[Deano]

We had a problem once at a betting outlet. I forget what sport/event/match it was on, but we stepped up to the counter and said something along the lines of "we'd like to place a bet on this". However, the person working the counter drew a blank and later we realised that when we are to make a bet, we should just put forth a number which they'll enter into a computer, our bet showing itself on the monitor to them.

Unsure what you mean? With the current EPOS system the only mistakes you can make is taking in and dealing out the money. Of course some bets still dont go throug the system so you must manually settle them, but normally there isnt that much problem with this.

 

[Jeffrey]

I generally suck at betting as I don't bet often and when I do I don't place much, usually $10, so the only way to get a decent return is to be stupidly bold. More than anything it's a bit of fun, a bit of spice.

 

[las7]

Tuesday, 01 April 2008

Schalke v Barca

Watching Barca in recent weeks; thinking that this fixture against Schalke might prove to be a lot more problematic then first thought. Schalke got a draw over the weekend but they are fully concentrated on the QF. The fixtures before this weekend were 3 wins in a row and moved up to 3rd in the Bundesliga 9 points off Bayern. There is little pressure in Germany on them; and they certanly have nothing to loose against Barca.

The fixture will solely depend on Barca; if they continue with their awfull defending and Schalke get a result then Barca might just say goodbye to the CL. Barca are missing Yaya and Messi so expect one of the jokers to play as a defensive midfielder-should be a fun game.

Schalke 1-0 Barca


Edit: Looking at the Barca Forum I guess Yaya might be ready for this game.

Roma v MU

Roma are missing Totti-which in previous years would have been a huge advantage for MU; not this year thought. Although Totti is important-Roma can cope without him. The defense is where the problem might appear. Otherwise I think the midfield and attacking players will be quite a challange for MU.

MU surelly are favorites but don't count Roma out. Alot will rest on Rossi performing in this game. I think MU will get an away goal.

Roma 2-1 MU


Wednesday, 02 April 2008

Arsenal v Liverpool

Arsenal nearly lost during the weekend but were able to come from behind with 10 men and see off their black cat-Bolton. Arsenal will miss Sagna but obviously Eboue isnt a bad right back.
Liverpool are a difficult team to get a result against in the CL. Unless Arsenal are able to get an early goal-I can't see goals in this game.

Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool


Fenerbahce v Chelsea

Fener are a very difficult team to face infront of their own fans. We have had difficulties defending set-pieces in recent weeks. Against Middlesbrough we were extremly lucky to win; obviously some players werent very concentrated-if there is a similar attitude in this game I can see us loosing.
Fener defeated Besiktas over the weekend; have nothing to loose in their fixture against us and have a sell out, "feneric" crowd at home. I can see us loosing the first leg if we play the way we did against Boro, but if we play the way we did against Arsenal we might win.

Fener 1-1 Chelsea

 

[Jeffrey]

Unsure what you mean?

Um, upon further reflection, I choose not to divulge the details as it would compromise someone's position. :embarrass:

 

[Deano]

Even though Im betting on 4 draws, mt true predictions

Roma ? - ? Man Utd
Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool
Schalke 1-1 Barcelona
Fenerbahce 1-0 Chelsea

 

[Jern Lizardhous]

I generally suck at betting as I don't bet often and when I do I don't place much, usually $10, so the only way to get a decent return is to be stupidly bold. More than anything it's a bit of fun, a bit of spice.

do trebles and accumualtors, small stakes pay big returns, though it's a bit like doing the lottery.

 

[Jeffrey]

OK, I'm going to investigate the TAB Sportsbet website.

 

[pun]

with all due respect to Barcelona, I honestly think any other team but Schalke would beat them. If that was Porto who was completely the better team against Schalke, I definitely would've put some decent money on them to win against Barcelona.

 

[Jern Lizardhous]

Barcelona seem a different team in the CL though, they have coasted through so far.

 

[Deano]

Barcelona seem a different team in the CL though, they have coasted through so far.

Group stage wasnt easy, but they have hardly been tested.

 

[Xavinho]

Group stage wasnt easy, but they have hardly been tested.

The group stage was easy. We'd secured top position before the last matchday.

 

[Jern Lizardhous]

going to Celtic Park is a test for anyone.

 

[Deano]

The group stage was easy. We'd secured top position before the last matchday.

I meant in terms of the clubs you had drawn.

 

[Deano]

going to Celtic Park is a test for anyone.

Dont think Celtic have been even at their best in Scotland lately so Barca caught them at a good time. On their day Barca can beat anyone, but they have alot of off days, especially at this moment.

 

[hussein]

Roma 2 - 1 Man U
Schalke 0 - 0 Barca

B*tch.... atleast ur not jinxing us...
the whole of XT i feel is jinxing us:nono:

 

[henryrules]

your shop will be the ones doing all the winning, trust me.

Jern i am in great form.i had 7 winners at Cheltenham i won the compettion and got Benzema who scored 1st in the game vs Man u.Btw my tip tonight is Mancini to score 1st Roma vs Man u.What you think Jern.

 

[Jeffrey]

These matches leave us much to contemplate.

 

[Jern Lizardhous]

Jern i am in great form.i had 7 winners at Cheltenham i won the compettion and got Benzema who scored 1st in the game vs Man u.Btw my tip tonight is Mancini to score 1st Roma vs Man u.What you think Jern.

first goal will be Hargreaves in his own net off his bum.

 

[Jeffrey]

I recall Bosko Balaban scored off his arse in a match between Club Brugge and Rapid Vienna.

 

[Jern Lizardhous]

Inzaghi has scored 239 goals with his aris, he is the world record arse striker.