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Post by midlandstufc on May 6, 2009 20:36:12 GMT
Barton!
Two things -
What is Petanque?
and,
How the heck did you know that about Stourbridge!?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2009 20:45:59 GMT
I'll take the easy way out with the first question and quote Wiki: Pétanque is a form of boules where the goal is, while standing with the feet together in a small circle, to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (jack). The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel, but can also be played on grass or other surfaces. Sandy beaches are not suitable. Similar games are bocce and bowls.Stourbridge and the Welsh Cup? It's been a misspent life! I noticed the score in 1974 and it's sort of stuck.... There's a few more Welsh Cup crackers at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Cup. Bristol City v Tranmere? |
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Post by midlandstufc on May 6, 2009 21:26:55 GMT
Barton,
I don't know but why were Worcestershire (now West Midlands) allowed in the Welsh Cups? Was it the lack of Welsh 'Soccer' clubs or something more political?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2009 21:38:54 GMT
Barton, I don't know but why were Worcestershire (now West Midlands) allowed in the Welsh Cups? Was it the lack of Welsh 'Soccer' clubs or something more political? Jon mentioned Scottish and Irish clubs entering the FA Cup back in the 19th century and it looks like those things didn't matter too much in those days. Gentlemen inviting gentlemen and a few scuffy pros into the bargain. Just checked the list of Welsh Cup finals and Northwich Victoria were finalists as early as 1882. Afterwards I suppose it was inertia and revenue that maintained the status quo with English clubs continuing to enter the Welsh Cup virtually up until Welsh clubs in English football - Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Wrexham, Merthyr, Colwyn Bay - were stopped from entering. |
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Post by midlandstufc on May 21, 2009 17:39:22 GMT
Something for post-season -
It may have been asked before but:
What are the four highest supported European divisions on average attendance?
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Post by lambethgull on May 21, 2009 19:56:37 GMT
Something for post-season - It may have been asked before but: What are the four highest supported European divisions on average attendance? A quick/rushed scan of the European Football Statistics website (http://www.european-football-statistics.co.uk/) reveals the following: 1. Bundesliga 1; 41,446 (Germany) 2. Premiership; 35,341 (England) 3. La Liga; 28,323 (Spain) 4. Serie A; 24,562 (Italy) ----------------------------------- 5. Ligue 1; 20,759 (France) 6. Eredivisie; 19,666 (Holland) 7. Championship; 17,518 (England) 8. SPL; 15,301 (Scotland) 9. Bundesliga 2; 15,102 (Germany) 10. Premier Liga; 13,334 (Russia) I guess though that these change from season to season. One or two big teams changing divisions would have a significant effect on these averages. |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2009 21:51:35 GMT
I rather think the FL's marketing department has been trumpeting the Championship as Europe's 5th best-supported league (although I've never seen the figures one way or the other).
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Post by lambethgull on May 21, 2009 22:44:11 GMT
I rather think the FL's marketing department has been trumpeting the Championship as Europe's 5th best-supported league (although I've never seen the figures one way or the other). I think the Football League’s claim originates from the 2006/07 season when the Championship averaged over 18,200, the highest average for the second tier of English football since the 1959/60 season. Attendances in the French and Dutch leagues must have been a little lower for that season. I think the FA would be wise to think twice before inserting this boast into their World Cup bid! |
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Post by lambethgull on May 21, 2009 22:56:38 GMT
I rather think the FL's marketing department has been trumpeting the Championship as Europe's 5th best-supported league (although I've never seen the figures one way or the other). I think the Football League’s claim originates from the 2006/07 season when the Championship averaged over 18,200, the highest average for the second tier of English football since the 1959/60 season. Attendances in the French and Dutch leagues must have been a little lower for that season. I think the FA would be wise to think twice before inserting this boast into their World Cup bid! Actually, scrap that. I've just found the Football League's press release from 2007 (http://www.footballleague.co.uk/staticFiles/6b/7a/0,,10794~96875,00.pdf), which says: "The Coca-Cola Championship is the 4th most watched League in Europe with its total audience only bettered by the Premiership, Germany’s Bundesliga and Spain’s La Liga." Serie A/Ligue 1 has only 20 teams; Eredivisie, 18. Maybe they can put it in the bid after all! |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2009 5:59:45 GMT
Actually, scrap that. I've just found the Football League's press release from 2007 (http://www.footballleague.co.uk/staticFiles/6b/7a/0,,10794~96875,00.pdf), which says: "The Coca-Cola Championship is the 4th most watched League in Europe with its total audience only bettered by the Premiership, Germany’s Bundesliga and Spain’s La Liga." Serie A/Ligue 1 has only 20 teams; Eredivisie, 18. Maybe they can put it in the bid after all! So Newcastle's relegation would help! |
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Post by midlandstufc on May 27, 2009 17:26:10 GMT
So what's the correct answer? I was told the Championship came in 4th but could not believe it, and so, came to you my learned friends. I suppose for an up to date answer it must come from last season and surely the Championship cannot compete.
How about overall viewing figures for a whole country? S'pose there's no stats that detailed but I would reckon we're top in Europe with all our leagues and teams!
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Post by midlandstufc on Jun 2, 2009 12:49:31 GMT
OK - new question!
Afraid it's back to your 'O' and 'A'-level days ....
What sports ball is mentioned by Shakespeare in Henry V?
cheers!
Scott.
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Post by chelstongull on Jun 2, 2009 13:13:19 GMT
OK - new question! Afraid it's back to your 'O' and 'A'-level days .... What sports ball is mentioned by Shakespeare in Henry V? cheers! Scott. What about us folk who took CSE's??? |
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Post by Rob on Jun 2, 2009 15:28:42 GMT
OK - new question! Afraid it's back to your 'O' and 'A'-level days .... What sports ball is mentioned by Shakespeare in Henry V? cheers! Scott. A guess: Tennis? Ironically I did Henry V for O level English Lit. Can't remember any sport apart from a bit of French bashing, though. |
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Post by midlandstufc on Jun 5, 2009 10:46:15 GMT
Yep Rob, as in Real Tennis, never really read the English monarch plays but apparently that's the answer. Good job!
Chelston - can't believe you there - but here's one just for you; how many legs does a centpede have?
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