August 2008

Betfair Radio 2: Serie A Preview

/ 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Listen to Betfair Radio 2's Serie A preview with The Times' Gabriele Marcotti....Read more »

Betfair Radio 2: Serie A Preview

/ 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Listen to Betfair Radio 2's Serie A preview with The Times' Gabriele Marcotti....Read more »

Betfair Radio Two: La Liga Preview

/ 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Listen again to Betfair Radio Two's La Liga preview with Sky Sport's John Driscoll....Read more »

Betfair Radio Two: La Liga Preview

/ 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Listen again to Betfair Radio Two's La Liga preview with Sky Sport's John Driscoll....Read more »

Bundesliga Weekend Preview: Bremen misery continues and Klinsmann must deliver

Razhan Miran / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Hoffenheim's flying start will come to an abrupt end this weekend, says Razhan Miran....Read more »

Bundesliga Weekend Preview: Bremen misery continues and Klinsmann must deliver

Razhan Miran / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Hoffenheim's flying start will come to an abrupt end this weekend, says Razhan Miran....Read more »

Obscure Betting Column: Value from around the globe

Ben Lyttleton / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Dave Farrar and Ben Lyttleton cross the pond for unlikely prices and reveal how an ex-Coventry flop got rich and didn't die trying....Read more »

Obscure Betting Column: Value from around the globe

Ben Lyttleton / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Dave Farrar and Ben Lyttleton cross the pond for unlikely prices and reveal how an ex-Coventry flop got rich and didn't die trying....Read more »

Serie A Betting: Season Preview

Dave Farrar / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

The most open Serie A season for years starts this weekend and the enticing opening fixtures will tell us a great deal about how the season will shape up, says Dave Farrar....Read more »

Serie A Betting: Season Preview

Dave Farrar / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

The most open Serie A season for years starts this weekend and the enticing opening fixtures will tell us a great deal about how the season will shape up, says Dave Farrar....Read more »

Serie A Betting: Positive signs for Prince of San Siro

Jonathan Wilson / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

As his Chelsea nightmare comes to an end, Andriy Shevchenko will be desperate for a glorious swansong at AC Milan, says Jonathan Wilson....Read more »

Serie A Betting: Positive signs for Prince of San Siro

Jonathan Wilson / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

As his Chelsea nightmare comes to an end, Andriy Shevchenko will be desperate for a glorious swansong at AC Milan, says Jonathan Wilson....Read more »

Life at Marbella - Where it's barbecues on the pitch and golf after lunch

Tommy Mooney / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Marbella's new forward has been given the number nine shirt as the Segunda B/4 season begins. And while it's going well on the pitch, life's not too bad off it either......Read more »

Life at Marbella - Where it's barbecues on the pitch and golf after lunch

Tommy Mooney / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Marbella's new forward has been given the number nine shirt as the Segunda B/4 season begins. And while it's going well on the pitch, life's not too bad off it either......Read more »

Irish Soccer Betting: Eircom League preview

Editor / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Irish Independent Soccer correspondent Daniel McDonnell takes a look at the weekend action......Read more »

Irish Soccer Betting: Eircom League preview

Editor / 29 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Irish Independent Soccer correspondent Daniel McDonnell takes a look at the weekend action......Read more »

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Les Verts aim to end real deal domination

James Eastham / 28 August 2008 / Leave a comment

The 'Derby du Rhones-Alpes' provides a rare opportunity to back Lyon at odds-against, says James Eastham. Meanwhile, PSG are no longer the bettor's bette noire....Read more »

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Les Verts aim to end real deal domination

James Eastham / 28 August 2008 / Leave a comment

The 'Derby du Rhones-Alpes' provides a rare opportunity to back Lyon at odds-against, says James Eastham. Meanwhile, PSG are no longer the bettor's bette noire....Read more »

European Football: Punters take note of Serie A goal value

Dave Farrar / 27 August 2008 / Leave a comment

A resurgent Serie A begins this weekend and rising production values will soon put an end to lazy perceptions of boringness, says Dave Farrar....Read more »

European Football: Punters take note of Serie A goal value

Dave Farrar / 27 August 2008 / Leave a comment

A resurgent Serie A begins this weekend and rising production values will soon put an end to lazy perceptions of boringness, says Dave Farrar....Read more »

Ligue 1 Betting: Canary boss ready to fly the net

James Eastham / 26 August 2008 / Leave a comment

After one point from a possible nine the Nantes boss will be emptying his drawers imminently, says James Eastham....Read more »

Ligue 1 Betting: Canary boss ready to fly the net

James Eastham / 26 August 2008 / Leave a comment

After one point from a possible nine the Nantes boss will be emptying his drawers imminently, says James Eastham....Read more »

European Football Betting Round-up

Ben Lyttleton / 25 August 2008 / 1 Comments

The Spanish and Italian leagues kick off next weekend and if the action in their respective Super Cup matches is anything to go by, the seasons ahead will be packed with goals galore, and drama to match, says Ben Lyttleton....Read more »

European Football Betting Round-up

Ben Lyttleton / 25 August 2008 / 1 Comments

The Spanish and Italian leagues kick off next weekend and if the action in their respective Super Cup matches is anything to go by, the seasons ahead will be packed with goals galore, and drama to match, says Ben Lyttleton....Read more »

Irish Soccer Betting: Eircom League Weekend Preview

Editor / 22 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Irish Independent Soccer correspondent Daniel McDonnell has all the best bets on an exciting weekend of Eircom League of Ireland action....Read more »

Irish Soccer Betting: Eircom League Weekend Preview

Editor / 22 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Irish Independent Soccer correspondent Daniel McDonnell has all the best bets on an exciting weekend of Eircom League of Ireland action....Read more »

Obscure Betting Column: Value from the distant corners of Europe

Dave Farrar / 22 August 2008 / Leave a comment

We got one out of three last week with Spartak Moscow managing to up their game and Jari Litmanen failing to shine in Finland. Here are this week's offerings....Read more »

Obscure Betting Column: Value from the distant corners of Europe

Dave Farrar / 22 August 2008 / Leave a comment

We got one out of three last week with Spartak Moscow managing to up their game and Jari Litmanen failing to shine in Finland. Here are this week's offerings....Read more »

Bundesliga Betting: Schalke ready for "Super Saturday"

Razhan Miran / 22 August 2008 / 1 Comments

Razhan Miran has overseen a busy week in German football. Here's his take on the opening weekend, the week's transfer activity and what it means for you, the punter....Read more »

Bundesliga Betting: Schalke ready for "Super Saturday"

Razhan Miran / 22 August 2008 / 1 Comments

Razhan Miran has overseen a busy week in German football. Here's his take on the opening weekend, the week's transfer activity and what it means for you, the punter....Read more »

Usain Bolt reminds me of myself on the pitch 10 years ago

Tommy Mooney / 22 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Tommy Mooney is settling in very quickly to his new life in Marbella and, while the style football may take a little longer to acclimatise to, he's looking forward to the new season. Hear his thoughts on Spanish cuisine, training...Read more »

Usain Bolt reminds me of myself on the pitch 10 years ago

Tommy Mooney / 22 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Tommy Mooney is settling in very quickly to his new life in Marbella and, while the style football may take a little longer to acclimatise to, he's looking forward to the new season. Hear his thoughts on Spanish cuisine, training...Read more »

International Football: Cole looks on the bright side

/ 21 August 2008 / Leave a comment

In the now traditional language of the modern footballer, Joe Cole insists there are "positives" to take from the 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic on Wednesday....Read more »

International Football: Cole looks on the bright side

/ 21 August 2008 / Leave a comment

In the now traditional language of the modern footballer, Joe Cole insists there are "positives" to take from the 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic on Wednesday....Read more »

Leave your cynicism at the door, Hoffenheim really are a fairytale club (sort of)

Jonathan Wilson / 21 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Jonathan Wilson on a remarkable tale from the Bundesliga....Read more »

Leave your cynicism at the door, Hoffenheim really are a fairytale club (sort of)

Jonathan Wilson / 21 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Jonathan Wilson on a remarkable tale from the Bundesliga....Read more »

Terry selection is worryingly wrong-headed from Capello

Mike Norman / 21 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Mike Norman is unconvinced by the Chelsea man's appointment as captain of England....Read more »

Terry selection is worryingly wrong-headed from Capello

Mike Norman / 21 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Mike Norman is unconvinced by the Chelsea man's appointment as captain of England....Read more »

International Football Betting: Betfair Radio 2 Preview tonight's games

/ 20 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Andy Richmond, Dave Stewart and Ingo Pauling were the team in the studio looking ahead to this evening's friendly internationals. We also heard from John Terry and Robbie Keane....Read more »

International Football Betting: Betfair Radio 2 Preview tonight's games

/ 20 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Andy Richmond, Dave Stewart and Ingo Pauling were the team in the studio looking ahead to this evening's friendly internationals. We also heard from John Terry and Robbie Keane....Read more »

International Football Betting: Norway v Republic of Ireland

Editor / 20 August 2008 / Leave a comment

The Republic of Ireland travel to Norway in what will be Signor Trapattoni's last chance to assess his squad before the World Cup Qualifiers kick-off in two weeks. And it's a game which should prove to be a difficult test...Read more »

International Football Betting: Norway v Republic of Ireland

Editor / 20 August 2008 / Leave a comment

The Republic of Ireland travel to Norway in what will be Signor Trapattoni's last chance to assess his squad before the World Cup Qualifiers kick-off in two weeks. And it's a game which should prove to be a difficult test...Read more »

Back Page Betting: Odds-on Welsh could be one to oppose

Ralph Ellis / 20 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Georgia have not had ideal preparation for tonight's friendly, but Wales may have taken their eye off the ball. Ralph Ellis reports......Read more »

Back Page Betting: Odds-on Welsh could be one to oppose

Ralph Ellis / 20 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Georgia have not had ideal preparation for tonight's friendly, but Wales may have taken their eye off the ball. Ralph Ellis reports......Read more »

Bundesliga Betting: A brittle Bayern can be opposed in Europe and the Bundesliga

Dave Farrar / 20 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Dave Farrar was watching an opening weekend for the champions that started smoothly but very nearly took a turn for the worse. He considers which of their rivals might be capable of denying them a second consecutive title....Read more »

Bundesliga Betting: A brittle Bayern can be opposed in Europe and the Bundesliga

Dave Farrar / 20 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Dave Farrar was watching an opening weekend for the champions that started smoothly but very nearly took a turn for the worse. He considers which of their rivals might be capable of denying them a second consecutive title....Read more »

International Friendly Round-Up: Germany are the big bankers in Europe on a busy night

Alsy / 20 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Alsy runs through the betting on a big night of international football with friendlies in all corners of Europe....Read more »

International Friendly Round-Up: Germany are the big bankers in Europe on a busy night

Alsy / 20 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Alsy runs through the betting on a big night of international football with friendlies in all corners of Europe....Read more »

England v Czech Republic Betting: Time for England to start firing under Capello

Mike Norman / 19 August 2008 / 1 Comments

Mike Norman looks at the odds ahead of England's return to the international arena....Read more »

England v Czech Republic Betting: Time for England to start firing under Capello

Mike Norman / 19 August 2008 / 1 Comments

Mike Norman looks at the odds ahead of England's return to the international arena....Read more »

French Football Betting: Ligue 1 Matchday 2 Review

James Eastham / 19 August 2008 / Leave a comment

You know it's been a weird weekend in Ligue 1 when a former Woking and Sutton United striker scores the best goal, says James Eastham....Read more »

French Football Betting: Ligue 1 Matchday 2 Review

James Eastham / 19 August 2008 / Leave a comment

You know it's been a weird weekend in Ligue 1 when a former Woking and Sutton United striker scores the best goal, says James Eastham....Read more »

Football Betting: Around the world in 600 words

Ben Lyttleton / 18 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Ben Lyttleton updates us on the significant weekend results from around the world as Bayern Munich get off to a shaky start, Lyon are held away from home and Lionel Messi continues to dazzle in Beijing....Read more »

Football Betting: Around the world in 600 words

Ben Lyttleton / 18 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Ben Lyttleton updates us on the significant weekend results from around the world as Bayern Munich get off to a shaky start, Lyon are held away from home and Lionel Messi continues to dazzle in Beijing....Read more »

The Obscure Betting Column: Value to be found in Russia, Slovakia and Finland this week

Ben Lyttleton / 15 August 2008 / Leave a comment

In the first edition of the "Obscure Betting Column" Ben Lyttleton turns his attention to the Russian, Slovakian and Finnish leagues to find the sort of value it's difficult to find in the Premiership these days......Read more »

Moving to Spain is a long-term commitment for me, says Tommy Mooney

Tommy Mooney / 15 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Brand new betting.betfair.com columnist Tommy Mooney pens the first of his pieces all the way from Marbella and tells us all about talking "Spanglish" with his new manager, leaving Walsall behind and why moving to Spain is a long-term project....Read more »

Bundesliga Betting: Diego-less Bremen can be held by Bielefeld

Razhan Miran / 15 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Raz Miran updates us on the news that has made the headlines in the Bundesliga over the summer and looks ahead to the opening weekend's betting opportunities....Read more »

Irish Soccer Betting: FAI Ford Cup Preview

Editor / 15 August 2008 / Leave a comment

The Irish Independent's Soccer correspondent, Daniel McDonnell, takes a look ahead to this weekend's FAI Ford Cup ties and points out where the value bets lie....Read more »

French Football Betting: Ligue 1

James Eastham / 14 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Nightmare player shortage jeopardises Le Mans dreams, says James Eastham...Read more »

French Football Betting: Lyon's trophy cabinet is half full

Dave Farrar / 13 August 2008 / Leave a comment

The champions showed no signs of surrendering their crown in their victory over Toulouse and Claude Puel is building a side to challenge for the Champions League, says Dave Farrar....Read more »

French Football Betting: Marseille go for goals and Juninho proves the doubters wrong

James Eastham / 12 August 2008 / Leave a comment

James Eastham talks us through the weekend's Ligue 1 Orange action that featured Marseille's fab four scoring (and conceding) four, a walk in the park for Juninho's Lyon and a shock win for Grenoble...Read more »

Bundesliga Betting: Managerial changes could lead to a Klose title race in Germany

Nik Wardle / 11 August 2008 / Leave a comment

"Knowledgeable" Nik Wardle talks us through the changes at Bayern Munich that include the retirement of Oliver Kahn, the injury to Ribery and the appointment of Klinsmann. And what have the likes of Werder Bremen and Hamburg been up to...Read more »

Football Betting: Around the world of football in 600 words

Ben Lyttleton / 11 August 2008 / 1 Comments

Ben Lyttleton talks us through the main talking points in world football that have made the headlines over the weekend including a good league start for Lyon, Liege looking to keep up a high Standard on the domestic front and...Read more »

Irish Football Betting: Jeff Kenna's Galway United look the bet of the week

Johnny Ward / 08 August 2008 / Leave a comment

Johnny Ward took a sabbatical from Irish football last week to go and watch the racing at Galway. Fresh from his break, he's back with the best betting opportunities for this week's Eircom Premier League fixtures....Read more »

Scottish Premier League Preview: Smith must raise morale after European disaster

Total Goals Guys / 06 August 2008 / Leave a comment

It's the big kick-off in Scotland this weekend and, before Celtic unfurl the 2007/08 Championship Flag at their home clash with St Mirren on Sunday, a troubled Rangers travel to Falkirk, writes John Girvan....Read more »

Here's to you Mrs Le Tissier

Dan Fitch / 06 August 2008 / 1 Comments

Dan Fitch rages against the modern transfer market where egos are unlikely to end up joining Neil Webb on the Reading post round....Read more »

Olympics Betting: Top clubs' loss is our gain in the men's football

Dave Farrar / 01 August 2008 / Leave a comment

While the Argentine defence provide a solid platform for the attacking verve of Riquelme and Messi, Serbia boast one of the fittest squads and a never say die attitude which makes them a good in-play bet, says Dave Farrar....Read more »