September 2009

Premier League Betting: Can Chelsea stop Liverpool without Cech?

Andrew Atherley / 30 September 2009 / Leave a comment

A tight game can usually be expected when Chelsea meet Liverpool but the Reds have been rattling them in recently and the Blues will be without their goalkeeper. So is Andrew Atherley anticipating goals?...Read more »

Champions League Odds: Super Giggs inspires United to win

maxliu / 30 September 2009 / Leave a comment

English clubs maintain 100 per cent record but struggle to break down mediocre opposition......Read more »

Ben's Banter: Torquay's Scott Bevan

Ben Herd / 30 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben's back - on the pitch, on the page and bantering with Torquay's giant shot-stopper......Read more »

Non-league Betting Preview: Wheel out the Barrow for profit

Gary Boswell / 30 September 2009 / Leave a comment

The Boz is laying lovely Luton, predicting an upset at Barrow and sensing the end of Forrest Green's run as he previews the best of the Blue Square Premier's weekend action......Read more »

Premier League Betting: A brief history of Fergie time

Frank Gregan / 30 September 2009 / Leave a comment

As an ex-member of City's staff, Frank Gregan is no fan of Manchester United. However, conspiracy theories about injury-time at Old Trafford are more down to fans allowing their hearts to rule their heads than any corruption......Read more »

PFA Player of the Year Betting: Rooney's hot form heaps extra value on the other runners in season long race

Ralph Ellis / 30 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Plenty of attention has been paid to United's main man this season and that is opening up the market to other big names in the Player of the Year market...Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Wednesday September 30

The Joker / 30 September 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Champions League Betting: 4.9 Fiorentina stun Liverpool

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 29 September 2009 / Leave a comment

All the in-running prices from a cracking night of Champions League football.......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Bent Needs To Straighten Himself Out

Dan Fitch / 29 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch has a vested interest in the performance of Darren Bent this season and doesn't want to see a repeat of the farcical scenes witnessed at Sunderland last weekend....Read more »

Champions League Betting: Arsenal v Olympiacos

Tobias Gourlay / 28 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay previews Arsenal's Champions League clash with the champions of Greece....Read more »

The Championship Betting: Blades can blunt Keane's hopes of a first win

Andrew French / 28 September 2009 / Leave a comment

With nothing surprising about how the top of the Championship table looks, Andrew French believes that Roy Keane's Ipswich are the real shock factor in the division... and that things aren't about to get any better....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Why the sudden goal glut?

Ralph Ellis / 28 September 2009 / Leave a comment

As Liverpool scored six and Sunderland and Spurs got five, Ralph Ellis wonders why the floodgates have suddenly opened in terms of Premier League goals and suspects the answer lies as much with the defenders as the forwards....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Manchester City v West Ham

Dan Fitch / 27 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Having suffered their first defeat of the season last weekend, Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch thinks that Manchester City should return to winning ways against struggling West Ham. Best Bet: Manchester City clean sheet @ [2.22]....Read more »

Premier League Round-up: United top as Wigan sink Chelsea

maxliu / 26 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Great value for bettors on a dramatic afternoon in the Premier League......Read more »

Bettorlogics' Injuries and Suspensions Column: Goals to dry up in McFadden's absence

Bettorlogic / 25 September 2009 / Leave a comment

As James McFadden and Martin Paterson miss this weekend's matches, Bettorlogic look at how we the punter, can benefit from knowing what tends to happen when they're absent....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Saturday 3pm Kick-offs

Mike Norman / 25 September 2009 / Leave a comment

"Mystical" Mike Norman is honoured to have Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea amongst the teams he's previewing this Saturday, and he envisages wins for all three. Best Bet: Back Any Unquoted Score at [4.7] in Spurs v Burnley....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Fulham v Arsenal

James Eastham / 25 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Fulham are almost impossible to read this season, which is just one of the reasons why you should focus your betting attention on Arsenal when they travel to Craven Cottage on Saturday evening, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Both teams...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Sunderland v Wolves

Jaymes Monte / 25 September 2009 / Leave a comment

A lot has changed since Mick McCarthy served his residency on the Stadium of Light touchline, but the Sunderland fans won't have forgotten those dark days. Jaymes Monte takes a look at Sunday's televised fixture. Best Bet: Back Under 2.5...Read more »

The Pay As You Lay Column: Black Cats and French duo there for the taking

Andrew Atherley / 25 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Every week Andrew Atherley will be selecting three odds-on shots worth laying. But there's a catch: he only gets paid by betting.betfair.com if at least two prove to be winning bets. Here is this week's offering......Read more »

Scottish Football Betting: Must-win game for Rangers must result in comfortable win

John Girvan / 25 September 2009 / Leave a comment

John Girvan looks back with regret at last week's failed Old Firm multiple but is raring to go again this weekend with Rangers expected to overcome the handicap against Aberdeen......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Portsmouth v Everton

Mike Norman / 25 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Record breaking Portsmouth are unlikely to go on losing week after week says Mike Norman, but they are set to record seven consecutive league defeats when Everton visit on Saturday. Best Bet: Back Everton HT/ Everton FT @ [3.4]....Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Stan Collymore

Ralph Ellis / 25 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Seems you can't turn on a radio or a TV at the moment without hearing Stan Collymore talk about football. Equally brilliant and infuriating as a player, Betfair met him to talk about his new life in the media ....Read more »

The Championship Betting: Quality and form to have a big say this weekend

Andrew French / 24 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Lover of Championship football Andrew French believes following some in-form and/or quality sides like Leicester, Newcastle and West Brom can pay handsome dividends on Saturday....Read more »

The Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Time to change tactics when Spurs are at home

Editor / 24 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Nicholson talks us through his reasons to be backing unders and overs in this week's Premier League matches....Read more »

Ben Davies: Sorry to see the back of Sol

Ben Davies / 24 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben Davies on Notts County losing their most high-profile player, footballers on the move and doing your homework....Read more »

Non-League Betting: Why Luton aren't an attractive draw for the title but stalemates are

Gary Boswell / 24 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Gary Boswell updates us on his portfolio position in the Blue Square Premier and tells us why he's adopting a slightly different approach to his weekend selections....Read more »

League Two Betting: Oppose Notts County whilst chaos is rife

Ian Lamont / 24 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Ian Lamont talks us through the current situation at Notts County, that at times resembles a circus, and digs out the best bets for the weekend's matches in League Two....Read more »

League One Betting: Swindon to go to Town on Wycombe

Alan Dudman / 24 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Alan Dudman talks northern sayings, Aidy Boothroyd tactics and League One tips ahead of the weekend's action....Read more »

Carling Cup Betting: 10-man Man Utd touch 2.92 but go through

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 23 September 2009 / Leave a comment

All the betting prices from Wednesday night's Carling Cup action.......Read more »

League Two Betting: Sol Campbell leaves Notts County after just one game

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 23 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Former Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell walked out on the League Two favourites for promotion this morning. Betting.betfair.com talked exclusively to his now former team-mate at Notts County, Ben Davies....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Managers' authority is sacred

Frank Gregan / 23 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Did Nigel Reo-Coker really grab Martin O'Neill by the throat at Aston Villa's training ground? And if so does he have a future at the club? Frank Gregan gives the managers' view and looks at football greatest bust-ups......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Villa are handicap kings of the road

Andrew Atherley / 23 September 2009 / Leave a comment

One of the most competitive football betting markets is the Asian handicap, with Betfair's value unsurpassed in this market., writes Andrew Atherley....Read more »

Carling Cup Betting: Britannia thriller rewards goals backers

maxliu / 22 September 2009 / Leave a comment

One Premier League club crashes out and another comes back in dramatic style in round three.....Read more »

Ben's Banter: Crewe's Joel Grant

Ben Herd / 22 September 2009 / Leave a comment

After what is likely to be Ben's last match missed through injury, he caught up with Crewe Alexander's Joel Grant to talk to him about playing in La Liga, improving his consistency and the next superstar off the Crewe production...Read more »

Carling Cup Betting: Manchester United v Wolves

Feizal Rahman / 22 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Both Manchester United and Wolves won their respective Premier League matches at the weekend albeit, in slightly different circumstances. United will fancy their chances of going far in this competition and should have no problems disposing of Mick McMarthy's men,...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Drogba is a leader, not a prima donna

Ralph Ellis / 22 September 2009 / 2 Comments

With five goals from six Premier League starts, Didier Drogba appears to be Chelsea' s key player so far this season and can get even better, if Carlo Ancelotti's comments are anything to go by, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Premier League Betting: The Last Cut Is The Deepest

Dan Fitch / 22 September 2009 / Leave a comment

After Michael Owen broke Manchester City hearts on Sunday, Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch looks at the phenomenon of the last minute goal....Read more »

Carling Cup betting: Leeds v Liverpool

Jaymes Monte / 21 September 2009 / 1 Comments

This won't be your standard third round league cup tie as Leeds look to seize a rare opportunity to flex their muscle against one of the big boys. Jaymes Monte takes a look at why it might not be such...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Fletcher no longer 'the Scottish player'

Ralph Ellis / 21 September 2009 / Leave a comment

It used to be bad luck to say Darren Fletcher's name at Old Trafford but, afer another match-winning performance, the midfielder is now one of Manchester United's most important players. Ralph Ellis pays tribute to the Premier League's unsung heroes...Read more »

Football Betting: The end of Kenyon's reign coincides with beginning of Chelsea's problems

Feizal Rahman / 20 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Feizal Rahman tells us why transfer bans, ageing squads, internal power struggles and African Cup of Nations call-ups are all bad news for Chelsea and their fans....Read more »

Premier League Betting: 1.01 smashed in Manchester Derby

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 20 September 2009 / Leave a comment

The draw trades at 1.01 in the Manchester Derby on Betfair plus all the other weekend's in-running betting in the Premier League....Read more »

The Over/Under 2.5 Goals Column: The "G" in "Stevie G" stands for goals

Ed Nicholson / 19 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Ed Nicholson talks us through the best over/under 2.5 goals betting options of the weekend in the Premier League....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Chelsea v Tottenham

Mike Norman / 19 September 2009 / Leave a comment

It should be an entertaining game at Stamford Bridge on Sunday says "Mystical" Mike Norman, but the chances of a Spurs victory are slim, especially going by the stats. Best Bet: Back Chelsea HT/Chelsea FT @ [2.42]....Read more »

Premier League betting: Manchester United v Manchester City

James Eastham / 19 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Manchester City's pre-match tactics have got under Sir Alex Ferguson's skin - and the visitors are better value than the hosts in the betting, even though four-goal top scorer Emmanuel Adebayor is missing, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Manchester United...Read more »

Scottish Football Betting: Rangers and Celtic to return to winning ways

John Girvan / 18 September 2009 / Leave a comment

John Girvan talks us through this weekend's betting north of the border....Read more »

Bettorlogic's Injuries And Suspensions Column

Bettorlogic / 18 September 2009 / Leave a comment

With the likes of Nigel Reo-Coker and Ricardo Gardner out for their respective teams this weekend, Bettorlogic discuss the impact of their absences and how we can benefit from that knowledge on the betting front....Read more »

Premier League Betting: West Ham v Liverpool

Richard Walker / 18 September 2009 / Leave a comment

A free-scoring Liverpool side vist East London to lock horns with a West Ham team who have made a solid start to this season's Premier League. West Ham won't be winning this one and we're likely to see over 2.5...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Weekend non-televised games preview

Mike Norman / 18 September 2009 / Leave a comment

The Emirates to have goals, Villa and Everton to record straightforward wins, and Hull v Birmingham to be less exciting than watching paint dry says "Mystical" Mike Norman. Best Bet: Back Over 3.5 Goals at [2.72] in Arsenal v Wigan....Read more »

