For those of you not in the know, Derek Ray was a former teacher, footballer, Evertonian and Botanic Inn regular. Therefore, a well known character, but most famously remembered for being a winner of the Smythsonian World Cup Predictor. He won the coveted prize in 2002 but due to an off the ball incident was unable to return to defend his honour in the 2006 competition. He is fondly remembered in football and associated circles as Lord Ray of Botanic and it was in his name that the predictor was renamed after his untimely departure to the Elysian Fields.
More recent winners have included Frank "The Swank" McGuigan and most recently Marie Louise McKnight, the most knowledgeable football pundit in my house! If you wish to join this illustrious group, it is your responsibility to have the hard copy to Ron Manager or me by 4pm on Thursday 14th or email it to me at noelmcknight@ntlworld.com. Email me if you require a copy of the form to print off. Most of you know the craic, which it is a bit of, and an opportunity for a massive cash prize. Girly Bhoy is in and is supporting the Taiwan ladies team.
I will post regular updates here so get those forms in ASAP.
Good Luck
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