***Spot the Ball - NEW Associate Members Cup - Spot the Ball***

[RalphCoatesComb]

As the Qualifying Rounds for the F.A. Cup come to an end, Spot has come up with an idea (NO, it doesn't involve the Collie from the Village)

Some folk are going to be mightily cheesed off when the results are revealed tomorrow. Some of the Groups are very tight indeed.

So, to keep things going for EVERYONE, Spot has devised a new "ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CUP"

Anyone who doesn't make it through to the last 16 (that's 24 of you) will automatically go into the Associate Members Cup

Obviously, 24 is not the best number to create a Knock-Out competition so there will be 4 new Groups of 6

These players will complete 3 Rounds with the top 2 from each Group going into the "Last 8"

The images will be the same as for the F.A. Cup. It will last a week or two longer to complete that's all.

It is just an idea at this stage.

Any thoughts??

[Bertiebeehead]

Kicking the losers when they’re down, fantastic idea I’m in.

[RalphCoatesComb]

Kicking the losers when they’re down, fantastic idea I’m in.

There are no LOSERS, just people who haven't won yet

[vinrogue]

I shall play a weakened team in the AMC and treat it as a learning ground for future attempts at the main Cup. Which reminds me I must email my final weekly guess for embarrassment purposes!

[MACCA]

If it requires emails and texts I can't, hense not being able to fully participate this time. Don't get on the laptop daily I'm afraid

[RalphCoatesComb]

If it requires emails and texts I can't, hense not being able to fully participate this time. Don't get on the laptop daily I'm afraid

I'd like to apologise for making it difficult for people.

[MACCA]

I'd like to apologise for making it difficult for people.

Not your fault, you do a fantastic job. Just I only get my laptop a few times a week, and not at all last Friday so missed it. Same with the racing nap league Sunday, although like spot predictions as was no where near after 2 days so didn't matter.

[Dyched]

Nice idea. I hope there's a 3rd competition for when I get booted out again!

[RalphCoatesComb]

Nice idea. I hope there's a 3rd competition for when I get booted out again!

There's confident for you (Best spoken in a Welsh accent )

[CnBtruntru]

Nicknamed the "Losers Cup"

You are doing an excellent job there Ralph, even giving the losers a lift, that is if you do it that is

[Firthy]

Not sure if I fancy being classed as a loser but as I'll probably end up in it guess I'll go with it

[RalphCoatesComb]

You are doing an excellent job there Ralph, even giving the losers a lift

I could get a part time job at Deadwood, giving those losers a lift

[South West Claret.]

I much preferred last seasons simple, stable and consitent format as I said on the other thread Ralph, to many changes this season for me in the completion, entry method and deadline.

Just my two penny worth.

[Joe14]

Sounds a bit like the Europa league. I'd prefer it if you could just fix the scores so I get through the group. It will save the embarrassment of having to play in this "losers" league

[Moorite]

Now I have the worry of being bottom of the losers cup

[RalphCoatesComb]

Now I have the worry of being bottom of the losers cup

You have our sympathy Moorite, being in a Group with Buxton and Funky Drummer can't be easy

[MrTopTier]

Great idea Ralph, we get to feel like Celtic do every year.

[Dazzler]

Can I play in this one too

[RalphCoatesComb]

Great idea Ralph, we get to feel like Celtic do every year.

[RalphCoatesComb]

Can I play in this one too

Only if you don't make it to the Last 16 in the F.A. Cup

[Dazzler]

Only if you don't make it to the Last 16 in the F.A. Cup

How about the last 16 losers joining in the knockout stage?

[bobinho]

With the way iv'e been going, id better express an interest in this.

[RalphCoatesComb]

How about the last 16 losers joining in the knockout stage?

Hmmmmmm. Spot is wagging his tail. You may be onto something there.

We can then go straight into the Last 32 of the Associate Members Cup without having to have more Group stages.

Yep, liking that !

[RalphCoatesComb]

Anyone got a better name for it?

Not smitten with "The Loser's Cup"

[Dazzler]

Venky's cup?

[MrTopTier]

Normally it is a plate, when those in the first round get knocked out.
Having considered how important Spot is in this whole process, how about the Dog's Bowl.

[Dazzler]

how about the Dog's Bowl.

yeah I like that

[Firthy]

yeah I like that

Me too. Think I'd prefer to win that than the cup itself Only saying that in case I end up in it

[RalphCoatesComb]

How about the Dog's Bowl.

Sounds good to me. Spot is spinning 'round. He may be just chasing his tail but I think he likes it

[claretblue]

I'min!

thanks Spot!

[leedsdave]

I'm in too since it is highly likely I won't make the grade for the knockout. Looks like the "Dog's Bowl" has stuck.

[CnBtruntru]

I'm in too since it is highly likely I won't make the grade for the knockout. Looks like the "Dog's Bowl" has stuck.

I thought "Dog's ********" but don't need to be so crude, how about make it plural!!!! "Dog's Bowl's", yeah Gods I go on hols tomorrow thank me nuts

[RalphCoatesComb]

Yeah Gods I go on hols tomorrow thank me nuts

How can you possibly go on holiday in the middle of a Competition?? Sounds like you aren't treating this seriously

[CnBtruntru]

How can you possibly go on holiday in the middle of a Competition?? Sounds like you aren't treating this seriously

Probably won't be after about 6pm tonight A bit like Jack Cork with his trip to Dubai he gave it up to play for England, I know which I would have done, mind you i am 56 with two metal knees, mind you I could always cover as a CB at Everton

[gawthorpe_view]

This thread is useless without photographs!