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by Tom S
Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Liv II - Saturday 24 February 2024
Replies: 31
Views: 14348

Re: Co:Liv II - Saturday 24 February 2024

Cheers Andy for a great event. Sorry I didn't get time to thank you at the end of it all- but was a great day and nice to catch-up/meet with folks...
by Tom S
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 15th February 2024 (Series 89, Heat 33)
Replies: 2
Views: 273

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 15th February 2024 (Series 89, Heat 33)

Kusimanse in R4- May be the only time that I get to channel my inner Ahmed/Rob Foster.
by Tom S
Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Co:Liv II - Saturday 24 February 2024
Replies: 31
Views: 14348

Re: Co:Liv II - Saturday 24 February 2024

Pinged you the dosh...
by Tom S
Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Favourite Comedy Gig
Replies: 11
Views: 744

Re: Favourite Comedy Gig

Adam Hills, then Seann Walsh for me. Joe Lycett and Chris McCausland also up there for me.
by Tom S
Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:46 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Countdown Android App is now out!
Replies: 153
Views: 28543

Re: The Countdown Android App is now out!

I've just rolled out an updated prototype for Async Head-to-Head Games . This feature is still in its early stages and is accessible exclusively through invite links, which you'll find below. Before you dive in, here are some key points you need to know: Rate Limiting for Abandoned Games: To encour...
by Tom S
Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: December Decathlon: 9th December onwards in the App
Replies: 23
Views: 4175

Re: December Decathlon: 9th December onwards in the App

Fiona T wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:18 pm It's been good fun - thanks Jack!
+1
by Tom S
Sun Nov 26, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: FOCAL Finals and MK Open - 25th November 2023
Replies: 48
Views: 16622

Re: FOCAL Finals and MK Open - 25th November 2023

Thanks Callum/Adam for yesterday- really well organised and fun event!
by Tom S
Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Countdown Android App is now out!
Replies: 153
Views: 28543

Re: The Countdown Android App is now out!

Cool- sorted it out now! Definitely some toughies in there!
by Tom S
Fri Nov 03, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Countdown Android App is now out!
Replies: 153
Views: 28543

Re: The Countdown Android App is now out!

JackHurst wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2023 10:19 am The three of you should all now have a game available vs me :ugeek:
Whereabouts do I find it? Can't see anything as stands :)
by Tom S
Thu Nov 02, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Countdown Android App is now out!
Replies: 153
Views: 28543

Re: The Countdown Android App is now out!

JackHurst wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:15 am I've been mucking around with multiplayer. It's very prototype, but if anybody wants to do a head to head 20 conundrum game, let me know here (with your username). I can set up a game vs myself, or if you have another player in mind lmk who they are.
Happy to do this- username is tom.
by Tom S
Sun Oct 01, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ask Graeme?
Replies: 1740
Views: 682572

Re: Ask Graeme?

Which day has had the most series champs appear over the years?
by Tom S
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Celebrities that are all round good eggs
Replies: 10
Views: 1730

Re: Celebrities that are all round good eggs

From personal experience, I think Adam Hills has to be up there as one of the nicest celebs I've met.

My DC guests were lovely, too- in particular, Pat Nevin, Vick Hope and Richard Osman.
by Tom S
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 19th September 2023 (Series 88, Heat 58)
Replies: 11
Views: 973

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 19th September 2023 (Series 88, Heat 58)

Great game- defo think that you should be given a 2nd go soonish Niall irrespective of whether Paul wins 8 or not. Believe that the French version re-invites losing contestants that have played well against the champ to come back in the future at the end of their episode, so could be a potential ide...
by Tom S
Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: A surge of formidable Irish Countdowners
Replies: 8
Views: 1851

Re: A surge of formidable Irish Countdowners

Not forgetting the highest scoring Irish octochamp of all time, Ed Byrne. Furthermore, one of my prelim opponents, David Clerkin, was an Irishman who'd faced Ed McCullagh on his original stint. Was one of the best prelim opponents I'd faced, and would be very worthy of a third stint.
by Tom S
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 15th August 2023 (Series 88, Heat 33)
Replies: 27
Views: 3264

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 15th August 2023 (Series 88, Heat 33)

Just caught up on the ep and all this seems very overblown tbh, wouldn't say he played particularly bad and his level only really dropped in the last third of the game where he might have started feeling disheartened. Looks like he made the best out of a bad situation and came across well to me hon...
by Tom S
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 11th August 2023 (Series 88, Heat 31)
Replies: 16
Views: 2083

