West Ham vs Birmingham - Jan 11 Carling Cup

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  • The Special One
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    • 01-08-11
    • 3972

    #1
    West Ham vs Birmingham - Jan 11 Carling Cup
    This could be a good game to bet on...

    I think that WHU will win because of these reasons:

    They are (Grant is) incredibly desperate for results after the 5-0 loss to NCU. Grant will want to try to win at least one of the two cups as he tried with Portsmouth last year (performed very well for such a useless team). They won on the weekend against Barnsley (obviously weaker than Birmingham) and I think that they will try hard in this game...

    Unlike WHU, they have a decent chance to climb up in the standings, and that is what they will be concentrating on the most in the next few weeks. As much as WHU thinks they that will manage to climb out of the relegation zone, they will not. I know that Grant knows this (although he says otherwise in his interviews) and understands that his only hope of success lies in one of these two cups. WHU will face Nottingham in the FA CUP tie and they may actually NOT win that game, so this is the one to try in.

    After beating MNU 4-0, they truly gained confidence in this CUP. As this will be the first leg of the tie, WHU will make sure to put some goals past Birmingham's net in order to gain advantage going into Birmingham later in the month (not an easy place to play). Earlier this year, WHU was leading in Birmingham 0-2 until they conceded 2 to tie the game. In general, they are very capable of winning this game and I truly think they will.

    I will make bets tomorrow but one to think about would be CORRECT SCORE: 2-0 or 2-1 or 3-1... feel free to share your opinions...
  • JOHON8
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 01-28-10
    • 7712

    #2
    Birmingham wouldn't throw this game away after reaching the semi finals, but this being the first leg I wouldn't be surprised either if West Ham wins, probably the play since Birmingham has a chance to fix any mistakes at home in the 2nd leg.
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    • zlate22
      SBR Wise Guy
      • 01-15-10
      • 511

      #3
      im on draw here i thiink will end 0-0
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      • The Special One
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        • 01-08-11
        • 3972

        #4
        in my opinion, I don't believe that Birmingham will throw this game away as they have not reached this far in this cup in a while, they will try to win... ignore my statement about them worrying about the FA CUP because they probably won't care too much about that either, but as much as Birmingham will try in this game, I think that WHU will try harder... I am unsure whether or not McLeish really wants this Cup but I know that Grant definitely DOES... it will start as a tight game such that if WHU scores then Birmingham will score back, but what really matters is the end to this game... I picture at the 75' or so that WHU will be the team throwing balls into the box and not Birmingham... I may have incorrectly stated Birmingham's desire to win tomorrow, rather should have noted that this is the FIRST LEG... Birmingham will be at their best when they are at home and wouldn't be too disappointed losing tomorrow as they can rebound at home... generally, I think the FT result is WHU 2-1 Birmingham, but well see...
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        • The Special One
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          • 01-08-11
          • 3972

          #5
          in all honesty, after reviewing the preview on ESPN, I noted that there are 2 problems with this game that may force it to DRAW... one being that the current owners of WHU were the former owners of Birmingham and two, being that McLeish is actually quite successful in CUPS...

          not to be stubborn, I will consider the possibility of a DRAW - I don't really see 0-0 because I can picture a mistake by the goalies (mostly Green) which would lead to a goal... so I would suggest 2-1 or 1-1
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          • minet123
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            • 02-17-07
            • 10280

            #6
            I like the draw too
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            • Soon2BRich
              SBR MVP
              • 11-18-10
              • 1318

              #7
              birmingham ae great are defneding as a team. Theyll do that for the whole game the try to win at st andrews
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              • The Special One
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                • 01-08-11
                • 3972

                #8
                Originally posted by Soon2BRich
                birmingham ae great are defneding as a team. Theyll do that for the whole game the try to win at st andrews
                I completely agree with your statement, Birmingham will rarely attack in this game... in fact, now I think that Birmingham will actually score first on a counter-attack and West Ham will have to equalize... they will not lose at home because this is Grant's survival game and he will not let it slip IMO...
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                • ink
                  SBR Wise Guy
                  • 07-25-10
                  • 718

                  #9
                  o2.5 is the play
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                  • MauriceDuval
                    SBR High Roller
                    • 05-06-10
                    • 194

                    #10
                    Under 2,5 is the play !
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                    • bostonbruins
                      SBR MVP
                      • 04-02-08
                      • 3272

                      #11
                      I was thinking 1-0 Birmingham , WHU wanting to score doesn't make it so ..
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                      • Arsenal
                        SBR MVP
                        • 01-30-09
                        • 1349

                        #12
                        Leaning toward Birmingham +0.5. Will wait until lineups before I pull the trigger.
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                        • The Special One
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                          • 01-08-11
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by bostonbruins
                          I was thinking 1-0 Birmingham , WHU wanting to score doesn't make it so ..
                          That could easily happen but I really believe that West Ham will get a goal in this one as well... so I think the best play is U2.5 but also both to score... 1-1
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                          • bostonbruins
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                            • 04-02-08
                            • 3272

                            #14
                            Looks like you should play the draw and over , both to score pays for your over bet.

