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21 June 2018 327 comments
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Fantasy managers are keeping faith with several Premier League-based players in the lunchtime encounter between Denmark and Australia.

Christian Eriksen (£9.0m), who registered an assist in the Danes’ 1-0 win over Peru last Saturday, is the most-owned player on show: 9.5% of McDonald’s FIFA managers have the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder in their squads.

Eriksen’s assist potential was evident in that opening-match victory: the Spurs man fired in 11 crosses, delivered seven corner-kicks and created three chances for his team-mates in an admittedly fortuitous success over the unlucky Peruvians.

Kasper Schmeichel (£5.0m) excelled in that match, making six saves on his way to a clean-sheet. The Leicester City goalkeeper’s ownership has jumped a couple of percentage points as a result and now stands at 7.5 %.

Andreas Christensen‘s (£5.0m) ownership has also increased after that shut-out, with the Chelsea defender now selected by 4.3% of Fantasy managers.

For Australia, Mathew Ryan‘s (£4.5m) budget price tag and guaranteed minutes have persuaded 1.9% of McDonald’s FIFA managers to invest in the Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper: Ryan is the most-owned Australian player as a result.

With ten penalties being awarded in the World Cup so far – the tournament record is 18 – Fantasy managers are wisely looking towards those players on spot-kick duties for a reliable source of points.

Mile Jedinak (£6.0m) scored from the spot in the Socceroos’ 2-1 defeat to France and his ownership has increased to 1.6% as a consequence: previously, no Australian midfielder or forward had broken the 1% mark. Jedinak’s penalty was, in fact, the only shot on target Australia had in that loss to the French.

Australia’s team is unchanged, while Lasse Schone for the injured William Kvist is Denmark’s only alteration.

Australia XI (4-2-3-1): Ryan; Risdon, Sainsbury, Milligan, Behich; Jedinak, Mooy; Leckie, Kruse; Rogic, Nabbout
Denmark XI (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Dalsgaard, Kjaer, Christensen, Larsen; Schone, Delaney; Eriksen, Poulsen, Sisto; Jorgensen

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  1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    VAR hates me but I love VAR

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Beautifully ruining that Denmark CS.

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      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Of course I have Denmark defender . But I want Erikssen out of the comp and resting for next season

        Hoping same for Ali and Harry.

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        1. Maddi Son
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Hope we win the world cup and then Alli and Harry break their legs in celebrations.

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          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            I hope you win nothing as usual

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            1. Maddi Son
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              Tottenham fan and not even English..

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              1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
                • 16 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                I'm half English . Probably more English than Italian but I chose the right path . Plus I've probably been a spurs fan longer than you been alive ...assumption

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  2. Saniul
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Why do people blame VAR when it is up to the referee to make the decision after seeing something 10 times - instead of 1 time?

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    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      If it’s applied consistently and not just when it suits their agenda then it’s fine by me.

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  3. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Seeing VAR being used to award/deny penalties in extra time in the knockouts is going to be fun

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  4. Patch
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    So glad to see the Danish clean bed sheet gone!!!

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    1. Patch
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Would need at least another goal, come on my Danish white pastry, make me proud.

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  5. SW6
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    I wonder if a ref will ever watch a VAR replay and not give a penalty. They've probably got it in their mind that when they get told to check they are just going to always award one. Or is the idea that they only get told to check when it is a stonewall pen?

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

      They will have been well briefed in that a VAR will only be called if a clear mistake/incident has been seen.
      In saying that, of course it'll happen and it'll kick off nicely when it does.

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      1. SW6
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        I am not convinced that the one we've just seen is a stonewall pen though. He is jumping to head the ball, I don't think it is deliberate at all. The ref barely watched the replay, saw it hits his arm and gave a pen without really thinking about it. It may be a penalty but it's not a definite penalty imo.

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

          100% agree, I think that VAR has been called has influenced the refs decision.
          Like you I see why it was given but that then brings the questions of 'clear infringement' and consistency.
          Have to say, I'm 100% for VAR, mistakes will be made but long term will avoid the shockers that have blighted almost every tournament.

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          1. SW6
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            I think VAR could be great but am not convinced if it's being implemented in the best way at the moment. There is a risk it influences a decision in the semifinals or final in a way that is not completely positive. But then maybe a referee can do that too anyway? I would still say that this is the World Cup and should not really be where we are experimenting with VAR.

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

      I think they're only told to look when it's going to happen, if you noticed there are situations throughout the game when they wait and nothing happens and he isn't called to look. At least I've seen that in a couple of games.

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    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I also think it's the country they come from, some places give pens for any hit of the arm i.e. USA, others don't. Like you would get a free kick in Spain/Italy for falling over that you wouldn't get in England. Until the world referees the same there will always be arguments. Otherwise everything will be given as pens.

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  6. Chilli Heatwave
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Any other Jedinak owners? What a man.

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

      casual

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  7. Who are all Lukakus
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    question regarding VAR: what happens when Denmark score in a counter-attack right after the possible penalty?

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

      We're waiting to find out, will be fun

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    2. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      The goal would have been disallowed. In the Korea-Sweden game, Korea were on the break and the ref probably got told it's a clear penalty stop the play immediately before big controversy. 🙂

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    3. SW6
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      See here....
      https://mobile.twitter.com/sporf/status/893952887138787328?lang=en

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

        Interesting, thanks for posting that

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      2. Who are all Lukakus
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        wow. 2 goals swing.

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  8. HamezMace
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    #teamo'neill

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Billic, O'Neill, Aluko > Keane, Evra, Larsson

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

        Alex Scott > Everyone

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  9. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    If a player scores, takes his shirt off, and then VAR disallows the goal, does the player still get booked?

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    1. diesel001
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Cok3y5murf
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

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    3. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Sure he does - you get booked at any time you take your shirt off, not only when you score.

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      1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        What if you have an identical shirt under your shirt?

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        1. Pierce34
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Lol, then I don't know!

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        2. DJDave1979
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          Russian doll look.

          I've never really understood the desire to undress after scoring. Well, not during a football match, anyway.

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          1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            It does seem weird - you don't see a swimmer win a race then take his trunks off.

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

              You've never been to my local pool then?

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              1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
                • 11 Years
                7 years, 9 months ago

                I have, but I wasn't wearing my glasses that day.

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

                  Probably for the best

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            2. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              7 years, 9 months ago

              Mores the pity.

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    4. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      VAR required to check if shirt was off

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  10. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Really harsh penalty that, also annoying as a schmeichel owner

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    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Rival had double Denmark defence so it was definitely the correct decision 😉

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  11. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Spewing every time I see VAR. I remember back in the 40s when we used to use leather balls and played on the most uneven fields. When two footed tackles were applauded and when you didn't go home until you were completely covered in mud. The beautiful game has been ruined.

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    1. Pierce34
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You can't even break someone's legs these days without those politically correct snowflakes complaining.

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    2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      And the women were in the kitchen

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      1. Euro Raiders
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Happy Days!! Ha ha

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    3. DJDave1979
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      It's just not football if you don't stand at least a half decent chance of being maimed.

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    4. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      How old are you?

      ...and are you seriously advocating two footed tackles?

      Wait, is this Mark Lawrenson?

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

        This

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      2. Pierce34
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        He's in his late 80s, clearly 😉

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

          Then why was he prancing about on a football pitch breaking peoples legs, didn't he know there was a war on!

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      3. diesel001
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Team Cruel being a WUM and you are falling for it

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    5. willl
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Back in the 40s?

      Bloody hell...

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  12. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Poor day for Poulsen owners.

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    1. Chandler Bing
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Who owns him anyway?

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  13. fenixri
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Come on Eriksen one more or assist

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  14. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Poulsen off. At least Denmark won't concede a penalty again.

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

      Yeah, that's how it works.

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        That's how it's been so far. Fouled Cueva the other day and handball today.

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  15. diesel001
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Fred

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44380621

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    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      How long before the prospect becomes a could have been

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    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Could of had William Carvalho on a free instead.

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

        Based on his world cup performances that's still too much

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  16. Il Papera
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Has it been considered that 2nd place is the goal for England or Belgium? (Based on the following assumptions:)
    - Mexico or Sweden take 4 more points and Germany finish second
    - Brazil win their group

    1st place gets the following:
    Round of 16: Pol/Sen/Jap/Col
    QF: Bra/Ger
    (Semi could even be Spain if they come 2nd)

    2nd place however would play:
    Round of 16: Pol/Sen/Jpn/Col
    QF: Mex/Srb/Swz/Swd
    (Semi: Spa/Por group winners, Uru/Rus 2nd, Cro/Arg/Ice group winners, Fra/Den 2nd)

    Given most of this will be clear by the time we meet Belgium, will be very interesting to see what happens. I certainly don’t agree with the mantra ‘you’ve got to beat the best to be the best’...

