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Odds on Moyes to Man Utd slashed
Bookmakers Paddy Power have slashed odds on David Moyes joining Manchester United in the summer. The Everton manager is out of contract at the end of the season and the odds on him becoming the next Manchester United manager were slashed from 7/2 to 1/2 favourite after what they called a "flood of overnight bets."Quotes or other material sourced from Yahoo Eurosport
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2 Posted 07/05/2013 at 07:17:27
3 Posted 07/05/2013 at 07:38:39
4 Posted 07/05/2013 at 08:22:55
5 Posted 07/05/2013 at 08:21:36
6 Posted 07/05/2013 at 08:35:14
7 Posted 07/05/2013 at 08:54:19
8 Posted 07/05/2013 at 09:03:25
Odds on me slashing myself if it happens, slashed.
Odds on Dodd and Entwistle slashing their wrists, slashed.
9 Posted 07/05/2013 at 09:24:36
10 Posted 07/05/2013 at 09:41:07
Truly shocking a few games to go and as usual nothing of any importance to play for and the smug git is swanning around like King Tut. Doubtless chuffed with this latest nonsense.
How fans think he is anything but self-centred is beyond me - can't wait for the day we get someone interested in the club managing.
11 Posted 07/05/2013 at 10:03:03
12 Posted 07/05/2013 at 10:24:05
13 Posted 07/05/2013 at 10:46:37
14 Posted 07/05/2013 at 10:58:25
15 Posted 07/05/2013 at 11:13:13
Has Ross Edwards bribed United to take him?
Answers, please!
16 Posted 07/05/2013 at 11:10:58
But that raised an image in my mind of a post-season open top bus parade through the streets of Liverpool. Blues cheering, on tip toes just to get a look... Just Moyes on top deck, at the front - no trophy.
17 Posted 07/05/2013 at 11:58:35
18 Posted 07/05/2013 at 12:06:34
Stop playing with my simple mind, that's not funny!
19 Posted 07/05/2013 at 12:37:22
Isn't he best mates with Ferguson? I think Ferguson has definitely asked Moyes to be his assistant and then take over. Is Martinez the right man to take over Everton? I think so.
20 Posted 07/05/2013 at 12:49:36
Criticise him for his dodgy substitutions, slate his tactical ineptitude, but don't make up rubbish just to get in a little dig.
21 Posted 07/05/2013 at 12:57:40
Well, I did have a small chin-wag with Sir Alex and I persuaded him to take on an apprentice, I said you could have him on board as Number Two for a year to learn the ropes then he can take over. He accepted.
Nick — That's it, mate, join the MOB, all we need now is Doddy to have a mental breakdown and change sides and our work will be complete!
22 Posted 07/05/2013 at 13:25:23
In effect, he MUST stay as long as those finances are made available. There is not one manager available with the foresight and ability he has who could replace him.
23 Posted 07/05/2013 at 13:47:36
I've always been worried about BK's ability to find the right guy to at least maintain the high standard Davey has set. But, whoever he chooses, he will have my support for as long as he reaches that very searching goal.
I do not believe Everton will ever win the Prem in my time on earth but Moyes's regular 'seventhish' is the level we should expect as the norm.
24 Posted 07/05/2013 at 13:50:00
They also use IP addresses and other data to establish locality of the bets. It is likely that such a 'niche' bet within a short timeframe and confined locality would 'red flag' with a relatively low volume of bets being placed compared to a major event such as the Grand National. They will also consider the size of bet.
So, in short, I believe a relatively low number of high-value bets would be 'red flagged' causing them to slash their odds. In that case, why would someone be putting large bets on this happening? A strong rumour or strong beer could induce this behaviour.
Personally, I doubt this story – I could be wrong though. However, I also remember that before Moyes joined us he had the option to be Number Two at Old Trafford and turned it down as he wanted to be his own boss.
26 Posted 07/05/2013 at 14:12:18
I guess we should only get concerned when betting is suspended as it was on Redknapp going to QPR!
27 Posted 07/05/2013 at 14:22:28
Time for you to go after the Chelsea game — your tactics are crap and boring... and take that dopey Kenwright with you. He was celebrating getting a point against a shit Liverpool team, arsehole.
28 Posted 07/05/2013 at 14:40:33
Small bets to me would suggest no one sticking their necks on the line. I would think those closest to Moyes or Ferguson would find a ibt more bunce to wager as they would be 'in-the-know' and likely to re-coup the bet.
