This Weekend's eL

[Raheny Red]

I've gone with a treble of Shels, Derry, and Pats. And threw €2 on Dundalk, Drogs, Sligo, Cobh all to draw.

[centre mid]

Bray at 9/4 with Stan James, Won 5 Draw 2 Lost 2 at home

[Raheny Red]

And threw €2 on Dundalk, Drogs, Sligo, Cobh all to draw.

So feckin' close :mad: - Guthrie and Grant with winners in the last couple of minutes :(

[bellavistaman]

i backed Rams to win 2-1 and draw ht rams ft. Seperate bets unfortuntly.

[DmanDmythDledge]

0-0 is 6/1 for tonight.

[swano]

0-0 is 6/1 for tonight.

0-0 was 8/1 with boyles earlier in the day. Was cut to 15/2 when I was leaving work. I backed us to win 1-0 @11/2. Bloody Matt Gregg;)

[holidaysong]

For me it is:

All to win

Galway
Finn Harps
UCD
Dundalk

[Schumi]

Oh no. Any time someone here bets on us, we lose. :(

[sligoman]

Galway have no chance tonigh as i have just backed them, which surey means they will lose !Same again next week RT?;) :D.

[Raheny Red]

I went with Limerick, Harps, Cobh, Dundalk all to win - that's looking nice so far.

Had GUFC/Bray, WUFC/Sligo, Bohs/Derry, Cork/Drogs, all to draw but that's gone now.

Also have a UCD/Monaghan double :eek::D

[Raheny Red]

I went with Limerick, Harps, Cobh, Dundalk all to win - that's looking nice so far.

Had GUFC/Bray, WUFC/Sligo, Bohs/Derry, Cork/Drogs, all to draw but that's gone now.

Also have a UCD/Monaghan double :eek::D

Aw crap I spoke to soon :( - lucky enough I was going to put a good bit on UCD

[DmanDmythDledge]

My Alan Mahon special didn't work this week- got him it at 225/1 in Paddy Power in Longford. It was 175/1 online.

[Raheny Red]

Pats and Drogs double is close to 7/1 - I'm very tempted

[Schumi]

Oh no. Any time someone here bets on us, we lose. :(
Seriously, stop betting on UCD to win!

[JC_GUFC]

My Alan Mahon special didn't work this week- got him it at 225/1 in Paddy Power in Longford. It was 175/1 online.

Has he EVER scored a goal?!?!

[el punter]

Shamrock Rovers and Bohs the bets for me this weekend.

from http://elpunter.blogspot.com/

Bray Wanderers v Longford Town

Both of these sides had good wins last time out; Bray have risen to a midtable spot, while Longford will be hoping forlornly that their first win in 12 is a stepping stone to better things. It's two months since the Seagulls lost at home and Alan Matthews' side have yet to collect maximum points on the road. Clive Delaney and Gary McCabe are back from suspension for Wanderers, who will be without John Broderick, Colm Tresson, Mark Duggan, Derek Tyrrell, Paul Caffrey and Paul Dunphy. The manager of the 21's will be receiving a phonecall no doubt. The Town added Mark Rutherford to their wounded last weekend; he joins Ian Ryan and Daire Doyle on the physio's bench while Damien Brennan serves a ban. On the plus side new boys Colm James and Sean Kelly should be available and Kevin Doherty made an appearance against Sheffield United in midweek - Matthews may be able to afford the luxury of a substitution this week. Not really a match for betting in my opinion but Blue Square at 7/2 against Longford would seem not to have picked up on the Bray team news yet.

Previous meetings:
Longford Town 1-1 Bray Wanderers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 5 May 07 View Details
Bray Wanderers 0-2 Longford Town Eircom League Premier Division 2006 15 Sep 06 View Details Longford Town 1-0 Bray Wanderers Eircom League Premier Division 2006 27 Jun 06 View Details
Bray Wanderers 1-0 Longford Town Eircom League Premier Division 2006 16 May 06 View Details

St. Patrick's Athletic v Cork City

Cork take a 5 game unbeaten run to Inchicore, buoyed by the news that Roy O'Donovan will be staying on to bolster their title challenge. John O'Flynn limped off last week and Royboy is carrying a hangstring - City will need both of them at their peak if they are to take three points from Pats. Alan Kirby's return should help to bring some balance to the Saints sometimes complex midfield area. This is yet another 'biggest game of the season' for Damian Richardson, who is hoping to pick the Saints' side, as well as his own, this week. The prices look right to me, very little variance between the bookies.

Previous meetings:
Cork City 1-0 St Patricks Athletic Eircom League Premier Division 2007 3 May 07 View Details
St Patricks Athletic 1-0 Cork City Setanta Sports Cup 2007 2 Apr 07 View Details
Cork City 1-3 St Patricks Athletic Setanta Sports Cup 2007 12 Mar 07 View Details
St Patricks Athletic 0-1 Cork City Eircom League Premier Division 2006 6 Nov 06 View Details
Cork City 0-0 St Patricks Athletic Eircom League Premier Division 2006 4 Sep 06 View Details



Drogheda United v Waterford United

Waterford would not be relishing this fixture at the best of times, but they travel without 5 players who have all picked up suspensions. Kenny Browne, Pat Flynn, Robbie Hedderman, Shane Harte and Alan Mulcahy are the villains; although Harte and Mulcahy have been out with injury anyhow. Paul Doolin laughs in the face of injury and suspension - his club have taken their worst and risen to pole position. It's five wins and two draws from seven versus six defeats and a win from seven. Drogheda look as much a banker as you will find in any sport this weekend, but the bookies know it and at best odds of 1/3 I'll be investing elsewhere.

