The Euros....

[OCE_Emma]

Well its nearly that time! anyone who's interested I've created a fanasy football league for TalkTalk Members Forum users to join up! Its just for fun!!

You'll need to register at http://en.fantasy.euro2008.uefa.com/ then join the league

League code is 182158-31505

Em xx

[Squawk]

ooh, I might actually do that.

Been getting pig sick of people saying "who will you be supporting", as I just want to scream at them. NOBODY, WE DIDN'T GET IN, but fantasy football could actually be interesting.

Will have a looksee this afternoon

[OCE_Emma]

Yeah - much more interesting playing fantasy footie as an impartial bystander!! Less inclined to pick people out of loyalty!! :s

[GerryMac]

Nice one Em,

Will have a look after I get the childs lunch-can,t seem to get him of the cbeebies page -he,s hanging over my shoulder as I type this:(

[GerryMac]

Any-one going to give it a go!!!!!:)

Times running out.

[sunny dave]

I'm in - seem to have accidently chosen boring name for team - anyone see how to change it ?

- well done Em - cracking idea

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[OCE_Emma]

Just need a few more to sign up and make it interesting!! :) (Not that its un-interesting with the people registered already!!) :o.

[mirage078]

How looking forward to the Euros am i ?? :)

No football on all the time - No having to find something to do everytime theres an 'important' match on - No being sent out for more beer, nibbles, sweets - No planning my nights off around football.

Good old England :p

[sunny dave]

Just need a few more to sign up and make it interesting!! :) (Not that its un-interesting with the people registered already!!) :o.

Foot stopped just before mouth lollol

[OCE_Emma]

Was just about to ask for a shovel to dig myself out of the hole I'd got myself into!! :s

Anyway! Make sure you sign up even if you don't like football (Fiona!!). Lets have a little competative, but good natured rivalry!! :D

[sunny dave]

What's not to like about football - multi talented sportsmen (diving, acting, spitting, shirt pulling) doing it all for the love of the game and being paid a mere pittance ... :rolleyes:

[mirage078]

What's not to like about football - multi talented sportsmen (diving, acting, spitting, shirt pulling) doing it all for the love of the game and being paid a mere pittance ... :rolleyes:

Put like that.......lol

[BuffsMad]

He, he. That's why I follow Junior Football.......biting, scratching, kicking, fighting. None of this artistic or skillful stuff that pollutes the senior game.
lollol

[mirage078]

He, he. That's why I follow Junior Football.......biting, scratching, kicking, fighting. None of this artistic or skillful stuff that pollutes the senior game.
lollol

We've got sons presentation evening this evening. This is the local one for Managers Player, Most Improved and all that. A couple of weeks ago we had the league presentations which was a good day.

This evening i've been nominated to drive - funny that it coincides with there being a bar :|

http://www.harboroughtownfc.org/under12s/team_players_profile.asp?tid=39&pid=162

I don't know if that link will work, but thats my little star. Theres no picture of him so i'm hoping its ok to put this link on...I can never c&p links properly anyway :|

[BuffsMad]

Works fine Mirage and <claps> MoM.:D

Although something has been lost in the translation (from way up north here). Junior Football here is what would be called "non-league" or some such "way down there". Its men kicking and scratching.lol

[mirage078]

Works fine Mirage and <claps> MoM.:D

Although something has been lost in the translation (from way up north here). Junior Football here is what would be called "non-league" or some such "way down there". Its men kicking and scratching.lol

Ahhh...it involves men....i'm getting the junior bit now :p

Last season he was playing for a div6 side and was their star player, winning players player and managers player (think thats pretty much unheard of to get both).
This season he's been playing for a div2 side and they've just got promotion. He also trains with an accademy (who i think may have just been relegated from the Premiership):(

...... God i hate football <sighs> :o

[BuffsMad]

My nephew was a goal keeper and signed to Glasgow Rangers. Later dropped because 1. he lost a bit of focus and 2. he had a massive growth spurt and became gangly and cumbersome for quite a while. He's now studying Sports Science and doing very well.

I hate football too <reasons given previously>:rolleyes:

[mirage078]

I think Sports Science is what my middle one would like to do. He loves footie/sport, but he's very accademic. A total Mathamatics monster and loves anything scientific. I have no idea where he gets it from, because it sure ain't me :|

[BuffsMad]

Adding Maths to any passion is great - the aptitude for problem solving helps no end.

