28 in out of 55!

27 to go - though I think we may have lost a few of these! As I've said if you miss this weekend you're a goner I reckon. Get them in before 6 tomorrow please! Ta.

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 16/07/2008 11:45:36    49363

No harm in trying Lino,with my points total i need to try s.thing.

sean og (Armagh) - Posts: 1073 - 16/07/2008 11:46:55    49367

Right about 33 in so far - getting there! Keep 'em coming!

Just one correction on last week. One of our players inadvertently sent his prediction to the Hurling Tipster Competition mailbox - an easy mistake to make as Galway Mayo hurling finals in Connaught are regular events (!!!). I have now credited the man with 2 points following confirmation of the timing of the post from my esteemed Marooned East colleague! To save the player further embarrassment I will not divulge his identity.

ps OK Ballbhoy - you got your 2 points lad!

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 16/07/2008 15:42:38    49728

13 left to come in - deadline looming .... get 'em in please!

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 17/07/2008 10:53:28    50207

Wheres my Garter Jayo...

Niamh (Derry) - Posts: 2397 - 17/07/2008 14:15:50    50438

Niamh - I've a couple of real beauts here for you but I'm gonna have to try them on to see which one fits best. Drop me a mail and we'll arrange a fitting....

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 17/07/2008 14:26:44    50452

jaysys easy there jayo
did you buy some of those dodgy blue pills or somethin!!!

Horse (Laois) - Posts: 1146 - 17/07/2008 15:01:46    50490

8 players going down the tubes in less than 30 minutes ................... clock ticking away!

ps Niamh, all I did was offer to fit the garter - no need to pull the ould headache stunt!!!

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 17/07/2008 17:33:12    50667

Is it too late to join in??

ColinG (Meath) - Posts: 6 - 18/07/2008 11:20:24    51012

Sorry ColinG - closed it off a few weeks ago. We're into Week 11 now - matches 29 to 38 with only 15 (barring replays) after this - so no point in joining now. But you can look at all the genuises selections on here and see how you would've fared. Might do it again next year if the money is right :-) Regards, JC

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 18/07/2008 15:57:37    51380

First - thanks for all your help this week in getting your predictions in early. Can really feel the Championship taking off now - there's a buzz in the air! Selections will be posted immediately after this (as there is a limit on characters allowed - dunno what way there are gonna look when published!) with a little synopsis below for those who like list-type things!!!!! There are a number of same selections (Stato gone mad on a boring Thursday night) with one selection shared by 5 players and another shared by 4 players - so a lot of cogging going on!!! There are 2 groups of 3 players with the same 10 selections and 2 groups of 2 with the same 10! Trust me!

Monaghan v Derry: How the Farney star has fallen among you! Predominant vote is for a Derry win with a good few draws thrown in. Some still fancy the home side including me!

Tipperary v Westmeath: Only one brave soul going against Westmeath - Northwestisbest - otherwise its all away wins!

Donegal v Roscommon: The only unanimous selection with everyone banking on a home win (I have excluded them on listing to try and saves space). Can the men from the NW handle the red-hot favs tag - I think so!

Kildare v Cavan: Interesting tie with most opting for a home win. Some reckon a draw with a good few fancying the Breffni men to extend their interest in the Champo. Could it be Geezer's last stand?

Limerick v Meath: The Treaty county's home advantage and excellent performance against Cork hasn't swayed ye much with most opting for a victory for the Royals. A handful favour the home side and a few opt for the draw. Is Coyler's job on the line?

Longford v Laois: Home advantage for Longford has not convinced many with an away win the majority call here too. Again a few draws predicted with some opting for Luke Dempsey's men!

Louth v Tyrone: Overwhelming support for the Red Hand's visit to Drogheda (including Niamh!) to take on the Wee County. Only 3 dissenting voices with GMG the sole player to favour a draw.

Offaly v Down: Majority vote for the Mourne men but some reckon the Faithful will follow the hurlers lead and cause an upset. The draw also has support from MightyCelts and Tomas.

Dublin v Wexford: Apart from 7 players the rest see it as a dose of the Blues for the Yellow Bellies next Sunday. Surprisingly only GoalsWinGames has gone for the draw!