                            Betting both to score one but no one to get a second goal puts you in a tough spot
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                            • Scottish
                              SBR Wise Guy
                              • 12-21-10
                              • 588

                              #15
                              I think West Ham will win this tonight, narrowly, even a narrow defeat will give Birmingham a good chance in the 2nd leg.
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                              • The Special One
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                                • 01-08-11
                                • 3972

                                #16
                                I would bet that combo but if west ham fail to score and birmingham scores 1 then bet fails... Instead of betting 1-1 correct score which I think will happen, I will hedge two bets (odds are similar for both)...
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                                • gigicash
                                  SBR MVP
                                  • 12-05-09
                                  • 2077

                                  #17
                                  : both teams will score and the over 2.5 is the right play in this one

                                  : correct score options: 2-1 3-1 2-2
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                                  • The Special One
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                                    • 01-08-11
                                    • 3972

                                    #18
                                    I highly doubt that west h will put 3 past Birmingham, I think max 2...
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                                    • gigicash
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                                      • 12-05-09
                                      • 2077

                                      #19
                                      I think they will score atleast one goal today, Birmingham that is - and by doing so they will allow some in atleast 2 if not 3 - it will be a very open game, not like some predict - 10% chance this game ends in a draw.
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                                      • The Special One
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                                        • 01-08-11
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                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by gigicash
                                        I think they will score atleast one goal today, Birmingham that is - and by doing so they will allow some in atleast 2 if not 3 - it will be a very open game, not like some predict - 10% chance this game ends in a draw.
                                        Why are you so sure about west ham scorin, they have no offense...
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                                        • nobull
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                                          • 11-24-09
                                          • 830

                                          #21
                                          i am hitting this draw with my house and yacht....................both offenses don't impress me one bit
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                                          • The Special One
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                                            • 01-08-11
                                            • 3972

                                            #22
                                            My final pick would be correct score 1-1 & 2-1 & BTS... If first half ends dull, then cover live...
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                                            • Socrates
                                              SBR Wise Guy
                                              • 02-24-10
                                              • 923

                                              #23
                                              Stay out of cup games, they fuk you over in the long run.

                                              But have fun ya'll
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                                              • superpapak
                                                SBR Rookie
                                                • 01-07-11
                                                • 31

                                                #24
                                                Birmingham!!!!! Yahhh!! i like Birmingham !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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                                                • Hall2Collie
                                                  SBR Sharp
                                                  • 01-03-11
                                                  • 462

                                                  #25
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                                                  • ararat2010
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                                                    • 12-16-09
                                                    • 428

                                                    #26
                                                    West Ham win imo or DNB for sure )
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                                                    • bettorjon
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                                                      • 10-08-10
                                                      • 613

                                                      #27
                                                      to be on the safe side, pick o2 as this will surely hit

                                                      BOL everyone
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                                                      • irlandais_noir
                                                        SBR Wise Guy
                                                        • 12-02-10
                                                        • 812

                                                        #28
                                                        All but one of each sides' games in the carling cup has gone over, and WH are in decent home form. West Ham and O 2.5 for me, lets make some money
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                                                        • The Special One
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                                                          • 01-08-11
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                                                          #29
                                                          thats a good bet, but it is the semi-final... hopefully they are not too scared to attack
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                                                          • RubberKettle
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                                                            • 12-28-09
                                                            • 6421

                                                            #30
                                                            Lets get some goals
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                                                            • JamesBrown
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                                                              • 04-07-08
                                                              • 3860

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by irlandais_noir
                                                              All but one of each sides' games in the carling cup has gone over, and WH are in decent home form. West Ham and O 2.5 for me, lets make some money
                                                              Playing the Over today.
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                                                              • chivemmali
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                                                                • 10-29-10
                                                                • 281

                                                                #32
                                                                West Ham @ 2.16 for me. BOL guyz
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                                                                • The Special One
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                                                                  • 01-08-11
                                                                  • 3972

                                                                  #33
                                                                  BOL...
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                                                                  • RubberKettle
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                                                                    • 12-28-09
                                                                    • 6421

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Im for ever blowing bubbles.....
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                                                                    • The Special One
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                                                                      • 01-08-11
                                                                      • 3972

                                                                      #35
                                                                      West Ham is as dedicated as I would imagine...
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