wookey Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 On the assumption that Bookies are never wrong they reckon that Bristol City will finish between 15th and 18th this season with the usual suspects going up and going down. If Gary's signings are likely to improve our performance substantially then the CCC Handicap at 18/1 with EW possibilities looks a good bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Bookies are always wrong they just make sure they're wrong within profitable parameters. The odds reflect the amount of money bet, nothing else. We'll be above mid table and if we get a powerful striker, play the right football and avoid injuries to key players we may even push for the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 On paper I think we have a top 6 side but I'm still concerned about tactics, squad balance and how the players will gel together. I think it'll either go very well or very badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 On the assumption that Bookies are never wrong they reckon that Bristol City will finish between 15th and 18th this season with the usual suspects going up and going down. If Gary's signings are likely to improve our performance substantially then the CCC Handicap at 18/1 with EW possibilities looks a good bet. They have been wrong the last two seasons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Bookies are always wrong they just make sure they're wrong within profitable parameters. The odds reflect the amount of money bet, nothing else. We'll be above mid table and if we get a powerful striker, play the right football and avoid injuries to key players we may even push for the playoffs. Bang on! That's why the bigger clubs are always favs, more fans to put on more money. That's why England are always 4th/5th favs to win the World Cup, not because we're actually good enough, but because lots of our fans but money on, and the odds reflect that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy Parrot Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 As mentioned earlier odds reflect money bet rather than bookies predictions but I can see why they and many people think we won't do as well. 1. We had a horrible end to last season 2. Our player of the season for the last two years won't be playing - Basso and Adebola 3. Nyatanga and Haynes were not regularly first team starters for teams who about level or worse than us - so they'll wonder if they're going to improve us 4. Hartley and Clarkson are unknown at this level. Most people will consider Adebola+Basso out, Nyatanga+Haynes in as us going backwards while we're not sure about Clarkson, Hartley or Gerken at this level. Not saying I agree with it but I can understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Youell Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 All i know is, it's worked in my favour, I got £10 on us for promotion at 12-1 and 20-1 to finish top. Quite happy if the bookies get it wrong to be honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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