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# underachievers - Monday 28 December, 2015

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From The42

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Battle of the underachievers and more Premier League talking points

Dec 28th 2015, 9:32 AM 10,941 Views 10 Comments

Also, is Daniel Sturridge set to return and why Shane Long needs to start.

# underachievers - Tuesday 13 October, 2015

Netherlands on the brink of major embarrassment unless results go their way tonight

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From The42

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Netherlands on the brink of major embarrassment unless results go their way tonight

Oct 13th 2015, 2:53 PM 7,130 Views 14 Comments

Danny Blind’s Dutch side are outside the top three and in real danger of missing out on Euro 2016.

# underachievers - Tuesday 20 January, 2015

Gervinho slaps opponent in uninspiring start for Ivory Coast's 'golden generation'

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From The42

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Gervinho slaps opponent in uninspiring start for Ivory Coast's 'golden generation'

Jan 20th 2015, 5:50 PM 7,350 Views 4 Comments

The Elephants had to settle for a point against Guinea in their opening AFCON group game after going down to ten men.

# underachievers - Friday 17 June, 2011

The Magnificent Seven: the best of the nearly men

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From The42

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The Magnificent Seven: the best of the nearly men

Jun 17th 2011, 10:54 AM 400 Views 0 Comments

Waterford are back in the Munster Hurling Final again, which for some reason got us thinking about seven of the best teams and individuals to never win their respective “big one.”