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Play And Win A Copy Of Football Manager 2011!
I’ve been thinking about this for a long time and now I can finally do it! Ever since I founded the website in December 2008 I wanted it to become strong enough to support its running costs. Now, thanks to you, it has reached that point, the income from the ads that you see on the website is enough to pay for the hosting bills and domain name fees. I am happy to announce that there is a small surplus and that will be given back to you dear friends, I will buy and give you a copy of Football Manager 2011!
Since I can’t randomly pick a reader to receive the prize I thought about organizing a contest and since the World Cup is going to start in around the month it will be the perfect occasion. Let me explain how it will work:
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Kevin Mayo
6 мая, 2010 at 17:41
Hi Johnny
Great idea, simple rules but effective. You may want to consder a tie-breaker rule just in case as it happened in one of the pools I ran at work. For me the players involved have to guess the time of when the first goal is scored in the final. If it’s 0-0 after 120 minutes then the prize money is shared.Obviously you can do that with a game but just to put the thought in your head. :)
Kevin Mayo
6 мая, 2010 at 18:04
Edit: My last sentence should have said «can’t do that» instead of «can»
Martin
6 мая, 2010 at 18:20
Nice Idea, Do I Have To Be Over 18 Though?:P
One Question, If It Said England Vs U.S.A 2, What Does That Mean?
Matthew
6 мая, 2010 at 18:35
Great idea
First though what number for a draw? Also, you could post the fixtures the day before the matches to give people time to predict. Also, in knockout rounds does the score count after 90 mins or extra time and penalties. Thanks Matt
Johnny Karp
6 мая, 2010 at 18:38
@Kevin
Thanks for the idea, I didn’t think that two players might end up with an identical number of points. I’m going to think about it.
@Martin
That means that USA wins, X means that it will end in a draw. So it’s like this:
England vs USA 1 (England wins)
X (draw)
2 (USA wins)
And you don’t have to be over 18, I guess I can send you the game if you win even if you are under 18.
Johnny Karp
6 мая, 2010 at 18:40
@Matthew
The first part of the answer is already given to Martin. In the knockout rounds only the score after 90 minutes will be taken into consideration. The day before sounds good, no problem.
dami
6 мая, 2010 at 19:31
Can we also predict the scorers for extra points…
Sears
6 мая, 2010 at 22:14
Johnny,fantastic idea.I’ll try take part,I might not be able because my exams start around the 8th of June and last around 2 weeks I think so I doubt I can watch the first few games.Also just asking curiously,what about the time differences? Like I live in Ireland,Kevin’s in Canada,Majk is from Sweden etc.Will that not be a problem?
Johnny Karp
6 мая, 2010 at 23:11
@Dami
It’s written in the post, 1 point for the result, 5 points for the exact score.
@Sears
I’m happy that you like it. I think I will put up the post with the matches a day before the actual games (Romanian time — GMT+2) so I think everybody will get a chance to place their predictions. And secondly, what kind of insane maniacs put exams during the World Cup? :)
Johnny Karp
6 мая, 2010 at 23:12
@Dami
Sorry, I read scores instead of scorers. I think that would be too complicated but if other people like the idea I’ll figure out a way to implement it.
Lye
7 мая, 2010 at 06:27
Great idea mate, i will definitely be involve and thanks for arranging such a wonderful contest for us.
reddevil
7 мая, 2010 at 09:17
I’ll take part
ravenie
7 мая, 2010 at 11:23
North Korea 5-0 Brazil in the final obv.
Johnny Karp
7 мая, 2010 at 12:42
@Lye
I’m happy that you like it.
@reddevil
Good luck then! :)
@ravenie
That would be an audacious bet :)
ravenie
7 мая, 2010 at 14:44
I just won the Community shield against Everton. 4-1, was 4-0 up at half time, the team is so amazing to watch
Ben E
7 мая, 2010 at 22:53
I’m up for that :D
Sears
8 мая, 2010 at 01:33
Johnny,the ‘insane manics’ who decicded to put exams during the world cup are ‘insane Irish people who believe school work is more important than the world cup’ and the ‘insane board of eduction’!The exams will be finished within 2 weeks.But i’v worse news than that…My Shahktar games was deleted when I came home after a Gaelic Football match I had. I can’t believe it!I’v written a small post about it in my blog.Its so sad!I was doing so well…. Anyway,who do you think will win the World Cup?
Majk
8 мая, 2010 at 02:10
A great idea! I will be in the running for the prestigous first prize then :)
Johnny Karp
8 мая, 2010 at 13:58
@Sears
I was joking mate, school IS more important than the World Cup! I read the post on your blog. I think that Spain will win it but it’s pretty difficult to predict.
@Ben and Majk
I’m happy that you like it, good luck in the contest!
@Ravenie
It is amazing to watch indeed and all credit must go to the players.
Martin
8 мая, 2010 at 14:31
But Doesn’t Football Manager Come Out In November, So You’ll Send It Then/
Johnny Karp
8 мая, 2010 at 14:47
@Martin
Of course, I won’t get a copy before the release although I’d surely love to :)
Laxeyman
8 мая, 2010 at 16:11
Hi Johnny, great idea, it will liven up an already really exciting tournament!
markjulian
8 мая, 2010 at 17:10
This is a great idea.
It will make the World Cup much more interesting.
Only problem is I am on holiday for one week of World Cup so will find it difficult to log on. I will send my predictions early for the games which I will be away for.
Johnny Karp
9 мая, 2010 at 01:46
@Markjulian
I guess that can be done as long as your holiday is during the group stage.
Mícheál
9 мая, 2010 at 10:47
Great Idea
I cant wait. very nice of you to give the prize away.
Johnny Karp
9 мая, 2010 at 11:02
@Micheal
Thanks, it’s the least I can do to reward you for being so supportive.
markjulian
9 мая, 2010 at 15:22
I have started an FM10 game with Serie A side Udinese, I was just wondering if this could be a new blog?
Johnny Karp
10 мая, 2010 at 09:02
@Markjulian
It could be. What I told you via email still stands though.
markjulian
13 мая, 2010 at 20:53
As it seems Deano has become a new writer, does this mean that I would be able to start a blog?
Johnny Karp
13 мая, 2010 at 21:31
@Mark
I would appreciate if you would direct this type of comments through email. The difference is that Deano has some blogging experience as he had a football manager story blog of his own. If you want more details, you know my email address.
markjulian
14 мая, 2010 at 08:49
ok
Asian maf
15 мая, 2010 at 18:49
Can you send game to outsite USA?
Cuz i am asian maf and arrange all game
Johnny Karp
18 мая, 2010 at 15:13
@Asian maf
I can send it just about anywhere, no problem. I hope you’re joking about arranging the games :)
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Zheljo
1 июня, 2010 at 21:46
great idea. I absolutely love it and i will take part !
football nut
1 июня, 2010 at 23:58
When will the competition start and how/when is entry? I stumbled upon this website by accident and am glad I found it! I love football manager and would love to somehow get involved with football manager in any way.
Johnny Karp
2 июня, 2010 at 10:56
@Football Nut
Thanks for your interest. The competition will start next week, a few days before the official start of the World Cup. I will publish a post with all the rules but I can tell you that you will surely be able to enter the contest like anybody else. Good luck!
Riza
6 июня, 2010 at 13:11
Is there a way we can register our username so that no one else can use it while we participate in the contest? Otherwise people could use others’ username’s and things could get out of hand. I looked for a register button on the website but couldn’t find it.
Johnny Karp
6 июня, 2010 at 13:17
@Riza
There is a register button but that’s not the point. I already thought about what you said, I had the same concern, so registering will be compulsory for all those who will enter the contest. There will also be some supplementary security measures but you’ll know everything about them next week.
Riza
6 июня, 2010 at 13:31
Sounds good. I’ll be sure to register my name then. Thank you.