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26 June 2012 573 comments
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While Fantasy managers prepare their squads for tomorrow evening’s Euro 2012 semi-final between Spain and Portugal, some domestic news of significant Fantasy interest broke earlier on this morning. Already, we have our first double Gameweek of the season to prepare for thanks to Chelsea’s UEFA Super Cup duties against Atletico Madrid.

The Blues have revealed that their home game against Reading, scheduled for Saturday September 1, has been moved to Wednesday August 22 and immediately hands both clubs a double in the first Gameweek of the upcoming 2012/13 campaign, with a blank Gameweek 3 to follow.

Already, this is huge news for Fantasy managers and will surely play a significant part in the structuring of plenty squads ahead of the kick-off on August 18. Robert Di Matteo’s side will now travel to Wigan before playing host to the Royals, while Brian McDermott’s promoted side also have a home game against Stoke to consider.

Chelsea, in particular, have the kindest opening schedule of arguably any side – selecting three of their players for those opening pair of games now seems a tactic that many will employ in order to ensure their Fantasy seasons get off to a successful start. The likes of Gary Cahill, Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and even Fernando Torres will likely see strong investment prior to the big kick-off on the back of today’s news.

For now, then, it’s just a quick heads-up article to bring you up to date – as always, we’ve updated the season ticker to reflect the change in fixtures.

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  1. COMH
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    DGW that doesn't involve Liverpool or Everton. Happy Days! 🙂

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Evertonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 😀

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  2. CABAYE4
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Going for 4 German/Spanish defenders, which combo??

    A. 2 German, 2 Spanish
    B. 3 German, 1 Spanish
    C. 1 German, 3 Spanish

    Cheers

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    1. Grounderz
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      B.

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    2. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      A. Thats what im doing anyway

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        3 german 3 spain. That's my combo

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        1. CABAYE4
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          I would have considered that but I thought it would be too much when we had to make the decision on getting 4.0's in before they disappeared.

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    3. Fray Bentos
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      D - 3 spanish, 1 germans

      or E. 4 spanish

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  3. 7dbeckham23
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Neuer
    Boateng, Alba, Pereirra, Abate
    Khedira, Iniesta, Ozil, Pirlo
    Silva, Klose

    I was on a vacation for a while, missed all the QF games, Please aware me on my team for SF!! Thanks Lads

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  4. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    FFS Friendly World Cup Quarter-Finals Review

    Quarter Final 2

    Brazil defeated Urugay 123-107

    In this battle of South American heavyweights it was Brazil, many people's favourites for the FWC who triumphed, scoring a convincing win over Uruguay. Forca Inter and Epic Fail now look forward to the semi-finals and a meeting with another South American side, Chile, led by Menly and Catmac. In truth Uruguay never got close to an upset as 4Vets (51) and Emperikal (56) were outgunned by Forca (61) and Epic (62). Matchday saw saw Brazil take early command as a CR7, and Rui Patricio double combined with Perreria (Epic) and Coentrao (Forca) easily overcame Uruguay's CR7 double and Rui Patricio. This theme continued in Matchday 2 as Forca's Ozil (c) gave him 14 points, whilst Epic claimed 8 from a non-Ozil (c). Uruguay were further hurt by double Neuer, whilst both sides had 1 Hummels, though Uruguay made some headway with a double Boateng plus an Ozil (c) from Vets and Khedira from Emperikal. In Matchday 3 there was a quadruple Iniesta on display, not that it made much difference, whilst Uruguay's lack of Spanish defence, mainly due to Vets doing a James_Fitz and leaving Alba on his bench, coupled with Brazil's double on Alba ultimately took the tie away from Uruguay. They made a last gasp effort to turn it around with double Lescott for 2 CS and Gerrard, but is was not enough to turn the tide and defeat the Brazilian juggernaut.

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    1. Abominable Snowy84
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Nice 1 mate 🙂

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  5. J0E
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Not hugely excited from a fantasy perspective about Villa's new signing Karim El Ahmadi. Seven career goals since 2004, defensive midfielder and spent last year on loan to a middle east side. Plus his manager likes to rotate.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      But he will earn some RB points 😉

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  6. Piggs Boson
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    I hate you dontheone! Level 16 so far!!

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      +1 although I gave up because I knew Id be there all day haha

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      haha 😀

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    3. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I had a long break, just coming on to do L12 now. Its a cool game!

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        It sure is. I'm off, it's been a hard day at work.... 😉 catch you later guys

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    4. Abominable Snowy84
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      What is this?

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        http://onemorelevel.com/game/sugar_sugar_2

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        1. beric
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Pretty fun!

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          1. Abominable Snowy84
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            My laptop wont allow it to download!!

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  7. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    So let's get this straight - whatever the team the majority picks here or whoever reaches the Euro final, it's either you're dead or you're through. I'm so looking forward to the reaction of the forum after 90 minutes of both games. 😀

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  8. Bøwstring The Carp
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    LONG POST ALERT: Just an overview of players that I thought performed well in the Euros and deserved a mention for their efforts. I’m aware the tournament isn’t over yet, I just thought Id get this out of the way and enjoy the semis/finals instead of analysing the play. If I forgot anyone that you think performed well just comment 🙂 cheers

    Theodor Gebre Selassie – Starting at an initial price of 4.5, the Czech right back had not been mentioned much in the lead-up to the Euros. Was playing in the Czech League for FC Slovan Liberec. Throughout the friendlies, his potential moved more into the, in addition to his attack threat up the right flank. It wasn’t long before fantasy managers and real managers grew interest in the 25 year-old. Werder Bremen signed him up after their 1-0 quarterfinal defeat to Portugal. For some of us fantasy managers, Selassie returned a clean sheet and assist over his four Euro 2012 fixtures.

    Alan Dzagoev – A young talent with a bright future ahead, many flocked onto this fantasy prospect at 7.5. Others, such as myself abandoned the thought, opting for a cheaper alternative like the 6.0 Shirokov. Dzagoev was allowed to play in a very attacking role on the right wing and started the tournament off with 2 lovely goals in the 4-1 win over Czech Republic. The 22 year-old then went on to score against Poland, before being sent out of the competition in a scoreless game for the Russians against Greece. Transfer rumours have him linked with a move to Arsenal.

    Mario Mandzucik – Currently at Wolfsburg, the 26 year-old Croatian forward was priced at 5.0 and classified as a midfielder. Uncertainty surrounded his safety in the starting XI with Eduardo also in the run-in for a place. He opened Croatia’s first game against Ireland with a brace of goals. This meant many who captained him ended up with a nice 26-point haul. Furthermore, he knocked in his third against Italy, but his luck came to an end with a close 1-0 defeat to Spain, sending Croatia out of the tournament.

    Andrea Pirlo – What needs to be said about the former Milan midfielder? Since the start of the competition, the 33 year-old has exceeded our expectations and over-performed in style. The veteran captain has magnificent vision in picking out passes, both long and short. He has proven his set piece abilities with a free kick scored against Croatia, assists against Ireland and Spain. Not to mention his cheekily chipped penalty kick that sent Italy to the semis to face Germany.

    Joleon Lescott – The Man City defender was the cheapest route to the English back line, and with favourable group fixtures many wanted a piece. With Gary Cahill ruled out he was now certain and at 5.5 he was truly a bargain. Furthermore, he opened England’s first game against France with a lovely header from Stephen Gerrard’s free kick. He also notched up a clean sheet against Ukraine and Italy, before exiting the tournament on a penalty shootout against the Italians.

    Michael Krohn-Deli – The Danish international was given the opportunity to play out on the left wing. At only 6.0 he was probably the best kept secret of the tournament. He opened the first match against the Netherlands with the only goal, with very few tempted to get him by this result. This was mainly down to tougher fixtures ahead against Portugal and Germany. Krohn-Deli then notched an assist against the former and a goal against the latter, despite going out of the group stages. His ownership remained less than 0.5% and few profited from this super asset.

    Worth a mention: Jordi Alba, Stephen Gerrard.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Krohn-Delhi 8)

      Still the greatest single punt of the Euros in my (non-biased :P) opinion

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        😎 fail

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    2. Coldplay
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      A very good right up.
      A proud Krohn-Delhi owner here 😎

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      1. Coldplay
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        write* shit

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        surely not still?

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        1. Coldplay
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Of course not 😆
          But I had him for the first 3 GWs.

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Great for you, selling him remains my biggest regret, even ahead of not getting Ronaldo for GW3. I really did not expect that form to last. I hear Swansea are looking at him, might have to draft him into my FPL squad

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            1. Coldplay
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              I had a feeling he would continue his form so i kept him, turned out pretty good for me. Wow, if he moves to Swansea, he'll be the first name in my squad. He is a great player.

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    3. COMH
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Pilar and Jiracek looked good for the Czech's aswell.

      Ashley Cole was England's best defender imo although Lescott did do well.

      Agree with all the ones you have there.

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      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Very true, in the initial draft I had Pilar and Jiracek, but decided to leave them out so that the post wasn't overburdening on the eyes haha. Wolfsburg have gotten a lot of experience from this tournament for next season

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        1. COMH
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah that should stand them in good stead for the new Bundesliga season.

