OK, we probably should have had this page years ago. It’s for comments which aren’t anything to do with lyrics, but which you really, really feel need a home somewhere on this site. Yes, that includes all the stuff about betting, etc., which nobody will ever want to read in 24 hours’ time. In other words, stuff you want to appear on the “Latest Comments” page, but then eventually scroll off into obscurity. There’s a link at the bottom of the home page “Features on this site” column.
EXXO
Tell you what, corners may not lead to a goal but when Sevilla & Liverpool are home on the same night they don’t half pay the bills.
14 April 2016
Geordiepaul
Thank you Chris, I’ve just set up a fantasy football league for people who like Half Man Half Biscuit.
I’ve set it to a maximum of 20 entrants and it costs a fiver to enter. All entry money goes to the top 3 places in prize money at the end of season.
The league is called Half Man Half Biscuit.
Here’s the link https://www.dreamteamfc.com/g/#season/league-hub/join/1120514?IWEY54HR
It should be good fun.
11 August 2016
EXXO
Aargh, would have loved to enter an Exx0-managed Eintracht Oblong team or whatever, and not knocking your plan … but why are fantasy leagues always sponsored by evil scum rags? No can do anything to do with Murdoch, Torygraph or that lying rag above all.
11 August 2016
Geordiepaul
I don’t like the sun or Mudrock either. But I’m not letting that spoil my fun. You’d end up starving to death and never going out if you only bought things that came from good men.
11 August 2016
EXXO
Good idea Chris (in response to the introduction now added above the thread). The ephemeral sports and betting stuff is inevitable given the general spirit and subject matter of HMHB, and as I mentioned a while back I always thought that a way of managing it might be to have a couple of articles as headers to all the time-wasting drivel from losers like me … one article for example about the prevalence of gambling imagery in the lyrics, and then the discussion below that article could have included include all the betting stuff, and maybe an article about HMHB and Tranmere, or something, and that could include all the mathematical safety stuff, etc. But the again my degree was in No Can Do.
It’s great that you like to keep your site so tidy, but also great that you seem to be considering your role and responsibilities in the ‘market’ (or the public square perhaps). Because historically-speaking your site came about at the precise moment when somebody else might have set up a HMHB forum (it had been suggested more than once on the yahoo list and it would undoubtedly soon have happened when forums became free), it has effectively replaced that and not only has it been a case since then of “I could do that, but I don’t really want to” (the Spirit of HMHB in one sentence, surely). Plus a forum set up since 2008 would have just looked like a poor competitor for this site, and another one that was always ripping off its lyrics too.
So yeah, bring it on. The hare will be running at Monmore in about 2 hours from now as it happens. That’s my first tip in fact. The hare.
11 August 2016
EXXO
Hastening to add something, as I often do, I would just like to point out that my 15/1 tip last year of Cheltenham for the Conference (¼ odds for first three places) or my 12/1 double of Grimsby to win the play-offs and Halifax the FA Trophy were both valid for a lot longer than 24 hours, and that if I had placed level stakes on every tip I have ever seen on an HMHB internet platform I would be many points up. It’s the quality of the people you know.
11 August 2016
Chris The Siteowner
Exxo: Facebook has killed off a lot of forums, and certainly it’s the place to be for any chat on most subjects nowadays. Andy M’s ‘Half Man Half Biscuit Society’ has nearly 7,000 members, so has far more reach than this site or Gez’s site. But hey, for the refuseniks, you’re welcome.
11 August 2016
Geordiepaul
I bet half of them think that HMHB are a comedy band from the 80s.
11 August 2016
EXXO
Facebook is to the internet what house music is to music. And houses.
11 August 2016
TOASTKID
That HMHB society on Facebook actually has some good posts, eg of this https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14040173_10154482398014038_6118023571931567765_n.jpg?oh=318948ecee7d26b19de42f498b9c8d00&oe=58476312
It’s tempting to be elitist in this scenario, and I’ll try to avoid that, but I’d like to think that the FB page is a sort of club for enthusiasts, whereas this site is a more serious academic endeavour, whose motto is “It’s good to explore the more cultural aspects”, and whose aim is to provide, for posterity, a full examination of the cultural place and significance of our beloved band.
15 August 2016
dr desperate
Good call, @TK. Enthusiastic academics are free to like (or Like) both.
I may have mentioned that I think this site’s motto should quote Goldman incorrectly: “You keep using that word. I don’t think it means what you think it means.”
15 August 2016
dr desperate
Good, good, a thread dedicated to tidying up betting ephemera. Could I just say how splendid it is that it’s already wandered off the subject of betting?
15 August 2016
this leaden paul
While commentating during a less-than-frenetic period of the most recent England vs. Pakistan test match, David Lloyd did the ‘Tiger Feet’ joke, to the bemusement of his fellow Sly Sports employees.