The Pay As You Lay Column: Chelsea and Inter are vulnerable

Andrew Atherley / 18 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Every week Andrew Atherley will be selecting three odds-on shots worth laying. But there's a catch: he only gets paid by betting.betfair.com if at least two prove to be winning bets. This week Andrew turns his attentions to the Premier...Read more »

Premier League Betting: Burnley v Sunderland

Jaymes Monte / 18 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Saturday's early kick off sees Sunderland travel to the home of this season's biggest shocks. Jaymes Monte expects the Black Cats to provide a different sort of test and thinks they have the armoury to come away with at least...Read more »

We'd all welcome Roberto Carlos with open arms, says Ben Davies.

Ben Davies / 18 September 2009 / Leave a comment

The Notts County midfielder on setting yourself targets, hours spent practicing set-pieces and the possibility of playing alongside one of the greatest left-backs of all time....Read more »

The Championship Betting: Posh boys can see off The Royals

Andrew French / 18 September 2009 / Leave a comment

He was brave enough to oppose Newcastle in midweek; now Andrew French is looking to the bottom of the Championship for this weekend's main selections and can see wins for struggling Peterborough and Barnsley....Read more »

League One Betting Preview: Tin tack man on toast?

Alan Dudman / 17 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Alan Dudman reckons the dapper Grecians can pile on the misery for John Barnes this weekend but can Aidy Boothroyd defy the doubters at Colchester?...Read more »

Non League Betting: Harford risks his reputation

Gary Boswell / 17 September 2009 / 1 Comments

Luton's boss sticks his neck out and so does the Boz. But who will prevail? And where can we find the weekend's best Blue Square bets?...Read more »

League Two Betting Preview: Bantams continue quiet progress

Ian Lamont / 17 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Two young strikers have hit the goal trail at Valley Parade and, on the road this weekend, Bradford will be hoping to continue their climb up the table. Don't start talking about promotion but do take note, says Ian Lamont....Read more »

Europa League Betting: Tough night ahead for English duo

Mike Norman / 17 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Everton have been disappointing this season whilst Fulham are set to make wholesale changes. It all means that their respective games against AEK Athens and CSKA Sofia tonight are set to be tough encounters says Mike Norman....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why City will win the Manchester derby

The Betfair Contrarian / 16 September 2009 / Leave a comment

He's at it again: this time the Betfair Contrarian tries to convince us why the blue side of Manchester will be the ones celebrating after the city's derby on Sunday afternoon....Read more »

Ben's Banter: Port Vale's Gareth Owen

Ben Herd / 16 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Still sidelined through injury, Ben Herd caught up with Port Vale's Gareth Owen to talk promotion, life after football and the usual quick-fire questions....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Stats suggest Chelsea's start to the season will end in glory

Andrew Atherley / 16 September 2009 / Leave a comment

As Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea made it five from five with victory over Stoke, Andrew Atherley explains the importance of getting off to this sort of start, specially when the other favourites are already trailing behind......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Too good to go down?

Frank Gregan / 16 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Frank Gregan doesn't believe Everton are in any danger of relegation this season. But then again, he said that about Newcastle this time last year......Read more »

World Cup 2010 Betting: Punters playing the passion game?

Ralph Ellis / 16 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Like England, Spain have booked their place at the World Cup with a 100% record in qualifying but, unlike England, they have proved that they know how to win international tournaments. Ralph Ellis wonders if England-backers are getting a little...Read more »

Champions League Betting Round-up: English clubs off to a winner

maxliu / 15 September 2009 / Leave a comment

United and Chelsea scrape narrow wins while Ronaldo fires for Real......Read more »

Europa League Betting: Favourite backers beware!

Matthew Walton / 15 September 2009 / Leave a comment

As last season's UEFA Cup demonstrated, it doesn't always pay to back the big teams in Europe's second-string competition. So where should we put our money? asks Matthew Walton....Read more »

Champions League Betting: United and Chelsea set to record early wins

Mike Norman / 15 September 2009 / 3 Comments

Tonight's English participants in the Champions League have one thing in common... they were both beaten by Barcelona in their last European game. The road to revenge starts tonight. "Mystical" Mike Norman previews....Read more »

Premier League Betting: When An Ex Bites The Hand That Used To Feed Them

Dan Fitch / 15 September 2009 / 1 Comments

In a week in which Adebayor scores against Arsenal and Tevez may do the same against Manchester United, Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch looks at the phenomenon of players that return to haunt their old clubs....Read more »

The Championship Betting: Magpies set for rollercoaster ride in Blackpool

Andrew French / 14 September 2009 / Leave a comment

It was four successful selections from five in the Championship for Andrew French on Saturday, and he's hoping his hot form continues in midweek when Ipswich look for their first win of the campaign and Newcastle travel to Blackpool....Read more »

Premier League's English strikers get going with World Cup in their sights

Ralph Ellis / 14 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Defoe, Rooney and Bent will not lack for motivation this season with South Africa on the horizon...Read more »

Premier League Round-up: City smash Gunners but United mean business

maxliu / 13 September 2009 / Leave a comment

City put four past Arsenal and record fourth successive win while United put Spurs in their place and Chelsea triumph in dying seconds at Stoke......Read more »

International Football Betting: Why iron fist is better than Hand of God

Feizal Rahman / 13 September 2009 / Leave a comment

England's stylish performances in qualifying for the World Cup are testament to their manager's qualities. Argentina must be looking on with envy, says Feizal Rahman....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Fulham v Everton

Dan Fitch / 12 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Sunday's 4.15pm kick off sees Fulham meet Everton. Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch expects a tight match, between two underachieving but capable sides. Best Bet: Back the draw at half time @ [2.04]....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Saturday 3pm Kick-offs

Mike Norman / 11 September 2009 / Leave a comment

There's a magnificent seven Premier League games kicking-off at 3pm this Saturday afternoon, and our man with a crystal ball "Mystical" Mike Norman has briefly previewed all of them. Best Bet: Back Arsenal at [2.6] to beat Man City....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Tottenham v Manchester United

James Eastham / 11 September 2009 / Leave a comment

It's impossible to justify Manchester United's short price to win away against one of the Premier League's most resolute home sides - so make the most of a rare opportunity to oppose the faltering champions at favourable odds, writes James...Read more »

SPL Betting Preview: Brown and Miller face testing weekends

John Girvan / 11 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Scotland's failure to reach the World Cup play-offs was agonising for the likes of Scott Brown and Kenny Miller writes John Girvan, but they can put their woes behind them by securing SPL victories this weekend....Read more »

The Injuries and Suspensions Column: Can Spurs beat United without playmaker?

Bettorlogic / 11 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Bettorlogic have compiled a report using our player analysis tool Player PRO highlighting the most important players that are likely to be missing in The Premier League this weekend....Read more »

The Championship Betting: Nothing to fear from the Forest for these Owls

Andrew French / 11 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew French has been in scintillating form this season with his Championship selections, and he fully expect wins for The Owls, The Baggies and Boro this Saturday. It's not such good news for The Royals however....Read more »

Pay As You Lay: Expect goals at White Hart Lane

Andrew Atherley / 11 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Every week Andrew Atherley will be selecting three odds-on shots worth laying. But there's a catch: he only gets paid by betting.betfair.com if at least two prove to be winning bets. This week Andrew turns his attentions to the Premier...Read more »

Over/Under 2.5 Goals Betting: Few goals expected at St Andrews

Ed Nicholson / 10 September 2009 / Leave a comment

It will be an atmospheric occasion when Brum host Villa this Sunday, but will there be goals? Ed Nicholson gives us his thoughts, and also looks at the possibility of the net being ruffled at Eastlands this weekend....Read more »

Ben Davies: No finer role model than Beckham himself

Ben Davies / 10 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Notts County's Ben Davies was a little frustrated after last week's draw with Burton, so to raise his spirits he decided to tell Betting.Betfair about his role models... and refreshingly, they're all English....Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Tom Watt

Ralph Ellis / 10 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Betfair had not long sent our money off to Amazon to buy Tom Watt's new book in which he's interviewed a host of Premier League stars talking about their childhood, when we bumped into the Arsenal fan and former Eastenders...Read more »

League One Betting: Charlton good, Tranmere bad

Alan Dudman / 10 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Alan Dudman sees troubling times for John Barnes while all is happy in The Valley...Read more »

League Two Betting: Hendon's got his Bees buzzing - now back them!

Ian Lamont / 10 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Ian Lamont is hoping that success breeds success in League Two this weekend...Read more »

Non-League Betting: You'd have to be mad backing the Hatters from here

Gary Boswell / 10 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Gary Boswell brings you another blast of Blue Square betting...Read more »

World Cup Odds: Dreams of South Africa begin for magnificent England

Joe Dyer / 09 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Croatia are hammered at Wembley as England ensure qualification for South Africa 2010. Capello's men are the second favourites for next summer's tournament....Read more »

Championship Betting: What goes down will come back up

Frank Gregan / 09 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Does Newcastle's impressive start underline the disparity between Championship and Premier League? Frank Gregan thinks so....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Big four feel the heat from mini-four

Andrew Atherley / 09 September 2009 / Leave a comment

As Manchester United prepare to meet resurgent Spurs and Arsenal go to higflying City, Andrew Atherley asks if we should expect the big four to drop more points this season. And will Chelsea's masterplan to stop Stoke work?...Read more »

World Cup Qualifying Betting: Ireland can claim top spot but more woe in store for Wales

Mike Norman / 08 September 2009 / Leave a comment

A win for Northern Ireland on Wednesday will put them in with an excellent chance of qualifying for next year's World Cup says "Mystical" Mike Norman, but for Wales, the woes are set to continue....Read more »

World Cup 2010 Qualifying: England v Croatia

James Eastham / 08 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Slaven Bilic was triumphant when these sides last met at Wembley, but don't bet on the former West Ham United and Everton defender getting the better of Fabio Capello on Wednesday night, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Over 2.5 goals...Read more »

Ben's Banter: Hereford's Marc Pugh

Ben Herd / 08 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben Herd catches up with an ambitious ex-team-mate who would like Jessica Alba and Owen Coyle to take note....Read more »

World Cup Qualifying Betting: Scotland v Holland

Richard Aikman / 08 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Despite Saturday's win, George Burley's job is still at risk and, even though they've already qualified, Richard Aikman believes that the dangerous Oranje will show no mercy......Read more »

Premier League Betting: Have Portsmouth Found The Only Skint Arab?

Dan Fitch / 08 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Having flogged all their stars, Portsmouth were busy before the transfer window. Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch looks at the signings financed by Sulaiman Al-Fahim....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Tuesday September 8

The Joker / 08 September 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Football Betting: South Africa beckons but England doubts linger

Ralph Ellis / 07 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Saturday's cagey win over Slovenia demonstrated once again that for all Capello's success there remain too many issues with this England side, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

World Cup Qualification Odds: Crunch time looms for Scotland and Northern Ireland

Joe Dyer / 06 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Drama is guaranteed on Wednesday night with vital fixtures at Hampden and Windsor Park...Read more »

The Kakuta Affair: FIFA hardnuts taking no prisoners

Feizal Rahman / 06 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Feizal Rahman is unimpressed by the posturing in the corridors of power...Read more »

England v Slovenia Betting Preview: Tougher task than the odds suggest

Tareq Quiroz / 04 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Saturday is merely a warm-up for the real business of Wednesday night and Croatia's visit to Wembley so don't expect too much of England, says Tareq Quiroz....Read more »

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Friday September 4

The Joker / 04 September 2009 / Leave a comment

A tip from the Joker to get your betting day under way......Read more »

Non-league Betting Preview: 'Dont panic! Don't panic!'

Gary Boswell / 03 September 2009 / Leave a comment

After the form book took a tearing, the Boz is still nursing his Bank Holiday bruises. But he's holding his hands up for his mistakes and is ready to atone this weekend with a large reason to oppose Little......Read more »

Football Betting: Chelsea banned from signing players until 2011

maxliu / 03 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Betfair markets react as title favourites are whacked with lengthy ban for illegal signing of French youngster......Read more »

Betfair Big Interview: Muzzy Izzet

Ralph Ellis / 03 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Here's a quiz question. Who was the last English footballer to appear in a World Cup semi-final? No, don't name Sir Bobby Robson's 1990 team - it was London born Muzzy Izzet who played for Turkey against Brazil in 2002....Read more »

League One Betting: Charlton simply Addick-ted to winning

Alan Dudman / 03 September 2009 / Leave a comment

It's safe to say that Alan Dudman won't be taking up wrestling any time soon, but as far as League One action goes this weekend, Al thinks Charlton are different gravy. Best Bet: Back Charlton 2-0 at 8.5 and 3.0...Read more »

League Two Betting: Adams to be the Apple of Vale's eye

Ian Lamont / 03 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Port Vale haven't exactly had a blistering start to their League Two season, but Micky Adam's men can carry on where they left off in the Carling Cup this weekend says Ian Lamont. Best Bet: Back Port Vale at 2.0...Read more »

Ben Davies: "Pressure is not a problem - we can win the league"

Ben Davies / 03 September 2009 / Leave a comment

They may have lost at the weekend but things remain on the up at Meadow Lane and, in his second column for Betting.Betfair, Ben Davies provides an insight into the optimism and excitement at the club......Read more »

Welsh Football Betting: Cardiff and Swansea aren't ready for promotion

Paul Moon / 03 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Wales haven't qualified for a major football tournament for over 50 years, whilst club teams Cardiff and Swansea are finding it hard to get into the Premier League. Paul Moon explains why....Read more »

Premier League Football Betting: Wenger's side have bottle for title tilt

Frank Gregan / 02 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Arsene Wenger is on the naughty step after his Old Trafford antics at the weekend but Frank Gregan supports the Frenchman and wonders if his sending off wasn't simply down to yet another official wanting his moment of fame....Read more »

Top Goalscorer Betting: Adebayor back to his best in open race

Andrew Atherley / 02 September 2009 / Leave a comment

With Rooney, Torres, Drogba and co. looking more menacing by the week, Andrew Atherley crunches the numbers to find the value in the Top Goalscorer market....Read more »

Transfer Deadline Day Round-Up: Big Four sit this one out but Harry raids his former club once again

Mike Norman / 01 September 2009 / Leave a comment

In what has been a relatively quiet transfer deadline day, roving reporter Mike Norman has been on the go since six this morning with his team of spies. Why Mike? You should have just watched Sky Sports News....Read more »

England Internationals Betting: Lennon is high in Capello's pecking order

Ralph Ellis / 01 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis talks us through the last two years in the career of Spurs winger Aaron Lennon who has gone from left winger, to out-of-favour, to star right-winger to a potentially key player in Fabio Capello's England....Read more »

Ben's Banter: Brentford's David Hunt

Ben Herd / 01 September 2009 / Leave a comment

Ben Herd is still out injured but he managed to catch up with former League Two foe David Hunt, who was promoted to League One with Brentford last season to talk about his season and off-field interests....Read more »

Premier League Betting: Wenger Committed To Talking Anti-Sense

Dan Fitch / 01 September 2009 / Leave a comment

You can never keep Arsene Wenger quiet for long and the equally opinionated Dan 'The Betting Man' Fitch has had enough of his moaning....Read more »