Footy Addicts Blog https://blog.footyaddicts.com Play football, whenever you want. Fri, 16 May 2025 09:38:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-Footy-Addicts-White-Football-32x32.png Footy Addicts Blog https://blog.footyaddicts.com 32 32 Move your game management with Footy Addicts https://blog.footyaddicts.com/move-your-game-management-with-footy-addicts/ Thu, 15 May 2025 12:54:49 +0000 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/?p=1537 Organise Football the Smarter Way — Get £500 in Pitch Hire Credits Already managing football games with your mates? Elevate your organising […]

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Organise Football the Smarter Way — Get £500 in Pitch Hire Credits

Already managing football games with your mates? Elevate your organising with online tools, eliminate cash handling, and tap into a growing player network.

Become a game organiser with Footy Addicts
Get In Touch

❌ Still Managing Games via WhatsApp?

You’re chasing payments. People drop out last minute. You’ve got no backup and it’s all on you.
Let’s fix that 👇

🔄 Hard to track who’s coming

💸 Collecting cash each week

📉 Players drop out with no warning

👤 Limited to your WhatsApp group

✅ We Make Game Day Simple

📲 Live attendance tracking

💳 Online payments — no more cash

🕒 Automatic waitlist notifications

🌍 Access to 300,000+ players

📱 Mobile-friendly organiser tools

🎁 We’ll Cover Your Pitch – Up to £500 Credit

We want to support passionate organisers who are already running games in their community.
Switch to Footy Addicts and receive up to £500 in pitch hire credits

🗣️ Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

We have more than 100 organisers now using Footy Addicts to manage their games! Saving them time and money!

If it wasn't for Footy Addicts, our game would have died years ago!
South London football game organiser
Sam
South London
I messaged 15 people every Thursday night and chased them for £7 each. Now I post one link, and the game fills itself
Community Manager James organises football sessions for Footy Addicts in Birmingham
James
Birmingham

📝 Join the Movement

❓ Got Questions?

Do I still control who joins my game? → Yes, you can approve or block players.

Is it possible to give priority to my group joing the my game? → Yes, you can set up your game as Private. Only people invited will have access to join the game. One day before kick off you can Edit your game settings to public, so everybody from the community can join

How do I get the £500? → Once you have successfully organised 10 games with Footy Addicts we will cover your pitch hire cost for your next games

What are the criteria to be approved? → Number of games you organise per week and game(s) location(s)

How does online payment works? → When you set up a game with online payments, each player must pay the matchday fee in order to secure their spot at the game. Every week Footy Addicts transfers the game payments to the game organiser

Is there any fee involved? → Yes, when you process online payments the payment gateway charges a fee per transaction (4.3% + 20p by default). 

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]]> Play football for free in Birmingham. Become a game host https://blog.footyaddicts.com/play-football-for-free-in-birmingham-become-a-game-host/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:35:51 +0000 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/?p=1517 Did you know you can play football for free on the best astro football pitches in Birmingham? Become a game host and help us build local football communities.

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Information for a potential Game Host

Footy Addicts and Football for All are always looking for reliable, team-players, good communicators and organised members of our community to help us manage the football games on the pitch. Please check our current opportunities below 👇

VenuePostcodeDayTime
Fox HolliesB27 7NSWednesday7pm
Aston UniversityB4 7ETWednesday6pm
Aston UniversityB4 7ETWednesday7pm
Lordswood Girls’ SchoolB17 8QBFriday6pm
Lordswood Girls’ SchoolB17 8QBFriday8pm
Tudor Grange Leisure CentreB91 1NBSaturday11am
Goals Perry BarrB42 2UBSunday1pm
Lordswood Girls’ SchoolB17 9TGSunday1:30pm

Check our Game Host Guide Below👇

Before the game 🖥️

  • Equipment check, 2 balls, pump, freshly washed bibs if we are using ✅
  • Be 10 mins early ⏱️
  • Introduce yourself to the players

At the game ☘️

  • Sort the teams out and try and get started ASAP. Explain rules to any new players
  • We play without a referee but if any decisions need to be made then you can decide
  • Keep the game score
  • Change keepers so that everyone goes in goal. (E.g. every 6/7 mins)
  • Make changes to the teams if the game is uneven
  •  

After the game 🤝

  • Finish the game on time and ensure people leave the venue
  • Any issues or suggestions to make the game better, please report to Footy Addicts on whatsapp or messages.

What do you get in return?🤔

  • Equipment: 2 good footballs and bibs delivered to your house
  • Free football game, spot reserved every week
  • Training top once you are established and regular host
 

Top-level hosting tricks 💯

Some things our hosts do to make the games that little bit better:
  • Have a clear profile picture so players can recognise you
  • Check the games list and pre-set teams
  • Be friendly and get to know the players
  • Look out for the new players (green dot on profile pic)
  • Announce the game rules before kick-off 
  • If we don’t have full numbers, grab a couple of players from the sidelines
  • Use a wristwatch to time the keeper change
  • Be aware of our Code of Conduct
  • Squad picture after the game 📸

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]]> Special message to our game hosts https://blog.footyaddicts.com/special-message-to-our-game-hosts/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:03:36 +0000 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/?p=1498 First off, a massive thank you for everything you’ve done this year. You’re the one who’ve made it all happen by setting […]

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]]> First off, a massive thank you for everything you’ve done this year. You’re the one who’ve made it all happen by setting up the scene for games, bringing bibs, balls, and of course, the players together week after week. Without you, there’s no game. Simple as that.

Exciting News for 2025

From January, your games will officially become part of Football for All, a non-profit that will replace games previously organised by Footy Addicts staff.

Footy Addicts will continue digitalising grassroots football and our shared goal is to make the nation’s favourite sport easy to access and inclusive.

What’s Changing?

Nothing. Your games, locations, and setups stay exactly the same. You’ll keep hosting just as you’ve always done. The only difference is that your games will now also represent Football for All and its mission to build happier, healthier and more connected communities through football.

From January, you might notice some Football for All branding, but the heart of what you do stays the same.

Thanks again for all your efforts and creating opportunities for players in your are. If you have any questions at all please let us know.

Cheers 🤝
Footy Addicts Team

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]]> Introducing Football for All https://blog.footyaddicts.com/introducing-football-for-all/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:06:27 +0000 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/?p=1442 We’d like to introduce Football for All, a non-profit that will take over organising games previously managed by Footy Addicts staff.

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We’d like to introduce Football for All, a non-profit that will take over organising games previously managed by Footy Addicts staff.

Casual football games with Football for All

Football for All’s mission is to build happier, healthier, and more connected communities through football. Our mutual goal is to make the nation’s favourite sport easy to access and inclusive.

By moving all sessions to an independent organisation, we can focus on creating more opportunities for everyone to play football across the UK. New locations, more games. Every penny goes back into the game to bring us closer to making football available anytime, everywhere and for everybody.

FAQs

Will I need to do anything differently? Nope, just book your games as usual on Footy Addicts. The only change you’ll notice is Football for All as the organiser.

Are prices going up? We want to keep games affordable while reinvesting into expanding to more local pitches everywhere in the UK, even finding ways to keep the same prices for longer.

Where does my game fee go? Every pound goes straight back to local football. More games and programmes to benefit the community and open the door to everyone who wants to play.

When does this start? January 1st is the official kick-off. From then on, Football for All will be the organiser behind all of your usual @footyaddictsstaff games on Footy Addicts.

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]]> Play Football in Surrey with Footy Addicts on 3 best pitches https://blog.footyaddicts.com/play-football-in-surrey/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:43:33 +0000 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/?p=1417 Looking to play football in Surrey? We run friendly, well-organised 7-a-side and 8-a-side games for players of all skill levels.

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Want to play football in Surrey?

Find a local kickabout. Book and play!

📲 Easy to join

👍 Fun and friendly

✅ Games every day

🤝 Everyone is welcome

⚽️ Play football whenever you want

🤙 No commitment or skill level is required

👉 No need for a team, you can join on your own

Find a game near you ⚽️
Footy Addicts reviews

These are casual, pay-as-you-play sessions with mixed standard, designed to be fun, welcoming, and commitment-free.

We currently organise games at the football venues listed below and you can find a full schedule here.

Not in the slightest. We’re all pretty average at best. The reality is that the more you play, the better you’ll become, so it’s beneficial to make playing football a weekly habit.

It’s small-sided football, so depending on the venue, it could be 5-a-side to 9-a-side and everything in between.

Just need to be over 18. No upper limit, just bring your game!

Astro boots are ideal for these 3G/4G pitches. They provide the right grip and support. Trainers won’t cut it, and leave those metal studs at home.

Play Football in Surrey - North

The Winston Churchill School Sports Centre, Woking, GU21 8TL,

8-a-side every Monday and Tuesday night
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Surrey at the Winston Churchill School Sports Centre, Woking

Woking Sportsbox, GU22 0AF

7-a-side every Thursday night
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Surrey at Sportsbox, Woking
Play Football in Surrey - South

Surrey Sports Park, Guildford, GU2 7AD

8-a-side every Wednesday night
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Surrey at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s more of a togetherness and just being able to play with players who back in school probably wouldn’t let me play.

Mac, Footy Addicts Player
Mac
Player
An image of Jon, Leeds Football Community Manager
James
Surrey Community Manager

Footy Addicts is ideal for anyone looking to play football in Surrey! All our games are casual with a competitive edge. So if you’re looking for your footy fix and wanting to meet some like-minded people, sign up to one of the games. See you on the pitch!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Without Footy Addicts, I would’ve been depressed after moving to a new city and not playing football for a while as well as not having a group to play with.

Zinedine enjoys playing football at a local pitch
Zinedine
Player

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]]> Play Football in Leicester with Footy Addicts on 4 best pitches https://blog.footyaddicts.com/play-football-in-leicester/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:20:52 +0000 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/?p=1388 Looking to play football in Leicester? We run friendly, well-organised 8-a-side and 9-a-side games for players of all skill levels.

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Want to play football in Leicester?

Find a local kickabout. Book and play!

📲 Easy to join

👍 Fun and friendly

✅ Games every day

🤝 Everyone is welcome

⚽️ Play football whenever you want

🤙 No commitment or skill level is required

👉 No need for a team, you can join on your own

Find a game near you ⚽️
Footy Addicts reviews

These are casual, pay-as-you-play sessions with mixed standard, designed to be fun, welcoming, and commitment-free.

We currently organise games at the football venues listed below and you can find a full schedule here.

Not in the slightest. We’re all pretty average at best. The reality is that the more you play, the better you’ll become, so it’s beneficial to make playing football a weekly habit.

It’s small-sided football, so depending on the venue, it could be 5-a-side to 9-a-side and everything in between.

Just need to be over 18. No upper limit, just bring your game!

Astro boots are ideal for these 3G/4G pitches. They provide the right grip and support. Trainers won’t cut it, and leave those metal studs at home.

Play Football in Leicester - North

St Margaret’s Pastures Sports Centre, LE1 3EA

8-a-side every Tuesday night
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Leicester at St Margaret’s Pastures Sports Centre with Footy Addicts
Play Football in Leicester - North West

New College Leicester, LE3 6DN

9-a-side every Monday night
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Leicester at New College
Play Football in Leicester - South

Aylestone Leisure Centre, LE2 6LU

9-a-side every Friday night
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Leicester at Aylestone
Play Football in Leicester - South West

Fullhurst Community College, LE3 1AH

8-a-side every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Leicester at Fullhurst Community College

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s more of a togetherness and just being able to play with players who back in school probably wouldn’t let me play.

Jason is hosting social football sessions for Footy Addicts
Jason
Game Host
Community Manager James organises football sessions for Footy Addicts in Birmingham
James
Leicester Community Manager

Footy Addicts is ideal for anyone looking to play football in Leicester! Since our first game in the city in 2019, we now have multiple sessions everyday across Leicester. There are no long-term commitments, no set teams and an array of game formats for you to choose from. All our games are casual with a competitive edge, promoting fun and fitness. So if you’re looking for your footy fix and wanting to meet some like-minded people, sign up to a local game – see you on the pitch!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Without Footy Addicts, I would’ve been depressed after moving to a new city and not playing football for a while as well as not having a group to play with.

Zinedine enjoys playing football at a local pitch
Zinedine
Player

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]]> Play Football in Bristol with Footy Addicts on 2 best pitches https://blog.footyaddicts.com/play-football-in-bristol/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:31:03 +0000 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/?p=1376 Looking to play football in Bristol? We run friendly, well-organised 6-a-side and 7-a-side games for players of all skill levels.

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Want to play football in Bristol?

Find a local kickabout. Book and play!

📲 Easy to join

👍 Fun and friendly

✅ Games every day

🤝 Everyone is welcome

⚽️ Play football whenever you want

🤙 No commitment or skill level is required

👉 No need for a team, you can join on your own

Find a game near you ⚽️
Footy Addicts reviews

These are casual, pay-as-you-play sessions with mixed standard, designed to be fun, welcoming, and commitment-free.

We currently organise games at the football venues listed below and you can find a full schedule here.

Not in the slightest. We’re all pretty average at best. The reality is that the more you play, the better you’ll become, so it’s beneficial to make playing football a weekly habit.

It’s small-sided football, so depending on the venue, it could be 5-a-side to 9-a-side and everything in between.

Just need to be over 18. No upper limit, just bring your game!

Astro boots are ideal for these 3G/4G pitches. They provide the right grip and support. Trainers won’t cut it, and leave those metal studs at home.

Play Football in Bristol - North

Horfield Leisure Centre, Dorian Rd, BS7 0XW

6-a-side and 7-a-side every day
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Bristol at Horfield Leisure Centre with Footy Addicts
Play Football in Bristol - East

City Academy Bristol, Redfield, BS5 9JH

7-a-side every Tuesday and Thursday night
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Leeds at Goals Sports Centre with Footy Addicts

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love playing football, so being able to pick and choose when to play is the best thing ever. If I could give 10 stars, I would.

Mac, Footy Addicts Player
Mac
Player
An image of Jon, Leeds Football Community Manager
Jonathan
Bristol Football Community Manager

Footy Addicts is ideal for anyone looking to play football in Bristol! Every day we do what we can to make football more accessible to everyone, and it’s always an absolute joy to welcome people to the community!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Been using footy addicts for a few years now and it’s helped me so much integrating in a new city and having something to look forward to on weekends. Always well organised and good fun!

Jack playing football in a local game
Jack
Player

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]]> Play Football in Leeds with Footy Addicts on 3 best pitches https://blog.footyaddicts.com/play-football-in-leeds/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:41:05 +0000 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/?p=1356 Looking to play football in Leeds? We run friendly, well-organised 5-a-side, 6-a-side and 7-a-side games for players of all skill levels.

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Want to play football in Leeds?

Find a local kickabout. Book and play!

📲 Easy to join

👍 Fun and friendly

✅ Games every day

🤝 Everyone is welcome

⚽️ Play football whenever you want

🤙 No commitment or skill level is required

👉 No need for a team, you can join on your own

Find a game near you ⚽️
Footy Addicts reviews

These are casual, pay-as-you-play sessions with mixed standard, designed to be fun, welcoming, and commitment-free.

We currently organise games at the football venues listed below and you can find a full schedule here.

Not in the slightest. We’re all pretty average at best. The reality is that the more you play, the better you’ll become, so it’s beneficial to make playing football a weekly habit.

It’s small-sided football, so depending on the venue, it could be 5-a-side to 9-a-side and everything in between.

Just need to be over 18. No upper limit, just bring your game!

Astro boots are ideal for these 3G/4G pitches. They provide the right grip and support. Trainers won’t cut it, and leave those metal studs at home.

Play Football in Leeds - Central

Powerleague Leeds, LS3 1LW

5-a-side and 9-a-side midweek and weekends
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Leeds at Powerleague Leeds with Footy Addicts
Play Football in Leeds - East

Trinity Academy Leeds, LS9 7QL

9-a-side every Monday and Wednesday night
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Leeds at Trinity Academy with Footy Addicts players
Play Football in Leeds - West

Goals Sports Centre Leeds, LS4 2AW​

6-a-side every Thursday and Friday night
JOIN A GAME
Play football in Leeds at Goals Sports Centre with Footy Addicts

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love playing football, so being able to pick and choose when to play is the best thing ever. If I could give 10 stars, I would.

Mac, Footy Addicts Player
Mac
Player
An image of Jon, Leeds Football Community Manager
Jonathan
Leeds Football Community Manager

Footy Addicts is ideal for anyone looking to play football in Leeds! Every day we do what we can to make football more accessible to everyone, and it’s always an absolute joy to welcome people to the community!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Been using footy addicts for a few years now and it’s helped me so much integrating in a new city and having something to look forward to on weekends. Always well organised and good fun!

Jack playing football in a local game
Jack
Player

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]]> Play Football in Nottingham https://blog.footyaddicts.com/play-football-in-nottingham/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:54:03 +0000 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/?p=1314 Looking to play football in Nottingham? We run friendly, well-organised 8-a-side and 9-a-side games for players of all skill levels.

The post Play Football in Nottingham appeared first on Footy Addicts Blog.

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Want to play football in Nottingham?

Find a local kickabout. Book and play!

📲 Easy to join

👍 Fun and friendly

✅ Games every day

🤝 Everyone is welcome

⚽️ Play football whenever you want

🤙 No commitment or skill level is required

👉 No need for a team, you can join on your own

Find a game near you ⚽️
Footy Addicts reviews

These are casual, pay-as-you-play sessions with mixed standard, designed to be fun, welcoming, and commitment-free.

We currently organise games at the football venues listed below and you can find a full schedule here.

Not in the slightest. We’re all pretty average at best. The reality is that the more you play, the better you’ll become, so it’s beneficial to make playing football a weekly habit.

It’s small-sided football, so depending on the venue, it could be 5-a-side to 8-a-side and everything in between.

Just need to be over 18. No upper limit, just bring your game!

Astro boots are ideal for these 3G/4G pitches. They provide the right grip and support. Trainers won’t cut it, and leave those metal studs at home.

Play Football in Nottingham - North

Forest Sports Zone, NG7 6JP

8-a-side every day
JOIN A GAME
Easy way to play Football in Nottingham at Forest Sports Zone

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love playing football, so being able to pick and choose when to play is the best thing ever. If I could give 10 stars, I would.

Mac, Footy Addicts Player
Mac
Player
An image of Amro, Nottingham Football Community Manager
Amro
Nottingham Football Community Manager

Footy Addicts is perfect for anyone wanting to play football in Nottingham! We work hard every day to make football accessible to all, and it’s always a pleasure to welcome new members to our community!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Been using footy addicts for a few years now and it’s helped me so much integrating in a new city and having something to look forward to on weekends. Always well organised and good fun!

Jack playing football in a local game
Jack
Player

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]]> Play Football in Liverpool with Footy Addicts on 4 great pitches https://blog.footyaddicts.com/play-football-in-liverpool/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 11:51:47 +0000 https://blog.footyaddicts.com/?p=1298 Looking to play football in Liverpool? We run friendly, well-organised 5-a-side, 7-a-side and 8-a-side games for players of all skill levels.

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Want to play football in Liverpool?

Find a local kickabout. Book and play!

📲 Easy to join

👍 Fun and friendly

✅ Games every day

🤝 Everyone is welcome

⚽️ Play football whenever you want

🤙 No commitment or skill level is required

👉 No need for a team, you can join on your own

Find a game near you ⚽️
Footy Addicts reviews

These are casual, pay-as-you-play sessions with mixed standard, designed to be fun, welcoming, and commitment-free.

We currently organise games at the football venues listed below and you can find a full schedule here.

Not in the slightest. We’re all pretty average at best. The reality is that the more you play, the better you’ll become, so it’s beneficial to make playing football a weekly habit.

It’s small-sided football, so depending on the venue, it could be 5-a-side to 8-a-side and everything in between.

Just need to be over 18. No upper limit, just bring your game!

Astro boots are ideal for these 3G/4G pitches. They provide the right grip and support. Trainers won’t cut it, and leave those metal studs at home.

Play Football in Liverpool - North

Powerleague Liverpool, L5 2SQ

6-a-side and 8-a-side every day
JOIN A GAME
Easy way to play Football in Liverpool at Powerleague
Play Football in Liverpool - South

Stannyfields, Dingle Vale, L8 9SJ

9-a-side game every Wednesday night
JOIN A GAME
An image of the pitch to play football in Liverpool at Stannyfields

Jericho Lane, Aigburth, L17 5AR

8-a-side every week day
JOIN A GAME
Groups of people can play football at Jericho Lane in Liverpool with Footy Addicts.
Play Football in Liverpool - East

Dixons Broadgreen Academy, Heliers Rd, L13 4DH

9-a-side every Monday night
JOIN A GAME
An image of the Dixons Broadgreen football pitch in Liverpool

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I love playing football, so being able to pick and choose when to play is the best thing ever. If I could give 10 stars, I would.

Mac, Footy Addicts Player
Mac
Player
An image of Danny, Liverpool Football Community Manager
Danny
Liverpool Football Community Manager

Footy Addicts is ideal for anyone looking to play football in Liverpool! Every day we do what we can to make football more accessible to everyone, and it’s always an absolute joy to welcome people to the community!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Been using footy addicts for a few years now and it’s helped me so much integrating in a new city and having something to look forward to on weekends. Always well organised and good fun!

Jack playing football in a local game
Jack
Player

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