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30 April 2016 2000 comments
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With the title race and relegation scrap building to a crescendo, Fantasy Football managers are attempting to eek out the last remaining opportunities to gain rank and ground on rivals. We turn once again to Paddy Power to give us a fresh perspective on matters, tossing more variables into the decision-making mix.

Before we scan Paddy’s odds for Anytime Goalscorer and Clean Sheets, a reminder that, if you’ve yet to get yourself an account, our bookmaker partner offers regular weekend deals to new customers, loaded with enhanced odds.

This weekend is no different with odds of 16/1 available in their “European Acca” should you fancy wins for Bayern Munich (vs Borussia Monchengladbach), Dortmund (vs Wolfsburg), West Ham (at West Brom) and Arsenal (vs Norwich).

Sunday offers a host of boosted bets, starting with odds of 7/1 on a Liverpool win over Swansea at the Liberty in the day’s early kick-off (regular odds 6/5). That’s followed by huge odds of 12/1 on an historic Leicester victory at Old Trafford (regular odds 12/5).

You can also get 10/1 on a Southampton win over Man City, or double up on Sunday wins for Manchester City and Leicester with odds of 25/1.

Finally, if you fancy a flutter in Monday night’s encounter, you can pick up odds of 7/1 on a Tottenham win over Chelsea at the Bridge.

Be sure to check the terms and conditions on all those offers and, of course, we should state that all these specials are only available to those aged 18. If you’re going to wager, always gamble responsibly.

ANYTIME GOALSCORER ODDS – GAMEWEEK 36

PlayerTeamOdds
SanchezARS1.57
LukakuEVE1.72
GiroudARS1.83
WelbeckARS1.83
KaneTOT1.83
AgueroMCI2.00
IghaloWAT2.10
DeeneyWAT2.10
WalcottARS2.20
SturridgeLIV2.25
CampbellARS2.37
PelleSOU2.40
BentekeLIV2.40
MitrovicNEW2.50
CostaCHE2.60
DefoeSUN2.70
PayetWHM2.80
CarrollWHM2.80
SakhoWHM2.80

Arsenal’s home tie against Norwich City makes them the standout option for Paddy this weekend, elevating the in-form Alexis Sanchez to the top of their goalscorer reckoning to mimic the opinion of our current Captain Poll. The Chilean is given short odds of 1.57 for an anytime strike against the Canaries, having scored in four of his last five starts. He will also be engaging Norwich defence that has conceded six goals in their previous trio of outings. Elsewhere in the Gunners’ squad, Olivier Giroud (1.83), Danny Welbeck (1.83) and Theo Walcott (2.20) also chart in Paddy’s top 10 with Paddy anticipating a comfortable Arsenal win.

Although Romelu Lukaku (1.72) posted blanks in his last five starts, Everton’s maligned marksman is priced down at 1.72 for the Goodison encounter with Bournemouth. The bookmaker is clearly wary of the fact that the Cherries have shipped 14 goals in their last five league fixtures.

Harry Kane can be snapped up at odds of 1.83 ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Stamford Bridge. The league’s top scorer has notched eight goals in his last seven league appearances and generally thrives in the capital, having tallied 14 goals in 18 London derbies. However, we obviously have to be aware of the impact of a potential Leicester City win at Old Trafford 24-hours earlier.

Despite netting in his last five starts, Sergio Aguero (2.00) places an unfamiliar sixth in Paddy’s current assessment. The City striker will be tasked with breaching a Southampton rearguard that’s failed to record a clean sheet in nine outings as he gives chase to Kane in the race for the Golden Boot.

Watford’s strike duo, Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney, come in at 2.10 for their home clash against Aston Villa. The visitors have conceded four or more goals on four occasions across their last 10 match-ups, which should motivate the hosts to dispel their recent FA Cup semi-final defeat and break a dry spell in front of goal.

Having been rested during Liverpool’s midweek Europa League showdown, Daniel Sturridge (2.25) sneaks onto the table. The former Chelsea recruit graced the scoresheet in each of his previous four starts and is pitted against a Swansea City back line that were put to the sword by Leicester City last Gameweek. Much depends, of course, on his chances of starting Sunday’s early kick-off, with Jurgen Klopp potentially turning to Christian Benteke (2.40) to lead the line as he prepares the Reds for Thursday’s Europa League second leg tie with Villareal.

