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Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions
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on 02/09/2025, 22:59:02 UTC
Another loan deal for Sancho, a talented player that left Borussia Dortmund and wanted to play for a big club like Manchester United but ended up with what he never expected. After been loaned out to Chelsea for failing to play well for Manchester United, Chelsea on the other hand didn't see the need to make the loan move permanent because he took didn't play up to expectations in the club. Now his been loaned out again to Aston Villa just today.
Well, he was such a player when he was at Borussia Dortmund, but when he moved to Manchester United, he lose all of his goodness and even failed to play in X11 sheet. Honestly this guy really make me feel sad because at the 2018 he was considered one of the greatest younger players, and also many people believes that he will be the next Neymar but ultimately he failed to make something great in his career....

But anyway, now one more time he move to the English club and still there to be compete in the EPL. He played at many club and league but still failed to make his career prominent. Aston Villa is good place because there would be more time for him to play in the regular squad.
Seriously, there's one reality I have come to understand, not all players are suitable for some certain teams. If he has spent like a little more time t Borussia Dortmund and allowed to develop more, I'm sure another great team would have come for him. I still remember back then when I used to hear of Sancho and how good he was with the ball but everything changed the moment he joined Manchester United. It was as If his magic was stolen all of a sudden.
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Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread
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on 02/09/2025, 22:39:54 UTC
Ten Hag's Leverkusen couldn't even win against Werder, who were down to 10 men. This is why the manager is under intense criticism. It's also worth considering the possibility of his dismissal before too long. Perhaps Jose Mourinho could be an option for Bayer Leverkusen. I'd say he's a coach capable of success in the Bundesliga. He'd be at least more successful than the current manager. It's quite surprising that they conceded two goals from an opponent down to ten men after the red card.
Maybe that was the managements anger, how can you ask a coach not insure your players who are at an advantage of a man up and leading 3 - 1 in the second half still ot win the match at the end of 90 minutes, instead the disadvantaged team came from behind to make it 3 - 3, I think they say the red flag and decided to let him go on time before he causes more damages. I was expecting the sack though but it came sooner than expected.
I think they made a huge move by dismissing him early, and I think it was the right move. Everyone thought he wasn't up to par since he took over. They failed to win two official matches and had abysmal scores in friendly matches. Therefore, Bayer Leverkusen will now move forward with a manager who is worthy of their position, has good leadership, and is experienced. Perhaps now they can re-enter the title race.
I already knew he wouldn't meet up to expectations, ever since he was coach of Manchester United and started acting as if his the world's best coach, treating his players the way he wanted, I took note of him and knew he wouldn't last in the team. I told my Manchester United fan friends that he will be sacked, they claimed he was doing fine, I insisted that he will be sacked. He was eventually sacked, I just to myself, he thinks his a world class coach but he isn't. When Bayern Leverkusen appointed him, I just knew a disaster was just around the corner waiting, one thing I didn't foresee was his early sack. I knew he would be sacked eventually but not this early.
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Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026
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on 02/09/2025, 22:24:03 UTC
Looking at the amount of money been spent in the EPL alone, menhhh, it's crazy. Over £3 billion has been spent this summer alone in the EPL. No league a cross the glove comes close to this figure, now tell me how other leagues can or will be able to compete with the EPL in terms of entertainment? Of wether we like it or not, the EPL is the most watched league and with the best entertainment. You use money to look for for money, that's the simple truth.
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Re: ⚽ Premier League 2024/2025 Discussion Thread ⚽
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on 02/09/2025, 21:45:25 UTC

Well, his predecessor, Erik Ten Hag just got sacked from Bayer Leverkusen only after 2 games, so I don't know why Man United is waiting that long  Grin
Leverkusen's sporting director said that they felt things were going in the wrong direction, so they decided to act quickly rather than wait till the situation gets much worse. Maybe United should take the same approach. If there's no chemistry between Amorim and players and if there are no clear signs of improvement, maybe it's better to call it a day and let him go. But they know more than we do, so if they think Amorim has a plan and they're satisfied with it and they are willing to wait for the results, they should give him more time.

