1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Prediction League Brian's predictions League 2024/25 rules and postings thread

Discussion in 'Watford' started by colognehornet, Aug 1, 2024.

  1. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2011
    Messages:
    14,871
    Likes Received:
    4,813
    Brian's Predictions League (2024/25)

    Rules and postings thread
    It all starts up again in just over a week's time. The rules are exactly the same as last year, and newcomers are more than welcome. The scoring system is without change from last year.

    Firstly 10 points per round for remembering to tip a round, in addition:

    Tipping a home win by the false scoreline and goal diffrence eg. 2-1 against 3-0 scores 3 points.
    The same for away wins scores 5 points (eg. 0-1 against 0-2).
    For draws the scoring is 9 points (4 initial points plus 5 for the correct score diffrence eg. 0-0 against 1-1.

    A home or away win with correct score difference eg. 1-0 against 2-1 scores the 5 point bonus in addition to what you already scored for the home or away win.

    If you get a result spot on eg. 2-1 against 2-1 then it scores 25 points.
    What you score on Watford matches is doubled.
    You also have a joker which can be played once per round, which can be placed on any other fixture (apart from Watford) and what you score on this will be doubled.
    There is also get 10 bonus points if you are the only tipper to get a result exactly right ( doubled if on Watford or the joker).
    A bonus of 50 points is on offer for any tipper who scores on all 10 fixtures in any one round - this hasn't happened yet !

    In order to prevent mathematical tipping the same scoreline eg. 2-1 or 1-1 can only be tipped to a maximum of 4 times in any one round (the fifth would be discounted).

    Confused ? Then just tip results and let me do the work. All tips should be in prior to kick off time.

    The first round of fixtures will come up in the next post and involve Hornets finishing off their summer holidays with a trip to the sunny and welcoming climes of the New Den <doh>
     
    #1
    Last edited: Aug 4, 2024
  2. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2011
    Messages:
    14,871
    Likes Received:
    4,813
    Here are the first round of fixtures beginning on Friday the 9th of August onto the Saturday the 10th. Apologies for springing friday night fixtures on the first weekend of the season - I don't like them but the only other possibility was including monday the 12th. I avoid Monday fixtures because I don`t have time to update tables in midweek, and would rather keep it as a weekend thing. I will also avoid friday night fixtures whenever possible so as not to disadvantage late tippers.

    Friday 9th August (20.00)
    Preston v Sheff Utd
    Blackburn v Derby
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth
    Middlesbrough v Swansea
    Millwall v Watford
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City
    QPR v West Brom
    Stoke City v Coventry
    Cardiff v Sunderland
     
    #2
  3. Chris 13

    Chris 13 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2011
    Messages:
    2,992
    Likes Received:
    1,301
    Let's hope the change in the fixture dates doesn't cause too much issue this season :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
    #3
  4. Hornet-Fez

    Hornet-Fez Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2011
    Messages:
    9,574
    Likes Received:
    4,902
    Played merry havoc with my awaydays already!
    Already lost three of the best: Terriers, Millers, Saints; PNE and Leeds mid-week; Sheffield Utd on a Sunday lunchtime... GRRRRRRR
     
    #4
    andytoprankin likes this.
  5. Hornet-Fez

    Hornet-Fez Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2011
    Messages:
    9,574
    Likes Received:
    4,902
    I meant to add my thanks to Cologne for doing this again! Mrs Fez is also looking forward to it!
     
    #5
  6. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2011
    Messages:
    14,871
    Likes Received:
    4,813
    From the point of view of the predictions league I would prefer all matches on a saturday. I'll have to see how it goes, I will cover all Watford matches on here but the other 9 weekly fixtures don't have to all be from the championship.
     
    #6
  7. yorkshirehornet

    yorkshirehornet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    30,623
    Likes Received:
    7,956
    Going to be a challenging predicting season!
     
    #7
  8. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2011
    Messages:
    14,871
    Likes Received:
    4,813
    I will take the first plunge into the unknown:

    friday 9th
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-1
    Blackburn v Derby 2-1

    Saturday 10th
    Hull City v Bristol City 1-1
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 2-0 (J)
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-1
    Millwall v Watford 1-1
    Oxford Utd v Norwich 0-1
    QPR v West Brom 2-1
    Stoke City v Coventry 1-0
    Cardiff v Sunderland 1-2
     
    #8
  9. yorkshirehornet

    yorkshirehornet Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    30,623
    Likes Received:
    7,956
    Friday 9th August (20.00)
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-1
    Blackburn v Derby 2-2
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City 2-0
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 2-0 j
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 3-1
    Millwall v Watford 1-1
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 1-2
    QPR v West Brom 1-2
    Stoke City v Coventry 2-2
    Cardiff v Sunderland 1-1

    Guessing really
     
    #9
  10. NZHorn

    NZHorn Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2011
    Messages:
    5,273
    Likes Received:
    1,619
    Preston v Sheff Utd 0-0
    Blackburn v Derby 1-1
    Sat. 10th August (12.30) P-P
    Hull City v Bristol City 2-0
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 3-1 (j)
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-0
    Millwall v Watford 2-0
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 1-0
    QPR v West Brom 0-1
    Stoke City v Coventry 1-2
    Cardiff v Sunderland 0-0
     
    #10

  11. Charlie Livesey was my hero

    Charlie Livesey was my hero Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2011
    Messages:
    2,060
    Likes Received:
    244
    Friday 9th August (20.00)
    Preston v Sheff Utd 2-1
    Blackburn v Derby 2-1
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City 2-1
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 3-1 (J)
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-1
    Millwall v Watford 0-2
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 2-0
    QPR v West Brom 1-3
    Stoke City v Coventry 0-2
    Cardiff v Sunderland 2-0
     
    #11
    Last edited: Aug 6, 2024
  12. hackneyhornet

    hackneyhornet Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2011
    Messages:
    511
    Likes Received:
    18
    Friday 9th August (20.00)
    Preston v Sheff Utd 2-1
    Blackburn v Derby 1-1
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City 1-1
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 2-0 J
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-0
    Millwall v Watford 1-1
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 0-1
    QPR v West Brom 1-2
    Stoke City v Coventry 2-2
    Cardiff v Sunderland 2-1

    Thursday at 6:39 PM
     
    #12
  13. Chris 13

    Chris 13 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2011
    Messages:
    2,992
    Likes Received:
    1,301
    Completely blind isn't it?

    Friday9th August
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-1
    Blackburn v Derby 0-0
    Sat. 10th August
    Hull City v Bristol City 2-0
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 2-0 (J)
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-0
    Millwall v Watford 0-1
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 2-1
    QPR v West Brom 2-1
    Stoke City v Coventry 0-0
    Cardiff v Sunderland 1-2
     
    #13
    Last edited: Aug 6, 2024
  14. Scullion

    Scullion Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2012
    Messages:
    8,231
    Likes Received:
    3,238
    First of all thank you Cologne for taking on the burden, much enjoyed by all. Very much appreciated.

    Now to my guesswork.

    Friday 9th August (20.00)
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-1
    Blackburn v Derby 3-0
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City 1-0
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 3-1 J
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-1
    Millwall v Watford 2-1
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 1-2
    QPR v West Brom 1-0
    Stoke City v Coventry 2-0
    Cardiff v Sunderland 0-1
     
    #14
  15. J T Bodbo

    J T Bodbo Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2012
    Messages:
    1,899
    Likes Received:
    1,197
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-3
    Blackburn v Derby 2-0
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City 2-1
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 3-0
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-0
    Millwall v Watford 1-2
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 0-2
    QPR v West Brom 0-2
    Stoke City v Coventry 2-1
    Cardiff v Sunderland 1-1
     
    #15
  16. theghost

    theghost Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 28, 2013
    Messages:
    772
    Likes Received:
    92
    Friday 9th August (20.00)
    Preston v Sheff Utd 0-0
    Blackburn v Derby 2-0
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City 1-2 (J)
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 2-1
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-0
    Millwall v Watford 1-1
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 1-2
    QPR v West Brom 0-2
    Stoke City v Coventry 1-1
    Cardiff v Sunderland 1-1
     
    #16
  17. oldfrenchhorn

    oldfrenchhorn Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    41,467
    Likes Received:
    13,865
    Friday 9th August (20.00)
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-1 J
    Blackburn v Derby 2-1
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City 2-1
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 2-0
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-0
    Millwall v Watford 1-1
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 1-2
    QPR v West Brom 1-0
    Stoke City v Coventry 1-2
    Cardiff v Sunderland 1-0
     
    #17
  18. Hornet-Fez

    Hornet-Fez Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2011
    Messages:
    9,574
    Likes Received:
    4,902
    Friday 9th August (20.00)
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-2
    Blackburn v Derby 2-1
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City 1-1
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 3-1 (J)
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-0
    Millwall v Watford 0-0
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 1-2
    QPR v West Brom 1-0
    Stoke City v Coventry 0-2
    Cardiff v Sunderland 1-1

    __________________________________

    Mrs Fez Sez:
    Friday 9th August (20.00)
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-0
    Blackburn v Derby 2-0
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City 1-0
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 3-1 joker
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-0
    Millwall v Watford 3-0
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 1-1
    QPR v West Brom 2-1
    Stoke City v Coventry 0-1
    Cardiff v Sunderland 0-0
     
    #18
  19. J T Bodbo

    J T Bodbo Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2012
    Messages:
    1,899
    Likes Received:
    1,197
    Sorry I forgot my joker -much good may it do me. Anway, all scores the same. Just add joker - mix and stir well. Boil for 90 minutes - result .

    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-3
    Blackburn v Derby 2-0
    Sat. 10th August (12.30)
    Hull City v Bristol City 2-1 J
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 3-0
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 2-0
    Millwall v Watford 1-2
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 0-2
    QPR v West Brom 0-2
    Stoke City v Coventry 2-1
    Cardiff v Sunderland 1-1

    NULL
     
    #19
  20. andytoprankin

    andytoprankin Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2011
    Messages:
    8,329
    Likes Received:
    3,798
    Hello, cologne. Thank you yet again for running this for us all. I hope you and Mrs cologne are well. :)

    These are mine, mate:
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-1
    Blackburn v Derby 1-0
    Hull City v Bristol City 2-0
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 3-0
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 1-0
    Millwall v Watford 3-0
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 0-2 (joker)
    QPR v West Brom 2-1
    Stoke City v Coventry 0-1
    Cardiff v Sunderland 0-2

    These are Mrs Andy's:
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-0
    Blackburn v Derby 2-1
    Hull City v Bristol City 1-1
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 2-0
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 1-0
    Millwall v Watford 1-1
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 0-2 (joker)
    QPR v West Brom 0-0
    Stoke City v Coventry 2-1
    Cardiff v Sunderland 1-1

    And these are not so young Seb's ;):
    Preston v Sheff Utd 1-2
    Blackburn v Derby 2-0
    Hull City v Bristol City 2-0
    Leeds Utd v Portsmouth 3-1
    Middlesbrough v Swansea 1-1
    Millwall v Watford 2-1
    Oxford Utd v Norwich City 0-2 (joker)
    QPR v West Brom 1-0
    Stoke City v Coventry 0-0
    Cardiff v Sunderland 1-1
     
    #20

Share This Page