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Teferi · 10-01-2016 10:15PM

That Seahawks Vikings finish!

Laces out, Dan! memes everywhere.

Zzippy · 10-01-2016 10:21PM

Pink Fairy wrote: »

Yeah.......the missus likes looking at buff guys........we believe ya!

Why'd ya think she married me?

mfceiling · 10-01-2016 10:31PM

Zzippy wrote: »

Missus had Bondi Rescue on the tv there (I think she likes looking at the buff lifeguards). Its an old episode cos Steve Irwin is in it. But one of the lifeguards was Matt Burke, former international with the Wallabies!

One of the top programmes in chez MF!!

On the house buying front for France....

Carcassonne is beautiful and the canal du midi is one of the nicest regions in France that I've ever been to.
Another option is Annecy...not sure how close to a major rugby team you'd be but throw it into Google images - stunning, and a stones throw from mont blanc.

thomond2006 · 10-01-2016 10:35PM

Teferi wrote: »

That Seahawks Vikings finish!

Laces out, Dan! memes everywhere.

I have an accumulator on all the road teams this weekend. Surely my luck runs out now!

thomond2006 · 10-01-2016 10:56PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

I have an accumulator on all the road teams this weekend. Surely my luck runs out now!

....aaand the Packers concede a safety. Ugh.

Buer · 10-01-2016 11:12PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

....aaand the Packers concede a safety. Ugh.

Packers losing to the Redskins would be a fantastic story of an underdog team coming through and a great reward for the likes of Cousins and Reed who have had excellent seasons. Hope they stuff the Packers!

Rodgers has had an absolute horror show of a season, not helped by injuries to his O-line. Looks like he's continuing it into the playoffs.

Neil3030 · 10-01-2016 11:22PM

Feel it in my bones that Arizona will lose their opening round game... might put a small wager on it once the prices come out.

Stheno · 10-01-2016 11:24PM

Zzippy wrote: »

Why'd ya think she married me?

Have we finally got a pinup for the forum that doesn't resemble the gaunt Matthew Grey Gubler (aka Awec) ?

Buer · 10-01-2016 11:31PM

Neil3030 wrote: »

Feel it in my bones that Arizona will lose their opening round game... might put a small wager on it once the prices come out.

Can't see it happening if it's the Redskins. As much as I want them to win tonight, they're going to struggle if they go to the Cards. They topped their division with a 9-7 record but not a single one of those wins came against a team with a winning record this season.

Buer · 10-01-2016 11:33PM

Jordan Reed and Kirk Cousins continuing their love affair. Reed having a huge game.

Pudsy33 · 10-01-2016 11:37PM

Cousins is absolutely balling. GB need to wake up. Another nail bitter here I suspect.

thomond2006 · 10-01-2016 11:40PM

Rodgers is one cute hoor when it comes to catching teams with 12 on the field. That's a massive first down considering how they've been struggling.

thomond2006 · 10-01-2016 11:43PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

Rodgers is one cute hoor when it comes to catching teams with 12 on the field. That's a massive first down considering how they've been struggling.

He does it again and throws a TD with the free play. Class!

Neil3030 · 10-01-2016 11:44PM

Buer wrote: »

Can't see it happening if it's the Redskins. As much as I want them to win tonight, they're going to struggle if they go to the Cards. They topped their division with a 9-7 record but not a single one of those wins came against a team with a winning record this season.

My logic is actually the Cards performance last week; they took the foot off the gas at home in their final game against the Seahawks because the result didn't affect their playoff standing. How often do you see teams struggle to get the momentum back once they ease off for a period.

I'll wait and see the price, but if I can get more than 5/1 or 6/1 on the visiting team I'll be tempted.

Buer · 10-01-2016 11:49PM

Neil3030 wrote: »

I'll wait and see the price, but if I can get more than 5/1 or 6/1 on the visiting team I'll be tempted.

I'd be astounded if you got those odds on either the Packers or 'Skins going to Arizona. One off match in the playoffs doesn't really generate those sort of odds.

The patchy Seahawks at the top seeded Panthers are 13/10, for example. If one of them is 5/1, I'll be throwing a few quid on myself.