Armagh v Fermanagh: Majority support for the Orchard but a fair level of support for the Erne Men too. Considering the relative closeness of the vote its again a bit of a surprise that only Rich and Northwestisbest see it ending level.

So there you have it! Please check your selections carefully as it is possible (believe it or not :-) ) that I could have made an error or two!

Best of Luck to All! Sky Sports can have their Super Sunday - for all us GAA fans its Scintillating Saturday and Sensational Sunday! Roll on the weekend!

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 18/07/2008 16:06:04    51386

6 in a row Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 36
Armaghgeddon Draw Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Louth Down Dublin Armagh 34
Bald Eagle Derry Westmeath Draw Limerick Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 38
beeduybe Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Fermanagh 32
Carl Jung Monaghan Westmeath Kildare Limerick Draw Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 32
clash-of-da-ash Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 38
CLG Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Louth Down Dublin Armagh 40
Dannymc Derry Westmeath Draw Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 38
Dessie15 Monaghan Westmeath Kildare Meath Longford Tyrone Offaly Wexford Armagh 24
Enrico Monaghan Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Fermanagh 28
Fr Tierney Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Fermanagh 32
freddy15 Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Longford Tyrone Down Wexford Armagh 42
GMG Draw Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Draw Down Dublin Armagh 40
GoalsWinGames Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Draw Fermanagh 32
Holymoly Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 32
HornNeck Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 38
Jakestevens81 Monaghan Westmeath Kildare Draw Longford Tyrone Down Dublin Fermanagh 28
JayoCluxton Monaghan Westmeath Kildare Limerick Longford Tyrone Offaly Dublin Armagh 34
Jim (Wexford) Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Offaly Wexford Fermanagh 36
Legend92 Monaghan Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Fermanagh 36
Liam, Walkinstown Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 32
Lifford Gael Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Fermanagh 32
Loyal2TheRoyal Monaghan Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Louth Offaly Dublin Armagh 34
Macattack Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 40
Mightycelts Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Draw Dublin Armagh 36
Mossbags Draw Westmeath Cavan Limerick Laois Tyrone Offaly Dublin Armagh 32
Northwestisbest Draw Tipperary Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Draw 22
Red Admiral Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Fermanagh 32
rich dublin Draw Westmeath Draw Meath Laois Tyrone Offaly Dublin Draw 24
RMDrive Derry Westmeath Draw Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 36
RoyalCountyStar Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 30
S Man Monaghan Westmeath Cavan Limerick Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 36
samin10 Draw Westmeath Draw Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 32
Sean Og Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 34
swinford2008 Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Wexford Fermanagh 32
Thomas Clarke Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Longford Tyrone Offaly Dublin Fermanagh 40
Tír Chonaill abú Derry Westmeath Kildare Draw Laois Tyrone Offaly Dublin Fermanagh 32
Tomás Tralee Derry Westmeath Kildare Draw Longford Tyrone Draw Dublin Fermanagh 28
Andy Derry Westmeath Draw Limerick Laois Tyrone Offaly Dublin Armagh 32
Ballbhoy Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Wexford Fermanagh 38
Bumpernut Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Offaly Dublin Armagh 28
Flanders Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 38
Gasur_crua Monaghan Westmeath Cavan Limerick Longford Tyrone Offaly Dublin Armagh 34
Gunit Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Wexford Armagh 26
Letterkennyman Monaghan Westmeath Kildare Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 28
lino_de_legend Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Longford Tyrone Down Dublin Fermanagh 34
Shinners Derry Westmeath Draw Meath Longford Tyrone Down Dublin Fermanagh 24
dougal Derry Westmeath Cavan Limerick Laois Tyrone Down Wexford Fermanagh 18
Leitrim Lad Derry Westmeath Kildare Meath Longford Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 26
Niamh Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Draw Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 22

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 18/07/2008 16:07:09    51388

Apologies to Floops who sent his predictions last Monday but somehow I overlooked! They are as follows:-

Floops Derry Westmeath Cavan Meath Laois Tyrone Down Dublin Armagh 30

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 18/07/2008 17:07:56    51453

JC,
If I started my own prediction league would it be alright with you for stealing your idea??

ColinG (Meath) - Posts: 6 - 18/07/2008 17:11:24    51456

Good work Jayo. Your a fair lad for takin the time to administer this whole thing. I would say its no easy task, what with all the crazy selections coming in from everyone.

