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Dugout Discussion – Belgium vs Italy

13 June 2016 1868 comments
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Monday’s final Euro 2016 tie sees Fifa’s second highest ranked side Belgium square up to 2012 Euros finalist Italy.

Both sides come into the match in confident mood having topped their qualifying groups and ending their pre-tournament friendly preparations unbeaten. While Belgium defeated Norway 3-2 and drew 1-1 with Finland, Italy recorded wins against Scotland and Finland.

Marc Wilmots’ team are set to rely heavily on Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who created more chances than any other player during qualification. Along with Chelsea’s Eden Hazard he was also the Red Devils’ top scorer in qualifying with five goals.

Antonio Conte’s Italy were one of only four sides, alongside England, Austria and Romania, to be undefeated in qualifying. They did this despite not having a regular goal scorer, with Southampton striker Graziano Pelle the Azzuri’s top scorer in qualifying with just three goals.

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  1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Daily 7s. 875654V3DJQ33TE

    http://s.mlv-cdn.com/img/dc82a36c625cf4329972a05aa52c8912.600x.jpg

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    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      😎

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  2. Irish Madridista ⭐
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    Candreva looked really impressive last night, as did Giaccherini..
    Anyone getting an Italian in ahead of the Sweden game?

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    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      If Eliseu not playing, I'm getting that Sunderland's reject.

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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        9 years, 6 months ago

        They're on my watchlist anyway..

        ..along with Bale.
        Muller better get something v Poland..

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        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
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          9 years, 6 months ago

          Got a feeling many people gonna ditch Muller, I'm gonna stick with him for now, at least until they qualified.

          Morata might get get the boot tho.

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          1. Stats Don\'t Lie
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            9 years, 6 months ago

            Morata was terrible.

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            1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
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              9 years, 6 months ago

              Terrible enough not to start next week?

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              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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                9 years, 6 months ago

                I think he'll keep his place.

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                1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
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                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  Nolito more terrible than him?

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                  1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    Nah I think both will keep their place. Spain were all over Czech Republic, Petr Cech was the only one keeping them in the game.

                    Their finishing was poor and Nolito was caught offside a few times alright but I'd keep faith for now.

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                    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
                      • 11 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Cheers!

                      Not sure who to bring with Morata + 1.5 too, seems like all the points are coming from defenders so far.

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    2. Stats Don\'t Lie
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      Giaccherini is tempting.

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Brilliant value, he was involved in nearly everything last night.

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        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          But absolutely the worst player to get in if you are trying to win. 😕

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/06/13/dugout-discussion-belgium-v-italy/?hc_page=18#hc_comment_13444634

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          1. RMA
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Win what? The whole comp? I guess. Mini-leagues are a different story, you can easily count on your opponents doing more mistakes than you 🙂

            But I agree, if you're last or have to sacrifice another defender with good fixtures (France, Germany, Spain, England) then it probably isn't worth it and you should be looking for differentials.

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            1. Ruth_NZ
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Depends what mini-leagues you are in. 😕 The ones I play in have plenty of managers that won't make many mistakes.

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    3. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe pelle. Had a few chances last night.

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  3. mourinho_el_fenómeno
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    Quiz:

    Artem Fedetskiy or Yaroslav Rakitskiy .. for the next gw?

    i will switch dragovic as i have 4 players playing the last day next gw.

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      How's this a quiz?

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  4. Stats Don\'t Lie
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    Are people subbing in Raphael?

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    1. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      From what I've seen yes

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  5. Jbuckl1878
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Should I stick with the 4 pts from Albanias keeper
    Or change to Rui Patricio

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    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Tough one.

      I'll let you decide.

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    2. RMA
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      The odds of Portugal CS are around 55% according to bookies. That gives expected returns of 4.2p, without accounting for the chance for additional points from saves.

      So yes, switch 🙂

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  6. Horlicks esq.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I really need to know peoples Portugal Midfield Starting XI today.

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    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Minefield. No one is nailed.

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      1. Horlicks esq.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I need Joao Mario or I leave Muller in for his 2 points.

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        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
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          9 years, 6 months ago

          I'd twist.

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  7. Kolarov Fpl Legend
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    So, Alaba or Drago (C) ?

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Alaba

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    2. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Always def over mid

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        So Alaba (LB) over Dragovic (CDM)? 😉

        I'd lean towards Dragovic meself too.

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        1. harvard
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          alaba plays cdm and is scored as a midf.
          dragovic plays cam.

          i have dragovic but will be capping ronaldo tho

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      2. ..RL..
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Dragovic

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    3. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Dragovic, just for his name.

