nutty nigel 7,531 Posted October 5, 2016 Welcome to week ten of our tenth Rays Funds season. This week we have Mr. Apples in charge and picking the final six. Now Apples got a really hard week for his first attempt last year so I’ve been looking forward to his turn since then. I’m convinced he’s a winner in waiting so hopefully the form will be kinder this time. Graham is a past winner on the Norwich bet so already has his name on that part of Ray’s signature. I also enjoy Mr Apples’ posts on the rest of the message board. He brings humour and that’s always welcome. So let’s help him to a deserved winning week with our very best choices from the games on Sat/Sun/Mon of this weekend that are listed on the William Hill or Bet365 web site. This is international weekend but there’s no requirement to pick from those games. They are open to us pick from but watch out for Thursday and Friday games which of course are of no use. There are the lesser leagues both here and abroad as well. There’s no Norwich game so we can concentrate all our efforts on helping Mr Apples. I’ve provisionally set the rota for November. Please could you indicate if it’s ok along with your selections. Final Six Selections 05 Nov – Feedthewolf 12 Nov – Graham Humphrey 19 Nov – AJ 26 Nov – Mandie Norwich Match Picks 05 Nov – ZLF 12 Nov – Internationals 19 Nov – Sonyc 26 Nov – First Wazzock Last week’s great win from Snake-Eyes and the pledges that came in have taken the Presentation pot over a grand. It currently stands at £1044 all of which had been raised in the six months since the Newcastle game in April. That’s a fantastic effort from you wonderful team of PUPs. I’ll share this picture again (I love it!!) showing our DS boys and girls with Michael Owen last week. Now I’ll hand the thread over Mr Apples. 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 and our fabulous Downes Syndrome boys and girls.. Good luck all you PUPs... take it away Graham ... 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,2, Bor Bor Bor, Yellowfuture, Chellecity, Diesel Doris, Lessingham Canary, Molly Windley, Parma Ham’s gone mouldy, yes Norfolkchance1 £2038 for the Academy, and £1611 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,2, Crabbycanary,2, Paul, Stewfil, Parma Ham’s gone mouldy, Bor Bor Bor, Mr Apples, Woostercanary,2, City-til-I-die, The Great Drinkell, nutty,2, Feedthewolf,2, Lappinitup,3, 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,2, Cosmic Twin, Mr Jenkins, Hoola Han Solo, Reggie, Snake-eyes, yes PUPs £776 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with £1607 for the CSF from the Pink Un Pledges, Euro 16 and donations we now have a total of £6032 since we began of which £1044 is already banked for the next presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana (All Grown Up) 0 Posted October 5, 2016 England vs Malta.Engand win :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,738 Posted October 5, 2016 A very good afternoon to you Nutty. Blimey what a carve up last weekend ! Good luck Mr.Apples and all you other lovely PUPs out there.A HOME WIN please for GERMANY v Czech Republic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted October 5, 2016 Good luck to allA tasty Lithuania away win @ 7.50 for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted October 5, 2016 Cliftonville to beat Carrick Rangers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,297 Posted October 5, 2016 F.A.O Nutty, been asked to help out with some work over the past couple weeks, in my industry as a contractor I have to take what comes along.I know you asked about me doing a pick and I''ve been meaning to email you, can''t find the poxy thread you mentioned the email.....sorry I''m a plank!I''m not sure I can do end of October as I''m away for work from the 18th and not sure what internet I''ll have in Norway. When I get back in London to watch the Redskins game.Would you be happy if I picked later in the year?Cheers and good luck with this weekends picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted October 5, 2016 After a recent run of form that has been worse than 1p5wich (yep, it''s been that bad) I wouldn''t blame you for totally ignoring this!!! A Saturday offering from the African World Cup qualifying section...Ivory Coast v Mali - Home WinBest of luck Mr Apples, and all you PUPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chellecity 0 Posted October 5, 2016 A Sunday qualifier for meAlbania v Spain - Away Win Good luck everyone, especially Mr Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,219 Posted October 5, 2016 However tawdry it all is, I suppose England will comfortably beat Malta....I''m not a massive fan of International football, beyond the interesting and distinct cultures, philosophies and patterns of play of Germany, Spain and of course Italy. There is some nice technical play to be found across the Balkans I suppose...and the Dutch can always be relied upon to be fluidly impressive, then find a way to beat themselves.. England are the archetypal out-of-date flat-track bullies so a rather weary nod therefore towards:England vs Malta Apologies for the lack of creativity....Parma 😴😴😕 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Doris 129 Posted October 5, 2016 I''m with Yankee and like the look of:CLIFTONVILLE v Carrick Rangers HOME WINGood Luck Mr Apples and all you lovely PUPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted October 5, 2016 Portugal to beat Andorra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,531 Posted October 5, 2016 [quote user="Indy"]F.A.O Nutty, been asked to help out with some work over the past couple weeks, in my industry as a contractor I have to take what comes along.I know you asked about me doing a pick and I''ve been meaning to email you, can''t find the poxy thread you mentioned the email.....sorry I''m a plank!I''m not sure I can do end of October as I''m away for work from the 18th and not sure what internet I''ll have in Norway. When I get back in London to watch the Redskins game.Would you be happy if I picked later in the year?Cheers and good luck with this weekends picks.