Northern Ireland (Jan 1/2)

[Darren]

closing time	event	type	1	X	2
16:00	Ballymena United FC - Glentoran FC	NIre. Premier League	5.05	3.35	1.65	+4
16:00	Portadown FC - Cliftonville FC	NIre. Premier League	1.75	3.25	4.50	+4
16:00	Lisburn Distillery FC - Newry Town	NIre. Premier League	1.90	3.25	3.70	+4
16:00	Larne - Coleraine FC	NIre. Premier League	4.50	3.25	1.75	+4
16:00	Linfield Belfast FC - Limavady United	NIre. Premier League	1.30	4.50	9.00	+4
16:00	Dungannon Swifts - FC Glenavon Lurgan	NIre. Premier League	1.75	3.30	4.55	+4
16:00	Donegal Celtic - Loughgall	NIre. Premier League	2.00	3.25	3.40	+4
16:00	Armagh City FC - Crusaders Belfast	NIre. Premier League	3.80	3.25	1.90	+4

[Darren]

Odds taken from Expekt.com, there was nothing on oddscomparison on this yet.

Couple of notes, Ballymena vs Glentoran is a Tuesday evening game (KO 19.45). All others are Monday 3PM KO's.

Linfield vs Limavady has already been called off, the high winds causing some damage to Windsor Park by the sounds of it

[Darren]

The first one that sticks out is Portadown vs Cliftonville. Portadown are in superb form, and morale will be high after 2 injury time goals gave them a 3-2 win at leaders Glentoran.

Cliftonville scored an injury time goal at Limavady to rescue a point, but they have only the 1 win in 4 now.

Will Hills goes at 1.80 on a Portadown win, but Stan James goes to a very tasty 1.91 (10/11).

[Darren]

Donegal Celtic look like good value (2.20 at Hills) to beat struggling Loughall. It is worth noting that Loughall have just appointed Shane Reddish (ex Ards boss, nothing fantastic) as manager. Donegal eased to a 3-0 win over fellow strugglers Larne, and it would be hard to oppose them beating Loughall who seem destined to be fighting it out with Larne until the end of the season for the drop.

Larne host Coleraine, with Coleraine running at 1.80, Stan James again. Last season Coleraine won this tie 4-1, but Larne have several new signings ready to make their bow in this game. Paul Curran has a 100% record as Larne boss, Played 6 Lost 6. Coleraine are on a great run though, they have won 3 on the spin and are unbeaten in the last 5. They certainly should beat Larne, but the weather here is dreadful, so it will be a very difficult game. Coleraine look to be the bet, but I am going to hang off until I see the Larne team news.

[Papa Lazarou]

The form book is going out the window! Crues lose narrowly (thanks to a referee assist!) to Linfield but get dicked by Cliftonville a few days before who then get a late lucky point at Limavady. Mind you, the real story there may be the resurgence of Limavady, who I would have fancied for an upset v the Blues before the game was postponed.


Agree that Cliftonville may be worth opposing tomorrow against Portadown - the ports are a bit underestimated and their last gasp win v the Glens (who have accounted for the Reds twice in the last month) was deserved from a team unbeaten in 12 games: franked by this from BBC Sport NI

Portadown v Cliftonville

Kevin Braniff is in line to make his Portadown debut on Monday Kevin Braniff looks certain to make his Portadown debut in Monday's Carnegie Premier League clash against Cliftonville at Shamrock Park. However, the Ports have an injury worry over Wesley Boyle who suffered a dead leg in Saturday's 3-2 win over Glentoran at the Oval. Cliftonville have fitness doubts over Chris Scannell (groin) and Conor Downey (dead leg). However, John O'Loughlin and Sean Friars are available again. O'Loughlin missed the previous Christmas games because of a family holiday while Friars was suspended for Saturday's draw at Limavady. Former Northern Ireland under-21 striker Braniff signed for the Ports in early December after leaving Millwall. However, he only becomes available now because of the opening of the transfer window. Daniel Lyons, Cliftonville's recently loan-signing from Donegal Celtic, is not available for Monday's game because he was not registered in time but he will be available from next weekend. ....and let's not forget the square headed Kevin Pressman between the sticks, quite a high calibre couple of names at this level.

[Darren]

Early Larne-Coleraine team news is in, well tbh this is about as much as it gets. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...sh/6221677.stm

A few changes for Larne and big talk from the manager, Patton out for Coleraine. I still think Coleraine will win, but at 1.80 there is very little value in the bet. I think I'll leave this one alone.

[Darren]

One I have missed is Lisburn vs Newry. Lisburn have won 7 on the spin, 6 in the league and a famous Co. Antrim Shield win at Linfield. The side is oozing with confidence, while the same definately can't be said of Newry who are really not performing for Roy Coyle. A home loss to Ballymena last time out, its all not good enought from them at the moment. Stan James with the price again, 1.91 (10/11) on the Lisburn win.

[medics]

Hi Guys,
Some good write ups but for me the bet today is Lisburn Distillery at home to ordinary Newry who cant seem to string a run together.
As stated earlier Lisburn are brimming with confidence I expect we will see another goal fest with Verner adding to the two he bagged against Loughgall on Saturday and Armour comming close on a number of occasions.
Lisburn 4/5 @ Paddypower

Good luck
medics

[Papa Lazarou]

about 15 mins to go. Reds coming back at Ports but Pressman playing well.

Distillery well in control despite leading only 1-0

Donegal Celtic piling on the heat

Latest: Carnegie Premier League

Monday - 3.00pm kick-off Armagh City 1-1 Crusaders Donegal Celtic 1-1 Loughgall Dungannon S. 0-1 Glenavon Larne 0-1 Coleraine Lis. ] Distillery 1-0 Newry City Portadown 2-1 Cliftonville

[Papa Lazarou]

SM: FT Portadown 2-2 Cliftonville

SM: FT Lisburn Distillery 1-1 Newry
SM: FT Larne 0-1 Coleraine
SM: FT Dungannon Swifts 1-1 Glenavon
SM: FT Donegal Celtic 1-1 Loughgall SM:
FT Armagh City 1-3 Crusaders

[Darren]

Not a good day at all, bookies will be pleased I think.

[zicko]

Not long left for kick-off but placing a bet on Glentoran tonight.

Ballymena in allright form. Are currently on 9th position after winning 3-1 against Newry in their last match

3 matches since last victory for Glentoran, though their last two games were hard. Were very unfortunate to let in two late goals (89th and 90th minute) to loose 3-2 to Portadown in their last match, and drew 1-1 against Linfield in the match before. Glentoran are better than Ballymena, and I don't think they'll go 3 matches without victory

Playing Glentoran 1,80 @ StanJames

[davidmphill]

Great work guys in a league that doesn't get much interest.
Hope it continues.