Previous meetings:
Waterford United 1-1 Drogheda Utd Eircom League Premier Division 2007 4 May 07 View Details Drogheda Utd 1-0 Waterford United Eircom League Premier Division 2006 17 Nov 06 View Details Waterford United 2-3 Drogheda Utd Eircom League Premier Division 2006 18 Aug 06 View Details Drogheda Utd 4-0 Waterford United Eircom League Premier Division 2006 19 May 06 View Details




UCD V Bohemians

UCD soiled their bibs last week with a disinterested performance at Longford. Methinks they'll be paying attention this time around. Both sides have failed to convince in front of goal, and in that respect Paul Byrne's absence is a bodyblow to the Students. Hard to see them piercing the Bohs backline, so it's all about not conceding. Conor Rafferty and Kevin Hunt are out, although Hunt has had something of a cameo role of late. Shane McFaul should be back to win the midfield battle and Pat 'the spectacular goal' McWalter may feature for the home side at some stage. I like Bohs here, and the 11/8 widely available is a betting price.

Previous meetings:
Bohemians 0-0 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2007 4 May 07 View Details
Bohemians 0-1 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2006 27 Oct 06 View Details
UCD 0-1 Bohemians Eircom League Premier Division 2006 29 Jul 06 View Details
Bohemians 2-1 UCD Eircom League Premier Division 2006 28 Apr 06 View Details



Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers

Tonight's live TV viewing picks up where the Rovers left off following the rambunctious FAI Cup tie at Tolka Park; since then both sides have progressed well. The hosts have seen off both Cork and Bohs at the Showgies so they are not to be taken lightly by the title challengers. Privately, it must be a worry for Pat Scully that his side are showing signs of legginess - Tadhg Purcell ran himself into the ground last Monday night along with his teammates, and they're up against full time opposition again. We may see a few changes on the Hoops side -Pat Scully picks from the same squad as last Monday. Sligo are without Rafaele Cretaro but hope to have Brian Cash available as well as returning striker John Bellew. Should be a cracker. I'm surprised by the 6/4 against Shamrock Rovers, I wonder if they bookies will be surprised when my wedge lands in front of them?

Previous meetings:
Shamrock Rovers 2-3 Sligo Rovers Ford FAI Cup 2007 16 Jun 07 View Details
Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Sligo Rovers Eircom League Premier Division 2007 4 May 07 View Details


Derry City v Galway United

John Robertson is unlikely to let his players lick their wound following their European exit; it's all systems go now for a charge up the table. City are finding some cohesion again under the new boss and should have enough to see off underachieving Galway; then again it's an away match for Tony Cousins' side. Since beating Pats at Inchicore they have embarked upon a run of 6 without a win in all competitions. The Candystripes rattled Bohs' cage with some style last week -they may be without the departing Darren Kelly, Pizza is an able replacement. Galway are labouring under a heavy injury list, although new signing John Fitzgerald is in contention for a slot at the back. Derry to win, but there's better value elsewhere.

Previous meetings:
Derry City 2-1 Galway Utd Eircom League Cup 2007 8 May 07 View Details
Galway Utd 1-1 Derry City Eircom League Premier Division 2007 4 May 07 View Details

[JC_GUFC]

Nice work eL,
I like the 7/1 no Goalscorer in Belfield myself and I think the price on Monaghan v Kilkenny being a draw is MASSIVE on Betfair at 3.8!

[DmanDmythDledge]

Has he EVER scored a goal?!?!
It will work someday.;) I was half an inch from winning a grand in Sligo...

[Raheny Red]

Bohs, Pats. Drogs treble for me.

Gonna do an EW lucky 15 for the goal scorers. I've gone with Gary Deegan, Darragh Maguire, Owen Heary, and Cretaro.

[sligoman]

and Cretaro.Good luck with that...he's suspended tonight;).

[Raheny Red]

Good luck with that...he's suspended tonight;).

Nice one ;) - haven't done it yet

[Raheny Red]

Shels are 5/4 tonight with Boylesports which is just beautiful :cool: and 80/1 for a 4-0 win :D

[sligoman]

I've gone with Shels, Dundalk, Limerick and Harps tonight. Looks like handy money but I've a feeling Shels may feck it up:o.

[sligoman]

I've gone with Shels, Dundalk, Limerick and Harps tonight. Looks like handy money but I've a feeling Shels may feck it up:o.I ****ing hate Limerick now:mad:.

[Schumi]

If the Limerick game is to be replayed, you might get paid on the other three.

