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Title: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 10, 2011, 04:58:15 PM Sooooo, France have it sewn up then obv. Rest are truly abysmal. Not backing 6/4 shots though.
Been trying to back Bosnia & Hurtsthegovernor in the 'without France' market but was limited to £20, so didn't bother. They were 12/1. Now 9/1. Can't get on anyway. Will look for some 10/1 elsewhere later in the week. As regards tonight, Hungary (1/5), Georgia (2/5) and Armenia (1/3) all to qualify from semi final 1 comes to a treble of around 5/4. Can't see this not happening imo. Anyone else on owt? Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: kinboshi on May 10, 2011, 05:00:09 PM Ask Uri Geller.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Laxie on May 10, 2011, 08:52:00 PM Anyone else able to picture Kermit the Frog when the dude from Finland was singing?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: stribling on May 10, 2011, 09:08:47 PM I really do not like non-english speaking countries singing in English.... Not exactly representing your country!!
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 10, 2011, 09:09:12 PM Far and away the worst bunch of ESC entries of all time, albeit the ssecond semi is stronger.
Azerbaijan a big player though. Sweaty Terry just texted: "That bleedin' bird what run off with a bleedin' towel last weekend? She's only up for Azer on the bleedin' Eurovisions!" Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Nico29 on May 11, 2011, 01:36:21 PM I saw georgia were 150s with chanders this morning-mbn having an ac- but on betfair some1 was asking for bundles at under 100s so i had a small tickle ew@100s with pp as they pay first 4, gotta chance chomps?
Whats yr main bet then? Bosina or azers? Saw you say you had a major bet lined up then you edited yr post! Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 11, 2011, 03:09:26 PM Yup, the major bet was to back Denmark in the top Scandie market, as Norway and Sweden both had no chance imo. Unf Norway then failed to qualify and Finland's performance made me re-assess.
No bet :( Most markets will be going up Friday, so that'll be the busy day. France will win. Azerbaijan, Finland, Denmark and Bosnia to chase frogs home. Best outsider Romania. No major bets placed yet though. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 11, 2011, 07:17:31 PM Russia EW for me, sounds like the sort of tune that will do well and Russia is bound to get plenty votes.
40-1 EW with VC (1/4 odds top 4) (18-1 without France) Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 11, 2011, 07:46:36 PM links to French and Russian songs please
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 11, 2011, 07:58:52 PM all on youtube clawbird
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 11, 2011, 07:59:45 PM Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 11, 2011, 08:11:34 PM YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J4-T22p0y4
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwhMsJQl2ps (Pretentious twaddle IMO) Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 11, 2011, 08:20:25 PM thank you boldie - very helpful. unlike that chompy chap.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 11, 2011, 08:57:04 PM French song is incredibly boring imo, and sounds like a rip off of the march of the toy soldiers
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 11, 2011, 09:02:55 PM what odds can i get on jedward pls?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Jamier-Host on May 11, 2011, 09:58:59 PM Was involved on this a while back and have:
Hungary £20 win @ 20/1 Hungary £20 e/w @ 18/1 (better terms) Hungary Top 10 £80 @ 5/4 Azerbaijan £20 e/w @ 14/1 The big risk was whether the (bit rough) Hungarian bird could crack out the voice live. Actually missed the show last night but caught the highlights prior to voting and seemed ok. Still thing it's a good song and should be well in the mix. The French song stood out for me when I first heard them but just seemed a bit risky to back that as a short favourite. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 11, 2011, 10:15:03 PM what odds can i get on jedward pls? 2nd fav and won't get the votes Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Jamier-Host on May 11, 2011, 10:19:53 PM Can't quite work out why Jedward have plummeted to 5/1 2nd fave in the betting but you can still get evens on a Top 10 finish.
Would rather lay them to qualify from the Semi than back either of those though :) Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Nico29 on May 12, 2011, 09:22:49 AM Added austria@50s ew with pads first 4 ew.
Tbh im just following the money moves on betfair and the apparent place value with those that go first 4. Will wait for the eurovision oracle chompy to tip up something on friday and then i'll wade in with the big stakes. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Jamier-Host on May 12, 2011, 04:32:03 PM Think I might add Estonia @ 16/1 as looks like a freeroll. Good song and should walk it tonight in the Semis so if it gets a good draw it goes to single figures.
Hungary has only weakened due to the poor draw. Not up to speed on the draw stats for past results but think it is less of an issue now that the Semi Finals are a bigger deal so the songs are a bit better known before the final. Not super confident on the win but fairly hopeful of it nabbing a Top 4 for a place. And Azerbaijan should be a shoe in for a place if you look at results the last few years. Been there or thereabouts every time despite shocking songs. This time it's half decent and they won't be far off. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 12, 2011, 05:33:37 PM Draw is still mega important. Azerbaijan came out of the 1 box last year and it definitely cost them. They finished fifth. A later draw and they'd have been top three imo.
Would put you off Estonia. Guatanteed to qualify but I don't think it'll go single figures even with a late draw. Finland is drawn 1 this year and I'm getting more interested in Denmark to be top scandie country. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 12, 2011, 09:12:01 PM I love Belarus and think they will win.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 12, 2011, 09:20:00 PM I'm sorry, this is all terrible. Why are these countries even submitting.
Haven't listened to our song. I imagine it's just as terrible. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: stribling on May 12, 2011, 09:36:09 PM My money on Slovenia to Qualify... Come on European men! Vottee!!!
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 12, 2011, 09:52:03 PM Massively on the right side of Denmark in the outrights. On the wrong side of Russia but happy to let it ride.
