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ICT Analysis- Budget Differentials

7 September 2011 1712 comments
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In this latest article for Members we combine the current ownership data in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game and our very own ICT Index* data, to find a collection of ten players who could provide handy differentials over the weeks to come.

With the emphasis on value in the current Fantasy landscape – we particularly targeted budget players who could plug the gaps in your squad – with just one notable exception from Villas-Boas’ Kings Road fraternity.

*For those of you unfamiliar with the ICT Index, click this link for more info…

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

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  1. meechamspowders
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    current lineup for saturday:

    Krul

    Berra, Kompany, Bosingwa

    Silva, Walcott, Young, O'Hara

    Rooney, Holt, Dzeko

    Bench is weak: Brunt, Simpson, N.Taylor.

    I hate picking Walcott because he can be such a letdown, but at home to Swansea will hopefully be worth the risk.

    I did think about going with 3 big strikers - Suarez and Adebayor were the other ones I was thinking of, briefly tried to shoehorn RVP in there, but he is too pricey.

    Defence is obviously quite weak. Reckon it's worth downgrading Walcott to Arteta to improve on Berra? My only problem with that is that I don't think Arteta holds the same kind of threat?

    Any thoughts on where that could be improved?

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    1. O Fenomeno
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Why bench Brunt against Norwich? Start him over O'Hara imo.

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    2. Captain Remorse
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      You have good coverage. Berra rotates well with existing defence. You might want to upgrade Holt sooner rather than later? Walcott > Arteta might allow Holt > Luiz, or keep the funds in the bank and wait and see which 6.0 to 7.0 M striker starts scoring. I would play Brunt versus Norwich.

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      1. meechamspowders
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks.

        Was going for O'Hara cos he's got a home fixture and wolves are in form really, but will consider playing brunt since two people have suggested it.

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        1. jguti14
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          are you confident walcott is playing?

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  2. donners
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Haven't been following the price changes lately, can anyone confirm if they are now happening at a consistent time every day?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think it's about 07.00.

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  3. arcticjunkie1
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    My CL team, very first attempt. It's probably all over the place to be honest. Thoughts?

    Cesar
    P.Jorge R.Costa
    Xavi Shaqiri Nasri(C) Anderson Alonso
    RVP Messi Hulk

    Chiotis Park Diawara Smalling

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  4. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone see Rafa Nadal getting a blowjob at US Open press conference other day?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABY0BR8d_z0

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    1. the-zohan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      hahaha yes

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    2. King Eric, in America
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      This - is - brilliant.

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  5. Roberto Baggio
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm/ rudd(y), enrqe boswa ward (ntaylor, Simpson ), silva young arteta taraabt ( ndyer), roony dzk suar>>>> thinking abt adebayor once fixtures improve and new players gel. RMT pls thanks

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  6. BwG
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    **Transfer Deadline Help**

    Have to deal with work travel on Friday. Just want to confirm - the 11:30 that the fpl lists as the deadline to complete transfers - is 11:30am London time?

    Gracias fellas.

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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      1. BwG
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks man

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        1. Just A Hat
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          😀

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  7. Van Dal
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Deffinite risers or fallers tonight guys?

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  8. 7ator
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Having trouble deciding on Rooney or Young for Man utd coverage, Shrek is probably the better option, but i could ise the 2 mill elsewhere.....

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney

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  9. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys,

    current front 8 is pretty standard

    Silva Sess Taraabt Brunt Moses
    Rooney Suarez Dzeko

    I have 3 mil in the back

    Should I swap Ess for Walcott/Arteta or get RVP in for Suarez? Walcott/Arteta option is more flexible, but I'm not sure Suarez will score great these next few weeks and RVP could go nuts.

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Keep your frontline, take Sess out for Walcott/Arteta or Mata - I'm going with Mata!

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  10. Prestige Worldwide
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    For this GW

    Given - (Ruddy)

    Ward - De Laet - Enrique - (Bosingwa - Simpson)

    Brunt - Jarvis - Young - Silva - (Petrov)

    Suarez - Rooney - Dzeko

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  11. pleccy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I feel that FPL got Suarez and Carrols price the wrong way round?

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    1. 7ator
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Preety much, i think it was stupid to have Carroll more expensive then Suarez, time will tell though.

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  12. the-zohan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Barton or SWP? I'm 0.1 off taarabt unless ward goes up soon

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    1. Dan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      SWP, going to be given a free role.....

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    2. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Barton, he is better!

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  13. jguti14
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    what are people thinking about walcott? i really really want to bring him on board but this injury think makes me wary!

