National Supporters Club Euro 2024 Predictions Competition

[chris_roddie]

After an excellent season with some great football played by the team, albeit falling short of the play-offs in the end, the National Supporters Club is once again running its Predictions Competition for this summer's Euros.

Once again, Barrow AFC have kindly provided the first prize.

4 x Hospitality Tickets for a home game at “So Legal” Stadium 24/25 season and signed Barrow AFC Shirt.

There is also two other prizes of £40 and £20 for second and third place.

Rules

£3 per entry or £5 for 2 entries

Scoring:

All Matches
Correct result 2 point
Correct result & score 5 points
Example: England 1 Slovenia 0
If you have predicted 1-0, you will get 5 points for the right result and score
If you have put 3-0, you will get 2 points for the right result
If you have put 1-1 or 0-1 etc. you will get 0 points

Predict 2nd Round, Quarter Finalists, Semi finalists, Finalists and the Winner :
5 points for each correct team into 2nd Round (last 16)
10 points for each correct Quarter Finalist.
15 points for each correct Semi Finalist.
20 points for each correct Finalist.
30 points for the Winner.

Entry forms are available from the barrowafc.com website (Excel and PDF forrmat) https://www.barrowafc.com/club/national ... ters-club/

All entries to be sent to;

Chris Roddie
Claremont
Wolverhampton Road
Penkridge
Staffordshire
ST19 5AQ

or can be emailed to chris_roddie@hotmail.co.uk

Please make all cheques payable to “Barrow AFC (National) Supporters Club” and send with your entries.

Electronic Transfer: Sort Code 05-02-00 Account Number 29823284 (Put your name as reference)

Closing date for entries is 5pm Wednesday 12th June.

[chris_roddie]

Just a reminder about the NSC Euro 2024 Predictions Competition.

Closing date for entries is Wednesday 12th June.

[chris_roddie]

And we're off!!

Many thanks to all who have entered the competition (29 entries). Not many predicted a Scotland win in the opening game against hosts Germany on Friday night, but no-one predicted the demolition that happened.

Also, a strong start by Spain in what is considered to be the toughest group.

Very early days, and Frank Boddy is our early leader.

(1) Frank Boddy 9
(2)= Philip Benn (A) 8
(2)= Darren Riley 8
(2)= Tom Fawdrey 8
(2)= Alison Fawdrey 8
(2)= Jack Fawdrey 8
(2)= Sandra Starling 8
(2)= Bob Steed (B) 8
(2)= Lindsay McKinnon 8
(2)= Andy McKinnon (A) 8
(2)= Allan Boyle (B) 8
(12) Chris Roddie (B) 7
(13)= Chris Roddie (A) 6
(13)= Clive Roddie 6
(13)= Neil Fawdrey 6
(13)= Tony Walker (B) 6
(13)= Tony Walker (C) 6
(13)= Dave Leitch (A) 6
(13)= Dave Leitch (B) 6
(13)= Andrew Sharples 6
(13)= Bob Steed (A) 6
(13)= Bob Steed (C) 6
(13)= Allan Boyle (A) 6
(24)= Les Smith 4
(24)= Tony Walker (A) 4
(24)= Fiona Cottam 4
(24)= Andy McKinnon (B) 4
(28) Helen McKinnon 2
(29) Philip Benn (B) 0

*Up to and including Italy v Albania

[chris_roddie]

At last, a positive start to a major championship for England, and after watching Denmark v Slovenia, it is hoped that England won't have too many problems in the Group stage. Famous last words!!

Netherlands left it late against Poland in Group D before the pedestrian game between the Danes and the Slovenians.

Still very early days of our predictions competition with plenty of points to play for, our leader board looks like this.

(1)= Chris Roddie (A) 18
(1)= Sandra Starling 18
(1)= Allan Boyle (A) 18
(4)= Tom Fawdrey 15
(4)= Alison Fawdrey 15
(4)= Jack Fawdrey 15
(4)= Bob Steed (B) 15
(8) Andy McKinnon (B) 14
(9)= Clive Roddie 13
(9)= Neil Fawdrey 13
(9)= Tony Walker (C) 13
(9)= Frank Boddy 13
(9)= Dave Leitch (B) 13
(9)= Bob Steed (A) 13
(9)= Bob Steed (C) 13
(16)= Darren Riley 12
(16)= Lindsay McKinnon 12
(18)= Les Smith 11
(18)= Dave Leitch (A) 11
(20)= Philip Benn (A) 10
(20)= Tony Walker (B) 10
(20)= Andy McKinnon (A) 10
(20)= Allan Boyle (B) 10
(24)= Chris Roddie (B) 9
(24)= Tony Walker (A) 9
(26) Andrew Sharples 8
(27) Helen McKinnon 7
(28) Fiona Cottam 6
(29) Philip Benn (B) 0

[chris_roddie]

Well, well, well!! First shocks of the tournament from Group E. Ukraine and Belgium were probably the favourites from that group, and both lost their opening games. Joint favourites, France, were also pushed close by a very impressive Austria. Netherlands and Poland will have taken note of such a good performance.

Our leader board looks like this.

(1)= Chris Roddie (A) 20
(1)= Sandra Starling 20
(1)= Allan Boyle (A) 20
(4) Alison Fawdrey 19
(5) Frank Boddy 18
(6)= Philip Benn (A) 17
(6)= Jack Fawdrey 17
(6)= Bob Steed (B) 17
(9)= Tom Fawdrey 15
(9)= Neil Fawdrey 15
(9)= Dave Leitch (B) 15
(9)= Bob Steed (A) 15
(9)= Bob Steed (C) 15
(14)= Darren Riley 14
(14)= Lindsay McKinnon 14
(14)= Andy McKinnon (B) 14
(17)= Clive Roddie 13
(17)= Les Smith 13
(17)= Tony Walker (C) 13
(17)= Dave Leitch (A) 13
(21)= Tony Walker (B) 12
(21)= Andrew Sharples 12
(21)= Andy McKinnon (A) 12
(21)= Allan Boyle (B) 12
(25) Chris Roddie (B) 11
(26)= Tony Walker (A) 9
(26)= Helen McKinnon 9
(28) Fiona Cottam 8
(29) Philip Benn (B) 5

*Up to and including Austria v France.

[chris_roddie]

Just the 2 games yesterday, and one I think surprised everyone was the Turkey v Georgia game. Very exciting game for so early in the tournament by two teams who were expected to be poor compared to the other teams. Had to feel sorry for Georgia conceding the third as the threw everyone forward for an qualiser including the goalkeeper.

Our leader board has become a little more spread out but still loads to play for. Allan Boyle just out on his own.

(1) Allan Boyle (A) 25
(2)= Sandra Starling 24
(2)= Bob Steed (B) 24
(4) Alison Fawdrey 23
(5)= Chris Roddie (A) 22
(5)= Tom Fawdrey 22
(5)= Neil Fawdrey 22
(5)= Frank Boddy 22
(5)= Bob Steed (A) 22
(5)= Bob Steed (C) 22
(11)= Philip Benn (A) 21
(11)= Jack Fawdrey 21
(13) Dave Leitch (A) 20
(14) Dave Leitch (B) 19
(15) Darren Riley 18
(16) Les Smith 17
(17)= Chris Roddie (B) 16
(17)= Tony Walker (A) 16
(17)= Andrew Sharples 16
(17)= Lindsay McKinnon 16
(17)= Allan Boyle (B) 16
(22)= Clive Roddie 15
(22)= Tony Walker (C) 15
(22)= Fiona Cottam 15
(25)= Tony Walker (B) 14
(25)= Andy McKinnon (A) 14
(25)= Andy McKinnon (B) 14
(28) Helen McKinnon 11
(29) Philip Benn (B) 5

[chris_roddie]

Scotland the Brave still going after a good result against Switzerland. Germany didn't look as fluid against Hungary as they did against Scotland but their usual efficiency

A few people had a good day yesterday correctly predicting the scores as well as the results which has widened the scores at the top of the leaderboard.

(1) Bob Steed (B) 34
(2) Sandra Starling 31
(3)= Tom Fawdrey 29
(3)= Allan Boyle (A) 29
(5) Alison Fawdrey 28
(6) Clive Roddie 25
(7)= Chris Roddie (A) 24
(7)= Neil Fawdrey 24
(7)= Tony Walker (B) 24
(7)= Tony Walker (C) 24
(7)= Frank Boddy 24
(7)= Dave Leitch (B) 24
(7)= Bob Steed (A) 24
(7)= Bob Steed (C) 24
(7)= Andy McKinnon (A) 24
(16)= Philip Benn (A) 23
(16)= Jack Fawdrey 23
(16)= Lindsay McKinnon 23
(19)= Fiona Cottam 22
(19)= Dave Leitch (A) 22
(21) Allan Boyle (B) 21
(22) Darren Riley 20
(23)= Les Smith 19
(23)= Andy McKinnon (B) 19
(25)= Chris Roddie (B) 18
(25)= Tony Walker (A) 18
(27) Andrew Sharples 16
(28) Helen McKinnon 13
(29) Philip Benn (B) 5

*Up to and including Scotland v Switzerland

[chris_roddie]

Lacklustre, Boring, Frustrating, Dull. Just a number of words to describe England's performance yesterday. It shouldn't be doom and gloom as they are still in a good position, but annoying none the less.

