Me and my missus went to the zoo and she said she wanted to see the zebra. I told her I’d been looking at them since I hooked up with her.
I’ve got a four matches for you this week, do with them what you will.
Sheffield United v Norwich City (4/6)
People will be worried about United’s recent home but the three losses they suffered were at the hands of Wolves, Reading and Burnley. Norwich do not possess the same quality as those three, especially away from home. They’ve only won twice away from Carrow Road and suffered four straight defeats on the road. Kevin Blackwell has just signed a one-year extension to his Sheffield United contract and expect him to celebrate it with a win.
Leeds United v Carlisle United (4/7)
Simon Grayson has had a positive effect on Leeds since he took over at Christmas, snatching a 1-1 at home to Leicester and winning impressively at Edgely Park. Their home form isn’t bad really – the majority of their losses came during McAllister’s lowest ebb in charge. Carlisle have only won one away all season and Danny Graham has been the subject of unsettling bids from Huddersfield. Coupled with Grayson looking to get his first home win, Leeds should win comfortably.
Gillingham v Aldershot (21/20)
Gillingham impressed me a lot against Aston Villa last Sunday. Don’t be worried by the fact Gillingham have drawn a lot recently compared to Aldershot winning four out of the last six. Aldershot’s away form is woeful. Before their last two victories against Chester and Barnet (two of the worst teams in the league), they’d lost 7 out of 8 on the road – the only other win coming on the opening day against lowly Accrington Stanley. Gillingham have only lost one at home, so it’s hard to see an Aldershot win.
NB: The match has now been postponed but keep it in mind when it’s re-arranged.
Notts County v Exeter City (8/5)
This one is here more for the price and is certainly worth a few cheeky quid. Notts Co are struggling at the bottom of the league – minus pre-season deductions, they’re 5th from bottom. Notts County have won 1 of their last 6 at home and only won two all season. Exeter, on the other hand, have only lost 1 of their last 6 away and are looking good for a surprise playoff place after their promotion from the Conference last season. At 8/5, Exeter can’t be ignored.
The fourfold would have paid 13/1 but unfortunately, Gillingham has been postponed. The treble pays just under 6/1 though, and the home double of Sheff Utd and Leeds pays over 6/4 if you’re going for bigger stakes.
