Wilbur

Sometimes I can't figure out bookmakers' logic when setting odds. England vs Costa Rica on Tuesday. England, played 2, lost 2, and Hodgson has selected a string of reserve players are 10/11 to win. Costa Rica, played 2, won 2, are 16/5 to win. I know I must be missing something. Can someone tell me why not to weigh in at 16/5 ?

I think 2-0 and 0-2 would need to be covered too which would make 6 bets placed that your mate hopes will all lose. That seems quite a large outlay. Let it ride !

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Funniest post for a long time. Love it !

Woo-Hoo !!!!

As both matches are being played simultaneously Uruguay wouldn't know if they only need a draw. If Costa Rica beat England, Uruguay would go out with a draw against Italy.

It's not all over until the fat lady sings. Two wins for Italy and England to beat Costa Rica (three perfectly feasible results) could yet see them through. On the happier note, a draw or Costa Rica win tonight win condemn England to finish in last place in the group (which I have £4 on at 8-1).

A cocunut to anyone who can predict our two goalscorers. I'll go for Kello and Ridgers.

2 quid on 0-0 @ 7/1 in the Nigeria vs Iran dullfest. 2 quid on 2-1 Ghana later and 2 quid on USA H/T and Ghana F/T @ 25/1.

A good day. Took 1-0 Italy, lost £4 on that one. Also HT draw, FT Italy £6 @ 11/2= £39, and Balotelli to score last goal £5 @ 6/1 = £35. I am loving this world cup so far.

Nice start last night due to a slice of luck. I bet a sneaky £2 on 3-1 Brazil coupled with Jo to score for Brazil at any time (22/1). Correct score and Jo was an unused sub so I got paid the correct score single at 12/1. £24 profit on Day 1. I have another wee sneaky £4 on England @ 8/1.................. to finish bottom of their Group.

Thank you HSS. Hopefully this won't create an obstruction for the plane spotters.

In which corner will this be constructed ?

Or fanny about as a mini-cab driver.

Lots of players were (rightly) slagged a number of years ago for dropping down divisions to play for Gretna and plunder Brooks Mileson's unsustainable wealth. Instead of wanting to play ay the highest level they could they chased the £££££s. Chris Innes, IIRC, dropped from SPL to Div 3. If, as appears likely, Darren McGregor opts to do the same to join the-team-formerly-known-as-Rangers he deserves to be criticised for displaying a lack of ambition. This provides me with yet another reason to hope that the imposters go bust before Christmas.

Come on Danny, get him signed !!

............. and Petrie appears to have survived. The Hibs fans won't be very happy I suspect.

My £10 top gs bet went on Higuain @ 20/1 with Bet365 (Corals offering @ 22/1 I believe). Argentina are in a fairly soft group F with lots of goal potential. In qualifying Messi got 10 goals, Higuain got 9, so I reckon he's worth a punt.

Majors are golf tournaments. Tennis have Grand Slams. I know, just being a pedant again.

Everyone will have their own opinion about tactics, team formats, and how to approach each individual match against specific opposition. However, one constant that seems to flow through the most successful teams is a strong backbone that allows the rest of the team to play their own game and create an attacking force. Is that Tommy Craig's template for St Mirren in 2014-15 and beyond ? I certainly hope so ! Four critical positions must be sorted. GK - Kello and Ridgers (and maybe dilo ?). IMO this is a great start. Centre back - at the moment it looks like McGregor will be a deserter. That leaves McAusland - is he strong enough to fulfil this key role ? The jury is out - some terrific MOM performances last season but consistency and outright blunders blot his copybook for me. I see him as the 'support' centre back, we need a more dominant figure in that pivotal role. Who can fill that role ? Perhaps Naismith who has been absolutely excellent this season but who would be a loss at attacking right back. Let's hope TC has someone in mind already. Centre midfield ? Can Jim Goodwin be relied upon ? Back-up required. Centre forward - we have an ageing front man who encompasses everything from sublime to ridiculous. There has to be someone younger coming through to fill this role very soon, Help ! Suggestions anyone ?

Which one, so many to choose from ? For me, in terms of stunned disappointment, the LC final vs the-club-formerly-known-as-Rangers is a close second to the H match.

Masochistic maybe but I really enjoyed that wee film. When was it made ? In fact, why was it made ? Great to see some of our B&WArmy contributors involved (Reidy & HSS) and Brian Wright at the end, son of former SMFC manager Alex Wright.

Could someone cut & paste the item, I can't access that site ? Thx.

Apparently Tom is Shull's wee brother.

I feel faint. Did you ask if season tickets were valid ?