September 2008

Champions League Highlights: BATE tempt the 1.01 backers while Arsenal repair wounded pride

Joe Dyer / 30 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Belarusians pegged back by Juve in dramatic Champions League fixture. Plus all the rest of the betting news from Tuesday night's fixtures......Read more »

Championship Betting Preview: Royals and Old Gold go for broke up front

Andrew French / 30 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Andrew French is expecting goals when two clubs with Premier League ambitions meet at Molineux on a night which boasts a full programme of Championship football....Read more »

Champions League: Cluj's turn to get bitten in Group A

Mike Norman / 30 September 2008 / 1 Comments

Having watched Cluj create one of the biggest Champions League upsets ever away to Roma, "Mystical" Mike Norman's crystal ball tells him that the tide is about to turn as Chelsea come to town....Read more »

Champions League: Arsenal are due a "Fab" result

Mike Norman / 30 September 2008 / Leave a comment

"Mystical" Mike Norman points out that Arsenal have never lost in the Champions League at the Emirates or twice in a row in all competitions since they moved to their new ground. It's all looking rather bleak for Portuguese champions...Read more »

Premiership Betting: O'Neill is no Tinkerman and Villa are better off for it

Ralph Ellis / 29 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis needs no convincing that Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill knows exactly what he's doing and that includes picking the same eleven week in week out. But how successful has squad rotation been at other Premiership clubs?...Read more »

Spurs defeat to Portsmouth sees them drift to 6.6 for Top 6 finish

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 28 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Manchester City were brought back down to earth for a second time this week after Wigan touched [3.45] on Betfair en-route to beating them 2-1 at the JJB Stadium....Read more »

How Gary just isn't up to Speed and why the children are our future

Tareq Quiroz / 28 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Having watched an Arsenal side whose average was 19 demolish a Sheff Utd side that included 39 year-old (and former betting.betfair.com columnist) Gary Speed, Tareq Quiroz examines the question of whether if you're good enough, you really are old enough.......Read more »

The big difference between a bad tackle and a bad tackler

Mike Norman / 28 September 2008 / Leave a comment

"Mystical" Mike Norman looks at the best and worst tacklers in the Premiership and the effect that changes in the laws of the game have had on a good old-fashioned bone crunching challenge....Read more »

Premier League Round-Up: 600 Hull stun Gunners

Maxliu / 27 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Hull defeat wasteful Arsenal, Cahill sees red in derby, United get lucky and big price Bosingwa sets Chelsea on their way....Read more »

Scottish Football Betting: Carry on Samaras, carry on Celtic

John Girvan / 26 September 2008 / Leave a comment

John Girvan fears his beloved Rangers may not have it all their own way away to Hibernian but it should all be far simpler for Celtic and in-form Samaras as they play hosts to Aberdeen....Read more »

Championship Betting: Wolves can distance themselves from the chasing "pack"

Andrew French / 26 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Andrew French takes a moment out to blow his own trumpet as Wolves sit pretty at the top of The Championship, as he rightly predicted before the start of the season. More importantly, they can win again this weekend, despite...Read more »

Non-League Betting: Could it be time to start opposing the Sports?

Gary Boswell / 26 September 2008 / 2 Comments

Gary Boswell talks us through the best betting opportunities from the world of Non-League football including a good old-fashioned "home banker" in the form of Stevenage....Read more »

Premiership Non-Televised Matches: Boro can make home advantage count

Robert Hughes / 26 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Away from the Setanta and Sky cameras there are six good Premiership matches happening this weekend. Heres' what Robert Hughes makes of them....Read more »

Premiership Betting: Portsmouth v Spurs

Richard Walker / 26 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Two sides feeling very sorry for themselves clash on Sunday afternoon but it's likely to be the home side, inspired by the enigmatic David James that should come out on top here, says Richard Walker....Read more »

Premiership Betting: Wigan v Man City

Richard Walker / 26 September 2008 / Leave a comment

With the Carling Cup out of the way, Manchester City can go back to what they do best: score plenty of goals in the Premiership. They may not win at the JJB Stadium but they will certainly entertian, says Richard...Read more »

Eircom Premier League Betting Preview: Dublin derby dominates on big weekend in Ireland

Daniel McDonnell / 26 September 2008 / Leave a comment

The Irish Independent's Daniel McDonnell previews this weekend's Eircom League action......Read more »

League One Betting: T-Bone steak, Christine Bleakley and in-form Southend

Alan Dudman / 25 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Alan Dudman on how Southend and Scunthorpe are meat and drink bets at the moment as far as League One betting goes and why Millwall may prove to be one of the best football wagers of the whole weekend....Read more »

The Betfair Big Interview: John Gorman

Ralph Ellis / 25 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Okay it was an excuse for a day's sunshine - but Betfair couldn't resist the offer to visit former England assistant boss John Gorman in Jerez for an exclusive chat about his new adventure, his thoughts on his old clubs...Read more »

Everton v Liverpool: Betting superfacts for the big game!

