Eircom Premier Division 2008

**Raheny Red** · 18/12/2007, 12:33 PM

http://www.paddypower.com/bet?action...ev_type_id=817

Drogheda United 7 - 4

St Patrick's Athletic 7 - 2

Bohemians 9 - 2

Cork City 9 - 2

Derry City 6 - 1

Shamrock Rovers 14 - 1

Galway United 33 - 1

Sligo Rovers 40 - 1

Finn Harps 100 - 1

Bray Wanderers 150 - 1

UCD 250 - 1

Cobh Ramblers 250 - 1

Each Way Odds 1/5 places 1,2,3

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Tad bit early for a bet considering the player and manager merry-go-round is still in full swing but what are people's initial thoughts? Derry @ 6s for an each way bet?

**GavinZac** · 18/12/2007, 12:34 PM

rovers 14-1 is interesting.

**gilberto_eire** · 18/12/2007, 4:19 PM

how the hell are we that price.... i remember there was a crazy price on us last yr too of something like 80/1, we were in or around same price as Sligo!!. id only take a punt on us at 80/1+ as its obvioulsy only going to be an each-way chance!

**Cici900** · 18/12/2007, 4:26 PM

I'd be interested in cobh

**sligoman** · 18/12/2007, 8:04 PM

Originally Posted by gilberto_eire

how the hell are we that price.... i remember there was a crazy price on us last yr too of something like 80/1, we were in or around same price as Sligo!!. id only take a punt on us at 80/1+ as its obvioulsy only going to be an each-way chance!

Paddy Power guy is a Galway fan isn't he? Might have been wearing the maroon glasses when he came up with those odds

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**pineapple stu** · 18/12/2007, 9:02 PM

Lot bigger spread than in recent years - we've never been 250-1 for the title before, and I think the most anyone's been in recent years is about 100s?

**Dodge** · 18/12/2007, 9:11 PM

Nothing appeals. I@d back pats at around the 5s mark. Not at 7/2

Drogheda obviously strong favourites

**JC_GUFC** · 19/12/2007, 2:48 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Lot bigger spread than in recent years - we've never been 250-1 for the title before, and I think the most anyone's been in recent years is about 100s?

Probably true but with most of the top clubs properly full time I think UCD have no chance of winning the league. Would you back UCD at 250/1?

**gustavo** · 19/12/2007, 2:51 PM

Originally Posted by JC_GUFC

Probably true but with most of the top clubs properly full time I think UCD have no chance of winning the league. Would you back UCD at 250/1?

Whats the reasoning behind giving your lads lower odds than us JC?

**JC_GUFC** · 19/12/2007, 3:04 PM

I think we'll finish above you.

**John83** · 19/12/2007, 3:11 PM

Originally Posted by JC_GUFC

Probably true but with most of the top clubs properly full time I think UCD have no chance of winning the league. Would you back UCD at 250/1?

I wouldn't back Galway at 250/1.

**pineapple stu** · 19/12/2007, 3:56 PM

Originally Posted by JC_GUFC

Would you back UCD at 250/1?

I wouldn't back us at 66/1 either. The lower odds are irrelevant from a practical ponit of view, but it's just interesting that this is the first time the bookies reckon the league is really spread out.

**Mr A** · 19/12/2007, 4:04 PM

Originally Posted by JC_GUFC

I think we'll finish above you.

Any chance of one of them bets where there's a handicap system so that all the clubs have the same odds?

Ah go on.

**Dodge** · 19/12/2007, 6:09 PM

Ladrokes did that last year

**JC_GUFC** · 19/12/2007, 11:59 PM

I'll see what I can do lads but promise nothing!

It will probably be February or so if done at all.

**sligoman** · 20/12/2007, 12:01 AM

When will odds on top scorer be available?

**CollegeTillIDie** · 20/12/2007, 6:15 AM

Given the loss of experienced players at Belfield during the close season so far we should be 300/1!

**Dodge** · 20/12/2007, 7:03 AM

Originally Posted by sligoman

When will odds on top scorer be available?

Won't be for a while. If either Noel Hunt or Jason Byrne join any of the top 3/4 sides they'd have a huge impact on the market

**JC_GUFC** · 20/12/2007, 12:49 PM

Exactly Dodge,
It will again probably be February before there are any other markets available. There are so many potential signings it would be stupid to have odds on top scorer. I'll also try to price up season match bets and relegation in the new year.

From a bookmakers perspective the eL has really grown over the last couple of season with more live TV games and the fact that there is very little other football on Friday nights.