Prediction League - Special Case

[Div3North]

Players will be aware that on Tuesday there was an entry posted by Stanleyhouse, timed at 7.48, which correctly forecast a 1-1 draw.

Chimer and I have discussed the position that creates, since the "rule" is that predictions must be made before the deadline, which is "scheduled kick-off time" ie in this case, 7.45 pm.

"Rules is rules", but we believe, here, that there are some extenuating circumstances which we should take into account;

1. The post was 3 mins late, actually 2 mins after kick off
2. There was no advantage gained - if there had been a goal, for example, there would be no question of the guess being accepted
3. This was a very short-lived thread (about 36 hours)
4. There are reasons why the person concerned - who was, I understand, at the game - may have been a moment or two "late" in posting

Our view is that any such situation - and this is a 'first' for us - should be decided on a 'case by case' basis; ie there shouldn't be a hard and fast, "that's it" rule. The spirit of the game is "for fun", and there isn't (at the moment, anyway) a prize this year ...........

On careful consideration we are minded, on the facts we have, to allow the guess to stand as though it were 'in time'; if anybody is really unhappy with that view, please pm me or Chimer, and we'll listen, and consider any points made very carefully ......... If nobody objects, then we'll confirm the preliminary ruling as soon as we can. Can I make clear that Stanleyhouse hasn't made any contact or 'representations' to either of us; what we know comes from other very trustworthy sources ...

We hope you'll agree that that's fair, and reflects the spirit of the game.

I know I was hacked off a couple of years ago when I was the only person who got a score right (3-0 over Bournemouth) and it wasn't allowed to stand because I'd put Us 3 Them 0 ....... Which is partly why we changed that rule, so that - if we know you - you can put "The Reds", rather than "Accrington Stanley"

One more thing; Chimer's having problems getting to his "it works the answers out for him" computer , so I understand that it might get end of the week before he can update the League table .......

[cashman]

Have no idea who Stanleyhouse is, but think the decision made in this instance is a good un.

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by Div3North

The spirit of the game is "for fun",

Oh poppycock, all rule breakers should be publicly flogged

[cashman]

Have no idea who Stanleyhouse is, but think the decision made in this instance is a good un. double post computers acting goat.

[Div3North]

Originally Posted by lancsdave

Oh poppycock, all rule breakers should be publicly flogged

Centre circle. Half time. Northampton game. You're appointed

[lancsdave]

Originally Posted by Div3North

Centre circle. Half time. Northampton game. You're appointed

Make it the Morecambe game, I can't make Saturday matches

[Div3North]

Originally Posted by lancsdave

Make it the Morecambe game, I can't make Saturday matches

Deal.

[sherry]

He will be delighted and I can vouch for him not having a crystal ball.

[Div3North]

Originally Posted by sherry

He will be delighted and I can vouch for him not having a crystal ball.

Are we talking about Stanleyhouse or LancsDave?

[sherry]

Clarification! Clarification! Was talking Stanleyhouse Cashy.

[nige b]

think yourself lucky i posted to my daughter 2-0 defeat to crewe (she forgot to post) swindon 2 stanley 0 (put as 2 - 1)Stanley to beat the Vale 2-1(posted!) bradford 1 stanley 1 (forgot dad) ain't daughters great!!!! love her to bits and a great jamaican holiday! ON STANLEY ON and great to be back

[VALAIRIAN]

No probs with this from me!!!

[Revived Red]

Sensible decision. I'm in favour.

[cmonstanley]

no objections from the reigning champ

[deeayess]

Sounds OK to me.

I also think that even if I forget to post it should be taken as a 2 1 win to stanley because I almost always predict 2 1 to stanley