Facebook is vile.
16 August 2016
Schoon
I love Exxo’s comment #8 here. CtSO can’t you put a like button here? And maybe change your colour scheme to blue?
16 August 2016
EXXO
I’ve had to use a water cooler quite a lot this year to fill the kettle in a couple of workplaces but I can’t imagine meeting anyone there who was interested in betting.
Sports-related threads on the internet are the places where these things generally get discussed in my experience.
So anyway I can’t believe 20/1 for Burton to win on pens and 40/1 in e/t tonight. I feel like I’ve spent half my life backing teams that begin with ‘B’ against L’pool ressies in the Mickey Mouse & the FA Cup, and done quite well out of it.
Get a couple of quid on before the teams are announced.
Plus better than 7/1 for the junk-mail-addressed-to-the-dead double of neither L’pool or Tranmere to win tonight.
23 August 2016
Bobby SVARC
0-2
23 August 2016
John Anderson
CtSO suggested I use this page to let you know that I’m currently selling a load of my vinyl albums and singles and would like them to go to genuine fans rather than twats with beards in Hoxton or dodgy dealers.
I have 12″ singles of Trumpton Riots EP, Let’s Not and No Regrets plus Back In The DHSS LP. I don’t know how desirable these items are (if at all) But if you want them let me know.
There’s also a whole pile of other stuff (c200 LPs & 600 singles). I’m happy for Chris to pass on my email address to genuine interested parties.
Email me here and I’ll forward your message to John – CtSO
14 September 2016
Bobby SVARC
I can remember a few years ago when Tranmere had just got rid of Ronnie Moore Nigel said to me that his No1 choice for the vacant Tranmere job was Grayson Perry!……..after watching the Guiseley game and today’s effort, he may have a point.
17 September 2016
EXXO
LOL @ the original blue bores in Watford today and a big win on the corners too.
18 September 2016
Bobby SVARC
Bye Bye Gary.
18 September 2016
EXXO
I’ve just seen Grayson Perry buying sherry in Rock Ferry.
19 September 2016
warden hodges
He’s surely taking over.
19 September 2016
Bobby SVARC
Deffo…..And while I’m at it, Pearson Out!
19 September 2016
Chris The Siteowner
*Sigh* Pearson out!
27 September 2016
EXXO
Massive, massive game this one now, to start a massive, massive 8 days for Rovers.
I’m on all the Hawkins bets (11/8, 9/4, 9/2, 7/1, 28/1).
1 October 2016
EXXO
Can’t see why Betfair are going 2/1 on Reed here unless they’re just trying to counter a huge liability on Mcllroy & Europe, so win or lose it looks like VALUE.
2 October 2016
EXXO
The Micky Mellon timing looks serendipitous but still the odds on Wrexham DNB & handicaps are too tempting here, given the form. Done some AGS & FGS doubles of the Wrexham forwards c/w James Vaughan of Bury.
8 October 2016
EXXO
Well that had the desired effect – a sheepshagger oggy is always an auspicious start to a managerial reign. Onwards and upwards.
8 October 2016
BOBBY SVARC
Well, I never. didn’t have a clue that Rovers had made it 2-0 in dying throws. Had them at to win at 8/5 (-1) just Hartlepools and Carlisle to win by any score and I can collect 50 guineas.
8 October 2016
Hendrix-tat
Respect to the Rovers fan with the melon hat today, A true fan, God bless you man.
8 October 2016
EXXO
Any inside info from the Ranieri out brigade? Might have a go on Santander AGS 13/4.
18 October 2016
Peter mcornotholgist
Having witnessed the inept performances and ensuing fixture list , I do think a wee wager on Sunderland not breaking the 10 point barrier is feasible .
18 October 2016
Bobbysvarc
You’ll love them Stamford lot Peter, they’re that posh they get out of the bath for a slash.
19 October 2016
Nige
Do Stamford have a Burghley centre forward?
19 October 2016
BOBBY SVARC
No, but they do have Steve Earl(e).
19 October 2016
Bobby svarc
John Biscuit is 9/1
1 November 2016
Bobby svarc
was
1 November 2016
BOBBY SVARC
Solomon Grundy Cheltenham 3.05
13 November 2016
Nigel
it’ll get buried
13 November 2016
Nigel
or second
13 November 2016
BOBBY SVARC
At 16/1
13 November 2016
EXXO
Nice e/w shout Nigel, and I’ve never read ‘On the Road’ but it didn’t stop it triumphing at 11/4 in the 3.15, so surely Boreham Bill in the 3.40 will bring up a kind of experimental treble of sorts?
13 November 2016
EXXO
Ha, do I sound like the kind of man who wouldn’t have done the RFC of a Biscuit reference and a horse with ‘poetic’ in its name?
13 November 2016
BOBBY SVARC
Yes, Thanks for the tip Nigel.
13 November 2016
EXXO
Woodyard, Waterfall and Raggett.
There’s a Sleaford Mods album title there surely.
Would have preferred a draw but well played the Imps, makes things interesting. Few quid on them for the title.
19 November 2016
BOBBY SVARC
Get in there!, Blackwell Synergy has just finished the 3.10 at Kempton Park.
21 November 2016
EXXO
Tranmere not the only club beginning with ‘T’ with a season-defining away game tonight, apparently. DNB double on both of their opponents, which of course I’d like to lose..
22 November 2016
EXXO
Ah well 57% profit, Rovers’ season still vaguely alive, and the Imps title bet looking healthy. I love my DNB.
23 November 2016
BOBBY SVARC
Had a Hughes 4 timer yesterday. Paid for hiring the VIP lounge at the Empire
23 November 2016
BOBBY SVARC
(Surrogate) Solemn Grundy, Wins on Friday
25 November 2016
Bobby svarc
Biscuit in the Towcester
15 December 2016
Chris The Siteowner
Ouch, missed out on a double EBR 28/1 winner here: “Andrew Thornton is just two away from joining the elite club of jump jockeys to have ridden 1,000 winners after scoring on Barton Gift at Bangor. The 44-year-old struck on the 28/1 shot, trained by John Spearing in the colours of former trainer Mercy Rimell, in the Equine Lens Handicap Chase.”
23 December 2016
CHARLES EXFORD
Ouch indeed – was at least a treble EBR with the essential double of name & racecourse .. but the trainer’s colours too! Drat, drat & treble drat. And of course Nigel (NigelTwiston-Davies’) horse was one of the two pulled-ups in the race. At least it wasn’t the Duchess of Westminster charity day at that track (that was last month).
23 December 2016
CHARLES EXFORD
Haven’t had cash for horses lately, but after that OUCH! I have to have a little go in Dundalk tonight (I’m cold & I’m hungry and it’s raining soup, after all) so although GOODNIGHT IRINA is really the only slight EBR on the card, I’ve done 2 Lucky 15’s:
17:00 Rock In Peace 4/1
18:00 Goodnite Irina 8/1 or Thunder Speed 8/1
18:30 The Mouse Doctor 5/1
20:00 He’s Our Music 8/1
23 December 2016
CHARLES EXFORD
For those that enjoy a few bets by the way the above is a really good example of how the ‘Betfred’ Lucky 15 can work for you. Find 4 picks that you think are value, preferably all around 5/1 or bigger, and if you only get one winner they multiply winnings by three – so I got 25 points back on my 15 points staked with just the one winner at 8/1. This would mean a 5 point loss on two Lucky 15s if they were staked equally (but they weren’t, cos one line only got “EBR” stakes and one got proper stakes 🙂 ).
24 December 2016
CHARLES EXFORD
So it turns out Joey Barton’s just had the odd 1,260 bets then, and nobody much noticed apparently.
While Tranmere’s whole history was f*cked up by a £1 bet.
24 December 2016
BOBBY SVARC
Solomn Grundy
Runs on Monday
2.25 Wetherby
Drill….
24 December 2016
BOBBY SVARC
What a surprise vendor
17 January 2017
BOBBY Svarc
BITE THE BISCUIT – Southwell 2.00 (Definitely has a chance)
HIDE THE BISCUIT – AND Down Royal 2.40 (Speculative fun bet)
31 January 2017
WARDEN HODGES
Lucky 15 that. Ta lar.
31 January 2017
WARDEN HODGES
And e/w double.
31 January 2017
bobbysvarc
Mind Your Biscuits – 2.35 Meydan. 4/1
25 March 2017
JITSU_G
Just put everything I had in my online account on Mind your Biscuits (£3.63) at 5/1
25 March 2017
bobbysvarc
Good Lad, you did well.
25 March 2017
JITSU_G
Cheers for the tip
25 March 2017
JITSU_G
Put all my winnings on Bolton to beat Shrewsbury so now up to £40, pays for two Glasgow tickets
25 March 2017
hendrix-tattoo
Won 75 quid on the Grand National today on One for Arthur.
8 April 2017
WARDEN HODGES
The Clitheroe pints are on you! H-Tat in the chair!
8 April 2017
Bobby svarc
I did tell all my friends on FB that it was bound to win, I hope you were on it Warden.
9 April 2017
WARDEN HODGES
Pound e/w. Better than nowt.
9 April 2017
Bobby svarc
Winners are grinners .
9 April 2017
QPR_Nick
Apologies if this has already been mentioned.
National League Play-off Final: Tranmere Rovers v Forest Green Rovers – does that count as the Half Man Half Biscuit derby? Doesn’t Carl support FGR?
I’ll get my coat..
8 May 2017