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Enter your nominations for World Cup of FPL assets

As the football hiatus winds on and the United Kingdom goes into an official state of lockdown, we need your help to review the best Fantasy Premier League assets of all time.

Many of us have plenty of time on our hands to contemplate the days of yore, as well as recent successes.

So we would like your help in deciding which Fantasy asset from the last two decades deserves the title of the greatest ever.

This will be decided using the same 32-entry format as the World Cup and Champions League featuring eight groups of four in the first round, each of which decided by a Fantasy Football Scout poll.

When the group winners and runners-up are revealed, we will run a knockout stage, each match decided by further Fantasy Football Scout polls.

But before we get to that stage, we need your help to populate the competition – as whittling down hundreds of Fantasy assets to just 32 is going to be a difficult task.

Therefore, we would like you to submit your nominations in the Google Form below. This will be used as the qualification round of the tournament. Once that has been completed we will include the most popular assets in the finals.

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  1. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    If it matters at all... (hope you are all fit and well btw).

    Alonso still a decent pick?

    Upgrading Aurier with 1.3 to play with. Alternatively I wait another transfer and get Doherty with a downgrade somewhere. 0.1 short of Doherty direct.

    1. TRIPOS TOPPER
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Prefer Doherty

      CFC defence is bad (I am a Chelsea fan). At least with Wolves you have decent chance of CS.

      Alonso had a nice spell but how long can it go on

      1. RAFA THE GAFFA
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Cheers. Might leave it then for now

        1. TRIPOS TOPPER
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          you can always see structure to get both, plenty of FT coming up

          Might mean losing a Liverpool def

  2. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    The entire Stoke backline

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Yeah.
      It's the benchmark after all πŸ˜€

      "Can he do it against Stoke .... "

      Can't say i miss them in PL though. One dimensional footballing team mostly.

  3. TRIPOS TOPPER
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    My first year of FPL was 2004-05. In fact the format was a bit different.

    perma captained Henry
    had Terry in defence and Schwarzer from middlesborough
    Lamps in mid

    won my works league. All downhill since!

    1. Botman and Robben
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Were there any chips back then?

      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Don't think there was though Ali started before me. I started in '08 and think it was just one wildcard for the season.

  4. Naby K8a
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Prince Charles is isolating at Balmoral with Covid-19.

    Prince Andrew is isolating at Windsor with Jennifer 14

    1. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Ha ha

    2. The FPL Units
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Funny as

  5. Amey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Would you be selfish if someone in your family was needed to go out as they work for a supposed essential service during this time in forcing them not to OR you'd let them do it & taking the risk of allowing them to go in more prone environment outside.

    In general question.

    1. Amey
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Fearful can be the world instead of Selfish*

      1. Men in green tights
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Know what you mean mate , me and my wife are both critical workers and do put ourselves at risk each day at work which in turn puts our 3 young children at risk we are having sleepless nights/days about this but we are putting the public first ( I work shifts).
        So bit of a nightmare at the moment .
        Hope you are doing well

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          I am doing well because of beautiful souls like you my friend πŸ™‚
          Thanks a lot !!
          It's freaking difficult IMO. Take care man !!

          1. Men in green tights
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 3 days ago

            It's strange how you get use to job which is normally a high risk job but all your training and working as team makes you forget that but now you look at every situation different so you are right is difficult each day as the figures keep going up all over the world.
            So keep safe to one and all

            1. Amey
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 3 days ago

              Yes. You guys are real life heroes buddy. I mean it.

              Salute !

              1. Men in green tights
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 3 days ago

                Cheers,
                People tend to forget about the childcare workers and schools which are still open which make it possible for us all to keep ongoing so using your words a big salute to them

                1. Amey
                  • 5 Years
                  4 years, 3 days ago

                  Handling kids is difficult & exhausting !
                  πŸ˜€

        2. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          My wife is a career in a HSE carehome. We all have to keep clear of her when she gets home until she has a shower and gets changed
          It's a bit confusing for outlr two girls but I think the eldest gets it. I'm working shifts, it's kinda nice going to work counting my blessings, cos I was fed up with the place a few months ago. It's turned into my social life now πŸ™‚

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 3 days ago

            Difficult times for you.
            Take care of yourself & your family mate. πŸ™‚

            1. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 3 days ago

              Cheers Amey. Keeping physically well is one think but keeping the head well is also important espevially if you're living alone. Good to talk to someone every day be it face to face, on phone, Skype etc. With all this doom and gloom about some peoole can easily lapse into depression.

              1. Amey
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 3 days ago

                Well said.
                I guess you remember one of my posts few days ago regarding doing silly things outta nowhere πŸ˜€

  6. El Presidente
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    What about updating H2H leagues instead? That an idea.

    1. Rotation's Alter Ego
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      The Scout Head to Head Leagues?

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/21818964

  7. Bobby Digital
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Tevez
    Drogba
    RVP

    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Boselli
      Altidore
      RIP

  8. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Oh my god I forgot about Kevin Nolan!

    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      West Ham head coach.

  9. Football related Community Competitions for the break
    Rotation's Alter Ego
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    As it's all a bit quiet right now, what other football related community tournaments / competitions are you involved in / heard of outside of our FPL season during this break?

    Perhaps there's a FPL inspired FIFA tournament you've seen or want to set up, or similar involving Football Manager / Championship manager? If you've got something football related we can join in with, plug it here!

    Anything and everything that you think would keep the FFScout community entertained - let us know below and we'll try keep an eye on it for the Community roundups!

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      http://www.footiemanager.com

      - management sim - played it for years!

      1. FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        you compete with other managers, made up players with real teams.

        1. Rotation's Alter Ego
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          Will have a look, cheers! πŸ™‚

    2. StoichkovFPL
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I asked a bit similar question a week ago and got that reply:

      https://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/21817842

    3. FFSbet.com
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      en.strikermanager.com

  10. Feanor
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    My only moves this month. Such a sad, crazy time.

    23 Mar 10:40 Button Stekelenburg GW32
    1 Mar 17:58 Doherty Lundstram GW29

  11. pablo discobar
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    National League to write off rest of season. Doesn't bode well

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      B0ll0cks

      We were 2 points of the playoffs with 4 games in hand and 8 points of the automatic spots. This hurts

      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        4 points not that it matters.

        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          Cheers. It still stupid. Were on a long winning run as well.

          1. Tinkermania
            • 4 Years
            4 years, 3 days ago

            Still not confirmed, right?

            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 3 days ago

              No

              1. Tinkermania
                • 4 Years
                4 years, 3 days ago

                Good. I hope the FA refuses. Better to right off a season than hasn't started yet than the one that's near the end.

                1. Ginkapo FPL
                  • 12 Years
                  4 years, 3 days ago

                  Its about pay, if they cancel the season the clubs can get government support.

                  1. ppv
                    • 13 Years
                    4 years, 3 days ago

                    Players contracts run out at end of season and many don't get paid for the summer months

                    1. Ginkapo FPL
                      • 12 Years
                      4 years, 3 days ago

                      So who is paying for the two months where there is no income?

  12. Amey
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Cantwell or Jorginho as a fodder ?

    Anyone else ??

    1. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      cantwell of those two as he is probably more nailed on now and certainly is more attacking

      1. Amey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks mate.
        Will be my 8th attacker.
        Going for fodder as I've already used BB

        1. Funkyav
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          if its fodder then go for cheapest option that plays imo. Think Hayden is 4.3

          1. Amey
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 3 days ago

            I will have 2 playing defenders sure !
            That's a good advice. Might use the £ in future too.
            Thanks again πŸ™‚

          2. Amey
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 3 days ago

            2 defenders on bench*

  13. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Who was the DM (from 8 or 9 years back) that always topped the BAPS?
    Birmingham maybe? It was uncanny how his game checked all the boxes for BAPS.

    1. Funkyav
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I remember Charlie Adam getting max baps every game but he certainly wasnt a DM. Maybe it was Barry Ferguson or someone like that? There must be someone scottish who works at FPL.

      1. supercolso
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Yip. Barry Ferguson got bonus nearly every game.

    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      There were no boxes to tick, just someones opinion.

    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Barry Ferguson - Legend
      Thanks that was stuck in my head and I couldn't find it.

    4. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      i remember a couple of pony tails doing very well in various seasons

      andy carroll

      marouanne fellaini

      1. Drexl Spivey
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Carroll only had half a season in him, which was a massive over-achievement in itself. Best bit of business we did getting rid of him, albeit £35m ultimately squandered. Ashley logic.

  14. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Is there a limit on the amount of nominations i can make?

    Do i just pick who i think were the best 11/15 or what?

    I don't really get it,how does it work?

  15. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    First of all, I genuinely hope all the mods and cons are in rude health.

    Assuming they are all well and have plenty of time like the rest of us, please can we step up the content production on the website? I have lots of ideas I can share if they are struggling for things to write about with the season paused.

    Now more than ever we need the distraction of FPL and FSS, as people are stuck at home with lots of time to kill. I don't want to sit here and watch rolling non-stop news coverage of coronavirus. For their own sanity, people need to take a break from it, and I think there's a strong case to scale things up on the site rather than going the other way.

    Stay safe, gents.

    1. PastaFasul
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I have seen the unhealthy habit of following all the live #s globally online, and I agree it is quite unhealthy mentally. Unless you live in a cave you already know what you should be doing to avoid spreading the virus. I think this is a very good opportunity to engage in many activities away from people that are less panic-inducing and healthier.

      1. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        I agree. A quick check of BBC news once a day is all you need in order to stay up to date. People need a respite from relentless Coronavirus gloom. And for many of us that is FPL.

        1. Amey
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          I need that for sure !!
          Never felt so restless in my life. Not kidding at all

    2. Rhinos
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 2 days ago

      i agree it's the trivial things that keep us sane and yes it's good advice to not fixate on the news but what fpl content is there? Better off watching Netflix or reading a book

  16. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    What is your ideal starting backline?

    Pretty soon I'll have ... TAA, Robbo and Doherty.

    But I'm wondering if double Sheffield United defence is better as they have 10 fixtures left not 9?

    Or maybe Maguire or AWB with Man Utd's good fixtures?

    1. PastaFasul
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Have TAA, Doherty, Soy, C. Taylor.....and planning to switch Chilwell > ManU defender in the coming weeks on free. Had Robertson most of the season but switched to Doherty.

    2. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I moved Periera to Maguire last week.
      Now have TAA,VVD,Doherty,Maguire,Lascelles

      I’ll be looking at VVD to a cheap option like Holgate then moving money forward.

      1. PastaFasul
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        I like that back line 12th Man, moving to something very similar in the next couple of weeks. I think Lascelles is a good cheapie that should get a few CS for remaining season...assuming it happens.

      2. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        I think we're going to need all central defenders at the back if and when the season resumes and they play 9 gameweeks in record time.

    3. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Alonso's staying in my team

  17. PastaFasul
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    What's your keeper combo Virgin? I have had Pope/Henderson for their good hauls.

    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      I've had ruddy Aaron Ramsdale since December. Living nightmare.

      I'm bringing in Leno during my slow wildcard though. I like the fact that he has 10 games to play, not 9.

  18. Monkey Hanger
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Anyone else tried todays Planet FPL quiz?

    I scored a mighty seven out of twenty.

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Will have a look tomorrow

  19. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Some YouTube sports documentary. Hurling is our national game in Ireland. Like skilful hockey but without the PPE πŸ˜‰

    Stay well and happy y'all.

    https://youtu.be/T2byZj3oz3U Rocky and Wrighty

    https://youtu.be/MaobwxJuAOs The Brian Clough Story

    https://youtu.be/ucHRCmvb5XA Roy Keane My career story

    https://youtu.be/zCicVGmdOZs Glen Hoddle Touch of genius

    https://youtu.be/kZA2Co91mAQ Paul McGrath Story

    https://youtu.be/o5fdhfVrg1I The Brady 6

    https://youtu.be/s6J76lX9CZk Jimmy's Winning matches

    https://youtu.be/lwy3zl0CzgE Bobby Charlton

    https://youtu.be/7fndx5Ks350 Barry McGuigan

    https://youtu.be/ZC3DJOsWH10 John Barnes (MMK)

    https://youtu.be/EOudh5c2ZA4 Thierry Henry

    https://youtu.be/d_PA7YlJAHY Hillsborough 30 for 30

    https://youtu.be/DnxrDcpIlnM Keane and Vieria best of enemies

    https://youtu.be/joG_RRkqH-w Rebel Rising 2004

    https://youtu.be/sNv-yPCtjJ4 Jurgen Klopp

    https://youtu.be/idqakIcHp9I DJ Carey

    https://youtu.be/4Ps7ue9tIb0 Italia 90

    https://youtu.be/aYyDKlIgrCw Simply Red Cork Hurling

    https://youtu.be/L9jYvs3jl-g Christy Ring

    https://youtu.be/EElmSxJdyLA George Best

    https://youtu.be/qKrX8r-5Nu8 Cruyff

    https://youtu.be/y4OA2Ihm68w Jack Charlton the Irish Year

    1. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Christy was the Goat.

    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      A great list of documentary there GR many of which i have already had the pleasure of watching.

      There are some glaring omissions though.........

      What about one of the greatest managers and players ever to grace this planet?
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=V5ubaJ2ImBg&feature=emb_logo Micko

      And possibly the greatest baller of all time?
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlmYUup_KSQ The Mick O'Connell Story

      Just to name a few.

  20. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Pele with his pick in the Cristiano vs Messi debate, going for Ron, though he sees himself as the best of the lot. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/pele-gives-verdict-lionel-messi-21750564

    1. Gentle_Turks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      He's wrong. Fact that he doesn't mention Maradona shows that he's talking guff.

      1. fedolefan
        • 9 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        So you want him to share your opinion? If they were interested in your opinion, they'd have asked you. They haven't and he's entitled to whatever he wants to say. Doesn't make him wrong.

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Brutal

    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Not even a booking, if I recall.

      Saw that game live on tv as a 13 year old.

  21. Mini Mahouse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    No idea if I should be making changes, and what they should look like. Would love some opinions

    Pope
    TAA Robertsson Doherty
    Grealish Martial Bruno Salah KDB
    Ings Jimenez

    Button - Soy Greenwood Rico

    0itb

    1. HashAttack
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Maybe time to consider which players are out of contact at the end of June
      Could Auba end the season as a Man U striker?

  22. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Price Changes - 26th March 2020

    πŸ”»  Guehi (3.9)

    1. Tommyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      Who?

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 2 days ago

      Guehi πŸ™ nooo, season ruined.

  23. Oscar Slater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 3 days ago

    Does anyone know how many points the guy ranked 7,466,135 has? I want to take enough hits to be ranked last but I don't want to spend absolutely ages at it.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 3 days ago

      You have many GWs to catch up.

      1. Oscar Slater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 3 days ago

        Thanks but I want that distinction asap. I'm concerned though that there's an anti-league going on down there and the guy now ranked 7,466,138 is on -2000 points or something silly like that.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          4 years, 3 days ago

          They are probably -2000 just for this GW.

          1. Oscar Slater
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 3 days ago

            Yeah, you're right. -2000 probably wouldn't even get me in the top -10k I suppose. I'll just have to start earlier next season.

            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              4 years, 3 days ago

              You'd be bottom 1K minimum.

    2. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 days ago

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/314/standings/c?phase=1&page_new_entries=1&page_standings=149117
      The currently lowest ranked player is actually only ranked 7455821.
      His total is -1040457.
      He even played a wildcard in GW5, scoring 63 points.
      He also strangely played another Wildcard in GW22 and a Free Hit in GW28, but from GW7 onwards he has scored zero points, less 935440 taken in hits.
      The excess players to make the numbers up to 7466240 must have either been removed or joined after the last update.

    3. RedLightning
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 2 days ago

      A score of -2000 would have put you in 7,455,650th position at the last update.

  24. Gazwaz80
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 2 days ago

    An Irishman and an Englishman wall into a Bakery.
    The Englishman steals 3 buns, putts them into his pockets, then leaves. He says to the Irishman “that took great skill and guile to steal those buns, the guy didn’t even see me”
    The Irishman replied “that’s just simple thievery, I’ll show you how to do it the honest way and get the same results”
    The Irishman then proceeds to call out the owner of the bakery and says “sir, I want to show you a magic trick”. The ow net was intrigued and came over to see the magic trick.
    The Irishman asked for a bun and then proceeded to eat it. He asked 2 more times and after eating those the owner says “ okay my friend, where’s the magic trick?”
    The Irishman then says “ look in the Englishman’s pockets”....

    1. Gazwaz80
      • 4 Years
      4 years, 2 days ago

      Sorry about spelling mistakes πŸ™‚

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      4 years, 2 days ago

      Good one Gaz

      1. Gazwaz80
        • 4 Years
        4 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers pal, just trying to lighten the mood what with all the bad news knocking about πŸ˜‰

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      4 years, 13 hours ago

      .

  25. nolard
    • 9 Years
    4 years, 2 days ago

    Anyone bored enough to help me out with who to buy?
    Looking to improve on this team with the current FTs.

    Plans:
    Get rid of Firmino, Perez, and maybe Cantwell.
    Auba can be moved to provide funds for upgrades.
    Maybe a Sheff U defender in for Holgate/Lasc, but that is lower on the list.

    Pope
    TAA Doherty Lascelles
    KDB Mane Cantwell Perez
    Jimenez Firmino Auba
    ----
    Button Kiko Dendo Holgate

    Much obliged!

  26. Teoninja
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 2 days ago

    Hello everyone from Italy .. from us it is a difficult time guys so I give a hug to all of you and that this "situation" passes as soon as possible.
    I didn't understand if one or more FPL assets could be nominated but the player I remember as FPL gold is definitely Yakubu ... he made me think 15 goals in that season (Portsmouth) and I put him Captain when he scored four goals in Middlesbrough .. what memories!!

  27. paul1964
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 11 months ago

    When are the knockout matches going to take place?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 11 months ago

      Monday evening.