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by Martyn Simpson
Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Jon Corby wrote:So Harry's not guilty of tax evasion? How the fuck?
Did you honestly expect him to get found guilty?
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Birthdays
Replies: 1252
Views: 129579

Re: Birthdays

And a belated happy birthday to myself, for yesterday!
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Oct 07, 2011 7:29 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How tired are you today?
Replies: 21
Views: 4548

Re: How tired are you today?

I have a nocturnal two and a half week old son; I'm knackered.
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:02 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35411

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

It will be fine Ben, we just need to settle into a routine for now.
by Martyn Simpson
Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:05 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35411

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

I will endeavour to get my games played this week, but to Chris Hare, Dan McColm and Giles Hutchings - my partner gave birth on Monday, so I may have to forefit these games this week, as i don't plan on being online much.
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Sep 09, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Link Dump
Replies: 329
Views: 60376

Re: C4C Link Dump

Great low budget music video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w
by Martyn Simpson
Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Thanks for that, Andy.

His autobiography is a gripping, albeit harrowing, read.
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Autumn Tournament
Replies: 186
Views: 35411

Re: Apterous Autumn Tournament

In please

Though the wife is due to give birth on 6th September, hopefully she won't overrun, or I might have to pull out.
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

How the hell can Eastleigh sustain full time football?
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Nick Hewer, YOU'RE HIRED!!!
Replies: 204
Views: 38558

Re: STELLING TO GO (or is he????????)

Jason Larsen wrote:Is he not wearing makeup there?
No, just lots of fake tan on his forehead.
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Aug 06, 2011 7:40 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Not long got back from Burscough 2-1 Vauxhall Motors, in a game far more entertaining that you'd probably imagine, with Burscough's Kevin Leadbetter scoring an absolute 'worldie' Last night I went to Hyde 1-4 Manchester City EDS - a side containing Nedum Onuoha, Craig Bellamy, and a lot of players n...
by Martyn Simpson
Wed Jul 06, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

And the new season is upon us... I'm off to my first pre-season friendly on Saturday and I can't wait.
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Link Dump
Replies: 329
Views: 60376

Re: C4C Link Dump

by Martyn Simpson
Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:24 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

FC United of Manchester, a club who I found to be so far up their own backsides it was ridiculous. Really? How so? I just didn't enjoy the whole experience. I arrived mega early, and the car park was empty. I was shown where to park, but it was clear that it was going to be nigh on impossible to ge...
by Martyn Simpson
Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Which are the best/worst? I'm intrigued, I love the thought of visiting loads of random places just to watch football :D Well, clearly Elland Road is the best. OK! Apart from the chants of 'Oi, oi tits and fanny' every time a female walks past the kop and the very poor spelling (several seasons whe...
by Martyn Simpson
Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Adam Gillard wrote:
Karen Pearson wrote:James (husband, not Robinson)
Nguyen?
Ironically enough, there is a footballer called James Husband - who coincidentally played in the same division as Karen's husband's beloved Halesowen last season.
by Martyn Simpson
Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:09 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Which are the best/worst? I'm intrigued, I love the thought of visiting loads of random places just to watch football :D It would depend on how you'd grade them. Quality of food is way too high on my agenda, so amongst my favourite places to go are Alfreton and Gainsborough; but Fleetwood probably ...
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

On a random note, I've always wanted to go on a post-uni gap year to visit all 92 league grounds in a year as my current total is a measly 1 (Huish Park, to see Yeovil open the season before last with a 2-0 win over Tranmere in John Barnes' first game in charge). I've supported Chelsea since I was ...
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

The ten year old me wants an answer to this question. Do you ever loiter around parks, looking for undiscovered kids with that special talent? Whenever my mates and I played football in the park and spotted an adult appearing over the horizon, we would put extra effort into what we were doing to tr...
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Jon O'Neill wrote:Are you on Football Manager?
I am as it happens :D
by Martyn Simpson
Thu Jun 16, 2011 10:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

The step up isn't really that much - certainly not in the North anyway. Guiseley, Nuneaton and Boston all made the play offs last season during their first season after promotion, though the Conference South is arguably a better standard of football than its northern counterpart. I was with Telford ...
by Martyn Simpson
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Are there any non-league fans around? Particularly anyone whose team is in the Conference South - my team (Tonbridge Angels) just got promoted to it, so I want to know what the competition's going to be like next season. Especially seeing as our budget is negligible compared to most, and most pundi...
by Martyn Simpson
Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Being married to a Wolves fan is a terrifying thing at times :lol: I'm sure it is. I'm merely a fairweather friend of Wolves these days, but I did go to the final game of the season (my 3 year old has been bugging me for a while to take him), and it was indeed nail biting stuff. Glad I managed to g...
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:13 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Nando's
Replies: 32
Views: 3914

Re: Nando's

Abrakebabraquote A proper restaurant of this name opened near us recently. Unsurprisingly, it didn't last long. What with Abrakebabra and Supermac's, you don't need Nando's. We also have an "Abrakebabra", along with "The Codfather", and my own personal favourite, "Only Food...
by Martyn Simpson
Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Nick Hewer, YOU'RE HIRED!!!
Replies: 204
Views: 38558

Re: STELLING TO GO!!!!!!!!