[/quote]No worries Indy. I''ll put you down for a week in December. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,231 Posted October 6, 2016 Speculate.....Right?Northern Ireland v San Marino - Draw16/1Ridiculous probably but in my head they''re more resilient than they used to be.....so San Marino might not even get a goal...It''s a bit out there but...Doubt this will make the final 6...🙈😂👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted October 6, 2016 Hello everybody. My pick this week is Wales to beat Georgia.As for the Norwich bet, I really can''t see us getting any points this weekend at all.Nutty, I note that I''m actually on the Norwich bet signature twice. Once as my previous alter ego Wes Hooly Fan and again once a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away as Hoola Han Solo. Please feel free to scratch me off WHF, so I''m not on there twice.Good luck all PUPs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,320 Posted October 6, 2016 Hi PUPs and thanks to Nutty for a very kind intro.I have to confess my early season form was shocking, 0 and 5 (as our American cousins would say), but thankfully things have picked up over the last couple of weeks. Hopefully we''ll be onto a winner this weekend.I''m with Parma on the lack of enthusiasm for international breaks/fixtures but I''ll go for Israel vs. Liechtenstein as my choice (home win).Thanks in advance for all the help and keep the suggestions rolling in!Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
93vintage 16 Posted October 6, 2016 Well done to Snake Eyes for the win last week.To Colombia: Rionegro Águilas vs. Atlético Nacional, away win.Good luck Mr Apples, and all other pickers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted October 6, 2016 I thought I''d gone for a long shot until I saw Duncan''s offering, Hartlepool V Crawley - away win at a miserly 11/4 Good luck Apples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 6, 2016 Apologies for my absence last week,was away on holiday. This week to try and up my profit total I''ll have....Scunthorpe v Northampton...Home win.Good luck to all this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,320 Posted October 6, 2016 Thanks everyone for all your excellent suggestions so far. I''ll be making my selection early evening tomorrow so keep them coming!Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 0 Posted October 6, 2016 My pick this week is ScotlandGood Luck Everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted October 6, 2016 Plymouth away win for me this week pleaseA difficult week to pick Mr Apples but I know you ll do it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDD In The Fine City 1 Posted October 6, 2016 Even with Southgate in charge England will beat Malta Good luck everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,531 Posted October 6, 2016 [quote user="SwindonCanary"] Portugal to beat Andorra [/quote]Portugal is Friday buddy so of no use. Plenty of time to pick another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,531 Posted October 6, 2016 [quote user="Hoola Han Solo"]Nutty, I note that I''m actually on the Norwich bet signature twice. Once as my previous alter ego Wes Hooly Fan and again once a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away as Hoola Han Solo. Please feel free to scratch me off WHF, so I''m not on there twice.Good luck all PUPs.[/quote]Thanks buddy. I''ve changed it and it now says Hoola Han Solo,2,. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,531 Posted October 6, 2016 I ventured to Brazil to find some top league action: -Flamengo v Santa Cruz Home WinI saw Ricky Martin today and he asked me how our PUPs are doing. He was well impressed that we''d raised over £1,000 since April. You PUPs are famous at Colney[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted October 6, 2016 Scotland home win.Good luck ! You will need it if you follow my pick 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted October 7, 2016 Norway away win for me looks value Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted October 7, 2016 England to beat Malta for me please. Good luck everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted October 7, 2016 First up – Nutty, it would be my pleasure to pick the final six for the weekend of November 5th. Hopefully there will be fireworks! [:)]International week is always a pig – plenty of mega-short bankers, but lots of high-risk value picks to trip one up too. Such a difficult balance to strike! I''m going to play a relatively low-risk banker – Ukraine to win at home to the newbies of Kosovo, who lost 6-0 at home to Croatia in their last outing. Odds should be in the region of 1/4.Best of luck, Apples! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted October 7, 2016 Scotland home win for me.Good luck Apples, guess you might head to Hampden tomorrow ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites