I'm glad I don't have to play against Ade Akinbiyi, says Ben Davies

English Football League / Ben Davies / 09 October 2009 / Leave a Comment

"Once again Notts County have attracted a fair amount of media coverage this week. The departure of Sol has freed up a bit of cash which has seen another player come onboard in the shape of striker Ade Akinbiyi."

The Notts County midfielder tells us about the latest things happening in his life on and off the pitch...

Hello to you all again and welcome to my column where this week I will be talking about houses, new signings here at Notts and Fabio Capello.

But first to my tipping. Finally, I got a prediction right. After consulting a few of the lads beforehand I decided to go with a draw first half and Chelsea to beat Liverpool at full time. I was delighted to see the result come in and finally pick a winning tip.

It's a busy time for us footballers with the games coming thick and fast with Saturday matches almost always followed by midweek clashes. We have had three away games out of our last four, so we have done a lot of travelling recently but fortunately we have been unbeaten in our last three league games, which is pleasing, especially as we have three home games this month!

Once again Notts County have attracted a fair amount of media coverage this week. The departure of Sol has freed up a bit of cash which has seen another player come onboard in the shape of striker Ade Akinbiyi. Ade is a great acquisition to the club and we all cannot wait for him to get started. He is currently in the States, but is expected to be training with us soon.

He is another player who will score goals for us but I expect him to make an important all-round contribution rather than just getting his name on the scoresheet. He's a big, strong, centre forward who is very good in the air and a very fine finisher. Judging by the shape he is in, it will not take him long to get match fit. I happened to walk in when he was having his medical and it was like a scene out of the Incredible Hulk. Let's just say I'm glad I'm on the same side as him, rather than having to face him.

On the domestic front, next week will see me, my wife Lisa and our dog Alfie move in to our new house which means finally seeing the back of the hotel we are staying in. I am conveniently trying to make the move happen on a Saturday when we have a game so that I can avoid all the hard graft. I have moved house enough times to last me a lifetime and hopefully now, after this move, we will never have to do it again. As long as when I get back from Rotherham, my television is up with Sky tuned in, I will be happy. Only joking, Lisa.

This week I shall be betting on the England game. It is great to see England doing so well and Fabio Capello appears to be the main reason for the turnaround in the team's fortunes. A lot of the players are now around their peak and probably realise this is their last chance to achieve success at a major competition. It seems a very disciplined regime around the set up and although there are some great teams going to South Africa, this could be England's time.

My bet for this week is that England will beat Ukraine at 2.58 and that there will be over 2.5 goals in the match, which is a 2.36 chance.