I just hope we have decent shortlist and that people have been sounded out. When MArtinez was linkd to Liverpool, Dave Whelan practically took to the streets with a megaphone. So it could be that we have not contacted them if he is a target.
29 Posted 07/05/2013 at 18:12:00
Blackmailing the club about his contract. First it was the january transfer window, then the europe qualification, now probably more like if a better job offer comes along. He obviously think's he's outgrown us.
Then there is the constant carping on to the media about how he's achieving miracles with such a small amount of cash. Knives and gunfights and complaining that others can shop at harrods...
He also wants to be paid more than any of the players, I believe.
Incase you didn't notice, it's all about Moyes. He's a very ambitious man, after all. Its about what HE can get and about how the club is holding HIM back. Its a complete u-turn from his first few years at the club, and I think that all the media adulation(some of which is justified), has gone to his head, which is getting bigger by the week.
Honestly, I'll be more than happy to see him go. I'd be delighted to see him move to somewhere like Man U or Chelsea then we can watch the train wreck as he falls out with some of their very overpaid ego's and finds out what pressure is really like when he gets the boot after 10 games, from a chairman with a backbone.
30 Posted 07/05/2013 at 18:47:42
"He also wants to be paid more than any of the players, I believe"
So we're just making up shite now and passing it off as valid criticism?
31 Posted 07/05/2013 at 18:46:23
It's bollocks like this proported as gospel that gets my goat - not only are you factually wrong but to suggest 100% of anything is just dull.
To ignore Moyes bullshit about sorting it after xmas/january etc and letting him call the tune into the summer is just poor - it damages prep for next year.
Not that it matters this is Moyes FC.
32 Posted 07/05/2013 at 18:55:54
Blackmailing the club?
Thinks he's outgrown us?
Constant carping on to the media about how he's achieving miracles with such a small amount of cash?
Its about what HE can get and about how the club is holding HIM back?
33 Posted 07/05/2013 at 19:13:30
The other comments are all crap as well but at least they simply reflect Wayne's almost extreme fundamentalist interpretation of all things Moyes. The "more money than the players" totally fabricated bollocks on the other hand is something peculiarly unique to Waynes world.
34 Posted 07/05/2013 at 19:28:46
If we went into financial meltdown and into League Two next season he wouldn't even bat an eyelid. He gets £2.9million per year for getting to 40 points and dismal failures in the league and cups every year.
This is one of my bugging issues with the Doddists. They always think that Moyes is loyal and cares about the club. They also run around screaming that there will be impending doom the minute he walks out that door.
This is not Moyes FC, this is Everton. This man will not have a legacy and will not be remembered in a decade's time.
35 Posted 07/05/2013 at 19:38:40
36 Posted 07/05/2013 at 19:47:25
No, it is a step forward. He is more a number 2. Those with no personality and being a yes man like Phil Neal are suited to being a number two. DM suits that description personally as anyone with a brain and some balls would have told Bill where to go years ago.
37 Posted 07/05/2013 at 21:35:22
Manure would finally be cut down to size. Would then love to hear Moyes' 'knives to a gun fight crap' post match crap as the Blues destroy his Manure side at GP! Barkley and McAleny running rings around their 6 man midfield....
Oh to dream.....
38 Posted 07/05/2013 at 22:41:40
I'd be surprised myself from mufc's perspective.
Maybe a crossroads summer coming up for the mighty blues. No obvious candidates for me.
39 Posted 07/05/2013 at 22:48:23
I'm still unsure about Martinez and would probably prefer Zola or Poyet who at least manage teams who are used to winning albeit in a lower division. But what I don't want is a Mcleish, or McClaren type who have flattered to deceive at other PL clubs. Someone fresh and daring is what we should be looking for but whoever it is will have a difficult job keeping us in the top 8 of the league, I even think if DM decided to stay he too would have a difficult job to maintain our top 8 place next season.
40 Posted 08/05/2013 at 00:40:36
Give youth it's chance, use all of your squad and let's start to play some entertaining stuff for once and maybe then we can dream of winning some trophies and start over to maintain our rightful place in Europe once again. Oh for those glory nights!
41 Posted 08/05/2013 at 03:00:45
He's got more balls and integrity than most people on this site. Ingrates.
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1 Posted 07/05/2013 at 07:07:12