nutty nigel 7,528 Posted September 6, 2017 Welcome to the sixth week of this Rays Funds season. Back to normal this weekend after the fun and games of last week’s international break. It ended up being one of the strangest Rays Funds weekends I can remember. And we won from a losing week if that’s even possible! This week we have Hammond1612 selecting the final six results. Daniel’s one of our top youngsters and he’s just hitting form this season after a difficult start and is in profit on 3/5 60%. Now last season Daniel got a couple of those unlucky results to spoil what looked great selections. I made a mental note to look forward to his picks this time. I believe he’s a winner waiting to happen and the wait will be over after this weekend. Daniel often pops into the Nelson after games and his enthusiasm for this project is a joy. So let’s help him get that win with our very best picks from the games played on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of this weekend that are listed on the Bill Hill or Bet 365 web site. It’s only two weeks but it seems forever since we had a Norwich game. International breaks are bad enough but worse after a poor result. Can we bounce back on Saturday at home to Birmingham? It’s difficult to know what to expect but luckily we have a top poster making his debut for us. I’m really pleased to introduce King Canary who will be making the final selections for the game. Kingo is a thoughtful knowledgeable poster and that’s exactly what we need in the Norwich hot seat this weekend. There’s no pressure Kingo, all the PUPs will be trying their best to help you and will support you all the way. You have a tenner to spend and can divide it how you like between the PUPs suggestions and your own. Good luck buddy and thanks for joining us. I had a great time last Sunday with the CSF in the Bishop’s Garden. I met up with some of our wonderful DS boys and girls and they were excitedly telling me that they had a fixture in October. As soon as I know when I’ll let you PUPs know. So now I’ll hand the thread over to Hammond1612 and King Canary. 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 Daniel and Kingo... 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,6, 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,2, 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, Hoola Han Solo, yes Norfolkchance1 £2038 for the Academy, and £2083 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,3, 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,2, Molly Windley, 93vintage,2, ClareW, Van Wink,2, Cityangel, AJ,2, Norfolkchance1,Yellowfuture, Graham Humphrey, Diesel Doris, Duncan Edwards,2, Legend Iwan, YorkshirePudding, Kathy, Platonic,2, Cosmic Twin,2, Mr Jenkins, Reggie, Snake-eyes,2, I’m A Banana, ZLF, Lake District Canary, norfolkngood, Syteanric, Felixfan, TeamPUPs, yes PUPs £1044 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with £2768 for the CSF from the Pink Un Pledges, Euro 16 and donations we now have a total of £7933 since we began of which £938 is already banked for the next presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted September 6, 2017 A very good evening to you Nutty and good picking to Daniel,KC and all you other lovely PUPs out there.Off to Spain and a HOME WIN for REAL MADRID v Levante.For the Norwich bet Murphy to score the first goal of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted September 6, 2017 A nice bold pick to start off with, Tilly - someone''s keen to hang onto their 100% record! Although that said, what about those poor souls who backed France at 1/100 last weekend? [:P] Sorry I couldn''t make it to the NCFSC evening yesterday, ''real life'' got in the way.Anyway - I''ll try and find a little more value for Daniel, and offer Leeds to beat Burton at around 8/15. Although Leeds have drawn both their home games 0-0 so far, Burton''s away record of 0-0-2 F1 A6 isn''t the greatest start. Last season Burton''s away record was 4-9-10 and Leeds''s home record was 14-4-5, so that points in the same direction.As for the match bet, much as I hate to do this, there is outstanding value in bets that don''t point to a home win. With our defensive fragility and Redknapp''s experience, you can expect Birmingham to look for quick breaks and high balls into our box, so a clean sheet for Norwich would be an excellent - and unlikely - outcome. Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 doesn''t offer much value really, but if you can bring yourself to sacrifice loyalty for financial gain, Birmingham to win and both teams to score at 11/2 is a good bet from a neutral perspective.Or, at the other end of the spectrum, a goalless draw is a rather attractive 12/1! [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted September 6, 2017 A Sunday evening offering from Portugal this weekEstoril (2-0-2 7-8) v Moreirense (0-2-2 1-7)- Home Win (currently 1\1).For the match bet, I fancy a City win with both teams scoring.Best of luck Daniel, King C and all you PUPs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,219 Posted September 6, 2017 In bocca al lupo 🐕 Hammo 👍💪Think Porto will be far too strong for Chaves, so a trip to Portugal and:Porto vs Chaves - Home winAs for Kingo''s Match bet, I like the odds from Lupo''s 🐕💰spot on a goalless draw.I''m not sure it''s likely on grass, it in paper it would be quite logical to construct from the back and start (belatedly) with defensive solidity. It''s a common refuge for a coach under pressure as it can to some degree be controlled.Nil-nil draw 12-1, bet the farm on it 😂👍🐔🐥🐕🐷🐮🐴🐂🐣Parma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted September 6, 2017 Time for a bit of Greek sunshine I reckon, with a HOME win for Panionios vs PanaitolikosFor the City bet, I think Brum will bottle it and we''ll get a 2-1 victory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted September 6, 2017 Hi AllGreat win last week, good luck all this week.Sunday game in the Hungarian NB1 and a home win for on form Videoton to Szombathelyi HaladasFor the City game 2 or more goals for Nelson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,528 Posted September 6, 2017 Holland for Daniel where I think...AZ Alkmaar v NAC Breda Home WinFor Kingo I''m going to suggest Norwich to win 2-0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted September 6, 2017 Coleraine to beat Ards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammond1612 92 Posted September 6, 2017 Thanks Eddie, I''ll put the final six up Friday evening so hopefully plenty of time for everyone to get their choice in. My match bet suggestion is Norwich to win 2-1, good luck kingo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Doris 128 Posted September 7, 2017 First of all, a great win last week gregt. My pick this week from the Swedish Allvenskan is:SIRIUS v GIF Sundsvall HOME WINGood Luck Daniel and all you Lovely PUPs.For the Norwich game I''ll go for an optimistic score draw. Best of Luck KingCanary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Platonic 1 Posted September 7, 2017 Trying again to look for a bit of value, I''m so tempted to pick a draw in the Arsenal - Bournemouth game - Bournemouth were unlucky to come away with nothing at Man City last time out, and Arsenal were so woeful against Liverpool that the odds on them to lose are ridiculously short.However, I think I''m happy to pick Burnley to beat Crystal Palace. Burnley might have lost at home to West Brom prior to their draw at Spurs, however Crystal Palace look so toothless (and are yet to score in the League) and Burnley have by contrast scored 4 in 3 games (including 3 against the champions) that I think Burnley will be gunning for the win here, and I suspect that they will get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincsy88 95 Posted September 7, 2017 First attempt at this so heres hoping I pick some good ones: Man City v Liverpool - BTTS and Liverpool win 5-1 on Bet365Norwich Game - Nelson first goal and City to win 2-1 65-1 on Bet365 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Platonic 1 Posted September 7, 2017 Dear me, forgot the Norwich match (also, I meant the odds on Arsenal to WIN are ridiculously short)For us, I fear another wily old English manager coming to Carra Rud and performing a smash and grab. I suspect we''ll have a lot of the ball and not manage much with it, so I''m going for under 2.5 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Len 74 Posted September 7, 2017 Early start, packed and ready for the airport!Everton to draw with Palestino (13/5).Norwich to lose (16/5).Good luck pups! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincsy88 95 Posted September 7, 2017 [quote user="lincsy88"]First attempt at this so heres hoping I pick some good ones: Man City v Liverpool - BTTS and Liverpool win 5-1 on Bet365Norwich Game - Nelson first goal and City to win 2-1 65-1 on Bet365[/quote]Just to clear that up its BTTS and Liverpool to win not Liverpool to win 5-1 lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,528 Posted September 7, 2017 Lincsy for the main pick we only need a straight home/away/draw selection. Great to have you on board. 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincsy88 95 Posted September 7, 2017 Sweet, will bare that in mind for the future nutty. In that case ill go for a liverpool win! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,528 Posted September 7, 2017 Thanks buddy and good luck 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted September 7, 2017 Off to Germany lower leagues Dramstadt home win against Buchum Norwich bet -- Let''s hope they start to get it right, 2-0 to Norwich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leedscanary 337 Posted September 7, 2017 Hi all,Good luck Dan - I wore the lucky flat cap whilst selectingHeracles v FEYENOORD - AWAY WINFor KC, I like time of first goal, 31st min to half time @ 19/5Leedscanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted September 7, 2017 Its off to Spain for me this week, and a home win for Sevilla v Eibar which is a 17.30 kick off on Saturday.For the Norwich bet, 3-1 for the boy''s in Yellow, feel we will click this weekend. OTBCGood luck all, especially Dan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted September 7, 2017 Good luck all.My pick is Real Madrid home win versus Levante on Saturday.For Norwich bet, I think a 2-1 Norwich win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 7, 2017 Fleetwood to beat Oldham for me please. For City''s game both teams to score please.Good luck all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregt 66 Posted September 7, 2017 Hi everyone I''ve just about recovered after last week and thanked my lucky stars, my pick for this week is FLEETWOOD v Oldham home winFor the Norwich bet I think oliviera 1st goalscorer Good luck all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hansterbubble 55 Posted September 7, 2017 Hello everyone. It''s my first time so hoping for some beginners luck.I''m going for Fulham v Cardiff and I''m predicting that Cardiff''s perfect start will come to an abrupt end with a home win for Fulham.For the Norwich match bet I''m going for a 2-1 home win.Good luck Daniel and KK with your picks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted September 7, 2017 Man Utd away win for me pleaseFor Norwich both teams to scoreAnthony ''s pick is Southampton home winNorwich 3-0Good luck everyone from us two Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,528 Posted September 7, 2017 Thanks Harnsterbubble. Great to have you on board. Good luck with the picks. We''ve already won this week with 2 new PUPs taking part 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted September 8, 2017 Real Madrid win for me please, and we just have to win (!!) 2-1Best of fortune to all PuPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 274 Posted September 8, 2017 Leeds home win for me this week For city this is usually a low scoring fixture. I am not confident that the defending balance will have been resolved when defenders have been away on Scotland duty so am going for a 1-1 draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites