I've thoroughly enjoyed listening to Jeremy Vine. Leicester have certainly done well.
One can't help but think that if King Richard had been buried in a more appropriate place some luck might have rubbed off on us. God's own county. Jewel of the North. etc.
Moonie posted:Just heard on the radio that some punter put £20 on Leicester at 5000/1 and picked up a cool £100,000
Well done that Leicester supporter
Moonie posted:Just heard on the radio that some punter put £20 on Leicester at 5000/1 and picked up a cool £100,000
Well done that Leicester supporter
I watched the Grand National in a London West End pub, and during the build-up to the race I got chatting to a West Ham fan who had a few £1 bets on the race. As we moved on to chatting about betting in general, he told me that he had a double bet on Leicester City: to win the Premiership, but also to be top of the table at Christmas. He had been given odds of 7500/1...
As was his style, he only put £1 on it (well, that's all he admitted to, anyway...), but even that means he'll be collecting £7500: a life changing amount for many people. Needless to say I was thinking about him yesterday - and all the others who put small, speculative bets on Leicester winning the League.
I find it extraordinary to think of the "ripple effect" of Leicester's success: for example, lots of people have now won life-changing sums of money, and those wins will create ripples of their own. All those "ripples" will continue reverberating throughout the year, often in strange and unexpected ways that no one can predict. We're going to be experiencing the fallout from this for a long, long time...
Got the news on......23 million Leicester City cost
I've always said there must be some gems in the lower divisions. Why do peeps always have to spend big?
Just heard a joke... "You will always find me in the kitchen at Vardy's"
Sprout posted:Got the news on......23 million Leicester City cost
I've always said there must be some gems in the lower divisions. Why do peeps always have to spend big?
It's the "star" factor. The big clubs are in awe of it, and often with good reason: a big signing can sell shed loads of replica shirts alone. It doesn't necessarily mean success on the field, though...
Leicester's success reminded me of the film "Moneyball", which told the story of the Oakland Athletics baseball team who completely revolutionised the sport back in 2002. The club had little money and couldn't afford any big name signings, but their eureka moment was realising that such signings are overrated and unnecessary. With the help of computer analysis, they constructed a team (and that's the key word here) of reliable, low-cost players who could maintain a steady stream of runs. The result was a high-point of 20 consecutive wins - an American League record that still stands.
Their approach is now copied by virtually every American baseball team...
Claudio's Mum looks like Principal Skinner's Mum from the Simpsons :
Yes! That one was cut out and in my panini scrap book by ten of the clock!! My Hamburg based friend Sigi and I get the books, buy a few stickers and fill in the rest with random stuff, then send 'em to each other.
I am watching the Grimsby v Braintree first leg play off. I am sure the commentators are watching a different game to me. Braintree player booked for what commentator says was a clear trip. Well, I'm sorry mate but he tripped over his own leg. I have watched it several times in slow motion and no contact was made 
Moin! Today's the day!
If we avoid defeat then the 'Boro will ascend unto the Premiership which some people think is a good thing.
If Brighton win then we play our resident spook's team in the play-offs for a trip to Wembley which I think may be a good thing.
Otherwise another season of lovely days out.
Garage Joe posted:Moin! Today's the day!
If we avoid defeat then the 'Boro will ascend unto the Premiership which some people think is a good thing.
If Brighton win then we play our resident spook's team in the play-offs for a trip to Wembley which I think may be a good thing.
Otherwise another season of lovely days out.
Well done GJ.
I have my ticket for next Friday and will enjoy the game whatever the result as it's been a great season.
I noticed Carlos played a weakened side against Wolves today in preparation for Friday.
On Wed if Sunderland win against Everton then Newcastle definitely get relegated.
I hope that happens.
Garage Joe posted:Indeed!
How is the head this morning?
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Well done GJ.
Roger the Alien posted:Congratulations GJ
Was he playing?
Madame Arcati posted:Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
Well done GJ.
Roger the Alien posted:Congratulations GJ
Was he playing?
Yes, in a way he was. GJ played his part by supporting his team home and away. 
Man Utd team bus "smashed up" en route to Upton Park.
Kick-off put back to 8.30.
Cold Sweat posted:Man Utd team bus "smashed up" en route to Upton Park.
Kick-off put back to 8.30.
By the players? Not happy with Van Ghoul's team selection?
One suspects in an attempt to put the players on edge for the game.
David Gold says no attack on the coach
Cold Sweat posted:David Gold says no attack on the coach
Just reading it on the BBC website, not sure what Gold has been drinking but it's certainly affected his vision!
I would seem that some of the ManUre players were less scared than amused by the attack given the footage!
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36263008
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities posted:
I would seem that some of the ManUre players were less scared than amused by the attack given the footage!
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36263008
I heard that on the radio too, EC....
Moonie posted:I wonder why it is no one like Man U?
I've been a Man Utd fan since I was a wee girl in the 70's Moonie 
The amount of Irish and Norn Irish players in the team, always made it feel like there was a connection.
Not so much nowadays t.b.f. 
COME ON SUNDERLAND !!! 2-0 at half time
If Sunderland win then Newcastle go down - whoop!!!
Sunderland 3-0 Everton
We have a streaker at Sunderland wearing only a Sunderland flag on his shoulders.
One of those moments where a commentator says something like "we don't want to see that."
Looks like Sunderland's win will send both Newcastle and Norwich down. A great time to be playing Everton who have not really pulled up any trees of late.
Well done Leicester 
