Bass_line88 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 After reading all about Miles and only Miles every day, I just wondered what ever happened to the Collyer brothers? they were the ones who first created CM werent they? have they got anything to do with SI games and FM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feedthegoat Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Think they are both working on FM Live aren't they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnlikelyStory Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I heard one of them is living in Istanbul. I think so anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 they were the ones that founded SI was it not? Guys are genuises anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_line88 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 they were the ones that founded SI was it not? Guys are genuises anyway i think they were the founders, which makes them pretty important. so if thats the case where have they gone? why arent they ever mentioned anymore? i wouldve thought the 'founders' and 'creators' would even have a bigger rep than Miles? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruyff14 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 they also put themselves in cm93/94 to as players at Cambridge I remember Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 i think they were the founders, which makes them pretty important. so if thats the case where have they gone? why arent they ever mentioned anymore? i wouldve thought the 'founders' and 'creators' would even have a bigger rep than Miles? Maybe someone from SI will read this and help explain exactly where the guys who started our addiction have gone/up to these days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herter Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I believe only one of them is involved with SI now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff PaulC Posted October 22, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted October 22, 2008 I believe only one of them is involved with SI now. Ahem. I am still here. Working on the match engine for FM and FML. My brother is also still here ( ok he took a couple of years off a while ago ) and is working on FML. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonkyDick Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 One of them posted on here earlier today. Well maybe last night over there. edit - typical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLS Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Ahem. I am still here. Working on the match engine for FM and FML.My brother is also still here ( ok he took a couple of years off a while ago ) and is working on FML. So why do you let that Miles fella take all the glory then Paul? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExeChris Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 My name is Chris Collyer No relation to the more famous ones here though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_line88 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 they were the ones that founded SI was it not? Guys are genuises anyway Ahem. I am still here. Working on the match engine for FM and FML.My brother is also still here ( ok he took a couple of years off a while ago ) and is working on FML. Thats good to hear then! i still see you & your brother as the creators of CM/FM and so i just wonder why you dont seem to get as much attention as Miles (no offence to Miles btw!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonkyDick Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Because Miles is their lapdog. Maybe they just want to concentrate on the game and hired Miles to take the crap from us and do all the PR stuff. Who'd blame them really, Miles mentioned something about how many countries he's visited on his media/PR tours and quite frankly it looked like a hassle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
playmaker Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 So why do you let that Miles fella take all the glory then Paul? Because Miles takes all the abuse too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike7077 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Isn't Miles pretty much the driving force behind SI now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
postal postie Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 i reckon the collyers have been over thrown by miles and they're only let out of their dungeon to answer threads like this so that no one suspects anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daley Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Isn't it just business guys? Maybe Paul & Chris just actually prefer working on the games and like to leave all the everyday stuff like media interaction to Miles. maybe they are working on another project? Or they just prefer to be out of the limelight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff PaulC Posted October 22, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted October 22, 2008 We both definitely prefer to be working on the game(s) than doing PR stuff......whereas Miles does PR like he was born for it. Its all about working as a team. SI is about a lot more than 3 people. A lot more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daley Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 We both definitely prefer to be working on the game(s) than doing PR stuff......whereas Miles does PR like he was born for it.Its all about working as a team. SI is about a lot more than 3 people. A lot more. Is it also that you feel both yourself and Chris have better Radio faces than Miles (mind you if that is the case then I would really worry!) LOL! Sorry but I thought it was funny! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ter Posted October 22, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted October 22, 2008 Is it also that you feel both yourself and Chris have better Radio faces than Miles (mind you if that is the case then I would really worry!) LOL! Sorry but I thought it was funny! Who is Chris? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_line88 Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Who is Chris? i presume he means oliver! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExeChris Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 i presume he means oliver! Sorry - think I confused things. I am Chris Collyer, but I am not one of THE Collyer's. Unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daley Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Who is Chris? Sorry yes meant Oliver. ExeChris got me a little confused! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ov Collyer Posted October 22, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'm here too As Paul says, working on the games is the best bit for us, and who would want to deny the ladies of the World a regular glimpse of Miles eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigy18181 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 great to see the two guys who started it all are still very active in making the new games and not just sitting back reaping the rewards for what you created. Much appreciated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'm here too As Paul says, working on the games is the best bit for us, and who would want to deny the ladies of the World a regular glimpse of Miles eh? So its you whos to blame for destroying my social life for the past 10 years! I hope you're pleased with yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Ov Collyer Posted October 22, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted October 22, 2008 To be perfectly honest when you've been doing something this long its rather hard to break the habit. I managed to break the CM/FM addiction for a couple of years, a few years back, but now working on FML with a really good bunch of lads has taken over my brain instead, so thats me hooked again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff PaulC Posted October 22, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted October 22, 2008 Besides, if I gave this up I'd be bored within a few months, if not weeks........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerChris Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Good to see the originals are still here and playing a part! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flogside Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Great to hear you guys are still involved with the series!! I must admit i had wondered where you had both gone! Ive luckily managed to always keep a nice balance between the game, my social life, and work, but never the less you are still responsible for countless lost hours playing the games! Fun countless hours lost though Great Work and thanks for bringing us the games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Yes we all thank you for bringing us this wonderful game, although we shouldn't have to, as infact i'm sure collectively as a forum we have paid for several of your houses. So, tonight when you're in your jacuzzi, drinking champagne, surrounded by gorgeous models, spare us 'common people' a thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanpeggs Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I believe they both passed away in an industrial accident in the late 1990's. Twas a terrible mess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spagbol Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Isn't the chap who did the first editor for CM still involved with SI as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranjith Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 We both definitely prefer to be working on the game(s) than doing PR stuff......whereas Miles does PR like he was born for it. I wonder.... Is Miles related to Stelios Haji-Ioannou, EasyJet pioneer? He looks uncannily like him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I wonder....Is Miles related to Stelios Haji-Ioannou, EasyJet pioneer? He looks uncannily like him. Yes, they share that recognisable family name 'Haji-Ioannou' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Aja Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Guys, we're in the presence of greatness. We should be honoured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob123 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Guys, we're in the presence of greatness.We should be honoured Hear hear to that. Now all I want is your addresses to inflict mortal damage HA HA Keep up the good work lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SI Staff Miles Jacobson Posted October 22, 2008 SI Staff Share Posted October 22, 2008 You'll be able to see an interview with the 3 of us (rather than just me) in Shortlist magazine and online in a few weeks time. The 3 of us also did the press conference together when we announced FML. To answer other questions, no, I'm no relation to Stelios and the guy who did the original editor (Boah) is very much at SI (his real name is Svein). I used to use that editor myself to do the first data updates for the game back in 1995... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undergroundfc.com Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 miles is just as important as the brothers. they need a scapegoat if anything goes wrong kidding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesYesOhYay Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 LEGENDS!!!! they created the best most addictive games ever! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragosani Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 A better question would be , when they first started cm, who was top of the charts , oh yeah and were flares in then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry85 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It's amazing seeing the creators post on the products forum. Don't normally see that kind of thing! I'd just like to say a big thanks for coming up with the best game series ever! Also, what is it like seeing an idea, something you started over 15 years ago turn into something so big and still being so successful? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bRAzIL Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Agreed, great to see you all posting. Big thanks to ALL the team at SI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmurfDude Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It is very refreshing to see developers make the effort to be part of the community forums, it definitely helps to create a better atmosphere on here. Long live SI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisQ Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 A better question would be , when they first started cm, who was top of the charts Snap were top of the UK charts with Rhythm is a Dancer on September 1st 1992. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I didn't know that Svein was Boah. Learn something new every day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theres only one GV! Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Great to see two of the greatest people in the world post! I've been playing since cm 93, never been a game anywhere near as good! Although on the ball was very good too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA101 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Isn't Paul a Everton fan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlayerX Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I had no idea that the Collyer brothers were still involved, let alone posted here. That's cool. I also had no idea that Paul was one of them, you could say that the "C" was a wee bit of a clue, but it clearly wasn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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