You can't win a raffle without buying a ticket and the more tickets you buy the greater the chance of success.
At present we hold more tickets than most.
No need to be so cynical.
I think Sam had a word as to how important the Watford game was and also that Nic needed a run-out before joining up with France. I'd also say it speaks highly about our physio staff and Anelka's dedication and commitment to the cause.
Welcome to wanderersways, abgin. It's lovely to have you on board, we hope you'll be very happy here. Feel free to express yourself.
Is that welcoming enough folks? After all, we don't want to be scaring the newbies away anymore, do we?
Tomorrow will see the first mistranslated soundbite of the week.
Anelka: "Yes, I'd love to play in the Champions League regularly. I feel I have the ability to shine on the bigger stage."
English Tabloids report: Anelka keen to leave Bolton: "I'm too good for this club and I see it as a stepping stone to one of the bigger European clubs, where I belong. The UEFA Cup is no good to me at this stage of my career."
Indeed there was.
For example, a ??300 lay before the off at 2/5 could have been covered with ??192.85 bet at 11/10.
Your total outlay would have been ??312.85 and your return ??405. A nice easy ??92.15 or 29.5% profit.
He does seem to have settled in well, but I'm not convinced he's quite ready to replace any of the current midfield starters, although I'm fairly sure he wouldn't let us down as a sub.