We have taken on board the suggestions made some time ago to amend the scoring for the Predict-a-Score competition.

These changes came about due to the anomaly that it was easier to pick up 5 points from a 1-0 win than from a game with a higher scoreline. The new rules will apply for the 2004/05 season, starting with the Notts County away fixture on Saturday 7th August.

The new scoring system is as follows.

1 point for predicting the correct outcome (win/draw/lose)
OR
3 points for predicting the correct score (Chester 2-1 Rochdale)

For those who get the correct score, instead of an automatic 5 points if you get the scorer(s) correct, there will now be 1 additional point for each scorer predicted correctly for both sides.

This means that higher scoring games, where it is harder to predict all the scorers, will have more points available to compensate. The more of those scorers you get correct, the more points you will be awarded.

Remember this will apply to the scorers for both sides, not just for Chester.

To be valid, predictions must be made before the team news is released for the game in question. This is normally around half an hour before kick-off.

For cup games, the prediction should be made for the score after 90 minutes. Extra time and penalties do not count and will be ignored.

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That's excellent, I think, and solves the problem right on it's head :thumb:

I'll be looking forward to the start of theenw P-A-S season, and attempting to muscle my way to the top after two seasons of consolidating

I need some clarification on the above. I might be being a bit thick ( ), but I'll have to ask anyway...

Using the Chester v Rochdale example as above, suppose Chester win 2-1 and I predict 2-1.

Do I get 1 point for getting the result right AND an extra 3 points for getting the score right ie. 4 points, or is it 1 point for the correct result and an additional 2 points for the correct score ie. just 3 points?


Also, own goals. Do you have to name the scorer of an own goal? ie. if we win 2-1 and I predict Clare and own goal for us and Clarke for Rochdale, would I have to name the Rochdale player scoring the own goal?

I presume the rules for predicting the result and scoreline will carry on as they were last season -
i.e.

1 point for correct result (e.g. a Chester win)
3 points for correct scoreline (e.g. 2-1)

Just the same as previously :thumb:

I'm not too sure on the 'own goal' situation, but perhaps just naming "Rapley and an own goal" should be fine :thumb:

Think you're probably right Mancot, it's just me being thick...

Predicting the score exactly gets you 3 points, not 3 points +1 point for the outcome. It's just 3 points, same as last year.

I'm going to make an executive decision here and state that for own goals, own goal on its own is enough. They occur so infrequently that I think predicting a goal as an own goal is enough of a prediction to warrant a point without having to state which player scores the own goal.

Seems more fair!

Do the goalscorer points come in only in you get the correct score correct or not?

Yep same as last year.

Bonus points for scorer predictions only apply if you got the score correct

Watch out Mancot theres a new kid on the block by the name of COLIN POTTS and he is gunning for the title

Sorry Pottsy,

There are no bonus points on offer for constantly predicting Chester to lose. :laugh1:

I intend to take the Predictions seriously Krankie as I think its time people started having some respect for CP om here so I will be predicting the occasional draw for Chester and maybe just maybe 1 or 2 wins !!!

Potts doesn't stand a chance with the Badger ready to start predicting from the off :thumb:

PS - The managements decision is final! :shifty:

(Unless I screw it up again ! )

Unless? When :mad:

It's just a case of whether anyone spots it!

The Builder does not intend to hand over the title without a fight............Champion 2004-2005

Mr Builder you better get used to being in SECOND place as No.1 is reserved for POTTS

:xx: OOOOH! The ingratitude ! You work your fingers to the bone, and all you get is insults !

Its just like being at work!

Or at home ! :down:

Another Question please. Can I predict 3 results in advance as I am on holiday for the first 2 home games?
PLEASE make another executive decision & say YES.

Yours Hopefully

JAY

Know you're up to the job :thumb:

Just keeping you on your toes :mad:

it's hard to stay on your toes, when your backs overloaded with badgers! :shifty:

I should think so, Jay. I predicted 5 matches over the Christmas/New Year period just before I went 'Down Under' :thumb:

down under who? that was a long time u stallion!! :lol:

sorry, i just cant ignore an inuendo!

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watch out next season im GAME

Are we having any new rules next season?

Do we need any?

Not really, I was just wandering

I think the rules this season have been fine, but I'm open to suggestions!

All that is needed is for them to be easy to interpret, and not involve hours of trawling the net to confirm details.

To me, the beauty of this game is its simplicity.

Besides which, the delicate software involved will need ages to interpret the change in data!

Keep the same

How about having a seperate mini 'elite' competition for the top eight from this season's Predict-a-Score where they forecast the results of next seasons Champions League games.

And then add me too. I came 9th this season but I did win Predict-a-Score two years ago. If it works for Liverpool...

You could do some sought of play-off wuth two leagues. One for exiles who dont attend games, and one for the deva regulars. This way, the top however many can fight it out at the end, by predicting non-chester games, like the FA Cup final, champions league and play offs if we're not involved

Any rules changes?

Roll on the new season when I can have a full season to make a fool of myself!!

hope not was alright last season when the rules got changed only just got the hang of it
why fix something that isnt broken

agree totally, was nice and simple to understnad last season. don't fix what isn't broke.

Rules for Predict-a-score 2006/07 will remain unchanged.

A thread for the new season will be opened soon

The most important thing to remember, Becky, is to actually enter for each game

So much more chance of success

Once again there will be no rule changes for predict-a-score this season.

A quick reminder on how points are scored:

Predicting a correct outcome (i.e Win/Lose/Draw) you will receive 1 point.
Predicting the correct scoreline (i.e 2-1 to Chester) you will received a further 2 points.

If you get the correct outcome and scoreline you will receive a total of 3 points and you will also get the chance to score one point for every player you predicted to score who does actually score.

I think Phill's rules are well established now and will remain the same for this season.


One thing to note: Threads will be set to auto-close 40 minutes before kick-off... ie. hopefully before any team news has been announced. We have been strict on not allowing late forecasts in the past and will continue to do so, so please make sure forecasts are made in good time. Thank you.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE for the 2008/09 season!

Who has won this competition in previous seasons?

Here we go again for season 2011/12. The rules are well established, and there are no changes this season. As a reminder, points are awarded as follows:-

1 point for predicting the correct outcome (i.e. Win/Lose/Draw).

2 additional points for predicting the correct score (i.e. Chester 2 Bury 1)

For those who predict the correct outcome and score, 1 additional point will be awarded for each scorer predicted correctly - for either side - not just for Chester.

For cup games your prediction should be for the score after 90 minutes, extra time and penalties do not count for Predict-A-Score.

Please note that threads will auto-close 40 minutes before kick-off. This is to ensure that predictions are made before teams are announced. Late entries will not be accepted for any reason, so please make sure your prediction is made in good time.

Good Luck