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by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 11:37 am

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PLEASE NOTE - this season you will receive a 1 point deduction if you do not submit tactics (as well as a default loss) and a 1 point deduction if you do not vote. If you know in advance you are unable to do either, then you must state so on the Holidays/Days Off page, to avoid the penalties.

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Deportivo la Chorizo - Gregers

Tactics

Under Brescia FC - Afro

Injuries

Bratwurst Mannschaft - Olly

Lawyers

Dos Cervezas por favor - Marky

Fixtures/Results

No Respek FC - Azzy

Table

Pass the Deutschie - Viva

Top Scorers

The Hero Championship

Atalanta Falcons - Sodhat

Tactics

FC Murder On Zidane's Floor - Zinedine

Injuries

FC ElphickForJustice - Cherries

Lawyers

Spanish Bank FC - GSC

Fixtures/Results

Moleicester City - Fernando

Table

VFL Bassender Steigen - Treble

Top Scorers

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:14 pm

Sodhat its been a long time since we've had a debate, hope you choose your side wisely.

AFRO Wednesday it is and don't back out.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:15 pm

Zinedine_Ze_Zebra wrote:
Best betting atm is Gareth Bale to score first in Spurs games, especially with bookies who double the odds if he scores twice.
Bet365 special for the Arsenal match only that was Afro.
I backed him at 5/1 on Sunday, BOOM. Had to be done.

Paddy power did it too

by Trebs Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:16 pm

RVP wincast tomorrow night - 4/1. Back it.

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:17 pm

Paddy Power did double the odds on first goalscorer too. I had him too.

But there is one bookie that does it on loads on matches, can't remember who though

by **Hero** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:19 pm

VivaPaulScholes wrote:I wish I knew how to do skills, I wiggle it in any direction and hope for the best.

That sounds like the Tulisa video.

by Marky Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:20 pm

Think its Betfred who have Double Delight and Hat Trick Heaven, so if you have 5/1 that Bale scores first, you get paid 10/1 if he scores a 2nd and paid 15/1 if he scores a third.

Trebs, if it's RVP anytime then possibly, to score first then no.

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:20 pm

VivaPaulScholes wrote:Sodhat its been a long time since we've had a debate, hope you choose your side wisely.

AFRO Wednesday it is and don't back out.

Did you not read all of my post....?

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:25 pm

Hero wrote:
VivaPaulScholes wrote:I wish I knew how to do skills, I wiggle it in any direction and hope for the best.

That sounds like the Tulisa video.

I still haven't seen it, she ain't all that but no one would say no to her.

Missed you hero xxx how you been? Hope to see you back soon.

by Trebs Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:26 pm

It's RVP anytime

RVP to score first is also 4/1 - regardless of outcome.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:26 pm

BigFellasAfro wrote:
VivaPaulScholes wrote:Sodhat its been a long time since we've had a debate, hope you choose your side wisely.

AFRO Wednesday it is and don't back out.

Did you not read all of my post....?

YEs I did and I'm just saying dont back out. Ive got like 40 pages of fact to rip you apple fan girls

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:28 pm

onlytreblewinners wrote:RVP wincast tomorrow night - 4/1. Back it.

Now if you'd said Ronaldo, I'd have been tempted.

Marky - it is Betfred. It's a great offer, although I think their odds are slightly worse as a consequence

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:29 pm

1970 PSG ‏@1970_PSG
Valencia defenders Adil Rami and Ricardo Costa are both out of Wednesday's second-leg clash at the Parc des Princes. #PSG

BACK PSG BACK PSG BACK PSG!

RVP anytime might look appealing, but he's only scored something like 1 in 7 right? Definately did not look 100% on Saturday imo

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:31 pm

VivaPaulScholes wrote:
BigFellasAfro wrote:
VivaPaulScholes wrote:Sodhat its been a long time since we've had a debate, hope you choose your side wisely.

AFRO Wednesday it is and don't back out.

Did you not read all of my post....?

YEs I did and I'm just saying dont back out. Ive got like 40 pages of fact to rip you apple fan girls

And I said do Wednesday because I am probably not around. It is the most boring rant of a discussion that ever happens on here, where you blatantly ignore me saying I ultimately prefer Android because you want to point everything you have been googling. Fact is, which is best depends entirely on the user, what they want and what is best for them. What you point out as the flaws in Apple for you, are actually positives for someone else, same with the pros and cons for Android

So please pick a time when I am not here to have that discussion

by Guest Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:32 pm

I got my new phone at the weekend - Galaxy SIII Mini, £22 a month with no cost up front. I get 600 mins, free texts, 750MB of data, all for 24months. And the charge on the phone lasts two days, even in use.

I was paying £16.50 for 500mins, 200 texts and 250MB of data, and having to charge my rubbish iPhone 4 times a day, then got the white screen of death.

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by Marky Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:33 pm

BigFellasAfro wrote:
onlytreblewinners wrote:RVP wincast tomorrow night - 4/1. Back it.

Now if you'd said Ronaldo, I'd have been tempted.

Marky - it is Betfred. It's a great offer, although I think their odds are slightly worse as a consequence

If the RVP wincast is on Paddy Power, their moneyback special is refund on all losing bets if Ronaldo scores anytime. Almost makes it worth doing.

by Marky Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:35 pm

Olly wrote:1970 PSG ‏@1970_PSG
Valencia defenders Adil Rami and Ricardo Costa are both out of Wednesday's second-leg clash at the Parc des Princes. #PSG

BACK PSG BACK PSG BACK PSG!

I'd be backing them anyway, they clearly took their eyes off the ball when they lost in Ligue 1 this weekend. Massively focused on the Champions League game.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:36 pm

BigFellasAfro wrote:
VivaPaulScholes wrote:
BigFellasAfro wrote:
VivaPaulScholes wrote:Sodhat its been a long time since we've had a debate, hope you choose your side wisely.

AFRO Wednesday it is and don't back out.

Did you not read all of my post....?

YEs I did and I'm just saying dont back out. Ive got like 40 pages of fact to rip you apple fan girls

And I said do Wednesday because I am probably not around. It is the most boring rant of a discussion that ever happens on here, where you blatantly ignore me saying I ultimately prefer Android because you want to point everything you have been googling. Fact is, which is best depends entirely on the user, what they want and what is best for them. What you point out as the flaws in Apple for you, are actually positives for someone else, same with the pros and cons for Android

So please pick a time when I am not here to have that discussion

Expected that comment from a scared apple supporter. Its well known android defeats apple. Its npt a boring discussion its fantastic. Be ready for Wednesday afro baby xx

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:38 pm

Azzy Mahmood wrote:I got my new phone at the weekend - Galaxy SIII Mini, £22 a month with no cost up front. I get 600 mins, free texts, 750MB of data, all for 24months. And the charge on the phone lasts two days, even in use.

I was paying £16.50 for 500mins, 200 texts and 250MB of data, and having to charge my rubbish iPhone 4 times a day, then got the white screen of death.

Methinks I have a pretty good deal

NIce to see you join the android brotherhood Azzy xx.

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:43 pm

where you blatantly ignore me saying I ultimately prefer Android because you want to point everything you have been googling

Expected that comment from a scared apple supporter

I rest my case.

It is just the usual opportunity that you seem to need to justify to yourself choosing Android.

I am genuinely not around on Wednesday. We have an ante-natal scan

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 4:51 pm

Marky wrote:
BigFellasAfro wrote:
onlytreblewinners wrote:RVP wincast tomorrow night - 4/1. Back it.

Now if you'd said Ronaldo, I'd have been tempted.

Marky - it is Betfred. It's a great offer, although I think their odds are slightly worse as a consequence

If the RVP wincast is on Paddy Power, their moneyback special is refund on all losing bets if Ronaldo scores anytime. Almost makes it worth doing.

The Paddy Power MBS is First scorer, last scorer, correct score and scorecast single. so not wincast.

But it does make me want to put on a ton of bets on the basis that if he scores, all the losing ones are paid back

by Guest Mon 04 Mar 2013, 5:02 pm

I've been an Apple fan-boy since the ipod first came out, and I've hated them ever since the second day of my fan-boyhood where my ipod wiped itself three times in one day!

Now that Android is well established and has good mobiles and tablets, I've switched over. I hated my iphone, it was flimsy, battery life was terrible even when it was new, the camera is rubbish etc.

I love Android Euro Division Homepage LI - Page 4 3559488474

by Marky Mon 04 Mar 2013, 5:03 pm

DON'T FORGET, CUP VOTES TO BE SENT TO ME BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! £2.5M IF YOU DO AND YOU DIDN'T HAVE A GAME/GOT YOUR TACTICS IN ON TIME. -1 GOAL IF YOU DON'T VOTE. VOTE ON EVERY GAME EXCEPT YOUR OWN GROUP.

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 5:09 pm

Azzy Mahmood wrote:I've been an Apple fan-boy since the ipod first came out, and I've hated them ever since the second day of my fan-boyhood where my ipod wiped itself three times in one day!

Now that Android is well established and has good mobiles and tablets, I've switched over. I hated my iphone, it was flimsy, battery life was terrible even when it was new, the camera is rubbish etc.

