Dugout Discussion
12 May 2013 3095 comments
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A bumper Sunday of seven Premier League matches gets under way at the Britannia as Gareth Bale looks to keep Fantasy managers in cheer and Tottentham’s top four ambitions on target.

There are five three o’clock kick offs to follow that, with United’s emotional farewell to Sir Alex Ferguson capping things off an hour later. Nobody really knows what to expect from that one, with plenty banking on returns from Robin Van Persie, with the Dutchman again established as an armband favourite.

Our Dugout Discussion is now open to provide real-time chat support throughout all of today’s matches.

The team news from today’s early kick-off find Stoke making just one change, with Matt Etherington fit enough to replace Cameron Jerome as Stoke look to be shifting to a 4-5-1. As for Spurs, Andre Villas-Boas makes two changes as Steven Caulker comes in for Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Clint Dempsey replaces Lewis Holtby in midfield.

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

  1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    If Bap Chap is right (thanks for your work btw BC) I need two goals and full baps from Wally to go through in the Cup. Any chance?

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    1. /
      • 12 Years
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      No

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      1. /
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        12 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry to put it so bluntly

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        1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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          It's OK. You're a towel.

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      He on last page ?

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      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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        Yup.

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    3. Mr.KK
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      How does 20% sound to you?

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      1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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        I'll take it. 🙂

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        1. Mr.KK
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          So would I.:-)

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          1. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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            Looks like you're in the driver's seat. I kind of wanted a rematch with Acqua, but if I miraculously make it through I look forward to seeing you.

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  2. Captain Shirokov
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    43 points with 3 left.

    Good, bad or ugly?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      very good if your captain hasn't played yet, 'just' good if he has

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        That's alright so, feared for the worst when Sturridge got a hat trick.

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        1. applebonkers
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          12 years, 8 months ago

          10% ownership (was probably under 10% at the deadline) so shouldn't be too crippling

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    2. Godfather Bandit 42
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      Unlucky. Keep your head up!

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    3. Locarno
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      Same, with four left (but I'm cheating and including Sturridge's BPs).

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        In that case, I'm on 48.

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  3. Licky
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    Can't let Liverpool dominate again? Surely it's someone else's turn Gary? No?

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  4. Birthday Sess
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    LOL Neville finding it hard to contain his hatred towards Liverpool.

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  5. Dante
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    So my decision was Hazard -> Walcott or Defoe -> Sturridge... Made the wrong one. Cost me 23 points so far I reckon...

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  6. Mr Tea
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    Any chance of Tevez not playing on Tuesday?

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    1. An Púca
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      i think he'll play

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    2. Qubit
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      he might not start but i reckon he'll get pitch time unfortunately.

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      1. Mr Tea
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        Oh well, I'll just have to cheer him on to surpass Coutinho's haul

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    3. Aaa fantasy
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      what do we all think about aguero's chances of playing?

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    4. Kostja
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      Least likely of the 3 forwards IMO. Most game time this week already

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  7. Pratik
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    Is anyone regular there in the FPL Cup? When did Jack get knocked out?

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  8. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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    They should've taken Fergie's DNA back in the 80's, and pumped some of their vast fortunes into cloning technology, and made a replica Fergie when the time comes for him to retire. It's going to be horrible seeing someone else in his job, and this is coming from a Chelsea fan!! No more Fergie time, "Moyes time" doesn't quite have the same ring to it, and Moyes is too nice! I'd rather see a clone Fergie at the helm.

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      There's always Darren... 😉

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    2. JT's Dog
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Good job Chico didn't get job then, Chico time is worse

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      • SPorting
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        12 years, 8 months ago

        Moyes is a Fergie clone.

        Scottish and boring.

        Plus Fergie will be in the boardroom pulling the strings.

        SAF is now a ticking time-bomb.

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    3. MAS
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      Why isn't Zaba red flagged like Benteke. Can anyone enlighten me please.

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      1. Kostja
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        he only misses the RDG game

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      2. applebonkers
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        he technically doesn't miss a match zabaleta, as the reading game deadline has passed already

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        1. BruLee2
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          What do you mean? So he'll miss the Reading game or not?

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          1. BruLee2
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            Oh ok got it.

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      3. busteddocket
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        Because it only happened after the gameweek started and he'll be back for the next gameweek.

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      4. MAS
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        Thanks everyone 🙂

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    4. ccc
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      Very happy to see Rooney coming out with his kit on.

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      1. Locarno
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        12 years, 8 months ago

        And so he should - his contribution this season has been immense.

        *sarcasm emoticon*

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      2. Bolt-on
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        So he should

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    5. Q
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      Few thank god I decided not to do lukaku to sturridge at the last min. And instead sell hazard and bench michu. And luckily Enrique makes a 1point appearance to stop martin coming off my bench..few nearly had a high score there for a second..god forbid 😉

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      1. RÏɠBY
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        ouch!

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      2. JT's Dog
          12 years, 8 months ago

          It's phew by the way otherwise nobody will get the joke 😉

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          1. Q
            • 13 Years
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            This

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        • ScottieDog
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          I feel your pain...

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        • JT's Dog
            12 years, 8 months ago

            I am in similar boat, flags made me sell hazard n michu and stopped me bringing in Sturridge.
            Though did bring in lampard

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          • Pratik
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            Bad luck 🙁

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          • MAS
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            That's really hurts.

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        • elkunaguero
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          12 years, 8 months ago

          I really hope there is no assist-gate tomorrow on United's second goal. Vidic clearly didnt touch the ball.

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          1. Pratik
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            12 years, 8 months ago

            If it's so crystal clear, then why are you worried?

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            1. elkunaguero
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              12 years, 8 months ago

              the same way it was crystal clear Bale didnt touch the ball against Wigan

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          2. applebonkers
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            12 years, 8 months ago

            lol, it's safe, i think chico by trying to stop vidic getting to it cleared the path perfectly for rio, if there was any touch in there it looks like a swansea one

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            1. elkunaguero
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              12 years, 8 months ago

              cheers, now Walcott needs at least a goal to beat RVP (C)!

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          3. An Púca
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            there wont be

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        • BruLee2
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          12 years, 8 months ago

          Rooney has been sighted with the squad to celebrate.

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          1. RÏɠBY
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            12 years, 8 months ago

            is he bringing out the oranges?

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        • JT's Dog
            12 years, 8 months ago

            Bruce could still fit into old strip

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          • Fifa las vegas
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            12 years, 8 months ago

            Stupid f***ing stream

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            1. Godfather Bandit 42
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              12 years, 8 months ago

              What, no fish?

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              1. Aaa fantasy
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                12 years, 8 months ago

                £1 fish

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                1. Godfather Bandit 42
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                  LOL.

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              2. Mr.KK
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                There are Piranha 3D though.

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            2. JT's Dog
                12 years, 8 months ago

                Ghostbusters quote?

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            3. Aaa fantasy
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              12 years, 8 months ago

              got aguero and tevez...who thinks one of them will be rested for next game? got 11 pts from snoddy coming off the bench

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              1. Pratik
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                I got Michu on the bench......Think Aguero will be rested.

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            4. Fifa las vegas
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              :'-)

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            5. FPL_Liger
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              Goin' to church, it's been fun peeps!

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              1. Fifa las vegas
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                Church? at this hour?

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                1. FPL_Liger
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                  Night church 😉

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            6. FPL_Liger
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              (and no, i won't be praying for baps!)

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              1. Fifa las vegas
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                🙂

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            7. Elniñorules
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              Rooney awkwardly found himself dancing with Jones 😆

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            8. jungle
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              12 years, 8 months ago

              Ohhhh no hug - just a blokey tap

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            9. DLL18
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              12 years, 8 months ago

              No hug for Rooney 😆

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              1. jungle
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                12 years, 8 months ago

                Just one pat too...

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            10. Jimmers
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              No big hug for Rooney

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            11. SW6
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              Rooney getting booed 😆

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              1. FPL_Liger
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                Ruiz, Ruiz, Ruiz!

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                1. Fifa las vegas
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                  12 years, 8 months ago

                  Thought you were going to church?

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            12. Licky
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              That was hardly a tap on the back for Roonpig.

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            13. Bolt-on
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              Haha the medals guy getting bumped

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            14. BruLee2
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              Fergie hugged all players except Rooney. He just tapped his back.

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              1. Bolt-on
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                That's telling

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            15. Legendary!
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              Rooney did not hug Fergie

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            16. NATSTER
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              Why don't De Gea and Lindy take off their gloves and shake hands with bare hands ?

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            17. Licky
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              That PL guy didn't shake Kagawa's hand, Racist!

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              1. DLL18
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                12 years, 8 months ago

                We'll see what evilkagawa has to say about that. 😉

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