Smooth Jimmy

March 30, 2010

Re: Champions League 30th of March

Probably to make sure he wins both the Prem and Champions League :ok Only bet I'd probably take, in regards to the Man United match, would be Man U to qualify @ 1.36, and maybe double it up with Inter to do the same, or something. No doubt, for me, that they will qualify, as I think Bayern only pose marginally more of a threat to this Man United team than the p*ss-poor one of Milan. If I was forced, I'd maybe go for under 2.5 @ 1.80, as I think Van Gaal probably appreciates the best result they're gonna get in these two games is a draw, and a dull 0-0 would give them a small chance in the second leg. No bet, for me, though.

I think anyone taking a bet on United is taking a wee bit of a risk. They should be fine, as they're a far superior team, but with the likes of Ribery and Klose, Bayern could always sneak a win, like they did against Fiorentina, for example. Backing anyone away is always a risk, unless they're playing a completely useless outfit, like a Burnley or AC Milan.

March 30, 2010

Re: Champions League 30th of March

Just wondering with the home clash with Chelsea this Saturday' date=' what would be in the mind of Sir Alex?[/quote'] Probably to make sure he wins both the Prem and Champions League :ok Only bet I'd probably take, in regards to the Man United match, would be Man U to qualify @ 1.36, and maybe double it up with Inter to do the same, or something. No doubt, for me, that they will qualify, as I think Bayern only pose marginally more of a threat to this Man United team than the p*ss-poor one of Milan. If I was forced, I'd maybe go for under 2.5 @ 1.80, as I think Van Gaal probably appreciates the best result they're gonna get in these two games is a draw, and a dull 0-0 would give them a small chance in the second leg. No bet, for me, though.

March 18, 2010

Re: Europa League 18th of March If anyone wanted confirmation of the strength of Serie A, there it is, this evening. Inter are a seperate entity from the rest of the league, before anyone mentions them, which is why they're set to canter to the title for about the twentieth season in a row, and why Mourinho's ''achievements'' in Serie A mean jack :tongue2 May see what Fulhams odds are to win the thing, for a bit of fun.

March 17, 2010

Re: Europa League 18th of March

Worth doing Lille + 4 @ 1.95 corner handicap then? If Pompey can beat a + 5 corner handicap, I'm sure Lille can beat a + 4. Liverpool beat a - 4 corner handicap against Unirea, which doesn't surprise me. They were tied on + 4 in the game versus Debrecen. The thing that would concern me is that Lille hold the upper hand from the first leg, although a slender one, so it depends whether we see them as playing conservatively, or going for the away goal. I personally think playing an open game at Anfield against a full strength Liverpool would be suicide from the start. Maybe they'll look to close things out for the first half hour and then progress from there. Might be worth waiting in play on this one. To see if Liverpool score early. If they score early, I can see them getting forward a lot more to get the second goal they need, and Lille could possible get a little overwelmed. If there is no score after half an hour, might then be worth backing Lille to beat whatever corner handicap is offered on their side.

I can't bet on a team away at Liverpool. I'm much too conservative :ok

March 17, 2010

Re: Europa League 18th of March Think Liverpool will win, but my confidence in them isn't high enough to back. Was interested in the corners handicap, but after looking at Lille's away record so far, was instantley deterred. Slavia prague (score: 5-1) Lille 5 4 Slavia Genoa (2-3) 4 5 Valencia (1-3) 10 3 Fenerbahce (1-1) 1 5

March 17, 2010

Re: Champions League 16-17 March I think I must be one of the few that thinks Stuttgart may give Barca a game tonight. No in-depth knowledge of either sides league, but it seems Barca maybe aren't at their best, right now, Stuttgart are in good form and did well in the first leg, and if a team from Serie A can knock Chelsea out, this season, anything's possible.

March 10, 2010

Re: Champions League 10th of March 68mins, 3-0. Burnley put up more of a fight than Milan. Poor team from a poor league.

March 10, 2010

Re: Champions League 10th of March

Man United @ 1.70? :eek I'm assuming that the bookies don't realise Italian football has been crap for several years now?

Thirteen minutes in, one-nil, game over.

March 9, 2010

Re: Champions League 10th of March

Already had Real on some doubles and trebles with big stake but just wonder if -1.5AH @1.95 is a good shot or @1.60 for Real to qualify. Need a revange for a bad weekend :lol.Ready for mega bet just need to find right one.:unsure

If you're going for a ''mega bet'', Mahno, just play it safe and go with the straight win, or -1.5, at best. Use it, don't abuse it ;)

March 9, 2010

Re: Champions League 10th of March Sergio Ramos lets the cat out of the bag on ESPN, regarding tomorrow night's match: ''This kind of match motivates all players involved because there is so much at stake. We are going to win 3-0 and the fans are going to enjoy watching.'' Madrid 3-0 @ 8.50 (Bet365) Ramos to score first & Madrid 3-0 @ 81.00 (Bet365) :lol Well done to all the Arsenal backers. Would of been on them myself, if I'd of known Porto were gonna play like Portsmouth.

March 8, 2010

Re: Champions League 9th of March Anyone that doesn't regard Fabregas being out as a massive hindrance to Arsenal is being foolish. Any Arsenal backers, with a decent stake, in this match, are incredibly brave, in my opinion, and I won't touch Arsenal without their Rooney.

March 8, 2010

Re: Champions League 10th of March

:eyes My understanding of Milan is that they are a little aging and lacking in pace in defence. Still a top league with top top players. It's very subjective to suggest anything about the league they play in' date=' and irrelevant when discussing the possible outcomes of this fixture.[/quote'] I think it's only subjective to someone who doesn't know the league too intimately. I'd be surprised if you didn't, as I can't imagine there's a league going that you don't bet on.

March 8, 2010

Re: Champions League 10th of March

...which did not stop them from winning the last World Cup, unless that doesn't count :D But agree Man Utd are almost as high enough as taking them with high stakes:ok

With every respect, mate, no, it doesn't count at all. That was four years ago, in which time Italian football has gotten worse and worse. It showed in the first game between these two, as after Ferguson b*llocked his defense and they woke up and started taking the game seriously, the match was a cake walk.

March 8, 2010

Re: Champions League 10th of March Man United @ 1.70? :eek I'm assuming that the bookies don't realise Italian football has been crap for several years now?

February 21, 2010

Re: UEFA Europa Leauge 23-25 February Benfica's the only game I'll bet on too. They gave a good performance in the first leg and I expect them to finish the job here. Actually think, at 11.00, they're a fun shout to win the whole thing. Hertha did play today, but had a 3-0 win at Freiburg, so they could be fatigued, or maybe boosted, from a morale point of view, but either way I think it's irrelevant as it's more about Benfica. I personally don't think the odds of 1.40 (Bet365) are too terrible for a side that, like I said, I think even have a shot at winning the tournament, but if that doesn't appeal to others, the -1.5 @ 2.05 (Bet365) is probably a good bet too.

February 17, 2010