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ALASTAIR BROWNLEE'S BORO v BOLTON WANDERERS MATCH PREVIEW 18-4-08
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Three points off Bolton on Saturday would not only mathematically ensure that Boro retain their Premier League status, but would also continue an improved run of form that has seen the side lose only once since the FA Cup heartbreak at the hands of Cardiff City.
Gareth Southgate is, naturally, looking beyond mere survival and with three out of the remaining four fixtures at the Riverside, there is not only the opportunity to end the campaign with a flourish but also the financial bonus that goes with how high the team finishes in the table.
In addition, there is the not so small matter of ending the season as the top team in the North-East. With Newcastle facing Sunderland on Sunday before Boro travel to the Stadium of Light a week on Saturday, the local bragging rights are very much up for grabs.
Boro go into the clash with the Wanderers with the half time tongue lashing from the manager at White Hart Lane still ringing in the players' ears.
The verbal outburst from the boss for a below par first forty five minutes at Spurs not only had the desired effect of a much improved display that earned a point (and might have produced a win), but also proved that Gareth can be tough when called upon.
The way in which Gareth conducts himself in the media projects an image far removed from a boss who likes to throw the cups around at half time. But his determination to stand up to Sir Alex Ferguson during the last home game and his laying down the law at Spurs proves that he can be a tough taskmaster when called upon.
The aim this weekend will be for a ninety minute display as good as the second half at the Lane and if that can be found then Boro should be too good for Bolton and make Gareth’s half time talk a little easier!
It should be a cracking match at the Riverside, as Wanderers breathed new life into their relegation battle with a 1-0 win over West Ham United at the Reebok Stadium. However, Gary Megson will be without Kevin Davies, who scored the only goal against the Hammers, due to suspension.
Davies would not have made the game on Saturday even if he had not been harshly booked against West Ham, as he is injured but to lose the player who is the focus of their attacks is clearly a big blow to the visitors.
Boro first came across Davies back in April 1997 in the classic FA Cup semi final with Chesterfield at Old Trafford.
The striker served notice of his ability to trouble defences and now, aged 31, he has the experience to go with his commanding physical presence. Both Pogatetz and Wheater will therefore be pleased to see the opposition line up without their main striker.
Emanuel Pogatetz has relished the responsibility of the role as captain in recent games but the manager is in no hurry to make a permanent appointment as skipper, although he is delighted with the way the Austrian has taken to wearing the armband.
After starting the season with George Boateng as skipper, then giving Julio Arca the job, it looks as if Gareth will use the rest of the season and then the summer to reflect on who will lead the side out in August.
One setback this week was the news that Gary O’Neil had to undergo an operation following a knee injury picked up at Spurs. O’Neil will now miss the rest of the season but hopes to be back with the squad when they return for pre-season training.
O’Neil and Luke Young had formed a good partnership on the right side of midfield but with Aliadiere, Tuncay and Johnson all able to play in that position there is an opportunity to impress the manager in the four games that remain.
Looking back through the Century Radio archives to find a classic win over the Wanderers, one of my favourites is a 4-3 win at the Riverside on 26 March 2006.
Not only was the game a seven-goal thriller but also the Boro winner came in the last minute from one of the most unlikely sources as defender Stuart Parnaby scored in front on the New Holgate End.
Stuart will be a guest on Simply Red Sunday on Century Radio as Bernie and I will, hopefully, be reflecting on a great win over Bolton, and then start the build up to the big derby at Sunderland.
There will be all the usual features, including the chance to win Sunday Lunch for two at the Bluebell Hotel, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough.
We will also, no doubt, be talking about the season ticket prices for next season which include the great offer of a season card for those aged under eighteen priced at £95 for anywhere in the stadium.
It really is a great opportunity to ensure that the future generation of Boro fans have the chance to get to see their heroes in action, and I hope that it encourages a full stadium for the big kick off in August.
So why not give us a call on the usual number 08450021100 or send a text to 85102.
Up the Boro!!
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A GUARANTEED PROFIT OF AT LEAST £41.20 ON PORTSMOUTH v FULHAM
Did you know that it is possible to win money on Sunday afternoon's Premiership clash between Portsmouth v Fulham, whatever the result?
The game kicks off at 3.00pm and we can guarantee you a profit of at least £41.20, whatever the result of the match. All you have to do is follow the simple instructions below and then sit back and enjoy the game. At full-time, you will be at least £41.20 better off, whatever the result of the match.
We must point out that if you want to take this bet, you should do it now because if the odds change, then the figures here will be invalidated. If they have changed, let us know and we will rework the bet for you.
You can still do this if you have a Betfair account but your overall profit will be reduced by £25.00 as you won't receive the £25.00 cashback as an existing account holder.
If you are unsure about this bet, you are most welcome to call us on 01642 223229 and we will help you as much as we can.
We're going to lay out a total of £71.00 on the Portsmouth v Fulham match and we will collect £115.00 if Portsmouth win, £112.20 if Fulham win and £114.13 if it's a draw. That's a minimum profit of 58%, a much higher interest rate than you will get in any high street bank.
Here's how it's done. Just follow these simple instructions.
1. Open an account with Coral. It is really important that you enter the bonus code of CORALTD when prompted. This is to ensure that you receive your bonus.
Open an account with Betfair. It is really important that you enter the promotional code of BFB425 when prompted. This is to ensure that you receive your bonus.
Open an account with Extrabet
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This shouldn't take you any longer than a few minutes.
2. Make the following deposits into your new accounts.
Deposit £20.00 into your new Coral account.
Deposit £26.00 into your new Betfair account.
Deposit £25.00 into your Extrabet
account.
3. Now make the following bets.
Place £20.00 on Portsmouth at 3.00 (2/1) with Coral.
Coral will now add a £10.00 bonus to your account. Place this on Portsmouth as well. You will now have £30.00 riding on Portsmouth.
Back the draw with £25.00 at 3.7 (11/4) (or higher if available) with Betfair.
Place £26.00 on Fulham at 2.2 (6/5) with Extrabet .
Extrabet match your first bet up to £25 so you will now have £51.00 riding on Fulham.
The £25.00 matched bet will not show in your account but you can read all about how it works on the Extrabet site. It's the purple box that says '£25 FREE BET FOR NEW CUSTOMERS' on the top right hand side. Click here to visit the Extrabet site.
If you are unsure about placing these bets, please feel free to mail us or call us on 01642 223229 and we will talk you through it, no problem at all. There is no such thing as a stupid question.
You have temporarily laid out a total of £71.00 on the Portsmouth v Fulham match. I stress, temporarily... Now sit back, crack a beer open and enjoy the match.
4. Here's what happens at the end of the game.
If Portsmouth win, you collect £115.00. That's £90.00 from Coral plus a £25.00 cashback from Betfair.
If it's a draw, you collect £114.13. That's £89.13 from Betfair plus a £25.00 cashback from Betfair.
If Fulham win you collect £112.20. That's £87.20 from Extrabet plus a £25.00 cashback from Betfair.
5. This means that the worst case scenario on the Portsmouth v Fulham match is Fulham win and you make £41.20 profit. However, if it is a draw you make £43.13 and if Portsmouth win you make £44.00. That's a minimum profit of 58%, a much better rate of interest that you would get at any high street bank or building society.
6. It is absolutely vital that you click on the links on this page to open the accounts with the two bookies and enter the correct bonus codes or you may not qualify for the bonuses.
Also, before you place your bets, you should check that the odds haven't changed. If they have, let us know by mail or phone us on 01642 223229 and we will rework the bet for you.
Please feel free to contact us or phone us on 01642 223229 if you have any questions at all about this bet and we will help you as much as we can.
Please note that the bonuses are valid for new customers only so if you already have an account with one or more of the bookies we are using, you won't be able to do this. If that is the case, mail us or phone us on 01642 223229 and we'll create an alternative bet for you using different bookies.
This method of betting was used very successfully during the 2006 World Cup and you can read all about how it was done right here.
We guarantee this bet
It's understandable that some people will not believe that it is possible to do this. "What's the catch?" I hear you asking. My answer to that question is that we have been publishing arbitrage bets for four seasons now and literally hundreds of people have profited from following the advice on these pages.
Only twice has our refund guarantee been triggered and that was when we did all the figures wrong and sent refunds out to those who had followed our advice and made a small loss.
Our refund guarantee works like this. If this bet doesn't work like we say it will and you end up out of pocket, we will refund your losses. Simple as that.
That means that you simply cannot lose on this, whatever happens and even if we messed up the numbers.
The only stipulation here is that you must click on the links on this page to be eligible for the refund guarantee, not that you'll be needing to claim anyway. Just enjoy the profit and stay posted for many more of these throughout the season.
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