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Post by bubba on Feb 24, 2024 13:45:25 GMT
I know you're joking but I'm going to have tilts pm me his predictions going forwards and only submit them after closing the thread.
Jesus Christ I can see somebodies head swelling up, its a bit of fun ffs Do I need to check the Championship Match predictor........ they're pretty close in 21st and 27th position
As said myself yes it's meant to be fun, I can't speak for you but I strongly suspect most people even if entering just for fun would like to maybe win and that people being allowed to gain an unfair advantage would put many off bothering.
Also whilst being for fun, you virtually accused me in your previous post of only taking action because Brightide was doing well, was that in the spirit of fun?
To top it all the guy has practically admitted doing exactly what he's accused of doing and I'm the silly fecker having to defend my position, fcuk that for a game of soldiers.
I honestly thought both the concept and maths were simple, clearly I'm in error in thinking it would be obvious to all, I'm guessing the silent majority do get it, I can't help others who don't any further than I already have so will bow out of further explanation here since it seems futile.
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Post by choc on Feb 24, 2024 14:15:21 GMT
get rid of Tilts is the obvious answer here I've been saying this for along time now 🙏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Post by brightside on Feb 24, 2024 14:21:33 GMT
Ok fair enough Bubba, some pretty impressive analysis done there to prove your point. I honestly didn’t realise that I had been so focused on Tilts predictions but you have clearly demonstrated that I have on a fair few occasions. So to Tilts, sorry about that.
I really didn’t treat this as anything but a bit of fun and didn’t realise it was so important to you and Bubba. Clearly having ten different team placements in my submission to yours this season wasn’t enough to differentiate our submissions. Perhaps I should have put more effort in and I may have been even further ahead 🤣. I genuinely hope that Tilts goes on to win it and of course you come second Bubba. And thank you to others that made some supportive comments.
Trust me I will enter next year if only to try and beat you both as I think that would be funny 😁
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Post by bubba on Feb 24, 2024 14:24:53 GMT
I agree with your last sentence, otherwise
Here are TILTS predictions followed by BRIGHTIDE'S to the right.
1. LEICESTER---------------------LEICESTER
2. SOUTHAMPTON----------------SOUTHAMPTON
3. NORWICH----------------------NORWICH
4. LEEDS--------------------------LEEDS
5. HULL----------------------------HULL
6. IPSWICH-----------------------IPSWICH
7. PRESTON-----------------------PRESTON 8. STOKE--------------------------SUNDERLAND
9. BLUES--------------------------BLUES
10 SUNDERLAND-----------------WBA 11 WBA---------------------------WATFORD 12 PLYMOUTH--------------------PLYMOUTH 13 WATFORD---------------------STOKE 14 COVENTRY--------------------COVENTRY 15 BRISTOL----------------------BRISTOL 16 BLACKBURN------------------BLACKBURN 17 MILLWALL---------------------MILLWALL 18 CARDIFF----------------------SWANSEA 19 SWANSEA---------------------CARDIFF---------------THESE 2 JUST SWAPPED OVER 20 QPR----------------------------MIDD'BORO 21 MIDD'BORO-------------------QPR--------------------THESE 2 JUST SWAPPED OVER 22 HUDDERSFIELD---------------HUDDERSFIELD 23 SHEFF WED-------------------ROTHERHAM 24 ROTHERHAM------------------SHEFF WED-----------THESE 2 JUST SWAPPED OVER
14 EXACT matches and 6 of the bottom 7 in 3 pairs just swapped over with each other.
Even the remaining 4 teams Stoke, Sunderland, WBA and Watford have clearly been just juggled around themselves in the space of 6 positions.
THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN BY CHANCE!
That concludes the evidence, the verdict is already in and the sentence passed. Any members of the public gallery still in doubt are invited to accompany me on the way to meet the Easter Bunny whilst I try and interest you in buying my magic beans.
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Post by kevinuk81 on Feb 24, 2024 14:58:54 GMT
Just a suggestion, for next season, all participants send their predictions to Bubba, or whoever organises next seasons, then they can be posted after the cut off point, then we wouldn't need this discussion.