[Graeme]

well I have registered, come on guys there is only 4 so far

[BuffsMad]

Is confirmation very slow?.....<waiting>

DONE.

[BuffsMad]

For those still interested deadline is 5pm I think (says 6pm CET)

[BuffsMad]

My FF team is top of the league (of 6....hmmm). Seems my players got points for turning up:o. Won the first Head to Head match though.:D

[GerryMac]

Very early days,only had 2 players playing yesterday-hope that changes within the next few days:(

[BuffsMad]

Think that nearly my whole team will have played by end of today so lean days to come. I don't expect anything other than last place.;)

[GerryMac]

Want to swap places then!!!!;)

[sunny dave]

Crikey - just looked at league. Buffs racing away, dave in hot pursuit, rest nowhere.

Amazing (especially since I know/care naff all about football and selected my team purely on the basis of whether I liked their shirts). ;)

[Graeme]

its only ealry yet, a few more games should see me storm up that league

[mirage078]

Crikey - just looked at league. Buffs racing away, dave in hot pursuit, rest nowhere.

Amazing (especially since I know/care naff all about football and selected my team purely on the basis of whether I liked their shirts). ;)

I think thats quite a god idea for those of us who aren't interested in the Euro's. We could just pick our favoutite shirts and see how they do.

[OCE_Emma]

Haha! Theres piccies too Fiona! You could just pick the best looking 11!! lol Would be interesting to see how they got on..... I may yet register another team!!

Em xx

[mirage078]

Haha! Theres piccies too Fiona! You could just pick the best looking 11!! lol Would be interesting to see how they got on..... I may yet register another team!!

Em xx

Now why didn't i think of that :s

what a way to while away a few hours, looking at nice looking men :cool::drool:

[OCE_Emma]

This is much mord difficult than I thought it would be!!

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OK - lets see if the best looking players beat my "top choices"!

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[mirage078]

This is much mord difficult than I thought it would be!!

EDIT ******************************************

OK - lets see if the best looking players beat my "top cohices"!

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I've not even bothered to look yet. Footballers, although some of them nice looking, really are arrogant *&^%%$^&'s.
Saying that, i went out with one in my younger days :o

[Graeme]

ladies, this is important stuff this

bah , best looking!!!!!!!

[mirage078]

ladies, this is important stuff this

bah , best looking!!!!!!!

We're taking it very seriously - just breaking it up a little bit thats all. :p

[OCE_Emma]

As teh founder member of the league I reserve the right to pick the best looking team!! :drool:

[mirage078]

As teh founder member of the league I reserve the right to pick the best looking team!! :drool:

OOhhhh pulling rank eh Em ???

:p

[OCE_Emma]

Always!! :D

[Graeme]

as its footy, I would still win anyway hahaha

[OCE_Emma]

Probably :o :(

[sunny dave]

In our local last night (deepest warwickshire) and it's all gone orange :eek: - bunch of dutch students in village so, as of now, we're all Nederlander.

Italians didn't look up to much - might have to sack a couple of them from sd rovers.

[OCE_Emma]

What a match! Why did I put Italians in defence again?! Still Kuyt did me proud!! :)

[sunny dave]

What a match! Why did I put Italians in defence again?! Still Kuyt did me proud!! :)

How do you pronounce Kuyt - even the students couldn't make their minds up lol

[GerryMac]

What a match! Why did I put Italians in defence again?! Still Kuyt did me proud!! :)

I have 2 Italian midfielders in my team-might just transfer them.And as for the red man:)!!!!!!!
Cheers

[Dennis]

Kaaeut

He said it himself in an interview when he joined liverpool :P

Wish it was easier to explain it :D

[OCE_Emma]

He had a stormer last night - has to be said! Van the man played reasonalble as well, although that 1st goal was a bit dubious!!

I'm loving this footie me!! Home in time for the T time match, then footie in the evening too!! Great! Mr EmmaL is less than impressed though!!

[Graeme]

I am doing Pants at the mo, the Spanish game tonight should help

[GerryMac]

I am doing Pants at the mo, the Spanish game tonight should help

You hope.

Dry them eyes and watch El Nino fly today:)

[Richoooooh]

Right - back off me hols in Spain, doesnt look like I missed much on the footy front, caught last nights game and from the comments of the 'experts' it was the best so far.

Still having trouble getting excited about it though - wowwee, which 2nd rate european sides are playing tonight :(.

And if the 2nd rate ones are playing where does that put the home nations:o.

[sunny dave]

Find a pub with some excited Nederlanders - livened my quiet pint up a treat last night. :)

[BuffsMad]

Find a pub with some excited Nederlanders - livened my quiet pint up a treat last night. :)
Definately recommend it- I worked in Frejus, SofFrance while Holland were winning in 88. OanjeBOOM!

[OCE_Emma]

I'm doing rubbish but not as rubbish as Graeme!! lol

Theres time yet though so I'm not getting too smug!!!

[sunny dave]

It seems my Thierry is broken - anybody know if it's serious ??

[BuffsMad]

Appears that I picked a reserve goalie for my team!:o Now transfered - transfered my injured Russian too.

[OCE_Emma]

Haha! I seem to have picked a lot of reserves. How much do I wish I'd picked Fabrigas!!

Em x

[BuffsMad]

Well I would transfer the reserves - up to 4 transfers available for next round - deadline 5pm (think). (Don't know how transfers impact on points though.)

[OCE_Emma]

Dont think they do - made a couple of changes....see how that goes! It'll be just my luck for my new picks to be "rested" and the reserves to play!!!

[BuffsMad]

Might just take a bit of time - after my 4 transfers got an email listing my new team. The team gets listed under Group Stage 2 tab - My Team page.

[Graeme]

I knew it was a mistake picking those Swiss players, ah well they have gone now anyway

[OCE_Emma]

OMG I'm actually doing quite well! My best looking 11 have nil points though!! Haha! lol

[BuffsMad]

Yay, woohoo I am the best in the world....the world of TTMembers......minus those not interested.....which actually totals 8...........but includes a "double" (EmmaL).........:o

Erm...... I am best out of 7 managers.:p

[Pride comes before a fall - except of course in the case of bread when it comes after "Mothers"]

[Graeme]

I`m up to 4th now, come on Spain you better not let me down

[sunny dave]

Anyone else tried playing with the "Corner Flag Rock" application - flashing link next to league table - very similar to "You've Been Elfed" last Christmas. lol

It seems to lose the photo formatting when you email it - v. irritating. :confused:

[BuffsMad]

Yeh tried itlol

Seemed to work OK for me by e-mail.

[BuffsMad]

Transfer day today.

Reckon I am about to come unstuck........still persisting with no Germans.:eek:

[sunny dave]

This is just me being lazy (why read all the small print when someone else may have already done it for you :)).

I now know we can ditch all the 'eliminated' players before the QFs (thanks Buffs) - but do we get a similar transfer window before the semis?

{This could make a big difference to which nationalities it is sensible to select togetether in your QF team}


To be honest I'm struggling to whip up much enthusiasm for the tournament as a whole - don't think it's because there's no UK involvement, just doesn't seem to have been that exciting yet - at least not in the bits I've seen.

Looks as if the Italians are doing their usual 'play like drains but scrape through and then start to perform a bit when it actually matters' so if I were a betting man I might have a euro or two on them to win ??

[OCE_Emma]

Not sure on the transferes for teh semis to be honest! Anyone fancy reading the rules??!! lol

Em x

[BuffsMad]

Unlimited from next stage on at each stage - deadline depends on start of first game each stage. Ditto, I am not that fussed about the tourney, too many games I have no interest in. TBH if Scotland aint on the big stage (which is frequent these days compared to when I was a lad) I don't care.

Edit: QFs 4 player limit from 1 team, SF 8 player limit, Final 12 player limit.

[sunny dave]

[QUOTE ... .. compared to when I was a lad.... QUOTE]

Ah yes who can forget the glory days of .. um .. er .. lol lol

[Only joking - half of my extended family is Scottish, so follow both Eng & Scot with interest - makes Calcutta Cup day entertaining :D]

Mind you I had an Irish Coffee once, so that probably qualifies me to play for Ireland (or at least did in Jack Charlton's days) ;)

[Dennis]

btw, who do you think will take home the winners title?

Im routing for Holland (and so is my wallet :D )

[sunny dave]

Hope it's Holland, suspect/fear it'll be another cynical Italian Job.

[Dennis]

I got some money on the Italians to beat Spain, but Im hoping Holland win it all, with Schneijder as the top scorer :)

Figured it was a longshot of epic proportions but 2 quid pays 120, so why not =)

[BuffsMad]

Ah yes who can forget the glory days of .. um .. er .. lol lol

Tsk - WC 70, 74, 78, 82, 86 :D etc <conveniently forgets Euros>
where we failed to get beyond first stage each time:o...erm whats my point?

Having failed to get past Italy and France this time for the WC we have Holland so should be a doddle.:s

We won the 2007 homeless word cup.....says it all.lol

I'm backing Holand. Quali failure is better if its against champs.

[OCE_Emma]

Get in! Number 1!!! :D Just got to keep it there now!!!

Can I just rub it in that you're all being beaten by a girl!!:cool:

Em xx

[BuffsMad]

:eek:
But.....I was......
You know this league doesn't matter and I never wanted to win.....and....and I should be a girl too anyway........damn those NHS waiting lists.:o

[OCE_Emma]

lollollollollollol

[sunny dave]

Perhaps we should average out Ghostville Rovers and Top Totti ?? lollollol

Very tight in the battle for the third podium place (pity it's third out of 8 :o )

[OCE_Emma]

Now thats not fair! Top Totti are only there to look good! I never said they could play!! ;)

[Graeme]

I am clutching at straws here but I think I could still pull it back

[GerryMac]

Get in! Number 1!!! :D Just got to keep it there now!!!

Can I just rub it in that you're all being beaten by a girl!!:cool:

Em xx


Not on the match day EM.:p
I know I,m bring up the rear(so to speak)but have a wee look at the actual matchday score.:D:D

Told you,s all that Spain are gonna win:D:D

[Richoooooh]

I fancy Spain to go all the way at Euro 08.They have been the under achievers for so long.Mite start a poll on who will win but it might backfire-no teams from this part of Europe involved:(Have to wait until 2010.Pity this(forum) was,nt around 20 years ago.Ireland vs England in Stuggart-would have had the sparks flyinglollollol

GerryMac gets the prize - he predicted this way back when before the tourny started.

Tip me off before the next one mate, need a few bob back off the bookies lol

Richoooooh

[GerryMac]

Have to go to the local turf accountant and collect the £70.00 tomorrow.:D:D

I will call into the local on my way back- off course for a little light refreshment;);)

Vi va Espaná:)

[GerryMac]

Well done to Emma L.:)

Seems she has won the TT dream-team@Euro 2008.

A big Thank You to all who took part-it was very interesting to say the least:eek:

May-be Em- you could start one for the new Prem. season:cool:

[OCE_Emma]

Sounds like a plan! Remind me nearer to the time!! ;)

Cheers
Em x

[BuffsMad]

Well done EmmaL. :D
Be good to get a few more involved next time.:cool:

[sunny dave]

Emma! Emma! Emma! lol lol lol

Very enjoyable - I liked Gerry's "**** or bust" tactic of picking the entire Spanish team for his final eleven - clever!

How about a Premiership version where we are only allowed to pick Eng/Scot/Wales/NI players (assuming there are eleven playing next season :rolleyes:).

And how about an Ashes version next summer ??

dave -- (181,000th out of 380,000 - a top half finish!)

[GerryMac]

Emma! Emma! Emma! lol lol lol

Very enjoyable - I liked Gerry's "**** or bust" tactic of picking the entire Spanish team for his final eleven - clever!

How about a Premiership version where we are only allowed to pick Eng/Scot/Wales/NI players (assuming there are eleven playing next season :rolleyes:).

And how about an Ashes version next summer ??

dave -- (181,000th out of 380,000 - a top half finish!)

Had to do it mate:):)-had a feeling Spain were going to do it.I did,nt know you could have changed players after each match-that was my down-fall.:(
It was a bit of craic and gave us an interest:)

Won,t be too hard to do one for the Ashes:D
Who,s beating England next summerlol

[Richoooooh]

Dont organise the next one when I am on holiday (in Spain;), could have been an omen) cos I missed out on all of the fun:(.

[Graeme]

well done all, may be we can sort something out when the long summer finishes and the footy season starts again, I am counting the days.

[mirage078]

Am i the only one here on the forum who didn't watch one single match i wonder ? Is this some kind of record ? :p

[Hatari]

No Mirage your not the only one. I can never understand the need to run around a muddy wet field chasing a ball. lol

[mirage078]

Oh good, seems i'm not the only strange one then lol

[OCE_Emma]

OK - Locking this thread - Look out for a premiership one in the not too distant future though!!

Cheers
Em x