Joe Dyer / 25 September 2008 / Leave a comment

The two Merseyside giants get down to Premier League business live on Sky this coming Saturday. And if you're having a bet on the match you should probably play with these interactive punting pointers first......Read more »

Premiership Betting: Everton v Liverpool

Richard Walker / 25 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Richard Walker tells us how in matches like this where a goal is a priceless commodity, you can count on a priceless commodity like Steven Gerrard to shine. Plus the best bets out there in what looks to be another...Read more »

League Two Betting: Bury and Notts County worth opposing

Ian Lamont / 25 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Ian Lamont gives us the rundown on all things League Two betting. And this week Ian does things the "Betfair way" with two recommended lays....Read more »

Televised Premier League Preview: Arsenal v Hull City

Richard Walker / 25 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Richard Walker has found it too hard to see past an Arsenal victory so he's searched for a variety of ways to still make a profit on a home victory....Read more »

Over/Under 2.5 goals: Torres and Gerrard find fitness and form in time for derby

Ed Nicholson / 24 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Liverpool's talisman are starting to look like they're menacing selves and Manchester United may not be far behind, says Ed Nicholson....Read more »

Manchester United: Love them, hate them but never, ever write them off

Frank Gregan / 24 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan thinks it unlikely that the Premier League champions will go from being best in Europe to second best in Manchester in one season....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Ronaldo is the backer's friend

Andrew Atherley / 24 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Cristiano Ronaldo importance to Manchester United is obvious but the true weight of his contribution is not always reflected in the odds, says Andrew Atherley....Read more »

Ben Herd: The psychology of home advantage

Ben Herd / 24 September 2008 / Leave a comment

After watching the antics and then the triumph of the US at the Ryder Cup, Shrewsbury Town's Ben Herd reflects on home advantage and over-exuberant celebrations....Read more »

Carling Cup Betting: Pace of Young and Agbonlahor can set Villa on road to Wembley

Ralph Ellis / 24 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Martin O'Neill's rapidly improving Aston Villa will be amongst the main contenders to win this season's Carling Cup, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Carling Cup Betting: Nerves means goals as Spurs carry on up the Tyne

Mike Norman / 23 September 2008 / Leave a comment

This one is impossible to call but by backing the goals to fly in we should make enough money to buy Newcastle and install Cocco the Clown as manager, says Mike Norman....Read more »

Premiership Betting: Don't criticise bully-boys Stoke for doing what they're good at

Dan Fitch / 23 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch on why elbow jangling, long throwing, resilient-defending Stoke City have a better chance of staying up than their odds would suggest....Read more »

Carling Cup Betting: Boro can cause an upset at the Theatre of Dreams courtesy of the Mido touch

Alsy / 23 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Morgan in the driving seat - Allsy looks at the best fixtures being played today in the Carling Cup that include a home banker for Arsenal and potential trouble for Man Utd....Read more »

Premiership Betting: Is the winner of the Big Four head-to-head the winner of the Premiership?

Matthew Walton / 22 September 2008 / Leave a comment

"Magical" Matthew Walton wonders whether the team from the Big Four that does best out of playing each other automatically goes on to win the title. Let's see what the stats say....Read more »

Premiership Betting: The FA have an unlikely ally for their Respect Campaign in Scolari

Ralph Ellis / 22 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis looks at a change in attitude to the referee at Stamford Bridge brought about by Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari, which may have gone some way to helping them avoid defeat against Man Utd....Read more »

Sunday's Premier League Highlights: Man Utd come close but can't take win in west London

Joe Dyer / 21 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Joe Dyer reports on the betting action from Stamford Bridge and across the grounds on a busy Sunday in the Premier League....Read more »

Soon it'll be time to say goodbye ... then what are we going to do?!

Mike Norman / 21 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Mike Norman looks at a few of the old stagers due to exit the Premier League soon and rates the effect it may have on their respective teams....Read more »

Premier League Betting Round-up: 1.18 Liverpool denied as Stoke continue to shock

Joe Dyer / 20 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Joe Dyer runs through the stories on a dramatic day in the Premier League....Read more »

Televised Premier League Preview: Chelsea v Manchester United

Richard Walker / 20 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Sir Alex Ferguson's men will be desperate not to lose against the unsuspended John Terry et al and for that reason the draw appeals to Richard Walker....Read more »

SPL Betting Preview: Champions League hangover for Celtic

John Girvan / 19 September 2008 / Leave a comment

With Celtic and Rangers both on hold until Sunday this weekend the New Firm take centre stage 24 hours earlier, says John Girvan....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Jol would be forgiven for smirking at Spurs

Nik Wardle / 19 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Nik Wardle contrast Spurs' faltering Premier League campaign with their ex-manager's impressive start at Hamburg....Read more »

Premiership Referees: We need top class refs who aren't interested in their own fame

Tareq Quiroz / 19 September 2008 / Leave a comment

TQ was less than impressed with John Terry's dismissal at the weekend and the reasoning behind it and wonders whether we wouldn't be better off having refs who had actually played the game....Read more »

Non-League Betting: Weighing up the effects of the sack race

Gary Boswell / 19 September 2008 / 1 Comments

Gary Boswell talks us through the main news stories in the world of Non-League this week and the best bets out there for the weekend....Read more »

Televised Premier League Preview: West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa

Richard Walker / 19 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Richard Walker expects the street-smart Villains to teach the Baggies a lesson in top-flight reality....Read more »

Steve Clarke: Mr "Been there and done it" faces a whole new challenge at Upton Park

Frank Gregan / 19 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan tells us about role play with Steve Clarke and just how much of a gamble the former Chelsea Assistant Manager has taken by swapping Stamford Bridge for Upton Park....Read more »

Televised Premier League Preview: Bolton v Arsenal

Richard Walker / 19 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Arsenal will need all their famous firepower to overcome Megson's five-man midfield, says Richard Walker....Read more »

Chelsea v Manchester United: Check the betting superfacts!

Editor / 18 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Fancy a bet on THE big match this weekend? You really should check these punting pointers first!...Read more »

Championship Betting: Tough times at Vicarage Road, expect Reading to show no mercy

Andrew French / 18 September 2008 / Leave a comment

It pains Andrew French to say it, but Watford are in trouble. Read his take on their match with Reading and the rest of this weekend's Championship games here......Read more »

Time running out for Ancelotti as misfiring forwards and injured defenders leave Milan in an unfamiliar place

Jonathan Wilson / 18 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Jonathan Wlison sees trouble ahead for AC Milan as the Rossoneri begin their UEFA Cup bid....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Gentleman Zola to show Geordies no mercy

Ralph Ellis / 18 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Dean Ashton's absence may be a blessing in disguise and Gianfranco Zola should be odds on to get his first win this weekend, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

UEFA Cup Odds: Wobbly Spurs lead English contingent as UEFA Cup gets underway

Dan Fitch / 18 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Dan Fitch is concerned for Tottenham while Villa and Everton may also struggle......Read more »

League One Betting: Keep your eyes on Cheltenham as 'Mad Dog' returns to management

Alan Dudman / 18 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Alan Dudman marks your betting card ahead of the weekend's League One fixtures....Read more »

League Two Betting: Daggers can deny Taylor's Wanderers

Ian Lamont / 18 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Ian Lamont runs through the League Two odds ahead of this weekend's fixtures - and he doesn't have good news for Wycombe supporters....Read more »

Champions League Review: United denied despite Ronaldo return

Maxliu / 17 September 2008 / Leave a comment

United and Celtic fail to score at home and Arsenal are saved by captain's last gasp equaliser....Read more »

UEFA Cup Betting: Italian trio of AC Milan, Udinese and Napoli target UEFA glory

Editor / 17 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Richard Aikman picks a few bets from Thursday night's UEFA action as under-fire Milan, pleasing-on-the-eye Napoli and the unpredictable Udinese lock horns with FC Zurich, Benfica and Dortmund respectively....Read more »

