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19 August 2016 4503 comments
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The first of 10 Friday night kick-offs of the 2016/17 season gets underway as Man United play host to Southampton at 8pm.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic carries the armband hopes of many heading into Gameweek 2. Second only to Sergio Aguero in this week’s captain poll, another big display from the Swede this evening should continue the bandwagon that’s already earned him in excess of 45% ownership.

There’s also the small matter of Paul Pogba to consider. Having served a one-match ban last weekend, the Frenchman is poised for a second debut and has been named in the hosts’ first XI.

Having emerged victorious from Old Trafford in each of the last two seasons, the Saints will be hoping to take up the role of part poopers once again as Jose Mourinho prepares for his first home match in charge of the Red Devils.

Claude Puel’s side stuttered to a 1-1 home draw against Watford last time out, though produced more attempts on goal that any side in Gameweek 1.

Dusan Tadic created more chances than any other player in the opening round of fixtures, whilst Nathan Redmond’s 75,000 new owners will be looking for a repeat of last week’s goal and subsequent two-point haul against the Hornets.

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  1. OLLY G
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    If FPL comes back on, ditch Firmino or Hazard?

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      What on earth..

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    2. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Neither

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    3. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Are you drunk?

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    4. Worzel Gummidge
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Neither.

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      • how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Both

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    5. Mickey Tyrion™
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Anybody else a non Ibra owner moreso just pissed at the known casuals in your league who got Ibra in from the off sitting pretty at the top...

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      1. Too Mane Men
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I've just knee-jerked him in for a hit.

        The penalties seal the deal. Not having him was always a risk, I'm just upset I gambled the wrong way.

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      2. rdamjan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Maybe you are casual if you dont own Ibra...

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        1. Mickey Tyrion™
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Is Ville Ronka casual? Ibra was the always going to be the flashy casual pick. Turns out it was a good one at that.

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          1. rdamjan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            He own Aguero. He is casual.

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        2. ChristoBisto
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Hate all this "casual" chat. If you played the ownership game because you understood no Ibra was a big risk is that "casual"? No.

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          1. Mickey Tyrion™
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Yes.. I'm not saying everyone in the game who picked up Ibra is casual. Don't be so dense.

            I'm saying the known casuals naturally got him and didn't even put much thought into it. And it's annoying.

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            1. ChristoBisto
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              You made an error of judgement. Just get over it, get him in and move on. If you're better than the "known casuals" you'll catch up over the course of the season

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    6. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      She looks great but was better on Countdown....

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        You're just a sad perv, aren't you?

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        1. Jay_
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Bit strong mate, jeez

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        2. Forever In Our Shadow
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I dont mind her counting down. 5 seconds, 4 seconds, 3...oh thsts it. 😉

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      2. PassMeTheSwedge
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        When might the ticker on the sidebar be updated because currently it's still showing week? And where do I see the live scores that show you whose going to get bonus points?

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      3. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Non Ibra owner. Probably smart too just sit tight and see what Kane and Sanchez/Firmino do before starting a squad overhaul?

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        1. Larry Legend
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Definitely. No need to panic unless the price rise will kill your options.

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          1. il Brutto
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Sanchez is so expensive so if I end up removing him can easily afford Ibra, with Firmino I can get anyone up to 7,5 so should not be problems there either.

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      4. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Best midfielder for next 2-3 weeks?

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        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I think Hazard

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          1. Zizoulicious
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Same, captain this week

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          2. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Yh probably right. Got him already though!

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        2. Zlatan Time
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Pogba maybe? Could run the show at Hull next week...

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          1. NobodyF*cksWithTheJesus
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Would you double up pogba and zlatan? How's he looked tonight?

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            1. guardian.c
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              good

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      5. Fischy
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        How does the Points on the bench work ?
        I got Mkhitaryan on it, a good choice?

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        1. Supertrooper
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Huh?

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          1. Fischy
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Does the Points after the gameweek are played include the once on the bench?

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      6. Pompel
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Kane -> Ibra done
        Vardy goes after Swansea match, going back to usual 2 big hitters i attack

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      7. Larry Legend
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Well I nearly let the forums change my mind earlier with the majority saying captain Kun. Went with my gut and now have 37 from 2... shameless gloat B-)

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      8. fitzy
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Shaw, Ibra and Valencia. Still predicted a ranking fall.

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        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I own 0 United players 😎

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        2. Annie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          sure

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      9. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Good evening Shaw and Zlatan owners 🙂

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        1. Yome
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Zlatan C owners*

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        2. ChristoBisto
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Well hello

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          1. shirtless
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            But Aguero captain!

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            1. ChristoBisto
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah same. Don't worry though, Kun hasn't played yet. Just happy to own them both, and Hazard

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      10. devils advocate
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I'm an Ibra captain'er and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't still worried about Aguero, lol. Could easily better Ibra's score so Ibra owners shouldn't be too smug just yet, and Aguero captain'ers shouldn't be too concerned just yet.

        Regarding that match I couldn't be happier, but given we'll face better opposition than that this season there's still plenty room for improvement which I'm sure will come.

        Highlight for me wasn't even Ibra's 2 goals but rather Pogba's performance. Whilst it wasn't outstanding (still very, very good) I'm more excited by how easily he blended into the team like he's been with this group for years. He'll face harder tests but early signs are awesome!

        Glory, glory!!! 😉

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      11. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Tadic and gray -> redmond tekkers

        Thoughts?

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Keep Tadic

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          1. Kuqi Monster
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Need the cash, don't want to downgrade any other players...

