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Re: Stoke City v Liverpool > Boxing Day
WIN Stoke nearly 4.00 at home to Liverpool.....LOL....Liverpool are seriously overrated.Stoke +0.25AH vs Liverpool @ 1.943 (Pinnacle:5pts) -
Re: Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur > Boxing Day
LOSS Bad bet it has to be said. Villa were shocking from start to finish.Aston Villa vs Spurs UNDER 2.5 goals @ 2.00 (Stan James:3pts) -
Re: Everton v Wigan Athletic > Boxing Day I suspect Everton will win but definitely wouldnt back them at 1.4ish. Too short imo. Also, what is all this talk about Darren Gibson? He's rubbish.......:loon...decent shot on him and not much else.
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Re: Norwich City v Chelsea > Boxing Day I actually think Chelsea are a bit short in this one. Dont see any value in backing them, if they win I would expect it to be narrow enough. Norwich got the gameplan perfectly right at home to Arsenal and United, I expect a similar effort in this one. Dont think Chelsea are backable at 1.6ish, I'd say closer to 1.80-2.00 would be a better reflection.
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Re: Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur > Boxing Day Aston Villa vs Spurs UNDER 2.5 goals @ 2.00 (Stan James:3pts) Might seem crazy given how badly Villa lost yesterday but I suspect this will be alot tighter as Villa look to bounce back from that humiliation. They have been much improved in general bar the Chelsea game and I think Lambert will set them up to frustrate Spurs and make life tough. Spurs have also not been free-scoring in the last few weeks. since they beat Fulham away 3-0 they've only scored twice in 3 matches, they laboured alot vs Swansea and Stoke sucked the life out of them on Saturday. I think this will be tight enough in a hectic schedule for every club. Gut would say 1-1 or narrow Spurs win but I dont fancy backing them.
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Re: Fulham v Southampton > Boxing Day Fulham look quite bad recently. Berbatov has been shifted deeper with Ruiz out and they've suffered for it. Wouldnt have Fulham below 2.00 here but I still dont fancy backing Southampton on the road.
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Re: Stoke City v Liverpool > Boxing Day LOL amazing odds. Liverpool favourites away to Stoke.........:clap...the bookies just keep on giving. Stoke might not win the game but I'd back them not to lose any day of the week vs a top side, and also vs an average side like Liverpool with Stoke as the underdog. Stoke were brilliant at Spurs yesterday in a defensive sense, organised brilliantly, working as a unit, Begovic in top form. They are tough to beat. Even moreso at home where they pose more goal threat. Liverpool beat a garbage Fulham team comfortably but I'm still not overly convinced. Remember Villa destroyed them at Anfield just a week ago and Liverpool have no consistency in general. Stoke +0.25AH vs Liverpool @ 1.943 (Pinnacle:5pts)
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Re: Wigan Athletic v Arsenal > Sat 22nd December Yep, we should be about Evens at least here I think. Tough match, we had every sort of result at Wigan in recent years, smashed them a few times, blew leads in the last few minutes, lost, drew. Wigan wont give us as much space as Reading did, and are better in possession. Saying that, Wigan are not really doing a whole lot this season are they? 5 pts clear of QPR who only just won their first game of the season, level with Southampton with a game more played. They tend to do this every year and then start playing in March to escape relegation. 32 goals conceded this season, 17 at home, not too impressive. I'd favour BTTS and Over 2.5 but I imagine both prices are not too good. Gut feeling is that we'll sneak a win!
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Re: Liverpool v Fulham > Sat 22nd December Can you comprehend? Where did I say I was backing Liverpool? Have you ever read my posts - I despise Liverpool and regularly mention how the bookies overrate them. In general the only time I ever back Liverpool in some capacity is at home to a better team when they are priced 3.00 or above.....which has happened a few times over the years against Chelsea, United. Crash bang wallop is backing Chelsea with 1000000000000000 pts in that final with Corinthians if you ask me.
