Man of the Match - Page 3

julzdyer · 18th June 2006, 11:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidti

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

However, I guess the point of this thread that it pays to make dumb-ass obvious picks than shrewd ones.

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.

5/2 across the boards now

ozz · 18th June 2006, 14:33

I'm on Srna today as well, at 12's

Can't have Ronaldinho at the price. I fancy the Aussies to put up a bit more resistance than most so might take a look at someone like Lucas Neill at a big price - 33+

ilunga · 18th June 2006, 15:50

I left Srna alone in the end. Gutted he missed the penalty though as I'm on him for top Croatia g/s. Just about sums up my luck with that market. He still has chances here.

davidti · 18th June 2006, 17:32

I think I've worked out their formula for games such as Croatia 0 Japan 0

FIFA checklist:

1) Did the favourites win? No, so Man of the Match must be player on other side
2) Do underdogs have quite a famous player? Yes
3) Let's give it to Hidetoshi Nakata

If the answer to 2) is No in a 0-0 draw
3) Let's give it to the goalkeeper e.g. Joao Ricardo of Angola

Walter · 18th June 2006, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilunga

I left Srna alone in the end. Gutted he missed the penalty though as I'm on him for top Croatia g/s. Just about sums up my luck with that market. He still has chances here.

I had Srna MoM and I have him as Croatia top scorer.

ozz · 18th June 2006, 18:02

You got it Dave.

On that basis I've backed Kaka with a saver on Lucas Neill and Mark Schwarzer

julzdyer · 18th June 2006, 19:52

ze roberto

for giving the ball away on 2 occasions and making great recoveries

davidti · 18th June 2006, 20:29

Shouldn't really have a bet here but have gone in on Zidane at 8s.

I kind of think he's gone at the game and he'll lose the ball countless times with the South Koreans snapping at his heels.

But it could be a dull match and he might be involved in the key moments. Throw in a few nice passes and you never know.

ozz · 18th June 2006, 20:35

I posted up a bit of 16's about him earlier but had no takers.

Like Dave I think he's shot now but his old class is still there in flashes. I'd take 16's but don't see any value at 8's. Good luck though.

davidti · 18th June 2006, 20:52

16s.... that is a good price Ozz.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

ilunga · 19th June 2006, 12:55

Disappointing that only Paddy Power seen to have odds up for the Ukraine-Saudi game. Nevertheless I'm taking their 11s on Rotan. He's the guy that makes their midfield tick. Hopefully his through balls to Shevchenko don't fall foul of flag-happy linesman today.

Mister Logic · 19th June 2006, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilunga

Disappointing that only Paddy Power seen to have odds up for the Ukraine-Saudi game. Nevertheless I'm taking their 11s on Rotan. He's the guy that makes their midfield tick. Hopefully his through balls to Shevchenko don't fall foul of flag-happy linesman today.

If Ukraine win and Sheva scores then he is an absolute certainty to be MOM if FIFA's past record is anything to go by.

ilunga · 19th June 2006, 13:21

I'm a bit more optimistic than that Logic. Ze Roberto getting it yesterday was a bit of a surprise.

Shevchenko could score and be given a rest. Voronin could bag one as well. I'm hoping for a repeat of Spain-Ukraine or Argentina-Serbia whereby the playmaker gets the vote with goals being spread around. I'm also hoping he pings in a free-kick or two

ilunga · 19th June 2006, 13:29

Just noticed Rotan is 16s with Bet 365

Top-up time.

julzdyer · 19th June 2006, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilunga

Just noticed Rotan is 16s with Bet 365

Top-up time.

joined you in this

good luck

davidti · 19th June 2006, 17:57

Voronin at 13/2 for me.

After analysising my bets, have decided to focus on players who have already had good games rather than hoping that they may come good.

+ Robben, Essien, Riquelme

- Ronaldinho, Shevchenko

Voronin looked pretty good against Spain so he's getting my cash.

But agree that 16s about Rotan is big so backed him too.

julzdyer · 19th June 2006, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilunga

Disappointing that only Paddy Power seen to have odds up for the Ukraine-Saudi game. Nevertheless I'm taking their 11s on Rotan. He's the guy that makes their midfield tick. Hopefully his through balls to Shevchenko don't fall foul of flag-happy linesman today.

1625: Team news: Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin makes four changes from the side hammered 4-0 by Spain, as Serhiy Rebrov resumes his partnership with Andriy Shevchenko up front.

