Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Udal and Who's Army?
By Ged Ladd
February 1 2009
It's February so that means it's time for the starting XI prediction competition. This game is quick and easy to play, so people from far and wide are sure to chance their keyboards and have a go. A huge amount of pride plus a famously miniscule prize up for grabs yet again. Deadline now moved to 10:59 a.m. on Sunday 22 March.
Who will take the field on Wednesday 22 April 2009 at Lord's? And what will the Middlesex batting line up be for the first innings of that match?
The person who gets closest wins one of our famous small prizes. “Closest” is firstly determined by “correct number of players in the team”. If that “score” is equal, the correct choice of captain and wicketkeeper comes into play. If the “score” is still equal, the tie breaker is based on position in the batting order, with one unwanted point allocated for each error in placement in the batting order. Twelfth man counts for nothing in this game.
It’s easy peasy - all you need to do is come up your chosen XI and e-mail that predicted team to: mtwdadmin@googlemail.com
Please use the subject line “2009 Starting XI”.
Stumps for this competition will be drawn at 23:59:59 GMT on 28 February. Deadline now moved to 10:59 a.m. on Sunday 22 March.
Those seeking inspiration might wish to discuss this matter on the accompanying thread, or look at other threads that discussed this matter earlier in the closed season, but remember that things move on.
Also to help inspire people – here is Ged Ladd’s prediction, although that might change once the IPL auction has been completed etc. etc.
Strauss
Godleman
Shah
Morgan
Malan
Dexter
Scott (Wkt)
Udal (Capt)
Murtagh
Finn
Richardson
You can change your entry at any point up until the deadline, but only your last entry will qualify for the competition. So put in your joke entry before you put in your serious one!
As usual, the best and worst entries will be praised/vilified on MTWD very early in the new season. And of course the winning entry will win one of those famous miniscule MTWD prizes.
Last year Pistol Pete picked a pack of predicted players to pluck the prize. Who will be the winner this year? Good luck, everyone.
Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Middlesex till we die (IP Logged)
Date: 01/02/2009 14:11
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Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: bubblesdog (IP Logged)
Date: 04/02/2009 10:10
Strauss,
Billy,
Dexter,
Philip Hughes,
Malan,
Morgan,
Scott,
Shaggy,
Murtagh,
Finn,
Silverwood
Billy,
Dexter,
Philip Hughes,
Malan,
Morgan,
Scott,
Shaggy,
Murtagh,
Finn,
Silverwood
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Banjobaggins (IP Logged)
Date: 04/02/2009 14:22
Firstly I think that you have to discount both Shah and Strauss although after Friday's IPL auction, it may be that Owais doesn't get picked up and would therefore be available to us. Strauus, after a long tour at the helm in the Caribbean and with the next series starting so early, will almost certainly be given time off by the England Management.
As for Hughes, who knows but I will take a punt on him being here.
So, my prediction :
Hughes
Godleman
Compton
Morgan
Malan
Dexter
Scott
Udal
Murtagh
Richardson
Finn
As for Hughes, who knows but I will take a punt on him being here.
So, my prediction :
Hughes
Godleman
Compton
Morgan
Malan
Dexter
Scott
Udal
Murtagh
Richardson
Finn
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: PRisMark (IP Logged)
Date: 04/02/2009 17:26
Hughes
Godleman
Dexter
Morgan
Malan
Compton
Scott
Udal
Murtagh
Richardson
Silverwood
Godleman
Dexter
Morgan
Malan
Compton
Scott
Udal
Murtagh
Richardson
Silverwood
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Beeamazed (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2009 08:54
Unfortunately you have to take young Hughes out of our plans now,I would think .Good luck to the lad.
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: The Diamond ruled ok (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2009 09:02
With two new signings in the offing , Straussie and Ace on England duties and the propencity of Middlesex players to breakdown in pre-season training I will be keeping my powder dry on this one till a lot nearer the end of April .
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: comebackgatt (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2009 13:38
Don't keep it dry for too long mate, closing date is 28th Feb!!
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Janet Davis (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2009 15:47
I think I'll hold fire also.
New signing unveiling is 11/03/09.
Any chance of an extention to 12/03/09
New signing unveiling is 11/03/09.
