Football Betting Previews

Championship 2009/2010 Betting Season Preview (Saturday, August 08, 2009)

The Championship 2009/2010 Barnsley Manager: Simon Davey Key Player: Luke Steele Stadium: Oakwell Promotion Odds: 28/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 15/8 Bet365 Transfers In: David Preece, Onome Sodje Transfers Out: Dennis Souza, Diego Leon, Heinz Muller, Kyle Letheren SoccerBetting Opinion - Barnsley survived by the skin of their teeth last season and weren't too far away the season before either. They are a club in trouble and their lack of signings over the summer have done nothing to boost our confidence in Simon Davey pulling off another miraculous escape. Third times a charm for Barnsley as League 1 looms. SoccerBetting Prediction: 23rd Position Blackpool Manager: Ian Holloway Key Player: Ben Burgess Stadium: Bloomfield Road Promotion Odds: 28/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 15/8 Bet365 Transfers In: Charlie Adam, Jason Euell, Billy Clarke Transfers Out: Stuart Green, Shaun Barker, Marlon Broomes, Jermaine Wright SoccerBetting Opinion - Blackpool look a club destined for relegation this season. We simply can't see where their goals will come from. Their forward options look blunt and that's putting it lightly. Ben Burgess appears their only glimmer of hope and they willy rely heavily on his goals this forthcoming season. SoccerBetting Prediction: 24th Position Bristol City Manager: Gary Johnson Key Player: Nicky Maynard Stadium: Ashton Gate Promotion Odds: 8/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 7/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Lewin Nyatanga, Danny Haynes, Paul Hartley, Dean Gerken, David Clarkson, Andre Blackman Transfers Out: Chris Weale, Dele Adebola, Scott Murray SoccerBetting Opinion - Bristol City endured what was a disappointing season last term after failing to mount a serious challenge on those play-off positions. They came close to promotion in 2008 after losing in the play-off's but they do appear to have passed their best opportunity up and Gary Johnson's side could struggle to match the high expectations of the City fans. SoccerBetting Prediction: 12th Position Cardiff City Manager: Dave Jones Key Player: Michael Chopra Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium Promotion Odds: 11/2 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 12/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Paul Quinn, Anthony Gerrard, Mark Hudson, David Marshall, Michael Chopra Transfers Out: Paul Parry, Darren Dennehy, Darren Purse, Roger Johnson SoccerBetting Opinion - Cardiff narrowly missed out on the lottery of the play-off's last term and will be eager to book their ticket in this year lottery. However, The Championship looks as competitive as ever and Cardiff look out of their depth now. They will remain a tough opponent though and will be involved in their fair amount of upsets this season but we just don't think Cardiff have enough talent in depth to mount a challenge for the play-off's and above throughout the whole of the season. SoccerBetting Prediction: 9th Position Coventry City Manager: Chris Coleman Key Player: Freddie Eastwood Stadium: Ricoh Arena Promotion Odds: 14/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 4/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Sammy Clingan Transfers Out: Daniel Fox, Scott Dann, Sean Fraser, Robbie Simpson SoccerBetting Opinion - We really don't hold out much hope for Chris Coleman and his Coventry side this season. The lack of incoming players during the summer is a huge concern on what is a poor Coventry squad. Their forward line is actually half-decent with Freddie Eastwood their biggest goal threat but their defence leaves a lot to be desired. The Sky Blues avoided relegation quite comfortably last season but we think they'll make their supporters squirm this time around. SoccerBetting Prediction: 21st Position Crystal Palace Manager: Neil Warnock Key Player: Freddie Sears Stadium: Selhurst Park Promotion Odds: 9/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 7/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Stern John, Darren Ambrose, Freddie Sears Transfers Out: Paul Ifill, James Scowcroft, Carl Fletcher SoccerBetting Opinion - Although Neil Warnock has hardly gone crazy in the transfer market, he has brought in some talented individuals that could evidentially take the club on to pastures new. Freddie Sears is highly rated back at West Ham and he will be a player to watch throughout the course of the season. Palace finished nearer bottom then first last season but we feel the tables will turn this season and the Selhurst Park faithful will have more to shout about come the end of the season. SoccerBetting Prediction: 4th Position Derby County Manager: Nigel Clough Key Player: Rob Hulse Stadium: Pride Park Promotion Odds: 15/2 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 9/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Saul Deeney, Shaun Barker, Lee Croft, Dean Moxey, Jake Buxton Transfers Out: Liam Dickinson, Lewin Nyatanga, Lewis Price, Emanuel Villa, Tyrone Mears SoccerBetting Opinion - Everyone wants Clough to do well at Derby but with funds currently at a premium, we can only see The Rams struggling to keep up with leading pack and will evidentially spend most the season chasing the promotion contender. They've waved goodbye to some of their first team players and will introduce a few new faces but will it be enough to save the Pride of Derby County? We don't think so. There just simply isn't enough quality within the County ranks to suggest otherwise and another drab season is in the pipeline for Derby fans. SoccerBetting Prediction: 16th Position Doncaster Rovers Manager: Sean O'Driscoll Key Player: Steve Brooker Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Promotion Odds: 20/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 11/4 Bet365 Transfers In: Quinton Forutne Transfers Out: Jason Price, Richard Wellens, Gordon Greer, Matthew Mills SoccerBetting Opinion - Doncaster are another side who look vulnerable and their one year stint in The Championship could soon come to an end. Losing Matthew Mills to Reading is a big loss and when you put that with their limited attacking options and it makes for one perfect relegation recipe. Doncaster shared the dubious honour of scoring the least amount of goals in the league last season, averaging under a goal a game. It was clear their attack needed strengthening but that hasn't happened and their penalty could be another season back in League 1. SoccerBetting Prediction: 22nd Position Ipswich Town Manager: Roy Keane Key Player: Pablo Counago Stadium: Portman Road Promotion Odds: 11/4 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 28/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Colin Healy, Lee Martin, Damien Delaney Transfers Out: Kevin Lisbie, Dan Harding, Danny Haynes, Tommy Miller, Billy Clarke, Ivan Campo SoccerBetting Opinion - Ipswich were touted as serious promotion contenders before the start of last season but that pressure clearly got to the Ipswich players. Roy Keane is now at the helm and the board will be hoping his appointment will restore some steel into the Ipswich players and inspire them to at least a play-off finish. Roy Keane hasn't gone to town in the summer but this is his level and we expect him to guide Ipswich to great things this season. SoccerBetting Prediction: 3rd Position Leicester City Manager: Nigel Pearson Key Player: Matty Fryatt Stadium: Walkers Stadium Promotion Odds: 7/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 10/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Richard Wellens, Chris Weale, Dany N'Guessan, Wayne Brown, Robbie Neilson, Jack Hobbs Transfers Out: James Wesolowski, Patrick Kisnorbo, Billy McKay, Barry Hayles SoccerBetting Opinion - Leicester were the dominant force in League 1 last season and their promotion back to The Championship failed to surprise any full-time football follower. They've managed to retain some of the players that were relegated back in 2007-2008 and that will lead to Championship experience. Their odds to gain promotion are probably a bit too short in our honest opinions as we think Leicester will settle down to life in mid-table throughout the majority of the new season. SoccerBetting Prediction: 13th Position Middlesborough Manager: Gareth Southgate Key Player: Afonso Alves Stadium: The Riverside Promotion Odds: 7/4 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 33/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Leroy Lita, Danny Coyne, Mark Yeates Transfers Out: Mido, Stewart Downing, Ross Turnbull, Graeme Owens SoccerBetting Opinion - The critics are already out for Gareth Southgate and Middlesborough after their shock relegation from the Premiership last season. However, Southgate has kept hold of the main bulk of the side that were relegated last season and still posses some talented individuals who albeit, failed to shine last season. Afonso Alves will need to justify his hefty price tag with plenty of goals while Robert Huth and David Wheater will look to be the rock at the back for 'Borough'. We believe Southgate is the right man to guide Middlesborough back to the top