Saturday 11th August 2007
the same old problems arise, in that I never get enough time to do this properly. We are smack bang in the middle of holiday season so while my colleagues are off sunning themselves I am stuck in the office until silly times on a Fridat night!!
Anyway, today the english leagues begin and its still more of a time to absorb informatino rather than go in with heavy bets. It really is impossible to take too much from pre seaon games. For the big english clubs this is now a time for making money. Liverpool are a perfect example of a team who have been very busy pre season, and have spent a lot of money. But we really have no idea how they will do, only when the season starts can we see how players will fit in together.
Today I have picked only two games. the first is Falkirk v Celtic. Celtic need a win, Falkirk scored 4 away from home last week, so both teams should be capable of scoring. I think Celtic will edge it though.
Secondly i am going for Bolton v Newcastle. Most first games of the season have the fans up for it, but with Big Sam returning to Bolton there should be plenty of action. He has an inside knowledge of Boltons players and should be able to make that count. ammy Lee may be a great coach but we will now see if he can cut it as a manager. Here's hoping for plenty of goals!!