Premier League Betting: 2.5 goals

Ed Nicholson / 17 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Since the start of the season Ed's Under/0ver 2.5 goal column has pinpointed 6 winning selections from 13 recommendations returning a healthy 8.5 pt profit from 16.25pts staked....Read more »

Premiership Bets: Stats show Arsenal no longer fear the Premiership bully boys

Andrew Atherley / 17 September 2008 / Leave a comment

The post-Patrick Vieira era at Arsenal saw the Gunners struggle against the Boltons and Blackburns of this world, especially away from home. But they can more than hold their own these days, says Andrew Atherley....Read more »

Playing alongside Ashley Young and getting skinned by David Bentley

Ben Herd / 17 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Shrewsbury's Ben Herd on winning 7-0 at the weekend, buying himself on Football Manager and getting the run-a-round by David Bentley....Read more »

Champions League Round-Up: Cluj matched at 70 on way to famous win

Joe Dyer / 16 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Romanian rookies pull off the sort of shock result not normally associated with the Champions League. Joe Dyer breaks down the betting on a dramatic opening night to the group stages......Read more »

Champions League Betting Preview: Dinamo Kiev v Arsenal

Mike Norman / 16 September 2008 / 2 Comments

Breathtaking and brilliant Arsenal may be but Mike Norman has a bad feeling about Wednesday night....Read more »

Champions League Betting: The French View

James Eastham / 16 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Betting.betfair.com's French football expert James Eastham talks us through what the three Ligue 1 Orange sides in the tournament - Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille - can expect to achive in this year's Champions League and the best bets about them....Read more »

Championship Betting Preview: Irvine brings good times back to Deepdale

Andrew French / 16 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Andrew French is tipping Preston to continue their impressive start to the season....Read more »

Champions League: Sporting's Moutinho one of five to watch...

Alsy / 16 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Argentina and Atletico Madrid starlet Sergio Aguero and Portugal and Sporting Lisbon playmaker Joao Moutinho are two of five players Allsy has identified as worth watching in this year's Champions League. If you haven't heard of them and the three...Read more »

"Mad Dog" tipped to succeed at Cheltenham

/ 16 September 2008 / Leave a comment

After the news broke of Martin Allen's new position, following in his father's footsteps as manager of Cheltenham Town, Betfair Radio's Chris Barnett and Alan Dudman discussed his chances of turning the club's fortunes around....Read more »

Keegan, Rush, Kendall and the disappointment of going back

Dan Fitch / 16 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch on why your second (or third) spells are never as good as your first. Just ask Keegan or Rush....Read more »

Champions League Betting: Lyon v Fiorentina and Barcelona v Sporting Lisbon

Dave Farrar / 16 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Eurosport's Dave Farrar looks at Fiorentina's trip to Lyon after both sides disappointed for different reasons at the weekend and Pep Guardiola's chance to redeem himself in front of the impatient Barca fans. Word of warning: Sporting Lisbon are getting...Read more »

Home Bankers - They're There. You've Just Got To Know Where To Look

Matthew Walton / 15 September 2008 / 1 Comments

The adage about backing sides at odds-on, away from home, being the 'fast way to the poor house' should be ringing in your ears! says Matthew Walton....Read more »

Champions League Betting: Marseille v Liverpool

Mike Norman / 15 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Despite being joint-top of the Premiership, Liverpool have been far from convincing while Marseille have started the French season well. A repeat of last year's 4-0 scoreline is unlikely, says Mike Norman....Read more »

Premiership Bet: Berbatov, Riera and whether the "last piece of the jigsaw" actually fits

Ralph Ellis / 15 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis looks at the Premiership players such as Cantona who have succeeded after being described by their managers as "last piece of the jigsaw" and the likes of Angel and Rebrov who haven't....Read more »

Televised Premier League Preview: Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa

Richard Walker / 15 September 2008 / Leave a comment

With intriguing debuts and the possibility of lots of goals, Spurs v Villa is a mouthwatering prospect and a great advert for the Premier League, says Ricahrd Walker....Read more »

Premiership Betting: Déjà Vu and my own view on who will win the Premiership

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 14 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco on how Premiership events so far have an all too-familiar look to him and why he won't be making the same mistake as last year....Read more »

Premier League Round-up: Defeat for £63 million debutants

Maxliu / 13 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Record signings find themselves on the losing sides and turmoil is compounded by defeat at Newcastle....Read more »

Televised Premier League Preview: Stoke City v Everton

Richard Walker / 12 September 2008 / Leave a comment

The most entertaining clash of the week could turn out to be at the Britannia, says Richard Walker....Read more »

Premiership Betting: Predicting the score in...Man City v Chelsea

Editor / 12 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Scolari chose Chelsea over Man City whereas Robinho chose City over Chelsea. But what will the score be on Saturday afternoon? http://betting.betfair.com/football/manchester-city-v-chelsea-superfacts.html...Read more »

Premier League - 13th & 14th September

Robert Hughes / 12 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Everyone has a point, nobody has a 100 precent record, which means Robert Hughes has a tough task in calling the weekend's non-televised Premier League fixtures....Read more »

Fans join footballers in choosing club over country

Tareq Quiroz / 12 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Tareq Quiroz admits to not feeling the same emotional attachment to the England team as that of yesteryear, amid concerns that Aston Villa's players return home fit and suspects he's not alone in picking club over country....Read more »

Expect goals as Motherwell and Kilmarnock aim to shock

John Girvan / 12 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Following their Old Firm game humiliation and the international interruption, this is a good time for Motherwell to play Celtic, says John Girvan....Read more »

Premier League Televised Game Preview: Liverpool v Manchester United

Richard Walker / 12 September 2008 / 5 Comments

Will Dimitar Berbatov fire on his Manchester United debut or will Boring Benitez asphyxiate England's premier derby? Richard Walker looks ahead to the big game....Read more »

Robinho: Where will Man City's jewel in the crown fit in the jigsaw?

Mike Norman / 12 September 2008 / Leave a comment

"Mystical" Mike Norman consults his crystal ball to see where Man City's number 10 will fit within Mark Hughes' jigsaw. With the likes of SWP, Elano, Petrov, Jo and Benjani there as well, it's a nice problem to have....Read more »

Next Newcastle Manager: Delay signals Poyet is not the man

Ralph Ellis / 12 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Gianfranco Zola is blowing bubbles. Now who will be the man with the much tougher task of taking over the reigns at Newcastle? asks Ralph Ellis....Read more »

A barmy game where being sacked is the most profitable way to leave your job

Frank Gregan / 12 September 2008 / Leave a comment

As a man who has been sacked by a football club himself, Frank Gregan can give us good insight into the definitions of resigning, leaving by mutual consent and being sacked. And which of the three did Keegan's exit come...Read more »

Craig Bellamy: Does the baggage outweigh the talent?

Paul Moon / 12 September 2008 / 1 Comments

Pablo Luna - Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo looks at the incident-filled career of Wales and West Ham star Craig Bellamy and wonders what he could achieve if he stayed fit and out of trouble....Read more »

League One Betting Preview: No defensive black holes for miserly Foxes

Alan Dudman / 11 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Alan Dudman confronts his Swindon complex, reflects on the mysteries of the division and tips Leeds to hit top gear....Read more »

Non-League Betting: It's all about keeping the faith

Gary Boswell / 11 September 2008 / 1 Comments

The Boz sides with the BSP whipping boys Lewes in tonight's Live on Setanta game.......Read more »

League Two Preview: Back firing shots and irresistible bees to prick Wycombe bubble

Ian Lamont / 11 September 2008 / Leave a comment

The Aldershot boss has created an environment where young players thrive and, if they can overcome travel fatigue, they could be candidates for promotion, says Ian Lamont....Read more »

Championship Betting Preview: Blades aim to cut Derby adrift

Andrew French / 11 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Paul Jewell is a man under pressure and Sheffield United's eight million pound plus attack will show him little mercy, says Andrew French....Read more »

Premier League Televised Game Preview: Manchester City v Chelsea

Richard Walker / 11 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Battle of the Brazilians? Clash of the cash? Richard Walker looks forward to Saturday's second televised Premier League game....Read more »

Premier League Preview: Under/Over 2.5 goals

Ed Nicholson / 11 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Ed's only under/over selection last week was a 1pt bet on under 2.5 goals in the Andorra v England match last week at 4.3 (plus a 0.25 pt saver on 0-3) which means his column's profit rose to to 9.62pts...Read more »

Daniel Alves is setting the standard in my position, says Ben Herd

Ben Herd / 10 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Shrewsbury's right-back Ben Herd on Christmas-time suspensions, reading what the papers make of his own performances and why Barcelona's Daniel Alves is the guy all right-backs want to be....Read more »

Croatia v England: A good reason to back Croatia - they're the better team

Mike Norman / 10 September 2008 / Leave a comment

"Mystical" Mike Norman urges Betfair punters to stop over-analysing England and just look at what's staring at everyone in the face - Croatia are the higher-ranked, better-organised, more successful side......Read more »

World Cup 2010: Portugal and Germany are both good things in tonight's betting

Alsy / 10 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Morgan in the driving seat - Allsy on why Portugal and Germany should have little trouble disposing of Denmark and Finland respectively nad why the Czech Republic aren't quite the certainty their price would suggest....Read more »

European Football: Scouting for boys and the £40m pound player that got away

Dave Farrar / 10 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Dave Farrar tells us about Premiership clubs's refusal to take a gamble on unproven raw talent and why Karim Benzema is still at Lyons....Read more »

World Cup 2010: A fine Mexes France have got themselves into

James Eastham / 09 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Things didn't go to plan for France, Philippe Mexes or this columnist in Vienna on Saturday night, writes James Eastham....Read more »

Using Hasselhoff to explain the departures of Keegan and Curbishley

Dan Fitch / 09 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch identifies the same problem that plagued both West Ham and Newcastle and ultimately led to both their managers leaving. What works on the continent doesn't always work over here, he tells us....Read more »

Premiership Top Goalscorer: Think outside the (six-yard) box to get betting value

Matthew Walton / 08 September 2008 / 1 Comments

It's easy to assume the Premiership's top scorer always play for one of the Big Four but "Magical" Matthew Walton encourages us to look at the stats to determine that isn't always the case....Read more »

International Football Betting: Does Capello have a "winning" mentality or a "whingeing" mentality?

Ralph Ellis / 08 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis discusses the man who has won everything that was up for grabs at club level but has so far failed to covert his pedigree to the international arena as England continue to struggle....Read more »

Football Betting; Around the world in 600 words

Ben Lyttleton / 08 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Ben Lyttleton talks us through another nightmarish episode in the career of France coach Raymond Domenech, Lithuania's good form and why Czech mates Milan Baros and Petr Cech could well take all three points as the Czech Republic visit Northern...Read more »

Next Newcastle Manager: Wise money is on a continental manager

Nik Wardle / 05 September 2008 / Leave a comment

"Knowledgeable" Nik Wardle talks us through the different candidates in line for the poisoned chalice that is the Newcastle job....Read more »

Loyalty, principles and the Monday that changed football

Tareq Quiroz / 05 September 2008 / Leave a comment

TQ had mixed feelings about the events that occurred on transfer deadline day on Monday that included Robinho and Berbatov going, Villa staying and two Premiership managers resigning....Read more »

World Cup 2010: Scotland, Northern Ireland and Rep Ireland all capable of messing up just like England

Dan Fitch / 05 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch looks at the tasks that await the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland and is well aware that noone is guaranteed three points on day one of qualifying....Read more »

World Cup 2010: Just how many goals will England score against Andorra?

Editor / 04 September 2008 / Leave a comment

England are bound to score against Andorra (aren't they!?) but when will they score the first and just how many will they get?...Read more »

The Obscure Betting Column: Three favourites worth opposing

Dave Farrar / 04 September 2008 / Leave a comment

The Obscure Betting Column boys Dave Farrar and Ben Lyttleton turn their attentions to this weekend's World Cup qualifiers this week......Read more »

World Cup 2010: France can shine in qualifying (despite Domenech)

James Eastham / 04 September 2008 / 1 Comments

Raymond Domenech may not be flavour of the month, but France are capable of making a winning start in their World Cup qualifiers despite the man on the bench, writes James Eastham....Read more »

Next West Ham Boss: Could defeat by England tempt Bilic to take Hammers job?

Nik Wardle / 04 September 2008 / Leave a comment

The Croatian boss has said he wants to lead his country to the next World Cup but a bad result and big money offer could change his mind, says "Knowledgeable" Nik Wardle....Read more »

World Cup 2010: Back to the drawing board for Lippi's Italy

Dave Farrar / 04 September 2008 / Leave a comment

Dave Farrar looks at a new-look Italy under Marcello Lippi, in his second spell in charge. Seasoned internationals Buffon, Toni and Cannavaro are still there but as of yet there's no room for the likes of Materazzi and Ambrosini. Winning...Read more »

September 2008

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