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Re: West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City > Sat 22nd December At first glance, I'd say WBA are a tad short below EVENS. WBA 1.83 - 1.91 Norwich 4.00 - 4.33 is current odds. I would price WBA closer to 2.20-2.40 tbh, and Norwich below 4's for sure. WBA have dipped recently, the results have tailed off since Sunderland away, they are still tough and hard-working at home, possess dangerous attacks and a good mentality/organisation so a good side still. Norwich continued their good unbeaten run with a tough home win against Wigan, like WBA they have a good work ethic and the side is well-balanced in midfield/attack with Snodgrass, Hoolahan, Pilkington supporting Holt. Seem to do their best work at home but they did go to Swansea and win, scoring 4 goals which is no mean feat. My feeling right now would be that Norwich are too long at this price and would possibly look at them on a + handicap.
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Re: Liverpool v Fulham > Sat 22nd December Another 'easy' home for Liverpool, what do our resident Scousers think?........;) Their price does look closer to what it should be though, thought we'd see 1.50 here, I'd say 1.70 minimum for Liverpool is more fair given that Fulham can be quite limp on the road at times. Berbatov has been moved to a deeper role since Ruiz's injury and that seems to have hurt Fulham recently. I generally dont like to get involved with Fulham away from home usually. Liverpool were terrible at home to Villa, the defending on the 3rd goal especially was so bad I dont think you'd see it in a pub league. Benteke took Skrtel to the cleaners.
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Re: Swansea City v Manchester United > Sun 23rd December Think this will be a tough one for United, 1.62 isnt a super price IMO. Would have them around 1.80 in all honesty. Swansea can cause United some problems with their ball-playing midfield and pace, but then you always know that United's attack can get them over the line and mask a porous midfield and dodgy defence. Interesting to see how Vidic does in the next few weeks, United battered Sunderland but were lucky not to concede another one at least on Saturday. I'd say United win but I wont back them, maybe BTTS is worth a look.
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Re: West Bromwich Albion v West Ham > Sun 16th December
Bit of shame WBA couldnt get the win, they looked the only side who would win. West Ham arent doing too well atm, think it could be a tough Xmas for them.WBA to beat West Ham @ 2.040 (Pinnacle:3pts) -
Re: Stoke City v Everton > Sat 15th December
HALF WIN, I'll take that. Did fancy the draw but tend to prefer handicaps. Everton are just not good enough to be faves away to alot of teams IMO.Stoke 3.270 Everton 2.410 Stoke are too long at 3.270 @ Pinnacle. Everton are a good side but had only won 1 from 9 prior to snatching a win at home to Spurs with 2 goals right at the death. They can be a wasteful side aswell. Stoke we all know are tough to beat at the Britannia, very tough. They've put in some excellent defensive displays recently and I expect this to be another war of attrition, very tight and dogged. Shawcross and Begovic have been brilliant for them. Draw would be my gut feeling here, but Stoke shouldnt be above 3.00 for me so will take them on a +. Stoke +0.25 AH vs Everton @ 1.877 (Pinnacle:3pts) -
Re: Liverpool v Aston Villa > Sat 15th December Liverpool....LOL.
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Re: West Bromwich Albion v West Ham > Sun 16th December WBA to beat West Ham @ 2.040 (Pinnacle:3pts) WBA have hit a little tough patch right now with 3 defeats in a row since beating Sunderland away, losing to Arsenal, Stoke and Swansea. But I think now is the time to get back on the WBA train as I expect them to beat West Ham at the Hawthorns. They've generally done quite well at home this season, can defend well and possess players who can hurt you in attack with Long and Odemwingie. They've had a wobble recently but I think they can get back on track in this one. The Hammers have had a tough set of games recently and lost 3/4, losing to Liverpool, Spurs and Man United while beating Chelsea which was a strange match given Chelsea should have buried 3 or 4 in the first half and killed the game. Diame inspired that comeback but he did his hamstring against Liverpool and West Ham seemed to lack something when chasing the game....I think if WBA can get in front here, West Ham will have problems turning the match around. I see a lack of invention in the team, Jarvis hasnt really done too well and up front its just Cole who I dont rate. I can see a tight enough game but think WBA have the better players in attack, home advantage too and think the Baggies can get a sorely needed win.
