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The pattern of pre match trading on England has been interesting. I have turned quite a few thousand already and am nicely green for little risk. Going to keep an eye on things in the next hour and see if some more opportunities pop up but the at the moment Englands price looks to come in more and lots of people laying Wales and the draw.

If you are quick there is some value in the HT/FT market to lay in several areas. Most realistic options are not going to happen and the prices are quite generous. I've taken some of it by laying unusual combinations.

thanks scrip i was to late to have a look the 2.45 at hay was 10 mins behind time.

Tosh has got the Welsh doing a great marking job on England's forwards, to the extent that Rooney hasn't seen very much of the game. No doubt he will ask them to keep this up in the 2nd half.

Thanks to Robinson's fine save, Wales have NOT gone in with a 1-0 half-time lead.

Q. How do I feel about my bet?
A. Nervous - but still confident. Like what you do, sorta kinda.

Looking forward to Scrip's course, of course, on the 29th. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong. When I read him say, "I have turned quite a few thousand already and am nicely green for little risk," then I feel it's probably to do with my 'risk and money management'.

Let's see what the 2nd half brings.....

Been out for the first half - see its still 0-0, amazed England are still as short as 1.57

It this match you would have expected to see Wales come in little, England drift a little and the draw come in quite a bit.

In the second half you would expect England to start drifting like a barge down the Thames. I think the crossover is around 60 mins or so.

England have not imposed themselves and to be honest haven't really created tham many chances.

Scrip

you must be a mind reader - iwas just going to ask you to predict the crossover point. dont forget - this is the most over-rated collection of 11 footballers with possibly the worst manager

Looks like i got out of the cricket at the right time, just wish id been around to take advantage of the swing the other way

Open the beers lads!

Another "lucky Chelsea goal" lol - well done all England backers

They all count, thank goodness. Nice 30% chunk there but England made us sweat.

Living in Hampshire have been keeping an eye on the Cricket but that is all. Looks a good batting wicket!

I have some exposure on Draw/Wales which is looking remarkable unlikely but I have backed Wales at very large odds to cover.

put in order for england at 4/6 that did not get matched if only they could have waited another 10 mins!

got a grip with the time to settle bets this afternoon on betfair had winnings on the 3.35 at srat settled at 4.21

Anyone know why the Sweden Bulgaria game hasnt gone in-play?

Woodie there is a service message on Betfair about this, they had an IT issue.

Just greened up on Over/Under 2.5 Goals so now green on this, match odds, correct score and ht/ft. I'll have a rest now!

Fundy: -

Match is suspended because Betfair have lost their live feed.

First time ive seen this happen - this could cause real probs if you are planning to trade a game

Big issue I agree, It happened once before to me but they re-opened the market when the feed returned but really they should void it if they can't get the market opened as described. Around 50% of volume is traded nowadays.

I wish I lost the feed on the Wales match, a dreadful game.