Prediction League patchy70 prediction league 2018/2019

I need to prepare for a 10th season of the prediction league - A week by week chance for you to predict the outcome of The Gills results in a friendly competition with other Gillingham supporters.

Therefore over the next few days or so I need to arrange my competition spread sheet for another season. It helps me if I can list you the members in advance, it takes out some of the time consuming aspects of the job once the season commences and we are busy on our Gills travels, home & away.

So whether you are to continue your existing membership or you would like to participate as a brand new member for 2018/2019 please register your interest below in a comment.

The league is totally FREE to enter and participate in. Non Gills fans are generally welcome but be warned strict rules apply and any wums will be banned from the competition and our board.

If you wish to receive week by week twitter reminders to post your prediction, please include your twitter username in your reply.

The rules in force this season are the same as last season.

Rules:

Members will need to predict the outcome of each game via the weekly, patchy70 prediction league threads.

Scoring system:

Predict the correct score line for a game you will receive the following points, dependent on the total number of goals tallied by both sides in a particular game:

0 to 3 goals in game gets 6 points for a correct score line prediction

4 to 7 goals in game gets 9 points for a correct score line prediction

8 + goals in game gets 12 points for a correct score line prediction


Basically predict high, score more points if your prediction is right.

You will receive:

1 point for every correct goal scorer prediction.

Predicted from either team, note: own goals will only count if you have indicated (clearly NAMED) the own goal scorer(s).

You don't have to predict every goal scorer, although the odds are in your favour if you do.


2 points will be awarded to every poster that has predicted the correct outcome of the game via their score line prediction. Regardless of whether you have got the score line correct.


This means you will have automatically forecast via your prediction as a *Win/Lose/Draw scenario for the Gills. There will be NO additional points in this scenario for correct goal scorer(s). Draws include both no score draw and score draw.

Correct score line predictions cannot pick up additional points for a correct forecast, rather than break up the existing scoring structure, please consider the 2 points as part of the already existing scoring structure.

*The predictions league has always been about getting the score line correct in the first instance, therefore you may NOT just post win/lose/draw as a prediction, that scenario can only be decided by posting a score line prediction.

Any one considered as not playing within the spirit of the rules within the win/lose/draw scenario will forfeit their 2 points at the discretion of the author (patchy70).

Any one considered as not playing within the spirit of the competition, by means of disruption, spamming (including repetitive posting) or any other nuisance may be removed from the competition.


Please DO NOT edit your posts:


in the event of a mistake please repost, any attempt to manipulate any part of the rules for gain, may result in removal from the competition. Edited posts will not be validated in the event of a dispute.


Bonus threads:


Bonus threads might be introduced during the season via the FA Cup, giving members the chance to earn additional points. The prediction league is solely used for League matches and the FA Cup and no other competition.
Some league matches may be included where members can obtain extra points through the threads being Double/Triple points rounds.


Tied league placings:


The most recently correctly predicted game have always take precedent in a tied position, against previous games. Although my spreadsheet does not apply this formula, it should be deemed as manually applied by season end.


Matches 44, 45, 46:


Anyone within 12 points of the prediction league leader (including the leader) for MATCHES - 44, 45, 46 - can submit their prediction to me by private message (known as PM) - the prediction will not be displayed on the board but it will be indicated I have received their prediction by private message.


Important:


The prediction league will NOT include any league play off matches and will finish at MATCH 46.


Posting format:

I don't mind how you enter your predictions particularly as long as it is clear what you mean.

In the event of two goal scorer(s) having the same last name, please clearly indicate which goal scorer you have selected. Failure to do so could result in your goal scorer being void.


Finally:


All predictions must be made before the scheduled kick off time or maybe deemed invalid.

Additional rules may be implemented on the final day of the season, in any possible tie break situation.

I will post the prediction league table at my earliest available opportunity subject to match day travel and circumstances, along with the next match thread when applicable - I will aim to post the next matches thread a week in advance.

Postponed games - thread will be deemed as void and no points can be earned.

Some games, might not be covered by a match thread during the whole season, I will normally try and announce these situations in advance.



The most important rule...the author's (patchy70) decision is final and the rules are always subject to change.

 

Yes please patchy, and thanks for doing it again, much appreciated.

Debbie A say's she doesn't want to be in it this year as keep winning is boring.

Would putting 22 players names down as goal scorer be considered manipulation of the rules.

 

I'm 8n again mate, a massive thank you for all the hard work going into helping others have a bit of fun

 

Yes please mate count me in ,big thank you for your efforts to allow us some fun and competitive afternoons

 

Yes please count me in.

Although I always wonder at the level of masochism that we have to subject ourselves to, of not only the Gills quite often not getting the result they want, but then of not getting the prediction right. Yes, there are 2 chances to feel miserable every game instead of one!!!

But despite that, of course add me to the list of people who are so grateful for your continued work.

 

To do that you'd have to predict an 11-11 draw (I think). Even if you didn't get all the scorers right (some not scoring, subs scoring etc) you'd end up scoring lots of points if the result came up. I really can't be ar**d looking up to see if there has ever been an 11-11 draw in the FL. I somehow doubt it, which could logically be argued makes the likelihood of it happening is increasing every year.

But I'd place a small wager you'd end up bottom with nul points

 

Hang on! are you saying this game isn't pointless? that's what it said when I applied to go on TV.

 

Love these guys, only reason i hang around, and Debbie of course, women are clearly very good at predictions, such as GillsGrl before her.

Anyway, that's a yes from me, at least it gives me opportunity to laugh at grumpy again, and we all know alwaysright will turn up with his stray prediction.

Anyway looking forward to the new season and meeting some of you again for a beer or two.

 

grumpygit would probably get some points for getting draw as the right result, but I'd happily put some money on him not getting points any other way

You're always welcome Resurgam . As regards to the brown envelope, my PM's are always open...

 

Another 'foreigner' wishing to join the fun again.....and like everyone else.....a big thank you for setting this up again.
I may even get back for a couple of games this season.....hope so.

 

Thanks Patchy count me in .

 

Contrary to grumpgit's post I will certainly be taking part again this season!

Thanks to patchy for running it again.

 

yep

 

yes,count me in .

 

Yes, please

 

Yes please Patchy and as earlier commitments thanks for giving your time to organise this again.

 

I'm a Glutton for punishment seeming as I support Gills and I will give another cracking at finishing mid table again in this prediction league.

As always thanks for the hard work you do to arrange this Patchy.

 

Hi guys, After a 1-season hiatus, I'm back, count me in please, thanks!

 

Good to have you back on the Forum Issy