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League One Betting News: Barnes goes back to Liverpool...sort of

16 June 2009 | About Alan Dudman

Alan Dudman talks us through all the news, gossip and betting movements over the last couple of weeks from the world of League One football including John Barnes' return to management and Owusu Owusu's move to sunnier shores.... Read more | Comment now

League One Play-Off Final: Scunthorpe backed at 28 during Wembley drama

24 May 2009 | About Joe Dyer

Late winner sends Lincolnshire club into The Championship.... Read more | Comment now

League One Play-off Final Preview: Millwall v Scunthorpe United

22 May 2009 | About Alan Dudman

Millwall's no-nonsense hardmen aren't underestimating Scunthorpe and, even though the Lions' fans will transform Wembley into the Den, Alan Dudman believes that this one could go the distance. Best Bet: Back 0-0 @ [10.00].... Read more | Comment now

League Two Play-Off Final Betting: Gillingham v Shrewsbury

21 May 2009 | About Ian Lamont

Ian Lamont talks stats, trends, head-to-heads, form, Grant Holt and Simeon Jackson in order tofind the best bets out there as these two sides clash for a place in League One next season. Best bet: Back under 2.5 goals @... Read more | Comment now

League One Play-offs Betting: MK Dons v Scunthorpe United

14 May 2009 | About Alan Dudman

Alan Dudman tells us why the first leg of this tie was a good advert for League One football and why he expects the second to follow suit with plenty of goals in a tie in which he expects Roberto... Read more | Comment now

League One Play-off Preview: Leeds United v Millwall

12 May 2009 | About Alan Dudman

An obdurate Millwall may have prevailed in the ill-tempered first leg but does Alan Dudman believe that the Lions are on their way to Wembley? Best Bet: Back Leeds United in the 'to qualify market' @ [1.95].... Read more | Comment now

Football Betting Briefing: Monday 11 May - Friday 15 May

10 May 2009 | About James Eastham

We've reached the business end of the play-offs in England but there are also Cups and League titles to be distributed throughout Europe with the likes of Barca, Lazio and Bayern Munich all in action, says James Eastham.... Read more | Comment now

League Two Betting: Shrews not quite shrewd enough to overcome Bury

9 May 2009 | About Ian Lamont

Ian Lamont looks ahead to the second legs of the League Two play-offs as Shrewsbury try to overturn a one goal deficit from the first leg against Bury and Gillingham look likely to secure their place at Wembley. Best bet:... Read more | Comment now

League One Play-off Preview: Millwall v Leeds United

7 May 2009 | About Alan Dudman

Alan Dudman believes there is an epic contest on the cards in South East London on Saturday lunchtime. Best Bet: Back draw/draw @ [4.00]... Read more | Comment now

League One Play-off Preview: Scunthorpe United v MK Dons

7 May 2009 | About Alan Dudman

All four League One play-off contenders deserve to be there, says Alan Dudman. And none more so than MK Dons, whose football has been a delight all year... Best Bet: MK Dons clean sheet @ [3.45].... Read more | Comment now

Football Betting: Go with momentum when betting on play-offs

6 May 2009 | About Andrew Atherley

Profiling is not just a useful tool in the fight against crime; it can provide vital clues for the punter too. And nowhere more so than in the Football League play-offs, writes Andrew Atherley.... Read more | Comment now

League Two Play-offs Betting: Shrews are likely to be tamed by Bury

6 May 2009 | About Ian Lamont

Ian Lamont tells us why he hates the play-off system ahead of telling us who your money should be on as Shrewsbury, Bury, Gillingham and Rochdale try to ensure promotion to Division One.... Read more | Comment now

League One Betting Preview: Can another Glass act save Carlisle?

30 April 2009 | About Alan Dudman

Alan Dudman is looking forward to a trip to the dentists but a number of managers will be hoping their players don't let them down with toothless displays on the final day of the League One season. Best Bet: Back... Read more | Comment now

League Two Betting Preview: No room for slackers on final day

30 April 2009 | About Ian Lamont

Managers and players face tricky dilemmas as Ian Lamont looks ahead to the final day of the League Two season. Best Bet: Lay Exeter at Rotherham at [2.1].... Read more | Comment now

Football Betting: The chairman who knows best

30 April 2009 | About Frank Gregan

As one of English football's longest serving managers moves upstairs, Frank Gregan salutes a true football man and discusses the unique scenario which sees Hereford with a chairman who knows more about the game than his manager.... Read more | Comment now

Football Betting: Sir Dario Gradi?

24 April 2009 | About Paul Moon

Dario Gradi's win rate at Crewe Alexander is misleading - he had to weather numerous crises at the club and should be given the country's highest honour, says Paul Moon.... Read more | Comments (2)

League One Betting Preview: 'It's got to be automatic'

23 April 2009 | About Alan Dudman

Leicester are up, Hereford are down, Baudet heads for MLS, Sharks provide cash for policing, and Cheltenham continue to tweak the nose of relegation with an amazing run of form. Yes - it's another quiet week in League One, writes... Read more | Comment now

League Two Betting Preview: Shrews must walk the walk

23 April 2009 | About Ian Lamont

A potential four teams odds-on to win at home and another four below evens to win away: what is the world coming to? The end of the season, that's what, writes Ian Lamont. Best Bet: Rotherham to win at Bradford... Read more | Comment now

League Football Betting: Going back in time for a successful model for the football league

21 April 2009 | About Nik Wardle

Tired of hearing about low attendances and low gate receipts, the cost to travelling fans and financial meltdown at clubs in the football league, Nik Wardle suggests we revert to the old school North/South divide model....... Read more | Comment now

League One Betting Preview: V is for value

16 April 2009 | About Alan Dudman

Leeds are in great form but should Tranmere really be as big as [5.2] at Elland Road? And can a rejuvenated Yeovil keep another clean sheet against Hartlepool? Alan Dudman's Best Bet: Back Tranmere @ [5.20].... Read more | Comment now

League Two Betting Preview: Mariners harbour thoughts of survival

16 April 2009 | About Ian Lamont

It's been a tight season in League Two with not a soggy fish and chip paper between some sides. So it takes a brave man to make the picks for this weekend's action... Ian Lamont is that man. Best Bet:... Read more | Comment now

League One Betting: Leicester and Peterborough to triumph on Easter Monday

12 April 2009 | About Alan Dudman

Alan Dudman on coal-carrying competitions, having to cover for his left-back and the small matter of crucial League one encounters Leicester v Leeds and Millwall v Peterborough live on TV on Monday afternoon.... Read more | Comment now

Betfair Big Interview : Simon Grayson

9 April 2009 | About Ralph Ellis

Easter means chocolate eggs and big games - and while the Premier League might have scrapped the traditional programme it's a mega busy holiday weekend in the Coca Cola League. Betfair went to meet Leeds boss Simon Grayson to hear... Read more | Comment now

League One Football Betting: It's up for grabs now

9 April 2009 | About Alan Dudman

Blue is the colour this Easter weekend but League One isn't cooling down, says Alan Dudman as he looks forward to a sizzling four days of football. Best Bet: Back Millwall to beat Yeovil 1-0 @ [7.80].... Read more | Comment now

League Two Betting Preview: Chester sink to new Lowe

9 April 2009 | About Ian Lamont

Ian Lamont is experimenting with draws this Easter weekend but, with the possibility of Ryan Lowe between the sticks for Chester, he won't be dancing with the Devil at the Deva. Best bet: Rotherham at [1.72] to beat Notts County.... Read more | Comment now

 

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