SPOT THE BALL End of Season Cup - ROUND 1

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SPOT THE BALL End of Season Cup - ROUND 1

Post by RalphCoatesComb » Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:00 am

The moment you've been waiting for. The Ref has blown his whistle!

There's nothing quite like the excitement of The Cup, unless you're a Premier League Manager it seems!

There have been noises from certain quarters to name this season's competition "The COVID-19 Cup" but Spot said that would be naff, especially as I am belong to a vulnerable group.

The Rules are simple. Submit your entries for the THREE images in the following format

Image 1 A4

Image 2 C5

Image 3 E6

These are just examples, not necessarily the correct answers :lol:

ALL images have been manipulated, by Spot, to remove all traces of the ball, it's shadow, and even the Referee in some cases. On some images, addition have been made by Spot to express HIS views on various topics ;) (BUT not in Round 1)

VAR and goal-line technology will be used :shock:

Initially, there will be FIVE Rounds with EVERYONE taking part.

The results will then be tabulated into a League format. The Top 16 will then play off. The rest will play for the "Michael Duff Trophy" (Often known as The Duffers Cup) :lol:

Entries can be added to this thread, or via e-mail to ralphcoatescomb@aol.com (Provides some security for your selections)

You have until FRIDAY 27th MARCH at 18.00 hrs (6pm for those up Harle Syke ;) )

IMAGE 1

Image

IMAGE 2

Image

IMAGE 3

Image

Ignore the black line to the left and above Image 3 (Camera shake :lol: :lol: :lol: )

Good Luck everyone and, stay safe in these challenging times :)
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Re: **SPOT THE BALL** End of Season Cup - ROUND 1

Post by BigF » Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:19 am

Image 1 C6
Image 2 D4
Image 3 H3

Thanks for doing this RCC. Keep Spot healthy.

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Re: **SPOT THE BALL** End of Season Cup - ROUND 1

Post by Bertiebeehead » Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:23 am

Image 1 B9
Image 2 C6
Image 3 H7

Cheers Comby and Spot.

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Re: **SPOT THE BALL** End of Season Cup - ROUND 1

Post by Tricky Trevor » Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:30 am

1. C8
2. F6
3. D4. Who coincidentally is in C,D & E13.

Thanks for your time, RCC.

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Post by Goobs » Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:34 am

Image 1 D9

Image 2 D8

Image 3 H2

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Post by steve_f » Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:13 am

Image 1 D8
Image 2 E8
Image 3 F1

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Post by Barry_Chuckle » Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:27 am

Finally have something to look forward to :)

Image 1 D8
Image 2 D5
Image 3 H3

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Post by Sausage » Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:33 am

Thanks for bringing this back Ralph. In years to come, when the grandkids ask me how we survived the Covid-19 lockdown, I will regale them stories of Spot the Ball, RalphCoatesComb and his trusty canine friend. In the meantime, the South East London jury has returned the following votes:

Image 1: C10

Image 2: E4

Image 3: D6

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Post by Wile E Coyote » Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:18 am

image 1- E9

image 2- E8

image 3- J2

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Post by ClaretTony » Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:23 am

Image 1: E8
Image 2: D9
Image 3: H4

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Post by Im_not_Robbie_Blake » Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:26 am

Image 1: C10
Image 2: H4
Image 3: J5

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Post by Enty1974 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:31 am

D8

G8

G8

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Post by green_parrot » Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:15 pm

Image 1: C9

Image 2: C8

Image 3: H4

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Post by tiger76 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:22 pm

Image 1: E7

Image 2: D8

Image 3: H2

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Post by claretblue » Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:25 pm

Image 1: C8

Image 2: D5

Image 3: B4

thanks for doing the comp! ;)

small bribe...er treat for Spot! 8-)
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Post by Joe14 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:25 pm

1- D9
2- D8
3- G6

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Post by evensteadiereddie » Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:37 pm

IMAGE 1 C8
IMAGE 2 F8
IMAGE 3 D4


Thanks, Ralph.

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Post by Rowls » Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:42 pm

Image 1 C9

Image 2 F5

Image 3 D4

Thanks for the amusement, RalphCoatesComb! :)

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Post by Sproggy » Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:56 pm

Image 1 E9
Image 2 E5
Image 3 F1

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Post by cricketfield73 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:06 pm

Image 1: F9

Image 2: D6

Image 3: H9

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Post by oldclaret101 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:33 pm

Image 1: C7
Image 2: D8
Image 3: D2

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Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:37 pm

D7
F8
E3

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Post by wilks_bfc » Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:41 pm

Image 1 D8

Image 2 E5

Image 3 D3

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Re: **SPOT THE BALL** End of Season Cup - ROUND 1

Post by RalphCoatesComb » Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:20 pm

WOW !

