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mercury_whyte
1/07/2007
01:57:40
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 Subject: The English Defence page 29
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Greetings and a Happy New Year to One and All!!
I will be back within a day or two, organising new challenges as I am sure many of you are hungry for fresh games. We may have a few new team-mates as well to strengthen our ranks...
Be in touch again soon, best regards mercury_whyte
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korvax
1/07/2007
12:07:53
[ report this post ] | happy new year
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Happy new year to one and all.. i have been waiting for a while now for a new page to open up so i could wish everyone a happy new year. time to get back to noraml again its great to have time again to play chess now the christmas chaos is over.
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elwoos
1/08/2007
06:15:58
[ report this post ] | Tactics
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Happy New Year to all
As the person who is still propping up the table I would appreciate some general advice for a specific game I am playing. This game is against someone considerably higher rated than me which meant that from the outset anything better than complete humiliation feels like a win.
At the moment I am a knight and a pawn up (which stuns me - I think he made a mistake). I can now see a move which (I think, assuming I have calculated correctly!!) takes me to only 2 pawns up but means that he has doubled pawns and a strong possibility of me gaining another pawn. This will leave a rook and a knight each and quite a few pawns (for me at least, assuming it goes according to plan).
My question is, does it sound reasonable to go for this (which makes me optimistic of a draw or better) or should I try to stick with being a knight ahead where I think there is more chance of a loss as we both will have queen, two rooks and at least one knight each?
Are there any broad guidelines for this sort of situation that I may be able to apply to increase my conidence in either option?
Many thanks
steve
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tkdman
1/08/2007
14:12:16
[ report this post ] | Tactics
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Happy new year to all
elwoos if you want i can have a quick look at the game just give me the board number.
Regards,
Mark.
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korvax
1/08/2007
16:45:34
[ report this post ] | RE: Tactics
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im sure its against the rules to help you or give advice on a game that is currently playing.. no help can be given untill the game is over then they can give tips on how youi could have played differently but while its playing its gainst GK rules i think
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elwoos
1/09/2007
00:24:41
[ report this post ] | Re:tactics
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Hi guys thanks for the responses.
Korvax I am sure you are right however what I am hoping for is broad advice for this sort of situation which is why I havent posted the board. Is that against the rules or the spirit of the rules?
When the game is over I may post the number for comments and thoughts
steve
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grobler
1/09/2007
04:39:06
[ report this post ] | more games skip , please...
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Well...I am certainly "hungry"....more for a curry though , to be honest...
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elwoos
1/09/2007
05:08:31
[ report this post ] | erm
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pawn curry anyone? sorry couldn't resist
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korvax
1/09/2007
05:57:56
[ report this post ] | Re: Tactics
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i did not mean to be ball breacker just did not want to see any team mate get in trouble for any possible rule infraction. im not sure actually on general advice on a position of a board. maybe the captian could clear it up?? bit of a grey area.
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elwoos
1/10/2007
00:14:17
[ report this post ] | Re: Tactics
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Korvax I didn't mean to suggest you were being anything other than helpful.
FWIW I decided to go for the (probably over ambitious) exchanges
I'll let you know how it goes
steve
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korvax
1/10/2007
06:32:23
[ report this post ] | RE:Tactics
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yeah i know you were not suggesting i was being anything than unhelpful but just did not want it to come accross that way.. good luck with the game
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elwoos
1/11/2007
00:33:09
[ report this post ] | Other people's games
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I've been looking at other peoples games, particulalry where there is quite a difference between ratings. So this game board #6397278 is not mine but is a good example - I picked this because I am playing one of the people who is playing this game.
When looking at this game - to me the higher ranked player seemed to miss a few moves that I would expect him to notice, one being 39 .. Rxh3+ - this seems a much better move to me than the one played. Am I missing something major here?
thanks
steve
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mercury_whyte
1/11/2007
10:52:03
[ report this post ] | 11th January update
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Greetings tream-mates...
Sorry this is a bit of a late response to your question elwoos but I do believe it was general enough not to be deemed an infraction of the rules. korvax is right to be cautious on this subject and said what he thought for the good of the team, which I do appreciate. I am satisfied that no rule was broken, or even bent for that matter. Should anybody from inside or outside this team wish to debate the matter however I am more than happy to do so.
(Personally, I would be inclined to keep my knight advantage, but that is said without knowing all the dynamics of the position of course...)
There are a few new games for some English Defenders this evening, I will try to rustle up more on or before the weekend. I realise also that I have not posted December 2006's top scoring players list yet! Hopefully this too will materialise by next Monday.