I'm not sure what's the sentiment towards him among the Man United's fans, I think there are mixed opinions, some want to see him replaced, while others are happy to give him more time.
But seriously, is Manchester United problems only the coach? Just saying though because if you look back at the success rate of these two coaches in their previous teams you will notice that it doesn't add up, Ten Hang was good at Ajax and Amorim was also a better coach at Sporting CP but they became a disaster at Manchester United. Something really doesn't add up, could it be that it's the coaches or the team itself?
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Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions
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on 02/09/2025, 20:58:05 UTC
Some many transfer took place at the deadline hours of the transfer window just as it has always happened before now. So I wasn't surprised when I saw news of players moving to various clubs because I already expected it. Although, not all deals pulled through as some fell along the way. I was thinking that Manchester United will eventually sign Martinez from Aston Villa since they needed a quality goalkeeper but I was surprised that they signed another goalkeeper instead.
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Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions
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on 02/09/2025, 20:34:28 UTC



Manchester United already have goalkeepers like Onana and Bayindir. I do not consider Lammens to be much better than Onana or Bayindir. This is definitely one of the bad decisions of United. Since they did not sign any experienced defender, they definitely needed an experienced goalkeeper.
Today is my saddest day of the new month.
I just watched Lammens blunder videos from bloggers and I almost cried. The dude makes more costly mistakes than Onana. I didn't understand my mood after watching the video. What really was the problem with the Martinez collapsed deal?
I know bloggers can be funny, but such a compilation is liable to drop the performance of a good goal keeper.

Was Martinez inability to come Manchester united related to Sancho?
Wait, Manchester United got a new goalkeeper again! Although, I don't even know this guy and I haven't seen him perform before. Well since, the club has already purchased him, I just hope he performs well for the club.
This one you're saying his made more costly mistakes than Onana, should I be afraid for Manchester United! Lol. The club is already giving enough headache already let them not keep adding to it please.
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Re: UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season
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on 02/09/2025, 19:41:02 UTC
When Mbappé arrived at Real Madrid, the squad was one of the best in the world. There was Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Valverde and many more, but Real Madrid failed to win the Champions League. So, I agree with you - sometimes it's not about the depth of the squad, but also how the players respond and how hard everyone works.

Team performance depends heavily on strategy and squad depth - but a team's success in winning a title also depends on many other factors. A strong mentality and strong teamwork will make a team stronger - overloading star players will only complicate things and make things unbalanced. Real Madrid have a lot of star players - but their performance didn't reflect that last season.

Remember PSG when they tried to buy all the best players just to win the Champions League, they had Messi, Neymar and all the best players in defense and midfield, but it didn't give them anything. So just gathering all the stars in one team is not the best solution, because there must be a coach who can manage all these players, which is not easy. Enrique, by the way, saw that it was difficult for him with Mbappe and in the end he was not against him leaving the club and it worked for PSG. Real Madrid now has many great players, but how Alonso will be able to manage them is not clear yet.
You forgot to mention that when Mbappe arrived at Real Madrid the club was already a ticking time bomb that is ravaged with injuries. The management thought because the team pulled through the previous season that they will do the same again that season, what they failed to understand was that, other teams had reinforced even Barcelona reinforced and we all saw what Barcelona did to Real Madrid last season. I was part of the people who criticised Mbappe saying his not a Real Madrid type of player but it was later that I understood this was beyond just one player. The teams whole backline was gone majorly with injuries. No team can function without any part of the three departments. The forwards did their jobs in most part of the game but the question is, did the back line do their jobs?
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Re: UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season
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on 02/09/2025, 19:40:06 UTC

That's the game of football. Many sports commentators consider Paris Saint-Germain, with its squad featuring Messi and Neymar, to be among the most serious contenders for the Champions League title. And let's not forget that Mbappé was also on that team. While such a strong Paris Saint-Germain couldn't win the Champions League title, the first year Mbappé left the team, when everyone expected a decline in performance, Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League. That's why I love the UCL. It's truly difficult to predict.
When Mbappé arrived at Real Madrid, the squad was one of the best in the world. There was Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Valverde and many more, but Real Madrid failed to win the Champions League. So, I agree with you - sometimes it's not about the depth of the squad, but also how the players respond and how hard everyone works.

Team performance depends heavily on strategy and squad depth - but a team's success in winning a title also depends on many other factors. A strong mentality and strong teamwork will make a team stronger - overloading star players will only complicate things and make things unbalanced. Real Madrid have a lot of star players - but their performance didn't reflect that last season.

