nutty nigel 7,509 Posted January 23, 2013 Greetings PUPs and welcome to week 24 of our Rays Funds For The Academy season. This week is real treat for us all with our good friend and legendary PUP Yankee Canary in charge and making the final selections. Yankee’s record of four wins when making the final selections shows just how good he is. And of course he was our first ever PUPs League winner. His enthusiasm never wanes and a quick look at the current league table sees Yankee right up there with 87% having selected every week. But it’s not just the picking or the wins. Yankee brings much more to the threads. He maybe in New Jersey but every week he’s right beside me on this thread with support and suggestions to help us all. Yankee is a very shrewd man who picks up on things very quickly. Sometimes things that he has worked out for himself that I have been reluctant to post. Arrdee used to say Yankee was the shrewdest poster on this forum and as usual Arrdee was right. So to conclude this introduction I’m going to say thank you Yankee for your continual support. It’s greatly appreciated. I’d love Yankee to get x5 by his name on Ray’s signature. But to do that he will need all you PUPs to be on top form with your selections. Don’t forget for the game to be considered it must be listed on Bet365. And once again this week beware of the weather. The leagues most likely to be affected are the lower leagues. The premier leagues usually manage to get their games played. A quick update on our funds. The donations are still trickling in and we are just £15 short for the funds needed to complete this season. Then we can review where we are in the summer and make a combined decision on our future. So now I’ll hand the thread over to Yankee Canary. Remember there’s no pressure because we are all going to be doing our best to help you get x5 by your name in the Rays Funds Hall of Fame. We all stand together with the single aim of raising money for our great clubs academy. Good luck all you PUPs... Take it away Clyde ... the Rays Funds Thread is yours....... [:)]........ As always I leave you with Rays signature which now reads : -Carve their names with pride.Yankee,4,Fellas,3,P''boro,2,Mr Chops,2,NewYork, Inch High,3, Blahblahblah, NCFC_Shaun, 1st Wazzock,3, Fonejacker,3, Norfolkbroadslim, Norfolkchance1, Scooby,3, Trent Canary, Cosmic Twin, Graham Humphrey, Leedscanary, NcfcStar, Herman, Delia’s Devonshire Dirtbox, Lappinitup, Statto, Mandie Moo, Mr Bump, Kathy, Til1010 yes Norfolkchance1 £1897 for the Academy,so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted January 23, 2013 Thanks for the kind words Nutty. All of the PUPS know that any appreciation should be always flying in your direction so, to this week I prepared a little thing that I know you would appreciate in particular, however, it''s a small reminder ( particularly for some of our newer PUPS ) where this thread came from: Arrdee’s TrustHe and I watched many games togetherBut I never knew where he stoodArrdee and I watched Bunny Larkin playBut I never saw Bunny like Arrdee would We spent our boyhoods at a similar timeWhen the H-Bomb hung heavy on youthI thought of myself as an honest young manI know now Arrdee had the corner on truth We all know truth has many versionsWhich vary over time and styleBut one truth that Arrdee shared with usIt’s better to live our lives with a smile It’s four quick years since Arrdee left us He generously donated this thread Like so many, I never met the great manBut I was seduced in all that I read He entrusted this thread to his great friend So we are linked to the club in weekly funArrdee knew whether we won or lost As Canaries together our race was run In memory of Ray Ducker, Entrusted to his great friend, Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newyorkcanary 14 Posted January 23, 2013 Fuming over last week''s dud in Turkey. I''ll stay close to home and go for a Norwich City HOME WIN over Luton. Best of Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted January 23, 2013 That''s wonderful Yankee. I''ve not had the best day but this helps put things into perspective. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city-till-i-die 7 Posted January 23, 2013 NAAARICH to smash Luton Good luck one and all. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,545 Posted January 23, 2013 HiyaLazio to beat Chievo at home please-with a record like that it doesn''t look like you need me to wish you "good luck" Yankee, but i will-"good luck Yankee Canary". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted January 23, 2013 That was very nice Yankee, really enjoyed reading that :)As for my pick this week, after trying to be clever and failing in the previous two weeks I think i''ll go back to basics and back to Barcelona. They hose Osasuna who sit in 18th place, Barcelona of course lost their last game, so I expect them to bounce back and thrash the visitors this week, although Osasuna haven''t conceded too many on the road, compared to the other bottom half teams, they have lost on six occasions on the road whereas Barca have won 8 out of their 9 home matches, drawing the other.Barcelona vs Osasuna- Home win.Good luck :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted January 23, 2013 Wonderful words Yankee, sentiments I''m sure we all share.To Serie A this week andJuventus (Top 8-1-2 24-7 at home) vs Genoa (3rd bottom 2-2-6 7-13 away) - Home WinBest of luck Yankee, and all you PUPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosmic Twin 185 Posted January 23, 2013 I''m going for a home win for Barcelona v. Osasuna.Barcelona are W8 D1 L0 F29 A7 amd Osasuna are W1 D2 L6 F6 A13Good Luck, YankeeCanary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R Mellie 0 Posted January 23, 2013 I can''t see beyond a glorious HOME win for Norwich in the FA Cup this week please. Best of luck to all, especially Yankee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent Canary 0 Posted January 23, 2013 QPR look good at 8/13 to beat MK Dons in the cup. Best of luck all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,718 Posted January 24, 2013 Good morning to you Nutty,very good luck to you Yankee and to all you other PUPs out there.Off to Spain and a HOME WIN please for BARCELONA v Osasuna. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 287 Posted January 24, 2013 Good luck Yankee, I don''t usually do this, but come it''s got to be:Norwich to beat LutonGood luck Yankee and all you Pups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MethCanary 0 Posted January 24, 2013 Home win for Juventus against Genoa this week for me please NN.Good Luck Yankee Canary and all PUPsMC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted January 24, 2013 I''m going to Spain with Tilly, Ginger Pele and Cosmic this weekend[H][B][<:o)] But I''m on my own in the capital where I expect Real Madrid to see off Getafe. Real are W7 D2 L0 F28 A8 at home while Getafe are W3 D2 L5 F12 A17 away. Looks a banker to me. Best of luck Yankee... what am I saying? As if the master needs luck! [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 902 Posted January 24, 2013 Fabulous stuff Yankee.I wish you and all PUPs the best of luck this week...Middlesborough v Aldershot - Home Win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregt 66 Posted January 24, 2013 I think FC UTRECHT will beat bottom of the league willem ll in holland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twidio 39 Posted January 24, 2013 I think man united will beat Fulham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted January 24, 2013 Thanks Yankee. Sometimes it''s worth reminding ourselves of the friendship and spirit amongst City fans this tread creates, and the people responsible for it. Long may it continue.I''m going to take a chance with the weather again this week and head up to Scotland where Rangers (9-1-0-31-6) entertain Montrose (4-1-4-17-21) .Rangers v Montrose.......Home win.Good Luck Yankee. [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy 733 Posted January 24, 2013 Right, who is going to be the lucky recipient of the Blake curse this week? And it''s going to be Reading who I believe will have too much for Sheffield Utd.I seem to remember you should have picked some weeks back Yankee, but were thwarted by Hurricane Sandy, Til1010 stepped in, covered himself in glory, and we''ve heard nothing else since. So time to put the record straight. We''re all rootin'' for you! Come on Yankee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bump 0 Posted January 24, 2013 Rangers to beat MontroseGood luck [:)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Doris 127 Posted January 24, 2013 Lovely words Yankee and I echo Lappinitup''s sentiments also[:)]Heading to Greece this week with this offering:PAOK Salonika 6-2-0 (12-3) -v- Xanthi 0-4-5 (3-11) HOME WINGood Luck Yankee and all you Lovely PUPs[:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted January 24, 2013 Norwich to win.Not following the crowd [|-)], I always go for the Norwich game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chellecity 0 Posted January 24, 2013 To the 3rd division in Scotland...Rangers v Montrose - Home WinGood luck all, especially Yankee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beauseant 0 Posted January 24, 2013 I wouldn''t normally go for us, but it has to be a Norwich v Luton home win.Best of luck Yankee and all Pups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Humphrey 13 Posted January 24, 2013 Always a bit of a risk to go with the FA Cup but I would expect Middlesbrough to beat Aldershot.Best of luck Yankee and all PUPs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted January 24, 2013 NORWICH CITY to beat Luton Town (1-0 in the 92nd minute with an offside goal off Grant Holt''s hand after we play 6-4-0 for the first 75 minutes etc etc) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,554 Posted January 24, 2013 Tempted by Maccabi Tel Aviv but waiting for odds for three other possibles. I take it you won''t be picking too early tomorrow, Yankee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted January 24, 2013 No Purple, I won''t be selecting early. I have to saya your current temptation is my delight, but that''s okay, there''s lots of other chocolates in the box for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newcastle uni canary 0 Posted January 25, 2013 My pick this week isPartick v Cowdenbeath - Home winpartick''s last five games WLWWWnow-then-beef''s last five games LDDLLBest of luck all. hopefully can be a good weekend allround Share this post Link to post Share on other sites