Midas Cases VI
Newcastle United - Championship 2009/10
After successfully backing Stoke last season Dean has turnt his attentions to Newcastle United who were relegated from the Premier League last season.
"I was sorry and surprised to see Newcastle go down, especially since my wife is a Geordie! My energies last season were with other clubs such as Stoke but this season I'm 100% behind Newcastle United and they will be getting my full support!"
He continued “I think that the fans will be sceptical and I respect them for that, but as long as they give me a chance to show what I can do then seeing will be believing when Newcastle United get back to the Premiership.
Kevin Read owner of top Newcastle fansite Beyewatch gave Dean a feature on his site on June 23rd 2009
This press release also went out regarding Dean's backing of the Toon
Also Coincidence or not but Newcastle United's new away kit was announced the week Dean confirmed his support of them... and it's Gold, a la The Midas Touch.
Good Luck Newcastle.
Newcastle United Away Shirt 2009/2010
Burnley F.C. - Premiership 2009/10
Dean 'Midas' Maynard's team for the 2009/10 Premiership campaign is Burnley.
Dean said "Wolves were high on my list to support but In the end I have gone with Burnley for this season."
"It's deja vu because Burnley are 8/13 favourites to get relegated just like Stoke were last year, and as these things usually work out Burnleys first game is against....Stoke."
Here is a piece taken from the Burnley Express confirming Dean's backing of their team. Good luck Burnley.
Update - August 2009
Dean was featured on Burnley F.C's vital football website regarding his backing of their club, click here to view the piece.
Midas featured in the Burnley Express
Big Brother 2009
After the shock win of Midas act Rachel Rice on last years Big Brother Dean entered this years show looking for a double.
As part of the Oddschecker challenge Dean was asked to choose three acts he thought would make the final 3.
Kris sadly went out in week 6 but Charlie Drummond and Sophie Reade went onto to make the Final 5.
The final outcome will appear here in due course.
Update - September 2009
On Friday 4th September Sophie Reade was crowned the winner of Big Brother with over 70% of the vote, other Midas act Charlie came 4th.
Sophie Reade
Miss Auckland 2009 - Lucinda Gittins
On Friday 24th July 2009, a charity night to raise funds for Sophie's Campaign (Promoting awareness of cervical cancer in the North East) was organised by Chloe Walker, Lesley Hardy and Sophie's late husband Paul Blackett.
Chloe Walker asked Dean to us his 'Midas powers' to pick the top 3 for the first ever Miss Auckland beauty pageant.
Dean's Midas choice for the night, 24 year Lucinda Gittins went onto to win Miss Auckland, in fact Dean predicted the top 3 in the correct order.
Close to £1,000 was raised for the charity and the night was a huge success.
Lesley Hardy owner of Pinc in Bishop Auckland provided all the clothes for the pageant, for more information on her range please visit.
Dean said "It was a huge honour to support such a fantastic cause and the night was finished off in style with my Midas choice winning and with me correctly predicting the top 3."
"Chloe, Paul and Lesley did a fantastic job and they should be very proud of themselves."
Afterwards Midas choice Lucinda Gittins said "I was really shocked when they announced me as the winner of Miss Auckland 09, all the girls who participated were really pleasant and beautiful. What made the night even more enjoyable was that it was all for a good cause (Sophies campaign)"
Midas with Lucinda
Danyl Johnson - X Factor 2009
On 2009's X-Factor Dean backed & supported Reading teacher Danyl Johnson.
On Danyl's first audition Simon Cowell said “I’ve been doing this for... how many years? Eight or nine years. That was single-handedly the best first audition I have ever heard.”
Danyl went onto reach the live shows with Simon Cowell as his mentor but from day one he received constant negative press from the national media.
BUT even with the pressure and most of the media against him, Danyl continued to perform to a high standard and went onto reach the Semi Final.
Danyl Johnson on X-Factor
Dean said "Danyl is a world class performer and I know he will get signed and go onto have a very successful music career."
"From day one the press seemed to turn against him but every week he kept on performing and finished 4th with his head held high."
Dean finished with "The sceptics will be waiting for me to take down the "Danyl will win" picture (above) but why?? cause I do honestly believe this time next year Danyl Johnson will be the real winner of this years final 12, just watch this space"
For more information on Danyl please visit http://danyljohnson.com.
Update - December 8th
Danyl has only been out of the show for a few days but rumours are already flying around that he is poised to sign with Simon Cowell and release an album next year.
For more information please view this link.
Fingers crossed that Midas has done it again....stay tuned for updates.
Gino D'Acampo - I'm A Celebrity
Dean's I'm a Celebrity Midas pick is Chef Gino D'Acampo.
34 year old Chef Gino co-owns Bontà Italia Ltd., a leading supplier of Italian ingredients and has a strong career in the development of ready meals, beginning with the ,Tesco Finest range.
He is also a regular on TV shows This Morning and Ready Steady Cook.
On Friday the 4th Gino became the King of the jungle giving Dean a great end to 2009.
Dean said "Gino was a Legend whilst he was in the jungle and it was an honour to support him, I wish him loads of Midas luck for 2010 & beyond."
Gino
England and the World Cup Draw
The draw for next Summer's World cup took place in South Africa on Friday December 4th 2009 and Dean had a go at predicting England's group.
An hour before the draw Dean texted his brother, Viking FM DJ Patrick Billington & BBC Three Counties presenter, Roberto Perrone with his predictions.
Dean went onto get 2 of the 3 teams correct (USA & Algeria) and now he moves onto the main event, helping England win the World Cup.....no pressure then.
World Cup 2010
Hayley Tamaddon - Dancing On Ice 2010
Dean's DOI choice for the 2010 series is Hayley Tamaddon with her professional partner Daniel Whiston.
The series starts on January 10th. Stay tuned for updates. Good luck Hayley
Hayley Tamaddon
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