Tips for Tikay

[maldini32]

I have never known there to be 0 minutes of added time in a normal match - I've only seen the ref blow up right on time at the end of the first 15 minutes of extra time.

German refs are so efficient they blow up literally within 10 seconds of the 45 minute mark.

[MereNovice]

I have never known there to be 0 minutes of added time in a normal match - I've only seen the ref blow up right on time at the end of the first 15 minutes of extra time.

German refs are so efficient they blow up literally within 10 seconds of the 45 minute mark.

A bit like Mission Impossible?
This tape will self-destruct within 5 seconds.

[henrik777]

You do love your stats, Sandy! Thanks.

Is it settled by the "official" added time, as noted on that silly little board the 4th Official holds up (so 1970's, that), or the ACTUAL added time?

A weird aside here, geeks only apply.

"The Game" (in "The Times" every Monday) has been following the ridiculous way added time is worked out & implemented for a while now, & have spotted that if one team is leading by several goals, there is a tendancy for referees to truncate the added time.   

At the Southampton Coventry match, the 2nd half included three injury delays (assessed to be 4.5 minutes), two goals, & three substitutions. Added time? One minute & 10 seconds. Score at the time? 4-0.

So if City or Utd are a hatful ahead at 90 minutes, looks like short is the way to go.  Whereas if Utd are a goal down.........

It's plainly ridiculous that the time is decided upon a whim.

Love all this stuff, keep it coming.

A good question which seems to have alluded the rules on both sites. I would be of the opinion that it's actual time though since they offer 0 minutes and the board doesn't generally go up until 90 mins. This would mean that  the board would have to go up showing 0 at the same time as the whistle blows whilst common sense tells you he ain't gonna lift the board when the whistle goes.

Sandy

Yoiu could not possibly place the bet unless that was clarified though.

Ladbrokes - the board number counts

Bwin - crap customer support.

Sandy

[tikay]

Thanks Sandy.

Any other stat-based stuff for tonight?

There are some novelty markets, though I would imagine very small limits.

"Ballotelli Specials".....
 
http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/manchester-city-v-manchester-united/balotelli-specials

"Geoff Shreeves Special".....

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/manchester-city-v-manchester-united/geoff-shreeves-specials

There is almost a case for a Thread for spoof Geoff Shreeves quotes, in fact.

"So tikay, did you know that was a really dumb bet you made to lay Spurs?"

"Umm, (glancing at match stats) it was?"

[Jamier-Host]

Day was lucky against Ding who was 9-6 up and had good chances but bottled it. I'd be looking at highest break, most centuries, most points to take advantage of Hawkins current low scoring prowess.

Sandy

Agreed.  Bought Stevens ton ups supremacy in this one and would be looking to do similar with Day if Hawkins makes it through.  Don't really fancy that though as Stevens looking on good form - although as you say kinda inconsistent so would probably be looking to sell some of his stats in the next round as they'll probably overprice it.

[tikay]

Whoops, wish I had never looked at these!

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/manchester-city-v-manchester-united/spread-markets

[Jamier-Host]

Are the rules fixed odds only or will you get involved on the spreads too?

[henrik777]

Trump is on the 147 but a way to go yet.

Sandy

[tikay]

Are the rules fixed odds only or will you get involved on the spreads too?

Not sure I'd get involved in Spreads again, been there, done that, stung fingers. HUGE fun though. Just thought some of those markets looked "interesting".

[typhoon13]

Whoops, wish I had never looked at these!

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/manchester-city-v-manchester-united/spread-markets

Now your talking

[tikay]

Whoops, wish I had never looked at these!

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/manchester-city-v-manchester-united/spread-markets

Now your talking

!

Some of those markets are incredible.

[henrik777]

Trump is on the 147 but a way to go yet.

Sandy

Very unlucky there.

Sandy

[henrik777]

Thanks Sandy.

Any other stat-based stuff for tonight?

There are some novelty markets, though I would imagine very small limits.

"Ballotelli Specials".....
 
http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/manchester-city-v-manchester-united/balotelli-specials

"Geoff Shreeves Special".....

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/manchester-city-v-manchester-united/geoff-shreeves-specials

There is almost a case for a Thread for spoof Geoff Shreeves quotes, in fact.

"So tikay, did you know that was a really dumb bet you made to lay Spurs?"

"Umm, (glancing at match stats) it was?"

Nothing that stands out to me.

Bookings are a tad high given the ref and the stats but it is a derby and crunch title game so not really a must bet.

Man city will get min 6 corners but getting a decent bet is hard.

Sandy

[david3103]

Just posted this in the Buying Stuff for Nits thread where Eso Krai is attempting to get to St Kitts the cheap way by backing a 4 - 4 draw..

Bet both to score - 8/13

I'm no betting expert so can't say if the price is right,  but I'd say that with our (Manchester United) defence as it is, and City's attack, plus the fact that we need to NOT LOSE, and the only way this ends 1-0 or any - nil,  is if we score first and manage to park the bus (which, given my earlier observations about the defence, City's forwards, and our DNA coded 'attack is the best form of defence' style is unlikely)

Thus, both teams to score seems extermely likely.

I stand to be corrected on the price.

[tikay]

Just posted this in the Buying Stuff for Nits thread where Eso Krai is attempting to get to St Kitts the cheap way by backing a 4 - 4 draw..

Bet both to score - 8/13

I'm no betting expert so can't say if the price is right,  but I'd say that with our (Manchester United) defence as it is, and City's attack, plus the fact that we need to NOT LOSE, and the only way this ends 1-0 or any - nil,  is if we score first and manage to park the bus (which, given my earlier observations about the defence, City's forwards, and our DNA coded 'attack is the best form of defence' style is unlikely)

Thus, both teams to score seems extermely likely.

I stand to be corrected on the price.

Quite interesting that, David. For one dreadful moment I thought you were going to suggest backing the 4-4 draw. We don't do daft things here, you know.......

You are one of those unusual football suppporters who are not myopic, from my recollection, a staunch Man Utd fan, but able to be objective, hence your view carries weight.

I'd need advice on the price though. At first sight, looks a little mean.

The market is here......

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/manchester-city-v-manchester-united/both-teams-to-score

Word reaches me you are a poker superstar now - well done you! How much did you win, if I may ask?