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SPOT THE BALL New Season put back to Tuesday 26 May
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:21 am
by RalphCoatesComb
In order that people can have a chance to sign up, me and Spot have opted for MONDAY 25TH MAY. This gives folk lots of time to view this message.
If you haven't already done so, indicate your preference for how it should be run. The "Options" Post has been marked with a Star.
So, come on down and sign up. New members welcome BUT, if you sign up, don't just drop out after one game.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:27 am
by evensteadiereddie
As soon as you can, Ralph.
Thanks.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:38 am
by bobinho
What Eddie said... thanks RCC (and Spot)
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:58 am
by Colburn_Claret
Why break ranks
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:59 am
by claretonthecoast1882
It is raining, so today will do
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:09 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:18 pm
by JohnMac
At your leisure RCC & Spot. Looking forward to it already.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:24 pm
by tiger76
When you and Spot are ready Ralph,i can never find the bleeding ball anyway,at least it provides a welcome distraction from all the rubbish posted on most of the other threads.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:25 pm
by BigF
As soon as you can please RCC.
(And in response to Claretonthecoast1882, it is bright and sunny on the coast here. West Sussex)
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:40 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
tiger76 wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 12:24 pm
It provides a welcome distraction from all the rubbish posted on most of the other threads.
I was going to give the thread a catchy title like
"Boris, Donald, and Keir declare their unbridled love for Jeremy"
but Spot said "Don't be a prat!" He's right, as usual
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:44 pm
by Buxtonclaret
YESTERDAY!
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 12:49 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
Just to whet your appetite, here's an image of Week 1's photo-bank, borrowed from Mr Box Brownie
What was the game?
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 2:18 pm
by evensteadiereddie
Is that Rocky yelling his "Get yer tickets !!!!" sales pitch on the left-hand side.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 2:51 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 4:37 pm
by Bertiebeehead
Ready when you and Spot are.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 5:12 pm
by huw.Y.WattfromWare
Your call, RCC, and thanks for your time.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 5:16 pm
by Redbeard
I'd welcome the chance anytime to improve on my Duffers' semi-finalist status.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 5:25 pm
by Firthy
As soon as possible. Will it be individual or do you fancy trying the team idea to add a little spice to it
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 5:56 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
Firthy wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 5:25 pm
As soon as possible. Will it be individual or do you fancy trying the team idea to add a little spice to it
Me and Spot are going to share share a nice Shiraz tonight (he gets the water in the bowl). We'll talk it over then. Probably better if we let the teams decide.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 6:21 pm
by Firthy
RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 5:56 pm
Me and Spot are going to share share a nice Shiraz tonight (he gets the water in the bowl). We'll talk it over then. Probably better if we let the teams decide.
Do a poll of the participants and see if they'd prefer a solo or team Spot the Ball?
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 6:29 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
A few options for folk to chew over with their post-dinner cuppa (All based on 32 players signing up)...
1) Two Leagues based on previous scores from this last season. (Buxton will start with a 16 point deduction for being better than everyone else)
2) Similar to above but ONE giant League (Buxton will start with a 12 point deduction because there are more teams)
3) As per 1) or 2) above but each team plays against one another until they have played all other teams in their Division. Points will be awarded as per The English (Formerly
"BARCLAYS") Premier League, 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, points per image to be shown in "FOR" and "AGAINST" columns. This may add the spice that Firthy talks about.
4) Knock-out Cup following Champions League style Leagues to kick-start things off. This is similar to what we've just finished.
ALL games to be played between Monday and Saturday with, WAIT FOR IT, a
"LIVE GAME" each Sunday afternoon.
So, what's your preferred option? Or, do you have another option?
Only joshin' Buxton
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 7:48 pm
by Buxtonclaret
RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 6:29 pm
A few options for folk to chew over with their post-dinner cuppa (All based on 32 players signing up)...