CLEAN SHEET ODDS – GAMEWEEK 36

TeamOdds
Arsenal1.90
Watford2.10
Manchester United2.40
Newcastle2.50
West Ham2.50
Sunderland3.10
Liverpool3.20
Stoke3.40
Everton3.40
Man City3.50

Arsenal (1.90) have notched four clean sheets in their previous six fixtures and will welcome a Norwich unit that has drawn blanks in four of their last six outings – it’s no real surprise to see the Gunners sitting atop Paddy’s clean sheet odds.

Watford rank next, despite claiming just a single shut-out in their last seven. Nonetheless they face a beleaguered Aston Villa outfit that has failed to score in five of their past seven league clashes.

Manchester United (2.40) still boast the best home defence (seven goals conceded) and have shipped just once in their previous five matches. That being said, they’ll do well to stifle a buoyant Foxes side that have carded eight goals in their last three matches and who will surely be going all out for the win that would seal the title.

Newcastle and West Ham United are both pitched at 2.50 for a Gameweek clean sheet. The Magpies play host to Crystal Palace, who have tallied just two goals in their previous four encounters. Meanwhile, the Hammers search for their first shut-out in six when they travel to a West Bromwich Albion side that’s scored in just two of their previous six.

Sunderland have shifted in from 3.20 to 3.10 overnight for their trip to Stoke City. The Black Cats have tightened up of late, claiming three shut-outs in their last four and conceding just four goals in six.

Liverpool are handed odds of 3.20 for a clean sheet in their trip to the Liberty – Klopp’s side have kept just one shut-out in seven and look certain to shuffle their defence ahead of Thursday’s Villareal clash.

  1. Mr Alex
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Clichy to start this weekend?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Wouldn't think so. Zaba and Kolarov ok league duties.

      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        On*

      2. Mr Alex
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Fantastic. So that's Clichy I can now add to the list of Mignolet, Robles, Alli, Coutinho, potentially Firmino, oh yeh, and that nasty guy called Fosu-Mensah of players probably/definitely not starting.

    2. Disco Volante
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Would expect him to be saved for Wednesday.

      1. Mr Alex
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks.

  2. dberb9
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    On a WC

    Mingolet / Shwarcer
    Creswell, Moreno,Hutn, PVA, Alderw
    Sanchez Payet Mahrez Townsend Watson
    Aguero Kane Carrol

    My doubts are

    A) Mingolet -> Gomes / else
    B) Aldwer -> Bellerin/ Smaliing
    C) Aguero -> Lukaku/ Defoe to release funds

  3. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Who to bench?

    A) Milner
    B) Lukaku

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Milner - may well be rested and not get many minutes.

    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sell Lukaku if you're considering not playing him.

    3. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      How could you bench Lukaku at home to Bournemouth?

    4. FPL ElasticO
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A

    5. faver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Milner

    6. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A

    7. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A easily

    8. BENOIT
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Did you see Bournemouth last week?

    9. FPLEL
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Milner, absolutely no question about it.

  4. Shearer & Sutton
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Mannone
    Bellerin Gabriel PVA
    KDB Payet Sanchez Lanzini
    Sturridge Kun Kane
    (Rose Simpson Alli)

    A) KDB -> Fabregas -4
    B) Alli -> Townsend -4
    C) Stick

  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    rest easy guys, deadline is at 2pm today 🙂

    1. SweeSwee
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Hadn't actually noticed - thanks

    2. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks Brenda, gives me more time to mull over Pedro

  6. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    would you play gabriel over pva ?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

    2. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Hell no

  7. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Coutinho -> Fab/Pedro for a hit or play Lanzini?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Lanzini

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Similar situation for me and I've gone Lanzini

  8. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone going for the risk of waiting for transfers in case lineups get leaked st 1.59 (1 minute before the deadline)?

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      No

    2. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I used to do this but the fear of missing the deadline is too much, especially at this time of the season.

    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Nah can't be arsed

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

      Does this ever work?

      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        It can work, but you won't have time to work out if it's real lineup news.

    5. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      worked with kdb last week. Very risky though

  9. The Count of Monte Cristo
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Mitrovic --> Defoe and Sakho --> PVA seem to be the only decent moves?

    Darlow
    Bellerin - Rose - Simpson
    Sanchez* - Payet - Mahrez - Lanzini
    Aguero - Mitrovic - Kane

    Robles - Coutinho - Sakho - Fosu-Mensah (1 FT + 1.1m)

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Just Mitrovic to Defoe and save the free next week and play those defenders IMO

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers. Will probably be taking a hit next week I reckon!