Anyway, just a note of thanks to you for doing it. It provided a good outlet to see how good people REALLY are at forecasting the winners/losers, without actually spending a fortune in the bookies to do it.

And i see it has also been to your benefit in picking up a bit of interest from the fairer sex (Niamh - Garters and all that):-)

RedAdmiral (None) - Posts: 85 - 18/07/2008 17:23:59    51463

ColinG - no problem there but there are only 15 games left (not incl replays after today). Posted you a longer reply on this last night but it didn't get published for some reason.

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 19/07/2008 13:42:42    51667

Well rather than sort it all out the marathon weekend has tightened things up considerably! There were a few clues in my synopsis - some of which I didn't take myself :-(.

Four players scored 16 - none of them had the draw - Prof. Carl Jung, Legend92, S Man and Letterkennyman - well done. Well done too to Rich Dublin and Northwestisbest the only 2 to call the Ulster final correctly.

Freddy15 had a mini disaster scoring only 8 and we now have 8 players on 52 and 6 on 50! In the event of a tie the largest brown envelope will decide!

Will post the 4 fixtures for next week later - dunno when the Ulster replay is yet. Please check your scores carefully and if you disagree drop me a mail. The thought struck me that if I have given someone too many points they may not pull me up for it! Nah - ye are all too honest for that - yeah?


Bald Eagle 14 52
CLG 12 52
GMG 12 52
HornNeck 14 52
Legend92 16 52
Macattack 12 52
S Man 16 52
Flanders 14 52
6 in a row 14 50
clash-of-da-ash 12 50
Dannymc 12 50
freddy15 8 50
Thomas Clarke 10 50
Ballbhoy 12 50
Carl Jung 16 48
JayoCluxton 14 48
RMDrive 12 48
Armaghgeddon 12 46
beeduybe 14 46
Jim (Wexford) 10 46
Liam, Walkinstown 14 46
Lifford Gael 14 46
Loyal2TheRoyal 12 46
Mightycelts 10 46
Red Admiral 14 46
Sean Og 12 46
Gasur_crua 12 46
Fr Tierney 12 44
Holymoly 12 44
Mossbags 12 44
samin10 12 44
swinford2008 12 44
Tír Chonaill abú 12 44
Andy 12 44
Letterkennyman 16 44
lino_de_legend 10 44
Enrico 14 42
Floops 12 42
GoalsWinGames 10 42
Jakestevens81 14 42
RoyalCountyStar 12 42
Bumpernut 12 40
rich dublin 14 38
Tomás Tralee 10 38
tribute 0 38
North Side Gael 0 36
Northwestisbest 14 36
Gunit 10 36
Leitrim Lad 10 36
Dessie15 10 34
Shinners 10 34
JamesMayo 0 32
Niamh 10 32
dougal 12 30
RealKerryFan 0 26

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 20/07/2008 23:02:58    52185

My scoring system seems to have malfunctioned!!! A lot of people (including myself) have more points than we should! I will post corrections later. And I didn't even have a beer yesterday!

Please disregard scores posted on Sunday night - better still if Lynn Publications can remove!!!

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 21/07/2008 10:23:48    52401

Ok - just five games this week! Second round of qualifiers and Ulster Final replay up for decision. Get them in to [email protected] before noon on Friday (25th) please.

Regarding my previous post - I posted when one of our players mailed me to say there was a problem with the weekend's scores. I have gone through scores again and can't see anything wrong. Can you check your own please and oet me know if there is anything amiss. Thanks!

Qualifiers - Round 2
Tyrone v Westmeath (Omagh)
Donegal v Monaghan (Ballybofey)
Limerick v Kildare (Gaelic Grounds)
Laois v Down (Portlaoise)

Ulster Final Replay
Armagh v Fermanagh (Clones)

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 22/07/2008 13:09:43    53788

Aha - just realised why people appear to have 2 points more than they should!!! Because of lack of space and as every player had picked Donegal (v Roscommon) the picks don't appear on HS when I posted this week's predictions but you will obviously get 2 points for it. Sorted!

JayoCluxton (Dublin) - Posts: 2688 - 22/07/2008 13:15:45    53797