Dugout Discussion

Dugout Discussion – Matchday 3 – Day 1

Sunday evening brings the curtain down on Group A, as tournament hosts France take on Switzerland, while Romania and Albania collide in a “must-win” encounter.

France go into tonight’s meeting having already confirmed progress to the knock-out stages. They need just a point to top the group, although Didier Deschamps may yet look to instill a degree of urgency as his side bid to end this phase in style.

Up until now, the hosts have required three late goals to seal their two victories – they will look to be more convincing with their display against the Swiss.

Switzerland head into tonight’s match needing a draw to claim runners-up spot, suggesting that we could witness a cautious approach from both sides.

Both the Swiss goals to this point have been conjured from set-plays, having profited from more dead-ball scenarios than any other side in qualifying. Vladimir Petković will surely target corners and free-kicks as the most likely means of troubling the French defence.

Albania and Romania can consider themselves unfortunate not to have more points on the board.

The Albanians have exceeded expectations with their performances, if not their results. While they’ve suffered two defeats without scoring, they have shown enough to indicate that will not go out with a whimper.

As for Romania, they’ve also demonstrated the talent to suggest that they can make further progress. Like Albania, however, they must now abandon defensive resolve in favour of all-out-attack, in a bid to earn the victory they so desperately require.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. samaael
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    i asked this before. sorry.

    We cant sub in players on the same day aye?

    I have two Italian defenders on bench: bonucci and giac. I cant wait for lineups before subbing them on aye? they play the second time on the day.

    1. TorresMagic™
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      7 years, 12 months ago

      no

      1. samaael
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        thanks. I just read the convo

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      That's correct, the Italian game is at 8pm UK time so you'll have to make your moves before the 5pm deadline on Wednesday.

      1. samaael
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        thanks . makes things difficult.

  2. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Can someone fill me in? I thought that the first two teams top of the group would proceed to the next round while the bottom two are eliminated. Why is Albania facing possible qualification for the next stage?

    1. TorresMagic™
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      7 years, 12 months ago

      Next 4 go through.

      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Meaning?

        1. TorresMagic™
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          Best 4 3rds.

    2. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      The 4 best 3rds also qualify to make-up the last 16.

      1. Grounderz
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks.

        We've got 6 groups in the Euro. How do we determine 4 best 3rds? Through which indicator? I don't suppose another set of play-offs.

        1. TorresMagic™
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          Points, GD, goals scored

          1. Ayew Serious
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            And then what 😉

            Need to be more detailed

            After that it's fair play and then fifa world ranking

            1. TorresMagic™
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              Well those 3 should sort them.

              1. Ayew Serious
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                You never know 🙂

        2. samaael
          • 13 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          There are some mad smart analysts on twitter that have made tables of % chance of each team getting in. Good chance for Albania now

    3. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Thanks, guys.

  3. mikess
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    • 13 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Porr start for me. Backed the wrong minnow. Safe to say these prices rises aren't going to be an issue at all with a 105m budget next round

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      What 105m budget?

      1. mikess
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        105 for new teams I believe

        1. mikess
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          • 13 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          If you were to sign up now you get a £105m kitty

          1. TorresMagic™
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            Porr

      2. TorresMagic™
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        Log out.

        1. Blue Lion
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          • 12 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Or Try in incognito.

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          I see now. Was this mentioned anywhere in the rules

          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 15 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Might just be for new teams.

            1. Ayew Serious
              • 8 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Ah who cares. I'm just a casual 🙂

              When does fpl open? I'm not even joking, approximately.

              1. Cheeseoid
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                • 11 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                It already has

                1. Ayew Serious
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 12 months ago

                  What's your team

                  1. Cheeseoid
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                    • 11 Years
                    7 years, 12 months ago

                    I don't like to post until I am happy with it

              2. TorresMagic™
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                • 15 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                Next month after Euros at 4am

                1. Ayew Serious
                  • 8 Years
                  7 years, 12 months ago

                  Need to get a better id this year.

                2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                  • 13 Years
                  7 years, 12 months ago

                  It's a sad state of affairs when you are using me as a source 🙂

                  1. Ayew Serious
                    • 8 Years
                    7 years, 12 months ago

                    I thought there was just three of us awake.
                    Welcome sir

                  2. TorresMagic™
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                    Much better sources than you tbh.

                    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                      • 13 Years
                      7 years, 12 months ago

                      I think I am a better source than Optimus but I can't compete with the back of the cereal box 😎

                  3. TorresMagic™
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                    7 years, 12 months ago

                    Tweet the right people for the answer.

            2. Cheeseoid
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              • 11 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Could easily be. It isn't like they will threaten anybody's OR now. It might be an incentive for new people to sign up

              1. Ayew Serious
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                I can't imagine someone who isn't already playing

                A. Figuring out about it or
                B. Caring.

              2. TorresMagic™
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                7 years, 12 months ago

                Well players will be more expensive if changes occur to form players.

