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Fantasy Football Scout Cup VIII – Fifth Round Draw

We’ve reached the Fifth Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup, sponsored by Paddy Power, this weekend, and are on the lookout for a new face to lift the silverware after our two remaining previous winners, Goonerdave and sleepingmaster, were both eliminated:

Pryston North End FC and Albany City were the respective victors and will now take on Team Hayemaker and ec3dm over Gameweek 17. We’re also keeping an eye on Hillbillypete – having knocked out current champion Wild Rover, he continue to remain in with a shout of the silverware and is up against site regular The Sarjeant in the Fifth Round.

Our site moderator, Applebonkers, is also in the hat and is something of an underdog for the weekend, with his opponent BJ sitting just inside the top 5,000. Tony Hibbert’s Love Child is the top-ranked manager in this week’s draw – sitting in 570th overall, he now squares up to Nepalock.

Looking at some of the site regulars, Malcolm Tucker for England manager is up against 11 Men in Flight, Tommy Tynan’s Left Shin Pad will pit his wits against TOMDN, while 2ndMan is up against mickey30101985 for a place in the last 32.

As always, we name-check the highest scoring manager from the previous round. Both Michu at De Gea Bar and Andy Paps achieved this accolade, with 97 points apiece, and will now go head-to-head with Son of Rambo and dino_dem next time around.

The lowest-scoring team to advance to the Fifth Round belongs to Mr T. He’ll be hoping to improve upon a score of 63 points as he prepares to do battle with heco87.

If you want a full update on how the ties played out in the previous round, click here. Otherwise, click here for the Fifth Round details.

Once again, good luck to those still in with a shout.

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  1. The Badger
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    who do I get rid of first? Zaba or Cahill
    also, is Phill Jones nailed on?

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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      "SUBSTITUTION- Leicester 0-1 Man City
      Dedryck Boyata comes on in place of the stricken Pablo Zabaleta, who at least may have Christmas off now. Not good news for Manuel Pellegrini though, or my fantasy football team for that matter..."

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      1. The Badger
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        just seen that Cahill played today, saw his red flag and presumed. Cheers.

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  2. Stevee10001
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    what the hell is going on with zabba?

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Our luck has caught up with us. We've been riding it for weeks with Zabo......

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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      See above. Was only looking at him earlier - played pretty much every game and assisting well recently.

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  3. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Best def for 3.3m or less?

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    1. Peggi
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      4.3?

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  4. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Log on and see the first 'Silva won't play at the weekend' comment. 🙄

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      🙂

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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      In the Europa? 😀

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Damn you 🙁

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          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I know my sleeve logos. 😀

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  5. Kvelertak
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Boring James Milner ‏@BoringMilner 6m

    Asked Pablo Zabaleta how his injured leg is. He said it hurts. I said does it hurt a lot. He said yes. I said anything I can do. He said no.

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  6. Robe Wan
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Oooh my double is coming in now.

    I love you frank

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  7. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Boyata wagon?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I am holding out hope that Clichy will be needed at rb.

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      1. GlasgowFF
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Already taken one this week.

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  8. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    You've been hit by, you've been struck by!

    Lee Cattermole!

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  9. GlasgowFF
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Zab injured?

    Great. I am not fielding 11 players this week then.

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    1. Peggi
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      take a hit? by the sounds of it he will be out for a while

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      1. GlasgowFF
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Already taken one this week.

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  10. J0E
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Dzeko scores again.

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Negredo buyers be afraid.. 😉

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      1. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Could be a good differential over Xmas. Lots of nice fixtures for ManC.

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          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Only £6.7m for a City striker!

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            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Where's my pic gone?!

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Negredo AND Dzeko to start...?

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I was asking this yesterday, The info I got was city would go 4-3-3 with an as wide. Dzeko could be a great short term punt but slightly dodgy on gametime

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        1. GREENDREAMS11
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Navas wide that should have said

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    3. Jackson123
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      If I'd just done Aguero > Negredo, I would be worried.

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        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Negredo will start.. but Dzeko has taken his opportunity and could curtail Negredo's minutes.

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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He's pretty unlucky really. He's always performed pretty well for City, but gets stuck behind top partnerships - Kun/Tevez and now Kun/Negredo.

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  11. Declan
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Dzekowagon

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Predictable scoreline tbh.

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  12. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Dzeko again

    Essential!!

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  13. Jackson123
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Milner putting in all the work again. Get that man to the world cup.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      against leicester city?

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      1. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Against Bayern

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      2. Jackson123
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        😉

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    2. GlasgowFF
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He would the be the first name on my team sheet.

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  14. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Jones worth the extra cash over Evans?

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    1. Jackson123
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No I don't think so. Jones can't seem to keep fit this season.

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        And Evra, signs that he returns to usual attacking form?

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        1. Jackson123
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Evra is looking good to be fair, but do you want that much invested in shaky Utd defense? Are you happy to use up a big hitting defender spot for him? Evans keeps the stakes a bit lower.

