[shannon2007]

Amazingly, this is now the SIXTH year that the FMS betting has run. Originally founded by King Jeff and myself, and amazingly all the winners so far have been associated with Brian/Bryan.

The sequence goes Hick(Bryan)-BoN-BrianW-BoN-Hick(Bryan), so either BrianW is going to make a stunning re-appearance or that sequence is going to be broken but if you want to win, changing your name to a Brian type somewhere along the lines certainly helps.

Usual disclaimer applies, I have absolutely no idea what the votes are - in fact as very few people have voted so far it would be an incredible fix if I did - and so these odds are purely on my own judgements and biases.

You will have 1000 FMS pounds with which to gamble and may place your bets either by email (see profile) or in this thread. The best way to win is to gamble big on an accumulator and hope for the best. (Phone one of the Brians for tips.)

[shannon2007]

FMSer of the Year
Amaroq 2/1
Faramir 2/1
Peacemaker7 2/1
Terk 1/1

Writer of the Year
Amaroq 3/2
BobBev 5/2
Faramir 2/1
flipsix3 4/1
Peacemaker7 10/1
Terk 50/1


Story of the Year
All Sorted for E’s and Whizz – Terk 10/1

Fee Fife Fo Fum, I Smell the Blood… Faramir 4/1

Reviving the Legend - Donners 20/1

Scottish Reprise – Return to East Stirling - Faramir 4/1

Sharpening a Rusty Blade – Amaroq 3/1

The Night After Transfers – HD 3/1

The Superclub and The Supergirl - irishregan 100-1

The True Story of a Footballing Legend – Peacemaker7 25-1


Funniest Writer of the Year
flipsix3 3/1
HD 11/10
irishregan 2/1
Peacemaker 11/10


Funniest Story
Around the World in 80 Games - Chonner 2/1

The Night After Transfers - HD 3/2

The Superclub and The Supergirl - irishregan 2/1


Best Newcomer
Amaroq 1/1
mark wilson27 11/10
Panpardus 11/10
Wegason 2/1


Best Story Character
Duncan MacLeod (Peacemaker7) 3/1
Ian Richards (Amaroq) 1/1
Jace Drabek (Faramir) 3/1
Stephen Beckett (Terk) 3/1
Roorsby Bobbins (BobBev) 1/1



MISCELLANIOUS OVERALL AWARDS

Most Missed FMSer
13litz 5/2
Andrew Downing 3/1
Dixie Flatline 11/10
Jambo 4eva 1000/1
Lionel Perez 11/10
Richey 20/1
Soldout 20/1


Best Challenge
The Islands Challenge 1/1
The Freedom Fighter Challenge 1/1
The Uncle Scrooge Challenge 1/1
The Bobby Robson Challenge (BobBev) 10/11
Pole to Pole Challenge (Peacemaker7)11/10


Best Story Idea
An Interview with the Arsenal Manager – a young fan’s story (Mambaman) 11/8
Around the World in 80 Games (Chonner) 1/1
Jason Young, the story of a Footballing Legend (Peacemaker7) 11/8
Short Arms, Long Pockets (BobBev) 1/1


Spirit of FMS
Amaroq 2/1
Faramir 10/11
Peacemaker7 11/8
Terk 11/10



GEOGRAPHICAL AWARDS

Best English Story
An Interview with the Arsenal Manager –a young fan’s story - Mambaman 2/1

Fondest Wishes – Harrow Hill in FM2007 - Faramir 3/1

From the Fringe – Holyhead Hotspur - Faramir 3/1

Reviving the Legend - Donners 2/1

Sharpening a Rusty Blade - Amaroq 11/10

Strictly No Dancing? - markyt 2/1


Best Scottish Story
The True Story of a Footballing Legend - Peacemaker7 11/10

Fee Fife Fo Fum, I Smell the Blood… Faramir 11/10

Scottish Reprise – Return to East Stirling Faramir 11/10


Best Rest of the World Story
All Sorted for E’s and Whizz – Terk 11/8

Around the World in 80 Games – Chonner 11/8

The Bloods, sweat and tears of a Part time Manager - Panpardus 15/8

The Old Lady Strikes Back - mark wilson27 15/8

The Superclub and The Supergirl - irishregan 1/1



SPECIAL CATEGORY AWARDS

Best Short Story
The Night After Transfers – HD 1/1

World Cup 2010 – an Australian perspective - Panpardus 1/1


Best Challenge Story
Short Arms, Long Pocket BobBev 1/1

Absolute Bobbins (BRC) BobBev 1/1

Another Robson legend, only time will tell (BRC) Panpardus 11/8

“I’d say he’s the best in Europe, if you put me on the fence” (BRC) : Terk 11/8

[shannon2007]

As usual, if you have any 'special' bets such as, how many people will attend the ceremony or whatever just ask for a price. Anyone may enter except Terk, because as vote counter he may have inside info :p

[retired_bbcarr]

You mean inside info like knowing what the votes are, how many votes each got in the nominating round, that kind of inside info?

[shannon2007]

Originally posted by Terk:
You mean inside info like knowing what the votes are, how many votes each got in the nominating round, that kind of inside info?

Yeah. And although of course you don't know how the second voting round will go, having seen the nominations would give you an unfair advantage. Sorry

[retired_rkp278]

Not a betting man myself, so good luck to all bettors.

The odds do give a good perspective on who is likely to win, so may be helpful in choosing your votes.

[retired_jgirl87]

Originally posted by BenArsenal:
The odds do give a good perspective on who is likely to win, so may be helpful in choosing your votes.

The odds are PM7's own opinions, nothing more.

I'll wait until I see the final nominations.

[retired_teju]

Story of the Year
All Sorted for E’s and Whizz – Terk 10/1

Fee Fife Fo Fum, I Smell the Blood… Faramir 4/1

Reviving the Legend - Donners 20/1

Scottish Reprise – Return to East Stirling - Faramir 4/1

Sharpening a Rusty Blade – Amaroq 3/1

The Night After Transfers – HD 3/1

The Superclub and The Supergirl - irishregan 100-1

The True Story of a Footballing Legend – Peacemaker7 25-1

F**k sake 100-1 for mine, you might as well take me off the list now

[BarryLFC]

I'm going to chuck my oar in with Duncan MacLeod and stick 800 on him and his story winning: Story of the Year (25/1), Best Character (3/1), and Best Scottish Story (11/10).

The other 200 is on Amaroq to win Story of the Year (3/1) and Best Newcomer (1/1) and Best English Story (11/10) and Faramir to win Spirit of FMS (10/11).

Gluck to all the Bri/yans out there.

[retired_bbcarr]

Originally posted by Spav:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by BenArsenal:
The odds do give a good perspective on who is likely to win, so may be helpful in choosing your votes.

The odds are PM7's own opinions, nothing more.

I'll wait until I see the final nominations. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Look towards the top of the forum, ya silly Aussie. What PM has posted are the final nominations :p