Joy to the World - Part II
Welcome to the second week of Ian Joy’s Fixture Predictor. Last week was pretty good… I nailed the ManU game and picked Bayern over Bayer, I missed the Chelsea - Arsenal fixture though (Chelsea pushed their way into the title race with that one.) Anyway, I expect to do just as well this week so let’s go…
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Big game at Old Trafford, United coming off a huge win last week vs Liverpool. United will be too strong for Villa at home. Easy win for United.
Liverpool vs Everton
Massive, massive derby on Merseyside. Liverpool need a win after being beaten easily last week by United, and Everton are a team full of big surprises. This one is a hard one to judge because normally I would say a Liverpool win because of last week’s result, but Everton are a hard team to beat especially in the Derby!!! Close game! Liverpool win.
Rangers vs Celtic
This one needs no introduction. Its going to be a make or break game in Scotland. Rangers and Celtic are unstoppable at the moment and now they face each other at Ibrox. I think Rangers are favourites for this one by the bookies, however I think Celtic are going to beat the odds and win this one. My best buddy Colin, back in Scotland is a massive Rangers Fan and he says that if Rangers win they will win the league so he’s gonna kill me for saying Celtic away win.
Besiktas vs Fenerbahce
Great game in Turkey, 2 top class teams. Besiktas are very strong at home, but I think Fenerbahce will win this one. Fenerbahce win.
SC Paderborn vs FC ST PAULI
Now forget all these big games above. The biggest game is in Germany this weekend, my boys are playing away at Paderborn. We are desperate for the points this weekend and pretty much will kill for them. Paderborn are struggling and will throw everything at us, but I’m confident we can walk away with at least a point. I’m praying for a win but I think we will come away with a point. Draw.
Until next week.
Godbless.
IJ
28 Mar 2008 RSL HQ
Good spot over your Man U result last week and as it so happens I said an Arsenal win. However glad Chelsea won as it has kept the EPL title open.
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
This week I expect that Manchester Utd will win against Aston Villa, but Villa have been poor lately and this match could get them going again. Man Utd to win.
Liverpool vs Everton
Liverpool - a week in the life off. Owners falling out, players getting into trouble and a poor showing by their England internationals. Everton - Cahill out for the season, along with Chelsea shafted in a fixture arrangement. One of the biggest blue - red derby’s in recent times with the winner taking a massive step towards the final European spot. A Liverpool win gives Benitez a more secure seat. But an Everton win gives Moyles a chance to make his club into the cities top side.
I could duck this and go for a draw but that’s boring. Everton win.
Rangers vs Celtic
Not my most popular teams and the main reason Scottish leagues suffer. (Support your local teams - but that is a different story). Not often a lot of skill during the game but great for passion. Draw. 3 sent off, 5 yellow cards. 75 arrested. 1 attempted murder.
Besiktas vs Fenerbahce
What is normal in Glasgow becomes extreme in Turkey. Do they not slaughter goats during their games? Fenerbahce, very strong and can’t see them losing this one.
SC Paderborn vs FC ST PAULI
Goggled Paderborn and discovered that they were one of the teams fixed by the referee. Look up St Pauli and discovered that they are on YouTube and have a great Wiki write up. St Pauli for a win - if only to please Ian.