[sligoman]

I've emailed PP to find out what happens. They have it down as a loss for the moment anyway.

[pineapple stu]

I'd imagine the game is void and removed from any accumulators. Happened to me when Barnet v Colchester in the FA Cup was postponed. Barnet went and won in the end, which would have screwed up my bet, but PP had paid out already on the basis that the game was void.

[sligoman]

They have it down as a loss for the moment anyway.They've changed "lose" to "pending" now so hopefully I get a pay out:).

EDIT:

Got a reply via email

Thank you for your mail.

As per our betting rules:

Any match which is abandoned before completion of the match (i.e. 70
mins.) will be
void unless an official result is declared by those teams' governing
body within 24
hours of postponement, in which case that official result will govern
win/draw/win
settlement. All other markets will be void unless their result is
already decided.
When an abandoned match(es) reduces the clients bet to below the
permitted minimum for
a list the bet will stand, with the void match(es) treated as
non-runners for settling
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which will
stand provided a goal has been scored prior to abandonment. Bets on
Last Goalscorer
will be void in the event of abandonment.

Regards,

Customer Service SupportCan anyone please translate that to simple English for me please? ie. Will I get my money?

[DmanDmythDledge]

Can anyone please translate that to simple English for me please? ie. Will I get my money?
I think so, unless the result stands.

[Schumi]

I think so, unless the result stands.It says it has to be declared an official result within 24 hours or the bet is void so unless it's declared today, they'll pay out on the rest of the accumulator, I think.

[sligoman]

Got the winnings paid into my online a/c this evening:)

[Raheny Red]

Shels are 5/4 tonight with Boylesports which is just beautiful

About time I won an eL bet, though I missed 5/4 and got 11/10. Bohs at evens VS Longford is tempting me alot.

[Only1Rovers]

Rovers to beat Cork and Sligo to win in Croker!!!! Get on it!!!!!!!

The last soccer/gaa combo Rovers, Sligo/Utd,Galway went very well....

[adamcarr]

Rovers to beat Cork and Sligo to win in Croker!!!! Get on it!!!!!!!

The last soccer/gaa combo Rovers, Sligo/Utd,Galway went very well....
We haven't lost at home in the league since St Pats in 2005.

[holidaysong]

I'd Dundalk, Shels, Finn Harps accumulator there during the week myself. The odds on Shels were very nice indeed! :)

[pete]

Premier Division only.

Single draws at:
- Galway (not enough odds to warranty a Waterford win),
- Pats (Euro hangover),
- Longford (Bohs poor on the road, Longford recent form) &
- Shamrock Rovers (Derry have only lost twice on the road).

Need 2 to come to break even.

:o

[pineapple stu]

Single draws at:
- Pats (Euro hangover),
Oi! You were warned about betting on us to get a result!!! :mad:

[ForzaWexford]

Put €10 on a Finn Harps, Shels and Dundalk treble tonight.

Wouldn't have thought Dundalk would be the side to let me down!

[Raheny Red]

Tenner on Bohs, Drogs, and Cobh pays €48

[De Town]

Tenner on Bohs, Drogs, and Cobh pays €48

Lets hope not!;)

[Blue-Army]

We haven't lost at home in the league since St Pats in 2005.
Not anymore...:D:D:D

[ForzaWexford]

After 2 frustrating bets in the past week or so, getting 2/3 up on the eL last weekend and 3/4 on the Scottish soccer midweek, I'm going to be a little more cautious this weekend. Starting with a bet on the First Division games tomorrow night. Which is going to be either.....

1. Finn Harps HT/FT v Wexford Youths. 6/5 with PP.

or

2. Finn Harps/Shels double. A shade under 5/4 with Boyles.

I honestly can't see us coming away from Finn Park with anything. Finn Harps are unbeaten in their last 11 league games, chalking up 9 wins and 2 draws. Their two drawn games have been away to Dundalk and Cobh. They have won their last 5 home games, and were leading at half-time in 4 of these - beating Monaghan with 3 second half goals in the other. Granted, we did beat them 2-1 up here earlier on in the season, but I can't see lightning striking twice.

I'm giving Shels the nod in the other game. Anto Flood is in flying form and hopefully Monaghan will be brought back to earth following their 2-0 win against Dundalk last week {which let me down in a treble!}

I'm still undecided what to do, but after typing all that out I'm convinved both bets are certs. Will probably end up doing them both, knowing that if only 1 of them comes up it's pretty much nothing lost/gained

Edit: And if 1 or other, or both, of the bets don't come up I feckin hope it's not because Monaghan got something at Tolka!

[ForzaWexford]

Went for number 2 after...need Shels to score in last 20 mins or there shall be no more gambling of any sort for a few weeks! :p

[sligoman]

need Shels to score in last 20 mins or there shall be no more gambling of any sort for a few weeks! :pLucky you, Shels 1-0 up. 80th min.

EDIT: 1-1 now:p.

[ForzaWexford]

Feckin typical! The scores even went 2-0 on xscore.com for a minute before 1-1. Rubbing salt or what!

Think I'll have to have a little punt on the soccer tomorrow to win my money back.