nutty nigel 7,902 Posted December 13, 2017 Welcome to Rays Funds, supported by Asset Angels, Turner European Consulting and Kare Plus. Week 20 already! And to mark the halfway point in our Rays Funds season we have top PUP Kathy in the hot seat to select the final six results. Kathy is in great form at the moment and only has three wrong picks all season. Her 79% strike rate also has a profitability of 2.56. Of course Kathy has won twice before when making these picks and so nearly got a personal hat-trick with an unlucky 5/6 last season. She also has a win when making the Norwich picks so we are in safe hands this weekend. Kathy’s at home recovering from her knee op right now so I’m sure you’ll all join me in wishing her a speedy recovery. It’s a painful op and she has the physio-terrorists to deal with as well. Hope you’re pain free soon Kathy. Let’s give Kathy our very best selections from the games played on Sat/Sun/Mon of this weekend that are listed on the Bill Hill or Bet 365 web sites. For our match at Leeds on Saturday we welcome Lincsy for his first time at making the final picks. Lincsy joined us early this season. Well as early as he could after waiting for a log-in from Pete. After a difficult start Lincsy’s settled into top form with his picks now and will soon be hitting our tables. I’ve got to know Sam as he’s one of the volunteers at NCFSC. He’s a top man with a big heart and I’m so pleased to have him with us on our great team of PUPs. Lincsy, you have a tenner to spend and you can split it how you like between the PUPs suggestions and your own. Just post your final picks on here Friday evening and I’ll do the rest. I’ve provisionally set the rota for January. Please let me know if the dates are ok : - Final Six Results 06/01 Yankee 13/01 DDD 20/01 Lessingham 27/01 Hoola Han Solo Norwich Picks 06/01 King Canary 13/01 Len 20/01 Wooster 27/01 Mystery Guest Have a look at the companies who support our work to raise funds for the CSF and our wonderful Downe''s Syndrome Team of boys and girls. We would like to say a massive thank you to: - http://www.assetangels.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/assetangels http://www.turnereuropeanconsulting.com/ https://www.kareplus.co.uk/norwich/ If any other companies out there would also like to support our efforts, we''ll be happy to add you to our list of links on this thread every week. So now I’ll hand the thread over to Kathy and Lincsy. 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 Kathy and Sam... 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,2, Feedthewolf,2, AJ, JB, PurpleCanary,2, Hoola Han Solo, Diane, Hissing Sid, yes Norfolkchance1 £2038 for the Academy, and £2308 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,4, Feedthewolf,2, Lappinitup,4, NWC,2, Hoola Han Solo,2, Twidio,2, Ray, PUPanon,2, Molly Windley, 93vintage,2, ClareW, Van Wink,2, Cityangel, AJ,2, Norfolkchance1,Yellowfuture,2, 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, First Wazzock, Baldyboy, yes PUPs £1195 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with £2768 for the CSF from the Pink Un Pledges, sponsorships and donations we now have a total of £8490 since we began of which £1695 is already banked for the next presentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincsy88 106 Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks for your kind words Eddie, you really are a gentleman and a saint. I look forward to hopefully picking some winners this week and here''s hoping we can pick up a much needed away win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted December 13, 2017 Arsenal to beat NewcastleP.S: Jan 6th is fine by me Nutty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted December 13, 2017 Chelsea to beat Southampton for me pleaseBTTS for Norwich gameAnthony - Arsenal home winHanley to score anytimeGood Luck everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldyboy 1 Posted December 13, 2017 As it’s that time of year, Turkey for me with Besiktas to win at Osmanlispor For City game both teams to score Good luck Kathy and Lincsy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincsy88 106 Posted December 13, 2017 Leicester to beat Palace for my pick please and for Norwich I shall go for Norwich H/T, Draw F/T.Good Luck to all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 5,885 Posted December 13, 2017 This week I''m off to Italy, where Inter are still unbeaten this season and sit proudly atop Serie A. Their stellar home record (7-1-0, F20 A5) shouldn''t come under serious threat against an Udinese side very much in the doldrums (2-0-4, F9 A10 away from home). Odds of 1/3 seem reasonably generous.As for the Norwich match, even with the renewed optimism following Saturday''s victory it''s difficult to see us winning at Leeds. Betting on draws is a perilous game, so how''s about Maddison to score any time at 3/1?Best of luck Kathy and Lincsy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 160 Posted December 13, 2017 Trying to improve my recent rubbish form with a visit to League 2 this weekWycombe (9-7-5 38-29) v Chesterfield (5-5-11 25-38) - Home WinFor the match bet, a simple offering of 1-1.Best of luck Kathy, Lincsy and all you PUPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDD In The Fine City 1 Posted December 13, 2017 My pick for the week is Watford to beat Huddersfield For the Norwich bet 2-2 drawGood luck everybodyThat date should be fine for me Eddie 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted December 13, 2017 Inter milan to beat UdineseNorwich match 1-1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted December 13, 2017 Just seen Inter has been taken so a Roma win against Cagliari instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Doris 130 Posted December 13, 2017 BORUSSIA DORTMUND v TSG Hoffenheim HOME WINGood luck Kathy and all you lovely PUPsFor the Norwich bet Timm Klose to score (again) anytime. He won me £26 last week so let''s see if lightening can strike twice! Best of Lincsy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted December 13, 2017 Arsenal to beat Newcastle.And yes NN, can do that date 👍🏻 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chellecity 0 Posted December 13, 2017 League 1 for me Shrewsbury v Blackpool - Home WinFor the match bet, a goal for Alex Pritchard.Good luck all, especially Kathy and Lincsy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,407 Posted December 14, 2017 Hi PUPs, off to Portugal this week with Sporting Lisbon vs. Portimonense (home win).For the match bet I think it''ll be a score draw, with Oliviera to bag one.Best wishes and good luck everyone!Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 14, 2017 Thanks for the glowing intro Nutty, A combination of old age and lots of sport when I was younger has b*ggered up my left knee and I''ve had to have a new one. The upside of this is that I have lots of time on my hands just at the moment, and have no excuse not to do a good and thorough job in going through all your picks and selecting the best ones. Keep''em coming and I''ll be back on here tomorrow with my final thoughts. Good luck Lincsy. Not an easy job this week with the unpredictable dirty Leeds to contend with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parma Ham's gone mouldy 2,462 Posted December 14, 2017 Buon recupero allora Katerina !...👍💁💃🏼Quite like my pick this week, there’s a few odds-on banana skins out there this week I think, so I’ll think I’ll take an away win in Greece:Palanias vs PAOK Salonika - Away win As for Norwich away at Leeds I think there''s every reason for Lincsy to be positive. I’m not sure Leeds are quite as good as they might be and I think the Maddison-Pritchard-Oliveira has goals written all over it. I would happily place bets on combinations of all three to score and Norwich to win.Parma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted December 14, 2017 League Two this week where second from bottom Forest Green Rovers entertain leaders Luton.Forest Green Rovers v Luton.......Away win.For our game........City to win and Maddison to score.Good luck Kathy and Lincsy. [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 335 Posted December 14, 2017 After another La Liga failure I will avoid Spain at all costs. Quite a tough week with limited options but i do like the c8/15 for a Serie B top v near bottom clash and a home win for Palermo against Ternana. As for city i will go for Pritchard resuming his productive service for a resurgent Oliveira to score anytime. (Was tempted by more than 2.5 goals given our average is nearly 3 GF when Alex/Nelson start - but that feels too optimisitic too soon against a decent Leeds side) Good luck all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,246 Posted December 14, 2017 A very good evening to you Nutty and obviously wishing good luck to Robocop of Reepham, Lincsy and all you other lovely PUPs out there.Across the Irish sea for me and an AWAY WIN in the game Ballinamead Utd v COLERAINE.For the Norwich bet less than 2.5 goals in the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted December 14, 2017 Cyprus for Kathy where I think.....AEK Larnaca v Ermis Home WinFor Lincsy I''m staying with...Hanley to score anytime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted December 14, 2017 Dinamo Zagreb v HNK CibaliaCroatian Prva HNL. Home win for me please.For City, 2-2 drawGood luck pickers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 108 Posted December 15, 2017 Inter milan to beat UdineseCity to sneak a nice little 1-0 at LeedsGood luck all especially Lincsy and Kathy (hope you are jumping around on that new knee this weekend celebrating your selections Kathy) OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 108 Posted December 15, 2017 *Meant to say, January is good for me Nutty thank you, hope to get my picking head sorted by then, had a poor November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,830 Posted December 15, 2017 Shrewsbury to beat Blackpool please in League 1. For us, going for a 3-1 to us, Vrancic to score at any time. Good luck everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,358 Posted December 15, 2017 Hi all,For Kathy this week I head to Greece for Platanias vs PAOK with an AWAY WIN. PAOK sit 3rd in the league just 2 points off first and have the joint best defensive record and 2nd best offensive record in the league conceding just 7 goals in the 14 games so far. Platanias meanwhile are the leagues whipping boys, no wins in their last 8 shipping 22 goals in the process whilst managing to score just 7 all season. Current odds 1.17 aren''t fabulous but this should only go one way...For the match bet, Bill Hill is currently showing "Come From Behind to Win or Draw" for Norwich @ 5.5 and Leeds @ 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb 0 Posted December 15, 2017 Atletico to beat alaves please...And a goal for Alex pritchard at Leeds. Good luck Pups and OTBC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 15, 2017 For my own pick this week (which I shant be including in the final 6 because that''s asking for trouble) is in the Croatian League Rijeka to beat NK Rudes Zagreb.For City''s game, not sure if you can double up on goal scorers, but I fancy both Kemar Roofe and Nelson Oliveira to score at any time.Nutty I''m making a rare venture out of the house today between 3 and 9pm. Would you prefer my selections before or after this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted December 15, 2017 Good luck allCyprup Division 2 and a home win for AE Zakakiou vs Halkanoras @ 1.12City win and BTTS @ 6.0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted December 15, 2017 After 9 would be fine for me. But before 3 is also ok if you think it would be easier for you than when you get back.☺ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites