Cornish Steve Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 The rules will remain the same as for the second half of last season - with one difference (see below). Each week, you'll predict just two things: the final score and the scorer of first Everton’s first goal. Please use the same format each week: Home-team x-x Away-teamGoal-scorer For example, you might predict, Wolves 1-2 Everton Tosun Here's how points will be awarded: a. 1 point for the correct outcome (win, lose, or draw)b. 1 point for the correct goal differencec. 1 point for the correct number of goals scored by Evertond. 1 point for the correct number of goals scored by the oppositione. 1 point for your prediction being better than the average predictionf. 2 points for predicting the first Everton goal-scorerg. 1 point if your predicted goal-scorer scores other than the first goalh. 3 bonus points if you correctly predict the final score and the first goal-scorer Here's the fine print on these rules: You receive 2 points if your goalscorer gets the first goal and 1 point if he gets one of the other goals. You do not get 3 points if he scores both. You can choose "own goal" as your goalscorer, in which case it doesn't matter who from the opposing team scores that own goal. You can choose 'none' as your goalscorer. If Everton score no goals, you'll receive two points. You may predict Everton to score no goals but still enter a first goalscorer. Similarly, you may predict Everton to score one or more goals but still enter 'none' as your goalscorer. For the technically minded, the definition of "better than the average prediction" is quite simple: (ABS[yourEvertonscore - actualEvertonscore] + ABS[youropponentscore - actualopponentscore]) < (ABS[averageEvertonscore - actualEvertonscore] + ABS[averageopponentscore - actualopponentscore]) To be listed in the points-per-prediction totals, you must have predicted the score in at least one-third of the games. Predictions are for Premier League games only, not for other league or cup competitions. Here are some examples. Let's say Everton are playing at home to Spurs. The final result is 2-0, with Tosun scoring first and Davies scoring second. If you predicted 1-0 (Tosun), you score a+d+f = 4 points (and maybe a point for being better than average) If you predicted 2-1 (Davies), you score a+c+g = 3 points (and maybe a point for being better than average) If you predicted 3-1 (Keane), you score a+b = 2 points (and maybe a point for being better than average) If you predicted 2-0 (Davies), you score a+b+c+d+e+g = 6 points If you predicted 2-0 (Tosun), you score a+b+c+d+e+f+h = 10 points Here's the rule change: If you fail to make a prediction one week, one point will be deducted from your total score. Note: if your score drops to -3, you'll be removed from the game. (Each season, some people start playing the game and then disappear; this rule is meant to stop this from happening - and to make my life easier when it does.) Note: all predictions must be posted here prior to kickoff: no exceptions. If you want to change your prediction, please do so in a new post; don't edit the first one. The change must be made prior to kickoff. If the game starts at 3:00pm, then you must post your prediction by no later than 2:59pm. If you change your prediction after kickoff, your prediction that week will be null and void and one point will be deducted. Mike and aaron are the guys to beat! Sibdane, aaron and DavisJD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Wolves 2-0 Everton none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Wolves 1-2 Everton Richarlison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Wolves 1 - 0 Everton None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Wolves 4 - 0 Everton none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 48 minutes ago, Matt said: Wolves 4 - 0 Everton none. Wolves 1 - 1 Everton Richarlison Posted early so you could all cheat off the defending champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 5 hours ago, Cornish Steve said: Mike and aaron are the guys to beat! I take exception to that. Sibdane and aaron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Wolves 1-2 Everton Tosun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted July 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 hour ago, nyblue23 said: I take exception to that. There’s no point raising false hopes by mentioning those who can’t be beaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Wolves 0 - 5 Everton Tosun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 providing I remember to guess every game this season then good luck to the rest of you battling for second place this season I'll predict the score after the Valencia game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 Wolves 2 - 2 Everton Gylfi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted July 31, 2018 Report Share Posted July 31, 2018 2 hours ago, aaron said: providing I remember to guess every game this season then good luck to the rest of you battling for second place this season I'll predict the score after the Valencia game. I'm tempted to downvote this. Wolves 1-2 Everton Richarlison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Wolves 2 - 0 Everton Tosun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 Wolves 1-1 Everton. Charlison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 9 hours ago, barryj said: Wolves 2 - 0 Everton Tosun Hmm I have to question your thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Must be an own goal. Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir McGiven Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 wolves 2-2 everton tosun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 Wolves 1 - Everton 1 Tosun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted August 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 16 hours ago, Shukes said: Hmm I have to question your thinking You can choose to predict zero goals and also choose a first goalscorer. It's a consequence of last season's request to grant 10 points to anyone who predicts no goals and no scorer. View it as the opportunity to hedge your bets - although there's no way you can score 10 points by choosing this option. Incidentally, the following is also valid, for the same reason: Wolves 0-1 Everton none Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 It all becomes clear now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 Wolves 1 - 1 Everton Richarlison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 On 05/08/2018 at 09:32, Shukes said: Hmm I have to question your thinking I’m sure I’m allowed to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, barryj said: I’m sure I’m allowed to do that? You can question your thinking whenever you want, Barry, and don’t let anyone tell you different! Shukes, Bailey, Matt and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Romey 1878 said: You can question your thinking whenever you want, Barry, and don’t let anyone tell you different! Playing the percentages this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 5 hours ago, barryj said: I’m sure I’m allowed to do that? You are mate, I thought it was a typo. My mistake, I hadn’t read the rules correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 16 hours ago, Shukes said: You are mate, I thought it was a typo. My mistake, I hadn’t read the rules correctly. I’m not sure it’s a good tactic but time will tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyde1248 Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Wolves 1-2 Everton sigurdsson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisJD Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Wolves 1-2 Everton Richarlison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Tiger Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Wolves 2 - 2 Everton Richarlison DavisJD and aaron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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