2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Will he be there?
By Ged
February 17 2008
Ged announces the runners and riders in this year's starting XI prediction competition. Starting XI is the game and indeed eleven miscellaneous characters have had a go at the competition. No two entries are the same andthere are some interesting choices. Which tells us that the management have some interesting choices to make ahead of April 16th. Read on.
Eleven intrepid souls have had a go at the starting eleven competition:
Ged Ladd
Top Tier Pavillion
The Veteran
Comebackgatt
JSRF
Martyn
Hippity
Barmy Kev
The Diamond Ruled OK
Auntie Janet
Pistol Pete
And a pretty impressive eleven of pundits that is. Every single one of them has gone for a subtly different starting XI. Only three names appear across the board (Smith, Shah and Joyce). Most people opt for Strauss and Godleman as openers, but some opt for Compton in place of one or other of those two. The number 6 position is much up for debate, as are all of the bowling slots.
Go see for yourselves - the spreadsheet is published on the following link:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pwWi9CpG2dshFIpfH8IB_Zw
Ged the tipster says that it could be anyone's game. Perhaps someone wants to suggest the odds on each entry and we can get some derivative markets going on who is going to win this fascinating contest.
Up for grabs is far more than the miniscule prize. We're talking pride with a capital P here.
2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: Middlesex till we die (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2008 12:23
2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: MADAVAL (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2008 12:43
I would suggest that only Ged has the possibility of being all correct,and then only marginally.
All of the other entries I would dismiss as extremely unlikely.
All of the other entries I would dismiss as extremely unlikely.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: BarmierKev (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2008 15:49
I rreally found this difficult. Especially bowling wise. We have 7 quality bowlers to choose and 3 maybe disappointed.
And that no. 6 slot?
Barmy Kev
I'm only here for the tele
And that no. 6 slot?
Barmy Kev
I'm only here for the tele
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: MADAVAL (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2008 16:36
If you only select four of them including a spinner,for a four day match Kev,and exclude Richardson and Silverwood,plenty of others are going to be dissapointed too.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:02:17:16:38:23 by loverboy.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:02:17:16:38:23 by loverboy.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 17/02/2008 20:25
I'll be very surprised if anyone gets the full eleven and think that several people might get 10, thus it is likely to come down to the positions as well as the team members.
On reviewing the list, I think Auntie Janet is in with a good shout, with Hippity and Martyn also making sound contributions.
In fact, apart from one or two "bold" selections, I think more or less anyone is in with a shout.
On reviewing the list, I think Auntie Janet is in with a good shout, with Hippity and Martyn also making sound contributions.
In fact, apart from one or two "bold" selections, I think more or less anyone is in with a shout.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: DCM (IP Logged)
Date: 19/02/2008 10:39
1. Strauss
2. Godleman
3. Shah
4. Smith
5. Joyce
6. Compton
7. Nash
8. Murtagh
9. Kartik
10. Richardson
11. Peplow
2. Godleman
3. Shah
4. Smith
5. Joyce
6. Compton
7. Nash
8. Murtagh
9. Kartik
10. Richardson
11. Peplow
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: BarmierKev (IP Logged)
Date: 19/02/2008 13:59
thanks for entry DCM.
You have missed the deadline by a week.
Also one of the spinners will be in India and the other we wish was.
Otherwise good effort.
Barmy Kev
I'm only here for the tele
You have missed the deadline by a week.
Also one of the spinners will be in India and the other we wish was.
Otherwise good effort.
Barmy Kev
I'm only here for the tele
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: DCM (IP Logged)
Date: 19/02/2008 15:51
Are you excluding me?
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: MADAVAL (IP Logged)
Date: 19/02/2008 16:14
Yes of course DCM,you were never included,by the way they're calling for your return on Grockles,apparently all is forgiven and they'd rather read you than me.
Pop over and check 'em out.
Pop over and check 'em out.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 19/02/2008 19:31
You are of course always welcome here, DCM, but the game did close 15 February, as clearly stated on the game page.
The whole point of the prediction game is to pick a date some way ahead of the season, so that all entrants are subject to the same risk that events overtake their carefully selected choices.
Last year we picked 31 December preceding the season. This year we picked the date 2 calendar months ahead of the season.
I have no problem with people continuing to choose teams and posting them on this thread, as long as those people know that they are merely playing for fun; the list of entrants and their selections for this game is now fixed.
The whole point of the prediction game is to pick a date some way ahead of the season, so that all entrants are subject to the same risk that events overtake their carefully selected choices.