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        2. L S P
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          definitely maybe

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        3. liiusions
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Wouldn't ditch Tadic for Redmond unless it's to fund the Gray move

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        4. Pep Talk
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          See potential in Tadic. I'll keep him.

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      12. mgrea
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Long to Diomande or bare his price drop?

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      13. Pariße
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Vardy, Sanchez > Ibrahimović, Hazard was the favoured option to accomodate Ibra before the match with my 2FTs.
        Anyone in favour of van Dijk > 4.5m instead of Sanchez > Hazard?

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        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Def Sanchez to Hazard for me

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          1. Pariße
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Sanchez might be good once Giroud is back to feed him in a Griezmann-like partnership, but Hazard is on penalties and van Dijk did make a nice Marseille turn during the game confirming his goalscoring threat 😀

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      14. Pep Talk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        After 2 games, i don't know why Ibra still have not choose my team.

        Please Ibra, please.

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      15. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        United to go unbeaten this year. The way they play over 1/3's of the pitch. Defending from Ibra and Rooney. Love it. Bailly looks insanely good. Class. Total class

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        1. ⚛Aeneas⚛
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          lol I hope your not serious

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          1. ⚛Aeneas⚛
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            arg *you're

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        2. how now brown cow
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Probably won't lose this decade they've been that good against Bournemouth and Southampton.

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        3. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Hahahaha

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        4. Zlatan Time
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          After 3 painful years as a United fan, we may finally be back 🙂

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        5. Horlicks esq.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I jehst. But the odds have potential

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        6. Zizoulicious
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Haha

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        7. Granville
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I fancy the title but no chance of going unbeaten.

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          1. Horlicks esq.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Come on Granny. You saw it too. Total class throughout. Do we need any signings? No, do we need any staff, do we need a stadium, a sponsor, no no no. It's there to be had.

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        8. Kante Be Bothered
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          They will loose to City/Chelsea

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          1. Horlicks esq.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Your spelling is loose mate

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      16. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        No idea what to do now.. Even now I don't want to knee jerk Martial/Vardy out but surely too dangerous to stay without Ibra?

        Current mids/strikers are..

        Hazard - Martial - Walcott - Bojan - Capoue
        Aguero - Vardy - Gray

        2FTs, 0.0 in the bank

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        1. Horlicks esq.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Vardy and Walcott to Ibra and gaston. Done

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          1. GoonerByron
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            What about when Walcott scores a brace tomorrow?

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        2. Larry Legend
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Downgrade Walcott and upgrade Vardy. Plenty of decent mid price mids.

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      17. Ed
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Do I just use my 2FTs tonight to do...

        Kane + Tadic > Ibra + Redmond?

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Try to keep Tadic

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      18. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        To fund Ibra I'm thinking :

        Alli to Lamela
        or
        Firmino to Townsend (in case Townsend plays well and so does Alli)

        Could work right?

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      19. EddieRooo / David Brent FPL
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Friday night knee jerk! New experience, thanks sky! More passes for Southampton, thanks Rachel!

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      20. TheDogTor
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Fuchs and vardy to Marc Wilson and ibra, tonight? I feel like I need to move for ibra asap, being on pens United don't look great but are scoring goals like they used to do, even against the run of play.

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      21. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Zlatan had zero shots on Targett

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        1. Zlatan Time
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I suppose this is true...

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        2. Pep Talk
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Lol!

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      22. Eden Azzzar
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Just done
        Vardy Sanchez and gray to Lamela benteke Ibra +1.6 mil

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        1. boombaba
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Cue Sanchez and Vardy double then yeah ?

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          1. Eden Azzzar
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            At least they will have gone out with a bang

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      23. raff97
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Bit of a Dilemma. Currently have:

        Shaw, Valencia, Stones, Friend, Chambers

        Haz, Mahr, Erik, Deu, Red

        Aguero, Gray, Carroll. 0 ITB 2 FT

        A) Mahrez->Capoue, Gray->Ibra which must be done before prices rise tonight

        B) Eriksen->Capoue, Shaw/Valencia/Stones->Amat, Gray->Ibra for -4. Shaw/Val would leave 0.5 ITB so I can wait a few days and still afford it when prices go up

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      24. boombaba
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Sell mahrez or Sanchez

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        1. La Vida Latte
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Sancez fixtures are much bettrr...

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      25. rashFord Fiesta
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        How would you squeeze 0.5m from this lot?

        Foster - Heaton
        Shaw - Walker - Williams - Stones - Evans
        Hazard - Tadic - Deulofeu - Townsend - Capoue
        Aguero - Ibra - Gray

        I'm thinking:
        A) Gray --> Diomande
        B) Evans --> Amat
        C) Townsend --> Redmond

        Favouring C) but would mean saints double-up in midfield. A) is a 0.2 swing in value but probs very short termist.

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        1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Deulofeu to Ramirez?

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      26. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Starting the season without a man united defender was a huge mistake. luckily i have 2 FT and 0.5 ITB to rectify that.

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      27. owls on the up
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Ofc Shaw gets baps and an assist after I took him out for Valencia lol

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        1. Supertrooper
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Why would you do that?

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          1. owls on the up
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Wc, but it was more of a longterm swap so I not too disheartened

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      28. The Tinkerman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Who would you rather sacrifice for Ibra?
        A) Tadic
        B) Firmino

        Need 1.5m.

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        1. owls on the up
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Tadic but it's close

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          1. The Tinkerman
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            I agree. Very tough call, but Redmond seems like a decent replacement and I don't want to be without a Liverpool attacker

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            1. owls on the up
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              My thoughts exactly Liverpool will have more attacking returns than Southampton

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