DMMD98 2007-08 Football

[dmmd98]

Opps screwed up with the youtube clip

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better

 

[MrCleo]

lol that Mourinho clip is funny

 

[dmmd98]

I was fuming about Porto - Liverpool playing for a 70 minute tie after scoring 2 goals in the first 20 minutes until Nuno Gomes scored a last minute goal for Benfica which was a 3 unit swing in my favour that atleast let me pick up a unit for the day.

Barcelona -1 -108 vs Lyon 1 unit

This is not the same Lyon team as last year and while Barcelona hasn't tore up La Liga yet. At home I believe they have the type of team to out class Lyon

Manchester United -0.5 +114 vs Sporting 2 units

I have all the respect in the world for Sporting. There isn't a youth academy in the world that had produced such talent as Sporting in the last 10-15 years from Figo, Simao, Quaresma, Nani, and Ronaldo with Veloso, Yannick Djaló, and João Moutinho being the current crop of players that will have the world's top clubs paying top dollar.

That being said Ronaldo returns to his former club. Of course Manchester United has more talent but when you know the best player on the field has something to play for I'll side with that and hope Sporting doesn't plan another opening game upset like they did with Inter last year at this time.

Arsenal -0.5 +125 vs Sevilla 1 unit

Too much going on with Sevilla at the moment with there coach hinting at wanting to coach in the EPL. Arsenal is playing very well at the moment so i'll side with there current form to get the job done here.

This post is dedicated to Nuno Gomes and below is his goal against Spain in Euro 2004 that sent Portugal to the knockout round which is the most important goal in Portuguese soccer history.....good times.

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Record

56-50-15 -.50

 

[dmmd98]

Good day, I'm more than happy with the way today's games turned out.

MLS

LA - RSL under 2.5 +108 2 units

Usually this would only be a 1 unit play since LA's D is awful this year but I feel good and even if the result doesn't go my way I'm still up 2 units for the day regardless so I'm going to see if my mini hot streak will extend to the night game. Neither team has a feared goal scorer like a Eddie Johnson or Juan Pablo Angel with that I'll hope it stays under

Today's video clip is in honour of Ronaldo as I look back at his limited time at Sporting.

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Record

59-50-15 +4.03

 

[rhinooooo]

3-0. Great picks. :toast:

Unfortunately missed the Ronaldo goal, but was told that he didn't celebrate as a show of respect to Sporting.

 

[dmmd98]

I missed it too but yeah he didn't do anything after the goal. He also got a standing ovation when he got subbed which was nice. Perfect game all around for me. Sporting played well Ronaldo showed class to score.

 

[rhinooooo]

Just saw the goal. Very classy that he didn't celebrate, he bowed to the Sporting fans to thank them.

 

[dmmd98]

The best was when Rui Costa playing for Fiorentina and he faced Benfica in an friendly. After he scored a goal he started to cry cause he felt so bad that he scored against his beloved team.

 

[rhinooooo]

Rui Costa. Man, that goal against England at Euro 2004 was something special!!

Has he retired or is he still part of the Benfica squad?

 

[dmmd98]

Yes that goal was a rocket that came out of the blue. He even got a free pass for missing the PK in that match from the fans.

He still plays for Benfica, playing quite well too after being injured most of last year.

Got to meet him this summer when Benfica came to play Toronto FC. You'd think a guy like that at the end of the football season would be a big prick but he was a super nice, humble guy.

 

[dmmd98]

I still miss Mourinho man, the EPL is not going to be the same without him. Rafa is a big prick not paying any respect to him even Wenger had some nice words to say about the special one.

EPL

Arsenal -1.5 & -2 -127 vs Derby 1 unit

I flip flopped between this and the over and since the over was -130 and Arsenal was -127 that is why I made this bet which I hope I dont regret. While I usually hate betting into a heavy fav Arsenal has no trouble putting the boots to a team so im hoping that can atleast score one goal early and one goal late.

Liverpool vs Birmingham under 2.5 & 3 -112 1 unit

I'll side with under 4 goals being scored again since Liverpool wasn't all that impressive mid week so I'll hope that Birmingham doesnt get filled like Derby a couple of weeks ago.

