Michael Lammer v Albert Montanes

I know this is perhaps a hasty bet getting in from the off as they quite often go tits up when I do! However even a mug like Montanes shines out as exceptional value here at 1.38! I thought about getting on earlier when he was 1.40 but was too late for that. If Montanes doesn't win this comfortably in 2 he should pack up now! I know he is a mug on hardcourt but Lammer is no star either!!

This is where it is always best to wait for the Mrs to go to bed before punting. She's jabbering away at me and next thing I know Montanes has been Broken!!!

2*-1 Break back please!!! 0-15 ... 0-30 ... 15-30 ... 15-40 ... Take one please!! ... Break!!

2-2* Now hold please Montanes brain fart over I hope!! Holds to 15.

2*-3 Let's have the break now then please Albert! 30-30 get the BP!!! ... 30-40 Take IT!!! ... Deuce! Jeez the Betfair stream is sooo far behind it makes it almost impossible to watch! ... BP #2 ... This time? ... Yes!! Break!!

2-4* Now then consolidate it please Albert!

And all green at 1.11 for £705.72 on both

Liverpool v Reading

I have safeguarded some of my earlier winnings now by withdrawing £2,500. It still leaves me with a nearly £3,000 bank but it's nice to make a hefty withdrawal too :-) I think after this I may take another £500 or £1,000 too I'll see.

FA Cup 3rd Round Replay. I lost backing Liverpool the first time they met as it ended 1-1. This time I've gone for over 1.5 goals.

Didn't get in from the off though, I waited till 27mins before getting on at 1.44. Just £1,000 stake too. No sense blowing my bank just because the tennis isn't on yet!

Uh oh Torres going off injured!

Reading have had the chances to be fair. Liverpool are not playing well AGAIN!

1-0 Gerrard to the rescue on the stroke of half time!!

This is where it becomes a bit tricky with big bets. Trying to lay off at 1.29 for even green but not been matched yet! Ok all green now!

£111.28 on Both outcomes

1-1 after 90+4 mins!!!

Over 1.5 Goals Wins
Profit: £111.28

Elena Dementieva v Dinara Safina

The artist formally known as the "Demented One" won the 1st set 6-2 and has just broken for a 2*-1 lead in the 2nd.

I tried getting on at 1.20 at BP but missed it! Perhaps a tad hasty taking 1.13 on the break but hope I get away with it!!!

Hmmm 0-15! ... 0-30 ... 15-30 ... 30-30 ... 30-40 ... Deuce ... GP Take It!!! ... Deuce ... GP#2 this time? ... DF for Deuce! ... GP #3! I'm sure 3 must be her lucky number? Nope DF for Deuce (Again!) ... GP #4 this one???? Or perhaps we'll play for another few hours? Finally Holds!!

3-1* Now then another break would be desirable Elena! 15-0 ... 30-0 ... 40-0 ... 40-15 ... Safina slowed this match right down now!! Taking forever between points! Holds!!

3*-2 Hmm strange odds! @ 2*-1 Deme was 1.12/13 now at 3*-2 so nearer the finish line we have 1.17/18 !! that would have been a nice lay!!
15-0 ... 30-0 ... 40-0 ... and now we have the 1.12/13 odds again! Should be 1.08/9 now imho! And Holds to love.

4-2* Now for the break please! 0-15 ... 15-15 ... 30-15 ... 30-30 ... c'mon give us BP!! ... There it is!! 30-40!! ... Take it! ... Deuce ... GP ... Don't let her off that easily Elena!! ... Holds!

4*-3 NEED a hold here RAIN!!! No Go away rain!!! Mind you it is a good opportunity to see Dementieva's legs up close! They are bloomin marvellous!! Right now for the hold please! Will probably affect Deme more if they're not confident about slipping out there! And 0-15!! ... 15-15 ... 30-15 ... 40-15 ... 40-30 ... C'mon Elena close it out before the heavy rain comes FFS! Get on with it Safina you moaning tart! She can't just sit down!!! Deduct her a point!! Back on ... Holds!!

5-3* Break for GSM any one?? 0-15 .... LOL nice challenge Safina 0-30!! ...15-30 c'mon Elena don't let her off the hook this time!! ... 30-30 FFS!!! ... MP!!! TAKE IT!!!! ...

Dementieva Wins 6-2 6-3

Profit: £605.95