Yeah, that makes two of us, as I've said earlier Dortmund dropping points would mean the most for me as not would be able to capitalize on that, and they did, however, someone from the pool did get the draw prediction right, they went with 1-1 and got 3 points off that and just as the person name suggest "goodpunt", lol.


Yes, complete disaster averted for me on that... I strongly doubt I would forget about making my picks in BSFL though, but to err is human, right!

Wait, am I the one who feels this is probably the first round where we didn't have pretty much anything to engage on over the midweek, and all the questions are going to be having tomorrow and Sundays, seems pretty weird to me for as long as have been here there is always at least one result getting settle every other day and the perhaps just 3-4 left for Saturday and Sunday, you Cro team decided to have everyone so nervy all weekend long don't ya ?

It's going to be a long ass weekend, 7 freaking questions over 2 days fam 

There goes the saying, One day you're the cock of the walk, then next a feather duster.

Can you imagine, I was here a couple of days earlier talking about who's missed quite a number of round, and I could have sworn that I had made my picks earlier into the week, but because we had a midweek round, I totally forgot there could be a Friday fixture or I had done them all along.

The is point crying over spilled milk now, I probably would had Dortmund on 2-1 or 2-0 victory, so should anything otherwise happen in this game, then there is no point lost for me, I'd guess.

Thanks for the heads up

I don't know what Tyrese Maxey was on today, but whatever the hell that was, it was monster game from him literally single handle carried the 76ers on his shoulder, and there is no way they could have won today's match without, to be very honest. He dropped 18 points in the first quarter alone with a 6 of 6 from behind the arc, and 51 points in total for the game, little wonder as to why they're calling him the imminent face of the franchise, because he's hooping at the topmost tier level, no doubt, for a lad that's just 23 years, and a whole career ahead of him.

I'm sure if Alvarez were to be classified a midfield in the FPL not as many people would trying to be rid of him, but you can only have a maximum of 3 forwards, and Alvarez for crying out loud is the 2nd or 3rd highest point scoring FW in the FPL, but most people would like to have a possible trio of Toney, Watkins and Haaland, not a bad combo honestly because you can be almost certain to get some returns from at least one of them weekly.

Meanwhile in my opinion with Alvarez's form, I don't think Guardiola would just throwing him under the bus immediately as Alvarez have shown that he could play any upfront, on the flank and even behind the striker but that's where De Bruyne comes, It's really a complicated scenario, more so because you can only have a maximum of 3 Man City players.


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Not a bad week in general for me as I was able to score well above the every and except for my backline, every of my other outfield players yielded a positive return, If I can remain this slow but steady, then I'm sure the season just isn't over for me yet.

Yeah, I'm not scrapping for relegation but I've also got a real shot at 1st 2nd position with every top ranked player playing against each, I literally had 3+ too but changed it before submitting, simply because I was trying to err on the side of caution of caution and not be chasing these points in an overly aggressive manner, I hope it doesn't come back to haunt me for this week.

Chelsea are just a bunch joke this season, I mean is anyone seeing Ian performing quite well enough for Dortmund, while Chelsea are still lacking stable full backs, they've sent out a great prospect that could be of uttermost importance down the stretch of the league.

It's just one a 1:0 so far between myself and LTU_Btc, to my advantage btw, however, our teams are both firing blanks from close range, this likely might just a very low scoring game, giving off some Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla vibe.

I so badly need to cling on this minimal advantage until the very end, I have 4 users breathing down my neck, and at the same I also have 4 users ahead of me that can't afford to slip, this is going to some weird and interesting week.

I feel so undone by my choice of captain this week, I had three Man City players Foden, Alvarez, and De Bruyne, but I couldn't make the right captaincy choice and went for KDB, my hunch was on Alvarez this whole time, but I felt he could be the scapegoat for Haaland apparent return and get a smaller playing time even though I was sure he'd start.

Decisions might get back to being a tough one, so many players are getting back Maddison already is, and in a couple of game weeks we'll be getting player on international duty, One of the biggest problem would involve solving which midfield combinations to use.

I had them on 3+ initially but changed my mind later and went 0-1 because I thought Chelsea's defense have improved for the better, I don't know how I could have been that naïve man, but now I'm hoping it doesn't remain 2 goals because that what my opponent has got, If only Darwin Useless had no missed that spot kick, would have been over with already 

For my entire 3 seasons so far, I don't think I've ever been privilege to get such freebies, I'll likely be 1st-2nd place by now, If had gotten such freebies too, although it depends on if those who gave the walkover aren't fixture I won regardless.

I'd usually say I'll rather my fail with honor, than succeed without it, but in this case getting 3 points from an opponent not submitting their picks is not dishonorable, so you lots should feel free to toss it my way too  

Such a shame slackovic, sorry 'bout that! I think you still submit your pick now, If it's still opened at least, that way you'll find close if mitch was going to win the round anyways.

I didn't get Haaland back yet either at least not for the current game week, I'll probably stick to that plan even after this game to be sure he's very fit and Guardiola would not be having him on heavy minutes rotation, it probably takes less than 30 minutes on a good day for Haaland to make his significant mark, so coming off or going to the bench early might not really matter, I just want to be sure he's pretty much okay now and wouldn't be returning to the sidelines after just a game or two.

Salah should be back in England soon right ? and could be up for the game against Arsenal on Sunday right ?

That's quite a bummer for us vying for a better position on the table, though, since there is only a 3 points difference between 9th and 5th position and you supposedly get a free pass  

Slackovic have been consistent and those 3 points would have been very valuable to himself too (If he could get it, but you can't win if you don't play), I'm convinced there must have been some reasonable for him being unable to submit his answers, I mean some who took part in the free week with a friendly against Trofo, it doesn't make much sense that he just supposedly forgot about the deadline, I hope he's alright, though!

I only took the early advantage against LTU because Newcastle won against Aston Villa, I felt Newcastle or draw was the better choice than an outright win on Aston Villa while I'd have still need to figure out whether or not to go with Watkins getting on the scoresheet or not, that's a tough one, although my expectation was just a 1-1 at the very least, not some complete blowout win away from home for an injury ravaged Newcastle side.

Congratulations!

I was also able to get a win with my freebet as well, I had it on a small betbuilder on the Arsenal vs Nottingham Forrest match, my bet was on the line already, I however got my arse saved by 93rd minute corner kick awarded to Nottingham, as a total of 2+ corners from the host was I needed left to win my bet.

And they've got a solid reward for it, with a 1 goal lead, but can they keep their nerves and shit together for the remaining 13 minutes plus stoppage time left in this game.

It's going to be quite a major upset if they do, and I'd be glad because it's going to be an extra advantage for Nigeria, because I'd rather Nigeria face South Africa in the semi finals, if we make it past Angola than play against Morocco.

EDIT:
That didn't take long after my post, Morocco have got themselves a redemption chance from the penalty spot  

EDIT 2: Hakimi has blown the chabce!!! Damn, now it's South Africa's game to lose!

I don't want to take anything away from the Ivorians efforts last night but If they had not conceded that goal very early, they likely would have had much to play for or come all out aggressively, I strongly doubt they stand a chance to win the by any stretch to be honest.

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I really don't know what's up with African countries when they concede early into a game, It's often almost is as though that's the end, but getting better goal per match ratio is something I didn't expect, I believe the ratio is still well above 2.5 goals, if I'm not mistaken.

Thanks mate,

I can confirm that I've received the supposed free bet from Sportsbet.io, thank you.

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efialtis has missed a whole lot of rounds without submitting any picks, but he's still won 3 rounds, I think if he's been consistently making his predictions there is nothing stopping him from being a top contender right now

Barcelona fans have already lost all the trust they had in the club before Xavi's arrival, and Xavi appointment was linking bridge that brought the fans and the club back together, Xavi have tried his best in my opinion and any coach would have faced similar situation, I mean when you your hand tied over transfer policies and you can't bring the necessary players you think the team needs rather the club keeps scouting for nothing but free agents and very your lads that they'll not be having a good contract for because of the desire of such players to play for a club like Barcelona.

Now. It's going to take long than expected for the team to get back on its two feet once Xavi leaves, you'll have the fans getting rebellious over the slightest of poor actions or inactions, Xavi leaving the club is lose lose situation for Barcelona.

On the contrary, I don't think the AFCON will be won by an underdog, to be honest a lot of big house hold names have been eliminated, but most of they have either a shitty squad or terrible chemistry all they brought to the tournament is just how their national team name is in Africa.

Cape Verde played really better than Mauritania and they deserved the win in regularly time, they were lucky by the penalty incident that ended in their favor, but goal was coming all along for them and it was just a matter of time imo.

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