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Feel there is one standout handicap bet on offer this weekend that has to be mentioned - Limerick +7 v Cork on Sat evening (7pm throw in). Still widely available this evening,PP have cut it to +6 today, at 10/11. Was hoping to nick +8 on them but as usual like minds are in evidence amongst those wonderful odds compilers.
Limk drew with Cork in 2010 (lost by 2 pts after e/t), and lost by 1 pt to them in 2009 (gave away 2 goals in the last 5 mins). They are well up for this one, even though they are missing Ian Ryan, their top scorer & free taker. Cork always find it very hard to beat Limerick in recent yrs, and the fact the game is on in the Gaelic Grounds will stand to Limk. Their league displays this yr were the best in many years, although they are a way better championship team. John Galvin is back and looks in good form in training, Tom Lee will cause big problems for Canty at centre forward (if Canty plays there). Think the Cork team will not line out as selected, doubt if Pearse O'Neill will play midfield, Limk could do well there.
Definitely worth a bet on match betting and a major bet on the +7 cap.
Limk drew with Cork in 2010 (lost by 2 pts after e/t), and lost by 1 pt to them in 2009 (gave away 2 goals in the last 5 mins). They are well up for this one, even though they are missing Ian Ryan, their top scorer & free taker. Cork always find it very hard to beat Limerick in recent yrs, and the fact the game is on in the Gaelic Grounds will stand to Limk. Their league displays this yr were the best in many years, although they are a way better championship team. John Galvin is back and looks in good form in training, Tom Lee will cause big problems for Canty at centre forward (if Canty plays there). Think the Cork team will not line out as selected, doubt if Pearse O'Neill will play midfield, Limk could do well there.
Definitely worth a bet on match betting and a major bet on the +7 cap.
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Nice write up Mc. I hope it runs for you. Don't have a strong view myself but dislike backing big handicaps against 'weaker' teams. I would be against Donegal this weekend. I think it will be tight, but at the prices Tyrone appeal in what I see as a 50/50 game. Perhaps a lay is safest, as I see the draw as a possibility.
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yeah,i will be laying donegal with a view to trade if it gets dicey.i just cant see donegal having that savage hunger they had last yr.imo they have only 2 maybe 3 top class players up front.also the league form was very hit and miss which to me hints at the wrong attitude within the team. hart is a shrewd opperator and will have a game plan for the way donegal play and he got the players to implement it and express themselves when in procession.
as regards limerick hcp,not for me.it is a big ask for galvin to bring his a game here but i wish him well because hes a fabulous footballer.tbh i doubt he will finish the game . |
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London+3.5 or 4 points
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tbh rock,i would not be surprised if london mugged sligo here but i dont see much percentage in the hcp.i would rather be on the straight win but the odds compiliers are taken no chances here.the problem with london is,they can collapse like a cheap desk chair.i wont be involved here but gl with it any way.
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I agree i think Sligo could be here for the taking. I know one of the lads on the panel and he said they were "worried" which i thought was odd to come out with. Also Kilgallon a Mayo lad that started to play for them has been excellent this season but never travelled because his Mayo side play tonight. They are flying him over to London after tonight's game they have said he won't be involved so he is a loss.
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Not always a fan of handicaps either lads, particularly backing big teams to wallop smaller ones. I'd want a very very strong idea of how the thing is going to play out before stepping in. I'd consider 7 points a massive lead in Gaelic Football at intercounty level,if a fella was on Cork -7 for example, Cork could ease down in injury time, drop 2 points or a soft goal and still effectively win just as easily as if they had won by eight. I think you'd want to think a team was 10 points better to bet them minus 7 and so on.
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cork to score first goal massive at 4/5 the only thing that stuck out at me for weekend.agree re handicaps when massive underdogs.clare and cork last yr case in point.cork put game to bed early but only bt handicap by one point despite being totally dominant.cork might win by 4 or 14 v limerick.and equally impressive or unimpressive in each case.id have a feeling sligo will bt handicap but not strongly enough to have a bet.
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cork have 5 rookies here from u21 and beleive me they will get a lovely welcome to championship football
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glad i cant read it ratty.hardly anything too intelligent anyway!!
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dont be like that kav
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hope some one followed me in.goal for cork..4/5 about a 1/10 team scoring first goal was juicy.
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the kav is buying the gargle
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3-4 to 3 at ht
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Never been to a game at Ballybofey but always thought it was a very tight pitch. However, according to wikapedia it is half a metre longer and 2 metres longer than Croke Park and considerably bigger than all other grounds. Is this right?
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Not sure on that one paddletoe , long time since I paced it pre match . Doubt its bigger than Croke though , you cant believe everything you see on the Wiki trail .
The odds today seem a bit skew given Donegals form and the comments I heave heard emanating from some GAA afficionados who are more up to date than I am with current situation . Must be a tight match , would not be surprised to see a replay . |
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I'd be loathe to oppose Donegal today I think McGuinness has been gearing these guys up for the Championship and wasn't overly perturbed by the league, yes Tyrone had a good league run and maybe the loss of Stephen O'Neill cost them victory against the Dubs but in the semi Kildare really should've have been 6 or 7 in front at half time but typical Kildare for all their dominance they hit a succession of easy wides and let Tyrone off the hook.
Donegal all the way for me I think these guys are now finely tuned for a formidable defence of their All Ireland title?. |
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From your post paddletoe you must be on an all night vigil pre match . Do you think you will need the prayer mat as much as that ?
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I can be a bit of a night owl Kelly when there is sport on during the night and the basketball went to overtime. Donegal look very short in what looks like an even money match. Only thing putting me off having a decent bet on Tyrone was the size of the pitch so just checked it out of curiosity. Cant believe its bigger than Croke Park but thats what it says.
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are Kerry doing a Donegal?
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Tipp are shockingly bad. I know they are Div 4 but even taking that into account this is pathetic stuff
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Tipp players attitude is terrible. They are strolling around the field and providing no support for players on the ball.
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dozefest.tipp out of their depth big time.no sign of the minors and u21s yet
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London 6 up after 20
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I just took the 11/10 about Sligo.
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Just took a bit of 11/8 Sligo...........London 1-5 Sligo 0-3.
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Typical GAA rules there.....you can score point with the fist but not a goal
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I agree with you diamond joe. All the GAA would have to do to make it a great game again is make 2 basic and easily enforcable rules,no scoring with your hand whatsoever,and if you receive a hand pass then you have to kick it.
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London miss pen !
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this tip team are a joke.just look at the state of their keeper!
a peach of a goal though.a 100% pass fron cooper,donoghue turns his man and leaves him for dead and finishes with aplomb.sligo are in big trouble,the rock is looking good here. |
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just look at the state of their keeper
I know, Tipp have a history of their football keepers being a tad over weight. Had to chuckle at the player coming off and being offered a half drunk bottle of coke |
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No Lacey for Donegal
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London down to 14 men but too far clear to be caught now surely
1-10 to 0-6 |
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Sligo getting a right beating.
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Only 5 in it now, London down to 14 men for the last 12 minutes or so
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Down to 4 points 5 minutes left
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1-11 to 0-10
4 mins left |
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London up the other end and score 1-12 to 0-10 could be a big point
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1-12 to 0-12
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On half time draw as I mentioned on other thread
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