Back you get Jedward, ya pair of talentless feckers Someone please explain the very basics of betting to Scott Mills Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 12, 2011, 11:10:39 PM Urgh, Bosnia drawn 2, Denmark drawn 3
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Laxie on May 12, 2011, 11:27:09 PM Being drawn early is a bad thing, yes?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Dubai on May 12, 2011, 11:28:08 PM IN any reality tv show, the draw is everything. Being drawn low is disasterous, just like X factor
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 13, 2011, 07:29:04 AM Meh, russia drawn 10. Will still get the votes though
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Eso Kral on May 13, 2011, 09:45:16 AM Can some pls post the draw up or post a link to it?
Chompy what is your best bet for this year now all the finalists are announced? Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: thediceman on May 13, 2011, 11:02:20 AM Top five in no particular order for me are Estonia, Hungary, Abzerbaijan, France (hot favourite but I don't think will win) and shock horror the UK. I'm not a fan of the man band Blue but the favouable draw positions are filled with many weak performers and Blue appartently have a sizeable support across Europe.
Eso, I've got a thread on my forum (about food festivals and all things foodie related), which I've yet to launch where I've put the final running order, details of the semi's running order and who went through and videos of some of the favourites. I've also looked at what draw previous winners had. http://www.greatbritishfoodies.com/showthread.php?77-Eurovision-2011 Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Jamier-Host on May 13, 2011, 01:34:43 PM I'd say Azerbaijan @ 10/1 with Hills is the best bet you could place now. Great draw, great recent record as picks up votes from all over the place, and best song they've had since joining (from what I recall).
I think Jedward and Blue can be written off, and would definitely be a layer of at least Jedward for Top 10. France is way too short but is a massive standout song because it is very different to the rest and the guy can sing. Who knows whether people will want to vote an opera song to victory though? Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Jamier-Host on May 13, 2011, 01:38:34 PM Actually just spotted Hungary have drifted to 11/8 for Top 10 with Bet365 (still odds on elsewhere) so have topped up a bit more on that.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 13, 2011, 01:43:24 PM Was surprised at just how big a reception Jedward got in the venue last night - think they got the biggest cheer when they went through.
I like Denmark to do well - catchy song + uninspired other Scandie entries. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Nico29 on May 13, 2011, 04:13:29 PM Backed azers this morning at 12-1 ew with pp (first 4) after seeing the draw and that it was an arb with betfair.
After finally listening to some of the songs im afraid altho i think azer are near place certs, france look home and hosed, tempted to get involved. Oh and here's a link from the official site with draw etc... http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=35723&_t=and_the_ten_qualifiers_are... (http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=35723&_t=and_the_ten_qualifiers_are...) Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Josedinho on May 13, 2011, 04:27:36 PM Russia EW for me
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Nico29 on May 13, 2011, 07:31:35 PM Been listening to the songs today.
Here's what i thought in draw order: 1. Finland-Omg so dull. 2. Bosnia & Herzegovina-Bit of fun but can't see this doing anything, surprised chompy flagged this up and draw has finished any chances. 3. Denmark-Just ok for me, nothing spectacular and i think will be lost amongst the numbers, especially so early. 4. Lithuania-?Nice voice but sounds like she's singing almost for no reason, don't get the song. 5. Hungary-Nice voice and ok song, agree with jamie about singer being bit rough! Feeling might get forgotten, shame as liked the vocal. 6. Ireland-Typical Jedward it's catchy, fun and outa tune. Will have a chance for sure, but don't see any value here at 5-1. 7. Sweden-Teeny boppy song, prob find most who could vote will have been told to go to bed, oh and annoying. 8. Estonia-Fit singer, shame about the song, can't see what the fuss is about this one. 9. Greece-Surely wld deserve null points. 10. Russia-Listened to about 5 secs and cldnt bare no more, maybe that's the sign of a winner-but not 4 me! 11. France-I can't believe this was like 6-1 a few weeks back, really like the song, think girls will love the guy too. Even think 13-8 could be value and tempted to back huge. 12. Italy-pianovision anyone?didn't get this one bit. 13. Switzerland-liked her voice, thought song was strange and don't see this troubling anyone up top. 14. United Kingdom-Liked the song actually as i thought some of the vocals were decent. Not a fan of the band in gen though, but at least we should be top 10 easily. 15. Moldova-What hats,unicycle and all round madfest that makes jedward look conserv!Def the quirkiest all round act, 4 laff ive stuck pennies on@300s+same top 4@70s, also bkd top 10 @9-2.Only prob- i think they are taking it seriously. 16. Germany-Thought this clda been the value b4 hearing the song. I'm out. 17. Romania-Nearly fell asleep to this one. 18. Austria-Jessie J type, likeish this and backed earlier in the week ew at 50s first 4. 19. Azerbaijan-Watched the video of this and was impressed, got involved at 12s ew and 5's ew without france. Love their draw, but now ive just heard their semi peformance-thinking of laying much of the win off. 20. Slovenia-If this was anywhere but near the end i'd say no chance, draw gives it faint hope and i've a feeling this cld become a steamer-from looking at betting- i dunno why cos i wont be getting involved-too samey. 21. Iceland-Could not put one pence on this. 22. Spain-Oh dear. 23. Ukraine-Cute song/singer but little bland for me and altho seemed a large price due to draw im gonna leave it. 24. Serbia-Like the sound of her voice but really hate the set and whole set up of the song etc. 25. Georgia-Backed earlier ew@100s in week due to arb nature and also rumours of being half decent, kinda think have value but changing their lead singer a month or so bk dsnt inspire hugely. Song is ok-draw is great!! Am deciding how much to have on france but this could be large. Azers is a great value place bet but like i say may lay off some of the win part. Austria and georgia are small value ew bets with nice draws and moldova is a pure fun one, although i see no reason why fun alone can't make them top tenners and 9-2 seems largeish. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Jamier-Host on May 13, 2011, 08:30:50 PM Made the same effort one evening a month or so ago and had France top of my list for quality as it just stood out so much. Was already clear favourite though and just didn't fancy getting involved at even 5/1. Surely I'm right in saying that opera is not generally that popular?
True, it could absolutely hose up - but then again I just think I'd avoid piling into a Eurovision fave, especially as France isn't the most popular country in Europe. Don't forget that a huge part of this competition still hinges on rigged/political voting.... Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Nico29 on May 13, 2011, 08:39:55 PM Made the same effort one evening a month or so ago and had France top of my list for quality as it just stood out so much. Was already clear favourite though and just didn't fancy getting involved at even 5/1. Surely I'm right in saying that opera is not generally that popular? True, it could absolutely hose up - but then again I just think I'd avoid piling into a Eurovision fave, especially as France isn't the most popular country in Europe. Don't forget that a huge part of this competition still hinges on rigged/political voting.... Nothing stands out for me mate, bar that song. Draw is fine, especially with so much dead wood following it. Agree france aren't hugely popular and i'll be keeping some of the azer bet as back up, which largely down to the draw i see as pretty much the only danger. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 09:44:34 AM Still think Russia will get some votes but will probs watch some clips today and back something from the last 6 to perform.
RP actually have a decent betting article on the Eurovision tonight and that again highlights the importance of the draw; Last 7 winners were drawn 22-20-24-17-17-19-20. Now even if you take in to account that some of them were already favourites before the draw (Russia a few years ago springs to mind but there must have been others) it's still too big a deal to ignore. Having listened to this (as advised by RP as well TBF) YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmagM89J1-8 I'll be stunned if she is 100-1 in running after the performance tonight. (100-1 with VC 1/4 odds EW first 4 places) Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 09:48:55 AM Boylesports only go three places but also don't mind the Georgian entry @100-1 obv as can be laid off in running
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 10:36:58 AM If Georgia are currently 100/1 but going last, as prices fluctuate during the contest, isn't there a likely chance that it may go out quite a bit further during the contest prior to them peforming, making the time to back them maybe half way through the entries, assuming you are backing to lay off of course.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Jamier-Host on May 14, 2011, 10:39:11 AM My wife read an article about the Iceland entry (good draw) who are the mates of the guy that wrote the song (Sigurjon "Sjonni" Brink (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigurj%C3%B3n_Brink)). He dropped dead from a stroke a few days before performing in the national competition, leaving behind a wife and 4 kids, so his friends stepped in to live his dream for him and take the song to Eurovision in his memory.
Typical gushing X Factor stuff, so may well bag a bunch of sympathy votes if they make a meal of it in the coverage.... Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 11:29:32 AM Just had my first proper bet...
Top Balkan country. Keen to oppose Bosnia because of the draw and they're 4/5 for this market. The other five countries are 100/1 or bigger outright and BaldFred have got this one wrong. Bosnia and Herzegovina 4/5 Slovenia 4 Serbia 9/2 Greece 10 Romania 10 Moldova 10 Slovenia and Serbia are both meh. Greece and Moldova are terrible. Which leaves Romaniaaaaaaaaaaaa! I backed this outright for a few quid ante-post at 200+. Romania have a decent recent record without winning and finished third last year. Twelve months ago they got 12pts from neighbours Moldova, same as every year. Moldova are in again, so that's 12pts in the bag. They also got points from the Scandie countries with their upbeat poppy chorus. This year's will also appeal to the Swedes etc. And they got points from Spain, where there's a big Romanian population. Should again score there. Don't think we'll need a big score to win this market. I actually got 12/1. Anything about 6/1 is value imo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTljj7YGdZk Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: thediceman on May 14, 2011, 11:53:06 AM Last 7 winners were drawn 22-20-24-17-17-19-20. Ukraine 2004 won having entered at no.10. Just looked at the odds again and all the acts that have favourable draws, except Aberbaijan are truley awful and don't stand a chance even with a favourable draw. Best bet for me is Estonia e/w @ 20's. Jedward have shortend to 5/1 WTF and UK have drifted and are now 15/1. France are 100/40 suggesting the winner has already been crowned. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Nico29 on May 14, 2011, 01:59:36 PM My wife read an article about the Iceland entry (good draw) who are the mates of the guy that wrote the song (Sigurjon "Sjonni" Brink (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigurj%C3%B3n_Brink)). He dropped dead from a stroke a few days before performing in the national competition, leaving behind a wife and 4 kids, so his friends stepped in to live his dream for him and take the song to Eurovision in his memory. Typical gushing X Factor stuff, so may well bag a bunch of sympathy votes if they make a meal of it in the coverage.... Heard about this. Song is still atrocious though imo. Also doubt message will get through hugely to public as almost seemed downplayed in semi final. Ive now had some on moldova to be top balkan at 10s, will have a little on chomps romanian's too in that market altho might have to make do with 8's, laying bosnia dependant on liquidity in that market too. The moldovians have come in on betfair so im glad it wasnt just me that found it a chuckle! Slovenia like i said above have proved to be a steamer-still dont see that. Ive bitten the bullet and had a wedge on the frogs@7-4, cant see this getting much bigger and am happy enough, might even chuck some more on later. I'll leave my azers ew@12s and ew@5's without france, song dsnt come across great live, but is still the one big song near the end imo. Im happy with my austria ew@50's and georgia ew@100s bets, surprised both are similar prices on betfair, cld even be value. Bar all this unless something magical springs up-that will be it! Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 08:16:36 PM Ooooooh - phone lines open from now??? That's not what they usually do.
Advantage to earlier songs, as people get longer to vote for them? Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Delboy on May 14, 2011, 08:16:49 PM Why is Patrick Kielty singing for Finland ?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 08:17:08 PM Quite liked that song!
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Robert HM on May 14, 2011, 08:17:56 PM so so
I liked the blonde presenter lady better. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: GREGHOGG on May 14, 2011, 08:18:45 PM come on Azerbaijan and Romania pls
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 08:21:40 PM Careful betting in running during the voting stage off Sky Digital. Terrestrial used to be around 3secs ahead and they still have it in the Channel Islands apparently. Someone is bound to be working this angle, with someone in the crowd or what not.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 08:24:56 PM I was waiting for B&H to really kick in, great start, loved the drinking session style beat but never really got going.
Liking the Denmark song. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Josedinho on May 14, 2011, 08:25:21 PM I liked Denmark! think that will be popular.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: GREGHOGG on May 14, 2011, 08:26:25 PM gotta say, i liked Denmark. class lyrics lol
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Robert HM on May 14, 2011, 08:27:09 PM I liked Denmark! think that will be popular. It had a touch of the plinky plonky eurovision formula in places. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: GREGHOGG on May 14, 2011, 08:28:43 PM Lithuania is sending me to sleep
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 08:29:28 PM Anyone else doing the scorecards?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: GREGHOGG on May 14, 2011, 08:33:34 PM it would have been nice if the Hungarian lady had sung in tune
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 08:41:33 PM LOL - people actually hearing Jedward made them go from 5.8 out to 7.8.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 08:56:57 PM France a lay surely? Simply cannot win at those odds. tripe
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 08:57:21 PM France drifted a bit, 2.5 out to 3.6. Cant' say I liked it either.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 08:58:24 PM If I'd actually heard that French song before now I'd have laid the fk out of it at 2.5 - really boring.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 09:03:09 PM Every time Denmark goes into the 30s I'm topping up.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:04:56 PM Azerbaijan to be fav after all the songs have played?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 09:09:10 PM Oh dear, UK, gg
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: MajorMajor on May 14, 2011, 09:09:46 PM UK on the drift while blue are singing :( thought they stood a chance seeing as the used to be pretty massive
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 09:10:29 PM Azer getting shorter and shorter by default, it should not be this short.
LOL @ Blue shaking like leaves. You'd think they're new to the game Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 09:13:45 PM Where's Nico by the way? Thought he'd have been all over this thread tonight
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: GREGHOGG on May 14, 2011, 09:14:17 PM is it wrong that i like Moldova? why didnt i back them for fun...
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Longines on May 14, 2011, 09:14:43 PM Please let Moldova win.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 09:16:34 PM ooo Hello Germany ;)
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 09:17:22 PM Funny old game, Lena is 10x the performer she was last year and this is a better song, but she won't be winning
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 09:18:33 PM I liked the Moldova song.
Ours was awful. And this German song is awful too. Are they even trying? Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:19:22 PM Eh - Satellite was a really catchy little number.
Germany following the tradition of entering a respectable song with no chance of winning the year following a win to avoid having to host again. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 09:19:27 PM If I'd actually heard that French song before now I'd have laid the fk out of it at 2.5 - really boring. you should have just taken my word for it. germany more boring though - nearly fell asleep just then. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 09:22:36 PM If I'd actually heard that French song before now I'd have laid the fk out of it at 2.5 - really boring. you should have just taken my word for it. germany more boring though - nearly fell asleep just then. Really? cus I was wide awake for the entire thing...sleepie now though...and need a ciggie ;) Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:24:52 PM You should support your native country, Fritz.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 09:25:48 PM Liked the Romania song, hope the votes come in for it.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 09:26:03 PM You should support your native country, Fritz. she'll definitely get my vote....should get all yours as well TBH...after all, Your Queen is one of us. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 09:29:19 PM Azerbaijan a definite contender. The Prew housekeeping is down.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:29:39 PM This Azer song had better pick up soon.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Josedinho on May 14, 2011, 09:30:24 PM Azer effort is poor. I fear for Europe if that wins.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 09:30:49 PM I'll be stunned if Azer wins
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 09:31:35 PM Well that put the zzzz in Azerbaijan
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:31:58 PM That's what I imagine a Take That album filler track sounds like.
Next year I'm going to actually listen to the songs in March and make a fortune. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 09:32:09 PM Still have Denmark as my fave so far.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 09:32:23 PM I liked it. Touch of Enya, and quite sweet
Boring as hell, but tuneful Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 09:32:48 PM mind you, bit grim to be scared of breathing
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 09:32:58 PM That's what I imagine a Take That album filler track sounds like. Next year I'm going to actually listen to the songs in March and make a fortune. lol I was thinking similar, must get in on the action prior to the event Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 09:33:11 PM Well that put the zzzz in Azerbaijan Azer drifting back out Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 09:34:57 PM Blue into 7/1 from 10/1 with Skybet
Surely not. Anthony Costa was in a different key to the other three! Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:35:08 PM This Slovenia song is great - it's like a Bond theme.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 09:35:08 PM not heard any songs yet that sound like winners to me
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 09:35:41 PM Blue into 7/1 from 10/1 with Skybet Surely not. Anthony Costa was in a different key to the other three! performance was dire, but song wasn't half as bad as i expected. gotta be top 5 Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 09:36:12 PM I liked Slovenia.
Not the song mind. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:37:18 PM FML - my BF account had £180 in it at 8 this evening.
Total available: £19.56 Don't drink & post & tweet & have the BF window open kids. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 09:38:16 PM Dear all teenage boys watching Slovenia's entry with their parents. Ride it out. I feel your pain
Thigh high boots and a wind machine. Oh man Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:40:04 PM I have to find something else to burn the last £19.56 on.
[ ] It will be Iceland Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 09:41:11 PM I have to find something else to burn the last £19.56 on. [ ] It will be Iceland Iceland=Mumfordsgottir and Sons Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:42:07 PM LOL Tighty.
I've stuck it all on a Hail Mary on Slovenia at 75 for a potential £1400 bink. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Longines on May 14, 2011, 09:42:26 PM Iceland=Mumfordsgottir and Sons Someone pass the screen cleaner please. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 09:43:05 PM Does singing in your own language have an effect on votes?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 09:44:06 PM Almost £3,000,000 traded on betfair already and the voted hasn't started yet!
Gone are the days when novelty bets were limited to £10. Thank fark Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:44:30 PM Does singing in your own language have an effect on votes? Think it's puts the foreigners off voting for us. We should do something in Welsh one year. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:45:35 PM Ooooooh - pretty Ukrainian sand artist girl.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 09:46:24 PM lol @ Graham Norton, "begs to wonder what came second, did a dog die"
sommingk like that Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:47:36 PM It was actually really really good when she won that.
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=518XP8prwZo Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 09:48:33 PM Was there a song going on while we were all watching the sand artistry?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 09:49:19 PM £2.34 e/w on Iceland at 66/1
oh yes. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 09:52:52 PM Serbia 66/1 each way.Liked it a lot
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 09:54:20 PM 5'er EW on Serbia as well to go with my bets on Russia and Slovenia.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:54:25 PM Azerbaijan to be fav after all the songs have played? Despite its dullness this has just happened. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 09:55:17 PM Serbia 170 on betfair.
Still backing Denmark here. 42 lol. Madness. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 09:55:55 PM yup fiver each way on serbia here too
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 09:56:06 PM Superb effort from the Blue boys - 10 before they performed, 36 now.
They may be Blue, but on Oddschecker they are very much pink. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 09:56:54 PM I actually quite liked that Georgia song. That said i'm into the female fronted metal/rock scene...
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 09:58:53 PM That denmark song really reminds me of a song but I can't put my finger on it. Reminds me of a popular karaoke song. Any help?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 10:00:03 PM Amazing but true: Serbia's entry, Nina, previously sang in a band called Legal Sex Department
I liked it, a lot. Turns off Skybet. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Josedinho on May 14, 2011, 10:02:29 PM Hope we give max points to Jedward and then 2nd to Moldova. They would be deserved winners
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 10:03:19 PM That denmark song really reminds me of a song but I can't put my finger on it. Reminds me of a popular karaoke song. Any help? Yeah the Denmark song has been plagued by accusations of plagiarism UK out to 20-1 now Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:07:09 PM That denmark song really reminds me of a song but I can't put my finger on it. Reminds me of a popular karaoke song. Any help? Yeah the Denmark song has been plagued by accusations of plagiarism UK out to 20-1 now i think i know exactly what song you're thinking of but can't get my head there atm - it'll come. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 10:07:18 PM Superb effort from the Blue boys - 10 before they performed, 36 now. They may be Blue, but on Oddschecker they are very much pink. lol, wpwpwp Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Dubai on May 14, 2011, 10:10:13 PM Laid Azza at 11-4
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:10:29 PM That denmark song really reminds me of a song but I can't put my finger on it. Reminds me of a popular karaoke song. Any help? Yeah the Denmark song has been plagued by accusations of plagiarism UK out to 20-1 now i think i know exactly what song you're thinking of but can't get my head there atm - it'll come. Shine by Take That? Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: ChipRich on May 14, 2011, 10:10:41 PM Got a few speculative punts on:
Hungary 48s Dennmark 36s Georgia 75's Get therrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre! Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:11:08 PM I BLOODY LOVE EUROVISION.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: gatso on May 14, 2011, 10:11:16 PM scoring done on song, dance, hotness of chicks and costume sparkliness. 10 points each plus 5 bonus points available for national stereotypes and nonsense lyrics
estonia and germany tied for the win on 32/50 but I've given the vote to germany. ukraine and moldova on 31 france last on 5 points, uk and finland the only other single figure scores with 9 switz 1 pt, bosnia & herz 2 pt, ireland 3, hungary 4, serbia 5, spain 6, ukraine 7, moldova 8, estonia 10 points and 12 points to germany Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 10:11:31 PM That denmark song really reminds me of a song but I can't put my finger on it. Reminds me of a popular karaoke song. Any help? Yeah the Denmark song has been plagued by accusations of plagiarism UK out to 20-1 now i think i know exactly what song you're thinking of but can't get my head there atm - it'll come. Shine by Take That? Was just going to post the same, pretty sure it's the take that song Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:12:13 PM That denmark song really reminds me of a song but I can't put my finger on it. Reminds me of a popular karaoke song. Any help? Yeah the Denmark song has been plagued by accusations of plagiarism UK out to 20-1 now i think i know exactly what song you're thinking of but can't get my head there atm - it'll come. Shine by Take That? Was just going to post the same, pretty sure it's the take that song shades of that, and also father and son. still not sure either of those are the one i'm trying to place tho Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 10:12:37 PM That denmark song really reminds me of a song but I can't put my finger on it. Reminds me of a popular karaoke song. Any help? Yeah the Denmark song has been plagued by accusations of plagiarism UK out to 20-1 now i think i know exactly what song you're thinking of but can't get my head there atm - it'll come. Daydream Believer!!! The start is a blatant rip off. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:12:42 PM Wish I could be bothered to deposit more in BF to unload more on Slovenia.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:13:14 PM one i'm thinking of was in an advert for something or other
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:13:37 PM nah not daydream believer. fml.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:15:21 PM one i'm thinking of was in an advert for something or other Shine is used in adverts for Morrisons. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:17:17 PM one i'm thinking of was in an advert for something or other Shine is used in adverts for Morrisons. sigh it's not shine. somethign to do with a house Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 10:18:12 PM Commentators award went to Ireland.
Press went to Finland. Composers voted for France. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 10:18:37 PM G.Norton gave it a negative in the build-up but this half-time show really is shite
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:21:41 PM i'm gonna crack up here. can't remeber what the ad was for, but song mentioned houses, gardens etc and pretty sure it showed a house changing over the years. Some time back. song is a direct rip off. anyone!?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: GREGHOGG on May 14, 2011, 10:21:51 PM G.Norton gave it a negative in the build-up but this half-time show really is shite and what did you expect, riverdance or summit? 8) Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: KarmaDope on May 14, 2011, 10:22:11 PM G.Norton gave it a negative in the build-up but this half-time show really is shite Say that again, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Delboy on May 14, 2011, 10:22:56 PM i'm gonna crack up here. can't remeber what the ad was for, but song mentioned houses, gardens etc and pretty sure it showed a house changing over the years. Some time back. song is a direct rip off. anyone!? Our House by the Hollies? Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 10:24:33 PM Yawn. Get on with the results.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:25:15 PM i'm gonna crack up here. can't remeber what the ad was for, but song mentioned houses, gardens etc and pretty sure it showed a house changing over the years. Some time back. song is a direct rip off. anyone!? Our House by the Hollies? yes!!!!! tyty - i'll be able to sleep now Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 10:25:21 PM This guy is clearly on the sex offenders register.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:25:53 PM one i'm thinking of was in an advert for something or other Shine is used in adverts for Morrisons. sigh it's not shine. somethign to do with a house YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFDRhsnestE Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 10:26:21 PM Zzzzzz, she sure doesn't look like...
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 10:30:19 PM Have we now got more points than the last few years combined?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Josedinho on May 14, 2011, 10:30:42 PM TAKE IT DOWN BLUE
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:31:54 PM Have we now got more points than the last few years combined? lol probs more than the last decade Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Josedinho on May 14, 2011, 10:32:19 PM Did Denmark say what I thought he did?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 10:33:02 PM Seriously wtf, why are people giving us points?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:33:10 PM GTFO Froggie.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 10:33:23 PM what the hell, we're winning??
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 10:33:54 PM Is that woman called "anchor" btw? I thought they were just being offensive but not sure now.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 10:34:22 PM Azerbaijan still favourites to win but stunning that France is doing soo poorly
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: gatso on May 14, 2011, 10:34:34 PM Did Denmark say what I thought he did? I missed it but apparently he did yes Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:34:34 PM We really could win this every year if we entered acts that the Euros had heard of.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 10:35:07 PM Chompy told me earlier, the days of political voting are over, and I was just using, sun reader man in the street cliches.
wp chompy. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 10:35:24 PM Go Georgia! Was my favourite.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:36:44 PM i'm gonna have to listen to that azerbaijan song again - it totally passed me by
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 10:37:57 PM i'm gonna have to listen to that azerbaijan song again - it totally passed me by as I said, nice song. a grower. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: KarmaDope on May 14, 2011, 10:38:18 PM hello Armenia...
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 10:38:36 PM hello Armenia... Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:40:34 PM HELLO ICELAND.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 10:41:13 PM Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:41:52 PM ZOMG Slovakia.
One Show Welsh girl is going to have to scrub up really well to compete with this. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:43:17 PM wheee - ship the £1 side bet
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 10:43:39 PM I guess Jedward were always going to get points from us. Wouldn't say it was tactical boting as others do though.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 10:44:02 PM lol, not even half way through the voting, forgot how long this goes on for
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 10:44:55 PM Austria has seen better days.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:45:05 PM Note to Eurovision - there aren't 43 countries in Europe.
Tighten things up. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 10:45:44 PM Is that the best Polish bird they could find?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:46:24 PM polish bird wants to stop slowrolling
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 10:46:52 PM I hope that was the end of her television career.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 10:47:05 PM GTFO Sweden, wtf is this? A bloke?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: George2Loose on May 14, 2011, 10:47:21 PM Epic fail Poland
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Alverton on May 14, 2011, 10:47:31 PM gg France, What happened.
LOL Polish bird Bink for Denmark 1 timeee Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:47:56 PM GTFO Sweden, wtf is this? A bloke? a very girlie bloke tbf Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 10:48:40 PM Jedward. This cannot be happening
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 10:48:45 PM Where is chompy?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:48:49 PM lol at them milking their telly time
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 10:49:00 PM Why isn't anchor talking to them at all?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:49:08 PM Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 10:49:56 PM Good of Pink to announce the german scores.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 10:50:19 PM Why isn't anchor talking to them at all? it would only encourage them Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Delboy on May 14, 2011, 10:51:27 PM San Marino get a vote???
Why not the Isle of White? Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: George2Loose on May 14, 2011, 10:52:41 PM Go Jedward!
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:53:30 PM WHAT - WE'RE NOT HALFWAY YET?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Josedinho on May 14, 2011, 10:55:12 PM Jedward should get a share of Denmarks points because of the copied hair do
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 10:55:30 PM I just want it to end now...Jesus this is taking a long time.
Since when is San Marino voting BTW? Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: gatso on May 14, 2011, 10:55:45 PM San Marino get a vote??? Why not the Isle of White? yeah, that's utter farce. effectively letting italy give themselves points Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 10:57:31 PM Swiss drag queen
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Josedinho on May 14, 2011, 10:57:45 PM Should have used FPTP imo
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:57:48 PM The bet I have to get me out of it is Denmark Top 4 - I've got a real sweat.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 10:59:12 PM Fk you Greece.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 10:59:16 PM The bet I have to get me out of it is Denmark Top 4 - I've got a real sweat. me too they'll finish 5th. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 11:00:31 PM Since I posted that they've got FK ALL from the last two countries.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 11:02:02 PM If Sweden win this every single one of us betting experts are all epicfails.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 11:03:04 PM i always get eurovision so, so wrong
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 11:03:13 PM I could easily have done Denmark Top 5 on BF, but they were a point shorter...
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 11:03:37 PM When was the last time Ireland got any ponts?.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 11:03:37 PM If Sweden win this every single one of us betting experts are all epicfails. but i'll get to perve at the blokey again at the end of the programme, so it's not all lose Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Sheriff Fatman on May 14, 2011, 11:03:43 PM Croatian host is a drag artist?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 11:06:31 PM Come on, votes for Denmark please. Less for B&H, thought they were terrible myself
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 11:07:02 PM Come on, votes for Denmark please. Less for B&H, thought they were terrible myself bainn and harmony were on? Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 11:07:48 PM Seven for UK from Malta - we'll take that George Cross back now.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 11:08:34 PM Come on, votes for Denmark please. Less for B&H, thought they were terrible myself bainn and harmony were on? they won in 2007 (http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/05/21/eurovision06_wideweb__470x312,0.jpg) Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 11:09:51 PM Come on, votes for Denmark please. Less for B&H, thought they were terrible myself bainn and harmony were on? they won in 2007 (http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/05/21/eurovision06_wideweb__470x312,0.jpg) lol ;tightend; Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 11:10:09 PM My bet on Estonia to win at 21 was so so [ ] shrewd.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Cf on May 14, 2011, 11:10:49 PM Malta screwed us over. Where are our 12 pts?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 11:11:20 PM i'm blaming tighty for persuading me via the medium of facebook updates that backing serbia was a good idea
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Alverton on May 14, 2011, 11:12:02 PM fml Denmark, struggling to make top 10
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 11:12:08 PM i'm blaming tighty for persuading me via the medium of facebook updates that backing serbia was a good idea I take the blame Next year its back the country with the most neighbouring country voters on its land borders Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 11:13:30 PM FML in a massive way..MrsB and I both thought Italy was the best song but thought it'd never get any points so didn't back them.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 11:13:40 PM Expect to see a lot of tired faces at Eurovision next year.
It has to start at 8pm UK time. Azerbaijan is 4 hours ahead of us. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: gatso on May 14, 2011, 11:15:08 PM Come on, votes for Denmark please. Less for B&H, thought they were terrible myself bainn and harmony were on? they won in 2007 (http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/05/21/eurovision06_wideweb__470x312,0.jpg) genius I really liked bos herz. the old fella was cool and the little trumpet dude too. equal top scorer for me in the song category Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 11:16:55 PM Estonia doesn't disappoint with choice of host.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: TightEnd on May 14, 2011, 11:17:28 PM Antony Costa swears to god that he's going to angrily wee over as many German cashpoints as his elephantine bladder will allow.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 11:17:35 PM really, really struggling to stay awake now
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 11:18:26 PM Malta screwed us over. Where are our 12 pts? UK fked Malta about 12 years ago. Malta has been paying them back ever since. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 11:19:14 PM Maths fail from Graham Norton - Azer won as soon as Sweden only got 3 from Moldova.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 11:20:09 PM WP chompers on Azzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzer
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: George2Loose on May 14, 2011, 11:20:19 PM MOTD on after. BOOM
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 11:21:33 PM I'd say Azerbaijan @ 10/1 with Hills is the best bet you could place now. Great draw, great recent record as picks up votes from all over the place, and best song they've had since joining (from what I recall). I think Jedward and Blue can be written off, and would definitely be a layer of at least Jedward for Top 10. France is way too short but is a massive standout song because it is very different to the rest and the guy can sing. Who knows whether people will want to vote an opera song to victory though? VWP! Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 11:24:22 PM Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: celtic on May 14, 2011, 11:28:58 PM MOTD late for this shit.
sigh. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: George2Loose on May 14, 2011, 11:30:36 PM Why is everyone moaning about the time? It's Saturday night!
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 11:32:20 PM Why is everyone moaning about the time? It's Saturday night! because eurovision has made us all very sleepy Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 11:33:06 PM Chompy told me earlier, the days of political voting are over, and I was just using, sun reader man in the street cliches. wp chompy. I'll take my £1 in cheque form please. Thank you sir. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 11:33:14 PM Hi did back azer though, or did I read that wrong Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: GREGHOGG on May 14, 2011, 11:34:04 PM chompy your a legend. also my mates on sky (team knight plop) have won almost 1k between us just betting on Azerbaijan
wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 11:34:58 PM Azer helped me break almost even. Heartbreak all over the place otherwise.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 11:35:10 PM Just looked at Azerbaijan on Google Maps - it's further East than Iraq.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 11:35:13 PM Hi did back azer though, or did I read that wrong yeah but it's no fun quoting that stuff :) France will win. Azerbaijan, Finland, Denmark and Bosnia to chase frogs home. Best outsider Romania. No major bets placed yet though. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: boldie on May 14, 2011, 11:35:50 PM Just looked at Azerbaijan on Google Maps - it's further East than Iraq. So proper Europe then. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: AndrewT on May 14, 2011, 11:39:12 PM Azer only finished 2nd in their semi-final - Greece won. Sweden won the other one with Denmark 2nd.
Ireland only finished 8th in their semi, so 8th overall was a good result. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 11:44:58 PM Crazy scenes all night really. WTF happened with Italy finishing second? And Sweden and Ukraine sure deserved to finish top four. Bosnia being top Balkan was painful. Sweden beating Denmark in top Scandie was also painful. Happy to get out relatively unscathed at the end of it all.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Graham C on May 14, 2011, 11:45:53 PM Been good fun and made a few quid :) Will be more on the ball next year if I think on! Cheers for the tips posted.
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 14, 2011, 11:46:48 PM Azer only finished 2nd in their semi-final - Greece won. Sweden won the other one with Denmark 2nd. Ireland only finished 8th in their semi, so 8th overall was a good result. All of which proves the semi results do not get leaked Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Karabiner on May 14, 2011, 11:47:06 PM Were Azerbaijan the ones with the long pointy hats?
