This weekend sees the 2nd round of the FA Cup with 40 lower league teams doing battle & dreaming of that lucrative away day at Old Trafford or City of Manchester Stadium in the next round as well as Barclays Premier League. As usual we've searched through the weekend card & found two cracking bets.
(Petr Cech's decline & Terry's problems are playing a big part in Chelsea's disappointing season)
We have to admit that here in the Like Buying Money offices we've been as big doubters as anyone with regards to Newcastle United but it seems that they are at least halfway to being the real deal & a genuine top half side only having lost once in the league to table toppers Man City, they take on Chelsea at home in the early Saturday kickoff & shouldn't be underestimated. A lot of talk has been about Newcastle's midfield engine & Cheick Tiote & Yohan Cabaye being particularly impressive in both quality & work rate but we think the defence deserve particular credit - many a good side is built from the solid foundations at the back. Tim Krul has been outstanding ever since gaining the first team spot between the posts, Ryan Taylor has adapted to his new role at left back extraordinarily well, captain Fabricio Coloccini is a rock at the centre & is getting the best out of Steven Taylor whilst Danny Simpson should be getting a look in at an England spot if he carries on his form at right back, he's certainly a better defender than Glen Johnson. Of course up front the Geordies have got Demba Ba who's been a real success for both them & West Ham since coming to England, overall the team really look on the up but will need to improve the strength of their squad if wanting to consolidate & improve.
Chelsea meanwhile appear to be in turmoil, having lost 4 league games already including 3 of their last 5, their ageing players all seem to be hitting the wall at the same time, although Lampard still seems to have his touch when it comes to shooting, & John Terry's problems are rife on & off the field. Any lingering claims that Petr Cech remains a world class goalkeeper should also be dismissed, he hasn't been near his previous level in 3 seasons & should be one of the first names out of the door when the inevitable reshuffle comes. Villas-Boas may have taken this post just a little too soon in his career, the Chelsea team doesn't appear to be the easiest of assignments with many strong personalities, if results don't improve, & soon, he will surely be shown the door. The bookies look to be fearing a Chelsea fight back after being knocked out of the league cup at home but they're surely too short a price to win this one & the 2-1 for Newcastle to win draw no bet market looks great value especially as the home side are as short as 9/4 in places just to win the game without that extra insurance.
In the FA Cup 2nd Round, Luton Town host Cheltenham Town at Kenilworth Road. Both sides beat opposition from a higher league tier in the 1st round with the Hatters beating struggling Northampton 1-0 & Cheltenham also winning 1-0 away at Tranmere. Luton sit 6th in the Conference Premier & boss Gary Brabin has pleaded for the fans backing this week as the home faithful have been venting their disappointment & frustration with recent performances which has seen them win only one of their last four league outings. Their home form in their last six league games has seen two wins, one draw & three defeats. Visitors Cheltenham are the last automatic promotion spot in League Two & are flying currently with five wins in their last six league games & have kept three clean sheets. On the road this season they have won six out of their ten games & their 3-1 away win at Oxford last weekend meant seven away wins in a row in all competitions. Despite their form the bookmakers have them as outsiders for the match at the best price of 15/8 with Victor Chandler. So take advantage of this generous price & back Cheltenham to be too strong with Scottish striker Darryl Duffy looking to build on four goals in his last six games against Luton.
Selections:
Chelsea meanwhile appear to be in turmoil, having lost 4 league games already including 3 of their last 5, their ageing players all seem to be hitting the wall at the same time, although Lampard still seems to have his touch when it comes to shooting, & John Terry's problems are rife on & off the field. Any lingering claims that Petr Cech remains a world class goalkeeper should also be dismissed, he hasn't been near his previous level in 3 seasons & should be one of the first names out of the door when the inevitable reshuffle comes. Villas-Boas may have taken this post just a little too soon in his career, the Chelsea team doesn't appear to be the easiest of assignments with many strong personalities, if results don't improve, & soon, he will surely be shown the door. The bookies look to be fearing a Chelsea fight back after being knocked out of the league cup at home but they're surely too short a price to win this one & the 2-1 for Newcastle to win draw no bet market looks great value especially as the home side are as short as 9/4 in places just to win the game without that extra insurance.
In the FA Cup 2nd Round, Luton Town host Cheltenham Town at Kenilworth Road. Both sides beat opposition from a higher league tier in the 1st round with the Hatters beating struggling Northampton 1-0 & Cheltenham also winning 1-0 away at Tranmere. Luton sit 6th in the Conference Premier & boss Gary Brabin has pleaded for the fans backing this week as the home faithful have been venting their disappointment & frustration with recent performances which has seen them win only one of their last four league outings. Their home form in their last six league games has seen two wins, one draw & three defeats. Visitors Cheltenham are the last automatic promotion spot in League Two & are flying currently with five wins in their last six league games & have kept three clean sheets. On the road this season they have won six out of their ten games & their 3-1 away win at Oxford last weekend meant seven away wins in a row in all competitions. Despite their form the bookmakers have them as outsiders for the match at the best price of 15/8 with Victor Chandler. So take advantage of this generous price & back Cheltenham to be too strong with Scottish striker Darryl Duffy looking to build on four goals in his last six games against Luton.
Selections:
Newcastle United to beat Chelsea in the draw no bet market at 2/1 (Stan James)
Cheltenham Town to beat Luton at 15/8 (Victor Chandler)
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