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  8. ..RL..
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    Certainly feels like it went south for me after MD2. Muller, Lewandowski and Nolito- all 3 strikers blanked.
    Who should I likely replace from the above 3? and with whom?
    Lewandowski and Muller play against each other and Nolito is always a risk to have until he's on the team sheet before the match.
    Or replace Rami or Rodrigues(Sommer covers Swiss defence) to an Italian defender mostly Giaccherini?

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    1. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Take it chill. It is just one game, maybe all will score next game. Too early to kneejerk. Rodrigues to Giaccerini could be a good move.

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    2. Jbuckl1878
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Lewi out Ron in is what I'm doing kept .5 just in case

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  9. JoshHuntCUFC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Had 44 points...

    Subbed out Alli(2) and Kovacik(3), de-captained Juanfran(6)...

    I now have 33 points with Rui Patricio, Alaba, and Ronaldo(C) to play. Good move?

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    1. Bring on the shots
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm glad subs work for you mate... Mine doesn't even work for me to have this fun

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      1. mikess
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Use the app, it's much simpler

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        1. Bring on the shots
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I am ... when I click confirm it just says team not updated... Been trying now for an hour ... Sick of trying now lol

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          1. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Login to UEFA site on the browser your posting from.

            http://eurofantasy.uefa.com/en/fantasy16/manage-team

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          2. harvard
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            use the site...same thing happened to me on the app. now i just use my mobile browser

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      2. JoshHuntCUFC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Hopefully you'll get it working soon. Although I'll be kicking myself if all my subs just get 2 pts each!!
        What issue are you having?

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        1. Bring on the shots
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I'm using the app, updated it but when I click on the player I want to sub then click on the sub player it moves which is great but then when I click confirm it goes back and just says 'team not updated'

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    2. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Seems like an ok gamble 🙂 Ronaldo needs to score more than one to top the juanfran score though.

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      1. JoshHuntCUFC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That's what I'm counting on, although Rui Patricio and Alaba may chip in towards the deficit hopefully?

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  10. mikess
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    Is it worth keeping hold of Rami for the next round?

    I think a hit is definitely not worth it so trying to figure out an efficient way to improve my side. Defence seems a good place to start

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    1. mikess
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      Albania looked pretty toothless I thought

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    2. ..RL..
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      9 years, 6 months ago

      Get Giaccherini instead.

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      1. mikess
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        9 years, 6 months ago

        Already have him

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        1. ..RL..
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Keep him I guess, its Albania next.

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  11. Bring on the shots
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So basically substitutes do t work on the app... Just always says 'team not updated'

    Rubbish

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  12. La Vida Latte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Let´s maki som predictions

    Russia - Slovakia: 2-0
    Romania - Switzerland: 1-0
    France - Albania: 3-0

    England - Wales: 1-1
    Ukraine - NIR: 2-0
    Germany - Poland: 2-0

    Italy - Sweden: 2-0
    Czech Republic - Croatia: 0-2
    Spain - Turkey: 2-0

    Belgium - Irland: 2-0
    Iceland - Hungary: 3-2
    Portugal - Austria: 1-1

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    1. mikess
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not too bad, I think Ireland may get a draw. Switzerland will beat Romania, just

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      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        What´s your predictions ?

        I think romania will keep a clean sheet. They are really good at that!

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    2. ..RL..
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Russia - Slovakia: 1-1
      Romania - Switzerland: 1-1
      France - Albania: 3-0

      England - Wales: 2-1
      Ukraine - NIR: 2-0
      Germany - Poland: 2-1

      Italy - Sweden: 2-0
      Czech Republic - Croatia: 0-2
      Spain - Turkey: 2-1

      Belgium - Irland: 1-0
      Iceland - Hungary: 2-1
      Portugal - Austria: 1-2

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    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      1-2 Slovakia
      1-1 Switzerland / Romania
      2-0 France

      0-2 Wales
      3-0 Ukraine
      2-0 Germany

      2-0 Italy
      1-1 Czech / Croatia
      2-1 Spain

      1-1 Ireland / Belgium
      2-1 Iceland
      2-1 Portugal

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      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Wales beating Enland with 2-0 would be fun. The outrage! Will probably make the english so angry that they will vote for a Brexit just because!

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    4. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Rom - Swiss, Ger - Pol, Spain - Turkey, Bel - Ire, could easily going other way.

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      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I thiknk Spain will get their act togther and start scoring more 🙂

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        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          They should.

          All that talent and just 1-0, from a defender some more, not really good.

