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..what would you do?

Under Penney, yes.

What did everyone expect?

That's debatable. They've both won three SuperBowls.

Top of the hill on Middleton Road, Royton, next to the field where the gypises camped out and near the Haggate. Does it work?

And the Giants would be? Spurs? Everton?

I thought that was the Patriots?

Why?

I like my friends and don't want them to hate me.

If leading your team to 45 points on the road in the playoffs isn't coming up big I don't know what is.

If leading your team to 45 points on the road in the playoffs isn't coming up big I don't know what is.

He came of age tonight. His defence needed to put their hands up and didn't.

We've not had a successful season no. It's been horrible. In each game it seemed like they were battling against the inevitable. And I would class the Patriots as one of those teams who expect more. But, for the majority of franchises, what they have had would constitute a good season because making the playoffs remains important. Speaking of the Jets - if they don't do it this season they are in for a good few years. Don't get me wrong. I've been lucky with the success the Pats have had. Very lucky. But fcuk yes I feel let down tonight. That performance in the first quarter was nothing short of shambolic. One of the worst in playoff history.

Nonsense. The difference between making the playoffs and not doing can cost some coaches their jobs. For most teams, making the playoffs is the benchmark of a successful season.

Now's the time to step up.

I think the Packers have still got a chance here. Defence has to stop them sometime. Great game.

Erm. No. Started supporting them in 1985. So thats 16 years of garbage before a Superbowl win. And you don't think Tom Brady would be the first to admit he let everyone down? Least we made the playoffs though. That's something I suppose.

Cos you said so, I will. Cowboys will win the Superbowl this year.

They pay real money to get in.

I feel sick. Fortunately a side bet on the Ravens eased the pain a little, but that has to be the worst playoff 1st quarter performance by any team in recent history. I give up. Every team I support lets me down.

Well, that's part one in. Three to go...

I just stuck a tenner on my predicitions at Corals. The odds? 8/1. Pathetic.I'm going to stick a side bet on the Ravens, they are ridiculously overpriced.

Predictions for the weekend then? Jets @ Bengals - think the Jets will win a tight one. Their defence has been top drawer all season and their offence seems to be clicking at the right time. Eagles @ Cowboys - shouldn't be the cakewalk of last weekend but Dallas seem to be firing on all cylinders at the right time. Their defence looks awesome. Ravens @ Patriots - hopefully the Ravens lack of decent WRs to test our young secondary and pathetic pass rush will see us home. Just. Unfortunately that wont happen in San Diego next weeked. Packers @ Cardinals - tough to call but the Packers seem to have a bit more about them. Anyone else?

Superbowl Odds Indianapolis 8-5 San Diego 5-2 New Orleans 5-2 Dallas 5-1 Minnesota 5-1 Arizona 10-1 Green Bay 12-1 New England 12-1 Baltimore 15-1 Philadelphia 15-1 Cincinnati 20-1 New York Jets 25-1 Fair enough really. Welker is a devastating blow for the Pats who haven't really looked anything like all season. With Belichick at the helm who knows? I fancy Dallas this year.

Or it will go on the other half of Huddersfield's reserves.