Last year we picked 31 December preceding the season. This year we picked the date 2 calendar months ahead of the season.
I have no problem with people continuing to choose teams and posting them on this thread, as long as those people know that they are merely playing for fun; the list of entrants and their selections for this game is now fixed.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: The Diamond ruled ok (IP Logged)
Date: 19/02/2008 20:10
Unlike the result , this isn't the BBC don't you know.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: DCM (IP Logged)
Date: 19/02/2008 21:31
Okay, can you include me in the scoring then please Ged?
If I win, which I probably will, it won't count.
Just for fun.
If I win, which I probably will, it won't count.
Just for fun.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 20/02/2008 07:36
I'm sure I'll find a way, DCM.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: Seaxe_Man (IP Logged)
Date: 24/02/2008 18:25
SM: My team
Strauss
Godleman
Shah
Smith
Joyce
Nash
Noffke
Murtagh
Udal
Silverwood
Richardson.
This of course assumes Strauss/Shah available. My two batting reserves ( if not ) being Compo and Morgs.
Strauss
Godleman
Shah
Smith
Joyce
Nash
Noffke
Murtagh
Udal
Silverwood
Richardson.
This of course assumes Strauss/Shah available. My two batting reserves ( if not ) being Compo and Morgs.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 17/04/2008 06:51
The starting eleven competition is reaching its denouement.
Of the eleven entries that came in on time, four are tied on 9 out of 11, thus it comes down to batting order to determine the winner.
Bad luck to all the others, who all got 7 or 8 out of 11.
Ged Ladd, Top Tier Pavillion, Martyn and Pistol Pete are the four who are still in it. Pistol Pete is currently in pole position, being the only one of us to have got the top 6 completely right. TTF, who anticipated Compton opening, is almost certainly out of contention now. Assuming Nash comes in at 7, both Ged and Martyn are only one position awry, which leaves the thing tantalisingly still open.
Here's a link to the spreadsheet again, updated to show the four who are still in it side by side:
Starting Eleven Prediction Game
Interesting to note that, despite the derision heaped upon DCM, his (albeit late) entry was close to the top contenders - 8 out of 11 with the top 6 spot on. Seaxe Man's late punt for fun was right up there with 9 out of 11.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:04:17:06:54:19 by Ged.
Of the eleven entries that came in on time, four are tied on 9 out of 11, thus it comes down to batting order to determine the winner.
Bad luck to all the others, who all got 7 or 8 out of 11.
Ged Ladd, Top Tier Pavillion, Martyn and Pistol Pete are the four who are still in it. Pistol Pete is currently in pole position, being the only one of us to have got the top 6 completely right. TTF, who anticipated Compton opening, is almost certainly out of contention now. Assuming Nash comes in at 7, both Ged and Martyn are only one position awry, which leaves the thing tantalisingly still open.
Here's a link to the spreadsheet again, updated to show the four who are still in it side by side:
Starting Eleven Prediction Game
Interesting to note that, despite the derision heaped upon DCM, his (albeit late) entry was close to the top contenders - 8 out of 11 with the top 6 spot on. Seaxe Man's late punt for fun was right up there with 9 out of 11.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:04:17:06:54:19 by Ged.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: The Diamond ruled ok (IP Logged)
Date: 17/04/2008 21:55
Geds done a CBG , link goes to Google front page . I signed up for this section of google to be told my email address could not access this file .
Ged fix required .
Ged fix required .
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 18/04/2008 01:31
Thought I'd republished, apologies:
Starting Eleven Update
And as returning officer for this constituency, I declare Pistol Pete the winner as he was spot on with his placements for the 9 out of 11 that he got right.
However, in true Zimbabwe style there might be a recount and several weeks before your win is confirmed.
Joking apart - send us your address details, PP and we'lls end you your prize. I just hope the post does better by you than it did for Dingy Bags last autumn.
Starting Eleven Update
And as returning officer for this constituency, I declare Pistol Pete the winner as he was spot on with his placements for the 9 out of 11 that he got right.
However, in true Zimbabwe style there might be a recount and several weeks before your win is confirmed.
Joking apart - send us your address details, PP and we'lls end you your prize. I just hope the post does better by you than it did for Dingy Bags last autumn.
Re: 2008 Starting XI Prediction Competition Entries
Posted by: DCM (IP Logged)
Date: 22/04/2008 13:45
I did do well.
If only I'd gone Udal for Kartik and Finn for Peplow.
If only I'd gone Udal for Kartik and Finn for Peplow.
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