It's a shame to hear that Jeff is leaving, personally I have really enjoyed his time in the chair.

As for a replacement - I'd just love to see Dave Gorman take the reins.
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:28 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham 2011- Saturday 30th July
Replies: 125
Views: 28825

Re: Countdown in Nottingham 2011- Saturday 30th July

It's about time I attended one of these, if you can PM your details to me Ben, I will send payment.

If anyone is in need of a lift from the West Midlands / Staffordshire area, then let me know.
by Martyn Simpson
Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Danny North? I'm pretty sure he had a few games in the Conference North last season, possibly Alfreton if my hazy memory serves me correctly. I didn't realise he'd gone across the water.
by Martyn Simpson
Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:06 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous FA Cup
Replies: 195
Views: 32781

Re: Apterous FA Cup

What happens if you've entered, and represent the football club that you work for, but they've since sacked you?
by Martyn Simpson
Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:17 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous FA Cup
Replies: 195
Views: 32781

Re: Apterous FA Cup

Thomas Carey wrote:Am I Millwall or Hinkley United?
Hinckley United!
by Martyn Simpson
Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 435809

Re: Bug reports

I'm getting an issue in that I just can't seem to play Apterous anymore! Every time I go into the lobby and click to accept a challenge, it takes ages to send me into a game. When the screen eventually unfreezes, although I can click to select a vowel or consonant, they never appear on the panel and...
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53411

Re: Guess who...

Mark James wrote:
Liam Tiernan wrote:Is he a comedian?
Is it Lenny Henry?
Even if the answer to the first question is no, Lenny Henry could still be the right answer.
That's actually funnier than anything Lenny Henry has ever come out with
by Martyn Simpson
Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Guess who...
Replies: 476
Views: 53411

Re: Guess who...

Is this person well known due to their presence in the sporting world?
by Martyn Simpson
Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: DC Guests' Legitimate Words?
Replies: 5
Views: 2329

Re: DC Guests' Legitimate Words?

Rory McGrath is a pretty decent player, isn't he?
by Martyn Simpson
Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Anyone want to buy a Teapot?
Replies: 8
Views: 2788

Re: Anyone want to buy a Teapot?

Sudbury in Suffolk, Matthew? If so, my head office is there and I'd happily purchase, as my own Countdown teapot was cruelly denied by a certain forumite by the name of Ryan Taylor - despite him already acquiring one.
by Martyn Simpson
Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:29 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Feature requests
Replies: 1956
Views: 432354

Re: Feature requests

Would it be possible to see a user's Pro Ranks rating in their profile?
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Mar 12, 2011 8:51 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous FA Cup
Replies: 195
Views: 32781

Re: Apterous FA Cup

I'll sign up.

Can I bag Hyde FC, as it's about time we had a nice cup run.
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:30 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday February 24th 2011
Replies: 18
Views: 3991

Re: Spoilers For Thursday February 24th 2011

Dan, though I thought you did yourself proud, I was more impressed with the fact that you're trying to do "the 92" I just wondered, if a team moves to a new stadium (ie Chesterfield and Morecambe are two that spring to mind who have a new home this season), are you disciplining yourself en...
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Feb 25, 2011 3:23 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Friday February 25th 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1295

Re: Spoilers For Friday February 25th 2011

FURIOSO as a contestant beater in Round 4
by Martyn Simpson
Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

James Robinson wrote:Just a little warning for you all,

If by some miracle, the Mighty Terriers overturn their 4 goal deficit against Carlisle in the JPT tonight, I'm gonna go mega ballistic. ;) :) :D

Well, here's hoping..... ;) :) :D :mrgreen: 8-)
Close, Robbo, very close.

I'll be going to the final 8-)
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Feb 05, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Mark James wrote:Too bad for Wolves. Certain to be relegated now. Rubbish teams who beat United always go down.
Funnily enough, the last time Wolves dropped out of the top flight, they won 1-0 against United.
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Feb 05, 2011 1:30 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: JOLLY JOKES
Replies: 16
Views: 3711

Re: JOLLY JOKES

Jon O'Neill wrote:Whats the hardest part of a vegetable to eat?








The wheelchair.
That's absolutely disgraceful tbh
by Martyn Simpson
Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Jeff Stelling to replace Richard Keys?
Replies: 10
Views: 3173

Re: Jeff Stelling to replace Richard Keys?

