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    Tricky week, but I’m going for a home win for MAN U v Derby in the cup. For the match bet I am going to let my heart rule my head and go for a 1-0 win for City. Two reasons, I think we’re owed a bit of luck after almost beating Arsenal in the league cup and Chelsea have been a bit unreliable away from home, so fingers crossed! Good luck with the picks!
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    I was surprised at yesterday’s line up which seemed almost like an over reaction to the heavy Christmas fixture list. Our recent run of bad form followed a great performance in the League Cup at Arsenal where we played for 120 minutes mid week. After that things went badly and I just wonder whether that had some effect on Farke’s thinking? I was also somewhat chilled by Parma’s observation that this is what the team looks like without out most saleable players. I was hoping for a few quality additions in this window to complement the talent that we already have. I’m hoping that isn’t unrealistic, but I’m beginning to think I’d be quite happy just keeping what we’ve got!
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    I’d like to wish all the pups a happy and successful New Year! But firstly we need to add a few more pounds to the pot in 2017, so turning to business I too am going to Sincil Bank for a home win for LINCOLN CITY v Forest Green Rovers. For the match bet how about Alex Tettey to score anytime in a Norwich win. Good luck everyone and especially to the pickers and to Nutty.
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    I thought the jumpers looked great, but surely the question that needs to be answered is why is there an enormous brassiere on the ceiling?
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    Merry Christmas to all the pups out there. I’m playing safe this week and picking a home win for MAN CITY v Bournemouth. I feel quite positive about this evenings fixture and would definitely back a Norwich victory by two goals. Good luck Inchy and 93vintage!
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    I think the basic idea is that a TUE allows you to medicate when you are unwell to return you to your fitness baseline. Whereas doping takes you above that baseline, enhancing your performance. I love cycling and have had to accept that, over the years, many of my heroes have crossed that line. I agree Canarydan that Sky seem to be pushing at the limits of this, which is disappointing but not surprising given the sports past. Treacletown - lol, well done that made me smile!
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    You’ll still have the motorways. Mind you I drive a lot on the M25 and there’s a fair bit of arrogance and ignorance on display there too.
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    Treacle, I reckon the annual sales of new bikes is pretty steady at about £3.5m units a year, so you might not get your wish.
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    I feel a bit sorry for Froome as this is very damaging but quite odd in many ways. As Ricardo has pointed out if you were looking to gain an advantage this seems a strange way to go about it and I’m struggling to see really why Froome would put his career on the line, given all that he’s achieved, to win the Vuelta. I suspect that this isnt some form of organised doping. It seems far more likely that his medical team made a mistake and gave the wrong dose (which would effectively be Froome’s fault as it’s his responsibility ultimately what goes into his body) or that dehydration or other factors led to the adverse result, which means the result is unreliable in determining whether he had taken more than the permitted amount. So whether or not this will lead to a ban is not clear. Some riders with similar results have served bans and some not so clearly the UCI have in the past looked at the evidence before making their decision and it looks as if they will do the same here. For what it is worth I never saw anything suspicious in Froome’s rise to the top. For me he was always a very classy rider who could destroy the best in the high mountains and he served a good apprenticeship before taking on the lead role at Sky, so I don’t really see Froome as some sort of miracle man. Quite the opposite really, I think his real talent is his management of his resources (in terms of his team and his own) and his management of the opposition who often seem to ride for second place.
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    Evening everyone. My pick this week is a home win for ARSENAL v Newcastle. I am going to go for BTTS in the Norwich bet and hope the score comes out in our favour! Good luck everyone.
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    I’m very late this week, sorry! Two nights out in a row celebrating Christmas have taken their toll. I like the picks very much this week. As I seem to be good at finding draws, my pick would be a draw in the Manchester derby. For the match bet I think it will be 1-1. Good luck everyone this week.
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    There are a few ties that look quite strong contenders, but this week I am going to go for a home win for BAYERN MUNICH v Hannover 96. I don’t feel very optimistic about our chances at Cardiff, but can’t bring myself to bet against us, so how about Pritchard to score last. Good luck to the pickers!
