I don't think it is fair to start looking for people to blame. No-one could have anticipated the bug, or without the benefit of hindsight that a full re-set would have been be required to avoid it - there isn't any protocol in the rules about resetting machines before important matches (yet) and the...

I got a pic of some of the final position results as displayed on the big screen, including yours Ian, all subject to official confirmation of course. 19/20 - Paolo S v Peter K - 7-3 2-3 21/22 - Ian K v Michael G - 5-2 2-3 25/26 - Jorn F v Joerg P - 3-3 3-5 27/28 - Thomas N v Michele L - 1-1 2-4 29/...

Manchester might be a bit far for me. I'd be happy to compromise with, say, Warsaw?

Good job with the seedings - I haven't seen the final position list but it's going to correlate strongly with the seeding groups. I did my best to shake things up lower down the grid!

I had a great time, arriving without having played against a human being for 2 years and with only a handful of games even against the computer I didn't expect to achieve anything much but I came away with 7 wins and my first Cup Final appearance. I also managed what I think must be my best ever res...

Looking forward to round 2 and final placing results... always nice to see what other players were doing while I was concentrating on my own matches.

Great final, it had everything; terrific comebacks, controversial disallowed goal, red card, drama right to the end!

I'm going to try to remember to ask all my opponents if they are willing to play random pitch and strong wind. It will be nice/interesting/surprising if any of them say yes...

I just want to check the people updating the stats are aware Stephen C (Ireland) = Stephen D (Northern Ireland). I would prefer to remain Stephen D for KOA and general internet purposes.

Would it be possible to get some more inexperienced newbies or out-of-practice World Cup virgins to sign up? I'm starting to worry there's a wooden spoon with my name on it...

Stephen - Menu 2 and 6
Janna - Menu 2 and 6 and a 7 between us.

Noodlebug plus oneski

I'm sure everyone will want to hear the Russian anthem at the opening ceremony!