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          1. RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks, sounds sensible. Just starting to build up more funds than I can use before the WC because of selling Aguero and Zabaleta. Still won't afford a 4th big hitter. So might as well stick the cash into def big hitters until vc?

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              • 10 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Got to agree with the dog - Jones scored in the CL, but doesn't look as good attacking wise as he did in midfield last year.

              Evra has the attacking potential, but United aren't reliable enough. £5m is investment enough. Evans fairly certain to play.

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Rafael is an option. One that I have taken myself this week.

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks! Is Rafael nailed on?

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          If he stays fit, yep, I reckon so. Smalling and Jones don't really work at RB.

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            ^^this^^

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      2. GREENDREAMS11
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        This, Me too twisted

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Watched him at Villa Park at the weekend, and he and Valencia bossed it. Can't see Moyes changing that pairing on the right, if he can help it.

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          1. GREENDREAMS11
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, good little option, Even just for attacking returns but surely United will tighten up at some point

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  15. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Milner's arse.

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    1. Jackson123
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I want to sniff it.

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        😆

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      2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thank God your Grav is a dog

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  16. mww769
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    what are lampard owners doing? starts tonight...

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Celebrating I sold him weeks ago. You should do likewise.

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  17. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    First time in a while didn't make any weekend transfer, was going to get Zab aswell.

    So who to get in for Terry now?

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Keep Terry, he's got a goal coming real soon...

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Look up 🙂

      I didn't like the look of Chelsea's next 4 fixtures, defensively. If you're not playing him this week vs Arsenal then maybe it's worth cashing in?

      He has a great goal threat so no doubt it will bite us on the bum at some point, plus he's the first choice CB for Mourinho. All factors to consider!

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  18. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    How does Nasri star over Milner every week?

    Two three good passes , no hard work, no finshing. Good on the eyes but hardly effective

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      nasri is a far better footballer

      its that simple

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      1. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Mata's a far better footballer

        There is a reason Oscar starts over him all the time

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        1. Scottys Army
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Pelle isnt a negative manager like jose though

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  19. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Keep scoring Dzeko 🙂 no negredo for all his loyal followers ehehehehe

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Negredo will play the weekend that I can assure you.

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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      how are the two players' inclusions mutually exclusive?

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  20. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Here's what I have for the next gameweek. How does it look? Brunt, Vlaar and Clyne will become Cabaye, Mertesacker and Ward in the next few weeks.

    Krul
    Chester, Flanagan, Coleman
    Brunt, Ramsey, Hazard, Ozil
    Lukaku, Rooney (v), Suarez (c)

    Subs: Harper, Bannan, Vlaar, Clyne

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  21. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Silva's got a Yellow! Tooth.

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  22. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Did Silva get a yellow? Or was it Navas?

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      not silva

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    2. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      The Spanish one got a Yellow.

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    3. Kvelertak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Navas got one in the first half.

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    4. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      If Silva got a yellow, this site would crash

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      1. Sting
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I would quit fantasy

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      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        If silva gets a yellow today, i will take an additional 12 point hit.

        Thats on top of the 4 point hit I've already taken.

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  23. Yome
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Can't wait to see Bemba's NO NEGREDO on saturday 🙂

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  24. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Calm down, calm down....I'll do it again...Despite what has been reported it hasn't been Negredo playing in front of Aguero this season it has been the other way around....( check out comparison tool) It will be Negredo with Dzeko just in front as a replacement for Aguero...Avg City positions for last week...http://talksport.com/football/premier-league/match/2013-12-14/manchester-city-v-arsenal

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  25. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is Nasri a viable option alongside Silva and Yaya if you want a Man City MF for the next few GWs

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    1. BantamPhil
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Only if you can't afford Silva or Yaya

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    2. Yome
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      IMO yes, he is having a great season and rested tonight, a good shout!

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yes..very IMO..

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    4. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      1) Do you want 3 mids from Man City
      2) Does Nasri play for Man City?

      If your answer is yes to both, then yes, Nasri is a viable option if you want a Man City MF for the next few GWs.

      Personal opinion is that perhaps a three Man City mid is overkill. Hazard and Walcott are good options and you;ll spread your money better.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        And if you meant alternative, I would say yes. He's an excellent alternative.

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  26. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Zabs hamping is the perfect opportunity to go ulta-uber-cheap def.

    1 x 3.8m, 2 x 4.1m, 1 x 4.5m, 1 x 5.5m(luxury) 😎

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  27. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    The Chelsea goal was definitely an OG

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    1. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      The ball was moving away from the goal, then it hit the defender & went over the line.

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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      agreed.

      Lampard had rolled his studs over the ball and deflected it back away from the target.

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  28. Esalman
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Never getting Dzeko again this season after gw3 fail. No matter what...

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      ^^this^^

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