Euro 2012

Semi Finals – Day One – Dugout Discussion

27 June 2012 1871 comments
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After a brief three-day hiatus from the Euro 2012 action, we’re raring to go once again as Spain take on Portugal this evening in the first semi-final of the tournament. With only three games left of the competition, there are big decisions to be made by Fantasy managers looking to get that vital edge in their mini-leagues. As always, we’ve opened up the Dugout Discussion ahead of kick-off:

The team news is in and is as follows:

Vicente Del Bosque makes one alteration to Spain’s lineup from the side that saw off France 2-0 in the previous round. It’s a move that will surprise many, with Alvaro Negredo handed the chance to lead the line, as Cesc Fabregas joins Fernando Torres on the bench. Portugal also make a single change but it’s one that had been anticipated. With Helder Postiga due to a hamstring injury, Hugo Almeida is given the lone forward role.

Spain XI: Casillas; Arbeloa, Ramos, Pique, Jordi Alba; Busquets, Alonso, Xavi; Silva, Negredo, Iniesta

Portugal XI: Patricio: Pereira, Pepe, Bruno Alves, CoentrAo; Veloso, Meireles, Moutinho; Nani, Almeida, Ronaldo

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  1. Always (C)ane
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Negredo (C) or CR7 (C) ??

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    1. Sarnab
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      Negredo

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  2. Ginkapo FPL
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    Germany better get through, that is all

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    1. Reedy
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      Yeah...and Spain!

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      +1

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  3. CubeBrick
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    FABREGAS IN??????

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    1. Mull
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      Yeah. Why not.

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  4. GoonerByron
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    Who should I captain out of Pique, Arbeloa, Alba, Iniesta, Alonso and Negredo?

    I'm tempted to go third time lucky for me with Iniesta hoping for a goal and assist but think Negredo could explode.

    Only thing making me go Iniesta over him is Iniesta is likely to get 80+ mins whereas Negredo could only get 60ish..

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    1. Coldplay
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      I am going Alba ahead of Silva and CR7 if that helps.

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    2. Reedy
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      I'm going for the unknown quantity upfront. I'll be twisting again, then 😉

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      1. GoonerByron
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        I think Negredo's 0.5% ownership has tempted me to go with him!

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        1. Reedy
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          me too!

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    3. Dynamic
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      Going Iniesta here ! 😀

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  5. Abominable Snowy84
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    Feck changed my mind! Alba captain!

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  6. Alchomist
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    Glad I kept my wildcard, come in handy this round

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    1. Epic Fail
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      lol 😯

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    2. Abominable Snowy84
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      Should of used it in the final 😉

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      1. Alchomist
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        If Spain go out, i'll be screwed

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  7. Portsmouth Bubblejet
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    Quick question - which of the following should I captain?

    1) Jordi Alba
    2) C. Ronaldo
    3) Xabi Alonso
    4) Negredo (ulp...)

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    1. Coldplay
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      Alba please. At least I would have company.

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    2. Round and Round
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      ronaldo

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    3. Declan
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      1

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    4. A.
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      Ronaldo or Negredo, I reckon Negredo could do well tonight, I might have to captain him myself 😉

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    5. Reedy
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Negredo, you know you want to 😉

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    6. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      1

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  8. ★٩(-̮̮̃-̃)۶
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    who to captain?

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  9. Solenya
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    how nailed on is montolivo?

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    1. Round and Round
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      not very, find the funds for pirlo

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    2. Sarnab
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      Not at all

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  10. SaintMatt
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    Negredo or Reus for semi and final??

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    1. Coldplay
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      None tbh

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    2. Boz
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      negredo

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  11. anish10
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    what shall i do with cesc? 0FT??

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    1. Pete Campbell
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      keep

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    2. Reedy
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      Keep he could yet feature

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  12. Miro
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    Who's safer to start ? Muller or Podolski ? At least one of them surely will.

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    1. Alchomist
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      Podolski defo

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      1. djman102
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        Hope so-that's who I went for.

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      2. Michael
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        How did you come to that conclusion Low has given nothing away and Muller came off the bench when Greece equalised and Podolski did not.

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        1. Alchomist
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          Just my guess, Muller hasn't been very good. Podolski will be fresh after the rest.

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          1. Michael
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            I agree but I learned not to go with hunches after captaining torres time and again this year in fpl

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  13. Pete Campbell
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    A) Lahm, Pirlo & Oliviera

    or

    B) Abate, Marchisio & Balotelli

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    1. Coldplay
      • 13 Years
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      A

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      1. Pete Campbell
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        What if I changed Balotelli to Nani? Still A?

