<!-- scop = The type of comment you wish to write -->
<!-- 1 = MC_SCOPE_NO_SCOPE (No particular scope) -->
<!-- 2 = MC_SCOPE_LEAGUE_CLASH (The match involved is a league game) -->
<!-- 3 = MC_SCOPE_CUP_CLASH (The match involved is a domestic cup game) -->
<!-- 4 = MC_SCOPE_CONTINENTAL_CUP_CLASH (The match involved is a continental cup game) -->
<!-- 5 = MC_SCOPE_INTERNATIONAL_CLASH (The match involved is an international game) -->
<!-- 6 = MC_SCOPE_PRE_SEASON_FRIENDLY_CLASH (The match involved is a pre-season friendly) -->
<!-- 7 = MC_SCOPE_INTERNATIONAL_FRIENDLY_CLASH (The match involved is an international friendly) -->
<!-- 8 = MC_SCOPE_FRIENDLY_CLASH (The match involved is a friendly) -->
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<!-- type = Specifies the sender and receiver of the comment -->
<!-- 1 = manager to manager (Only comment type available for FM2005) -->
<!-- 2 = manager to other club (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 3 = manager to own club (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 4 = manager to other player (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 5 = manager to own player (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 6 = manager to pundit (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 7 = own player to manager (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 8 = other player to manager (Envisaged for future versions) -->
<!-- 9 = pundit to manager (Envisaged for future versions) -->
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<!-- tone = Specifies whether the comment is positive or negative -->
<!-- 1 = MCT_POSITIVE (The manager makes a positive comment or agrees with previous comments) -->
<!-- 2 = MCT_GLOAT (The manager relishes a victory or similar over a rival manager) -->
<!-- 3 = MCT_NEGATIVE (The manager makes a negative comment or disagrees with previous comments -->
<!-- 4 = MCT_ENVIOUS (The manager's comment shows he is envious of another manager) -->
<!-- 5 = MCT_ANGRY (The manager's comment shows he is angry with another manager) -->
<!-- 6 = MCT_NEUTRAL (The manager is indifferent to a comment made to him) -->
<!-- 7 = MCT_MIND_GAMES (The manager is playing a psychological game with another manager -->
<!-- 8 = MCT_RESPECT (The manager's comment shows he has respect for another manager) -->
<!-- 9 = MCT_SYMPATHY (The manager's comment shows he feels sympathy for another manager) -->
<!-- 10 = MCT_JOKING (HUMANS ONLY - comment is of a light-hearted nature) -->
<!-- 11 = MCT_SARCASTIC (HUMANS ONLY - comment is joking in a negative way) -->
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<!-- svty = Specifies the severity of the comment's tone -->
<!-- 1 = Light -->
<!-- 2 = Normal -->
<!-- 3 = Extreme -->
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<!-- cont = Context of comment -->
<!-- 1 = no context (The comment isn't regarding a match) -->
<!-- 2 = pre-match (The comment is made before a match the two managers are involved in) -->
<!-- 3 = post-match (The comment is made after a match the two managers are involved in) -->
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<!-- time = Stage of season -->
<!-- 1 = pre-season (The comment is made during pre-season) -->
<!-- 2 = early season (The comment is made during the early part of the season) -->
<!-- 3 = mid-season (The comment is made during the middle of the season) -->
<!-- 4 = end of season (The comment is made towards the end of the season) -->
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<!-- topi = Specify the topic for the comment -->
<!-- 1 = MC_TOPIC_PERSONAL (The comment is a personal one) -->
<!-- 2 = MC_TOPIC_MANAGEMENT_STYLE (The comment is about the person's management style) -->
<!-- 3 = MC_TOPIC_MANAGEMENT_ABILITY (The comment is about the person's management ability) -->
<!-- 4 = MC_TOPIC_OPP_TEAMS_TITLE_CHANCES (The comment is about the other team's title chances -->
<!-- 5 = MC_TOPIC_OPP_TEAMS_PROMOTION_CHANCES (The comment is about the other team's promotion chances) -->
<!-- 6 = MC_TOPIC_OPP_TEAMS_RELEGATION_CHANCES (The comment is about the chances of the other team getting relegated) -->
<!-- 7 = MC_TOPIC_TITLE_CONTENDERS_MATCH (The comment is about a game between two teams competing for the title) -->
<!-- 8 = MC_TOPIC_RELEGATION_CANDIDATES_MATCH (The comment is about a game between two teams who are struggling against relegation) -->
<!-- 9 = MC_TOPIC_PITCH_CONDITION (The comment is about the condition of the pitch) -->
<!-- 10 = MC_TOPIC_CLUB_STATURE (The comment refers to the size of the club) -->
<!-- 11 = MC_TOPIC_STRENGTH_OF_PLAYING_SQUAD (The comment refers to the strength of a side's playing squad) -->
<!-- 12 = MC_TOPIC_MANAGER_UNDER_PRESSURE (This comment can be used with reference to a manager who's under pressure) -->
<!-- 13 = MC_TOPIC_RIVALS_BATTLE (This comment refers to two teams who are regarded as rivals e.g. Man Utd / Man City) -->
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<!-- RULES: These must be set to 'True' or 'False' depending on the status you need -->
