nutty nigel 7,509 Posted August 10, 2016 Welcome to week two of ourtenth Rays Funds season. 50 PUPs selected last week! I was well chuffed withthat. And we managed a small win on the Norwich game thanks to 93v so we’re upand running trying to get another great total for our wonderful Downes Syndromeboys and girls. This weekend Ali K is pickingthe final six games for the very first time. Ali joined us during last seasonas Van Wink and I’m pleased to say he stuck with us and is back this seasonmaking the picks. Last season Ali finished with with 25/35 winning selectionsand was in profit too. He already is named on Ray’s signature following his winon the match bet last season so he’s already a great asset to our team. We canall help him to further success by giving our very best selections from thegames played on Sat/Sun/Mon of this weekend that are listed on the William Hill or Bet365 web site. Making the choices from theNorwich match suggestions for our game against Sheffield Wednesday we have CanaryGirlLyn.Lyndsey is an occasional poster but supports us every year. I’m really pleased she agreed to make thesepicks. Lyndsey was part of the team PUPs who travelled to Wembley together lastyear and she’s part of a family of PUPs, even her partner is a PUP. They’re allhuge supporters of this great community. Lyndsey, you have a tenner to spendchoosing from the PUPs selections and your own. Thankyou all for your support and the tenners I’ve received so far. Rays Funds isnot pay to play but obviously I do need 40 tenners to get through the season.If you’d like to send one my paypal is canaryeddie@aol.com or you can use that email to get my post address or Iwill be in the Nelson after the Sheff Wed and Bristol City games. I’veprovisionally set the rota for September. Please indicate if the dates are okwith your selections: -FinalSix Selections : -Sept 3rd – Mr AngrySept10th – Lake District CanarySept17th – Mr ApplesSept24th – Parma Norwichmatch bet : -Sept 3rd – InternationalsSept10th – PlatonicSept17th – Hoola Han SoloSept24th – Anthony I’mproud to be a volunteer helping Diane with NCFSC and I promised to mention ourplayers forum and predictions competition. Details can be found here - http://www.ncfsc.co.uk/ and here - http://services.pinkun.com/forums/pinkun-forums/cs/forums/3403912/ShowPost.aspxJusta reminder that our great friend Hissing Sid has set up a PUPs league for thoseof us who play the Sky Sports Super Six. You are all welcome to join and thecode is 1FB72C. ThanksIan for setting this up. Now that’s more than enoughfrom me! I’ll hand the thread over to Ali K and CanaryGirlLyn. 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 Ryan and Lyndsey ... 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,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 DistrictCanary, Bor Bor Bor, Yellowfuture, Chellecity, Diesel Doris, Lessingham Canary,yes Norfolkchance1 £2038 for the Academy, and £1493 for the Community SportsFoundation. 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,2,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,2, ClareW, Van Wink, Cityangel, AJ, Norfolkchance1,Yellowfuture,Graham Humphrey, Diesel Doris, Duncan Edwards, Legend Iwan, YorkshirePudding, Kathy,Platonic, Cosmic Twin, Mr Jenkins, yes PUPs £651 for the Community SportsFoundation. And with £1434for the CSF from the Pink Un Pledges, Euro 16 and donations we now have a totalof £5618 since we began of which £630 isalready banked for the next presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted August 10, 2016 Always tough to go on form so early in the season, but I think Sporting Lisbon to beat Maritimo at home should be relatively secure.Last season Sporting were 13-3-1 at home and finished second, while Maritimo were 3-3-11 away and finished lower mid-table. Additionally, Sporting have no midweek European commitments, so should be raring to go for the start of the season. Odds are around 1/4.For the match bet, Hoolahan to score any time and Norwich to win at 7/2.Good luck everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted August 10, 2016 Opening weekend in Italy for me and the Champions to start with a win.Juventus v Fiorentina - Home WinAnd for the match bet, HT/FT Draw/Norwich Best of luck Ali, Lyn and all you PUPs.P.S., Nutty, I''ll furnish you with a crisp tenner in the Nelson after Saturday''s game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted August 10, 2016 [quote user="Hissing Sid"]Opening weekend in Italy for me and the Champions to start with a win.Juventus v Fiorentina - Home WinAnd for the match bet, HT/FT Draw/Norwich Best of luck Ali, Lyn and all you PUPs.P.S., Nutty, I''ll furnish you with a crisp tenner in the Nelson after Saturday''s game.[/quote]You are a week early with that one Sid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted August 10, 2016 A very good evening to you Nutty and good luck to Ali K,CGL and all you other lovely PUPs out there. Off to the land of the wooden shoes and a HOME WIN please for AJAX v Roda JC.For the Norwich bet both teams to score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDD In The Fine City 1 Posted August 10, 2016 I''m off to the Croation leagueDinamo Zagreb v Inter Zapresic - home winFor the Norwich bet, Wes to score at any time with a clean sheetGood luck folks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted August 10, 2016 Ajax Amsterdam to beat Roda JC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted August 10, 2016 [quote user="TIL 1010"][quote user="Hissing Sid"]Opening weekend in Italy for me and the Champions to start with a win.Juventus v Fiorentina - Home WinAnd for the match bet, HT/FT Draw/Norwich Best of luck Ali, Lyn and all you PUPs.P.S., Nutty, I''ll furnish you with a crisp tenner in the Nelson after Saturday''s game.[/quote]You are a week early with that one Sid.