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Montréal United
14 Oct 2005, 11:06 AM
As the Road to Germany (http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6414324#post6414324) is wrapping up, I'm looking to start a game on Euro '08 qualification.

the goal is so easy (or it seems). Pick some nations and get points while they try to qualify for the '08 tournament. Best total wins.

I need 9 more braves souls to join in (serious members only, I don't want anyone quitting after the 3rd round because they think their team stinks…) on a game we'll only know the winner in 2 years (a nice exercise for patience)

Format:

10 members

2 drafts:
- one pre-draw (coming up in October if possible)
- one after the group draw
- The draft will be a snake one (1 to 10, then 10 to 1 for the next round)
- The order of selection of the first draft will be reversed for the second draft

3 pts per win, 1 for a draw & 10 bonus points for qualification

Also, a bonus 20 pts per question for all members getting these right (answers due within a week of the end of the second draft)

o Which is the nation with the lowest coefficient (as of Oct. 14th) to make it to Euro '08 (excluding Austria & Switzerland)?
o Which is the nation with the highest coefficient (as of Oct. 14th) to miss out on Euro '08 (excluding Austria & Switzerland)?
o Which player will score the most goals during all qualification process?
o Which nation will have the most red cards during the qualification process?
o Which member's team will accumulate the most points during qualifiers (excluding qualification bonuses or questions points)?


Eligible nations for the drafts
(I don't want any smart pants that drafts Austria or Switzerland, OK?)

Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, F.Y.R., Macedonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, Wales

Every team will have 10 nations accumulating points. Best total wins… the pride of being first on a BigSoccer game, unless someone wants to pay for a trophy.

This is the "I'm interested thread", so post if you want in.

(BTW, I'm not doing this to pad my ego of great prognosticator as I'm heading for a shameful 8th place on 10 in the World cup game)

Amerikaki
14 Oct 2005, 11:26 AM
Sounds like fun - I'm up for it and i'm very competitive so I dont' see myself quitting. Also - it gives me even more reason to follow the games.

Just hope I avoid drafting teams that end up drawn in the same group as Israel....that wouldn't be much fun...

Montréal United
14 Oct 2005, 11:52 AM
Sounds like fun - I'm up for it and i'm very competitive so I dont' see myself quitting. Also - it gives me even more reason to follow the games.

Just hope I avoid drafting teams that end up drawn in the same group as Israel....that wouldn't be much fun...


Updated list of participating members :

1 - Montreal United (Commish)
2 - Amerikaki
3 - eldiablito (via PM) - member of the winning team of the Road to Germany game
4-
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8-
9-
10-

You can actually join as a group of more than one member if you like to argue before making picks...

sicnarf
14 Oct 2005, 12:25 PM
Sounds like fun - count me in.
I obsessively watch the results of Euro qualifying so don't see myself getting bored.

tomvandamn
14 Oct 2005, 12:28 PM
im in

IASocFan
14 Oct 2005, 12:40 PM
Time for more cicada magic. I'm in!

Montréal United
14 Oct 2005, 01:40 PM
Time for more cicada magic. I'm in!


Another kick at the can, IASocFan?

Updated list of participating members :

1 - Montreal United (Commish)
2 - Amerikaki
3 - eldiablito (via PM) - member of the winning team of the Road to Germany game
4- sicnarf (Welcome in, Be prepared to have your hopes crushed... :) )
5- tomvandamn (idem sicnarf)
6- IASocFan
7-
8-
9-
10-

If there is overwhelming demand, maybe we'll do two groups. I don't mind moderating both.

dcchelseafc
14 Oct 2005, 01:50 PM
hey im up for this, sounds like a good idea. im suprised more arent up for it

Montréal United
14 Oct 2005, 01:57 PM
hey im up for this, sounds like a good idea. im suprised more arent up for it


It's only been two hours since I posted the game... I'm more surprised as many people all ready signed up :)

Anyway, thanks for playing dcchelseafc!!!

1 - Montreal United (Commish)
2 - Amerikaki
3 - eldiablito (via PM) - member of the winning team of the Road to Germany game
4- sicnarf
5- tomvandamn
6- IASocFan
7- dcchelseafc
8-
9-
10-

P.S. Again, if there is overwhelming demand, maybe we'll do two groups. I don't mind moderating both.

Montréal United
14 Oct 2005, 02:58 PM
New player via PM

1 - Montreal United (Commish)
2 - Amerikaki
3 - eldiablito
4- sicnarf
5- tomvandamn
6- IASocFan
7- dcchelseafc
8- bluedaddy19
9- [reserved for my good friend GersMan]
10-

Looks like we'll have a full group. If it's the case, I'll start a second one then. If I haven't posted a new thread, just post your interest here.

irishwhisper
14 Oct 2005, 03:11 PM
I'm in too

Montréal United
14 Oct 2005, 03:14 PM
GROUP 1

1 - Montreal United (Commish)
2 - Amerikaki
3 - eldiablito
4- sicnarf
5- tomvandamn
6- IASocFan
7- dcchelseafc
8- bluedaddy19
9- [reserved for my good friend GersMan]
10-irishwhisper

This group is full. I'll send everyone the instructions for the draft.

So, here's your chance to participate with a second group:

GROUP 2

1 -
2 -
3 -
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IASocFan
14 Oct 2005, 03:21 PM
El Diablito is too tough. Can you put him in the other group?!!? :D :cool:

Montréal United
14 Oct 2005, 03:27 PM
El Diablito is too tough. Can you put him in the other group?!!? :D :cool:

Don't worry, he won because Ombak was pulling the strings. He's alone now... :D

Portista69
14 Oct 2005, 03:38 PM
Count me in :)

Montréal United
14 Oct 2005, 03:41 PM
Welcome Portista69!!!


GROUP 2

1 - Portista69
2 -
3 -
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European16
14 Oct 2005, 03:53 PM
im might as well join

sl7vk
14 Oct 2005, 03:56 PM
In.

Montréal United
14 Oct 2005, 04:06 PM
Keep it coming...

GROUP 2

1 - Portista69
2 - European16
3 - sl7vk
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5-
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johnmatrix
14 Oct 2005, 04:25 PM
Sign me up.