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Post by borisblue on Feb 24, 2024 16:07:06 GMT
Just a suggestion, for next season, all participants send their predictions to Bubba, or whoever organises next seasons, then they can be posted after the cut off point, then we wouldn't need this discussion. I did think of your idea too kevinuk81 but then you wouldn’t be able to change your mind and tinker with your selections. Unless you entered your predictions at the very last hour. I’ve only entered twice - first time I finished 12th and 2nd time (last season) I was lucky enough to win it at the very death as it was a very close finish. Both times I entered I had changed my mind on certain teams numerous times as manager sackings, owner issues, injuries to key players, players transfered in/out and other factors can all come into play on your decisions. I think we all have a decent level of knowledge about football and we apply that when we choose our league table predictions but there’s the luck element too. How many predicted where Ipswich would finish this season for instance? I’ve got them down at 15th! All it boils down to really is a bit of honesty and fair play within the rules from everyone. Why cheat at anything?
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Post by TILTON on Feb 24, 2024 17:31:44 GMT
What the fucck did I miss? The absolute cheek that folks will think I am copying anyone is beyond the joke. I have consistently left mine to the death for the reason beyond stopping people copying. Bubba and EPJ will also know that one particular season we decided to leave mine as late as possible to avoid this very event! My positions each year prove I don't need to copy anyone and if you do your research you'll see how late I leave mine. If you see my comments pre predictions I do drop some hints on my thoughts. Not surprised to see certain folks stirring the pot but hey I'm marmite and I don't give a monkeys if I'm liked or hated. I'm not here to make friends, if you are then maybe take stock of your life
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Post by choc on Feb 24, 2024 17:58:19 GMT
🤣🤣 IT'S ONLY A BIT OF FUN.
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Post by bubba on Feb 24, 2024 18:55:17 GMT
What the fucck did I miss? The absolute cheek that folks will think I am copying anyone is beyond the joke. I have consistently left mine to the death for the reason beyond stopping people copying. Bubba and EPJ will also know that one particular season we decided to leave mine as late as possible to avoid this very event! My positions each year prove I don't need to copy anyone and if you do your research you'll see how late I leave mine. If you see my comments pre predictions I do drop some hints on my thoughts. Not surprised to see certain folks stirring the pot but hey I'm marmite and I don't give a monkeys if I'm liked or hated. I'm not here to make friends, if you are then maybe take stock of your life
WTF?
You've completely got the wrong end of the stick, it's your entries that have been copied by someone else as you say why would you need to copy anyone? Don't you remember a pm a few years ago from me asking you to hold fire on posting your predictions because someone had copied yours? Luckily someone else does.
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Post by bubba on Feb 24, 2024 18:56:21 GMT
John I want a wage rise.
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Post by Dirty White Slip-on on Feb 24, 2024 23:25:54 GMT
What the fucck did I miss? The absolute cheek that folks will think I am copying anyone is beyond the joke. I have consistently left mine to the death for the reason beyond stopping people copying. Bubba and EPJ will also know that one particular season we decided to leave mine as late as possible to avoid this very event! My positions each year prove I don't need to copy anyone and if you do your research you'll see how late I leave mine. If you see my comments pre predictions I do drop some hints on my thoughts. Not surprised to see certain folks stirring the pot but hey I'm marmite and I don't give a monkeys if I'm liked or hated. I'm not here to make friends, if you are then maybe take stock of your life Thick as mince……. re-read
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Post by TILTON on Feb 24, 2024 23:56:05 GMT
So ya didn't say get rid of tilts it's the obvious answer?
I didn't see any winky emojis or anything implying you were jesting and given your previous shite thrown in my direction maybe you didn't read it either and dived in to have a pop.
For future reference see my posts and walk on by. It's really that simple!