Any chance of an extention to 12/03/09
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: dingy bags (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2009 18:09
How do you know this date, Janet?
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: comebackgatt (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2009 18:17
Vinny told BBC Radio London signings would be announced on Press day i.e. 11th march.
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: dingy bags (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2009 19:07
Thanks cbg
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: dingy bags (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2009 19:24
Have just listened to the interview on the BBC London website. Interesting now to see whether the leak reveals itself again and news comes out of these two signings.
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: The Diamond ruled ok (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2009 20:48
Darn you CBG you saw through my cunning plan , shame I didn't. Ah well , cup of tea and check the leaves it is then .
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: The Diamond ruled ok (IP Logged)
Date: 05/02/2009 20:51
Maybe someone will leak the new signings as they did the "Panthers" story . One peed of CEO Vinny was that day .I wonder if he found out who did it and whether they are still in the employ of the club ? Not big and not clever whoever it was .
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 06/02/2009 07:38
In the face of overwhelming demand (Janet) I have decided to move the deadline for this game to 10:59 a.m. on Sunday 22 March. This revised deadline will not be changed, regardless of subsequent squad news. (To some extent, the whole point of the game is to predict in the face of uncertainty).
Those who have already made submissions - remember that you can make as many submissions as you like up to the deadline - only your last entry will enter the competition. In that regard, it is a bit like writing a will.
I'm surprised at the number of people who have posted their submissions on this thread and the relatively small number who have submitted by e-mail. But perhaps people are being cunning, posting spoilers on the message board with a view to submitting their real entry by e-mail nearer the deadline. If people are trying to game the competition in this way, all I can say is "well done, keep going".
My commitment to users, however, is that I will always publish my own revised subission(s) on this thread.
Have fun folks.
[edited spelling & line throw]
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:02:06:07:52:18 by Ged.
Those who have already made submissions - remember that you can make as many submissions as you like up to the deadline - only your last entry will enter the competition. In that regard, it is a bit like writing a will.
I'm surprised at the number of people who have posted their submissions on this thread and the relatively small number who have submitted by e-mail. But perhaps people are being cunning, posting spoilers on the message board with a view to submitting their real entry by e-mail nearer the deadline. If people are trying to game the competition in this way, all I can say is "well done, keep going".
My commitment to users, however, is that I will always publish my own revised subission(s) on this thread.
Have fun folks.
[edited spelling & line throw]
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:02:06:07:52:18 by Ged.
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Janet Davis (IP Logged)
Date: 06/02/2009 09:12
Thanks Ged.
If we are signing two new players then it will help 'accuracy' if we know who they are
If we are signing two new players then it will help 'accuracy' if we know who they are
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Brian Wilson (IP Logged)
Date: 06/02/2009 12:36
Godleman
Compton
AN Other
Dexter
Morgan
Malan
Scott/ Nash depending on when the Lions tour is over
Udal
Murtagh
Silverwood
Richardson
although experience suggests that one of the last two will probably be unavailable through injury and replaced by Finn.
Compton
AN Other
Dexter
Morgan
Malan
Scott/ Nash depending on when the Lions tour is over
Udal
Murtagh
Silverwood
Richardson
although experience suggests that one of the last two will probably be unavailable through injury and replaced by Finn.
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 15/02/2009 08:54
The Philip Hughes announcement is bound to encourage most people to change their predictions. I am going to hold off for a little while, having extended the deadline, as I believe we are hoping for one more signing.
Remember, though, that you can have as many goes as you like, but only your last entry before the deadline will count towards the game.
The revised deadline is Sunday 22 March - i.e. a month before the game in question.
Remember, though, that you can have as many goes as you like, but only your last entry before the deadline will count towards the game.
The revised deadline is Sunday 22 March - i.e. a month before the game in question.
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Primrose Hillbilly (IP Logged)
Date: 21/02/2009 19:38
Crumbs! This is proving harder to work through than I thought.
No point in putting out a side on this thread unless it's set to be the one that wins, so it's got to be a full on mentally engaged prediction that scoops the prize. Come on, brain.
But...........
I keep coming back to the "Early Season Blues" problem for our notoriously brittle batting order - not that the dears only have that problem in the early season, mind - the thought that seamers tend to take all the early season wickets, the fact that Ben, Shaggy and Tim sorted us out to a reasonable total more times than they should have had to do last year, and so find myself wondering ...as I did after Ed went last year and Shaun was annointed........ are we not saddling oursleves with having to pick a spinner who's our captain for every match, when we could have picked another seamer.
I'd like Finn, Richo, Silvers, Dial M all in, currently, and Evans if one of these favours a fetlock pre - season, with Ben and six batters. We're already expecting big things of Neil Dexter, all of a sudden, aren't we!
Ah, well...... time to come off the fence soon enough.
Most stimulating.
I'm going to lurk around The Star in Sinjun's Wood, and see if I can get a tip off Mick Hunt.
No point in putting out a side on this thread unless it's set to be the one that wins, so it's got to be a full on mentally engaged prediction that scoops the prize. Come on, brain.
But...........
I keep coming back to the "Early Season Blues" problem for our notoriously brittle batting order - not that the dears only have that problem in the early season, mind - the thought that seamers tend to take all the early season wickets, the fact that Ben, Shaggy and Tim sorted us out to a reasonable total more times than they should have had to do last year, and so find myself wondering ...as I did after Ed went last year and Shaun was annointed........ are we not saddling oursleves with having to pick a spinner who's our captain for every match, when we could have picked another seamer.
I'd like Finn, Richo, Silvers, Dial M all in, currently, and Evans if one of these favours a fetlock pre - season, with Ben and six batters. We're already expecting big things of Neil Dexter, all of a sudden, aren't we!
Ah, well...... time to come off the fence soon enough.
Most stimulating.
I'm going to lurk around The Star in Sinjun's Wood, and see if I can get a tip off Mick Hunt.
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 04/03/2009 06:04
This competition remains live until 22 March and remember that you can put in several entries, although only your last one will be entered for the competition.
Here is my revised entry based on events since the game was published. I might revise my entry again - who knows.
Strauss
Hughes
Godleman
Morgan
Malan
Dexter
Scott (Wkt)
Udal (Capt)
Murtagh
Finn
Richardson
Here is my revised entry based on events since the game was published. I might revise my entry again - who knows.
Strauss
Hughes
Godleman
Morgan
Malan
Dexter
Scott (Wkt)
Udal (Capt)
Murtagh
Finn
Richardson
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: blaster89 (IP Logged)
Date: 06/03/2009 02:25
my prediction is as follows: my instinct tells me the ECB will want Shah and Strauss not to play, but hopefully they do
Hughes
Godleman
Malan
Morgan
Dexter
Scott(wk)
Berg
Murtagh
Udal(c)
Evans
Richardson
Hughes
Godleman
Malan
Morgan
Dexter
Scott(wk)
Berg
Murtagh
Udal(c)
Evans
Richardson
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 06/03/2009 07:07
And another revision from me after hearing what the big cheeses had to say at the Forum.
Godleman
Hughes
Compton
Morgan
Malan
Dexter
Scott (Wkt)
Udal (Capt)
Murtagh
Finn
Richardson
Godleman
Hughes
Compton
Morgan
Malan
Dexter
Scott (Wkt)
Udal (Capt)
Murtagh
Finn
Richardson
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 12/03/2009 06:21
10 days to go until the deadline for this one, folks.
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Janet Davis (IP Logged)
Date: 12/03/2009 11:20
Here's my XI:
Godleman
Hughes
Compton
Dexter
Malan
Scott
Murtagh
Udal
Silverwood
Richardson
Finn
assuming Ace will be at the IPL and Strauss not being allowed to play and Moggie is with the Ireland team!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:03:12:21:26:17 by Janet Davis.
Godleman
Hughes
Compton
Dexter
Malan
Scott
Murtagh
Udal
Silverwood
Richardson
Finn
assuming Ace will be at the IPL and Strauss not being allowed to play and Moggie is with the Ireland team!
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:03:12:21:26:17 by Janet Davis.
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: dingy bags (IP Logged)
Date: 12/03/2009 21:04
Godleman
Hughes
Compton
Morgan
Malan
Dexter
Scott (wk)
Udal (c)
Murtagh
Silverwood
Richardson
Hughes
Compton
Morgan
Malan
Dexter
Scott (wk)
Udal (c)
Murtagh
Silverwood
Richardson
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: TOP TIER PAVILION (IP Logged)
Date: 18/03/2009 00:37
1 Hughes
2 Godleman
3 Compton
4 Morgan
5 Malan
6 Dexter
7 Scott (W.K.)
8 Udal (Capt.)
9 Murtagh
10 Silverwood
11 Richardson
12 Finn
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: BarmierKev (IP Logged)
Date: 18/03/2009 18:47
This is identical X1 I had in mind except I'd swap Dexter and Compo in batting order and have Berg as 12th Man.
Barmy Kev
I'm only here for the tele
Barmy Kev
I'm only here for the tele
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Darren Gosling (IP Logged)
Date: 19/03/2009 20:52
I do hope we have more than 3 seamers in the line-up like most seem to think - given Silvers and Richo's track record with injuries we could end the game with only two - or worse still just Murts ! I know it's only Glamorgan but I'd still be much happier with a 5-1-5 composite, therefore I'd pick...
1. Hughes
2. Godleman
3. Dexter
4. Morgan
5. Malan
6. Scott (w/k)
7. Udal (capt)
8. Murtagh
9. Finn
10. Silverwood
11. Richardson
1. Hughes
2. Godleman
3. Dexter
4. Morgan
5. Malan
6. Scott (w/k)
7. Udal (capt)
8. Murtagh
9. Finn
10. Silverwood
11. Richardson
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 20/03/2009 06:06
The deadline for this competition looms: 10:59 this Sunday.
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: BarmierKev (IP Logged)
Date: 20/03/2009 09:09
After much thought and mind changing here's mine.
1. Hughes
2. Godleman
3. Dexter
4. Morgan
5. Malan
6. Scott (w/k)
7. Berg
8. Udal (capt)
9. Murtagh
10. Silverwood
11. Richardson
Compo 12th man
Barmy Kev
I'm only here for the tele
1. Hughes
2. Godleman
3. Dexter
4. Morgan
5. Malan
6. Scott (w/k)
7. Berg
8. Udal (capt)
9. Murtagh
10. Silverwood
11. Richardson
Compo 12th man
Barmy Kev
I'm only here for the tele
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: The Diamond ruled ok (IP Logged)
Date: 21/03/2009 11:28
Pen to paper time.
Hughes, Godleman, Dexter, Morgan, Malan,Scott(W/K), Berg, Udal , Murtagh , Silverwood , Finn.
And still not 100% sure about it either. 5-1-5 split seems the only way to go first game of the season though , too risky to go into the game with a short bowling attack .
Hughes, Godleman, Dexter, Morgan, Malan,Scott(W/K), Berg, Udal , Murtagh , Silverwood , Finn.
And still not 100% sure about it either. 5-1-5 split seems the only way to go first game of the season though , too risky to go into the game with a short bowling attack .
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: OMT (IP Logged)
Date: 25/03/2009 15:10
I'm going to go slightly different from the convention...
1. Godleman
2. Hughes
3. Strauss
4. Morgan
5. Malan
6. Scott (w/k)
7. Udal (capt)
8. Murtagh
9. Silverwood
10. Richardson
11. Finn
Did someone put two spinners in their side?! And with Owais away, who's going to fill the No.3 spot. With two top class openers, I reckon Straussy will do it, as he did occasionally last year I believe?
1. Godleman
2. Hughes
3. Strauss
4. Morgan
5. Malan
6. Scott (w/k)
7. Udal (capt)
8. Murtagh
9. Silverwood
10. Richardson
11. Finn
Did someone put two spinners in their side?! And with Owais away, who's going to fill the No.3 spot. With two top class openers, I reckon Straussy will do it, as he did occasionally last year I believe?
Re: Middlesex 2009 Starting XI Prediction Game
Posted by: Ged (IP Logged)
Date: 25/03/2009 22:14
Fascinating, OMT, but several days past the deadline.
We'll track your entry but you are not up for the prize, I'm afraid!
We'll track your entry but you are not up for the prize, I'm afraid!
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