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Ok thats Division 7 filled


Div 8 still taking new players

I love the daily racing forum.
Can I please join this football tipster competition.
Many thanks for all your hard work in running these sites.

Huge thank you to Billy and others involved.
It was fun and "educational" reading, well spent time, so I am looking forward to next season...
GL to all.
 

Looks like Mahut is a little bit injured. Anyway, he has won the first set that has been absolutely weird. After an early break for Mayer seemed that the match would be a walk for the Argentinian but suddenly started with some “strange” UEs and came 2 consecutive breaks for Mahut. So basically, we have a pure claycourter with a 310-199 record against a 37 years old player with a 56-81 record on this surface who is playing with some obvious physical problems. The most funny thing is how is playing Mayer. In this situation the most obvious tactic is try to move your opponent and make the points as long as you can but.. what is doing Mayer? Looking for fast winner (and making a lot of UE obviously). I have never played tennis at the level that these guys are playing but there are some things that I will never understand.
After seeing the 1st set and part of the 2nd one i have to say that the most normal thing here is Mayer winning this 3-1 or 3-2 but considering the players that we have on court and how weird was the first set who knows.. 

Huge thank you to Billy and others involved.
It was fun and "educational" reading, well spent time, so I am looking forward to next season...
GL to all.
 

Huge thank you to Billy and others involved.
It was fun and "educational" reading, well spent time, so I am looking forward to next season...
GL to all.
 

Nicolas Mahut (+2.5 sets) to beat Philipp Kohlschreiber at 2.20 with Pinnacle
I don't think that another big upset is on the cards here, but 2.20 for a set looks like too much for me and I wouldn't have this above 1.83 honestly. Mahut was very inspired on Sunday and he was hitting the ball incredibly well, while Kohli allowed himself to drop a set against Haase. He's certainly the big favourite and he's going to go through, but, at the same time, he's becoming prone to lapses now that he's aging and I think that Mahut is going to find enough heart to get a set here more often than not.

Say when he wasn't injured.. He's always injured nowdays but he still plays.

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Ok ok, calm down calm down folks?
My aplogies for writing war & peace. You may want to make a cuppa before you sit down to read this, and your thoughts, as ever, are welcome.
On the face of it, it seems a strange decision. Brighton aren't a big club, and CH has kept us up. What more do we want!
But let me give you my "insiders" view. Tony Bloom used a notable word in his statement yesterday, "RISK". That sums it up for me.
There is one person at Brighton, that the supporters trust more than anyone. That is the Chairman, who we are incredibly lucky to have. TB, is a fan, he has deep pockets, is a very astute businessman, and the 3rd generation of Blooms to be on the board at the club. Here is a Chairman, who prefers to stand with the travelling fans at away games, than sit in the boardroom.
TB, is a maths genius, and a professional gambler who has moved into property. One of his companies is STAR LIZARD, which places bets using Asian bookmakers, and it's rumoured that you have to part with £1m to join as a customer!
Remember that when B&HA got permission to build the new stadium, they had no money, the banks were crashing, and they had to do a deal with the University to get funding. Part of the West Stand was going to house classrooms! TB  cam along, wrote a cheque for £100m, scrapped the Univeristy idea, instead going for corporate options. A young, unproven manager, with bright ideas was appointed, and Gus Poyet started to transorm the playing side. It was refreshing after an era that saw Mickey Adams and Mark McGhee, play some unattractive and outdated football.
Since then, TB has also spent £20+m on a new traing ground, acquire a Belgian 2nd Division club to place the non EUROPEAN imports, and now acquired  land next to the training ground, to develop into community sports facilities, housing & retail (including an IKEA).
He has recruited top people to run the club, including Paul Barber as Chief Exec, a top recruitment & worldwide scouting system, and most recently acquired Dan Ashworth as Techical Director from the FA.  If you look at what DA has done at the FA for the England set up, i.e. Get a young manager in, develop the youth, and play attacking football, it was clear that something at the club was going to have to change.
TB has smashed the transfer record numerous times recently, buying the likes of AJ for £25m, Locadia, Propper, Bassouma & Bernado.  Mostly Good attacking players that have a pedigree. Now, if you are TB, DA or PB, watching your team pick up 3 points from 23 games, not score for over 6hrs, not see your new recruits perform to their potential, not see any more youngsters follow in the steps of Dunky & Solly March, suffer the humilitation of a 5-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth, suffer a 2-0 home loss in a relegation battle with Cardiff, see survival by 2 points, and quite frankly, only survive because Palace beat Cardiff, then something was going to have to be done.
This poses a significant RISK to Tony Bloom's considerable investement.
Rumours also abound that there was unrest in the dressing room, with the players wanting to play more expansive attacking football, which CH refused.
Our games against Wolves & Spurs didn't see a shot on target. Our FA CUP SF against City was a dull stifling affair, and the club has seen its image & reputation suffer in the media coverage that followed. Very damaging for the brand of the club.
So TB, has a long term plan, and wants Brighton to become a sustainable football club, with a return on his investment.  (Although the stadium loan was interest free)
One of my customers, who is very well connected with the club, told me he went to see TB in his office, and he is surrounded by computer screens  running algorithms (on what the outcomes will be if he signs certain players.). He will be doing the same with managers. Pretty much every decision TB has made since he took over, has been the right one. Appointing Sami Hypia wasn't a good idea, but the club had their hands tied with FFP, and had to go for a cheap option. 
In my humble opinion, we were certain for relegation if CH had stayed. TB has come to the same conclusion using his algorithms. I think you will see a younger manager come in again, with fresh ideas, and an attacking style of play. DA went to see Swansea play, and said it was the best football he had ever seen. 
See this as Dan Ashworth making his mark on the club.
Graham Potter, therefore is the clear favourite. 
Frank Lampard is on a shortlist of 3, but perhaps it's a bit early for him.
TB is prepared to spend some money, with rumours of players like Juan Mata being bought in. Perhaps Rafa could be tempted away from Newcastle if he doesn't get the assurances from Ashley.
So, thanks CH, you have done a tremendous job, and every Brighton fan will be sad to see you leave. But it was time for a change. He has reached his ceiling with Brighton, but Tony Bloom, clearly has a much higher ceiling to aim for.
So folks, take the 5/2 about them being relegated, but now, I wouldn't touch it myself. One thing is for sure, Chris won't be out of a job for long, and if he ends up in the Championship, then I'd be lumping on that team for promotion.
 
 

Well Done all winners and thanks Graham for running all these comps 

Many thanks and much respect to @BillyHills for running this comp 

cheers billy hills great compo again

My first ever prize win on PuntersLounge!!!?
Thanks, BillyHills for a wonderful comp!!!
 

look forward to next season. 1st div too division 7, that's worse than admin!!!! 

Great competition, see you next season!
 

Thanks for all the hard work Graham, brilliant competition

Kiki Bertens to beat Simona Halep at 2.40 with Unibet
Like I've said I would bet on Kiki to win the final if she meets Simona and here we are so here we go!

Never underestimate Nole
Of course he still can lose the match but that’s why he is number 1. He can beat anyone in a good day.

He's not even second best on clay and that's why he's going to lose to Dominic today

Garin to win at 3.40 with Pinnacle

Value radar: Berrettini to beat Kohlschreiber at 2.38 with Pinnacle

Plymouth vs Scunthorpe
The League One season draws to a close this weekend when teams play their final league matches of the season before the play-offs begin. In this preview, we take a look at this stressful relegation encounter between Plymouth and Scunthorpe that kicks off at Home Park at 5:30pm.
These are dark times for both of these clubs. Plymouth are in 21st place heading into this game. Not only do they need to get something from this match but they also need to hope that the results of teams around them also go in their favour. Unfortunately, it's now 5 defeats on the bounce and the club is without a permanent manager after the sacking of Derek Adams last week. A club in turmoil.
Scunthorpe are not any better off. The Iron are positioned in 23rd place and haven't won in 8 league matches. There is still a chance they could survive. Andy Dawson's team are just 1 point from safety. It's a long journey down to Home Park but in these matches it can often be a case that playing away without the pressure and nerves transmitting from the home support can be an advantage.
Scunny have had a decent record at Home Park recently. They have won the last two visits to the ground by a 6-0 aggregate. In fact, they've won 5 of their last 6 meetings with Plymouth and have kept a clean sheet in 4 of those matches. Both Plymouth and Scunthorpe have average home and away records respectively so it's a tough call.
I just think in these pressure cooker games it can often work in a team's favour to play away. The home crowd can often be a negative energy if things don't go the home team's way. Plymouth are in complete disarray and as much as it pains me to say it because I have family down that way I'm not sure they can win this game.
Scunthorpe Draw No Bet @ 2.46 with MarathonBet
Total Goals Scored Over 2.5 @ 1.82 with Matchbook
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