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      2. Freshy
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Parker was Englands best defender

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  9. Pete Campbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    A) the risk Boeteng and Fabregas

    or

    B) the safe Badstuber Alonso

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    1. Grounderz
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      A, check the lineups an hour before kick-off before you make any Spanish transfer.

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  10. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Is Ronaldo really worth it or should i get a German forward instead? Becuase i have 2 Spanish defenders. Or should i just stick with Ronaldo?

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  11. Tuchap - Lurker
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Can anyone explain to me why they think Klose/Gomez will start over the other?

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      😀 you will just get more confused with that question. My personal logic is that since usually players taking part in the pre game press conference start the game. And Klose did that. Also he works better with Ozil who needs to be on top form for Germany to win. Schweini who has a better understanding with Gomez is slightly injured as well. 😀

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    2. Coldplay
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Klose because he limks up well with Ozil then Gomez and the German attack was looking better with Klose than in the earlier games.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        ^^this^^

        Ozil looked far more dangerous with the more mobile Klose up front as Klose opened up more space for Ozil to exploit. I will be looking at Ozil and Khedira/Reus for the semis, and get either Balo, Cassano or Silva up front.

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        1. Tuchap - Lurker
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          So confused lol, could avoid overall and go wild with balotelli, Not keen on Silva tbh.

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    3. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I think Gomez merely because of the 3 goals. Who knows maybe Low will go mad and throw the both of them out there.

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  12. 7dbeckham23
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Whats your pick for strikers

    A) Silva, Ronaldo
    B) Silva, Gomez
    C) Silva, Klose

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    1. Pete Campbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      A, then C, then B

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    2. CABAYE4
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      B

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      1. Funkyav
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        so your pretty sure about Silva then?

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        1. 7dbeckham23
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Because he for sure starts and has a good chance of scoring. Ronaldo won't be getting much of the ball. Gomez and Klose whoever starts will be getting points, but no one is sure who is starting as of now. Silva is nailed but the other 3 will take some thinking

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  13. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    What do you guys think of Meireles? Time to score or assist?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      not worth it IMO, Moutinho is the same price and better option.

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Time to go out of the competition without either IMO

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  14. China Mag
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Has anyone ever tried out a strategy in the fpl where they don't bother with attacking options from the top 4, who are expensive and prone to rotation, instead getting big hitting defenders from the big boys (kompany, vidic, cole) and attacking players from the 2nd tier teams (toon, spurs, liverpool, fulham)?

    I'm guessing that the main problem with this strategy is that you usually want big hitting forwards for captain options.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Yes that is the main problem. For me it will be 2 from Aguero, Rooney and RvP up top. I will have at least 1 big hitting defender though.

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    2. CABAYE4
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I think when I first started a few season back I tried it unsuccessfully. You just lose ground on people with Rooney/RVP etc. (c) every other week when they fire.

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    3. heco87
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Captain choices comment hits the nail on the head.

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    4. Scroobius Mac
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      But there are still the Rooneys and Van Persies to consider. Basically a top 4 attacking option ends up nailed on (or close enough to) then worth it if not you're better off with a guaranteed starter with a less high ceiling from one of the lesser teams.

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    5. Keane There Dunne That
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      For me I have-

      2 ok goalies
      1 brilliant back. 4 that either rotate or the likes of stoke,fulham who keep cleanies
      4 good mids. 1 ok
      2 brilliant forward. 1 ok

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    6. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I had a decent (top 10k) finish one year playing 5-3-2 most of the time with essentially this strategy, the chief drawback is the captaincy issue as you've already flagged, but in recent seasons there's been a trend away from stodgy one-nils when the top teams play each other and I think that's likely set to continue next season which will make this strategy more fraught still.

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  15. Can’t beat em so&hell…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I think I’ve ballsed this up. I am defending 1st in my MLs and was a little drunk after the England game so flapped and made changes there and then thinking there would be price rises. I came up with this sorry lot:

    Rui Patricio (4m Safikas)

    Boateng, Abate, Alba, Arbeloa (Maniatis)

    Iniesta, Busquets, Khedira, Custudio, Marchisio

    Gomez, CR7, Cassano

    And only left myself 3 subs and 0.3m. Obviously Custudio stinks. Any other ways out of this problem. Please help!!

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    1. heco87
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't look too bad to me, but I'd wait until the teams are announced tomorrow before making any more.

      I'd get Fabregas / Torres whoever starts tomorrow and I'd be looking to sneak in Ozil for Iniesta but it's certainly salvageable with 3 transfers.

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Loving your words!

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  16. Futbol Heritage
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    All things considered [Italy not favorites to reach finals, Fab not assured a start etc] Pirlo or Fab

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Italy Spain final

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      1. Can’t beat em so&hell…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        +1

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    2. Tuchap - Lurker
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Pirlo

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      1. Futbol Heritage
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        That seals it. Going with Pirlo

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        1. Tuchap - Lurker
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Just think if Italy score he will more than likely have something to do with it. Whereas anyone can score for spain and Fab isnt assured to start.

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  17. Pete Campbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    If you were to put a % on it what do you think Fabregas or Torres starting

    e.g. Fabregas 60%

    ???

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    1. 7dbeckham23
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Fabregas for me, because he's a good bet

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I have a gut feeling that both will start. That'sall it is though. Would solve Del Bosque's problem, but dunno who could be sacrificed. Alonso, Busquets? Still think Torres is first choice at the minute though

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      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        In other words Torres 60% then subbed for Fab

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  18. Round and Round
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Casillas
    Hummels Boateng Alba
    Ozil Khedira Iniesta Alonso Busquets
    Silva Muller Oliveira

    anybody else going all in with germany and spain? can't see past a spain germany final

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    1. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I'm going all in Portugal/Germany!!

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  19. 7dbeckham23
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Lads RMT please

    Neuer
    Boateng, Alba, Arbeloa, Balzaretti
    Khedira, fabregas, Ozil, Pirlo
    Silva, Klose

    thanks

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    1. 7dbeckham23
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I re installed windows, restarted my computer, still no replies, wadda hell

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        You got reply's, then you ignore them?

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    2. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Its fine, You'll be in trouble if Spain lose, but you must know that. Otherwise its very balanced, providing Klose plays.

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      1. Pete Campbell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        If I didnt have Ronaldo, Id definitely go Nani. I think there is more chance of Portugal beating Spain than Italy beating Germany.

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  20. Round and Round
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Fabregas 85 percent

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    1. Round and Round
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      reply fail to creagles

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      1. 7dbeckham23
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Hahah im dead

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  21. Pete Campbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    I heard Del Bosque is replacing Casillas with a midfielder

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      😆 Even his medical is former midfielder 😉

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  22. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Just a quick off topic post;

    Does anybody know if the mobile network 'Three', has good service in most places allowing good Internet connection.
    Also, which mobile network has the best service in your opinion?

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    1. Pete Campbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Telstra, wait you don't mean in Australia?

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    2. COMH
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      O2 has always had good connectivity for me. My brother uses Three and he hasn't had any problems with it.

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      1. Dynamic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, it's just all the contracts for good phones seem to be a lot cheap on three, so I wondered if this meant worse connectivity.

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    3. In Tommy We Trust
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      There all crap!!!

      4G coming soon once they have switched off all analogue TV signals. there going to use that antenna network to give us 4G.

      In the mean time your better to use wifi on your phone and sign up to BT or someone who has all these hotspots about.

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      1. Dynamic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        What is different in 4G to 3G?

        On a different note, would you pick as a new phone; Samsung Galaxy S3 or iPhone 4S

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Its a lot faster. Like 10 ten times faster as its based on internet technology not phone crap.

          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4G

          Neither for me as I'm a Blackberry user. If I had to I would go for the iPhone

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        2. Tuchap - Lurker
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          S3 is awesome! I got it last week.

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    4. satsumo
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      vodafone has best service round where I live, but it really depends where you are, have you tried looking at phone coverage maps? like on here: http://ukmobilecoverage.co.uk/

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      1. Pete Campbell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        vodafone has the best service?, this conversation is definitely not about Australia

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        1. satsumo
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          haha well I don't know about everyone else but I was talking from a UK viewpoint!

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  23. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Italy cover - Ballo Marchisio
    ________________________________________
    Portugal cover - CR7 Oliveira
    _________________________________________
    Germany - Ozil Khedira Neuer Disturber Hummels
    _________________________________________
    Spain - Busquets Pepe Arbeloa Alba
    ________________________________________

    Anyone badly missing? Please comments? Is 4 Spaniards too less?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      That is Pique not Pepe. Sorry for the confusion

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    2. leo_messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      you have 3 spaniards..pepe is portuguese 😉

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Well thanks but I already posted about that mate, please read and comment

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        1. leo_messi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Pique -> Pepe
          Marchisio -> Pirlo ???

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          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Marchisio is gonna def stay there. I like the differential and he is good. Scored double digit goals for Juve last year and has great stats. Pique Pepe means even less Spainards. Problem if they go throw. Also Pique is a goal threat I don't want to miss his goal in the next 2

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    3. Dynamic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      The only thing that you could be missing is a bit of Spanish attacking coverage, and we will know the line-ups before the deadline so you can gamble on someone like Fabregas or Torres.

