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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/12/2006 : 08:53:56
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Are these the rules you're talking about Llama?
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Originally posted by Llamadance
Also, as far as the prediction competition is concerned, should we go for predicting each game (3pts for a correct score, 1 point for a correct result) and submit all our predictions (right up to the final) before the tournament starts, or should we submit scores before each round (which could get messy).
Or we could just predict who goes through from each group and so on (less fun ;)
Bonus points could maybe be awarded for guessing the Golden Boot winner, the eventual winner and maybe some random questions such as "who will be first to score for England?".
Oh, and if Dean or Brian pop their heads in here, in the absence of any tangible prize for the winner, any chance of a custom status? Maybe?
Any other thoughts and suggestions?
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 08:55:10
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Originally posted by Llamadance
hehe, Pixiestu did say Beckham, but, alas, FIFA cheated him like so many before.
Damn FIFA! Just wait 'til I get my hands on 'em!
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 09:00:01
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thanks pixiestu, kind of, it was more the bonus points for group winners and the golden boot/winner questions really. I'm guessing it was 5 points for bonus Q's and group winners. I think I had said maybe ten for the Golden boot winner and 15 for the eventual winner of the cup, but I can't remember exactly. If people are happy with that (and I can't find my post) , we'll go with those.
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 09:00:05
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Did anyone see the Panorama documentary last night on Sepp Blatter and Fifa, they're relationship with some Trinidadian dude. Apparantly FIFA scratches his back and he returns the favour with block votes concerning the FIFA presidancy. Sepp should have gone along time ago but corruption keeps him in.
I't's seems you've got mixed up in all the shafting to, pixiestu. |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2006 : 09:04:05
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Originally posted by Llamadance
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Originally posted by vilainde
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Originally posted by Llamadance
Bonus B....Who'll score first for England?
Is "nobody" an acceptable answer?
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!
:D yes.
might have given you the points for that Denis ;)
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 09:20:49
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These?
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Originally posted by Llamadance
Rules are 3 points for correct score, 1 point for correct result (ie win/lose/draw). 5 points for predicting a group winner correctly and I'm going to try and work out bonus questions for each group/top scorer/overall winner. Bonus Questions will be worth 5 points each, apart from Top Scorer and WC Winner, which will be worth 15 points.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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lonely persuader
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 09:24:09
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USA 0-1 Czech Republic
already.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 09:34:12
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That's the ones Pixiestu! Where did you find them, I looked right through the thread. My memory was mostly right. Cheers.
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2006 : 09:42:08
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 09:47:31
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0-2. :(
 "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." |
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fbc
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United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2006 : 09:59:20
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Oops
i'm just watching a clip of John Travolta partying with the Aussies in their dressing room. |
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fbc
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United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2006 : 12:40:45
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"It's a pearler from Pirlo"
Nice one, Motty. Couldn't have said it better myself. |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 14:11:59
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ok, now that I have the spreadsheet set up......the table looks like this
kelladwella 14
Pixiestu 12
toeknee 11
Cheeseman 8
llamadance 7
Vilainde 6
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 06/12/2006 : 14:14:32
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I'm still last? Dammit. I do better in the fantasy league thing.
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath! |
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 06/12/2006 : 15:47:50
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I like the look of that scorelist Llama. But why had Iaquinta to score a second goal for the italians, I ask? Why ruin a so far perfect 1-0?
Oh and guess what:
It looks like I'm going to see Brazil-Croatia tomorrow live at the Olympiastadion here in Berlin!!
About three weeks ago I happened to be at the right time at the right place when a friend of a friend of a friend asked around for names she could add for a draw for tickets in the company she works in held. And I (well she, but with my name on the ticket... ) won a ticket for that game.
How cool is that?
I won't get the ticket before tomorrow morning, so there is still a little shadow of doubt. About me actually winning a ticket for a World Cup game. And with Brazil no less. But it looks good.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 01:21:16
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Wow, and what a match to go to. Croatia don't suck. Congratulations!
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 02:38:41
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Netherlands won their fist match
didn't play that great
but still
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2006 : 02:46:07
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Thank you, Cheesman. I couldn't believe my luck a few days ago.
Still can't to some extend. But: I finally hold the ticket in my hands!
The city is full of brazilian and croatian fans. I'm going to be kind of neutral tonight since these two are really not my favorite teams. But I'm hoping for a good game with a little magic here and there and lots of worlcup atmosphere. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 02:50:54
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Awesome. What are you going to wear? In case we see you on tv. Perhaps you could streak or something.
France is entering the competition today and everyone's so scared we're about to surrender right now. Who knows if Ribery is gonna hold up to the expectation.
Oh, and it seems we finally know why Malouda won't play tonight, he suffers from haemorrhoids (sp). Ha! I can understand why it was kept secret.
Denis
I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath! |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 03:09:44
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If all else fails, bring on Boumsong. You cheese-eating surrender monkeys.
I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7442 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2006 : 03:14:29
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In honour of the WC, I changed my signature.
Denis
Your team sucks |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 07:21:10
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You gotta cheer the underdog, kella. And Croatia's had a string of bad luck already, strange afflictions, and drama.
Look at Togo. Up 1-0. Go To,go!
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." |
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 07:47:07
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I watched a bit of it earlier...It was a bit exciting for Togo to go 1 up. I have to admit, I'd never heard of Togo before!!
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2564 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2006 : 07:47:15
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2-1 now...
"The arc of triumph" |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 08:02:48
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Yeah, my first 3 points! I'm on fire!
Denis
Your team sucks |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2006 : 08:11:19
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That result puts me bottom :(
I'll post the table after the Brazil game tonight *hopes*
Enjoy the game kelladwella, should be amazing. I'm not sure how anyone can not support Brazil, they exemplify the bautiful game.
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 08:16:51
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Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
You gotta cheer the underdog, kella.
I know, I know, but I have bad memories about the quarterfinals at the WC in France 1998. And I don't like their agressive, ugly, defense-orientated style. But hey!
And Denis, I'm going directly from work to the stadium. Now. And I wear the "Original fb.net Shirt"! So if you see that...
I sit in the upper ring just left from the big (not the little!) video screen. I doubt that this sector will be in the center of attention.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 06/13/2006 : 08:19:03
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We hate Croatia too cause they deprived us of a France-Germany game in the semifinals.
Denis
Your team sucks |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2006 : 10:56:33
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Ahem, France were terrible. Switzerland should probably have won. kelladwella the only person to predict a draw.
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2006 : 11:10:06
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I like Gary Lineker's comment before the match about the French team
"1998 - magnifique, 2002 - pathetique, 2006 - antique?"
What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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