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Answers to frequent questions/comments - will update if needed.
1). Who are you?
I am "Homer" and I took this blog over from Ed Jägers in October 2024.
2). Do you have a Facebook account?
No, and the Twitter/X account has unfortunately been terminated (was: @FootballRanks). You can find me on LinkedIn though.
3). How many points would team X have in the FIFA ranking if... ?
FIFA used to have a prognosis tool but with the introduction of the new calculation method in the summer of 2018 this tool was discontinued. The way to get a reliable answer, is to post a comment with your question on this site.
4). I want to see where my team is ranked in the UEFA National Coefficient after the last matches and I just can't wait.
There are several sites on the internet posting updates. Also, see the last part of the previous answer.
5). Your probable results are wrong/laughable etc.
They are objectively based on the Elo ratings not on personal opinion.
6). Send me an e-mail when you post something new or reply to my comment.
It would be better to subscribe to the posts and comments feed to keep track of when/what I write.
7). Do you work for FIFA?
No, I don't and I don't expect they will make an offer any time soon.
8). Did you ever receive money to help a team climb in the ranking?
Eduard did - from Amplistan - but I didn't. Anyone interested can always contact me though.
9). Could you post updates more frequently?
No, I only post articles and reply to comments when I have the time for it. I do have a job and a family - the blog is just a hobby.
10). How much money does this blog bring you?
The ads you see on my blog are displayed for free - so I make no money from my blog. See also question 8.
11). I represent a betting company and we could offer you a nice sum of money to display some of our ads.
Thanks, I have to pass as betting companies are definitely not my cup of tea.
12). I have a sport related site, how about a link exchange? It will increase the number of visits you get etc.
I get enough visits and I have a policy - I won't post a link to your page if I don't visit it regularly.
13). I have a domain for sale - it's an amazing opportunity to expand your online footprint.
What is that? No, thanks.
14). Why don't you rate Botswana? (replace with any other team as appropriate)
It's not about me rating a team or not. There's an objective formula behind the rankings.
15). What is the history of this blog?
This blog was founded in 2007 by Eduard Rănghiuc, a Romanian programmer, living in Iasi. He started the blog when the FIFA ranking was quite a mess after a major reform in 2006. He provided a relevant platform for those interested in the mechanics of the ranking calculation. After that all kinds of rankings, seedings and prognosis followed quickly. And that's still the main subject of this blog.
In April 2018 Ed Jägers (Ed's profile), a Dutchman from Delft, took over the blog. He was a software engineer, but sadly he unexpectedly died on August 19th 2024. Luckily Homer was willing to continue this blog. Like Ed, he is also Dutch, is a software engineer and has been involved with football statistics since 1988. He does however live in Thailand.
About me:
Software engineer, happily unmarried and non-religious. You won't find me on Twitter or other so called social media. Dutchman, joined the blog in March 2018.