I thought they had been ended like a fair bit of the BBC's football blogs, but Lawro's useless predictions are back
Unfortunately I have come to the conclusion that it is too laboursome to post them every week, as much as I love to prove him wrong, it was hard work typing it all out, and I don't have the time anymore - and this week I found myself hoping it had finished - a sure sign it was time to stop
I will still follow them and attempt to beat him, but no more weekly blogs
Friday, August 13, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
End of Season
It's all over!
I haven't counted yet, but I'm confident
Tarquin and Lawro both got 6 right
Lawro got 2 perfect, Tarquin only one
Tarquin = 4.5
Lawro = 6
Lawro wins the final week! A shame to not end on a high
Final Standings
40 weeks played, 391 matches
22-17 to Tarquin (1 draw)
Lawro - 215 right, 48 perfects - 170.5 points
Tarquin - 218 right, 49 perfects - 179 points
It is however, a comprehensive victory - more right, more perfect, more points, and more weeks won
Whether it was on consistency, perfect scores, or just plain old right/wrong, I won!
It was however, far tighter than I had hoped
Tarquin got 55% right, 12.5% perfect
It's down 13 points on last season, although that was a late addition and this was the first full season, also my perfect ratio was up over 2% - which is excellent considering the larger number of games
Lawro is also down to just under 55% right, a slightly better loss than myself, but his perfects are way down - from 19% to 12.2%
I feel I must do better, at least 70% I think to be called a good tipper - perfect scores? I don't actually rate them that highly, it's principally luck, often the difference between 2-0, 2-1 or 3-0, and to be honest the more you get right, the more chance you get of a perfect score!
I also feel they weigh it down somewhat, Lawro got a lot of perfects during our test run last season, but far less tips right - that indicates that he's benefiting from pure luck, getting games like Chelsea v Wigan or Sunderland, which we can all call, spot on, while failing to analyse tighter games correctly
On to next year! (Or the world cup...)
I haven't counted yet, but I'm confident
Tarquin and Lawro both got 6 right
Lawro got 2 perfect, Tarquin only one
Tarquin = 4.5
Lawro = 6
Lawro wins the final week! A shame to not end on a high
Final Standings
40 weeks played, 391 matches
22-17 to Tarquin (1 draw)
Lawro - 215 right, 48 perfects - 170.5 points
Tarquin - 218 right, 49 perfects - 179 points
It is however, a comprehensive victory - more right, more perfect, more points, and more weeks won
Whether it was on consistency, perfect scores, or just plain old right/wrong, I won!
It was however, far tighter than I had hoped
Tarquin got 55% right, 12.5% perfect
It's down 13 points on last season, although that was a late addition and this was the first full season, also my perfect ratio was up over 2% - which is excellent considering the larger number of games
Lawro is also down to just under 55% right, a slightly better loss than myself, but his perfects are way down - from 19% to 12.2%
I feel I must do better, at least 70% I think to be called a good tipper - perfect scores? I don't actually rate them that highly, it's principally luck, often the difference between 2-0, 2-1 or 3-0, and to be honest the more you get right, the more chance you get of a perfect score!
I also feel they weigh it down somewhat, Lawro got a lot of perfects during our test run last season, but far less tips right - that indicates that he's benefiting from pure luck, getting games like Chelsea v Wigan or Sunderland, which we can all call, spot on, while failing to analyse tighter games correctly
On to next year! (Or the world cup...)
Friday, May 7, 2010
Beat Lawro - 2009/10 Final
We're into the last week, Tarquin is ahead by:
Last week:
Lawro got six right (out of 10) - One perfects = 5
Tarquin got seven right - No perfect = 6
Standings
39 weeks played, 381 matches
22-16 to Tarquin (1 draw)
Lawro - 209 right, 46 perfects - 164.5 points
Tarquin - 212 right, 48 perfects - 174.5 points
Arsenal v Fulham
L: 2-0 T: 2-0
Villa v Blackburn
L: 2-0 T: 1-0
Bolton v Birmingham
L: 2-1 T: 1-1
Burnley v Spurs
L: 1-2 T: 0-1
Chelsea v Wigan
L: 4-0 T: 3-0 (A rare foray above the 3 goal rule for Lawro, for you punters: the missus has gone for 6-1)
Everton v Portsmouth
Both 2-0
Hull v Liverpool
L: 1-2 T: 0-2
United v Stoke
Both 2-0
West Ham v Citeh
Both 1-1
Wolves v Sunderland
L: 1-1 T: 1-0
Last week:
Lawro got six right (out of 10) - One perfects = 5
Tarquin got seven right - No perfect = 6
Standings
39 weeks played, 381 matches
22-16 to Tarquin (1 draw)
Lawro - 209 right, 46 perfects - 164.5 points
Tarquin - 212 right, 48 perfects - 174.5 points
Tarquin has a lead of 3 predictions, 2 perfects and ten points going into the final round - Lawro needs something super-special here
Arsenal v Fulham
L: 2-0 T: 2-0
Villa v Blackburn
L: 2-0 T: 1-0
Bolton v Birmingham
L: 2-1 T: 1-1
Burnley v Spurs
L: 1-2 T: 0-1
Chelsea v Wigan
L: 4-0 T: 3-0 (A rare foray above the 3 goal rule for Lawro, for you punters: the missus has gone for 6-1)
Everton v Portsmouth
Both 2-0
Hull v Liverpool
L: 1-2 T: 0-2
United v Stoke
Both 2-0
West Ham v Citeh
Both 1-1
Wolves v Sunderland
L: 1-1 T: 1-0
Friday, April 30, 2010
Beat Lawro 38
Lawro got seven right (out of 10) - No perfects = 5.5
Tarquin got Five right - No perfect = 0.5
Standings
38 weeks played, 371 matches
21-16 to Tarquin (1 draw)
Lawro - 203 right, 45 perfects - 159.5 points
Tarquin - 205 right, 48 perfects - 168.5 points
Tarquin got Five right - No perfect = 0.5
Standings
38 weeks played, 371 matches
21-16 to Tarquin (1 draw)
Lawro - 203 right, 45 perfects - 159.5 points
Tarquin - 205 right, 48 perfects - 168.5 points
Friday, April 23, 2010
Beat Lawro 37
Lawro got 3 right (out of 10) - No perfects = -4
Tarquin got 3 right - One perfect = -2
Standings
37 weeks played, 361 matches
21-15 to Tarquin (1 draw)
Lawro - 196 right, 45 perfects - 154 points
Tarquin - 200 right, 48 perfects - 168 points
Tarquin got 3 right - One perfect = -2
Standings
37 weeks played, 361 matches
21-15 to Tarquin (1 draw)
Lawro - 196 right, 45 perfects - 154 points
Tarquin - 200 right, 48 perfects - 168 points
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Beat Lawro 36
Lawro got 3 right (out of 8) - No perfects = -1.5
Tarquin got 4 right - No perfect = 2
Standings
36 weeks played, 351 matches
20-15 to Tarquin (1 draw)
Lawro - 193 right, 45 perfects - 158 points
Tarquin - 197 right, 47 perfects - 170 points
Tarquin got 4 right - No perfect = 2
Standings
36 weeks played, 351 matches
20-15 to Tarquin (1 draw)
Lawro - 193 right, 45 perfects - 158 points
Tarquin - 197 right, 47 perfects - 170 points
Friday, April 9, 2010
Beat Lawro 35
Lawro got five right...No perfects = 2
Tarquin got six right - One perfect = 6
Standings
35 weeks played, 343 matches
19-15 to Tarquin
Lawro - 190 right, 45 perfects - 159.5 points
Tarquin - 193 right, 47 perfects - 168 points
He streaks away...
Tarquin got six right - One perfect = 6
Standings
35 weeks played, 343 matches
19-15 to Tarquin
Lawro - 190 right, 45 perfects - 159.5 points
Tarquin - 193 right, 47 perfects - 168 points
He streaks away...
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Beat Lawro..ummm...34?
Update for last week...god I'm rubbish lately
Lawro got eight right...2 perfects = 11.5
Tarquin got eight right - 4 perfect!! = 14!
Standings
34 weeks played, 333 matches
18-15 to Tarquin
Lawro - 185 right, 45 perfects - 157.5 points
Tarquin - 187 right, 46 perfects - 162 points
Lawro got eight right...2 perfects = 11.5
Tarquin got eight right - 4 perfect!! = 14!
Standings
34 weeks played, 333 matches
18-15 to Tarquin
Lawro - 185 right, 45 perfects - 157.5 points
Tarquin - 187 right, 46 perfects - 162 points
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Week 33 results
We both got five right, two perfects and 10 points...
Standings
33 weeks played, 323 matches
17-15 to Tarquin
Lawro - 177 right, 43 perfects - 146 points
Tarquin - 179 right, 42 perfects - 148 points
Standings
33 weeks played, 323 matches
17-15 to Tarquin
Lawro - 177 right, 43 perfects - 146 points
Tarquin - 179 right, 42 perfects - 148 points
Friday, March 19, 2010
Beat Lawro 33
Some quick tips! Lawro's mentioned where relevant
Villa v Wolves
Fairly obvious choice - I've gone for three, even if Martin does have a million games in March - 3-0
Everton v Bolton
Everton have turned it on lately, can't see past a home win against Bolton - 2-0
Portsmouth v Hull
Relegation special - new manager at Hull, in a way it'll be nice to have the big lug on MOTD every week, but this is one of the few Pompey could expect to have a chance of winning, and there's no need for nerves at Pompey now - their players are in the shop window now, as usual with Hull, don't bet on anything...except Jimmy Bullard - 2-1
Stoke v Spurs
Spurs are rubbish away, and Defoe is injured, among others, in fact, their injury list looks a little like this:
Bentley, Jenas, Lennon & Woodgate (all groin), Cudicini (broken wrists), Defoe (hamstring), Huddlestone (ankle), King (thigh), Rose (knee), Walker (arm) and Stoke are particularly tough away, I don't fancy many goals - 1-0
Sunderland v Birmingham
We finally differ - he's gone for the Cats, I've gone for the good team - really does depend on the day 1-2
Wigan v Burnley
Oh god, if anyone is going to cock-up Burnley at home it's Wigan - it could be 7-0, it could be 0-1, or anything inbetween - I'm 3-1
Arsenal v West Ham
Surely a question of 'how many'? 3-1
United v Liverpool
Lawro has, as always, gone for the one-all, despite there not being a single 'big 4' draw all season as yet - not that it won't happen, Liverpool will show up with 7 centre backs and chuck it to Torres, so I don't expect fireworks, I'm favouring United 2-1
Fulham v City
Hard to call, City are all over the place still - their one away win against a league side in 2010 came against...Chelsea, and then they can't beat Sunderland...(although I would point out Liverpool are worse away...losing seven!) and Fulham are decent at home - but they should be tired after that Juve game, I'm going for the draw 1-1 (Lawro 0-2)
Blackburn v Chelsea
Tough game for Chelsea, I work with a Chelsea fan who's convinced they're going to throw the title away - this would be a good place to start, but I'm going with form, and a response to the Inter defeat 1-2
Villa v Wolves
Fairly obvious choice - I've gone for three, even if Martin does have a million games in March - 3-0
Everton v Bolton
Everton have turned it on lately, can't see past a home win against Bolton - 2-0
Portsmouth v Hull
Relegation special - new manager at Hull, in a way it'll be nice to have the big lug on MOTD every week, but this is one of the few Pompey could expect to have a chance of winning, and there's no need for nerves at Pompey now - their players are in the shop window now, as usual with Hull, don't bet on anything...except Jimmy Bullard - 2-1
Stoke v Spurs
Spurs are rubbish away, and Defoe is injured, among others, in fact, their injury list looks a little like this:
Bentley, Jenas, Lennon & Woodgate (all groin), Cudicini (broken wrists), Defoe (hamstring), Huddlestone (ankle), King (thigh), Rose (knee), Walker (arm) and Stoke are particularly tough away, I don't fancy many goals - 1-0
Sunderland v Birmingham
We finally differ - he's gone for the Cats, I've gone for the good team - really does depend on the day 1-2
Wigan v Burnley
Oh god, if anyone is going to cock-up Burnley at home it's Wigan - it could be 7-0, it could be 0-1, or anything inbetween - I'm 3-1
Arsenal v West Ham
Surely a question of 'how many'? 3-1
United v Liverpool
Lawro has, as always, gone for the one-all, despite there not being a single 'big 4' draw all season as yet - not that it won't happen, Liverpool will show up with 7 centre backs and chuck it to Torres, so I don't expect fireworks, I'm favouring United 2-1
Fulham v City
Hard to call, City are all over the place still - their one away win against a league side in 2010 came against...Chelsea, and then they can't beat Sunderland...(although I would point out Liverpool are worse away...losing seven!) and Fulham are decent at home - but they should be tired after that Juve game, I'm going for the draw 1-1 (Lawro 0-2)
Blackburn v Chelsea
Tough game for Chelsea, I work with a Chelsea fan who's convinced they're going to throw the title away - this would be a good place to start, but I'm going with form, and a response to the Inter defeat 1-2
Beat Lawro 32
Lawro got Nine results right, One perfect score = 12.5
Tarquin got eight, One perfect score = 10
Standings
32 weeks played, 313 matches
17-15 to Tarquin
Lawro - 172 right, 41 perfects - 141 points
Tarquin - 174 right, 40 perfects - 143 points
I might actually do some predictions first this weekend....!
Tarquin got eight, One perfect score = 10
Standings
32 weeks played, 313 matches
17-15 to Tarquin
Lawro - 172 right, 41 perfects - 141 points
Tarquin - 174 right, 40 perfects - 143 points
I might actually do some predictions first this weekend....!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Beat Lawro 31
So lazy yet again!
Lawro = Seven right, two perfect = 10
Tarquin = Six right, two perfect = 7.5
I would like to point out that I got Portsmouth v Birmingham spot on in the league repeat...but oh no we're not paying that one...
Standings
31 weeks played, 303 matches
17-14 to Tarquin
Lawro - 163 right, 40 perfects - 128.5 points
Tarquin - 166 right, 39 perfects - 133 points
Lawro = Seven right, two perfect = 10
Tarquin = Six right, two perfect = 7.5
I would like to point out that I got Portsmouth v Birmingham spot on in the league repeat...but oh no we're not paying that one...
Standings
31 weeks played, 303 matches
17-14 to Tarquin
Lawro - 163 right, 40 perfects - 128.5 points
Tarquin - 166 right, 39 perfects - 133 points
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Beat Lawro 30 results
Lawro = 4.5
Tarquin = 2.5
Standings
30 weeks played, 294 matches
17-13 to Tarquin
Lawro - 156 right, 38 perfects - 118.5 points
Tarquin - 160 right, 37 perfects - 125.5 points
Tarquin = 2.5
Standings
30 weeks played, 294 matches
17-13 to Tarquin
Lawro - 156 right, 38 perfects - 118.5 points
Tarquin - 160 right, 37 perfects - 125.5 points
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Beat Lawro 30
I'm being sloppy..
Last week Lawro got seven right, three perfects = 11
Tarquin got eight right, no perfects... = 8.5
Standings
29 weeks played, 286 matches
17-12 to Tarquin
Lawro - 151 right, 37 perfects - 114 points
Tarquin - 156 right, 36 perfects - 123 points
Just Nine this week...
Chelsea v Man City (1245 GMT)
City on the road? Don't make me laugh
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Birmingham v Wigan
Birmingham have lost some of that magic form, but they're under no pressure - I think this game will put them past the holy 40 point mark
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Bolton v Wolverhampton
A must win for Bolton, if you can't beat Wolves at home then who can you beat?
...Burnley is the answer, but this is a six-pointer and although Wolves stand a chance I'm going for a home victory
Verdict: 2-0
Burnley v Portsmouth
Yes Lawro...Pompey could be dangerous...
Granted they could do something at Burnley this week, and I've gone for a stalemate (although I've backed Burnley in other comps) but in general, they're as rubbish as always - they simply do not have quality - this is game 27 Lawro and I've been right 23 of those - stick with the numbers!! They're crap, not unlucky
Verdict: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-1
Stoke v Arsenal (1730 GMT)
One would think Arsenal would come back against Stoke, but that's assuming they are Chelsea, or United, or Villa...not Arsenal, who haven't been able to handle a physical game in about seven years, they don't even have that hard-man, Gallas, available - they can of course win, but I'd favour ze bullies
Verdict: 0-2
Tarquin: 2-1
SUNDAY
Tottenham v Everton (1300 GMT)
Tottenham are good at home and I think Everton are likely to be fatigued, but both teams are suffering with injuries - if there's no Defoe or Crouch as well as Lennon, Cahill, Fellaini...then this could be dull, home win for me
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Liverpool v Blackburn
Lawro thinks Liverpool are playing well? Based on the game with City, Arsenal or the Romanian nobodies? They'll still win, but Lawro's still an idiot
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Sunderland v Fulham
Finally a win for Sunderland is due, hopefully
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Carling Cup Final
Aston Villa v Man Utd (1500 GMT)
This should be one of the best Carling Cup finals we've seen in years - Villa have got a really good chance and this will be all about the effectiveness of Rooney and if Villa can get past the ramshackle defence, there will be goals! (I hope) - I'm an old romantic and am backing Villa
Verdict: 1-2
Tarquin: 3-2
Last week Lawro got seven right, three perfects = 11
Tarquin got eight right, no perfects... = 8.5
Standings
29 weeks played, 286 matches
17-12 to Tarquin
Lawro - 151 right, 37 perfects - 114 points
Tarquin - 156 right, 36 perfects - 123 points
Just Nine this week...
Chelsea v Man City (1245 GMT)
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City on the road? Don't make me laugh
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Birmingham v Wigan
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Birmingham have lost some of that magic form, but they're under no pressure - I think this game will put them past the holy 40 point mark
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Bolton v Wolverhampton
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A must win for Bolton, if you can't beat Wolves at home then who can you beat?
...Burnley is the answer, but this is a six-pointer and although Wolves stand a chance I'm going for a home victory
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Burnley v Portsmouth
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Yes Lawro...Pompey could be dangerous...
Granted they could do something at Burnley this week, and I've gone for a stalemate (although I've backed Burnley in other comps) but in general, they're as rubbish as always - they simply do not have quality - this is game 27 Lawro and I've been right 23 of those - stick with the numbers!! They're crap, not unlucky
Verdict: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-1
Stoke v Arsenal (1730 GMT)
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One would think Arsenal would come back against Stoke, but that's assuming they are Chelsea, or United, or Villa...not Arsenal, who haven't been able to handle a physical game in about seven years, they don't even have that hard-man, Gallas, available - they can of course win, but I'd favour ze bullies
Verdict: 0-2
Tarquin: 2-1
SUNDAY
Tottenham v Everton (1300 GMT)
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Tottenham are good at home and I think Everton are likely to be fatigued, but both teams are suffering with injuries - if there's no Defoe or Crouch as well as Lennon, Cahill, Fellaini...then this could be dull, home win for me
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Liverpool v Blackburn
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Lawro thinks Liverpool are playing well? Based on the game with City, Arsenal or the Romanian nobodies? They'll still win, but Lawro's still an idiot
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Sunderland v Fulham
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Finally a win for Sunderland is due, hopefully
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Carling Cup Final
Aston Villa v Man Utd (1500 GMT)
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This should be one of the best Carling Cup finals we've seen in years - Villa have got a really good chance and this will be all about the effectiveness of Rooney and if Villa can get past the ramshackle defence, there will be goals! (I hope) - I'm an old romantic and am backing Villa
Verdict: 1-2
Tarquin: 3-2
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Beat Lawro week 29
Standings
28 weeks played, 276 matches
17-11 to Tarquin
Lawro - 144 right, 34 perfects - 103 points
Tarquin - 148 right, 36 perfects - 114.5 points
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Even with Arsenal's dodgy patch lately, can't see past a home win, particularly with Sunderland's away form - though they could get a goal, everybody gets a goal at the Emirates
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-1
Everton v Manchester United
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Difficult, Everton are solid and I'm favouring them very slightly based on United's weaknesses and that tough European game midweek, but this could easily go either way
Verdict: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Portsmouth v Stoke
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Stoke's last three games have all been 1-1, even if they're not great away they've clung on at City, Wigan and Sunderland, so surely at Portsmouth they'll at least get the point too
Verdict: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-1
West Ham v Hull
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A good old six pointer, which usually results in a two-pointer - but both these sides are decent at home and poor away, and the Hammers are picking up a bit so I'll plump for a home win
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin; 1-0
Wolves v Chelsea
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Even if Chelsea are prone to slip-ups on the road I think they'll beat Wolves, simple as that really
Verdict: 0-2
Tarquin 1-2
SUNDAY
Aston Villa v Burnley
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Villa may rest some players...will that be a fine? Anyway, it's hard to see anything but a home win, even if they have got one eye on two big cup games
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0
Blackburn v Bolton
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Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 2-1
Fulham v Birmingham
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Anyone's guess, Fulham may be tired from Thursday, but we don't know what's going to come out of the Midlands this week - my gut is with the home side
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin; 1-0
Manchester City v Liverpool
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Frankly I'm amazed that Mancini is still in a job seeing as he's responsible for fifty percent of City's losses already, but I'll never get that sacking...ho hum, anyway, Liverpool lumber from problem to problem, and play on Thursday..so they'll probably win, but I reckon another tetchy draw for City
Verdict: 2-2
Tarquin: 1-1
Wigan v Tottenham
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I'm going for another dull 0-0
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 0-0
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Week 28 results
Chelsea 4-1 Cardiff
Lawro 1
Tarquin 1
Derby 1-2 Birmingham
Lawro -1
Tarquin 1.5
Man City 1-1 Stoke
Lawro -1
Tarquin -1
Reading 2-2 West Brom
Lawro -1
Tarquin -1
Southampton 1-4 Pompey
Lawro -1
Tarquin -1
Bolton 1-1 Spurs
Lawro -1
Tarquin 3
Palace 2-2 Villa
Lawro -1
Tarquin -1
Fulham 4-0 Notts County
Lawro 1
Tarquin 1
Lawro got 2 right (/8), no perfects = -4
Tarquin got 4 right, one perfect score = 2.5
Standings
28 weeks played, 276 matches
17-11 to Tarquin
Lawro - 144 right, 34 perfects - 103 points
Tarquin - 148 right, 36 perfects - 114.5 points
Lawro 1
Tarquin 1
Derby 1-2 Birmingham
Lawro -1
Tarquin 1.5
Man City 1-1 Stoke
Lawro -1
Tarquin -1
Reading 2-2 West Brom
Lawro -1
Tarquin -1
Southampton 1-4 Pompey
Lawro -1
Tarquin -1
Bolton 1-1 Spurs
Lawro -1
Tarquin 3
Palace 2-2 Villa
Lawro -1
Tarquin -1
Fulham 4-0 Notts County
Lawro 1
Tarquin 1
Lawro got 2 right (/8), no perfects = -4
Tarquin got 4 right, one perfect score = 2.5
Standings
28 weeks played, 276 matches
17-11 to Tarquin
Lawro - 144 right, 34 perfects - 103 points
Tarquin - 148 right, 36 perfects - 114.5 points
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Beat Lawro 28
Just eight FA cup ties this week..yay!
Chelsea v Cardiff (1200 GMT)
No Terry or Cole, but Cardiff are suffering with injury and there's enough talent at the bridge to deal with them
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0
Derby v Birmingham
Depends on who McLeish fields, but I think Birmingham should be favourites
Verdict: 1-1
Tarquin: 0-1
Manchester City v Stoke (1715 GMT)
Stoke shouldn't be too much of a worry on the road - but this is the man with a 100 million quid squad who lost to Hull...good for Hughes, I say!
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Reading v West Brom
Reading may have got some results in the cup, but West Brom know how to play them and should be favourites now
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 0-2
Southampton v Portsmouth (1230 GMT)
Saints...the stats tell me to always back a Pompey loss
Verdict: 2-2
Tarquin: 1-0
SUNDAY
Bolton v Tottenham (1330 GMT)
Spurs will probably win, but I am going for a draw because they've been a bit ropey lately
Verdict: 1-2
Tarquin: 1-1
Crystal Palace v Aston Villa (1545 GMT)
I hope Villa are hungry for this cup now, they should be aiming for a trophy
Verdict: 0-2
Tarquin: 0-2
Fulham v Notts County
Fulham aren't exactly stoic like last year, but they have the talent to beat County, as much as I love the idea of a cash-strapped league two side being in the last eight
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 2-0
Chelsea v Cardiff (1200 GMT)
No Terry or Cole, but Cardiff are suffering with injury and there's enough talent at the bridge to deal with them
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0
Derby v Birmingham
Depends on who McLeish fields, but I think Birmingham should be favourites
Verdict: 1-1
Tarquin: 0-1
Manchester City v Stoke (1715 GMT)
Stoke shouldn't be too much of a worry on the road - but this is the man with a 100 million quid squad who lost to Hull...good for Hughes, I say!
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Reading v West Brom
Reading may have got some results in the cup, but West Brom know how to play them and should be favourites now
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 0-2
Southampton v Portsmouth (1230 GMT)
Saints...the stats tell me to always back a Pompey loss
Verdict: 2-2
Tarquin: 1-0
SUNDAY
Bolton v Tottenham (1330 GMT)
Spurs will probably win, but I am going for a draw because they've been a bit ropey lately
Verdict: 1-2
Tarquin: 1-1
Crystal Palace v Aston Villa (1545 GMT)
I hope Villa are hungry for this cup now, they should be aiming for a trophy
Verdict: 0-2
Tarquin: 0-2
Fulham v Notts County
Fulham aren't exactly stoic like last year, but they have the talent to beat County, as much as I love the idea of a cash-strapped league two side being in the last eight
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 2-0
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Beat Lawro 27
Laziness took over and I just skipped the writing bit...but I have results!
Fulham 3-0 Burnley
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 1
Man City 2-0 Bolton
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: 3
Portsmouth 1-1 Sunderland
Lawro: -1
Tarquin:2
Wigan 1-1 Stoke
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Blackburn 1-0 Hull
Lawro: 1.5
Tarquin: 3
Everton 2-1 Chelsea
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
West Ham 2-0 Birmingham
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Lawro got 4 right, three perfect scores = 4.5
Tarquin got 5 right, three perfect scores = 7
Standings
27 weeks played, 268 matches
16-11 to Tarquin
Lawro - 142 right, 34 perfects - 107 points
Tarquin - 144 right, 35 perfects - 112 points
Fulham 3-0 Burnley
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 1
Man City 2-0 Bolton
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: 3
Portsmouth 1-1 Sunderland
Lawro: -1
Tarquin:2
Wigan 1-1 Stoke
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Arsenal 1-0 Liverpool
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Villa 1-1 United
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: 3Blackburn 1-0 Hull
Lawro: 1.5
Tarquin: 3
Everton 2-1 Chelsea
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
West Ham 2-0 Birmingham
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: -1
Wolves 1-0 Spurs
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Lawro got 4 right, three perfect scores = 4.5
Tarquin got 5 right, three perfect scores = 7
Standings
27 weeks played, 268 matches
16-11 to Tarquin
Lawro - 142 right, 34 perfects - 107 points
Tarquin - 144 right, 35 perfects - 112 points
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Beat Lawro Week 26 Results
Liverpool 1-0 Everton
Tarquin: 1.5
Lawro: -1
Bolton 0-0 Fulham
Tarquin: 2
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 1.5
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 1
Lawro: 1
Stoke 3-0 Blackburn
Tarquin: 1
Lawro: 1
Sunderland 1-1 Wigan
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 2
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 1.5
Lawro: 1.5 (can't say I'm not fair...)
Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal
Tarquin: 3
Lawro: 3
Tarquin got 8 right (/10) - One perfect score = 11.5
Lawro got 4 right - One perfect score = 0.5
About time!
Standings
26 weeks played, 258 matches
15-11 to Tarquin
Lawro - 138 right, 31 perfects - 102.5 points
Tarquin - 139 right, 32 perfects - 105 points
Tarquin: 1.5
Lawro: -1
Bolton 0-0 Fulham
Tarquin: 2
Lawro: -1
Burnley 2-1 West Ham
Tarquin: 1.5
Lawro: -1
Hull 2-1 City
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: -1
Man United 5-0 Portsmouth
Tarquin: 1
Lawro: 1
Stoke 3-0 Blackburn
Tarquin: 1
Lawro: 1
Sunderland 1-1 Wigan
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: -1
Tottenham 0-0 Villa
Tarquin: 2
Lawro: -1
Birmingham 2-1 Wolves
Tarquin: 1.5
Lawro: 1.5 (can't say I'm not fair...)
Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal
Tarquin: 3
Lawro: 3
Tarquin got 8 right (/10) - One perfect score = 11.5
Lawro got 4 right - One perfect score = 0.5
About time!
Standings
26 weeks played, 258 matches
15-11 to Tarquin
Lawro - 138 right, 31 perfects - 102.5 points
Tarquin - 139 right, 32 perfects - 105 points
Friday, February 5, 2010
Beat Lawro 26
Oh wonderful, once again BBC alter their Lawro format...and I'm tired...
Liverpool v Everton (1245 GMT)
Everton are in great form, and Liverpool aren't, as usual - but Moyes just won manager of the month, or 'the kiss of death', and everyone expects an upset - surely it's a home win then
Verdict: 1-1
Tarquin: 2-1
Bolton v Fulham
Seriously Lawro, no more f***ing Andy Johnson...what is his obsession? Let me tell you some facts about Johnson - 14 Premier League goals in four years, 8 games this season - no goals, currently ranked below the likes of Santa Cruz (half the minutes played, two goals), Kitson and Sidibe in the fantasy league stats, the only bigger waste of space would be Pavlyuchenko - so take your head out of the Crystal Palace clouds, Lawro! Oh...draw
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1
Burnley v West Ham
This is a must-win for Burnley, they need home wins, and they don't come much better than West Ham, even with new owners and the likes of Mido and Benni McCarthy they shouldn't be a threat - if Laws can't get three here they are down (and yes I've bet on it)
Verdict: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Hull City v Manchester City
Hull can duke it out, but not consistently - the averages are against them, and with City's individual talents I am only seeing City..if not, time for a sacking!
Verdict: 0-2
Tarquin: 1-2
Manchester United v Portsmouth
If you expect a rout you won't get one
meh...
Verdict: 3-0
Tarquin: 3-0
Stoke City v Blackburn
Stoke should be fine here, a few long balls here, some typical away defending from Blackburn there...
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Sunderland v Wigan
I'll do the same as Sunderland's last home game...and hopefully this time it'll go to plan
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin 1-0
Tottenham v Aston Villa (1730 GMT)
Game of the day perhaps...the tussle for fourth, I fancy Villa but I've gone for a draw
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1
SUNDAY
Birmingham v Wolves (1330 GMT)
Nothing wrong with Birmingham, they only lost at the Bridge...if it wasn't a derby this'd be clear-cut, still going for a home win though
Tarquin 1-0
Lawro??? (He said Birmingham small win)
Chelsea v Arsenal (1600 GMT)
Arsenal will respond to that drubbing last week, but...it's still Chelsea, and maybe expect something from Terry..again
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Liverpool v Everton (1245 GMT)
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Everton are in great form, and Liverpool aren't, as usual - but Moyes just won manager of the month, or 'the kiss of death', and everyone expects an upset - surely it's a home win then
Verdict: 1-1
Tarquin: 2-1
Bolton v Fulham
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Seriously Lawro, no more f***ing Andy Johnson...what is his obsession? Let me tell you some facts about Johnson - 14 Premier League goals in four years, 8 games this season - no goals, currently ranked below the likes of Santa Cruz (half the minutes played, two goals), Kitson and Sidibe in the fantasy league stats, the only bigger waste of space would be Pavlyuchenko - so take your head out of the Crystal Palace clouds, Lawro! Oh...draw
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1
Burnley v West Ham
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This is a must-win for Burnley, they need home wins, and they don't come much better than West Ham, even with new owners and the likes of Mido and Benni McCarthy they shouldn't be a threat - if Laws can't get three here they are down (and yes I've bet on it)
Verdict: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Hull City v Manchester City
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Hull can duke it out, but not consistently - the averages are against them, and with City's individual talents I am only seeing City..if not, time for a sacking!
Verdict: 0-2
Tarquin: 1-2
Manchester United v Portsmouth
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If you expect a rout you won't get one
meh...
Verdict: 3-0
Tarquin: 3-0
Stoke City v Blackburn
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Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Sunderland v Wigan I'll do the same as Sunderland's last home game...and hopefully this time it'll go to plan
Tarquin 1-0
Tottenham v Aston Villa (1730 GMT)
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Game of the day perhaps...the tussle for fourth, I fancy Villa but I've gone for a draw
Verdict: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1
SUNDAY
Birmingham v Wolves (1330 GMT)
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Nothing wrong with Birmingham, they only lost at the Bridge...if it wasn't a derby this'd be clear-cut, still going for a home win though
Tarquin 1-0
Lawro??? (He said Birmingham small win)
Chelsea v Arsenal (1600 GMT)
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Arsenal will respond to that drubbing last week, but...it's still Chelsea, and maybe expect something from Terry..again
Verdict: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Beat Lawro 25 Results
Birmingham 1-1 Spurs
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Fulham 0-2 Villa
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: -1
Hull 2-2 Wolves
Lawro: 2
Tarquin: -1
Liverpool 2-0 Bolton
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 3
West Ham 0-0 Blackburn
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 3
Wigan 0-1 Everton
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1.5
Burnley 1-2 Chelsea
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1
Man City 2-0 Pompey
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: 1
Arsenal 1-3 United
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Sunderland 0-0 Stoke
Lawro: 2
Tarquin: -1
Lawro got seven (/10) right, with one perfect score = 8pts
Tarquin got five right, with two perfect scores = 4.5
Standings
25 weeks played, 248 matches
14-11 to Tarquin
Lawro - 134 right, 30 perfects - 102 points
Tarquin - 131 right, 31 perfects - 93.5 points
This makes no sense - when he had more perfects it kept him level...
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Fulham 0-2 Villa
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: -1
Hull 2-2 Wolves
Lawro: 2
Tarquin: -1
Liverpool 2-0 Bolton
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 3
West Ham 0-0 Blackburn
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 3
Wigan 0-1 Everton
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1.5
Burnley 1-2 Chelsea
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1
Man City 2-0 Pompey
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: 1
Arsenal 1-3 United
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Sunderland 0-0 Stoke
Lawro: 2
Tarquin: -1
Lawro got seven (/10) right, with one perfect score = 8pts
Tarquin got five right, with two perfect scores = 4.5
Standings
25 weeks played, 248 matches
14-11 to Tarquin
Lawro - 134 right, 30 perfects - 102 points
Tarquin - 131 right, 31 perfects - 93.5 points
This makes no sense - when he had more perfects it kept him level...
Friday, January 29, 2010
Beat Lawro 25
Standings
24 weeks played, 238 matches
14-10 to Tarquin
Lawro - 127 right, 29 perfects - 94 points
Tarquin - 126 right, 29 perfects - 89 points
Birmingham v Tottenham
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Can hardly fault Birmingham for going down at the Bridge can you? Spurs are still far from convincing, easy opposition at home is one thing...
they'll destroy them now...bet on Spurs, seriously
Verdict: 0-2 Tarquin: 1-0
Fulham v Aston Villa
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Difficult, neither side has had a good win in a month (league), Villa haven't even scored since before Christmas, but we all know they're a good side, and it really depends on who turns up...for both sides, sometimes Fulham turn it on at home, other times they're a bit ropey, so I'm going for a draw
Verdict: 1-2 Tarquin: 1-1
Hull v Wolves
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One home game I'd expect Hull to win, though don't count on it
Verdict: 0-0 Tarquin: 1-0
Liverpool v Bolton
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The sort of game I'd expect Liverpool to throw away two perfectly good points, but now they're getting desperate they'll probably win - and Lawro's analysis is right for once - stop playing 10 defenders, Rafa! Put Benayoun on!
Verdict: 2-1 Tarquin: 2-0
West Ham v Blackburn
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Blackburn are the fourth worst away team in the league (behind Burnley, Hull and Sunderland, if you're interested) - even West Ham will fancy this, but Benni to score? I'd say that about a real striker...but Benni? OK, maybe West Ham will get a penalty, but that's as far as I'm going
Verdict: 2-1 Tarquin: 0-0
Wigan v Everton
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Mikel is back! My favourite fantasy league player! Unfortunately with Liverpool, Chelsea and United up next I'm not getting him just yet, but good for Everton to have him back - did you know Wigan have only played one home game in nearly 2 months? Well they have, I'm favouring Mikel to set up a few...
Verdict: 0-2 Tarquin: 1-2
Burnley v Chelsea (1730 GMT)
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I think it'll be too hard to keep Chelsea off the scoresheet, Burnley ended that famous run in October, four draws since, but not Chelsea, surely...
Verdict: 0-2 Tarquin: 0-3
SUNDAY
Man City v Portsmouth (1330 GMT)
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I did put that relegation bet on at the start of the season didn't I? I wonder if it applies to non-existent clubs...
Verdict: 2-0 Tarquin: 4-0
Arsenal v Manchester United (1600 GMT)
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Just a point - but there hasn't actually been a typical 'big four' draw all season, so while this probably will be a draw now I'm down for a Gunners win, I think they'll expose United's frailties at the back
Verdict: 1-1 Tarquin 2-1
MONDAY
Sunderland v Stoke (2000 GMT)
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Both sides are heavily reliant on home form...therefore...
Verdict: 1-1 Tarquin 2-0
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Beat Lawro week 24
Right - kind of missed Lawro's midweek predictions, but I did do them! thank god because I did very well (honest, check on 'I know the score')
Bolton 1-0 Burnley
Lawro: 2-1 = 1.5
Tarquin: 1-0 = 3
Portsmouth 1-1 West Ham
Lawro: 2-1 = -1
Tarquin: 2-1 = -1
Tottenham 2-0 Fulham
Lawro: 2-0 = 3
Tarquin: 2-0 = 3
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
Lawro: 1-1 = 2
Tarquin: 1-2 = -1
Aston Villa 0-0 Arsenal
Lawro: 1-1 = 2
Tarquin: 1-2 = -1
Blackburn 2-1 Wigan
Lawro: 2-1 = 3
Tarquin: 1-0 = 1.5
Chelsea 3-0 Birmingham
Lawro: 2-0 = 1
Tarquin: 3-0 = 3
Everton 2-0 Sunderland
Lawro: 2-1 = 1
Tarquin: 2-0 = 3
Standings
Lawro got 7/8 right, two perfect scores = 12.5
Tarquin got 5/8 right, but FOUR perfect scores = 10.5
I guess he wins...
24 weeks played, 238 matches
14-10 to Tarquin
Lawro - 127 right, 29 perfects - 94 points
Tarquin - 126 right, 29 perfects - 89 points
Bolton 1-0 Burnley
Lawro: 2-1 = 1.5
Tarquin: 1-0 = 3
Portsmouth 1-1 West Ham
Lawro: 2-1 = -1
Tarquin: 2-1 = -1
Tottenham 2-0 Fulham
Lawro: 2-0 = 3
Tarquin: 2-0 = 3
Wolves 0-0 Liverpool
Lawro: 1-1 = 2
Tarquin: 1-2 = -1
Aston Villa 0-0 Arsenal
Lawro: 1-1 = 2
Tarquin: 1-2 = -1
Blackburn 2-1 Wigan
Lawro: 2-1 = 3
Tarquin: 1-0 = 1.5
Chelsea 3-0 Birmingham
Lawro: 2-0 = 1
Tarquin: 3-0 = 3
Everton 2-0 Sunderland
Lawro: 2-1 = 1
Tarquin: 2-0 = 3
Standings
Lawro got 7/8 right, two perfect scores = 12.5
Tarquin got 5/8 right, but FOUR perfect scores = 10.5
I guess he wins...
24 weeks played, 238 matches
14-10 to Tarquin
Lawro - 127 right, 29 perfects - 94 points
Tarquin - 126 right, 29 perfects - 89 points
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Beat Lawro Results week 23
Manchester United 4-0 Hull
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1
Preston NE 0-2 Chelsea
Lawro: 3
Tarquin:1
Reading 1-0 Burnley
Lawro: -1
Tarquin:-1
Accrington 1-3 Fulham
Lawro: 1
Tarquin:1
Aston Villa 3-2 Brighton
Lawro: 1
Tarquin:1
Bolton 2-0 Sheffield United
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1.5
Derby 1-0 Donny
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Everton 1-2 Birmingham
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 3
Notts County 2-2 Wigan
Lawro: 2
Tarquin: 3
Portsmouth 2-1 Sunderland
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: 3
Southampton 2-1 Ipswich
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 3
West Brom 4-2 Newcastle
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Spurs 2-2 Leeds
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Stoke 3-1 Arsenal
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 1
Scunthorpe 2-4 City
Lawro: 1.5
Tarquin: 1.5
Lawro got 9 right, 2 perfect scores = 6.5
Tarquin got 11 right, FOUR perfect scores! = 14
Standings
23 weeks played, 230 matches
14-9 to Tarquin
Lawro - 120 right, 27 perfects - 81.5 points
Tarquin - 121 right, 25 perfects - 78.5 points
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1
Preston NE 0-2 Chelsea
Lawro: 3
Tarquin:1
Reading 1-0 Burnley
Lawro: -1
Tarquin:-1
Accrington 1-3 Fulham
Lawro: 1
Tarquin:1
Aston Villa 3-2 Brighton
Lawro: 1
Tarquin:1
Bolton 2-0 Sheffield United
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: -1
Cardiff 4-2 Leicester
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1.5
Derby 1-0 Donny
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Everton 1-2 Birmingham
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 3
Notts County 2-2 Wigan
Lawro: 2
Tarquin: 3
Portsmouth 2-1 Sunderland
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: 3
Southampton 2-1 Ipswich
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 3
West Brom 4-2 Newcastle
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Wolves 2-2 Palace
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Spurs 2-2 Leeds
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Stoke 3-1 Arsenal
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: 1
Scunthorpe 2-4 City
Lawro: 1.5
Tarquin: 1.5
Lawro got 9 right, 2 perfect scores = 6.5
Tarquin got 11 right, FOUR perfect scores! = 14
Standings
23 weeks played, 230 matches
14-9 to Tarquin
Lawro - 120 right, 27 perfects - 81.5 points
Tarquin - 121 right, 25 perfects - 78.5 points
Friday, January 22, 2010
Beat Lawro week 23
Aaaaaah! I'm losing! 17 again this week
Standings
22 weeks played, 213 matches
13-9 to Tarquin
Lawro - 111 right, 25 perfects - 75 points
Tarquin - 110 right, 21 perfects - 64.5 points
Manchester United v Hull City
Rooney's fit, I can't see how Hull will trouble United, even if they are weak
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0
FA CUP
Preston v Chelsea
Chelsea seem to be in form right now, got to be a win for the league leaders (in reality)
Lawro: 0-2
Tarquin: 0-1
Reading v Burnley
Reading can win at Anfield, but seem unlikely to beat a pub team anywhere else - they haven't won at home since November, and couple that with Burnley...who have got one away point in the league and have only beaten MK Dons on the road - so both sides will fancy this, but either side could win, so I'm going for a replay
Lawro: 0-2
Tarquin: 1-1
Accrington Stanley v Fulham
I think Fulham have the talent to overcome Accrington Stanley, even without Zamora and Dempsey - Accrington are the lowest side left
Lawro: 1-2
Tarquin: 0-1
Aston Villa v Brighton
I'd be pretty stupid to back anything but a Villa win here
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0
Bolton v Sheffield United
This'll be a close contest, a Premier League struggler versus a decent Championship side, I'm going for a Sheffield win actually, Bolton did well to score against Arsenal, but then they collapsed, and they'll probably be fatigued
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-2
Cardiff v Leicester
Hard to call this, so I'm being random and going for a Cardiff win
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 3-1
Derby v Doncaster
Donny should be favourites here, they're in much better form and have won the past three meetings
Lawro: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-2
Everton v Birmingham
This is tough to call, both sides are on long undefeated runs - on that basis I'm going with my girlfriend
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 1-2
Notts County v Wigan
It really depends on which Wigan side shows up, doesn't it - they have to be favourites, but it depends if we get the side that defeated Wolves or the one that got trounced at United, middle of the road I think
Lawro: 1-1
Tarquin: 2-2
Portsmouth v Sunderland
You never know, and Sunderland appear to have lost the plot a bit, think I'll plump for Pompey
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 2-1
Southampton v Ipswich
I think Southampton will be a handful
Lawro: 1-1
Tarquin: 2-1
West Brom v Newcastle
These two again? To be honest I doubt they'll draw again, but I can't call it
Lawro: 1-1
Tarquin: 2-2
Wolves v Crystal Palace
I think Wolves are a quality Championship side, good game for them, and they'll have a kick up the bum after last week
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 2-1
Tottenham v Leeds United
Certainly if Leeds can beat United they can beat a fairly ropey Tottenham, but surely Spurs are the favourites
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Stoke v Arsenal
I'm not really sure why Lawro is so excited by Arsenal being top of the league - they're equal top and have played an extra game - that's hardly leading the table in my book, but regardless, I think Arsenal will get beaten up here and won't be given much freedom to play - be interesting to see if Sol Campbell plays
Lawro: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Scunthorpe v Man City
Mancini's already lost one game, so he's surely on his final warning - I can't imagine the Arabs will be impressed with a 'cupset' to Scunny, should be enough talent on show to win this
Lawro: 0-2
Tarquin: 0-2
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Beat Lawro Results week 22
Stoke 1-1 Liverpool
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Chelsea 7-2 Sunderland
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1
Man United 3-0 Burnley
Lawro: 1
Tarquin 3
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Wolves 0-2 Wigan
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: -1
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Lawro got 4 right, one perfect score = 1
Tarquin got 2 right, one perfect = -3
(Portsmouth-Brum ticks over if necessary)
Standings
22 weeks played, 213 matches
13-9 to Tarquin
Lawro - 111 right, 25 perfects - 75 points
Tarquin - 110 right, 21 perfects - 64.5 points
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Chelsea 7-2 Sunderland
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: 1
Man United 3-0 Burnley
Lawro: 1
Tarquin 3
Tottenham 0-0 Hull
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Wolves 0-2 Wigan
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Everton 2-0 City
Lawro: 3
Tarquin: -1
Aston Villa 0-0 West Ham
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Blackburn 2-0 Fulham
Lawro: 1
Tarquin: -1
Bolton 0-2 Arsenal
Lawro: -1
Tarquin: -1
Lawro got 4 right, one perfect score = 1
Tarquin got 2 right, one perfect = -3
(Portsmouth-Brum ticks over if necessary)
Standings
22 weeks played, 213 matches
13-9 to Tarquin
Lawro - 111 right, 25 perfects - 75 points
Tarquin - 110 right, 21 perfects - 64.5 points
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Beat Lawro week 22
I'm lagging behind - still got more tips right, and I've won more weeks, but Lawro has the perfect scores...and the points tally
Must do better
Standings
21 weeks played, 204 matches
13-8 to Tarquin
Lawro - 107 right, 24 perfects - 74 points
Tarquin - 108 right, 20 perfects - 67.5 points
Stoke - Liverpool (1245)
Was Lawro quite so damning about his old side back at the start of the season? - 'take out Torres and Gerrard and they'd be halfway up the table' - I don't recall that one, his mate McNulty was even tipping them after their second place last year - so I don't read too much into Lawro's latest insight, the little old lady at the bus stop could tell you how rubbish they are right now after the Champions League, and now FA cup, crash and burns - I do agree Stoke are going to fancy this
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Chelsea - Sunderland
Can't see beyond a Chelsea win here, it's only Sunderland
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Manchester United - Burnley
Honeymoon periods are not 'miracles'
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0
Portsmouth - Birmingham
Birmingham's legs have got to give eventually, but Portsmouth just got through a tiring match with Coventry and aren't exactly strong - I can see a slip up for the golden boys, but I think another draw for the Blues (the Midland ones)
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1
Tottenham - Hull
I only see a Tottenham win here
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0
Wolves - Wigan
Difficult one this, Wolves are a decent side who can deal with weaker sides - but this all depends on which Wigan side turns up, their past three games have been draw, loss, win - and they haven't won two in a row all season so Wolves are definitely favourites here, but I think it might be a fairly dull draw
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin 1-1
Everton - Manchester City (1730)
Finally, a decent test for Mancini - and I don't think he'll pass, there's little to suggest he's made City decent on the road, Everton are very good at picking up draws, but not the wins, so another draw
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin 1-1
SUNDAY
Aston Villa - West Ham (1330)
Villa, surely shouldn't haven't a problem with the Hammers
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Blackburn - Fulham
Fulham have had a nice rest, Blackburn played, well...tonight, so I think they'll be tired - and what's this nonsense about Allardyce? 13th in the league, Carling Cup semis, what more do you want? However I doubt Fulham will get their second away win, draw for me again
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1
Bolton - Arsenal (1600)
Should be fun, can Arsenal get three up north? They rarely do, so another draw for me!
Lawro: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-1
Must do better
Standings
21 weeks played, 204 matches
13-8 to Tarquin
Lawro - 107 right, 24 perfects - 74 points
Tarquin - 108 right, 20 perfects - 67.5 points
Stoke - Liverpool (1245)
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Was Lawro quite so damning about his old side back at the start of the season? - 'take out Torres and Gerrard and they'd be halfway up the table' - I don't recall that one, his mate McNulty was even tipping them after their second place last year - so I don't read too much into Lawro's latest insight, the little old lady at the bus stop could tell you how rubbish they are right now after the Champions League, and now FA cup, crash and burns - I do agree Stoke are going to fancy this
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-0
Chelsea - Sunderland
Can't see beyond a Chelsea win here, it's only Sunderland
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Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Manchester United - Burnley
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Honeymoon periods are not 'miracles'
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0
Portsmouth - Birmingham
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Birmingham's legs have got to give eventually, but Portsmouth just got through a tiring match with Coventry and aren't exactly strong - I can see a slip up for the golden boys, but I think another draw for the Blues (the Midland ones)
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1
Tottenham - Hull
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I only see a Tottenham win here
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 3-0
Wolves - Wigan
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Difficult one this, Wolves are a decent side who can deal with weaker sides - but this all depends on which Wigan side turns up, their past three games have been draw, loss, win - and they haven't won two in a row all season so Wolves are definitely favourites here, but I think it might be a fairly dull draw
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin 1-1
Everton - Manchester City (1730)
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Finally, a decent test for Mancini - and I don't think he'll pass, there's little to suggest he's made City decent on the road, Everton are very good at picking up draws, but not the wins, so another draw
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin 1-1
SUNDAY
Aston Villa - West Ham (1330)
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Villa, surely shouldn't haven't a problem with the Hammers
Lawro: 2-0
Tarquin: 2-0
Blackburn - Fulham
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Fulham have had a nice rest, Blackburn played, well...tonight, so I think they'll be tired - and what's this nonsense about Allardyce? 13th in the league, Carling Cup semis, what more do you want? However I doubt Fulham will get their second away win, draw for me again
Lawro: 2-1
Tarquin: 1-1
Bolton - Arsenal (1600)
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Should be fun, can Arsenal get three up north? They rarely do, so another draw for me!
Lawro: 1-1
Tarquin: 1-1
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