Diary of a professional punter

[Chompy]

Someone should check out Ayr abandonment stats over the last few years. It would make for interesting reading imo. Midweek one-day fixtures during the jump season always seem particularly at risk.

Yup, I was there alright. Atmos seemed a bit flat most of the way. Your lot are pretty toothless tbf. Sitting at London Road? Norrrr. Should've stood behind the goal where they held the 'KEEP POSH STANDI' banner.

Roffle @ Boyd getting the man of the match award. Got a few boos at our end. Zak and Taylor were a class apart. Oh, and we have the best keeper outside the Premiership without a doubt.

[redarmi]

Yeah thought Boyd getting MOTM was a joke.  Robson was best for us but plenty of candidates.  You are right that we are toothless but we kept the ball well and don't concede much.  We desperately need a striker though.

[redarmi]

I really have to bet Derby @ 5/2 with VC tonight.  On staking system it is a £30 bet.  Two days rest after a massive emotional win at Old Trafford and playing extra time I just really struggle to see how they can get back up for this game so quickly.  On basic talents of the two teams this would be a no bet but it just seems such a great time to play Palace that i couldn't not get properly involved.

[TheChipPrince]

I really have to bet Derby @ 5/2 with VC tonight.  On staking system it is a £30 bet.  Two days rest after a massive emotional win at Old Trafford and playing extra time I just really struggle to see how they can get back up for this game so quickly.  On basic talents of the two teams this would be a no bet but it just seems such a great time to play Palace that i couldn't not get properly involved.

You and your big bets cutting the price! 

[TheChipPrince]

If you do fancy Derby to do well, on Coral goalfest instore coupon they're 5/2 to score 2+ goals.  2/1 most places online

[Dubai]

Pretty unlucky with Derby, by far the better team- can blame me for that one- im 0/4 from stuff on this thread. Will post when backing them so you can reduce your stakes

[Chompy]

Anyone know what time the FA Cup third round draw is? Wanna see who the mighty Posh will be going two or three down against before they start playing.

[redsimon]

Anyone know what time the FA Cup third round draw is? Wanna see who the mighty Posh will be going two or three down against before they start playing.

2.40 on itv1 acc to fa.com

[Sheriff Fatman]

Anyone know what time the FA Cup third round draw is? Wanna see who the mighty Posh will be going two or three down against before they start playing.

Did you go to yesterday's game Chompy?

I had palpitations following it on internet updates.  My mates at the game came back emotionally drained, but happy.

Some cracking goals in there too.

[Chompy]

Yuh I was there. Until it went 3-0, when I flounced out. Really should know better by now.

Your goals were all crackers but the first three were as a result of us having no midfield. Back four, two wingers, three strikers and Grant McCann. Sure made sense.

Then we bring on Tunnerers and Freckles and the game turns. First time I've ever questioned Fergie's team selection but didn't like it as soon as I got there. Esp with Lewis in for Jones.

Your lot were impressive, though, proper footballing team. Same as we are. When we have a midfield.

If we don't have Tunnicliffe, Frecks and McCann in from the start on Saturday Leicester will be out of sight by half-time.

[Sheriff Fatman]

Yuh I was there. Until it went 3-0, when I flounced out. Really should know better by now.

Your goals were all crackers but the first three were as a result of us having no midfield. Back four, two wingers, three strikers and Grant McCann. Sure made sense.

Then we bring on Tunnerers and Freckles and the game turns. First time I've ever questioned Fergie's team selection but didn't like it as soon as I got there. Esp with Lewis in for Jones.

Your lot were impressive, though, proper footballing team. Same as we are. When we have a midfield.

If we don't have Tunnicliffe, Frecks and McCann in from the start on Saturday Leicester will be out of sight by half-time.

I never understood why we let Grant McCann go, as he did a solid job for us and has seemed to be a key part of every team he's been to since then.

Yesterday brought back memories of a game in the mid-90s vs Ipswich when we were 3-0 with 5 minutes to play and managed to cling on for a 3-3 draw!  I feared the worst after 70 minutes, but was surprised to see that we scored the next one.

Sounds like we took 600 more fans to Peterborough than we did to Leeds the week before.  Nothing to do with the fact that it was £15 rather than £36, obviously, but a lot went for the rare opportunity to stand on terraces again!

[Chompy]

Apparently Southampton are sniffing around McCann and I wouldn't blame him for going. His corners and free-kicks are amazing and he never puts a foot wrong. As consistent and as composed as they come.

Think he came to us from Scunny coz he wanted to play for Gary Johnson! Amazing how quickly things change.

[redarmi]

Had one of my bigger bets in a while on Amber House in 520 Kemp.  In line with thread staking system it is £30 e/w @ 5/2.

[Dubai]

Am on, apologies in advance.

[ChipRich]

Am on, apologies in advance.