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Title: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: SirPercival on June 28, 2009, 10:47:38 AM
As said elsewhere on this forum I have the great honour of being captain of the Scottish team once again this year.
Although the event does not take place until November I have had a number of PM"s thus far asking me to consider people for the team. Unfortunatly, I can only pick 4 players so is it inevitable that there will be a number of people who will be disappointed at my decision. What I would say to them is that the individual European Championship follows the Team event so why not get your place secured and come down a couple of days early to support your fellow Scots. One thing is certain, you will have good time!
If you wish to be considered to play in the event please PM me and/or post here and I will be sure to add you to my ever growing list of possibilities.
Many factors will be taken into account and it is not a requirement to post here to be selected. In fact I would prefer, if you can, that you introduce yourself to me at an APAT event (I hope to play them all!).
APAT Rankings (from all seasons) will be considered in the selection process as will performances at other events, both live and online. I will only consider APAT members, but being non-active on this forum, or for example not being able to play certain APAT events, will NOT count against you. Similarly, you don"t HAVE to be able to drink 10 pints and 10 shots each night in order to be picked ;D.
Even if you aren"t able to play this year, or feel your results don"t justify selection, please post your support to the team both here and during the event in November.
To finish, can I remind all readers that Scotland were 2nd last year to the (luck of the...) Irish with a very strong German team in 3rd.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: HaworthBantam on June 28, 2009, 12:04:09 PM
Don"t pick me (http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/HaworthBantam/Scotland2.gif), but hopefully I"ll be there giving the team my full support as last year.
Come on the Scots......
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: MAIR on June 28, 2009, 12:39:54 PM
"Mon the Scots! (http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t337/HaworthBantam/Scotland2.gif)
Doubt I will get picked this year, lots of Scot"s doing well in the last few years, alas i hope I do well in Edinburgh (How cool would that be hometown n all that LOL) to at least have a chance of consideration ;)
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Honeybadg on June 28, 2009, 14:29:55 PM
Come on SCOTLAND!
I would love to be picked - but recognise I have a lot to do to get anywhere near the team this year.
I am playing in Scotland and the World Events - so I will get my cannons out.
Whoever plays - let"s go one better this year.
Louis
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: HaworthBantam on July 03, 2009, 19:30:06 PM
With apologies.........
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Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: SirPercival on July 03, 2009, 20:46:58 PM
pure dead brilliant Ian.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: K3vl4rUK on July 03, 2009, 21:33:58 PM
Thank you Dan, I do look forward to you buying me some drinks. Or buying some for you - with your money! ;)
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: SirPercival on September 03, 2009, 16:44:02 PM
Well it"s time to pick the team I guess.
Thanks to all those that have shown interest to date (it"s not too late if you haven"t).
I will be sending out some PM"s over the next few days to get some further information from those on the shortlist for the 2 places that have still to be filled.
2 players have been picked and announcements on those will be made........
soon
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: K3vl4rUK on September 03, 2009, 20:01:59 PM
Thanks to all those that have shown interest to date (it"s not too late if you haven"t).
I will be sending out some PM"s over the next few days to get some further information from those on the shortlist for the 2 places that have still to be filled.
2 players have been picked and announcements on those will be made........
soon
oh noes!
if it was me that had been picked i wouldnt mind lol
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: SirPercival on September 04, 2009, 16:24:24 PM
I am pleased to announce the first player in this years Scottish Team.
Gordon "GiMac" McArthur, pictured here at last years event.
Gordon finished 2nd in the player rankings at the event last year scoring a total of 22 points. (more than the entire Welsh team who scored 15)
After the event "BigAnorak" said this about Gordon:
"It takes more than 6 pints of Lager and 6 shots of Tequila to nobble a Scotsman before a heads- up match (well done Gordon - I was well impressed with your blind blind calling)"
Linziwan said this:
"Many congratulations to Ireland very well played and Scotland, coming back all that way from the first day was brilliant. My chips definitely helped you there - Gordon is definitely my nemisis can"t beat him in a hand ever!"
And finally I"ll leave you with a quote from the man himself:
"Finally, my commiserations to the poor english team. Aye right, lol, get it right up ye!!!!"
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: MAIR on September 04, 2009, 16:37:19 PM
Whee the 1st to congratulate Gordon. Nice 1, you will do us Scot"s proud get in there!
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: lukybugur on September 04, 2009, 17:24:51 PM
Top pick, congrats Gordon.
Quote
And finally I"ll leave you with a quote from the man himself:
"Finally, my commiserations to the poor english team. Aye right, lol, get it right up ye!!!!"
