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GB's first points for 2020.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was also picked by GB in 2013 and by myself in 2010.

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And GB scores another 15 with James Randi

http://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/21/obituaries/james-randi-dead.html

James Randi was picked seven times in this game, five times by Galaxy Babe.

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As we approach winter, Coelacanth still holds a 15-point lead over Bluebottle, but there's plenty of time for that to change in this unpredictable year.

Please start thinking about your 2021 lists - I'll email the regulars in December. New players are very welcome - please let me know

Icy

Nobby Stiles - predicted by logicus



http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36963874

Nobby Stiles was picked seven times in this game, three times by logicus, who moves to equal third place on the leaderboard.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/oct/30/nobby-stiles-was-an-enforcer-who-pioneered-the-holding-midfield-role

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I have heard a rumour that Sean Connery has died. He is on the list.

"Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90 - BBC News" https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/entertainment-arts-54761824

Predicted by Mol.

"Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90 - BBC News" http://www.bbc.com/news/amp/entertainment-arts-54761824

him and nobby stiles within a day or two....what is happening in the world...

Sean Connery was picked seven times in this game, first in 2007, but in the last four years by Mol, who moves back into the peloton with a running total of 30 points.

We currently have 6 players who could catch the leader Coelacanth (on 55) if they have two more scores before the end of the year.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/oct/31/sir-sean-connery-obituary

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** IMPORTANT UPDATE **

Into December, and Coelacanth holds a 15-point lead from Bluebottle. Can she hang on against the last-minute specialist? Logicus, TC, Galaxy Babe, Just Bob and Mol are all in with an outside chance too in this unusual year.

** 2021 CONTEST **

I’ll be e-mailing you all shortly for your 2021 picks, so please get compiling. If you can’t think of anyone, then why not dip into the archives? Many of the people picked in the early games are still with us.

If anyone would like to join the game, you’ll be very welcome. Just drop me a message at icy (underscore) North (at) Hotmail (dot) com. Rules are on the homepage.

Icy

done hope its not in spam box

Entries received from Galaxy Babe and Logicus. The Groob is working on his list too.

New players very welcome!

I'm on it! When I've written all my Christmas cards....

well TC, you can use U8131912 or U157859 lists their unblemished at the moment...

Entry received from Bluebottle, so that's three 2021 entrants so far

Barbara Windsor

http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/dec/11/barbara-windsor-babs-the-daring-darling-pearly-queen-of-the-screen

Points for Bluebottle and Galaxy Babe

Coelacanth's lead has been cut to 5 points.

Babs was picked 13 times in this game, first in 2007. She was a regular on Magwitch's list.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55269649 for those who can't access the Guardian link.

Icy, hopefully I have sent my list. Hope it is still the same addy.

Email me if not.



MMF

Yay! MMF - Wondered where you'd got to.

Sorry Icy. I'll try and get it done for Christmas and not leave it till the last minute.

Received and replied, thanks MMF!