Middlesbrough -0.5 +115 vs Sunderland 2 units

I'll also side with a team is decent form beating a team up from the Championship at home even more so if im getting plus money.

Wigan +0.5 -123 vs Reading 1 unit

It's been a long year for Reading where as Wigan has played better well considering not alot was expected from them so I'll side with them atleast getting a tie on the road.

Fulham vs Manchester City under 2 & 2.5 -114 1 unit

Manchester City has been an under team all season long and even with Richard Dunn hurting i'll still side with them trying to milk a 1-0 game to the end.

Here are some Mourinho parodies that I've enjoyed.

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59-51-15 +2.03

 

[dmmd98]

Damn


Mourinho rules out job in England

Mourinho wants to return to coaching as soon as he can
Jose Mourinho wants to manage again in England - but his next coaching job will be in another European country.

The Portuguese left Chelsea by "mutual consent" on Thursday and he was quickly linked with a move to Tottenham.

Mourinho said: "I will come back and manage here, but I don't want it as my next step - it must be another country, another experience, another football."

"I'm 44 and I hope I will have many years in English football. I love English football," added Mourinho.

Funny clip: Mourinho on his 'special' status
Interview: Jose Mourinho addresses the British media

The former Chelsea manager said he was not interested in coaching the Portuguese national team.

"I don't want the Portuguese national team," said Mourinho.

"I want to make that very, very clear. I want Portugal to succeed, I want them to work calmly and I don't want Scolari to have to look behind him thinking I'm waiting."


I don't want players to threaten to leave because I have

Jose Mourinho

"Not just the Portuguese national team, I don't want to work in Portuguese football."

Mourinho, who speaks Spanish and French, wants to learn another language as he waits to decide on the next club he will manage.

"I have to choose between Italian and German," he said.

Mourinho insisted that the atmosphere at his next club would be important factor for him.

"I just hope I'm surrounded by love so I can express my personality," said the Portuguese coach.

It is unclear whether Mourinho's decision not to initially manage another English team was influenced or determined by his separation package from Chelsea.

At the unveiling of former director of football Avram Grant as Chelsea's new manager, club chairman Buck would not confirm whether there was a clause in Mourinho's severance package preventing him from coaching another Premier League club this season.

"The specific terms of the contract are confidential," said Buck. "There is nothing (in it) which I, as a corporate lawyer, would view as particularly unusual in the context of an executive of a company moving on."


However, Mourinho did say he would like to return to England in the future, admitting: "I think sometime I will return to coach in England."

The Portuguese also urged his former players and fans to get behind the new regime at Stamford Bridge.

Scores of supporters protested outside the ground following his departure, while reports suggest several players are considering their futures at the Blues.

But he said: "I don't want players to threaten to leave because I have. I don't want the fans to chant my name. I don't want demonstrations of any sort."

He added that he was "happy" about his departure, saying: "In professional terms and in personal terms I'm fine.

"I'm happy to have left and I'm happy with what I achieved at Chelsea not only with the results but with the mark I made."

 

[dmmd98]

Two extra time goals cost me dearly. A couple of weeks ago those went my way this week it didn't. Damn Boro.

EPL

Manchester United vs Chelsea over 2 -116 2 units

I really like this line, if I didn't have a bad day yesterday I would of bet more but I'm not a chaser. The Manchester -.5 does scare me alittle however I figure one of two things will happen. Chelsea is such a mess that Manchester United will put the boots to them or Chelsea plays this brand new offensive type game looking to score and stun Manchester United so while neither team has been filling up the net both have the talent too.

Record

63-55-15 -.34

 

[HPark1]

Agree with the Over, I'm thinking about putting a fun amount on O4.5/5.5 goals, maybe a wild affair is in order.



http://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/Soccer/0,,2-9-840_2188458,00.html

'I love attacking football'
22/09/2007 13:07 - (SA)


London - Avram Grant believes he can succeed where Jose Mourinho failed by turning Chelsea into the Premier League's great entertainers.

Grant, who will take charge of Chelsea for the first time at Manchester United on Sunday, has set out his mission statement following his appointment as Mourinho's successor and unsurprisingly he was keen to emphasise a commitment to attacking football.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich made it clear to Mourinho that he wanted the team to play the kind of fantasy football that made him fall in love with the game when he watched Manchester United's famous 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in 2003.

