nutty nigel 7,585 Posted January 6, 2016 Welcome to week twenty three ofour Rays Funds season. This week we have our great friend Inchy in charge ofselecting the final six results. Inchy has been an amazing supporter of RaysFunds since the very start. Ray thought really highly of him as do I. He’s aformer PUPs champion and has won with the final selections on FOUR previousoccasions. That’s an absolutely amazing achievement. Bernie is also a top manwith a great family. Can he equal Yankee’s five wins with a winning six thisweek? I think he has every chance even though it’s FA Cup third round day. Solet’s all find him some really good suggestions from the games played onSat/Sun/Mon of this weekend that are listed on the William Hill or Bet 365 websites. Duncan Edwardsis making the Norwich selections for the cup game against Manchester City. Duncan’sa top PUP who bravely agreed to do this week before the cup draw was made. It’snot an easy game because team selection is a big unknown for the individualplayer bets. So we will have to be imaginative with our suggestions to helpDuncan get a return and I know he’d love to get his name on Ray’s signature. Duncan,youhave a tenner to spend in any way you like from the suggestions made by thePUPs and your own. Well doneeveryone on smashing the £1,000 for the next presentation. That’s amazingconsidering it’s all come in since the end of last March. I think we will haveour next presentation in April so let’s see how much more we can get……. Now I’ll hand the thread over to Inchy and Duncan. Remember there’s no pressure because we are all going to be doing ourbest to help you to success. We all stand together with the single aim ofraising money for the Community Sports Foundation. Good luck all you PUPs... take it away Bernie and Duncan ... the threadis yours.......[:)]...... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always Ileave you with Ray’s signature which now reads :-Carve theirnames with pride.Yankee,5,Fellas,3,P''boro,2,Mr Chops,2,NewYork,2, Inch High,4,Blahblahblah, NCFC_Shaun, 1st Wazzock,3, Fonejacker,3, Norfolkbroadslim,3,Norfolkchance1,2, Scooby,3, Trent Canary,3, Cosmic Twin,3, Graham Humphrey,Leedscanary,3, NcfcStar, Herman, Delia’s Devonshire Dirtbox,2, Lappinitup,Statto, Mandie Moo,2, Mr Bump, Kathy,2, Til1010, Snake-eyes, Vindo,2, NWC,Hughesy, Gregt, GMF,2, SwindonCanary, Twidio, Hector Brockelbank, Lake DistrictCanary, Bor Bor Bor, Yellowfuture, yes Norfolkchance1 £2038 for the Academy,and £1198 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with theNorwich match bet. Splutcho, jb,2, Redders Right Foot,2, Hector Brockelbank,Blahblahblah,2, Can u sit down please, Til1010, Mandie Moo’s Mear Kat, Crabbycanary,2,Paul, Stewfil, Parma Ham’s gone mouldy, Bor Bor Bor, Mr Apples, Woostercanary,City-til-I-die, The Great Drinkell, nutty,2, Feedthewolf, Lappinitup,2, NWC,Wes Hooly Fan, Twidio, Ray, PUPanon, Molly Windley, 93vintage, ClareW, VanWink, Cityangel, AJ, Norfolkchance1,Yellowfuture, Graham Humphrey, DieselDoris, yes PUPs £586 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with £708for the CSF from the Pink Un Pledges and donations we now have a total of £4530since we began of which £1005 alreadybanked for the next presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted January 6, 2016 WBA to beat Bristol City Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent Canary 0 Posted January 6, 2016 Everton to beat Dagenham and Redbridge.Best of luck Inchy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93vintage 16 Posted January 6, 2016 For the Norwich bet I''d say we might not start with our absolute strongest side. Man City have had players returning from injury and look to be on the turn, with an impressive comeback win away at Watford.I''d look at a Man City draw no bet @ 1/4 or a Man City win @ 8/13. The latter implies a 62% chance of winning, which seems a tad low given their firepower and signs of a return to form.Over 2.5 goals @ 7/10 or 4/6 seems like a reasonable punt. Good luck Duncan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,325 Posted January 6, 2016 Off to Greece for Olympiakos vs. Levadiakos (home win). As my choices for the City bet have been appallingly unsuccessful this season I''ll keep my additional £20 open for each week until I get something right. This week I''ll go for Brady to score a screamer (anytime) and if he''s not playing, City to win over 2.5 goals. Best of luck everyone! Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93vintage 16 Posted January 6, 2016 Stoke have a fairly solid cup record compared to Doncaster, so an away win @ around 5/6 looks good. Although Stoke have just lost a League Cup semi, I think they''ll have too much for their opponents.Good luck Inchy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammond1612 92 Posted January 6, 2016 This week I''ll go for Lyon to beat Troyes. As for the match bet how about HT draw FT Norwich. Good luck pups! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,819 Posted January 6, 2016 VILLAREAL to beat Spoting Gijon.Good luck Inchy and all PUPS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chellecity 0 Posted January 6, 2016 Spain for me, somewhat mischievously...Barcelona v Granada - Home WinAnd for the match bet, a goal from Vadis.Good luck everyone, especially Inchy and Duncan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted January 6, 2016 Dropping into the Conference this week Boreham Wood (20th, 3-4-7 at home) v Cheltenham (Top, 8-4-1 away) - Away WinWasn''t sure where to go for the City bet, not knowing who might play, but I like the look of HT/FT Draw/Norwich at 11/1 on Bet365Best of luck Inchy, Duncan and all you PUPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,228 Posted January 6, 2016 In honour of the sparkling Vadis, who I think we can expect to see take a central role this weekend after his effective cameo against Southampton, where he really did change the game and liven up