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GOD · Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

RE: Season 2010/11

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Benny is quite right. I wasn't going to bother replying because everyone knows that for the first season who was in what section was not based on ability, but on the amount they were willing to pay for the entry fee, hence for example Craig Coles in Section Two and John Street in Section Three.

The new season is different as there is one entry fee across all sections thus I have graded people appropriately in order that they may be relegation and promotion battles going into the third season.

Having said that part of the grading took into account people's positions relative to other players within the same section from the first season, this is why I swapped Beefy with Jez.

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

The fixtures for the 2010/11 season are now available from the website:

http://www.oxfordsundaypoolleague.btik.com/p_Oxford_Singles_Pool_League.ikml

I'll update these files when I can with everyone's mobile phone numbers. Can anyone who sees this message Private Message me their mobile numbers as I don't have everyone's in my phonebook.

Tom.

Milhouse · Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Milhouse wrote:

Tom, i think you need to have a re-think about what division Paul Carter is in - if you don't know his ability, then you need to ask around as he is a better player than most in Division 2.

I presume that the fixtures that have been published are final now ? If that is that case, then pull me out as the sections are a joke.
Sorry if this upsets anyone.

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

The files on the website have now been updated with everyone's mobile phone numbers.

To avoid confusion, in Section Three, the number for Hassan Ali is actually for his dad Altaf.

GOD · Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

Pull yourself together Mark. The sections look reasonable to me. Sure there are a couple of people in each section you could argue should be in the one up or the one down. Then you'd just get a different bunch of people complaining though.

Hollis in section 1? I'll have a fiver with you that says he doesn't finish in the bottom 3.......
You in section 2 - You're more than capable of beating any of the people who you are no doubt complaining about being in that section instead of the section above.
Me in section 1 - This is the biggest mistake, we all know I should be in section 4!

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Milhouse wrote:
Milhouse wrote:
Tom, i think you need to have a re-think about what division Paul Carter is in - if you don't know his ability, then you need to ask around as he is a better player than most in Division 2.
I presume that the fixtures that have been published are final now ? If that is that case, then pull me out as the sections are a joke.
Sorry if this upsets anyone.

I know what his ability is based on when I've seen him play and his results in Section Two of the 2009 season.

The sections aren't a joke. Here is a joke. I think it's quite funny.

This is the true story of George Phillips of Meridian, Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the process of stealing things.

He immediately phoned the police, who asked "Is someone in your house?" and George said no and explained the situation. Then they explained that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his door and an officer would be there when available.

George said, "Okay," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned the police again.

"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people in my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them all."

Then he hung up. Within five minutes three squad cars, an Armed Response unit, and an ambulance showed up. Of course, the police caught the burglars red-handed.

One of the policemen said to George: "I thought you said that you'd shot them!"

George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"

The Pool Shark · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Barney wrote:

I know what his ability is based on when I've seen him play and his results in Section Two of the 2009 season.

Is that a polite way of saying you think he's crap? wink

Manse · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

The Pool Shark wrote:

Barney wrote:

I know what his ability is based on when I've seen him play and his results in Section Two of the 2009 season.

Is that a polite way of saying you think he's crap?

Mark is quite right, Paul is better than half the players in Section 2.

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Anyone who gets beaten by Colzy can't be that good.

If I've misjudged the quality of Paul's pool then he'll win Section Three undefeated.

If I were to do so, whoever I swap him with from Section Two would then become the strong favourite to win Section Three.

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Milhouse wrote:
I presume that the fixtures that have been published are final now ? If that is that case, then pull me out as the sections are a joke.
Sorry if this upsets anyone.

Due to Mark's withdrawal from the 2010 season Terry Ambrose (as first reserve) has been brought into the league.

Paul Carter moves into Section Two and Terry takes a place in Section Three.

The files on the website have been updated.

Minx · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Barney wrote:

Anyone who gets beaten by Colzy can't be that good.

biggrin lol

Manse · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

Barney wrote:

Anyone who gets beaten by Colzy can't be that good.

If I've misjudged the quality of Paul's pool then he'll win Section Three undefeated.

If I were to do so, whoever I swap him with from Section Two would then become the strong favourite to win Section Three.

Kevin lost to Colzy last night. If Ming entered would he be in Section 3?

Trafford or Beefy to win Section 3 after you make your amendments.

Face it Sheba, you got it wrong and Trafford was right...

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

As it now stands, Trafford is right. Paul Carter is a Section Two player.

My comment about Colzy was meant to be taken as a joke not serious evidence to place Paul in Section Three!

Beefy · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Barney wrote:

Manse wrote:
I think Beefy is getting at changing Graham for him.
That's not a bad shout, I'll put it to the committee.

So who were the grading committee then ? My money on Barneys magic team of 9 shebas

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Mieow.

MING · Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't it stated that the 2010 league would be filled with the first 36 people who'd paid

IN FULL the £30 entry fee?

If Milhouse has pulled out at this late stage it'd indicate that either (1) All monies haven't been paid (2) Milhouse is happy to forfeit his £30 (3) Tom's an idiot for giving him a refund.

And now there appears to be a reserve list.....

-- Edited by MING on Monday 11th of January 2010 04:42:53 PM

nature boy colzy · Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

Barney wrote:
Anyone who gets beaten by Colzy can't be that good.

this has quite upset me that you have put this on the forum in full view of everyone ....seems a bit mean !!!

to be honest didnt think you was like that sheeba

HAHA    only pulling your nob ( you'd like that wouldnt ya :P )     everyone knows im amazing :D
                                                   LOVE YOU XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

MING wrote:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't it stated that the 2010 league would be filled with the first 36 people who'd paid IN FULL the £30 entry fee?
If Milhouse has pulled out at this late stage it'd indicate that either (1) All monies haven't been paid (2) Milhouse is happy to forfeit his £30 (3) Tom's an idiot for giving him a refund.
And now there appears to be a reserve list.....

Mark hadn't paid.

A few people who expressed interest after the 36 were finalised make up the reserve list.

MING · Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Barney wrote:
Mark hadn't paid.

So why was he listed as an entrant and added to the draft fixture list ?

Can you then confirm that the "now" 36 entrants have ALL paid ?

The Pool Shark · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Barney assured me last night that everyone had now paid in full. Apart from those who still owe him money of course... wink

johnny_cider · Veteran Poster (Potting like a demon)

nature boy colzy wrote:

Barney wrote:
Anyone who gets beaten by Colzy can't be that good.

this has quite upset me that you have put this on the forum in full view of everyone ....seems a bit mean !!!

to be honest didnt think you was like that sheeba

HAHA    only pulling your nob ( you'd like that wouldnt ya :P )     everyone knows im amazing :D
                                                   LOVE YOU XxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx

I know its been cold and snowy out Colzy but I'd have thought you could have struggled out or got someone to collect your medication for you!?

Crown House Monkey · Occasional Poster (Racking up the balls)

I DONT THINK THERE IS ANY MEDICATION FOR WHAT THE NATURE BOY HAS!!!!!!!!

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

All,

Just a note regarding venues.

Rileys provide free table play for all Section One matches and 50% table play for Section Two and Section Three matches.

There is however no obligation to play your matches at Rileys (despite them having very good tables and free/cheap pool). If you have access to an alternative venue then you are perfectly entitled to try to arrange with your opponent to play there.

However if I have to arbitrate between two players who cannot agree on a venue then for arguments sake Rileys will be the default venue and will be chosen.

Nobody should have any complaints about playing at Rileys, I don't need to further extol it's virtues.

Tom.

johnny_cider · Veteran Poster (Potting like a demon)

Barney wrote:

Nobody should have any complaints about playing at Rileys,

Tom.

Except for that there's No Bloody Strongbow!!!

Barney · Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

I'll sort with Terry to get in a 24 crate when you're due to play...