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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: mattjpa on January 18, 2011, 10:48:44 PM

Title: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: mattjpa on January 18, 2011, 10:48:44 PM
Ive just noticed that skybet are running a managers special on whether houllier will be in charge for the remainder of the season. They currently have him at 5/6 to see the season out, which to me seems bat sh*t mental, seeing as:
a) theyve not sacked him at the prime time when window opened and we were in drop zone
b) they have given him their full backing and stated that they have no intention to sack him
c) randy has just opened his warchest and handed him 30m to do as he chooses
d) we are surely only going to improve with the new men. we also have a fairly easy run in.

Down to business....can anyone give a sensible, rational answer as to why i should not load the maximum 300notes on this with a tasty return of 550 big ones just in time for a summer jolly? Am i missing something?
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: olaftab on January 18, 2011, 10:52:50 PM
Bookies  are usually right however it's your money.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Dave on January 18, 2011, 10:56:30 PM
Bookies  are usually right however it's your money.
They are - and in this situation they are saying it's most likely that he'll end up staying at Villa.

I'd be astounded if he weren't Villa manager by the time Liverpool come to Villa Park.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: El Hurricane on January 18, 2011, 11:26:03 PM
Ask yourself this question? Will Bent's goals get us 6 wins-we have Fulham and Blackburn at home soon and Wigan away,would you say that's 3 possible wins? Even better if we sign another striker? Cummings Klose? Go for it! I going to have a go too.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Villa'Zawg on January 18, 2011, 11:44:30 PM
It you have any semblance of respect for "form", you wouldn't risk a £300 max bet.

Put your money on Bent to be top English goalscorer, still just over 5/2 on Betfair.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Holtenderinthesky on January 19, 2011, 09:43:20 AM
I suppose what you have to ask yourself is are we likely to continue to struggle and if we do to what extent?  With the fixtures we have left and the signing of Darren Bent I think we will go on a nice little run that will see us in the top half.  Add to that the fact that Randy has given him his full backing and I;d say your 300 quid is safe. 
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: darren woolley on January 19, 2011, 10:43:48 AM
I think your money is safe he will be here for the rest of the season.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Shrek on January 19, 2011, 03:25:34 PM
Mate better for you.

Coral are offering 20-1 for Villa too finish in the top 10 today in Sun!
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Stu on January 19, 2011, 03:46:36 PM
Mate better for you.

Coral are offering 20-1 for Villa too finish in the top 10 today in Sun!

Can't find that online.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: WikiVilla on January 19, 2011, 03:48:59 PM
Take it up a notch, get on to Ocean Finance, borrow £10 G's and lump the lot on
You'll net a tidy profit
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: eastie on January 19, 2011, 04:02:57 PM
I think he will be here for the next 3 yrs and if he Is expect him during that time to really
to build a very good team and provide us with some great times ahead- in fact I still think we could finish at least top 10 this season, a decent run of results and we could shoot up as many as 10 places- there is a long way to go yet this season.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: DrGonzo on January 19, 2011, 04:10:24 PM
Yup, the above are right, barring the most shocking run of results/injuries Mr Lerner as quite categorically made a statement this week that he backs Houllier to the hilt.
You could, alternatively, go and get VERY pissed on £300... I know what I'd be doing.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Phil from the upper holte on January 19, 2011, 05:10:13 PM
Mate better for you.

Coral are offering 20-1 for Villa too finish in the top 10 today in Sun!

Can't find that online.

I saw / want some of that, let me know if you find it
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 19, 2011, 05:21:10 PM
Bookies also like bets where they take your money now but won't have to pay out until May. That way they can speculate the money in the meantime and make their money back even if you eventually win. You can usually get much better odds on teams for say, the next World Cup, a few years in advance, even for teams that have already qualified / will definitely qualify.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Quiet Lion on January 19, 2011, 05:58:15 PM
Mate better for you.

Coral are offering 20-1 for Villa too finish in the top 10 today in Sun!

wait what ?

That is hilarious, I have at least a grand waiting for that one if it can be found.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Quiet Lion on January 19, 2011, 06:07:46 PM
Cant seem to get anything like that on odds checker

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/to-finish-in-top-half
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Shrek on January 19, 2011, 06:23:37 PM
That coral bet at 20-1 is in todays Sun.

A couple of pages in from the back caption in top right corner
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: l_mckay on January 19, 2011, 06:39:19 PM
ye ive seen it in the sun but cant find it on there website,would definatly put a few quid on that!
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Quiet Lion on January 19, 2011, 08:12:27 PM
20-1 is insane odds for that.

They think there is a 5% chance we finish top 10 ? Given how bunched up the league is ?

Back the truck up!
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Stu on January 19, 2011, 08:58:43 PM
That coral bet at 20-1 is in todays Sun.

A couple of pages in from the back caption in top right corner

Found the section in the sun, it says its a load of garbage. It was the 'Donut of the week'. I have no idea what this means.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Shrek on January 19, 2011, 09:07:24 PM
That coral bet at 20-1 is in todays Sun.

A couple of pages in from the back caption in top right corner

Found the section in the sun, it says its a load of garbage. It was the 'Donut of the week'. I have no idea what this means.

Nor do I, ive never had a bet before.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Bad English on January 19, 2011, 09:08:08 PM
Shit thread title. Wasted a click.
Title: Re: Any thoughts? genuine advice required
Post by: Bosco81 on January 19, 2011, 09:25:24 PM
Top 10 finish is 2/1 on betfair
Top 6 finish is 35/1

Bent is 11/10 to score more league goals this season for us than the mackems.
He's also 250/1 to score a goal via a beach ball
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