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18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sunday’s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boas’ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his £26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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  1. Oldman Unathletic
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    We're all going to be Level 5 rep at this rate!

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    1. Doctor X
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      There's no rep level any more on here Mike.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yes there is, it's just not visible outside of your profile.

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  2. MikeyMitz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Unfortunately for Chelsea (and Ivanovic owners 🙁 ), it looks like this goal-line technology stuff actually works!

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  3. ADucksBehind
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    Lamps is looking threatening from open play. Has me very interested

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  4. MJ6987
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    Sounds like Williams would have started for Palace if he hadn't played 90 mins for Wales. Nice.

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    1. MJ6987
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      From Holloway's comments on SSN

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  5. mgrea
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    Few more Eden goals for my bet would be tasty

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    1. Texas Pete
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      I'd take one right now.

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  6. BONZ
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    I have not been on for a while due to tooooo many RMTs pickling my head but the huge difference between two weeks ago & today is the use of the happy up vote!!

    Chelsea fans will be be happy and all other fans must still be ecstatic as the FOOTY IS BACK!!

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    1. JWF
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Shameless attempt to get an upvote there BonZ 😉

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      1. BONZ
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        I am both ashamed and shocked.....its like reverse bullying on here??

        LOL

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  7. Tozier
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    How certain are we that Lampard's goal was a Torres assist?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      99.9%.

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    2. Jimmers
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      Torres was fouled

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      1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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        Technically he wasn't

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  8. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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    Who wants to see a hazard goal?

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    1. Texas Pete
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      Meeeeeee.

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  9. FORCA INTER
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    i dont understand how de bryute has overtaken Lampard in bonus system

    Lampard looked great in 1st half

    hope it wont happen same like with Sturridge

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    1. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
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      De Bryute? That's not even close to his name

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      1. Bad Seed
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        He's a brute for nicking baps, of course.

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    2. PMC3
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      Missed penalty?

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      1. FORCA INTER
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        that's why i said overtaken him

        Lamp was infront of him even with missed pentalty

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    3. SuperOsçarBaby
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      de bruyne is everywhere

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    4. Red5
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      It's the missed pen. I swear we must have almost exactly the same team.

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      1. FORCA INTER
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        haven't see manny people with simillar team as me , seriously?

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        1. Red5
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          Migs

          Toure Kosc MTurner

          Walcott Hazard Sigurdsson Lampard

          Lukaku Giroud Sturridge

          Like 2 or 3 different I think?

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    5. There's Always One!
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Where can you see the bonus system

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      1. Red5
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        Go to fixtures on the FPL site and click on the game you want, then detailed stats. They aren't necessarily accurate until well after the game finishes, but they give a rough idea.

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  10. MJ6987
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    Might keep Oscar and get rid of Hazard instead at this rate.

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    1. JWF
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      I'm beginning to think the same. If Oscar plays consistently and in the this position then he could be a great FPL player to have in for a little while. Feel a bit better about benching him for GW3 as well for some reason. Oh, and he's cheaper than Hazard

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  11. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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    I like NBC with the cool camera angles and player highlighting

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      ABC were sh*t

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      way better than Fox & ESPN

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  12. Heels_Over_Head
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    over/under, 3 goals in 2nd half

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    1. PB-THE-VET
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      Think 3 is about right

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
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      Neither.

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    3. 4vets
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      Over... Lukaku to score 5 😉

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  13. Spatburgunder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    How do I check the baps in play?

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    1. TJR
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      It's under detailed stats in the fpl

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    2. MJ6987
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Click on match at the bottom of the points tab and then Detailed Stats

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    3. PMC3
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Click on game at bottom of team page, then detailed stats. Second last column.

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    4. Spatburgunder
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Cheers!

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  14. PB-THE-VET
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    Loving that lamps goal

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  15. Doctor X
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    Never ceases to amaze me how people on here still keep drawing up conclusions after one half of play. Utter stupidity.

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  16. Vote Joke
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Are Chelsea 'fantastic' or are Hull just 'cack'?

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    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      80% of both....

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    2. Trilogist
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      are you derby in disguise....are you derby in disguise.

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    3. Mull
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      A bit of both.

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    4. Red5
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      Hull were happy to lose. Awful second half to that game.

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  17. TJR
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    Come on Eden!

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    1. Raul
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      This, need him to score soon

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  18. Bad Seed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Best football I've seen for a while in the PL.

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    1. busteddocket
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      calm down, it's Hull ffs.

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      1. Bad Seed
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        It's facile to be dismissive simply for that reason.

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  19. iron2010
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Not big money lads I know but I do it for the crack

    Have a fiva with bet fair on 3 - 0 Chels (total win would be 35). Cash out is 8.75 What do you recon. if not now, at what point would you ?

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    1. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      5 mins after Chelsea have made it 3-0

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      You should give up the crack. Bad stuff.

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  20. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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    Love all the positive upvotes folks

    *sings we are the world*

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  21. Fantasy Football Friend!
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Souness comparing Chelsea to Barcelona right now.

    Barcelona do this to EVERYONE (except Bayern:p), not just Hull, silly Souness 😆

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  22. Setting the Toney
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    Hull are utter garbage. The new Derby.

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      They're not that bad imo. GW1 at The Bridge is never easy for a newly promoted club.

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  23. I am not a smart guy
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking of getting again 3 chelsea players after GW3, they just play like a champion team.

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  24. Omelettes and Eggs
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Any advice would be much appreciated!

      I am planning to do Cole>Coleman or Shaw.

      Then Benteke to Soldado.

      If I get Coleman (at current price), I will have nothing left in the bank.

      If I get Shaw, I will have 0.5 and he rotates with Collins, who I also have.

      Really not sure which I prefer out of those two. I'm leaning towards Shaw, less rush to make the transfer, rotation is good with Collins, and Coleman won't produce like he has every week.

      But, if he does reproduce that display next week, having him early will allow me to add to me team value...

      Thoughts?

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      1. Trilogist
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        Shaw....dont forget if it wasnt for the goal....he would be on 2. Everton made some simple defensive mistakes yesterday. Southampton on the other hand were very solid.

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        1. Omelettes and Eggs
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Great summary, I think that's what was in my head, just in a far more confused state!

            Thank you!

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        1. Crazy Joe
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          Deserves it for diving.

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        2. SuperOsçarBaby
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          😆

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      2. Keep Calm and Sessegnon
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        "I don't understand how it was a penalty, or how Dean Moxey could have got out of the way of it. I had three players right behind him."

        Ian Holloway on the penalty today. Seemed pretty stone wall to be, arms were flailing high. Just bitter or has a point?

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        1. Setting the Toney
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          100% penalty, just no Holly.

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        2. LewanGOALski
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          C'mon, it was more than 100% peno

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        3. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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          Just likes listening to his own voice

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      3. Q--
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        Toure yesterday ivano today , 2 def goals gone but my tears arent 🙁

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        1. PMC3
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          Toure will get goals. Offside goal against us in Dublin, and off the bar yesterday. One is bound to go in sooner or later.

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      4. r0nh
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        This upvoting is like doing the Mexican wave at a football match 🙂

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      5. Raul
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        Chosen one

        Bring on LUKAKU!

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        1. TJR
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          Clearly not the 'chosen one' Lukaku? Lol

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        2. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
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          *Special One

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      6. Your Mum's Athletic
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        not sure why but im loving all this upvoting stuff

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        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Are you The Happy One?

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        2. Scottys Army
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          what is it about

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          1. Raul
            • 13 Years
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            What's UP with it ?

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