    2. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Defoe yes. I would wait on PVA as you have three nailed on defenders already.

    3. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Just get Defoe. Rest of your team is fine

      1. The Count of Monte Cristo
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks guys

  10. dberb9
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    On a WC

    Aguero to Lukaku to release funds ??

    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Not just to release funds, no.

    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Definitely

    3. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      If you think Aguero will be rested this weekend could be a genius move, Kun is always capable of a hatty if starts do and could easily burn you too

    4. Disco Volante
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      If it enables you to get Sanchez then yes. If you already have him then no.

  11. The Albatross
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    KDB to Townsend for-4.
    Yes or No?

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

  12. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Pick 1 to start:

    a) Fosu-Mensah (Leicester Home)

    b) Kaboul (Stoke Away)

    c) Clyne (Swansea Away)

    1. Birthday Sess
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      B

    2. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Fosu with Clyne first sub

  13. Birthday Sess
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Best GK to bring in, De Gea, Mannone or Gomes?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      DDG

    2. Jimmy_The_Gent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Not DDG - rotation threat for GW38 with the FA Cup Final

      1. BIG TONES
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Big call. Sources on this?

      2. Jazz!
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Wot

      3. Mistletoe
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Nonsense. The final is a week later. More than enough time to rest.

    3. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      De Gea

    4. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      The gay

    5. Birthday Sess
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks all

  14. vectorman
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Are some of us over doing the hits for DGW players? that's what I'm worried about. I managed to get a 14 point lead on my rival for top spot in one of my leagues which is down to 11pts. He's not taken a hit in weeks is suddenly playing cautious while I'm going hell for leather.

    Done a -4 last week -8 this week and looking at another -8 for GW37. Is it really worth it, are we falling into a DGW trap here?. I know there's been injuries and suspensions which don't help but I've never played the game like this before... I'm scared 😀

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Depends on what SGWoptions you have in your squad. For example I will play Simpson/Walker, Mahrez and Townsend next GW instead of taking hits for DGWplayers

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'm not overloading on DGW'ers this time..esp if it means selling Kane, Mahrez, Bellerin and Aguero..these could easily score as well as the the DGW punts. 5 or 6 DGW players will do me fine this time.

      1. vectorman
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Hart/Robles
        Smalling/Bellerin/Gabriel/Sakho/Simpson
        Sanchez/Lanzini/Payet/Fabregas/Milner
        Carroll/Kun/Kane

        I was looking at getting 8 out maybe 9. I've over done it haven't I lol. Still got the problem of Sahko and Gab to deal with. And I blame Jonty for now feeling like I want Hazard for the DGW. Sturridge would be kind of nice too although I'd like more assurance on his game time.

        Seen as I have 3 Hammers already (can't get Cresswell) was thinking of getting two Sunderland defenders in a move of madness.

    3. MrInbetween
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Moderation is best with dgws. Keep in mind rotation and potential points v sgwer. Don't take too many hits.

  15. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Who To Start ??

    A- Lanzini

    B- Gabril

    1. The Count of Monte Cristo
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Gabriel seems to only ever get 0 or 90 mins. Some would say because of this, let him start anyway but I personally think just play Lanzini

  16. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Whatcha reckon lads? Already taken a -4 this week.

    A) No more hits
    B) Alli -> Milner
    C) Something else

    Darlow
    Bellerin, Gabriel, Cresswell
    Sanchez, KDB, Cout, Lanzini
    Aguero, Kane, Carroll

    Robles, Simpson, Fosu-M, Alli
    Bank 1.2m

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      You have three doubts in there and only one likely replacement. One more hit.

    2. Jimmy_The_Gent
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Tough one with Gabriel, KDB and Coutinho all massive rotation risks and only Simpson a guaranteed starter on the bench. Personally I ditched Alli for Townsend - cheaper, in form, two great fixtures and something to play for.

    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C

    4. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C) Alli -> Townsend

    5. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Alli/Cout/KDB to someone. Maybe Fabregas if you can afford. Or Willian or Pedro? Thinking ahead to DGW and guaranteed game time

    6. Sjaugen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yes as both Coutinho and Gabs are doubts

  17. Kevin.The.Brain
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Using my WC.
    Gomes/ De Gea
    Bellerin/ Lovren/ Cresswell/ Rose/ PVA
    Sanchez/ Payet/ Fabregas/ Mahrez/ Milner
    Sturridge/ Carrol/ Lukaku

    Is the team good for the final 3 GW?
    Any concern or better option?