Vladyslav Vashchuk misses out after his red card against Spain. Volodymyr Yezerskiy, Andriy Gusin & Ruslan Rotan drop to the bench. Maxim Kalinichenko, Andriy Vorobey and Oleg Shelayev come in.

julzdyer · 19th June 2006, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilunga

Just noticed Rotan is 16s with Bet 365

Top-up time.

what are the rules regarding non runners?

ozz · 19th June 2006, 19:41

Kalinichenko must be MoM in the Ukraine win.

However I'd take a short price that they give it Shevchenko

julzdyer · 19th June 2006, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozz

Kalinichenko must be MoM in the Ukraine win.

However I'd take a short price that they give it Shevchenko

kalinchenko it is

18th June 2006, 14:33	#42 (permalink)
ozz Minge Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Age: 38 Posts: 3,322	Re: Man of the Match I'm on Srna today as well, at 12's Can't have Ronaldinho at the price. I fancy the Aussies to put up a bit more resistance than most so might take a look at someone like Lucas Neill at a big price - 33+

18th June 2006, 15:50	#43 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Man of the Match I left Srna alone in the end. Gutted he missed the penalty though as I'm on him for top Croatia g/s. Just about sums up my luck with that market. He still has chances here.

18th June 2006, 17:32	#44 (permalink)
davidti Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 4,218	Re: Man of the Match I think I've worked out their formula for games such as Croatia 0 Japan 0 FIFA checklist: 1) Did the favourites win? No, so Man of the Match must be player on other side 2) Do underdogs have quite a famous player? Yes 3) Let's give it to Hidetoshi Nakata If the answer to 2) is No in a 0-0 draw 3) Let's give it to the goalkeeper e.g. Joao Ricardo of Angola

18th June 2006, 18:02	#46 (permalink)
ozz Minge Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Age: 38 Posts: 3,322	Re: Man of the Match You got it Dave. On that basis I've backed Kaka with a saver on Lucas Neill and Mark Schwarzer

18th June 2006, 19:52	#47 (permalink)
julzdyer Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 802	Re: Man of the Match ze roberto for giving the ball away on 2 occasions and making great recoveries

18th June 2006, 20:29	#48 (permalink)
davidti Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 4,218	Re: Man of the Match Shouldn't really have a bet here but have gone in on Zidane at 8s. I kind of think he's gone at the game and he'll lose the ball countless times with the South Koreans snapping at his heels. But it could be a dull match and he might be involved in the key moments. Throw in a few nice passes and you never know.

18th June 2006, 20:35	#49 (permalink)
ozz Minge Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Age: 38 Posts: 3,322	Re: Man of the Match I posted up a bit of 16's about him earlier but had no takers. Like Dave I think he's shot now but his old class is still there in flashes. I'd take 16's but don't see any value at 8's. Good luck though.

18th June 2006, 20:52	#50 (permalink)
davidti Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 4,218	Re: Man of the Match 16s.... that is a good price Ozz. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

19th June 2006, 12:55	#51 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Man of the Match Disappointing that only Paddy Power seen to have odds up for the Ukraine-Saudi game. Nevertheless I'm taking their 11s on Rotan. He's the guy that makes their midfield tick. Hopefully his through balls to Shevchenko don't fall foul of flag-happy linesman today.

19th June 2006, 13:21	#53 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Man of the Match I'm a bit more optimistic than that Logic. Ze Roberto getting it yesterday was a bit of a surprise. Shevchenko could score and be given a rest. Voronin could bag one as well. I'm hoping for a repeat of Spain-Ukraine or Argentina-Serbia whereby the playmaker gets the vote with goals being spread around. I'm also hoping he pings in a free-kick or two

19th June 2006, 13:29	#54 (permalink)
ilunga Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: london Posts: 5,724	Re: Man of the Match Just noticed Rotan is 16s with Bet 365 Top-up time.

19th June 2006, 17:57	#56 (permalink)
davidti Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds Posts: 4,218	Re: Man of the Match Voronin at 13/2 for me. After analysising my bets, have decided to focus on players who have already had good games rather than hoping that they may come good. + Robben, Essien, Riquelme - Ronaldinho, Shevchenko Voronin looked pretty good against Spain so he's getting my cash. But agree that 16s about Rotan is big so backed him too.

19th June 2006, 19:41	#59 (permalink)
ozz Minge Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Age: 38 Posts: 3,322	Re: Man of the Match Kalinichenko must be MoM in the Ukraine win. However I'd take a short price that they give it Shevchenko

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