Big Bad Bob Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Anyone betting 4 figure sums on skybet are imbeciles Take out the 'on skybet' bit and add 'or have more money than sense' and I'll agree with you!!
saint_stevo Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 i watched a man lose £4000 on a horse once. Not a pleasant experience
thorpie the sinner Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 I am clinging to the no one could be that stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SaintBobby Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Thing is, odds like this are not based on what is likely to happen, but what average members of the public like us think will happen - and where we're putting our cash. Still, that's not going to stop me wishing WGS is coming back! Sort of. But what people think will happen and what's likely to happen aren't completely different things. A 12-1 shot in the Grand National is simply a horse that has had a lot more money put on it than a 200-1 shot. But that is good evidence that the 12-1 horse is much more likely to win than the 200-1 shot.
MarkSFC Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Sort of. But what people think will happen and what's likely to happen aren't completely different things. A 12-1 shot in the Grand National is simply a horse that has had a lot more money put on it than a 200-1 shot. But that is good evidence that the 12-1 horse is much more likely to win than the 200-1 shot. Simply not true. The initial prices of any "book" are based on the knowledge an opinion of the bookmaker (and sometimes geographical factors). Prices will change as money is bet and significant changes can happen when small amounts of money go on large prices, and particularly when the bookmaker hasnt taken enough on the book. The bookmaker works to an "overound percentage" which usually varies between 105 and 120%. This indicates the likely profit based on equal stakes. I have never seen a 200-1 shot gambled down to 12-1!!!
Thedelldays Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 seriously...if adams is appointed, oldknow and co can shove their new era up their arse
WestSaint Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Radio Solent are just stating that Strachan is currently unwilling to comment on speculation he may be the next manager -
Andy_Porter Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Adams would be ridiculous. I don't care that he's a skate or any of that ******** but he was just a really **** manager and a total fruit loop.
Crab Lungs Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 seriously...if adams is appointed, oldknow and co can shove their new era up their arse Whilst I welcome the new guys, we might as well dock ourselves another 15 points with Adams in charge.. From the Shearer and Ince school of 'I haven't got a ****ing clue, plus I have no charisma or motivational skills'
MarkSFC Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 I wouldnt get too concerned with any prices listed anywhere in regard our new manager. The nature of such lists is that form is virtually irrelevant and people bet with their heads/hearts or on pure speculation. This vreates a very instable market and huge fluctuations, when usually no-one knows much. By the time they do, the book will have closed!!!Bookies hardly ever lose on these markets.
SaintDonkey Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Sort of. But what people think will happen and what's likely to happen aren't completely different things. A 12-1 shot in the Grand National is simply a horse that has had a lot more money put on it than a 200-1 shot. But that is good evidence that the 12-1 horse is much more likely to win than the 200-1 shot. Except with horses experts can make an analysis and tip a likely winner. That horse then gets loads of money put on it and becomes a favourite. In the case of a new manager it's complete speculation, the Times mentions that Adams in in the frame (probably basedon nothing more than he's looking for a job) a few punters look at the early odds an think I'l hae a bit of that. The odds go down. Another load of punters see this and think someone knows something they don't they put money on so the odds tumble further. Next thing you know Adams is odds on favourite.
SaintRobbie Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Anyone betting 4 figure sums on skybet are imbeciles I suppose Owen can afford to again now though, as he's at ManUre?!
SaintRobbie Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Adams would be ridiculous. I don't care that he's a skate or any of that ******** but he was just a really **** manager and a total fruit loop. Look people said that about Harry Redknapp coming and... ... doh!
jasonbenali Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Whilst I welcome the new guys, we might as well dock ourselves another 15 points with Adams in charge.. lol
Third Division South Days Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Radio Solent are just stating that Strachan is currently unwilling to comment on speculation he may be the next manager - As he's not denied it we'll take that as a yes then?
sussexsaint Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Radio Solent are just stating that Strachan is currently unwilling to comment on speculation he may be the next manager - Oooooo interesting - he is straight talking chap and I would have honestly expected him to say 'No' directly if hewasn't being asked
TheSaintPhil Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 I want the "special one" but i doubt Mourinho's would want to come here lol
SaintRobbie Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 I would call Tony Adams ' Special' special needs?
CWD Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Yes that was the joke I got it. it made me chuckle:lol:
Thedelldays Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Radio Solent are just stating that Strachan is currently unwilling to comment on speculation he may be the next manager - interesting.. IF this is the case and he is considering it...I reckon he is pushing for "more money for players" etc...in this league and if/when we get promoted.. WGS would not be interested if we got to the CCC and just "consolidated" I know they said they will not be flush with the cash, but they are hardly going to say any different.. besides, you dont need to throw too much around outside the prem anyway.. imo, we could get promoted in 3 years to the prem from where we are now, with the right manager and £15m max... the return on all that would be massive for the owner
RedFear Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Ottmar Hitzfeld would be a sweet choice if somewhat unlikely
chrisobee Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Not good. It's worse: Strachan 4/5 Adams 5/4 Is this the end of the euphoria already, surely no one in their right minds would appoint Adams. Even my Mum who knows practically nothing about football thinks he is a gormless loser !!