1) Two Leagues based on previous scores from this last season. (Buxton will start with a 16 point deduction for being better than everyone else)
2) Similar to above but ONE giant League (Buxton will start with a 12 point deduction because there are more teams)
3) As per 1) or 2) above but each team plays against one another until they have played all other teams in their Division. Points will be awarded as per The English (Formerly
"BARCLAYS") Premier League, 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, points per image to be shown in "FOR" and "AGAINST" columns. This may add the spice that Firthy talks about.
4) Knock-out Cup following Champions League style Leagues to kick-start things off. This is similar to what we've just finished.
ALL games to be played between Monday and Saturday with, WAIT FOR IT, a
"LIVE GAME" each Sunday afternoon.
So, what's your preferred option? Or, do you have another option?
Only joshin' Buxton
Rustling up a BIG pan of Spots favourite chicken stew this evening!
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 8:00 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 7:48 pm
Rustling up a BIG pan of Spots favourite chicken stew this evening!
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 8:41 pm
by HunterST_BFC
Well it would be rude not to have a go wouldn't it !
Regards format - I'll go with whatever...
If it's a (singles) league maybe just 3 pics per round, It will lead to more draws and a tighter more fluctuating table.
If teams - no idea? Random draw? Seeded picks? Alphabetic?
Live - harder to organise sync up - maybe evening kick off? First to answer gets advantage?
Whatever makes it good for you Ralph - but I'm sure Spot will take the lead
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 8:59 pm
by Redbeard
Never mind teams: I'm not sharing my glory with anyone.
Unless of course it's Buxton and Hunters.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:10 pm
by HunterST_BFC
Redbeard wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 8:59 pm
Never mind teams: I'm not sharing my glory with anyone.
Unless of course it's Buxton and Hunters.
Buxton has pedigree.
I had a run of fevered blind luck. I wouldn't rely on me!
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:16 pm
by Redbeard
I'm not having that, mate.
It took more than luck to beat Buxton!
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:28 pm
by Bin Ont Turf
Listen up all you pretenders. Ralph and Spot know full well that I would have won the last competition had I seen it and played in it.
Like a bunch of lunatic Leeds fans, the folk in my street have been singing 'Spot the ball champion, spot the ball champion' about me all week.
Although if we're having teams then I'm on Buxton's, because we all know he's in cahoots with Spot.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:39 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 9:28 pm
Like a bunch of lunatic Leeds fans, the folk in my street have been singing 'Spot the ball champion, spot the ball champion' about me all week.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:40 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 9:28 pm
Although if we're having teams then I'm on Buxton's, because we all know he's in cahoots with Spot.
As if?!
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 10:06 pm
by HunterST_BFC
Redbeard wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 9:16 pm
I'm not having that, mate.
It took more than luck to beat Buxton!
I swear I don't have any dodgy or doggy pictures of Spot
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:51 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 10:06 pm
I swear I don't have any dodgy or doggy pictures of Spot
Doggy pictures? We have loads !
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 7:14 am
by Buxtonclaret
Bin Ont Turf wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 9:28 pm
Listen up all you pretenders. Ralph and Spot know full well that I would have won the last competition had I seen it and played in it.
Like a bunch of lunatic Leeds fans, the folk in my street have been singing 'Spot the ball champion, spot the ball champion' about me all week.
Although if we're having teams then I'm on Buxton's, because we all know he's in cahoots with Spot.
Eh up, Stan.
You after a bowl of that chicken stew?
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 7:28 am
by Firthy
I'm happy with any competition but team option for me.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 10:27 am
by RalphCoatesComb
Firthy wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2020 7:28 am
I'm happy with any competition but team option for me.
Can you explain how that works on a game to game basis?
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 11:16 am
by Redbeard
Though Firthy seems keen on the team option, I'd prefer to stay individual.
Perhaps we all should vote on this matter?
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 11:32 am
by Bertiebeehead
I’m easy with any of the options
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 11:33 am
by RalphCoatesComb
Redbeard wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2020 11:16 am
Perhaps we all should vote on this matter?