Re: Spoilers for Friday 11th August 2023 (Series 88, Heat 31)

I was also interested in Rachel not wanting to know the numbers solution - presumably she would see that as a spoiler. As someone who was on in Carol's day, she would come to contestants in the audience in an ad break and ask if anyone had got it. I remember her once showing a late solution and cre...
by Tom S
Sat Aug 05, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Goat/Co:Brum 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 9377

Re: Goat/Co:Brum 2023

Thanks to all of the organisers for a great event! Til next time:)
by Tom S
Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?
Replies: 753
Views: 560650

Re: What TV programmes have you been watching lately?

Watched the latest series of scandi-noir detective series Beck on IPlayer, and can highly recommend.
by Tom S
Mon Jun 19, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

How come people's overall maxes are higher than their maxes in all the round types? Is overall maxes based on percentage of the max score and the others based on percentage of rounds maxed? Nice work, anyway! Thanks! The overall maxes column is the % of the points the contestant got out of the poin...
by Tom S
Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

Rankings Letters Maxes: 1.Ronan- 73.8% 2.Cillian- 72.5% 3. Greg- 44.3% 4. Adam- 40% 5. Andrew-38.5% 6. Peter- 32.5% 7. Dave- 25.7% 8. Graham- 25% Numbers Maxes: 1. Ronan- 93.8% 2. Cillian- 78.1% =3. Greg + Dave- 60.7% 5. Adam- 57.1% 6. Graham- 56.3% 7. Peter- 43.8% 8. Andrew- 39.3% Conundrum Maxes: ...
by Tom S
Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

Andrew Barrett Seed: 8 Wins: 6 Points: 573 (81.9 per game) Total Maxes: 40/105 (38.1%) Letters Maxes: 27/70 (38.5%) Badged Words: 3 Medalled Words: 3 B: Surgeons, Earhole, Ageists M:Whispered (with opponent), Nuggets, Scarring (with opponent) Numbers Maxes: 11/28 (39.3%) 6S: 0/1 1L: 2/4 (50%) 2L: 9/...
by Tom S
Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

Dave Cappleman Seed: 7 Wins: 6 Points: 621 (88.7 per game) Total Maxes: 37/105 (35.2%) Letters Maxes: 18/70 (25.7%) Badged Words: 2 Medalled Words: 4 B: Annotate, Castling M: Worsened (with opponent), Outspent, Pressman, Newness (with opponent) Numbers Maxes: 17/28 (60.7%) 6S: 0/1 1L: 8/10 (80%) 2L:...
by Tom S
Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:23 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

Greg Pearce Seed: 6 Wins 6 Points: 680 (97.1 per game) Total Maxes: 52/105 (49.5%) Letters Maxes: 31/70 (44.3%) Badged Words: 3 Medalled Words: 1 B: Starriest, Resulting, Skimped M: Swanking (with opponent), Numbers Maxes: 17/28 (60.7%) 6S: N/A 1L: 11/19 (57.9%) 2L: 6/7 (85.7%) 3L: 0/1 4L: 0/1 Conun...
by Tom S
Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

Adam Dexter Seed: 5 Wins: 6 Points: 698 (99.7 per game) Total Maxes: 47/105 (44.7%) Letters Maxes: 28/70 (40%) Badged Words: 2 Medalled Words: 4 B:Routiner, Steeping M: Moganite, Crustier, Updation, Laicises Numbers Maxes: 16/28 (57.1%) 6S: 2/6 (33.3%) 1L: 9/10 (90%) 2L: 3/6 (50%) 3L: 1/2 (50%) 4L: ...
by Tom S
Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

Graham Moonie-Dalton Seed: 4 Wins: 7 Points: 680 (85 per game) Total Maxes: 42/120 (35%) Letters Maxes: 20/80 (25%) Badged Words: 3 Medalled Words: 3 B:Unrusted, Curlews, Trebling M:Unbuilt, Grainier (joint medal with opponent), Pocketer (joint medal with opponent) Numbers Maxes: 18/32 (56.3%) 6S: 0...
by Tom S
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

A really impressive set of stats from Ronan here- especially in the numbers department. Not sure if anyone has had such a high percentage? Elliott Mellor maxed 31/32 numbers games and scored 7 points for one away on the other Thanks! Elliott's stats crossed my mind, but I was too lazy to double che...
by Tom S
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

