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25 March 2019 1351 comments
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The picture continues to build for Double Gameweek 32 as more Euro 2020 qualifying matches are completed.

There was a collection of games on the Saturday of this latest international break that can hand us some clues to the fitness of key assets in the next round of fixtures.

The most notable observation was a more advanced role for one of Wolves’ most exciting Fantasy assets this season…

Gibraltar 0-1 Republic of Ireland

  • Shane Duffy (£4.7m) – 90 minutes
  • Seamus Coleman (£5.2m) – 90 minutes
  • Jeff Hendrick (£5.2m) – 90 minutes
  • Matt Doherty (£5.4m) – 56 minutes
  • Robbie Brady (£5.4m) – 34 minutes
  • Harry Arter (£4.9m) – 17 minutes
  • Kevin Long (£4.1m) – 0 minutes

Wolves’ Matt Doherty (£5.4m) got the opportunity to play in midfield for the Republic of Ireland in Mick McCarthy’s first match back in charge of his country. However, the FPL defender did not particularly impress on the right-wing of a 4-4-2 formation and he failed to link-up with Seamus Coleman (£5.2m), who was deployed at right-back. The fact that he was substituted in the 56th minute could mean well for his chances of game-time in Double Gameweek 32 amid concerns of rotation for Wolves, as they play in the FA Cup semi-finals soon after.

Burnley man Jeff Hendrick (£5.2m) was back in more familiar surroundings and scored the only goal of the game. He has largely featured on the right-wing for the Clarets in recent months but operated in central midfield for the Republic of Ireland alongside Conor Hourihane. It was Hendrick’s colleague Robbie Brady (£5.4m) who came on for Doherty.

The introduction of Harry Arter (£4.9m) in the second half indicated McCarthy’s thoughts on his front-pairing as it was Sean Maguire who made way. Gibraltar have lost every World Cup or European Championship qualifier they have ever played but were still able to create a number of chances against the Republic of Ireland. It was by no means a convincing performance from the visitors, and McCarthy may be tempted to make some changes for Tuesday’s meeting with Georgia.

Kevin Long (£4.1m) was an unused substitute while Shane Long (£4.7m) withdrew from the squad with a groin injury.

Bosnia 2-1 Armenia

  • Henrikh Mkhitaryan (£6.8m) – 90 minutes
  • Sead Kolasinac (£5.0m) – 0 minutes

Arsenal team-mates Henrikh Mkhitaryan (£6.8m) and Sead Kolasinac (£5.0m) were denied the opportunity to go face-to-face with each other in Bosnia on Saturday.

The midfielder played the full 90 minutes for Armenia, and having retained spot-kick duties despite a miss last autumn, he converted a stoppage-time penalty for his country.

Meanwhile, Kolasinac was given the evening off for Bosnia, remaining an unused substitute in the 2-1 win.

Italy 2-0 Finland

  • Jorginho (£4.6m) – 90 minutes

Chelsea man Jorginho (£4.6m) was the only Premier League representative in Italy’s 2-0 win over Finland. He played a slightly deeper role than he is used to under Maurizio Sarri, operating in a holding pair of a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Estonia 0-2 Greece

  • Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£5.1m) – 0 minutes

Arsenal centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos (£5.1m) was an unused substitute for Greece as they beat Estonia 2-0. It’s Armenia up next for his country on Tuesday.

Georgia 0-2 Switzerland

  • Stephan Lichtsteiner (£4.5m) – 90 minutes
  • Fabian Schär (£4.7m) – 90 minutes
  • Granit Xhaka (£5.2m) – 90 minutes

Switzerland’s win in Georgia will be remembered more for a sickening clash of heads involving Fabian Schär (£4.7m) than anything else. The Newcastle centre-back was left unconscious after colliding with Jemal Tabidze and opposition player Jano Ananidze reportedly had to ensure he did not swallow his tongue. However, Schär still completed the game after being checked by the team’s doctor, much to the outrage of the wider football world.

According to FIFA rules, if Schär has been concussed he will have to sit out of any type of football, training or competitive action, for six days. This should not have too much impact on FPL as the Newcastle man is still suspended for Double Gameweek 32 and is scheduled to return on April 6, by which time he will have cleared concussion protocol.

“I was out for a few seconds. My skull is still humming and I’ve got a neck-ache and a bruise on my forehead. But it was worth it.” – Fabian Schär

“When the medical team of the Swiss A national team arrived immediately after the clash, Meli said he [Schär] was ‘awake and oriented’. He was examined according to the ‘sport concussion assessment tool’; no neuropsychological deficits could be detected. Therefore, after about five minutes of treatment, the medical team decided to let Schär continue playing. The centre-back could then continue the game without significant problems and play through to the end. Since later, more detailed tests after the game concluded no abnormal results, Fabian Schär was able to return to travel with the team back to Switzerland.” – FA statement

Arsenal team-mates Stephan Lichtsteiner (£4.5m) and Granit Xhaka (£5.2m) also played 90 minutes in this match.

