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Sky Sports Fantasy Football 2014/15 Is Now Live

3 July 2014 1623 comments
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As some of you may already know, the Sky Sports Fantasy Football game for 2014/15 opened its doors earlier today. With a lull in the World Cup action, Fantasy managers are afforded our first chance to dabble in domestic issues as we tentatively cobble together our initial teams for the season ahead:

The Sky Sports game is one that we’ve covered in the past, with our Members area including the relevant bonus point recipients across the positions.

After winning the Best League for each of the last couple of campaigns, we’re looking forward to defending our title once again. The winner of last season’s Scout League picked up £1,000 for their achievements and we’re hoping to offer prizes for whoever finishes at the summit once again.

We’ll be re-starting our official league soon and will be rolling out a series of articles over the next couple of weeks, looking at the Player List and analysing the best tactical approaches. Regular contributor d1sable will be on board once again to give his hints and tips every Friday afternoon – having finished inside the top 10 last year, he’s clearly a man worth listening to.

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  1. Conrad.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    rehash for ppl online now:

    Already got Robben and Benz. need goals + shots on goal:

    A) RvP + Neymar
    B) Messi + Fred
    C) Messi + Sneijder
    D) Messi + Di Maria (but Muller downgraded to KdB)

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    1. KagKagKag
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      D

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      1. Conrad.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        cool. KdB could also be Sneijder, fwiw.

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    2. Frip
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Here are the stats for shots so far, http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/players/shots.html D looks good, maybe Origi instead of KdB

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  2. Sid07
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    In mcd its betr to go with 6 defenders and 5 mid or 5def and 6mid

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Defenders probably.

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    2. Keepergirl
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yup.
      Don't know why so many people are going with 3 or 4 attackers
      5/4/1 for me

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    3. Jebus Saves
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      On 6 defs and 6 mids

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    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mids. Defenders achieve points no matter what - no real big difference between them.

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  3. Rex Lapis
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    in mcd. between these player
    A. Gonzalez
    B. Fernandez
    C. De Vrij
    D. Sakho
    E. Zapata
    F. Hummels

    remove one

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    1. Conrad.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B or E for me.

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    2. Jebus Saves
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      D or E

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  4. non flying dutchman
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Fernandinho or Cuadrado in Mc?

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    1. Jebus Saves
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Cuadrado if you want excitement.

      Fernandinho if you want drudgery.

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  5. Conrad.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    might not be able to make changes before the games tomorrow, so need a backup that will come in if Schurrle doesn't start (or play off bench):

    A) Fred
    B) Depay
    C) T. Gutierrez

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    1. Jebus Saves
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A

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      1. Conrad.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        yea, thats what i was thinking. hoping Schurrle starts so i don't have to worry about it!

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  6. Jebus Saves
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Highest scoring keeper?

    A) Cillessen
    B) Navas
    C) Ospina

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      D) Neuer

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  7. GuyIncognito
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Figure since I'm approaching the prize positions and am miles ahead in the minileague I might as well go ahead with this team of differentials
    Ospina - Cillessen
    Luiz - Debuchy - Fernandez - Zapata - De Vrij
    ADM - Tintin - Valbuena - Wijnaldum - Borges
    Messi - Robben - Hulk - Griezmann

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  8. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    "Usually, I take the penalties [in the absence of van Persie]," Robben said after the (Mexico) game. "But I had won it and Klaas-Jan was still fresh. He really is a class striker. That was his time. And it was thoroughly deserved."

    Robben owners must be really pissed haha

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  9. nc3
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts for Mcds:

    Ospina

    Blind, Gamboa, Gonzalez, Van Buyten (Basanta)

    Cuadrado, Jrod, Matuidi (Mascherano, Granados)

    Benzema, Messi, Robben (Rvp)

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    1. Gonna mesut up
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Most people around here are leaning to be a little more defensive with more players but if you think the all star way is the best then it's solid.

      Hedging your bets on a Netherlands comfortable win it seems which could be true but costa rica keep surprising, could shoot you up though. If you want to be more defensive, losing rvp could give you an extra def and mid...

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        This. The defence is not great and picking a French midfielder is bit lottery, and I won't pick Matuidi.

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      2. nc3
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Out of Benzema and Van persie, which would you drop? I'm leaning more towards benzema simply because of the tougher opponent.

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        1. Gonna mesut up
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          It's a tough one but i think this is where the fun is. Treat it like a bet, if you think France will struggle to score and Netherlands will blow them away then there is your answer and vice versa.

          The other thing to think about is that the dutch play last so no twists....

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          1. nc3
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            thanks for your help legend

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            1. Gonna mesut up
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              that's alright, i've stolen all my advice from other people on here anyways 😉

              Good luck!

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  10. Pauly
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    My team for McDonald's:

    Romero Cillessen
    DeVrij Sakho Boateng Basanta VanBuyten
    JRodriguez Valbuena Kroos DiMaria
    Neymar Robben Messi

    How bad is it?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      pretty good tbh. But I don't think you need 2 GKs and I'd upgrade Boateng.

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  11. Gonna mesut up
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I have decided to follow the heavy defence route as per advice on here. This look like a solid team?

    Ospina (cheapies)
    Zapata, Mert, DVB, Fernandez, Gonzalez, De Vrij (cheapies)
    Lahm, Fernandinho, JRod, Valbuena, DeBruyne, Mascherano (cheapies)
    Messi, Robben (cheapies)

    15 players on the field with an evenish spread across all games...

    Captain Mert 1 JRod 2 Messi 3 Robben 4

    Any advice very welcome as i have swapped this around a little too much. Think this is the best ive had so far though.

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      When you still have a cheapy in your back line, it is not tat defence heavy yet 😉 It's becasue I've seen teams with 7 defenders, and if you're talking heavy, then at least a Brazilian should be there, a Hummel and probably a French defender too. Nontheless i like your 7 players at the back. Your team is more mid heavy imo, with 6 plaers and Valb as the cheapest one.

      You're right, probably the best you can get. Not totally convinced with Lahm, and a backup 3rd striker would be great, but it's your call really.

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      1. Gonna mesut up
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, thanks. The only thing i can think of is sacrificing Lahm for Shurle (if he starts).

        Will keep an eye on it, it's tempting as its more fun rooting for goals rather than blocked shots and the like. I do like this new format though, its great having so many more options due to defensive mids/defenders scoring higher.

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    2. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Looks solid. Pretty similar to mine 🙂

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I think almost everyone here have the same defenders, including me 😉

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        1. r9rivera
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          is sakho nailed on ? and how doe sthat affect varane?

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  12. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Think of going with 5 defenders in which 1 is Colombian, the other is Belgian and then 3 Dutch

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    1. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Dutch v Costa Rican is a tricky call - rb's v clean sheet

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I know..But whats the point of RB's when they could concede 4 or 5 goals? 😉

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  13. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on De Jong? Definitely out?

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yup he's definitely out..

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      1. Shels
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        de guzman will replace?

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        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          most likely..

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes

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  14. Shels
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    who is more likely to start meertans or miralles?

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mertens

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      1. Shels
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        ok thanks..

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  15. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Merits and Demerits of Fernandinho?

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Merits: RB's and takes the occasional long shots

      Demerits: Could not Start

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      1. Holmes
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        With Gustavo out, I think he is nailed to start.

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  16. Gonna mesut up
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What's everyones predictions for the germany/france game?

    Either team likely for a clean sheet? Thinking who to start for fox....

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    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      2:1 germany

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    2. Pauly
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      1-0 France

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  17. System builder
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Wijnaldum, is he likely to start again?

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    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      id luv to know this too.. wouldn't expect him too tough

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    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Blind and Wijnaldum are 'predicted' to be behind Sneijder

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  18. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Morning Everyone!!

    Starting off with this- https://twitter.com/dreamteamfc/status/484331947527634946/photo/1
    😆

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      😆 I want one!

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    2. Frip
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      hahah just ordered one off ebay

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Really? 😯 zil

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  19. System builder
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    AdM and 1m cheapie mid
    or
    Wijnaldum and Gago?

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    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      imo W & G is better...two players, two matches

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      1. System builder
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        if both are confirmed starters, my mind is definitely leaning towards them.

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  20. shady4revr
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Last 8 teams? 😀

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  21. shady4revr
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Di Maria, will cross 18 times 😀

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      will hit the Crossbar*

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  22. yash
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    A). Robben and Blind/Martins indi
    OR
    B). RVP and Vlaar
    already have De Vrij

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A because Blind will play as CDM as well..

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  23. Shels
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Maccies

    Navas

    Zapata, Luiz, Amero, Blind, De Vrij

    J'rod, Kroos, Hazard, De Bruyne, (Wijnaldum)

    Muller then Guiterriez if muller fails then lukaku if that fails, leaving guiterriez and lukaku also possible to repalce first 3 defenders or first 2 mids as option aswell

    I have 5.5m budget left.. not so keen on dutch or costa-rican attackers as it's the last game, might spend it all on campbell as a backup but i don't think it will be needed or maybe depay.. or should i spend it on another top mid perhaps pogba...

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    1. Shels
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      or take out amero and bring in mertesacher (will he start)?

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    2. nc3
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      if you can find another mil, Schuerrle looks promising

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      1. Shels
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        i can just take out dajbou(x) you think he gona start tough?

        I have muller and kroos in side as I have done most this comp, just i'm not too sure there's much points there in that ger/fra match for attackers

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        1. nc3
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          i dont think so, but he tends to get minutes and plays well for what he gets. I would be finding room for robben, against the weakest side left he's sure to play well and has looked sharp all tournament.

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          1. Shels
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            ya was thinking same, I have changed a few players now tough, i've gone with rvp instead of robben tough 0.5 cheaper

            taken out luiz amero guitterez a 4m & brought in rvp mertasacher hummels kompany

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            1. Shels
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Navas
              Zapata Hummels Merthasacher Kompany (Blind De Vrij)
              J'rod KDB Hazard Kroos (wijnaldum)
              Muller Lukaku (RVP)

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              1. nc3
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                looks solid

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  24. bdwhite91
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Who is your captain for fox?

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    1. Gonna mesut up
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Robben, he has been sharp.

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  25. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Lads, is there another McTransfer window after this round of matches?

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yup after every round!

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      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Ridiculous init 🙂 ?!

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        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Completely Ridiculous...They should have given us 1 window for the Last 16 and Quarters and 1 window for the Semi's and Finals...instead of a window for every round..

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  26. Gonna mesut up
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    For fox. Who to bench?

    a)Sakho
    b) Mert
    c) Cuadrado

    Sakho injury might make up my mind for me i guess but suggestions are very welcome...

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sakho

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    2. nc3
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mert looks promising around goal and Cuadrado is just fun to watch when he's in

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    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      "Mamadou Sakho and Raphael Varane will start tomorrow. Benzema and Griezmann played together in training today."
      I would bench Cuadrado

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      1. Gonna mesut up
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, now im torn again 🙂

        Last minute choice it seems.

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    4. Gonna mesut up
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      two from two is enough for me. Can't leave the bfg on the bench, what was i thinking? Cheers guys.

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  27. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    A. Di Maria + Wilnajdum / Tejeda
    or
    B. Cuadrado + Gago

    ??

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  28. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    any update on Muller's flu and Germans illness?

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I thought you would come with the updates...was waiting for your post :\

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    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      So gut wie wieder hergestellt 🙂 Almost back at 100% 🙂 pic.twitter.com/Mp1ncU81fw

      — Mats Hummels (@matshummels) July 2, 2014

      Joachim Low confirms that 7 German players had flu symptoms. “But yesterday all players were able to train,” with slight cold.

      — Paul Hayward (@_PaulHayward) July 3, 2014

      any other updates after this?

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        thanks!

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      2. Shels
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        wont know till later, before kickoff few hours, it's only night-time there now depends on condition when wake up

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  29. Shels
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    my team for maccies

    Navas
    Zapata Hummels Merthasacher Kompany (Blind De Vrij)
    J'rod KDB Hazard Kroos (wijnaldum)
    Muller Lukaku (RVP)

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    1. SuryaXO
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      You think the Hazard + Lukaku punt would pay off?

      RVP might not play - slight injury?

      Very good team otherwise 🙂

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      1. Shels
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        had no idea that rvp might be unfit, but like muller I will make late changes of needed.. thanks for info 😉

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  30. SuryaXO
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    For MCD:

    1. Navas or Cillessen?

    2. Mertesacker or Hummels?

    3. G. Gonzalez or D.Blind? (I already have De Vrij)

    4. Midfield - JRod, Cuadrado, Valb, Mascherano, KDB - look ok?

    5. Muller or Schurrle (if he starts)?

    Also who to captain for first game - Hummels/Mert, Valb or Muller/Schurrle?

    I am very confused and need HALP! Thank you! 🙂

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