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Could be the worst game ever if both sides want to lose 😀

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

      it's certainly come up in some of the coverage i've seen
      i'd really hope that england try and win the game, and not settle for 2nd in the group
      i think this idea that we need to work out the easiest possible route is a bit pathetic - it's effectively a loser's mentality, saying we have to avoid brazil at all costs. why? because we're scared of losing? if we come up against brazil earlier then so be it, games like that are what the world cup is all about
      i also think it piles on pressure to the team if they believe they've got an 'easier' set of games. a world cup quarter final against mexico will still be one of the toughest games england have had in years

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      1. SW6
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        You're spot on. if we're were to win 3/3 in the groups the confidence in the team would be huge. No team in unbeatable. I could just as easily picture us losing to Senegal as I could see us beating Germany to be honest.

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    3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2012/aug/01/london-2012-badminton-disqualified-olympics

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

      as soon as Germany lost this was the consideration.

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  17. SW6
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Another Eriksen goal would be handy.

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    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Dislike

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  18. Chandler Bing
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Need a Denmark penalty to save the day

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  19. Ben Mee Over A Table
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    This game is getting interesting

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  20. Chandler Bing
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    This Sisto fella is a nice player.

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  21. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Cornholio on

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  22. Balls of Steel
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Score predictions for France v Peru guys?

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

      2:1

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    2. Bardo9
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      1-1

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    3. CloudSky
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      2:1 France for me.

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    4. We Will Klopp you
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      1-0 France

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  23. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Damn annoyed about doing eriksen to isco. Hopefully it pays off in the long run

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  24. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Bugger that VAR and pen decision... (new Schmeichel owner)

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  25. UshFPL
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Best 4.5 GK on wildcard?

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  26. Bardo9
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Anxiously waiting to see posts right now saying “Erikseeennnn”

    - A fantasy player that is not by a tv

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

      Erikseeennn

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      1. Bardo9
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        ....

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      2. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Missing an "n"

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      3. Revival
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        looks like your short 1 'n' 🙂

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  27. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    What's with the Stadium announcer message in 2 languages for Sisto Yellow card.. talk about public shaming

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  28. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Might Aguero be better pick than Messi as a danger Croatia mark him tightly and Aguero may get more space potentially?

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    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I think both are pretty poor picks - Argentina are really not as good as people think, and Croatia are decent.

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  29. FPL Scoop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else planning ronaldo to Messi for next week? (Depending on how Messi plays today)

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      It is either that or Eriksen to Kroos.

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    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      Could be a very sideways move.
      Ronaldo wants the golden boot.

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    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      You might be on to something, that would allow for Salah (C) on Monday and a choice of Switching to Messi on Tuesday

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

        I'm not sure about Salah, he's clearly injured, and Egypt are already out

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  30. Merlin the Wraith
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 9 months ago

    This system Fit running where you can buy a 4th transfer for cash instead of 'hit' points is making a farce of the game. Instead of a level playing field players are trying to buy their mini leagues for no other purpose other than giving their money away to the organiser. It's supposed to be fun. At least I'm consoled by the fact I'm behind in the rankings to fools that are parted from their cash as opposed to being beaten by skill (& luck!). Does leave a nasty taste that I'm being beaten by mercenaries.. & that FFS are plugging it.

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    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      I doubt FFS are plugging it out of the goodness of their heart.

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      1. Merlin the Wraith
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        Indeed! Seems to have become part of the leaning towards FFS becoming a corporate venture instead of the forum for like minded players it was originally set out to be. Certainly not going to be buying into the membership this coming season. If I wanted throw my money away I'd head to a bookies.

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

          This.
          Didn't touch the game with a barge-pole.

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          1. Merlin the Wraith
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Good decision! Good luck for new season fella!

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

              You too.

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    2. Eden Wizard
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 9 months ago

      That's a joke. More than happy to argue the point!

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      1. Merlin the Wraith
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 9 months ago

        As in what's your point? Do you tend to agree or not?

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        1. Eden Wizard
          • 7 Years
          7 years, 9 months ago

          As in - wouldn't catch me paying for transfers. Sad acts.

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          1. Merlin the Wraith
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 9 months ago

            Cheers chap! You've summed it up just in your last two words. Roll on new season.. & good luck to you too fella. At least that's a level (losing) playground hehee! Happy to move on now.

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