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Dugout Discussion September 20

The Dugout Discussion – QPR vs Stoke

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European football ravages Saturday’s programme, leaving us with just half a dozen encounters. The day’s events start with what, on paper, looks a tepid affair: Stoke pay visit to Loftus Road to meet with Harry Redknapp’s newly promoted QPR.

Let’s not dress this up – Fantasy managers are likely to have little or no interest in this one. Having been disappointed by the impact of Bojan after his pre-season hype, we’ve steered clear of Mark Hughes’ Potters, bar skipper Ryan Shawcross who has a place in almost 15% of Fantasy Premier League lineups. As for the R’s, only defender Steven Caulker can boast respectable ownership – indicating that a classic 0-0 stalemate will be the result of choice for many.

The early kick-off takes us into four afternoon clashes, before the day is rounded off with Liverpool’s trip to Upton Park at tea-time. As always, you can look to our Twitter feed for lineup news on that one and all today’s matches.

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

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  1. Weasel Boy
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Boom

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  2. Sleep Talk
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Caulker time

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      I have a horrible feeling that he'll score today.

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      1. Sleep Talk
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        I have got to get some return from him at least! 😀

        Will most likely ship for Moore in GW 7 though

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  3. @ocprodigy
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Stoke 2-0

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  4. Gigging Order
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    And here we go, good luck everybody! 🙂

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  5. pureklaas
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Was thinking McCarthy might get his first start after United putting 4 past Green last week, but Green keeps his place

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  6. Edin fantastic
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    I have three players playing at home this week. Three!

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    1. Weasel Boy
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      • 12 Years
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      Same here

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Zero for me.

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Needs more City.

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    3. Gregor
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      I have four.

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    4. Lawrø
      • 12 Years
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      Two here!

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  7. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
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    Justice for Cameron.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      +42. 🙂

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    2. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      I think we can safely say that he is not nailed on now.

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  8. RoysCallerAnne
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    http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq357/sgotwalks/castaway-wilson-ball-logo.jpg

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  9. Nomar
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    I'd have gone for McCarthy as he's a better keeper.

    Think you'll see a much better attacking QPR today.

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    1. Gregor
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      Lot of money for a sub keeper.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      How do you know that he is a better keeper? Did you watch Reading?

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      1. Lawrø
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Season ticket holder here, I rate him 😀

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          Yes, but have you SEEN him?

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          1. Lawrø
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Yes, many times...

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          2. Zombie
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 days ago

            Don't answer..it's a trick question 😀

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      It's only a matter of time before McCarthy get's the nod, surely? He may come in when Redknapp gets fired.

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    4. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Just wait til Green concedes another 4 😉

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  10. Touré De Force
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Stoke cleanie would be a nice start!

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    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Indeed been frustrating so far this season

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  11. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Your result predictions lads.

    for me, QPR 0 - Stoke 1 (Shawcross)

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    1. Sleep Talk
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      QPR 2-0 Stoke (Caulker x2)

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    2. Gregor
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      • 14 Years
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      1-1.

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    3. HamezMace
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      3-0 QPR (Caulker x2, shawX OG)

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    4. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
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      12-11. All OG or scored by 0% owned players.

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  12. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Thinking back to all those RMT's in pre season with Arnie in them...

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    1. Santi sensei
      • 11 Years
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      *Bojan

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  13. davies
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Adebayor captainers, raise your hands.

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    1. Gregor
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      • 14 Years
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      Hello.

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    2. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
      • 12 Years
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      Hey there

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    3. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
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      0/

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    4. Santi sensei
      • 11 Years
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      O/

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    5. Shifty
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      hi

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    6. SomewhatPleasing
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      That looked the stand out call for me. Only other real choice I had was Roo

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  14. Billy Gilmore
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    A Begovic 'save' 😯

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    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      That's his one a game

      The other shot goes in

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        🙂

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  15. Realunitedfc
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    As a non fantasy observation. I do love a good game of hoops vs stripes.

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  16. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    • 14 Years
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    Blimey. What a lot of nonsense talked about Green. Pure blather, imo.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      As it always is when someone's opinion varies to that of your own.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        Not true at all. But there is very little to support McCarthy.

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 days ago

          http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/04/15/sp-football-leagues-top-five-1314-goalkeepers/

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            • 14 Years
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            "The 24-year-old has been sensational this season, however, unlike many of his competitors for this accolade he can't rely on his goals against tally to do him any favours. Nevertheless, there is a reason he sits second in our list and this can easily be backed up by the facts.

            The relegated Premier League side have conceded 50 goals this season, which leaves eight clubs in the division that have conceded less goals. Although, the stats also state that no other club in the division, apart from Yeovil, concede more shots per game - a shocking statistic for a team sat inside the play-offs.

            Therefore, it's fair to say that when the season ends, if Reading are promoted, they will have McCarthy to thank a little more than the rest."

            Is this damning with faint praise, or praising with faint damns?

            Rob Green finished top. Just sayin'.

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 12 Years
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              Green finished 5th...

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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                Sorry. Took the order, not the number.

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            2. Piggs Boson
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 3 days ago

              Green was #5, Schmeichel was #1

              In his interview he said getting games is important to him as he wants an England call up. He turned down City, Pool and Swansea so he'd get games.

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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                • 14 Years
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                Well, he isn't. And now Harry has said that Green is his number one.

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                1. Piggs Boson
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 3 days ago

                  Yep, he only joined after an interview with Harry though so he must've been promised games at some point. I guess he may have to wait until next season.

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                  1. HamezMace
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 3 days ago

                    Domestic cup games, don't see him getting into the first 11 in the league

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  17. Mindless Freak
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Decided to stick with Dzeko, instead of shifting for Adebayor. Let's see how it pans out.

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    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
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      Pretty badly 🙂

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    2. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
      • 12 Years
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      Mindless one could argue

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    3. SomewhatPleasing
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      I did make that swap. Just thought the fixture looked good for Adebayor and didn't really have anywhere else to put the armband

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  18. Carl@streetkids.com.au
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Nice boots again Rio.

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  19. MJ6987
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    I did it! I saved a transfer!! 🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      High 5, brother! 😀

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      1. MJ6987
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        😀

        Took a lot of self-control with Hazard sitting there!

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          • 14 Years
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          Indeed. But the right thing to do. You may even be rewarded today! 🙂

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    2. Game of Stones
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Same, first time in ages!

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    3. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Congrats!
      I did it last week too....only problem was I had no plan and was stunned into inaction

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      1. MJ6987
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        I also have no plan. Hopefully something will emerge as the obvious thing to do!

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  20. Bellerinmondo
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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    I already get the feeling this is not going to be a classic

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    1. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Classic 0-0 please

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  21. Lyonnais
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Your Caulker points prediction ?

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    1. Bellerinmondo
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      • 10 Years
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      2

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      1. Lyonnais
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        2 the most likely

        But i still hope for a goal 🙂

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    2. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      2

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    3. Lord Flashheart
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      • 12 Years
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      Timing

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    4. Richd
      • 12 Years
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      2 is favourite with Betfair at the mo.

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  22. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
    • 11 Years
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    0-0 all the way

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    1. Pedram
      • 11 Years
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      Stoke ftw

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    2. Gregor
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      • 14 Years
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      Good timing.

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      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 days ago

        1-1 all the way

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  23. Tommytour
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Pelle, Ade or Welbeck for medium term?

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    1. SomewhatPleasing
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      Pelle for me.

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  24. Lord Flashheart
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Just realised I have caulker (c) at UFPL...
    Poor mans Baines I get...

    #scared

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      Timing...

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  25. Realunitedfc
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Crouch vs Rio is very much last decade.

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    1. Bellerinmondo
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 days ago

      not exactly Usain Bolt is it

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  26. Revival
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Got Austin and Ferdinand in this one, feels like I'm involved more than most on here

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  27. Bellerinmondo
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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Diouf goal!

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  28. Make United Great Again
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    Boom!

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  29. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    looooooooool

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  30. mipola
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 days ago

    HAHA

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