Septic Peg Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Oooh, hello! Yes. I'm back. I deduced that the majority preferred the more technical aspect given by Fevs and with Hav still in the honeymoon phase with Mrs Hav, I stopped posting with the intention to fill in whenever Dave is unavailable. So here I am. The 6th most popular female OTIBer. Like your uncle's fart after a Sunday roast, it lingers... So what have I missed? City are doing okish, COD was shit but now good again, Cotts and LJ got jobs, Fam might sign his new contract, Hunt is a good vice captain etc... Standard then. Just the post Christmas slump and banana skin game in the FA cup to look forward to. Classic City. On to today... Beeerrrrrrrminhimmmm (H) are on a winless run, most recently losing to Barnsley but also drawing to current top dogs Bournemouth. So I think a 1-1 draw can be expected. We shall see. COYRS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 I like having a separate match thread. Let's keep the sterile tactical analysis and the emotional reactions separate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Where have have you been Peg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannybluff Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 As above, love we've got so many and different styles of these threads. All positive contributions that are good to read. Sometimes to share the emotion, others to understand what's actually going on. Think we all love having the choice better than the opposite. Keep posting yall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Oooh, hello! Yes. I'm back. I deduced that the majority preferred the more technical aspect given by Fevs and with Hav still in the honeymoon phase with Mrs Hav, I stopped posting with the intention to fill in whenever Dave is unavailable. So here I am. The 6th most popular female OTIBer. Like your uncle's fart after a Sunday roast, it lingers... So what have I missed? City are doing okish, COD was shit but now good again, Cotts and LJ got jobs, Fam might sign his new contract, Hunt is a good vice captain etc... Standard then. Just the post Christmas slump and banana skin game in the FA cup to look forward to. Classic City. On to today... Beeerrrrrrrminhimmmm (H) are on a winless run, most recently losing to Barnsley but also drawing to current top dogs Bournemouth. So I think a 1-1 draw can be expected. We shall see. COYRS! Condensed Version Birmingham Our beloved is back and my brain can stop hurting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadredfred Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Prinny said: I like having a separate match thread. Let's keep the sterile tactical analysis and the emotional reactions separate! Me too. I really like the tactical analysis too, and find it way more insightful than anything I read or see from any journalist or pundit. Well done @Davefevs If we could keep the emotional reactions in a separate thread that would be perfect. One match day thread for those looking for match updates and factual updates and assessments and insights of our play from those of a balanced disposition. Another thread for the knee jerkers, player scapegoaters, bed wetters, only-comment-when-we’re-losing-ers, FFS’ers when we concede a goal and we’re the worst team ever and worse than LJ and DH is clueless even though there’s 87 minutes left to play-ers. If that could be arranged please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Robbored said: Where have have you been Peg? Hiding in your back garden. I did the weeds for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 This is exactly the type of games that we need to be winning! Looked at our home form and the teams we have beaten are in the bottom 6. Hoping for at least 4pts from the next 2 games but we shall see because it's rarely easy at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, deadredfred said: Me too. I really like the tactical analysis too, and find it way more insightful than anything I read or see from any journalist or pundit. Well done @Davefevs If we could keep the emotional reactions in a separate thread that would be perfect. One match day thread for those looking for match updates and factual updates and assessments and insights of our play from those of a balanced disposition. Another thread for the knee jerkers, player scapegoaters, bed wetters, only-comment-when-we’re-losing-ers, FFS’ers when we concede a goal and we’re the worst team ever and worse than LJ and DH is clueless even though there’s 87 minutes left to play-ers. If that could be arranged please? Sending that wish list to the Big Man at the North Pole as we speak. He does ask if you've been a good boy this year Fredrick. He will have to check his list first though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Baba Yaga said: This is exactly the type of games that we need to be winning! Looked at our home form and the teams we have beaten are in the bottom 6. Hoping for at least 4pts from the next 2 games but we shall see because it's rarely easy at home. Interesting fixtures today because it's top half at home to bottom half! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: Hiding in your back garden. I did the weeds for you. Can’t say I noticed............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Don’t have that winning feeling about this. Maybe because it’s Birmingham at home! Our record v Brum(H) the last 9 games... 7 losses 1 draw 1 win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Semenyo to score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sludge Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, Baba Yaga said: This is exactly the type of games that we need to be winning! Looked at our home form and the teams we have beaten are in the bottom 6. Hoping for at least 4pts from the next 2 games but we shall see because it's rarely easy at home. Unfortunately these are exactly the sort of games that we’ve struggled in recently. I could be wrong, but don’t think we’ve beaten Brum at home in the last 4 attempts? I’ve not seen them play this season, but assuming they are still more of a physical/direct team rather than a passing/possession team then this is exactly the type of opposition that we struggle against, particularly at home (see Millwall, Wigan, Preston etc for other examples). Doubt very much that today’s game will be particularly pleasing on the eye, but for me 3 points would be a sign of progress however they come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Lew-T said: Don’t have that winning feeling about this. Maybe because it’s Birmingham at home! Our record v Brum(H) the last 9 games... 7 losses 1 draw 1 win If I had to predict it would be 1-1, probably with us going behind and getting a scabby equaliser... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Really hoping we see the same team with Bakinson in to cope with the physicality over Brunt. You know Brum will be going for the second balls which would fill me with dread if Brunt was playing given his recent performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 I must admit I preferred the match day threads that started with a potted history of the town in question. But then I’m a history and QI fan! Who did those, was it Havanatopia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 30 minutes ago, Robbored said: Can’t say I noticed............. Behind your cannabis crop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 36 minutes ago, Leveller said: I must admit I preferred the match day threads that started with a potted history of the town in question. But then I’m a history and QI fan! Who did those, was it Havanatopia? J. R. Tolkien grew up in and around Birmingham , it was the city landscape and surrounding countryside that provided some of the inspiration for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. ‘The Shire’, home to the Hobbits was inspired by the fields and mill at Sarehole, a village now absorbed into Birmingham’s suburbs. Jill Richardson, (the daughter of the owner of the Crossroads Motel), Meg Richardson. led quite a life she was married five times - once bigamously - was a drug addict, an alcoholic and had a baby with her stepbrother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Abraham Romanovich said: J. R. Tolkien grew up in and around Birmingham , it was the city landscape and surrounding countryside that provided some of the inspiration for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. ‘The Shire’, home to the Hobbits was inspired by the fields and mill at Sarehole, a village now absorbed into Birmingham’s suburbs. Jill Richardson, (the daughter of the owner of the Crossroads Motel), Meg Richardson. led quite a life she was married five times - once bigamously - was a drug addict, an alcoholic and had a baby with her stepbrother. Condensed version: Birmingham = shithole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, mozo said: Condensed version: Birmingham = shithole Excuse me !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Lew-T said: Don’t have that winning feeling about this. Maybe because it’s Birmingham at home! Our record v Brum(H) the last 9 games... 7 losses 1 draw 1 win Wow. Never thought it got that bad. Wasn't last seasons game the one we scored in the first minute of something, only to lose? I remember The Chief running from the half way line with the ball toward the open end (maybe it was the Atyeo by then) and smashing the ball into the top corner, for a 2-0 home win I think. Those were the days. I took the plunge and put us down for a 4-1 home win on the skybet super 6 game. I'll probably be 5 goals out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malago Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Another dire performance, another dire 3 points. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 20 minutes ago, mozo said: Condensed version: Birmingham = shithole A bit harsh, to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Leveller said: I must admit I preferred the match day threads that started with a potted history of the town in question. But then I’m a history and QI fan! Who did those, was it Havanatopia? I’ve always preferred that both threads are kept separate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Just now, Davefevs said: I’ve always preferred that both threads are kept separate. I think any of your tactical / scouting review is always worthy if it’s own thread in sure its of interest to many , especially those that are keen to understand more about the game , and the game generally as much as that particular fixture Worth having a pinned thread to store just them for easy access for those that like to read them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Prinny said: I like having a separate match thread. Let's keep the sterile tactical analysis and the emotional reactions separate! Why sterile? Is that your opinion? If so, fine....scroll on by. You’ll be glad there isn’t a preview this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 15 minutes ago, AppyDAZE said: A bit harsh, to be fair. What's worse is that he obviously stole my notes that take hours to compile !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Why sterile? Is that your opinion? If so, fine....scroll on by. You’ll be glad there isn’t a preview this week. Is always a good read Dafyd IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Hopefully 3 more points . Hopefully create a few more chances . Get into from the start . I’m going 3-0 city . Birmingham another one who I dislike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Why sterile? Is that your opinion? If so, fine....scroll on by. You’ll be glad there isn’t a preview this week. Sterile as in clean and free from germs. In this case it's the contamination of having well thought out and researched information from yourself contaminated by people yelling about individual passes. I think it doesn't mix well and forum is better when it's split due to ease of finding the content I want. Yes that's my opinion. I like the threads. and I'm not happy there isn't one. They're often useful to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Prinny said: I like having a separate match thread. Let's keep the sterile tactical analysis and the emotional reactions separate! Sterile ? With due respect as somebody who admits to no great background in playing / coaching / analysis (As many) I’d have thought you would find it very interesting and a big help in understanding some new bits and pieces Ive been around and involved in the game for 40 odd years at various levels and still find I’m learning , especially to keep up with modern trends The use of graphics (which Dave uses very professionally ) are a massive help / aide I appreciate some don’t want to understand too deeply but I’d recommend this sort of stuff to anyone because I found , when I had to analyse and understand the game it took my enjoyment to a different level I find the hardest thing now is to keep up with modern tactical trends and why I’ve enjoyed the previews All IMHO of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Sheltons Army said: Sterile ? With due respect as somebody who admits to no great background in playing / coaching / analysis (As many) I’d have thought you would find it very interesting and a big help in understanding some new bits and pieces Ive been around and involved in the game for 40 odd years at various levels and still find I’m learning , especially to keep up with modern trends The use of graphics (which Dave uses very professionally ) are a massive help / aide I appreciate some don’t want to understand too deeply but I’d recommend this sort of stuff to anyone because I found , when I had to analyse and understand the game it took my enjoyment to a different level I find the hardest thing now is to keep up with modern tactical trends and why I’ve enjoyed the previews All IMHO of course Agree completely, as above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 42 minutes ago, BigTone said: Excuse me !!! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, mozo said: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! Sweet talker xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Hope we get a better performance today, but will be happy with however we play, so long as we get 3 points. Not sure whether we will go 532, 442 or 433 today, but it seems that Dean is liking 433 at the moment. A lot will depend on who is fit, but I'm hoping to see Nagy and Bakinson in the centre of midfield and that would probably require a shift back to 442. Been concerned about the form of JD too, so perhaps Rowe will slot into his spot. Jack Hunt back at RB with Kalas and Vyner in the centre. Would suggest Semenyo should play up front, but not sure about which of Diedhiou, Wells or Martin should partner him. 2-1 to City, I feel, but it's hard to predict with way we are grinding out games at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Interesting game today, imo, as it’s one we’re probably expected to win albeit we have a shocking record v Brum (2 wins and 3 draws in the last 16). What I would like to see is a step up in the level of performance from recently and with O’Dowda firing the other night, Bakinson ready to go again, Nagy on form, Brunt putting in a second half on Tuesday that resembled a professional footballer and Wells looking like he has a goal or two in him we should be approaching it with confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 A win and a first city league goal for either Semenyo or HNM.......maybe both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Martin & Wells are ineffective in a 433. 352 = Martin & Wells 433 = Semenyo/Wells/Someone 4312 = Martin behind 2 Strikers In my opinion, our most effective attacking formations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Septic Peg said: Hiding in your back garden. I did the weeds for you. Hmm ! Peg doing weed in your back garden, now there’s a thing. Could explain the exotic perfume, the weed not Peg . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Will be a newbie on the bench... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, petehinton said: Will be a newbie on the bench... Bell ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, petehinton said: Will be a newbie on the bench... Sam Bell ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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downendcity Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 14 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Hmm ! Peg doing weed in your back garden, now there’s a thing. Was it Tone or was it Ben ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Just now, Curr Avon said: Thought Bakinson might come in for Brunt. Apart from that, no surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhhshauntaylor Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Surely Chris Brunt can’t be that bad again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 “We’ve got Sammy Bell...” Rooting for the kid to do well; his dad was a phenomenal player for us. Like the consistency; hope we can play a little more expansive than recently. COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Just now, ohhhshauntaylor said: Surely Chris Brunt can’t be that bad again.... I wouldn't start a poll on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Sheltons Army said: I think any of your tactical / scouting review is always worthy if it’s own thread in sure its of interest to many , especially those that are keen to understand more about the game , and the game generally as much as that particular fixture Worth having a pinned thread to store just them for easy access for those that like to read them Totally agree- much as I love to pull Dave's leg about the depth of analysis- It does give me a new dimension to what I'm watching/listening to and about 100x more useful than a brief media overview.I think it will be even better when we can FINALLY get to see the game from the stands. Jeez, how I miss match day . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 13 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Bell ? What position does he play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Davefevs Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 451/4231....no San Jose or Jutkiewicz in the eleven. Zak Vyner got a striker in Hogan who will give him a serious test in tracking movement (like Pukki). One to watch how him and Kalas pass-on runners today. Hogan is one of the best at falling between two markers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Seeing Mickey Bell’s lad on the bench makes me feel ancient. Anyway, good luck to the kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 COYR!!! 2-0 City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Come On You Reds!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Sam Bell is on the bench. Apart from being a striker and the son of (we've got) Mickey Bell, does anyone have any information about the lad, because I can't find a player profile on the o/s? 4 minutes ago, Davefevs said: 451/4231....no San Jose or Jutkiewicz in the eleven. Zak Vyner got a striker in Hogan who will give him a serious test in tracking movement (like Pukki). One to watch how him and Kalas pass-on runners today. Hogan is one of the best at falling between two markers. How will they line-up, Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Curr Avon said: Sam Bell is on the bench. Apart from being a striker and the son of (we've got) Mickey Bell, does anyone have any information about the lad, because I can't find a player profile on the o/s? He’s a striker & Mickey Bell’s son, does that help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Seeing Mickey Bell’s lad on the bench makes me feel ancient. Anyway, good luck to the kid. Did we get him cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 In my best Dark Vader voice "release the boy Bell, he could hurt them" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 4-2-3-1 for Birmingham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, Gimme Shelton said: What position does he play? Centre Forward, two footed (although stronger right foot unlike his Dad), good movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliftonCliff Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: 451/4231....no San Jose or Jutkiewicz in the eleven. Zak Vyner got a striker in Hogan who will give him a serious test in tracking movement (like Pukki). One to watch how him and Kalas pass-on runners today. Hogan is one of the best at falling between two markers. They may have had a mediocre season so far, but like nearly all Championship squads, there is no shortage of decent players among that lot. Jutkiewicz always seems to do damage against us. Glad he's not starting, but look out for him off the bench after an hour. Colin and Dean were very good signings from Brentford - by Harry, I believe. Kieftenbeld we tried to sign at one point - reportedly. Hogan, agree absolutely with that comment. Friend is very experienced. Like I say, they have good players... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Gimme Shelton said: What position does he play? Forward....right footed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Lew-T said: 4-2-3-1 for Birmingham? I'm listening to radio WM and thats what they are saying. Five changes for Birmingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Just now, CliftonCliff said: They may have had a mediocre season so far, but like nearly all Championship squads, there is no shortage of decent players among that lot. Jutkiewicz always seems to do damage against us. Glad he's not starting, but look out for him off the bench after an hour. Colin and Dean were very good signings from Brentford - by Harry, I believe. Kieftenbeld we tried to sign at one point - reportedly. Hogan, agree absolutely with that comment. Friend is very experienced. Like I say, they have good players... You can bet your bottom dollar that they manage to lift their game against us . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Seeing Mickey Bell’s lad on the bench makes me feel ancient. Anyway, good luck to the kid. After our discussion about home grown strikers I have a quick tester for you (You will nail it straightaway ) Seeing Bell in the Failand video , in looks , build and style of play - does he remind you of anyone ? (Hopefully goes on to be better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Davefevs said: 451/4231....no San Jose Ah but do you know the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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