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Wordle 834 2/6
good grief. How did I manage that. Shame it’s not a match day….. oh, hang on
very lucky.
good grief. How did I manage that. Shame it’s not a match day….. oh, hang on
very lucky.
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[Technology] Anyone else playing Wordle?
- Thread starter Bakero
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Console yourself with the fact that if today had been our SF replay, I'd have beaten you
- Jun 20, 2021
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Not going to disagree with you. Clearly a controversial rule, and the annoyance it causes is probably one of the reasons UEFA has abandoned it for their cup competitions. In fairness, I only included partly out of nostalgia, listening to radio and later TV commentary of Euro cup competitions through the years. It added that extra layer of jeopardy to the games.
Also, I thought it would reduce the number of replays (which is has) which sometimes disrupts the flow of the competition, as everyone else is waiting for one game to finish.
In hindsight, perhaps it should not have been used (particularly for the knock out stages, and semis in particular).
- Jun 20, 2021
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Europa League Update
The brown envelopes have been counted, so we now come to the end of semi finals, after some controversy.
Full results from yesterday and today:
The brown envelopes have been counted, so we now come to the end of semi finals, after some controversy.
Full results from yesterday and today:
| 30/09/2023 | SF 1 | @Bakero | 4 | @Harry Wilson's tackle | 4 |
| 30/09/2023 | Conf SF 1 | @Ooh it’s a corner | 5 | @BrightonCottager | 5 |
| 30/09/2023 | WS SF 1 | @The Brighton Bear | 4 | @Papak | 4 |
| 30/09/2023 | 5-8 Play off 1 | @SeagullsoverLondon | 4 | @Bedsex | 5 |
| 30/09/2023 | 13-16 Play off 1 | @Titanic | 4 | @Iggle Piggle | 5 |
| 30/09/2023 | 21-24 Play off 1 | @Icy Gull | 4 | @Colonel Mustard | 7 |
| 01/10/2023 | SF 2 | @One Teddy Maybank | 3 | @Frutos | 3 |
| 01/10/2023 | Conf SF 2 | @The Oldman | 5 | @Cotton Socks | 3 |
| 01/10/2023 | WS SF 2 | @DavidinSouthampton | 2 | @Bodian | 4 |
| 01/10/2023 | 5-8 Play off 2 | @JJ McClure | 4 | @Thunder Bolt | 3 |
| 01/10/2023 | 13-16 Play off 2 | @Dinner with Gotsmanov | 4 | @Badger Boy | 4 |
| 01/10/2023 | 21-24 Play off 2 | @pasty | 5 | @surrey jim | 3 |
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This means that the final aggregate scores are:
| @Bakero | 7 | @Harry Wilson's tackle | 7 | Bakero wins on the away goals rule |
| @Ooh it’s a corner | 8 | @BrightonCottager | 9 | Ooh it's a corner wins |
| @The Brighton Bear | 9 | @Papak | 8 | Papak wins |
| @SeagullsoverLondon | 7 | @Bedsex | 8 | SeagullsoverLondon wins |
| @Titanic | 7 | @Iggle Piggle | 8 | Titanic wins |
| @Icy Gull | 7 | @Colonel Mustard | 10 | Icy Gull wins |
| @One Teddy Maybank | 8 | @Frutos | 8 | Frutos wins on the away goals rule |
| @The Oldman | 9 | @Cotton Socks | 7 | Cotton Socks wins |
| @DavidinSouthampton | 7 | @Bodian | 9 | DavidinSouthampton wins |
| @JJ McClure | 8 | @Thunder Bolt | 6 | Thunder Bolt wins |
| @Dinner with Gotsmanov | 7 | @Badger Boy | 9 | Dinner with Gotsmanov wins |
| @pasty | 10 | @surrey jim | 8 | Surrey jim wins |
- Jun 20, 2021
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So, on to the finals.
And checking my notes:
However, the competition has evolved, so the plan will be for 12 "final games"
My proposed schedule is to build up to the overall winner's game by sorting out the minor places earlier:
Obviously schedule would be moved to allow for replays. Also, if everyone would prefer a two legged contest, I am equally happy for us to do that.
Let me know what everyone would like, and we can go with the consensus.
And checking my notes:
The plan was for a one standalone game final (one leg only)
However, the competition has evolved, so the plan will be for 12 "final games"
My proposed schedule is to build up to the overall winner's game by sorting out the minor places earlier:
| Final Games | |||||
| 02/10/2023 | 23-24 Playoff | @Colonel Mustard | @pasty | ||
| 02/10/2023 | 21-22 Playoff | @Icy Gull | @surrey jim | ||
| 02/10/2023 | 19-20 Playoff | @The Brighton Bear | @Bodian | ||
| 02/10/2023 | 17-18 WS Final | @Papak | @DavidinSouthampton | ||
| 03/10/2023 | 15-16 Playoff | @Iggle Piggle | @Badger Boy | ||
| 03/10/2023 | 13-14 Playoff | @Titanic | @Dinner with Gotsmanov | ||
| 03/10/2023 | 11-12 Playoff | @BrightonCottager | @The Oldman | ||
| 03/10/2023 | 9-10 Playoff Conf Final | @Ooh it’s a corner | @Cotton Socks | ||
| 04/10/2023 | 7-8 Playoff | @Bedsex | @JJ McClure | ||
| 04/10/2023 | 5-6 Playoff | @SeagullsoverLondon | @Thunder Bolt | ||
| 04/10/2023 | 3-4 Playoff | @Harry Wilson's tackle | @One Teddy Maybank | ||
| 05/10/2023 | Europa Final | @Bakero | @Frutos |
Obviously schedule would be moved to allow for replays. Also, if everyone would prefer a two legged contest, I am equally happy for us to do that.
Let me know what everyone would like, and we can go with the consensus.
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I think one "leg" and replays is the way to go.
Thanks again for all your work on this!
It's been brilliant (despite my away goal exit).
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League Table Update
While I am finding reasons not to do any work this afternoon:
Overall
2023 Average
While I am finding reasons not to do any work this afternoon:
Overall
2023 Average
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And... just in case anyone decides to write a research paper on the matter, possible evidence of the impact of improved performance when there is a silly competition for people to play:
Nearly all players who record their stats have seen an improvement since the Europa competition started.
This is even more apparent when looking at the 2023 data alone:
Nearly all players who record their stats have seen an improvement since the Europa competition started.
| Played | Average end August | Average start of October | Change |
| Bakero | 3.51 | 3.5 | -0.01 |
| Titanic | 3.62 | 3.6 | -0.02 |
| Frutos | 3.65 | 3.64 | -0.01 |
| JJ McClure | 3.68 | 3.68 | 0 |
| One Teddy Maybank | 3.73 | 3.72 | -0.01 |
| The Oldman | 3.75 | 3.74 | -0.01 |
| BrightonCottager | 3.76 | 3.73 | -0.03 |
| Bedsex | 3.83 | 3.83 | 0 |
| SeagullsoverLondon | 3.91 | 3.89 | -0.02 |
| The Brighton Bear | 4 | 3.97 | -0.03 |
| Dinner with Gotsmanov | 4.01 | 3.99 | -0.02 |
| Harry Wilson's tackle | 4.04 | 4.02 | -0.02 |
| Badger Boy | 4.14 | 4.11 | -0.03 |
This is even more apparent when looking at the 2023 data alone:
| Played | Average end August | Average start of October | Change |
| Titanic | 3.56 | 3.52 | -0.04 |
| BrightonCottager | 3.6 | 3.59 | -0.01 |
| Bedsex | 3.65 | 3.68 | 0.03 |
| JJ McClure | 3.68 | 3.67 | -0.01 |
| The Oldman | 3.69 | 3.66 | -0.03 |
| SeagullsoverLondon | 3.88 | 3.82 | -0.06 |
| The Brighton Bear | 3.9 | 3.86 | -0.04 |
| Dinner with Gotsmanov | 3.94 | 3.9 | -0.04 |
| Harry Wilson's tackle | 4.01 | 3.96 | -0.05 |
| Badger Boy | 4.03 | 3.99 | -0.04 |
Badger Boy
Mr Badger
- Jan 28, 2016
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Your work on this has been stunning @SeagullsoverLondon , thank you for your time and organisational skills! I was very unhappy with my away goals rule knock out but this was CLASSIC Europa League format and those injustices happened in real life and it feels somehow fitting that there have been some outrageous KOs! Fantastic competition again but I'll be pleased never to have away goal rules in future!
So the first silverware is up for grabs tomorrow as the minnows battle it out for the "WS" - much better than actually calling it the Wooden Spoon 
I think an early night with a special 5 letter words only dictionary for me...
I was also wondering if the competition had tightened up the scoring at all and it appears it has so thanks @SeagullsoverLondon for making us all improved Wordlers.
I think an early night with a special 5 letter words only dictionary for me...
I was also wondering if the competition had tightened up the scoring at all and it appears it has so thanks @SeagullsoverLondon for making us all improved Wordlers.
This whole thing has been excellent - thank you. And certainly makes me realise that some people know a lot of words! Good luck to all - especially the finalists.
Cotton Socks
Skint Supporter
- Feb 20, 2017
- 2,152
Thank you @SeagullsoverLondon, I've really enjoyed it (apart from me knocking out @Badger Boy due to a freak result & the away goal rule, rather than 'skill'). I'm sure I think more carefully about it now as it's competitive.
Ooh it’s a corner
Well-known member
Wordle 834 4/6*
thanks from me too @SeagullsoverLondon
Correct to bin away - goals rule
correct to opt for one leg final
thanks again
thanks from me too @SeagullsoverLondon
Correct to bin away - goals rule
correct to opt for one leg final
thanks again
Badger Boy
Mr Badger
- Jan 28, 2016
- 3,658
Wordle 835 3/6
Played 561, Current & Max Streak 200, Average 4.11 (2304/561)
2023 - Played 275, Current & Max Streak 200, Average 3.99 (1097/275)
Double-ton! And a miracle hit to mark it.
Played 561, Current & Max Streak 200, Average 4.11 (2304/561)
2023 - Played 275, Current & Max Streak 200, Average 3.99 (1097/275)
Double-ton! And a miracle hit to mark it.
Wordle 835 4/6
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Wordle 835 2/6*
Colonel Mustard
Well-known member
- Jun 18, 2023
- 2,240
Wordle 835 5/6
- Jun 20, 2021
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Wordle 835 4/6