nutty nigel 7,535 Posted March 23, 2016 Welcome to week thirty four of our Rays Funds season. This week we have Hector Brockelbank in charge of the final six. Hector’s been on top form this season with 21/24 88% correct selections and is currently on a winning run of 9. Hector won with his final six last year. I remember the thread and us having a lot of PUP power willing on, I think it was Nijmegen, to complete the six. So Hector’s in form and has got form so he’s well up to the task this week. But’s a big ask as it’s not only Easter weekend but also an international week with very few competitive internationals. There are some North, Central and South American World Cup Qualifiers as well as international friendlies. And of course there are lower leagues in England, Scotland and elsewhere in Europe. But most of our usual hunting grounds are unavailable to us. Please be careful not to include Good Friday games when selecting. To give Hector and me the most time possible when selecting please choose as usual from the games played on Sat/Sun/Mon of this weekend that are listed on the William Hill or Bet 365 web site. There’s obviously no Norwich game this weekend so we can concentrate all our efforts to help Hector. Mr Jenkins has confirmed to make these picks for the Newcastle game and here’s the rest of the rota for the next few weeks. Please let me know if the week is ok along with your selections : - 02/04/2016 Mr Jenkins – conf. 09/04/2016 Parma 16/04/2016 Chelle Now some exciting news! Before the Newcastle game on April 2nd the DS guys play their Newcastle counterparts at Carrow Park in a small sided friendly match. Planned kick off is 1pm. Our CSF contact Emma has invited as many PUPs as possible to come along and cheer them on but also take part in a small presentation with the participants on the Carrow Park pitch, planned at approx. 2pm. The DS boys and girls, Emma and myself would love as many PUPs as possible to be there for the presentation. And if you can get there in time to see some of the football I promise you it will be a memory you will cherish. This morning I received an anonymous donation of £100 to add to our presentation pot. This takes the total for next week to an amazing £1477. That’s a brilliant total thanks to you brilliant team of PUPs. It also takes the total money raised over the years past £5000. That’s amazing! I know Arrdee would be so proud of you all. I hope all you PUPs have a fantastict Easter. If I could just ask you to save me your empty Easter egg cartons because I promised all the grandkids an eggsbox for Easter… Now I’ll hand the thread over to Hector Brockelbank. Remember there’s no pressure because we are all going to be doing our best to help you to success. We all stand together with the single aim of raising money for the Community Sports Foundation. Good luck all you PUPs... take it away Oliver ... the thread is yours....... [:)]......... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always I leave you with Ray’s signature which now reads :- Carve their names with pride.Yankee,5,Fellas,3,P''boro,2,Mr Chops,2,NewYork,2, Inch High,5, Blahblahblah, NCFC_Shaun, 1st Wazzock,3, Fonejacker,3, Norfolkbroadslim,3, Norfolkchance1,2, Scooby,3, Trent Canary,3, Cosmic Twin,4, 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 District Canary, Bor Bor Bor, Yellowfuture, Chellecity, Diesel Doris, yes Norfolkchance1 £2038 for the Academy, and £1454 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with the Norwich 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,2, Lappinitup,2, NWC, Wes Hooly Fan, Twidio, Ray, PUPanon, Molly Windley, 93vintage, ClareW, Van Wink, Cityangel, AJ, Norfolkchance1,Yellowfuture, Graham Humphrey, Diesel Doris, Duncan Edwards, Legend Iwan, YorkshirePudding, Kathy, Platonic, Cosmic Twin, yes PUPs £637 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with £873 for the CSF from the Pink Un Pledges and donations we now have a total of £5002 since we began of which £1477 is already banked for the next presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,320 Posted March 23, 2016 I''ll go for Dunfermline vs. Brechin (Home win). Best of luck everyone! Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted March 23, 2016 Australia a league. Adelaide United to beat Central Coast Mariners. Should be a pretty straight forward victory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted March 23, 2016 Rangers to beat Queen Of The South Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted March 23, 2016 A very good afternoon Nutty and wishing good luck to Hector B. and all you other lovely PUPs out there.No shame in following Yankee and saying a HOME WIN for RANGERS v Queen of The South. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted March 23, 2016 always find it hard on an International weekend, but here goes.Oxford home win against Stevenage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Doris 129 Posted March 23, 2016 I''ll go to the Scottish Championship also:FALKIRK v Livingston HOME WINGood Luck HB and all you Lovely PUPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted March 23, 2016 Joining those headed north of the border this weekFalkirk v Livingston - Home WinBest of luck Hector, and all you PUPs.Hopefully catch some of you on the 2nd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted March 23, 2016 [quote user="Diesel Doris"]I''ll go to the Scottish Championship also:FALKIRK v Livingston HOME WINGood Luck HB and all you Lovely PUPs[/quote]Ha...you just beat me to it Doris!