So we went into Week 11 this week with both our two finalists looking for a win. But the surprise was that they picked two teams that were not that bad actually. I had thought that @cryptoandcoffee would have picked Man United alot sooner and also I had thought Spurs were gone from @saif-ul-wahab 's list but I was wrong. Going back through their teams and nope they had no picked their teams before so we were good to go. I was expecting two wins here but Tottenham decided to be the most Spursy of Spurs that they could be and had a shocking loss to Ipswich. Mad stuff which means I am happy to announce we have a winner.
@cryptoandcoffee went for Man United
@saif-ul-wahab went for Tottenham
Result
Tottenham 1 Ipswich 2 LOSS
Man United 3 Leicester 0 Win
Winner of Last Man Standing is @cryptoandcoffee
What can I say about the winner. He is a Hive loyalist and has been on the platform since the days of Steems. He is a good friend of mine and back in the day when we were hustling for Steem Power together, he was on Musings (Remember Musings, the Steem Quora) and I was into Splinterlands. He kept at it where I delved in and out of Hive. But he is here now as Hive Last Man Standing Champion. His most coveted achievement since getting into Coti in 2021. :-D. The ex rugby referee always keeps a close eye on the English sports down in Joberg in South Africa. Rumour has it he is a disaster to have in front of you at a concert because I hear he is a big unit. Anyway congratulations my friend.
Commiserations to @saif-ul-wahab on a great game. As my father once told me : "never back Tottenham" after he put the house on them to win the 1987 FA Cup final against underdogs Coventry. There is a consolation prize and we hope to see you back for the next Last Man Standing. Well played my friend.
Prizes :
| @cryptoandcoffee | Teams Picked Previously |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Arsenal |
| Week 2 | Brighton |
| Week 3 | Man City |
| Week 4 | Newcastle |
| Week 5 | Aston Villa |
| Week 6 | Liverpool |
| Week 7 | Chelsea |
| Week 8 | Tottenham |
| Week 9 | Brentford |
| Week 10 | Everton |
| Week 11 | Man United |
| @saif-ul-wahab | Teams Picked Previously |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Newcastle |
| Week 2 | Man City |
| Week 3 | Aston Villa |
| Week 4 | Man United |
| Week 5 | Liverpool |
| Week 6 | Arsenal |
| Week 7 | Chelsea |
| Week 8 | Leicester |
| Week 9 | Notts Forest |
| Week 10 | Crystal Palace |
| Week 11 | Tottenham |
So this is it for last man standing 2024. It may be faith that we have stopped just before an international break. If I get writers block I think I may hold another one this year. Let us wait and see.
The contest I was waiting for will now end but this time with some reward for me. Thanks to @blanchy for organizing this contest that makes the best league even more interesting to follow and watch.
Also congrats to @cryptoandcoffee, you deserved the win.
Mammoth 11 weeks, what a contest! Congrats "last" man, I know a bit, @cryptoandcoffee and just before him, @saif-ul-wahab. Keen contest indeed.
To the organiser @blanchy, your Spurs have spoilt it.🙂
Anyways, it's some task organising all these, welldone bro.
Cheers all.
@ogeewitty suddenly Spurs forgot to play which I am most angry about. Of all teams they had to loose to Ipswich
Hehe, of all days, they chose that very day to practice some generosity.🙂
Well, even Blanchy's father has said Spurs can't be trusted, so not your fault really.
Be that as it may, men you were terrific to still be in the haunt till now. Even revered pundits dropped out weeks back. You have distinguished yourself.
Pls enjoy the congratulations.
if u r stil angry aftr dis,send al dat Hive to me
🏃♀️
Hahahahah, not that angry to send the hive tough. Thanks for the appreciation
I didn't think you were, that's why it was italicised. Enjoy the laughs.
My pleasure.
cheers @ogeewitty The Gunners did not have a perfect weekend either
Congrats Gents and nice one Blanchy for organising!!
Thank you very much for those kind words lol. Still cannot believe this went on to week 11 and should have gone on longer if Spurs had not cocked up. Thanks so much for the prize and hosting this competition. The funny thing is Man Utd normally knock me out and I avoid them because they are so crap.
You are welcome mate . You now join the elite of football nobility on Hive. Adidas and Nike will be knocking on your door .
Giddy up @cryptoandcoffee no surprise, always a good man to predict things. Fair play for organising @blanchy Always enjoyable
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