Football League Play Offs

[postman44]

I think Swansea. Sunderland and Tranmere. Will win football league play offs. What do others think would like Ken's opinion. Thank you

[piggynose]

Brentford,Blackpool+ Newport

[Togo]

Brentford, Sunderland, Morecambe. I thought that Bournemouth looked a cert a few weeks ago but their form is shot lately. We even beat them at their place last weekend.

[Ken4155]

Postie, my bet for the outright winners of the play-offs is already on. I don't always gravitate towards those 3 sides who have just missed out on promotion, but in this instance, they are the 3 form sides. Of course it could be argued that Oxford were in as good a form as Blackpool toward the end of the season, but Blackpool's record over their last 10 away games (7-1-2) is much better than Oxford's (4-2-4).
My bet, then, is a £1 Trixie, £1 Treble on Brentford (6/4), Blackpool (5/2) and Morecambe (5/2). If i'm wrong, i've lost a fiver:-( If i'm right, i've won just shy of £91 :-).
And, it goes without saying, that i will be having a dabble on the individual ties.

[Ken4155]

You might want to change your mind on Tranmere, Postie. Yes, winning 3 of their last 13 games isn't encouraging but to lose your manager days before the first leg must be quite confusing for the players.

[grumpy01]

On the subject of form though Ken have had some good wins but also have had a couple of poor results so they are going to need 3 good performances now.After missing out narrowly last time it would be good to see Brentford do it this time.Why Palios sacked Keith Hill is a bit strange,the players seem to lose form after the Papa John’s so they are all culpable in my book.Perhaps Newport can do it this time.

[grumpy01]

Reference to Blackpool after writing Ken,sorry.

[Ken4155]

Must admit, Grumpy, the play offs are a bit of a lottery. I remember when we went up under Owen Coyle. We drew 0-0 with Ipswich at home and many (myself definitely included) thought our chance gone. then we went down there and turned the form book upside down, beating them 3-0. We played reasonably well in the final, but Sheff United were dire, and we won 1-0.
The reason i mentioned end of season form is because i use it as a guide to my betting. I know there was a period in time when those who finished just outside the automatic promotion places failed to even reach Wembley. But, you pays yer money and you takes yer chances.

[grumpy01]

Yes indeed Ken the word lottery sums it up.

[postman44]

Thank you Ken good luck stay healthy and safe

[Ken4155]

Ker-ching! :-))