July 2009

Premier League Transfers: Is Bent a top striker or just a Twit?

Editor / 31 July 2009 / Leave a comment

In an age when visitors of the Twitter website seem to know things long before anyone else, Ralph Ellis looks at the role it has played in Darren Bent's on/off transfer to Sunderland. One thing is for sure though: give...Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Friday July 31

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Betfair Big interview: Rory Delap

Ralph Ellis / 30 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Rory Delap's long throws were the stuff of nightmares for Premier League defenders last season. Just when they thought it was safe to run out again, he's signed a new contract at The Britannia Stadium. Betfair went to Stoke for...Read more »

Championship Betting: Newcastle's money for nothing men going nowhere fast

Frank Gregan / 30 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Mike Ashley fails to find a buyer for Newcastle United and rumours of administration abound, Frank Gregan believes that last weekend's friendly drubbing by Leyton Orient points to a club in free-fall......Read more »

League Two Betting: Hype doesn't justify price of Sven's Holy Grail

Ian Lamont / 30 July 2009 / Leave a comment

As he looks forward to the new season, Betting.Betfair's resident League Two expert Ian Lamont explains why he believes Notts County are a lay for promotion and why the signing of a certain full-back is likely to keep the Shots...Read more »

David Artell: A tough League Two to bet on

David Artell / 30 July 2009 / Leave a comment

With no teams starting with points deductions, betting on League Two will be a lot harder this season. But Morecambe defender David Artell believe there are still some must have bets......Read more »

Carling Cup Betting: Who will be this season's Burnley?

Mike Norman / 30 July 2009 / Leave a comment

With Premier League clubs fielding under-strength teams in recent years, the door is open for a 'lesser' club to reach the latter stages of the Carling Cup. "Mystical" Mike Norman names his three to follow this season....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Thursday July 30

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Football Betting: Friendlies Are Now Big Business

Dan Fitch / 30 July 2009 / Leave a comment

The days when friendlies were arranged with a view of getting players match fit, are long gone. Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch looks into the big business of the modern friendly....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Crouch will quickly earn his Spurs at White Hart Lane

Nik Wardle / 29 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Having started his career at Spurs, Peter Crouch is yet another former player to return to White Hart Lane under Harry Redknapp. With Darren Bent likely to move to Sunderland in the process, Nik Wardle wonders who end up better...Read more »

Blue Square Premier Betting: On and off field stability bodes well for Histon

Gary Boswell / 29 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Gary Boswell tells us why tranquility in the Boardroom ranks highly in terms of importance, alongside managerial and playing strength, when trying to find the value for this year's Blue Square Premier winner....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Wednesday July 29

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The Joker's Bet of the Day: Tuesday July 28

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Championship Promotion Betting: Circus not leaving Toon just yet

Mike Norman / 27 July 2009 / Leave a comment

In a tough looking Coca-Cola Championship, "Mystical" Mike Norman briefly highlights the merits of some of the promotion candidates... which of course includes a certain black & white circus....Read more »

Championship Betting: These five will make things happen

Mike Norman / 27 July 2009 / Leave a comment

With his beloved Middlesbrough playing in the Coca-Cola Championship this season, "Mystical" Mike Norman has been looking at each of their rivals. Here he names five players who can make a huge impact....Read more »

League Two Betting: "Seven weeks off of which only one was a holiday" says David Artell

David Artell / 27 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Back to the pages of betting.betfair.com for two columns only, Morecambe's David Artell tells us about his summer break and looking ahead to the new season....Read more »

League Two Betting: Forget Sven, it's all about Simpson and Sammy

Gary Boswell / 27 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Gary Boswell tells us why he's not buying the hype surrounding the arrival of Sven Goran Eriksson at Notts County and which teams represent far better prospects in Betfair's League Two promotion market....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Alonso exit would really cripple Liverpool

Ralph Ellis / 27 July 2009 / Leave a comment

He's had his head turned by a big offer from a glamorous rival. He's next on the spending list of a club ploughing millions into buying big stars. But his current boss is trying to persuade him to stay because...Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Tuesday July 21

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Premier League 2009/10 Betting: How will three new managers fare?

Jaymes Monte / 20 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Jaymes Monte discusses the varied but considerable challenges facing three managers who will make their Premier League debuts in 2009/2010....Read more »

Premier League Transfer News: Beckham to Chelsea?

Ralph Ellis / 20 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Is Carlo Ancelotti about to rescue the former-England captain from his LA nightmare or will Harry liven up a quiet summer at the Lane by bringing him in to supply the crosses for Peter Crouch? From the dead certs to...Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Monday July 20

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Premier League Top Goalscorer Betting: New look attack, same old story

Mike Norman / 18 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Manchester United's attack may have lost half of its goals, but one man who won't be losing any sleep at the prospect of a new frontline is Sir Alex Ferguson. "Mystical" Mike Norman explains....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Attracting the likes of Peter Crouch to Sunderland will be a tall order

Ralph Ellis / 17 July 2009 / Leave a comment

As Peter Crouch looks certain to move from Portsmouth, Ralph Ellis looks at how one of his prospective managers - Steve Bruce - will find it very difficult to attract top players to the city of Sunderland....Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Friday July 17

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Friendlies Betting: Football seasons get longer, footballers' holidays get shorter

Frank Gregan / 16 July 2009 / Leave a comment

With summer tournaments and lucrative pre-season friendlies now a big part of modern-day football, Frank Gregan looks at how footballers work harder to earn their corn than in yesteryear....Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Thursday July 16

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Championship Betting: Newcastle chaos continues but they're still favs

Ralph Ellis / 15 July 2009 / Leave a comment

The owner can't sell the club, the players are disgruntled and now there's talk of Joe Kinnear returning on an interim basis. Ralph Ellis on why it beggars belief this farce of a club are still favourites to win The...Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Wednesday July 15

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The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Tuesday July 14

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Premier League Relegation Betting: Choppy waters ahead for Pompey?

Mike Norman / 13 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Our man Mike Norman knows a thing or two about relegation (he supports Boro), so we think he is the best man around to tip us a big-price runner in this season's Premier League Relegation market....Read more »

Premier League Points Betting: Sensible approach puts West Ham back on even keel

Ralph Ellis / 13 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Gianfranco Zola's cool-headed management can make Hammers a smart bet for 2009-10, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Monday July 13

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Premier League Betting: Season Match Bet - Aston Villa v Everton

Mike Norman / 13 July 2009 / Leave a comment

They may have finished fifth and sixth respectively for the last two seasons, but "Mystical", Mike Norman reckons Everton and Aston Villa will be separated by a few places at least come the end of this season....Read more »

Football Transfers Betting: Terry demands talks with Abramovich

Maxliu / 11 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Chelsea captain seeks talks with Russian owner as City hopes are boosted......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Season Match Bet - Birmingham v Wolves

Mike Norman / 10 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Newly promoted clubs Birmingham and Wolves are very evenly matched and should survive in the Premier League says "Mystical" Mike Norman, but who will come out on top in Betfair's Season Match Bet market?...Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Friday July 10

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Premier League Title Betting: Strange summer signings shift momentum to Anfield

Frank Gregan / 09 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Owen? Valencia? When you've lost Ronaldo, you need a Kaka or a Messi as a replacement, says Frank Gregan, who's drifting towards a back of Liverpool in a season match bet with Manchester United....Read more »

League Two Summer Update: Good times are back for County?

Ian Lamont / 09 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Middle Eastern investors are active even in the lower leagues. Ian Lamont fills you in on the action in League Two....Read more »

League One Promotion Betting: Saints new billionaire owner brings punting plunge on St Mary's success

Ralph Ellis / 09 July 2009 / Leave a comment

There may be money at Southampton now, but Ralph Ellis does not see any value in investing yours on the red and whites....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Why Manchester City will not finish 'best of the rest'...

The Betfair Contrarian / 09 July 2009 / Leave a comment

The Betfair Contrarian is unimpressed by big spending City and chisels out seven reasons why that hallowed fifth place Premier League finish will prove beyond Mark Hughes' multi-millionaires....Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Thursday July 9

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Football Betting: Home boys and away days

Jaymes Monte / 08 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Jaymes Monte wonders why, in these days of luxury coaches, five star hotels and world travelled mega-stars, home advantage continues to be such a factor in modern football......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Can Foster and Obertan cut it at United?

Ralph Ellis / 08 July 2009 / Leave a comment

With Sir Alex Ferguson preparing to replace Edwin Van der Sar with the relatively untried Ben Foster, Manchester United's weird summer just got weirder, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Wednesday July 8

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Premier League Betting: Season Match Bet - Arsenal v Man City

Mike Norman / 08 July 2009 / Leave a comment

In today's Season Match Bet preview, Mike Norman tells us why Arsenal will once again finish in the top four, with mega-rich Manchester City (with or without Woods & Federer) lurking somewhere below them....Read more »

League One Summer Diary: Return of the Guv'nor

Alan Dudman / 07 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Ince returns to Dons, good news for Saints as corporate giant considers pruchase and why you should lay teams who loan players. Alan Dudman reports......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Michael Owen and a tale of two cities

Maxliu / 07 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Max Liu discusses English football's fiercest rivalry and explains why Michael Owen is right to have no reservations about joining Manchester United......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Season Match Bet - Burnley v Wolves

Mike Norman / 07 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Over the course of the next few weeks, "Mystical" Mike Norman will be looking into his crystal ball to see who will prevail in just some of the Premier League Season Match Bets we have to offer. First up -...Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Tuesday July 7

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Premier League Transfer News: Why Mr Chelsea can't resist City millions

Ralph Ellis / 06 July 2009 / Leave a comment

Is it mere coincidence that John Terry and Mark Hughes have been holidaying in the same hotel? Perhaps, but Ralph Ellis believes it makes a deal more likely......Read more »

The Joker's Bet Of The Day: Monday July 6

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The changing face of football club chairmen

Jaymes Monte / 04 July 2009 / Leave a comment

The sheepskin jacket is no longer required says Jaymes Monte......Read more »

Premier League Transfer News: Michael Owen set to join Manchester United in shock move

Ralph Ellis / 03 July 2009 / 2 Comments

Michael Owen has always had his doubters but Ralph Ellis believes that by bringing the striker to Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson will pull off the transfer coup of the summer. Meanwhile, there has been a dramatic response on Betfair's...Read more »