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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Wed 4 Sep 10:09
Just been confirmed that the Nations League games at home to Poland and away to Portugal will be shown live on ITV4/ITVX.
Good news that everybody has chance to watch it if they wish.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Wed 4 Sep 13:15
Bbc Scotland and Premier sports had a joint bid rejected .
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Wed 4 Sep 13:15
will be at both games. Another new stadium to tick off in Lisbon
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 4 Sep 15:32
Quote:
pars no1, Wed 4 Sept 13:15
will be at both games. Another new stadium to tick off in Lisbon
Fantastic stadium, but it`s a carbon copy of the Emirates. Oh and watch out for the Portuguese cops. Utter basturts
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Wed 4 Sep 18:26
TBH I’m that scunnered with the euros, I’m genuinely finding it hard to muster up any enthusiasm for these games
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Wed 4 Sep 18:32
Got tickets to the Portugal home match. Hopefully we`re not isolated at the bottom by then!
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Wed 4 Sep 20:11
Quote:
DBP, Wed 4 Sep 18:26
TBH I’m that scunnered with the euros, I’m genuinely finding it hard to muster up any enthusiasm for these games
Wee bit like that myself. A couple of good results might change that tho 🤷🏻♂️
COYP
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 4 Sep 20:23
Quote:
DBP, Wed 4 Sep 18:26
TBH I’m that scunnered with the euros, I’m genuinely finding it hard to muster up any enthusiasm for these games
By the number of people giving away tickets and the fact its not sold out tomorrow sums up a lot of fans feelings I think!
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Wed 4 Sep 20:24
One tournament too many for Clarke
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: pars no1
Date: Wed 4 Sep 22:15
Quote:
Big T Par, Wed 4 Sep 15:32
Quote:
pars no1, Wed 4 Sept 13:15
will be at both games. Another new stadium to tick off in Lisbon
Fantastic stadium, but it`s a carbon copy of the Emirates. Oh and watch out for the Portuguese cops. Utter basturts
If they are as bad as the Spanish were last year then I’ll know what to expect
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Thu 5 Sep 08:17
They’ve had their tournament and the glory hunters are away back under their rocks until they return if we get near a tournament again looking for tickets and whinging about imaginary threats like points harvesting.
If they endured the drek many of us have during the last 30 years (mostly spent in tournament wilderness) then an uninspiring tournament (totally expected loss to the hosts) and some poorly selected friendlies with 3 totally expected losses (draining confidence and momentum) then it might put things into perspective…..but it won’t as this is a repeated cycle that just gets worse with inflated expectations and modern entitlement
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 5 Sep 08:52
Id be there tonight but unfortunately too risky in getting back to Fife for work 🤷🏻♂️ the joys of working nightshift……
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Topic Originator: bigdonnie
Date: Thu 5 Sep 10:59
got good record v poles not lost since battle of hampden in 1965 lol most games are drawn not giving up much hope v portugal cmon scotland
donald mcneil
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Thu 5 Sep 11:05
Quote:
bigdonnie, Thu 5 Sep 10:59
got good record v poles not lost since battle of hampden in 1965 lol most games are drawn not giving up much hope v portugal cmon scotland
That’s it f#@ked now!
Someone mentioned a good record = glorious defeat for Scotland 🏴
COYP
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Thu 5 Sep 12:33
Hahaha P!
Imagine calling folk that support Dunfermline athletic glory hunters because they can’t get excited about something due to a major let down last time 🤣
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 5 Sep 13:04
Probably the usual predicted line up and formation from Clarke tonight.
Would like to see at least Doak/Morgan and Conway start.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Thu 5 Sep 13:33
I like to see Gauld given a go as well - he`s a bit different to what we normally have.
Personally I`d play McTominay at centre half (he`s better there than the `specialists`) then a midfield of Gilmour, McGinn and Gauld - then Morgan on the left, Doak on the right and Dykes through the middle...
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Thu 5 Sep 13:47
Quote:
Bandy, Thu 5 Sep 13:33
I like to see Gauld given a go as well - he`s a bit different to what we normally have.
Personally I`d play McTominay at centre half (he`s better there than the `specialists`) then a midfield of Gilmour, McGinn and Gauld - then Morgan on the left, Doak on the right and Dykes through the middle...
You`d need a combative player in the midfield with that team. Switch Doak for Mcginn behind Dykes and have McTominay in midfield (our best goal threat)
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Thu 5 Sep 13:51
I`d ask McGinn to be combative - he certainly puts himself about for Villa
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Thu 5 Sep 16:07
Quote:
Bandy, Thu 5 Sept 13:33
I like to see Gauld given a go as well - he`s a bit different to what we normally have.
Personally I`d play McTominay at centre half (he`s better there than the `specialists`) then a midfield of Gilmour, McGinn and Gauld - then Morgan on the left, Doak on the right and Dykes through the middle...
Mctominay who is our top scorer in the last year? I`d be playing him nearer the other goal.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Thu 5 Sep 16:17
Quote:
Bandy, Thu 5 Sept 13:33
I like to see Gauld given a go as well - he`s a bit different to what we normally have.
