Clarky, after a disasterous gamble from me on Tuesday's match, I reckon you've slipped into a lead of a couple of points or so in the TeamPick.

Sunday being an FAC thingy, it's not on the TeamPick calendar, but I'm sure that nice lad Geordie would be willing to add a bit of spice (non Posh, thankfully) to the comp. So, I'll challenge you to pick your squad (11 starters and 5 subs). 2 points for a starter and 1 for a bench-warmer. If you win, you double your lead. If I win, we're back to evens. A draw, and we half the lead. Fari dos? I'll even start with:

Harper Barton Goma Hughes Griffin Solano Acuna Speed Bassedas Dyer Ameobi <p> SUBS: Given Caldwell Glass Lua x2 Corblimey

Not very imaginative, but somebody has to go first!

-- Anonymous, January 05, 2001

Answers

Hmm - I seem to have had a loose p in there. Think of it as a deformed centre spot.

-- Anonymous, January 05, 2001

So, if I accept your challenge and we tie, then you recover half my (apparent?) present lead over you in the competition! That's a good deal????

You should be a politician - or a football club Chairman!

In all seriousness, the selection you have made is what everyone is expecting to be BR's selection, ie. unchanged. Unless, some news comes to light overnight, that is likely to also be my selection. So, run by me again why I would agree to make the same selection as you in return for a 50% reduction in any lead in the table?

-- Anonymous, January 05, 2001

Howay man - it's the bliddy cup. Aal previous form gaans oot the winda. Surely you remember Hereford and aal them otha disasters. Maybe he'll give Shay a run out in the starting line up. Plus, you get the chance to have a go at subs. Robbie Lee is pushing for a return, and Marcelino must be desperate to show his prowess (almost as desperate as the club to sell him). What aboot Glass or even Gav getting a start? Plenty of options still open to ya man. I'll even double yer lead if Hamilton, Serrant or Shearer get a place in the 16!!

-- Anonymous, January 05, 2001

I know we're desperate but I can't see Gav playing!

-- Anonymous, January 05, 2001

Aye - aah s'pose so Steph. They wuddn't have nee sharts big enuff.

-- Anonymous, January 05, 2001

Well, you're a sheister Screach, but I'm certainly not afraid of your challenge. However, I would propose no change in the competition if the result of our selection for this game is equal.
So,

Harper

Griffin........Hughes........Goma........Barton

Solano........Acuna........Speed........Bassedas

YKD........Ameobi

Subs: Given, Marcelino, Glass, LuaLua, Cordone

Griffin will play RB to 'take care' of Ginola.

-- Anonymous, January 06, 2001

So it's all down to the subs, eh? Or are you hinting at a positional bonus? Happy to compromise. Equal points no change in the comp. Sheister indeed - ootside!!

-- Anonymous, January 06, 2001