See Week One Thread - SPOT THE BALL 2021

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:24 pm

I trust Spot has been wormed prior to kick off, we don't want him dragging his backside across the pitch, its difficult enough as it is.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:58 pm

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:24 pm
I trust Spot has been wormed prior to kick off, we don't want him dragging his backside across the pitch, its difficult enough as it is.

Careful. You don't want to upset the VAR official before the season kicks off

oldclaret101 · Post by **oldclaret101** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:04 pm

You can count me in.

redcloud203 · Post by **redcloud203** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:05 pm

enjoyed the game last time ralph - count me in if numbers permit

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:14 pm

I'd like to join in again please.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:51 pm

Just a few more regulars to sign up now. But, we won't be starting until next Monday 1 February

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:11 am

Only just seen this

The Leeds (Champions of Europe but not actually) of Spot The Ball will have a do again please.

Looks to see if Buxton (Spot's owner) has entered..... oh yes he has.

I'll give it a miss then.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:39 am

Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:11 am
Only just seen this

The Leeds (Champions of Europe but not actually) of Spot The Ball will have a do again please.

Looks to see if Buxton (Spot's owner) has entered..... oh yes he has.

I'll give it a miss then.

No probs. You have until Monday to change your mind

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:49 am

It seems this is why Buxton has been neglecting his Food Count Estimating lately.

No doubt Spot gave him earlier info about the new STB season before Ralph announced it, and he has been training in secret ever since.

What hope then for the rest of us when the competition starts?

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:50 am

Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:11 am
Only just seen this

The Leeds (Champions of Europe but not actually) of Spot The Ball will have a do again please.

Looks to see if Buxton (Spot's owner) has entered..... oh yes he has.

I'll give it a miss then.

Come on down, BoT.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:39 am

Redbeard wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:49 am
It seems this is why Buxton has been neglecting his Food Count Estimating lately.

No doubt Spot gave him earlier info about the new STB season before Ralph announced it, and he has been training in secret ever since.

What hope then for the rest of us when the competition starts?

What hope indeed? Especially with the chicken broth

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:51 am

HOT OFF THE PRESS

My mate with the Box Brownie got a new printer for Christmas and has offered to produce a Special Edition Spot the Ball print for this season's winners (Cup and League). Spot has even offered to sign them.

Obviously, they will be worthless in future but a must-have for any True Claret, to go alongside your Bad Beat Bob knickers and replica 1914 FA Cup shirt

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:26 pm

vinrogue · Post by **vinrogue** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:50 pm

Love to be in a spot the ball rather than a spot of bother that I normally frequent!

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:03 pm

vinrogue wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 26, 2021 3:50 pm
Love to be in a spot the ball rather than a spot of bother that I normally frequent!

Join the Club... I'll take that as a YES then

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 5:44 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:50 am
Come on down, BoT.

I've heard that you're starting this season on minus 10 points for spotting irregularities.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:37 am

New Leagues for 2021

Choices at present are:

Tom Heaton v Nick Pope

Ray Pointer v Willie Irvine

Robbie Blake v Steven Defour

Spot says he's open to suggestions

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:36 pm

So there will be three divisions, Ralph, will there?
Or are we supposed to vote for one, or two, of the three?

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:27 pm

Redbeard wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:36 pm
So there will be three divisions, Ralph, will there?
Or are we supposed to vote for one, or two, of the three?

Good point Admiral.

It's a choice. 1) 2) or 3)

OR

Do we stick with last season's Leagues?

OR

Derek Scott v Ian Brennan

Cowick Claret · Post by **Cowick Claret** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:43 pm

I'll join in if I'm not too late

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:47 pm

I'll have a do again.

Brucefanclaret · Post by **Brucefanclaret** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:49 pm

Yes, please - I’m in. Put me in the League for duffers....

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:56 pm

I'd go for Pointer and Irvine, then.

The other names came later, after all.

thedoge · Post by **thedoge** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:22 pm

I'll have a go again

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:27 pm

Redbeard wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 27, 2021 1:56 pm
I'd go for Pointer and Irvine, then.