the stands:Club Brugge vs Mouscron-Peruwelz - Home win 2/9As for the Norwich bet, I''d like to bet on at least 6 changes for us, though ironically I suspect Man City may surprise us with a fairly strong side...I think it may be a rather (too) open game with a bet of over 3.5 goals a good one.Buon Anno tutti e Buona Fortuna all''Inchy ed anche il Duncan Edwards...Parma 🎉🎉🎶🎶🎼💰💰💰🍝🍝🍝🍸🍸👌👌 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,228 Posted January 6, 2016 Merda! Quella partita li e'' la settimana prossima....quindi:Pisa vs Pistoiese - Home win 1/2Parma 🍝🍝🍝 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,865 Posted January 6, 2016 Even though they''re bottom of the league, I can''t believe Bolton are odds against to win at a team three divisions beneath them.Eastleigh v Bolton - away win.For the match bet, Norwich to win and both teams to score at 13/2. Good luck all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted January 6, 2016 I''m not sure what I''m doing here, I''m about to break all the rules of avoiding Scotland and also cup games. With some trepidation my pick this week is -- Motherwell vs Cove Rangers - home win[:S]Motherwell at home should be too strong for Highland League side Cove Rangers, who have reached the fourth round for the second time in their history.For the match bet a correct score of - Norwich 3 - 2 Manchester City.Good luck everyone, the very best of luck Inchy & Duncan [:)][Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMF 756 Posted January 6, 2016 A Sunday fixture for me this week.Chelsea vs Scunthorpe - home win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,585 Posted January 6, 2016 Ooops. I''d better not forget to post this as it was left im my care yesterday on here, on Facebook, by text message and a phonecall...... [;)][:)] [quote user="TIL 1010"]Off to Lanzarote at silly o clock in the morning Nutty so here is my pick for Week 23.FA Cup and a HOME WIN for CHELSEA v Scunthorpe.[/quote] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted January 6, 2016 Everton to beat Dagenham & Redbridge for me pleaseFor the Norwich bet I''d go draw at halftime/fulltimeGood Luck Inchy and Duncan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch High 0 Posted January 6, 2016 As Duncan said on facebook we are the dream team(yeah right). As ever I will study each and every selection with the attention it deserves and will do everything I can to add to the fantastic amount raised so far. Good luck to all and to Duncan with his half of the week. Lets do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkbroadslim 223 Posted January 6, 2016 Inchy, how is your post count only 3? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted January 7, 2016 [quote user="norfolkbroadslim"]Inchy, how is your post count only 3? [/quote]That does come across as being a little short. [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Doris 130 Posted January 7, 2016 Greece for me this week and:AEK ATHENS v Xanthi HOME WINGood Luck Inchy and all you Lovely PUPsFor the Norwich bet HT Man City FT Draw. Best of luck Duncan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beauseant 0 Posted January 7, 2016 Chelsea for me please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted January 7, 2016 trying to balance the possible upset and avoid a postponement is not easy this week but I''m looking at a rejuvenated Elliot Bennett to spark Paul Lamberts new charges into action and will take Blackburn to enjoy their away day at Newport and remain in the cup.Newport v Blackburn Away win.As for the City game, I can''t see us really being up for this one so it''s difficult to predict but one thing neither team will want is a replay so I expect this to be an open game, I''ll go for 2-3 score line with Man city going through.Good luck pickers I think you might need it this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted January 7, 2016 Think Zidane will get Bale firing, so Home win for Real Madrid v Deportivo.And for City, draw h/t and Home win f/tGood luck pickers, an interesting weekend, horrible weather and some horrible games to choose from (unless like me and go for R Madrid) ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,542 Posted January 7, 2016 FA Cup for me - Hartlepool v Derby away win please.For the Norwich bet, a win for us and a clean sheet so a 1-0.Good luck everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leedscanary 345 Posted January 7, 2016 Now the days are back to normal after the manic insanity of the Christmas and New Year period I can remember when I need to pick my selections! Sorry for missing the last couple!Inchy, you don''t need luck mate - I know you''ll be giving this your best like you always do.I''m going in the FA Cup this week and selecting Leeds United v ROTHERHAM - AWAY WIN @ 3/1Seemingly, Leeds will be putting out a fringe team plus I think old Weeble Evans will crumble against his old team pressure wise. Also, I think Neil Redfern will want to prove a point against his former employers.For the City bet, Dunc - I''m fancying a Penalty to be awarded, again @ 3/1Good luck all,Leedscanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch High 0 Posted January 7, 2016 Not sure what happened to my post count? A bit strange that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosmic Twin 192 Posted January 7, 2016 I''m keeping away from cup games and going for a home win for Barcelona v. Granada.Barcelona are W8 D1 L0 F28 A7 at home and Granada are W2 D3 L4 F12 A18 away.Good Luck, Inch High! As for the Norwich bet ~ it''s a bit tricky with not knowing whether they''ll be changes. So I''ll take a risk and go Bennett to score any time.Good Luck, Duncan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted January 7, 2016 Torn between Accrington to beat Notts County or Bradford to beat Bury. I''ll play safe and go for Accrington to beat Notts county Share this post Link to post Share on other sites