634x258 Euro 2012
16 June 2012 4170 comments
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Danny Welbeck’s sublime back-heel hands England victory and sends Sweden crashing out of Euro 2012. Andy Carroll and Theo Walcott also pick up the plaudits in the five-goal thriller while, in the storm-delayed earlier kick-off, France see off tournament co-hosts Ukraine 2-0, with Karim Benzema setting up both goals for Les Bleus:

France 2 Ukraine 0
Laurent Blanc made two changes from the side that drew against England for last night’s game, with Jeremy Menez and Gael Clichy replacing Florent Malouda and Patrice Evra respectively. The alteration up front allowed France to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Samir Nasri behind Karim Benzema and Menez on the right. Benzema provided the assists for both goals, with Menez notching the opener – the latter’s classification as a forward in the McDonald’s game may cause many Fantasy managers to overlook him, however, despite his 7.4 price tag. Benzema looks the forward of choice but Menez clearly offers a differential option if he can maintain his place in Blanc’s starting XI, with a mere 0.2% ownership.

Benzema has three shots and provided a trio of goalscoring chances, though Nasri and Franck Ribery were rather disappointing in the change of system. Both had just a shot apiece, though the Bayern man was the better creator, laying on four opportunities to find the net for his team mates. Alou Diarra’s role in the double pivot looks under threat after Yann M’Vila returned to action midway through the second half. The latter is a firm favourite of Blanc’s and, with Yohan Cabaye grabbing a goal and hitting the post, the Newcastle man’s starting role also looks assured.

The French now need just a point in their final game against Sweden to progress – indeed, as this handy guide indicates, the only way they can be eliminated is if Ukraine beat England and France lose to the Swedes by a margin that would make their goal difference inferior to that of Roy Hodgson’s side.

The tournament co-hosts fielded the same starting XI that defeated Sweden 2-1 in their opener on Monday evening. Once again, Yevhen Konoplyanka had more attempts than any team mate – after producing five shots against the Swedes, he fired three efforts last night, though has failed to muster a single attempt on target. Andriy Voronin was hauled off at half-time, allowing Marko Devic to line up alongside Andriy Shevchenko up front but Ukraine’s failure to find the net meant that France were one of only two sides – along with Spain – to return a clean sheet for their Fantasy owners in Matchday Two. Given that they now need to beat England to qualify, yesterday’s lack of goal power is a real worry for Oleg Blokhin and he may well consider ringing the changes for Tuesday’s crucial encounter.

England 3 Sweden 2
Roy Hodgson make just one change to the XI that started against France, with Andy Carroll coming in for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The move saw Ashley Young shift out left, with the Liverpool man partnering Danny Welbeck up top – both forwards grabbed a goal apiece in the 3-2 win and, with Wayne Rooney’s suspension now served, the England manager has a selection headache ahead of the final group game against Ukraine. Rooney will surely play and, with a mere 1% ownership, looks a strong differential captaincy choice for the showdown, leaving Carroll and Welbeck to likely battle it out for the other slot.

Theo Walcott’s goal and assist contribution from the bench also makes him one to consider and perhaps places question marks against James Milner’s place on the right flank. Coming in at just 7.9 in the McDonald’s game, the Arsenal man made a more than persuasive case for his first-team inclusion next time round. Steven Gerrard once again picked up the points – the Liverpool skipper has now returned an assist in back-to-back games after Carroll nodded home his cross for the opener.

Erik Hamren made three changes from the side that slumped to defeat against Ukraine in the opener. Johan Elmander started in the lone forward role last night, with Markus Rosenberg dropping to the bench, Jonas Olsson came in at centre-half, which allowed Andreas Granqvist to move to right-back and, in midfield, Anders Svensson was given a start in the centre, with Rasmus Elm moving to the left and Ola Toivonen dropping out.

Olof Mellberg’s goal and assist helped the 5.0 priced centre half to a 10 point haul, while Seb Larsson’s owners picked up a five point return after the Sunderland man provided an assist for Mellberg’s goal. Zlatan Ibrahimovic had six efforts against Hodgson’s side but failed to find the net last night as his side were stunned by a Walcott-inspired comeback. With 22.7% ownership and a game against France up next before he boards the flight home, the Milan man is the most susceptible of Hamren’s men to a price drop over the next day or so, bearing in mind that knockout stage wildcards are available once the final couple of Group A games kick off at 7.30pm tomorrow.

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  1. COMH
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    Is Daniel about?

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      On my phone

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  2. Derailed Bandwagon
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    Whats the general feeling on Gomez? Ive had people on here telling me he wont play but ive also read comments of people telling others to put him in.

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      They're not qualified yet. He'll play.

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      1. Shipstontrev
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        At last, someone I can rely on. Thanks IT, Gomez it is.

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        1. Pratik
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          Klose could easily get time. Gomez chances of starting are about 70%.

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          1. Pratik
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            *game time

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    2. Willis.
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      He will play.

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    3. Derailed Bandwagon
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      Thanks alot guys

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  3. @ImpressiveTackl
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    Is CR7 a massive waste of money? I hate risky investments.

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    1. Shipstontrev
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      He was for me - stupid winker.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        😆 Boom, boom! 😉

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    2. Mílanista
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      I have Ronaldo and I'm stuck with him. Clinging on to hope that he will produce but there are a number of strikers I'd rather have.

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    3. Sean.
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      he wasnt my finest move
      thank god for manager substitutions

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    4. Coldplay
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      Yeah I guess. Although he can always explode, you never know.

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  4. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
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    Two questions just to put in the one post here:

    A) Rooney or Ronaldo
    B) Does anybody know if Torres will start the next game?

    Thanks 🙂

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    1. Pratik
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      A) Rooney
      B) He should definitely start !!!

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    2. Puncheon Debuchery
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      I reckon Del Bosque played Torres against us cos we were a soft touch and represented a great opportunity for Torres to build some confidence.

      If he had the Torres of 3 years ago, i doubt very much playing 6 midfielders, and no strikers would be a willing choice.
      Surely building Torres up again and creating a proper striker for himself has been his aim. He achieved it now. He scored twice. He's buzzing. Del Bosque would be nuts to bench him now.

      He might start Fabregas too, but it could be to rest Xabi, or Xavi, or Iniesta, or maybe even Silva.

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  5. QPR expects... glory!
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    Pereira or Corluka > Berezutski?

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    1. Coldplay
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      Pereira to Berezutski.

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  6. Mílanista
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    Chalkias, Perquis, Bonucci, Afellay, Cesc

    I need another wildcard.

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    1. Gigging Order
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      +1

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    2. 4vets
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      What's happened to Bonucci?

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      1. Mílanista
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        Barzagli might take his spot but we won't know until it's too late.

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        1. 4vets
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          Damn... thanx Mil

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      2. Pratik
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        Barzagli is supposed to return.

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    3. QPR expects... glory!
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      What's wrong with Bonucci? The rest I understand your dismay though Cesc may start if Spain want to win

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    4. ludi
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      Haha, jupp, I be my GK combination of Andersen and Chalkias, paired with a selection of Perquis, Muller, Jelavic and Motta is not exactly intimidating my rivals. Relying on Rooney, Iniesta, Nasri, my defence and the Russians to pull me out of this mess.

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      1. ludi
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        *bet

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  7. Limbo Exile
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    RUS - Malafeev, Shirokov
    POL - Lewa, Pisz
    NED - Jetro, Sneijder
    GER - Ozil
    DEN - Andersen
    CRO - Mandzukic, Strinic
    ITA - Cassano
    ENG - Young, Lescott
    FRA - Benzema, Debuchy

    Are there any doubts of starting in this team?

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    1. QPR expects... glory!
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      Cassano is probably about 75%.

      After last night the chances of Young starting should be 0%. We should start two of Walcott, Milner and the Ox.

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      1. si
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        Young was absolutely woeful last night but I can't see him being dropped.

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    2. ludi
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      I think the only remote possibilities of being dropped are Jetro and Cassano. But I guess it should be fine.

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    3. Limbo Exile
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      Thanks! I think I'll leave as it is. Cassano should play, he did good. Willems doesn't matter anyway 🙂 Young may become a waste of money..

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  8. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
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    Which one?

    A) Anderson, Shirokov, Sneijder & Ronaldo
    or
    B) Malafeev, Dzagoev, Iniesta & 8.9 forward.

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    1. Limbo Exile
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      Malafeev, Dzagoev, Sneijder! & 8.9 forward

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      1. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
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        Who do you think the forward coukd be then?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          Di natale or torres if u don't have 2 spain already

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        2. Sean.
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          one of the italians

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        3. Limbo Exile
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          Torres or Lewandowski. I hope Lewa will score a brace tonight

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      B with di natale if u have big cahoonas

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  9. Can’t beat em so&hell…
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    Lost on last page (or just too boring a post...)

    Wildcarded last week so just looking for FT advice, or maybe one extra…

    What do you think to chalky to cech? Got 1m to play with.

    Chalkias, Anderson

    Boateng, lescott, maggio, alba, zhirkov

    Nasties, young, pilar, shirokov, Iniesta

    Banzema, jelly, cassano

    Boateng banned too but thought about carrying him this week?

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    1. Coldplay
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      No point in carrying Boateng, you will get a WC next anyway, but I see you only have 1 FT, so the keeper change looks good.

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
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        Cheers

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  10. Moose™
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    DZAG N MARCHISIO IN WITH YOUNG N AFELLAY OUT.. NICE ?

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    1. Pratik
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      Why the hell in caps? And ya, good move

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      1. Moose™
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        sory =( how about lewandowski for torres? and k papa for strinic?

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    2. Willis.
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      Noice.

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  11. Skipper
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    my Team 1 transfer wondering what to do (might even go for 2 transfers)
    Stekelenburg - Lindegaard
    M. Kadlec - Lescott - Zhirkov - Piszczek - Jordi Alba
    Götze - Shirokov - A. Diarra - João Moutinho - Błaszczykowski
    Van Persie - Jelavić - Gomez

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      get rid of gotze for a start

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      1. Skipper
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        yeah hes 7.2 who should i replace him with?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          cabaye maybe

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  12. si
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    Top 3 teams in the tournament thus far? As much as I have really enjoyed it, I don't think any of the teams look that great on the whole. Shirokov has been the most exciting new player to watch for me.

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    1. Coldplay
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      Russia, Spain and France. Not in that order though.

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
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        russia germany and italy (at times))

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        1. si
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          I only saw 2nd half of italy v Croatia and thought Italy were woeful. I think Croatia would be one of my favourite teams so far.

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          1. GREENDREAMS11
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            thats why i said at times. in the 1st half they were good and played with a swagger. 2nd half they were poor. Also thought they done very well against Spain

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    2. Skipper
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      Russia, germany and croatia i think

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    3. Willis.
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      Denmark, Ukraine and France.

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  13. Pratik
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    Is it just me? Or does it seem like there are way too many people here who have just created a new id?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      You may well be right.

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      1. Willis.
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        How's Réveillère treating ya (if you've got him)?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Haven't got him. 🙂

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          1. Menly
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            Im in a permanent Réveillière

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              😆 Me too!!! 😀

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  14. Jinswick
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    Who do you fancy to score highest in the next game?

    Torres (Croatia) or Rooney (Ukraine)

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    1. Willis.
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      Roondog.

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    2. Declan
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      Rooney

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    3. Pratik
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      Torres ( Force Inter, Don't start hurling abuses at me in Croatian!!! 😉 )

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      1. Pratik
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        I hate typo's!!!

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          On the other hand, I think you should be showered with abuses ... 😉

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        2. Scroobius Mac
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          *typos
          😉

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            Just so. 🙂

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            1. Pratik
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              What a frickin mess!!!

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      2. FORCA INTER
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        cro gonna win euro championship mate 😉

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    4. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Rooney

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  15. Arx
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    Best 4.0 mil defender for Matchday 3?

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    1. Coldplay
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      Limbersky

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    2. Jafalad
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      Not a lot out there to be honest: the Olsons, Strinic, Manianis are about the gist of it. Sadly all with no chance of cleenies.

      The Olsons are q attacking and I've plumped for J Olson. At least you secure a 4.0 benchy for the qfs onwards before they disappear off the radar.

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  16. Derailed Bandwagon
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    Anyone else tempted to captain Arshavin??

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    1. Pratik
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      If you have him, you have gotta captain him.

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    2. si
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      If I had him, I certainly would. One of the best players so far, although still a little brainless at times.

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  17. QPR expects... glory!
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    Will Clichy keep the French LB spot? Bit of a bargain at 5.9 if that's the case. He definitely performed better against Ukraine than Evra did against England...

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      I actually don't agree with this. 🙂

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    2. Pratik
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      No reason he shouldn't.

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    3. si
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      Would be amazed if he was dropped after a decent performance and cs. Evra being dropped was a real highlight. 'orrible little ****.

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  18. Menly
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    Anyone seen el Catmac?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Nope. 🙁

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    2. CatMac
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      You called?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Lurker! 😛

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        1. CatMac
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          😆 Just glancing through the posts every now and then in between chores

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            Yeah, me too. Son's bedroom finished! 😀

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            1. CatMac
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              You're too soft, Doosra, he's old enough to do it himself 😉

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          2. Menly
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            Just wanted to congratulate you on your stunning performance this week 😀 I was nowhere to be seen in terms of points and was only saved by a few late performances, but you really held the team up 🙂 and so as a consequence I believe our place in the next round is assured! 😉

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            1. CatMac
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              Cheers. Yep, pretty chuffed this week. I think we should be topping Group D 🙂

              I'm not sure about my FT this week though, I might just stick. Who's this Limbersky?

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  19. Messiah Hazard
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    Lost in previous pages

    Chalkais Andersen
    Hubnik Lescott Alba Maggio Strinic
    Iniesta Shirokov Pilar Nasri
    CR7 Benzema Gomez

    1 FT and 0.0 in the bank

    Thinking of changing
    a) CR7 to Rooney

    b) Iniesta to Dzagoev and CR7 to Torres for a -3 points hit…

    c) any other suggestions

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  20. Jinswick
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    Hmm, 0.5m spare and 1 freebie left for this team in the Sun dreamteam game - any ideas?

    Casillas
    Debuchy, Lescott, Zhirkov, Bonucci
    Ozil, Sneijder, Dzagoev
    RVP, Rooney, Benzema

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    1. Willis.
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      Yeah, switch to Macca D's.

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      1. Jinswick
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        Perhaps Ozil or Sneijder -> Iniesta for some Spain attacking cover?

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  21. Tmel
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    Butland Andersen
    Berezutski Bonnuci Alba Limbersky Boesnich
    Pilar Nasri Marchisio Dzagoev Kuba
    Torres Gomez Benzema

    How is my WC team looking? Have nothing in the bank, hence Butland (none of the other 4.0 keepers will play and I felt like having some English). What would you improve?

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    1. Arx
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      Bonnuci is a doubt. Barzagli might start.

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      1. Tmel
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        Cheers. May shuffle around my defence to get Maggio. Apart from that how's it looking?

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  22. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    Which forward would u get for 8 million? Cassano?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Welbeck?

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    2. Declan
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      Kerzhakov if he's starting

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      lewandowski

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    4. Arx
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      Pav if he's starting.

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    5. NATSTER
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      Pavlyuchenko if he starts.. Otherwise, Lewandowski.

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  23. Spike ⚽️
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    Good morning all. Just read the transfer rules and 3pts are deducted for each additional transfer but that's all it says. Does it work the same as FPL regarding hd to hd leagues ie you would have a deficit of -3 pts for 2 transfers ?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      I think so.

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    2. Kostja
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      its like FPL but instead of -4 there is -3

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      1. Spike ⚽️
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        Thanks Kostiga. I know the points are different but are the rules the same was really what I was asking 😉

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  24. oxido_76
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    Rate my team please :

    Malafeev/Andersen

    Barzagli/Schmelzer/Lescott/Debuchy/Boenisch(Perquis if he start)

    Iniesta/Pirlo/Gerrard/Dzagoev/Pilar

    Torres/Menez/Lewandoski

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    1. Sean.
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      like the menez punt
      keep boenisch, was a great save away from the
      big numbers last day

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  25. Demel
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    Any news on whether Kervakhov will start?

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    1. Willis.
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      Why wouldn't he start?

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    2. Jafalad
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      Probably been banished to the gulag after all those s.o.t.s

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  26. Mílanista
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    http://www.football-italia.net/20024/how-will-italy-approach-ireland

    Bit of speculation on the Italy side against Ireland.

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    1. Kostja
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      Not saying much, they pretty much name every Italy squad player as a possible starter 😀

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    2. Tommytour
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      Should have gone Benzema Captain 😉 thanks

      So Bonucci should start? Phew

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      1. Mílanista
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        I can't believe I got Ronaldo when I had been set on Benzema 😡

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  27. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
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    Iniesta or Sneijder? Dont have any other Spain or Holland cover.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Xabi, imo.

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    2. Willis.
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Iniesta.

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I have Iniesta and Fab but considering swopping Iniesta for Sneijder if Fab starts. If I was n WC I would go with Sneijder or both

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    1. COMH
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Who will play in his absence?

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        it says in the article

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      2. Sean.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        boenisch same price anyway

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    2. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      cheers adz

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  28. Tommytour
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Fancy taking a punt guys as I need a differential to get me back in the game

    A) Pavlychenko (will wait for lineups, have Shorikov but no Dzagoev which worries me, Captain over Lew?)
    B) Huntelaar (will he start, need a Captain for Matchday 2, or go safe with RVP?)
    C) Other punt

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    1. Willis.
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.

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    2. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      my cousin in holland reckons huntelaar will lead the line

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  29. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    So, team sorted. Just need the captain now...

    Cech
    Zhirkov
    Pilar
    Shirokov

    I'm thinking shirokov?

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    1. Wearethenorthbank
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Shirokov

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