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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.

Happy2Be Sun 29-Jun-14 13:23:39

Netherlands and Greece to win.

I have reviewed Jun restaurant in Amsterdam and the Hermes Hotel in Crete

Charleygirl Sun 29-Jun-14 12:22:52

Netherlands and Costa Rica to win today.

JulieGransnet (GNHQ) Sun 29-Jun-14 12:06:05

Morning (well, not quite morning).

There fixtures today are;

Netherlands v Mexico 17:00 (5pm for people who like to see the time this way)

Costa Rica v Greece 21:00 (9pm)

And for your bonus points, add a review for something relating to a country per fixture on our reviews section here: www.gransnet.com/reviews

Be creative, it can be anything from that country. As KatGransnet has said above, "it can be a book, days out, holidays... and perhaps a toy made from that country if you're struggling!"

When you submit the review, you won't be able to see it straight away as it gets sent to us at GNHQ first. Just tell us on this thread where you've submitted the review and we'll check.

Happy football watching.

kittylester Sun 29-Jun-14 09:38:37

It is sad Mishap isn't it! I think the police expect it now and it also happens with cup finals etc!

Mishap Sat 28-Jun-14 22:35:40

Domestic abuse incidents in Britain have increased by one third since the world cup started. I know I don't like football, but even I would not have expected this. How very sad.

Bu it is quite an aggressive game - all that kicking! - and brings out tribal instincts.

Maggiemaybe Sat 28-Jun-14 16:16:12

To go with my earlier predictions, I've submitted a review of Body Shop's brazil nut shower cream, and the wonderful Casa Colombiana coffee shop in Leeds. brew cupcake

Happy2Be Sat 28-Jun-14 16:14:46

Brazil and Uruguay to win

I have submitted one review on Gifts for Men - Azzarro fragrance containing Brazilian Rosewood and another on Places to eat out - Pasteria Dulce de Leche.

Charleygirl Sat 28-Jun-14 14:27:39

Chile and Colombia to win.

Pittcity Sat 28-Jun-14 13:28:12

Have submitted a review of Personalised Year of Birth Wine (Chilean Merlot - my favourite wine) to Gifts for Men.

rubysong Sat 28-Jun-14 13:25:07

Brazil and Colombia to win.

Not sure about the reviews, a bit busy today getting ready for a BBQ tomorrow.

kittylester Sat 28-Jun-14 13:24:42

Brazil and Colombia please.

I doubt I'll be able to do reviews as we are staying at DD2's house and her phone signal is c**p and I have no idea how to swit h the computer on! I can't get a WiFi signal either! angry

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 28-Jun-14 12:50:30

Afternoon all!

Today's games are...

Brazil v Chile 5pm BBC1
Colombia v Uruguay 9pm ITV

And for your bonus points, add a review for something relating to a country per fixture on our Reviews section: www.gransnet.com/reviews

So it can be a book, days out, holidays... and perhaps a toy made from that country if you're struggling!

When you submit the review, you won't be able to see it straight away as it gets sent to us at GNHQ first. Just tell us on this thread where you've submitted the review and we'll check.

Pittcity Sat 28-Jun-14 12:19:53

Brazil and Uruguay to WIN ...no draws any more, just penalty shoot outs!! football

Maggiemaybe Sat 28-Jun-14 12:13:01

I've had internet connection problems today (my OH has just had to witness an hour of wild, childish computer rage when I couldn't get on to Gransnet or my usual shopping fixes angry), so I'll register my predictions now while I can.

football Brazil and Colombia to win today please. football

rubysong Fri 27-Jun-14 12:41:29

I'm rubbish at this predicting! Thank you Portugal for giving me a ray of hope. (All yesterday's other guesses were wrong.) How lovely to have a day off. I am out this afternoon eating cupcake with friends from the choir.

Pittcity Fri 27-Jun-14 11:08:51

Wow - I guessed them all right yesterday!!
Today I will be mostly watching tennis tennis HOORAY!!

Maggiemaybe Fri 27-Jun-14 10:47:05

Aaannnnddd relax......! smile

See you all same place tomorrow. football football football

Charleygirl Fri 27-Jun-14 09:50:37

Oops, no, there are two but that is marginally better than 4 a day.

Charleygirl Fri 27-Jun-14 09:48:52

I am not only square eyed but also cross eyed. I need a rest from football, if only for a day. I think tomorrow there is only one match.

kittylester Fri 27-Jun-14 09:18:47

Phew!!

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 27-Jun-14 08:55:08

Who's still watching? grin Yesterday's scores are as follows...

USA 0-1 Germany
Portugal 2-1 Ghana
South Korea 0-1 Belgium
Algeria 1-1 Russia

Today's leaderboard:

Pittcity 56
Maggiemaybe 54
kittylester 53
rubysong 47
Happy2Be 33
Charleygirl 23
Tegan 20
thatbags 3
GrannyCaz1 1
hildajenniJ 1
creative 0

No games today so you can have a break! grin

rubysong Thu 26-Jun-14 15:29:38

Portugal, Algeria and Belgium to win
USA/Germany to draw

Skype to see my grandchildren in USA
Duolingo to learn French (Belgium)
Groupon to find a cheap holiday in Portugal
Book depository to send a gift book to someone in Russia (or Algeria)

kittylester Thu 26-Jun-14 13:42:38

To win

Portugal
Germany
Russia
Belgium

Favourite apps

Candy Crush as per Pittcity

BBC News brings news from all countries.

BBC Good Food brings recipes from all over the world.

Amazon buying 'things' from all over the world!

Crumbs, how much longer will this go on! grin

Charleygirl Thu 26-Jun-14 13:23:56

2 of Ghana's best players have been withdrwawn from the team tonight so I would like to switch please. Portugal to win, added to Germany, Belgium and Russia.

Maggiemaybe Thu 26-Jun-14 12:39:39

Nike+ running – Nike is a US company (I'm feeling guilty now, because I no longer run).
Wine World features wine from the Douro Valley in Portugal.
Capitals Quizzer includes Seoul, South Korea.
Tetris Blitz for Russia.