Regards for now, keep battling everyone...
mercury_whyte
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gomicky
1/14/2007
14:56:45
[ report this post ] | new member
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Hi all,
I'm the new arrival to the team, i was used to playing club matches but thought i'd give online chess ago, finding it quite interesting especially as you get to play a variety of players from around the world.
Hope i can bring some good wins to the team.
Good luck all for 2007
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elwoos
1/15/2007
05:37:22
[ report this post ] | Tournament
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If anyone is interested I have just started up a new tournament -> gameknot.com for 1200 to 1650 rated players
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korvax
1/15/2007
16:12:52
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welcome to the team gomicky hope you enjoy the team as much as i do..
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gomicky
1/15/2007
23:56:36
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Thanks Korvax, chess is a great game.
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mercury_whyte
1/16/2007
11:19:35
[ report this post ] | 16th January update
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Greetings team-mates!
Firstly I'd like to welcome gomicky to the English Defence team, I will be arranging some games for him as soon as I can. A few challenges have been sent and received, but it is a bit slow to get going this year, I hope you'll be patient with me chaps...
One more thing, trevormilner has asked to leave the team for the moment, for personal reasons. In accordance with his wishes I have removed him from the team, but I hope he will be able to rejoin us at some time in the future. I'm sure we all wish him well.
Will be in touch again soon, keep battling everyone until then...
Regards, mercury_whyte
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elwoos
1/17/2007
07:56:09
[ report this post ] | Good Grief!
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I won!
The game in question is board #6401439 and the move I wasn't sure about was my move 17. This is the highest ranked player I have ever won a game against by quite some margin (previous highest was 1602 I think) so my confidence is up, all I need to do now is work out how to apply it to my team games.
If anyone has any comments/constructive criticism of the above game I would be interested. Please bear in mind that it is from a tournament where the first move is Black's move 4
steve
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bernardhgaskin
1/25/2007
14:04:13
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hi all
Anyone interested in an interesting mate.... try -> gameknot.com not a team game but interesting
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mercury_whyte
1/28/2007
01:35:29
[ report this post ] | 28th January update
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Greetings team-mates!
Apologies for not posting for a while, a combination of reasons; I prepared a message to mpost two days ago, and when I clicked to post it my puter froze and all was lost (grrr). Also I must admit a promotion at work has made me busier than ever...
Well done epwew, and a very cute finish bernardhgaskin, your opponent is was probably a little red-faced over that one! Reminds me a bit of an outrageous check-mate I almost pulled off once with my King and one pawn, while my opponent's own pieces were blocking escape squares. He spotted it when I was one move away though...
I did get some challenges in a couple of days ago, I will try to get more games ASAP. By the way, I haven't welcomed gomicky to the team yet, so 'Greetings gomicky'! I hope he will do well for us. The December top scoring players list was a bit short but I notice we are picking up wins now, so January's should be rather better!
Regards for now, will post again soon... mercury_whyte
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mercury_whyte
2/05/2007
10:07:51
[ report this post ] | 5th February update
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Greetings team-mates!
I am in the middle of arranging challenges as I type, I know a lot of you are getting pretty low on games. I haven't been around much lately but I will try to give this team all the attention it deserves from now on...
The January top scoring players list looks a lot more impressive, many English Defenders made it on, so well done to them! I have begun to lose track of how many previous times players have been featured on the list so I have dropped that ( + + + ) feature, replacing it with a 'Mentioned in Dispatches' section, as recognition of those English Defenders who get through several games in any given month but just miss out on a positive score. Your efforts are now acknowledged gentlemen...
Our ELO average and team score are creeping in the right direction, and we have one more new player to welcome aboard, I hope eddy3oy will do well for us in the future...
Signing off for now, I will keep trying to load on the challenges between now and the weekend, your continued patience is much appreciated...
Regards, mercury_whyte
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sturoz
2/09/2007
08:30:26
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Hi Mercury White,
haven't had any games for a while......dont mean to put pressure on you.
cheers
Sturoz
p.s
Happy New year to everyone ...I know its February but I've had a lot on
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bernardhgaskin
2/21/2007
07:25:39
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I assume that we are all very busy to be writing messages.....
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calmrolfe
2/21/2007
15:42:59
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:0)
I.....AM......A......AR..KI...TECT......!....!....
One of my favourite Monty Python sketches, but I doubt that they could design Nursing Homes as good as yours !! ;0)
Yea, it is a bit quiet on here, maybe everyones gone to Linares to practice their signal making to Topalov, or gone to buy a Beano for Carlsen.
I've had to postpone my chess games for a few days as I've lost a Queen from my practice set. Hopefully I'll get it back in a few days seein as ow mi dog swallowed it.....
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mercury_whyte
2/23/2007
08:59:31
[ report this post ] | 24rd February update
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Greetings team mates...
I owe you all two apologies;
1) I know I haven't posted any news or messages for more than a fortnight, this month at work has been very stressful and difficult, and has taken up much of my time. I have tried to keep the challenges coming in, and I have seen that the team has done itself proud on that count, almost back into a positive score during the past few weeks. More new games will follow this weekend, and I repeat that I don't mind anybody contacting me if they are waiting a long time for new games, I'll do my best to focus on their requirements...
2) Today I accidentally timed-out a game against dels. It was going to happen to me sooner or later the way things have been, but I am sorry. A lot of time went into that game, and it cancels out a game I won only last week. No excuses, I have been inattentive.
Regards for now, will post again soon, hopefully with better things to impart
mercury_whyte
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crocket
2/24/2007
08:45:19
[ report this post ] | database
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I've just noticed that GK has it's own opening database. Does anybody on the team use this? It looks like it could prove very useful. I would prefer not to, but if your opponents are using it, it seems they're going to have an edge over you and unless you refer to it you won't get an equal game. just interested to see how many use databases...I can't memorise all those openings, can anyone else? guess I'll have to play some face to face games to be sure.
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bernardhgaskin
2/25/2007
02:20:52
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i would be disappointed to find out if my opponents are using any type of database.... but i have noticed that i lose some games that appear rather odd ???
i only use the analyze option... in order to remind myself on how i got into a position after many hours away from the game....
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bernardhgaskin
2/25/2007
02:36:38
[ report this post ] | Database
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I have just checked out the database on a game... it is database of the moves common to all gameknot players.... it could be useful for those who want the common response to opening moves... with likelihood of odds on winning etc...... it appears that to use it will give an advantage to the player...... although i have noticed that the game i tried it on does give me the likely moves i would have made anyway based on opening theory...... ( generally i cannt remember standard openings... i just try to use theory.... i find this helps in unusual openings)
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crocket
2/25/2007
04:27:26
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I agree it does seem unfair, but if you check out the FAQ 21 "what is considered cheating?" - "Chess books and game/move databases are allowed (as they are permitted in correspondence chess too)." Although I don't want to use it, I'd rather play the same way as real life chess, but why should we be handicapped if others are using it?
It's nearly the same as using chess opening theory really, especially the 1900+ games, you can see which moves work well, proving the theories.
If you're a premium subscriber, you can access a personal database as well, useful for seeing which openings work for you, or not.
by the way good luck with retrieving that queen Rolfe, guess the dog won that game then!
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mercury_whyte
3/06/2007
09:22:20
[ report this post ] | Quick message...
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Hi team!
Sorry for not being around much on the forum of late, been rushing around like crazy...I have posted February's team stats, many thanks to markas for showing me a quicker way to access the data, which has allowed me to ut up how many games we completed in February and break down the results. I think losing only 40% of games played is a very good result indeed...
Must dash, will post again soon...
Regards to all, mercury_whyte
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bernardhgaskin
4/05/2007
04:37:37
[ report this post ] | need more please
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Hi Captain
I am running a bit low..... down to one game..... ( i hope to win it....)
I know u r a bit hassled at the moment.... but i will keep a few slots open for you.
Regards
Bernard
PS: does anyone know anybody who needs an architect ?? I do eco projects, disabled works, school works etc, etc,..... see web site....... a bit of networking on this site might help ;-)
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jcwhu
4/11/2007
14:46:36
[ report this post ] | ratings
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hi how can u ave a rating of 1240 when ur stats r won o lost 6 drawn 0?
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mercury_whyte
4/15/2007
03:50:03
[ report this post ] | 15th March update
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Greetings team-mates!
I have been having a few connection problems recently, but my broadband is almost sorted out. I managed a flurry of new challenges three or four days ago, sorry bernardhgaskin and everyone else who has been left very short of games recently! Once my BB is running properly it should be a lot easier for me to keep everyone supplied with all the games they need.
Not sure about that rating question jcwhu, I have heard there are ways to manipulate the ratings...maybe somebody else can shed light on that one.
The team is performing pretty well despite my difficulties, well done to all successful English Defenders in March, I have finally posted our team stats for that month at the top of our page. cooter came out a clear leader, six straight wins and not a defeat in sight. Inspiration to us all, but don't lose heart if things are going against you, There's always another game round the corner...