What an amazing response - already!

At this rate, we may start Round 2 earlier than planned!

And, some new players. Spot almost swallowed his tail when he saw some of the Famous Names who have now signed up.... welcome one and all.

Obviously, I can't comment on the entries received to date but, it is clear that we have some candidates for The Duffers Cup ;)

Stay safe !

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Post by RalphCoatesComb » Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:25 pm

claretblue wrote:
Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:25 pm
small bribe...er treat for Spot! 8-)
You think a bone WITH NO MEAT ON IT will wash with our Spot?! :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post by clansman » Mon Mar 23, 2020 2:26 pm

1. D9
2.D5
3.H1

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Post by California Colner » Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:46 pm

C9
D5
D2

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Post by Redbeard » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:10 pm

1. E9
2. D7
3. F5

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Post by claretblue » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:21 pm

good to see you 'online' Redbeard!

Hope you're keeping well! ;)
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Post by Buxtonclaret » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:23 pm

Redbeard wrote:
Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:10 pm
1. E9
2. D7
3. F5
Ah..
You got the file in the cake then.
Get thee cutlass sharpened, old bean. :)
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Post by Redbeard » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:28 pm

Very well, thanks, CB. And you too. :)

Buxton, I'll certainly have to be 'sharp' if I'm to challenge you at this... ;)
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Post by RalphCoatesComb » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:55 pm

Redbeard wrote:
Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:10 pm
1. E9
2. D7
3. F5
Welcome back Admiral.

The Boatswain's ready to pipe you aboard.
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Re: **SPOT THE BALL** End of Season Cup - ROUND 1

Post by Tricky Trevor » Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:58 pm

Redbeard wrote:
Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:10 pm
1. E9
2. D7
3. F5
Hope you had a patch on each eye with them picks, Admiral.
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Post by JohnMac » Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:20 pm

Cheers Spot!

C9
G8
H1

I also spotted D4 :lol:

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Post by thedoge » Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:01 pm

E7
F5
G1

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Post by ClaretNBlue » Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:14 pm

Image 1 E8

Image 2 F7

Image 3 J5

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Post by claretburns » Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:14 pm

Image 1 - D9
Image 2 - F8
Image 3 - G1

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Post by jdrobbo » Tue Mar 24, 2020 6:22 am

B7
G7
H7

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Post by timshorts » Tue Mar 24, 2020 6:49 am

D9,
d8
J3

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Post by CnBtruntru » Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:51 am

E9
E5
D1
Cheers Spot, oh an you Ralph ;)

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Post by RalphCoatesComb » Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:19 am

Day 1 on Lockdown but Day 2 in t'Cup and some of the "Big Guns" haven't appeared above the parapet as yet !

Surely, they're not "holding back for bets" ! ;)

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Post by RalphCoatesComb » Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:20 am

CnBtruntru wrote:
Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:51 am
Cheers Spot, oh an you Ralph ;)
He lets me do the Admin stuff.

I remember when I took him for a walk - the other way around now :lol:

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Post by Zlatan » Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:30 am

C9
D5
J2

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Post by claretdavid » Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:40 am

Image 1 - D9

Image 2 - F8

Image 3 - H1

Thanks for this Ralph.

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Post by Firthy » Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:15 am

RalphCoatesComb wrote:
Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:19 am
Day 1 on Lockdown but Day 2 in t'Cup and some of the "Big Guns" haven't appeared above the parapet as yet !

Surely, they're not "holding back for bets" ! ;)
So much happening at present just not had time, I thought self isolation would fix that but seems to be busier than ever.

Unfortunately STB isn't a 5 min job, need at least a good half hour. Maybe I'll get time later.

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Tue Mar 24, 2020 1:31 pm

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Image 2 F5
Image 3 A3



Cheers, Spot!
Your FAVOURITE chicken stew is on the hob. 8-)

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Post by RalphCoatesComb » Tue Mar 24, 2020 3:40 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote:
Tue Mar 24, 2020 1:31 pm
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Cheers, Spot!
Your FAVOURITE chicken stew is on the hob. 8-)
Can you deliver? ;)

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Tue Mar 24, 2020 4:11 pm

RalphCoatesComb wrote:
Tue Mar 24, 2020 3:40 pm
Can you deliver? ;)
Anything for Spot. ;)

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Post by Firthy » Tue Mar 24, 2020 4:52 pm

Image 1 B9
Image 2 D5
Image 3 E4

Thanks for your efforts Ralph, in helping tp keep us occupied during these very worrying and trying times. Give Spot a treat from me :)

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Post by Colburn_Claret » Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:01 pm

Image 1 D9
Image 2 D6
Image 3 F1

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