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# crying game
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Dry your eyes Luis, we have a league to win
TheScore.ie Machine would be relegated to Greg Dyke’s ‘Englishmen Only’ division if it wasn’t for the Uruguayan striker.
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May 9th 2014, 3:22 PM
# Excuses
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: If in doubt, blame the formation
We think we’ve finally figured out the real reason why TheScore Machine have been performing so poorly.
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May 2nd 2014, 3:29 PM
# Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer
There's a perfectly valid reason why our Fantasy team is performing so poorly...
Here’s why our side has found itself in 700th position in TheScore.ie league.
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Apr 25th 2014, 4:58 PM
# column
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: What do all the PFA candidates have in common?
It’s squeaky bum time for Fantasy Football aficionados.
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Apr 18th 2014, 6:05 PM
# Gameweek 32
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Sorry Adam Lallana, I got it very wrong
A large slice of luck helped Godrey to a decent week in Fantasyland.
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Apr 4th 2014, 7:10 PM
# reliable
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: If in doubt, pick Sylvain Distin
When Laurent Koscielny picked up an injury this week, there was only one man to call on…
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Mar 28th 2014, 6:29 PM
# Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Double your Liverpool and Man City pleasure
If you are not hitting triple figures this game-week, you should take a long, hard look at yizzerselves.
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Mar 21st 2014, 6:30 PM
# top top analysis
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Pick your players wisely for Super Sunday
The United-Liverpool and Tottenham-Arsenal games have left Godfrey with some selection dilemmas.
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Mar 14th 2014, 4:36 PM
# Different Class
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Doubt Luis Suarez at your peril
We finally ditched the Liverpool striker as captain and what did he go and do?
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Mar 7th 2014, 4:02 PM
# loss of faith
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Sorry Suarez, you're losing the captaincy
One goal in eight games just doesn’t cut it in the harsh world of Fantasy Football.
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Feb 28th 2014, 4:23 PM
# Satire
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Mesut Ozil-type prima donnas need not apply
As certain teams recover from their European hangovers, we get ready for another week of Premier League action.
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Feb 21st 2014, 3:40 PM
# bad gameweek
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Lies, damned lies and Arsenal defensive statistics
We were one of those poor, unfortunate teams with a Gunners-heavy defence at the weekend.
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Feb 11th 2014, 11:00 AM
# column
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Out with the old, in with the Adebayor
Another gameweek filled with regrets has left us reeling, but we’re counting on one man to relieve our woes.
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Feb 7th 2014, 3:29 PM
# Changes
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Just let me use the wildcard already
Four players injured, consistently low points scoring… There was only one solution.
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Jan 28th 2014, 7:30 AM
# Satire
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Get Seamus Coleman in your teams pronto
Man United defender Rio Ferdinand, on the other hand, might be best to avoid.
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Jan 17th 2014, 5:59 PM
# Fantasy Football
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Arsenal injuries and goal-shy Suarez ruin holidays
Who’s been eating the dodgy mince pies in London?
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Jan 1st 2014, 7:15 AM
# Satire
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Christmas pudding and wine do not a good fantasy player make
This week, Luis Suarez had the temerity to refrain from scoring.
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Dec 27th 2013, 4:02 PM
# column
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Those without Suarez as captain need not apply
Apologies in advance to Peter Whittingham and all his loyal followers
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Dec 6th 2013, 3:29 PM
# Changes
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Good riddance Soldado, hello Lukaku!
When our attack needed a real man’s man, there was only one player to call.
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Nov 22nd 2013, 11:59 AM
# top top analysis
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Your Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane-free zone
Featuring Yaya Toure, Aaron Ramsey, David Silva and erm, Peter Whittingham
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Nov 9th 2013, 8:10 AM
# Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: We're dreaming big, don't jinx it
This way to see who’s in our stable this week.
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Nov 1st 2013, 6:23 PM
# danger man
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: When bite was needed in attack, there was only one player to turn to...
Have you guessed yet?
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Oct 25th 2013, 5:36 PM
# Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Suffering from a bad case of Fantasy FOMO
We’ve had a long international break to think about our fantasy football failures — now we need your help.
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Oct 18th 2013, 5:49 PM
# Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Robbie Brady is not just Ireland's loss -- he's ours too
Have you picked your fantasy football team yet? Here’s how we’re getting on.
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Oct 4th 2013, 4:05 PM
# Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Rooney finding life's balance at rock bottom
The new Manchester United boss obviously has a poor relationship with the England striker, yet he’s thriving.
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Sep 27th 2013, 1:35 PM
# Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: When dreams and reality start to grate
We all dream of a team of Jonjo Shelveys.
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Sep 20th 2013, 2:36 PM
# Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Welcome to Wearside, Mesut
No other player could send us searching for the umlaut quite like wee Uh-Zhil.
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Sep 13th 2013, 4:52 PM
# Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Must. Not. Use... Wildcard...
Resist the temptation, you can make up those eight points in 90 short minutes.
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Aug 30th 2013, 2:28 PM
# Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Mistakes of week 1 can be ironed out in time
It’s a thin line between fantasy and nightmare.
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Aug 23rd 2013, 12:00 PM
# Fantasyland
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: Budget schmudget, you've got to go with RVP
A new season, time to stop acting cool and get back to worrying how many minutes Gabriel Obertan is going to play.
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Aug 16th 2013, 3:10 PM
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