Sentences with phrase «to take a punt on someone»

The authoritatively sourced book, based on 360 insider interviews, does not take a punt on who predicted what.

«He said that clubs aren't taking a punt on young managers.

There aren't many situations where you can solve problems by scribbling in the name of objects that then come to life before your eyes, so it's probably worth taking a punt on Super Scribblenauts.

Next time we are having a discussion about spending big, marqueee signings, world class players, players being too old or past it, taking punts on young talent and recognising the value of youth systems remember this.

It is reported that the lucrative French outfit are considering taking a punt on the...

Liverpool took a punt on Suarez and almost single handedly brought them a title.

It's no longer time to experiment with players like this — I'd rather take my punt on Ings who has at least shown he can transfer some of that Championship talent at the top level than someone who has shown promise in a lesser league (not that I particularly want Ings).

Perth - based biotech company NeuroDiscovery is taking a punt on radiotherapy technology being developed in the United Kingdom.

«Don't just take a punt on the oil price, because the path of recovery is going to have its ups and downs.»

For reasons best known to Wenger he prefers taking a punt on Akpom.

Manager of second division Almere, former Ajax keeper Fred Grim took a punt on him, «Almere are a club that has to constantly look for players who were let go by the bigger teams.»

Does F1 want to have a Dutch GP badly enough to take a punt on Assen?

I would happily take a punt on him for fa cup, carabao cup (wtf!)

I say take a punt on Lassana, he will probably cost us about 30 - 49k per week and can most probably be a better DM then Arteta and Flamini.

personally I have developed a strong dislike for him because I rated him so highly after his loan stint at Bremtford and the way his career has panned out has been disappointing to say the least... having said all that Ospina is too good a keeper to be consigned to the bench permanently so if we can not hold on to him I guess taking another punt on him is well worth it....

If we're not willing to take a punt on Danny Ings or Charlie Austin (who have actually done decently in the PL after amazing Championship seasons), why this bloke?

Look at Chelsea, forced to take a punt on Falcao.

does anyone on here think it is worth taking a punt on remy for 6 months just to shore up at c / f until summer, he would give us and extra option of the bench and his p / l experience could come in useful just throwing it out there as an outhere!

Ferrari getting its young drivers into the sport has been a bit of a problem in the past as it seems the team would rather stick with Kimi Raikkonen than take a punt on someone who actually seems motivated to succeed, and effectively making Sauber its junior team would surely help with that process.

Despite quite a few drivers being on the market for 2019, Marchionne said that the team would be looking to do the very un-Ferrari thing of going for a young driver rather than an established name, something it hasn't really done since taking a punt on Felipe Massa in 2006.

With Olivier Giroud unfit at the start of the season, Arsene Wenger decided to take a punt on trying Alexis up front and it's certainly a move that's paid off.

I'd prefer him on the wing as well — he has the ability to be one of the most prolific wide forwards around, not sure why he wants to risk it all and take a punt on playing in a central role.

Valeri is an interesting case, he came in around his prime (26), but taking a punt on relatively unknown players is definitely a risk, as is bringing in an internationally recognized player in his 30's.

There are those who would like to have seen Ferrari go with someone different or perhaps even take a punt on Charles Leclerc, but Kimi is a good fit for the team at the moment, even if it's been well over four years since he last won a race.

I Arsenal can do is take a punt on Lacazette, and hope he will become our next Henry.

what does anyone else think about taking a punt on tiote he could be a cheap alternative to replace arteta and he is not scared to put his foot in and would protect our back line he would be a good squad addition and could fill in a gap for the time being until a better option comes along i think for # 8 million could be a bargain i am sure wenger could refine his game to be a better player what does anyone think?

If Liverpool do take a punt on Shane Long, they can at least be confident that with the Irishman in their team, their attack will rarely come up short for effort.

I foresee this rule meaning more managers will be willing to take a punt on extremely young foreign players, which is something Platini was criticising Arsene for some months ago.

(FYI: we'd probably advise against taking a punt on Mignolet).

One can always take a punt on who the club will sign to improve the squad and if you are looking for extra cash for betting then the no deposit free bets must be tried.

It really depends what you're after here: If you fancy some value then take a punt on Everton frustrating City.

Among the women taking a punt on Ward's idea is Natalie Wood, a 31 - year - old beautician.

Why global cruise companies must take a punt on apprentices if the industry is to fulfil its potential

And this, as Hastings explains below, is probably why Netflix took a punt on it.

On of my friends and fellow sim - racing enthusiast took a punt on this and said it feels like a modern version of the original Colin Mcrae games.

I'm sceptical but I wouldn't rule it out, for the simple reason that Sony has shown itself willing to take a punt on commercially risky technologies — most recently PSVR — and the Switch has shown the enduring value of bespoke hardware (when you get it right).

For the moment though, you'll be taking a punt on whether this will happen if you opt for the G5 now.

Would it be worth taking the punt on a proven Premier League player like Charlie Austin, as he scored plenty of goal for struggling QPR last season and would not come close to breaking the bank?

It is reported that the lucrative French outfit are considering taking a punt on the 26 - year - old hitman as they look to replace the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani in the summer.

But even an unregulated market has not deterred investors from taking a punt on this budding industry, and now the Japanese government has moved to make ICOs legal.

Why not take a punt on a riverboat trip?

In case you want to take a punt on who will be winning the match tomorrow, you can always look for the betting tips.

He could've been a good investment however and for a minimal fee, should Wenger have taken a punt on this young star?