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<!-- mdvr = manager doesn't have vast resources -->
<!-- omvr = other manager has vast resources -->
<!-- omnb = other manager not at big club -->
<!-- repo = response comment only -->
<!-- humo = human manager only comment -->
<!-- relo = other team is expected to be in battle against relegation -->
<!-- mold = manager is old (over 50) -->
<!-- masc = manager is at a small club -->
<!-- miin = manager is inexperienced -->
<!-- ombc = other manager is at a big club -->
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<!-- TEXT: -->
<!-- news = text that goes into the original comment news item -->
<!-- titl = text that goes into the header of the original news item -->
<!-- posr = text which precedes an agree/positive response to the news item -->
<!-- negr = text which precedes a disagree/negative response to the news item -->
<!-- neur = text which precedes a neutral response to the news item -->
<!-- hist = text that gets displayed on the history screen -->
<!-- scre = text that gets displayed on the choosing media comment screen -->
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<!-- VARIABLES: -->
<!-- A list of variables available for use -->
<!-- [%person#1] = manager making the comment -->
<!-- [%person#2] = manager being commented on -->
<!-- [%manager_description#1] = description of person#1 -->
<!-- [%maanger_description#2] = description of person#2 -->
<!-- [%number#1] = person#1s age -->
<!-- [%number#2] = person#2s age -->
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<!-- [%team#1] = person#1s team -->
<!-- [%team#2] = person#2s team -->
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<!-- [%stadium#1] = team#1s stadium -->
<!-- [%stadium#2] = team#2s stadium -->
<!-- [%stadium#3] = stadium for forthcoming match in pre- and post-match comments) -->
<!-- [%stadium#4] = stadium last match was played in -->
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<!-- [%string#1] = a media source e.g. The Guardian / Sporting Life.com -->
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<!-- [%comp#1] = the league team#1 are in -->
<!-- [%comp#2] = the league team#2 are in -->
<!-- [%comp#3] = the competition the two teams will be playing each other in e.g. FA Cup -->
<!-- [%comp#4] = competition last match was played in -->
<!-- [%date#1] = the date upon which the match will be held (preferably in day format e.g. Saturday) -->
<!-- [%date#2] = date of last game -->
<!-- [%scoreline#1] = the scoreline in the match between the two teams -->
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<!-- [%number#3] = team#1 post match goals -->
<!-- [%number#4] = team#2 post match goals -->
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<!-- Comment Strings -->
<string id="news">Speaking to journalists outside the club's training ground, [%team#1-short] manager [%person#1] has said that having seen [%team#2] in action, he firmly believes that they have a genuine chance of achieving their promotion goal.<return/><return/>[%person#1-surname] added that such competition for promotion can only be good for the game.</string>
<string id="titl" value="'[%team#2-short] can achieve promotion' says [%person#1-surname]"/>
<string id="posr" value="[%person#2]{s} belief that [%team#1] are capable of challenging for promotion has been met with a spirited response by the club's board."/>
<string id="negr" value="[%person#2]{s} belief that [%team#1] are capable of challenging for promotion has been greeted with a derogatory reply by the club's board of directors."/>
<string id="neur" value="[%person#2]{s} conviction that [%team#1] are capable of challenging for promotion has been treated with disdain by the club's board of directors."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1] believes [%team#2-short] are genuine promotion contenders."/>
<string id="scre" value="Say you believe [%team#2-short] are genuine promotion contenders"/>
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<integer id="topi" value = "8"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
<true id="oclm"/>
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<string id="news">[%team#1-short] boss [%person#1] has given his full backing to [%person#2] and says that despite the result in their last meeting, [%person#2-surname] will never be forced out of [%stadium#2].<return/><return/>His vocal support comes just hours after sources in the media suggested that [%number#2-text COMMENT - manager's age] year old [%person#2-surname]{s} days at [%team#2-short] were numbered by his side losing ground in the promotion race.</string>
<string id="titl" value="[%person#1-surname] backs [%person#2-surname] after victory"/>
<string id="posr" value="After reading about [%person#2]{s} support for him in [%string#1], [%manager_description#1] [%person#1] seemed suitably touched by the [%team#2-short] manager's comments and issued a positive response."/>