  4. Zasa
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Oh my god, Draymond 😯

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qztuEucrNBc

  5. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Was stuck in traffic around half an hour before kickoff today and had to find a place to pull over in order to ditch Payet (and Andre Gomez) for Cabaye and Fabregas. Wife got a kick out of it 😀

  6. willl
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    just saw my rank, 62 overall!

    couldnt be happier, glad i didnt wildcard afterall!

    1. TorresMagic™
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      Congrats!

    2. Jazz!
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      Nicely done, mate. 🙂

    3. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      nicely done!

  7. Jazz!
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    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Dropped from 349 to 1400ish, poor start to the WC. Hoping I can turn it around now 🙂

    1. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Captain Sturridge, Jazz?

      1. Jazz!
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        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Yeah I think. Bale another contender.

    2. Thomas M.
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      you will come back mate! who you got playing today? 🙂

      1. Jazz!
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        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Bale and Sturridge (c) 🙂 Thanks mate.

  8. 1NVINCIBLES
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    Sorry if this has been posted before, but €105.0m budget for the knockout stage pretty much confirmed:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasyPL/comments/4ovpjj/looks_like_well_get_an_extra_50_for_the_knockout/

    1. 1NVINCIBLES
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Oops 4 comments too late, sorry! 😀

    2. aflickering
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      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      given that the prices are also potentially gonna be increased drastically, i'm not sure we actually learn anything from this. 'tis interesting though.

      1. 1NVINCIBLES
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Should cover 0.5m increase for 10 players.

        ... or maybe a midfield of KDB Payet Iniesta Kroos Candreva Hamsik.

  9. RubeRx
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    • 9 Years
    7 years, 12 months ago

    What is the overall consensus on England's front line vs Slovakia?

    1. aflickering
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      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      seems it's likely to be sturridge vardy lallana, with wilshere in alli's role.

      1. aflickering
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        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        that would make more sense. aren't whoscored usually pretty terrible for predicted lineups though?

    2. Jay_
        7 years, 12 months ago

        ---------------Hart-----------------
        Walker Cahill Smalling Rose
        ----------------Dier-----------------
        -----Rooney-------Wilshere----
        Lallana-----------------Sturridge
        ----------------Vardy---------------

        1. Ayew Serious
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Walker, Rose and Rooney out for Henderson, Clyne and Bertrand.

          That will be the line up imo

        2. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          why does lalana have to start mercy...dont get it..

          just do:
          dier
          rooney wilshere/allli/or barkley
          vardy sturridge
          kane

      • RubeRx
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        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        thanks all

        1. cirohmelo
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          why in hell is alli being dropped...? ah, the little fact that roy is crazy... should have thought twice before buying him

    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Kyre Irving brining it home

      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Or bringing

        1. TorresMagic™
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          or Kyrie

          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Or Draymond Green

            1. Zasa
              • 9 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              Or Curry...

              1. La Roja
                • 12 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                Nah, he is having a quite one

                This is so ridiculously tight. Fancy Cavs to nick it.

                1. Zasa
                  • 9 Years
                  7 years, 12 months ago

                  My cheeks are firmly clenched right now, finally a good, close game this series.

                  1. La Roja
                    • 12 Years
                    7 years, 12 months ago

                    Insane block by James

    4. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      50 mins left

      1. Cheeseoid
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        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Until FPL opens?

        1. DGW blindness is for Kinnea…
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Sorry. Wrong month. I'll be back in 4 weeks

    5. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Got to be one of the best final series ever. For a neutral of course.

    6. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Kyrie!!!

    7. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Lebron James on the floor and injured

      Absolute scenes

    8. Grand Thibauto
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Stick or Twist from Rami?

      Cap Choices. Day 2-Mak/Alli/Dier
      Day 3-Muller/Milik
      Day 4-Ronaldo

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        10 ey? Alli is not expected to start... looks like a stick to me but you can always change yer mind if things aren't that good by 3 or 4. Stick for today though imho.

        Talk of 105 budget? Looks more likely that it's just for new entries for the k/o stages as you can win prizes at each stage.

        1. Grand Thibauto
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Good thanks. I wouldnt cap Alli then. Maybe Mak. But really hard to stick when I'm constantly observing ffs.

    9. Blurryface
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Chances of a Wales cs?

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        7/4, but I think that's generous compared to say... England's 10/11.

        1. Blurryface
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          England have higher chances of cs. Slovakia looks like scoring

          1. Netley Lucas
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Yes I think despite the odds Wales have as good a chance of a cleanie as England, go for it.

      2. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Russia have been poor. Quite likely, imo.

    10. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Good morning DZ.

      Schar 12 points. Stick or twist?

      Other options:
      Tonight- Alli, Hamsik
      Tomorrow- Milik, Muller, Alba, Nolito, Perisic
      Last day- Patricio, Hinteregger, Giaccherini, KDB.

      Thanks.

      1. Netley Lucas
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Alli not expected te start mate. Stick today and reassess as your circumstances erm, evolve.

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Cheers.

      2. Blurryface
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Stick for today

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Cheers.

      3. Cheeseoid
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        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        If you are going to twist you may as well do it today as increases your chances of hitting something. Why not cap Hamsik?

        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Hehe..I'm actually off to a decent start. OR 62, 161 points.
          So looking at some FFS wisdom to guide me on how to preserve this rank 🙂

          I actually brought in Hamsik for a hit, would love to twist. But is it better to consolidate?

          1. gazza0088
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            What? He's saying make a decision stick or twist, if the decision is twist then you twist each and every day to increase your chances of a high score. If the decision is stick then fine. But there is no "stick for today," it doesn't make sense.

            1. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              I'm just asking whether it makes sense to consolidate at an early stage in the tournament?

              1. Cheeseoid
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                • 11 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                I don't think so. I would twist

            2. Cheeseoid
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              • 11 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              That is exactly my point. Stick for today reduces your chances of an improved result

      4. ktongue
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        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Twist.

        Hamsik today
        Müller or Nolito tomorrow
        I wouldn't change on the last day unless you had Ronaldo

    11. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
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      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Rank 80,just realised lol... Thank everyone for your generous feedbacks:)! Finished 300th in 2014-world cup. Definitely sprints suit me better if u catch my drift:D

      1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
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        • 10 Years
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        Thanks*

      2. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Well done mate!

        Would you play it safe and preserve the rank or would you continue to twist and take risks at this stage?
        Look up please, some help? 🙂

        1. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
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          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Slight risks I guess:)

    12. Blurryface
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Rami cap

      Keep or twist to bale?

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Ah bale is a whole new ball game. Need to twist in your case.

        1. cirohmelo
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          i'm twisting, let's hope bale makes history

    13. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Have most people with a good current rank already played their WC?

    14. Netley Lucas
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      There is an argument for sticking and then deciding to twist towards the end.
      You have a solid 12, no pressure, but things may go wrong and at least you still have an option that is unforced. If you twist immediately that back-up safety cushion is gone.

      1. Cheeseoid
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        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Not convinced tbh. An early twist if you are going to do it is more likely to yield a result. You never really know if someone will perform or not. Surely 3 strikes at something is better than 2?

        Unless you are happy with a 6 point captain that is. That is fine too. Personally I want more after the first day

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Yes that's a fair assessment. My point is simply that 12 is a result and unless you slide into trouble with blanks and rotation you probably don't need to risk it.
          I'm sticking on a dozen anyway unless things go pear-shaped. lol

          1. aflickering
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            • 11 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            i think if i slid into trouble with blanks and rotation i'd be even less likely to risk another 8 points on top of that - unless we were right at the end of the tournament and i knew i had nothing to lose.

      2. aflickering
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        • 11 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        this only applies in a really specific late-tournament scenario where the rest of your team unexpectedly not performing means you have no chance of catching your rival without a captain change. at this stage the rest of your team's performance is irrelevant to captaincy decisions IMO.

        1. Netley Lucas
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Yep, I'd take a punt if circumstances dictated. No need to yet.

      3. Grand Thibauto
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I'd definitely cap Ronaldo no matter what in the md3 if I dont get 6+ points. So I might as well try on others. I honestly would have stick had I capped Sommer and not Rami.

    15. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Cap Hamsik or Ramsey?

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Ramsey is dead

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          But he'll still start right?

          1. Grand Thibauto
            • 9 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            He should. This is a big game for Wales. But you would see the lineups.

    16. PGR
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Which of the Spain midfielders is most likely to be rested? Fabregas, Iniesta or Busquets?

    17. 7alwachi
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      133 points any good or average on here?

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Same as me. Decent I guess. 🙂

      2. ktongue
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        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I'm on 137 with 6 left to play this game week. 3 on the bench that might play but waiting for the last moment because they are Fáb, Nolito, Lindelöf. Payet and Stanciu replacements really. I have taken -8 points though they try and sort my strikers out. Think that's a solid average here.

      1. Lateriser 12
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        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I knew you had a good eye.

    18. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Keeping armband on Rami with 10 points feel boring

      Twist to Studge?

      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Twist.

      2. Lateriser 12
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        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        You and i both know you're gonna twist.

        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          😀

      3. Bo3ayed4
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        twist but wait till you see the lineup

    19. Lateriser 12
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      • 12 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      So which one of you geezers is winning this Euros thang.

      1. Lateriser 12
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        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        Love the confidence.

    20. Weeb Kakashi
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      How many games are to be played on match day3??

    21. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Shaqiri cap punt fail. Time for Rambo to shine

      1. Lateriser 12
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        • 12 Years
        7 years, 12 months ago

        I get the feeling you won't be doing too well in this game.

        1. SpaceCadet
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 12 months ago

          Haha currently on 2k OR. Getting bored with the template so trying to make it fun. Might go hamsik instead

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 12 months ago

            Captain Chester - you heard it here first

            1. SpaceCadet
              • 10 Years
              7 years, 12 months ago

              alba to chester -8?

              1. Hotdogs for Tea
                • 8 Years
                7 years, 12 months ago

                No lol

    22. RSe
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 12 months ago

      Captain Mak or Dier?