I'll read up in a sec chaps. Need to get this out of me. Howdo MC. Unlucky last night.
Right i fancy nothing at all. Nothing at all barr stenhousemuir. Why do i fancy nothing? I dunno thats what i want to ask myself. Lets take each game in turn and see why i fancy nothing. Infact lets roll a big smoke up and turn myself inside out over my no bets. I'll go post the p&b threads for the games in a bit.
Hamilton havent been beaten at home in the league for over a year i believe. Their playing well and have recruited well in the transfer window. Livi are starting to show a bit of form and McPake has helped their leaky defence. With Dorrans and Snodgrass they can score anywhere although they seem to be missing more chances than they are taking. Need to read reports between the 2 this season but ive still got a nagging feeling that Livi could take a point on saturday at least. Not one i would bet on though.
Partick v QOS looks a great game abeit a tough one for the punters. Maybe the smart money will be on the 11/8 with
Skybet on the away (6/5 in places) QOS to win 8 in a row? Well you know i take their recent form with a pinch of salt but there's no denying that they have the winning habit. Partick have only won about 2 games at home all season and i think theyre a bit on the wain (wane?) I think the games between these 2 this season the worst team on the day has won. I can't go against my thoughts on QOS of last week so that pushes me into the no bet territory. I'll watch on with interest though an possibly could be swayed by public opinion.
Clyde v Dunfermline is another tough game. Im trying to remember if clyde have had their best performances v dunfermline this season or their worst. They were ok even in the cup defeat at Dunfermline although the scoreline might not suggest that. Pat Clarke looked good in his first game for clyde and i better check on how he did at the weekend. I suppose there could be a case for Dunfermline. tjhe low scoring draw is a major concern. why bother i say and im just gonna avoid it i think.
Morton ive always had a bit more respect for this season than the bookmakers and most of the posters on this thread. I really do think theyve been a bit unlucky and their defence has let them down whilst going well. New manager? Need to read reports of the two of them but i can see morton giving St Johnstone a game. Maybe a few goals too. St Johnstone's away form is well documentated. the thing that i and others will no doubt be considering is the 'they have to go on a run now if they are to have any chance of going up' How many times have they let us down in the same circumstances? Also i like the fact that they brought Macdonald on at ht at the weekend and another forward that i like. If they have that sort of depth upfront then im keen to take them to punish Morton;s defence. Not at odds on though.
Dundee 5/6 with
Betfred. 8/11 in
hills. Man dont do this to me. There i was last week shouting up Stirling's tenacity and with Partaluu(??) in fine form. Dundee seem to have wnt a bit cold for about their last 8 and i cant remember many convincing performances by them in that time. I rememeber them going 2 up in this i think last time they went there. I was on them that day at 6/5. Im sure stirling came back in it. I think Dundee are Even money shots and no more. Maybe even less. I really want to back them at a bad price and i fear that i will.
Alloa v Raith is another game thats torturing me a bit. I was a bit lucky to collect (i think) when Raith last went to alloa. Nah Alloa won. Nah i forget. im sure there was a cup game in there too. scottish cup. I should just look at betbase but i hate leaning over for the mouse and clicking it. I'll just play it by ear for now. Raith have been awfull last 5 and the return of Andrews has partly been to blame. Forget if he played on saturday. Anyhow i think Raith could turn themselves about this saturday. they are better on the road and i can forgive their results recently a bit. Thing is they aint had an easy game v alloa all season. Price is probably about right if not a bit tight. I thought the bookies might have over reacted to raith a bit but no. they still like them. i dont know what to make of alloa recently but i will read up more. Man i always back Raith away. I should get a run for my money i think though. Not something to put the mortgage on mind.
As Spacecat mentions there is plenty of form between Cowdenbeath and Peterhead. I was on Peterhead on their frst couple of wins but ive a feeling Cowdenbeath turned it around last time. Interesting thing to me was Gilfillian coming on for the last few minutes for Cowdenbeath's last game. Cowdenbeath have played well in defeat but the loss of Pat Clarke is a big consideration. I at see how i would want to get involved in this one. I maybe over rate Cowdenbeath a bit and also i tend to back Peterhead than back against them. Peterhead have enjoyed some good times since Cooper took temp charge (he staying?) Bobby Mann scoring 5 in 4 games from the centre of defence. Bavidge hasnt scored since his return has he? Aye its a hard hard game and not one for me to bet on.
Airdrie v Berwick seems to take itself out the equation for me at the odds. That said i could start harping on about Berwick and ...no i will stop right there. No bet.
Ayr Brechin looks a great game on paper but from memory it usually doesnt end up that way. Im sure Brechin have a great record v ayr (need to check) Shit how can i be on Brechin at Airdrie and not fancy them at ayr? Simple really it's the price. Its the prixe and Williams playing well and the possible return of Stevenson and Ayr possibly looking to get their act together and going on a wee themselves. Aye i could back either team so no bet for me.
Queens Park i could take. Yip its madness but im sure QP have competed well v Ross this season and QP are well organised and pretty consistant. Reports between the 2 will be well worth a read. Ross have got a few in in the transfer window and they are looking pretty strong. Maybe this is just gonna be a minor blimp on their way to title glory. Interesting to note that 3 of Ross's remaining games are against Brechin City. Should be important games for both teams.
East fife v elgin. Oh aye i like this one for the underdog. east fife aint all that really and their just a long ball team like they always where (well when they last went up) Why have all that talent and then play the way they do? Suppose its all forwards that they have bought in. Buy loads of forwards, put them up front and fire long balls up to them. Maybe even i could get a game in their midfield. Smart playing well from the defence mind. Elgin have a good mix of youngsters and the reurn of Chatsworth (bah i always forget hi name but some of you will rememeber me going on about him earlier this season) With him back and Sutherland playing so well you have to respect teir chances. Im pretty sure they have gave East fife a game in all their games v them this season. I think one of them looks good for east fife but again it was a tight game till the goals. I wouldnt be going daft but with more investigation i could take elgin +2 or something like that.
Stranraer i want to back. actually let me think here. Yes i do. I think theyve had the better of Montrose this season irrespective of results. They got a new manager last week an hour before the game but that didnt stop them putting in a poor performance v Stenhousemuir. If they have one or two players back and i can take any positives from last week's game i think i could chance them at Montrose's astro turf
Dumbarton v Arbroath isnt an interesting game at all is it? actually Spacecat you were talking about possibly backing Dumbarton werent you? I actually might take Arbroath. I prefer Arbroath on the road and Dumbarton really look a it of a mess. I think theyve gave up for the season. Defensive errors and an inability to score cost Arbroath again last week. Could i back a team that i just described as that? Maybe.
I could make a case for both Forfar and East Stirling. Hard game to predict. Forfar were woefull and very ineffective v East stirling last time at home. East Stirling with Rogers and maybe kelly back and Brand playing ...bah why me talking about this i have loads to do.
right and finally to my origiannly only bet of the week. I cant be bothered talking now. Just played and won a 20 man stt there as i was playing. Now i need a coffee. Ok i'll save my Stenny thoughts then for a bit.
Scottish 1-2-3: 23rd Feb
Shame too that East Fife have one of the dullest grounds in the 3rd div, need to get yourself to the Shire (before they move) or Gayfield for some real terracing action!!
Evens or above could interest me mind you...
im looking forward to the experiance.....AND HOPEFULLY SOME GOALS 
