nutty nigel 7,528 Posted December 23, 2014 Greetings PUPsand welcome to week twenty one of our Rays Funds season. This week we haveanother previous winner of the final six with Gregt in charge and making thefinal selections. Greg won on the Christmas weekend last season where our bestteam effort ever helped him find six winners and make £58 for the CSF. I thinkGreg’s cool head and unflappable nature makes him a perfect fit for thedifficult Christmas fixture list. And if you PUPs can find him your usualquality selections we’ve got every chance of another Christmas bonus for theCSF. I’m a day early this week because Fridaygames are included. So please get your selections in by Christmas Day from the games played on Fri/Sat/Sun of thisweekend and listed on the William Hillweb site. Must be Bill Hill this week because we have a free bet to use fromlast week’s 5/6. For the match bet this week wehave a bloke called nutty making the selections. This bloke is worse thanuseless as can be seen by a look at our PUPs league. If he’s to have any chanceof adding to the winning funds you PUPs will have to help him with plenty ofquality selections. The game this weekend is the Boxing Day match againstMillwall. I’d like to nowshare with you an email I received last weekend from Emma, our friend at theCSF. We have spent a little time getting to this point because I’d taken intoaccount your views when we changed to raise money for the CSF. The main thingwas that we funded the disability side of the great work they do. I think whatwe have now reflects that and hope you’re all happy with where your money willgo. Firstly sincere apologies Ihave taken so long to come back to you with regards to how best to spend yourmoney! But we wanted to lookreally hard at an area which would not just benefit us and a particular groupbut also ensure you guys could feel really connected with on an on-going basis. Our DS team are currentlyfunded by the Premier League and partially through money raised from ourSporting Light Appeal. This money pays for training costs, staffing costsand facility costs, residential, however we are always very keen to offer themsome fixtures and additional treats as they love putting the Norwich City FC kiton and representing their club. I have spoken to ourDisability Officer here and we really would like to use the money you guyshanded over to us originally to pay for a fixture against Northampton onSaturday 7th February, prior to the Blackpool fixture and then payfor them to all come to watch Norwich play after. In addition to this we arethen looking to invite four DS teams from around the country to come and playin a festival on Monday 6th April which is Sheffield Wednesday athome, play before hand at our Carrow Park facility and then all come to watchthe Norwich game after. This date also co-insides with our Disabilityweek and we would like you to all come and take part in a half timepresentation on the pitch to announce the money you have raised. If you could ask the othermembers of PUPS and see what they think and if they are in agreement we wouldthen like to invite you all to come and watch the group train at Wensum SportsCentre on Saturday 24th January, 10am – 11am, where we can introduceyou to the group and take lots of photos! Let me know what you think. In the meantime have agreat Christmas and an even better New Year and thank you so much for yoursupport so far. Kind RegardsEmma Emma Fletcher Charity Fundraising Officer Last week itwas suggested we had a PUPs meet in January and the date suggested was 17thJanuary after the Cardiff game in the Nelson. I think we should take a raincheck on that and instead I’d like as many of you as possible to join me at theWensum Sports Centre on 24th January. I know many of you live so faraway that it’s impossible to be there but if those who are close enough canmake it I’m sure seeing the photo’s would help those who can’t make it feelinvolved too. Just one more thing - Many of you will probably remember a side bet that Parma and AJ had about the Juve v Parma game a few weeks ago. Parma lost that bet so sent me a fiver and we have decided to use it by allowing AJ to spend it on the Reading v Norwich game on Sunday. That will give us even more interest for the Christmas weekend so good luck AJ and thank you Parma. So there was lots to tell you this week and last but not least I''d like towish all our PUPs a very Merry Christmas! You’ve been awesome this year anddeserve to have a great time! Now I’ll hand this week’s thread over to Gregt.Remember there’s no pressure because we are all going to be doing our best tohelp you to success. We all stand together with the single aim of raising moneyfor the Community Sports Foundation. Good luck allyou PUPs... Take it away Greg ... the thread is yours.......[:)].. As always Ileave you with Ray’s signature which now reads :- Carve theirnames with pride.Yankee,5,Fellas,3,P''boro,2,Mr Chops,2,NewYork,2, Inch High,4,Blahblahblah, NCFC_Shaun, 1st Wazzock,3, Fonejacker,3, Norfolkbroadslim,2,Norfolkchance1,2, Scooby,3, Trent Canary,2, Cosmic Twin,2, Graham Humphrey,Leedscanary,2, NcfcStar, Herman, Delia’s Devonshire Dirtbox, Lappinitup,Statto, Mandie Moo,2, Mr Bump, Kathy,2, Til1010, Snake-eyes, Vindo,2, NWC,Hughesy. Gregt, GMF, SwindonCanary, Twidio, yes Norfolkchance1 £2038 for theAcademy, and £670 for the Community Sports Foundation. And with theNorwich match bet. Splutcho, jb, Javier’s Deaf Translator, Hector Brockelbank,Blahblahblah,2, Can u sit down please, Til1010, Mandie Moo’s Mear Kat,Crabbycanary, Paul, Stewfil, Parma Ham’s gone mouldy, Bor Bor Bor, Mr Apples, Woostercanary,City-til-I-die, The Great Drinkell, yes PUPs £232 for the Community SportsFoundation. And with £200for the CSF from the Pink Un Pledges we now have a total of £3135 since webegan of which £450 has been raised