Merlin Footy Bets (october 2007)

[Merlin]

What a game....last minute penalty....:yikes:

The game was fantastic…atmosphere brilliant and the result is a double win (in effect)…coz I think todays win is the one that means Nautico will remain in Seria A…although there are still a few games to go…

The Corinthians keeper was phenomenal, has frightening reactions…..and pulled off some extraordinary saves……the ref was brave to give the penalty decision, particularly against Corinthians and in the last minute to….it was a clear penalty though…

Great profit today….2 bets 2 winners..

[Merlin]

Nice win there merl...:thumbs

DID YOU EDIT? :laugh

No worries..Scoob...

In my opinion Southampton had a 50% chance of winning the game….the stats backed this up….showing (if I remember rightly) that they have beaten Cardiff 8 times at home….whilst Cardiff have only won 2……the draw was a possibility…but at the price a home win was the bet…


Cardiff are playing well..but haven’t clicked yet…..they will - and they will also string a sequence of wins together…..but this will start in November (in my opinion)….

The 2 teams were evenly matched on current standings…..and Southampton had to be the call at home…at the price…

[scoobydoo]

DID YOU EDIT? :laugh

No worries..Scoob...

In my opinion Southampton had a 50% chance of winning the game….the stats backed this up….showing (if I remember rightly) that they have beaten Cardiff 8 times at home….whilst Cardiff have only won 2……the draw was a possibility…but at the price a home win was the bet…


Cardiff are playing well..but haven’t clicked yet…..they will - and they will also string a sequence of wins together…..but this will start in November (in my opinion)….

The 2 teams were evenly matched on current standings…..and Southampton had to be the call at home…at the price…

:laugh I did yes cos I thought you might tell me to get :censored: as I had written Merl!!! :D & I know some people dont want to explain why they backed something. Thanks for the reply....really interesting, I backed them after reading your selection but honestly didnt fancy them that much...didnt see the match but it sounded like Cardiff played well.

Oh well done with Nautico as well....always nice in the 90th minute eh!! :thumbs

[Skittle]

I see you were close on the Raith score. I was one of the 29. Hope this will kick start my rise up the table.

Thanks for the Nautico job, it's not often I have the pleasure of an even money winner. I had South Africa on the handicap at evens in a couple of places as well. I might get the taste for this kind of price.

[Merlin]

MONDAY FOOTY

NEWCASTLE v Tottenham
HOME @ 2.50
7 POINTS

Side bet 0-0 correct score @ 12.00 = 1 point

[Mug OUFC]

I like the price, got to be worth a go

HAWAY THE LADS

[Merlin]

I like the price, got to be worth a go

HAWAY THE LADS


Its the best value home win price so far (in the premiership) in my opinion...

Its a MUST bet...

[monty]

Merlin

Sent you a PM

[Mug OUFC]

I havent got a willhill account though and no cash to open one, so best price I can get is 2.48 before commission on betfair. Which is nowhere near 2.5 but better than most of the bookies and still worth it IMO.

GOOD LUCK MEN

[Merlin]

Merlin

Sent you a PM

Superb...............replied....

[monty]

I've sent another one M

[Merlin]

response.....yeah......

[monty]

Merlin

Hopefully get something sorted out for this weekend or for even for the Irish games on Friday night.

[Merlin]

Merlin

Hopefully get something sorted out for this weekend or for even for the Irish games on Friday night.


Greeeatt....stuuufffff

[Fadetoblack]

Merlin

Sent you a PM

PMs :doh

[monty]

PMs :doh

There sent on another site mate not on this one :)

[Fadetoblack]

Another Site?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:

[Merlin]

Another Site?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:

Well there would be no need to if Keith allowed PM facility for forum members.......like other sites do...

[monty]

:Helooo . . . . Correct Merlin you tell them mate! . . . :laugh:laugh:laugh

[monty]

Merlin

I've sent you another, with tomorrow nights games included.

[Fadetoblack]

What's the point in using this forum as a go between? In fairness, Keith has to offer something in return for a subscription.

[monty]

We do use this forum every single day, but for sending a Private Message we have use the other site because we can't do it here.

I don't think there is anything wrong with what we are doing.

[Fadetoblack]

I didn't say there was. Just seems a bit odd...

[monty]

Merlin have you any thoughts on the 3 Irish games tonight.


Ireland Eircom Premier League


.............................................................Home Away Rating

22.10.2007 Bohemians v's Ucd Dublin . . . . . 67.90 36.55 +31.35

22.10.2007 Cork City v's St Patricks Ath . . . 67.80 70.50 -2.7

26.10.2007 Galway Utd v's Derry City . . . . . 34.30 46.10 -11.8

22.10.2007 Longford T v's Bray W . . . . . . . . 30.20 33.00 -2.8

26.10.2007 Shamrock R v's Sligo Rovers . . . . 60.70 43.10 +17.6

26.10.2007 Waterford Utd v's Drogheda Utd . . 27.05 83.85 -56.8

[Fadetoblack]

I'm gonna win a fortune tonight..

Spurs V Newcastle - DRAW - I'm certain this will be a draw and will be backing this on its own as well
Bohs - Win - should edge it by the odd goal
Cork City - Win - will be gutted after friday night's defeat to Drogheda so will get revenge tonight
Longford - Hate backing teams that NEED to win...but they were decent in the 2nd half against waterford last week....may edge it.
Hull - Win......this is the risky one..

[monty]

I'm gonna win a fortune tonight..



Good luck Mate....:thumbs

[Fadetoblack]

Thanks Monty....

[Fadetoblack]

2 - 2
17 €10.00

€160.00
Ref: 3866971643 Bet matched: 19:19 22-Oct-07

3 - 3
50 €8.00

€392.00
Ref: 3866973054 Bet matched: 19:19 22-Oct-07

In the newcastle game...

[scoobydoo]

2 - 2
17 €10.00

€160.00
Ref: 3866971643 Bet matched: 19:19 22-Oct-07

3 - 3
50 €8.00

€392.00
Ref: 3866973054 Bet matched: 19:19 22-Oct-07

In the newcastle game...

Good luck fade....why you so confident on the draw...bit of insider info going on here!! :thumbs

[Merlin]

What's the point in using this forum as a go between? In fairness, Keith has to offer something in return for a subscription.

Cut the crap , Fade...:laugh

Its up to Keith what he wants to do....the same as its up to me what I do...

But the fact remains that private messaging is basic, bog standard with 99% of forums – and free,too…its only a matter of flicking an on and off switch….

If Keith ties it to his membership that’s a marketing ploy…the real reason is past abuse – probably….

[Fadetoblack]

Come over to my forum....I'll give ya muffins and tea ;)

To be honest thought Merlin, aside from tips, there really isn't a whole lot else that Keith can offer as a reward for subscriptions...Some forums let you change your username, others let you have whatever avatar you want...It varies from forum to forum.

[Merlin]

Merlin have you any thoughts on the 3 Irish games tonight.


Ireland Eircom Premier League


.............................................................Home Away Rating

22.10.2007 Bohemians v's Ucd Dublin . . . . . 67.90 36.55 +31.35

22.10.2007 Cork City v's St Patricks Ath . . . 67.80 70.50 -2.7

26.10.2007 Galway Utd v's Derry City . . . . . 34.30 46.10 -11.8

22.10.2007 Longford T v's Bray W . . . . . . . . 30.20 33.00 -2.8

26.10.2007 Shamrock R v's Sligo Rovers . . . . 60.70 43.10 +17.6

26.10.2007 Waterford Utd v's Drogheda Utd . . 27.05 83.85 -56.8

Not betting , M..