I love Android

Android is a million times better mate, so you've made a good switch Ok!

The only reason I have Apple products is that my missus bought an iPad and is an iPhone lover, so me having iPhone makes sense with iCloud and iTunes sharing etc. Plus I got the phone for nothing and work pays my bill. If I wanted Android I'd have to shell out each month on a contract, or hope I get given a free Android handset that is better than my old one

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 6:06 pm

Giggs-Boson ‏@Giggs_Boson
Between 2009-2011, Barcelona "cancelled" two training sessions before a scheduled drugs test, one resulting in a fine from UEFA.

Giggs-Boson ‏@Giggs_Boson
Dr. Ramón Segura was treating Frank de Boer when he tested positive for anabolic steroids while a player at Barca, he was also...

Giggs-Boson ‏@Giggs_Boson
..also the doctor at Brescia when Pep Guardiola also tested postive for anabolic steroids. Now still a doctor at Barcelona.

by cherriesfna Mon 04 Mar 2013, 6:24 pm

For a bit of fun anyone fancy doing a manager of the month thing

by Guest Mon 04 Mar 2013, 6:25 pm

by Guest Mon 04 Mar 2013, 6:46 pm

Considering my position in the league at the moment....will continue until the end of the week, and re-think then.

by **Hero** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 6:56 pm

VivaPaulScholes wrote:
Hero wrote:
VivaPaulScholes wrote:I wish I knew how to do skills, I wiggle it in any direction and hope for the best.

That sounds like the Tulisa video.

I still haven't seen it, she ain't all that but no one would say no to her.

Missed you hero xxx how you been? Hope to see you back soon.

Good cheers Vivarooney, see the Fandroid banner waving is still going strong Laugh

by cherriesfna Mon 04 Mar 2013, 6:58 pm

CF wrote:Considering my position in the league at the moment....will continue until the end of the week, and re-think then.

Sell me leitner before Wink

by GSC Mon 04 Mar 2013, 6:59 pm

CF wrote:Considering my position in the league at the moment....will continue until the end of the week, and re-think then.

Vivas bank manager is gutted

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Mar 2013, 7:15 pm

Hahaha

Please stay CF, I've just spent money I don't have thinking you were going to buy Boateng of me for £40m.

Vote now

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 8:10 pm

To avoid the same topics that are rearing their heads again...

Luis Suarez should win Player of the Year.

Discuss

by Trebs Mon 04 Mar 2013, 8:14 pm

He plays for Liverpool so if he wins it's a joke.

Whistle

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 8:26 pm

There is a strong argument that he has the most important player for his team than any othe player in the league.

by Trebs Mon 04 Mar 2013, 8:30 pm

Seriously, if a Liverpool player deserved it then fair enough, but Suarez has contributed nothing other than a few goals. For me, Gerrard has been exceptional this season, been the best player in the Liverpool side and must surely be player of the year?

by **Hero** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 8:31 pm

I presume it'll be a three way tussle between him, RVP and Bale. If presumably Utd lift the title it surely has to go to RVP though.

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 8:35 pm

I actually don't think RVp has brought as much to United as the other two have to theirs. Take out RVP and I think united still win the league and Rooney gets more goals. Take Bale and Suarez out and their sides are much, much worse off.

Good call on Gerrard mouse. I think you are right there Ok!

by sodhat Mon 04 Mar 2013, 8:49 pm

RVP has been great but I reckon behind Suarez/Bale for PoTY.

Mata deserves a mention, even if his brilliance appears futile.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Mar 2013, 8:56 pm

Mata has to be in there been fantastic this season.

When is the voting done? Its at a silly time way before season finishes? I'd probably go with Suarez he has been brilliant.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Mar 2013, 8:59 pm

Last night I was thinking some of the players that make team of the season is it because they have actually been the best in that role or most improved? For example Vidic playa to his normal high standards and Vlaar plays better then his ability. Shouldn't Vidic make the team instead because he has been the better player.

by **Afro** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 9:10 pm

It should be have played the best and not based on improvement or playing above what is perceived to be their ability. So in the Vidic example; I would go with Vidic ahead of Vlaar say as Vidic at average outperforms Vlaar on top form

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 9:20 pm

Suarez for me at the moment. He is immense for Liverpool, they are useless without him. Take him out that side, then they struggle to make Top 10.

Take RVP out of Utd they still probably win the league.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Mar 2013, 9:59 pm

Van Persie has bought in that little bit of extra quality to the United side, I didn't realise how good he really was until he joined United. I can now see that he is a superior player to Rooney.

