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[BigAdz]

Latest news on the Coral Swanson debacle, they have voided some of my bets, refunded part of them and ignored the rest.

Emailing them again, CBA to wait 30 minutes on hold calling them about it.

Great customer service all round, not one email replied to.

Ditto, got the score at any time refunded but not first scorer!!

Again no email.

That said i backed Wishful Thinking ew in Queen Mum weeks ago, and they settled that as a loser, although 3rd. Finally got that paid properly today as well, without explanation. What a farce!!

[tikay]

Eurovision news..


First of all, it was announced that the 13th, 15th and 17th May are the preliminary dates for the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest.
 
Running order change to 'make every song shine'
 
Naturally, one of the topics discussed was the change in the running order. Namely this year the running order is not drawn but decided by the producers.
 
"We want every song to shine," Jon Ola Sand, the Executive Supervisor explained the change.

For the Final, the first and second half of the Grand Final will be drawn at the winner's press conferences of the Semi-Finals.
 
Producers will propose the running order and the EBU Executive Producer will approve it. For the Semi-Finals the running order will be done the latest by the 29th of March and for the Final on the 17th of May 3 am.
 
The Heads of Delegations also got updates about the stage and the show - but this you'll find out soon!


Wtf! You can't do that! Fix! Hold all bets for now then

Now you tell us.

More Eurotrash than Eurovision, if you ask me.

Shambles.

[tikay]

Looks really tough this year, so open. Gonzago probably 16-18s shots, would favour Louisville and Indiana but its a minefield and literally wouldn't be surprised if anyone of 10-12 sides won

Never knew you were into College Basketball Dave?

Is there any sport you don't follow?!

The Bulldogs are between 7/1 & 12/1 at present, Louisville 11/2, Indiana 7/1.

[horseplayer]

Latest news on the Coral Swanson debacle, they have voided some of my bets, refunded part of them and ignored the rest.

Emailing them again, CBA to wait 30 minutes on hold calling them about it.

Great customer service all round, not one email replied to.

exact same here my friend

i rang (no answer again)

emailed never even acknowledge

online message (4 days ago now) not replied to

eventually got somewhere via twitter but even that was painful

the fact a "big" bookmaker do not automatically refund these bets as par for the course is at best very poor and at worst negligent

this was a separate bet to swanson which to should have been voided. Today they have refunded as a gesture of goodwill and are trying to make out they have done me a massive favour

considering i have spent possibly 3 hours sorting this out they have not

[tikay]

Daily Report @ 1745, Monday March 18th

PROFIT on Month = £661.80

Outstanding bets £734



https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aia1Hxq-NDNWdFk3UmlTSXMzTjRBTVNfOWRndVFsZHc#gid=22

[Dubai]

Looks really tough this year, so open. Gonzago probably 16-18s shots, would favour Louisville and Indiana but its a minefield and literally wouldn't be surprised if anyone of 10-12 sides won

Never knew you were into College Basketball Dave?

Is there any sport you don't follow?!

The Bulldogs are between 7/1 & 12/1 at present, Louisville 11/2, Indiana 7/1.

Short memory, think you will find I gave you the winner and MVP of final 4 last year

[tikay]

Looks really tough this year, so open. Gonzago probably 16-18s shots, would favour Louisville and Indiana but its a minefield and literally wouldn't be surprised if anyone of 10-12 sides won

Never knew you were into College Basketball Dave?

Is there any sport you don't follow?!

The Bulldogs are between 7/1 & 12/1 at present, Louisville 11/2, Indiana 7/1.

Short memory, think you will find I gave you the winner and MVP of final 4 last year

A YEAR ago? I can't remember what you said yesterday, never mind a year back.

Did we punt them?

[Rubbish2407]

Looking at starting certainties for the Lions XV I would guess the following if fit will probably be in that category:

Adam Jones
Alun Wyn Jones
Mike Phillips
Jonny Sexton
George North
Brian O'Driscoll
Leigh Halfpenny

The competition for places will be massive and there's any number of back row combinations that would look extremely competitive. I don't think that Warburton will start personally. I can't help but think back to 2005 and Woodward picking Neil Back ahead of Martyn Williams, a choice that even had Richie McCaw shaking his head in disbelief. Fast forward eight years and I can't see Gatland picking personal favourites. Heaslip, Brown and Robshaw will definitely not all start and if Lydiate is fit I would expect him to be a shoo in for the blind side position.

The more I look at the second rows that could be going the more I think Alun Wyn might not be an automatic starter. Ian Evans was probably the best second row in the Six Nations and all of the four home country's are very strong in this position.

Gethin Jenkins is a possibility but I'm not sure he's a good enough scrummager to be guaranteed a start..

That leaves BOD as the only recognised Captain left. I've had a few quid on him leading the Lions in what could be his last International tour.

[tikay]

Daily Summary, @ 1800, Monday March 18th


We turned a profit of £47.02 yesterday.

A very quiet day, especially after all the Cheltenham hoohah, & only 2 bets completed.

One Rugby League loser, -£20 (we got proper battered this time), set against India winning the Test v Australia for £67.02 profit.

Fred is now a (very small) winner @ Cricket.

A quiet week ahead, I think, but it'll do no harm, the money won't burn a hole in our pockets. I'm rather dreading Friday night, truth be told......

PS - If you have anything for this coming Saturday & Sunday, stick it up early please, as I'll be Offline all weekend.  SPT London calls.

[TightEnd]

Looking at starting certainties for the Lions XV I would guess the following if fit will probably be in that category:

Adam Jones
Alun Wyn Jones
Mike Phillips
Jonny Sexton
George North
Brian O'Driscoll
Leigh Halfpenny

The competition for places will be massive and there's any number of back row combinations that would look extremely competitive. I don't think that Warburton will start personally. I can't help but think back to 2005 and Woodward picking Neil Back ahead of Martyn Williams, a choice that even had Richie McCaw shaking his head in disbelief. Fast forward eight years and I can't see Gatland picking personal favourites. Heaslip, Brown and Robshaw will definitely not all start and if Lydiate is fit I would expect him to be a shoo in for the blind side position.

The more I look at the second rows that could be going the more I think Alun Wyn might not be an automatic starter. Ian Evans was probably the best second row in the Six Nations and all of the four home country's are very strong in this position.

Gethin Jenkins is a possibility but I'm not sure he's a good enough scrummager to be guaranteed a start..

That leaves BOD as the only recognised Captain left. I've had a few quid on him leading the Lions in what could be his last International tour.

Its all good discussion

I don't have BOD as a certain starter myself, quite fragile these days. Just cited for his Italy stamp too, which is interesting.

Gatland will want his captain. Warburton is that man, with Tipuric or O'Brien on the other side

I totally accept that it is a huge position of strength with Robshaw, Wood, Lydiate etc all certainties for the back row in other years

As to Warburton turning down the captaincy on Saturday per Alun. Didn't know that, but it reflects well on him. He was injured for most of the 6N and thought those that had played more deserved the captaincy more. Completely fresh decision for the Lions

I have been pondering savers on AWJ and Gethin and checking out Lions teams from various journalists all day

Brian Moore's XV had ten Welshmen in it! Not bad for the cantakerous but brilliant biased so and so

current market

http://www.oddschecker.com/rugby-union/lions-tour/british-and-irish-lions-tour/to-be-named-captain

has seen Warburton ease back to 2 and Wyn Jones contract in markedly, for the factors Rubbish and Alun describe and http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/21825746

People aren't sure Warburton is a locked in first XV selection

this still worries me re AWJ and Gatland

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/feb/06/wales-england-warren-gatland

"It is a harsh coach who is willing to pin the blame for a defeat on to one player, but that was exactly what Warren Gatland did last night. The unfortunate in question was Alun Wyn Jones, who was sent to the sin bin for a blatant trip on Dylan Hartley. While he was off the field, England scored 17 points.

"I just hope he'd never ever do that again in his career," said a furious ­Gatland in the immediate aftermath of the match. "It was absolutely stupid what he has done and to be honest he has probably cost Wales the game today."