Peter Burke: Seed: 3 Wins: 7 Points: 705 (88.1 per game) Total Maxes: 43/120 (35.8%) Letters Maxes: 26/80 (32.5%) Badged Words: 5 Medalled Words: 3 B: Goatlike, Rereads, Regality, Talkier, Adrenals M:Pastorage, Permeate, Bloomers (joint medal with opponent) Numbers Maxes: 14/32 (43.8%) 6S: 6/14 (42....
by Tom S
Sun Jun 18, 2023 10:00 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

Cillian McMulkin: Seed: 2 Wins: 8 Points: 944 (118 per game) Total Maxes: 90/120 (75%) Letters Maxes: 58/80 (72.5%) Badged Words: 4 Medalled Words: 13 :o :o B:Unprime, Spoliate, Geomatic, Emanated, M:Orarions, Marigot, Oleasters, Prodelta, Rosacean, Sosatie, Carbonite, Maligners, Neatrup, Aerotows, ...
by Tom S
Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread
Replies: 18
Views: 1443

Re: Series 87 Player Analysis and Discussion Thread

Wasn't planning to, but this will be the last time that I do the stats as I have done for previous series', so happy to pass the baton onto someone else. Many thanks Andres for your stats doc, which will come in very handy for me! Starting with Ronan Higginson: Seed: 1 Wins: 8 Points: 1041 (130.1 pe...
by Tom S
Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Series 87 Finals Predictions (With Poll)
Replies: 6
Views: 980

Re: Series 87 Finals Predictions (With Poll)

It's definitely been an unusual series, but has made for interesting viewing, nonetheless! I don't know anything about the results, so my prediction is as follows... Ronan v Andrew- Ronan to win. Andrew is a very capable player, and has had some nice letters spots during his run, but Ronan is a forc...
by Tom S
Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 1st June 2023 (Series 87, Heat 94)
Replies: 3
Views: 560

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 1st June 2023 (Series 87, Heat 94)

Athanors and Cerulean were my DC beaters today, but didn't stick the R in Moganite! Very well played today, Adam!
by Tom S
Sun May 28, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: REALLY obvious things you've just realised
Replies: 627
Views: 273921

Re: REALLY obvious things you've just realised

That WhatsApp is a play on words of "What's Up?"
by Tom S
Mon May 15, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2023
Replies: 49
Views: 4666

Re: Eurovision 2023

Baffled that Lithuania came second in the UK's public vote and third in the jury vote. The song was a nothing. Some stuff I don't agree with (e.g. Sweden winning). Other stuff I just don't understand (e.g. the UK liking Lithuania). The Lithuania vote was diaspora. With the exception of last year, a...
by Tom S
Sun May 07, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: The Countdown Android App is now out!
Replies: 153
Views: 28543

Re: The Countdown Android App is now out!

Just had a game where all the nums were possible, but only had a max of 116. Don't know if that's some kind of record on this app?
http://jackhurst.co.uk/countdowngame?QXrm9OP
by Tom S
Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: the Countdowners Outside Co:Event Meet-ups game (COCMEAT)
Replies: 97
Views: 77870

Re: the Countdowners Outside Co:Event Meet-ups game (COCMEAT)

In touch with quite a few from my time on the show, but the only person who qualifies for this is my 8th prelim opponent, Ben Timi Nuga when we had a quick bite to eat nr Paddington before I headed home. You just went from the recording to have a bite to eat? I don't think I would count this as you...
by Tom S
Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Games and Puzzles
Topic: the Countdowners Outside Co:Event Meet-ups game (COCMEAT)
Replies: 97
Views: 77870

Re: the Countdowners Outside Co:Event Meet-ups game (COCMEAT)

In touch with quite a few from my time on the show, but the only person who qualifies for this is my 8th prelim opponent, Ben Timi Nuga when we had a quick bite to eat nr Paddington before I headed home.
by Tom S
Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 14th April 2023 (Series 87, Heat 60)
Replies: 7
Views: 1167

Re: Spoilers for Friday 14th April 2023 (Series 87, Heat 60)

Johnny Canuck wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:35 pm This was the second Pouvanen.
Judging by this clip from Pouvanen Vee's ep, I'd wager that they are the same person.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YsyDUB0QXE
by Tom S
Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:17 pm
Forum: Other game shows
Topic: Only Connect
Replies: 169
Views: 93405