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Re: Reading v Arsenal > Mon 17th December We're too short, no doubt about that. Awful performance at Bradford with a 'strong' line-up, we throw these performances in every odd week these days. The problem for Reading will be whether they can play in a way that disrupts us, get loads of men back, bit of urgency pressing our players on the ball, hit on the counter-attack. I'm not so sure it's in their nature to do it, it might turn it to be a you have a go, we have a go type match which would suit us. You give Cazorla and co space and they can do damage. I actually think we'll win but wouldnt go near us at 1.6ish, over should be a goer too but I suspect the price is terrible.
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Re: Manchester United v Sunderland > Sat 15th December United will win, I suspect clearing a -2AH might be tough however, just a gut feeling. I dont see Sunderland showing much adventure, damage limitation from the off IMO, winning by 3 goals is quite the ask. Best of luck.
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Re: Newcastle United v Manchester City > Sat 15th December You might get City 1.9-2.00 if Newcastle were playing well, as it is they've looked a mess recently. Possibly slightly improved in the last couple despite losing at Fulham, I'd say deservedly so on the balance of play. Something is not quite right at City, I wouldnt touch City at 1.6ish but at the same time I really wouldnt be rushing to back Newcastle in any capacity...price might be a little long but I dont believe they will get a result. I'll pass here.
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Re: Stoke City v Everton > Sat 15th December Stoke 3.270 Everton 2.410 Stoke are too long at 3.270 @ Pinnacle. Everton are a good side but had only won 1 from 9 prior to snatching a win at home to Spurs with 2 goals right at the death. They can be a wasteful side aswell. Stoke we all know are tough to beat at the Britannia, very tough. They've put in some excellent defensive displays recently and I expect this to be another war of attrition, very tight and dogged. Shawcross and Begovic have been brilliant for them. Draw would be my gut feeling here, but Stoke shouldnt be above 3.00 for me so will take them on a +. Stoke +0.25 AH vs Everton @ 1.877 (Pinnacle:3pts)
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Re: Manchester United v Sunderland > Sat 15th December You'd fear for Sunderland here, they look dreadful atm, devoid of confidence, manager under pressure, limp in attack, and easily breached at the other end. Home win for sure in my view, just depends whether Sunderland can dig their heels in and limit the damage. Another potential bet might be Rooney anytime/first scorer as he tends to score in patches and he's on one right now after scoring two at Reading and City.
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Re: Liverpool v Aston Villa > Sat 15th December Liverpool too short? What d'ya think Blackcrow?.....:) Suarez should return which is a boost. I'd like to oppose Pool in some capacity but I really dont like this Villa side, very young and energetic but I just dont see enough all over the park. Cant see them getting anything.
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Re: West Ham v Liverpool > Sun 9th December
Good striker? Who would go to Liverpool now mate?......;) I can say with confidence now that Liverpool will NOT GET TOP 4 this season as there are 5 sides better than them in United, City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs IN MY OPINION of course....:ok 4 winnable games? Ah, we'll see about that. I hope Pool are faves away to Stoke, that could be time to cash in. QPR looking for a first win is tough too, Villa are crap but can see Fulham causing some problems at Anfield too. Bring it on!I'd understand why you would say Spurs :lol As for our spending, under Dalgleish in particular it was appalling the players we bought and what they have provided, with Suarez the exception. Hope we start looking at more at our youth soon. Still, if it is trophies how a team is defined, (and let's not get started with Arsenal here ;)) then we have done reasonably well in the last 10 years, but the EPL title is the one we want. Should have had it a few years ago, but Man Utd jagged it in the end. Still, 4 points off 4th spot after the start we had. Optimistic for the seond half with a good striker hopefuly to come Villa and Fulham at home, Stoke and QPR away coming up. All winnable games -
Re: West Ham v Liverpool > Sun 9th December
The guy who came on in the 87th minute? Yeah' date=' he has an awful game :S[/quote'] Yeah the attacker with the kinda mohawk haircut. Hammers lack a bit of invention at times/
Reading v West Ham > Sat 29th December
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Re: Reading v West Ham > Sat 29th December The odds should probably be flipped here. Reading 2.50 West Ham around 3.00 IMO. Will look closer tomorrow.