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Friday 4 June 2010

The English Team for the World Cup

By Caroline on Friday 4 June 2010, 10:32 - World Cup

ABIO CAPELLO has finally announced on Tuesday June 1 the 23 players’ names he will take to this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

Seven unlucky stars, who had made the England boss' 30-man provisional squad, were told they were not included today.

Arsenal's Theo Walcott omission from the coach Fabio Capello roster was quite surprised. The 21-year-old Walcott, who has won 11 caps, would have been the youngest member of the party.

He was definitely the most high-profile omission with Darren Bent, Adam Johnson, Leighton Baines, Scott Parker, Tom Huddlestone and Michael Dawson that are also misssing out.

England football fans were surprised by this decision and were wondering why Fabio Capello has not included some best players in the list of England World Cup squad.

Gareth Barry is on the plane despite a troublesome ankle injury, which is likely to rule him out of England's opener against USA on June 12.

England squad left today for South Africa, where FIFA World Cup 2010 is schedule to play from June 11 to July 11. England is in Group C with United States, Algeria and Slovenia. The English team will kick off World Cup 2010 against United States in Rustenburg on June 12.

So here is the list of England's 23-man World Cup squad:

Keepers: Joe Hart, David James, Robert Green.

Defenders: Jamie Carragher, Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Glen Johnson, Ledley King, John Terry, Matthew Upson, Stephen Warnock.

Midfielders: Gareth Barry, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Aaron Lennon, James Milner, Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Strikers: Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe, Emile Heskey, Wayne Rooney.

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Tuesday 4 May 2010

Office Betting

By Caroline on Tuesday 4 May 2010, 16:29 - Office Bet

Wether it is online or offline everyone bets. People bet at home with their family on political challenges or Tv shows.

At the pub with their friends or colleagues on the outcome of the game they are watching or at the office on the private or public matters. The stakes can range from money, to bere, or a dare. But it is still betting, trying to see the outcome of something before the other ones.

And where it is you think private bets most commonly take place ? Well I bet you have guessed : it is at the place we spend most of our time : the office...

Office betting is the most common place to organize bets. At the office you can bet on the color of your boss' tie before he comes in or on the result of the champion leagues. You can bet with the colleague from the accounting departement you hardly ever speak too or with your best pals from work.

However betting at the office can be a bit tricky. First there is the tediousness of getting the excel file ready for the bet and of getting everyone to give the money. It takes time and the dedication of at least one person in the office that really want the bet to take place. Then there is the political aspect of it : should you bet with your boss, what if he wins or worse what if he looses ?

But isn't the best form of betting ? Don't you love the respect you get from your co-workers when you come back on the monday morning after a tricky game and you pronosticated the right would win? That definetly offsets the couple drawbacks...

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Monday 1 February 2010

Why you need a referee to bet

By John on Monday 1 February 2010, 20:05 - Betting Strategy

Bet is uncertain

Exchange is by definition uncertain. That is the reason why, buying something, like a car, can really make you anxious. If you buy a car, especially a second-hand one, you have no clue about the quality of the car. Maybe you'll go to the garage after 100 miles, maybe not. Fortunately, we live in a civilized country: if you've been fooled, you should be able to get a refund from the car dealer. If he refuses, you can rely on consumer policy or file a lawsuit against the huckster. And if it's not enough, send the police or the media...

Betting with friends is great, but you face the same problems. How can you make sure you won't be cheated?

That is the reason why you need a referee .

The referee will:

  • Get the money, so that at the end of the bet, no-one can say: "I must pay? Oh sorry, I thought it was a joke!", "Money? Eeeeeer... yeah... I have no cash. Tomorrow maybe? " or "Nope, you didn't shake my hand"
  • Establish clear rules, so that your friends can't say: "Eeer... You did not win !!! I bet on Manchester before Cantona had been suspended (great roundhouse kick by the way)"
  • Fairly share the gain: "so... £300 / 5 winners = £50 each"

The referee in a bet is like the law/judge/police when you buy something. You definetly need him. But where can you find a referee for your bet ?

  • The referee can be one of the betters. That is the easiest  way, but I guess it would be best to follow his bet...
  • You can choose someone who is not taking part in the bet:  that is the best solution. But who's selfless enough to do that?
  • Or you can login to friendbet.com...

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