nutty nigel 7,513 Posted April 5, 2017 Welcome PUPs to week thirty six of our tenth Rays Funds season. This weekend we’ve got Hoola Han Solo picking the final six for the first time. Hoola very kindly stepped in at the eleventh hour to help me out this weekend. It’s that kind of support that makes this such a joy to run so thank you Hoola.Hoola already has two previous wins when making the Norwich picks so I think we’ve got a great chance of getting back to winning ways. Let’s find him the ammunition he needs to shoot down the bookies with our best selections from the games played on Sat/Sun/Mon of this weekend that are listed on Bill Hill or Bet 365 web site. This week we have Len making the Norwich picks. This is Len’s first season with us and its great that we can take advantage in PUPanon’s generosity to get the newer PUPs more involved that much sooner. Len’s been an asset to us since he joined and has kept me on my toes with some different selections from unusual places to ensure the final picker has plenty of options. I hope you enjoy your week in charge of the Norwich game Len. You have a tenner to spend divided up how you like between your picks and those suggested by our great team of PUPs. Just a heads up that we will go 41 weeks this season finishing on weekend 13th May. I’m sorry that didn’t allow for everyone who picked regularly this season to get a chance to make the final six selections. You will get your chance early next season. Here’s the final six rota for the last two weeks : - May 6th – Snake-Eyes May 13th – Crabbycanary Please could you confirm the dates with you selections this week. Just a reminder that it’s been proposed we have a PUPs meet up in the Nelson after the game on Good Friday. Hope as many as possible can make it. here''s another picture from that great day with our DS boys and Girls : - So now I’ll hand the thread over to Hoola Han Solo and Len. 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 Chris and Len... 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,5, 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,3, SwindonCanary, Twidio, Hector Brockelbank, Lake District Canary,2, Bor Bor Bor, Yellowfuture, Chellecity, Diesel Doris, Lessingham Canary, Molly Windley, Parma Ham’s gone mouldy, Feedthewolf, AJ, JB, PurpleCanary, yes Norfolkchance1 £2038 for the Academy, and £1973 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,2, nutty,3, Feedthewolf,2, Lappinitup,3, NWC, Hoola Han Solo,2, Twidio, Ray, PUPanon, Molly Windley, 93vintage,2, ClareW, Van Wink,2, Cityangel, AJ,2, Norfolkchance1,Yellowfuture, Graham Humphrey, Diesel Doris, Duncan Edwards, Legend Iwan, YorkshirePudding, Kathy, Platonic,2, Cosmic Twin, Mr Jenkins, Reggie, Snake-eyes,2, I’m A Banana, ZLF, Lake District Canary, norfolkngood, Syteanric, Felixfan, yes PUPs £931 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with £2143 for the CSF from the Pink Un Pledges, Euro 16 and donations we now have a total of £7085 since we began and after £2,000 was presented on 18th March £80 is already banked for the next presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Platonic 1 Posted April 5, 2017 In early this week spurred on by seeing I''m not doing too badly in the profitability league (although sad to see I missed a few weeks picks- I need to remember there''s football when Norwich aren''t playing).I fancy West Brom to beat Southampton and frankly I''m amazed that you can get them for 2/1 in some places at the mo (this will defo shorten), so I''m hoping for some extra value this week. For Norwich, this game will have goals, so I''d be tempted at some high overs markets, over 3.5 for example.Good luck all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Len 74 Posted April 5, 2017 Thankyou for the introduction Nigel. I''ve learned a lot from reading through the previous pup threads and looking at the various types of bets, so I''ll use this to good effect hopefully.Please help by suggesting the result and whether there will be lots of goals or not. I don''t think we''ve done too well against top six sides this season.Don''t be afraid to suggest a ''negative'' result! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted April 5, 2017 Thank you Nutty for the warm introduction and the chance for me to make this week''s picks, and hopefully add some funds to the PUPs pot. I shall make my final selection some time on Friday after 6pm.This week my pick is Spurs to beat Watford. And for the Norwich bet I fancy a 2-2 draw.Thanks in advance to everyone that helps me with their selections, and of course as always, may the force be with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted April 5, 2017 A very good afternoon to you Nutty and good luck to Hoola Han Solo, Len and all you other lovely PUPs out there.Off to Italy and a HOME WIN for JUVENTUS v Chievo.For the Norwich bet H/T Draw F/T Draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,219 Posted April 5, 2017 Good luck Hoola Han SoloPorto vs Belenses - Home winFor Len''s Norwich bet we may see a home reactionNorwich 2-0 win, Oliveira to scoreParma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Doris 128 Posted April 5, 2017 Hopping over the Channel this week with:BORDEAUX v Metz HOME WINGood luck HHS and all you lovely PUPsFor the Norwich bet ANOTHER red card! Best of luck Len. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted April 6, 2017 Found another top v bottom clash (although with my form in the last 2 months, watch the form book get turned upside down)Germany, Bundesliga II, SundayVfB Stuttgart (2nd, 15-6-6 45-30) v Karlsruhe (bottom, 4-10-13 21-40) - Home Win For the match bet, I hate backing against City, but a 2-0 Reading win is 20/1 on bet365. Best of luck Hoola Han Solo, Len, and all you PUPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted April 6, 2017 Derby are on a roll with Rowett who was my choice for here so I ll go with a Derby away win for my pickFor Norwich impossible to say really, all I can suggest is a draw halftime and fulltime.Anthony would like Liverpool away for his pick Good Luck to Hoola & Len all all you lovely pups Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,317 Posted April 6, 2017 Hi all, off to Greece this week with PAOK Salonika vs. Panathinaikos (home win).For the City bet I''m hoping some new faces will be given a chance so I''ll go for Maddison to score.Best wishes and good luck everyone!Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted April 6, 2017 Firstly a couple of thank yous, to Hoola for swapping dates at late notice - and to NN for arranging it. now for the picks;If we hadn''t been looking at the return of IP and MD at full backs I would of thought Reading were the value bet of the weekend at nearly 3/1 but with these 2 returning I think we will be more solid at the back and a bigger threat going forward - therefore can''t bring myself to predict this oneso I''ve chosen Fleetwood who have hit form at just the right time, despite a slip up last week against an Oldham side who are struggling at the wrong end of the table.Oldham V Fleetwood AWAY win For the Match bet I think this will be a really tough match for us and think with the extra need Reading have they might just squeak out the win so I''ll reluctantly predict a 1-2 away win.Good luck to both pickers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Len 74 Posted April 6, 2017 The Norwich match is a real puzzler this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,844 Posted April 6, 2017 I''ll pick Spurs to beat Watford this week, please.City match is tough - no idea who will be playing, but Reading are a decent team on decent form, so Reading to win and both teams to score at 11/2 looks a decent shout.Good luck all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chellecity 0 Posted April 6, 2017 Saturday evening in Portugal for me this weekSporting v Boavista - Home WinAnd for the match bet, a very simple both teams to score Good luck everyone, especially Hoola Han Solo and Len Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,412 Posted April 6, 2017 Evening all, hope we are all well and enjoying the sunshine, albeit not the football currently.My picks this week areHull to draw 1-1 away at man city.Norwich bet, city to win, but very hard to call haven''t a clue who will be playing, but hope the youngsters get a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooster 134 Posted April 6, 2017 Good luck Hoola Han Solo, Len and everyone else.My 8/26 correct forecasts doesn''t bode well for the following:Middlesbrough to draw with Burnley, at 21/10.After last night''s capitulation I don''t hold out much hope for the Reading game but I some of our players may want to impress the new DoF. So I''m going for Reading to win 3-2, at 33/1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 6, 2017 Keeping what little faith I have left I''m going for a Norwich home win please.Norwich City.....Home win.Good luck to Hoola and Len. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 6, 2017 And Blaklion to win the National. ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,513 Posted April 7, 2017 For Hoola I''m venturing into the National League South where I think : -Maidenhead v East Thurrock Home WinAnd for Len : -Score Draw at 16/5 or maybe even a Desmond 2-2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,513 Posted April 7, 2017 I''ve also got Yankee''s selection which is : -Chelsea to beat Bournemouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted April 7, 2017 Morning all.Spurs home win for me please, as for City, Pritchard to score.Good luck Hoola and all you PUPs 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted April 7, 2017 Portsmouth Home win v Yeovil for me please.For the City bet, 2-1 with Pritchard to score anytime.Good picking all, have a great weekend Pups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb 0 Posted April 7, 2017 Tranmere to beat Solihull in the national league please... And 1-1 at Carrow Road. Good luck Pups and OTBC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted April 7, 2017 I''m going to Italy with AC MILAN home win against Palermo Norwich bet is a tricky one but I''m hoping for a Norwich win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted April 7, 2017 Good luck to allSunday game in the Danish 1st Div and a home win for Skive v Fremad Amager at evensFor the City game City half time / Reading full time at 28/1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted April 7, 2017 League 2 for me please, home win, Exeter to beat Newport. For the match bet - Norwich to win, Naismoth to score at any time.Good luck Hoola and Len. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDD In The Fine City 1 Posted April 7, 2017 Serbia for mePartizan Belgrade to beat SurdulicaFor the Norwich bet home side booed off at half time and full time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Humphrey 13 Posted April 7, 2017 National League and in-form Tranmere to beat out-of-form Solihull Moors.For the Norwich bet, a 2-2 draw might be a worthwhile bet.Best of luck to all PUPs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 271 Posted April 7, 2017 good luck hoola and lenmy predictions areHome win for Stuttgart against Karlsruhe at around 4/9As for carrow road aiming for a home win and more than 2.5 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted April 7, 2017 The Armenia Premier League.Gandzasar to win at home against Ararat.Gandzasar, with a 7-1-3 and 13/5 home record, are only a point off top. They have won their last five, albeit without scoring a hatful of goals. Ararat, with a 1-1-9 and 5/21 away record, have lost their last five and are rock bottom.The odds are 2/9.---For the NCFC bet I suggest Wildschut to score the last goal, at 13/2.Good luck to all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites