£10 into £2000 in 365 days

2.1 to Hellas Verona

 

I misread the bet and placed hull to win with the heinz, so got a bit lucky there.

 

4p return from the heniz!

 

Day 25:

Balance: 8.20

We got pretty luck with the Paide bet yesterday, opponent had someone sent off within the first 15 minutes, then Paide went 1-0 up after 30 mins, thought it was bet won right then, somehow though the other team scored an equalizer in the 78th minute, face in hands time, luckily though lady luck was smiling on us and Paide scored a 90th minute winner. The Heinz bet didn’t go very well though, resulting in a 53p loss, leaving us a paltry 2p in profit for the day, but any amount of profit is better than a loss.


Serie A Matches Napoli v Bologna
25-08-2013 19:45
Win-Draw-Win
Napoli @ 2/5

Finnish Veikkausliiga FC Honka v Vaasa PS
25-08-2013 16:30
Win-Draw-Win
FC Honka @ 8/13

Stake: 50p (as a double)

Just the one bet today, initially would have liked Honka as a single bet, but the odds are too poor for me, and I don’t have confidence in taking the handicap as VPS are a relatively good side and should give Honka a good game. Honka will really be going for the win, as they’re currently top of the league by just 1 point, however HJK in 2nd have a game in hand, so Honka need a win to keep their title challenge alive.
Napoli will be pushing Juventus for the title this season I believe, they have lost their prized asset in Cavani, but have used the money (and then some) to strengthen with some top quality players with Higuain, Albiol, Callejon, and Mertens all arriving, along with Reina on loan. Rafa Benitez is now and charge and lead them to some good results in pre-season (beating Benfica and Galatasaray, and a thrilling 2-2 draw with Arsenal). Something has to go seriously wrong to stop them getting a result here.

 

Thanks as always. We've been viciously unlucky so far. Sods law cannot keep going forever.

 

This is probably my worst ever streak in 5 years of gambling.

 

Thanks for sharing it with us all.

 

You are more than welcome.

 

I'm joking of course. You know I appreciate your efforts and research and I'm looking forward to our luck turning.

 

at home moog has got reids picture on the wall. he throws darts at it.

 

is 'throws darts' a euphemism for 'ejaculates ejaculate'?

 

This. But I'm thinking of you whilst I do it.

 

Day 26:

Balance: 8.83
Our double is looking good with Honka confidently winning 3-0 earlier, and I reckon they’ll go on and win the title off the back of that win. Napoli are also doing well, being 2-0 up at HT and dominating the stats, will take a miracle for Bologna to come back into the game now. So onto tomorrow!

Swedish Allsvenskanliga Syrianska v Djurgardens
26-08-2013 18:05
Win-Draw-Win
Djurgardens @ 5/6

Stake: 60p

Djurgardens have lost us 2 bets so far (with us backing the other team), and I think I under-estimate them too much, hopefully this is where they win us a bet for a change! Syrianska are 16th (bottom) of the league, with a paltry 10 points from 10 games, winning just 2 games all season. Djurgardens are in 10th and on a decent run of form for a mid/low table side, Syrianska will most likely score, but I imagine Djurgardens will have the better of it. A little bit of stats research show out of all the teams Syrianska have played both home/away against the teams 10th and below, they’ve only won once all season. Never touching a bet with Djurgardens in it though if this bet loses!


Russia Premier League Lokomotiv Moscow v FK Rostov
26-08-2013 17:00
Draw No Bet
FK Rostov @ 9/4

Stake: 30p

Similar to my Rostov writeup a few weeks ago, they’re being very over-priced by the bookies who don’t seem to think their form will hold out, but with the form they’re in currently, this is great value, small stake because there’s a large risk involved, but I certainly think Rostov stand a chance here. Looking at the teams each team has played, they’ve played the same teams which is helpful in gauging where each team is at. Lokomotiv drew 2-2 against a poor Anzhi side, Rostov won 1-0. Lokomotiv beat Volga 2-1, Rostov beat them 4-0, Lokomotiv beat Terek Grozny 1-0, Rostov beat them 2-1. Very much worth the odds.

 

I have a 60p free bet on paddypower. What should I use it for or wait for tomorrows set of bets? It only came after I placed the initial 60p bet and I wasn't sure you get free bets back on draw no bets.

 

Not sure on that either, does it say when it expires? Could use it for Tuesdays bets if it doesn't expire soon.

 

I think I've got the same free bet as Simms on paddypower. It's closing date is 27/08/13, so does that mean you can use the free bet on that day or do you have to have used it before that date?

 

Well I'll be posting tuesdays bets up tomorrow night so that works out well regardless!

 

Yeh it's the 27th. Something to do with an average of previous bets up to £10 or something.

I would think you can use it up until midnight on the 26th.

 

Day 27:

Balance: £9.03

Another day of profit yesterday, slowly gaining back our money and hopefully are on the right track now, I was a bit disappointed with the Rostov bet, they went into half time 1-0, with the game being a fairly open one, they had chances but failed to put them away. Then early in the second half one of their full backs got sent off and they imploded, conceding 2 goals in 7 minutes, 2 minutes after Lokomotivs third went in, Rostovs other full back got sent off and Lokomotiv ended up smashing them 5-0. A disappointing result but one that can’t really be helped! At least Djurgardens finally won us a bet, winning quite comfortably in the end (despite trailing 1-0 at HT!) Only the one bet tomorrow, as there isn’t much on in the leagues I know.

Champions League Qualifiers PAOK v Schalke 04
27-08-2013 19:45
Win-Draw-Win
Schalke 04 @ 6/5

Stake: 75p

Schalke were very unlucky not to win in the last leg, a 30 yard wonder strike got PAOK an equiliser and the match finished 1-1. As I wrote in my writeup for that game, Schalke have an immense squad, and will be really gunning for the win here, and the quality should shine through. Despite the draw in the first leg, they were very dominant, having 64% of the possession, 14 shots to 8 (10 on target) as well as having more corners. Incredible odds for the win, even though Huntelaar still won’t be back, however Farfan (who scored Schalkes goal in the 1st leg) and Draxler will be threats for the PAOK defence.

 

Oh dear. Went from 1-0 at HT to 1-1 and a player sent off for schalke.

EDIT: Literally 2 seconds after I post schalke score. I clicked submit and clicked the tab with the score on it and it was 2-1.

 

A player got sent off? I've been watching this game and honestly didn't notice! PAOK need 2 goals in 15 mins so can't see them going through. Still a chance of an equaliser though.

 

And just like that PAOK equalise. *******s.

 

J Jones for a second bookable offense says William hill and sky sports.

 

At 2-2 with ten men and going through on away goals I can't see Shalke pushing for a winner.

 

Yeah correct, silly yellow card in the first half and an equally silly second. As UEA says, can't see Schalke pushing for another.

 

maybe they will get one on the break.

 

I think opti you posted in the bets only thread instead of this one?

 

How about that!

 

Great shout.

 

I LOVE DRAXLER. What an immense bit of skill and lovely layoff instead of going for goal.

 

Post of the day :sign15:

 

Today our luck finally changes! Onwards and upwards. I put the bet on and my free 60p bet too!

 

Wow have to admit I'd given up there and was vowing never to bet on schalke again