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Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 9:00 am

I am in baby!

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 9:07 am

So whats the format ? How is it going to work ?

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 9:34 am

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Rules

32 players are split into 4 groups of 8 players each - Euro groups A, B, C, D. Each player predicts on all the games in that group (6) - both half time scores and full time scores. One point for each correct result and two points for a correct score, so 4 points available from each game and 24 in total.

The top 4 players from each group will qualify. These will go through to the knockout rounds.


16 players will take part in the first knockout round. Players will be paired off and both will predict on ONE game. Players will predict on the score at 23 minutes, half time, 68 minutes and full time. The score at the end of extra time and penalties will also be predicted. So, maximum points are 8 for the full time game, 10 at the end of extra time and 12 if it goes to penalties. The player gaining the most points will progress to the next round.

Example: 1-0, 2-0, 2-1, 2-2. Ex. 3-3. Pens 4-3. Player: Stuart Downing

8 players will progress to the next round and predict in the same manner.

There will be 4 players that will predict on the final game, using the same system. The player with the most points at the end of that will be declared the winner.


Notes

Predictors will also predict ONE player in the group stages and ONE player in each of the knockout rounds that they think will score the most goals. This is to provide a difference if players end up on the same points total.

Results displayed on the BBC site will be the record of exact time of goals and goal-scorers.

Hopefully this will provide an entertaining contest without being over-complicated. I think it will work, but any input and comments are welcome.
:wink:

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 10:20 am

OMG... good luck with the marking :mrgreen: Interesting stuff... not sure Exile is clever enough though :wink:

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 12:41 pm

Anybody want my number?

I don't know enough about international football to comply with these rules. :oops:

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 12:43 pm

ws3 wrote:Anybody want my number?

I don't know enough about international football to comply with these rules. :oops:


Ditto, I'm out.

1 ihatethecorps
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4 Swiftyboy
5 Rob Harvey
6 King Crimson
7 PINNACLE
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9 Ciscokid
10 Exile
11 Ken Barlow
12 Whitti Steve
13 1933
14 aaaæ™
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16 Welsh_Saddler
17 Gerryhatrick
18 Asps
19 Jolly Johnny
20 Manchester Saddler
21 Saigon*
22 Aldridge
23 HKSaddler
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26 Fray Bentos is God!
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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 3:27 pm

Too much?
Possibly one for prediction purists? :lol:

I think the groupings are useful - as the games come thick and fast so I'm not sure everyone would be keen on predicting every single game - not to mention the working out it would involve. I also think the head to heads would be good too - something different, adding a bit of needle and they mirror the tournament games effectively.

Any one person would only have to predict 6 games in the groups and 3 further games to win which shouldn't be too troublesome.

Still, I've put forward my suggestion but willing to go with the majority so any constructive comments are welcome. :wink:

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 3:48 pm

PS - Can we have this thread back in Off Topic ONLY as it's lost in the Euro thread which isn't being read yet. By all means move it over once the Euros begin.
Cheers. :wink:

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 6:01 pm

1 ihatethecorps
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4 Swiftyboy
5 Rob Harvey
6 King Crimson
7 PINNACLE
8 JOCKEY
9 Ciscokid
10 Exile
11 Ken Barlow
12 Whitti Steve
13 1933
14 aaaæ™
15
16 Welsh_Saddler
17 Gerryhatrick
18 Asps
19 Jolly Johnny
20 Manchester Saddler
21 Saigon*
22 Aldridge
23 HKSaddler
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25
26 Fray Bentos is God!
27
28 Kevin
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30 windowman
31
32 Darth Vader

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Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 6:03 pm

Jockey wrote:1 ihatethecorps
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4 Swiftyboy
5 Rob Harvey
6 King Crimson
7 PINNACLE
8 JOCKEY
9 Ciscokid
10 Exile
11 Ken Barlow
12 Whitti Steve
13 1933
14 aaaæ™
15 Derbysaddler
16 Welsh_Saddler
17 Gerryhatrick
18 Asps
19 Jolly Johnny
20 Manchester Saddler
21 Saigon*
22 Aldridge
23 HKSaddler
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25
26 Fray Bentos is God!
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28 Kevin
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30 windowman
31
32 Darth Vader

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 6:46 pm

Alternative rules:

Everyone predicts on how many goals are scored in total in their group in the knock-out rounds.

The rough half (rounded up) closest to the correct number of goals scored progress to the quarters and guess how many goals then.

Best half advance on to the semis

Leaving about 4 in the final to play that.

Advantages: simple, no limit to players.

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 7:08 pm

Either way I'm in.

Bloody bottlers. :D

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 7:13 pm

Anything more technical than a sweep is too difficult for me.

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 7:55 pm

Whitti Steve wrote:OMG... good luck with the marking :mrgreen: Interesting stuff... not sure Exile is clever enough though :wink:

Do I hear the sound of a tightening sphincter? I'll have you know I'm the smartest person on this messageboard, with the possible exception of saarland "172" saddler :mrgreen:

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 9:31 pm

SaigonSaddler wrote:Alternative rules:

Everyone predicts on how many goals are scored in total in their group in the knock-out rounds.

The rough half (rounded up) closest to the correct number of goals scored progress to the quarters and guess how many goals then.

Best half advance on to the semis

Leaving about 4 in the final to play that.

Advantages: simple, no limit to players.


Stick to the original concept if you please, its different and pits 1 against 1, good fun.
Only dimwits and i think i know it alls will fear this.......ring any bells certain UTSers.
Cant wait for the draw :D

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Thu May 31, 2012 9:42 pm

Exile wrote:
Whitti Steve wrote:OMG... good luck with the marking :mrgreen: Interesting stuff... not sure Exile is clever enough though :wink:

Do I hear the sound of a tightening sphincter? I'll have you know I'm the smartest person on this messageboard, with the possible exception of saarland "172" saddler :mrgreen:


I think you will find that accolade belongs to me, you obviously dont recognise it because i am that skilled at hiding it.
Lone voice that does not follow the message board doctrine, how i envy you all to be in the company of such a knowledgeable fellow.

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:52 pm

Guys
How is this Smartness measured?
Or is it just the size of ones yead :roll:

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:59 pm

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4 Swiftyboy
5 Rob Harvey
6 King Crimson
7 PINNACLE
8 JOCKEY
9 Ciscokid
10 Exile
11 Ken Barlow
12 Whitti Steve
13 1933
14 aaaæ™
15 Derbysaddler
16 Welsh_Saddler
17 Gerryhatrick
18 Asps
19 Jolly Johnny
20 Manchester Saddler
21 Saigon*
22 Aldridge
23 HKSaddler
24
25 Casual D
26 Fray Bentos is God!
27
28 Kevin
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30 windowman
31
32 Darth Vader

Saigon, I know I pm'd you earlier mate, but I have now added in my bro to the latest list above to save you the bother, hope that is okay. I will inform him that he is entered and if he wants or needs to withdraw he can let you know.

The competition sounds a lot more complex than the one I was thinking of possibly doing but should be fun - looking forward to it starting and getting knocked out early on!!

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:45 pm

Jolly Johnny wrote:1 ihatethecorps
2
3
4 Swiftyboy
5 Rob Harvey
6 King Crimson
7 PINNACLE
8 JOCKEY
9 Ciscokid
10 Exile
11 Ken Barlow
12 Whitti Steve
13 1933
14 aaaæ™
15 Derbysaddler
16 Welsh_Saddler
17 Gerryhatrick
18 Asps
19 Jolly Johnny
20 Manchester Saddler
21 Saigon*
22 Aldridge
23 HKSaddler
24
25 Casual D
26 Fray Bentos is God!
27
28 Kevin
29
30 windowman
31
32 Darth Vader

Saigon, I know I pm'd you earlier mate, but I have now added in my bro to the latest list above to save you the bother, hope that is okay. I will inform him that he is entered and if he wants or needs to withdraw he can let you know.