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  14. Dan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    First full weekend of Football I'm not on holiday for, can't wait. 🙂

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  15. Danny x-factor
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Link is direct to my team. Thinking to do:
    Cahill > Brunt
    N'zog > Hunt
    Holt > Dzeko

    4 points hit. I cant do Holt>Dzeko unless I downgrade those 2 midfielder.

    Any thought?

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    1. flyover
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      You couldn't find a third player that ends in -unt?

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      1. j.m
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        gold

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  16. jguti14
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    how bad is this team for this gw and who would you captain,

    given (vorm)

    baines (if fit) de laet simpson bosi

    silva lamps nzogs brunt

    dzeko suareez

    bench graham moses ward

    id like to bring in walcott for nzgos but thrown off by the injury

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      lol how bad? You should be positive!

      It looks good, only trade I would make is getting rid of Baines if it doesn't look like he will be fit.

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  17. Stiffy_84
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    here is my team - thoughts?

    Krul (Vorm)
    Enrique Bosingwa De Laet (Simpson N Taylor)
    Young Arteta Silva Mata (Ferguson)
    Dzeko Chicharito Suarez

    Plan on rotating gk's on fixtures and de laet, simpson and n taylor on fixtures.

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    1. the-zohan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      huge midfield besides Ferguson, i was looking at doing something similar but wasn't 100% convinced with Arteta.

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      1. Stiffy_84
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        i had rooney taarabt initially, but i thought chicharito will come good and arteta will run amok in arsenal's midfield, and he'll be wanting to prove himself on a bigger stage than everton. i think arteta will be get around 175 this year...maybe a big call?

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        1. the-zohan
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Tempting!
          What do you think of this team?? - i'm not playing for $$ so I'm not 100% serious, just looking to beat my mates:
          Given (Vorm)
          4.0's: Simpon. De Leat. Connolly. (Taylor. Caulker)
          Silva. Young. Narsi. Arteta (Ferguson)
          Suarez. Rooney. Dzecko.

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          1. the-zohan
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            or is not having Bosingwa going to kill me?

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            1. Just A Hat
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              nah you will fine - your defense is terrible but it could be a good laugh.

              I would do Given -> 4.5 Goalie

              then Ferguson -> Dyer

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    2. 7ator
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I like it, though Chicharito might not start

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  18. smash
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is Meireles expected to get many starts?

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Possibly not straight away but maybe in a few games.

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      1. smash
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I'll keep an eye on him then, seems a decent price
        cheers.

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  19. gunners2011
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    How does this team look for next few weeks?

    Given (vorm)
    Kompany, Hughes, Enrique (Simpson, Gabbidon)
    Silva, Young, Moses, Taraabt (Tiote)
    Rooney, Suarez, Dzeko

    Got 1.5 in the bank

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    1. Zep
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      No Chelsea or Arsenal could hurt you... you could take a punt on Arteta (for Taarabt) with the extra cash, or use it to upgrade Enrique/Hughes for Bosingwa, who gives Def and Att coverage IMO...

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      1. gunners2011
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        hmm yeah was thinking about lack of arsenal, but i didnt want to risk arteta yet, but hughes to bosingwa i may do

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  20. Fancy Feet
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    If AVB has the balls to drop Lamps he should start every game, I think Lamps is the problem for Meireles in a 3 man midfield. Unless he changes the formation as well, so it is safer to wait and let him settle but once he does he should be great.

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  21. j.m
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Need some help:

    Krul - Vorm
    Ward - Enrique - Bosingwa - R Taylor - De Laet
    Young - Silva - Arteta - Dyer - Cabaye
    Rooney - Suarez - Dzeko

    1) Is it worth trying to fit Kompany at the back? City have good defensive record, am I'm not sold on Enrique.

    2) Will I regret not having Mata in the long run? Or will Arteta suffice for now considering Arsenal's good fixtures?

    3) I'm uneasy about Suarez and Dzeko. I know they're supposed to be safe bets for the long haul, but gut tells me to go with RVP. Ignore it?

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      1) No need to fit Kompany in the back atm

      2) I'm going with Mata but Arteta could be magical if he plays at his best

      3) I would wait until Arsenal starting playing well before going for RVP, he will probably score a few goals but can't see him matching his 12 million price tag until the whole Arsenal team hit form.

