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In his latest Meet the Manager episode, Joe (@FFScout_Joe) chats to Tino Waked (@tinowaked) one of the best Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers of all time, with seven top 10k finishes across his 13-year career.

His stellar run in FPL includes four top 4k finishes as well as a top 500 end of season rank.

Could an incredible eighth top 10k season be on its way this time around? At 23k heading into Gameweek 4 he certainly looks on course for a strong year once again.

Tino reveals the secrets to his success over his career and how dividing the season into a safe and steady first half and risk taking final few months has helped him.

The statistics available at Fantasy Football Scout have also aided him, as he runs through his favourite to look out for in each position. This research works best when combined with the eye test. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has curtailed his ability to watch games from his home in Egypt recently.

The health crisis has also seen fans absent from stadiums, a factor that has disrupted his usual close attention to home and away form.

Even though he is riding high in the rankings this season, he has taken the uncharacteristically early season, bold move of Wildcarding.

Fixture swings and the addition of Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) and Manchester United’s Christian Ronaldo (£12.5m) to the game have prompted him to make the move.

But will both of these elite strikers make it into his final draft, or just one?

The Meet the Manager series is where Joe chats to FPL managers with a strong record of success, an interesting view of the game and are offering the community a unique insight into Fantasy management.

Joe’s chat with Tino can be viewed below:

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  1. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Sanchez still the best 4.5 GK?

    1. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Yeah but the expectation from a 4.5 is what it is, I can't see many of them ending +50/-50 of each other.

    2. FourLokoLeipzig
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Article the other day suggested not. Bachman could be a better option, especially with a 4.0 back-up

      1. The FPL Units
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Does Sanchez not?

        1. FourLokoLeipzig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 26 days ago

          Yeah, looks like Steele should stay back-up actually. A few said it wasn’t clear-cut, and I’m guessing that’s cos we won’t know for sure until Scherpen’s back from injury, but hard to see them messing about with their back-up keeper order mid season

    3. SADIO SANÉ
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Guaita

      1. Crunchie
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Top scorer after a difficult start, he is on my radar for WC in a few weeks time

    4. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Think the responses here proved the point, three different keepers got mentioned so there isn't a clear cut answer.

  2. FPL Brains
    • Has Moderation Rights
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Is Rudiger really worth it over Christensen right now? It's a 1 GW plan then it's onto two tougher fixtures. Wouldn't that 0.5 be more valuable elsewhere in the team?

    1. The Big Fella
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Tuchel rotates but rates Rudiger so he is probably a bit more nailed than Christensen.

    2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      I owned Rudiger at 4.5 for Chelsea’s massive run of clean sheets last season and he was a bit meh to be honest, got frustratingly benched for several cleansheets and conceded several goals in several fixtures

      Not queuing up to get him again at that price

    3. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 26 days ago

      There was also some analysis done, I think by Dr Rogg which actually showed Christensen being very nailed on. He only missed a handful of games, the first two under Tuchel then a couple through injury, otherwise tends to always play +60 mins.

  3. AC Pilkington
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Does Semedo have any real threat to his position?

    Considering just plumping with Sa

    1. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 26 days ago

      I'm considering the double up as well, I don't think there is a threat in terms of apperances it's just do we want to commit to Wolves double up?

      1. AC Pilkington
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        I am not sure I will go the double up tbh - it is either Semedo or Sa for me I reckon

        1. FPL Brains
          • Has Moderation Rights
          5 years, 26 days ago

          I would go for Sa in that case.

  4. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Please choose between these drafts

    1. (3-5-2)
    Sanchez (Foster)
    TAA Shaw Dier (Duffy Livramento)
    Salah Greenwood Jota Sarr Benrhama
    Lukaku Antonio (Dennis)

    Sarr > Raph next week

    2. (3-4-3)

    Sanchez (Foster)
    TAA Shaw Dier (Duffy Livramento)
    Salah Greenwood Raphinha Benrhama (Gilmour)
    Lukaku Antonio DCL

    1. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      2

      1. FPL Brains
        • Has Moderation Rights
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Agree with 2, I can't see the benefit of losing a striker position when everyone is going to have a combination of;

        - Ronaldo / Lukaku / Kane
        - DCL / Bamford / Jimenez / Antonio / Ings

        There is too much value there to lose.

        1. gellinmagellan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 26 days ago

          Can you explain that a bit?

          1. FPL Brains
            • Has Moderation Rights
            5 years, 26 days ago

            Yeah sure,

            - DCL / Bamford / Jimenez / Antonio / Ings are all in the 7-8.2 region, a number of them (at least 3) have fantastic fixtures coming up, Antonio is undroppable (right this second at least) and Ings is defying logic with his goal exploits. They are going to bang and two of these will likely be in most peoples teams.

            - You'll likely also have 1 premium striker in most teams too

            In midfield you've got; Greenwood (who I've got too, but isn't as nailed as the strikers above), Jota is a rotation risk with Firmino, Benrahma has EL coming up + competition for places, Sarr really is an unknown quantity, especially when compared to the strikers.

            The risk is high and the reward is fairly low in your current set up.

            1. gellinmagellan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 26 days ago

              Ah got it. Thank you for elaborating on it, very helpful 🙂

    2. InVinceible
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      1. I like the Jota gamble and think he becomes essential.

  5. james 101
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    WC. Any obvious mistakes?

    Sanchez

    TAA Cresswell Dier

    Salah Benrahma Greenwood Raphinha

    Ronaldo Antonio DCL

    (Steele Allan White Williams)

    1. james 101
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Eg I have white and williams.

      Many are going with duffy, Livra etc

  6. Osfezt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    RMWCT:

    Sa (Gunn)
    TAA, Shaw, Rudiger, Reguilon (Livramento)
    Salah, Gray, Benrahma (Raphinha, Mendy)
    Ronaldo, Bamford, Antonio

    Too much in defence?

    1. Pep bites Kun
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Looks like a good balance going forward

      1. Osfezt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Cheers!

    2. demob
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Like it

  7. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Son injury ... belated wildcards to be wielded or hits incoming

    1. mcpoop
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      It's not certain he'll be out next game though?

      1. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Nothing certain, no.

        Don't believe it's an 'international injury' though.

        No reason for S Korea to rest him.

        They only had two matches and ballsed up their first qualifying result. They needed him and no reason to do Sours a favour.

    2. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Afraid for me it’s true, no playing bench, no Ronaldo, tsimikas blocking jota move

      If he’s confirmed out it’s wc I think!

  8. cheeky moses
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Got two frees. Considering two alternatives:
    A) Bruno, Ings > Jota, CR7
    B) Bruno, Ings, Wilson > Jota, Lukaku, DCL (-4)

    1. linkafu
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Ings Wilson to Jimi DCL

      1. cheeky moses
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Cheers. Also a good option

  9. Vlekz
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Why do people prefer playing the likes of gray/traore week in and out instead of 5-5.5 mil defenders(343 instead of 442)?
    Won't james/rudiger/shaw etc etc get more points than them?

    1. Vlekz
      5 years, 26 days ago

      343 instead of 433*

    2. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Because it takes a whole team to secure a C/S whereas Traore/Gray's (current) form/fixtures are pretty strong.

      - We (United) have only got one (lucky) clean sheet
      - Chelsea have two tougher games in their next three

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Most people have a core of longer term players (your Salah’s, your shaw’s, your TAA’s etc) supported by at least one attacking slot which is purely intended to be filled by shorter term punts targeting near term form/fixtures

      If you’re picking a player for 10/15/20 gameweeks then that’s where defenders get an edge

      If you trying to spike a potential 15-25 points over a 3-4 gameweek period for 6.0 or less, to augment whatever your core of more stable/more premium assets are generating, then that’s where Sarr, Traore etc come into their own

      1. Vlekz
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Makes sense. Thanks

  10. tangtastic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    DCL is apparently nursing a broken toe, as well as the thigh injury, and has been coping with pain killer injections.

    Anyone else worried about his immediate availability? Surely he will have to be taken out at some point this season to recover completely, and now seems like as good a time as any?

    Currently in my WC but he's giving me a squeaky bum. How do other owners feel?

    1. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      I think its telling that Everton spent sod all but when they did they went for Rondon on deadline day.

      Cover they expect to need in the short term? Fixtures too juicy to drop though...

      1. The Tinkerman
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        They did sell Kean and don’t have a backup for DCL really. So Rondon makes sense.

    2. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Yeah that is concerning.

      It's an easy switch out if he's injured though - not ideal though as I'd expect him to bang in the next 3.

    3. Pep bites Kun
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      He's been carrying the broken toe since pre-season. The muscle injury is more recent. Hopefully the 2 week break has helped him mend.

      1. tangtastic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Maybe I'm overthinking it, but this is the issue for me.

        He's carried it for a while already, and surely they won't expect him to do so the whole season. Given the 2 week break, it would make a lot of sense for him to take another few more gameweeks off to fully recover rather then force him back this gw, and have a longer lay off further down the line. Especially given the additional thigh injury..

        I think I'm talking myself in to DCL > Jiminez

        1. FPL Brains
          • Has Moderation Rights
          5 years, 26 days ago

          Your DCL > Jimenez switch isn't a bad thing. It's just I'd have preferred to have them both. I personally was lining up Jimenez in for Antonio in the coming weeks.

          1. tangtastic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            5 years, 26 days ago

            Similar here - Antonio was going to become Jiminez/Bamford, but I might just switch out DCL depending on Friday pressers, if there aren't any assurances from Rafa

        2. The Tinkerman
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 26 days ago

          Awaiting the pressers. If he is out there are lots of other options around that price.

        3. Pep bites Kun
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 26 days ago

          I was looking to bring him. Jimi's a good replacement. I guess we'll have to wait for the press conference on Friday and hopefully get further info.

    4. Baps Hunter
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      To heal that broken toe he needs a break. Running with that toe and using pain killers may also have contributed to or caused that thigh injury. Now would be good time to rest him for full recovery, so they just might do it. With these uncertainties I don't know what I would do with him if I was on WC.

    5. :
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Now that everyone knows he's got a broken toe, the first thing any centre half worth his salt is going to do is jump on it. Painful times ahead for DCL I'm afraid.

      1. Pep bites Kun
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        It's been known since the start of the season. Hasn't put him off his game so far. We'll have to wait & see

  11. Steve The Spud
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 6 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Hoping dcl is injured just so I can ride the jimi train 1 more time!

    All aboard!

  12. FPL Brains
    • Has Moderation Rights
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Traore or Jimenez if you were to take a punt?

    1. Steve The Spud
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Jimi

    2. The Tinkerman
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Traore for me on the basis there are strikers I’d rather have over Jimi, he is a bit of an unknown quantity after injury. We know what Traore is, one GW he will explode, but for the most part his end product is poor. If you have him for the week he finally hits the target, then you’re golden.

    3. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      In isolation Jimmy

      But nothing happens in isolation & given the new pressure on both (a) striker slots and (b) budgets that CR7 & Kaku have suddenly introduced, Traore is probably easier

      1. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Fair point

        If dcl is injured you could go 3/5/2 with traore and Ronaldo and Antonio up top if on wc

    4. OptimusBlack
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Traore

    5. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 26 days ago

      I just can't see Traore exploding, he would need to hit the target twice in a match, he hasn't done that once in like a year.

    6. DIMITRIS
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Jimenez

    7. Bavarian
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Jim

    8. Pep bites Kun
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Jimi - the confidence will come with the fixtures, I believe

  13. tangtastic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    a) Sa + Coady

    or

    b) Bachman/Sanchez + Semedo?

    (and if B, would you go for Bachman or Sanchez?)

    1. DIMITRIS
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      B with Sanchez

    2. linkafu
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      B Sanchez

    3. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      B with Tierney?

  14. OneDennisBergkamp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Anyone else keeping Grealish on WC? I feel like i'm the only one!

    1. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 26 days ago

      He would be my pick if I had a City midfielder, but his price doesn't fit my team structure.

    2. Dogs Of War
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Keeping in my team. Considering a double up with Torres. Risky, but could be a good move.

  15. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    If son is out.

    Ings to jimmy
    Son to torres or jota?

    1. mcpoop
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Yeah, probably. Bamford also an excellent option.

    2. linkafu
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Jota if Firmino out

    3. zes
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      ffs is Son ever not flagged?

  16. DIMITRIS
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Do you like my WC draft and what would you change:

    Meslier (Gunn)
    TAA - Chilwell - Semedo (Livra, Duffy)
    Salah - Greenwood - Sarr - Traore (Sissoko)
    DCL - Ronaldo - Antonio
    0.3 ITB

    1. tangtastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      I'd be worried about Chillwell - not sure he will be straight back in for gw4.

      1. DIMITRIS
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        I'm hoping that he'll get his place back. At 5.7 he's a steal and a possible value if he rises in price. If he's not playing, then it's an easy switch to Rudiger.
        Cheers!

  17. linkafu
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Is Ramsdale nailed?

    1. zes
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      unless I' missing something, why would he be? Leno is number 1 right?

  18. Ian Davis
    • 16 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Thoughts on this wildcard:

    Sanchez/Steer

    TAA/Shaw/Christensen/Williams/Duffy

    Salah/Jota/Raphinha/A Traore/Allan

    Ronaldo/Antonio/DCL

    1. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Almost the same as mine, so good.

    2. Meme2011
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      what if DCL is injured??

      1. FPL Brains
        • Has Moderation Rights
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Plenty of cheaper options.

  19. Letsgo!
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Anybody gonna try aubameyang??

    1. linkafu
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Too expensive for an Arsenal player

    2. :
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      He just couldn't stop scoring the season before last...and then he got a new contract. Now he couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo. I'd avoid like the plague no matter what his upcoming fixtures are.

      1. gellinmagellan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Lmao so true

    3. Zimo
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      So many better cheaper options

  20. FPL Brains
    • Has Moderation Rights
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Any Arsenal fans out there that can explain why Tierney was hooked after 65 mins vs Chelsea? Ideally want to see him playing 90 mins if he's in my team.

    1. :
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      I didn't see the full game but I did see him lying on the grass writhing in agony (as usual) at one point. Probably a knock.

    2. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      65 mins is ideal for a defender

      1. FPL Brains
        • Has Moderation Rights
        5 years, 26 days ago

        65 mins this week, 59 mins next week.

        1. Pompel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 26 days ago

          Haha, so true!

    3. Parsnips
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Had a little niggle. Arteta didn’t want to risk it. He’s fine now, I have him in my wildcard and think he will go big in the next few games

  21. Kodap
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Which combo would you prefer? Both defenders to be benched in a 343.

    1. ESR, Jota & Williams
    2. Torres, Gray & Dier

    1. linkafu
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      2

    2. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      2

    3. FPL Brains
      • Has Moderation Rights
      5 years, 26 days ago

      I saw your earlier post, your team was perfect then. Stop tinkering 😉

  22. linkafu
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Who's Arsenal number 1 keeper?

  23. gellinmagellan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Which one of these?
    A) DCL + Raph
    B) Bamford + Torres
    C) Jiminez + Jota

    1. tangtastic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      C for me

  24. The Mighty Whites
    • 11 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Benrahma or Traore?

    1. gellinmagellan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Ben

  25. Meme2011
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    with news that DCL and Son may be injured - will this push people who were holding back their wildcard??

    1. Lieutenant Frank Columbo
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      As a non owner ….. nooooooope.

      1. House Frey Wedding Planner
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        No need to WC.

        Son was planning to come out anyway for CR7. Was secretly hoping for another 0.1 rise though. That's not likely to happen now

    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Where is DCL news?

    3. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Is there an update on DCL? Not seeing it so please link

  26. MGMT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Semedo or Tierney? Currently no Wolves players

    1. Threat Level Midnight
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Semedo for me

    2. DannyDrinkVodka
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      I was convinced yesterday that Tierney is the better option…..not so sure

    3. Parsnips
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      I’ve gone tierny then sa in goal

  27. Pep Roulette
    • 9 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Thoughts on this WC draft?

    Sanchez Steele
    TAA Semedo Duffy Livramento Williams
    Salah Jota Gray ESR Sissoko
    Ronaldo Lukaku Antonio

    1. DARK SIDE OF THE LOON
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Is Duffy nailed? That 3 x 4.0 defenders combination might work if he is.
      Also a midfield with both Gray and ESR in your playing 11 can be too risky.

  28. Mr. Mystic
    • 15 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Greenwood or Jota?

    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Jota- but watch Firmino news

    2. :
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Greenwood will now stop shooting at goal as long as Ronaldo's on the pitch so if Firmino is actually injured, Jota's a shoo-in.

  29. Threat Level Midnight
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Imagine owning DCL or Son in the first place

    1. RUUD!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      ?? Both good picks, very good picks.

      1. Hotdogs for Tea
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        both maybe injured though

    2. bigwig
      • 16 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      Yeah all those points, can only imagine them

    3. Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      6th highest-scoring mid, and 3rd highest scoring striker. Yeah imagine.

      But you got your bite, troll.

      1. Threat Level Midnight
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 26 days ago

        Good catch. Obviously no one in their right mind would believe this. Lol

  30. No Kane No Gain
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 26 days ago

    Lukaku says he needs a scan on a minor issue he already had, yet masses of people decide to sell him before injury ridden Villa at home.

    Madness to sell this quick?! I’m considering captaining him!

    1. SADIO SANÉ
      • 11 Years
      5 years, 26 days ago

      it's just wildcarders