Personally I`d play McTominay at centre half (he`s better there than the `specialists`) then a midfield of Gilmour, McGinn and Gauld - then Morgan on the left, Doak on the right and Dykes through the middle...
Glad you`re not the manager TBF.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Thu 5 Sep 19:06
Love Steve Clarke for what he`s done overall but by God that selection tonight is close to a sackable offence
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Thu 5 Sep 19:08
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Thu 5 Sept 19:06
Love Steve Clarke for what he`s done overall but by God that selection tonight is close to a sackable offence
There`s not a lot on the bench that would improve that line up.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Thu 5 Sep 19:12
Quote:
DBA, Thu 5 Sept 19:08
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Thu 5 Sept 19:06
Love Steve Clarke for what he`s done overall but by God that selection tonight is close to a sackable offence
There`s not a lot on the bench that would improve that line up.
Play Doak or Gauld and show that you`re open to freshening things up. Agree they`re not hugely better but come on... Get the fans onside.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Thu 5 Sep 19:19
Not the most exciting selection!
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Thu 5 Sep 19:38
A very predictable lineup. However, if we get the win, then he will be fully justified.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Thu 5 Sep 19:40
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Thu 5 Sept 19:12
Quote:
DBA, Thu 5 Sept 19:08
Quote:
Rusty Shackleford, Thu 5 Sept 19:06
Love Steve Clarke for what he`s done overall but by God that selection tonight is close to a sackable offence
There`s not a lot on the bench that would improve that line up.
Play Doak or Gauld and show that you`re open to freshening things up. Agree they`re not hugely better but come on... Get the fans onside.
He`ll get the fans onside if he wins. Any manager who picks "fan favourites" over a lineup he thinks will win may as well jack it in.
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:04
Rigid 4-2-3-1 regardless and setting up not to lose games. Seems awful familiar.....
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"People always talk about Ronaldinho and magic, but I didn't see him today. I saw Henrik Larsson; that's where the magic was."
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:04
Only Scotland would not shoot from a free kick in that position... Actually sums up the last year...
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:37
Harsh scoreline but punished for two mistakes
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:38
Mclean gives it away - goal. Dykes misses good chance. Ralston gives away a penalty. 3 players that shouldn`t be near the starting 11. They`ll give Clarke enough time to torpedo our Nations League campaign before binning him
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:39
Topic Originator: d3monstrate like
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:04
Only Scotland would not shoot from a free kick in that position... Actually sums up the last year...
Yip. Our set piece coach must have been up all night dreaming up that one.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:41
Neil McCann doesnt half talk tripe. We havent had a shot on target , our passing mostly puts the receiver under pressure , Poland look very comfortable on the ball . be difficult to salvage a draw.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:47
ITV haven`t exactly pushed the boat out with their coverage!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:53
Gilmour!!!!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: alwaysaPar
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:56
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 5 Sept 20:47
ITV haven`t exactly pushed the boat out with their coverage!
To be fair, the contract was only signed yesterday to show the game
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 5 Sep 20:57
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 5 Sep 20:47
ITV haven`t exactly pushed the boat out with their coverage!
Not surprising. We have actually played pretty well for the scoreline. 2 mistakes cost us 2 goals. Key to get that goal early in 2nd half too!
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:06
That’s about 4 times this half Gunn has kicked the ball out to the right side, they’ve won the header and countered forward looking dangerous. Why are we persisting with this? Need to get McLean and Ralston off. Both are miles off it. It’s pathetic we’ve got Celtic’s second choice right back starting for us.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:23
2-2!!!!
McTominay
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Thu 05 Sep 21:23)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:31
Quote:
RossF, Thu 5 Sep 21:06
That’s about 4 times this half Gunn has kicked the ball out to the right side, they’ve won the header and countered forward looking dangerous. Why are we persisting with this? Need to get McLean and Ralston off. Both are miles off it. It’s pathetic we’ve got Celtic’s second choice right back starting for us.
The same Ralston that assisted the leveller? 🤔
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:44
Just because he assisted a goal doesn’t change the fact that he’s struggled for the full 90 and gave away a stupid penalty. As we speak…. Another stupid penalty given away by another clown that should be nowhere near the team.
Post Edited (Thu 05 Sep 21:45)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:45
Classic Scotland.
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:46
Hanley, Ralston, McLean and Dykes well off being good enough.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:49
That`s very tough to take.
There was more positives in that 90 odd minutes than the last 6 games combined.
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:50
With the benefit of hindsight, who should have replaced them? Is there another RB no one has noticed?
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:50
Disagree about Dykes, he did well in this game and we struggled to get forward once he tired, and Shankland just didn`t put himself about quite the same. But the rest should be in the bin.
Post Edited (Thu 05 Sep 21:56)
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Topic Originator: stevemac
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:50
Rusty Shackleford wrote:
> Hanley, Ralston, McLean and Dykes well off being good enough.
Agree with all except Dykes. Feel he gets stuck in and brings others into play. Hanley is utter mince, Ralston wouldn`t be anywhere near the squad if he wasn`t a Celtic sub.
Thought we played reasonably well but punished big style for mistakes.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:57
Quote:
wee eck, Thu 5 Sep 21:50
With the benefit of hindsight, who should have replaced them? Is there another RB no one has noticed?
Max Johnston on bench tonight. Plays for Sturm Graz after moving from Motherwell last season.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:59
Best we have played for ages. Thought Ralston was ok tbh. Good to see Gauld and Doak getting a game. Unlucky to lose. All the talk about Hanley diving in when he shouldn’t have but very little talk about McGinn losing the ball in the build up. McGinn like the Euros was poor again.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:59
Or play his favourite 3 at the back and use wingers? There were other options but he was always going to play Ralston after the criticism he got at the Euros.
McGinn seems bomb proof from criticism
Post Edited (Thu 05 Sep 22:00)
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Topic Originator: wulliepar57
Date: Thu 5 Sep 21:59
I would tend to agree regarding Hanley, McLean and Ralston
They really are not good enough ! Hoping for a different line up on Sunday but knowing Clarke he will stick with the same players ,
The Poles didn`t need to do much to beat us , we managed to press the self destruct button ourselves
Only thing I can say is there was certainly some positives to take from the game but to only win one game in the last thirteen isn`t very good either ,
Cannot give any team at this level a 2 goal start either it`s not as if we are prolific goalscorers
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 5 Sep 22:09
Pretty sure Hanley got a tie on the ball. Not seen replay…
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Alter Ego
Date: Thu 5 Sep 22:09
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Topic Originator: Parsdaft
Date: Thu 5 Sep 22:20
Wonder how many had the Napoli double - both to score 🤔
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Thu 5 Sep 22:31
I see San Marino beat Liechtenstein 1-0.Their first win in over 20 years and only their second ever.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 5 Sep 23:21
Quote:
parathletic, Thu 5 Sep 22:31
I see San Marino beat Liechtenstein 1-0.Their first win in over 20 years and only their second ever.
Their first ever competitive win - the previous win was a friendly against the same opposition as tonight!
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Topic Originator: thebear
Date: Fri 6 Sep 10:13
Left wing was superb, but backs are dodgy, first penalty could gone either way, pole put foot out to side to make contact, second oh dear, suicide.
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Fri 6 Sep 10:33
I thought Scotland played fine. Gunn is coming in for criticism on the beeb, but I don`t think he can be criticised too much. The first goal was right in the corner after skidding off the surface, the second a clinical pen, the third a rubbish pen that he might have saved had it been struck better.
Doak looked lively when he came on, Gauld was very composed. I thought Ralston was OK as well despite the brainfart for the first pen, and I`m very positive about the midfield of McT, Gilmour and McGinn - that`s better than most international midfields.
We`re in desperate need of centre halves - McKenna is OK I think, as is Hendry - but Hanley is way off it.
On another note (and, cards on the table, Arsenal are my local team) I noticed both teams `delaying the restart` several times after free kicks were awarded against them. Not a single yellow was issued, and the game was fine. The more I think about it the more I think Rice`s second yellow vs Brighton is suspicious as hell.
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Fri 6 Sep 11:28
Billy Gilmour doubled his international goal tally last night. Napoli will be hoping he breaks his club scoring duck with them!
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Fri 6 Sep 12:56
Quote:
doctordandruff, Thu 5 Sep 20:38
Mclean gives it away - goal. Dykes misses good chance. Ralston gives away a penalty. 3 players that shouldn`t be near the starting 11. They`ll give Clarke enough time to torpedo our Nations League campaign before binning him
Dykes is easily our most valuable striker...
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Fri 6 Sep 13:19
Distinct lack of full backs just now, due to injury.
Not a fan of MacBurney but he was outstanding against Real Madrid last week, held the ball up really well!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Fri 6 Sep 13:26
If we dropped every player who made a mistake we wouldn`t have any to choose from. Porteous could have played instead of Hanley, and maybe even Ralston, but he gave away a stupid penalty in the Euros against Germany.
Post Edited (Fri 06 Sep 14:41)
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Fri 6 Sep 16:20
McBurnie is playing at a far higher level than Dykes, and playing well by all accounts. We started with a 3rd tier English league player and 3 from Norwich (1 hardly gets a game), at home in probably the easiest game we have this year. If that wasn`t the time to blood youngsters or inexperienced caps then it`ll never happen. On the flip side, has Craig Gordon retired? I dont think I`ve seen Gunn actually save a shot.
This has got the end of Craig Brown`s era written all over it.
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Topic Originator: RhinoPars
Date: Fri 6 Sep 16:53
Daft penalty to give away to lose the game but I reckon they manufactured their first penalty by running into Ralston to make contact so he could then fall over.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Fri 6 Sep 17:42
Quote:
bigdonnie, Thu 5 Sep 10:59
got good record v poles not lost since battle of hampden in 1965 lol most games are drawn not giving up much hope v portugal cmon scotland
Telt ye
COYP
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Topic Originator: d3monstrate
Date: Fri 6 Sep 20:06
"This has got the end of Craig Brown`s era written all over it."
Thought that to myself last night as well, as soon as the line up was announced...
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Fri 6 Sep 21:58
Except that Brown`s teams could defend.
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