and we expect a strong season from the Tyneside outfit. SoccerBetting Prediction: 1st Position Newcastle United Manager: Vacant Key Player: Damien Duff Stadium: St. James Park Promotion Odds: 15/8 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 10/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Transfers Out: Michael Owen, David Edgar, Obafemi Martins SoccerBetting Opinion - Club in the shop window, without a manager and now without any world class forwards with Michael Owen and Nigerian Obafemi Martins both exiting the club during the summer. Not only that but as the club is up for sale, owner Mike Ashley isn't willing to dip into his pocket for any new faces so Newcastle are only heading backwards at current. When, or possibly even if at this rate, a manager is appointed he will have some task getting the players to come together for a serious push for promotion. Newcastle are overrated by the bookies and we can't see them getting near the play-off's let alone winning the league itself. SoccerBetting Prediction: 8th Position Nottingham Forest Manager: Billy Davies Key Player: Dele Adebola Stadium: City Ground Promotion Odds: 5/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 9/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Dexter Blackstock, Joel Lynch, Radoslaw Majewski, Chris Gunter, Paul McKenna, Lee Camp, Dele Adebola, Paul Anderson Transfers Out: Matt Thornhill, Mark Byrne, Shane Redmond, James Reid, Joe Heath, Brendan Moloney, Liam Cook, Richard Tait, Iain Breckin SoccerBetting Opinion - Nottingham Forest safely avoided relegation last season fairly comfortably in the end although they will be aiming to push on this season and possibly mount a promotion challenge. They've brought in some very talented players over the summer and should be thereabouts come the end of the season providing the players gel from the off. SoccerBetting Prediction: 6th Position Peterborough Manager: Darren Ferguson Key Player: Aaron McLean Stadium: London Road Promotion Odds: 14/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 9/2 Bet365 Transfers In: Krystian Pearce, Tommy Rowe, Lee Frecklington, Toumani Diagouraga Transfers Out: Rene Howe, Scott Rendell, Chris Westwood SoccerBetting Opinion - 'Posh' will be aiming to complete an historic promotion double this season after gaining automatic promotion from League 1 last season. The job on guiding Peterborough to the Premiership is down to Darren Ferguson, son of Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson. He done a tremendous job at Peterborough last season and has already lead them out of League 2 and were Peterborough to gain promotion this season, it would be their third in as many seasons. Do they have a chance? Well, possibly although we think they will find several too strong in this league. SoccerBetting Prediction: 10th Position Plymouth Argyle Manager: Paul Sturrock Key Player: Romain Larrieu Stadium: Home Park Promotion Odds: 20/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 5/2 Bet365 Transfers In: Alan Judge, Kari Arnason, Bradley Wright-Philips, Carl Fletcher Transfers Out: Jason Puncheon, Jermaine Easter, Yannick Bolasie, Emile Mpenza SoccerBetting Opinion - Plymouth are under new management but will that produce instanst success on the field? We highly doubt it. Plymouth have one of the weakest sides in the league but seem to do just enough to maintain their Championship status each year. We would love to see the 'Pilgrims' plying their trade in the Premiership but it would need a complete overhaul within the Argyle ranks for that to happen. Plymouth will look to consolidate their status in the league before possibly challenging for promotion in the future. SoccerBetting Prediction: 19th Position Preston North End Manager: Alan Irvine Key Player: Callum Davidson Stadium: Deepdale Promotion Odds: 8/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 9/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Paul Parry Transfers Out: Karl Hawley, Simon Whaley, Paul McKenna, Chris Neal SoccerBetting Opinion - Preston surpassed expectations last season when narrowly missing out on the play-off's via goal difference. With that in mind the bookies have priced Preston up as possible promotion candidates although we don't share that faith. Preston had the ability to produce a big performance but always looked a tad out muscled somewhat against the bigger sides. Preston will secure some impressive results this season but consistency will be their downfall come the end. SoccerBetting Prediction: 14th Position Queens Park Rangers Manager: Jim Magilton Key Player: Ákos Buzsáky Stadium: Loftus