Spot says that he agrees with you, but he normally bows to rank
I'll put up a voting post soon.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 12:05 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
OPTIONS FOR THE NEW SEASON
1) Two Leagues based on previous scores from this last season
2) Similar to above but ONE giant League
3) Each team plays against one another until they have played all other teams in their Division. Points will be awarded as per the Premier League, 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, points per image will be akin to goal difference and shown in "FOR" and "AGAINST" columns
4) Champions League style Leagues to kick-start things off followed by a Knock-Out Cup
5) Firthy's "Team" suggestion but we're not quite sure how that works, as yet
6) Straight Knock-Out Cup
Please vote for ONE option PLUS are you in favour of a "Live" match each Sunday afternoon (Time to suit)
Spot has cast his vote for Option 3, plus YES to live games
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 12:17 pm
by claretonthecoast1882
RalphCoatesComb wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2020 12:05 pm
OPTIONS FOR THE NEW SEASON
1) Two Leagues based on previous scores from this last season
2) Similar to above but ONE giant League
3) Each team plays against one another until they have played all other teams in their Division. Points will be awarded as per the Premier League, 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, points per image will be akin to goal difference and shown in "FOR" and "AGAINST" columns
4) Champions League style Leagues to kick-start things off followed by a Knock-Out Cup
5) Firthy's "Team" suggestion but we're not quite sure how that works, as yet
6) Straight Knock-Out Cup
Please vote for ONE option PLUS are you in favour of a "Live" match each Sunday afternoon (Time to suit)
Spot has cast his vote for Option 3, plus YES to live games
Can I qualify for the easier division ?
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** What are YOUR choices for the coming season?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 12:45 pm
by Wile E Coyote
one giant league sounds good. with appropriate checks done on all our financial status prior to kick off.
There should be an independent assessor who's job it is to visit each player to ensure they dont have access to the same photo's as Ralph and spot (check his kennel)
drug testing seems a step to far.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** What are YOUR choices for the coming season?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 12:51 pm
by Redbeard
2 and Yes.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** When do you want the new season to start?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 1:14 pm
by Bin Ont Turf
Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2020 7:14 am
Eh up, Stan.
You after a bowl of that chicken stew?
Only if there's crusty bread to go with it.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** What are YOUR choices for the coming season?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 1:19 pm
by Bin Ont Turf
4 (providing I can be the early 70's Ajax team) and Yes
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** What are YOUR choices for the coming season?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 1:26 pm
by Steve1956
Can anyone join or is it a closed shop?
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** What are YOUR choices for the coming season?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 3:03 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
Steve1956 wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2020 1:26 pm
Can anyone join or is it a closed shop?
Closed Shop. There’s a blast from the past! No restrictive practices here
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** What are YOUR choices for the coming season?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 4:51 pm
by claretblue
I agree with Spot...No 3 (one league + all play each other)
also live game on a Sunday!
Thanks!
I'm in - thanks!
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** What are YOUR choices for the coming season?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 5:27 pm
by Firthy
Ralph, my idea for a team STB can be in any format. You just draw teams of 3 and everyone puts their entries in as usual and the 3 scores for the players in a team are added together to give a team score.
So it can be a league for so many weeks as previous, a straight knockout or a league where all the teams play each other and get points for a win or draw.
I'm happy with any format, be it team or individual.
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** What are YOUR choices for the coming season?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 5:52 pm
by RalphCoatesComb
Firthy wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2020 5:27 pm
Ralph, my idea for a team STB can be in any format. You just draw teams of 3 and everyone puts their entries in as usual and the 3 scores for the players in a team are added together to give a team score.
So it can be a league for so many weeks as previous, a straight knockout or a league where all the teams play each other and get points for a win or draw.
I'm happy with any format, be it team or individual.
That makes more sense than what I thought you meant. So, it is Option 5
Re: ***SPOT THE BALL*** What are YOUR choices for the coming season?
Posted: Wed May 13, 2020 10:03 pm
by Joe14
I’m in however you choose to do it