Remember PSG when they tried to buy all the best players just to win the Champions League, they had Messi, Neymar and all the best players in defense and midfield, but it didn't give them anything. So just gathering all the stars in one team is not the best solution, because there must be a coach who can manage all these players, which is not easy. Enrique, by the way, saw that it was difficult for him with Mbappe and in the end he was not against him leaving the club and it worked for PSG. Real Madrid now has many great players, but how Alonso will be able to manage them is not clear yet.
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You forgot to mention that when Mbappe arrived at Real Madrid the club was already a ticking time bomb that is ravaged with injuries. The management thought because the team pulled through the previous season that they will do the same again that season, what they failed to understand was that, other teams had reinforced even Barcelona reinforced and we all saw what Barcelona did to Real Madrid last season. I was part of the people who criticised Mbappe saying his not a Real Madrid type of player but it was later that I understood this was beyond just one player. The teams whole backline was gone majorly with injuries. No team can function without any part of the three departments. The forwards did their jobs in most part of the game but the question is, did the back line do their jobs?
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Re: UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Season
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on 02/09/2025, 19:39:17 UTC
When Mbappé arrived at Real Madrid, the squad was one of the best in the world. There was Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Valverde and many more, but Real Madrid failed to win the Champions League. So, I agree with you - sometimes it's not about the depth of the squad, but also how the players respond and how hard everyone works.

Team performance depends heavily on strategy and squad depth - but a team's success in winning a title also depends on many other factors. A strong mentality and strong teamwork will make a team stronger - overloading star players will only complicate things and make things unbalanced. Real Madrid have a lot of star players - but their performance didn't reflect that last season.

Remember PSG when they tried to buy all the best players just to win the Champions League, they had Messi, Neymar and all the best players in defense and midfield, but it didn't give them anything. So just gathering all the stars in one team is not the best solution, because there must be a coach who can manage all these players, which is not easy. Enrique, by the way, saw that it was difficult for him with Mbappe and in the end he was not against him leaving the club and it worked for PSG. Real Madrid now has many great players, but how Alonso will be able to manage them is not clear yet.
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You forgot to mention that when Mbappe arrived at Real Madrid the club was already a ticking time bomb that is ravaged with injuries. The management thought because the team pulled through the previous season that they will do the same again that season, what they failed to understand was that, other teams had reinforced even Barcelona reinforced and we all saw what Barcelona did to Real Madrid last season. I was part of the people who criticised Mbappe saying his not a Real Madrid type of player but it was later that I understood this was beyond just one player. The teams whole backline was gone majorly with injuries. No team can function without any part of the three departments. The forwards did their jobs in most part of the game but the question is, did the back line do their jobs?
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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26
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on 02/09/2025, 19:26:39 UTC
The GOAT returns to Real Betis for the second time, and he has been warmly welcomed by the Real Betis fans. Antony, the Brazilian winger who spent the last half season on loan from Manchester United, has shown extraordinary performance, leading the team to even better performances and truly capturing the hearts of Real Betis fans. At the end of last season, a touching moment occurred, when Antony said goodbye to the Real Betis fans. At that time, fans clearly wanted the Goat to stay in La Liga, but because Manchester United had set a high price, everyone was skeptical that he would be signed permanently by Real Betis. However, unexpectedly, a few hours before the transfer window closed, an agreement between Real Betis and Manchester United was reached, officially making Antony a Real Betis player with a transfer value of €22 million.


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Wow, that's really nice and congratulations to him on this. After his wonderful time at Ajax before Manchester United and Ten Hang bought him and killed his career, last season we saw how he played very well for Real Betis and not just that, his enjoying his stay at the club unlike what he passed through in Manchester United. For the fans to really want him in there team, that simply means that his performed to their expectations.
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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26
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on 02/09/2025, 16:33:32 UTC

I know the match may not have been that easy for Barcelona, based on the fact that Vallecano always gives them a tough time whenever they meet. Despite that, if Barcelona wins the game, it always seems like luck. But honestly, I was expecting a win from Barcelona  however, it later ended in a draw.But that is football  it is not always predictable.

What I just have to say now is that the Barcelona coach needs to look deeply into the team and address the situation once again. The way Vallecano was attacking, it seemed that even Barcelona midfielders were not that active. If Vallecano had been luckier, it could have been a different story for Barcelona. Vallecano created some clear chances that should have been converted into goals, but they just weren’t lucky. If not for that, they might have scored.
It's actually Barcelona that were lucky in the match only if Rayo Vallecano players has converted their chances, 7 shots on target and they scored only one goal, they were not clinical. Kudos to Barcelona goalkeeper tough because he saved his team from getting disgraced by a small team. It was a tough game for the Catalans, hopefully they will work on their poor performance in their next game, that I'm sure of.
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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26
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on 02/09/2025, 15:37:04 UTC
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Yes exactly Nico Williams is fantastic player who can change game in instant. You also correctly observed that there is good team like Real Betis can be defeated with single mistake under pressure which is showing that mental toughness is just as important as skill. For Athletic Club to succeed in long run their real strength their strong collective pressing must be maintained consistently as that not just one player talent is key to successful season.
Yes, Nico Williams is indeed a young player who has excellent skills and instincts. So it's no surprise that he has been able to help his team, Bilbao, consistently achieve quite good results in the three matches they have played so far in La Liga. In the match against Betis, even though Nico didn't score, his contribution in this match was truly extraordinary. So with that, I think Bilbao is truly fortunate to have a great player like Nico. Perhaps if Nico had actually joined Barcelona in the transfer market, I don't think Bilbao's performance would be as great as it is now. Because basically Nico is a very important key player that Bilbao has. So with that, it's fortunate that Nico didn't move to Barcelona this season.

Then speaking of Betis, I think they are currently not performing as well as they did in the previous season. I think this is because Antony is now out of loan and no longer plays for Betis. Because basically, when Antony was still playing at Betis, the team's performance was truly extraordinary. Because, essentially, with Antony's presence, their front line felt more vibrant and sharper. So, since Antony left Betis, their front line's performance has declined again. So, I think Betis needs to find a new, sharper striker now to improve their front line. And I also agree that their mentality also needs to be improved. Because this plays a very important role.
just Love that Nico Williams and the way he plays most of the time, his a perfect player that suits into the role of a proper LW player. Had it been that Athletic Bilbao was a top team in the league, he would have achieved a lot with the team. His move to Barcelona would have even boosted him and the team because he has a lot to offer. But the truth is that Williams will not exceed more than this so long as his still playing for a lesser club in the league compared to the top two clubs. He would have broken more records if only he was playing for either Real Madrid or Barcelona.
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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26
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on 02/09/2025, 15:35:48 UTC

Yes exactly Nico Williams is fantastic player who can change game in instant. You also correctly observed that there is good team like Real Betis can be defeated with single mistake under pressure which is showing that mental toughness is just as important as skill. For Athletic Club to succeed in long run their real strength their strong collective pressing must be maintained consistently as that not just one player talent is key to successful season.
Yes, Nico Williams is indeed a young player who has excellent skills and instincts. So it's no surprise that he has been able to help his team, Bilbao, consistently achieve quite good results in the three matches they have played so far in La Liga. In the match against Betis, even though Nico didn't score, his contribution in this match was truly extraordinary. So with that, I think Bilbao is truly fortunate to have a great player like Nico. Perhaps if Nico had actually joined Barcelona in the transfer market, I don't think Bilbao's performance would be as great as it is now. Because basically Nico is a very important key player that Bilbao has. So with that, it's fortunate that Nico didn't move to Barcelona this season.
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I just Love that Nico Williams and the way he plays most of the time, his a perfect player that suits into the role of a proper LW player. Had it been that Athletic Bilbao was a top team in the league, he would have achieved a lot with the team. His move to Barcelona would have even boosted him and the team because he has a lot to offer. But the truth is that Williams will not exceed more than this so long as his still playing for a lesser club in the league compared to the top two clubs. He would have broken more records if only he was playing for either Real Madrid or Barcelona.
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Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions
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on 02/09/2025, 15:24:28 UTC


Since the summer window is already closed. I'm trying to make a small recap. Chelsea is becoming a club with most of sales in this window. They recorded €342m alone, which is breaking their previous record around €240m - €250m range. Almost €600m generated by just in a short time. They're crazy in player business, and they should get an aware to be the best salesman now. Bournemouth and Leverkusen are following Chelsea at the 2nd and 3rd. No doubt they generated so much money as they get rid almost all of their key players. Meanwhile, Liverpool is at the 4th with €220m generated from their sales. That's big, but they still suffer huge deficit since they spent far bigger than it in this summer window.

My impression for this smmer window is "IMPRESSIVE!"


I really do commend the way they are doing business, this club was issued almost £60 millions in sales in order to register some sets of players but they achieved this when they sold Madueke to Arsenal for £50 million plus and one other player which I can't recall his name right now and that was how they came up the money from players sales. And that's not even all, they are the same time generated more money from players sales during the transfer window, I'm not even going to talk about the money that came from the CWC tournament that they recently won. In a nutshell, Chelsea is spending money and at the same time making enough money simultaneously.
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Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions
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on 02/09/2025, 08:19:08 UTC
Aside from the big signing by Liverpool, we also have few other signing:

Kolo Muani to Tottenham.
Juventus sign Openda because they failed to sign Kolo Muani.
Jackson to Bayern Munich.

I think Kolo Muani making a good decision because Juventus already sign David and they haven't sold Vlahovic, so the competition is tougher. Moving to Tottenham can improve his quality and might likely get minutes to play since Tottenham currently don't have a reliable striker.

   
But the Jackson to Bayern Munich loan deal broke down after Chelsea asked him to return to the club. That very deal is off and Jackson is back to Stamford bridge. Kolo Muani is on a seasons long loan Tottenham but I don't know the agreement in his contract, if there's an option to buy after the loan spell or not. Kolo hasn't impressed for PSG maybe because he doesn't get game time, in tottenham he will get lots of it, let's see the stuff his made of in that team.
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Re: Premier League Prediction Thread 2025/2026
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on 02/09/2025, 08:08:45 UTC
I really do think he's back to his old self where he expressed himself better,  not just attacking wise but also defensively. I love the freedom that also comes with his move to Everton. He will be amongst my match day four picks to render an assist or something. Many talking about the big moves and stuff but this should be a massive hit for me at the end of the season. #thoughts?!

Finally, a team that suits him. Not all players are going to be good in a big team, some flourish there while others don't and I think his one of those good players that isn't built for big teams but for average teams where they can make their names. I'm very it took him more than 20 EPL games to register 4 assists. I'm sure he will be happy here at Everton and above all, he will be a regular starter for the team which wasn't so in his formal club.
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Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions
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on 02/09/2025, 07:56:05 UTC

Spending huge amount signing players won't make you dominate the league despite all money spent this summer signing players won't stop Liverpool from lossing matches. I like what Slot is doing with Liverpool he won the english premier league last season with Liverpool in his first season may be slot what to win the english premier league in the second time in a row, Liverpool is doing well this season signing the Newcastle best player Isak is a way to strengthen more their attack it's too early to decide now if Liverpool will win the league this season or not but there is a better chance for Liverpool to win the english premier league again.
Yeah, there's no argument that Liverpool won't lose matches, of course they would definitely. And spending so much on transfer doesn't still guarantee the team winning the league but with the signings they are expecting to do better in all competitions and probably win the league because they have all the players in all departments of the pitch.
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Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions
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on 02/09/2025, 00:43:43 UTC
Manchester City is going nowhere this season trust me if time is not taken Manchester City might end up playing Europa League this season, we're still talking about their poor performance they're busy selling more key players, what has come over pep, did he want to kill the team before he will leave the team, and for Rasmus Hojlund I think Manchester United gave him a lot of time and chance to prove himself but it all fails, now that he's gone to Napoli let's watch he's performance, if his performance is still poor we will blame him and if he performs good we won't be surprise after all any player that left Manchester United is always gonna play well so I wish him the best of luck.
Judging from the way they play currently, I wouldn't argue with you on this very one. They are now acting like one mid table team from their way of playing. Their first match of the season, one would think that they are back and making amends for what happened last season, but after that game, it's been disappointing results following their games. It now seems as if the coach has lost his touch and hunger for the game done people actually consider it true and I wouldn't doubt them either.
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Re: ⚽ Football Transfers Speculation, Odds and Predictions
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on 01/09/2025, 19:17:05 UTC
Another loan deal for Sancho, a talented player that left Borussia Dortmund and wanted to play for a big club like Manchester United but ended up with what he never expected. After been loaned out to Chelsea for failing to play well for Manchester United, Chelsea on the other hand didn't see the need to make the loan move permanent because he took didn't play up to expectations in the club. Now his been loaned out again to Aston Villa just today.
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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26
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on 01/09/2025, 18:36:46 UTC

They had to give Barcelona an undeserved penalty after VAR went to sleep. It's like it happened on purpose that the review didn't come from the VAR. After the game, i didn't see Pedri with the press to talk about how it wasn't a penalty but it was given to them anyways. Last week he was quick to point out a decision against his team and this week that a decision was in favour of his team, he didn't blab about it  and called Real Madrid on it just as he did last week.

Rayo Vallencano was vindicated afterall cause even after Barcelona was helped by the VAR and officials they didn't still win the match, Rayo still made good attempts and had near miss, Barcelona is just lucky that the officials were on their side else they wouldn't have had any points in that match, nice display from Rayo players, that's a team defend their home ground.

 I noticed that in various leagues across Europe the VAR made lots of wrong calls last week, it was introduced to aid the officials against errors not to destroy football entire, this is something FIFA should look into and try amend before it becomes normal. However Barcelona plays were not at their best and needs to improve in the next match.
What was the vindication exactly for Rayo Vallecano about? Were they also given a fake penalty like that of Barcelona, no of course. If Barcelona had scored another goal wouldn't it have counted and that's how they would have won the match. To be there's absolutely no vindication here for them. I just wonder they are not making noise again on the internet after this, if it was against them, they will say all sorts of things against La Liga and VAR, but it's in there favour, everywhere is quiet.