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by Andy Wilson
Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday August 29th 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3193

Re: Spoilers for Monday August 29th 2011

Thanks dudes by the way. Took a one way train to Beamish Town yesterday as a result of being all famous and all so I've been somewhat under the weather all day hence the brevity of my posts. Erm, what can I say, I blew it. I was beyond gutted when I messed up that 164, not least because I had 163 wr...
by Andy Wilson
Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers for Monday August 29th 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3193

Re: Spoilers for Monday August 29th 2011

I am well hung over
by Andy Wilson
Fri Aug 26, 2011 4:20 pm
Forum: Countdown - Spoilers
Topic: Spoilers For Thursday August 25th 2011
Replies: 7
Views: 1492

Re: Spoilers For Thursday August 25th 2011

James Robinson wrote:P.S. Did I notice Andy Wilson sitting near the back of the audience at the end.......... :?:
Yup well spotted, and James Doohan was sitting in the seat in front of me. A mate of mine paused the telly for the conundrum yesterday and happened to spot me.
by Andy Wilson
Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:55 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

It's an importance level thing. There's something not right about a person who saves penalties getting paid so much more than one who saves lives.
by Andy Wilson
Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:53 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 70844

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

Cool. Did you like it? Heard we get an extra wildcard because of the site problems. Handy.
by Andy Wilson
Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:52 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

Andy Wilson wrote:They get paid a doctor's annual salary, per month!
And that's the lower paid ones!
by Andy Wilson
Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:51 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

They get paid a doctor's annual salary, per month! Just came across this, which is also relevant to the rich/poor divide subject, with sport in mind. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/au ... ast-living
by Andy Wilson
Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:26 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

I think it's funny that the likes of Wayne Rooney and Ferdinand, two working class boys done good and I suppose, symbols of the massive class divide, don't seem to appreciate that they are part of the problem, demanding such obscene amounts of money for their trade and living extravagant lifestyles...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

Yeah, fair point, and to be honest, i probably don't really know what I'm talking about as usual, sitting here waffling in my little idealistic bubble of assumption. I suppose I'm thinking about the gulf from the top to the bottom really. I mean, there are a lot of down and outs in this town and yet...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Aug 14, 2011 3:53 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

A horrible side effect to it all is that people have made smashing shit and taking stuff look pretty easy. There's bound to be an increase in I suppose what we could in this day and age call petty crime, compared to corruption in the land of business.
by Andy Wilson
Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:02 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 70844

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

Yeah, seems I was lucky enough to be up late last night. Couldn't get in at all this morning to give the team a last look, couldn't even remember who I had to be honest. James Doohan had been logged in all night and site was working fine for himself so it must have just been a capacity issue. I'd im...
by Andy Wilson
Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:59 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 70844

Re: C4C Fantasy Football

Finally getting a chance to mess with my team. I believe the site was down for a good while. Hope that didn't catch anyone out. Last call for anyone who doesn't want to miss the first boat. Or then you could be ultra cool and join next week and still beat everyone. Anyone care to reveal any top tips...
by Andy Wilson
Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:44 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

What on earth are you happy about? I did say, 'In a sense'. I'm happy that class divide as an issue has been thrust to the forefront. I do at the same time find it all more than a little distressing. It's very sad to see it all unfolding from a distance. I am above all surprised that this is capabl...
by Andy Wilson
Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:07 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

Oh, and there are loads of people in the town centre playing medieval instruments really badly. Will this mindless luting never end?
by Andy Wilson
Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:07 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

I guess in general there are plenty of stories of unnecessary police heavy handedness and bent policemen and so on it's easy to focus on this. It certainly must be seen as a big factor in this weeks shocking events, the us Vs them nature of it all. It's hard to defend that officer in the video. He j...
by Andy Wilson
Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:27 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

Disappointed to see things start to kick off in Scotland this evening.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW0356br ... r_embedded
by Andy Wilson
Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:02 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

by Andy Wilson
Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

I just came here because it was populated by mainly people from England. I'm a little ashamed to admit that it does excite me a little that this is possible. Maybe if we can get some banners done up and get down the front we can convince sky news it's a protest to bring back COC?
by Andy Wilson
Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Riots
Replies: 176
Views: 16377

Re: Riots

Just came on to see if there was a topic on this. In the meantime I've spoken to a friend whose boyfriend got a chase and a few digs and his iphone nicked about half an hour ago. He was filming some lads looting a jewelers. I'm quite confused as well. I guess the only real uniting factor is that the...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: Countdown - Events
Topic: Countdown in Nottingham 2011- Saturday 30th July
Replies: 125
Views: 29003

