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Title: England - Team Discussion
Post by: APAT on August 08, 2008, 12:46:19 PM
This thread should be used to discuss England team selections for the European Team Championship. 

Players wishing to be considered for one of four places on the England team should highlight the fact to  non playing Captain, Alan Lake. 

Please bear in mind that Alan"s selections are likely to be largely based on APAT National Rankings and Championship performances.
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: linziwan on August 08, 2008, 13:19:25 PM
Alan

ME ME ME !!!!!!
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: kinboshi on August 08, 2008, 13:35:47 PM
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Roscopiko on August 08, 2008, 13:37:21 PM
Is this just going to turn into the biggest brag thread ever?

I don"t have a flag but would love to be considered.
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Bodddders on August 08, 2008, 13:52:44 PM
Go on then. If I really have to, can you consider me to represent England -- PLEASE
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Swinebag on August 08, 2008, 13:54:59 PM
Dont pick me, pick the four highest ranked Englishmen/women and lets take this down!!
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Chelsea on August 08, 2008, 19:12:43 PM
would love to be considered
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: biffa85 on August 08, 2008, 19:21:36 PM
Would love to be considered.

;D
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Chelsea on August 08, 2008, 19:25:42 PM
Des

Just a thought,  I would think this thread is going to end up a mile long with wonna be players wishing to represent England. I would guess that proportionately we would have much more players wanting to take part.

How about having an A and B team or north and south or a team of ranked players and a second team of wild card selections??
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: RioRodent on August 08, 2008, 20:07:41 PM
I agree with Chelsea, about the fact that this thread may get rather long... not that England should have more than one team.

Soooooo... not wishing to spoil everyone"s fun or anything, but please be assured that there is no need to actually put your name forward. Not all APAT members use the forum on a regular basis, when I have a shortlist for the team I/APAT will contact individuals to confirm avaliability and/or desire to take part.

If haven"t already seen it, please see my post post on the original thread - http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=1777.msg28604#msg28604

(You can ignore the bit about runes and crystal balls... far too expensive!!)

To that I would add that I have been asked to be the captain and select the team... select being the operative word, whilst the overall season two rankings will be taken into consideration, you do not need a non-playing captain to simply pick the first four Englishmen/women from a list.

As stated, the top English player in overall rankings will get one of the four places... so, with one live event and six online events remaining, there are still plenty of points up for grabs for those near the top of the leaderboard to cement a place in the team.

Good luck all,
Alan
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: APAT on August 08, 2008, 21:52:42 PM
Excellent post imo.  
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: APAT on August 08, 2008, 22:05:02 PM

Des

Just a thought,  I would think this thread is going to end up a mile long with wonna be players wishing to represent England. I would guess that proportionately we would have much more players wanting to take part.

How about having an A and B team or north and south or a team of ranked players and a second team of wild card selections??


We have a very competitive looking tournament to look forward to Nigel and I think adding a second England team of any ilk would dilute the credibility we are seeking to bring to the event.  By its very nature it should be extremely difficult to get into the National team.  I think Alan has a difficult job but we can be very confident that he will pull together the best possible selection of players for this event.
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: BigAnorak on August 09, 2008, 10:06:54 AM
I do hope that Cornwall is considered part of England.

I am ready willing and able to represent England, and would be proud to do so.

Bob Malin
(1st in Rankings as of 16th July 4 Gold, 2silver, 1 bronze, 11 Final tables)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Chelsea on August 09, 2008, 14:03:12 PM


Des

Just a thought,  I would think this thread is going to end up a mile long with wonna be players wishing to represent England. I would guess that proportionately we would have much more players wanting to take part.

How about having an A and B team or north and south or a team of ranked players and a second team of wild card selections??


We have a very competitive looking tournament to look forward to Nigel and I think adding a second England team of any ilk would dilute the credibility we are seeking to bring to the event.  By its very nature it should be extremely difficult to get into the National team.  I think Alan has a difficult job but we can be very confident that he will pull together the best possible selection of players for this event.


Agreed, Alan does have a difficult job, one im sure he will prepare for and execute superbly...so whoever makes the team, good luck and COME ON ENGLAND
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on August 09, 2008, 20:29:47 PM
Would love to be considered !!

woop woop
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: morlspin on August 10, 2008, 14:09:13 PM
Would be an honour and a pleasure tp represent my country for APAT, i hope to be considered for the team

Graeme
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on August 10, 2008, 14:25:41 PM


Des

Just a thought,  I would think this thread is going to end up a mile long with wonna be players wishing to represent England. I would guess that proportionately we would have much more players wanting to take part.

How about having an A and B team or north and south or a team of ranked players and a second team of wild card selections??


We have a very competitive looking tournament to look forward to Nigel and I think adding a second England team of any ilk would dilute the credibility we are seeking to bring to the event.  By its very nature it should be extremely difficult to get into the National team.  I think Alan has a difficult job but we can be very confident that he will pull together the best possible selection of players for this event.


very good idea if possible the more players that get the chance the better !
Obviously if the structure allows , maybe another 2 teams so 10 in all , would that work 10 seater tables ???
It could be a team of wildcard from any nation, a team of past champs, the top 4 ranked no matter what nationality , a freeroll with top four winning a seat or any other weird and wonderful ideas!!
All obviously if structure allows 10 teams what do you all think ???
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: HaworthBantam on August 10, 2008, 14:42:55 PM

Obviously we"d all like to play in this (except me cos I"m rubbish and don"t want to show myself up  ;D ), but this event should be a showcase of the best players each nation can put together. Imho, what Des has said about diluting the credibilty of the event by including National second teams also applies to the idea of a wild card team etc.
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Luke1 on August 10, 2008, 20:26:28 PM
Would like to be considered for this. Please dont take into consideration the way the "aces" were played on TV!
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Chipaccrual on August 10, 2008, 20:45:17 PM

Would like to be considered for this. Please dont take into consideration the way the "aces" were played on TV!


There"s nothing like your poker credentials being broadcast for all to judge.

Hope you make the team Tim.
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: bigredders on August 10, 2008, 23:28:45 PM
would also like to be considered...a cash and a final table in 2 tournis played isnt bad!
whoever is picked gl and will be following with interest! ;D
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: WarBwastardo on August 10, 2008, 23:34:54 PM
This thread might be kept to a minimum if the people who didn"t want to play or can"t play posted instead of those who did want to play.
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: MintTrav on August 11, 2008, 02:04:16 AM

Obviously if the structure allows , maybe another 2 teams so 10 in all , would that work 10 seater tables ???
It could be a team of wildcard from any nation, a team of past champs, the top 4 ranked no matter what nationality , a freeroll with top four winning a seat or any other weird and wonderful ideas!!
All obviously if structure allows 10 teams what do you all think ???


this event should be a showcase of the best players each nation can put together. Imho, what Des has said about diluting the credibilty of the event by including National second teams also applies to the idea of a wild card team etc.

Yes, it was a terrible post by Scouse. LOL
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on August 12, 2008, 14:25:20 PM
Mint trav will you stop flirting with me im a married man and not that way inclined
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: HaworthBantam on August 12, 2008, 14:27:24 PM

A"hem.........  ::)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: billyho10 on August 12, 2008, 15:33:07 PM

Mint trav will you stop flirting with me im a married man and not that way inclined


someone actually agreed to be ur wife?????!!!! ;)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: RioRodent on August 12, 2008, 18:17:46 PM
Selection Process Update:

As already stated the APAT rankings will be taken into consideration, but will not be the only criteria.

I will also be taking into account spelling, punctuation, grammar and how often people SHOUT.

Regards,
Capt Sensible

(http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s71/RioRodent/teacher-emoticon-black-board.gif)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: hi_am_chris on August 12, 2008, 19:01:48 PM
Billy, i think alcohol may have been involved  ;D
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on August 13, 2008, 09:45:17 AM


Mint trav will you stop flirting with me im a married man and not that way inclined


someone actually agreed to be ur wife?????!!!! ;)


they did billy ho !! obviously you finding difficult so heres somme help www.bridesforpeoplewithupsidedownheads.com  
hope it helps fella lol !!
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: StuartHopkin on August 13, 2008, 15:24:25 PM
Did anyone mention that the bloke who beat me in the UK national championships at manchester was never heard of or seen again??

Just thought i might mention that  ;)

Just incase anyone forgot  ;D

Nudge nudge  :D  :D

::)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: mal666 on August 13, 2008, 19:52:01 PM
u.k national manchester champion would like to throw his hat in the ring.
simon turton.
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: StuartHopkin on August 13, 2008, 21:54:23 PM
Ah man, i knew that post was a bad idea. Dont make me drop my lithuanian medal on ya!

How simon doing? How did he get on in the gukpt?
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: RiverAsUsual on August 16, 2008, 22:19:33 PM
I"d like to put my name forward too.

Qualifications: BlueSquare league positions this year 1x1st, 1xjoint1st, 2x2nd, 1x5th, currently 3rd this month, 4th in DTD Virgin Festival, 35th in GUKPT London Vic main event. Qualified for GUKPT Champion of Champions event (December). Won 2 BlueSquare $1500 packages for GUKPT Online for $2.50 each.

And further notable finishes due in GUKPT events at Bolton and Blackpool (hopefully)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on August 16, 2008, 23:17:17 PM

I"d like to put my name forward too.

Qualifications: BlueSquare league positions this year 1x1st, 1xjoint1st, 2x2nd, 1x5th, currently 3rd this month, 4th in DTD Virgin Festival, 35th in GUKPT London Vic main event. Qualified for GUKPT Champion of Champions event (December). Won 2 BlueSquare $1500 packages for GUKPT Online for $2.50 each.

And further notable finishes due in GUKPT events at Bolton and Blackpool (hopefully)

APAT players please !! posts 3 !! and not many ranking points !! come on dereck
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: linziwan on August 17, 2008, 01:02:56 AM

Alan

ME ME ME !!!!!!



... and don"t forget me.  Still interested in playing  ;D
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on August 17, 2008, 10:06:59 AM


Alan

ME ME ME !!!!!!



... and don"t forget me.  Still interested in playing  ;D


think you are safe linda ! especially after more points last night , how many did you get bt the way ?
Gl linda and wp
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: linziwan on August 17, 2008, 19:36:12 PM



Alan

ME ME ME !!!!!!



... and don"t forget me.  Still interested in playing  ;D


think you are safe linda ! especially after more points last night , how many did you get bt the way ?
Gl linda and wp


Thanks finished 3rd in the end
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: George2Loose on August 19, 2008, 18:14:35 PM
Just seen this- would like to play but after my hideous performance as APAT captain and my awful record in the nationals I shan"t expect to be- good luck to those picked! England FTW!!!
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Bigfella42 on August 20, 2008, 20:38:35 PM
I"d be interested in playing too - sounds great.

runner up apat Edinburgh and cashed in Luton

I;m a bit of a fish though!

cheers

Glenn
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Chelsea on August 20, 2008, 20:56:23 PM
Can I be bucket man...will bring own bucket and sponge :P
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: bigalhx3 on August 21, 2008, 18:31:36 PM
I"d be interested in playing too
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Cyntaf on August 21, 2008, 22:39:35 PM
May i put forward the name of Fabio Capello, No wait he"s Italian. How about Steve Mclaren? Oh wait, I know, Sven,  nah he"s foreign too................



So who next??

Sorry is this the right section?

Brian Barwick isn"t busy at the moment :)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: RiverAsUsual on August 28, 2008, 01:09:46 AM


I"d like to put my name forward too.

Qualifications: BlueSquare league positions this year 1x1st, 1xjoint1st, 2x2nd, 1x5th, currently 3rd this month, 4th in DTD Virgin Festival, 35th in GUKPT London Vic main event. Qualified for GUKPT Champion of Champions event (December). Won 2 BlueSquare $1500 packages for GUKPT Online for $2.50 each.

And further notable finishes due in GUKPT events at Bolton and Blackpool (hopefully)

APAT players please !! posts 3 !! and not many ranking points !! come on dereck


Not many ranking points!! Maybe not APAT ranking points but you wanna check out my GUKPT ranking points (48.5) and now I won BlueSquare league again this month there are another 15pts to be added and I"ll probably start Champion of Champions as one of the chipleaders ;D and it"s John to my friends!! Only my family call me "Derek" GGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on August 28, 2008, 07:52:29 AM
lol john, you already told me that and now i call you john i posted that long before you told me . And yes you have done well in gukpt league no one denying this but the team championship is for APAT not GUKPT !
And to be fair i posted that ages ago and you just replying , so you are not exactly a dedicated APATer? But gl any way john
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: RiverAsUsual on August 29, 2008, 03:49:01 AM
Dedicated APAT"er. Well, I played almost all the online APAT events and a few Regionals so thats fairly dedicated. Maybe not posting often on the forum but I"m sure APAT prefer actions to words.
Having said that your actions were much better than mine so I"ll give you that one (ok and your words too :D) You win!! You"re in, I"m off to play for Scotland ;D
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on August 29, 2008, 12:17:56 PM
No probs John it just very very competitive for English team and we all keen to play and Alan very tough decisions to make . There is a lot of high ranked players and past champs after it ! but good luck to all !
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: SirPercival on August 29, 2008, 19:24:12 PM

.......Having said that your actions were much better than mine so I"ll give you that one (ok and your words too :D) You win!! You"re in, I"m off to play for Scotland ;D


What makes you think you would make the Scottish team??
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: APAT on August 30, 2008, 01:16:21 AM
lol....it"s a good job there aren"t any goalposts in poker!
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: Dewi_cool on August 30, 2008, 01:21:06 AM
In Fighting in the yet undecided England Team, no change there then!!!!

Dealing with Quality is far better than dealing with quantity.

Good Luck Alan, 1st pint on me ;)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on August 30, 2008, 09:01:51 AM

In Fighting in the yet undecided England Team, no change there then!!!!

Dealing with Quality is far better than dealing with quantity.

Good Luck Alan, 1st pint on me ;)


Dewi you know we have quality and quantity lol !!
And the best Welsh player cant even play !!
;)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: morlspin on September 01, 2008, 16:52:29 PM
Just to add to my cv....i finished 14th in the scottish poker championships main event on sunday (£1060 entry)
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: tumblet on September 03, 2008, 15:21:05 PM


And the best Welsh player cant even play !!



Who says..
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on September 04, 2008, 10:23:25 AM



And the best Welsh player cant even play !!



Who says..


me lol but didnt say who it was !!
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: daveyb147 on September 05, 2008, 14:45:55 PM
im gonna win all the remaining online tourneys,,,,so not many points left for the rest of u,lol,,gl  scouse and telmison (is he english),,,both very consistent and more importantly,,,lucky ******** lololol,,,must have a chance of selection,,,,mine will be first name on sheet next year,,lol,,,,,gl 2 all selected
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: scouse3465 on September 14, 2008, 13:38:14 PM
Waiting with anticipation , I know only just finished but am dying to down who the lucky four are??
Is it top 4 in rankings?
I know its tough decision cheers Alan

Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: BigAnorak on September 20, 2008, 17:00:28 PM
I am about to get on plane for a 2 week holiday in Egypt and Jordan.

I hope for good news when I check this forum on my return.

Bob Malin
BigParka
Title: Re: England - Team Discussion
Post by: GiMac on September 23, 2008, 03:40:46 AM

In Fighting in the yet undecided England Team, no change there then!!!!

Dealing with Quality is far better than dealing with quantity.

Good Luck Alan, 1st pint on me ;)


Typical fella.  ::)