Sweden 2-1 Romania

  • Ken Sema (£4.6m) – 0 minutes

Watford manager Javi Gracia will be pleased to see Ken Sema (£4.6m) remain an unused substitute for Sweden on Saturday. That means he only has to get through Tuesday’s trip to Norway to still be available for Double Gameweek 32. If he is fit, he is likely to feature for the Hornets as they focus on their FA Cup semi-final with Wolves.

Spain 2-1 Norway

  • David de Gea (£5.7m) – 90 minutes
  • Joshua King (£6.5m) – 90 minutes
  • Mohamed Elyounoussi (£6.0m) – 34 minutes
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.4m) – 0 minutes

Joshua King (£6.5m) had further practice at dispatching penalties as he converted his latest effort for Norway. David de Gea (£5.7m) was the goalkeeper who could not stop the Bournemouth man from slotting home an equaliser.

Mohamed Elyounoussi (£6.0m), who has not started for Southampton since Gameweek 20, was not in the first XI for Norway either. The midfielder featured only as a 56th-minute substitute.

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5.4m) was an unused substitute.

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  1. Lukakuna
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Lindelof a good option now that he'll probably play both games?

    1. Syd.
      • 17 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Has his Missus had the sprog?

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Yes

    2. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      who says he s prob gonna play 2 games?

      Wife not pregnant?

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Wife had baby today but i think he could get a couple of weeks break.

        1. gaurava1216
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          this is interesting.... he ll play then for sure...

        2. Wetdream
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Give over

        3. Lukakuna
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Sweden has a very progressive paternity leave model, so could be away for months!

          1. ㅤRising
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            lmao, this is peak ffs.com

    3. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Check his insta

  2. gaurava1216
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Mili is a TRAP.... i don't see the value in 6.2M.... so much better to spend the money in defence or go elsewhere... i can't believe the love this guy is getting on here...

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Well he gets the points

      1. gaurava1216
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        hasn't scored in open play.... 1 assist....

        Will prob blank vs spurs... so you literally backing a pen or FK( which he shares) vs Hfield.

        I don't see it

        1. fr3d
          • 8 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Only 0 goals if you remove all 9 goals, good point sir.

        2. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Don’t get him then. Simples

    2. Jay_
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What I like is the naildness. 180 minutes. Should be 4/5 points minimum. Palace just win a crazy amount of pens, it was the same last year too. I get he's a DM but it the same price bracket, all the defenders, barr Azpi, all look dodgy to start both anyway. Plus he's on set pieces too. However, I do feel Camarasa and Babel will be better value, but value not too important for 1 gameweek.

    3. DAZZ
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      1 more goal than wilf zaha and 8 more bonus, but you probably have zaha because hes a great option and not on pens

  3. Jay_
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Probably old news but this is great, he's still got it.

    https://twitter.com/shoayaz/status/1109496397345288193?s=19

    1. Mysterion
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      It was a great match too, pretty high intensity for some of those old timers!

    2. Mysterion
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pirlo FK https://youtu.be/HytYYWCY-bs?t=4845

      1. Jay_
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Brilliant. Thanks for that. Mouthwatering team shoots too.

  4. zotter
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    If you were to sacrifice one of Aguero sterling Pogba hazard. Who and why.

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      This is to maybe get Kane in without destroying rest of side

    2. Murder On Zidanesfloor
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pogba cause he plays deeper

    3. good biashara
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pogba, form or even Sterling, rotation

    4. Jay_
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Pogba by a mile becuse the others have 30+ points in their locker.

      1. zotter
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed. Pogba had the boom over Xmas. He isn’t now playing like a 15 point player

  5. fenixri
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    My biggest questions for this FH gw:

    1. With all injuries(?) and shaky defence is having only Pogba enough for Manu assets this gw?

    2. Is it worth to get Kane in and rip apart my team? If not can Son cover him or is he a trap?

    3. Should I play safe and pick Ederson for third City player or get B/Dilva?

    4. Will double Chelsea defence bite our asses?

    5. Cant shake off the feeling that all CRY assets will dissappoint, should I go with just one? (Awb or Schlupp).

    1. zotter
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      1. Perhaps yes
      2. Son won’t cover him. I wouldn’t rip team but contemplating maybe sacrificing Pogba for him
      3. I’m getting a silva
      4. No. Most will have one anyway
      5. Strikers are well priced

    2. Jay_
      7 years, 4 months ago

      1) It doesn't really matter if you have 0 or 3. But saying that, there's hardly any better options than United, outside of City and Chelsea.

      2) I don't think so

      3) Ederson if you're consolidating, Mid if chasing. Not gonna get many better opportunities for a big diff.

      4) Maybe but like United there's not much better.

      5) Even if they do disappoint, it's only a small portion of the budget 'wasted'.

  6. FCSB
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Best trio:

    1. Ederson Azpi Mili

    2. Kepa Lindelof Dilva
    (or Kepa Smalling Bilva depending on Lindelof availability)

    Thanks

    1. Gringo Kid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      2

    2. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      2 with Lindelof DSilva

    3. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      2

  7. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    For those using TC , how many dgw players do you have ? Thanks

    1. Limit80
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Accidentally fell into TC32 when planning to FH after I saw I could get 8DGW with a -4. Might go 9 for -8 (Laporte instead of Fraser) and save the FH. You?

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for reply. I have 10 for -8. Might be ) is AWB out but won't take another hit

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Might be 9
          My dgw
          Luiz/Doherty/awb
          Pogba/Hazard/sterling/Hazard
          Aguero/higuain/jimmy

          1. The 5% Team
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            who is 2nd Hazard meant to be?

            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Haha doucoure

    2. The 5% Team
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      11 players (double Wolves defense though), took a -4:

      Patricio
      Azpilicueta AWB Doherty
      Pogba Hazard Sterling (TC) Pedro D.Silva
      Aguero Rashford
      Boruc Robertson Pereira Success

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 12 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        That's awesome !!

  8. Ginkapo FPL
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    How long has the homegrown player rule been in place?

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Since 2010-2011. Maybe its starting to work, no other reason for Ross Barkley to be in the Chelsea team week in week out.

      1. Rash
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        No other reason for them to sign drinkwater..

    2. Rash
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Around 6-7 years I think.. maybe longer.

  9. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Is Van Aanholt worth extra cash over Schlupp ( could afford but not sure if worth .9 m more)?

    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I d say so. He ll play both games for sure

      1. Flaming Flamingo
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        He wasn't in the squad for their FA Cup game, so unless confirmed otherwise it's far from certain.

        1. Ajax Hamsterdam
          • 12 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Hasn't he played every game in the league ?

          1. Ajax Hamsterdam
            • 12 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            He's played 90 minutes every game apart from 2. Why wouldn't he be nailed ?

          2. Flaming Flamingo
            • 10 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Yes, but they played the first team in the FA Cup match and it's most recent. Apparently he wasn't left out because of an injury. So I'm guessing it was some sort of disciplinary issue rather than simply falling out of favour.

            1. Ajax Hamsterdam
              • 12 Years
              7 years, 4 months ago

              Ah ok thanks

              1. Flaming Flamingo
                • 10 Years
                7 years, 4 months ago

                It could be nothing, but something to keep an eye on maybe if considering PVA or Schlupp.

    2. gaurava1216
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      nah

    3. Karan_G14
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Nope he isn't.

  10. Studini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Ederson
    Schlupp, Dunk, Luiz
    Pogba, Sterling, Hazard, Deulofeu
    Kane, Jimi, Aguero

    0.0 ITB

    I'm very light in defense, but I just can't help shake the feeling Kane is going to be hungry to haul at the launch of the new ground.

    Jimi and Pogba are only in because of transfer value...thoughts?

    1. Studini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Welp.

  11. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    First mistake on FH. Got in Lloris at 5.5m but he went down 0.1m and now I only get 5.4m for him if I decide to change to another keeper. Anyone else do something similar?

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Whoops! First thing I did was get in Sterling before he rose and Salah fall. That’s the only increase/decrease so far.

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Same here.

    2. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I have yet to get rid of AWB in case I decide I need a 4.2 def but have settled on my team so have left 1.7 ITB to upgrade AWB to Laporte at the last opportunity.

  12. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on this FH? I actually really like the balance

    Ederson
    Azpi Schlupp D.Luiz
    Hazard Sterling Pogba Alli Pereyra
    Aguero Jimenez

    Bench; all cheapies but dont need them!

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Alli looks off the pace so far with England.

      Maybe go Pererya to Deulofeu and Alli to Eriksen.

      1. Miguel Sanchez
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        *including the Czech game for Alli

    2. McSauce
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      good suggestions those!

  13. LaCazettio
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    My question is Aguero or Sterling for the TC?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero

    2. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      If you’re looking to make up ground Sterling. He’ll be less captained and has a higher ceiling when you consider he’s oop as a midfielder

  14. Rash
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    A. Milo schlupp
    B. Townsend lindelof

    B no brainer?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

  15. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Oh dear England are found out by part timers!

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Slab head to United for record fee, more like peanuts on this show?

    2. dansmusen
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      The players in Montenegro def not part timers.

    3. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
      • 12 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Part timers? You should educate yourself haha

  16. G-Whizz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Oh dear... 😆

  17. Miguel Sanchez
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Not good enough by Keane there

  18. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Oh dear

  19. Tshelby
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Don't have too much TV.. but what do you think about this?

    Guaita
    Luiz, Laporte, Lindelof, Dunk
    Pogba, Hazard, Sterling, Deulofeu
    Kane, Kun

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good - i have the same but Ryan Azpi Townsend for Guiata Lindelof and Dunk

      1. Tshelby
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Double Chelsea defence?

  20. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Poor Walker, Odoi and Keane

  21. TheDragon
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    For all the exciting young players in attack, England are winning nothing in major tournaments unless some world class centre backs magically appear.

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Gomez has potential to be

      1. TheDragon
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Harry ‘Leicester can’t ever keep a clean sheet’ Maguire isn’t the answer, and Keane shouldn’t even be in the squad given Evertons defensive record. Pickford on borrowed time too.

        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • 10 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          Pickford just doesn't look big enough sometimes in the goal.

          1. TheDragon
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Only a matter of time until Heaton gets a chance

    2. Richd
      • 14 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Stones and Gomez injured. We have them. Behave.

      1. TheDragon
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Oh come on - it’s an exciting time to be an England fan due to the potential the attackers have (Sancho looks awesome) but defensively England are miles away from where they need to be to win a World Cup

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      What would a 21 year old Rio Ferdinand be worth in today's market??

      There's hope for Stones & Gomez yet, Rice was a centre-back for most of his youth career I think, but not what you would call world class.

      Maguire, Smalling, Jones, are all slightly above average, good on their day but nothing overly special, and Man Utd fans should be worried that all three could be on their books next season.

      Keane is one step worse being a Man Utd reject - although he has improved he is still nothing special in the grand scheme of things.

      1. TheDragon
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        I agree that England have ‘solid options’ at centre back but no one who is world class. If they find someone / stones and Gomez improve then it’ll be exciting times for England fans. But it’s not coming home just yet.

  22. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    So Aguero & Dilva are coming out of this international break with a full two week rest...

    I have to say I'm very tempted by accompanying Kun & Sterling with a punt on Dilva rather than Laporte or Ederson, even though Pep can always do a Pep

    Would be quite nice to have 6 shares in that attack over the Fulham/Cardiff games

    Dilva is pretty cheap all things considered too

    1. Goat
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      I do too but he’ll probably play 90 @ Fulham and very possibly 0 at home to Cardiff

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        There's always the risk... 0's seem to be rare enough for him this season though... only 4 all season, presumably injury driven, and none in the last 12

        So if he's fully fit and has 2 weeks rest i think there's just enough upside in those two fixtures to justify his punt

        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 4 months ago

          get him

          1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 4 months ago

            Strongly considering

    2. Moderately content penguin
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Yep he is tempting

      My ever changing front 7 is now

      Sterling Hazard Dilva Townsend
      Kun Kane Bat

      Feels quite exciting.

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 4 months ago

        Kane/Townsend > Pogba & Kaku/Rashford & you could have exciting times ahead 🙂

  23. Abusive_Sgt_Daelrhos
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Wow Mne-England 1:0. Mne is quality tho

  24. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Supposing all fit, which one to prefer?

    A. Kepa, Schlupp, DSilva, Zaha
    B. Ederson, Azpi, Deulofeu, Rashford

    Thanks.

    1. Goat
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

    2. Rash
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      B

  25. Rash
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Any sky bet users on here? 

    Had a dabble of the "yes no" coupon on the England game but cant remember what the questions were 😆

  26. Zladan
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Not sold on CHO or Rice.

    If Rice wasn’t relevant by picking his nationality I’d really question whether he even deserves to be playing tonight.

    1. LC1
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed

  27. LC1
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    I don't know if I'm being biased here.. But why does Smalling not get a look in?

    I know he's nowhere near a world class defender but surely he is a better centre half than Keane?

    1. LC1
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 4 months ago

      APRIL FOOLS..

  28. United10
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you rather on FH?
    a) Son
    b) Batshuayi

  29. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    Keane G

  30. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 4 months ago

    KEANO