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Claw75 on May 14, 2011, 11:49:25 PM Were Azerbaijan the ones with the long pointy hats? sadly not :( Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: the sicilian on May 15, 2011, 12:12:59 AM Should have let me do the scoring it would have been more impartial...think i guessed 75% of who was gonna give whotop marks before they opened their traps...whole things a mockery
Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Chompy on May 15, 2011, 12:18:22 AM Should have let me do the scoring it would have been more impartial...think i guessed 75% of who was gonna give whotop marks before they opened their traps...whole things a mockery Yawn. Sure did. Sure is. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Nico29 on May 15, 2011, 12:59:05 AM Been listening to the songs today. Here's what i thought in draw order: 1. Finland-Omg so dull.-Nothing changed. 2. Bosnia & Herzegovina-Bit of fun but can't see this doing anything, surprised chompy flagged this up and draw has finished any chances.-Similar thoughts on night although was entertaining. 3. Denmark-Just ok for me, nothing spectacular and i think will be lost amongst the numbers, especially so early.-felt they were outa tune and ott, yet they did well in the voting. 4. Lithuania-?Nice voice but sounds like she's singing almost for no reason, don't get the song.-yep 5. Hungary-Nice voice and ok song, agree with jamie about singer being bit rough! Feeling might get forgotten, shame as liked the vocal.-yep 6. Ireland-Typical Jedward it's catchy, fun and outa tune. Will have a chance for sure, but don't see any value here at 5-1.-yep 7. Sweden-Teeny boppy song, prob find most who could vote will have been told to go to bed, oh and annoying.-shocked they got so close and thought they were v average. 8. Estonia-Fit singer, shame about the song, can't see what the fuss is about this one.-yep. 9. Greece-Surely wld deserve null points.-i am absolutely shell shocked this did so well, hated it. 10. Russia-Listened to about 5 secs and cldnt bare no more, maybe that's the sign of a winner-but not 4 me!-yep 11. France-I can't believe this was like 6-1 a few weeks back, really like the song, think girls will love the guy too. Even think 13-8 could be value and tempted to back huge.- even tho it seemed weak on the night by its own standards-and kinda felt flat, still such a classy song 4 me-but obv not eurovision-i'll learn, wd jamie. 12. Italy-pianovision anyone?didn't get this one bit.-just like greece shellshocked by this one's peformance, guess it did go down well in the stadium. 13. Switzerland-liked her voice, thought song was strange and don't see this troubling anyone up top.-yep. 14. United Kingdom-Liked the song actually as i thought some of the vocals were decent. Not a fan of the band in gen though, but at least we should be top 10 easily. -so many bum notes and think we were lucky to almost make the top 10-so i was wrong about this 1. 15. Moldova-What hats,unicycle and all round madfest that makes jedward look conserv!Def the quirkiest all round act, 4 laff ive stuck pennies on@300s+same top 4@70s, also bkd top 10 @9-2.Only prob- i think they are taking it seriously.- gave so much hope by crashing in market and def happy i had a sweat on this, soooooooo close to copping top 10 bet too-meh. 16. Germany-Thought this clda been the value b4 hearing the song. I'm out.-yep 17. Romania-Nearly fell asleep to this one.-yep altho managed to pick up a few points here and there-i still dunno why. 18. Austria-Jessie J type, likeish this and backed earlier in the week ew at 50s first 4.-loved this on the night, obv im the only 1! 19. Azerbaijan-Watched the video of this and was impressed, got involved at 12s ew and 5's ew without france. Love their draw, but now ive just heard their semi peformance-thinking of laying much of the win off.- really thought girl sang terribly and didnt feel this peformance from the winners, yet proved me right at least from their favourable draw. 20. Slovenia-If this was anywhere but near the end i'd say no chance, draw gives it faint hope and i've a feeling this cld become a steamer-from looking at betting- i dunno why cos i wont be getting involved-too samey.- was impressed, she was hot too. 21. Iceland-Could not put one pence on this.-yep altho was a nice story. 22. Spain-Oh dear.-again another surprise in that did better on night in terms of song, but predictable in low ranking. 23. Ukraine-Cute song/singer but little bland for me and altho seemed a large price due to draw im gonna leave it.-did better in terms of both song and points on night, top 4 too, meh feeling price was 2 big was correct! 24. Serbia-Like the sound of her voice but really hate the set and whole set up of the song etc.-enjoyed it on the night and thought was treated harshly pointwise. 25. Georgia-Backed earlier ew@100s in week due to arb nature and also rumours of being half decent, kinda think have value but changing their lead singer a month or so bk dsnt inspire hugely. Song is ok-draw is great!!-yep Am deciding how much to have on france but this could be large. Azers is a great value place bet but like i say may lay off some of the win part. Austria and georgia are small value ew bets with nice draws and moldova is a pure fun one, although i see no reason why fun alone can't make them top tenners and 9-2 seems largeish. Quoting this for own reference. What a MEH that was. If i'd not traded halfway thru and just b4 the point scoring azers wlda secured me a healthy profit, despite the france loss. However due to lumping hugely on the austrian entry-which was robbed imo-and backing a few outsiders who peformed well on the night, plus convincing myself azers had gone short enough to lay-ive barely made a bullseye. Was interesting to see songs like france's so greatly peformed previously-sound so wooden on that stage-yet others like slovenia, serbia and austria excelling on the night-well certainly compared to prev showings. Thought azers peformance was distinctly average and they only won due to politics and the draw. Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: the sicilian on May 15, 2011, 01:12:35 PM Should have let me do the scoring it would have been more impartial...think i guessed 75% of who was gonna give whotop marks before they opened their traps...whole things a mockery Yawn. Sure did. Sure is. All it required was a decent knowledge of geography..... [ ] but at least you were right about France... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Title: Re: Eurovision Song Contest... Post by: Jamier-Host on May 15, 2011, 07:54:22 PM I'd say Azerbaijan @ 10/1 with Hills is the best bet you could place now. Great draw, great recent record as picks up votes from all over the place, and best song they've had since joining (from what I recall). I think Jedward and Blue can be written off, and would definitely be a layer of at least Jedward for Top 10. France is way too short but is a massive standout song because it is very different to the rest and the guy can sing. Who knows whether people will want to vote an opera song to victory though? VWP! Isn't it sad that I did so much research? :) As it happens I didn't win massive as had larger bets on Hungary who were a bit screwed by the draw but also didn't perform well. Still pleased to get the winner again though. See ya next year! |