[Nico29]

Latest news on the Coral Swanson debacle, they have voided some of my bets, refunded part of them and ignored the rest.

Emailing them again, CBA to wait 30 minutes on hold calling them about it.

Great customer service all round, not one email replied to.

Ditto, got the score at any time refunded but not first scorer!!

Again no email.

That said i backed Wishful Thinking ew in Queen Mum weeks ago, and they settled that as a loser, although 3rd. Finally got that paid properly today as well, without explanation. What a farce!!

Latest news on the Coral Swanson debacle, they have voided some of my bets, refunded part of them and ignored the rest.

Emailing them again, CBA to wait 30 minutes on hold calling them about it.

Great customer service all round, not one email replied to.

exact same here my friend

i rang (no answer again)

emailed never even acknowledge

online message (4 days ago now) not replied to

eventually got somewhere via twitter but even that was painful

the fact a "big" bookmaker do not automatically refund these bets as par for the course is at best very poor and at worst negligent

this was a separate bet to swanson which to should have been voided. Today they have refunded as a gesture of goodwill and are trying to make out they have done me a massive favour

considering i have spent possibly 3 hours sorting this out they have not

Looks like i'm making inroads. They've refunded my mad punts on 2+, & on hat-trick, as well as doing the first goalscorers earlier.

However, the anytime bets have just been voided and not credited back!

And they really are strange people, look at this belter of an email guys. Looks like i've changed my name!

Dear Mr Swanson,

Thank you for your message.

Please be advised that all bets on Danny Swanson have now been voided back to your account. I hope that this helps.

Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or another member of the Customer Services team.

Kind Regards,
XXX
Customer Services

[horseplayer]

Latest news on the Coral Swanson debacle, they have voided some of my bets, refunded part of them and ignored the rest.

Emailing them again, CBA to wait 30 minutes on hold calling them about it.

Great customer service all round, not one email replied to.

Ditto, got the score at any time refunded but not first scorer!!

Again no email.

That said i backed Wishful Thinking ew in Queen Mum weeks ago, and they settled that as a loser, although 3rd. Finally got that paid properly today as well, without explanation. What a farce!!

Latest news on the Coral Swanson debacle, they have voided some of my bets, refunded part of them and ignored the rest.

Emailing them again, CBA to wait 30 minutes on hold calling them about it.

Great customer service all round, not one email replied to.

exact same here my friend

i rang (no answer again)

emailed never even acknowledge

online message (4 days ago now) not replied to

eventually got somewhere via twitter but even that was painful

the fact a "big" bookmaker do not automatically refund these bets as par for the course is at best very poor and at worst negligent

this was a separate bet to swanson which to should have been voided. Today they have refunded as a gesture of goodwill and are trying to make out they have done me a massive favour

considering i have spent possibly 3 hours sorting this out they have not

Looks like i'm making inroads. They've refunded my mad punts on 2+ a & on hat-trick, as well as doing the first goalscorers earlier.

However, the anytime bets have just been voided and not credited back!

And they really are strange people, look at this belter of an email guys. Looks like i've changed my name!

Dear Mr Swanson,

Thank you for your message.

Please be advised that all bets on Danny Swanson have now been voided back to your account. I hope that this helps.

Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or another member of the Customer Services team.

Kind Regards,
XXX
Customer Services

brilliant superb

the twitter rep thought swanson was a horse and told me i should not have been able to back a horse to score at anytime

beggars belief

[tikay]

I must run good, Wm Hill sent me this......

Dear Tony,

Cheltenham turned out to be a bit of a rollercoaster this year and we have to admit that despite some results in our favour, we took a bit of a battering from some punters… You included Tony!

We just want to say thanks for visiting us during Cheltenham, we appreciate your loyalty.

We have some great racing coming up with the William Hill Lincoln on Saturday, so we hope to see you then!

[horseplayer]

that is very friendly

[Nico29]

lol@that twitter rep horseplayer!

Sounds like they've been raiding the top universities for their recruits as of late.