nutty nigel 7,528 Posted October 2, 2013 Greetings PUPs and welcome to week 8 of the Rays Funds season. Followingon from three weeks of PUPs making the final selections for the first time (andwhat a success that proved to be with Snake and Vindo really kick starting ourseason!) this week we have an old hand with Scooby in charge and making thefinal selections. The 3 beside his name on Ray’s signature tells you everythingyou need to know about Scooby’s quality as a PUP. Scooby is always around thetop of our league and is certainly one of the most consistent PUPs not to winit. But he’s making another bold effort this season as he is among the ninePUPs at the top with 7/7. Of course as always Scooby will need our help and I’msure he’ll get it. Last weekend confirmed my belief that we have the best teamof PUPs ever right now and more of the same will see us breaking records ofmoney raised this season. We are already on £118 thanks to all your awesomeselections. Thanks to CD Mullins last week I placed the bet with William Hill wherewe get the insurance of our stake back if we only miss out by one selection. Sothis is where I intend to place the accumulator bet whenever possible. Sobearing this in mind I’d ask you all to make a slight change and ensure yourselection is from the weekends fixtures (Saturday/Sunday) and listed on the WilliamHill web site : http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/y/5/et/Football.html This week we have Splutcho looking after our new Norwich match bet.Splutcho has proved a great addition to our team and I’m so pleased he has thechance to select in this while he waits for his chance in the main bet.Something I’m sure he’ll get next season and I’m looking forward to it already.Now I don’t mind whether your choices for this come from Bill Hill or Bet365.In fact I’ll probably check the odds on each and place the bet to our bestadvantage. I know Splutcho will be grateful for as many suggestions aspossible. Good luck Splutcho, we’re all hoping you’re the first match betwinner. I’d just like to share with you all that the football club are stillinterested in how we get on even though we actually raise funds for theircharity partners this year. Ricky Martin was pleased to see we’d already wontwice and his message is “keep up the good work”. Now I’ll hand the thread over to Scooby.Remember there’s no pressure because we areall going to be doing our best to help you get x4 by your name in the RaysFunds Hall of Fame. We all stand together with the single aim of raising moneyfor the Community Sports Foundation. Good luck all you PUPs... Take it away Rod ... the thread isyours.......[:)].......... As always I leave you withRays signature which now reads :- Carve their names withpride.Yankee,4,Fellas,3,P''boro,2,Mr Chops,2,NewYork,2, Inch High,3,Blahblahblah, NCFC_Shaun, 1st Wazzock,3, Fonejacker,3, Norfolkbroadslim,Norfolkchance1,2, Scooby,3, Trent Canary, Cosmic Twin, Graham Humphrey,Leedscanary,2, NcfcStar, Herman, Delia’s Devonshire Dirtbox, Lappinitup,Statto, Mandie Moo, Mr Bump, Kathy, Til1010, Snake-eyes, Vindo yesNorfolkchance1 £2038 for the Academy, and £118 for the Community Sports Foundationmaking a total of £2156 so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,528 Posted October 2, 2013 I''m looking after Diesel Doris''s selection this week : - Atletico Madrid v Celta HOME WIN And for the Norwich bet, HT Chelsea FT Draw Diesel also left her best wishes to Scooby, Splutcho and all us PUPs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splutcho 173 Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks for the intro Nutty, I''ll be taking on board everyones suggestions for our game so get them in. As for the main bet, I''m staying at home this week after Lazio screwed it up royally last time out.I''ll go with Arsenal to carry on their excellent form away at West Brom at odds of 8/11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted October 2, 2013 Olympiakos to beat Viera please,For the NCFC beat, City+1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,755 Posted October 2, 2013 CLUB BRUGGE home win for me this week.Good luck Scooby and all PUPS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent Canary 0 Posted October 2, 2013 Trip to Greece for Olympiakos to beat Veria.Olympiakos are top - 5/1/0 for the season with a 14/1 goals scored/conceded.Veria are 15th and are also rans.Olympiakos have won the same fixture five times out of five, scoring 15 and conceding 1.Only doubt is that Olympiakos have champions league midweek, but as its a sunday match they have a while to prepare.Best of luck all. (As for Norwich, Ivanovic as first scorer?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted October 2, 2013 A rare trip to the Premier League for me this weekLiverpool v Crystal Palace - Home WinAnd for the NCFC bet, how about Norwich HT, Draw FT - 18/1 on Bill HillBest of luck Scooby and Splutcho, and all you PUPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newcastle uni canary 0 Posted October 2, 2013 Sorry i''ve been away for the past 2 weeks and not been able to help but . well done on last week vindo.my pick this weekAtletico Madrid v Celta Vigo home winnorwich betChelsea Goal - 16th To 30th Minute? odds of 11/4good luck all OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Chops 7 Posted October 2, 2013 Liverpool to beat Crystal Palace this week please.Good luck Pups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chellecity 0 Posted October 2, 2013 To La Liga this weekend withBarcelona to beat Real ValladolidNCFC bet, how about RvW to score anytime and the match to end drawn - 7/1Good luck everyone, especially Scooby and Splutcho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 2, 2013 Germany this week please and I''ll have.....Wolfsburg v Braunschweig....Home win.Good luck to Scooby and all this weeks Pup''s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted October 2, 2013 cardif v newcastle - away win. fight back after the everton game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted October 2, 2013 Good evening