Re: Only Connect

The Crustaceans were unique in their own way, but didn't take a disliking to them. Always good to see diversity on TV. However, I was glad that the Strigiformes won, purely because I will root for any team that doesn't pronounce the "horned" in "horned viper" as "horn-ed&quo...
by Tom S
Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 13th March 2023 (Series 87, Heat 36)
Replies: 10
Views: 1119

Re: Spoilers for Monday 13th March 2023 (Series 87, Heat 36)

Pat Nevin in DC today one of my football heroes. Polite request to the Countdown team, if I'm allowed back in 9 years 8 months can you see it that wee Pat is in DC TIA😊 I had Pat as a dictionary corner guest when I was on. Struck it lucky with all of my guests, but Pat was definitely my favourite. ...
by Tom S
Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 13th March 2023 (Series 87, Heat 36)
Replies: 10
Views: 1119

Re: Spoilers for Monday 13th March 2023 (Series 87, Heat 36)

Pat Nevin in DC today one of my football heroes. Polite request to the Countdown team, if I'm allowed back in 9 years 8 months can you see it that wee Pat is in DC TIA😊 I had Pat as a dictionary corner guest when I was on. Struck it lucky with all of my guests, but Pat was definitely my favourite. ...
by Tom S
Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Eurovision 2023
Replies: 49
Views: 4666

Re: Eurovision 2023

Reckon it will pick up some votes....

Don't think the quality this year is overly strong. Rate the Dutch, Finnish, Icelandic entries, and Austria's satirical take on the music industry.

Albania and Serbia at the bottom of my rankings so far.
by Tom S
Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 23rd February 2023 (Series 87, Heat 24)
Replies: 5
Views: 1064

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 23rd February 2023 (Series 87, Heat 24)

Philip A wrote: Fri Feb 24, 2023 10:49 am Think Dictionary Corner had a slight off day in missing TITANIUM.
They're not bulletproof but they've got nothing to lose.
by Tom S
Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 31 January 2023 (Series 87, Heat 7)
Replies: 7
Views: 1136

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 31 January 2023 (Series 87, Heat 7)

Great stuff from Cillian. Welcome to the club :) Made for equally exciting and anxious viewing!
by Tom S
Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Countdowners in the news
Replies: 237
Views: 116314

Re: Countdowners in the news

Mark Deeks wrote: Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:35 pm Another one.

https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/21143 ... urt-hears/
Can remember watching this guy's show- thought he played abysmally. Seemingly more abysmal in real life.
by Tom S
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 23 January 2023 (Series 87, Heat 1)
Replies: 12
Views: 1129

Re: Spoilers for Monday 23 January 2023 (Series 87, Heat 1)

Gavin Chipper wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:53 pm Shame he couldn't quite get there! JOYRIDE was a great spot though.
Concur with what has been said. Tough conundrum!
by Tom S
Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 20 January 2023 - The 16th Championship of Champions Grand Final
Replies: 47
Views: 3856

Re: Spoilers for Friday 20 January 2023 - The 16th Championship of Champions Grand Final

This was a great CoC. Some really spicy games and some high quality performances. Agree that Colin and the DC guests elevated it as well. I liked the conundrums. I didn't like that there were a lot of "safe" numbers picking. Congrats Ahmed - a worthy winner. I think the reason why there w...
by Tom S
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 20 January 2023 - The 16th Championship of Champions Grand Final
Replies: 47
Views: 3856

Re: Spoilers for Friday 20 January 2023 - The 16th Championship of Champions Grand Final

What a cracker of a game! Some brilliant games this tournament- in particular, from this week. A fitting way to end an entertaining few weeks of Countdown! James- considering I knew how anxious you were before recording about trying to do yourself justice, you have every right to leave with your hea...
by Tom S
Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Next Champion of Champions series
Replies: 197
Views: 27548

Re: Next Champion of Champions series

Just for the record, I felt as though I almost played as well as I could have on the day, though I have probably spotted Titanic, Yawniest and Benzoate in the past. However, I didn't feel the pressure or nerves going into it. There were people who had high expectations for me to do well in the CoC, ...
by Tom S
Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 9 January 2023 - CoC XVI, Prelim 6
Replies: 19
Views: 1785

