The Amazing Football Prediction Game: The Rules

1. Predictions will be for all full weekend fixture rounds in the premier league
2. If there is a full fixture list mid week, it may also be included
   
3. All predictions for each round must be in before KO of the first game in that round
4. Points are scored - One for a correct result, two for a correct score, one per goal per striker. Strikers score double points for a hat trick
5. The tie-breaker is greater amount of correct scores, greater amount of correct results, then highest scoring striker, then highest scoring second striker
6. See separate rules section for striker scoring and selection
7. Any disputes will decided by popular vote - those who are directly affected by the vote are not eligible to vote. In cases where all are affected, all are eligible to vote
8. Prize money will be £40 for the winner, £25 for second place and £15 for third place
   
9. The season runs from 12th August 2007 with the final game on New Year's day 2008 (see amendment 2 below)
   

Amendment 1: - All goals scored by strikers will count towards the points total, regardless of whether it is a prediction round (Tues, 14th Aug 2007)

Amendment 2: - The season runs from 12th August 2007 with the final games on Wednesday 30th January (Tues 4th Sept 2007)