A wee bet for those of you so inclined.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 3:29 pm
Needless to say those under 18 should look away, because gambling is evil don't you know ....
James Young, 12/1 to be top Scorer in the Hurling Championship with bet365. This is a cracking bet, and a mistake, because of the new championship format. Think about it logically - he averaged seven points per game in the league for Laois. He scored 1-9 yesterday against Dublin. From here on he'll play a Leinster semi against Wexford, three qualifier group games, and probably one relegation playoff. At least five games, maybe more allowing for losing the relegation semi, or a replay. If we allow him a conservative six points per game - that's a total of 42.
Now look at the favourite, Henry Shefflin, in at 3/1. Will have a semi against Offaly, a Leinster final, and probably 3 games further if KK reach an All Ireland final. 8 points a game and he still finishes below Young. And this is giving him a full run to the final and all the frees, some of which may be taken by Larkin. Likewise Joe Deane. A maximum of four games to come, with only six in the bag, and he's trading at sixes. Lunacy.
A lot of you who know me know that I have a gambling background, and this is the best bet I've seen so far this year. Well worth a few pence.
James Young, 12/1 to be top Scorer in the Hurling Championship with bet365. This is a cracking bet, and a mistake, because of the new championship format. Think about it logically - he averaged seven points per game in the league for Laois. He scored 1-9 yesterday against Dublin. From here on he'll play a Leinster semi against Wexford, three qualifier group games, and probably one relegation playoff. At least five games, maybe more allowing for losing the relegation semi, or a replay. If we allow him a conservative six points per game - that's a total of 42.
Now look at the favourite, Henry Shefflin, in at 3/1. Will have a semi against Offaly, a Leinster final, and probably 3 games further if KK reach an All Ireland final. 8 points a game and he still finishes below Young. And this is giving him a full run to the final and all the frees, some of which may be taken by Larkin. Likewise Joe Deane. A maximum of four games to come, with only six in the bag, and he's trading at sixes. Lunacy.
A lot of you who know me know that I have a gambling background, and this is the best bet I've seen so far this year. Well worth a few pence.