SPOT THE BALL - Week 1 thread

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Fri May 29, 2020 3:18 pm

Or perhaps more like Andy Lochhead, after one of his famous hat-tricks, by the end of round three!

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri May 29, 2020 3:24 pm

im in for saturday ralph

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Fri May 29, 2020 3:56 pm

I’m in but how long will the “live” window last?

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 29, 2020 4:42 pm

huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 3:56 pm
I’m in but how long will the “live” window last?

5 minutes for each image. We’ll move on to the next image when the 5 minutes is up. No selection, no score! In total, around 30 minutes-ish

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Fri May 29, 2020 4:57 pm

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 4:42 pm
5 minutes for each image. We’ll move on to the next image when the 5 minutes is up. No selection, no score! In total, around 30 minutes-ish

No grey areas there, RCC. You’ll never make a politician.

thedoge · Post by **thedoge** » Fri May 29, 2020 5:00 pm

I'm in

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Fri May 29, 2020 5:04 pm

I'm in

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Fri May 29, 2020 6:02 pm

I'm unable to take part in the live game - does that mean I miss game ?

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 29, 2020 6:11 pm

Nonayforever wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 6:02 pm
I'm unable to take part in the live game - does that mean I miss game ?

No, you will have different images. You and your opponent will go head to head in the usual manner. Those images will be posted AFTER the live matches have concluded.

steve_f · Post by **steve_f** » Fri May 29, 2020 6:24 pm

I cant make the live game

leedsdave · Post by **leedsdave** » Fri May 29, 2020 6:28 pm

I'm in

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Fri May 29, 2020 7:39 pm

Now I can finally post again "I'm in"

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri May 29, 2020 7:39 pm

Unfortunately I will not be making the live match.

If Wile E wants to phone Talksport to tell them that I am a 'vapid slug', and to slag ELO off, then that's okay.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Fri May 29, 2020 7:48 pm

steve_f wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 6:24 pm
I cant make the live game

No problem Steve, I'd have struggled to make 2pm tbh.
We'll do ours later,

africlaret · Post by **africlaret** » Fri May 29, 2020 9:44 pm

I'm in

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 29, 2020 10:23 pm

huw.Y.WattfromWare wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 4:57 pm
No grey areas there, RCC. You’ll never make a politician.

Blame the dog

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri May 29, 2020 10:31 pm

Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 7:39 pm
Unfortunately I will not be making the live match.

If Wile E wants to phone Talksport to tell them that I am a 'vapid slug', and to slag ELO off, then that's okay.

no, its ok Bin Ont Turf, we will play it when you are available.

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Fri May 29, 2020 10:35 pm

Won't be able to make the live game unfortunately.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 29, 2020 10:36 pm

Any more for the live games tomorrow??

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri May 29, 2020 10:38 pm

I'm struggling.
Won't know until late morning.

And when's the fixtures coming out?

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri May 29, 2020 10:43 pm

Ralph, regarding Bin Ont Turf not being able to play the saturday live match, what will I do with that fixture? just await the games and submit as usual?

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri May 29, 2020 10:57 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 10:43 pm
Ralph, regarding Bin Ont Turf not being able to play the saturday live match, what will I do with that fixture? just await the games and submit as usual?

It's just played in the normal format.

The live games are just an added extra bit of fun.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri May 29, 2020 11:00 pm

thanks Bin, best of luck. hopefully no crowd trouble

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri May 29, 2020 11:13 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 11:00 pm
thanks Bin, best of luck. hopefully no crowd trouble

No crowd trouble, only free Twix's at BOT's Turf.

And zero points of course.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri May 29, 2020 11:19 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 10:43 pm
Ralph, regarding Bin Ont Turf not being able to play the saturday live match, what will I do with that fixture? just await the games and submit as usual?

Exactly.

In time, these live games will sort themselves out. The images for the non-live games will be posted as soon as the live games have been finished.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Fri May 29, 2020 11:31 pm

thanks Ralph. It takes a bit of getting used to the format, god alone knows how you compile it, but its great fun.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat May 30, 2020 12:07 am

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 11:31 pm
thanks Ralph. It takes a bit of getting used to the format, god alone knows how you compile it, but its great fun.

It comes naturally to Spot. I just follow his lead... "lead", get it?! Never mind

leedsdave · Post by **leedsdave** » Sat May 30, 2020 12:15 am

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑
Fri May 29, 2020 10:38 pm
I'm struggling.
Won't know until late morning.

And when's the fixtures coming out?

The fixtures are on page 1 of this thread in the opening post in a table of Week 1 and 2 fixtures. You have the pleasure of playing The Admiral.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat May 30, 2020 12:38 am

leedsdave wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 12:15 am
The fixtures are on page 1 of this thread in the opening post in a table of Week 1 and 2 fixtures. You have the pleasure of playing The Admiral.

