If somebody else was running the competition, I'd be calling them scammers now
I was sure I picked 7th and 8th teams from NBA to go through, I even openly discussed that nothing else made sense. Not sure how I ended with Bulls instead of Heat in the spreadsheet then.
I remember you commenting on my post about simply picking upper bracket style, so yeah, surprised your picks were Heat -- that precious play will earn me a fighting chance for this round. City didn't get the second goalscorer I needed, I knew Chelsea would make it tough, still wish they won since 1-0 City win means I didn't get BSFL right nor did my Chelsea bet win, so I still need London marathon to NOT have a new record and Barca to overcome Real in El Clasico.
On any other day, I'd like my chances but I have a feeling mitchr4 is the one happier with things as Real are the favourite after all.
I would say I'd be really happy with a draw...
Speaking of Chelski, Vitesse in Eredivisie just got relegated with an 18 pt penalty. Used to be Chelsea playground club but apparently Abramovich still putting in millions in Vitesse.
They haven't been getting any kids from us since the sanction and the takeover as we're the ones keeping these kids now. We're more like Vitsese now. I don't care what they did but 19 points deduction on a middle of the season is crazy, the players must be feeling really down for effort waisted all season.
Chelsea don't deserve Jackson - he's the most toothless striker in Europe. Sames old story about this group of players; miss tons of chances and lose at the end. I can't even blame Poch on this one. Lol I just looked at the spreadsheet....Danm it!!!
I agree. I really feel that these penalties happening in the middle of seasons punish fans and players the most. Owners pay a fine, no problem, they just drink a few spirits and they get on with life but the careers of players and hardworking fans who pay season tickets? Football is getting really hard to stomach it's not funny.
Damn Chelsea indeed. I make money from them every now and then but then when I actually feel confident in them (and they looked better than City at first), they cheekily rugpull my bets.
Have to say, the past couple of seasons my betting is disastrous. Back of my mind, I'm saying it's my lack of focus but front of my mind is reminding me I've always been shit and this is a reminder of that.