SPOT THE BALL - F A Cup - ALL places taken

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:14 am

Following last year's FA Cup, won by Dazzler, the League Cup and League won by Buxton, me and Spot were considering a new Cup Competition for this season.

It will take a few weeks for Spot to get his arse into gear but, if you're interested, all you have to do is log your interest on this thread. Spot, me and Manuel will do the rest.

You do not have to have taken part last year to take part in this year's competition.

The number of competitors will determine the start date and the number of rounds.

"Hey Manuel, dos cervezas por favor!"

P.S. Moaners and Happy Clappers alike are eligible to play

BigF · Post by **BigF** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:43 am

I would like to take part. Enjoyed it last season. Thanks. Frank

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:56 am

Yes please!

Bertiebeehead · Post by **Bertiebeehead** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:57 am

I'm in.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:03 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote:Yes please!

Dodgy Dave, the World famous Bookies from Lower Darwen and Shadsworth, have immediately instilled Buxton as 7/2 favourite for this year's Cup.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:03 pm

What's the prize?

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:22 pm

Dyched wrote:What's the prize?

Taking part

The real prize is the Kudos of being "The Winner" - ask Dazzler and Buxton !

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:24 pm

I'm in!

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:33 pm

RalphCoatesComb wrote:Taking part

The real prize is the Kudos of being "The Winner" - ask Dazzler and Buxton !

Ah yes, I see the swagger they have these days.

That's Ave It!!

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:36 pm

I'm in....but couldn't find the ball last season so hope for an improvement this!

Thanks Spot!

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:37 pm

I’m in

Think I was knocked out early on by Buxton (no shame in that) last year
That left me to concentrate on the league getting a respectable 4th spot holding off Wile E but not quite enough to catch Firthy if I remember correct.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:55 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:Think I was knocked out early on by Buxton (no shame in that) last year
That left me to concentrate on the league getting a respectable 4th spot holding off Wile E but not quite enough to catch Firthy if I remember correct.

An excellent example of...

"It's not the winning, but the taking part"

Thanks Wilks

thedoge · Post by **thedoge** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:05 pm

Count me in

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:10 pm

F7.

I'm in.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:15 pm

Yes please and thanks in anticipation for doing this.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:26 pm

I'm in.

Hoping the extended run for the youngsters towards the back end of the season pays dividends.

As they say, you reap what you sow.

Sausage · Post by **Sausage** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:32 pm

Definitely in.

Then immediately out. Probably.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:33 pm

Aye, go on then.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 1:54 pm

Yep. Smashing.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 2:02 pm

Count me in. I've been waiting all season for this.

ClaretCanada · Post by **ClaretCanada** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 3:58 pm

Enjoyed it last year, thank you
Would gladly sign up again

California Colner · Post by **California Colner** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:15 pm

I'm in

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:34 pm

me too,

Cowick Claret · Post by **Cowick Claret** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:42 pm

I'm in

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:04 pm

Yes please, count me in.

I have only just got over my first round cup exit last season, despite scoring 12 points! They really have been a traumatic last three or four months!

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:07 pm

I'm good to go please - enjoyed last season.

Good egg, that man, give out the rulers.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:13 pm

[quote="Funkydrummer] "Give out the rulers.

[/quote]

Sounds a bit "kinky" to me

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:14 pm

I'm in and feeling particularly confident after my eyesight check came up " no change" yesterday

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:21 pm

Never mind the eyesight, how's the X-ray vision ?

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:49 pm

Aye, but I think Buxton should have five rounds to play first against Dazzler to decide which starts on a -100 handicap and which on a -50

Please

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:19 pm

CnBtruntru wrote:Aye, but I think Buxton should have five rounds to play first against Dazzler to decide which starts on a -100 handicap and which on a -50 Please

Noooooo.
Daz & l get to skip the prelims!
Manuel has already text me.
He's said what Spots' current treats are!

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:58 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote:Noooooo.
Daz & l get to skip the prelims!
Manuel has already text me.
He's said what Spots' current treats are!

Ref oy ref!

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:23 pm

Might do,.

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:25 pm

I'm in.
Star Man Ralph!

oldclaret101 · Post by **oldclaret101** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:43 pm

Count me in,

Joe14 · Post by **Joe14** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:08 pm

Moorite · Post by **Moorite** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:24 pm

I'm in too.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:10 am

jdrobbo wrote:I have only just got over my first round cup exit last season, despite scoring 12 points! They really have been a traumatic last three or four months!

Unlikely that anyone will suffer a First Round exit this time around.

Me, Spot and barman Manuel, were discussing the merits of a Champions League style intro into this Season's Cup.

Everything depends on numbers so, I'll leave this post running for a couple of weeks to drum up support

leedsdave · Post by **leedsdave** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 3:33 pm

Another contender here. Like others I really enjoyed taking part in these comps last season.

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:10 pm

Do not swivet Dazzler is in it

Great stuff Ralph,You're a star

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat Oct 07, 2017 12:06 pm

Dazzler wrote:Great stuff Ralph,You're a star

I think you'll find that Spot is the star

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sat Oct 07, 2017 12:22 pm

What about Shadowgate from last season?

Spot was a very naughty boy and had to go without a bone.

claretdavid · Post by **claretdavid** » Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:49 pm

I'm in. Thanks Ralph.

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:00 am

Bin Ont Turf wrote:What about Shadowgate from last season?

Spot was a very naughty boy and had to go without a bone.

You obviously don't know our Spot then.

Within minutes of the story being leaked to The Sun, he'd jumped the back wall and had a freshly cooked chicken off Mrs McLellan's kitchen table.

Remorse? The look on his face when he landed back home was one more akin to "I don't give a Flying Fox"

I will keep him in check this season... or I'll try

1HappyClaret · Post by **1HappyClaret** » Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:58 am

I’m in

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Mon Oct 09, 2017 9:10 am

Over 30 already! And in the middle of an International break too! Many of the "Usual Suspects" but one or two new players too.

Still waiting for several more before this one takes off.

Come on Spot... walkies!

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:18 pm

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:31 pm

How about a few friendly matches to warm up Ralph?

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:47 pm

Ha ha ha... that would be a very good idea if me and Spot were in the U.K. and our man with the Box Brownie had got some new images.

green_parrot · Post by **green_parrot** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 9:29 pm

Count me in, I enjoyed it last season.