A hard way to make an easy living .......

Well, the Italian draw saved the week ..... almost.

2006 has not been kind so far, if something can go wrong, it will and has.

PMA, a positive mental attitude is vital either playing or betting sports but, honestly, it is hard sometimes. For example, in the past week or so I have taken "overs" (3 goals or more) on three football matches, ALL were 1-1 within the first 18 minutes of play. That means with 80% of the game remaining, all that is required is one more goal, something that has already happened twice, simple. Of course now there is an invisible shield protecting both goals.Each game reads the same, or close enough, two disallowed goals,two kicked off the line, four hit the bar/post, one missed penalty and goalkeepers are now playing as if their first born's life depended on it.

So now I must try and stay positive when all I really want to do is throw the tv out of the nearest window and watch it smash into tiny pieces. What I REALLY do not need is the phone to ring as the final whisle blows and my sister-in-law, who has never had a bet in her life, to say, in a very pleasant way, "hi","how are things". I know, evil, isn't she ?


Today`s selections follow, all are "motivational " picks...........

1.5 points YORK CITY 2.25 Expekt ......Conference
1.5 points EXETER 2.70 Centrebet ......... Conference
1 point DARLINGTON 3.05 Expekt....... Division 2
5 points COWDENBEATH 1.22 Centrebet.... Scottish div 3

All selections are, as usual, currently quoted at higher odds on the exchanges, Betfair, Redbet etc.

Profit/Loss to date + 7.5 points

Good Luck