Nutty,very good luck to you Splutcho and to all you other PUPs out there.Off to the land of the wooden shoes this week and a HOME WIN please for PSV v RKC Waalwijk.Now then Scooby how about Pilkington to score anytime during the game on sunday at 6/1 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,554 Posted October 2, 2013 Well, Helsingborg owe me big time after I chose them as one of my final 6 and they could only manage a draw at home to one of the bottom sides. This time they''re at home to Halmstads who are one off the bottom. The odds are an attractive 2/5 for a home win, which is what I''m going for.Best of luck to Scooby and Splutcho, and all the other PUPs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravycanaries 0 Posted October 2, 2013 Liverpool win please this weekChelsea to win 3-0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy 733 Posted October 2, 2013 Sporting Lisbon v Vitoria Setubal home win for me please.I''ve got a good feeling about Sunday. Norwich to win 1-0.Good luck all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shyster 0 Posted October 2, 2013 Went for decent odds last week and failed, so opting for a home victory for QPR versus Barnsley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted October 2, 2013 [quote user="TIL 1010"]Good evening Nutty,very good luck to you Splutcho and to all you other PUPs out there.Off to the land of the wooden shoes this week and a HOME WIN please for PSV v RKC Waalwijk.Now then Scooby how about Pilkington to score anytime during the game on sunday at 6/1 ?[/quote]Looks like I got my Scoobys muddled up with my Splutchos,sorry guys. [:$] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted October 2, 2013 Spartak Moscow to beat Terek Grozny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks Nutty and hi guys and girls! There seems to be a great many picks to choose from already but keep ''em coming, I need as much help as you all can give me. I''ll do my level best to make it another win following on from Vindo''s great win last week.Just glad I''m not in charge of the Norwich bet as I haven''t a clue about betting! ( so stop scaring me Tilly). Good luck with that one Splutchco.So keep picking and I''ll make my selections some time on Friday PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted October 3, 2013 Good luck everyone,my pick this week is Oldham vs Leyton Orient, AWAY WIN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city-till-i-die 7 Posted October 3, 2013 Liverpool to win easily. Good luck one and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MethCanary 0 Posted October 3, 2013 Olympiakos win for me please.Good luck Scooby and all PUPsMC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hector Brockelbank 95 Posted October 3, 2013 A good friend of mine watches a lot of non league football and says Hyde are one of the worst teams he has ever seen. They are at home to Braintree who are 19/20. In his opinion Braintree should be closer to 4/7 or 8/15 so are the best value on the weekend coupon by far! On his advice and value grounds this week I am going for:Hyde v Braintree away winFor the Norwich bet. Do they still bet on who will be the sky man of the match? They used to. If so, how about Juan Mata .All the best everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,528 Posted October 3, 2013 I know they play Europa today but I still think Spurs can beat West Ham on Sunday. The Hammers have yet to score away from home and I have a feeling a single goal could be enough for on form Tottenham. Tottenham v West Ham Home Win. As for the Norwich bet - Ryan Bennett went close last weekend and is 16/1 to score anytime. Not sure if Bassong will take his place though. Maybe that will become clearer by Friday evening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,554 Posted October 3, 2013 [quote user="Hector Brockelbank"]A good friend of mine watches a lot of non league football and says Hyde are one of the worst teams he has ever seen. They are at home to Braintree who are 19/20. In his opinion Braintree should be closer to 4/7 or 8/15 so are the best value on the weekend coupon by far! On his advice and value grounds this week I am going for: Hyde v Braintree away win For the Norwich bet. Do they still bet on who will be the sky man of the match? They used to. If so, how about Juan Mata . All the best everyone[/quote] That Hyde match does seem to be really good value Hector, they''ve drawn 2 games this season and lost 10 in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R Mellie 0 Posted October 3, 2013 To the La Liga for me this week, Barcelona v Real Valladolid HOME win please. Barca, at home, and off the back of five straight wins (kiss of death there then I suppose!!), and RV I think with only one win in the last five including three draws... Very best of luck for the final six Scooby, and the same for the £5 wager Splutcho. For the fiver bet, my suggestion would be 1:1, Ricky VW to score for City. Not sure of the odds, but would imagine fairly good value. Good luck one and all anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb 0 Posted October 3, 2013 Napoli v Livorno - Home win please.As for the Norwich bet, i''ll go for less than 2.5 goals again.Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted October 3, 2013 Having had my thunder stolen by Mr Angry Braintree is a great shout. I will offer a new selection for Scooby and take Oxford United to send Southend back home with nothingOxford V Southend Home win (19/20)As for the City bet with a poor forward line Chelsea will be looking for a midfielder to score there goals -we are getting tighter at the back so how about a satisfactory 0-0 at 10/1Good luck to both Splutcho and Scooby, also to City as I won''t be there this week to cheer them on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted October 3, 2013 QPR to beat Barnsley at home for me please. 2nd vs bottom.And Chelsea to beat Norwich 2-1.Good luck all pinkun posters beginning with S, and everyone else too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites