We have sided with Rapids several times recently and immediately ahead of the mini break, I spoke about their improvement and how the new coach could use the "free" 14 days to continue the good work .............

 

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Included in today's clubgowi subscriber newsletter were my first notes on the African Cup of Nations, it ran to 3,000 + words, I cannot share it all with you today, but have included the first part below and it gives you some background information and a few things to consider before placing any ACN bets. If you want to know more, there is a good value subscription offer at present ( see post above) which expires today, but still time to take part if you act quickly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uruguay were my main outright pick for the competition and in midweek I wrote .............

 

 

 

 

 

I have no interest in early group stage European Championship qualifiers, so that only leaves this fixture at present, but thankfully we have two rounds from Brazil this week, one from J-league and the Gold Cup and Copa America starting this coming weekend so plenty of interest there.