April 2009 - English Football League

Everything that's not the Premiership or Non-League. So, that's the other 72 football clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two...

Below the Premier League on the domestic football pyramid we have the Championship and Leagues 1 & 2. They are all discussed here on the English Football League hub. Also you'll find pieces on FA Cup Betting and the best Carling Cup Odds.

Ben Herd: 'I'm desperate to add to my medals'

On the eve of a crucial promotion battle, Shrewbury's right back discusses the big games in League Two, his determination to land silverware and why Chelsea might yet fail to make the Champions League final....

Ben Herd

Apr 30 2009

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

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...

Alan Dudman

Apr 30 2009

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

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]....

Ian Lamont

Apr 30 2009

Football Betting: The chairman who knows best

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...

Frank Gregan

Apr 30 2009

Ben Herd: "Our destiny is in our hands"

Shrewsbury Town's promotion push is back on track with an away win and our man is dreaming of Wembley once again... Best Bet: Back Under 2.5 goals @ [2.02] in Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur....

Ben Herd

Apr 24 2009

Football Betting: Sir Dario Gradi?

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....

Paul Moon

Apr 24 2009

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

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...

Alan Dudman

Apr 23 2009

League Two Betting Preview: Shrews must walk the walk

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:...

Ian Lamont

Apr 23 2009

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

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...

Nik Wardle

Apr 21 2009

League One Betting Preview: V is for value

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 @...

Alan Dudman

Apr 16 2009

League Two Betting Preview: Mariners harbour thoughts of survival

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...

Ian Lamont

Apr 16 2009

Ben Herd: 'Nurses and soldiers deserve to be paid more than footballers'

Shrewsbury Town's right back reflects on missed opportunities against mediocre opposition, tells us why he's a devil for detail and how he always knew Helder Postiga was destined for greatness....

Ben Herd

Apr 16 2009

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

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....

Alan Dudman

Apr 12 2009

Betfair Big Interview : Simon Grayson

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...

Ralph Ellis

Apr 9 2009

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

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...

Alan Dudman

Apr 9 2009

League Two Betting Preview: Chester sink to new Lowe

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...

Ian Lamont

Apr 9 2009

Doing yoga and being called "dog" to extend my playing career, by Ben Herd

Shrewsbury's right-back on taking a leaf out of Gary Speed's book, the indiscretions of Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor and why the "P" word is back on everyone's lips at Shrewsbury.......

Ben Herd

Apr 8 2009

Shrewsbury set the standard when it comes to working with the community, says Ben Herd.

Shrewsbury's right-back on marking Marlon Harewood, losing at poker, Grant Holt's dress sense and Van Persie's "Hammer" blow on Man City....

Ben Herd

Apr 2 2009

League One Betting Preview: All over now for Royle's baby blues?

'Blonde, fresh-faced, innocent and beautiful' - Alan Dudman falls head over heels for his bet of the season and recommends you avoid Joe Royle's youngsters. Best Bet: Back Peterborough to beat Oldham @ [2.36]....

Alan Dudman

Apr 2 2009

League Two Betting Preview: Spireites aim for the top

Chesterfield's star man hopes to notch his 50th goal for the club this weekend and, while automatic promotion may be distant dream, Ian Lamont reckons the Spireites will be celebrating come Saturday tea-time. Best Bet:...

Ian Lamont

Apr 2 2009