Euro's World: And the Winner is............................

After last years tight finish, which was won by Helmet in a vote off, the 2010 race for Le Maillott Jaune was something of a procession. The combination of age, babies and a lack of funds meant there were not as many gathering as in years gone by, and our sojourns were limited as well. These have always proved the most fertile grounds for idiocy and the like, so anyone who put in a proper shift on one, or possibly two, was going to be hard to overtake. Which is, what in effect happened. A memorable outing around Bradford, combined with a stellar effort in Dusseldorf, saw this member win at a canter. In fact he hasn't scored a single point since April, but no one else really got close. So put your hands together for a first time winner, as we crown Le Grande Buffoon 2010 as..................................

TRIGGER!!!!!!

The last couple of months have seen little movement. John the Don gets 8 points for being John the Don. Garreeeeee earned himself a late 4 pointer for insisting that his favourite Leeds United player of the late seventies was not Arthur Graham, but that well known spiv Arthur Daley. Shouty picked up a four pointer for managing to get whacked on the bonce by a parking barrier at InnitWorld. And that is about it. The final standings are thus;

Trigger 50 points
Child Catcher 28 points
Euro Bri 26 points
El Grande Queso 21 points
Crespo 15 points
Shouty 15 points
John the Don 11 points
Funky Messiah 10 points
Gareeeeeee 8 points
Big JohnnyM 6 points
Tony Helmet 4 points
Sprocket 3 points
Dr Shotgun 3 points
Mikey D 3 Points
Dessi 2 points
San 1 Point
Major 1 point

So from today the slate is wiped clean, and the race is on for the 2011 Yellow Jersey winner. The points system seems to be holding up quite well, so we shall retain it with no tinkering. A few nights out are planned between now and Chrimbo, so it shouldn't be too long before we see some early scores on the doors. The bookies make young Child Catcher a slight early favourite, but a soon to be solvent Shouty should prove to be a threat. The last two winners are new/about to be new fathers, which has lengthened their odds considerably, especially in the case of Trigger, has been tagged and put on a very short leash. Helmet is always but a Bender away from a good score, but is a bit mellower than he was in his prime. I expect him to be off the pace, though a trip to the Oktoberfest in the early Autumn should see him contend. Then there is my good self, Fromagio and Crespo, who always seem to flirt with lead, but manage to just avoid capturing the crown. Remember. Points can be scored at any time, so be vigilant. Once again all nominations will be considered, and be scored accordingly by a panel of peers.

Previous Winners

2009- Tony Helmet