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    4. COMH
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Wouldn't bother with Mario. He was terrible against England and wastes the majority of chances he gets. Pirlo and Abate would be better. Not seen much from Marchisio to merit investment.

      The rest seems fine though. Maybe one more Spaniard would be a good thing.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Marchisio is already there so I don't want to waste transfer on him. He will get RB has plenty of SOT and created same goal scoring opportunities against England as Pirlo. Will keep him and I expect goals in the Germany Italy game and I see Ballo scoring. Maybe if Torres start, but just maybe

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    5. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Didn't you say earlier, Italy-Spain final?

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        That is why I have 2 Italian attacking cover. They will score IMO. And Germans I already have and Ozil is a must

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        1. leo_messi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Pirlo CR7 and Ozil is a must IMO..every of them creating chances and they on penalties and free kicks ( if Schwein is a doubt)

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          1. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Ozil will be on penalties? U think? I believe Gomez is ahead of him

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            1. leo_messi
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Gomez,Schwein and Podolski are ahead of him but we don't know if any of them will play......

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  24. jez_wright
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    http://www.footballcourier.com/news/story/1244437/euro-2012-news-about-abate-at-4pm.html

    we get injury news about abate and de rossi in the next hour or so

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  25. ★FC Borecelona★
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Which do you prefer:

    A) http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/when-your-mom-tries-to-dance.gif

    B) http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tumblr_m52f1rS1dn1qkybt1o1_500.gif

    😉

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    1. Abominable Snowy84
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Prefer? Dont know how to answer that question!!

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      1. ★FC Borecelona★
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        *Which one is the most amusing?

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        1. Abominable Snowy84
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          B)

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          1. ★FC Borecelona★
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            🙂

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      B) for fail hump

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  26. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    How are tickets for Hackney Weekend free, do the BBC subsidise it?

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    1. heco87
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      It's the governments way of saying, "This is on us. Please don't riot this summer while the Olympics is on"

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Pretty class to get to see Jay Z and Kanye for free, I spent 70 quid on tickets few weeks ago for same!

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        1. Abominable Snowy84
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          You would have to pay me to endure Jay Z and Kanye.

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          1. Captain Shirokov
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            +1

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  27. EssienTheSon
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Rui Patricio

    Pepe / Alba / Boateng / Abate

    Alonso / Busquets / Ozil / Pirlo / Khedira

    Gomez / Ronaldo / Oliveira

    Good to go?

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    1. satsumo
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Apart from the usual things everyone says like the whole Gomez/Klose situation etc etc, I think the main thing I'd suggest is swapping Pepe and Boateng for Perreira and Hummels/Badstuber just in case Boateng doesn't play. I think he will, but that change would be safer imo

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  28. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Coloccini or one of the Liv CB are on there way to City. Looks like Mancini isn't satisfied with Lescott. Let's not even mention Savic. I was considering Lescott for my initial squad. This doesn't look good

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Skrtel had a terrible season IMO, hope he goes from a Liverpool perspective, but City better get him in better form if they want to make a bargain of signing him. Liverpool should invest in a new goalie IMO. Reina can stop shots great but for the simple things like holding a ball he fails

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Apparently Agger goes http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/120625/man-city-after-newcastle-and-liverpool-defenders-replace-les

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    2. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Where did this come from? Colocchini just signed a 5 year contract with us. Skertel and Agger aren't good enough for city

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  29. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Back on the site after a long hiatus. I didn't even use it or the Euro2012. Have to agree I did feel a little distant from my normal FF playing self without FFS. 😛

    Anyone got the latest on Abate's availability?

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  30. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    what are people's plans for the semis?

    Personally I think Germany will beat Italy, so I'm going heavy on them

    Neuer, Hummels, Lahm, Ozil, Khedira/Reus, Schweiny

    Spreading my coverage elsewhere, Pirlo and maybe another Italian

    Then CR7, Pepe, Alba, Busquets and one more from this match if I don't get that Italian.

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Mate, tried to get hold of you for a day or two now. I'm going on hols on Thursday so I won't be around to pick a team for the finals. Instead, I've loaded up on Spain + Germany as I think they'll be the finalists.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        fair enough, looks like I'm carrying the load then. 😛

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I think all sides will score except maybe Portugal but if Portugal do score you have much more certainty over the scorer than any other side.

      Fancy Mario and Balzaretti from the Italians as I think Germany will win.

      Spain: one of Fabregas or Torres, Alba, Areola.

      And then make the rest up.

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