Man of the Match - Page 2

davidti · 16th June 2006, 21:09

Thanks to ilunga and Walter. Re-reading this thread pre-kick-off got me over the line when I was wondering whether to back Robben or not.

Nothing on the Mexico game.

But Portugal v Iran looks good.

I went for Ronaldo against Angola and was convinced he was going to get it until he was hauled off after 60 mins. He got given it in several of the papers but the official result was Figo. He's 7/1 to get it this time which is definitely enough to arouse my interest but I just wonder if he's in danger of being subbed again. He's already on a yellow card and, with his short fuse, he might get himself into bother if Iran try to kick him. Figo (7/1), Deco (15/2) and Pauleta (6/1) would be the other contenders I think.

thegreat · 16th June 2006, 21:15

he is doubtful for the game

ilunga · 16th June 2006, 21:18

That figures. Must be about a third of the guys I've backed in scorer markets have picked up injuries.

In that case I would go with Deco or Pauleta. Simao a possibility as well.

davidti · 16th June 2006, 21:22

Yes, forgot about Simao. Will have to mull this one overnight.

Walter · 16th June 2006, 21:53

Something I've been wondering about Portugal is this - when Deco returns he will favour the role Figo took in the first game. But the general view is that Figo lacks the pace to be moved to his old spot on the wing. So how will they accomodate both?

davidti · 17th June 2006, 11:12

Czech Republic v Ghana

Rosicky looks a bit of a false favourite at 5s here. Doesn't necessarily follow that he'll star again.

Therefore Pavel Nedved at 7s (bet365) must be the man most likely (11/2 elsewhere) given that the Czechs should win. With only the lumbering Lokvenc up front (Baros and Koller both out), there's few other likely candidates.

I thought Michael Essien was superb against Italy and could be worth a shout at 9/1 (bet365). He's 6s at Paddy Power. But strong chance that he'll be on the losing side and that would rule him out it seems.

Nedved for me with a saver/semi-win on Essien.

ilunga · 17th June 2006, 11:32

Can't pick any faults in that Dave. I think the Czech-Ghana game is the best option as there's not that many options.

Nedved had a good game against USA so he appeals most. Essien would have probably got it had Ghana got anything so I think he's got big chances if they don't lose. I've had a few quid on Appiah as well at 12s as I'm expecting a better performance from him. I can't see their strikers doing much. One more is Sulley Muntari at a massive 33s. He was disappointing as well but he's a class act on his day. 33s is way too big.

davidti · 17th June 2006, 11:39

Great shout on Maxi Rodriguez by the way, ilunga

Although he might score four or five and still lose the bet given the way the Argentines are going!

ilunga · 17th June 2006, 11:51

Cheers.

Yeah that's the problem. It would be nice if FIFA opened their eyes and took Crespo's goal off him. I would bite your hand off for five goals. Would give my 900 on him for Golden Boot a fair chance as well

julzdyer · 17th June 2006, 15:21

which site tells you the result of the man of the match please?

thanks

Walter · 17th June 2006, 15:58

If you promise not to mention Oberholser until Monday

... It's -

http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/mom/s1.html

julzdyer · 17th June 2006, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter

If you promise not to mention Oberholser until Monday

... It's -

http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/mom/s1.html

ok wont say a word until hopefully midnight tomorrow!!

thanks

julzdyer · 17th June 2006, 16:37

had a trixie on deco, nedved and totti

should have had a first goalscorer trixie too.....

julzdyer · 17th June 2006, 16:56

DECO

one down 2 to go

davidti · 17th June 2006, 18:14

Great stuff.

Good luck julzdyer.

davidti · 17th June 2006, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilunga

Can't pick any faults in that Dave. I think the Czech-Ghana game is the best option as there's not that many options.

Nedved had a good game against USA so he appeals most. Essien would have probably got it had Ghana got anything so I think he's got big chances if they don't lose. I've had a few quid on Appiah as well at 12s as I'm expecting a better performance from him. I can't see their strikers doing much. One more is Sulley Muntari at a massive 33s. He was disappointing as well but he's a class act on his day. 33s is way too big.

Hey, you could be in here.... fingers crossed for you ilunga.

Mister Logic · 17th June 2006, 19:51

Not a big enough name for FIFA I don't think. Time will tell.

julzdyer · 17th June 2006, 19:52

ESSIEN

seem to only pick 'known' players

ilunga · 18th June 2006, 08:09

Predictable. Essien was alright for me but it really should have been Muntari.

It's not a great price but I can't see past the predictability of Ronaldinho today. You just know that if he does anything half-decent the 'technical study group' will be loving it. I'm on at 3/1.

Tempted by Srna at 12s for Croatia but I can't see any clear value in the othet two games.

davidti · 18th June 2006, 11:25

Yes, very happy with that although feel sorry for the Muntari backers.

However, I guess the point of this thread is that it pays to make dumb-ass obvious picks rather than shrewd ones. The beauty of it though is that these dumb-ass obvious picks are coming in at very nice prices.

So like you say, ilunga, Ronaldinho is a must. You can actually back Ronaldinho and Kaka combined and just about get odds against.

But might just stick with the goofy one.