[/quote]Oops...good spot Sir. So we''ll head to the National League and Lincoln v Sutton Utd - Home Win.Thanks John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chellecity 0 Posted August 10, 2016 Off to Portugal (yes, predictable I know)...Sporting v Maritimo - Home WinFor the match bet, City to win, but a goal from HooperGood luck everyone, especially Ali K and CanaryGirlLyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted August 10, 2016 Newcastle to beat Huddersfield pleaseFor the Norwich bet Wessie to score anytimeGood Luck pups especially Ali K & Lyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 902 Posted August 10, 2016 Man C v Sunderland - Home WinGood Luck Ali K and all PUPsCity Bet - HT Draw FT Home Win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 902 Posted August 10, 2016 Good Luck CGL too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 902 Posted August 10, 2016 I''m off on hols Tuesday so can I leave these with you Nutty?Sat 20th AugustLincoln City v Southport - Home WinSat 27th AugustChelsea v Burnley - Home Win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Doris 127 Posted August 10, 2016 A Sunday offering from Norway:ROSENBORG v Sogndal HOME WINGood Luck Ali K and all you Lovely PUPsFor the Norwich bet HT Draw FT Norwich Best of luck Lynz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted August 11, 2016 Preston v Fulham - Fulham to win pleaseas for the Norwich bet - Norwich to win by 3 or more goals, and as a side bet, CamJam to score anytime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,317 Posted August 11, 2016 Hi Nutty, could I possibly swap my pick on 17th September for another date (I''ll be on holiday in Greece, half way up a mountain, and not sure whether I''ll have internet access)?This week I''ll go for Sweden and Gefle IF vs. IFK Norrkoping (away win).For the match bet I''ll go for a Naismith double.All the best everyone!Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana (All Grown Up) 0 Posted August 11, 2016 I think Newcastle will beat a potential Nakki Wells-less Huddersfield.Newcastle Home Win.As for the Norwich Bet.Hooper to score for Wednesday in a 3-1 victory for Norwich. Mega Odds.Or go for a single of eitherHooper to score anytime.Norwich to win 3-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy 733 Posted August 11, 2016 After an inauspicious start last week hoping for something a bit better from Portugal. I''ll go with Sporting Lisbon to beat Maritimo. Good luck AK and CGL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted August 11, 2016 Well done to 93Vintage for the win on the City game and unlucky NN.Carlisle vs Plymouth and a home win at 11/8 for me This bet came close last week as he missed a free header in the 90th minute so will stick with it and have an old fashioned plump for Klose to score last and City to win at 35/1Good luck to all, especially Ali K and CanaryGirlLyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted August 11, 2016 Citeh to beat Sunderland in the Premier League and for my Norwich selection, the Wessiah as anytime scorer. Good luck to all involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shack Attack 0 Posted August 11, 2016 Could I have Man City to beat Sunderland please.Norwich to win and Wes to score at any time as the side bet.Hope I have this right. It''s been a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted August 11, 2016 I saw somewhere Villa''s last win was against us six months ago and from what I saw last night I can''t see that changing anytime soon.Villa v Rotherham.......Away win.For the Norwich bet.......Score draw.Good luck Winky and CGL. [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregt 66 Posted August 11, 2016 I will go for SOUTHAMPTON home win against WatfordFingers crossed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 11, 2016 Thanks for the chance to do the picks Nigel, hopefully I can get a return for a very worthy cause.My pick is Ajax v Roda JC, home win.For the City bet, City to win 2-1Good luck to you all and especially to Lyndsey👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted August 11, 2016 [quote user="Shack Attack"]Hi Nutty. It''s been a while but I''d like to get back involved in this. Can I just make a pick tomorrow like the old days? Were you at Blackburn on Saturday? Got a feeling I may have seen you in The Golden Cup.[/quote]You got it spot on Shack and I''m really glad to see you back on the Pink Un and especially these threads. Look out you contenders the Shack Attack is back in town[:)] [Y]Wasn''t me at the Golden Cup. But I understand Duncan, Tilly, Graham and Daniel were there representing the PUPs. I don''t get away these days but I make all the home games and will be in the Nelson after if you get to Carrow Road.Welcome back buddy[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted August 11, 2016 [quote user="First Wazzock"]I''m off on hols Tuesday so can I leave these with you Nutty?Sat 20th AugustLincoln City v Southport - Home WinSat 27th AugustChelsea v Burnley - Home Win[/quote]Got those logged thanks Wazzy[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted August 11, 2016 [quote user="Mr Apples"]Hi Nutty, could I possibly swap my pick on 17th September for another date (I''ll be on holiday in Greece, half way up a mountain, and not sure whether I''ll have internet access)?This week I''ll go for Sweden and Gefle IF vs. IFK Norrkoping (away win).For the match bet I''ll go for a Naismith double.All the best everyone!Apples[/quote]No problem buddy. How would you like to tackle the international weekend 9th October? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted August 11, 2016 [quote user="Hoola Han Solo"]Citeh to beat Sunderland in the Premier League and for my Norwich selection, the Wessiah as anytime scorer. Good luck to all involved.[/quote]Glad you''re on here again this season buddy. I provisionally put you in to finalise the Norwich picks for the game at Forest on 17th Sept. Is that ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 0 Posted August 11, 2016 Leeds to beat Birmingham for my pick this weekSept 24th is fine for me thanks for asking me Nutty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted August 11, 2016 Norway for me please and Odd v Sarpsborg Home WinSteven Naismith to score the first goal for us against Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites