Interpolic

£3 on the following at 22/1: Man City (dnb), Fulham, Hamilton, Motherwell, Brugge, Marseille. 50p each on: Tevez hatrick - 25/1 Bellamy FGS & 3-2 City - 100/1 Defoe FGS & 2-2 draw - 70/1 Crouch FGS & Spurs 2-1 - 50/1

Well I think there's something to be said for it being a bit cheaper, or a handful of games being on terrestrial telly. I haven't had a hope in hell of being able to afford it since moving down South after graduating, but maybe I'll be able to stretch to it now I've got a better job. I think you're being a bit flippant about it really - whatever happened to it being a working class sport? From a business point of view, if they could double their audiences by making it a bit more affordable then surely the increased advertising revenue would help make up the shortfall, would it not?

And rightly so - they pay a fucking fortune for them, which is only sustainable if they attract enough subscribers. There's another thread on this btw Blef.

Virgin have already got Sky Sports, or they've got them back should I say after they lost them for a while due to a disagreement. IIRC the ruling said they have to sell the packages to resellers like Virgin and BT for cheaper, something which Sky are going to appeal.

Last time I ever do that.

I've got: Barca to win to nil Valencia Getafe Celtic-Rangers draw Almeria-Villarreal draw

1-0.

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Aye, well that's mental tbh and I don't really get it. You've made your situation abundantly clear really - you're a Spanish lad who supports Barcelona. How fucking curious. Honestly, what a cunt you are man. Don't let Muzzy Izzet freak you out - I'm not being soft but you're an asset to the forum, simple as.

Wouldn't worry like - kid's a knacker, that's all. You're a smashing poster. I think he's maybe just ate a few too many Salt & Lineker and went loopy.

Those odds are really strange. Much higher than I've seen before. Perhaps Mayweather's not known for knockouts? EDIT: One knockout in last 5 bouts, and that spans over 5 years. Cheers mate, I kind of thought as much. I still think it's worth a punt mind but I've lost loads of money today so what do I know.

OK, am I missing something here? I've never bet on boxing so I'm not sure. Mayweather is 1/5 to win the fight tonight, a big favourite. He's now 1/2 to win on points. He's 25/1 to win in Round 1, Round 2... Round 12, etc. So if I whacked a quid on each round, isn't there a really decent chance of doubling my money? Obviously the alternatives are a Mosley win and a points win for Mayweather, but surely a KO is vaguely likely tonight. That was 33/1 for each round earlier on today btw, so it was more like almost trebling your money.

Not a clue mate, but what's the worst that can happen? You might end up going to prison but it'll be character building if you make the best of it.

Elaborate that like.

Keeeeegurn!

Ooooh, interesting.

Christ almighty, what a chance.

I think you've solved it. Has to be leprosy! If he had leprosy and I was the manager he'd be straight on the pitch and as far away from me as fucking possible. I'm not sitting around with a leper. He'd get skinned left, right and centre, that's for sure.

"Looks like Materazzi's warming up - I think that's the last thing this game needs at the minute".

Barcelona, Queen of the South, Ross County - 15/2. Messi first goal and 3-1 - 20/1. Xavi first goal - 14/1.

Doesn't look rapey.

I wouldnt say it was something he 'badly needs to work on'. Its not like if he doesnt practice his shooting in training over the summer and puts some extra curricular shooting in as well that he's going to stop being a good footballer and the rest of his future is doomed. He doesnt get too many chances with his feet, we put crosses in for him, so he scores headers. He is inexperienced in front of goal, his thinking time and decisions aren't like Rooneys, Torres etc. But look at Defoe, he only started scoring in the last couple of years. He's a good prospect, a very good header of the ball, competent with the ball at his feet (he may not carry the ball as far as Jonas but he still looks like he has it under control at least) decent touch and learning well. I don't get your disdain with Carroll. Such a bad example man, sorry. I'm sure if you watched a video of 'Jermain Defoe 04-08 at Spurs' you'd agree more. Or dig out forum posts on defoe in 05/06.... much the same I would bet. No he wouldn't. Haha. Surely you must agree... Jermain Defoe was criticised for his inconsistency, wild shooting, not scoring enough, being quick and getting into positions and not taking them after showing promise.... Pretty much the same arguement you are putting forward for Carroll, but they are different players with different abilities. Thats all I'm saying, and look at him now, considered a quality goal scorer and that hasn't been the case for very long! I just dont think we should be hounding a 21 year old for weaknesses in his abilities. Yes but there was most probably similar craic about Francis Jeffers at one point or another, and look at him now. Not having a go at all like but if your point is that young players sometimes get a lot better when they're older then I hardly think that needs to be said.

Defoe was notorious for not scoring enough goals, not taking his chances, swinging his feet at the ball..... Then he got a run of games in a good team and showed his ability. He was always a good prospect but he hasn't been considered a finished article until the last couple of years, and he's 27! I know he needs to shoot to be a striker, but its not as if he has a ticking clock against him.... just relax. If he has it he'll be good if he doesn't he wont, he doesn't need people on forums he needs to be working on his shooting....its not like he's going to listen even if it would help, Im sure he must have been advised against growing corn-rows... I'm with you on Carroll to an extent, I just think Defoe's a terrible example. He's doubtless scored a lot more goals than he has on average this year but looking at his Wiki he's got 24 this season. He got 22 with Spurs in 04-05 (when he was 23?) He's always been a goalscorer with a decent return and 168 goals in 393 career appearances doesn't really support the idea that he's just came into goalscoring form this season. As for Carroll I had my doubts before Christmas, but you can see that he's improving all the time. He's only 21 but if he comes on at the same rate that he has this year then he's got a lot of potential. Even more so given the lack of strikers in his mould in today's game.

I wouldnt say it was something he 'badly needs to work on'. Its not like if he doesnt practice his shooting in training over the summer and puts some extra curricular shooting in as well that he's going to stop being a good footballer and the rest of his future is doomed. He doesnt get too many chances with his feet, we put crosses in for him, so he scores headers. He is inexperienced in front of goal, his thinking time and decisions aren't like Rooneys, Torres etc. But look at Defoe, he only started scoring in the last couple of years. He's a good prospect, a very good header of the ball, competent with the ball at his feet (he may not carry the ball as far as Jonas but he still looks like he has it under control at least) decent touch and learning well. I don't get your disdain with Carroll. Such a bad example man, sorry.