UK & Ireland Football

Premier League Betting: The week managers put an end to player power

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:03:54 +0000

Ralph Ellis tells us how managers like Tony Pulis and Martin O'Neill proved this week why ruling with an iron fist gets better results than letting the players running the show.

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Monday December 14

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:30:22 +0000

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

Premier League Round-up: Gunners gain as United fail and Chelsea slip

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:41:51 +0000

Stunning second-half comeback gives Arsenal victory at Anfield while Villa win at Old Trafford for first time in nearly three decades and Chelsea fail again as thrilling draws reward goals backers.

World Cup Betting: Happy 30th Michael - here's why we need you in South Africa

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:15:31 +0000

He may not be as quick as he used to be and he may not be first choice at Manchester United but, on the eve of his 30th birthday, Michael Owen still has a lot to offer England, says Feizal Rahman.

Premier League Betting: Liverpool v Arsenal

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:00:04 +0000

Media attention has surrounded the injury concerns of both sides' star strikers in recent weeks; one of them is likely to return for this important top of the table clash but Jaymes Monte doesn't believe it will be enough to stem the tide. Best bet: Back Arsenal to win @ [3.7]

Bettorlogic's Injuries and Suspensions Column: Chelsea can keep it clean with Cahill out

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:55:51 +0000

Bettorlogic tell us which key players are out of action this weekend in the Premier Leagues and how we punters can benefit from knowing what tends to happen when they're absent....

Championship Betting Preview: Leicester set to end bad run at big price

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:08:39 +0000

Such is the unpredictable nature of the The Championship that almost every team goes through a rough patch. The key for bettors is spotting when that run of poor results may be about to end. In the case of Leicester, Andrew French believes we can catch them this weekend at what looks a plump price.

Premier League Betting Preview: Manchester United v Aston Villa

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:44:39 +0000

Aston Villa have a poor record at Old Trafford but they may fancy their chances against a United side weakened by injury. Max Liu selects the best bets.

Scottish Football Betting: Floodgates to open at Ibrox

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:23:06 +0000

John Girvan goes about his merry way in finding the best bets north of the border, which include plenty of goals as the rested Kris Boyd returns for St Johnstone's vist to Ibrox.

Premier League Betting: Stoke City v Wigan

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:26:40 +0000

All the build-up to this match has revolved around the alleged "incident" involving Stoke's star striker James Beattie, manager Tony Pulis and a Christmas party. Richard Walker tries to come to terms with what effect this will have on the home side as they host Wigan on Saturday.

Betfair Big Interview: Tony Cottee

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:45:07 +0000

With 306 career goals of his own - he's promoting the DVD at the moment - Tony Cottee seemed the right person for Betfair to ask about Michael Owen's World Cup prospects . . .

The Pay As You Lay Column: Stats virtually guarantee goals at Anfield

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:40:44 +0000

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 he's predicting goals at Anfield and home favs PSG and Werder to be held at home.

The Joker's Bet of the Day: Friday December 11

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:39:17 +0000

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

The Over/Under 2.5 Goals Column: More goals for Defoe and his mates

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:56:28 +0000

Ed Nicholson is back doing what he does best: finding value in the Premier League's over/under 2.5 goals markets. This week his bets see him turn his attentions to events at Stamford Bridge and White Hart Lane.

League One Betting: Norwich and Charlton to show too much class

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:34:22 +0000

Alan Dudman tells us how Norwich went from 50.0 shots after an opening day disaster to 9.8 shots to win League One after Paul Lambert 's arrival. The Canaries are one of Alan's selections this week, as are another side who was somewhat recently in the Premier League - Charlton.