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Post by brightside on Feb 26, 2024 21:49:17 GMT
John I want a wage rise. You mods get paid for this? really? You’re just joking surely Bubbs ? But joking apart I guess that perhaps you should. Is it influencing? I just thought you did it because you are very good at it and enjoyed doing it. I suppose it’s about clicks for advertisers? Genuinely I am interested to know as I am shocked by what you said. I understand that you would want to keep how much to yourselves but I am honestly intrigued that you may be. perhaps you could help clear this up. A simple yes or no would suffice. No need for hours of analysis. Thanks
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Post by TILTON on Feb 26, 2024 22:00:13 GMT
Get paid lol
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Post by expatjohn on Feb 27, 2024 1:26:42 GMT
There are no financial inducements, neither do I receive any payment from the forum hosts. They are the ones who make money from advertisements unfortunately.
When we first started up (mostly from the old mail forum) we were quite busy, but over the years and changes of forum hosts membership has dwindled, plus natural loss too. We now have about 50 regular posters/member visits, but anything from 800-1100 guests a day. I would love some of these casual visitors to sign up and contribute, but each to their own.
So no, mods aren't paid.
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Post by brightside on Feb 27, 2024 8:24:17 GMT
Thanks John
I would have been very surprised if it was true but I do think that both Bubba and Tilts do a great job at keeping things going.
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Post by choc on Feb 27, 2024 11:58:03 GMT
There are no financial inducements, neither do I receive any payment from the forum hosts. They are the ones who make money from advertisements unfortunately. When we first started up (mostly from the old mail forum) we were quite busy, but over the years and changes of forum hosts membership has dwindled, plus natural loss too. We now have about 50 regular posters/member visits, but anything from 800-1100 guests a day. I would love some of these casual visitors to sign up and contribute, but each to their own. So no, mods aren't paid. It's the SHA mob spying on the sensible ones 😁
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Post by bubba on Feb 27, 2024 19:03:59 GMT
Only just looking in today, this genuinely made me laugh, thank you, wasn't expecting that.
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Post by bubba on Apr 3, 2024 13:07:19 GMT
New update done.
New leader.
Most people's scores have worsened but...
The top ten now only seperated by 24 points and each and every one of them still in with a chance even with only half a dozen games to go.
One of them an absolute steamer as he's one of the few whose score has hardly changed making him charge up the rankings, was near the bottom in December and still bottom but one near the end of February, Now jut 13 points off top spot nestled in 5th.
Finally Oz has been knocked off the bottom.
The bottom 5
11 EXPATJOHN - 123 12 KEV IN UK - 128 13 JAZZY ------ 130 13 BRUMINOZ - 130 15 ROYALBLUE - 134
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Post by bubba on Apr 3, 2024 13:22:31 GMT
1st COOPO - 96 - Since the the 2nd year finished there has been a new winner EVERY season, will Coopo continue the trend?
2nd TILTS - 100 - off the top but menacingly right there looking to become the all time most titles predictor
3rd BUBBA - 106 - thought I'd have dropped down but not realising that most others had their scores worsen too.
4th MARK - 108 - the 3rd former winner in the top 4
5th BLUESHARK -109- here's the steamer charging up the table, also the other contender in the top 5 yet to win a title.
6th DWSO - 110 - The 14 points off the top can change with a single result and there are more than 70 games to play out yet. 6th BORIS - 110 - Another former winner in touching distance
8th CHARLIE - 118 - A bit to do but definitely not out of it especially considering blueshark's meteoric rise 8th BERTIE --- 118 - ditto
10th CHOC --- 120 - another not out of it but needs to get closer by the time the next update is done
Will update in 2 games time, then again 2 games after that before the final update at the season's end.
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Post by brightside on Apr 3, 2024 15:15:55 GMT
👋 😠 But well done Coopo.
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Post by coopobot on Apr 3, 2024 15:51:56 GMT
Blimey. What a shocker. End the season now.
And i didnt even copy anything off Tilts. Honest… 🤪
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Post by bubba on Apr 3, 2024 16:30:39 GMT
Blimey. What a shocker. End the season now. And i didnt even copy anything off Tilts. Honest… 🤪 There may be a steward's enquiry.
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Post by bubba on Apr 12, 2024 19:21:12 GMT
ok no comment today just the scores
The down and outs
15 - ROYALBLUE - 132 14 - BRUMINOZ - 130 13 - JAZZY ------ 128 12 - KEVINUK --- 124 11 - EXPATJOHN - 122
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Post by bubba on Apr 12, 2024 19:24:02 GMT
The Inbetweeners
10 - CHARLIE - 120 9 - CHOC ------ 118 8 - BERTIE ---- 114 6 - MARK ------ 110 6 - DWSO ----- 110
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Post by bubba on Apr 12, 2024 19:27:47 GMT
The I could have been a contenders
5 - BLUESHARK - 108 3 - BUBBA ------- 106 3 - BORIS ------- 106
2 - TILTS -------- 98
1 - COOPO ------ 96
One more totting up in 2 games' time before ze big finale.
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Post by bubba on Apr 25, 2024 13:01:33 GMT
ok the penultimate round up is here and tbh there is very little change, not just in positions but in scores. For the 2nd update running there has been minimal movement in people's scores, for example mine is unchanged across the last 3 updates including this one. This leads me to believe that contrary to my usual assertion that so many posters are still in with a chance, based on the minimal movement of the last 2 updates including this one, that would appear unlikely this time.
The bottom half ish
15th - ROYAL --- 136 - making a very determined effort for the wooden spoon this year 14th - JAZZY --- 130 - our lowest performing former comp winner, oh Icarus you flew so high once 13th - KEVINUK - 126 - one of those rare posters who didn't have blues as their biggest mistake, they were their 2nd biggest 11th - EPJ ------ 124 - if you'd scored 9th to 24th as well as you had 1st to 8th you'd be leading, but you didn't, and you're not 11th - BRUMINOZ - 124 - rarefied air indeed, not even in with a sniff of the wooden spoon this year 10th - CHOC - 120 - the best predictor of the top 3, from there it fell apart a bit but I wanted to say something nice 8th - CHARLIE - 116 - trouble with being so middling so not much really stands out but joint 2nd best predictor on blues 8th - BERTIE - 116 - as above not much stands out, although went the other way on blues and only 2 people were worse
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Post by bubba on Apr 25, 2024 13:43:49 GMT
Top half ish
7th - MARK ------ 110 - top 2 bang on and a further 6 just one position off, really should be higher than this tbh
6th - DWSO ----- 108 - the most optimistic on blues at the start will go down as the worst on blues at the finish 4th - BUBBA ----- 106 - 3 of top 4 bang on and best predictor of top 4 but a couple too many bad calls to be competitive 4th - BLUESHARK -106 - top 2 bang on and a further 8 just one position off that's almost half the division nailed, hat off
I think the above are now too far away to genuinely have a chance of winning outright.
3rd - BORIS - 102 - almost everybody got blues badly wrong but mostly a bad call on Ipswich is keeping you out of top 2
2nd - TILTS - 98 - several others got more and often a lot more bang on or near bang on hits but you're just consistently not far out on nearly all of them blues and boro being the only double figure misses but 16 teams were only 0 to 3 places out
1st COOPO - 90 - still leading and not only that, the most anybody improved was 6 points and you were one of them which has put you out of reach of a few of us. Top predictor on blues, top predictor on the top 6, only predictor with not a single team at least double figures away from prediction, in fact nobody else had less than 2 teams double figures out, the most out on any team just 8 places all adds up to a very worthy leader.
Final note on those above in bold being former winners along with Jazzy in the bottom half post and it seeming like for the 7th season running and 8th out of 9 seasons total we will have a new name added to the winners list, a quite incredble statistic (imo) given the relatively few numbers of participants and how God damn seriously I some people take it proving once again it really pays to have not won it before.
I should however reiterate that even if 6 is a reasonable max number to expect scores to change it still puts both tilts and boris within touching distance if they improve and coopo goes the other way, so the fat lady may be gargling but she hasn't yet started singing, good luck all.
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Post by bubba on Apr 25, 2024 13:51:58 GMT
I will also just take a moment to reiterate joint scores will be seperated in the final board by methods and in that order, outlined in the opening post.
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Post by coopobot on Apr 25, 2024 16:37:35 GMT
Whoop. Go me. Will gladly gain / lose a few more points if it means blues move up the actual league.
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