Right then guys, does anyone follow women's Champions League? Me, sorry to say, not even a single minute has ever been watched by my eyes. Not even on replays, not even on highlights, nada.

But tonight, I will make an effort to see what all the fuss is about. Reading that Barca's record capacity crowd hasn't been for the men's team but the women's!

Hope they change my mind about why I don't tune in.

Man I always thought of stuff in this way BUT I could never actually think of these 2 family examples even though this is actually how and why I've stored my modest inheritance valuein Bitcoin, away from extended family and only in the hands of one trusted member, until the day I decide.

No other option allows me do this without, as you say, trusting some other unknown and unknowable entity.

So, we have a Friday match, agreed by the Lega to be moved forward to today so Mourinho can prepare for the Conference League final (seriously, I think it's a great game to watch itself, but I'll be backing Feyenoord).

I don't think English FA would ever break tradition of playing all games on the same day and time, but I guess Roma/Torino will have next to no impact (Atalanta, Lazio, Fiorentina would argue differently as they all want Europa). Nevertheless, I am prepared to accept that Roma will lose this and prefer to qualify by winning Conference.

a) 6  b) 1:10
a) 6  b) 1:10

Tempted to just not watch any football tonight and finish up pending work instead, though I was kind of interested to see Real Madrid play to see if they would give any clues to THE match in a week.

I actually kind of hope they rest all their key players. I like rested players but I think more than a week and you sacrifice game sharpness, which I hope our boys will have playing their final game on Sunday.

Yeah, I'd like it very much to trade sideways in 35k range please, so I can feel a lot safer to have a 10-15% cushion to lose ground with when/as sellers take profit.

Alternatively, we just completely bottom out, find perma support and sideways there for a long, long time (20-25k hopefully?) so I'm stacking long time in hopeful wait of next halving.

I'm... not kidding.

Belated well done on the Sportsbet + Arsenal visit to Lagos, just saw the video, you+them know how to party, but we knew that already!

Trofo, CLS63, looks like I'm missing out on Club Talk shenanigans. I do get into the right-clicking > Translate a lot on those channels. You always get the most colourful people in gamblers, huh.

Steve: special on Norwich + Arsenal win for UCL glory please?

Definitely disappointed that the draw I was hoping not to appear... appeared. Ings and Coutinho came in too late to save the game but hopefully that means they're fresh and prepped for Sunday. Not sure what Gerrard was thinking to put Watkins alone up front, but anyway, Sunday is THE day of reckoning. No team leading on final day has ever lost in in the Prem. Time for history right?


There were a blur of games during Hodgson's time where I probably felt I was in another universe, and objectively, my memories of that season when Salah/Mane/Firmino just burned everything in their path are markedly better than this season. Or even the season where we won the league. Especially those games where we just terrorised City and the best team in the realm had no answer.

We've gotten smarter with game management, calmer, wiser, so understandably, some of the thrill has gone.

My brain does seem to seek solace in those days when I'm quietly contemplating the prospect of losing one of those front 3.

Definitely don't think the risk to benefit is ever worth it for Bitcoin or any other crypto, for that matter, (except that because Bitcoin is the only standard for something of value, arguably, Ethereum as well but I won't go there).

I will, however, say that I do see the point of taking a loan against collateral. House, car, jewellery, Bitcoin -- if you do need money, and you don't want to sell what you have, and don't mind paying interest (which is well, the only way you'll ever get a loan), then I can understand the value of such an option.

Only with Bitcoin, the risk of that collateral just disappearing is too great. To lose access, and bank on the promise of the loanee that they'll return it to you when you've paid back in full? Too big of a risk.

At least with a bank, putting up your house/car/property has state guarantees (not that I trust the state but 100% I have more confidence in some states than I'll ever have in some Blockfi or whatever).

So, we're on the brink of getting back all the favourites with Hamburg leading in the playoff with 15 minutes of regular time to go. One of my favourite picks in 2nd Bundesliga, not sure I'd back them a lot back in the top tier. I know the second leg's still to play but Berlin has been horrible on the road, just 3 wins.

Ok, then we're both in the stupid camp haha. But nah, I think players, thankfully, are generally quite narcissists on the pitch. They will do their best to claim a scalp on final day. Careers are long and there aren't many opportunities to make an impression, and you never know which performance catches the eye of someone to get you more playing time, more salary at next negotiation, more rungs up the pecking order etc. Plus I've a feeling this team wants to demand Gerrard's eye, he's kinda that kind of manager I think. Enjoy your internet-free weekend, my man.


Draws took me tumbling in this current matchweek so yeah, hope to close out the 3 games left at least with points. Villa-Burnley and Everton-Palace tonight are banana skins...

I laboured a little too much over the final week's selection but I might still tinker with it on Saturday. Some obvious draws look likely but I'm going to risk tweaking a couple of tight wins, particularly with those fighting relegation.


Ings and Coutinho too, beloved ex-boys, and Ings almost scored against us recently (twice!), think if he had scored he'd have been man of the match if they took Diaz out of the team.

Oh, and I need to mention they gave us our worst defeat in my entire memory of watching Liverpool, maybe they can return the favour for City. Watkins had a hattrick on the day. You know I dream all kinds of dreams about this match, even though I'll be watching us try and take Wolves apart... GD is +6... and they have more goals scored so if, somehow, Villa win and we only draw, them winning by 7 goals is the only way we win the title.

But wait, there is one final, super unlikely scenario:
Liverpool draw 5-5
Villa win by 6 goals.

Then, City and Liverpool are tied on points, goal difference, AND goals scored. The next things to determine? H2H points, followed by away goals scored in the H2H. But they're also tied on this, 2-2 draws at both ties! The final thing to settle this is a one-off game.

Now, definitely call me stupid for spending time thinking of all these permutations ha ha!

I actually want the Monaco guy to win (the season). But close races are much more fun, and seeing them trading the lead over the course of this year should provide for more entertainment. Definitely feel it's less "fun" when one guy/team dominates everything. Time for Hammie to take a long ride in the back seat.

I'd love for a dark horse to cause one or two upsets, still eyeing a Tsunoda podium pick maybe on one of the races that looks iffy... but my lack of knowledge leaves me to wait to read news about such a track =)

Not sure where you got your beliefs from. There are a number of intellectuals on the forum, for sure, but the vast majority are like me: uneducated (high school doesn't count, no?), of average and occasional intelligence and wit, hardly intellectuals. A good thing, as that means more colourful and interesting, if I'm allowed to bring up a lazy stereotype of the pontificating Bitcoin intellectual.

We're individuals eager to discuss, yes, even to argue, share, postulate, etc. but not nearly naive to believe we're out to find the truth. Most have our minds made up about Bitcoin, what it means to us and what we'll do with it. Many are great educators, teachers, but not of "the truth" but of software and utility.

Oh and don't be offended for being marked as a troll. Some of my forum favourites are... trolls.

Game 1:  66'  3-0 Arsenal
Game 2:  66'  3-2 Southampton
Game 2:  66'  4-1 São Paulo FC

11. Holly Holm
10. Santiago Ponzinibbio
9. Chidi Njokuani
8. Polyana Viana
7. Jun Yong Park
6. Joseph Holmes
5. Jailton Almeida
4. Uros Medic
3. Jonathan Martinez
2. Felipe Colares
1. Elise Reed

Yeah, he's got to be disappointed deep down, any professional who makes a living from reputation would, and where they are now versus how they got there, that was no way in the plans at the start.

But where they are now and what they have left? Totally agree, it'd be unwise to underestimate. And they are, rightly so, the favourite.

But I might be a bit stubborn. I've been backing Feyenoord all the way in this competition. Bitterly disappointed they've been in decline since lifting the Eredivisie with Kuyt 4/5 years ago. This trophy would be a hell lot sweeter for them maybe.

They went all the way here from a long distance too, remember. 4 games in qualification and playoffs before reaching group stage. A bit of a longer journey than Roma.

Socieded - Atletico
1. Match line - Home
2. Both to score - No
3. Number of yellow cards in the game - 4-5

Barcelona - Villareal
1. Match line - Home
2. Both to score - yes
3. Number of yellow cards in the game - 4-5


Tie breaker: 17' minute

I watched first half outside, nice weather and a long time since chilled alone with a friend and a beer, don't even remember when my brain switched off but by the time I was done, left the place and realised game had gone to ET. So I lost my bets anyway (had Rangers for a FT win).

Can't really blame them. Precious final in such a long time, and almost no guy in the teams with great experience. Think Rangers reaaaally miss Morales... and he was busy partying with fans ha.

Damn Hammers came close!

^ Need to take free money bets more often, I just honestly don't have so much time and bankroll these days I literally home in on one game and place a bet, then out... haha.

Season is coming to a close, one bet against Chelsea for tomorrow, hoping they're down on stamina and motivation, with losing a cup, losing some darn good players, while Leicester have had a shitty end of season and will want to try get some happy points.

My luck that right after I placed bets with boost, odds changed so I ended up with no "value" haha.

100 units at Sportsbet on Leicester City to WIN vs Chelsea @9.00. No odds advantage.
Bet ID: 62824655018a646ee3941f05

^Whoops, you're right, that's tomorrow. We got a cool Europa final to watch tonight though!


You know I couldn't resist it, I already put one down (18/1). Didn't know anything about that $18 million and yeah, I think Villa will be professional and play properly but wouldn't be surprised if they have secret executive orders to not stress too much about it, that money could buy a really good player or a fleet of new playing/coaching staff.

I actually also have Watford bet at same odds also against Chelsea. Actually that's 3 bets I have left, other than Liverpool outright and parlays, all which I'll post up in my thread. If only 1 hits, I'll be happy, if not, well, it was still a fun season!