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29 September 2016 1374 comments
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Jonty knows just what buttons to press.

When he slyly accuses me of adopting the template midfield, I’m visibly rattled. Leaping to defend myself, Jonty claims victory in this bout of Fantasy manager mind games and may have forced me into a hasty transfer I will come to regret.

Andy and Luke watch on, but it’s not long before they earn our attention, having pressed significant buttons of their own – both are post-Wildcard.

We analyse their Gameweeks, move to recite tales from the community and then take on another round of your questions, which finds us looking into yet another player relationship theory that will have Roberto Firmino owners rather concerned.

This episode of the ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

You can grab the old fashioned mp3 audio version via this link or the first player below, or watch me get riled via the Google Hangout version in the second player.

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

  1. sidmhr
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 2 months ago

    Non FPL player related:

    How do I see the cut-off scores for the Last Man Standing Competition? Also, might be a stupid question, but if you don't get to the safety score, you're removed from the league on the fpl site I presume?

      1. sidmhr
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you 🙂

      2. Don Look Back in Wenger
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        im surprised im still in it lol.

    1. AA33
        9 years, 2 months ago

        TM will reveal the cut-off scores here and he will remove the players from the FPL site who don't get to the safety score score.

    2. Dormer
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 2 months ago

      Alright late night tinkers and early risers, hope we're all doing well.

      I'm still shuffling about on my WC at almost 5am 😀

      Is 3-5-2 insanity? I've never used it before but I'm currently looking to run this:

      Foster / Pickford

      Williams / Lovren / Stones / Amat / Francis

      Sánchez / Walcott / Mané / Sterling / Firmino

      Agüero / Rashford / Grabben

      The other draft I had before had Lukaku instead of Grabben and Carrick for Firmino however I just feel there's more value in Midfield right now and it also give's me an extra 1mil to upgrade my defence.

      Any thought's would be great, thanks.

      1. Grand Thibauto
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Don't think Rashford's a great wildcard pick

        1. Don Look Back in Wenger
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          i would go with austin for that precious 3rd fwd spot. but yeah rash isnt a bad punt too

          1. Grand Thibauto
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I actually got in Rashford this week for Gray with my FT. I had 0.5 in bank for Gray to Rash and save 0.1. I'd have got Deeney, but I fell in the price rise trap as Gray would have fallen again too which wouldn't allow me to get Rash by 0.1.
            I'd have just selected Defoe by cashing on Capoue(on hindsight)

      2. AA33
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Yes I would go with 3-5-2....Firmino has far better fixtures than Lukaku. Lukaku is also suffering from a toe problem so he might not be at his best.

        • Joggers Nipple
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Firminio to Fletcher type and Lukaku in makes more sense to me

      3. Grand Thibauto
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 2 months ago

        Play snoddy or Capoue

        1. AA33
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Capoue

          • Delhidynamo
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Who do you rate higher as a CB?

            A squirrel or David Luiz

            1. COYS Down Under
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              A squirrel won't get nuttied at least

            2. Grand Thibauto
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Squirrel(From a chelsea fan sadly)

            3. Delhidynamo
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              there's your answer

              Snoddy vs worse cb than a squirrel

              Capoue vs mighty Francis

              1. Grand Thibauto
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Cheers. Was leaning onto it anyway. Just wanted to know if anyone was injured, doubtful which I could have missed.

        2. Delhidynamo
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Redmond Townsend and Barkley to Iwobi Townsend and Lallana is all I want to change about my team tbh

          1. Delhidynamo
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            *plan was to WC next week

            *Iwobi Walcott and Llama

          2. Grand Thibauto
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Why Iwobi

            1. Delhidynamo
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              why not

              he's as important for the balance of the team as Sanchez or Walcott. Been unlucky not to score till now

              1. Grand Thibauto
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                If Giroud/Perez takes a spot in the team. Think its Iwobi's to lose.

        3. KOLASINA(C)
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Play Vertonghen (MCI) or Gibson (whu)?

          1. Hakuho FPL
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Gibson

        4. I am 42
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 2 months ago

          Jonathan Benteke (knee) ruled out for 3-4 months, confirms Pardew.

          I thought Jonathan & CBenteke ruled out for 3-4 months

          Thank god lol.

          BTW no one considering to Captain Hazard?

          Flat track bully, no?

          1. I am 42
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Hazard 1.5% (119 votes) lol

            im sticking with him, out he goes if he doesnt deliver

          2. AA33
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Hazard is a decent shout but there are other options as well.

