[sports-investor]

tricky set of fixtures.

I had a look at Hull-Leeds, and was interested in the home side. But on thinking some more - decided against it. Without Fagan and Barmby, I'm a bit concerned about their ability going forward. Leeds do concede goals, but a couple of new boys in - best to wait and watch here.

The closest to a selection of the games I did look at was Sunderland - Palace. Sunderland have a bit of extra rest. the indications are that Whitehead will return to a midfield role - I think that might see a significant improvement from Sunderland. He's the skipper, and an inflential player in his own right. Stokes, Connoly and John upfront - Sunderland should be able to convert more chances. The odds were a bit below what I would be willing to get involved with - because Palace are a pretty solid side, in a good run themselves (though I think the wheels have come off a bit. They were outplayed by both Hull and Preston at home, recently).

Derby-Burnley. The EH-1 is tempting, always - with Derby. But Burnley have signed a couple of useful players. Fitness wise, they should be a bit above the others in coming weeks. Enough to turn me off, there.The under looks a decent bet, but with a fitness edge and the likes of Gudjonson joining the squad, I'm turned off by that too.

Barnsley-QPR, two sides that are a bit difficult to read. I think Barnsley have got better. QPR are in a strange little patch. Some of their football hasn't been too bad - but the results have been terrible. I expect goals here, but not getting involved on that myself, either.

Birmingham - Southend. I won't chase those odds. Not sure about the handicap either.

Coventry - Luton. Two of the worst sides in the league, the -.5 handicap was more than I was expecting, so not getting involved once more.

Norwich - Wolves. I thought about the visitors. Dublin out to add to the injury woes and it looks like a makeshift CB will be in place, here. Wolves took a hammering - no charector in a derby. That does not bode well for them.

Colchester - Preston. I would expect goals here, but the danger of the 1-1 means, the 1.8s on the overs aren't really good enough.

Tomorrow's games look a bit more interesting from a betting point of view. Good luck with whatever you are involved in. Cheers.