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Calvert-Lewin misses out as Everton host Burnley

In the final match of Gameweek 4, Everton hope to go four games unbeaten when they entertain Burnley at Goodison Park.

Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.

The big news for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers is that there is no Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.2m) in the matchday squad.

Toffees manager Rafa Benitez provided an update prior to kick-off:

As a result, it looks like a potential back-three formation for Everton, with Richarlison (£7.5m) leading the line and new signing Salomon Rondon (£6.0m) on the bench.

Captain Seamus Coleman (£5.0m) starts after the hamstring injury he suffered on international duty turned out to be minor, Fabian Delph (£4.4m) misses the game with a shoulder injury, while James Rodriguez (£6.9m) sits out due to match fitness issues.

As for Burnley, club record-signing Maxwel Cornet (£6.0m) is a substitute, with Sean Dyche sticking with the same starting XI that drew with Leeds United in Gameweek 3.

Connor Roberts (£4.5m), Nathan Collins (£4.4m) and Dale Stephens (£4.5m) are all missing from the matchday squad.

LINE-UPS

Everton XI: Pickford, Godfrey, Keane, Mina, Coleman, Allan, Doucoure, Digne, Gray, Townsend, Richarlison

Subs: Begovic, Kenny, Holgate, Iwobi, Gomes, Gordon, Gbamin, Davies, Rondon

Burnley XI: Pope, Lowton, Tarkowski, Mee, Taylor, Gudmundsson, Westwood, Brownhill, McNeil, Barnes, Wood

Subs: Hennessey, Cork, Rodriguez, Lennon, Cornet, Pieters, Barnsley, Vydra, Thomas

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  1. HD7
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    1)Best Gks for a WC?

    2) Sarr or Traore?

    1. have you seen cyan
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ramsdale probably if u like some risk 😛

      Doucouré

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ramsdale but risky. Safe choice? Bachmann

      Sarr

  2. have you seen cyan
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Ok I am playing around with a wc team with 3 premiums, it looks ok, but when I think of future transfers im screwed...
    I have no money apart from exact moves, or downgrading someone (which is essentially giving up on the plan).
    Wildcarding to 3 premiums is wildcarding to a bus team, or at best wildcarding for 3/4 weeks before ditching the structure

    1. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mate. Go 3 premiums 100%.

      View my team if you want some guidance and you can then also see my mistakes.

      1. FPL Brains
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        You can quire easily make a slightly better version of it.

        1. FPL Brains
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          *quite*

      2. have you seen cyan
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Its ok, I just dont like Traore or Sarr. I would got 4 at the back over them

      3. Energetics
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Where can we see your team?

  3. tabby98
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    What to do here guys?

    Sanchez, Foster
    TAA, Shaw, Veltman, Ayling, Tsimikas
    Salah, Mahrez, Raphinha, Benrahma, Sissoko
    Ronaldo, Toney, Antonio*

    1FT £0.3m ITB

    1. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez, Toney > Bamford, Pepe?

      1. Thinkering like a Boss
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Didnt realise you have 0.3m itb,,

        Pogba/Greenwood then

  4. We Go Again
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed

    RMWCT

    0.6 itb
    Sanchez Steele
    TAA James Marcal White (Livra)
    Salah Greenwood Raphinha Gray (Sissoko)
    Ronaldo Lukaku (4.5)

    1. Scots Gooner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Very nice

    2. Thinkering like a Boss
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Marcal > Semedo?

      1. We Go Again
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I considered that and also Tierney over White, but feel the 0.6M is good to have to minimise hits down the line

    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Looks great.

  5. KneejerkJoe
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Marcal (13) in for DCL. Anyone better?

    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Dunk 8 in for Digne. Not bad.

      1. KneejerkJoe
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Good on you!

    2. We Go Again
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Ayling with his glorious 1 point

      1. KneejerkJoe
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Ohhhhh 🙁

  6. jackruet
    • 2 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    If ronaldo continue to perform and his price shoots up to 12.7. Can we really ditch him for lukaku?
    He is fixture proof and there will be a huge FOMO with massive ownership

    1. Zimo
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That's the downside to hokey cokey. You get priced out eventually if everything doesn't go your way.

    2. WHUFCSmith23
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      He wasn't fixture proof last season

    3. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I dont think you need to necessarily ditch him buddy. If he's banging in the points why would you anyway?