Road Promotion Odds: 5/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 16/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Alessandro Pellicori, Alejandro Faurlin Transfers Out: Dexter Blackstock, Jake Cole, Lee Camp, Damien Delaney, Zesh Rehman SoccerBetting Opinion - The expectations were high when Flavio Briatore & Co first took over at Queens Park and despite their ambitious plans of getting the club to the heights of the Premiership, they've yet to mount a serious promotion bid. The fans were hoping for a few fresh faces to arrive at Loftus Road over the summer but that hasn't really happened with just a brace of the unknown entering the club. Their inconsistent tendency's cost them dear last season with scoring goals their biggest concern. Before QPR can once again be touted as Premiership contenders, they will need to bring in some star strikers to score the goals needed for success. SoccerBetting Prediction: 11th Position Reading Manager: Brendan Rodgers Key Player: Noel Hunt Stadium: The Madjeski Promotion Odds: 9/2 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 20/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Ryan Bertrand Transfers Out: Leroy Lita, Alan Bennett, Alex McCarthy, Michael Duberry, Scott Golbourne, Marcus Hahnemann, Kevin Doyle SoccerBetting Opinion - Reading have lost a handful of the squad that were once plying their trade in the Premiership. However, they gave it a good go last season and came within a whisker of securing promotion back to the top flight but not only did their failure to deliver dash their Premiership dreams but it also spelled the end for manager Steve Coppell. Brendan Rodgers has now taken over the mantle and the season objective will remain the same as always - secure promotion back to the league where Reading fans feel they belong. Will they achieve that this season? We unfortunately can't see it. Their squad looks a lot weaker than season before and they appear to have already passed up their best chance of gaining promotion last season. SoccerBetting Prediction: 7th Position Scunthorpe Manager: Nigel Adkins Key Player: Gary Hooper Stadium: Glanford Park Promotion Odds: 40/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 6/4 Bet365 Transfers In: Rob Jones, Josh Wright, Michael O'Connor Transfers Out: SoccerBetting Opinion - Scunthorpe secured promotion via the play-off's last season and despite their final celebrations, it was evident that the team need reinforcements. However, there are doubts over the credentials of the players Nigel Adkins has brought in and it's hard to see Scunthorpe becoming a big player in the Championship this season. Their main objective will be to maintain their Championship status and we think they'll do just that...just. SoccerBetting Prediction: 20th Position Sheffield United Manager: Kevin Blackwell Key Player: Ched Evans Stadium: Bramall Lane Promotion Odds: 10/3 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 25/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Mark Bunn, Glen Little, Kyle Walker, Ryan France, Keith Treacy, Ched Evans, Andy Taylor, Kyle Reid, Lee Williamson Transfers Out: Sun Jihai, Kyle Naughton, Jamie Annerson, Danny Webber, Ugo Egiogu, Adam Chapman, Nicky Law SoccerBetting Opinion - United suffered heartache in the play-off final last year and they'll be hoping to go one better this season. They've gone to town in the summer transfer window and brought in the necessary replacements to mount a challenge on the automatic promotion spots. Glen Little brings with him Premiership experience while Ched Evans is still very young but already has International experience under his belt. Both, especially the latter, will be big players for United this term and we think Ched Evans will be one of the players of the season this year. SoccerBetting Prediction: 2nd Position Sheffield Wednesday Manager: Brian Laws Key Player: Marcus Tudgay Stadium: Hillsborough Stadium Promotion Odds: 8/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 7/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Darren Potter, Tommy Miller, Darren Purse Transfers Out: Sam Liversidge, Steve Watson, Kenny Lunt SoccerBetting Opinion - Sheffield Wednesday have often had to play second fiddle to their bitter neighbours and that appears to be the case for the forthcoming season. The contrast in quality at both Sheffiled clubs is immense and Wednesday are a million miles away from promotion right now. Their one glimmer of hope will be their star forward - Marcus Tudgay. He may only average a goal every 3 or 4 games but he's their one and only bright spark in the final third