I POSTED Saturday's Super Single with Friday's tips and it's only the second time I've done that.
The last time the selection was a winner and I'm hoping Bournemouth live up to their billing as Championship leaders and take care of Norwich at home.
When I was putting together a Super Single shortlist on Thursday I was surprised Bournemouth were at priced up higher than evens for a match against a side who have struggled on the road.
They were managerless at that time but Hamilton's Alex Neil had been offered the job and on Friday morning he accepted it. I often steer clear of backing against sides with new bosses but I made up my mind to back Bournemouth after listening to Neil's half-our press conference at Carrow Road.
This is a guy who's achieved more than anyone thought was possible at Hamilton and he's not stupid. So when asked if he'd be in the dugout at Dean Court the new man admitted he'd not been at the club enough to “impact” on the game and expected that reaction the following week.
Norwich players will no doubt want to impress as Neil decides who stays and who goes but they'll be under the control of Mike Phelan as they were last week when losing tamely to Preston in the FA Cup.
Bournemouth away is as tough as it gets, a real baptism of fire and Neil has quite rightly stepped away from the situation.
Bournemouth's only defeat in their last 17 was to Liverpool in the Capital One Cup when they rested players and even with a weakened side won 5-1 at Rotherham in the FA Cup last weekend.
Eddie Howe's men have been a breath of fresh air this season and keep banging in the goals with 21 in six matches. The surprise to me is Bournemouth are priced up at over evens with McBookie and BetVictor going 21-20 and I can't ignore the value.
Another “B” team on my short list were Bolton who continue to improve under Neil Lennon and at home they've won six and drawn one of their last seven. Visitors are Leeds who have taken one point in 15 and haven't won away since mid-September. Bolton are also priced above evens with boylesports going 21-20.
And what about Birmingham at home to Wigan for a B treble. Birmingham showed their renewed spirit by battling back from 2-0 down to beat Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup and have won four of their last five. Wigan have lost five out of six under Malky Mackay and Brum look a decent bet at 6-4 with Betfred and bet365.
Super Single
Bournemouth
(21-20, McBookie, BetVictor)
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Mr f pls what do u think of brentford,annan,peterboro,newport,wycombe,burton A,and bristol city thank u
evans, I don’t have time to comment on a seven-team accumulator apart from to advise you to take fewer teams.
Mr F , Any idea why Valencia are 2.70 ?!!!
Celta are poorest Spanish side at moment.
Bet Your Dollar, it looks big at first glance but I’ve hardly looked at Europe but plan to.
Mr. F, will there be Super Single contest this week?
TamD, that’s up to admin – I’ll try to find out.
How about west from, atranraer and man city 3 fold? 8/1
Good gamble?
Thoughts…
West brom *
Mr F,im gonna go against you with the Bolton v Leeds match.I was chuffed with the way we set about Sunderland,especially in the 2nd half,and Redfearn had made 7 changes as well.Bolton have only beaten us once in nine at their place,and Leeds have won six of those.I think Redfearn will change things round to halt our slump,so im going Leeds DC 4/5 @ Coral.Good luck.
Flickhead, that won’t be the team who play at Bolton. Championship games are always tough to call though and while I like Bolton I haven’t put them on my top tips.
Ipswich v Derby BTTS
Home Wins: Brentford, Bournemouth, Bolton, WBA, Bristol City.
Away Win: Middlesbrough
Mr f I’m gonna stay clear of picking a winner in the Bournemouth game as I can see Norwich raising their game.
My bet is gonna be
-1 CHELSEA HANDICAP – this time were gonna take a good beating we have a stronger team on the injury table then we will be fielding tomorrow and mourinho will want revenge, would take it as a single but too short @4/7 -2 is 6/4
Bournemouth v Norwich
OVER 2.5 MG @4/6
No need to say much to back this up with Bournemouth playing they always seem to score 2+ and I fancy Norwich to bag too.
DOUBLE PAYS 261.90 (£100 stake)
Toon, we agree on something then – Chelsea -1 is on my homes.
It’s the defensive side of things for Leeds they will not stop Bolton scoring . He has changed the formation but as a Leeds fan I cannot see anything positive tomorrow for Leeds . All stats have been broken with Leeds and tomorrow will be the same.
I like the idea of the “B” theme fur the morra
BOOKIE BASHING :-)
hi mr f ive done a double of burton hearts will it land ??
Bournemouth
Bristol City
Burton
Benfica
Spot on Mr F
Tomorrows program is brought to you by the letter B…
Bournemouth, Birmingham, Bristol City and Brechin!
and may need help from ‘The Count’ when calculating returns if you add Bolton, Brentford and Barnsley!!!
Winnings might just catch you a Big Bird tomorrow night!
Yeah OK, so I’ve taken that too far… but get on it!
You should have put Bolton up Mr F,every time i back r lot on here,it goes tits up.When you get these challenges going can u do one for worst tipper,i’ll win it hands down.
Alloa 17/2… Rangers bogey team… Massive price not to be sniffed at…
I’ve won a few quid with Bournemouth this season so it’s a great SS choice for me Mr F. Can I add a tip of my own to this thread please? Crewe v Gillingham BTTS and Crewe to win. 7/2 @ Skybet for starters. It will happen. :) Keep up the great tips Mr F and others!
Muzzer, I like Crewe too and they were of course on the shortlist but I can’t do them all.
Aidy keep the faith fella,4500 of us going tomorrow,we will turn it eventually.Its just, will i be alive to see it? MOT
I’d have Bournemouth as my first choice and I’m a Crewe fan so no worries there Mr F. Just suggesting another little separate tip for the guys as a backup. I’m at the game and really fancy it. :) I do pretty well with my own bets after research etc but you and some of the other guys on this site have improved my bankroll in the past 18 months so thanks and please keep it up.
Mr f, ive emailed admin 3 times about the spurs v chelsea FGS contest the other week and i still have no reply or no free bet. Please can you help? Thanks. Ben.
ben, give it time – it can take a month to credit. I don’t reply – I forward to admin who deal with the prizes.
Never back against a team with a new manager, form goes out the window.
Stu24, I’m usually reluctant to do so but make an exception in this case with Neil not being involved with the team and Bournemouth’s form so good.
hope sp Mr F dont want to see your super single record on a minus ! time to get the finger out and pick a few winners should get one tomorrow all going well.
Mr f am not doin a 7 accumulator just wanted u to back some of it
Flickhead I always keep the faith just the defence is a shambles a young side always needs time we will see.
Austin,Kane,Falcao anytime scorers pays 87 of 5 pound stake just need falcao for a nice profit