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      1. R.Taylor has to go before Enrique is even considered, Kompany is not a must, and once you get rid of Taylor your defence will be okay
      2. You wont yet, maybe GW6 but that is plenty of time to get him in
      3. Suarez is fine, Dzeko i dunno...i went RVP

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  22. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Given (EVE)
    De Laet (WBA), Simpson (QPR), Collins (EVE), Baines (AVL)
    Sinclair (ARS), Sessegnon (CHE), Adam (STO)
    Dzeko (WIG), Rooney (BOL), Bent (EVE)
    Subs – Vorm (ARS), W.Brown (CHE), Eagles (MUN), Moses (MCI)
    In the bank: 2.5
    FT: 1 WC: 1
    Which one?
    A) gw4 – bent > rvp. gw6 – baines > enrique, sess > mata. gw7 – collins > komp
    B) gw4 – sess > walc. gw6 – baines > enrique, collins > ward/olsson. gw7 – sinclair > silva

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      You shouldn't plan so far ahead but...A)

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  23. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts?
    Vorm Ruddy
    Bosingwa Enrique Brown Simpson De Laet
    Silva Walcott (Mata GW6) Brunt Cabaye Dyer
    Suarez Rooney RVP

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  24. DEEPAK
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    vl alex play nxt match...or he vl start as a sub...?

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  25. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    just trying to guage how much trouble im in with this squad, no WC played obviously, 4 point hit already taken, 1st of season :(. Im aware of the doubts with baines and odemwingie, wingie probably does IMO, i still hold some hope for baines....

    Given

    Baines, Bosingwa, De Laet

    Young, Silva, Arteta, Nzogbia

    Suarez, Dzeko, Odemwingie

    (Simpson, Brown, Surman)

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      some awful grammar and spelling there, apologies

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    2. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm thinking no news is good news as far as Baines goes. Hodgson sounded fairly confident on Wingie, but I reckon he could just see a sub appearance this weekend.

      The problem with your bench is that Surman has had fairly limited playing time thus far, however West Brom at home seems like the sort of fixture he'd get a start for.

      I actually think you'll be OK- one or two of your midfield plus Suarez/Dzeko should get big scores this week... I wouldn't make any more transfers, I'd just think long and hard about captaincy this week- could be the decisive factor.

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    3. Microeconomics
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think you're in too much trouble. Sure you have doubts over Baines and Odemwingie but at least you have some sort of cover for them.

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    4. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      cheers gents

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  26. hooi1983
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    my team

    Given
    Simpson, Bosingwa, Kompany
    Sess, Young, Sinclair, Yaya
    Dzeko, Rooney, Bent
    (Vorm, Jags, De Laet, Surman)

    spent 2 free transfer already (Torres -> Dzeko and NZog -> Young)
    Yaya -> Arteta worth 4 pts hit?
    and how about Bent situation, any chance for this week?

    thanks

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    1. Microeconomics
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I would probably play Jags over Sess. Sunderland have scored 1 goal, I don't think they'll breach Chelsea.

      I also think you could wait for Arteta. At least 1 game. Don't think you should take a 4 point for him just yet

      As with Bent I have no clue. sorry 😛

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      1. hooi1983
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        thanks

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    2. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yaya is at home to Wigan this week, no way you should spend 4 points getting rid of him. Essentially you need Arteta to at least assist and Yaya to do nothing in order to just break even.

      I'm hoping De Jong will be back this weekend to allow Yaya to bomb forward a bit more. If this is the case I can definitely see him picking up some points- he's managed 2 assists so far, I think a goal is around the corner.

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      1. hooi1983
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        ya, i also hope De Jong faster back and Yaya can have more attacking thread.

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  27. jimski
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Bench Simpson or Brown? (or play both and bench SInclair?)

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'd play Sinclair given ARS's plight, Jim.

      I'm playing Brown fwiw.

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      1. jimski
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I always seem to have picked the wrong one out of that pairing so far this season (and I selected them for easy rotation!)

        I've already decided to play 4 defenders, as I don't trust Surman (could get a sub 1 pointer) or Moses this week. So I'll go with Sinclair, and try to decide on Brown v Simpson as Saturday approaches. (If Baines is out, both will obv play.)

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  28. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Angel Rangel makes member's article: kudos.

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  29. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    ...and also...get your rugby picks in - one day to go.

    Click on link above, International, do your picks and join my group, Jafa's Lads.

    Takes 30 seconds 😉

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  30. Kick Some Goals
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Any suggestions on which GK (4.5 or less) rotates best with The Vorm?

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    1. DVassell
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      krul looks good rotater for the next few gws at least

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      1. Kick Some Goals
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Actually, could be a 5.0 GK if Dzeko goes up another 0.1 - Given or Begovic a better choice if that's the case?

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        1. Just A Hat
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          how about Szczęsny?

          Although in saying that I just assumed he was 5.0 without checking, he is probably 6 million <_<

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          1. Kick Some Goals
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            6.0 for Szczeny =/

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            1. Just A Hat
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              🙁 I would go for Given then

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