Thanks Dave. After this round of games, hopefully, we'll be able to publish the full season's fixtures

California Colner · Post by **California Colner** » Sat May 30, 2020 2:29 am

Time difference is to much
Sorry Tiger 76

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat May 30, 2020 7:39 am

leedsdave wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 12:15 am
The fixtures are on page 1 of this thread in the opening post in a table of Week 1 and 2 fixtures. You have the pleasure of playing The Admiral.

Heck!
Missed that!
Red, me old butty. Its thee & me!

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat May 30, 2020 8:26 am

California Colner wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 2:29 am
Time difference is to much
Sorry Tiger 76

Spot says he's sorry, but he has a solution... MOVE !

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Sat May 30, 2020 8:48 am

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 7:39 am

Red, me old butty. Its thee & me!

I'm ready and armed to the teeth for the big top-end battle!

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat May 30, 2020 8:54 am

Depends who I'm playing I had a very heavy Friday night

...but I'll give it a go

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat May 30, 2020 9:06 am

Redbeard wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 8:48 am
I'm ready and armed to the teeth for the big top-end battle!

It certainly should be first on MOTD later

Just seen a long line of coaches heading through Rawtenstall. An impressive following that you have there

Brucefanclaret · Post by **Brucefanclaret** » Sat May 30, 2020 9:07 am

Redbeard wrote: ↑
Thu May 28, 2020 7:15 pm
Well - still joint top - parrot on shoulder - despite all the cheats who've entered twice!

Unlucky, Brucey: but it was a tough draw for you, first game of the season.

Well played, Admiral - pretty rubbish effort on my part. Good luck to all in next round, but especially to you and that parrot!

green_parrot · Post by **green_parrot** » Sat May 30, 2020 9:56 am

I'm in.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat May 30, 2020 10:53 am

We have a few live games paired up BUT, there's still time to say you're in

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat May 30, 2020 11:13 am

I'm in.
Shall hopefully be home at 1pm!
Half hour altitude training in the loft and that's me ready.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sat May 30, 2020 11:26 am

Could someone wise me up, I'm back at work and missed the rules.
Is this afternoons game a limited time span?, and if it is what time do the guesses have to be in by?
Cheers

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Sat May 30, 2020 11:36 am

I’m in!

Hope my opponent CnBtruntru is also available!

In the words of the Norwich chef...let’s be havin’ yer!

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Sat May 30, 2020 11:36 am

Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 11:26 am
Could someone wise me up, I'm back at work and missed the rules.
Is this afternoons game a limited time span?, and if it is what time do the guesses have to be in by?
Cheers

Colburn, me up against you, good luck, I am free to do the live game if you are, Spot has declared it will take around 30 minutes to complete if you have the time?

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat May 30, 2020 11:57 am

California Colner wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 2:29 am
Time difference is to much
Sorry Tiger 76

No worries i'll get the next LIVE round.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat May 30, 2020 12:05 pm

Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 11:26 am
Could someone wise me up, I'm back at work and missed the rules.
Is this afternoons game a limited time span?, and if it is what time do the guesses have to be in by?
Cheers

There’ll be 5 minutes per image. LIVE.

Don’t worry if you can’t make it. Week 2 fixtures for the others will be posted after the live games finish.

leedsdave · Post by **leedsdave** » Sat May 30, 2020 12:10 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 11:13 am
I'm in.
Shall hopefully be home at 1pm!
Half hour altitude training in the loft and that's me ready.

You shouldn't need altitude training for a sea battle mate.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat May 30, 2020 12:19 pm

Don’t know if Dazzler has said if around for our live game but I won’t be around for it

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat May 30, 2020 1:17 pm

Steve1956 wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 8:54 am
Depends who I'm playing I had a very heavy Friday night ...but I'll give it a go

Unfortunately, Nonayforever is not available

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Sat May 30, 2020 1:20 pm

Will there be a new separate thread for the live game images or will they appear one at a time on this thread? (Apologies if I missed this information earlier in the thread)

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat May 30, 2020 1:24 pm

These are the live games for this afternoon

Ralph Coates Division

LeedsDave v BigF

Africlaret v Rubstuds

Brian O'Neil Division

Buxton v Redbeard

ClaretOTC1882 v GreenParrot

Any more for any more?

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat May 30, 2020 1:26 pm

BigF wrote: ↑
Sat May 30, 2020 1:20 pm
Will there be a new separate thread for the live game images or will they appear one at a time on this thread? (Apologies if I missed this information earlier in the thread)

There will be a new thread but I didn't want to start it until nearer the time. Lots of preparation going on behind the scenes. Sky TV have just turned up. They wanted an interview with Spot but he's a little Wuff