Re: Spoilers for Monday 9 January 2023 - CoC XVI, Prelim 6

Congrats Luke, some excellent spots in there. Commiserations Martin. Can't wait for Ahmed v Luke, should be a belter. ABUTTER in R2 I had ABUTTER too. And yes, Ahmed V Luke will be almighty close. Given their form, I think it’ll likely come down to a crucial conundrum. Never heard of a tomatillo. H...
by Tom S
Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:18 am
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Getting back on for a second go
Replies: 88
Views: 19376

Re: Getting back on for a second go

Countdown Team wrote: Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:55 pm
Gavin Chipper wrote: Sat Jan 07, 2023 11:45 am It seems weird that they wouldn't even respond to some applications. But I think a few people have said that it happened to them.
The only people we don't respond to are the ones who end up winning the series. :D

Ah bummer- that scuppers my chances ;P ;P
by Tom S
Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:43 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 6 January 2023 - CoC XVI, Prelim 5
Replies: 34
Views: 3789

Re: Spoilers for Friday 6 January 2023 - CoC XVI, Prelim 5

Thanks folks for all of the nice comments about the game! The right man definitely won, and whilst I consider myself to be quite a tactical player, Adam's tactics were definitely superior! Here's a little run-through of the game from my perspective... Was stuck on 6s for the 1st round. Nitratic was ...
by Tom S
Mon Dec 26, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 23 December 2022 - Series 86 Grand Final
Replies: 34
Views: 2809

Re: Spoilers for Friday 23 December 2022 - Series 86 Grand Final

Many thanks folks for all of the kind comments about the final, and glad that me and Ed put on an enjoyable match! It's been a great series to have been a part of. Thought I'd give a bit of an insider of the proceedings from the final. When sitting in the chair, I tend to become much more unconfiden...
by Tom S
Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Wednesday 21st December 2022 (Series 86, SF 1)
Replies: 16
Views: 1206

Re: Spoilers for Wednesday 21st December 2022 (Series 86, SF 1)

By the way, I did that exact same "Cara-BEE-ner? Cara-BY-ner?" thing on the conundrum when playing along at home. In my head, I knew it was Cara-been-er, and that it was an outdoorsy thing, but it's different in the studio as they say, so I doubted myself. Even though I saw it before I bu...
by Tom S
Wed Dec 21, 2022 11:23 am
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Tuesday 20th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 4)
Replies: 11
Views: 1199

Re: Spoilers for Tuesday 20th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 4)

Tom spoiled last week, it's going to be an exciting show, so stay tuned to see who clinches the first spot in the Grand Final! Just to clarify, I was on about the 4 v 5 match, I haven't been publicly revealing spoilers about today's game haha, but no doubt that Joe is the toughest player I've come ...
by Tom S
Mon Dec 19, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday 19th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 3)
Replies: 12
Views: 1295

Re: Spoilers for Monday 19th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 3)

Ronan M Higginson wrote: Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:11 pm
Johnny Canuck wrote: Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:33 pm Quinn Bartlett innit
Copying and pasting is bad innit :twisted:
REBEL, INIT?!

Didn't see this game being filmed, so was going into it blindly (bar knowing the scoreline). An enjoyable watch, and some strong numbers work on Quinn's part. Would have drawn with him, or lost by 1 point...
by Tom S
Fri Dec 16, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Friday 16th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 2)
Replies: 11
Views: 1367

Re: Spoilers for Friday 16th December 2022 (Series 86, QF 2)

Make sure to listen carefully to the intro today since Colin may mention Steven's total. EDIT: Got the subtitles and it seems he didn't at any point during the show. I wonder if we could wangle the info from Mr. Countdown Team? I think they both asked a researcher as to why the episode was pulled, ...
by Tom S
Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:12 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 15 December 2022 - Series 86 QF1
Replies: 15
Views: 1760

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 15 December 2022 - Series 86 QF1

Tracey Anne Mills wrote: Thu Dec 15, 2022 4:49 pm Well done Tom what a great game that was !
Thanks!
by Tom S
Thu Dec 15, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Thursday 15 December 2022 - Series 86 QF1
Replies: 15
Views: 1760

Re: Spoilers for Thursday 15 December 2022 - Series 86 QF1

Cheers folks! Lewis was a good sport and was happy with how he played. Onto Wednesday now, will play the winner of what will be quite an exciting game :)