Tips for Tikay

[TightEnd]

The evergreen Rafael Marquez was superb tonight.

Think there is growing evidence that the MLS is a strongish league, plenty based there have played really well so far not including the Americans.

I certainly don't think its as bad as its made out to be.   Typical of the british media to decry every other league in the world.  If its not the EPL it can't be that good.  Its certainly the best packaged league but in terms of standard its not that great. 

don't think they do. the EPL is hyped up, certainly, by the broadcasters with the various rights but no one is saying la liga, serie a, bundesliga, ligue 1 etc etc are bad are they?

MLS developing fast. the players it produces are actually quite "british" in style. strong, big etc etc

[TightEnd]

there is a betway account, but its not funded

you can

a) suggest somewhere else or

b) wait for the boss to come back with his satchels of dollars* and remind me at the end of the week please

*terms and conditions apply

Honestly have no idea how England's inevitable loss will impact the price before (what I think) will be lunch tomorrow.  I currently have no idea how England can be odds on/evens at all.

I would say take best price available unless we think price will hold after the carnage of tomorrow.

only two firms price it, will wait for nearer the time, hope for 2-1+

[TightEnd]

oh boy

BRA 8/13 Draw 3/1 CHI 11/2

http://bit.ly/1lLpNHN

sigh, value loser incoming. brazil will play badly and win but chile at 11/2.....

[horseplayer]

whoscored update

1   
Karim Benzema   France   AM(LR),FW   2   3   2   -   -   7.5   80.3   1   2   9.3
2   
Lionel Messi   Argentina   AM(R),FW   2   2   -   -   -   5   84.8   -   2   9.06
3   
Arjen Robben   Netherlands   AM(LR),FW   3   3   1   -   -   3.3   76.8   1.7   3   8.95
4   
Robin van Persie   Netherlands   FW   2   3   -   2   -   4   56.8   4   -   8.56
5   
Oscar   Brazil   AM(CLR)   3   1   2   -   -   1.7   79.4   0.7   1   8.4
6   
Neymar   Brazil   AM(CLR)   3   4   -   1   -   3.7   82.4   0.3   1   8.39
7   
Serge Aurier   Ivory Coast   D(CLR),M(R)   2   -   2   -   -   1.5   83.1   1.5   1   8.35
8   
James Rodríguez   Colombia   AM(CLR)   2   2   -   -   -   4   78.6   0.5   1   8.33
9   
Blaise Matuidi   France   DM(C),M(L)   2   1   -   -   -   3   92.4   1   -   8.3
10   
Thomas Müller   Germany   AM(CLR),FW   2   3   1   -   -   2.5   74.6   1.5   1   8.27
11   
Abdelmoumene D...   Algeria   FW   1   1   1   -   -   2   76.5   -   -   8.26
12   
Juan Guillermo C...   Colombia   D(R),M(CLR),FW   2   -   3   -   -   2.5   89.2   1   1   8.2
13   
Alexis Sánchez   Chile   AM(CLR),FW   3   1   1   -   -   1.7   71.4   0.7   1   8.13
14   
Jermaine Jones   USA   DM(C)   2   1   1   1   -   2   72   4   1   8.13

is the rakitic bet now a loser?

yes

happy to have two outside chances at this stage with Messi as a strong looking saver

[TightEnd]

whoscored update

1   
Karim Benzema   France   AM(LR),FW   2   3   2   -   -   7.5   80.3   1   2   9.3
2   
Lionel Messi   Argentina   AM(R),FW   2   2   -   -   -   5   84.8   -   2   9.06
3   
Arjen Robben   Netherlands   AM(LR),FW   3   3   1   -   -   3.3   76.8   1.7   3   8.95
4   
Robin van Persie   Netherlands   FW   2   3   -   2   -   4   56.8   4   -   8.56
5   
Oscar   Brazil   AM(CLR)   3   1   2   -   -   1.7   79.4   0.7   1   8.4
6   
Neymar   Brazil   AM(CLR)   3   4   -   1   -   3.7   82.4   0.3   1   8.39
7   
Serge Aurier   Ivory Coast   D(CLR),M(R)   2   -   2   -   -   1.5   83.1   1.5   1   8.35
8   
James Rodríguez   Colombia   AM(CLR)   2   2   -   -   -   4   78.6   0.5   1   8.33
9   
Blaise Matuidi   France   DM(C),M(L)   2   1   -   -   -   3   92.4   1   -   8.3
10   
Thomas Müller   Germany   AM(CLR),FW   2   3   1   -   -   2.5   74.6   1.5   1   8.27
11   
Abdelmoumene D...   Algeria   FW   1   1   1   -   -   2   76.5   -   -   8.26
12   
Juan Guillermo C...   Colombia   D(R),M(CLR),FW   2   -   3   -   -   2.5   89.2   1   1   8.2
13   
Alexis Sánchez   Chile   AM(CLR),FW   3   1   1   -   -   1.7   71.4   0.7   1   8.13
14   
Jermaine Jones   USA   DM(C)   2   1   1   1   -   2   72   4   1   8.13

is the rakitic bet now a loser?

yes

happy to have two outside chances at this stage with Messi as a strong looking saver

no problem, thanks

[horseplayer]

oh boy

BRA 8/13 Draw 3/1 CHI 11/2

http://bit.ly/1lLpNHN

sigh, value loser incoming. brazil will play badly and win but chile at 11/2.....

I thought Bra would be about 4/6 for this.

Going to find it very hard to not back Chile at 11/2 but now Fred has a goal and its hard to see Neymar not notching at least one not sure Chile can score three which they probably will have to.

[TightEnd]

#NED 6/5 Draw 5/2 MEX 11/4

 http://bit.ly/1lLpXik

Right, i will shut up ;-)

[horseplayer]

actually was hoping Mexico would be put in a bit bigger in that one,

[Tal]

The evergreen Rafael Marquez was superb tonight.

Think there is growing evidence that the MLS is a strongish league, plenty based there have played really well so far not including the Americans.

I certainly don't think its as bad as its made out to be.   Typical of the british media to decry every other league in the world.  If its not the EPL it can't be that good.  Its certainly the best packaged league but in terms of standard its not that great. 

don't think they do. the EPL is hyped up, certainly, by the broadcasters with the various rights but no one is saying la liga, serie a, bundesliga, ligue 1 etc etc are bad are they?

MLS developing fast. the players it produces are actually quite "british" in style. strong, big etc etc

The US team have had to travel further than any other for their three group games. Klinsmann seemingly chose a lot of MLS-based players with that in mind. They aren't as affected by dramatically different climatic conditions, long distance flights or waiting at the airport if their departure is delayed. It's what happens in the MLS, after all. The selection of Beckerman was a surprise, according to the US media, but it seems like he's been a bit of a spark in the dressing room; a character.

They have a fantastic camaraderie and they look hungry, like they really want to play for each other. Just don't see the US team going out with a whimper like England did.

[Omm]

France v Equador FGS market

Giroud 11/2 with 365
E Valencia 12-1 with pp

Seem like good each way bets, both beat bf. Valencia will play? Giroud should start? Thoughts?

[Dubai]

No real bf market and it's a pretty below average game to bet French players each way, betting Ecuador players each way just can't be good. Each way betting on fgs should just be when teams are 1/3 and shorter and goal expectation is higher than average- we seem to have forgotten this as seen loads of fg scorers recommended each way recently that id lay to lose a house. Better off just betting first goal, especially for these big price ones for big underdogs

[Dubai]

Just bet both first goal. And leave the each way alone

[mulhuzz]

Imagine how good for the game USA making the final/winning would be.

They aren't the best team but so hungry for it.

[JaffaCake]

Imagine how good for the game USA making the final/winning would be.

They aren't the best team but so hungry for it.

Been well impressed with how excited they are about it over here, wasn't like this in 2010. Venetian erupted when they scored the other day, they're loving the WC and can see why, love their team. Had to answer some pretty comical questions about how the game works, how long, what the flag on the play was (explaining offside with poker chips lol) but gotta be good for the game.

PS Yes Doobs I'm in Vegas. Sorry

[Tal]

Imagine how good for the game USA making the final/winning would be.

They aren't the best team but so hungry for it.

Been well impressed with how excited they are about it over here, wasn't like this in 2010. Venetian erupted when they scored the other day, they're loving the WC and can see why, love their team. Had to answer some pretty comical questions about how the game works, how long, what the flag on the play was (explaining offside with poker chips lol) but gotta be good for the game.

PS Yes Doobs I'm in Vegas. Sorry

Ha! I did exactly that in a cash game in Flamingo last week! We're a resourceful folk, we Brits.

PS. No longer in Vegas