Sweden

[MickeyPaul]

They're not actually betting though are they? Or do they discuss that too? I thought it was just a Eurovision blog where they say what they feel without a care. I get caught up in it all too (I am weak). Especially the trash talking.

[squallsquall]

I don't think they're betting, no. But they are making predictions, and sometimes being a bit too dead certain about it imo.

Also, things like this:

"Especially when she walks up the catwalk then runs back it looks dreadful on camera.
It will surely still qualify but I doubt its ability to win now based on this."

I'm sure the running looks dreadful on camera. Now, what does the author think will be done?

a) They'll keep the running, and have "no chance" of winning.
b) They'll cut the catwalk stroll short (for example) to get rid of the running.

There's a reason they have rehearsals...


Hm, now I'm pretty OT in the Sweden thread

[MickeyPaul]

Better out than in, squall. I think we have the beginning of an internet Eurovision feud, ladies and gentlemen.

They seem like lovely fellas too. I need to stop being such a bastard.

[squallsquall]

Nothing personal against them at all frankly, I don't know what I'm complaining about. They shake the markets (seemingly), and create opportunities.

[MickeyPaul]

Well, I don't know if it was them but Sweden top 10 is now @ 1.66 and the outright is @ 15.00 (bet365)

[squallsquall]

Originally Posted by MickeyPaul

Well, I don't know if it was them but Sweden top 10 is now @ 1.66 and the outright is @ 15.00 (bet365)

I do believe they contributed. (although you can find better odds on that one)

[Beanie]

Originally Posted by MickeyPaul

I don't understand their "Sweden is now a contender to win!!!" as it sounds basically the same to me as it did months ago.

Agreed Mick - I really cant find that much different - the camera work looks like it will be identical too.

Nevertheless they have fixed a few things - I now much much much prefer the ending - they have got rid of the croaky shouts(the 'My days' one in particular) and she doesnt do so much silly arms out stuff at the end.

Backing singers are very good - thats always so key to a performance as we saw with Iceland last year...perfect levels here.

All in all, that 2nd rehearsal was the best I've heard so far this year, so might as well add the outright bet.

1pts Sweden @ 28/1 with totesport.

[Gavster]

Betway still has this @ 3.75 to be top Scandinavian country. That's the highest I've seen since you know what happened

[MickeyPaul]

Don't even think I have an account with them. Cool. Any free bets?

[Gavster]

hmmmm, erm possibly. I joined for Sweden's nat final... not used it since.

[MickeyPaul]

I'll have a look gavin - ta. Hardly anything about for Sweden fanciers now and have betfred taken all their markets down? I was looking for ages (about 2 days!) and only saw outrights.

[Gavster]

Their site is playing up. Currently not taking deposits, so I'll have another go later (if you haven't already blown them away)

[Wizard of Oz]

Betway currently have a new account promo where you place a bet of 25 quid and receive a free bet of the same value (once your initial bet is settled).
Ive opened an account and backed Sweden @3.75 Top Nordic Country.

[Beanie]

Superb as ever, this is going to look very good on screen. The setup matches the song really well, the whole 'less is more' mantra really works in Eurovision when done like this.

I'm in this one pretty deep...no nasty surprises lurking, she performs the same every time. Just needs Europe to find it charming enough.

[MickeyPaul]

Looking forward to watching this vid - just wakened after about an hour with Sweden on the mind. Also couldn't stop thinking about an 8.1 earthquake in Japan for some reason. Must have had a weird dream. Don't watch Swedish and Japanese porn before bed kids.