Suarez sticks to the Football he is phenomenal, twist and turns he has everything in his game and that hard graft which you don't see in many players with his ability.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 04 Mar 2013, 10:02 pm

VivaPaulScholes wrote:Van Persie has bought in that little bit of extra quality to the United side, I didn't realise how good he really was until he joined United. I can now see that he is a superior player to Rooney.

Suarez sticks to the Football he is phenomenal, twist and turns he has everything in his game and that hard graft which you don't see in many players with his ability.

Thing with Suarez is that he isn't blisteringly quick, but he still manages to find that yard and is able to get past a player. I've never seen a player who is able to nutmeg others with such ease.

by GSC Mon 04 Mar 2013, 10:08 pm

Its just a shame he plays for Liverpool and his personality is on par with Jay Spearings looks, or he'd be likable

by Marky Tue 05 Mar 2013, 7:30 am

Oh Cherries. You failed epically.

Cup Week 1 Results

Italian Group
FC Murder on Zidane’s floor 0-3 Atalanta Falcons
(Hernanes, Cassano, El Shaarawy)
2-0 default win, -1 for Zebs not voting

German Group
Bratwurst Mannschaft 3-0 VFL Fassbender
(Kagawa, Kießling, Boateng)
2-0 default win, -1 for CF not voting

English Group
Elphick for Justice 0-1 No Respek FC
(Lamela)
Votes: 1-0 (Gerrard), 0-1, 0-0, 1-1 (Gerrard) (Defoe), 0-1 (Montolivo), 2-2, 0-2 (Lamela, Eriksen) = 4-7 = 1-1
-1 for cherries not voting

I feel the game was won in the middle of the park, Tiote/Nocerino/Gerrard did more than Wanyama/Montolivo/Eriksen, and it was key as while No Respek controlled more of the possession, they were wasteful. I also feel Aubameyang needs upgrading for Elphick for Justice to push on this season, but Gerrard was the hero with the only goal.
Both teams seemingly set to cancel each other out with similar formations, however No Respek are a tad more positive for me, and with greater quality in their side, they edge it.
Bonucci and Chiellini worked hard and dealt well with Aubameyang, and Gerrard couldn't get into the the game. The Elphick midfield was hardworking and tried to restrict the No Respek midfield, and they did it well to prevent the breakthrough.
A much tougher game to call then I thought it was going to be. Formations matched up, tactics kind of countered each other, even the players were closely matched. In the knockouts, I couldn't have sat on the fence, but as it is a group game, I can't see past a draw.
Tight affair and I reckon cherries side can hang on late under increasing pressure. Really like the small collection of forwards from Azzy but I think cherries has a very solid spine and a good defence too so he can keep his side in it. Gerrard can hit passes from his position and I don't know if Wanyama is ready for a player like him yet.
Comfortable win for No Respek in the end even if I could see this game being 0-0 at half time. Elphick were a lot closer than the scoreline showed in the end but when the manager is saying that they are underdogs the players could only keep chasing for so long. The difference in the end is Lamela who just kept on going. Great cup tie.

Spanish Group
Spanish Bank 1-1 Deportivo la Chorizo
(Niang) (Isco)
Votes: 0-1, 2-0 (Niang, Pogba), 1-2 (Niang) (Menez, Isco), 1-1 (Vertonghen) (Isco), 2-0, 0-1 = 6-5 = 1-1

Decent performance from Bank but they were so defensive it was inviting pressure. Chorizo could get players forward at will and did so, they got the win they deserved late on as they dominated from start to finish.
Summary: Spanish Bank looked weaker on paper but countered every threat la Chorizo had to offer. Isco was marked out of the game, Soldado had no joy against the three CBs, and the wing-backs not only supported the Spanish Bank attacks, but both are easily capable of tracking back and thus Menez and Tello were not able to effect the game as normal. Niang had great joy against Varane, easily beating him for pace. Ultimately, Spanish Bank won the battle all over the pitch - they have improved massively this season.
A really good effort from Spanish Bank, but Chorizo saw what was coming and had a gameplan for it. In the end, with SB's tactics negated, the extra class in the Chorizo players told and they grabbed the win
a close game but in the end the result was a shock as Spanish Bank they set up well to negate the attack of Deportivo and Deportivo getting most their instructions wrong eg. playing just Benteke upfront. can see Niang/Benteke causing the Depor defence all sorts of trouble
Bank set up very well but Gregers has picked a side to get at the weaknesses of the formation. It won't be a stroll but with Isco in behind and good movement ahead it will be tough for Bank to get out long enough to attack. Eventually DLC break them down and score and they keep the ball for the remainder of the game to kill it off.