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The betting thread
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:56 pmby Greavesie
Hey everyone, was browsing the forum for a betting thread and couldn't find one. I don't mind the odd flutter on a game now and then and I know a few others on here don't either (Dundalk and Nanny 
)
Was thinking we could have a thread dedicated to such a thing. Hints, tips and bets you've put on yourself.
Just thought I'd give it a go and see who of you would be willing to have a thread such as this so here goes...
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:58 pmby dawson99
you may regret this... but, here's some decent outsider tips for the oscars I've had:
Best Director - Gus Van Sant (Milk) 25/1
Everyone is talking about Slumdog millionaire but Gus Van sant has been loved for years but always makes off-centre films. This is probably his last commercial film so the oscar panel could commend him for it
Best Film - Milk (25/1)
Same as above reason
Best supporting actress - Taraji P Henson (The curious case of Benjamin Button)
I can't see Cate Blanchett or Brad Pitt winning their actor/actress noms at the oscars but supposedly the film deserves the accolades and this is the best chance.
(I can see me posting in this thread a lil bit lol)
Can I just say, massive money on Taraji P Henson today, in from 20s to 8s with some firms
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:58 pmby NANNY RED
Im in 
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:02 amby Effes
Man U v Fulham - no goalscorer @ 10-1.
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:03 amby dawson99
Effes wrote:Man U v Fulham - no goalscorer @ 10-1.
14/1 with tote, boylesports and betfred 
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:06 amby Greavesie
dawson99 wrote:Effes wrote:Man U v Fulham - no goalscorer @ 10-1.
14/1 with tote, boylesports and betfred
I think I'm going to use this thread a lot for tips
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:08 amby dawson99
Best tip you will ever get, is never back a 0-0 draw. always back a no goalscorer. If someone wins 1-0 with an own goal then your no goalscorer bet is still there.
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:19 amby bigmick
I've just found what I think is a fantastic price on Betfair. I"m no doubt going to bock it by putting it up here but I think it's stupendously good.
It's Chelsea to finsih top london club this season. To me their only rival is obviously Arsenal, and Chelsea are currently five points ahead of the gooners (although admittedly Chelsea play Villa Away int he next match while Arsenal play Sunderland at Home). Arsenal do though have to go to both Ma Utd and Liverpool, while Chelsea have only the Emirates to visit out of their big four matches.
Anyway I'd have Chelsea as very strong favourites to finish above Arsenal from here. They're not though 
The odds are 1.81 Arsenal, 2.9 Chelsea, and bigger the others.
You can even get 1.23 Villa to be top midlands club, or 1.94 Man Utd to be top Northwest club (I know but they're 1.2 to win the Premiership, just saying).
Anyway, don't say I never give you anything will you. Simply register an account and pick the free money off the tree.
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:28 amby bigmick
So having I hope banked a bit of free money with Villa to be top midlands club, you might also look at top english goalscorer in the Prem. Favourite (on 10 goals) is Agbonlahor at 2.68. Seems a bit short to me though when Gerrard, Lampard and Bent are all on 9. Gerrard or Lampard has to be the pick to go past the Villa man, and you can have 8.4 Gerrard, or 9.2 Lampard. If you think the Spurs man will get enough game time to do it, he's 10.5. I quite fancy Lampard in a Hiddink inspired Chelsea, to be rejuvenated enough to score four or somore goals which might be enough to take it. The prices for both him and Stevie look big to me.
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:17 pmby 112-1077774096
dawson99 wrote:Best tip you will ever get, is never back a 0-0 draw. always back a no goalscorer. If someone wins 1-0 with an own goal then your no goalscorer bet is still there.
is it the same if you back first past the post mate, even if the horse is disqualified later you are still first past the post, or over the jumps if the jockey falls and the horse finishes first
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:05 pmby maypaxvobiscum
oh my my Greavesie you young little thing. who taught you how to gamble? 
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:11 pmby Roger Red Hat
I bet if I really tried to push the next fart ... I'll sh1t meself.
got a real dodgey gut today. 
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:16 pmby maypaxvobiscum
Lee in India me and my army mates got food poisoning. it was bad to the point where i was scared to fart as i thought sh!t would come out
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Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:21 pmby dawson99
peewee wrote:dawson99 wrote:Best tip you will ever get, is never back a 0-0 draw. always back a no goalscorer. If someone wins 1-0 with an own goal then your no goalscorer bet is still there.
is it the same if you back first past the post mate, even if the horse is disqualified later you are still first past the post, or over the jumps if the jockey falls and the horse finishes first
All companies back first past the post now and on the stewards so thats all cool beans