JK's 2011 Diary

[Jk]

I always start a new diary at the beginning of the season but end up losing interest. This time I WILL keep it updated! :lol Already had the one bet today which I'll post below, a teeny weeny profit on the Stoke - Everton game. Got another bet to come on Arsenal who I fancy to win. Stoke v Everton I've mentioned before how I think Everton are really struggling up front. They had to play Cahill on his own up front against West Ham and that just didnt work, he doesnt have the strength to hold up the ball. I would suggest that either Saha or Yakubu will start against Stoke but even those two don't look like the players of old. Saying all that though, Everton are still very difficult to beat. They have a decent defence, especially Distin who would probably be in my team of the year so far. They pack the midfield as do Stoke and I would suggest this would be a very tight, scrappy affair. Under 2.5 goals @ 8/11 - StanJames - 7.5pts Everton +0 @ Evens - StanJames - 5pts -------------------------------------------------------------- Birmingham v Arsenal I know its always risky betting against Birmingham at St.Andrews but I quite fancy us tommorow. We were awful against Wigan but with so many changes it was always going to be difficult. The trip to St.Andrews see's us welcome back Song, Nasri and Fabregas - probably the three most important players in the side at the moment. Van Persie also returns to the side and although his finishing was poor against United I was very impressed with his movement. Djourou will also come back into defence and he is a big improvement on Squillaci. Birmingham, although grinding out draws, havn't actually impressed me that much this season. They lack that cutting edge up front, Jerome is struggling to find the form of last season whilst Zigic isn't getting many chances. I also feel that Birmingham may struggle with the amount of fixtures they've had lately. Their squad is fairly old with the likes of Carr and Bowyer, so it will be interesting to see how they last against Arsenal, especially off the back of the United game. With a near enough full team I think we'll prove to be too strong for Birmingham for the reasons mentioned above. Arsenal @ 7/10 - StanJames - 7.5pts

[Jk]

Re: JK's 2011 Diary Birmingham v Arsenal Arsenal @ 7/10 - StanJames - 7.5pts :ok Stoke v Everton Under 2.5 goals @ 8/11 - StanJames - 7.5pts :ok Everton +0 @ Evens - StanJames - 5pts :( ---------------------------------------------------------------- 20pts Staked 25.7pts Returned Not a massive win but I'll take it, great performance from our boys as well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JK's 2011 Football Diary Bets Placed: 3 Bets Won: 2 Staked: 20pts Returned: 25.7pts P/L = +5.7pts