Scots cup 3rd round

Judge Fudge · 5th January 2007, 20:51

I never bet on my team and hopefully i'm not about to give them the kiss of death here but Dundee are my bet of the day. Beaten QOS 3/4 in the last 2 seasons at home (the other we chucked being 2-1 with 10 mins to go then absolutely disintegrated in that last 10 mins).

4/5 or 8/11 looks a fair price to me.

Gretna @ 8/11 - away from home is the only thing that makes me wary but Gretna have been powering along again in the last few weeks. There were rumours (and indeed a fan i spoke to confirmed this) that Gretna felt promotion this year was too early and they went through a sticky patch in november - however - they appear to have firmly got through that period and are firing on all cylinders again.

Add to that Clyde are in a tad of disarray with their captain - and arguably best player - having signed a pre contract agreement with Dundee yesterday and we are also after another player of theirs (Imrie), and St Johnstone have put in a bid for their best defender - there is unrest amongst the players and the fans are certainly pissed off. I know this as i speak to a Clyde fan who can't quite believe they are as high in the league as they are now. All in all, everything points to an away win for me.

Falkirk have been impressive recently - my pal saw them against Hibs last week as a neutral and was very impressed by what he saw. They have an attacking style and a pleasure to watch. I generally accept that backing odds on away from home is the road to the poor house but 2/5 seems attractive against a Berwick team who are in the 3rd division and have a home record of w6 d2 l2 at home. Admittedly - Falkirk's away record of only 4 wins doesn't look great but having saw them v Dundee United away last week and smashing 5 past them for an easy 5-1 victory - the odds seem fair even allowing for a possibly poorer quality of pitch.

Finally - a speculative punt - Airdrie @ 5/1 ish. I think they are in a false position in the league having seen them 3 times this year. The 1st division is a tight league and they could easily be higher. Shocks are generally few and far between in the scottish cup unlike our english counterparts but the only shock for me was this rather large price!

Any views anyone...............please shoot me down if you disagree!

gondorff · 6th January 2007, 14:40

judge, any ideas on a speculative punt to win the cup outright?
always seem a lot of value to back against the big 2 as it's unlikely they will meet in the final

keyser soze · 6th January 2007, 14:45

falkirk, if they can get thru today or gretna (again)

5th January 2007, 20:51	#1 (permalink)
Judge Fudge Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dundee Age: 38 Posts: 887	Scots cup 3rd round I never bet on my team and hopefully i'm not about to give them the kiss of death here but Dundee are my bet of the day. Beaten QOS 3/4 in the last 2 seasons at home (the other we chucked being 2-1 with 10 mins to go then absolutely disintegrated in that last 10 mins). 4/5 or 8/11 looks a fair price to me. Gretna @ 8/11 - away from home is the only thing that makes me wary but Gretna have been powering along again in the last few weeks. There were rumours (and indeed a fan i spoke to confirmed this) that Gretna felt promotion this year was too early and they went through a sticky patch in november - however - they appear to have firmly got through that period and are firing on all cylinders again. Add to that Clyde are in a tad of disarray with their captain - and arguably best player - having signed a pre contract agreement with Dundee yesterday and we are also after another player of theirs (Imrie), and St Johnstone have put in a bid for their best defender - there is unrest amongst the players and the fans are certainly pissed off. I know this as i speak to a Clyde fan who can't quite believe they are as high in the league as they are now. All in all, everything points to an away win for me. Falkirk have been impressive recently - my pal saw them against Hibs last week as a neutral and was very impressed by what he saw. They have an attacking style and a pleasure to watch. I generally accept that backing odds on away from home is the road to the poor house but 2/5 seems attractive against a Berwick team who are in the 3rd division and have a home record of w6 d2 l2 at home. Admittedly - Falkirk's away record of only 4 wins doesn't look great but having saw them v Dundee United away last week and smashing 5 past them for an easy 5-1 victory - the odds seem fair even allowing for a possibly poorer quality of pitch. Finally - a speculative punt - Airdrie @ 5/1 ish. I think they are in a false position in the league having seen them 3 times this year. The 1st division is a tight league and they could easily be higher. Shocks are generally few and far between in the scottish cup unlike our english counterparts but the only shock for me was this rather large price! Any views anyone...............please shoot me down if you disagree! __________________ I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out.

6th January 2007, 14:40	#2 (permalink)
gondorff Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 213	Re: Scots cup 3rd round judge, any ideas on a speculative punt to win the cup outright? always seem a lot of value to back against the big 2 as it's unlikely they will meet in the final

6th January 2007, 14:45	#3 (permalink)
keyser soze Spreads Dept. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Golf Coast Age: 42 Posts: 14,014 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Scots cup 3rd round falkirk, if they can get thru today or gretna (again) __________________ "Napoleon was advancing unopposed through the low countries until his army was engaged by Team GB."

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)