    4. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      That is one of the reasons why I got the two of them. By gw7 what price will Ronaldo and Lukaku be? Also Ronaldo will likely to start those more difficult games and he is a big game player.

  7. The Mandalorian
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    If you're unlucky please bring in Gray to stop him scoring. Drinks on me.

    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      This is not ‘the way’

      1. Zimo
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Do u know the wey

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yes I know the wey

        2. It’s A Joke
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I’m not a Mandalorian, you’d have to ask him.

  8. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Feels good to login and see ANOTHER DIGNE HAUL

    1. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      but those creativity stats tho

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Login > Choose Password > confirm > Points > DIGNE HAUL

  9. BlzE_94
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys which option is best?
    A) DCL -> Bamford
    B) DCL -> 4.5 and then upgrade mid/def

    Sanchez
    TAA Shaw Marcal White
    Salah Raphina Gray
    Ronaldo Lukaku DCL

    Steele Sissoko Gilmour Livramento

    1. JBG
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

  10. Firminooooo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Lets all light a candle and pray for the Antonio to DCL teams.

  11. Well you know, Triffic
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Didn't watch the game. Did Gray have any chances aside from his goal, and did he look like getting assists etc?

    1. Offside Trapattoni
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I believe it was Gray who sent in a nice ball to Gomes who should've finished that chance, plus he had a lot of shots blocked from distance. Seems lively and hungry to score.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        This. Was about to say the last line!

    2. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Honestly Doucoure is the most involved one, Gray apart from the goal was buzzing around but never really close to the key moment until his goal

    3. FPL Brains
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nah that was about it tbh.

  12. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Just seen a stat, Messi has the most G’s + A’s in 9 of the last 12 seasons. Ronaldo, Lewandowski and Suarez each have 1.

    Nonsensical argument from Neville, good on Carragher for schooling him.

    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Was ridiculous of Neville to simply compare goals and not factor in assists. Messi isn't just one of the greatest goalscorers ever, he's one of the best playmakers.

      1. We Go Again
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Also one of the best dribblers ever.

      2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Lauded Ronaldo for having scored more penalties too, Messi has double the amount of goals from outside the box than Ronaldo, I know what’s harder!

        Since Messi’s Copa America win, any argument has been diminished, undisputed GOAT.

        1. We Go Again
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Sky in their comparison also had 0 international trophies for Messi. He's won Copa America and Olympic Gold. Then they proceeded to say Ronaldo has 2 when they're including that mickey mouse nations league.

        2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          How many headers has Messi scored though? That is the difference between him and Ronaldo more variety could excel in any league. Messi needs a tippy tappy team.

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Ronaldo being more complete is an argument that not many would argue against but Messi is a better goalscorer and creator

            • SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Ronaldo is a more complete goalscorer, Messi is a more complete footballer, I know what I’d prefer …

              1. @persecuted_by_mods
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Only when it comes to Ronaldo would anyone sit there and argue taking more penalties was a good thing, the bias and PR campaign is unreal!

          2. MountainBeach
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            And dribblers. Neville is boys with Ronaldo, I'm sure they text often. He just can't say Messi is the GOAT live on telly. So, he picked the only argument he could and went along with it lol.

        3. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I like football.
          I am well aware of Ronaldo and Messi.
          I have no opinion on who is best and do not see the point in spending any time worrying about it.

          1. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Exactly. Who cares?

            What's better toast or toblerone?

            I like them both.

      3. Gudjohnsen
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        DCL to Bamford tonight or too risky?

        1. have you seen cyan
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Why is everyone getting Bamford? We already have Raph, We dont really want double leeds attack do we??

          1. It’s A Joke
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Cos they don’t have Raph

            1. have you seen cyan
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              they do, everyone has him

              1. Saka Rice
                • 9 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                I don't have him eithe you're very incorrect lol most people don't have him look at the ownership

              2. Wild Rover
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                No they don’t, and even if they did, it’s irrelevant to getting Bamford

            2. OneArseneWenger32
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              this

          2. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Just because you have raph doesn’t mean other people have raph

          3. Zimo
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            No other options. Jimenez is too rusty.

          4. DycheDycheBaby
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Fixtures.

        2. Volley127
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          A risk i'm going to take. DCL likely won't drop tonight (maybe tomorrow) but I'm not going to risk it.

          1. Saka Rice
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Why not Jimenez? He's cheaper has better fixtures and is rhe 4th player with most shots inside the box

            1. Gingerman
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Not sure he has better fixtures, maybe long term, bam has scored a goal at least.

            2. Volley127
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              The two obvious picks, not much between them in stats to be honest. Bamford has 10 shots in the box, Jimmy 12 in the box. Jimmy's xG is less than 1 so far despite all his shots. Suggests his chances haven't been that great at all. You could reasonably argue both, just fancy Bamford personally.

      4. how now brown cow
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Oh god. Got 2 ft but getting DCL in last week has backfired big time.

        Do I need to WC?

        Sanchez Foster
        TAA Coufal Shaw White Tsimikas
        Salah Bruno Raphinha Benrahma Brownhill
        Antonio DCL Toney

        1. Pep's Money Laundry
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          It's obvious you need to use your wc just look at your 3 strikers plus Tsimikas. Then you've got West ham v manu problems too

          1. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            West ham fixtures are good after United though. Tsimikas can stay on bench.

            Toney, benrahma and DCL are the issue. I'm trying to see if a -4/-8 will work.

        2. Well you know, Triffic
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          No. Just do 2 transfers. Toney DCl out

          1. how now brown cow
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Would love lukaku. He's going to destroy spurs makeshift defence.

            Happy to take a hit or 2 but struggling to do it without losing bruno and no united is too scary.

      5. Squib
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sanchez
        TAA Cancelo James Shaw
        Raphinha Gray Salah Gallagher
        Lukaku Ronaldo

        Steele Livramento Sissoko Scarlett
        0.3 itb

        Toying with this now
        Bringing in Cancelo, James, Livramento, Gallagher, Scarlett.
        For
        Tsimikas, Amartey, Coufal, Benrahma, Dennis.

      6. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Which is the best combination for this week????

        A- Bamford and Williams
        Or
        B- Raphinha and Pukki -4

        Cheers!!

        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          No hit.

      7. Mr. O'Connell
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Digne to Bailly for -16?

        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Should pay off before next international break

        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Can you get Jones too for minus 20?

          1. Mr. O'Connell
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Was playing 5 mins from my house yesterday. Gutted I missed it.

      8. Energetics
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        One week in and Wildcard team is already up the left.

        Sanchez Steele
        Taa Shaw Semedo (Williams Livra)
        Salah Jota Raphina Traore (Sissoko)
        Cr7 Dcl Antonio

        A. DCL and Antonio to Lukaku and 4.5 (-4)

        B. DCL to Bamford

        1. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          B easily. A makes no sense

          1. Energetics
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Lukaku isnt worth -4 vs Bamford?

            Somebody I will be looking to bring in in the coming weeks anyway

        2. Energetics
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          If A, plan would be downgrade Traore in GW 7 so can upgrade Williams to Chelsea Defender.

          Would have this 10:
          Sanchez
          Taa Shaw Rudiger Semedo
          Salah Jota Raphina
          Cr7 Lukaku

          Then play one of Livra or my 4.5 mid each week.

          1. Scholes Out For Summer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            You will play Williams vs sarr this coming week then?

            1. Energetics
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              In either scenario will be playing either Williams or Sissoko this week yeah!

      9. Carlton P
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        A) Ings > Bamford
        B) Antonio > Bamford
        I have ayling + Duffy in my starting 11 with Antonio on the bench

        1. Hits from the Bong
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          A

          1. Carlton P
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Think I agree. Villa looked decent against chelsea with Watkins back

      10. Pep Roulette
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Sarr or Traore for upcoming gameweeks?

        1. Pep's Money Laundry
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Not keen on either and I own Traore, I just fell for the stats knowing how poor a finisher he is

        2. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Sarr but I think Watford will struggle for goals away from home

        3. Mr. O'Connell
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Andre gray. Scores every week

          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            As a QPR I hope so!

        4. FourLokoLeipzig
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Nothing really in it, but I think I’d go Sarr. Just seems more like he’s got a haul in him (on account of being able to finish) if Watford get on top in a couple of their easier fixtures

      11. I Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thoughts on this WC draft?

        Sanchez (Steele)
        TAA, Shaw, Marcal (White, Livramento)
        Salah, Jota, Raphinha, Gray (Sissoko)
        Ronaldo, Jesus, Bamford

        0.1 ITB

        1. Apwilkin
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I like it. Just so unsure of Jesus. Been burned every time I bring him into my squad…

          1. I Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Do you prefer Grealish?

      12. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        0.1m short of doing Antonio to Bamford for free.

        Would you do Christensen to Marcal to free up the funds? Don't feel confident moving on Jota, Torres or Greenwood yet.

        1. Saka Rice
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Why not do Antonio to Jiménez? He has better fixtures, cheaper, is on penalties and is the 4th player with the most shots inside the box

          1. Twisted Saltergater
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            His stats are terrible, and he's not even passing the eye test. It's a shame as I've got a soft spot for him.

            I also have Traore and don't fancy the double up in attack.

      13. sirmorbach
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Friends, please:

        Meslier (4.0)
        TAA / Shaw / Coufal (Livramento, Omobamidele)
        Salah / Jota / Torres / Raphinha / Benrahma
        Bamford / Ronaldo (Obafemi)

        A. Benrahma to Gray/Gallagher/Saka
        B. Coufal to Coady/Marçal
        C. Hold

        Leaning towards A with Gray, but I'm curious to hear your thoughts.

        1. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          B

          1. sirmorbach
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Appreciate it, sir

        2. demob
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          B - marcal

          1. sirmorbach
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers, mate!

      14. Kryptonite666
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Probably the 10th WC draft, but possibly the best one with 3 prems:

        Sanchez
        TAA James Rudiger Marcal (Liv)
        Salah Jota Raphinha Gray (Mendy) ​
        Lukaku Ronaldo

        1. Energetics
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          If I hadn’t played my WC last week already my WC this week would look very similar to this.

          I like it.

        2. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Seen this draft a few times now. 4-4-2 probably the way to go with the big 3. Not a fan of the big 3 personally

        3. Gudjohnsen
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Looks good

          Probably the best I've seen with the 4 premiums.

      15. Saka Rice
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Is Gray worth it or is he another Benrahma?

        1. Well you know, Triffic
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Lol

      16. BlzE_94
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        WC thoughts?

        Ramsdale
        TAA Cancelo James Shaw
        Salah Raphina Gray Gallagher
        Ronaldo Lukaku

        Steer Sissoko Livramento Locadia

        1. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Prefer this one without Jota

      17. ChippyT
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Thinking of wildcarding this..

        Sanchez
        TAA|Shaw|White|Ayling
        Bruno|Salah|Greenwood|Raph
        Ings|Toney

        Foster|Biss|Livra|Antonio

        to ..

        Sanchez
        TAA|Shaw|Marcal|Williams
        Salah(C)|Jota|GWood|Gray
        Ronaldo|Bamford

        Foster|Bissouma|Livra|Antonio

        Thoughts ?

        1. WHUFCSmith23
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          You are changing 5 players plus sorting your bench out. Seems like a good idea

        2. Carlton P
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah. Looks good

      18. FPLBRAH
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Would you wild card this?

        Sanchez
        TAA/Shaw/Reguilon/Ayling
        Salah/Fernandez/Benrahma/Gray/ Bissouma
        Lukaka

        Subs: Foster/Tsimikas/Antonio/Scarlett

        1FT & 0.9 ITB

        Cheers

        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          No.

          1. FPLBRAH
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers! Curious as to what you would do?

        2. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah

      19. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Meslier, Foster
        TAA, Dier, White, Digne, Tsimikas
        Salah, Benrahma, Raphina, Torres, Gilmour
        Ronaldo, Bamford, Antonio

        So tempted to WC but head is telling me be patient, Leeds players will come good now tough first 4 fixtures have gone.

        Heart says, get Ron in and fill up on those cheap mids.

        Fine line between running out of patience and holding on to underperforming players for too long.

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Rom not Ron!

          1. have you seen cyan
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            The two Romnies

      20. N00B
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I have Raphinha but no Wolves player. DCL out for:
        A) Jimenez
        B) Bamford

        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I would say Bamford but he’s done eff all for me these last 4 weeks so hovering over the get rid button for him right now.

        2. I Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          B