More of this please :)
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: K3vl4rUK on September 04, 2009, 17:33:39 PM
And finally I"ll leave you with a quote from the man himself:
"Finally, my commiserations to the poor english team. Aye right, lol, get it right up ye!!!!"
More of this please :)
this lol
Lol.
Great first pick Stuart.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Geo on September 07, 2009, 18:47:25 PM
Congratulations Gordon, fine and reliable man.
Good luck
Geo
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: autobetkev on September 08, 2009, 00:32:52 AM
Well done Stuart, do our nation proud!!!!
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: MintTrav on September 08, 2009, 02:25:05 AM
Em.............this list seems to have ground to a halt. If you"re having trouble filling a team, there may be some disappointed English players who also have Scottish eligibility.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on September 08, 2009, 08:54:36 AM
Yeah, my last name begins with SCOT, and I"ve been to Edinburgh castle, and skied in Scotland! :D
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Foggy on September 08, 2009, 10:27:23 AM
As it looks as though you are struggling Stuart, I would like to put my name forward. I think that I qualify because,
I can drink large amounts of Whisky, and partial to a few heavies
My arms are 30" long, but my pockets measure 35"( as with most scotsman)
I can sometimes be devoid of humour
I do not feel the cold, as I have ample covering
Looking forward to your PM
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Chipaccrual on September 08, 2009, 11:17:14 AM
Stuart,
I"ve just had a look into my family background and it"s amazing what you can find.
I am really proud to be able to say that I am in no way whatsoever eligible to play for Scotland.
What a result !!!!!!! (For both of us ;) )
Leigh
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: MAIR on September 08, 2009, 12:03:51 PM
my daughter is half Scottish, so I"ve definitely had some Scot in me.
At least twice! :o
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: GiMac on September 09, 2009, 03:56:51 AM
Many thanks to all for their kind words. I am honoured to be chosen to represent Scotland again and look forward to smashing the english once again. 8)
p.s. I don"t think Stuart is struggling for players. He"s just doing a Des. "Team news coming soon". ;D
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: SirPercival on September 09, 2009, 19:37:02 PM
Many thanks to all for their kind words. I am honoured to be chosen to represent Scotland again and look forward to smashing the english once again. 8)
p.s. I don"t think Stuart is struggling for players. He"s just doing a Des. "Team news coming soon". ;D
sooner than soon ;)
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: K3vl4rUK on September 09, 2009, 19:39:23 PM
Many thanks to all for their kind words. I am honoured to be chosen to represent Scotland again and look forward to smashing the english once again. 8)
p.s. I don"t think Stuart is struggling for players. He"s just doing a Des. "Team news coming soon". ;D
sooner than soon ;)
oh christ he said it twice lol.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: SirPercival on September 09, 2009, 20:28:55 PM
and the second player to join the 2009 Scottish Team is:
James pictured above at the APAT Scottish National Championship 2008 where he came 6th is the second player to join this years team. I am very pleased that Eck has agreed to join the team and I"m sure he will use his extensive poker experience to good use.
Eck came 2nd in the APAT Scottish National Championship in 2007 as well as 6th the following year, but the highlight of his poker career to date must be cashing in the World Series of Poker in July 2008 - finishing 516th for just over $25,000.
Rumour has it that he sat out the bubble at the bar! (another good reason to be chosen for the Scottish team ;))
As well as the results above Eck has had a very successful time online with numerous large cashes. I have also watched him play cash on several occasions and would suggest he has a strong game at any format.
Congratulations Eck, welcome to the team.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: MAIR on September 09, 2009, 20:33:12 PM
Congratulations Eck, a valuable asset to the Scottish Team.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: APAT on September 09, 2009, 20:35:16 PM
Congratulations to James; the current APAT Player of the Year as voted for by the members, and a great selection.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: SirPercival on September 09, 2009, 20:40:22 PM
Cheers guys will do my best to remain conscious bring home the spoils.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Chipaccrual on September 10, 2009, 20:58:45 PM
I don"t know.
A team of kilts and manbags so far. ;D Where is Stuart going with his next selection ?
Congrats to you both.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Glorious on September 10, 2009, 21:16:17 PM
Nice one Eck. :)
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Laxie on September 10, 2009, 22:15:42 PM
I have no notion of saying "well done" to anyone until everyone has been named. Get a move on FFS! You"re obviously hanging out with Des these days. ::)
PS Well done Lads!
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: GiMac on September 12, 2009, 21:09:04 PM
Congrats Eck fella!!!! 8)
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: MAIR on September 13, 2009, 16:53:58 PM
::) ::) ::)
why are we waiting.........whyyyyyyy are we waiting.....why are we waiting...oh why why why :D :D
You sure you weren"t speaking to Des at DTD for some delaying tips Stuart :P
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: SirPercival on September 13, 2009, 18:29:57 PM
Cheers guys will do my best to remain conscious bring home the spoils.
Top man for a top job.
Good luck Eck and the Scotland Team WINNERS
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: George2Loose on September 13, 2009, 19:36:14 PM
Obv ran out of decent Scottish players.....
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Foggy on September 14, 2009, 23:14:27 PM
After weeks of checking the full APAT members list and birth certificates. Stuart is now writing to all APAT members too see if anyone has been on holiday to Scotland.
Unfortunately most of the members are sane, so you know the answer.
Can anyone help in proposing any further methods of checking ones Scottish bloodline?
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: HaworthBantam on September 15, 2009, 07:31:25 AM
Great second pick, Stuart, the team is shaping up nicely.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: lukybugur on September 15, 2009, 08:10:36 AM
George Dickson, shown here on his way to 3rd place in the 2009 APAT Scottish National Championships.
George is delighted to join Gordon and James in the Scottish team and whilst he may not have played the big events those 2 have he has had no shortage of live poker success.
I have had many people ask me for a place on the Scottish team but I have also had several people recommend George ahead of themselves. I believe this is typical of the Scots who want to see a winning team more than anything else. It is also reflective of the respect George has in the local cardrooms in Scotland.
Congratulations Geo - roll on November!
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: MAIR on September 15, 2009, 21:43:16 PM
Congrats cuz!
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: lukybugur on September 15, 2009, 22:21:40 PM
Another TOP pick! Big Congrats Geo.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: duke3016 on September 15, 2009, 22:24:59 PM
Good one -- nice pick
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Bigfella42 on September 15, 2009, 23:53:12 PM
wd geo and good luck.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Morethanluck on September 16, 2009, 08:07:17 AM
Well done Geo. Best wishes to the team - al three of them so far. Go Scotland!
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: Laxie on September 16, 2009, 08:31:01 AM
Well done Geo!!! :D
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: HaworthBantam on September 16, 2009, 20:09:56 PM
Kilts, Manbags and cardigans. What will we have for the fourth spot ?
Cardigans!!
Mr Prew has a lot to answer for. The garment referred to can be seen in the photo on Stuarts post. Apart from being a -down wi the kidz hoodie type, as explained to Tighty, in good old military style, I could live and survive in that garnent. Windproof and with a waterproof/breathable lining, when needed it is portable accommodation (indeed it was for Cardiff and most of Dublin last year)...........don"t knock it.
Congrats to Gimac and Eck and it is an absolute pleasure to be placed with these guys.
In all honesty, I am as passionate a Scotsman as you will find and I am truly humbled to be chosen amongst such esteemed company. Many thanks to all well wishers and good luck to all participants.
Phil Starrs, seen here playing at the recent APAT World Championships at DTD.
Phil is 12th in the Scotland all time money list with tournament winnings of $110,725.
These include 18th at the Irish Open Main event in 2008 for $37,832 and 55th at the EPT Barcelona Open in 2007 for $14,354.
Other poker successes include winning the Glasgow Masters in 2001, winning the Scottish Championships in in 2002, winning the Dundee Spring Poker Festival PLO event in 2003 and of course winning the APAT Scottish National event in 2007.
Phil was a major part of the Scottish Team in 2008 scoring 20pts and he is delighted to represent Scotland again this year.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: AMRN on October 02, 2009, 23:19:23 PM
Finally!!
Great picks Stu - good luck guys.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: autobetkev on October 03, 2009, 01:58:57 AM
Great picks Stuart and good luck to the team (and nation). I, although gutted not to have been considered for the team, wish you all well, and hope you show the rest of the world where the best players come from!!!!
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: lukybugur on October 03, 2009, 10:56:41 AM
Congrats Phil. Strong team. Scotland FTW!
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: GiMac on October 23, 2009, 11:29:37 AM
Great picks Stuart and good luck to the team (and nation). I, although gutted not to have been considered for the team, wish you all well, and hope you show the rest of the world where the best players come from!!!!
But I dont thnk they fly there from Luton!?!? ;)
Great pick Stu, congrats Phil!!! 8)
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: SirPercival on November 06, 2009, 09:31:01 AM
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still ROFL at this. - enjoy.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: fraac on November 08, 2009, 04:05:41 AM
Quality team. TID.
Title: Re: SCOTLAND - European Team Championships 2009
Post by: K3vl4rUK on November 08, 2009, 13:32:20 PM