<string id="negr" value="Speaking in response to [%person#2]{s} statement of support for him, [%manager_description#1] [%person#1] seemed surprisingly unhappy and sent out a negative reply."/>
<string id="neur" value="Speaking in response to [%person#2]{s} statement of support for him, [%manager_description#1] [%person#1] had very little to say on the matter."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1-surname] backs [%person#2-surname] to keep his job"/>
<string id="scre" value="Say you don't think [%person#2] will be forced out of [%team#2] yet"/>
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<integer id="topi" value = "8"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
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<!-- Comment Strings -->
<string id="news">Speaking in the build up to the [%comp#1-short] clash between [%team#1] and [%team#2] on [%date#1-day], [%team#1-short] boss [%person#1] has admitted that going on their early season form, [%person#2]{s} team have the advantage.[%person#1-surname] went on to say that if his side could come out of a game against a side in such good form with a point he would be reasonably content.</string>
<string id="titl" value="'[%team#2] have the upper hand' concedes [%person#1-surname]"/>
<string id="posr" value="After reading [%person#2]{s} comments about his team's early season form giving him the advantage going into the upcoming [%comp#1-short] game, [%team#1] manager [%person#1] reacted positively."/>
<string id="negr" value="After reading [%person#2]{s} comments about his team's early season form giving him the advantage going into the upcoming [%comp#1-short] game, [%team#1] manager [%person#1] reacted angrily."/>
<string id="neur" value="After reading [%person#2]{s} comments about his team's early season form giving him the advantage going into the upcoming [%comp#1-short] game, [%team#1] manager [%person#1] was unresponsive."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1] thinks that [%team#2] have the upper hand in the upcoming league match"/>
<string id="scre" value="Say that you believe [%team#2]{s} recent form gives them the upper hand going into your [%comp#1-short] clash"/>
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<integer id="topi" value = "8"/>
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<string id="news">[%team#1] manager [%person#1] has come out in the build-up to his side's [%comp#1-short] match with fellow promotion hopefuls [%team#2] and told [%string#1 COMMENT: media_source] that he believes [%person#2]{s} side look to have what it takes to enjoy a very successful promotion campaign this year.<return/><return/>[%person#1-surname] added that he feels [%team#2] are a club that are going places and that they would be hard to stop in their bid to go up.</string>
<string id="titl" value="[%team#2] have what it takes"/>
<string id="posr" value="When told of [%person#2]{s} recent remarks, [%person#1] responded by issuing a positive statement."/>
<string id="negr" value="When told of [%person#2]{s} recent remarks, [%person#1] seemed less than pleased."/>
<string id="neur" value="When told of [%person#2]{s} recent remarks about his side's promotion chances, [%person#1] reluctantly issued a reply."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%team#1] manager [%person#1] believes that [%team#2] have what it takes to get promoted this season"/>
<string id="scre" value="Tell [%person#2] that you believe his side have what it takes to get promoted this season"/>
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<integer id="time" value = "2"/>
<integer id="topi" value = "8"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
<true id="omif"/>
<true id="omin"/>
<!-- Comment Strings -->
<string id="news">[%team#1] supremo [%person#1] has come out today and admitted that he is surprised at how well rookie manager [%person#2] has done so far this season.<return/><return/>[%person#1] acknowledged that [%person#2-surname]{s} [%team#2] side would go into the upcoming [%comp#1-short] match on [%date#1-day] as strong favourites to take the points.</string>
<string id="titl" value="[%person#1-surname] believes lack of experience won't be a factor"/>
<string id="posr" value="After reading about [%person#2]{s} admission that [%team#1] were favourites going into [%date#1-day]{s} game, rookie manager [%person#1] seemed pleasantly surprised by the [%team#2-short] manager's comments and responded positively."/>
<string id="negr" value="Speaking in response to [%person#2]{s} admission that [%team#1] were favourites going into [%date#1-day]{s} game, rookie manager [%person#1] appeared to be less than pleased by the [%team#2-short] manager's comments and issued a negative response."/>
<string id="neur" value="After reading about [%person#2]{s} admission that [%team#1] were favourites going into [%date#1-day]{s} game, rookie manager [%person#1] appeared reluctant to comment on the matter."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1-surname] believes rookie boss [%person#2-surname]{s} side are favourites in the upcoming league game"/>
<string id="scre" value="Tell [%person#2] that you believe his team to be favourites in the upcoming [%comp#1-short] match"/>
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<!-- Comment Properties -->
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<integer id="time" value = "5"/>
<integer id="topi" value = "8"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
<true id="omvr"/>
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<true id="omif"/>
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<string id="news">[%team#1] boss [%person#1] admitted to the press that he believes the spending power of [%team#2] could have a very big say in the race for promotion to the [%comp#5]. He went on to say that the difference in available funds was a deciding factor in the recent [%comp#1-short] meeting between the two teams on [%date#2-day].</string>
<string id="titl" value="[%team#2] can buy promotion"/>
<string id="posr" value="After hearing the comments from [%stadium#2], [%team#1] manager [%person#1] issued a positive response."/>
<string id="negr" value="After hearing the comments from [%stadium#2], [%team#1] manager [%person#1] issued a negative response."/>
<string id="neur" value="After hearing the comments from [%stadium#2], [%team#1] manager [%person#1] seemed reluctant to make any kind of response."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1-surname] believes money will be the deciding factor in the promotion race"/>
<string id="scre" value="Say you can see [%team#2]{s} money being the deciding factor in the promotion race"/>
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<!-- Comment Properties -->
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<integer id="time" value = "5"/>
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<!-- Comment Rules -->
<true id="ocwm"/>
<!-- Comment Strings -->
<string id="news">[%team#1] manager [%person#1] told journalists from [%string#1] that he was disappointed with the defeat against [%team#2] in the recent [%comp#1-short] match.<return/><return/>[%person#1-surname] pointed out that his team suffered a sucker punch but should have made the most of their chances. As it was, he felt that the better team definitely did not win the game.</string>
<string id="titl" value="'We paid the price' admits bitter [%person#1-surname] "/>
<string id="posr" value="After reading [%person#2-surname]{s} comments that [%team#2] were very unlucky in losing to [%team#1-short] in their recent fixture, [%person#1-surname] reacted with good grace."/>
<string id="negr" value="After reading [%person#2-surname]{s} comments that [%team#2] deserved to beat [%team#1-short] in their recent fixture, [%person#1-surname] reacted with contempt."/>
<string id="neur" value="After reading [%person#2-surname]{s} comments that [%team#2] were very unlucky in losing to [%team#1-short] in their recent fixture, [%person#1-surname] decided against being drawn into responding."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1] tells the media that [%person#2]{s} side were very lucky to win their recent league match"/>
<string id="scre" value="Point out to [%person#2] that you feel his [%team#2-short] side were lucky to win in the recent clash"/>
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<!-- Comment Properties -->
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<integer id="topi" value = "8"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
<!-- Comment Strings -->
<string id="news">Speaking in the build-up to [%date#1-day]{s} match between potential promotion rivals [%team#1] and [%team#2], [%team#1-short] boss [%person#1] guaranteed his side would end the match as victors.<return/><return/>[%person#1-surname] claimed that he had seen nothing from [%person#2-surname]{s} team in the early stage of the season that gave him any cause for concern.</string>
<string id="titl" value="'[%team#2-short] will not win' says [%person#1]"/>
<string id="posr" value="[%person#1] laughed off the comments by [%person#2], claiming his side would have no problem in beating [%team#1-short]."/>
<string id="negr" value="[%person#1] seemed bemused by the comments from [%person#2], claiming his side would have no problem in beating [%team#1-short]."/>
<string id="neur" value="[%person#1] decided to ignore the comments by [%person#2], claiming his side would have no problem in beating [%team#1-short]."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1] claims that his side will have no problem beating [%team#2]"/>
<string id="scre" value="Tell [%person#2] that you are fully confident your team will beat [%team#2]"/>
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<!-- Comment Properties -->
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<integer id="topi" value = "8"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
<true id="omin"/>
<!-- Comment Strings -->
<string id="news">[%team#1-short]{s} [%person#1] has begun the mind games early this season by stating his belief that [%team#2] don't have the resources to endure a long promotion push.<return/><return/>[%person#1-surname] went on to say that a mid table finish might be a more realistic goal for a team without the necessary quality to realistically challenge for promotion.<return/><return/>[%person#1] said he believed his team would prove his point by beating [%team#2-short] in the [%comp#1-short] fixture on [%date#1-day].</string>
<string id="titl" value="[%person#1-surname] tells [%person#2-surname] to set his goals a little lower"/>
<string id="posr" value="In response to [%person#2]{s} advice to lower his expectations this season, [%person#1] gave a positive reply. "/>
<string id="negr" value="In response to [%person#2]{s} advice to lower his expectations this season, [%person#1] gave a derogatory reply."/>
<string id="neur" value="In response to [%person#2]{s} advice to lower his expectations this season, [%person#1] had very little to say. "/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1] believes the title is an unrealistic goal for [%team#2]"/>
<string id="scre" value="Advise [%person#1] to concentrate on a realistic goal rather than having any ideas over a promotion challenge"/>
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<!-- Comment Properties -->
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<integer id="topi" value = "8"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
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<string id="news">With his side's early season clash against fellow promotion hopefuls just days away, [%team#1]{s} [%manager_description#1] [%person#1] decided to inform [%string#1] that as far as he was concerned, [%person#2]{s} [%team#2] side were not capable of making a promotion bid worth worrying about.<return/><return/>[%person#1-surname] also said that regardless of the scoreline on [%date#1-day], he was fully confident that his [%team#1] side would finish above [%team#2] come the end of the season.</string>
<string id="titl" value="'[%team#2] not capable' says [%person#1]"/>
<string id="posr" value="[%person#1] has responded gracefully to the comments from the [%stadium#2] management."/>
<string id="negr" value="[%person#1] has been less than graceful since learning of the comments from [%stadium#2]."/>
<string id="neur" value="The [%stadium#1] management has declined to be dragged into responding to [%person#2-surname]{s} comments."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1] does not believe that [%team#2] have any chance of getting promoted this season"/>
<string id="scre" value="Tell [%person#2] that you don't believe his side are capable of challenging you for a promotion place this season"/>
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<integer id="topi" value = "8"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
<true id="omif"/>
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<string id="news">[%person#1] added fuel to the fire in the build-up to the forthcoming clash between promotion hopefuls [%team#1] and [%team#2] by telling [%string#1] that he fully believed his team were the ones to end [%team#2-short]{s} good run. [%person#1-surname] claimed that regardless of form, his side had more quality in vital areas and were more than confident of taking all the points.</string>
<string id="titl" value="'We will win' boasts [%person#1-surname]"/>
<string id="posr" value="After hearing [%person#2]{s} boasts that his side were confident of winning the upcoming game, [%team#1] boss [%person#1] responded politely."/>
<string id="negr" value="After hearing [%person#2]{s} boasts that his side were confident of winning the upcoming game, [%team#1] boss [%person#1] went on the warpath."/>
<string id="neur" value="After hearing [%person#2]{s} boasts that his side were confident of winning the upcoming game, [%team#1] boss [%person#1] preferred to take a more diplomatic approach."/>
<string id="hist" value="[%person#1] is confident his side have the quality to end [%team#2]{s} good league run and take the victory in the upcoming league clash"/>
<string id="scre" value="Tell [%person#2] that you are confident your team will end the match on [%date#1-day] as winners"/>
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<!-- Comment Properties -->
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<integer id="time" value = "5"/>
<integer id="topi" value = "8"/>
<!-- Comment Rules -->
<!-- Comment Strings -->
<string id="news">Speaking out before his side's clash with fellow promotion hopefuls, [%team#1]{s} [%manager_description#1] [%person#1] decided to inform [%string#1] that as far as he was concerned, [%person#2]{s} [%team#2] side were not a team he was going to spend a great deal of time worrying about.<return/><return/>[%person#1-surname] also said that regardless of the scoreline on [%date#1-day], he was fully confident that his [%team#1] side would be above [%team#2] when the season finishes.</string>
<string id="titl" value="'[%team#2] not capable' says [%person#1]"/>
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