When Mourinho responded that he would decide the side's style and it would remain cautious, the Portuguese coach's days were numbered.

Former Israel manager Grant seems keener to agree with Abramovich's philosophy.

"I have a reputation of attacking football," Grant said. "When I was with Israel we were always first or second of top scorers.

"I love attacking football. Football has become entertainment, more than before.

"You see how the top clubs are playing. You can't play good football all the time, our ambition is to play positive football and win some titles."

 

[dmmd98]

Lucky to come out of the Chelsea - Manchester United over with no harm done. Took the week off since League Cups have never been my thing

EPL

Manchester City - Newcastle under 2 & 2.5 -121 1 unit

I will lean to the under with City playing a 4-5-1 and Newcastle playing with out Owen. If Newcastle can avoid a mistake in the back four I think it will cash.

Fulham +1.5 -108 vs Chelsea 1 unit

I'm not sold on this Chelsea team, nice win against Hull but it is Hull. Fulham has usually played Chelsea tough since to them its there local rivalry. 2-1 result works just fine.

Fulham - Chelsea over 2.5 -123 1 unit

Speaking of 2-1 that would be the perfect score as I think the over is a good play here. Grant wants Chelsea to play with a free flowing style and Fulham has the talent to put one in the net if Chelsea isn't careful.

Derby - Bolton under 2.5 -113 1 unit.

I don't know who is going to score here. I hope I won't eat those words but both teams need a win bad neither team needs to win with style. A 1-0 result would do wonders for each team.

West Ham United +0.5 +117 vs Arsenal 2 units

Line is too high IMO due to Arsenal killing Derby last week. West Ham was able to give Arsenal a game in there two meetings last year and at home I think the Hammers can recuse atleast a point out of this one.

Birmingham City - Manchester United over 2.5 +108 2 units

Ok so Manchester United hasn't cashed an over all year long but that changes tomorrow against a B'Ham side, that aside from playing liverpool have a weak back four. I'm siding on Manchester to play with alittle spring in there step against losing mid week in the Carling Cup

Portugal BWIN

Benfica pk & -0.5 +108 vs Sporting Clube De Portugal 2 units

A huge matchup here as the cross town rivals meet up. I'm siding with the home supporters getting Benfica over the top in this matchup here. After a rough start adjustment to a coaching change Benfica is starting to find there flow.

MLS

D.C United - Toronto FC Under 3 -120 1 Unit

Toronto can't score I don't care if they scored 1 goal last week. D.C United is all home and cool when it comes to the playoffs and after playing midweek I'm siding on 4 goals is alot to ask.

Record

63-55-16 -.34

 

[chriscol]

thx and good luck..i like the chelsea over and West Ham as well

 

[dmmd98]

thx and good luck..i like the chelsea over and West Ham as well

Thanks for your post. I am quite respectful of your posts here, you do a great job.

 

[dmmd98]

Sadly I got my ass kicked on Saturday however alot has happen since then.

CL

Rangers +1 +109 vs Lyon 1 unit

Two goals is a lot to ask from this Lyon side right now add to that Rangers have shown a lot of heart to go along with there good form through the year, maybe there is a shot at the tie here.

Manchester United - Roma over 2.5 -110 1 unit

They scored 8 last game between the two, all I need is three here. Ronaldo do your thing against Totti

Inter -1 & -1.5 +101 vs PSV 2 units

In Figo I trust. To play at his level for so long is amazing. After losing there first game I think Inter puts it in gear in this contest.

Slavia Praha +1.5 +110 vs Sevilla 1 unit

Just making a bet here solely based on Sevilla awful form all season.

Record

65-62-17 -6.99

 

[HPark1]

Gotta say I've watched Sevilla's past couple matches and they aren't playing as bad as the results would suggest. I don't know much about Slavia Prague though.

Was watching the Man U/Birmingham game on the weekend and the commentator mentioned Utd have scored more then one goal only once in their past 15 matches, I guess that last game made it 16. Seems incredible although after watching several of their matches this year it doesn't surprise me based on their play. Personally think Roma can win this match.

 

[Primož]

GOOD LUCK
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