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Prediction League 2009-10

August 1, 2009 | Music, News, Predicts | Tags: Predicts, Spurs | Add a Comment »

[UPDATE] The Saint & Greavsie Prediction League: 2009-2010 Season

is now CLOSED for new signups. This is here for info only.

No endorsement is implied by the above individuals

The new footie season is fast approaching but like the rest of you I’m not quite ready yet. It’s still sunny outside (well…at least where I am..) and it’s still the time for holidays.

This is why unlike other fantasy football or prediction leagues we start later. Plus there are some of you out there who realise that the season has begun and found that it’s too late to sign up for other compo’s.

But the biggest reason is that (if you’ve done this before) it is a very long season. It goes on for 8 months y’know. So we here at Football and Music ease you into it and give you time to watch some matches and to warm up for the marathon ahead.

Those of you who have been around know what it is, but for those of you new to the place – The prediction league is exactly that. You try to guess what the final result will be.

This new season will begin on SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER 2009 at 3pm and will end at final whistle of the FA Cup Final in May 2010. Signups are open from now and will CLOSE before kick off of the international matches on Sept 5th.

» The Prediction League is a DONATE TO PLAY one. BUT you don’t have to donate if you don’t want.

ANOTHER BUT: In order to be eligible for the Prize Pot you have to chip something in. Suggested donation is $10 or £10 or 10€ [depending on where you are] but you can donate as much or as little as you like. The amount will be converted into U.S. Dollars. - Why ?

Don’t forget that even with us starting late, the season is still 8 months long. It means that you have to make sure that you’ve logged in and do your numbers EVERY WEEK. (We try to enter in the fixtures up to 4 weeks in advance, but sometimes it is not possible.

» There’s more guff after the jump, but for now here’s a quick musical break…

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» Jimmy Greaves & the 1967 Spurs Squad – Strollin’

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» S&G Theme (also the 1986 ITV World Cup Theme)

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» Johnny Pearson – Heavy Action (Theme from Superstars)

…before you continue reading:

Once you've signed up click on the Paypal "DONATE" button on the Predictions page. Don't forget to let us know what your username is so we can match it up to you.

-> THE PREDICTIONS:

- How to enter your predictions:
(When you are signed in) Click on “My Predictions”.
You will then see a list of all the matches.
Enter in what you think the result will be and click on the “Predict” button.
If you’ve selected the option in your profile you will receive an email confirming your predicts.

*PLEASE NOTE*
The Game Time is set British Summer Time and will be changed back to GMT in October.
You can do your prediction right up until kick off of each match.

-> THE POINTS/WHAT’S THE SCORING ? HOW DOES THAT WORK ?
You earn points by predicting the outcome correctly – either by getting the right score or the right result.

- If you predict a correct result – ie: You enter 2-1 and the result is 1-nil, you will get 3 points.
- If you predict a correct score – ie: You enter 3-0 and the result is 3-0 you get 2 extra points.
So if you get the right result and score you can get 5 points there. (3 for result, 2 for score).
- More info here

NEW FOR THIS SEASON:
In your profile you can enter a default score. This will only be applied to your predictions if you log in and click on the “Predict” button (before you enter in any numbers yourself.) This function, sadly is not retroactive. If you don’t log in and press the “Predict” button before kick off then you’ve missed it.
BUT: I have an admin function where I can enter in a default score after kick off (I can do this for all users apart from myself.) If you have donated towards the prize – tell me what you would like your default score to be and if you miss the kick off I will enter this score on your behalf.
CONDITIONS: I also have a function which tells me the last time a user has logged in: If you do not log in after 4 weeks I will STOP entering in your default score. I will email to issue a reminder/warning before this happens.

-> THE LEAGUE/HOW DOES THAT WORK ?
Works the same as a footie league. Predict more games correctly and get more wins > more points for you.

-> WHAT IF I DON’T DO MY PREDICTIONS or FORGET TO DO MY PREDICTIONS ?
It is up to you to make sure you enter in a prediction for every game. Don’t worry too much if you miss a couple it does happen. [Default score option: See above] We will not enter in extra matches so you can catch up, if you miss predicting a match/couple of matches or a week (if you haven’t donated) then it is tough titties.

-> WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO PLAY ANY MORE ?
If you want to take your Mitre Delta Ultra and go home then that’s your choice. You can delete yourself from the league by clicking on your profile and entering in your password and pressing the button at the bottom.

*Other Bits*
Once you’ve signed up you should automatically be a member of the Prediction League. Keep an eye on the left hand menu for a message, if it tells you that you are not a member of the league – click on “My Profile”, look for the “Joined Leagues” section and check to see if there is a tick in the box. If not check it and click “Join League”.
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-> Icons:
I have already upload some icons for you to use. These icons can be seen by other players (when you are logged in). Click on the current icon below your username. Choose any of the images there.
- If you want to use your own icon then send an image to me via the contact form.

– SPONSORSHIP:
Do you work for a company that has something to promote ? Footie and Music is happy to be sponsored by… you, if you can offer whatever you are pushing as a prize. Please contact me here.