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- Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:59 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Today's Countdown News... see link
- Replies: 224
- Views: 22159
Re: Today's Countdown News... see link
I thought Vernon Kay would be a good replacement . But lets face it, he would never go for this job. This show is too clever for Boltonians
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
- Replies: 99
- Views: 12158
Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
Was wondering how far the venue is from Nottingham train station so I know how long to allow myself. And is there a frequent service bus to Westdale Community Centre? Cheers I just went on http://www.transportdirect.info and there are buses every now and then to the venue. As Matt Coates lives just...
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:54 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 23 July 2008
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2891
Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 23 July 2008
Also you have LOVE HATE in that round. I forgot the grammatical terminology for two contrasting words but its also kinda cool I think
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Today's Countdown News... see link
- Replies: 224
- Views: 22159
Re: Today's Countdown News... see link
Or you could just employ ME to host . I think a fresh young face would be ideal for the show and I know I will last much longer than what the two veteran Desmond's managed . Also, you can exploit me for less than minimum wage so everyone would be happy
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:44 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 22 July 2008
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1961
Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 22 July 2008
It was Alistair KINNON if you don't already know now
- Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: No Countdown next week :(
- Replies: 74
- Views: 8075
Re: No Countdown next week :(
Show Jason Cullen vs Nigel Fisher from 7/12/07. I really admired the young Jason's fine annihilation of his opponent after a very even start
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:18 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT IV Odds
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6702
Re: COOT IV Odds
Looks like £40 is coming my way Richard . Thanks Julianjasoncullen wrote:Twenty on Julian . Settled
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:01 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT 08 Third-place playoff - Wilson vs Bevins
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1438
Re: COOT 08 Third-place playoff - Wilson vs Bevins
Yet another fabulously close game and a game that forced many to change their pants at least once last night :lol: . The climax to the match was quite extraordinary however I solely take the blame for conundrum number 3 which, admittedly, was spotted only by CountMax :D . But a very good playoff fin...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 - Final and 3rd-place playoff *tonight* from 8!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4388
Re: COOT '08 - Final and 3rd-place playoff *tonight* from 8!
Err....what Julian said
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:45 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Ratings update
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2636
Re: Ratings update
I guess I will get in the top 50 once I have gained more online/in person experience .
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
- Replies: 99
- Views: 12158
Re: Countdown in Nottingham- 26th July
HmmmJoseph Bolas wrote:Man, I can't believe I am going to miss this next week
I was looking forward to thrashing Jason Cullen too in a game
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:38 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT 08 Grand Final - Fell vs Eadie
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2251
Re: COOT 08 Grand Final - Fell vs Eadie
Yeah very well played to both players on their very impeccable performances :D . Although I couldn't be there to witness the match live, I found the quality in the word spots exceptional and I commend you both for producing a great COOT final! Also, a big congrats should go to Jono for putting toget...
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 - Final and 3rd-place playoff *tonight* from 8!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4388
Re: COOT '08 - Final and 3rd-place playoff *tonight* from 8!
Cheers Charlie and Kirk
- Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:26 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 - Final and 3rd-place playoff *tonight* from 8!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4388
Re: COOT '08 - Final and 3rd-place playoff *tonight* from 8!
Regrettably, I will not be able to witness the highly-anticipated COOT final between Julian and Damian because I have got a family tie that I cannot get out of (after much resistance) :cry: . But I will be able to host ben vs Kirk as planned at 8pm however I will be pushed for time. So I kindly ask ...
- Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:22 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: c4countdown Podcast
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4861
Re: c4countdown Podcast
I think a good topic to focus on also would be best matches from the previous series and also from the CoC's. Or better still, have a debate on who people would like to see at the next CoC's series!The hosts could read out forumites' views on the topic and Damian Eadie would be a highly suitable gu...
- Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:25 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: c4countdown Podcast
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4861
Re: c4countdown Podcast
Charlie and Jono, Delightfully random show and cheers for recognising my contribution to the COOT online tourny ;) . By the way, I cannot offer you the 7/4 odds that you want Jono :lol: . It would be beyond stupidity to give them such odds in a high quality match like the COOT online final! If you a...
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:47 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 - Final and 3rd-place playoff *tonight* from 8!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4388
Re: COOT '08 - The Home Straight!!!!
I agree Matt . It would also give all players a chance to play more than two games and will prolong the enjoyment of playing onlineMatthew Green wrote:Yeah its been good. Why dont you set up a darts-style Superleague? You could havedivisions, promotion and relegation etc.
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3048
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
Is 30 points the lowest champion score in the 15 round era of all time? It must be...surely?
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:05 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3048
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
6+5 + (10/5) = 13*75 = 975 + 1= 976
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:04 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3048
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
ARTERIAL as a beater
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3048
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
same here jay, i thought CLANGIEST, bev is lucky shes not playin someone like DOD cuz she would end up on 0 points, i aint kidding, i do like her tho, but i cannot believe how she passed the audition, i dont think she has declared anything in 5 numbers games, which may well be a first And it is not...
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:49 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3048
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
I thought CLANGIEST but apparently not
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3048
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
No beaters for me yet, but I (and anyone else watching last night's COOT games) must surely have been willing the last vowel of Round 3 to be an E. Also it'll be pretty dismal if Carol can't work out that numbers trick. If you know your birth year and the current year then yep, you really can work ...
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:43 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3048
Re: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
It worked for me today . The number I was thinking of was 8 and I ended up with 816 with the last two numbers being my actual age of 16 . I was well impressed
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:37 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3048
Spoilers for Thursday 17th July 2008
Post them here. There are likely to be many beaters!
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:27 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: New and pointless competition!
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5033
Re: New and pointless competition!
As things are just started to get into swing, I've decided to extend the deadline for a few days. Get your entries in ASAP! God, that still gives me time to change mine to a close up of Wogan's bulging trouser goodies. What to do? :? Keep Carol's MILF picture Corby. It makes much more pleasant view...
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Wed 16 Jul Spoilers
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2860
Re: Wed 16 Jul Spoilers
But I've got an inside scoop and apparently there are a couple of good contestants on their way to our screens soon. Watch this space...
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:17 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3148
Re: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!
So I have been toldJulian Fell wrote:O rly ?jasoncullen wrote:Plate holder Jon O'Neill
- Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3148
Re: COOT Plate Semi-Final draw!!
COOT Semi Final Result in;
Jon Corby 81 - 106 Matt Coates
A good solid performance by both players but it is Mr. Coates who progresses to the Plate final. Plate holder Jon O'Neill and Matt Green wait in the wings for him
Jon Corby 81 - 106 Matt Coates
A good solid performance by both players but it is Mr. Coates who progresses to the Plate final. Plate holder Jon O'Neill and Matt Green wait in the wings for him
- Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:58 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4019
Re: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals
COOT Semi Final Result in;
Jon Corby 81 - 106 Matt Coates
A good solid performance by both players but it is Mr. Coates who progresses to the Plate final. Plate holder Jon O'Neill and Matt Green wait in the wings for him
Jon Corby 81 - 106 Matt Coates
A good solid performance by both players but it is Mr. Coates who progresses to the Plate final. Plate holder Jon O'Neill and Matt Green wait in the wings for him
- Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Birthdays
- Replies: 1252
- Views: 133632
Re: Birthdays
Happy bday Mr Raccoon
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:36 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Conundrum alphabet
- Replies: 335
- Views: 23726
Re: Conundrum alphabet
You are correct Joseph!And I think these words are right:
10. UNDERPLAY
15. WATERBUCK?
22. RATEPAYER?
27. VOYEURISM
36. GUIDELINE
41. DISHCLOTH
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:48 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Conundrum alphabet
- Replies: 335
- Views: 23726
Re: Conundrum alphabet
Yes they are all correct Dinos
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:20 am
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Conundrum alphabet
- Replies: 335
- Views: 23726
Re: Conundrum alphabet
Yeah sorry Joseph. I have just checked my account and I have received your conundrums now and they are all correct .
Any more takers?
The quota ban has finally been lifted!
Any more takers?
The quota ban has finally been lifted!
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:13 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4019
Re: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals
Looks like myself and Matt Coates will be playing our Plate QF tonight around 6 providing my girlfriends mum doesnt mind me coming over solely for internet purposes :? Any willing hosts out there? I should be able to host your match tonight Dinos but, if I am not there by 6 30pm, then please go ahe...
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:11 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4019
Re: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals
Hi everyone, Ben W and I are going to play our semi-final on Weds at 7pm - JaCu / Jono are you available to host then? This game is strictly off limits to me Julian! Jono is taking charge of proceedings for your COOT semi and the COOT final so I will probably just lurk in the background or be the l...
- Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:52 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: CountMax errors
- Replies: 727
- Views: 92788
Re: CountMax errors
Don't talk about CREMATION to me!CREMATION/MANTICORE comes to mind, perhaps inspired by Julian.
- Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:09 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4019
Re: COOT '08 Semi-Finals + Plate Quarter-Finals
I will Matthew as long as I'm not waiting for ages!
- Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:56 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 14 July 2008
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2329
Re: Spoilers for Monday 14 July 2008
Probably just trying to show off by using all the numbers . But she must have missed the basic 75/25 to give you the 3!
- Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6338
Re: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
I must be mad but I will try to be there to host proceedings tonight! A drink or two will stand me in good stead for the night .I should be able to do tonight at 11.30, if we can find someone to host at that time.
Hope to see some other people there too
- Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:42 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1119240
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
He plays for Notts County, Jason
- Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:40 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Plate First Round - Corby vs Pearson
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2167
Re: COOT '08 Plate First Round - Corby vs Pearson
We should start a petition for all decent losing first-timers to get a second chance on the show. Quality players like Karen, Kirk and jason Witcher should have a chance to redeem themselves as I believe they would have won at least one if they all got easier run ins
- Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:50 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Welcome! - Post here first
- Replies: 1962
- Views: 1119240
Re: Welcome! - Post here first
Hi Jason and others and thanks for the welcome - I live in Eastbourne (south east) and hobbies include football and tennis, i used to play both but not so much now. I've just finished GCSEs and thought i might appear on the show but i'm not so sure now... yeah i don't really know what to say but pe...
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:44 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT Quarters - Damian Eadie vs Jason Cullen recap 8/7/08
- Replies: 0
- Views: 731
COOT Quarters - Damian Eadie vs Jason Cullen recap 8/7/08
C1: Seed - Damian Eadie - a past series Countdown champion and current Countdown producer at YTV C2: Qualifier - Jason Cullen - a four-time Countdown champion from Bolton in series 57/58 Host: Paul Howe On paper, there can only be one winner. The Countdown credentials of Damian undermine the minor a...
- Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:51 am
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT 08 Quarter-Final - Wilson vs Howe
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1876
Re: COOT 08 Quarter-Final - Wilson vs Howe
Oh right Charlie . SorryCharlie Reams wrote:I meant it was rare for there to be a contestant beater, rather than rare for you to get it.jasoncullen wrote:Don't sound so surprised Charlie . I gotta get credit for somethingOT: EDITRICE (8) - a rare contestant-beater from Jason Cullen
- Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:33 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT 08 Quarter-Final - Wilson vs Howe
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1876
Re: COOT 08 Quarter-Final - Wilson vs Howe
Don't sound so surprised Charlie . I gotta get credit for somethingOT: EDITRICE (8) - a rare contestant-beater from Jason Cullen
Anyhow, an amazing game to watch and certainly the best game of this tourny so far IMO
- Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:29 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6338
Re: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
That is putting it lightly Charlie . I screwed up on the first numbers when I actually had the target and me and Damian both declared a 10-letter conundrum in 1 second! The comical recap has been posted in the Events threadDamian Eadie beat Jason Cullen 87-65 in a comedy of errors.
- Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:53 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6338
Re: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
I will see if I can host Julian. You versus rich promises to be quite some game and I would hate to miss itJulian wrote
Ok good stuff Rich, shall we say 6pm on Thursday then? Is anyone available to host at that time?
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:03 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 7th July 2008
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2610
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:48 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
- Topic: Spoilers for Monday 7th July 2008
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2610
Re: Spoilers for Monday 7th July 2008
ENDGAME i had
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:16 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6338
Re: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
I'll endeavour to be there . It all depends on the time and whether I am able to gain access to the computer!Corby wrote:Karen and I plan to play Wednesday night. I'll be online from 8pm-ish until whenever, will any willing hosts be around please?
- Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:15 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6338
Re: COOT '08 Quarter Final + Plate prelim!!!
That is fine Damian. How about friday night at 8pm?Damian E wrote:Jason, Thursday night - 8pm is my earliest available. In studio all week prior to that.
Beyond that, pretty much any time after 7pm is fine on any other evenings.
Ta
D
- Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:11 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT Round 2: Julian Fell vs. Karen Pearson
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2113
Re: COOT Round 2: Julian Fell vs. Karen Pearson
Sorry guys :cry: . I really was not aware that my "unseen" conundrums have actually been replicated on the show! I have now done some research, and I have realised why Jono is so upset by that word! :x My sincere apologies for this. Is there a tool which I can use to check that one of my c...
- Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT IV Odds
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6702
Re: COOT IV Odds
Good call Jono . That is coming from Jason "£2 on Federer to win in five sets" CullenJon "£4 on Nadal to win in five sets at 11/2" O'Neill
- Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:28 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT Round 2: Julian Fell vs. Karen Pearson
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2113
Re: COOT Round 2: Julian Fell vs. Karen Pearson
No problem Julian and Karen . I really was impressed by the quality of both of your performances and it was good to be the host of such a fine match . Good luck to you both in both your respected competitions (unless you draw me Julian !)thanks to Jason for hosting
- Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:24 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT IV Odds
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6702
Re: COOT IV Odds
Ben Pugh to be future Countdown Champion
4/6 Yes
2/1 No
*These odds are based on the high level of quality I have witnessed in Ben's game already and also because of the lowered overall contestant quality in the current series*
4/6 Yes
2/1 No
*These odds are based on the high level of quality I have witnessed in Ben's game already and also because of the lowered overall contestant quality in the current series*
- Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:19 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT IV Odds
- Replies: 66
- Views: 6702
Re: COOT IV Odds
If you look at the odds above you could have got 7/2 on a Damian victory by 31-40 points .Damian Eadie 100-68 Dinos Syfris
Have my odds been miscalculated this time Jim?
- Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:14 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Round Two!
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5332
Re: COOT '08 Round Two!
The players who are through to the COOT IV quarter finals are as follows; Julian Fell Paul Howe Damian Eadie Kirk Bevins Ben Wilson Martin Gardner Richard Priest Jason Cullen The players dropping into the Plate contest are; Howard Somerset Matthew Green Michael Wallace James Hurrell Jon O'Neill Jon...
- Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:06 pm
- Forum: Countdown - Events
- Topic: COOT '08 Round Two!
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5332
Re: COOT '08 Round Two!
The final second round COOT match has been played Damian toppled Dinos with an 100-68 win. Damian progresses into tomorrow's COOT quarter final draw meanwhile Dinos drops into the tricky-looking Plate competition with the likes of Corby, Ben Pugh and Jono waiting
- Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:34 pm
- Forum: Countdown - General
- Topic: Conundrum alphabet
- Replies: 335
- Views: 23726
Re: Conundrum alphabet
Anyone else who can offer some input?