The competition sounds a lot more complex than the one I was thinking of possibly doing but should be fun - looking forward to it starting and getting knocked out early on!!


Is your bro a registered UTS member ?

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:46 pm

6 places left (It's Casual D by the way Pinnacle - prediction league regular)

I will take some pics of the prize tomoz and post up here when I get the opportunity.

The rules are not yet set in stone, so any feedback is still welcome and majority rules as far as that is concerned. Mods - can this be moved back to Off Topic for a bit - it's a bit lost here. :wink:

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Sat Jun 02, 2012 12:22 am

Mmmmm prizes.

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:30 am

I wonder if the first prize is a night out with Saigons Avatar---------In fact forget a night----30mins would do :wink:

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:56 am

ciscokid wrote:I wonder if the first prize is a night out with Saigons Avatar---------In fact forget a night----30mins would do :wink:


or 30 seconds...?

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:58 am

SaigonSaddler wrote:Mods - can this be moved back to Off Topic for a bit - it's a bit lost here. :wink:


I'd agree with this and back up the call to move it back to SOT!

Although it involves England, it is a prediction competition as the others and does involve all games involving all the teams not just our nation of underachievers!

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:06 am

ciscokid wrote:I wonder if the first prize is a night out with Saigons Avatar---------In fact forget a night----30mins would do :wink:


I'll ask, but I think she just does the Christmas 'rush' :D

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:59 am

1 ihatethecorps
2 PT
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4 Swiftyboy
5 Rob Harvey
6 King Crimson
7 PINNACLE
8 JOCKEY
9 Ciscokid
10 Exile
11 Ken Barlow
12 Whitti Steve
13 1933
14 aaaæ™
15 Derbysaddler
16 Welsh_Saddler
17 Gerryhatrick
18 Asps
19 Jolly Johnny
20 Manchester Saddler
21 Saigon*
22 Aldridge
23 HKSaddler
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25 Casual D
26 Fray Bentos is God!
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28 Kevin
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30 windowman
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32 Darth Vader

I'm in!!

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:12 pm

1 ihatethecorps
2 PT
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4 Swiftyboy
5 Rob Harvey
6 King Crimson
7 PINNACLE
8 JOCKEY
9 Ciscokid
10 Exile
11 Ken Barlow
12 Whitti Steve
13 1933
14 aaaæ™
15 Derbysaddler
16 Welsh_Saddler
17 Gerryhatrick
18 Asps
19 Jolly Johnny
20 Manchester Saddler
21 Saigon*
22 Aldridge
23 HKSaddler
24
25 Casual D
26 Fray Bentos is God!
27
28 Kevin
29 Saddlerken
30 windowman
31
32 Darth Vader

Go on then

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Mon Jun 04, 2012 2:22 pm

1 ihatethecorps
2 PT
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4 Swiftyboy
5 Rob Harvey
6 King Crimson
7 PINNACLE
8 JOCKEY
9 Ciscokid
10 Exile
11 Ken Barlow
12 Whitti Steve
13 1933
14 aaaæ™
15 Derbysaddler
16 Welsh_Saddler
17 Gerryhatrick
18 Asps
19 Jolly Johnny
20 Manchester Saddler
21 Saigon*
22 Aldridge
23 HKSaddler
24
25 Casual D
26 Fray Bentos is God!
27 Greg Oxley
28 Kevin
29 Saddlerken
30 windowman
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32 Darth Vader

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Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:38 pm

Maybe this thread should be locked as there is now another.. Can't do it myself on iPad at moment

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Re: Euro 2012 Prediction comp,

Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:39 pm

Had to get that in I see.

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