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,220 Posted March 23, 2016 Bit of a tricky week Hector, though no doubt you''ll find some gems..Like the look of:Russia vs Lithuania home win...Russia have a deep squad of good players, with some genuine quality. The Russian league also has a good approach to tactics and structure.....Parma 🇮🇹👏🍝🎼🎉👌💰🍲🛩 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,220 Posted March 23, 2016 Weekend of the 9th would be a privilege...Grazie Nutella..Parma 😘👌👏🎉🍝💰❤️🇮🇹 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jellytot 42 Posted March 23, 2016 Good luck hector and pups 😃My pick is rangers to win at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooster 134 Posted March 23, 2016 Good luck everyone.Bradford to draw with Millwall, at 11/5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb 0 Posted March 24, 2016 Sibir to beat rock bottom KAMAZ in the russian FNL league.Good luck pups! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,562 Posted March 24, 2016 [quote user="nutty nigel"]But’s a big ask as it’s not only Easterweekend but also an international week with very few competitive internationals.There are some North, Central and South American World Cup Qualifiers as wellas international friendlies. And of course there are lower leagues in England,Scotland and elsewhere in Europe. But most of our usual hunting grounds areunavailable to us. Please be careful notto include Good Friday games when selecting. To give Hector and me the mosttime possible when selecting please choose as usual from the games played on Sat/Sun/Mon ofthis weekend that are listed on the WilliamHill or Bet 365 web site. [/quote]If this helps, there are competitive Uefa U21 and U19 matches over the weekend, with odds usually available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy 733 Posted March 24, 2016 Don''t trust friendlies or Scotland so Wales it is. The New Saints v Newtown home win. Good luck Hector. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted March 24, 2016 I know Friday night games are off limits, but what about those that kick off in the early hours of Saturday morning?I''m looking specifically at the USA to win in Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier – kick-off is at a rather niche 2:06am, and odds are 1/3.If I can''t choose that one, Tranmere to win at Kidderminster on Easter Monday at 8/11.The very best of luck to you, Hector, on what is always a challenging weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Platonic 1 Posted March 24, 2016 Internationals always feel a little bit like sticking a pin into the fixture list, but from what little I know I would suggest Poland to beat Finland seams reasonable, given the latter''s last win was a fairly lame 1-0 against the Faroe Islands.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted March 24, 2016 Burton are on the button and will beat OldhamBurton v Oldham Home win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,221 Posted March 24, 2016 A smidge shy of £1500 for our latest bankings is incredible, well done Nutty for continuing such a good thing for such a good cause. What a great season we''ve had so far.This week I''m going with Burton home win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted March 24, 2016 Great weekend all round last week, special congrats to Diesel Doris and FeedTheWolf and a thank you to the mystery person that generously donated £100 to the cause anonymously.Monday night game for me and a Plymouth home win vs York at around 5/8Good luck to all especially this weeks picker Hector Brocklebank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,535 Posted March 24, 2016 [quote user="Feedthewolf"]I know Friday night games are off limits, but what about those that kick off in the early hours of Saturday morning?I''m looking specifically at the USA to win in Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier – kick-off is at a rather niche 2:06am, and odds are 1/3.If I can''t choose that one, Tranmere to win at Kidderminster on Easter Monday at 8/11.The very best of luck to you, Hector, on what is always a challenging weekend.[/quote] The early Sat am games are ok as long as Hector can post his six by 11pm Friday evening. So I''ll leave that to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 24, 2016 Staying in good old blighty this weekend....BURTON V OLDHAM....Home win.Good luck Hector and all this weeks pup''s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,535 Posted March 24, 2016 Although not many Monday games are listed on Bill Hill yet there are more on Bet 365. Those games are fine and I expect them to be listed on Hills before Friday evening. But even if not we can place the bet on Bet 365 this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted March 24, 2016 Rangers home win for me pleaseGood Luck pupsI will be there with you Eddie on the 2nd to cheer on the DS boys & girls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted March 24, 2016 Germany home win.Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chellecity 0 Posted March 24, 2016 A Monday offering from Down Under this weekMelbourne City v Wellington Phoenix - Home WinGood luck everyone, especially Hector.PS Nutty, I''d be delighted to do the match bet on the 16th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted March 24, 2016 [quote user="Platonic"] feel a little bit like sticking a pin into the fixture list,[/quote]Don''t worry Platonic as a few have got away with it in the past. [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,535 Posted March 24, 2016 English National League South : - Maidstone v Hemel Hempstead Home Win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregt 66 Posted March 25, 2016 My pick this week is going to be OXFORD home win against StevenageGood luck everybody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites