Lukey the Czech for 12/29/06

December 29 - 2006

God knows what Czech immigrants spend their Christmas bonuses on. Sausages? Probably. Pilsner? Definitely. Czech cornhusk nativity scenes featuring Baby Jesus swaddled in traditional Moravian textiles? Wouldn’t be surprised.

Lukey has been on a good run of late, and currently boasts a bankroll of $164.94 (based on $5 and $10 mythical wagers). His picks are after the jump.

Happy holidays and a happy new year to all. Yes, the Czech (that’s me, referring to myself in 3rd person) will be ringing in the new year with a fresh stock of polish meats (from the local polish fetzer) and European brews such as Peter’s Brand, Tyskie (Polish brew), and of course Pilsner Urquell. I should also mention that I received some fine cigars during the Christmas gift giving season - I plan on smoking them until my throat hurts. On to more important things such as this weekend’s lineup of EPL matches…

Our friends at Stamford Bridge have been doing nothing of late except dodging serious bullets. They scored a late winner at Goodison a couple weeks ago, followed by another late winner against Wigan and followed that with a tie against Reading. Was anyone else annoyed with watching “the special one” running down the sideline doing the arm pump in celebration??

Well, I’m here to tell you that “the special one’s” luck is going to run out. John Terry is out for a good while and his centerback replacement of late (Boulahrouz) is also out this week, not that it’s a big loss. The injuries are starting to pile up and it’s obviously starting to wear on the regulars.

This week, they are at home against a Fulham side that will be fueled by the return of captain Luis Boa Morte. And although Fulham have only won once on the road, I see them pulling off the upset here. Chelsea is under pressure to stay with Man Utd and it finally catches up with them this week. The captain is injured, the special one flustered, and the 30 million dollar forward on the bench…Chelsea LOSE at home to Fulham…1-2!!!!!!!!
Charlton v Aston Villa: 1-2
Blackburn v Middlesbrough: 2-0
Bolton v Portsmouth: 3-1
Chelsea v Fulham: 1-2
Everton v Newcastle: 1-2
Man Utd v Reading: 2-0
Tottenham v Liverpool: 2-2
Watford v Wigan: 1-0
West Ham v Man City: 2-0
Sheff Utd v Arsenal: 1-3