this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing Sid 154 Posted December 23, 2014 A Boxing Day offering from the Premier League this week...Arsenal v QPR - Home WinNutty, it''s great to see you finally take the plunge...how about HT/FT Norwich/Norwich.Best of luck Gregt, Nutty and all you PUPs.And to one and all, have a very Happy Christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent Canary 0 Posted December 23, 2014 Celtic should be too strong for Ross County in Scotland. Best of luck all, and a very merry Christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted December 23, 2014 Manchester City to beat Burnley A very Merry Christmas to one and all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,557 Posted December 23, 2014 [quote user="nutty nigel"] For the match bet this week wehave a bloke called nutty making the selections. This bloke is worse thanuseless as can be seen by a look at our PUPs league. If he’s to have any chanceof adding to the winning funds you PUPs will have to help him with plenty ofquality selections. The game this weekend is the Boxing Day match againstMillwall. I’d like to nowshare with you an email I received last weekend from Emma, our friend at theCSF. We have spent a little time getting to this point because I’d taken intoaccount your views when we changed to raise money for the CSF. The main thingwas that we funded the disability side of the great work they do. I think whatwe have now reflects that and hope you’re all happy with where your money willgo. [/quote]Nutty, wouldn''t it be simpler just to give the bookies the money and not bother with the bet?[;)]Seriously, though, the CSF idea sounds perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,320 Posted December 23, 2014 Merry Christmas Pups! [:)], I''m going to Belguim for a Club Brugge away win on Boxing Day (Club Brugge). For the match bet I''ll go for a City win, over 4.5 goals...also fancy a sending off, any time. All the best! Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 4,846 Posted December 23, 2014 To Wales, where unbeaten, table-topping The New Saints host Newi Cefn Druids. Newi are in the bottom half of the table, and rock bottom of the form guide from their last six games. Odds of 1/6 look about right for the home win.For the match bet, Norwich to win and four or more total goals looks good value at 10/3. If we get one early it''s got a great chance of happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ca 1 Posted December 23, 2014 Thanks for sharing the letter from Emma re CSF and where she''d like to use the money, I think that''s a great idea, will also make every effort to be there on Jan 24th as I would like to be involved.For my pick this week I''m going for Bournemouth to bet Fulham in the championship.For the Norwich pick I''m going for a 2-0 win with Jerome to score the first goal.Merry Xmas to all you pups and good luck everyone this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregt 66 Posted December 23, 2014 Thank you very much NN I will do my best to add to the pot, I''m sure the pickers will pull out a few gems for me to make the job a bit easier.i see there are a few on here already.I also have my 11 year old son who won with his 6 picks a couple of weeks ago on hand if I need any advise.I will put the final 6 on here Xmas day evening just after my mid afternoon nap.Thanks all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leedscanary 337 Posted December 23, 2014 Happy Christmas to all Pups - wherever you may reside!Sorry I''ve missed the past couple of weeks too.GregT - good luck mate, you have a lot to live up to - Twidio will never let you live it down if you don''t emulate his success!BASINGSTOKE v Staines - HOME WIN in the Vanarama Conference South should be a banker.My good friend Nutty, I''m going to miss coming to the Millwall game, but I''m going to predict a 5-0 City win for you all to enjoy!And because you need as much help as possible - as an extra incentive I will match any winnings you get from the City bet (just don''t choose Ryan Bennett hat-trick at 500-1 [:O])If I have got the dates right then the 24th Jan coincides with the Brentford Home game, so I will make sure I get on the road really early to get to the Wensum Sports Centre for 10am.Good Luck all,Leedscanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb 0 Posted December 23, 2014 Tough week to pick, nutty... good luck!My pick is Celtic to beat Ross County.And jerome to score at any time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,754 Posted December 23, 2014 Fantastic use of the money. Nice one.MAN CITY to win at a mediocre WBA.Good luck and a Merry Christmas to all PUPS.[Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowfuture 71 Posted December 23, 2014 Happy Christmas to all you PUPsLet''s make it Lucky.My selection is for Celtic to beat Ross County.For the Norwich bet I would go for Hooper to score anytime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,737 Posted December 23, 2014 A very good evening to you Nutty and good luck with the Norwich bet. All the best to Mr. Twiddy and to all you other lovely PUPs out there.Off to Belgium and a HOME WIN please for ANDERLECHT v Westerlo.For the Norwich bet a hat trick for Hooper at 25/1 is on the cards.Merry Christmas everybody and a prosperous New Year to you all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooster 134 Posted December 23, 2014 Brentford to draw with Ipswich at 11/5, and ...3-0 Norwich win at 11/1.Happy Christmas and good luck to all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chellecity 0 Posted December 23, 2014 SPL this weekCeltic to win at home vs Ross CountyAnd for the match bet, Hooper to scoreGood luck all, especially gregt and Nutty.And may I add my best wishes for a Merry Christmas to all PUPs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted December 23, 2014 A home win for man utd against Newcastle for me please.Good luck Greg, AJ and all pups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blahblahblah 2 Posted December 23, 2014 Oh and a 2-1 win for norwich too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,557 Posted December 23, 2014 I like the look of a Turkish second-tier game but I suspect odds will not become available so (provisionally but probably definitely) a rare visit to England. Manchester City to win at home against Burnley.Manchester City with a 6-1-1 and 15/5 home record. Burnley with a 1-2-5 and 5/15 away record.For the NCFC game against Millwall I would suggest a 3-1 Norwich City win, currently at 12/1. For the extra NCFC bet on Boxing Day I would recommend putting some money on a 2-0 away win, at 9/1.Good luck and a happy Christmas and an interesting New Year to all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,231 Posted December 23, 2014 Good Luck to Gregt, he''s picked a few shockers in the past though, as anyone who has met Jellytot will know...(jokes!!)I''d like to offer a Spurs away win at Leicester at 11/10. Aways are risky but Leicester are in such poor form and I''m sure I read somewhere that Pochettino has a better than 50% win ratio in all comps since taking over at Spurs so the price appeals to me. As for the Norwich bet, how about Hooper and Hoolahan anytime? A resurgent Wes against a tired and poor Millwall in the second half could see him bag I reckon. And hope.Good Luck everyone, especially Gregt and Nutty and apologies to Jellytot...:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city-till-i-die 7 Posted December 23, 2014 Man City to win Good luck one and all and a very Merry Christmas OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city-till-i-die 7 Posted December 23, 2014 Hooper to score. Norwich winning both halves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,528 Posted December 24, 2014 League Two for me on Boxing Day. Burton are riding high only out of the auto places on goal difference. Tranmere are struggling with only dear old Hartlepool keeping them off the bottom. Bill Hill price this game at 10/11 for the home win though so maybe I''m missing something. On all known form those odds look very good. Burton Albion v Tranmere Rovers Home Win Keep the suggestions coming for our Boxing Day match against Millwall. I shall consider each one. I saw Wes today! Wished him a Happy Christmas and suggested he scored a couple on Boxing Day to which he replied "it would be nice"! So Wes will feature somewhere on my Norwich bets. The last time this happened was when I saw Cameron Jerome before the Birmingham game and he banged in two the next day...... [quote user="Leedscanary"]My good friend Nutty, I''m going to miss coming to the Millwall game, but I''m going to predict a 5-0 City win for you all to enjoy!And because you need as much help as possible - as an extra incentive I will match any winnings you get from the City bet (just don''t choose Ryan Bennett hat-trick at 500-1 [:O])If I have got the dates right then the 24th Jan coincides with the Brentford Home game, so I will make sure I get on the road really early to get to the Wensum Sports Centre for 10am.Good Luck all,Leedscanary[/quote] Kev, you''re a star buddy and you epitomise all the great things that Rays Funds stands for. The offer to match my winnings is typical of that support and your good nature. Of course I''m not confident of winning, but if I were I''d suggest you double the stake which would amount to the same thing. You do so much for us I''d not be happy costing you money my friend. The 24th January is the Brentford game but it''s also 4th round of the FA Cup. What are the chances....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statto28 0 Posted December 24, 2014 Man City win for me please As always heres hoping for both a City and PUPs win And a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted December 24, 2014 Going with the flow, Manchester City to beat BurnleyNorwich bet -- a win ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splutcho 173 Posted December 24, 2014 Man Utd to beat Newcastle please!For the Norwich bet, Norwich to be 2-0 up at half time and win 4-0 is 45/1. Why not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Humphrey 13 Posted December 24, 2014 Despite letting me down on Saturday, I''m confident Bristol City will get back on track with a win over Yeovil.Best of luck and Merry Christmas to Greg and all PUPs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMF 736 Posted December 24, 2014 First things first, Season''s Greetings to all PUP''s and a BIG thank you to Nutty for all your efforts with keeping Ray''s Funds for CSF going. I''m sure Arrdee is looking down with a wry smile on his face to see his "little idea" still going strong all these year''s on. And, as Leedscanary has made the City Bet more interesting, I''d like to double the stake for the main Final Six selections to help GregT win even more money this week for the CSF. (Nutty, if you could DM the bank details, I''ll transfer the money across to you). As for my pick, I''d like to go for Celtic vs Ross County - Home win. Good luck all. Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathy 733 Posted December 24, 2014 Fenerbahce v Mersin Idman Yurdu home win for me please. Good luck Greg.For City''s game 12 seats destroyed in the away section..... No I jest. I think Hooper will find the net.Good luck all and Merry Xmas to all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted December 24, 2014 QPR are 8-0-0-8 away from home and Arsenal are showing signs of getting back to their best, at least where goals are concerned. So I will have ARSENAL to beat QPR please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites