[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
15 October 2011 1577 comments
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And we’re back in the game.

The Dugout Discussion kicks back into gear with seven Premier League fixtures spreading across a period of more than six hours. We start off slowly with a small tie up at Anfield between Liverpool and Manchester United…

There is a lot of news in the line-up front. Liverpool recall their captain -Steven Gerrard- to make his first start in over six months after recovery from injury as Andy Carroll drops out. The away side pose the real questions as Javier Hernandez, Nani and Wayne Rooney are left on the bench by Alex Ferguson in a bold/foolish (delete as appropriate after the game) move. Line-ups to be digested in full are…

Liverpool XI: Reina; Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Enrique; Lucas, Adam Gerrard, Downing, Kuyt; Suarez

United XI: De Gea; Smalling, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra; Young, Fletcher, Jones, Giggs, Park; Welbeck

Not long after the dust has settled on that almighty introduction we’ll have five three o’clock kick-offs to keep the flow going. Wigan host Bolton with the Scout Selection Committee keeping closes eyes on a certain Victor Moses.

A few more people will be distracted by the Man City line-up as they play host to Aston Villa while Norwich, QPR and Stoke play host to Swansea, Blackburn and Fulham respectively – varied squad “fillers” aplenty in those games to keep track of.

Before the night draws in the Dugout Discussion closes out with Chelsea playing host to an Everton side who have a strong record over recent seasons against their fellow side in blue. Can David Moyes keep up the good streak and spoil the Villas-Boas broth?

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  1. DV8R
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    The 3 people above me in the league all captained Rooney 😀

    Come on RVP (c)!!

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    1. McDog
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      +1

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  2. Van Dal
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    well well wth has happend here :-/

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    1. TommyK
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      A fantasy football shit sandwich....

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    2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      A bit of fortune has tried to make up for all my bad choices.

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  3. McDog
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    Rooney on the bench and Aguero not playing... the casual players will be in tears 🙂

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    1. The Finnisher
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      kind of contradicting statement really.

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      1. McDog
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        Yeah I suppose, the casual players will be knocked off their perch is what I should have said

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        1. The Finnisher
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          That is better..
          Man I was so happy when I saw Rooney was benched..stupid Nani

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  4. kaz 96
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    where is jones gonna play today?

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    1. CFCTom
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      Protecting the back four, with licence to surge forward and join counter attacks I think.

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      1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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        Same place he did for a period at Blackburn.

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    2. Forest4Life
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      Def mid

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  5. Thatsnotcricket
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Ferguson always does this, he's the Sigmund Freud of football, it's a two finger salute to Liverpool. "I can drop two of my most creative and best players away from home against you, and still be confident of getting a result."

    I hope it back fires on the aggorant little shit.

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    1. MDK
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      I think it's more a case of the first 45 minutes will be fast and lively so don't fancy putting Rooney into that melting pot with his temper.

      Rather fill the midfield get a foothold in the game, maybe even sneak a lead. Then if Liverpool need to chase the game bring on a fresh Nani, Hernandez and Rooney for the last half an hour and hit them on the break.

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    2. Van Dal
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      you have to admit thoigh fergie is the man!

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    3. Smarty Pants
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      I also don't understand how anyone can be so disrespectful towards millions of fantasy players

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      1. Van Dal
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        +100

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    4. CFCTom
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      I think he is wary of the draining nature of the game, physically and mentally, and so wants to be in a position to bring on a few top class players who are fresh to change the game when Liverpool are tired.

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      1. Van Dal
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        you may be right, however you may also be spouting pure shite!

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        1. CFCTom
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          Shhhh. Game's starting...

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  6. Screaming Midget
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    It would be nice if Aguero is a surprise addition to the bench and both him and Rooney get 5-10 minutes and do naff all.

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    1. Cruicky
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      He's not in the City squad I believe.

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  7. Louis Van Balls
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    I would not be happy to be a United supporter in the away end withthat crap starting 11

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    1. King Eric, in America
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      Your comments and username are so contradictory ...

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      1. Van Dal
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        hes just saying how it is. Compared to what team they can put out it is a rather 'crap' starting 11.

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  8. Van Dal
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    This gw will make a stronger person...

