Betting on the League for 2009

**pineapple stu** · 16/01/2009, 4:03 PM

On a similar note - first asterisk of 2009?

Bohs get my vote, followed closely by Cork.

**brianw82** · 16/01/2009, 4:27 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

On a similar note - first asterisk of 2009?

Bohs get my vote, followed closely by Cork.

UCD. For bringing out a sparkly blue shirt that blinds opposition players. 5 successive 10-0 victories spark a furious inquest that ends with the team playing in onion sacks, and Roddy Collins as manager.

**SkStu** · 16/01/2009, 5:49 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

On a similar note - first asterisk of 2009?

Bohs get my vote, followed closely by Cork.

i think Pineapple Stu should get a gold asterisk for being so right on!

**pineapple stu** · 19/01/2009, 12:48 PM

But then I'd be wrong, which means I don't get my asterisk, which means I'm right, which means...

*boom*

**SkStu** · 19/01/2009, 9:42 PM

woohoo! it worked!!

**pineapple stu** · 20/01/2009, 10:00 AM

I'm OK.

**El-Pietro** · 21/01/2009, 7:07 PM

as things stand ill be backing Derry and lumping on Fingal

all depends on what divisions everyone is in

**Raheny Red** · 22/01/2009, 8:02 AM

No quote on Drogheda

http://www.boylesports.com/betting/?...4642.1&sl=sltc

Bohemians 5/4
Derry City 5/2
Cork City 9/2
St Patrick's Athletic 8/1
Sligo Rovers 16/1
Shamrock Rovers 16/1
Dundalk 16/1
Bray Wanderers 100/1
Galway Utd 100/1

Fair play to them for having it up so early but they ain't giving much away either. Would love to lay Bohs at that price

EDIT: Over round = 121.94 %

**Dodge** · 22/01/2009, 8:37 AM

Boyles are a disgrace of a betting firm. 121% on an ante post market

**CMcC** · 22/01/2009, 9:56 AM

What are they paying e/w? Is it 1/3 odds first 3? Think Shamrock Rovers may sneak into 3rd place considering the turmoil surrounding many of the other usual challengers.

5/4 Bohs is a disgrace when you read the papers today.

I wonder what price Fingal will be in the 1st? On paper right now they look like good things.

**pineapple stu** · 22/01/2009, 9:59 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Boyles are a disgrace of a betting firm. 121% on an ante post market

Is it anything to do with there being one more contender to add in?

**swano** · 23/01/2009, 6:04 AM

When they add in the 10th team it will increase the margin and offer less value to punters.
As RR said, laying bohs at that price would be a great bet.

I think 16/1 Rovers is too big. Improved squad, Tallaght, a lot more full time players and serious question marks over a few of the other contenders.

**El-Pietro** · 23/01/2009, 1:40 PM

seems they've been reading this thread

Bohs out to 11/8
Rovers into 12/1

1/5 the odds 1,2,3

**brianw82** · 23/01/2009, 9:47 PM

1/5 the odds 1,2,3

At the prices above I'd say Sligo Rovers, Shams and (to a lesser extent) Dundalk would all be good outside bets for the top 3.

**KUFCMan** · 23/01/2009, 10:51 PM

Bohs at 11/8 still has to be the bet considering how far ahead they were last season,and keeping most of their squad.If they have any money they will make more signings with a few new players already training with them!

**granville man** · 24/01/2009, 3:16 PM

bohs for prem division closely followed by cork or derry

limerick for 1st division then fingal or shels

**Raheny Red** · 24/01/2009, 5:04 PM

Originally Posted by granville man

bohs for prem division closely followed by cork or derry

limerick for 1st division then fingal or shels

I would have agreed with you in November on those two but not a chance now.

On most forums everyone is talking about Derry and Fingal, won't be much of a price on either with the other firms now