          3. Gianfranco Zola
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Had Lukaku captain all week but the news about a lingering toe problem has given me concerns,
            -he could be less than 100%
            -could be taken off early
            -could take another knock and come off

            It should be an easy decision to switch to Sanchez but
            -Burnley are reasonably solid at home
            -midweek game where he played 90 mins

            Lukaku and Sanchez owners without Ibra, who is your choice?

            1. Grand Thibauto
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Aguerooooo. Don't own Lukaku though.

            2. Grand Thibauto
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Btw Ibra played full 90 last night. So if thats your reasoning, Sanchez should be the way to go.

            3. Helia
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Taking it you dont have aguero?

              his had the toe problem all season, i think it shouldnt really affect this decision. i do own both and id put Lukaku ahead of sanchez for this week since i think crystal palace v everton will provide goals. Im going aguero though, he loves playing spurs.. and even if he didnt have that record on them id still probably captain in the form his in.

            4. ZimZalabim
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              own lukaku and kun and will probably stick with kun as captain again

            5. Gianfranco Zola
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Have Aguero. Don't want to captain him this week

              1. Helia
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                faith in spurs to stop man city?

                1. Don Look Back in Wenger
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  3-3 midweek, no goal or assist from kun

                2. Gianfranco Zola
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Mostly. Also it would be boring to captain him by default every week and kind of defeats the point of paying 11.0 for Snachez

            6. Joggers Nipple
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Imo the toe thing is a perfect reason for him to suddenly miss the upcoming internationals. He will play and I would capt over Sanchez, but not over Ibra

            7. Four Four Boyz
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Jee whizz I should have read the comments before posting mine haha....think it is Lukaku for me.

          4. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            I'm still no closer to deciding this damn armband.

            Lukaku - home, scored 4 in 5 games on pens vs a defensively very avg Palace. Does have a toe issue and is a Troll. But best Fixture. Has scored in 3 of the last 4 against Palace. and there was a Baines pen in there too which he'd now have.Palace conceded 2 against a rubbish SUN with no Dann at the back. Not sure James Tomkins is feared by any striker. Palace away P3 conceded 4.

            Kun - in form - on pens, scored 5 goals in 4 PL appearances - against poor opposition though (sun stk swa) - Spurs haven't conceded more than 1 goal in a game yet. Man City missing KDB. Spurs beat City twice last year, home and away. Prior to last years defeats, Kun had scored 9 in 4 games against Spurs. Think this is a far better Spurs team than then though. Spurs away, P3 conceded 2.

            Sanchez - in form - 4 goals in his last 4 PL appearances. Sanchez has played against Burnley 3 times and scored 3 goals. People are saying Burnley are solid at the back... hmmm not sure. They kept Liverpool out GW2, but they've also had 3 put past them twice. Against Chelsea and Leicester. Both away - their home form is much better. Played 4 conceded 2. Arsenal do look in the mood at the moment.

            For some reason my head is saying Lukaku.
            But City and Arseanl are in the mood for scoring goals. Lukaku or Sanchez...... arrrggghhhhh

            1. Delhidynamo
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              listen to the voices in your head

            2. Helia
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              About aguero playing a spurs that werent as good then as they are now.. Pretty sure he had fun playing them last season aswell and they were in fine defensive form! Also think man city are a better team now than then also.

              Suprising sanchez has played them that often. that obviously wasnt premier league so dont think id read too much into that.

              For me its aguero or lukaku... the form has got me on aguero

              1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Kun didn't score against them last year. KDB was playing also.
                For me, this is season defining game for Spurs, they'll want to show that their contenders. Agree with you though, City are better now than last year.

                Alexis scored 2 against burnley in the league at home last year (none away) and one in the FA cup at home.

                1. Helia
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  totally forgot burnley were in the premier league last year (not last season but the season before). Didnt make sense to me for a minute lol.

                  You do have some great points. The uneasyness im feeling about captaincy options makes it easy for me to decide to put it on kun. Goodluck!

            3. Four Four Boyz
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              haha good work on this post. Kind of helped answer mine. Troll baby Troll!

            4. bigbudgie
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              This is what I do in similar weeks, and I have all three above...I look at my ML rivals as a tie breaker, see who has who and how I will benefit. Or if I am taking unnecessary risks.

              1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                so for you budgie, if you have one over a rival, that's enough of a difference?

                1. bigbudgie
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  If I have one that no one else has it means I'm just happy with the points, no need to risk the captaincy as well

            5. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Geeeez, I think i'm going to stay on Lukaku.

            6. COYS Down Under
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I'm on Lukaku. Not changing now.

          5. The Man Pastore
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Will GW7 be part of September or October?

            1. Grand Thibauto
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              September as it starts on September

            2. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              September Gameweek 4 Gameweek 7

          6. UnitednationsXI
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            morning dzzz....bummed that sanchez rose, was planning to get him in tonight.

            My transfer for this gw depends on if I am WC-ing next gw. Initial plan was to hit the WC to bring in kun but i realised i can get kun without using WC and i am generally happy with my mids hence not sure anymore. 2m itb

            Foster jaku
            valencia stones friend pieters souare
            firmino antonio ozil capoue sterling
            ibra kaku benteke

            A: stones >> bellerin IF i am WC-ing next gw to bring in kun, sort out defence, get rid jaku and maybe ozil
            B: souare >> holebas, NO WC and just do ibra >> kun gw8 and gradually sort out def over time

            1. KOLASINA(C)
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Well Holebas is on 4 YC already...

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

              yes dont mind get any other def for 4.5m

              point is if I need to WC next gw and if so, get bellerin as a punt or a cheapie if dont WC

          7. Four Four Boyz
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Anybody tempted by Lukaku Captain? Kind of want to veer from Aguero and not sure it is Alexis' week...oh and I don't own Ibra.

            1. Hektik
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Iam tempted its between him and costa for me i have aguero aswell i feel we can keep out city at home

            2. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Starting with a dodgy toe? Against those big Palace lads? One 'good' stamp and he's out mate, careful.

              1. Four Four Boyz
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Hmmmmm v good point. Damn it. Going to be fast asleep / still drunk at deadline too so need to decide now. Grr these damn Saturday crack o'dawn kick offs!

            3. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Lu(C)aku

          8. Netley Lucas
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            KDB has more captaincy votes than Ozil & Sterling. Is this because people have still got him with a good VC?

          9. SpaceCadet
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Will there be a Man U presser today? Hoping to hear some team news before getting in Rashford

          10. ZimZalabim
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            who should i drop

            A, Walker
            B. Kone
            C. Capoue

            team is :
            Foster
            Walker, A.smith, Kone, Amat, Baines
            Mane, Sterling, Antonio, Firmino, Capoue
            Lukaku, Kun, Deeney

            Either i play AOA and have double Watford or I play walker, kone and Smith and risk the chance of amat coming on

          11. Areid13
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Thought on this wc team?

            Pickford
            Blind Evans Friend (or other 4.5)
            Alexis Sterling Coutinho Capoue
            Kun Costa Rashford

            Boruc Snodgrass Vertonghen Lenihan

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              If I was WC'ing this week the very 1st name on the screen would be Ibrahimovi(c).

              1. Areid13
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Really? I actually sold him for Rashford and sold him right before the price drop

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  So in effect if you buy-back he's really 11.3? That's good business.

                  1. Areid13
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 2 months ago

                    Yeah but I'd have to get rid of Costa who's against hull and another one of my big hitters in midfield. Who would you sell?

                    1. Netley Lucas
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 2 months ago

                      You could take Coutinho down to Lala and then erm, if that's not enough just shave a bit off the bench maybe.

                      1. Areid13
                        • 12 Years
                        9 years, 2 months ago

                        So you think Ibra over Costa is the way to go despite recent form?

                        1. Netley Lucas
                          • 10 Years
                          9 years, 2 months ago

                          I have both but yeah, I do. The underlying stat's of Ibra are great. He's due a biggie and Stoke are exactly the type of team to deliver him that.

                          1. Areid13
                            • 12 Years
                            9 years, 2 months ago

                            Alright cheer

          12. SpaceCadet
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Which is the better option? Leaning towards B for some United cover this gw.

            A. Kdb Baines > Williams Sanchez
            B. Kdb diomande > Rashford Walcott and play AOA chip

            Cech Pickford
            BAINES SOUARE Evans holebas Amat
            KDB Payet coutinho snodgrass Bolasie
            Kun Costa diomande

            1. gbpearce - AMERICAN DYCHO
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I did A
              but did it Monday luckily and got Sanchez rise x 2

              B is a good option. as your defenders aren't expecting much this week.
              wouldn't expect much from Bolaise or Snodgrass though.

              1. SpaceCadet
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Cheers

          13. johnbarnes
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Who's the best budget defender these days? I have Shaw, Stones, Morgan, McAuley and Friend and trying to scrape a bit of cash here and there.

            1. COYS Down Under
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Holebas, Smith, Francis

              1. johnbarnes
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                I like Francis after this gw. good memories of him last season. I don't like Holebas though - very shaky defence in watford

                1. COYS Down Under
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Very attacking though especially with their formation.

            2. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              After Wk 7 Robertson & Pieters have nice runs too.

          14. Viprin
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Foster (Pickford)
            Walker Smith Holebas (Baines,Amat)
            Sanchez Capoue Antonio Mane (Bolasie)
            Kun Kaku Rashford

            1FT,0.5 ITB
            1) Should I play Foster or Pickford/Capoue or Bolasie?
            2) Get Koscielny for Baines or just play Walker?
            3) Should I use AOA instead and bench Walker?

            1. RubeRx
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Play Bolasie and Walker

          15. Dr Mantis Toboggan
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Those with Baines and a FT are you keeping or sending him on his way?

            Tempted to bring in an Arsenal defender for their next 4

            1. COYS Down Under
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I sent him packing. Got Bellerin.

            2. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Well it's kind of a good chance to change things at the back? Leaning massively towards Clyne atm.

              1. COYS Down Under
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Clyne is a great pick in my opinion.

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Well I've no 'pool at all atm so it kind of kills 2 birds with 1ft.

            3. Don Look Back in Wenger
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Monreal? 3bps in a 0-0

          16. FantasyFreak
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Is it still worth bringing in Coleman or Vert? Or should I just go for Bournemouth/Watford defenders?

            1. FantasyFreak
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Unfortunately not enough cash for Arsenal defenders 🙁

          17. SpaceCadet
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Best 5m defender to complete this defence?

            cech pickford
            5m evans holebas amat souare

            1. EmreCan Hustle
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Williams or Lovren

          18. QGOONER
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Thoughts on Payet (C)?

            1. COYS Down Under
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Don't

            2. SpaceCadet
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Im tempted, but will end up going with kun I know

            3. jia you
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Too many better choices I think, especially the way WH are playing. I have Payet and really want to keep him but WH need to improve and quickly!!

            4. Over Midwicket
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Awful pick. Ditch all west ham players after this GW.

          19. Jasoooooooo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Hey guys, I'm wondering if Lee Grant will keep getting game time over Given whilst Butland is out? He has some glorious fixtures ahead and he's only 4mil

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              It's true, but Butland is apparently recovering quickly.

              1. Jasoooooooo
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                When's Butland supposed to be back? If he's 6 or more GW's away I might take the punt next GW

                1. Netley Lucas
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  Saw a YT of a Stoke reporter saying he'd (JB) said 4 weeks last week. Reporter sounded a bit skeptical but you never know, worth a punt? Maybe.

          20. jia you
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Evans an able deputy for Baines this GW to save the FT (AOA played last week)?

            1. jia you
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              ...have Foster also, so not overly happy with double up but better than using up my FT surely?

          21. EmreCan Hustle
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Good morning DZ.

            Want to take a one week punt on Hazard before I WC.

            -25%. Surely he won't drop before his game?

            Thanks.

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              He's not falling again anytime soon, you have breathing space.

              1. EmreCan Hustle
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Cheers.

            2. Cecil The Lion
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              If you're wildcarding then you can just take him out of your squad after the deadline anyway

              1. EmreCan Hustle
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Won't press the WC button until Sunday. So he might drop in between. Hopefully he won't. Cheers.

                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 2 months ago

                  You still get his GW7 points if you get rid.

          22. El Milagro
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Your help would be appreciated, which is the better midfield option ?

            Schmeichel
            Coleman, Valencia, McAuley
            Sterling, Sanchez, Bolasie, ..?..,
            Ibrahimovic, Benteke, Lukaku

            A) Lalana
            B) Walcott
            C) Son
            D) Sanchez out, Hazard + Silva in

            1. Don Look Back in Wenger
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              C

          23. ejaknian
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            walcott firminho sterling antonio (capoue)
            kun ibra lukaku

            1. jia you
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              I count 8, or is it a trick question and the answer is 7?

          24. Over Midwicket
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Love how spread out the captaincy picks are this week! San(c)hez for me. Playing last is a huge bonus.

            1. COYS Down Under
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Playing last is a bonus? How so?

              If my captain plays first and scores a hatty then its a nice relaxing weekend for me.

              1. Over Midwicket
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Means you can enjoy the weekend without stressing about your captain

              2. Big Red Dog
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 2 months ago

                Bonus so that you have something to look forward to. Doesn't imply any advantage

          25. Live Lad
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Please bench one for me. Thanks.
            (1) Stones
            (2) Capoue
            (3) Snodgrass
            (4) Holebas

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              1

            2. Big Red Dog
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Stones

          26. Fantasytom
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 2 months ago

            Morning people. Who to start?
            A) Pickford
            B) Foster

            1) Holebas
            2) Evans

            1. Netley Lucas
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Spread the risk and start the full-back, gives B1.

            2. Jasoooooooo
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              Foster and Holebas

            3. EmreCan Hustle
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              B1

            4. El Milagro
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 2 months ago

              B1