2008 Euro Championship

[themadactuarian]

In every department, Spain is the best team in this tournament. I am a firm believer that they will advance and go on to win the 2008 Euro Championship.

Nonetheless, ball is round and anything can happen. Hope they don't fuëck it up.

Spain to advance -122 (8 units)

 

[hm2.0]

What did happen, MA?

I was looking forward to your threads esp. since I plan on incorporating other Euro leagues into my repertoire...to incl Serie A.

Regardless, gl2u.

 

[wannabewhale]

GL with Spain--I agree-not that that means anything

 

[rhinooooo]

Completely agree with you MA. Totti would have helped. It's no surprise that Russia are playing brilliantly because they're one of the few teams with a genuine playmaker in the team. Italy will really miss Pirlo's creativity.

Cassano has looked good everytime he's come on though. He has vision. Del Piero can do similar at times. Also, from what I've been reading it looks likely that Aquilani will start!

Nonetheless, I hope Spain go through. Good luck man.

 

[2white]

"If anything, if you are going to go out, play the players who deserve to be on the pitch. I suspect Donadoni will start Ambrosini at midfield, but I would rather have Aquilani from the 1st minute, instead of a second half substitute. Why the hell not make it an all Roma midfield?"

FORMAZIONE JUST RELEASED:AQUILANI FROM THE START
M.A.: if Italy pulls it through will u stay ? BOL to everyone

 

[themadactuarian]

2008 European Championship YTD: 35W – 36L – 10T (-9.59 units)<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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Still pending on Germany:<o></o>
June 6<SUP>th</SUP> prop: Germany to win Euro 2008: +395 (4 units)<o></o>
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Turkey vs Germany<o></o>
First half:
Germany -0.5 -102 (3 units)
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For the match:
First yellow card:
Germany +156 (2 units)
Under 4.5 Yellow Cards +112 (2 units)
Germany -1 and 1.5 +101 (6.5 units)

 

[themadactuarian]

2nd half:

Germany -0.5 -112 (3 units)
Over 1 and 1.5 -112 (4.5 units)

 

[themadactuarian]

The following is still active, and could potentially fall today.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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June 6<SUP>th</SUP> prop: Spain to win Euro 2008 +550 (8.5 units)
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I’m still a believer that they will win it all. This will be their toughest test.
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Spain vs Russia
A.Arshavin to score for Russia +290 (1.5 units)
F.Torres to score for Spain +176 (1.5 units)
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Russia / Spain – regulation time draw +260 (2.5 units)
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Spain to advance -161 (7.5 units)
See it 1-1 at end of regulation time, with the Spaniards breaking through in extra-time.

 

[wannabewhale]

The following is still active, and could potentially fall today.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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June 6<SUP>th</SUP> prop: Spain to win Euro 2008 +550 (8.5 units)
<o></o>
I’m still a believer that they will win it all. This will be their toughest test.
<o></o>
Spain vs Russia
A.Arshavin to score for Russia +290 (1.5 units)
F.Torres to score for Spain +176 (1.5 units)
<o></o>
Russia / Spain – regulation time draw +260 (2.5 units)
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Spain to advance -161 (7.5 units)
See it 1-1 at end of regulation time, with the Spaniards breaking through in extra-time.

GL MA

 

[themadactuarian]

Still alive, and going head to head, are the following props from June 6th:

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<TABLE style="WIDTH: 350pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=466 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 350pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 17042" width=466><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 15.75pt" height=21><TD class=xl65 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #f0f0f0; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 350pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #f0f0f0; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=466 height=21>To win the Euro 2008 - Germany +395 (4 units)

It's Germany's size / discipline / set pieces / and long range bombs VS Spain's beautiful game / ferocious central counter-attacking options.

I have the greatest respect for the German team. Always been a fan. Nonetheless, Spain is a different team after having beaten Italy and Russia. That second half vs the Russians was a tremendous confidence booster for a team that was relatively sloppy in the first half (Thought I was looking at Roma vs Inter in Coppa Italia).

Spain will use their outside speed to stretch Germany's defense. They will open up the box, and should generate plenty of scoring chances. Could be tight in the first half, but in second half, Spain's fitness and talent will rewarded. Also, not so sure about Germany goal keeper's self confidence.

I don't edge, as I am a firm believer. Dime-and-a-half for me.

Spain to Raise the Cup pk -143 (15 units)
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[fhmesq44]

That is some confidence, I am on it with you. Best of luck to both of us. Really hope this isn't the end of your posting though.

 

[BrasilNut]

germany all the way!!

 

[Taparosca]

Still alive, and going head to head, are the following props from June 6th:

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 350pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=466 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 350pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 17042" width=466><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 15.75pt" height=21><TD class=xl65 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #f0f0f0; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 350pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #f0f0f0; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=466 height=21>To win the Euro 2008 - Spain +550 (8.5 units)
<TABLE style="WIDTH: 350pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=466 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 350pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 17042" width=466><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 15.75pt" height=21><TD class=xl65 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #f0f0f0; BORDER-TOP: #f0f0f0; BORDER-LEFT: #f0f0f0; WIDTH: 350pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #f0f0f0; HEIGHT: 15.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=466 height=21>To win the Euro 2008 - Germany +395 (4 units)

It's Germany's size / discipline / set pieces / and long range bombs VS Spain's beautiful game / ferocious central counter-attacking options.

I have the greatest respect for the German team. Always been a fan. Nonetheless, Spain is a different team after having beaten Italy and Russia. That second half vs the Russians was a tremendous confidence booster for a team that was relatively sloppy in the first half (Thought I was looking at Roma vs Inter in Coppa Italia).

Spain will use their outside speed to stretch Germany's defense. They will open up the box, and should generate plenty of scoring chances. Could be tight in the first half, but in second half, Spain's fitness and talent will rewarded. Also, not so sure about Germany goal keeper's self confidence.

I don't edge, as I am a firm believer. Dime-and-a-half for me.

Spain to Raise the Cup pk -143 (15 units)

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GL Super Mad...:toast::aktion033:cripwalk:

 

[themadactuarian]

2nd half:

Over 1 and 1.5 -123 (5.5 units)

 

[2white]

2nd half:

Over 1 and 1.5 -123 (5.5 units)

Feels good to read this post.Hopefully you will be very happy after cashing in all your wagers and keep sharing your serie A & B picks 4 next season. Vamos Espana ! Vamos super Mad !:grandmais!!

 

[themadactuarian]

Germany must make all 3 substitutions before 70 min. mark. They are flat and not able to develop any offensive schemes.

 

[quantumleap]

Germany must make all 3 substitutions before 70 min. mark. They are flat and not able to develop any offensive schemes.

The Germans are passing into traffic. Then the defender mishandles the ball and Spain gets possession back.

hno:

 

[hm2.0]

A really listless performance by Germany...leading to a let down title match.

Spain deserves the trophy as they were the best side in the tourney.

 

[themadactuarian]

Greetings,

2008 Euro Championship Totals: 41W - 44L - 11T (+44.83 units)


2008 Calendar Year Totals: 391W - 394L - 154T (+84.1 units)


As I exit the forum, I take this opportunity to thank all of the usual suspects for their tremendous capping ability (overall, you were very profitable. Not exactly very talkative myself, thus pardon those who I have never thanked before (or enough, for that matter).

I am not a capper, but played the game since I was 5 (my Odyssey started in the asphalt jungles of the San Giovanni district in Rome, before migration took me to the shores of Canada at age 14. Trust me, all I can say is that I played a lot. Still do, but coaching much more enjoyable.

I fell in love with baseball when I came here. Really reeled me in the way Ultimate Fighting did for the wrestling/boxing fans today. Use to love to watch guys like George Brett, Eric Davis, Vince Coleman, J.R. Richards, just to name a few.

What does baseball have to do with soccer? I am a firm believer that if I wagered on baseball, all my plays for the entire season would carry no best bets / medium / small plays. I would play every play at the same amount. Sounds ludicrous, but the dynamics of baseball are not those of "soccer/football", there is so much riding on those heavily favoured starters who can go 7 innings.

In "soccer/football", money management is paramount. Period. You can have a losing W/L record, but still generate a profit at the end of the year (I can't offer you any advice except this one). Nonetheless, pick a league, follow it like Frodo did in Lord of the Rings, and everything should take care of itself.

It's early for propping, but for Serie A props early birds -despite final puzzles pieces needed by the big3 - I can tentatively recommend the following:

Inter under 82.5 points (****)
Lecce over 37.5 points (*******)
AC Milan under 78.5 points (****)

For Scudetto purposes see it (although market still active).

1. Inter Milan
2. Juventus
3. Roma
4. Fiorentina
5. AC Milan

Take care, and good luck.

MA

 

[wannabewhale]

MA
STILL not sure why you are leaving. Was looking forward to learning about the game--especially from a player/coach. But do as you must and best of luck!!
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