But heres my take...

Bohs @ home win
Cork V St Pats @ Draw
Longford @ home win…

[Mug OUFC]

I fancy barnsley tonight :yikes:

[Merlin]

I fancy barnsley tonight :yikes:


Go and lie down you T.wat

[Merlin]

That should be what

[Mug OUFC]

:Bolt:

[Merlin]

:Bolt:

:laugh...1 -0 down...what a surprise:laugh

[Merlin]

I nearly made Hull a bet...but the price was to low...

[Mug OUFC]

Barnsley nearly scored first though :ooo

Therefore in my world it is 1-1 :D

[Mug OUFC]

Make that 2-1 :yikes:

[monty]

MONDAY FOOTY

NEWCASTLE v Tottenham
HOME @ 2.50
7 POINTS

Side bet 0-0 correct score @ 12.00 = 1 point

Well Done Mate....:thumbs

[Merlin]

Well done to your figs too....M

This game as I said in an earlier post was the best value home win of the season so far (Premiership)…

[scoobydoo]

Well done Merlin....good call. :clp

[presto]

i thaught newcastle was a cracking bet at 2.5 (sorry fade) - also landed me a 5 team ackie (appologies for the aftertime).

as for the PM's it was because of abuse, also in my old forum PHPBB - i got flooded with bots - 45 a month :yikes: for online pharmacies etc.... the bots also sent out PM's to users spamming viagra etc.... so just had to shut it down. (PHPBB - absolute crap)

[Fadetoblack]

I have a background with newcastle....I just think they are the most inconsistent team to ever play in the premier league and I genuinely hope they NEVER win a trophy. I have a lot of respect for their fans...but my god...

[monty]

Some weird things happened at my club today. On one of the Unofficial Ayr United websites? the fans put up a Poll to see if the Ayr manager should be sacked or should he allowed to stay on as manager, and within and hour of the poll going online, it reached over 75% saying the Ayr gaffer should be sacked, and F~~k me he must have been reading the website because he resigned straight away.

Oh the power of the Internet?

[Merlin]

Some weird things happened at my club today. On one of the Unofficial Ayr United websites? the fans put up a Poll to see if the Ayr manager should be sacked or should he allowed to stay on as manager, and within and hour of the poll going online, it reached over 75% saying the Ayr gaffer should be sacked, and F~~k me he must have been reading the website because he resigned straight away.

Oh the power of the Internet?

Mob Rule, I love it - Not...

[monty]

I know we got gubbed at the weekend but the guy was only in the job for about 5 months, I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not. I wonder if the same thing will happen at other clubs?

[Skittle]

Hopefully it won't be the case at Starks Park.

[Merlin]

TUESDAY FOOTY BET


Leicester City v Sheff Utd
HOME @ 2.20
6 POINTS

Sheff Wed v Scunthorpe
AWAY @ 3.60
5 POINTS

1 POINT DOUBLE

12 POINT BET (1 Correct shows profit)

[Mug OUFC]

This game as I said in an earlier post was the best value home win of the season so far (Premiership)…

Nice pick merl. Couldnt believe the price when i saw it :thumbs

[Mug OUFC]

I know we got gubbed at the weekend but the guy was only in the job for about 5 months, I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not. I wonder if the same thing will happen at other clubs?

Didnt work for us. 80% said smith should go on ours. The old coot obviously doesnt spend a lot of time on the internet :laugh

[monty]

Well the mob rule continues into another day...lol the Ayr fans are back online this morning demanding the sacking of the ex-managers assistant. Wonder how long it will take this time?

Hey Mug Ayr might end up with big Malky now...:yikes:

[monty]

TUESDAY FOOTY BET


Leicester City v Sheff Utd
HOME @ 2.20
6 POINTS

Sheff Wed v Scunthorpe
AWAY @ 3.60
5 POINTS

1 POINT DOUBLE

12 POINT BET (1 Correct shows profit)


Merlin....I take it you don't like Sheffield very much?...lol

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Championship Midweek

Date Week 12 v's Opponents & Rating

24/10/07 Bristol City v's S-thampton +6.25
23/10/07 Burnley v's Norwich +12.55
24/10/07 Cardiff v's Wolves -6
23/10/07 Charlton v's Plymouth +2.05
23/10/07 Coventry v's Watford -13.2
23/10/07 Crystal Palace v's Stoke -6.25
23/10/07 Ipswich v's Colchester +1.05
23/10/07 Leicester v's Sheff Utd +4.25
23/10/07 Preston v's QPR -0.2
23/10/07 Sheff Wed v's S****horpe -8
23/10/07 West Brom v's Blackpool +2.25

[Merlin]

Merlin....I take it you don't like Sheffield very much?...lol

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Championship Midweek

Date Week 12 v's Opponents & Rating

24/10/07 Bristol City v's S-thampton +6.25
23/10/07 Burnley v's Norwich +12.55
24/10/07 Cardiff v's Wolves -6
23/10/07 Charlton v's Plymouth +2.05
23/10/07 Coventry v's Watford -13.2
23/10/07 Crystal Palace v's Stoke -6.25
23/10/07 Ipswich v's Colchester +1.05
23/10/07 Leicester v's Sheff Utd +4.25
23/10/07 Preston v's QPR -0.2
23/10/07 Sheff Wed v's S****horpe -8
23/10/07 West Brom v's Blackpool +2.25


Naw – pure coincidence mate……quite like Sheffield….great place….for a shag…

Will have a look at the ratings you posted - thanks for posting, M….sure to point one or two of us in the right direction…..you deserve rep for that……

[monty]

Cheers Mate ...:thumbs

I've only been to Sheffield once before, it was about 10 years ago when I went to watch Ayr Scottish Eagles play Cardiff Devils in the Cup Final of an Ice Hockey match. I only went because I won the tickets and also got free transport and lots of drink ...:hic:hic included. It was a great day out and the Ayr team won 2-1 as well.

[Mug OUFC]

Is Malky a pun :laugh

Hes been working at loughboro uni since he left us apparently...not sure he is still in touch with the football world :)

[monty]

Is Malky a pun :laugh

Hes been working at loughboro uni since he left us apparently...not sure he is still in touch with the football world :)

I heard he was interviewed for the job the last time Ayr Utd were looking for a manager, and that was only 6 months ago, so I would imagine he might try again.

[monty]

Well Ayr Utd moved really fast and named their new manager as ex-player Brian Reid, the funny thing about this appointment is that he is the guy who was miles ahead on the poll last night on the unofficial website.

Looks like my club are listening to their fans for a change.

[Mug OUFC]

Tonight I will mostly be losing my money on PSV Endhoven :ooo

[Merlin]

Tonight I will mostly be losing my money on PSV Endhoven :ooo

Be careful my son…….PSV do play well at home…

HOWEVER…

The great Zico has got these Ferny boys playing well…he has brought in a few Brazilians too…

My advice to you is OVERS…there will be goals for certain…

[monty]

I'm going for home teams again and placing a 1pt Trixie:

Leicester @ 23/20
Ipswich@ 4/5
Charlton @ 8/11

Staked: 4pts
Returns: 17.38 if all selections win.

Good Luck ....:thumbs

[Mug OUFC]

Its not a big bet...Its a mug oufc bet

Mug oufc bets are always smaller stakes than mug oufc's merlin bets :D

I may have a tiny sniff of 3-1 1-3 correct scoreline though if you think there will be goals :yikes:

[Merlin]

Its not a big bet...Its a mug oufc bet

Mug oufc bets are always smaller stakes than mug oufc's merlin bets :D

I may have a tiny sniff of 3-1 1-3 correct scoreline though if you think there will be goals :yikes:

I would have a pop at 3-2 & 2-3 in this….and a penny reverse result…

[Merlin]

I'm going for home teams again and placing a 1pt Trixie:

Leicester @ 23/20
Ipswich@ 4/5
Charlton @ 8/11

Staked: 4pts
Returns: 17.38 if all selections win.

Good Luck ....:thumbs

Good luck mate…Ipswich are the dodgy ones…imo

[monty]

I was going to take Barca instead of Ipswich but didn't want to bet against a Scottish team. So went for 3 homes instead. Time will tell.

[monty]

What are all you guys watching tonight? I've got the Rangers v's Barca game on live tonight. Will post up latest scores if you want?

[Merlin]

Were all starting slowly...

[monty]

Half-Time Score:

Rangers 0 Barcelona 0

[monty]

Full-Time Score

Rangers 0 Barcelona 0

It was the best 0-0 game that I've seen for a long time.

[Jonny2621]

Well done Rangers, great performance

[Merlin]

TUESDAY FOOTY BET


Leicester City v Sheff Utd
HOME @ 2.20
6 POINTS

Sheff Wed v Scunthorpe
AWAY @ 3.60
5 POINTS

1 POINT DOUBLE

12 POINT BET (1 Correct shows profit)

SCUNTHORPE brings the bacon in...

6 POINTS PROFIT...

[monty]

Well Done Mate....:thumbs

[scoobydoo]

SCUNTHORPE brings the bacon in...

6 POINTS PROFIT...

Thats a great find Merlin.....well done...Wednesday continue to struggle at home eh!

[Merlin]

Championship Midweek

Date Week 12 v's Opponents & Rating

24/10/07 Bristol City v's S-thampton +6.25
23/10/07 Burnley v's Norwich +12.55
24/10/07 Cardiff v's Wolves -6
23/10/07 Charlton v's Plymouth +2.05
23/10/07 Coventry v's Watford -13.2
23/10/07 Crystal Palace v's Stoke -6.25
23/10/07 Ipswich v's Colchester +1.05
23/10/07 Leicester v's Sheff Utd +4.25
23/10/07 Preston v's QPR -0.2
23/10/07 Sheff Wed v's S****horpe -8
23/10/07 West Brom v's Blackpool +2.25

Havent checked these, M...but they look to have done alright...

Will check later....

[Mug OUFC]

:yikes: Farking hell I cant believe how bad PSV were. They were embarassing...and I watch oxford every week :rolleyes: I want my money back

Up on the evening thanks to Merlin though, cheers :thumbs

[monty]

I should have went with my Ratings because my own picks were rubbish.

[Merlin]

Thats a great find Merlin.....well done...Wednesday continue to struggle at home eh!

Yeah..couldnt believe that price.....I would usually only go 3 points on an away team outside my usual picks (teams I know better)..but this one stood out as a real possibility....

Leicester , in addition to Oxford are now off my betting list for the season...

[Merlin]

:yikes: Farking hell I cant believe how bad PSV were. They were embarassing...and I watch oxford every week :rolleyes: I want my money back

Up on the evening thanks to Merlin though, cheers :thumbs

I told you to be careful....although I was wrong with the goal prediction

[scoobydoo]

Yeah..couldnt believe that price.....I would usually only go 3 points on an away team outside my usual picks (teams I know better)..but this one stood out as a real possibility....

Leicester , in addition to Oxford are now off my betting list for the season...

It was a nice pick anyway mate....thanks. I finished up even after have an overs 2.5 bet on Stuttgart match....was convinced it would be as they cant defend and are pants this season ..then I see that it probably shouldve finished overs after the Lyon keeper took out Stuttgart striker and ref doesnt give a pen....unreal! I know they are human but I do sometimes wonder what they see...:rolleyes:

[Merlin]

WEDNESDAY FOOTY BET

CARDIFF v Wolverhampton
HOME @ 2.50 with Sporting Odds
9 Points

This is a very good price in my opinion for a team that are playing very well....not getting the results they deserve though...have a very poor recent home record (factored in the price)….

[monty]

Championship Midweek

Date Week 12 v's Opponents & Rating

24/10/07 Bristol City v's S-thampton +6.25
23/10/07 Burnley v's Norwich +12.55 2-1
24/10/07 Cardiff v's Wolves -6
23/10/07 Charlton v's Plymouth +2.05 1-2
23/10/07 Coventry v's Watford -13.2 0-3
23/10/07 Crystal Palace v's Stoke -6.25 1-3
23/10/07 Ipswich v's Colchester +1.05 3-1
23/10/07 Leicester v's Sheff Utd +4.25 0-1
23/10/07 Preston v's QPR -0.2 0-0
23/10/07 Sheff Wed v's S****horpe -8 1-2
23/10/07 West Brom v's Blackpool +2.25 2-1

Merlin

Did you get a chance to look through the ratings. At least it got a few right last night.

[Onlyforfun]

If anyone had backed Barca they were going to get some negative reputation! :punch2

[Merlin]

Championship Midweek

Date Week 12 v's Opponents & Rating

24/10/07 Bristol City v's S-thampton +6.25
23/10/07 Burnley v's Norwich +12.55 2-1
24/10/07 Cardiff v's Wolves -6
23/10/07 Charlton v's Plymouth +2.05 1-2
23/10/07 Coventry v's Watford -13.2 0-3
23/10/07 Crystal Palace v's Stoke -6.25 1-3
23/10/07 Ipswich v's Colchester +1.05 3-1
23/10/07 Leicester v's Sheff Utd +4.25 0-1
23/10/07 Preston v's QPR -0.2 0-0
23/10/07 Sheff Wed v's S****horpe -8 1-2
23/10/07 West Brom v's Blackpool +2.25 2-1

Merlin

Did you get a chance to look through the ratings. At least it got a few right last night.


Good stuff...M....Correction – GREAT STUFF….level stake profit for sure…

Lets see how they do overall…..although I want Cardiff tonight….

PS:Monty….I have to go out now…but will PM you later ...

[Merlin]

If anyone had backed Barca they were going to get some negative reputation! :punch2


Bloody protestants...:laugh

[Mug OUFC]

I quite fancy benfica tonight

You may now point and laugh

[Merlin]

I quite fancy benfica tonight




Go and lay down you Tweet Twirt Twaht

[Fadetoblack]

I fancy benfica myself tonight myself

[Mug OUFC]

I give up :cryer

[monty]

I quite fancy benfica tonight




I find it funny that Celtic had quite a few players missing for the game against Rangers at the weekend, but yet they can all return for tonights game. I'll be giving it a miss....:yikes:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/7055212.stm

[Mug OUFC]

Although...shaktar :omg:

[Mug OUFC]

I find it funny that Celtic had quite a few players missing for the game against Rangers at the weekend, but yet they can all return for tonights game. I'll be giving it a miss....:yikes:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/7055212.stm

Ill leave it too

Still think the price is good bearing in mind celtics away record :)

[monty]

My bet tonight is:

Werder Bremen v Lazio

1x6 pts Single @ 1.67

Bristol City v Southampton

1x4pts Single@ 2.00

1x2 point Double

Staked 12 pts

Good Luck . . . :thumbs

[monty]

Ill leave it too

Still think the price is good bearing in mind celtics away record :)

It is a good price, but Celtic have to get a result so maybe its best to leave it alone.

[Mug OUFC]

Good luck monty.

Ive always found bristol city to be very man city. Win when they should lose. Lose when they should win etc.

[Mug OUFC]

Im having a fun fiver on shaktar anyway. Im not sure it is a great bet - milan are concentrating on the CL this year and shaktar would take a draw, but milan do have kalac in goal :laugh

[monty]

I've got a little bit extra placed on my bets tonight because usually have a couple of bets on the live betting, but I'm heading with wife tonight . . . ;fire so my live betting money is now going on my main bets as well.

[Iron Chris]

SCUNTHORPE brings the bacon in...

6 POINTS PROFIT...


Sooooooooooooo pleased you called it right Merlin...:happyboun

We had just stuttered a little aand with it being the first time we had come up against Brian Laws since he left last season I thought both teams would be up for it and would be difficult to call..............


.....He left the pitch with "You're getting sacked in the morning" ringing in his ears...:laugh

[Mug OUFC]

FFS shaktar ;fire

[Mug OUFC]

This lot have been bought off

Why does whichever team i pick play like absolute ar5eholes

[Merlin]

There is another bet I will be having later…

VASCO de GAMA v America Mexico

This is a South American cup game

Vasco are having problems in the domestic league…and (5 from bottom) and fired their coach a few days ago…

Romario plays for them…….he has been put in charge as temporary coach…..he will probably pick himself to play tonight…even if he doesn’t they will be desperate to win….and I am sure the players will get behind Romario as their new boss…even it is only temporary…

HOME WIN @ 10/11

Will decide how many points later…

[Merlin]

My bet tonight is:

Werder Bremen v Lazio

1x6 pts Single @ 1.67

Bristol City v Southampton

1x4pts Single@ 2.00

1x2 point Double

Staked 12 pts

Good Luck . . . :thumbs

Your looking good....M

[Merlin]

Sooooooooooooo pleased you called it right Merlin...:happyboun

We had just stuttered a little aand with it being the first time we had come up against Brian Laws since he left last season I thought both teams would be up for it and would be difficult to call..............


.....He left the pitch with "You're getting sacked in the morning" ringing in his ears...:laugh

I hope you beat every team ..bar 2...

[Merlin]

There is another bet I will be having later…

VASCO de GAMA v America Mexico

This is a South American cup game

Vasco are having problems in the domestic league…and (5 from bottom) and fired their coach a few days ago…

Romario plays for them…….he has been put in charge as temporary coach…..he will probably pick himself to play tonight…even if he doesn’t they will be desperate to win….and I am sure the players will get behind Romario as their new boss…even it is only temporary…

HOME WIN @ 10/11

Will decide how many points later…

Off out now.....6 Points on this game...

PS: Looks like the Cardiff bet is down...Wolves winning 2-3....with not much time left.....cant win em all..its been a good run...hopefully back with this VASCO bet...

[Merlin]

I quite fancy benfica tonight

You may now point and laugh

Well done..C...late goal seals it....

[Merlin]

My bet tonight is:

Werder Bremen v Lazio

1x6 pts Single @ 1.67

Bristol City v Southampton

1x4pts Single@ 2.00

1x2 point Double

Staked 12 pts

Good Luck . . . :thumbs

And its a good night for Monty....goodnight....well done ..M..

[monty]

My bet tonight is:

Werder Bremen v Lazio

1x6 pts Single @ 1.67

Bristol City v Southampton

1x4pts Single@ 2.00

1x2 point Double

Staked 12 pts

Good Luck . . . :thumbs

Staked:12pts
Returned:24.66pts
Profit:12.66pts

It was a good night for me.


Cheers Merlin....:D

[monty]

Championship Midweek

Date Week 12 v's Opponents & Rating

24/10/07 Bristol City v's S-thampton +6.25 2-1
23/10/07 Burnley v's Norwich +12.55 2-1
24/10/07 Cardiff v's Wolves -6 2-3
23/10/07 Charlton v's Plymouth +2.05 1-2
23/10/07 Coventry v's Watford -13.2 0-3
23/10/07 Crystal Palace v's Stoke -6.25 1-3
23/10/07 Ipswich v's Colchester +1.05 3-1
23/10/07 Leicester v's Sheff Utd +4.25 0-1
23/10/07 Preston v's QPR -0.2 0-0
23/10/07 Sheff Wed v's S****horpe -8 1-2
23/10/07 West Brom v's Blackpool +2.25 2-1



Well the ratings called it right tonight with a home win for Bristol City and an Away win for Wolves.

[MattR]

Romario plays for them…….

…

Bloody hell, is he still playing! How old is he now?

[Merlin]

Well the ratings called it right tonight with a home win for Bristol City and an Away win for Wolves.


Excellent ..M..well done mate...still havent got round to sending you a PM...will do it 2morrow now....

[Merlin]

Bloody hell, is he still playing! How old is he now?

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[monty]

There is another bet I will be having later…

VASCO de GAMA v America Mexico

This is a South American cup game


HOME WIN @ 10/11

Will decide how many points later…


Well Done M . . . . .:thumbs

I didn't notice this bet till this morning...:ermmm

[Merlin]

THURSDAY FOOTY

EVERTON v Larissa
HOME HALF TIME & FULL TIME @ 1.83 with Sporting Odds
8 POINTS

[monty]

Merlin

Just sent you PM

[Merlin]

Merlin

Just sent you PM

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[monty]

Irish Premier:

Date Week 31 v's Opponents Margin

26.10.07 Galway Utd v's Derry City -11.8
26.10.07 Shamrock R v's Sligo Rovers +17.6
26.10.07 Waterford Utd v's Drogheda Utd -56.8


Ericom 1st:

Date Week 34 v's Opponents Margin

26/10/07 Athlone v's Monaghan -2.25
25/10/07 Dundalk v's Limerick +21.35
26/10/07 Finn Harps v's Kildare-C +41.3
26/10/07 Kilkenny v's Wexford -5.75
26/10/07 Shelbourne v's Cobh -35.1

EPL:

Date Week 11 v's Opponents Margin

27/10/07 Birmingham v's Wigan +0.25
28/10/07 Bolton v's Aston Villa -9.7
27/10/07 Chelsea v's Man City -5.9
27/10/07 Derby v's Everton -11.25
28/10/07 Liverpool v's Arsenal -7
27/10/07 Man Utd v's Middlesboro +20.2
27/10/07 Portsmouth v's West Ham +5
27/10/07 Reading v's Newcastle -11.75
27/10/07 Sunderland v's Fulham -1.4
27/10/07 Tottenham v's Blackburn -14.45

Championship:

Date Week 13 v's Opponents Margin

27/10/07 Bristol City v's Stoke +4
27/10/07 Burnley v's S-thampton +7.2
27/10/07 Cardiff v's S****horpe -5.25
27/10/07 Charlton v's QPR +9.5
27/10/07 Coventry v's Colchester -0.25
29/10/07 Crystal Palace v's Watford -20.8
27/10/07 Hull v's Sheff Utd +3.2
27/10/07 Ipswich v's Wolves -2.55
27/10/07 Leicester v's Barnsley -3.3
27/10/07 Preston v's Plymouth -10.75
27/10/07 Sheff Wed v's Blackpool -5.8
27/10/07 West Brom v's Norwich +12.7


German:

Date Week 13 v's Opponents Margin

27/10/07 A-Bielefeld v's Cottbus +7.15
28/10/07 B- Dortmund v's Bayern Munich -17.05
26/10/07 E-Frankfurt v's Hannover -0.1
27/10/07 Hansa Rostock v's Karlsruhe -10.55
27/10/07 Hertha Berlin v's Vfl Bochum +5.35
28/10/07 Msv Duisburg v's Hamburg -13.35
27/10/07 Schalke v's Werder Bremen -0.6
27/10/07 Vfb Stuggart v's B-Leverkusen -6.1
27/10/07 Wolfsburg v's Nurnberg +8.15


Scottish Premier:

Date Week 11 v's Opponents Margin

27/10/07 Aberdeen v's Falkirk +8.95
27/10/07 Celtic v's Motherwell +10.55
27/10/07 Dundee Utd v's Rangers -6.2
27/10/07 Gretna v's Inverness ct -3.55
27/10/07 Hibernian v's St Mirren +16.4
27/10/07 Kilmarnock v's Hearts -0.85


Scottish 1st Division:

Date Week 11 v's Opponents Home Away Margin

27/10/07 Hamilton v's Morton +16.2
27/10/07 Livingston v's Dundee -15
27/10/07 Partick Th v's Dundee -12.05
27/10/07 St Johnstone v's Clyde +10.7
27/10/07 Stirling Albion v's Dunfermline -5.5

Scottish 2nd Division:

Date Week 11 v's Opponents Margin

27/10/07 Airdrie Utd v's Berwick-R +12.2
27/10/07 Alloa v's Raith-R -4.8
27/10/07 Ayr Utd v's Brechin C +5.45
27/10/07 Cowdenbeath v's Peterhead +1.15
27/10/07 Ross-C v's Queen's Park +11.95

Merlin

Have a wee look round these games and see if you like the look of any of them. Check the dates as some of them might have changed, as I entered them at the start of the season.

[monty]

Merlin

I've Replied to your PM, if you've read it already check it again, as I had to edit it.

[Merlin]

Noticed...

[monty]

Replied again mate had another extra bit to add.

[MaxySerb]

Hahahaha!

My FK Crvena Zvezda is leading 1:0 against Bayern Munich!!! :yikes:

Koroman is the scorer!!!

Go Zvezda, go! :D

[MaxySerb]

Blah... 1:1... Klose...

[Mug OUFC]

THURSDAY FOOTY

EVERTON v Larissa
HOME HALF TIME & FULL TIME @ 1.83 with Sporting Odds
8 POINTS

:D Sweet

[monty]

Well Done "M". . . . :thumbs

[MaxySerb]

Well done M! :thumbs
And my poor Zvezda lost the game in 90. min. And we were much better, no kidding. Bayern scored from FK two times. We were leading 2:1 until 86.' and then they scored lucky and we lost the plot...Crowd was awesome, some 45000, we were in trance until that 86.'... Bad luck, nothing more... :ermmm

[MaxySerb]

Some mod please erase this post... :D

[Merlin]

PICKED THE RIGHT GAME ...Thankfully...

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[Merlin]

Well done M! :thumbs
And my poor Zvezda lost the game in 90. min. And we were much better, no kidding. Bayern scored from FK two times. We were leading 2:1 until 86.' and then they scored lucky and we lost the plot...Crowd was awesome, some 45000, we were in trance until that 86.'... Bad luck, nothing more... :ermmm

Unlucky Maxy baby........

[Merlin]

FRIDAY FOOTY BET

TRANMERE v Huddersfield
HOME @ 1.80 with Paddy Power
8 Points

Side bet correct score 0-0 @ 11.00 = 1 Point

PS: May have another pick from the Irish games...will post later...

[Merlin]

FRIDAY FOOTY BET

TRANMERE v Huddersfield
HOME @ 1.80 with Paddy Power
8 Points

Side bet correct score 0-0 @ 11.00 = 1 Point

PS: May have another pick from the Irish games...will post later...

ADD A BET:

Waterford United v Drogheda United
AWAY WIN @ 2.50
6 POINTS

1/2 POINT ON THE REVERSE RESULT...H/T F/T @ 36.00 AND 29.00

This is a strange game with strange prices......:yikes:

DROGHEDA (the away team) are confirmed as the league champions.......its done and dusted.......Waterford need to win...to try and stave off relegation....

Under any other circumstances DROGHEDA would be odds-on here (or close to evens)...but they are available at 6/4.....this is an amazing price........and has to be taken....

HOWEVER...If you are in any way cynical of the game...in as much that Waterford must win...etc...etc...and DROGS got nothing to play for...lets give Waterford an easy game etc, etc...STAY AWAY.....

But I cant stay away at that price.......and if you look in the thread too...MONTY'S figures come down massively in favour of an away win...and thats nice to see and have on your side...

[monty]

Merlin

I've just followed your bets tonight, I was going to take Drogheda anyway.

Good Luck. . . . :thumbs

[Merlin]

Oh well...TRANMERE won easily enough...thought the Drogs bet was gonna come off when they went 0-1 up…Waterford equalized…..nothing ventured nothing gained….

Thank God for TRANMERE…

[Merlin]

I lost 1.60 Points...but for those of you who just bet Tranmere , nice profit...

MONTY...Your figs done well with both FINN and COBS winning.....well done, mate...

[monty]

It look liked a big pay out, but we will just have to settle with Tranmere winning tonight . . . . :D

Cheers Mate!

[monty]

MONTY...Your figs done well with both FINN and COBS winning.....well done, mate...

Cheers Mate...:thumbs

I noticed the Derry game was abandoned due to floodlight failure so that one doesn't count and the ratings had this German game spot on it finished 0-0

26/10/07 E-Frankfurt v's Hannover -0.1

[monty]

My mistake the Derry game has re-started again after a 30min delay, that will not go down well with the players?

[Fadetoblack]

Serves ya right Merlin...i warned you...

[Merlin]

Serves ya right Merlin...i warned you...

Can you surive the drop?..I think you might

[Merlin]

SAT FOOTY BET
LEEDS v Millwall
HOME @ 1.50

CHARLTON v QPR
HOME @ 1.53

8 POINT DOUBLE

[Fadetoblack]

Can you surive the drop?..I think you might

I think we will, but only cause of the points reduction that Longford received...(please tell me you knew about that....)

[Merlin]

I think we will, but only cause of the points reduction that Longford received...(please tell me you knew about that....)

I wont answer that......you think i'm Irish too? :laugh

[Fadetoblack]

And the fact that we should have been relegated last season if it wasn't for another team's controversies.....

Anyway...check to see if you still have my e-mail Merlin...drop me a line..

[Merlin]

Think I still got it...will dig it out...

[monty]

Merlin

Check your PM

[Merlin]

Merlin

Check your PM

Replied...

[monty]

Replied...


Replied back and that's Ok Mate....:thumbs

[Merlin]

SAT FOOTY BET
LEEDS v Millwall
HOME @ 1.50

CHARLTON v QPR
HOME @ 1.53

8 POINT DOUBLE

Add another bet...

Sunderland v Fulham
Draw @ 3.40
4 POINTS

Scottish Cup Games
...........................

Girvan v STRANRAER
HALF TIME FULL TIME AWAY/AWAY @ 2.00 with Coral
(According to :laughScottish sources:laugh this could be value, Ladrokes only go 1.57)
8 POINTS

Montrose v POLLOK
AWAY @ 4.50
2 POINTS


The above games (3) are from MONTY'S thoughts on the Scottish Cup..and Sunderland is from his figures...Thanks Monty..good luck to us...

(may have another bet later on Brazil Serie B - Santa Cruz away...will wait and see)....

[Merlin]

STATS
.........

STATS
..........
October + 69.38 Points
(*34)

September + 109.02 Points
(*28)

August - 9.48 Points
(*24)

All games today deducted and paid for...

