SPOT THE BALL Final (1st Leg) & Semi Final Games

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 12:10 am

The first leg of the End of Season Cup and the Semi Finals of the Michael Duff Trophy will run alongside each other until this Saturday 2 May at 18.00 hrs

The teams:

End of Season Cup Final (First Leg)

HunterST v Goobs

REMEMBER... this is the first leg only. The second leg will run alongside the Final of the Michael Duff Trophy on Sunday at 15.00hrs

Michael Duff Trophy Semi Finals

Redbeard v JohnMac

Evensteadiereddie v Bobinho

Images are taken from our 3 - 2 victory over Crystal Palace in November 2016. Sam Vokes scored after 90 seconds, took at 2 goal lead after 14 minutes (JBG), before letting it slip right until the 4th minute of added time when Ashley Barnes got the winner. Referee was Anthony Taylor. The win took us to 9th in the table after 11 games.

To help you remember the game, this was the sky minutes into the second half

Image 1

Image 2

Image 3

Image 4

Image 5

As usual, look, then look again!

Good luck everyone!

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:56 am

Off we go, then.

1. E7
2. D5
3. F7
4. E6
5. D10.

Game on, John.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 1:45 pm

Redbeard has put one across the bows of JohnMac. Is John able to sink The Admiral?

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:59 pm

1. D8
2. E6
3. E8 (ball always seemed glued to SD’s feet- exceptional player)
4. E7
5. D10

Cheers rcc (and spot)

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:16 pm

Flippin' 'eck!…...They are easy

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:17 pm

Dazzler wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:16 pm
Flippin' 'eck!…...They are easy

Only if you know the answers

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:07 am

Image 1 - D5
Image 2 - B7
Image 3 - D7
Image 4 - D6
Image 5 - C10

Thanks, Ralph.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:41 am

E8
D3
F6
G7
D10

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:41 am

Good luck everyone!

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:53 am

Just need HunterST and Goobs to show for the 1st leg of their final now !

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:21 am

VAR used for the first time in a Semi Final.

Spot has been in his element, running around in circles and chasing his tail !

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:19 pm

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:53 am
Just need HunterST and Goobs to show for the 1st leg of their final now !

Mind Games

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:31 pm

Come on Bobinho

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:24 pm

Elizabeth wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:31 pm
Come on Bobinho

Can supporters please stay off the pitch !

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:10 pm

sorry if i'm holding things up.
Sunday may be late afternoon / evening also.
Happy to forfeit if it delays things - I've had a great run and a more flukes than the flukiest man in flukesville

...

First picture had me stumped I was looking for a Dean Marney shot in the sky

1. D9
2. C8
3. F8
4. C6
5. D9

Cheers Ralph.
Big Wag for Spot

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:25 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:10 pm
Sunday may be late afternoon / evening also.

We will wait for you. Can you give us some times?

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:38 pm

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:25 pm
We will wait for you. Can you give us some times?

I could be ok at 3, hopefully,
But sadly I'm a bit flat out with this virus - I'm not well at all.
I'm on my tod and can't tell when I'm going to get up.
Today was 6.30 pm (actually thought it was the morning).
Yesterday was 4am then 7am then 8 the 10 then 4pm.
I'm so knackered I feel like I've been hit by 20 Ben Mee tackles.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:47 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:38 pm
I could be ok at 3, hopefully,
But sadly I'm a bit flat out with this virus - I'm not well at all.
I'm on my tod and can't tell when I'm going to get up.
Today was 6.30 pm (actually thought it was the morning).
Yesterday was 4am then 7am then 8 the 10 then 4pm.
I'm so knackered I feel like I've been hit by 20 Ben Mee tackles.

So sorry HunterST. Need anything? I'll be there in a flash and even bring "His Nibs". Have you been tested ?

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:54 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:38 pm
I could be ok at 3, hopefully,
But sadly I'm a bit flat out with this virus - I'm not well at all.
I'm on my tod and can't tell when I'm going to get up.
Today was 6.30 pm (actually thought it was the morning).
Yesterday was 4am then 7am then 8 the 10 then 4pm.
I'm so knackered I feel like I've been hit by 20 Ben Mee tackles.

You get well soon...

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:43 pm

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:47 pm
So sorry HunterST. Need anything? I'll be there in a flash and even bring "His Nibs". Have you been tested ?

Very kind thank you.

re "have you been tested"

I've more chance getting a date with Noomi Rapace

The only way I'll get tested is if I'm admitted to hospital. (The very last resort).
My doctors are effectivly shut - I've been told to sit tight, take paracetamol, drink water and call the 3 9's if things escalate.

This is a fun thread / topic so I really don't want to drag it in a another direction.
I might at some point start a new topic on this so others might see what it's like / how to try and cope - I fear sadly within a few posts it would probably decend into political point scoring as others have.

Stay safe everyone!

I mean SAFE - don't take any chances - I've been ultra careful yet here I am.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:53 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:43 pm
This is a fun thread / topic so I really don't want to drag it in a another direction.

This is more important than that.

The offer is there. Need anything - just holla!

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Fri May 01, 2020 12:02 am

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:53 pm
The offer is there. Need anything - just holla!

Thank you.

Can you send me Noomi Rapace

More crucial - Come on Goobs - where's your guesses?

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Fri May 01, 2020 8:26 am

Elizabeth wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:31 pm
Come on Bobinho

Rent free.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 01, 2020 10:08 am

HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑
Fri May 01, 2020 12:02 am
Can you send me Noomi Rapace

More crucial - Come on Goobs - where's your guesses?

We can probably get hold of 'Sofa Lil" from down the street. She's not as "Swedish" as Noomi but she knows lots of "Scandinavia Tricks" - allegedly

Come on down Goobs, we can get some practice in for the Second Leg if you turn up today

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Fri May 01, 2020 10:15 am

Sorry to hold everyone up. Still getting used to this being a stay at home Dad lark while the missus is out working

Also I didn't get to the final by rushing! It was down to a lot of staring, calculation and double checking.

Oh and some luck,

Well OK a lot of luck.

Fine it was all pure luck.

I'll do my selections now

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Fri May 01, 2020 10:21 am

Good luck Hunter and get well soon.

Here goes:

E7
D5
E6
D8
C11

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 01, 2020 10:45 am

Thanks everyone.

Results very soon

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 01, 2020 11:31 am

Firstly, let's deal with the End of Season Cup Final (1st Leg)

What an exciting match. HunterST took an early lead, finding a direct hit with the 1st image. By image 3 Goobs had recovered and it was all square going into the final two images. Goobs managed a 1 with the 4th image and both players scored a 3 on the final one. So, the score going into the 2nd leg is HunterST 9 Goobs 10.

In the Michael Duff Trophy, the game of the day involved Redbeard and JohnMac. VAR was called upon towards the final whistle when Spot's abacus broke down. What was initially regarded as a draw, went to JohnMac on a recount ! Redbeard 14 JohnMac 15.

In the second semi-final Bobinho ran out a comfortable 11 - 4 winner over Evensteadiereddie. Sunday's Final will be JohnMac v Bobinho !

Scores on the doors

Image 1

D8 / D9

Image 2

C1

Image 3

F5 / F6

Image 4

B9 / C9

Image 5

D10

Check your scores

End of Season Cup Final (1st Leg)

HunterST 9 Goobs 10

Michael Duff Trophy Semi Finals

Redbeard 14 JohnMac 15

Evensteadiereddie 4 Bobinho 11

Sunday's Finals will take place at 15.00hrs (Subject to Hunter's temperature for the End of Season Cup)

The format for the Finals will be slightly different. Players will have 2 minutes to make their selection for Image 1. That will be marked BEFORE moving on to Image 2, and so on. Spot thought of this one! Spectators are welcome but they MUST STAY OFF THE PITCH and not interfere with play!

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Fri May 01, 2020 11:49 am

Cheers, Ralph, enjoyed that and thanks for your time and effort.
For me, from last year's bottom three to the semis will do - "a work in progress" as the g
reat man would say.
Good luck to all finalists at the weekend !

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 01, 2020 12:20 pm

evensteadiereddie wrote: ↑
Fri May 01, 2020 11:49 am
Good luck to all finalists at the weekend !

I'm hoping that you'll be there to cheer on your favourites... or heckle previous opponents

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Fri May 01, 2020 12:49 pm

WE Hate V_A_R!

We Hate V_A_R!

And spotty bloody dogs!

Only kidding, everyone.

Played, John. Another cracking game, and so very close again!

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 01, 2020 1:43 pm

Scuttled by a Dalmatian

Hopefully, you'll be on the terraces come Sunday afternoon

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Fri May 01, 2020 2:09 pm

An interactive final on Sunday?

Is there 5 images again?
Are all going to be timed like the 1st?

I'll do my best to try and remember

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Fri May 01, 2020 2:37 pm

I always thought I would be useless at this Ralph but I'm going to give it a go next time.
And I promise, no more favourites again.

Come on all of the finalists!

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 01, 2020 2:41 pm

Goobs wrote: ↑
Fri May 01, 2020 2:09 pm
An interactive final on Sunday?

Is there 5 images again?
Are all going to be timed like the 1st?

I'll do my best to try and remember

There will be 5 images but, you'll get marked on each "individually". That way, it will be more akin to "progress" through the match. People can take the lead, others may fight back. All entries will be timed - again this will give more of a match-day feel. Hopefully, it will all fall into place quite nicely.

15.00hrs this coming Sunday.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 01, 2020 2:50 pm

Elizabeth wrote: ↑
Fri May 01, 2020 2:37 pm
I always thought I would be useless at this Ralph but I'm going to give it a go next time.
And I promise, no more favourites again.

Come on all of the finalists!

Well said. Hopefully, you'll be on the terraces this Sunday

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Fri May 01, 2020 3:48 pm

I certainly will Ralph. C4 and out!

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Fri May 01, 2020 7:06 pm

Me v johnmac.... almost a family affair!

The RSM v one of his Sgts. No shouting Mac, and leave the pace stick at home.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Fri May 01, 2020 10:15 pm

Commiserations to the Admiral on a well fought engagement from a Regimental Sergeant Major
(Retired).

Now I have to nobble Bobinho which will be difficult as he is no shrinking violet

Best of luck mate and take a dive

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Fri May 01, 2020 10:58 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:38 pm
I could be ok at 3, hopefully,
But sadly I'm a bit flat out with this virus - I'm not well at all.

Having already lost a mate to this horrible virus, I hope you feel better soon and wish you a full recovery.

To balance the loss I have some other friends who are recovering after being in hospital on Oxygen. Don't rush anything, it takes time even once you think you are over the worst of it.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Sat May 02, 2020 12:13 am

It a close one Goobs well played!

Suprised I got 9!

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat May 02, 2020 12:36 pm

JohnMac wrote: ↑
Fri May 01, 2020 10:15 pm
Best of luck mate and take a dive

But not in the penalty area. The Ref and Spot will be watching carefully !

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Sat May 02, 2020 2:46 pm

Indeed.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Mon May 25, 2020 11:14 am

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 29, 2020 10:17 pm
Only if you know the answers

Dazzler.... are you joining for the new season? You don't appear to have signed up