and they will rely heavily on his goals this season. SoccerBetting Prediction: 15th Position Swansea City Manager: Paulo Sousa Key Player: Nathan Dyer Stadium: Liberty Stadium Promotion Odds: 8/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 13/2 Bet365 Transfers In: Jordi Lopez, Steven Dobbie, Nathan Dyer Transfers Out: Jason Scotland SoccerBetting Opinion - Things were looking bright at the Liberty but then came the departure of their star forward in Jason Scotland. Swansea have now lost a player who will bag you at least 15 goals a season and they will find it extremely difficult to replace him. They've brought Nathan Dyer back in after his loan spell and will be hoping the pacy winger can make an impact in the Championship this season. However, the Swansea supporters will be handed a reality check this season and survival will turn into their seasonal target sooner rather than later. SoccerBetting Prediction: 17th Position Watford Manager: Malky Mackay Key Player: Jay DeMerit Stadium: Vicarage Road Promotion Odds: 14/1 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 7/2 Bet365 Transfers In: Jure Travner, Danny Graham, Scott Severin Transfers Out: Steve Kabba, Alhassan Bangura, Theo Robinson, Lee Williamson SoccerBetting Opinion - Gone the days when Watford were battling it out against England's finest in the Premiership. In fact, gone the days when Watford were even challenging for Championship honours. Now, the priority each season is survival with funds at the club at a premium. Their star player Tomas Priskin looks destined for the exit and it does look gloomy for the Watford fans. They've had plenty of surprising seasons before where they've mounted a promotion challenge but we can't see that happening this time around. SoccerBetting Prediction: 18th Position West Bromwich Albion Manager: Roberto Di Matteo Key Player: Johnathan Greening Stadium: The Hawthorns Promotion Odds: 7/4 Bet365 Relegation Odds: 40/1 Bet365 Transfers In: Gonzalo Jara, Reuben Reid, Simon Cox Transfers Out: Pedro Pele, Do-Heon Kim, Luke Daniels, Paul Robinson SoccerBetting Opinion - West Brom have always taken to life back in The Championship pretty well They won the league when they were last involved back in 2007/2008 and they shouldn't be too far off this season. Although they haven't introduced too many enw faces over the summer, they haven't been rushed into offloading too many either. Club captain Johnathan Greening will need another big season if the 'baggies' are to gain promotion back to the top flight and we wouldn't out anyone off backing West Brom to do the business once more. SoccerBetting Prediction: 5th Position Labels: Championship, Championship 2009/2010, Championship Betting, Championship outright betting, Championship promotion, Championship relegation Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 9:23 AM

Ante-Post Betting season preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, August 02, 2007)

It's not if, it's Sven On reflection, my decision to take a couple of weeks off to 'rest' was flawed from the outset. The wife went completely 'Stefan Postma' on me; she was constantly on my back. The evil one demanded that the bedroom receive a full makeover. As nothing has been done in there for a number of years, I wasn't overly upset with her having the decorators in. Tidying up the garden was the hardest job. I was absolutely knackered at the end; the incessant drone of the lawnmower completely ruined my afternoon nap. I did manage to wash the car myself. I say wash, but 'drove in the rain' would probably be a more accurate description. In my defence, I have been busy putting together a collection of ante-post football bets that are so tasty, Nordic babe-magnet Sven Goran Eriksson has been trying to get his hands on them. Manchester United are a confident pick for Premiership glory. United were clearly the best team in the league last season, and their summer transfer dealings have been nothing short of exemplary. United are available at 7/5 in a two-horse race: I suspect foal play. Liverpool are the betting equivalent of Lenny Henry: every year they receive massive support for no apparent reason. I like the look of Arsenal at 2/1 in the betting without Man U and Chelsea. I've got a lot of time for 'let's do it again' Sven. England rose from 17th to 4th in the FIFA world rankings under the Swede's tutelage, and he managed to orchestrate this transformation while planting his pole more than Sergey Bubka. The 2/1 for Manchester City finishing the season in the top half of the table is the most surprising offer since Ulrika Johnson offered the ageing