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    This would be a very nice way to finish off a good weekend!
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    Apologies for being late this week. My pick is a home win for Man U against Brighton. Given my recent track record it’s probably just as well that this isn’t in the final selection! I’m really hoping we win today, but I just can’t help feeling it will end up 1-1. Good luck pickers!
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    I’ve been in Edinburgh all this week so I think I am going to go for a home win for HIBERNIAN v St Johnstone. Neil Lennon seems to have got Hibs playing well winning their last 4 whereas St Johnstone have lost 4 out of the last 5. The Norwich bet is hard to call. I’m going to go for a slightly uninspiring 1-1. Good luck to Swindon and to Baldyboy, I hope you find some good picks!
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    Hello everyone. It’s tricky this week and to be honest I’ve not had much luck with the lower leagues but nevertheless I still fancy that Swindon Town will be too strong for bottom of the table Chesterfield. I also like the fact that Swindon have only drawn once this season, which I hope is a good omen. Good luck Purple, I hope you can get us back to winning ways!
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    Thanks Nutty and I’m sorry I wasn’t able to add to the funds. I really thought we’d get the win today. Hope Mr Apples fares better!
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    Thank you all so much for the suggestions for the match bet. There were some really tantalising suggestions in there and also a few common themes that I have tried to pick up on. I really don’t think we will get beaten and I fancy Stiepermann to score so my pick is a Norwich win and Stiepermann to score at any time. After a lot of deliberation I have decided to go for the following 5 bets at £2 each. Bolton 0 - Norwich 1 HT draw FT draw Norwich win and BTTS Norwich win and Stiepermann to score anytime 2-1 win for Norwich with Maddison to score any time Fingers crossed and good luck Mr Apples on your six.
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    Many thanks to Nutty for the wonderful introduction and for this opportunity to help FONCY. I’m really excited to have the chance to make the picks for the Norwich match bets and I will do my utmost to add a few more pounds into the kitty. Thanks for all the suggestions so far, there are some great ones in there, but keep straining your intellect and intuition as I need all the help I can get! For Mr Apples, I’ve decided to try my luck in Scotland this weekend and suggest an away win for CELTIC against St. Johnstone. Good luck!!
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    Apologies too for being late to the party. My pick was Celtic and a 1-0 win for City. Good luck with the picks!
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    I’ve already had a little bet on a Norwich win, which looked good value at 10-1 this morning, so I’ll go with that.
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    I’m hoping for better luck this week, after Chelsea let me down last Saturday. So playing it safe with Barcelona v Malaga and a HOME WIN. I think the derby will be a closely fought affair so 1-1 feels about right. Good luck to the pickers, and for a good result on Sunday!
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    Evening everyone. My intuition seems to have disappeared this week, so I’m relying on my head which says that Chelsea will be too good for an out of form and hopefully out of luck Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace v Chelsea AWAY WIN Hull seem a bit unpredictable, but I fancy a few goals and for our good run to continue, so how about a 3-1 win for NCFC @ 14-1 at the moment. Good luck to Molly and to MB - I’m sure you’ll make some great picks.
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    Thanks Nutty for your earlier post. I think this is a terrific idea, bringing us all together for a fantastic common cause. Chapeau to both you for all your hard work and our silent benefactor for making it all possible. After missing out earlier and then scoring a couple of tickets for the Arsenal game earlier today I think my luck may be rising. I’d also like to help Parma out to say thanks for all those great analytical posts, which generate such good debates. So my pick is Belarus v Netherlands. I’ve some good memories of times spent with Dutch friends and they desperately need a win against bottom of the table Belarus. At 1/4 it looks like reasonable value and I’m happy to sink a couple of genevers to help them on their way. AWAY win for Netherlands. My Italian isn’t great and mainly cycling related so hope this is right - In bocca al lupo Parma!
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    I was stuck at work and missed the first offering. So delighted with the news that more were coming on sale and got to work early today and have just been online and bagged a pair of tickets - Cinderella shall go to the ball! COYY!
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