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Well done schiff. Can't all have been luck.

Re laying: I don't think you should give up on it. It has its place. Just avoid high lay prices. Too much worry.

I'm sure you are right harlosh. As I mentioned before laying odds-on favourites, for me, is fun. I have got more pleasure in the past laying a 2/5 loser than backing
a 5/2 winner.

Incidentally Harlosh I'm very chuffed with soccerstand - so thanks. It retains the page on show in full which livescore doesn't (it clears it so you have to scroll down each time). I also like the little GOAL!! alerts and the stats on display far outdo the zero stats on livescore as well as the good, but in comparison, limited stats on soccerbase.

Glad you find it better schiff.

Nice work schiff

well done mate

I laid Liverpool at half time at 3.35 and backed them at 18 about 2 seconds before they scored their second goal.

Sweated a bit when they were awarded that penalty but all in all not bad result.

Just notcied your post on the Poker thread Steve.

Jeez, is there no pie you haven't got your finger in. LOL!!!!!!!!!

You'll have to teach me one day.

John

jack of all trades master of none lol

been playing poker for years, thought youd have realised when i was moaning they had no tables at the casino lol

This is getting a bit scary! Last night I had a position in the Braga v Sp Lisbon match. Betfair, Soccer Stand and livescore screens all open - hoping and expecting to be in control!
I'd backed Braga to win at 2.88 and was quite happy when it was 2-0. Then everything went haywire. The betfair screen implied the score had changed but no info on SS and LS. Then - apparently - another goal. The SS and LS screens showed at various times thereafter 2-0, 2-1, 3-0, 2-2 - so I'd no idea where I was up to!
I managed to get a lay or two in before the game was over (B won 3-2 scoring last) and I won money. Assumed it was all because the match was 'in a foreign country' (lol).
Then today SS had Fulham leading 1-0, then it went to 1-1, then to 0-1 (the correct score). Ceefax might be a bit slow but it seems more accurate than these super-sites. And you can more or less assume that betfair is on the ball, though you sometimes have to guess at the score.
I think it all means going carefully unless you are watching the match itself.
Incidentally, I said flattering things about the FA Cup yesterday and I now think you can add the Scottish version! My bet for the first goal in the first 10 minutes went down so I backed Clyde to score next @ 6.6 (a sporting bet I thought). Not only did they do that but scored twice AND missed a penalty!!! As things stand Celtic look on their way out - still 0-2 and 7 minutes to go. Roy Keane eat your heart out - or whatever's behind your rib-cage.

PS - SS is showing 89m played and Clyde winning 2-0. Ceefax shows Celtic as having scored in the 83rd minute and down 2-1. See what I mean!!

Schiff

these sites will never be as fast updated as either live pictures or the betfair prices. If the price looks like a goal has been scored - it has!!!

Agreed Fundy - so chuffed Clyde held out, particularly for the guy who missed the pen!

Afternoon All,

Anyone watching the ManU game?

Burton are the superior side against a much weakened ManU team.

Man U just had their 1st decent chance on goal after 35mins

Bak

ive got in on in the background, United have been poor so far. Be interesting to see how long Fergie waits to make any changes - hes got Rooney and Ronaldo on the bench - would be tempted at 1.5 at HT if these 2 came on

Hi Steve

ManU have been dreadful so far and I've already scalped a few ticks. Likewise will be waiting for a decent price to get in later

bak

certainly wont be getting involved on man u unless he uses the bench

Bak

assuming playing a first team, spurs look a good price, though they are prone to struggle in this sort of game

no changes at half time

Steve

Already looked up Spurs price and agree that the price looks ok but as its on TV later I'll see the line up and watch 1st 5-10mins before deciding what to do.

Just greened up on ManU game. Only a small green and will probably save my trading for the Spurs game instead.

have to say im more tempted to lay man u than back them having watched the first 10 mins of second half, certainly no value backing at 1.47