Any one of the teams in Group C can still qualify for the Last 16 round which does make it interesting (for our competition at least).

Top of the leaderboard changed slightly again, although not many points won yesterday.

(1)= Sandra Starling 36
(1)= Allan Boyle (A) 36
(3)= Fiona Cottam 34
(3)= Bob Steed (B) 34
(5) Tom Fawdrey 31
(6)= Clive Roddie 30
(6)= Alison Fawdrey 30
(8)= Tony Walker (C) 29
(8)= Dave Leitch (B) 29
(8)= Andy McKinnon (A) 29
11)= Philip Benn (A) 28
11)= Jack Fawdrey 28
(13)= Chris Roddie (A) 26
(13)= Neil Fawdrey 26
(13)= Tony Walker (B) 26
(13)= Frank Boddy 26
(17)= Darren Riley 25
(17)= Lindsay McKinnon 25
(19)= Dave Leitch (A) 24
(19)= Bob Steed (A) 24
(19)= Bob Steed (C) 24
(22)= Andrew Sharples 21
(22)= Andy McKinnon (B) 21
(22)= Allan Boyle (B) 21
(25)= Chris Roddie (B) 20
(25)= Tony Walker (A) 20
(27) Les Smith 19
(28) Helen McKinnon 15
(29) Philip Benn (B) 12

*Up to and including Spain v Italy

[chris_roddie]

Well, we're now getting to the business end of the Group Stage. Portugal eased past Turkey, and Belgium got over their horror start.

All eyes now on the next few days with the final games in each group with Scotland aiming to reach the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time on Sunday.

Fiona and Sandra leading the way in our competition.

(1) Fiona Cottam 48
(2) Sandra Starling 47
(3)= Clive Roddie 44
(3)= Alison Fawdrey 44
(5)= Dave Leitch (A) 43
(5)= Bob Steed (B) 43
(7)= Tom Fawdrey 40
(7)= Andy McKinnon (A) 40
(9) Neil Fawdrey 39
(10) Allan Boyle (A) 38
(11)= Chris Roddie (A) 37
(11)= Dave Leitch (B) 37
(13)= Jack Fawdrey 36
(13)= Tony Walker (C) 36
(15)= Bob Steed (A) 35
(15)= Bob Steed (C) 35
(17)= Philip Benn (A) 34
(17)= Lindsay McKinnon 34
(19)= Darren Riley 33
(19)= Frank Boddy 33
(21) Les Smith 32
(22) Tony Walker (B) 31
(23) Andy McKinnon (B) 29
(24) Tony Walker (A) 28
(25)= Chris Roddie (B) 27
(25)= Andrew Sharples 27
(27) Allan Boyle (B) 25
(28) Helen McKinnon 23
(29) Philip Benn (B) 19

*Up to and including Belgium v Romania

[chris_roddie]

Not to be for Scotland the Brave who still strive to progress beyond the group stage of a major tournament for the first time.

Nearly a bump in the road for the Germans against the Swiss, but predicted service resumed by full time.

Another couple of final group games today before an onslaught of games for a couple of days.

Fiona still top of our leaderboard but still much to play for.

(1) Fiona Cottam 53
(2) Sandra Starling 49
(3) Dave Leitch (A) 48
(4)= Clive Roddie 44
(4)= Alison Fawdrey 44
(6) Bob Steed (B) 43
(7)= Tom Fawdrey 40
(7)= Andy McKinnon (A) 40
(9)= Neil Fawdrey 39
(9)= Dave Leitch (B) 39
(11)= Darren Riley 38
(11)= Allan Boyle (A) 38
(13) Chris Roddie (A) 37
(14)= Jack Fawdrey 36
(14)= Tony Walker (C) 36
(16)= Frank Boddy 35
(16)= Bob Steed (A) 35
(16)= Bob Steed (C) 35
(19)= Philip Benn (A) 34
(19)= Les Smith 34
(19)= Lindsay McKinnon 34
(19)= Andy McKinnon (B) 34
(23) Tony Walker (B) 31
(24) Andrew Sharples 29
(25) Tony Walker (A) 28
(26) Chris Roddie (B) 27
(27) Allan Boyle (B) 25
(28) Philip Benn (B) 24
(29) Helen McKinnon 23

*Up to and including Germany v Switzerland and Germany v Hungary.

** Points for predicting the teams in the Last 16 will be awarded after the final group games on Wednesday.

[chris_roddie]

Nearly an upset tonight with current European Champions, Italy, leaving it late for a point against Croatia to ensure they made it to the round of the Last 16.

Spain were miserly with the goals against newcomers (to the Euros) Albania.

A real tussle going on in the Fawdrey household near the top of the leaderboard, with Fiona still out front.

Eight more games to come in the Group stage.

(1) Fiona Cottam 57
(2) Dave Leitch (A) 55
(3) Sandra Starling 51
(4) Andy McKinnon (A) 47
(5) Clive Roddie 46
(6) Bob Steed (B) 45
(7)= Tom Fawdrey 44
(7)= Alison Fawdrey 44
(9) Frank Boddy 42
(10)= Philip Benn (A) 41
(10)= Neil Fawdrey 41
(10)= Dave Leitch (B) 41
(10)= Andy McKinnon (B) 41
(14)= Darren Riley 40
(14)= Allan Boyle (A) 40
(16) Chris Roddie (A) 39
(17)= Jack Fawdrey 38
(17)= Tony Walker (B) 38
(17)= Tony Walker (C) 38
(20)= Bob Steed (A) 37
(20)= Bob Steed (C) 37
(22)= Les Smith 36
(22)= Lindsay McKinnon 36
(24) Andrew Sharples 31
(25)= Tony Walker (A) 30
(25)= Helen McKinnon 30
(27)= Chris Roddie (B) 29
(27)= Allan Boyle (B) 29
(29) Philip Benn (B) 24

*Up to and including Croatia v Italy and Albania v Spain.

**Points for predicting Last 16 teams will be added upon completion of the Group Stage.

[chris_roddie]

What do they say about buses?? Same can be said about draws today. Three of them out of four games. Not the most interesting of days in the Euros so far.

Group stages nearly done. The final four games on Wednesday and then the points will be awarded for the predictions of the "Last 16" teams.

Fiona Cottam still leads our competition, but Dave Leitch now hot on her heels.

(1) Fiona Cottam 59
(2) Dave Leitch (A) 55
(3) Sandra Starling 51
(4) Andy McKinnon (A) 49
(5) Clive Roddie 48
(6) Tom Fawdrey 46
(7) Bob Steed (B) 45
(8)= Alison Fawdrey 44
(8)= Frank Boddy 44
(10) Dave Leitch (B) 43
(11)= Philip Benn (A) 41
(11)= Neil Fawdrey 41
(11)= Andy McKinnon (B) 41
(14)= Darren Riley 40
(14)= Tony Walker (B) 40
(14)= Allan Boyle (A) 40
(17) Chris Roddie (A) 39
(18)= Les Smith 38
(18)= Jack Fawdrey 38
(18)= Tony Walker (C) 38
(21)= Bob Steed (A) 37
(21)= Bob Steed (C) 37
(23) Lindsay McKinnon 36
(24) Helen McKinnon 32
(25) Andrew Sharples 31
(26) Tony Walker (A) 30
(27)= Chris Roddie (B) 29
(27)= Allan Boyle (B) 29
(29) Philip Benn (B) 28

*Up to and including England v Slovenia and Denmark v Serbia

**Points for predicting the "Last 16" teams to be awarded after the final group games.

[chris_roddie]

WOW!!!! Well played Georgia. A great performance from the lowest ranked team in the tournament against arguably one of the favourites, and saw them qualify for the knockout stages in what is their first tournament. A lot of the so called "top teams" can learn from their approach. It's also always very nice to see Ronaldo upset (Life's little wins).

The group stages are now complete and points for predicting those teams qualifying for the Last 16 have now been added to our leader board. Don't worry if you picked teams in the wrong position (for example, you selected a team to win a group and they came runner up so play in a different match) as points are still available for the correct prediction of that match (result and score), so still points up for grabs.

Fiona Cottam has now stretched her lead and is the one to catch. Dave Leitch leads the closely packed bunch on her tail.

A couple of days break before the "excitement" (unless watching England) begins again.

(1) Fiona Cottam 121
(2) Dave Leitch (A) 112
(3) Sandra Starling 111
(4) Andy McKinnon (A) 109
(5)= Philip Benn (A) 108
(5)= Tom Fawdrey 108
(7)= Neil Fawdrey 106
(7)= Frank Boddy 106
(9)= Les Smith 105
(9)= Tony Walker (C) 105
(9)= Dave Leitch (B) 105
(12) Alison Fawdrey 104
(13) Andrew Sharples 103
(14)= Tony Walker (B) 102
(14)= Allan Boyle (A) 102
(16)= Darren Riley 100
(16)= Andy McKinnon (B) 100
(18)= Clive Roddie 98
(18)= Jack Fawdrey 98
(20)= Bob Steed (B) 97
(20)= Bob Steed (C) 97
(22)= Chris Roddie (A) 96
(22)= Chris Roddie (B) 96
(24) Bob Steed (A) 92
(25) Lindsay McKinnon 91
(26) Tony Walker (A) 90
(27) Helen McKinnon 87
(28) Allan Boyle (B) 84
(29) Philip Benn (B) 73

*Up to and including Georgia v Portugal and Czechia v Turkey.

** Includes points awarded for predicting teams qualifying for the "Last 16"

[chris_roddie]

An interesting few days for the round of Last 16. Germany typically efficient. the Swiss shocking current Champions Italy to set up a quarter final against lack lustre England who surely at some point must play better. Without a magical moment from Bellingham, England would be on the plane home by now.

Belgium too France to the wire before an unlucky deflection settled the tie. Was it just me that had a wide smile watching Ronaldo blub after missing his penalty against Slovenia. A team worse at penalty shoot outs than England?

With only 7 games left, the leader board in our competition looks like this.

(1) Fiona Cottam 194
(2) Dave Leitch (A) 188
(3) Philip Benn (A) 183
(4) Neil Fawdrey 179
(5)= Les Smith 178
(5)= Dave Leitch (B) 178
(7) Andrew Sharples 174
(8) Chris Roddie (A) 172
(9) Clive Roddie 171
(10)= Tom Fawdrey 168
(10)= Andy McKinnon (A) 168
(12)= Frank Boddy 167
(12)= Bob Steed (B) 167
(12)= Bob Steed (C) 167
(15) Allan Boyle (A) 166
(16) Alison Fawdrey 165
(17)= Tony Walker (A) 163
(17)= Andy McKinnon (B) 163
(19) Bob Steed (A) 162
(20)= Tony Walker (B) 161
(20)= Lindsay McKinnon 161
(22)= Helen McKinnon 160
(22)= Allan Boyle (B) 160
(23) Darren Riley 158
(25) Sandra Starling 157
(26) Tony Walker (C) 151
(27) Jack Fawdrey 149
(28) Chris Roddie (B) 144
(29) Philip Benn (B) 105

Fiona Cottam still has a slender advantage and runner up in our previous competition, Neil Fawdrey, making a late charge.

*Up to and including Austria v Turkey.

[chris_roddie]

Well, it was a surprise to me as much as anyone that England have made it through to the semi-finals. A much improved performance from the previous games and perfect penalty shoot out to set up a semi-final with the Dutch.

The hosts Germany have packed their bags with Spain to take on France in the other semi-final.

The top of our leader board has changed a bit and with just 3 games to go, Dave Leitch sits proudly at the top with his two entries in the top 3 positions.

(1) Dave Leitch (B) 243
(2) Philip Benn (A) 230
(3) Dave Leitch (A) 223
(4)= Chris Roddie (A) 219
(4)= Andrew Sharples 219
(6) Fiona Cottam 216
(7) Allan Boyle (A) 215
(8)= Neil Fawdrey 214
(8)= Alison Fawdrey 214
(10)= Clive Roddie 211
(10)= Tony Walker (B) 211
(12)= Les Smith 210
(12)= Allan Boyle (B) 210
(14)= Bob Steed (B) 202
(14)= Bob Steed (C) 202
(16)= Tom Fawdrey 200
(16)= Andy McKinnon (A) 200
(18) Bob Steed (A) 197
(19) Tony Walker (A) 195
(20) Andy McKinnon (B) 193
(21) Helen McKinnon 192
(22) Sandra Starling 187
(23) Tony Walker (C) 186
(24) Frank Boddy 182
(25) Jack Fawdrey 181
(26) Lindsay McKinnon 178
(27) Darren Riley 175
(28) Chris Roddie (B) 161
(29) Philip Benn (B) 110

*Up to and including Netherlands v Turkey