Peter Crouch

[qprvoyager10]

Check SkySports. Money is flying in for Crouch to join Qpr this morning. Odds have been dropped from 5/1 to 7/2. Does someone know something?

[MyWord]

Also says that Palace are favorites at 2/1

[SammyKojoe]

Check SkySports. Money is flying in for Crouch to join Qpr this morning. Odds have been dropped from 5/1 to 7/2. Does someone know something?

If i put a load of money on Lionel Messi to join QPR the odds are obviously going to drop on him actually joining QPR. Does that mean he will or I know anything?

[zeberdee]

would be surprised - hes been linked before and it didnt happen, so probably whatever meant it didnt happen last time will again

but for the rest of the season he would be a useful player imo

[qprvoyager10]

If i put a load of money on Lionel Messi to join QPR the odds are obviously going to drop on him actually joining QPR. Does that mean he will or I know anything?

Why would you put money on Messi signing for Qpr? You could and odds would drop yes but no one would ever do that. Not going to throw money away. But people would throw money if they believe something or heard something. Thats normally how betting works. You should pop in every now and then, understand how it works

[zeberdee]

If i put a load of money on Lionel Messi to join QPR the odds are obviously going to drop on him actually joining QPR. Does that mean he will or I know anything?

fair point. i think those odds and books are more about getting free publicity than anything else and even a few small bets can make them fluctuate wildly even if it has no basis in reality. just think of how many "news" items and message board posts and whatever the bookies get out of varying odds on transfers and next managers etc getting people talking about betting helps increase their number of customers and therefore profit, because in the end the more customers and bets the more the bookmakers win

[Rebel R's]

If i put a load of money on Lionel Messi to join QPR the odds are obviously going to drop on him actually joining QPR. Does that mean he will or I know anything?

Don't see it myself,can't see him agreeing to play for a championship club(Messi that is)

[SammyKojoe]

Why would you put money on Messi signing for Qpr? You could and odds would drop yes but no one would ever do that. Not going to throw money away. But people would throw money if they believe something or heard something. Thats normally how betting works. You should pop in every now and then, understand how it works

Yes just like how Defoe was favourite to join QPR for months because money went on it when in reality a deal was never close. Same with Yaan M'villa who went from 8/1 to 6/4 to join QPR after a load of money went on and that was not even close. It means very little in most cases yet people take a drop in odds as gospel or read into it when often nothing has even happened.

You do realise a favourite in a horse race is only the favourite because he has the most money placed on him. Does not mean he is the best horse in the race.

[twranger]

Why would you put money on Messi signing for Qpr? You could and odds would drop yes but no one would ever do that. Not going to throw money away. But people would throw money if they believe something or heard something. Thats normally how betting works. You should pop in every now and then, understand how it works

Think that might have been a hypothetical scenario mate....the poster was using it to illustrate his point!

[Hubble]

Very slight digression, but I remember that season when he played for us - it was quite something to watch him, like some kind of giant stork weaving in and out of defences with incredible ball control, but almost no ability to head the ball. He's progressed a little since then. Would welcome him back. Could be a fun end to the season.

[ollyhoops]

I'll be glad when this transfer window closes.

[Rebel R's]

I'll be glad when this transfer window closes.

Agreed,everyday is the same,we are linked with a new player,and nothing happens

[Norths]

If i put a load of money on Lionel Messi to join QPR the odds are obviously going to drop on him actually joining QPR. Does that mean he will or I know anything?

Nope, just means you would have chucked a lot of money down the drain

[Norths]

Check SkySports. Money is flying in for Crouch to join Qpr this morning. Odds have been dropped from 5/1 to 7/2. Does someone know something?

Might be Dazzer playing the markets again, expect a BOOOOOOM thread anytime soon.

[qprvoyager10]

Think that might have been a hypothetical scenario mate....the poster was using it to illustrate his point!

Probably. I'm just giving people information. Take it how they want to see it. Rather say this is whats happening at the moment, rather than some on here who claim they have inside information that a certain player is signing.