Results round-up
Better late than never… Results of match-ups 2, 3, and 4 We know, we know: we can hear you all clamouring in your millions (?) – what’s going on, who’s been winning, why haven’t I had a personal message delivered by carrier pigeon etc etc. Sorry about the delay – sometimes (as a saint definitely […]
Benson is our first winner!
And they’re off! We’ve got our first winner! Benson triumphs in match-up #1 The first bout of the year results in victory for Richard Meux Benson! He moves into the next round to face Iraneus of Lyon or James the Just. Or next Showdown is already live – Emily Cooper vs Dunstan of Canterbury. […]
Well, cut my hair and avoid forced marriage – Clare of Assisi wins the Golden Halo!
2024 Golden Halo winner! Congratulations to 2024 Golden Halo winner Saint Clare of Assisi! In the final battle of he Saintly Showdown, Clare defeated Joseph of Arimathea to take the inaugural crown. Both of these last remaining saints, one old and one ancient, captured the imagination of the Saintly Showdown voting public, but only one […]
Our first finalist!
The first of the Faithful Four is into the Final Clare crushes Albert! Clare of Assisi overcame Albert Schweitzer to become the first finalist in The Race For The Golden Halo! Who will the other finalist be that will face Clare? Will it be Polycarp or Joseph of Arimathea? You decide! Vote now!
Faithful Four finally here!
We’re down to the last few saints Faithful Four finalised On Friday Joseph of Arimathea triumphed over Rita to take the final semi final place (if you see what we mean). From an initial field of 32 saints, we are down to a holy four: Albert Schweitzer, Clare of Assisi, Joseph of Arimathea, and Polycarp. […]
Clare bops Barbara!
The third quarter final comes up with Clare Clare beats Barbara Our third bout of the Elate Eight results in victory for Clare of Assisi! Clare moves into the Faithful Four to face “Uncle” Albert Schweitzer. There’s just one showdown left to settle – Joseph of Arimathea v Rita Vote now! Vote now!
Polycarp overcomes Gertrude The Great
Once more unto the Coin my friends! Heads it’s Polycarp! Another deployment for the overworked Coin Of Decision, and this time it did spake thusly: Polycarp wins! Polycarp’s next opponent will be Joseph of Arimathea or Rita. Vote now!
Albert hits the heights!
Albert Schweitzer edges past Joseph Vaz The first of the Faithful Four! Our first quarter final showdown has concluded, and results in victory for Albert Schweitzer! Albert makes it through to the semi finals, AKA The Faithful Four, where he will face either Clare of Assisi or Barbara. Vote now!
Saintly Sixteen (almost) sorted
The story so far… As Easter creeps ever closer, we’ve very nearly reached the quarter finals. You may be thinking about how much chocolate your body can withstand but we’re busy analysing the results and preparing for the next round: The Elate Eight! Before we start on the next four showdowns we’ve got to wrap […]
First Round wrapped up!
Done and dusted! First round results round-up After a frantic few weeks the first round is over. Yesterday’s match-up between Rafqa of Lebanon and Clare of Assisi ended in (you guessed it) a draw. Rapid but judicious deployment of The Coin Of Decision took place and the winner was decided by fate to be… Clare […]