Lucas

Yeah not shocked at all, called that back in September earlier in the thread. Looks like it could be Chris Wilder coming in. Kinda a no lose situation for him really. He'll probably get a bit more out the players but it won't be enough, they are miles off it.

15th 11th

Ok, I'll take a punt. Leverkusen to win, BTTS 6/4 Man City to win, BTTS 11/8 £10 wins £59.38

Cancel this. Bayern postponed so it will be void. I'll look elsewhere.

Going for a Sky Boost of the following... Kane, Saka and Mbuemo 2 SOT each. 7/1, £10 wins £80.

14 21

So, how does this actually work? Do you just bet a fiver on that one and a fiver st the weekend? Or a Tenner on that one as 'one leg' and then puck another at the weekend but they both have to win to count?

I'll take that, could have been worse.

21st 16th

18th 22nd

T'riffic.

18th for both

No, by having conditions heavily in their favour. I'm not saying as the host nation they don't have the right to try and adjust things in their favour because I'm sure we did the same on our own patch, but I don't think as a team India would have been as dominant in the lead up to the final if it was played anywhere else. So to see them stumble in a game when they have had it all in their favour throughout the tournament is somewhat satisfying. I get you may not see things from that perspective and not taking anything away from some of the Indian performances, but I don't think it's made for fascinating viewing personally.

My understanding is we're suing for damages, loss of earnings, impact of relegation etc whilst you held an unfair competitive advantage. From that perspective, I can understand the club's arguements however, I personally think it's a waste of time and something we could do without. On the face of it, I agree with you, I don't think the case is really that valid but I'd assume our lawyers have advised the club have a valid case hense the initial intention to sue if you were found guilty. For me, what's done is done, no point looking at the if's but's and maybe's. You've admitted to breaking the rules, you've been proven to be guilty of that and you've been given a punishment, harsh or not, and that should be the end of the matter. My only take really in this as I said before is that I find it ironic Everton have been dealt this penalty at a time where the odds are heavily in their favour to survive. That's not their fault, it's the Premier League's for taking as long as they have, but effectively it's probably worked out kindly for them anyway.

India have had it all their own way this tournament so personally, albeit reluctantly as it's Australia, I'm quite content to see them humbled in the final.

Slim pickings this week isnt it. Stockport and over 2.5 (5/6) Chesterfield and over 2.5 (13/8) £10 wins £48.13

Didn't watch the Malta game and I've not come in to moan at Southgate, Henderson, only winning 2-0 etc. But fuck me, what a shambles that Wembley Stadium website is. Had an absolute madness trying to secure tickets for the Brazil game in March. The incompetance of ticket sites these days in the period we are in is a shambles. Thankfully perseversnce paid off and I got some but the pain of getting them was real. Ticketmaster are complete cunts and top tier when it comes to fucking you over on big events, but I tell you what, Wembley are now up there.

As I said last month, Everton will piss survival, even with a substantial deduction. Personally for me, the fact the Premier League have acted now, in a season where it's obvious to everyone that the three who came up are almost certainly going down, definitely is fishy. The timing is impeccible. They know they can hand the secere punishment whilst likely avoiding a situation which sees Everton relegated. I mean, come on. You cannot tell me that's just a coincidence. I'd assume Everton have known this was happening too so wouldn't surprise me if that's been at the heart of their motivation recently. As for Chelsea and City, I don't know but the pressure should be ramped up on them and the spotlight firmly on their cases. They were obviously keen to nail Everton, they should be just as keen to make examples of Chelsea and City, although chances are, they don't want to wreck two PL giants on a global scale because of what they do for the Premier League.

22nd both

18th for both

Not only did Leicester cost me in this, but they also cost me an an Acca where Ipswich, Bolton, Stockport, Chesterfield and PSG won. Over £230 that was. Pretty fuming.

16th 22nd

I'm going to get on early incase the price changes but Leicester are 13/10 with Skybet to win at Middlesbrough. Tough place to go but I reckon they'll want to bounce back. Also pairing that with Stockport to win at Swindon at 21/20. £10 wins £47.15.

Gonna try something different as I missed yesterday. Watkins 2 Shots on target 11/8 Salah 2 Shots on target 1/1 Both price boosts on Skybet. £10 wins £47.50.

Unlucky John.