    1. Kevin.The.Brain
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Come on people! I expected my post to be flooded with comments.

    2. adey70
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Nice squad! Lukaku still not cutting it for me. Maybe Deeney or Defoe? Could even upgrade Fabregas to Hazard?

      1. Kevin.The.Brain
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Is Hazard nailed on for rest of the games?

  18. Blue Moon Rising
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    WC Team

    Mignolet Gomez

    PvA Bellerni Aldeweireld Creswell Fuchs

    Mahrez Payet Sanchez King Iwobi

    Aguero Kane Defoe

    Good to go?

  19. CunkOnFPL
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Darlow (Robles
    Bell, Simpson, Smalling (PVA, Gabriel
    Lanzini, KDB, Milner, San©hez (Alli
    Kane, Kun, Martial?

    £0.4

    any worth a hit?

    Alli ➡ Antonio/Lingard/cheap Watford mid
    or remove KDB/Kun?

    Thanks in advance!

    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, you need to get one mid in for KDB/Alli imo!

      1. CunkOnFPL
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        which is best;

        Alli to Antonio/Lingard/Watson worth it?

  20. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Should I start Martial over Firmino?

    1. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks

    2. CunkOnFPL
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      by miles

  21. FPL ElasticO
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    How is this team looking??? Need some help Guys quickly. pls

    DDG
    Cresswell / Bellerin / Simpson
    Payet / Townsend / Kdb / Sanchez(C) / Lanzini
    Kun / Kane

    bench: Darlow / Rose / Targett / Bojan

    1. NobleBlackman
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      what do you need help with? that's a good team, although I wouldnt have tripled up on WHU

      1. FPL ElasticO
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Will I get PVA instead of Cresswell?? No SUN players

        1. NobleBlackman
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          I would

  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    kdb to wilshere?

    1. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      That could really work if Wilshere starts.

  23. SAY SOMETHING SIGNIFICANT
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Benching Mahrez for the first time ever this weekend, I think if there was ever a time to do it, away at Utd would be that time. I'm actually going to the game too, so I can see the failure first-hand too...

    1. French Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      play him and see the brilliance

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Mahrez is the most highly owned player in the game if that helps your decision

    3. MrInbetween
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Never bench.

  24. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Pick One

    A) Deeney (AVL)
    B) Defoe (sto)

    1. FPLEL
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      My same headache. I think it will be Deeney for me.

      1. French Gooner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        form over fixture ? Defoe has much better stats...

  25. SweeSwee
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Which one to bench?

    A) Lanzini
    B) PVA
    C) Martial
    D) Gabriel

    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      D

  26. Hurricane Gilbert
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Have I got my bench right? Man U vs Leicester the tricky one to predict outcomes for. Play Mahrez or Rashford for example?

    DDG (Darlow)
    Bellerin Reid Simpson (Walker, Sakho)
    Townsend Payet Özil Sanchez Mahrez
    Aguero Sturridge (Rashford)

  27. Kroos Kontrol
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Somebody help, remove Cout or Studge or both? notihing itB, no value too.

    Robles Darlow
    PVA Bellerin Rose Simpson FosuMensah
    Payet Coutinho* Iwobi King Sanchez
    Kane Aguero Sturridge*

    1. FPLEL
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Cout first, definitely. Chelsea mid?

      1. Samwise the Brave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed

  28. BIG TONES
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    What SGW players are you guys having next week?

    Townsend, Simpson, Mahrez and Aguero here

    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sanchez, but only if(when) my team has problems.

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sanchez, Aguero, Kane, Mahrez, Simpson for me

  29. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Help required!
    Bench correct?

    Hart (Robles)
    Cresswell Smalling Bellerin PVA (Dawson)
    Payet SanChez Townsend (firmino, lanzini)
    Kane Kun Defoe

    1. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'd personally play lanzini as I think he's due a haul

      1. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Instead of...

  30. Samwise the Brave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Any Chelsea fans about?
    Pedro's chances of starting the next 3? Or play safe with fab?

    1. BIG TONES
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard or forget about it

      1. Samwise the Brave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Can't afford