Saturdays fixtures

January 31, 2009 · Posted in Football, Sport · Comment

As of every round of Premier league games I thought I would predict today (Saturdays) games

Arsenal v West Ham, 15:00
Predicition Arsenal win
Arsenal have shown the fight back and have not lost in 9 games, although they have not won too many they still have an outside chance. With Chelsea, Man Utd and Aston Villa all winning it is very important Arsenal keep up with the pace. West Ham looked good mid week but still I do not think they have enough to prevent Arsenal winning at home

Aston Villa v Wigan, 15:00
Prediction Aston Villa win
Wigan have done well lately and Steve Bruce must be content with minimal exits in the transfer window. Villa on the other hand have brought wisely and Martin O’Neill has again kept the motivation going and pushed the Villa to champions league contention. Villa without Ashley Young will be too strong and I can see Heskey scoring against his former team

Bolton v Tottenham, 15:00
Prediction draw
Bolton have lost their captain Nolan to Newcastle, manager Megson has publicly attacked his fans, on the other hand Harry has brought some good players and has the backing of the Spurs fans, I can see a rally cry from Bolton and maybe some real troubles for Spurs who have been stop start.

Fulham v Portsmouth, 15:00
Prediction draw
I will keep this sweet, boring draw, niether team have been setting the world alight and can only see a sneaky win for Pompey if the service is right for Crouch

Hull v West Brom, 15:00
Prediction Hull home win
Two promoted sides with differing seasons to date. Hull on the slide and WBA never have started and with the battering mid week confidence must be at an all time low. Carson needs to shake his lack of concentration issues like David James managed to do to even be considered an England squad keeper. Hull maybe too strong and creative if Bullard can dicate the game.

Man Utd v Everton, 17:30
Prediction Man U win
Everton have been awesome last few weeks especially without a striker but the televised game on Setanta will be about how long they can keep the champions out. Man U have been winning easily as of late and will have the most organised team in front of them, another clean sheet for record breaking Utd? Think so and will see another dominate perfomance by the red devils. Be interesting to see the team Fergie sends out

Middlesbrough v Blackburn, 15:00
Prediction Blackburn away win
Tricky tie for Southgate, a must win for both so a draw is likely but Big Sam has sorted out the Rovers from front to back. Gibson although being faithful must have someone lined up to replace Southgate who seems lost of ideas and seen him cave to player power. Marlon King must do me a favour in the fantasy football points!

Stoke v Man City, 12:45
Prediction Man City hard away win
The first televised game sees troubled Stoke against an improving City, be interesting to see how City lined up. Bellamy scoring midweek almost made me pick him in my fantasy football team but pride wouldnt let me
Stoke need to bombard the city defence and be more dynamic to upset Mark Hughes men. Stoke although not picking up loads of wins have given big teams scares and City must fear the long throws. City to outscore the relegation bound Stoke.

Danny Denhard

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Reviewing my predictions 4th round fa cup

January 25, 2009 · Posted in Football · Comment

From my previous predicitions post I thought I should review them.

Results from yesterday

Chelsea 3-1 Ipswich

Correct – Got this one spot on, although it does appear Chelsea did make harder work then expected

Doncaster 0-0 Aston Villa

Wrong – Real surprise Villa didnt win this, however Doncaster in all in looked to have the better chances

Hartlepool 0-2 West Ham

Wrong – the higher class levels did shine through, Zola looked a relieved manager after the game

Hull 2-0 Millwall

Looking at my post, I did not exactly predict a result, good win for Hull.

Kettering 2-4 Fulham

Correct – class again shown through but not until the 88th minute. Kettering put up a real fight but Hodgson must wonder what work he really has to do as Fulham looked nervous and lost for ideas

Man Utd 2-1 Tottenham

Correct – Man Utd looked in cruise control after the second goal could have got quite a few more. Spurs fans and Harry Redknapp must wonder what the players are thinking, no passion or drive. Definately lack the creative edge and Harry might have to magic some more money from the board if he would like Spurs to stay away from the dog fight coming

Portsmouth 0-2 Swansea

Wrong – holders knocked out by a better team, Tony Adams might already be looking over his shoulder. Players look lost at times. He really needs to get that Pompey fight back otherwise they might have a fight on their hands come May.

Sheff Utd 2-1 Charlton

Correct – Sheffield Utd have a good record in progressing in cups and could upset some bigger boys in the next few weeks

Sunderland 0-0 Blackburn

Wrong – sounds like the worse game of the round so far. Both teams need fresh faces and not sure the replay will be any beter.

Torquay 0-1 Coventry

Correct – class did come through eventually. Chris Coleman must be happy with the away win. Not sure they will give many bigger teams issues but through to a potential money earning tie

Watford 4-3 Crystal Palace

I didnt really predict a result in this one – Glad my home team got the win. They raced ahead and then had to hold out against a Palace team which has leaked 8 goals in 2 games. Shock horror Warnock had a rant about the young ref, 23 years old, we should be praising them, however the disallowed goal was very touch and go.

West Brom 2-2 Burnley

Wrong – Looked a good cup tie and didnt disappoint. Burnley will definately fancy the replay at Turf Moore. Not sure on the celebration

Wolverhampton 1-2 Middlesbrough

Wrong – Boro looked like the better team. Wolves can now concentrate on automatic promotion. I still wouldnt be surprised if Boro and Wolves swap divisions at the end of the season.

5 correct predicitions, not bad!