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  14. Henry Hill
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    Ronaldo to score anytime and Spain to win 11/1

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    1. Gigging Order
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      Who is that with? Surely that cant be right?! Great odds.

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    2. Whazza
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      probably William Hill odds? :D:D

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  15. Ed
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    Hummels or Bastuber?

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    1. Reedy
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      Hummels edges it I think...slightly more attacking?

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  16. Slaps
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    Can someone check if they can get on to the Paddy Power website for me, mines not having it. Cheers

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    1. Declan
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      fine for me

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      1. Crazy Joe
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        Not working for me, strange.

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    2. Declan
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      https://www.paddypower.com/bet

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    3. Slaps
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      cheers for checking lads, just got in. 11/2 Ronny first goal not to be missed. just how much to stake.....

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  17. TheProfesssor
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    phew... finally done it so no changing it now

    Neuer-4.0
    Boateng-Badstuber-Alba-Arbeloa-4.0
    Khedira-Ozil-Busquets-Custodio
    Negredo(c)-CR7-Klose

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  18. chocolove
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    ozil podolski
    or
    khedira gomes/klose

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  19. Sarnab
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    Diamanti likely to start ??

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    1. Coldplay
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      Unlikely but there is a possibility.

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    2. Art Vandelay
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      I have him on my bench. We will know the line ups beforehand and if I have any 1 pointer I will bring him in, even if he doesn't start.

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

    0.1 over budget on this lot:

    Casillas | 4.0
    Hummels | Alba | Lahm | Arbeloa | 4.0
    Schweinsteiger | Alonso | Özil | Busquets | 4.9
    Ronaldo | Negredo | Oliveira

    Any suggestions on how I could gain the 0.1? I was thinking doing Hummels to Boateng, does this seem sensible? Please reply.

    Thanks lads 🙂

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    1. djman102
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      Scwein to Khedira IMO

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    2. Sarnab
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      Downgrade Lahm

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    3. Miro
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      Hummels to Boateng, yes

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    4. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
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      Thanks guys!

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  21. Mind över Mata
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    Hey all, please RMT:

    Casillas.
    Boateng, Hummels, Alba, Pepe
    Ozil, Khedira, Alonso, Pirlo.
    CR7, Silver, Oliviera

    Should I go for Pepe and Alonso OR Perierra and Iniesta?

    Thanks

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    1. Kevin Twine
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      perraira and iniesta

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      1. Mind över Mata
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        thanks - think I agree

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  22. 1justlookin
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    just a quick one, I have Alonso & Maniatis.

    Or Would I be better off going Barzagli & Busquets? Giving me 12 players that will play OR would it be daft if Italy get knocked out I cant replace Barzagli with another 4.0 mill player?!!?

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    1. Reedy
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      I've just got rid of a 4.0. I may regret it but that solitary playing sub could prove invaluable. I say go with the change.

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  23. r0nh
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    A Germany clean sheet tomorrow is worth 26 points to me, plus any RB's etc!!

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    1. suarez 25
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      4 goals and you'll need them RB'S 😉

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  24. emperikal
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    G: Casillas

    D: Boateng - Hummels - Alba

    M: Pirlo - Busquets - Alonso - Reus - Khedira

    F: Podolski - Ronaldo - Negredo (C)

    B: Tzorvas - Limbersky - Maniatis

    FINALIZED. Not sure if I'm happy with it but we'll see! Any thoughts? 🙂

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    1. Reedy
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      C'mon Negredo (C)! And please don't sit on the bench Reus. Get involved son! 🙂

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  25. Messiah Hazard
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Scoreline 2-2 at halftime with Ronaldo scoring both Portugal goals and Negredo scoring both Spanish goals. Then Pepe to score the winner in the second half...

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    1. Sarnab
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      This is not Wolves vs Bolton 😉

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  26. pol
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    pique (C) FTW

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  27. PanTanti
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    ITS DONE

    Neuer
    Alba Arbeloa Boateng Hummels
    Alonso Iniesta Ozil Khedira
    Silva Negredo (C) Nelson......

    GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

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    1. Miro
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      If Germany or Spain lose, you're pretty much screwed 😉

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  28. turbosmalec
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    May the God of Football help us all 2nite 😉

    Pique (c) FTW!

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  29. asyrafdanial
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Last minute decision
    Xabi -> Alba for captain .. Double assist Alba !!

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    1. Sarnab
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      CS?

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    2. Coldplay
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      Yeah. Finally a fellow Alba (C) Good luck

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  30. Evs
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Phew must got in this second ad whipped negredo in

    Now I see the line up.... 2mins to deadline :-£

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    1. Reedy
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      Superb timing Evs 🙂

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      1. Evs
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        Yep, wouldnt have gambled on negredo

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