International Club and Forum teams revealed

dagnammit · 30-07-10, 15:23

This team tourny malarkey has generated alot of interest and banter in the past couple of weeks, and it is really gaining momentum now. In addition to the hendon mob forum, two other forums have now shown an interest in getting involved.

There will also be a warm-up between the forum team, club team and a club staff team. date to be confirmed.

Obviously i was honoured to be handed the task of selecting the club team. But having played at the club, and gutshot before it, for more than four years, I feel I have a good idea of who the best regular tournament players are. There are loads of good players at the club, but to be honest my first choice team picked itself in about 2 minutes.

Since then there have been a few changes to my line-up. Last night Barry, Cliff and myself sat down for negotiations at the club, some concessions were made by all sides, and my lineup did change slightly. But I still think it is a great team, with a nice mix of styles.

Talent and results were not the only criteria, we also had to take into account who is a loyal regular and character at the club (and who will continue to be).

To those of you who I have missed out: 'unluckeh', as charlie would say. But I couldnt fit everyone in, and a couple of the more obvious omissions will be in cliff's forum team.

Anyway, this preamble is getting out of hand. So here is my team, complete with cringeworthy cliché nicknames where applicable, in alphabetical order.

Akhtar Umberan
Andy 'the professor' Achillea
Gandi
Miriam 'blame the dealer' Seagal
Nico 'reallygamble' Protopapas
Phil 'WPI' Haddon (capt)
Riccardo 'nitrolla/tilt-tombola' Prola
Robin 'dangerous' Dhinsa
Sam 'the squid' Grafton
Vince 'the daddy' Gimigliano

subs:
1. Chen Yin
2. Matthew 'silent' Noonan
3. Lee Boys
4. Ash Miah
5. Rob Harkins
6. Danny Laming

Cliff's forum team is to follow. and it is also a fearsome lineup...

SageDonkey · 30-07-10, 15:55

+1 to everything Phil just said and may I add that this was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Sending people home that have been on such an incredible journey is never easy but these are the 10 (+5) names that we be representing the Forum on October 2nd.

Also, thanks in advance to Barry and the club for arranging what will be some fantastic, fun and interesting team challenge matches.

(Can you please tell me your poker nickname if I have it wrong or it is missing.)

Team: (in no particular order)

Howard "The H-Bomb" Smith
Luc "I crush everything in life" CILY
Paul "Pokemon" Seaton-Smith
Big Sam Acheampingpong
Anthony "?" Tsang
Phil "Ostrich" King
Joejoe "I'm Good At These" Whittaker
Timmy "Table Talk" Lee-Davis
Ron "Support Me on Oct 2nd and I will Reveal My True Indentity" Burgundy
Mark "The Rapier" Wraith

Reserves: (in no particular order)
Dave "Top Gear" Clarkson
Matthew "MattMatt" Mattranga
Pat "Deep Stack" Stack
Dave "Deeve" Buckle
Rob "?" Loscombe

My understanding is that as and when a reserve is needed to step in myself and Phil will determine which reserve by drawing lots.

Barry · 30-07-10, 15:59

I must say they are some fearsome line ups.....Can't wait for the book!!

dagnammit · 30-07-10, 16:27

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Originally Posted by SageDonkey

this was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. .

really? easy life. mbn

SageDonkey · 30-07-10, 16:36

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Originally Posted by dagnammit

really? easy life. mbn

Okay, I lied. Sometimes I struggle with opening certain designs of milk carton.

Cause I like you · 30-07-10, 16:48

Here comes the bread and butter !!!

M555SSM · 30-07-10, 16:52

Thank you for including me in your lineup.

TimmyLeeD · 30-07-10, 16:53

One word............... BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

will play his heart out!!!

Flabbergasted .... · 30-07-10, 17:15

sniff .... sniff .... what's that I smell ??? ....... could it be Favouratism/Mateism .... ??? ... or just plain brown nosing .......

Pay the Piper · 30-07-10, 17:38

team looks good phil!!

Deeve · 30-07-10, 17:40

Disappointed. I didn't think i was good enough to make the club side, but thought i was a lock for the forum team. Especially as I won the last two forum leagues on the Gutshot client.

Although the way I'm running I'd have been first out anyway!

Paul R · 30-07-10, 17:44

I am taken back to a childhood of always being left standing there in my pristine new replica top when we picked teams for the kickabouts in the park

boo-hoo-hoo!!

:-)

0strich · 30-07-10, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Flabbergasted ....

sniff .... sniff .... what's that I smell ??? ....... could it be Favouratism/Mateism .... ??? ... or just plain brown nosing .......

George, I feel your pain.

Barry · 30-07-10, 17:56

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Originally Posted by 0strich

George, I feel your pain.

hehe....5 star!!...Must be jacks!!

CapeKidnappers · 30-07-10, 18:15

Top 10 2010 Leaderboard, 14th Overall Leaderboard plus the occassional comments on the forum and still not good enough to even be mentioned in dispatches.... pfffft .....

May have to consider four betting light on the odd occassion in order to be considered for next year's team ..... ;-) ....

Sunny Regards,

Theo Walcott .....

dagnammit · 30-07-10, 18:30

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Originally Posted by CapeKidnappers

Top 10 2010 Leaderboard, 14th Overall Leaderboard plus the occassional comments on the forum and still not good enough to even be mentioned in dispatches.... pfffft .....

May have to consider four betting light on the odd occassion in order to be considered for next year's team ..... ;-) ....

Sunny Regards,

Theo Walcott .....

kirit, you were certainly on my shortlist. you only missed out by a whisker. sorry pal.

Lighterside guy · 30-07-10, 19:06

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Originally Posted by SageDonkey

+1 to everything Phil just said and may I add that this was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Sending people home that have been on such an incredible journey is never easy but these are the 10 (+5) names that we be representing the Forum on October 2nd.

Also, thanks in advance to Barry and the club for arranging what will be some fantastic, fun and interesting team challenge matches.

(Can you please tell me your poker nickname if I have it wrong or it is missing.)

Team: (in no particular order)

Howard "The H-Bomb" Smith
Luc "I crush everything in life" CILY
Paul "Pokemon" Seaton-Smith
Big Sam Acheampingpong
Anthony "?" Tsang
Phil "Ostrich" King
Joejoe "I'm Good At These" Whittaker
Timmy "Table Talk" Lee-Davis
Ron "Support Me on Oct 2nd and I will Reveal My True Indentity" Burgundy
Mark "The Rapier" Wraith

Reserves: (in no particular order)
Dave "Top Gear" Clarkson
Matthew "MattMatt" Mattranga
Pat "Deep Stack" Stack
Dave "Deeve" Buckle
Rob "The Mood" Loscombe

My understanding is that as and when a reserve is needed to step in myself and Phil will determine which reserve by drawing lots.

Fixed it for you.

robbie · 30-07-10, 20:54

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Originally Posted by Lighterside guy

Fixed it for you.

Cheers bruv !.

Nice to be thought of,but theres a chance i might be away on the dates,so its only fair i give up my seat to someone who can make it on the night.

I did see talk of a rematch, on THM'S ground if thats the case i'll be up for that one.

thanks again "The Mood" lol.

pokersmith2 · 30-07-10, 22:19

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Originally Posted by SageDonkey

Team: (in no particular order)

Howard "The H-Bomb" Smith
Luc "I crush everything in life" CILY
Paul "Pokemon" Seaton-Smith
Big Sam Acheampingpong
Anthony "?" Tsang
Phil "Ostrich" King
Joejoe "I'm Good At These" Whittaker
Timmy "Table Talk" Lee-Davis
Ron "Support Me on Oct 2nd and I will Reveal My True Indentity" Burgundy
Mark "The Rapier" Wraith

Reserves: (in no particular order)
Dave "Top Gear" Clarkson
Matthew "MattMatt" Mattranga
Pat "Deep Stack" Stack
Dave "Deeve" Buckle
Rob "?" Loscombe

My understanding is that as and when a reserve is needed to step in myself and Phil will determine which reserve by drawing lots.

I'm delighted and honoured to make the cut. As far as I know I am available on the appointed day so I look forward to Bombing for the team !

joejoe · 30-07-10, 23:09

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Originally Posted by pokersmith2

I'm delighted and honoured to make the cut. As far as I know I am available on the appointed day so I look forward to Bombing for the team !

Sorry, I must be a bit slow. I can't seem to find the appointed day?