Regards for now, will be in touch again soon...
mercury_whyte
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vulcan72
4/23/2007
15:16:46
[ report this post ] | St GEORGES DAY
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Thought i'd just mention it..........
well this board has been a hive of activity recently!!!
so i'll start with an apology.......my rating has taken a battering recently, i think its got something to do with me not playing very well, but i intend to do better from now on.
regards to all
vulc
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bernardhgaskin
4/25/2007
11:04:23
[ report this post ] | okay lets talk everyone
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just a thought
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stanc
4/25/2007
16:58:15
[ report this post ] | OK points of debate, I've got a few
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Agreed !! it is very quite on here these days.
1. Why do people hide their online status ? I've heard somebody say that they are always online but not always at their computer so the online status is meaningless. But is this true for everyone ? do some opponents think they gain an advantage by hiding their online status
2. How many games have you lost making a blunder, when you like to take your time studying a position, in say a 3 day move game, only to be "bullied" into making a move because your opponent has made a number of conditional moves.
3. I Agree with "King Arthur" (aka VULC rating 1066) There weren't many cross of St. George flags flying around my end on Monday. I think it needs to be made a bank holiday.
4. Footy..... I'm not going to comment on the recent games (bite your lip stanc). But the loss of Bally today is very sad. Youngest player in the 1966 world cup winning side and MOM as well. God Rest !!
5. Anybody interested in an Isle of Wight tourney this summer. An opportunity to meet team members, a few games of chess/ beers on the beach over a weekend in July or August...
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duke69
5/02/2007
16:47:34
[ report this post ] | hi to the team
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just like to a big hi to fellow team memebers, and to a big thank you, to our capt,, under a lot of pressure ,, but a fine, capt,, stanc, may i ask, never played in a tourney, and i am in the isle of wight, in august, is there a web site, to have a look, at the tourney. again, a big hi to everyone one here,,,, ian,,
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vulcan72
5/03/2007
14:18:39
[ report this post ] | legal action
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just heard that Everton football club are to take legal action against fifa, uefa and the premier league a spokesman said ;
'' just like the recent phone in scandals we have been entered into competitions we have no chance of winning''
on a similar note:-
Pepe Reinas' house was broken into on tuesday night while playing in the champions league semi final, and his car stolen........police have arrested Frank Lampard because nobody knows of his whereabouts between 7.45 and 10.15pm
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stanc
5/06/2007
17:18:37
[ report this post ] | mmmmm
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Just a quick thank you to all those liverpool supporters that agreed to give me the draw at Anfield this season. It made for a very lucrative season following the 3-0 massacre at Goodison in September :) The thing I can't understand about benny tes is why he makes so many changes when liverpool are obviously a one man (cup) team ?
Welcome Duke ! I didn't mean to confuse anybody for "tourney" read - a couple games of chess on the beech amongst team members and possibly a few beers too boot. Let's know if you need any info about "The Rock" I will gladly give you Stan's guide...
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vulcan72
5/11/2007
13:49:58
[ report this post ] | CBT
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Yes it's midlife crisis time in the vulc household and I'm taking my CBT next week for those who don't know its a compulsory bike test.
As i have not sat /fell off a bike for twenty seven years ( and that ended up with a trip to casualty, broken wrist and cut leg) i was wondering if anybody had any suggestions (keep them clean and anotomically possible) for a bike that i could handle after passing my full test.
i know i'm limited to a 125 for the moment but i intend to get something bigger somebody mentioned a suzuki bandit??? or with my hearing it could have been a disgruntled customer.
anyway i'm sure your all waiting with breath baited on the outcome of my cbt so i will report back on wednesday after the deed is done, i suggest anyone in the wirral area stay indoors during the hours of 1pm to 4pm.
vulc
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bernardhgaskin
5/15/2007
15:18:33
[ report this post ] | good luck vulc
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hope it goes well.... i think i am safe in London
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stanc
5/16/2007
16:58:27
[ report this post ] | Yeh ! good luck Vulc
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It's probably all done and dusted by now... I hope you managed to negotiate those dodgy mini round-a-bouts near Birkenhead market and those speed humps on the Bracky. I reckon the Isle of Wight was also a safe place to be as well Bernie........
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vulcan72
5/17/2007
14:57:45
[ report this post ] | Today Birkenhead tomorrow the TT
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Thanks for the well wishes,they obviously helped because, i'm now a BIKER!
i think my first ride will be through LONDON to take advantage of uncle Kens conjestion charge exemption. Then over on thr ferry to the IOW to pick up some stamps (topical or what?).
anyway i can't stop its off to the video store to pick up Easy rider, Wild hogs, and Pride and predudice (obviously for mrs vulc)
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mercury_whyte
5/22/2007
09:05:43
[ report abuse ] | Hi guys
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Just to reassure everyone I am still alive (barely)... Workload is heavy but I will update the stats to show April's figures this weekend, and rustle up some new games for those in need...
Our score has taken a dive in the last few days, and that at least isn't down to me personally. When I get time I'll check the finished games, could we have a serious time-out problem?
Apologies for my absence, I'll get back to you all with more as soon as I can...
Regards, MW
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mercury_whyte
5/23/2007
10:39:00
[ report abuse ] | 23rd May update
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Greetings all...
Our team score has taken a battering this week, but I have looked over recent results and only two defeats were time-outs. Just a run of bad form I suppose, pity, we were going pretty well up until then. I have belatedly updated the figures at the top of our team page to show April's performance statistics, and I am sending out challenges this evening, so hopefully a few new games will follow.
COME ON LIVERPOOL!
There are always a few teams whose results I tend to look for, because I admire their attitude to the game, and wish perhaps that the team I support could be more like them. Unfortunately one of those teams (who shall remain nameless - no they won't, to hell with it: WEST HAM) has now been permanently scrubbed from this list. Never mind, as a neutral when it comes football clubs outside London I'll be happy if Liverpool bring the European Cup back to Blighty...
Regards to all for now, MW
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mercury_whyte
5/23/2007
14:11:17
[ report abuse ] | Hard luck guys...
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It wasn't to be on the night, but there will be other nights, that's one of the great things about football. There's always the next game, the next season...
OK, I apologise to any Hammers fans I may have offended with my comments in my previous message. I didn't mean it really, I love your team. It genuinely pains me that Mr C and Mr D aren't getting any credit for keeping you up...
Not much action on the challenge front this evening but I'll keep trying. Regards for now...MW
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calmrolfe
5/25/2007
04:13:36
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Rumour has it that Tevez will be sold for £30 million this Summer and that West Ham will not get a single penny of this. So.....how can he be a West Ham player when they do not benefit financially from his Sale ? I think the whole thing stinks and has generally discredited the Premiership and the FA
Altrincham - who the hell are they ? Lets deduct 18 points for a crime they did not commit and relegate 'em.
Northwich - who the hell are they ?, Lets relegate 'em just for the hell of it
Bury - Good riddance, lets kick em out of the FA Cup
Accrington Stanley - Ooh ! that's a nice name, do you remember the Milk adverts ? No points deduction.
Wimbledon - Very sorry their team upped and went to MK, lets reduce their sentence from 15 points deduction to just 3
West Ham - FA Official Trevor Brooking (didn't he used to play for West Ham ?) is very sorry that he has to fine them a massive £5 million, which is SURELY sufficient a punishment ?, even though it is not even equivalent to the £25 million "fine" that has just been imposed on Sheffield United......
Thank God for Setanta and it's Live TV coverage of The Conference (£5 a month)
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grobler
5/27/2007
15:00:42
[ report abuse ] | west ham and Tevez
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I apologise for not being around much recently...but...FOR GOODNESS SAKE !!!!!
Carlo was properly signed and ELIGABLE to play .
GET OVER IT SADDOS!!!!!!!!!!
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stanc
5/27/2007
18:04:58
[ report abuse ] | Why the 5 mill fine then ?
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If everything was "honkey dorey"
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grobler
5/28/2007
12:59:06
[ report abuse ] | 5 MILL FINE
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That was to make a MASSIVE example of them...under no circumstances would such a "minor administrative error" be tolerated . It was a huge fine...and sends out that clear message . BUT TEVEZ WAS ELIGABLE TO PLAY!!!!!!!!FACT!!!!!!!!
There is no comparision with other cases when INELIGABLE players have caused a team to be docked points.
TEVEZ WAS AN ELIGABLE PLAYER .
Sorry if Ive laboured the point....but lots of saddos have missed it
T E V E Z W A S S I G N E D P R O P E R L Y ......
Move on.....
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grobler
5/28/2007
13:28:19
[ report abuse ] | 5 MILL FINE
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That was to make a MASSIVE example of them...under no circumstances would such a "minor administrative error" be tolerated . It was a huge fine...and sends out that clear message . BUT TEVEZ WAS ELIGABLE TO PLAY!!!!!!!!FACT!!!!!!!!
There is no comparision with other cases when INELIGABLE players have caused a team to be docked points.
TEVEZ WAS AN ELIGABLE PLAYER .
Sorry if Ive laboured the point....but lots of saddos have missed it
T E V E Z W A S S I G N E D P R O P E R L Y ......
Move on.....
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