CityRanger Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Adams gets job = DJ at party clearing dance floor with totally **** choice of record ruining mood...
Beer Engine Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 If it IS Adams then obviously he won't last beyond Christmas - but that's another season wasted - or worse! Having to think very hard about the 4 season tickets I was trying to buy today ..
Carl Spackler Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 http://www.skybet.com/skybet?action=GoEvType&id=10002896 Adams into 5/4
S-Clarke Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Wise is worryingly short (odds that is...) tbf i'd rather have him than bloody Adams.
SW11_Saint Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Does anyone know Oldknow? If so, they need to let him know ASAP that Tony Adams is NOT wanted here as manager or in any other capacity.
St Chalet Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Strachan, G 1.80 Dowie, I 41.00 Adams T 2.25 Hoddle, G 51.00 Keegan, K 19.00 Souness, G 67.00 Coppel S 26.00 Bond, K 67.00 Adams, M 29.00 Shearer, A 67.00 Wise, D 29.00 Redknapp, H 81.00 Boothroyd, A 29.00 Wright, M 101.00 Le Tissier, M 34.00
Running Man Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Does anyone know Oldknow? If so, they need to let him know ASAP that Tony Adams is NOT wanted here as manager or in any other capacity. aoldknow@saintsfc.co.uk I presume.
Beer Engine Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 You don't think there's a sk8 working at Sky Bet who is just trying to wind us all up do you? Hang on .... sk8? ..... working? oxymoron ... sorry
dan17 Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Here's my thoughts....and I bloody hope I'm right..... I can't help but feel that mass hysteria is the only thing pushing Tony Adams to such a short price. ML means business and he must be looking to appoint the best possible manager that we can attract........maybe it is WGS, maybe its someone we are very familiar with, maybe its someone we have barely heard of. The man himself has spoken about his desire to re-align the club with its supporters and get everyone back in SMS to join the crusade back to glory (or relative success). Surely appointing someone like TA would have the opposite effect and ML will know this. I, for one, cannot take this TA business seriously - It just doesn't fall in line with everything else....?
St Chalet Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 You don't think there's a sk8 working at Sky Bet who is just trying to wind us all up do you? Hang on .... sk8? ..... working? oxymoron ... sorry Nope, yesterday was benefits day so they all bet on Adams and corrupted the market.
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Here's my thoughts....and I bloody hope I'm right..... I can't help but feel that mass hysteria is the only thing pushing Tony Adams to such a short price. ML means business and he must be looking to appoint the best possible manager that we can attract........maybe it is WGS, maybe its someone we are very familiar with, maybe its someone we have barely heard of. The man himself has spoken about his desire to re-align the club with its supporters and get everyone back in SMS to join the crusade back to glory (or relative success). Surely appointing someone like TA would have the opposite effect and ML will know this. I, for one, cannot take this TA business seriously - It just doesn't fall in line with everything else....? Dan17, meet Southampton Football Club. Southampton Football Club, Dan17. Seriously man, it could happen.
kelso kev Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Just to let you know, i dont know if this has been said before, but strchan was at the training groung yesterday! This i no for sure, the club told staff that he was getting an injury treated?
69 saint Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Strachan 1/5 To Return To Saints Sky Bet have cut Gordon Strachan to 1/5 in their next Southampton manager market after taking a flood of money on the former Celtic boss to make a shock return to St Mary’s.
Smirking_Saint Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 Strachan 1/5 To Return To Saints Sky Bet have cut Gordon Strachan to 1/5 in their next Southampton manager market after taking a flood of money on the former Celtic boss to make a shock return to St Mary’s. I am clinging to the fact that it is because they know something we don't, however if they did i would think the major newspapers would have jumped on board by now. I think a lot of people have wagered a lot of money and so they are protecting themselves.
gonzo Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 I am clinging to the fact that it is because they know something we don't, however if they did i would think the major newspapers would have jumped on board by now. I think a lot of people have wagered a lot of money and so they are protecting themselves. It was in The Sun today about Strachan returning, so who knows?
Smirking_Saint Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 It was in The Sun today about Strachan returning, so who knows? ****ing hope they do
IanH Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 http://www.skybet.com/skybet?action=GoEvType&id=10002896 Sky seem to have withdrawn it again now.
St Chalet Posted 10 July, 2009 Posted 10 July, 2009 (edited) http://www.skybet.com/skybet?action=GoEvType&id=10002896 Sky seem to have withdrawn it again now. They did at 2100, not before I stuck a tenner on Coppell at 25-1. Edited 11 July, 2009 by St Chalet Spelling
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