Dark Horse

step · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:14 pm Post subject: Dark Horse

Ivory Coast to reach the QF of the World Cup.

You may think i'm insane(possibly!), but i honestly think they will do a lot better than everyone thinks.

Its a long way off yet, but i was just wondering if anyone else had picked their long shots for the WC?

Also Sweden @ 40/1 has to be worth a little E/W
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Songbird · Group 3 Class Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 76

I work for a bookies and we have had a big EW bet on sweden, cant see them doing too well in all honestly......

Im feeling patriotic today, but certainly wont be putting any money on england

Antony OLBG · Stallion Joined: 26 Mar 2003 Posts: 5697

To be honest I had no idea obout them so decided to look up there squad

Goalkeepers: Boubacar Barry (Beveren, Belgium), Gerard Gnanhouan (Sochaux, France), Jean-Jacques Tizie (Esperance, Tunisia).

Defenders: Arthur Boka (Racing Strasbourg, France), Cyril Domoraud (Creteil, France), Emmanuel Eboue (Arsenal, England), Blaise Koffi Kouassi (En Avant Guingamp, France), Abdoulaye Meite (Olympique Marseille, France), Kolo Toure (Arsenal, England), Marc Zoro (Messina, Italy).

Midfielders: Guy Demel (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Emerse Fae (Nantes, France), Tchiressoa Guel (Nancy, France), Bonaventure Kalou (AJ Auxerre, France), Arouna Kone (Roda JC Kerkrade, Netherlands), Siaka Tiene (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Gneri Yaya Toure (Metalurg Donetsk, Ukraine), Didier Zokora (St Etienne, South Africa).

Forwards: Kanga Akale (AJ Auxerre, France), Aruna Dindane (Anderlecht, Belgium), Didier Drogba (Chelsea, England), Bakari Kone (Lorient, France), Gilles Yapi Yapo (Nantes, France).

Songbird · Group 3 Class Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 76

Beating Italy...may only be a friendily but they have got to have something about them.

KanKeano · Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:24 pm Post subject:

Could be another Senegal??? Will win the odd match but are liable to play a stinker when they expected to win.
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Betfairalfie · At Stud Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 4809

Ivory Coast are shortest with Ladbrokes @50/1. They normally know a thing or two. Although I recall that last World Cup they went shortest on Slovenia who didn't get through the group stage.

My current plan is to back Germany after they mess up their first group game and double in price Wink

Graham V Green · Group 1 Class Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 286

I backed France at 18/1 when they were struggling in qualifying. Zidane, Makelele & Thuram since come out of international retirement. With Henry in the team, I think they have as good a chance as anyone, apart from Brazil.

I'd never underestimate the Germans. Regardless of how they're performing they have a proven track record as a formidable tournament team.

As for a Dark Horse, Czech Republic at 33's. Impressive as any European team in last few years.

coopsy02 · Stallion Read My Blog! Joined: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 7020

cant argue with you there GvG about FRANCE especially at 18/1 good price take there, they will definately be up for it after there last world cup campaign and the 3 coming back can only better your chances, maybe THURAM might get found out against pace, but get in there 8)

as for the czechs i think HOLLAND put them in there place at there own park also, anyway looking forward to it and should be quite interesting betting wise[match betting] with the asian countries and african countries and of course the OZZIES, make up for the ashes Laughing

zagreb · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 2:34 pm Post subject:

I`ve had a bet on Ukraine. I backed them to win their group and a lot of people think they are a one man team but when that man is Shevchenko your team must always be respected i expect them to suprise a lot of people and reach the quarte finals at least.
The Ivory Coast are a good team also they gave Italy a run for their money in the 1-1 draw in Geneva and Drogba ran the Italian defenders ragged.
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aye66 · Stallion Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Posts: 6522

well... i think everyone knows that the odds for brazil are fair to be honest... my fav dark horse is the czech rep. Yes, holland did put them in their place, but I do feel that they will raise their game (provided that nedved plays and is not injured)... i really fancy them over all the other dark horses.

vindon · Classic Winner Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Posts: 779

I think Serbia & Montenagro could be the outsiders as they are doin well in the Qualifying stages

66/1 with William Hill

rockin_cherub · Triple Crown Winner Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 2021

I agree with Zagreb, the Ukraine look very much like they could do something. They're difficult to break down, have a quality strike-force and are a generally well organised team. They remind me very much of Greece pre-Euro 2004, though whether they'll be able to continue this form against teams like Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, etc is debateable.
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