Sounds like a good call

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:54 pm

New Leagues announced

The Willie Irvine and The Ray Pointer

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:56 pm

My dads favourite player was Ray Pointer....just saying like

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:03 pm

Don't forget the seedings Ralph. Make sure I'm kept away from Buxton and Dazzler please

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:16 pm

Firthy wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:03 pm
Don't forget the seedings Ralph. Make sure I'm kept away from Buxton and Dazzler please

Slap Better is in charge of League selections. All donations in a plain brown envelope

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:20 pm

Dazzler wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:56 pm
My dads favourite player was Ray Pointer....just saying like

I didn't see Ray play but I saw Willie just a few times towards the end of his time with us.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:26 pm

Eh up RCC,

Are we submitting entries via email (to reduce the risk of plagiarism, cheating or gamesmanship as cheating seems to be called these days?

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:33 pm

I’m in.

Looking forward to it.

Thanks to you and Spot for taking the time to start this up again.

Peter Loo · Post by **Peter Loo** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:46 pm

I'll have a go thank you.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:13 pm

bobinho wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 28, 2021 4:26 pm
Eh up RCC,

Are we submitting entries via email (to reduce the risk of plagiarism, cheating or gamesmanship as cheating seems to be called these days?

Obviously, no one would cheat on this forum BUT, e-mail submission will be available to all players. As with previous Seasons, this will not be compulsory.

Gamespersonship is something that will never be eliminated, "Game Management" appears to be a common term. Just look at Jay Rod, JBG and Dwight McNeil taking themselves off to the corner flag last night

I believe, though I didn't see it myself, that the best proponent of this skill was the GREAT Jimmy Mc himself.

To answer your point... what was the questions ?

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:34 pm

My dad said Jimmy Mac was so good, if the whistle hadnt gone, he’d still be in the corner with the ball...

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:56 pm

The Leagues have been decided and, before anyone makes any comments, the process was completely random.

The Ray Pointer

EvensteadierEddie
Buxton
Bobinho
Wilks
Colburn Claret
Tiger76
Rowls
California Colner
Africlaret
JDRobbo
Wile E Coyote
Nonayforever
Joe14
Leeds Dave
Dazzler
Old Claret 101
Big F
Cowick Claret
Brucefanclaret
Peter Loo

The Willie Irvine

ClaretBurns
Steve1956
Huw Y Watt from Ware
Green Parrot
Redbeard
Sproggy
Firthy
HunterST
JohnMac
Conyoviejo
GiveusaB
CnBtruntru
COTC 1882
icu81b4
Claret Blue
Red Cloud 203
Vinrogue
Goobs
Thedoge
MrTopTier

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:56 pm

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:50 pm

Please check that your name appears. If it doesn't, have you registered?

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:13 am

You took my comment about giving it a miss because Buxton was playing as literal then.

I'm taking the ball home, so good luck trying to spot a ball that's not there, even though that's what the game is about.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:27 am

Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:13 am
You took my comment about giving it a miss because Buxton was playing as literal then.

I'm taking the ball home, so good luck trying to spot a ball that's not there, even though that's what the game is about.

You managed to confuse me then, and you've managed to do it again.

Giving it a miss would normally mean "I'm out" but if I misread that then, obviously, I'm thick.

Now "Taking your ball home", is that in, out, or do we shake it all about??

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:06 am

Buxton is in the other league... what a good start to the season

Joe14 · Post by **Joe14** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:29 am

Will £20 be ok for a reasonably high league position Boss? (Same as last season)

clansman · Post by **clansman** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:04 am

Hope I’m not too late Ralph. Count me in.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:20 pm

Joe14 wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:29 am
Will £20 be ok for a reasonably high league position Boss? (Same as last season)

Virtual Bitcoin please

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:21 pm

clansman wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:04 am
Hope I’m not too late Ralph. Count me in.

Not too late. We'll close entries on Sunday

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:21 pm

RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:27 am
You managed to confuse me then, and you've managed to do it again.

Giving it a miss would normally mean "I'm out" but if I misread that then, obviously, I'm thick.

Now "Taking your ball home", is that in, out, or do we shake it all about??

I'll be in but only if it doesn't balls things up for you Ralph.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:24 pm

Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:21 pm
I'll be in but only if it doesn't balls things up for you Ralph.

Thank you. You're IN BOT.

We'll decide on the added teams, and which League they're in, before Monday

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:26 pm

I feel under pressure already to honour my first football hero

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:28 pm

Good man Ralph, thanks

Now just give me the trophy and 100 grand prize money. Champions of Europe, Champions of Europe

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:29 pm

I see the greedy players of the game ignored the will of the fans and went ahead with their own Super League with Buxton, Bobinho and Dazzler together.

Which TV company got the rights for the live games and how much do each of the greedy buggers get?