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    5. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Russia will draw
      Swiss will win
      Poland will draw

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      1. La Vida Latte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Naaaah! Russia will beat Slovakia for sure. Romania will keep a clean sheet. Maybe 0-0

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  13. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    The Habsburg Derby should be tasty enough. Not much football but tasty 😉

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  14. Backup Dancer
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Was there any news on the Perisic injury? Just a precaution?

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  15. dub75670
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Alaba or Dragovic for captain?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Alaba

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  16. Backup Dancer
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Captaining defenders seems to be the way forward this round of fixtures.

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    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Reply fail above.

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  17. britlander
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Can't decide between Siggy or Dragovic tonight, leaning towards Siggy. Any suggestions?

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    1. ..RL..
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Dragovi(C) going by current trend.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Sig

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  18. mad_beer ✅
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So do I keep Babacan in (3 points) or do I sub him for Patrício?

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    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Twist.

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  19. :
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    Score predictions for today chaps? Things have been a little cagey up till now (only 4 out of the 20 teams who have so far played have scored more than once) so I think I'll row in with the the result that has occurred in 4 out of the previous 10 games.

    1-0 to both Austria & Portugal.

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    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      That's about right for Portugal.

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  20. karvs155
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Cap:
    A) Dragovic
    B) Alaba
    C) Patricio

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    1. dub75670
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A or C...probably A given their opponents.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Alaba

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  21. Van Klinkert Delarosa
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    9 years, 6 months ago

    :s

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  22. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    At last we have a manager.

    Koeman appointed new Everton manager.

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    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hmm, not really excites me if I'm honest.

      You reckon he will bring one of his Saint players?

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      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Upgrade on Martinez.

        It usually happens. Forster,VVD and Pelle have been linked. I would take all of them.

        Might get one of them in reality. Forster would be expensive. More likely to be Cilessen for GK.

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        1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Ah, definitely.

          Forster and VVD could be ace, Pelle on the other hand ...

          Never like Cilessen, he's on par with Robles. Personally think he is not an upgrade.

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          1. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Apparently Koeman has been looking at Berahino. I hope we don't get him. Bad attitude.

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            1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Not what your team need right now. Could easily disrupt your team, plus you already have Mirallas for that.

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        2. Van Klinkert Delarosa
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Long would be good too imo.

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          1. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            And him. Priority for me is a Goalkeeper(Robles) Centreback(Jags)a midfielder to replace Barry and a replacement for Stones or Lukaku if they go.

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    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      All you need now is some decent players !

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      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Need to replace the Wigan players. Most of the oldies hav been released. Hibbert,Osman,Pienaar.

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  23. ..RL..
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Most major tournament are likely to have some upset results. Who do you guys see suffering that fate in this tournament?

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    1. Van Klinkert Delarosa
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'd say England. But that's normal.

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A few 'upsets' could happen..

      Wales > England
      Ukraine > Poland
      Romania > Switzerland
      Iceland > Portugal

      but most importantly.....

      Ireland > Belgium

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      1. Ruth_NZ
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Ukraine play N Ireland. 😕

        Poland v Germany could be interesting though. I don't see that as a shoe-in for Germany and wouldn't be surprised with a draw.

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          *cough* oh yeah.. I knew that.. 😳 I totally meant for GW3..

          Agree re Germany v Poland. BTTS?
          Neuer could be the difference.

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      2. ..RL..
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Austria-Portugal is also one fixture to watch out for.

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      3. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That won't be an upset. Belgium were brutal last night. McClean in for an injured Walters, possibly Murphy for Long who was poor yesterday and is better off the bench.,

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I thought Long was good in the first half, won some headers against defenders far taller than himself, disappeared completely in the second half though..

          There were a few worrying performances last night for an overall impressive showing for Ireland.

          McCarthy was terrible, himself and Coleman couldn't get to grips with Martin Olsson down the right hand side.. Walters was clearly still injured..

          We can take Belgium 😎
          KdB looked abysmal last night. Hazard seemed visibly annoyed at him.

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  24. Fergietime
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Is it your name or your screen name that shows up in the leagues?

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    1. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Try to predict by how it is showing your name and your team name.

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      1. Fergietime
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        In the league it says "You"

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Both.

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    3. Margarido
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Your name and Team name (Uefa)

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  25. new article posted
    GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/06/14/scout-notes-match-day-1-day-4/

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  26. England's Number 1
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Austria v Hungary and Portugal v Iceland predictions?

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  27. dub75670
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Alaba or Dragovic for captain?.

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