Well its wednesday and i just said id update this place a little. There has been plenty of games happening midweek but nothing that caught my eye for serious backing. I have to admit that I fancied Tottenham to progress but not to demolish the gunners in the fashion that they did.
As for tonight i think that it will be very close between Everton and Chelsea. If theres any team that can frustrate and hold Chelsea to few chances then Everton are the team. Maybe a small punt on them to qualify may be the answer.
Anyhow, I'm having great fun trading on the "next Ireland manager" market. There are many names being mentioned for the job and so far there are only about 3 - 4 that stand a realistic chance. I'm not entirely convinced by the surge of betting for Houllier. As i understand he is employed by the French Fa and the FAI would have to but him out. I cant see this happening as everyone knows that the FAI like to cut corners and they wont splash out the big bucks. I'm led to believe that Terry Venebles was very interested but that the powers that be would not agree to his financial demands. ( He is still in the frame though) There are a few that never ever had a chance yet all traded at low prices, John Giles (past it now) Didier Deschamps (why would he want it) and i just cannot see Glen Hoddle getting it either. People need to realise that generally, Ireland is a religious country and theres no way that Hoddle's religious persuasions would sit well with the public.
Another name that was mentioned was Souness but he was another who never stood a chance. Any person with a rangers connection would never be appointed to the Irish national job plain and simple. Im not so sure about Dalglish's chances but i would be 98% sure that another name in the frame, Liam Brady will not be first choice and would only get the job as a last resort.
There is still plenty of time and id say this market could go on for a while yet.
If i were to tip anyone up i would say that it may be worth a few bob on Sam Allardyce, his name has not been mentioned much yet but at prices of 50 or so on betfair it may be worth having a small bet on him. He has managed at club level here and despite having reservations about his management style i think the general public would welcome his appointment.
Much to look forward to for the weekend. Check back as i may have an early preview up to take advantage of some early prices.
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Hi expe, would appreciate any thoughts you might have on the Africa Nations Cup. Lot of the players are from the EPL and it looks like interesting punting; if you have the time would be interested to see what you think of the matches!
Cheers!
Alright lazynative, long time no hear. Hows the betting going?
Ive no real big opinion on the African cup as i know only of the English based players. Ive been watching a bit of it but i think il wait till the knockout stages before ive a real "feeling" for any team.
Check back though, you never know when i may get a flash of inspiration!
Thanks; not too bad but I have been abroad for the last several months and only got back to the UK last week.
ANC has been incredibly profitable for me but only because I have been lucky rather than anything inspired per se. look forward to making some money this year!!!
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