Wow! Yes please! Is it cheating to ask DH, DS1 & 2 and DD 2 & 3 
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So - rules are there are no rules, no insider footballer info needed - it's just who you think will win, lose or draw - like Paul the octopus in the last World Cup - this is using the brilliance of gransnetters (and CariGransnet's goldfish - named Goldie, of course) to predict who will win the World Cup.
Every morning we post the fixtures for that day for you to post your predictions.
You'll get a point for each correct prediction (win, lose or draw) and for those with a competitive streak, there will be a bonus points option suggested for the day, so you 'fancy' up your entry <ooh>
Every morning we will update our leaderboard, however you're more than welcome to join in at whatever stage. Obviously there's less chance of winning if you join in half-way, unless you're a pro and take part in the bonus rounds!
There will be a mystery prize for the gransnetters with the most points at the end of the World Cup (13 July).
Let the games commence! Post below if you'll be taking part from Thursday.
Don't think I shall take part, but just wanted to use the new emoticon! 
I'm glad that you're going to put up the fixtures because I'm really confused about who's playing when [will you be putting the times up as well she asks hopefully 
?].kitty; it may well be between you and me..lets hope we don't have to settle it with a penalty shoot out in my back garden!!
That was brilliant granjura. Have you heard the latest from Sepp Blatter that he's accusing everyone of not wanting the World Cup to be in Qatar because 'we're racist' 
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Tegan
I'm glad that you're going to put up the fixtures because I'm really confused about who's playing when [will you be putting the times up as well she asks hopefully
We'll be posting the fixtures including times each morning on this thread - but if you want to know a week ahead, take a look at our alternative TV guide.
Thanks Kat; I can write the times on a bit of paper and put it next to the pooter [like I do with most things in my life these days ].
We got a pull out thingy of all the games with one of the papers. If it's any indication of my brain power, I can't work out who is playing whom or the day or time. And, if anyone (DH!!) thinks I'm staying up until 11 pmto watch flipping football they need to see a doctor!!
suebailey1, annodomini, phoenix and dragonfly1 - are you signing up to play?
Tonight's the first match - Brazil v Croatia (Group A) 9pm ITV
Those who are playing, post below to let us know who you think will win (or if you think it'll be a draw).
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