World Cup Prediction Competition.....

[chonabot]

Footie Fans , my place of work is having a World cup prediction compo.

The idea is you predict the scores from the group matches , and then from the knockout stages, QF.SF and final.

The rules are fairly simple, its a bit of fun.

Would any of you experts like to have a similar competition here?

If so , I am happy to run the thing, I can send out the xl format entry form , rules etc,.

We need at least 10 people to make it interesting.

So if you fancy yourself as a pundit, reply on this thread and we'll see hopw good you really are.

[OneeyedJohn]

i'm an english moronwilling to give it a try!

[Backpack_thailand]

Count me in!

Have to be quick though, it all kicks-off next week!

What do you need me to do?

[britmaveric]

Sure Chons - Let's do it!

[chonabot]

I will email rules and spreadsheets to interested parties , the more the merrier.

So far there are ..........................5

Me

Brit

Backpack

OneeyedJohn

Explorer.

We need about 20 to make it fun.

Email me your details - [email protected]

and I will send the stuff out, will try to update daily, I will publish the rules here tomorrow for all to see. Deadline for entries is Thu 8th.

We all know England are going to win , but by how much and who against?

Edited June 2, 2006 by chonabot

[chonabot]

Basically we predict the scores for the group games , and I will send out an xl sheet for all of those matches. I will send another out for the knockout stages, as and when the teams qualify.

Heres the rules , apologies if they seem vague , but it works.

WORLD CUP Competition Rules

POINTS SCORING: The points scoring will be as follows

1 point for each correct score

2 points for correct result

2 points for correct scores and result.

1point bonus for each goal scored in an absolute correct prediction (Sorry no extra for a correct 0-0)

So a total of 6 points are available plus bonus point per goal.

SO IF A MATCH RESULT WAS 3-1.

If you predicted 3-0. This would score 1 point for the 3 prediction and 2 points for the result thus you score 3 points.

If you predicted 1-1. This would score 1 point for the 1 prediction and no other points thus you score 1 point.

If you predicted 3-1. This would score 1 point for the 3 prediction and 1 point for the 1 prediction 2 points for correct result and a further 2 points for correct score thus you score a maximum 6 points. Plus 4 bonus points for each goal scored for a completely correct prediction giving a Total of 10 points.

The prediction sheet: There is only one sheet it contains all games known at the start plus how the draw will place teams for the 2nd round onwards, I will update and send again when known, where practical. Take a good look at each pool and the date on the left when the games are played, make sure you get your prediction in no later than this day and before kick off. You can fill in the whole sheet in one go if you want. How you make your entries is upto you as long as they are in before kick off. At the bottom of each pool is a box for your prediction for total goals in the pool, this must be entered at the same time as first pool matches.

One final point to remember, if your predictions are late they will not be entered, if you forget to make an entry there will\be no default predictions.

No predictions = No points

NOTE: All predictions are based on 90mins. Extra time, golden goals, penalties etc. do not count.

Edited June 2, 2006 by chonabot

[chonabot]

Chaps I have just sent XL's out , it's probably an idea either publish the predictions (including mine) here , or for me to send my predictions to one of you , otherwise it would be easy to get accused of cheating .

Come all you other TV members , have a go at this compo!

[calibanjr.]

Count me in. I'm a Yank, so I'm at a disadvantage, but I follow some relatives in the leagues in the UK, and half of WETV is reruns of RealMadrid and obscure Italian teams, so I'll give it a go.

[Backpack_thailand]

Chaps I have just sent XL's out , it's probably an idea either publish the predictions (including mine) here , or for me to send my predictions to one of you , otherwise it would be easy to get accused of cheating .

Come all you other TV members , have a go at this compo!

No accusations from me Chonners, it's not as if we're playing for a large pool of cash! Be good to see evryone's predictions though, see how confident we actually are about England!

Come on all you TV chaps, sign up for this. It's just a bit of fun and I've heard a rumour that Chonabot will buy a beer for the winner!!!

[Sing_Sling]

Thanks, mate. Count me in, please.

Umm, if I forecast Togo to beat Trinidad and Tobago in the final in Berlin, do I get mucho credit?

How about the overall winner gets to choose avatars for the losers, which they have to display for one month?

Edited June 3, 2006 by Sing_Sling

[raro]

Count me in. I'm a Yank, so I'm at a disadvantage,

...wise words...

[chonabot]

Here the list so far , let me know if I have left anything/one out.

Chon

Brit - XL sent out

Backpack - XL sent out , pls try resending your entries

OneyedJohn - XL sent out

SPit The Dog - XL sent out

Sing_Sling - Xl sent out

CalibanJr - XL sent out

Neeranaam - awaiting email addy please.

Come one TV sportsters lets get another 8 at least , to make it fun.

[chonabot]

I will ask mods to pin this topic for the duration of the cup.

[OneeyedJohn]

Disappointing response so far Chon...I'm sure it'll pick up before long.

Publication somehow, of everyone's predictions wil really add to the excitement

[redrus]

Count me in then.....

redrus.

[Sing_Sling]

Possibly a plug on the 'General Topics' board would bring this to the attention of more people?

[the scouser]

Count me in. I'll drop you an e-mail, Chon.

Topic pinned.

Scouse.

[chonabot]

Chon

Brit - XL sent out

Backpack - XL sent out , pls try resending your entries

OneyedJohn - XL sent out

SPit The Dog - XL sent out

Sing_Sling - Xl sent out - Xl predictions sent in - Cheers!

CalibanJr - XL sent out

Neeranaam - awaiting email addy please.

plus

Scouser - xl sent

Redrus - xl - sent

[jackr]

I'll have a bash, Chonabot. Sending you an email now. Be warned guys, I'm no footballer by any stretch but I stuffed 30 others at this in the 02

[chonabot]

I'll have a bash, Chonabot. Sending you an email now. Be warned guys, I'm no footballer by any stretch but I stuffed 30 others at this in the 02

XL sent Jack!

[chonabot]

Chon

Brit - XL sent out

Backpack - XL sent out , Xl predictions sent in - Cheers!

OneyedJohn - XL sent out

Spit The Dog - XL sent out

Sing_Sling - Xl sent out - Xl predictions sent in - Cheers!

CalibanJr - XL sent out

Neeranaam - awaiting email addy please.

plus

Scouser - xl sent , Xl predictions sent in - Cheers!

Redrus - xl - sent

JackR - xl sent

[redrus]

Received, will sort asap. Cheers Chon.

redrus

[jackr]

I'll have a bash, Chonabot. Sending you an email now. Be warned guys, I'm no footballer by any stretch but I stuffed 30 others at this in the 02

XL sent Jack!

Cheets Chon

Get back to you soon.

[King Dong]

chalk me up buddy

[chonabot]

Chon

Brit - XL sent out

Backpack - XL sent out , Xl predictions sent in - Cheers!

OneyedJohn - XL sent out

Spit The Dog - XL sent out

Sing_Sling - Xl sent out - Xl predictions sent in - Cheers!

CalibanJr - XL sent out

Neeranaam - awaiting email addy please.

Scouser - xl sent , Xl predictions sent in - Cheers!

Redrus - xl - sent out

JackR - xl sent out

King Dong - XL sent out

[chonabot]

Chon

Brit - XL sent out

Backpack - XL sent out , Xl predictions sent in - Cheers!

OneyedJohn - XL sent out Xl predictions sent in - Cheers

Spit The Dog - XL sent out

Sing_Sling - Xl sent out - Xl predictions sent in - Cheers!

CalibanJr - XL sent out

Neeranaam - awaiting email addy please.

Scouser - xl sent , Xl predictions sent in - Cheers!

Redrus - xl - sent out

JackR - xl sent out

King Dong - XL sent out

[chonabot]

Update , so far only the following have sent scores in :

Backpack Thailand

Scouser

Singapore_Sling

One Eyed John

Spit_the_Dog has sent me an empty spreadsheet.

Also could you put your TV user name in the email chaps ?, cheers!

[jackr]

I'll send mine in later Chon, problems with the mail servers.

[chonabot]

No Probs Jack , I think the deadline for entries should be Thursday evening.

[Khun Yak]

Awesome Idea, count me in, as I'm representing the host of this years WC ! And no doubt who'll win the July 9th final...

Cheers

KY