Lothario a little slice of Swedish fish pie. I always try to gain an edge wherever possible, so I asked the wife's computer-savvy sister to run a series of simulations on the Premiership handicap. After a significant number of entries last Saturday night, she has reached the conclusion that Manchester City will finish on around the 100 point mark (they receive a 41 point start), making them an each-way steal at 15/1. The Golden Boot is a tough market to crack under normal circumstances, but with Didier Drogba (the clear favourite) on African Nations Cup duty for up to two months, a little dabble may prove pleasantly prudent. Eduardo netted 71 goals in 100 games in Croatia; if he settles early at the Emirates, the 28/1 will prove the greatest gift since Cher's offering to a young Franck Ribery in the tear-jerking chick-flick 'Mask'. There are a number of season match bets available where the probability of success is greater then the odds-makers have calculated. Man City to finish above West Ham at 11/8 is the standout, and Middlesbrough to finish above Sunderland at evens is a close runner-up. If bets were birds, these two would be on Sven's 'to do' list. I love to have a pre-season accer on the four divisions, but it's normally about as successful as a Frank Skinner sitcom. There's always one team that lets me down; even when I just have a single. This year, it's all about to change. I'm siding with Manchester United in the Premiership, Southampton in the Championship, Swansea in League 1 and the MK Dons in the basement. A £1 each way accer will return £2,206 if all prove successful, I've already entered the £46 return for all four to place on my spreadsheet. It all kicks off in Scotland this weekend, and there will also be a few football matches. I can't be having Celtic at 1/4 without Boruc and Nakamura; I'll take Killy at evens with a 1 1/2 goal start. Rangers will be oozing confidence after a pre-season victory over Chelsea and a Champions League qualifying stroll in midweek. I'll be celebrating like a true Scot if the Gers take the points against Inverness at 1/2; i've even bought the skirt. As a spectacle, last season's FA Cup final was possibly the dullest piece of television ever, if we choose to ignore 'David Beckham's Soccer USA'. Manchester United have a chance to redeem themselves against Chelsea in the Community Shield, I'll happily play at 13/8. United have quality throughout the pitch, but I'll put forward Wayne Rooney as the most likely first scorer at 7/1. I would have plumped for the outstanding Carlos Tevez if it wasn't for the delay in his transfer; he's still tied up filming 'Mask 2, it's got a whole lot worse'. Labels: ante-post-betting, Championship, league-1, premier-league, Premiership, Scotland Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 8:50 AM

Championship Play-off final preview by Bet365 (Sunday, May 27, 2007)

CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFF FINAL - DERBY CAN NICK GOAL-FEST! There's not a great deal between the two teams (they shared a win apiece in the league), but Derby are fancied to nick it, and expect plenty of goals too! Granted, the Rams' form has been a bit hit and miss recently, but it's worth remembering that West Brom had only won four of their last 12 going into the Play-Offs. So, at a tasty bet with bet365 (13/10 West Brom, 9/4 the Draw), back the Rams to win and hope they can outscore their opponents. And goals shouldn't be too much of a problem with the likes of Steve Howard and a fully fit Giles Barnes leading the attack for Derby. They are 13/2 and 9/1 respectively to score the first goal with bet365, and anyone taking those prices should seriously consider backing them each way as they will get paid out if they score at ANYTIME in the game, at 1/3 odds. At the other end of the field, don't be surprised to see Kevin Phillips make his mark too. The West Brom striker has netted six in his last three and could contribute to a goal-fest at Wembley - 9/4 to score anytime with bet365. In that case, a bet on the 'overs' looks a must bet also at 21/20. Don't forget, bet365 will be covering this game live In-Play, so you can login and place a bet after kick off on up to 30 markets. Hot picks: Derby to win in 90 minutes @ 3/1 Derby to win 3-2 @ 33/1 West Brom to win 3-2 @ 28/1 (saver) Over 2.5 Goals @ 21/20 - maximum bet! Giles Barnes to score first @ 9/1 (each way 1/3 odds, unlimited places with bet365!) Kevin Phillips to score anytime @ 9/4 Click here to bet on the game Labels: Bet365, Betting, Championship, Football, Play-Off Final, Soccer Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 2:40 PM