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Serie A Betting: Minty Roma destined to play supporting role in Italian soap opera

9 May 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Using a quite superb Eastenders analogy, Dan Fitch reasons that the title will go to Inter... Read more | Comment now

La Liga Betting: Atletico need Champions' League spot to keep talented trio

9 May 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan Fitch has an inkling that this could be a pivotal game for Madrid's bridesmaid. They need the platform that a place in next season's Champions' League would provide, otherwise their potent attacking options will be eyeing the exit.... Read more | Comment now

La Liga Betting: El Classico should be motivation enough for Barca

7 May 2008 | About Dan Fitch

In the week when the league title was confirmed as Real Madrid's for the 31st time, their Catalan rivals must travel to the Bernabeu with their tails between their legs. If that wasn't bad enough, Dan Fitch explains the 'pastillo'.... Read more | Comment now

La Liga Betting: Barca have the blues but should have enough for Valencia

2 May 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch gives us the lowdown on the different candidates that may take the manger's job at both Barcelona and Valencia in the summer. But before we get there, what does he make of their match on... Read more | Comment now

Serie A Betting: Fixture list offers Inter chance to seal title against biggest rivals

2 May 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch looks ahead to the Milan derby in which Inter can seal a second successive Serie A title... Read more | Comment now

Serie A Betting: Roma v Torino Match Preview

26 April 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Who could ever replace Eric Morcambe? That's the question Dan Fitch asks himself as he ponders a game Roma must win to retain any hope of catching Inter in Serie A this season.... Read more | Comment now

La Liga Betting: Lay Champions League-focused Barca against Deportivo

25 April 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch tells us why Barcelona have bigger fish to fry than a match against Deportivo in a league that they can't win...... Read more | Comment now

Serie A Betting: Milan should beat Reggina but it's all too little too late

18 April 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch updates us on events at the top and bottom of the Serie A table as Milan prepare to host Reggina in a match that Kaka and co really do need to win... Read more | Comment now

Spanish Cup Final betting: Fatigue and loss of confidence will cost Getafe

15 April 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch has little sympathy for troubled Valencia but thinks Getafe's nightmarish exit to Bayern Munich last Thursday will weight them down in the Spanish Cup final... Read more | Comment now

La Liga betting: Real Madrid to finally return to winning ways

12 April 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch is tired of trying to predict what will happen in the topsy-turvy world of La Liga but thinks Real Madrid should prove too strong for Murcia in a high-scoring match... Read more | Comment now

Serie A betting: Juve and Milan to share the points

12 April 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch talks us through the betting as two of Italy's top sides clash with Champions League football next season up for grabs... Read more | Comment now

La Liga betting: Time for Barcelona to prioritise

4 April 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch investigates the problems at the Nou Camp as they host UEFA Cup high-flyers Getafe... Read more | Comment now

Serie A betting: Jaded Milan may struggle at home to Cagliari

4 April 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch talks us through endless poor decisons made behind the scenes at the San Ciro which threaten to see them miss out on a Champions League spot. Next up on Betfair Live Video: Cagliari... Read more | Comment now

Real Madrid v Sevilla: More heartbreak on the cards for Real Madrid?

29 March 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting man" Fitch talks us through the betting as table-toppers Real Madrid host Sevilla... Read more | Comment now

Lazio v Inter: Crespo and co need to get back to winning ways

29 March 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch tells us why the Lazio fans may well be cheering should their side lose this match tonight... Read more | Comment now

Bundesliga Round-up: Bayern may have the league tied up but there's plenty to play for

27 March 2008 | About Nik Wardle

What an underrated product the Bundesliga is. With just two months of the season remaining there are still many prizes being hotly contested, including relegation and those money spinning Champions' League spots.... Read more | Comment now

Serie A Match Preview: Inter Milan v Juventus

21 March 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan Fitch considers the likelihood of an upset at the San Siro with the visit of a steadily improving Juventus, and laments the commercialisation of the game as the Old Lady touts herself to the highest bidder.... Read more | Comment now

La Liga: Why on Earth doesn't anyone want to win it?

21 March 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "the betting man" Fitch is trying to work out why La Liga is the hot potato of European football. In the meantime, he reveals the truth behind those Guti rumours.... Read more | Comment now

Ligue 1: Imagine Liverpool flirting with relegation - in France, these things can happen

21 March 2008 | About Nik Wardle

Nik Wardle brings us up to speed on the intriguing top division of the French league. Last year's Champions League qualifiers Toulouse are in danger of dropping out of Ligue 1. Incroyable!... Read more | Comment now

Valencia v Barcelona: Henry points Barca in the direction of the Spanish cup final

20 March 2008 | About Alsy

Morgan in the driving seat - Allsy on why this match may save Ronald Koeman's job at Valencia and why the Copa Del Rey might also be Frank Rijkard's only chance of silverware this season... Read more | Comment now

No wins at the Riazor in the last 17 years for Real Madrid, what are the odds this time?

14 March 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man " Fitch previews Real Madrid's vist to Deportivo La Coruna and wonders whether the likes of Robinho will help them overcome their recent nightmarish record at the Riazor... Read more | Comment now

Francesco can still ensure Roma become top Italian Totti

14 March 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch previews AC Milan's trip to Roma, live on Betfair Live Video on Saturday night, and tells us why Luciano Spallettis' men can still go on to win Serie A... Read more | Comment now

Atletico Madrid v Zaragoza: Aguero to deliver killer blow for Madrid

7 March 2008 | About Editor

Dan "The Betting" Man Fitch talks us through the betting and tells us why despite Atletico being a one-man team, that man Aguero is more than enough for most... Read more | Comment now

Sporting Lisbon v Benfica: Bragging rights up for grabs

2 March 2008 | About Alsy

Morgan in the driving seat - Alister Morgan previews the Lisbon derby as Sporting Lisbon clash with Benfica with much-needed points for a Champions League place at stake... Read more | Comment now

Serie A betting: Kaka-inspired Milan out to down Lazio

29 February 2008 | About Dan Fitch

Dan "The Betting Man" Fitch wonders why Milan just can't win at home in Serie A and why that can change against Lazio on Saturday night, a match available on Betfair Live Video... Read more | Comment now

 

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