Re: Countdown in Nottingham 2011- Saturday 30th July

Thomas Carey wrote:he should have 6 points less, and as he only won CoNot by a margin of 4 points... :o :o :o :o :o
(no offence Rob)
Pfahaha. Controversial!
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jul 28, 2011 3:18 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Winehouse
Replies: 15
Views: 4059

Re: Winehouse

Gavin Chipper wrote:Here's a tribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nJtCD8jdaY

Countdown reference at 1:15.
Pretty brilliant tribute.
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jul 28, 2011 3:11 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Photo Dump
Replies: 343
Views: 55219

Re: C4C Photo Dump

Image
by Andy Wilson
Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Dream Team 2011/12
Replies: 10
Views: 3527

Re: Dream Team 2011/12

Yeah, I think I'll stay away from it too http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loser ... o1_500.jpg

But thanks for going to the trouble Dan all the same.
by Andy Wilson
Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:25 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Winehouse
Replies: 15
Views: 4059

Re: Winehouse

Police searching amy winehouse's flat found ketamine, diazapan and diamorphine.

Bob geldof is furious as he has told his kids to stay away from her.
by Andy Wilson
Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:30 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Winehouse
Replies: 15
Views: 4059

Re: Winehouse

Marc Meakin wrote:something something
I'm sorry, I can't hear you with all that donkey cock in your mouth.
by Andy Wilson
Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:35 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Winehouse
Replies: 15
Views: 4059

Winehouse

She deserves a thread. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gmZTAt1lls

The recent concert footage is awfully sad.
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196552

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Nice one Mark. Just befriended the founder of the Colchester United supporters club, for Norway. Damn nice bloke too. Owns a season ticket and made 16 games traveling from Norway last year.
by Andy Wilson
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Photo Dump
Replies: 343
Views: 55219

Re: C4C Photo Dump

And by the way, that is Jimmy Saville introducing Frank Bruno to Peter Sutcliffe.
by Andy Wilson
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 70844

Re: The C4C Football Thread

It asked me if I wanted to put in any knockout rounds (gave the option of 1-3). Good idea? Bad Idea? I chose none.
by Andy Wilson
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 70844

Re: The C4C Football Thread

H2H league code 31864-48618
by Andy Wilson
Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Photo Dump
Replies: 343
Views: 55219

Re: C4C Photo Dump

Charlie Reams wrote: Image
My boss has one of those swanky digital photo frames that works off a memory stick with a load of photos of his family and stuff on it and my colleague and I just added that one.
by Andy Wilson
Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 70844

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Nice new feature that it shows the players next opponent and venue under their shirt on your team sheet.
by Andy Wilson
Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:52 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 70844

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Aw. Won't be the same without you Matt. Okie doke, new code for new league, 31864-44914. As the only team in it so far, my boys, AC Me Langer, are clear favourites.
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:13 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Photo Dump
Replies: 343
Views: 55219

Re: C4C Photo Dump

Image
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: C4C Fantasy Football
Replies: 174
Views: 70844

C4C Fantasy Football

http://fantasy.premierleague.com/

New code for anyone who wants to join in. 38 of us there now.

16065-5803

Good luck.
by Andy Wilson
Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196552

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Mark James wrote:fowl throws
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by Andy Wilson
Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: 2011 Summer Knockout (Round 1 Match-Ups)
Replies: 57
Views: 11169

Re: 2011 Summer Knockout (Round 1 Match-Ups)

Cheers lad, best of luck. Yeah, not the prettiest at times but cracking game, thoroughly enjoyed it.
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196552

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Best of luck Mark. Only spotted it myself during the week. Was thinking of trying to get the night off myself and head up (think of the craic you'd have with yellow submarine parodies), didn't realise it was so soon and had no idea about the ticket giveaway, which seems to have been a last minute de...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jul 17, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196552

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Andy Wilson wrote:UCD beat Villareal 4-3 yesterday. Unbelievable Jeff.
Just reading up on this and it seems they beat a decent starting 11 too. Not only this, but the club had the good sense to give away 2,000 tickets, in the hope to attract new fans. Fair play.
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196552

Re: The C4C Football Thread

UCD beat Villareal 4-3 yesterday. Unbelievable Jeff.
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Nick Hewer, YOU'RE HIRED!!!
Replies: 204
Views: 38704

Re: STELLING TO GO!!!!!!!!

Some great news on this front, which I can bring back from my recent visit to the studios. It seems that now that the dust has settled, the countdown team are going to do their best to work around Jeff's new expanded sky sports schedule, so he may not have to give up his position after all. Hip Hip...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Music
Replies: 295
Views: 86689

Re: Music

Favourite records eh? All of these... Bring it On - Gomez Deserters' Songs - Mercury Rev Heartworm - Whipping Boy Yankee Hotel Foxtrot - Wilco Funeral - Arcade Fire Souljacker - EELS Hazards of Love - The Decemberists Mule Variations - Tom Waits I could pick any of four or five by Radiohead. Lately ...
by Andy Wilson
Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Rats
Replies: 5
Views: 1391

Rats

Anyone ever had a rat problem in their house? I have and I'm quite freaked out about it. Plaes Haelp.
by Andy Wilson
Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:24 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: 2011 Summer Knockout (Round 1 Match-Ups)
Replies: 57
Views: 11169

Re: 2011 Summer Knockout (Round 1 Match-Ups)

Chris Marshall 47 - 80 Andy Wilson http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=485792 in the qualifier to set up a rematch with James Wilson.

Unlucky Chris.
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:06 pm
Forum: Countdown - General
Topic: Ralph Gillions
Replies: 22
Views: 4371

Re: Ralph Gillions

Just noticed this now. Sad indeed. RIP Ralph.
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:03 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: 2011 Summer Knockout (Round 1 Match-Ups)
Replies: 57
Views: 11169

Re: 2011 Summer Knockout (Round 1 Match-Ups)

http://www.apterous.org/viewgame.php?game=483081 James Wilson 57-89 Andy Wilson. Very impressive from Andy. Thanks James and sorry again the game was disrupted so often. If your concentration was affected i'd still be more than happy to replay it. I thought it was more likely to affect me to be hon...
by Andy Wilson
Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:30 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Haye vs Klitschko
Replies: 53
Views: 6294

Re: Haye vs Klitschko

Matt Morrison wrote:Not really related, but no better place to post it. This is a nice 12-minute video, really beautifully shot, that made me cry a little bit.

Outside the Lines: The Promise
Nice.
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Haye vs Klitschko
Replies: 53
Views: 6294

Re: Haye vs Klitschko

Yep, should have specified heavyweights. This is obviously the best matchup when it comes to other wight divisions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT4hHMIpnjU
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Amazing Ads
Replies: 39
Views: 7737

Re: Amazing Ads

Bouncy balls Wrong tune, surely. [/quote] Sure is. I doubt most of us would have yet heard of José Gonzalez or the knife were it not for that inconic ad. It really made me want to go out and buy some bouncy balls. Just went after the original on youtube and found 'making of' versions of each one, t...
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:32 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Haye vs Klitschko
Replies: 53
Views: 6294

Re: Haye vs Klitschko

It's a shame the fight didn't live up to the hype. Here's Klitschko with the last laugh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYnL5dZ2eBk&feature=channel_video_title Haha, that's nice. I mean, have there really been any historically awesome boxing fights over the last 5-10 years? Fair point. When was...
by Andy Wilson
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:21 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: The C4C Football Thread
Replies: 1265
Views: 196552

Re: The C4C Football Thread

Jon Corby wrote:Should Sky reinstate Andy Gray and Richard Keys on the strength of this shambles?
:D
by Andy Wilson
Mon Jul 04, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Haye vs Klitschko
Replies: 53
Views: 6294

Re: Haye vs Klitschko

Watched a bit of it last night. What about those entrances? The film scene things at the start were really very cool. Was also curious about his walk through the crowd bit. It did seem odd that the crowd could jump out in front of Klitschko but having seen a bit of Haye's, Klitschko's was more like ...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Haye vs Klitschko
Replies: 53
Views: 6294

Re: Haye vs Klitschko

Missed the fight as I was working, but delighted at the result. Sorry to hear it wasn't the classic that was anticipated. Double whammy of disappointment for UK sports fans I suppose with Murray becoming Scottish again on Friday as well. Still, if Haye was Irish i'd have been happy to see him beaten...
by Andy Wilson
Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:29 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 447922

Re: Bug reports

As if by magic, it's all fine again now after a couple of days of annoyingness. Yay.
by Andy Wilson
Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: apterous.org
Topic: Bug reports
Replies: 2157
Views: 447922

Re: Bug reports

Right, the bottom and right hand side of my console have decreased in size, so that I can only see 3 and a half of ratings digits, no names, and only the very top of the custom challenge button. I can still play the game, I can scroll through players and challenge them, but I can't see whether they ...
by Andy Wilson
Fri Jun 24, 2011 1:35 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: TENNIS
Replies: 136
Views: 38804

Re: TENNIS

Nice one dude, enjoy. Maybe the camera will zoom in and Boris Becker will be like 'isn't zet zee guy off zet letters and nambers tv show you hev ova hee?'