Neil3030 · 11-01-2016 12:04AM

Buer wrote: »

I'd be astounded if you got those odds on either the Packers or 'Skins going to Arizona. One off match in the playoffs doesn't really generate those sort of odds.

The patchy Seahawks at the top seeded Panthers are 13/10, for example. If one of them is 5/1, I'll be throwing a few quid on myself.

Small matter of said patchy team making it to the last two Superbowls which I'm sure is affecting that price.

Steelers 3.4 away to the Broncos is getting up into the territory I'd be expecting for whoever plays in Arizona.

thomond2006 · 11-01-2016 12:21AM

Another TD for Green Bay, boom! 11-0 to 11-17.

Neil3030 · 11-01-2016 01:46AM

thomond2006 wrote: »

Another TD for Green Bay, boom! 11-0 to 11-17.

I'd be tempted to say Greenbay have this but this weekend has been so crazy thus far!

thomond2006 · 11-01-2016 02:08AM

It's mad how NFL stadia empty so quickly once the home crowd know their team is going to lose.

pickarooney · 11-01-2016 07:20AM

Neil3030 wrote: »

If one were inclined to buy a house or apartment in France, where would people recommend?

A town that satisfied as many of the following criteria as possible:

Has a Top-14 team
Near the sea
Good weather in summer
Near mountains for skiing in winter
Easy to get around, ideally centre-ville within walking distance
Nearby airport with flights to the UK/Ireland

First question would be budget. The mountains are only a couple of hours from anywhere in the SE and you'll need at least a weekend for skiing so it would make more sense to be based close to the coast for day trips to the beach. But it's the most expensive part of the country and the only top 14 team is Toulon.

Bordeaux, then, or Montpellier. Perpignan if they get promoted.

11-01-2016 08:13AM

David Bowie has died

One of the greats.

Buer · 11-01-2016 09:14AM

Neil3030 wrote: »

Steelers 3.4 away to the Broncos is getting up into the territory I'd be expecting for whoever plays in Arizona.

Packers coming in at 5/2 and 9/4 on the big betting sites which is about right. Still tempting but low enough.

Buer · 11-01-2016 09:16AM

Sky Mango Tux wrote: »

David Bowie has died

One of the greats.

He really was. Gutted to wake up to the news and didn't realise he was so ill.

He was one of the greatest ever and his music still sounds superb.

Pink Fairy · 11-01-2016 09:24AM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

She also recognised Matt Burke, very good knowledge of rugby...

True dat!..... Better than Zzippys rugby knowledge

;

Pink Fairy · 11-01-2016 09:25AM

Zzippy wrote: »

Why'd ya think she married me?

Opposites attract?

Podge_irl · 11-01-2016 09:29AM

thomond2006 wrote: »

It's mad how NFL stadia empty so quickly once the home crowd know their team is going to lose.

Considering how many of them drive and the monstrous parking lots I'm guessing traffic is an absolute nightmare getting out of the stadia.

Zzippy · 11-01-2016 10:22AM

Pink Fairy wrote: »

Opposites attract?

Did you just call my wife fat? :pac:

Synode · 11-01-2016 10:33AM

Sky Mango Tux wrote: »

David Bowie has died

One of the greats.

An absolute legend. Really sad. I had no idea he was even sick. Though my wife said she seen a picture of him a few months ago and he looked in poor health. May he rest in peace

Teferi · 11-01-2016 12:02PM

Podge_irl wrote: »

Considering how many of them drive and the monstrous parking lots I'm guessing traffic is an absolute nightmare getting out of the stadia.

Nah, by-and-large Yanks are just really, really, really bad losers tbh.

Buer · 11-01-2016 12:33PM

Teferi wrote: »

Nah, by-and-large Yanks are just really, really, really bad losers tbh.

Pretty much. I've been to NBA games in MSG where there'd be very few people driving relative to the size of the crowd and the place would be near empty by the end of the game when the Knicks are well behind.

US crowds turn on their teams with alarming speed. The Texans got into the playoffs for the first time since 2012 and were booed off the field at half time when 13-0 down and the game was still completely there for the taking.

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