John Tuohy's Blog – August 2009 Archive (11)

Season Already Over For Liverpool?

When it comes to soccer there is an old saying and that is while you can’t win the title in August you can definitely lose it. Only three games into the season and it looks like this applies to Liverpool. After two losses from its opening three matches, its odds have ballooned out to 10.5.

It is already six points from the lead of the soccer league and that is before any European matches or the FA Cup. Something is going to have to give at Anfield… Continue

One of my buddies has just joined the site. He is new to sprorts trading and would appreciate some. advice. You boys have a lot of knowledge between you. Get your fingers typing and give him a few clues, steps in the right direction.

Has anyone else noticed the FTSE sneakily sneaking up all the time? 4850 at COP. When we went to see our bank manager about a year ago it was around 3600. That is 33% increase in about a year. I am quite pleased as bank manager was suggesting we go 50-50, but I said it cannot get any worse. Let us stay 75-25.



This general improvement in the economy could make next years UK election quite interesting. Stil think the tories will win, but "it's the economy stupid", and if it keeps… Continue

Any thoughts from our racing pundits would be much appreciated, and dont't forget we have a chatroom.

One of our fellow bloggers MOM will be live on air at http://www.juicestorm.com/ 12 noon this afternoon. It might be a laugh if anyone who is listening signs into our chatroom at the same time for some lively background debate. You need to sign onto radio station in advance to ensure a seat at the table.

Arsenal v Portsmouth

Man City v Wolves

Wigan v Man Utd

Sunderland v Blackburn

Birmingham v Stoke

Hull v Bolton

Burnley v Everton

West Ham v Tottenham

Fulham v Chelsea

Liverpool v Aston Villa



Anyone got any thoughts/comments/suggestions/ideas.



I think Chelsea might be quite happy with a point at Craven cottage. Anything else would be a bonus.



I am going to the Fulham Chelsea game btw. Should be a laugh. 50 quid a… Continue

How you all doing/enjoying the Fifth Test?

All to play for as the Ashes heads to the Oval .



For a long time the Ashes was on the horizon but now four of the five Tests have been played and it all comes down to the Oval. It is the first time since 1965/66 that the Ashes is all square heading to the final Test match of the series.



The form of both sides has fluctuated but now Australia are firmly in the box seat. You would think that the Ashes 2009 is going to be a good one for them unless England can make some sort… Continue

Just updated my other blog.

Check it out.

http://john2e.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Thanks again to everyone for joining and making great posts/contributions. Very much appreciated. I am so impressed by the quality of the contributions it is untrue. Thanks boys. Keep it coming.



I will be in London later today, so my internet access may be limited.



Looks like the test match ended in a draw. I've been a bit busy, so I have hardly watched any of it.



Lunch with Gordon discussing various improvements we can make to this site. Gordon and Mooders will… Continue

Have a very happy day.



Many thanks to all our members, especially the new ones for joining.



Can you all do a favour? Email all your friends and get them to join. Membership is now 95, and I want to get to 100 before the end of play. We can do it. Great fun and it has not started yet.



Also can we get some lively discussion going today? Todays cricket/horse racing/football/golf/us pga starts thursday/ sport/gambling/trading in general/setting up our new generation… Continue

Well England are doing quite well against Australia. Rain seems to be helping Australia, and I guess the draw is the possibibilty.



The Big Match is though ex-Reading v ex-Arsenal at RTFC, Scours Lane, Tilehurst, Reading. Kick off 2.30pm today. Admission 6 pounds for adults. All proceeds going to a cancer charity. There is another charity game kicking off at 10.30am. Admission is free but donations accepted. The bar will will be open all day. I would guess from about 10am, and I… Continue