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jonny · Post by **jonny** » 19 Jul 2006, 16:58

Well we probably won't have many entrants, so I guess it will be good to boost the action. OK maximum 3 teams.

Going Underground · Post by **Going Underground** » 20 Jul 2006, 12:07

jonny wrote:Well we probably won't have many entrants, so I guess it will be good to boost the action. OK maximum 3 teams.

Yes the entrants so far have been disapointing, but at least you have attracted more than my "Fantasy Footie" so far being nil

Root · Post by **Root** » 20 Jul 2006, 12:19

That's because we're lazy, Kevin! Given a choice between a one-off decision and a constant involvement, which one do you think is more attractive?

I think I'll take two teams: The almighty Fulham FC (okay, just Fulham FC will do), and...

EDIT: Oh, someone already took Grays Athletic. Crap.

Alright then, Wycombe Wanderers. Somewhat local for me.

Going Underground · Post by **Going Underground** » 20 Jul 2006, 12:23

Root wrote:That's because we're lazy, Kevin! Given a choice between a one-off decision and a constant involvement, which one do you think is more attractive?

I think I'll take two teams: The almighty Fulham FC (okay, just Fulham FC will do), and Grays Athletic of the Conference. A little research will show you why.

The first option for me without question, honestly it is so easy to do the transfers on the internet and takes about 30 seconds....

I prefer something that requires a little more skill and brainpower

standclearofthedoors · Post by **standclearofthedoors** » 20 Jul 2006, 15:33

Sorry to annoy everyone, but can I vacate Peterborough & have Grimsby instead?

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 20 Jul 2006, 16:15

Ollie, you can have both those two.
And SCOTD can have Grimsby instead

Soup Dragon · Post by **Soup Dragon** » 21 Jul 2006, 20:29

Root wrote:That's because we're lazy, Kevin! Given a choice between a one-off decision and a constant involvement, which one do you think is more attractive?

Like Kevin says, the transfers on the telegraph web site are really easy, and I don't spend more than a couple of minutes each week just checking that my team line up is ok. You don't have to concentrate on the whole season if you prefer you can just focus your transfers into a few weeks and try to win "Manager of the fortnight" prize money. I also think the chance of winning Ã‚Â£50,000 is quite attractive

greatkingrat · Post by **greatkingrat** » 19 Aug 2006, 15:22

Is anything happening with this game? When will it start?

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 20 Aug 2006, 14:32

i received payment from 2 or 3 people, if they want to play then we will, if not then i can refund it. choose yourselves.

Root · Post by **Root** » 20 Aug 2006, 18:05

Well, we should start it soon if we're going to at all! Preferably not including today's results...

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 20 Aug 2006, 19:10

there can't be many fixtures so it doesn't need to be started in a hurry, unless we run it round multiple times. i'll try and sort it in the next 2 weeks.

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 31 Aug 2006, 16:13

NOTE: THE FORUM LEAGUE WILL GO AHEAD WITH THE FEW PLAYERS THAT WE HAVE. THIS IS BECAUSE MORE PEOPLE HAVE SHOWN A DESIRE TO PLAY ANYWAY THAN THOSE THAT HAVEN'T.

I still need Ã‚Â£5 payment from the following people:
tpfkar
PeterMiller36

Paypal [jonnylyon1790 @at@ yahoo .dot. com]

If anyone wishes to withdraw they must do so by this Saturday (2nd September) or must pay. If they choose not to pay then the penalty will be hatred from the rest of the forum league.

The fixture list for this Saturday (so long as no-one withdraws) will be released sometime between now and then.

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 31 Aug 2006, 16:58

Just realised there are no matches this weekend for the premier league and such leagues.

I think I did post a list of rules on the thread that I proposed this on, but we did agree to change one of them. Here is a revised version:

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1. Each player must pay Ã‚Â£5 at the beginning of the season to the organiser.  All of the original money (i.e. Ã‚Â£[5 * (the number of entrants)] is then payed to the league winner.  Any interest earned on the money given to the organiser at the beginning of the season is kept by the organiser.

2. No-one may withdraw, or join, once the season has started, or once money has been payed to the organiser.

3. Matches will be arranged for every weekend, as of the start date, until all fixtures have been played.

4. If an involved team is not playing a match on a weekend with fixtures, then alternative matches will be decided on for the results to be used.  These matches must be decided on before they are played.
EDIT: I realise I never did post these rules before, therefore the 3 people that paid before the rules were posted (SCOTD, GreatKingRat and Root) may still withdraw, should they wish to.

5. The league table will be sorted firstly on points scored, then goal difference, then goals scored, etc. as FIFA the English Football Assocation have dictated for the Football League.

6. One round of matches will be played, with one fixture for each pairing (as opposed to the conventional home and away ties).

7. If there is time at the end of the season then another league can be organised -- this must be done with a vote by every participant from the previous league.  Should a draw be the outcome then the organiser must decide.  Players who have taken part in the previous league do not necessarily have to participate again and if they do they may chose a new team.

8. Players may be allocated more than one team, although teams may only have one player allocated to them.

If anyone sees anything which they feel should be added to or removed from the rules, then post below. The proposed fixtures have been calculated and will be posted in a new thread.

Just one issue remains. I propose a start date of this Saturday (2nd September). This would mean, according to rule 4, that other fixtures would have to be chosen. Rule 3, does however leave a loophole that we could wait and leave the start date until next weekend, meaning that rule 4 would not apply next weekend (Saturday 9th September). Discuss...

Post by **tubeguru** » 31 Aug 2006, 18:28

Can I withdraw please?

jonny · Post by **jonny** » 31 Aug 2006, 18:48

certainly

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