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World Cup predictions please....

(366 Posts)
KatGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Jun-14 15:40:53

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.

Charleygirl Wed 09-Jul-14 09:33:46

I Am Rembrandt's Daughter by Lynn Cullen.

The Netherlands to win.

Tegan Wed 09-Jul-14 10:07:58

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4CXY6TVBMc
...I want a Germany/Netherlands final. As at the end of the Harry Enfield sketch I want to see Germany do all their fancy footwork and then Robben to just walk up to them and punch them on the nose [I'm not a football hooligan; honest!]....

Charleygirl Wed 09-Jul-14 10:41:23

I also would like to see a Germany- Netherlands final. I believe that the final is on both channels, BBC1 and ITV which I think is unfair as many people loathe football

Pittcity Wed 09-Jul-14 10:41:56

Argentina to win because I saw Ossie Ardiles on the news this morning and I'll always remember him singing "....Tottingham" with Chas and Dave!

"The Honorary Consul" by Graham Greene is set in Northern Argentina as, of course, is much of Ossie Ardiles' autobiography, "Ossie's Dream"

Pittcity Wed 09-Jul-14 11:05:14

Tegan I love the England v Paquador sketch too!! football

Maggiemaybe Wed 09-Jul-14 12:27:01

I want to see Germany do all their fancy footwork and then Robben to just walk up to them and punch them on the nose

Tegan grin

Netherlands to win please, because my little grandson is called Robin and they have a Robin and a Robben. I have superior football knowledge.

And The Bobbsey Twins in Tulip Land by Laura Lee Hope was set in Holland, as we always called it back then. I love the Bobbsey Twins, me. smile

kittylester Wed 09-Jul-14 13:14:07

My prediction is Netherlands - now I expect them to offer me loads of money to remove my jinx and vote for Argentina!

rubysong Wed 09-Jul-14 13:28:01

Argentina to win.
The Diary of Anne Frank is set in the Netherlands.

Pittcity Wed 09-Jul-14 19:15:16

Will Goldie be back for the final?

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 10-Jul-14 08:31:58

Scores last night:

Netherlands 0-0 Argentina
2-4 to Argentina after penalties

Leaderboard today:

Pittcity 77
Maggiemaybe 72
kittylester 71
rubysong 61
Happy2Be48
Charleygirl 36
Tegan 21
thatbags 3
GrannyCaz1 1
hildajenniJ 1
creative 0

Two more matches to get your scores up! See you on Saturday.... football

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 12-Jul-14 09:03:05

Morning!

Tonight's match is:

Brazil v Netherlands 9pm ITV

Tell us your predictions... no bonus round today!

Charleygirl Sat 12-Jul-14 09:21:07

Such a difficult decision, it will have to be the Netherlands to win 5-1.

kittylester Sat 12-Jul-14 09:48:13

Netherlands certainly - do we get bonus points for the score?

rubysong Sat 12-Jul-14 11:33:31

Netherlands to win.

Pittcity Sat 12-Jul-14 14:22:43

I'll say Brazil just to be different !

Maggiemaybe Sat 12-Jul-14 18:21:46

Netherlands for me.

Charleygirl Sun 13-Jul-14 12:00:09

Germany to win I think, 3-2. I have never got any of my goal predictions right so why change now?

Nonu Sun 13-Jul-14 13:32:03

I fancy Germany , although it is a tough call as they are BOTH good teams !

We are going round to DD"s for a meal later then will watch, so might even suggest a little sweepstake !
grin

Nonu Sun 13-Jul-14 13:38:28

I think I will go for 2 - 1 to Germany !

Fingers crossed

rubysong Sun 13-Jul-14 14:12:19

Argentina to win.

Pittcity Sun 13-Jul-14 14:15:28

I'm with ruby Argentina to win! football

Tegan Sun 13-Jul-14 14:22:27

I hope Argentina win although it would be better if Messi was fully fit. Above all I want to see a truly great game; last nights was awful.

Nonu Sun 13-Jul-14 14:34:01

I agree Tegan it was a bit dire !
I nodded off , TBH!
grin

kittylester Sun 13-Jul-14 16:55:19

Germany to win tonight!

This has been a long haul but thank you to GN for organising it. wine for all of you!

Maggiemaybe Sun 13-Jul-14 18:55:39

I think Germany will win, possibly 4-1, though I have nothing to back up that prediction and my track record as a forecaster has been pretty dire!

It's been a long haul, but I've really enjoyed this competition and have learned a lot along the way. I think I can safely say many congratulations to Pittcity and I hope the mystery prize turns out to be something lovely!

Thank you to Gransnet for the entertainment, and cheers to all of us who've lasted the course. wine football wine