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    1. Van Dal
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      me^*

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    2. mistis
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      a panic and frustrated person(s)

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  9. FPLCEO
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    I am not going to gloat too early but delighted that I have neither Rooney or Nani yet. If RVP scores heavy this could be a real game changer in all of the mini leagues this week. I am predicting a big week for SWP and Odemwingie too

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    1. Funkyav
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      would u have SWP and Odemwingie in your team by any chance?

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  10. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    Oh dear. Evs will give me a real kicking in our head to head ... 🙁

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  11. FBI Man
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    Feeling better with Gerrad and Suarez as my Captain Now 🙂 No Nani or No Rooney.. The only way is up:)

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  12. Forest4Life
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    Happy now I dont have any united

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  13. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Positives for United: Valencia isn't right back, Carragher plays and Adam plays.

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    1. Forest4Life
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      But Carroll is on bench

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  14. Forest4Life
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    2-1 liv. Suarez 2 and rooney 1

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  15. unoaime
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Perhaps a stupid question but on BBC live text, texting in says "standard operating rate"... does that mean it's free with my unlimited texts?

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  16. Screaming Midget
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    I feel for anyone who has Nani, Rooney and Aguero.

    Although I fully expect both Nani & Rooney to come and could well get an assist/goal.

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  17. Van Dal
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    I will be stronger, I will be faster, just like a raising flag, a raising flag!!

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    1. CFCTom
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      And together at the end of the day, we all say, when I get older...

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  18. Piggs Boson
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    LOL one of my friends captained Given against City!

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    1. kaz 96
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      he probably transferred his captain out , given became the random capt. and he didnt even notice
      OR
      he captained him against wigan and didnt bother to check his team

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      1. The Finnisher
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        that doesnt happen.
        When you transfer you captain, the person you replace them with becomes captain

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      2. Piggs Boson
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        He might of done it on purpose because Man City are having striker problems and Man U are playing Liverpool. This is the first week he hasn't captained Rooney.

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      3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        Can I join your league?

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      He could be a genius.... Man. City will have 20 shots on target... If it's a clean sheet he's got some serious points....

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  19. Mak_Gold
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Can someone give me a link for the LIV-MU game?

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      1. Mak_Gold
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Not working! :/

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        1. Van Dal
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          hmm...

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        2. Van Dal
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          have u tried double clicking on it?

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          1. Mak_Gold
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Of course.

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      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        14 years, 9 months ago

        Quality. And the reply improves it as well

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        1. Back on the horse
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          +1

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    1. Forest4Life
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      Sky sports 2

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    2. O Fenomeno
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      http://www.skysports2.com

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      If you were looking for football streaming, what would you google?

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      1. Mak_Gold
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        Cheers,got it.

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      2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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        football streaming?

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  20. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    WALK ON WITH HOPE IN YOUR HEARTS!

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    1. O Fenomeno
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      3-1 Liverpool.

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  21. O Fenomeno
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    Damn just remembered I picked Carroll in FT.

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  22. CFCTom
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    What. A. Pass.

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  23. Kings of Lyon ★
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    Rooney with 0 mins is bad as some vc could burn, 1 point for rooney please

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Hope he does get 0 minutes - means Utd will be winning 😀

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
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        hahah i have pool to win this one.

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Must be loving the Utd line-up, then 🙁

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
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            I am indeed but great impact players

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        2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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          8/5 is well worth a punt

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
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            thats what I thought

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    2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      That would really be ideal: him getting 10 minutes and a yellow card.

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  24. bytemyproverbial
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    Rooney left out...oh dear...

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Tempting fate with that username ...

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      1. Van Dal
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        Hope so!

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  25. Piggs Boson
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    I need Silva to destroy.

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    1. Ryan
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      Might get rested

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  26. The Finnisher
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    Enrique nice run, WHERE IS CARROLL 😆

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      amazed that my rival has played jones but benched enrique

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  27. Van Dal
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    SUARREZZZ is quite a good player, but not the greatest finisher 🙂

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  28. bytemyproverbial
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    Better now? =D

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      😆

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  29. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    That Smalling is excellent ...

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  30. The Finnisher
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    Suarew score his first double for Liverpool today, up against Rio and Evans.
    2-2 draw.

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