[monty]

Add another bet...

Sunderland v Fulham
Draw @ 3.40
4 POINTS

Scottish Cup Games
...........................

Girvan v STRANRAER
HALF TIME FULL TIME AWAY/AWAY @ 2.00 with Coral
(According to :laughScottish sources:laugh this could be value, Ladrokes only go 1.57)
8 POINTS

Montrose v POLLOK
AWAY @ 4.50
2 POINTS


The above games (3) are from MONTY'S thoughts on the Scottish Cup..and Sunderland is from his figures...Thanks Monty..good luck to us...

(may have another bet later on Brazil Serie B - Santa Cruz away...will wait and see)....

I've also got Ayr Utd & Raith-Rovers along with the 3 picks above, mine are all singles today.

Good Luck Mate . . . . :thumbs

[Merlin]

Just DID the LEEDS BET as a single (as Charlton lost)...

LEEDS 9 Points @ 1.50

[Merlin]

Anyway...check to see if you still have my e-mail Merlin...drop me a line..


No..I havent got it.......go to my profile....and click on the website url...and email me through that...

[Merlin]

I think we can celebrate quite a bit of profit there ...:laugh

Well done to Monty for the draw and away pick at 2.00....

Leeds also won easily.....

Good day....

Cheers M

[Merlin]

I maybe back with a Santa Cruz bet.....and a reverse result...ht/ft..

[Merlin]

That puts me on over 100 POINTS for the month........

[monty]

Add another bet...

Sunderland v Fulham
Draw @ 3.40
4 POINTS

Scottish Cup Games
...........................

Girvan v STRANRAER
HALF TIME FULL TIME AWAY/AWAY @ 2.00 with Coral
(According to :laughScottish sources:laugh this could be value, Ladrokes only go 1.57)
8 POINTS

Montrose v POLLOK
AWAY @ 4.50
2 POINTS


The above games (3) are from MONTY'S thoughts on the Scottish Cup..and Sunderland is from his figures...Thanks Monty..good luck to us...

...


Stranraer made it hard for themselves but never mind it was the right result in the end and with the Sunderland match finishing in a draw it makes us some profit on the day. Just a shame wee Pollock couldn't have made it 3/3 but they did well with a 2-2 draw Away, maybe we should have done that bet should have been on the Asian Handicap?

[monty]

That puts me on over 100 POINTS for the month........

Well Done Mate.....:thumbs

[Merlin]

I didnt do Santa Cruz (obviously as I didnt post it)...been out...and by the time I got back they had kicked off..its 1-1 HT...would have only done a 4 point win....but the price was about 3.60

[Merlin]

Derby v EVERTON
AWAY @ 2.20
8 POINTS

Side bet correct score: 0-0 @ 9.50 = 1 point

Liverpool v ARSENAL
AWAY @ 3.00
6 POINTS

Side bet reverse HT/FT = ½ POINT @ 31.00 and 34.00

16 POINTS STAKED

[Merlin]

ADDITIONAL SUNDAY BET
......................................
BRAZIL SERIE A
Gremio v NAUTICO
AWAY WIN = 4 POINTS @ 6.00 with SKY BET

½ Point reverse H/T F/T @ 51.00 and 29.00

5 POINT BET

[Merlin]

Well...the first game looks in the bag...with Everton 2-0 up......come on ARSENAL....come on...Nautico...

[Merlin]

Lost a couple and a bit points over all today...but close to big reward...

STATS
..........
October + 101.08 Points :bouncey:bouncey:bouncey:bouncey

September + 109.02 Points :bouncey:bouncey:bouncey:bouncey

August - 9.48 Points

[Merlin]

OK...this football betting has been very successful , so much so I don’t back horses or anything else anymore….and after 30 years of being a horse bettor I don’t miss it one bit….:yikes:

I have turned a starting bank of 1000 Pound (August) into a couple hundred quid short of 7k…

Starting with 25 quid a point then raising to 35 quid a point in October….

I have a problem now..coz I want to raise the stakes to 50 Pound a point….which will mean a max bet of 10 Points is 500 quid…

Of course betfair is fine…..but for football betting betfair is not that good….in fact on the whole its poor value compared to the online bookies..besides some of the games I bet on, would give me poor value on a big stake (after commission)..

Are their any big football punters reading this…who can suggest something or an online bookie I don’t know about?....

My main source at present for big bets is Victor Chandler….but I have won quite a bit of this seasons profit there already…and feel I need to spread it about a bit…before they throw limits on me…

Suggestions welcome….

PS: My strategy is high risk……..dont follow me with staking (picks ..fine) …and don’t lecture me either on staking…. Not interested..I play my way…and always will…:laugh

[monty]

I have a problem now..coz I want to raise the stakes to 50 Pound a point….which will mean a max bet of 10 Points is 500 quid…




You haven't done anything wrong so far, so I don't see why raising the stakes would be a problem....:doh Go for it...:D

Well Done M . . . .that's a fantastic amount to win since August. . . :thumbs

[Merlin]

You haven't done anything wrong so far, so I don't see why raising the stakes would be a problem....:doh Go for it...:D

Well Done M . . . .that's a fantastic amount to win since August. . . :thumbs


No;;;M...its not raising the stakes thats a potential problem...but getting limits put on me.....(I know some people bet more)...but sustained winning (coz i dont intend to lose)...is a potential problem....my problem is compounded by living in Brazil.....and i aint gonna start betting wit dodgy asian bookies....

[monty]

Oh! I understand what you're getting at now. . . . :thumbs

[presto]

without the staking lecture :wink

i have had no problems with betfair for any football bet (though i mainly bet premiership), and find them (even after commish) better than bookies 90% of the time.

VC are usually pretty good with not closing accounts, though if they do just take your business to will hill, or another reputable bookie (b365 / laddies - tend to restrict early).

if you go through all the reputable bookies then you may have to use betfair / betdaq.

well done with the results this month aswell.

[Merlin]

MONDAY FOOTY BET
.........................

Crystal Palace v WATFORD
AWAY @ 2.25
7 POINTS

1/2 POINT REVERSE HALF TIME FULL TIME @ 29.00 & 36.00

8 POINT BET

[Merlin]

without the staking lecture :wink

i have had no problems with betfair for any football bet (though i mainly bet premiership), and find them (even after commish) better than bookies 90% of the time.

VC are usually pretty good with not closing accounts, though if they do just take your business to will hill, or another reputable bookie (b365 / laddies - tend to restrict early).

if you go through all the reputable bookies then you may have to use betfair / betdaq.

well done with the results this month aswell.

Thats part my potential problem. Prest...I dont bet much premier stuff....and bookies are better for other games...I aint got a problem yet...but I am just trying to think ahead and plan a bit....

coz if it continues to go well...I will be rasing and raising in the coming months.....mind you , it may go tits up...:laugh

[Merlin]

Irish Premier:

Date Week 31 v's Opponents Margin

26.10.07 Galway Utd v's Derry City -11.8
26.10.07 Shamrock R v's Sligo Rovers +17.6
26.10.07 Waterford Utd v's Drogheda Utd -56.8


Ericom 1st:

Date Week 34 v's Opponents Margin

26/10/07 Athlone v's Monaghan -2.25
25/10/07 Dundalk v's Limerick +21.35
26/10/07 Finn Harps v's Kildare-C +41.3
26/10/07 Kilkenny v's Wexford -5.75
26/10/07 Shelbourne v's Cobh -35.1

EPL:

Date Week 11 v's Opponents Margin

27/10/07 Birmingham v's Wigan +0.25
28/10/07 Bolton v's Aston Villa -9.7
27/10/07 Chelsea v's Man City -5.9
27/10/07 Derby v's Everton -11.25
28/10/07 Liverpool v's Arsenal -7
27/10/07 Man Utd v's Middlesboro +20.2
27/10/07 Portsmouth v's West Ham +5
27/10/07 Reading v's Newcastle -11.75
27/10/07 Sunderland v's Fulham -1.4
27/10/07 Tottenham v's Blackburn -14.45

Championship:

Date Week 13 v's Opponents Margin

27/10/07 Bristol City v's Stoke +4
27/10/07 Burnley v's S-thampton +7.2
27/10/07 Cardiff v's S****horpe -5.25
27/10/07 Charlton v's QPR +9.5
27/10/07 Coventry v's Colchester -0.25
29/10/07 Crystal Palace v's Watford -20.8
27/10/07 Hull v's Sheff Utd +3.2
27/10/07 Ipswich v's Wolves -2.55
27/10/07 Leicester v's Barnsley -3.3
27/10/07 Preston v's Plymouth -10.75
27/10/07 Sheff Wed v's Blackpool -5.8
27/10/07 West Brom v's Norwich +12.7


German:

Date Week 13 v's Opponents Margin

27/10/07 A-Bielefeld v's Cottbus +7.15
28/10/07 B- Dortmund v's Bayern Munich -17.05
26/10/07 E-Frankfurt v's Hannover -0.1
27/10/07 Hansa Rostock v's Karlsruhe -10.55
27/10/07 Hertha Berlin v's Vfl Bochum +5.35
28/10/07 Msv Duisburg v's Hamburg -13.35
27/10/07 Schalke v's Werder Bremen -0.6
27/10/07 Vfb Stuggart v's B-Leverkusen -6.1
27/10/07 Wolfsburg v's Nurnberg +8.15


Scottish Premier:

Date Week 11 v's Opponents Margin

27/10/07 Aberdeen v's Falkirk +8.95
27/10/07 Celtic v's Motherwell +10.55
27/10/07 Dundee Utd v's Rangers -6.2
27/10/07 Gretna v's Inverness ct -3.55
27/10/07 Hibernian v's St Mirren +16.4
27/10/07 Kilmarnock v's Hearts -0.85


Scottish 1st Division:

Date Week 11 v's Opponents Home Away Margin

27/10/07 Hamilton v's Morton +16.2
27/10/07 Livingston v's Dundee -15
27/10/07 Partick Th v's Dundee -12.05
27/10/07 St Johnstone v's Clyde +10.7
27/10/07 Stirling Albion v's Dunfermline -5.5

Scottish 2nd Division:

Date Week 11 v's Opponents Margin

27/10/07 Airdrie Utd v's Berwick-R +12.2
27/10/07 Alloa v's Raith-R -4.8
27/10/07 Ayr Utd v's Brechin C +5.45
27/10/07 Cowdenbeath v's Peterhead +1.15
27/10/07 Ross-C v's Queen's Park +11.95

Merlin

Have a wee look round these games and see if you like the look of any of them. Check the dates as some of them might have changed, as I entered them at the start of the season.

Looks like a level profit there ..M...although I havent checked the Scottish games.....some GOOD draw bets(what I would consider draw bets)....

[Skittle]

I'm glad you don't dabble much on the Scottish 2nd Division, or you might be able to challenge for my title. :D

Had the last two to get onto the leaderboard.

[Merlin]

I'm glad you don't dabble much on the Scottish 2nd Division, or you might be able to challenge for my title. :D

Had the last two to get onto the leaderboard.

Nice one..S....think I was 1 goal out the last twice.....

Cant get my head round it...besides nearly forgeting until last minute ish..

[Skittle]

You just need a bit of practice sunshine.:thumbs

[monty]

Looks like a level profit there ..M...although I havent checked the Scottish games.....some GOOD draw bets(what I would consider draw bets)....


Cheers Merlin

If you think these ratings are worthwhile? I'll post them on here each week. The ratings are usually quite good for picking draws as a low figure either way means both team have a similar strength, but like everything else in betting it's down to the punter to pick the correct selection and that's the hard bit.

As I've said before its more of a guide than anything else. . . :)

[Merlin]

Cheers Merlin

If you think these ratings are worthwhile? I'll post them on here each week. The ratings are usually quite good for picking draws as a low figure either way means both team have a similar strength, but like everything else in betting it's down to the punter to pick the correct selection and that's the hard bit.

As I've said before its more of a guide than anything else. . . :)

Def worth posting them up ..M....

Post them on their own thread...their very good pretty accurate and worth using with other criteria....

[monty]

"M"

Did you see the high figures in the Irish Leagues this week, heres bound to be a few winners in that lot?

[Merlin]

Yeah..maybe an acca

[monty]

03/11/07 Arsenal v's Man Utd +1.4

03/11/07 Blackburn v's Liverpool -0.05

03/11/07 Middlesboro v's Tottenham -0.5

03/11/07 Newcastle v's Portsmouth -1.35


Suppose its a bit early to be talking about the weekend games but I've noticed all the strong draw pics seem to be in the EPL this week.

[Mug OUFC]

M&M :D

Well done at the weekend. I been away down the coast (and at the NFL game at wembley) so couldnt post but was still profiting from your picks via mobile phone. Cheers :thumbs

Sounds like oxford were poor in scraping past 10 man merthyr merl :splapme

[Merlin]

M&M :D

Sounds like oxford were poor in scraping past 10 man merthyr merl :splapme

Wot a surprise...:laugh

Thought you had been nicked...:laugh....

[monty]

Championship: 29/10/07

Crystal Palace v's Watford -20.8

Final Score:

Crystal Palace 0 Watford 2

Merlin

It's another win for you and another winner for my ratings . . . :D


Well Done Mate . . . :thumbs

[Merlin]

Championship: 29/10/07

Crystal Palace v's Watford -20.8

Final Score:

Crystal Palace 0 Watford 2

Merlin

It's another win for you and another winner for my ratings . . . :D


Well Done Mate . . . :thumbs

EASY PEASY LEMON SQUEEZY.....Good this in it...

[monty]

It sure is mate! . . . . :laugh

[bonnylad]

No;;;M...its not raising the stakes thats a potential problem...but getting limits put on me.....(I know some people bet more)...but sustained winning (coz i dont intend to lose)...is a potential problem....my problem is compounded by living in Brazil.....and i aint gonna start betting wit dodgy asian bookies....

Merlin

bwin cover just about every game worldwide.Sometimes they prices are not that good and at what point restrictions come in I don't know.Another one worth a look is betsson

[Merlin]

Thanks Bonny....heard some horror stories about Bwin.......will check it out though...cheers...

[Skittle]

Championship: 29/10/07

Crystal Palace v's Watford -20.8

Final Score:

Crystal Palace 0 Watford 2

Merlin

It's another win for you and another winner for my ratings . . . :D


Well Done Mate . . . :thumbs

That's called teamwork. With you on that one and a bit of safety with 1.61 on DNB.

[monty]

That's called teamwork. With you on that one and a bit of safety with 1.61 on DNB.


That was a great price for the DNB . . .:thumbs

[monty]

English Carling Cup

19:45 – Coventry v West Ham

Bets Odds:

Home: Draw: Away:
11/4 W-Hills 5/2 Skybet 11/10 VC Bet

Team News from the BBC:

Striker Dele Adebola (hamstring) is Coventry's only fresh injury concern as they look to follow victory over Manchester United with another upset.
Stephen Hughes could play with a specially-designed mask as he nurses a fractured cheekbone.

Carlton Cole is West Ham's only available forward after Craig Bellamy (stomach) joined Dean Ashton and Bobby Zamora on the sidelines.

Henri Camara is cup-tied. Scott Parker and Julien Faubert are also out.



English League One

19:45 - Nottm Forest v Oldham

Home: Draw: Away:
4/6 Betfair 14/5 Bet365 5/1 Totesport

Team News from the BBC:

Nottingham Forest keeper Paul Smith and defender Luke Chambers have recovered from knocks they picked up in the defeat to Luton.
Fit-again Wes Morgan could start in place of Ian Breckin but James Perch and Nathan Tyson are certain to miss out as they recover from knee injuries.

Oldham midfielder Gary McDonald will be handed a starting role.

Captain Sean Gregan (Achilles) is almost certain to be ruled out, but defender Stefan Stam is in contention.



There is not a lot of football to pick from tonight. The Carling Cup game looks a hard match to pick a winner with Coventry still on a high after their win against Man Utd in the last round and West Ham having only one striker available. I might avoid the Cup match and go with Nottingham Forest in the English League One game against 3rd Bottom team Oldham.

I will wait to hear what the rest of you guys think first.

Have you guys got any thoughts on these games?

[Merlin]

Nice intro into tonights games, M..thanks mate….

Here are my picks…..


Nottm Forest v Oldham
HOME @ HALF TIME AND FULL TIME @ 2.50
7 POINTS

Side bet correct score 0-0 @ 12.00 = 1 point
…………………………………………………………………………..

Coventry v West Ham
AWAY WIN @ 5/6 with BOYLE SPORT (special: if Coventry are leading at half time full time stake is refunded in full)
7 POINTS

½ Point reverse half time full time @ 41.00 and 29.00

16 POINT BET

[monty]

I think I will just go for the straight win for Nottm Forest 6pts. I might do the other match in the Asian Handicap, I will decide later.

[Jonny2621]

Hoping the Hammers will play youngster Kyel Reid on the wing tonight and push Boa Morte up front with Cole. Reid is lightning quick and in great form for the reserves and has shown a bit of something as a sub recently also.

Wont be easy but talk is that the Icey boys expect Curbs to progress tonight and the pressure is on.

Good luck lads

[Merlin]

Money down Johnny........fingers crossed...

[Mug OUFC]

*whistles*

Dont know how you do it merl :yikes:

Another profitable evening :thumbs

[Merlin]

Nice intro into tonights games, M..thanks mate….

Here are my picks…..


Nottm Forest v Oldham
HOME @ HALF TIME AND FULL TIME @ 2.50
7 POINTS

Side bet correct score 0-0 @ 12.00 = 1 point
…………………………………………………………………………..

Coventry v West Ham
AWAY WIN @ 5/6 with BOYLE SPORT (special: if Coventry are leading at half time full time stake is refunded in full)
7 POINTS

½ Point reverse half time full time @ 41.00 and 29.00

16 POINT BET

Great result ...

[Merlin]

*whistles*

Dont know how you do it merl :yikes:

Another profitable evening :thumbs

Invoking spirits...

[Mug OUFC]

Who says alcohol and betting dont mix :D

[Jonny2621]

Well, said it wouldnt be easy ! :D

Well done Merl, especially the 0-0 saver

[monty]

Nice intro into tonights games, M..thanks mate….

Here are my picks…..


Nottm Forest v Oldham
HOME @ HALF TIME AND FULL TIME @ 2.50
7 POINTS

Side bet correct score 0-0 @ 12.00 = 1 point
…………………………………………………………………………..

Coventry v West Ham
AWAY WIN @ 5/6 with BOYLE SPORT (special: if Coventry are leading at half time full time stake is refunded in full)
7 POINTS

½ Point reverse half time full time @ 41.00 and 29.00

16 POINT BET



Well Done Merlin . . . . :thumbs

I didn't manage to get back on last nght as my internet connection crashed again...:yikes: it seems to happen every couple of weeks for no reason then fixes itself after about 12 hours.:doh

[Merlin]

Will update the stats later...However...

I wont be posting any more footy bets on this forum (posted on another forum) until the management answer/respond to a question/suggestion I posed a few days ago...

Posters make forums...at least I thought they did....

[Skittle]

Definate need to change provider.

[monty]

Definate need to change provider.

I'm on AOL had it for about 5years and never got any problems till I got this new F~~kin Laptop, its due to go straight out the f~~kin window. :mad:

[monty]

Will update the stats later...However...

I wont be posting any more footy bets on this forum (posted on another forum) until the management answer/respond to a question/suggestion I posed a few days ago...

Posters make forums...at least I thought they did....

Are we on the move again.....:yikes:

[Merlin]

Are we on the move again.....:yikes:


Possibly...M...

I will wait for management to respond (either positive or negative..dont matter).....if they respond, I will post again..otherwise, its moving time....

I dont like bad manners.......especially as we contribute a lot to the section...the least management should do is respond...:yikes:

[monty]

Ok

So I had better start thinking about choosing password,:splapme as I don't think they will respond. What was the question anyway, was it the same one as on the PM the other day?

[Mug OUFC]

:(

[monty]

Does anybody think it's worth doing Everton and Arsenal in a double tonight?

Price works out around : 2.47

[lawman]

Will update the stats later...However...

I wont be posting any more footy bets on this forum (posted on another forum) until the management answer/respond to a question/suggestion I posed a few days ago...

Posters make forums...at least I thought they did....

Hi Merlin , just started following your football tips,could you please tell us what forum you will be posting on Cheers Lawman.

[monty]

M

Replied to your PM

[monty]

Merlin

I've sent you another PM

[Merlin]

A man without principles hasn't got anything - and management stil haven't responded - even with a furk-off....so be it...

Its a new month today, so to finish and tidy-up the footy bets , here are the season stats so far : (This includes a losing bet of yesterday - which was not posted here)...

As from yesterday I posted my bets on another forum - I wont put the link here (besides it being deleted, its not my style to do that - I have been on this forum a long time..and still have a little respect left for it - only a little mind....:laugh).

Some of you already have contacted me one way or the other - I will let you know the other forum link later today - thanks and keep them bookies running....:laugh

PS: One bet today and thats Rushden & Dmonds v Oxford = 8 POINTS on the HOME WIN @ 2.50 with Stan James with 1/2 Point reverse result half time full time @ 29.00 & 34.00 = 9 POINT BET IN TOTAL...


STATS
..........
October + 110.66 Points :bouncey:bouncey:bouncey:bouncey

September + 109.02 Points :bouncey:bouncey:bouncey:bouncey

August - 9.48 Points

[monty]

No Problem Mate, I'll catch up with you on the other site.

[gazzbizz]

for the last month,just paper testing and i would really like to follow them on the other forum.
dont understand why the powers that be should want to risk losing you.
pls can i have dtls of new forum pls and i will start to post.

all the best
Gazzbizz

[monty]

Gazzbizz I'll let Merlin know your looking for him.

[monty]

03/11/07 Arsenal v's Man Utd +1.4 :happyboun 2-2

03/11/07 Blackburn v's Liverpool -0.05 :happyboun 0-0

03/11/07 Middlesboro v's Tottenham -0.5 :happyboun 1-1

03/11/07 Newcastle v's Portsmouth -1.35 :ermmm 1-4


Suppose its a bit early to be talking about the weekend games but I've noticed all the strong draw pics seem to be in the EPL this week.


3 from 4 . .:D

[Merlin]

Cooking on Gas....