Rather lead and be mistaken, than following and faking. Eurovision, tennis, EFL and European football trading and now co-host of Talk About Things
@TalkAboutESC
Been inspired (thanks
@gavinnightmair
) to create a never-ending playlist - Gold Soundz. Nothing off bounds, just endless great, interesting songs. First up and fittingly, it's Pavement's UK number 94 Gold Soundz.
30 years ago I walked out of Plough Lane. Ian Wright scored a hatrick against us and I never got to go back. Tonight I came back...
#ploughlane
#afcwimbledon
This is everything's that wrong with Arsenal in one quote. Arteta clearly hasn't watched a single moment of us under Robinson. What does it say about their scouting and seriousness as a football club, that they just spout an out of date cliche and that's their preparation?
Mikel Arteta on Wimbledon from his presser "They are really direct, physical but at the same time, they have a big goal threat in many situations, so it will be a tough opponent."
I would beg to differ, Mikel.
#afcw
#afcwimbledon
#Arsenal
fans 360 on Aaron Ramsdale would be quite endearing, if to a man they hadn't crucified him for daring to get relegated at previous clubs. Maybe next time watch a player before spouting the 'accepted narrative' on social media.
#Ramsdale
Jake Reeves plays football! After almost two years absence from injury, he captains Bradford City in their EFL Trophy tie against Rochdale. So pleased for him.
Today marks the coming of Jack Currie as Wimbledon win for the first time since December. And this is the bar bill in Albania. 8 pints. £10.08.
#afcwimbledon
#albania
#jackcurrie
Laughable media access to Eurovision this year. This is the only line we get on Ireland second rehearsal due to the EBU's shortsighted blackout: "They look like they're having the best time ever. The Irish delegation should be really happy with that." 🤦♂️
#EUROVISION
My son,
@womble19
just started university studying sports journalism and this is his deep dive into the amazing Brentford story. It's a long one but highly recommended if you are fascinated by owner Matthew Benham and his Bees transformation.
#BrentfordFC
Thank you Brentford for Marcus Forss. Six starts, seven goals. A goal every 52 minutes and 82% of all shots on target. Like Ramsdale before him, this guy is playing in the wrong league!
Welcome to the first semi-final. I have made my qualifying picks and my thoughts will be on
@EntertainOdds
later this morning. Will post here too.
#Eurovision2023
January '24 👀👀👀
New Podcast is coming to town...
TalkAboutThings
With
@eurovisionbets
and
@mat_rickard
All the Eurovision analytics you need to know for
#Eurovision2024
To new beginnings🍾
Stay tunned...
Outside Sweden and Finland, this year's
#Eurovision
grand final remains perplexing. With the much appreciated help of
@mat_rickard
we try and solve the puzzle:
Enjoyable dress rehearsal for tomorrows
#EUROVISION
semi final. Despite the clunky script, good interval acts and a powerful version of Fai Rumore by Diodato. Will post my 10 qualifiers on
@EntertainOdds
in the morning. 12 in the running and happy with 7/8.
Ayoub Assal -
@AFCWimbledon
When playing with confidence, in form and in rhythm, Assal scores all kinds of goals and is an absolute menace.
The only League Two entrant this year, AA trained with England u20s in 2022 but also eligible for Morocco.
After a two year wait, myself and Rob are back in position for Eurovision 2021 rehearsals, kicking off with Lithuania in 35 minutes. Coverage here,
@EntertainOdds
and
@ferrisdayoff
The
#Eurovision
2023 semi-final 2 verdict is in. Win and top 3 set to be keenly fought, along with the last Q spot(s). Thanks to
@mat_rickard
for sharing his thoughts:
With
#Eurovision
starting Sat, our coverage at
@EntertainOdds
alongside
@ferrisdayoff
, let's look back at previous winners and their odds. My first proper trading year was 2009 when Norway triumphed. Always favourite, it was available at 2.5s.
On route to Burton for a big away day and meeting
@womble19
. Last away trip, we met Lyle Taylor, this time, keeping them peeled for a another Dons legend, John Gayle.
#onefortheteenagers
Morning all and happy Eurovision day. To get you in the mood for tonight, here is the rundown on the outright, the jury contenders, the top 10 and the last place markets.
#eurovision24
🐈
🚨🚨12th EPISODE ALERT!🚨🚨
🗣️💬 The one where we Talk About all Things Eurovision 2024 Grand Final Jury Dress Rehearsal & contenders for Saturday. Take it away!
🗣️💬 THE Expert Analysis Podcast, with long-time analysts
@mat_rickard
,
@Panos_Zannettos
&
@eurovisionbets
.
⬇️🎧
Will the Betfair Exchange market prove 100% accurate this evening with the
#ESC
2024 semi 2 qualifiers?
@mat_rickard
& I see a small window for an upset:
The verdict is in for
#Eurovision
2023 semi 1. Who's in, who's out, who's the value bet for the win & top 3? Thanks to
@mat_rickard
for sharing his thoughts:
@BetfairCS
@VVeedla
You are not running markets you open without fail every year, despite the interest in the UK being higher than ever before. Surely you can see this is nonsensical?
This. There appears to be group denial about running order. Norway prove once and for all the value of going later. And lets stop pretending the EBU dont know the SF results.
Predictions for tonight from
@ferrisdayoff
and myself. Whereas in 2020, we were united by the Netherlands from the off, this year we see things slightly differently.
#Eurovision
One of the trickiest Eurovisions for Betfair traders reaches its climax this evening. Big thanks to
@mat_rickard
. The
#ESC2021
grand final verdict is in -
A year ago I predicted Spain to win if 1.4 shot 🇺🇦 somehow failed. This year, 🇮🇱 could have a similar impact. It lacks the comforting familiarity but it is the value pick as we enter April.
For anyone in any doubt - 'James performs for the UK and can’t help fearing for a lousy result which will, as usual, have Brits up in arms over the unfairness of it and ESC being political. Wrong, this is simply a bang average, wallpaper entry in a field of 26.'
'Talk About Things', THE Expert Analysis Podcast where we delve into the world of Eurovision songs, analysing/exploring their stories, culture, emotions, impact & chances! Your hosts are long-time analysts
@mat_rickard
,
@Panos_Zannettos
&
@eurovisionbets
.
As discussed on the
@TalkAboutESC
, our three tiers of winners all happily at top of the market with 5 days to go. Daily pod and X updates this week.
#Eurovision2024
Eurovision Bets & Pieces: The last post before everything goes back to zero:
Happy to see all 7 countries included in my 3 Tiers in my post a month ago to currently lead the market!
Even the tiers are aligned in odds!!!
#Eurovision2024
#Eurovision
Italy chose well. Angelina Mango has the sass needed for the song, but is also relatable. We will discuss more on Tuesday's pod
@TalkAboutESC
but there is a ceiling. Matched at 7.4 feels like an overreaction.
Eurovision Bets & Pieces: Stefania, hold me closer and get ready for a 'ryde...
It's here! Enjoy and good luck with your bets!
#EUROVISION
#BettingTips
When I watched
@chris_eubanks96
lose 2 and 4 to Juri Rodionov in the second round of Surbiton, I didn't expect him to be a Wimbledon quarter finalist a month later. What a guy!
So to
#Eurovision
2010 and Germany's manic pixie dream girl Lena. This is what
@ferrisdayoff
said on
@EntertainOdds
"Satellite could capture the imagination of televoters and juries alike. At 14-1, we strongly recommend backing Germany each-way."
Eurovision Bets & Pieces: Down to the River, Biti-Biti-Biti Zdrava!
It's here! My post for tonight's Semi-Final!
Best of luck with your bets tonight and let's have a great show!
#Eurovision
#EUROVISION
#bettingtips
A year ago I predicted Spain to win if 1.4 shot 🇺🇦 somehow failed. This year, 🇮🇱 could have a similar impact. It lacks the comforting familiarity but it is the value pick as we enter April.
Jon Meades was a class apart at Wimbledon. Brilliant footballer and good guy. Really disappointing he has had to retire at 26. Thanks
@JonMeades
and good luck in future.
Episode 4 of the definitive Eurovision podcast, with a deep dive on Croatia and Belgium, and more of a toe dip in the waters of San Marino. Take it away...
#Eurovision2024
Year 3 of the
#Eurovision
trading odyssey and an ROI that has never been beaten to this day. Running Scared remains unloved it seems, but this sweetly, melodic duet was available at anything between 12 and 19s on the day of the final.