16th June 2006, 21:09	#21 (permalink)
davidti Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 4,218	Re: Man of the Match Thanks to ilunga and Walter. Re-reading this thread pre-kick-off got me over the line when I was wondering whether to back Robben or not. Nothing on the Mexico game. But Portugal v Iran looks good. I went for Ronaldo against Angola and was convinced he was going to get it until he was hauled off after 60 mins. He got given it in several of the papers but the official result was Figo. He's 7/1 to get it this time which is definitely enough to arouse my interest but I just wonder if he's in danger of being subbed again. He's already on a yellow card and, with his short fuse, he might get himself into bother if Iran try to kick him. Figo (7/1), Deco (15/2) and Pauleta (6/1) would be the other contenders I think.

16th June 2006, 21:15	#22 (permalink)
thegreat Excluded Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wigan Posts: 10,742	Re: Man of the Match he is doubtful for the game __________________ ___________ I'm a working man from Lancashire And I want a Chippy Tea !!!!

16th June 2006, 21:18	#23 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Man of the Match That figures. Must be about a third of the guys I've backed in scorer markets have picked up injuries. In that case I would go with Deco or Pauleta. Simao a possibility as well.

16th June 2006, 21:22	#24 (permalink)
davidti Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 4,218	Re: Man of the Match Yes, forgot about Simao. Will have to mull this one overnight.

16th June 2006, 21:53	#25 (permalink)
Walter Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,950	Re: Man of the Match Something I've been wondering about Portugal is this - when Deco returns he will favour the role Figo took in the first game. But the general view is that Figo lacks the pace to be moved to his old spot on the wing. So how will they accomodate both?

17th June 2006, 11:12	#26 (permalink)
davidti Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 4,218	Re: Man of the Match Czech Republic v Ghana Rosicky looks a bit of a false favourite at 5s here. Doesn't necessarily follow that he'll star again. Therefore Pavel Nedved at 7s (bet365) must be the man most likely (11/2 elsewhere) given that the Czechs should win. With only the lumbering Lokvenc up front (Baros and Koller both out), there's few other likely candidates. I thought Michael Essien was superb against Italy and could be worth a shout at 9/1 (bet365). He's 6s at Paddy Power. But strong chance that he'll be on the losing side and that would rule him out it seems. Nedved for me with a saver/semi-win on Essien.

17th June 2006, 11:32	#27 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Man of the Match Can't pick any faults in that Dave. I think the Czech-Ghana game is the best option as there's not that many options. Nedved had a good game against USA so he appeals most. Essien would have probably got it had Ghana got anything so I think he's got big chances if they don't lose. I've had a few quid on Appiah as well at 12s as I'm expecting a better performance from him. I can't see their strikers doing much. One more is Sulley Muntari at a massive 33s. He was disappointing as well but he's a class act on his day. 33s is way too big.

17th June 2006, 11:39	#28 (permalink)
davidti Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 4,218	Re: Man of the Match Great shout on Maxi Rodriguez by the way, ilunga Although he might score four or five and still lose the bet given the way the Argentines are going!

17th June 2006, 11:51	#29 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Man of the Match Cheers. Yeah that's the problem. It would be nice if FIFA opened their eyes and took Crespo's goal off him. I would bite your hand off for five goals. Would give my 900 on him for Golden Boot a fair chance as well

17th June 2006, 15:21	#30 (permalink)
julzdyer Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 802	Re: Man of the Match which site tells you the result of the man of the match please? thanks

17th June 2006, 15:58	#31 (permalink)
Walter Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,950	Re: Man of the Match If you promise not to mention Oberholser until Monday ... It's - http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/mom/s1.html

17th June 2006, 16:37	#33 (permalink)
julzdyer Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 802	Re: Man of the Match had a trixie on deco, nedved and totti should have had a first goalscorer trixie too.....

17th June 2006, 16:56	#34 (permalink)
julzdyer Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 802	Re: Man of the Match DECO one down 2 to go

17th June 2006, 18:14	#35 (permalink)
davidti Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 4,218	Re: Man of the Match Great stuff. Good luck julzdyer.

17th June 2006, 19:51	#37 (permalink)
Mister Logic Old Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pompey Posts: 6,277	Re: Man of the Match Not a big enough name for FIFA I don't think. Time will tell.

17th June 2006, 19:52	#38 (permalink)
julzdyer Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 802	Re: Man of the Match ESSIEN seem to only pick 'known' players

18th June 2006, 08:09	#39 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Man of the Match Predictable. Essien was alright for me but it really should have been Muntari. It's not a great price but I can't see past the predictability of Ronaldinho today. You just know that if he does anything half-decent the 'technical study group' will be loving it. I'm on at 3/1. Tempted by Srna at 12s for Croatia but I can't see any clear value in the othet two games.

18th June 2006, 11:25	#40 (permalink)
davidti Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 4,218	Re: Man of the Match Yes, very happy with that although feel sorry for the Muntari backers. However, I guess the point of this thread is that it pays to make dumb-ass obvious picks rather than shrewd ones. The beauty of it though is that these dumb-ass obvious picks are coming in at very nice prices. So like you say, ilunga, Ronaldinho is a must. You can actually back Ronaldinho and Kaka combined and just about get odds against. But might just stick with the goofy one.

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