League Cup games, Monday/Tuesday

[Raheny Red]

Stop jinxing us!!!

Funny, I was thinking about us for a Cup run this season. With respect to the other teams, Tullamore and Athlone/Longford isn't the hardest of routes to the quarters. The Premier seems poorer than last season - in particular, Pat's and Drogheda, against whose last year teams we'd have struggled - and if we keep up our form, the kids we have will be well up for taking anyone on.

Main caveat is the team we play. Pete Mahon used to always play reserve teams. If Martin Russell does it, we won't win. If he decides our first team need more experience, or if he smells success, we may have an outside chance.

Same caveat goes to the Tullamore game, although we did beat them 8-0 in the A League last year. They seem to have improved a bit though.

Cheers for that write up. UCD couldn't have asked for an easier route to the 1/4s. What you think of UCD HT/FT @ 13/8?

[pineapple stu]

It's a reserve team tonight, confirmed. However, we beat Tullamore 5-0 and 8-0 in the A League last year with several of the players who'll be playing tonight. Tullamore did beat Derry in their opening A League game this year, but Derry were rubbish last season (second last in their group); Tullamore's second game (against Sligo) was postponed, so I'd say they're short on match fitness, although I don't know how they arrange their season.

I'd be confident enough on the HT/FT bet; seems a similar proposition to the Kildare game. What's the odds on a win in both halves?

[Raheny Red]

Can't see that anywhere but Bet365 have UCD to be leading at half time @ 21/20.

[pineapple stu]

Do Castlebar have a chance at home against Finn Harps? 9/5 on Paddy Power. No idea how strong Castlebar are though.

[eL Bettor]

Was trying to find Harps team news on their forum but nothing there.
Their official site says they will use the same squad as was used for the Waterford game on Sat.
Harps odds falling most places now but Hacketts have what is now a standout 6/5.

Hacketts are also a standout on Cork @ 4/7 to beat Kerry League.

[Mr A]

Took a double on Cork and UCD at around evens.

Also backed Harps at slightly better than evens.

And having just heard that Gerrard is out backed Chelsea at 13-10.

[Mr A]

Took a double on Cork and UCD at around evens.

Also backed Harps at slightly better than evens.

And having just heard that Gerrard is out backed Chelsea at 13-10.

Cork fecked up the first and Liverpool one up. Bloody hell, the first bet especially I thought was a banker

[Longfordian]

Had Cork in a couple of bets. Ended up putting up more on UCD and Harps and luckily enough I came in about even for them all. Cork were a let down though.

[Raheny Red]

Just spotted a bit of value with Powers for the winner of the EA Sports Cup (the League Cup). UCD @ 50/1 is value. Considering they have Fingal @ 16s and Shels @ 33s it looks like a good each way earner. The Students have beaten both these sides in the opening round of games in the First Division so far. They sit top of the division with a 100% record and have only conceded 3 goals in 6 games. I seen them on Friday night and they are a great young side and I wouldn't have them anything bigger than 25s to be honest.

UCD to win the League Cup with Powers @ 50/1 - 0.25pts ew

Ha ha, happy days. UCD into the last 4 now. Shame the semis are so far away though.

[eL Bettor]

Yep I'm with you on that one Raheny, sweeeeeeeeeeeet.
I actually got 66/1 with Hacketts, as I think I told you at the time, though they did have a fairly low max stake online.

[pineapple stu]

Don't think we'd have enough to beat Bohs or Rovers though.

But at some stage, I'm going to have to stop getting surprised about this season.

[brianw82]

Don't think we'd have enough to beat Bohs or Rovers though.

But at some stage, I'm going to have to stop getting surprised about this season.

But then everything will stop being so much fun.

RR and eL Bettor, how much did you guys make on that UCD bet?

[Raheny Red]

Don't think we'd have enough to beat Bohs or Rovers though.

But at some stage, I'm going to have to stop getting surprised about this season.

Yeah, UCD folk really a negative bunch when it comes to your sidee this season.

Oh and Wexford will qualify tonight

[pineapple stu]

RR and eL Bettor, how much did you guys make on that UCD bet?

It's to win outright, so they've won nothing yet.

Yeah, UCD folk really a negative bunch when it comes to your sidee this season.

Gas thing is I'm usually the ridiculously optimistic, Europe is just around the corner, one!

Oh and Wexford will qualify tonight

Like we could beat Wexford either.

[eL Bettor]

Odds on Sham Rvs falling fast everywhere.

Don't underestimate the influence of Raheny Red on moving markets!!

I can't bring myself to bet against Waterford but through a bit of trading on betfair since yesterday I have the equivalent of a free bet on Waterford to win. Am going to the game also, looking forward to it.