielder José Mourinho loves. Originally a destroyer, the 29-year-old has become increasingly adventurous and weighs in with six to eight goals per season.[19]

                        Goal.com said, "All in all, this player is one of the greatest players to have ever pulled an Inter shirt on and to grace the pitch in the Serie A. He is an intelligent midfielder, who has the capacity to change the shape of a game off his own boot. He is one of the most influential midfielders in Italian football, and for that reason and many more, he will certainly be remembered as one of the most talented players of all time."[

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                        1. the axolotl
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 9 months ago

                          he was maybe

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                        2. laGan1n1
                          • 11 Years
                          9 years, 9 months ago

                          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqlpEfwSCD4

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                      4. the axolotl
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 9 months ago

                        now that season has started, who do you think the best 4.5mil midfielder is?

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                      5. Exilizer
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 10 Years
                        9 years, 9 months ago

                        What does Everyone make of the champions league draw then? I knew we would get city again! Throw in Roma and that is a tough group.

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                      6. Seabreeze
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 9 months ago

                        Is having Jovetic - Aguero - Ade too much Man C?

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                        1. HUMZAH96
                            9 years, 9 months ago

                            Ye

                            Take one out, I'd take Aguero out (unpopular opinion) as he's so injury prone

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                            1. Seabreeze
                              • 12 Years
                              9 years, 9 months ago

                              He is, but he's not been a bad shout even when playing so little minutes.

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