Ian Volante wrote:Richard Keys has got no knees.
Why not? Has he 'smashed' them?
by Martyn Simpson
Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:02 pm
Forum: Countdown - Current recaps
Topic: Tuesday 1st February 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 17)
Replies: 39
Views: 4491

Re: Tuesday 1st February 2011 (Series 64, Prelim 17)

Not sure how you managed to make a one word summary of each round as humorous as you did, but that's probably the most enjoyable recap I've read for ages!
by Martyn Simpson
Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

This situation gets even more farcical by the minute. I wonder if anyone's actually going to bother to ask Sian Massey what she actually makes of it all - I'd go as far as putting money on it that she heard more sexist comments from the Wolves and Liverpool players on Saturday. A massive own goal by...
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:26 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdown travel pad
Replies: 13
Views: 1801

Re: Countdown travel pad

Anyone else think a 'travel pad' sounds like one of those incontinence products they usually advertise during Countdown? I thought that was what was being referred to when I first saw the topic title. Nearly went out and got one. My thoughts exactly. On a similar note, does Tena Man exist yet? Not ...
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:18 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Tonight's Dinner
Replies: 121
Views: 17782

Re: Tonight's Dinner

I had a four hour drive home and still the missus (who was at home all day) was too selfish to rustle something up, so I ended up with poached eggs on toast.

I didn't wash up out of protest.
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Dec 11, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

GOAL Patrick 0 - 1 Ross County ( Richard Brittain 19 PEN) :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :o :o :o :o :o :shock: :shock: :shock: :? :!: :?: Apparently he didn't have a pass to get into the stadium, but got around this by using someone else's. I await a recording of the half time teamtalk to...
by Martyn Simpson
Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:46 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Snow Stories
Replies: 41
Views: 3034

Re: Snow Stories

I personally can't wait for the snow to piss right off. I skidded on some ice yesterday and wrapped my van around a tree. Thankfully I walked out unhurt, but the good people of Tamworth certainly learned some new words.
by Martyn Simpson
Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:32 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Closed Round 1
Replies: 89
Views: 21557

Re: Apterous Winter Closed Round 1

Main event flight A. Two close, nervy games.

Martyn Simpson 2-0 James Hall

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=351192
http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=351181
by Martyn Simpson
Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

James Robinson wrote:Huddersfield v DOVER :!: Oh well, round 4, here we come. ;) :) :D
Quite a bold comment given that (I'm just guessing) you know very little about Dover...
by Martyn Simpson
Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Trade Secrets
Replies: 155
Views: 42755

Re: Trade Secrets

What about if you live round my way, where most women are grandmothers by the time they hit 30?
by Martyn Simpson
Thu Nov 25, 2010 2:29 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Who do you have as rivals and why?
Replies: 31
Views: 5170

Re: Who do you have as rivals and why?

No one cares about me enough to choose me as a rival :cry:
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Nov 19, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Apterous Winter Tournament sign-up
Replies: 64
Views: 13417

Re: Apterous Winter Tournament sign-up

I'd like to enter into the Main Event please, Andrew
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Link Dump
Replies: 329
Views: 60376

Re: C4C Link Dump

Very clever advert well worth a look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mTLO2F_ERY
by Martyn Simpson
Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Is anyone taking a game in at the weekend? I'll be at the big clash of the day - New Mills v Harrogate Town - FA Cup 2nd Qualifying Round. I'll get there early just in case it's a sell out. I'm actually quite looking forward to it as it's a new ground for me, as was Altrincham tonight as they regist...
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Ian Volante wrote:
Oliver Garner wrote:Which team do you support? Otherwise, the only other two non-league fans on here I know of are Matt Bayfield (Ebbsfleet) and Howard Somerset (Alsager Town).
I do follow the lower leagues, just not one particular team. Not so easy since Tony Kempster karked it.
I think THIS may help
by Martyn Simpson
Sat Sep 11, 2010 11:11 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Ryan Taylor wrote:Telford
Not any longer, I left the club at the end of last season, I'm now with Hyde
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 194676

Re: The C4C Football Thread

At least AFC Wimbledon are top of the league. Now, like last year, I have to rely on a mid-season surge, which may get me to the middle of this high quality league. At the top, I reckon 'Sport Betting Analyst' Nick Wainwright has got a good chance. Ah, nice to see another non league fan around thes...
by Martyn Simpson
Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Official Thread of Brag
Replies: 1176
Views: 166454

Re: Official Thread of Brag

I think my best ever numbers solve is worthy of appearing in this thread:

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?ke ... 3734430136

Round 14

although missing Kagouls/Cagoule in consecutive rounds was perhaps less boastworthy.