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Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:06:24 +0100

With no major football tournament this year, there are no betting tips until the FA Community Shield.

With the summer transfers next season's Premiership will be more exciting. Without Ronaldo, Man U look at a lot weaker and am tempted to stick some money on Liverpool at 4.2 at bet365. They were arguably the best team this year but lost too many 'easy' games.

In the meantime, the Blog will still get updated with the latest betting news.

Thanks for reading and come back in August.

World Cup Qualifiers

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:43:06 +0100

6 June 2009

16:00 Kazakhstan (26) Draw (7.5) England (1.17)
I don't know much about Kazakhstan football. They are 1-0-4 in the qualifiers with the only win against Andorra. Not very often you get an away win at 1.17 at International Level. Even factoring in the patriotism bias, this looks like a nailed on away win. Price is 1.17 at Sky Bet for a straight win. Maybe draw/ England is 5.5 at Betfred If Kazakhstan put 11 men behind the ball it could be hard for England to break them down. England to win to nil is 1.73 at bluesquare which would be work a bet too.

18:30 Bulgaria (2.1) Draw (3.3) Rep of Ireland (4)
I think this will be a home win. Bulgaria have important players back, Berbatov, S Petrov and M Petrov. Not too bothered about Berbatov being back as I think he's idle. I am guessing that someone I've never heard of will pop up and score. These teams played in Ireland in March and drew 1-1. Ireland can go top with a win here. Looking at their side though, I can't see them reaching the final. For me, this is a home win. Price is 2.1 at Boylesport

16:00 Azerbaijan (3.5) Draw (3.3) Wales (2.25)
Wales can't qualify, maybe mathematically but its not going to happen. The injury list for Wales is huge. 11 or so players are out. I have to go with the home win if I had to bet. Its a nothing game so I won't bother. For sure I wouldn't back Wales at 2.25.

Chelsea Vs Everton Betting 30th May 2009

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:37:48 +0100

Everton continue to suprise. You'd think they would have taken their foot the pedal but they still have been winning despite having little to play for. Moyes put out the full strength side last week and beat Fulham 2-0 away. Once upon a time, that would have been no big deal but this year Fulham have been playing well. Everton have done without their top goal scorers Yakubu and Arteta.

Chelsea really have something to prove this year. Despite all the praise for Hiddink, Chelsea have still won nothing and have finished 3rd in the league. Avram Grant did better. Last week they beat a rubbish Sunderland team 3-2. Its worrying that the once solid Petr Cech has made some howlers recently. I can see this being a tight game and a single goal may well decide this.

Looking at the odds, I can see the value opposing the favourites.

1.75 Chelsea 888sport
3.6 Draw bet365
5.5 Everton William Hill

I don't think any team should be odds on in a 1 off game at a neutral venue. I think my bet will be the draw with Chelsea winning in the end. Not many goals are expected in this game. Odds for under 2.5 is 1.57 at most places. Low price but I can't argue with that.

For you favourite backers, Chelsea are top price at 1.44 at Jenningsbet to lift the Cup.

In terms of Bookie offers, if DIDIER DROGBA scores in normal time, VCBet will refund all losing Correct Score, First Goalscorer, Double Result (HT-FT) bets as a free bet!

Irish Bookmaker PaddyPower have this offer. If the game finishes 0-0 in normal time Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st/last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast singles. Could be nice insurance as there is a strong chance of 0-0 here.

Last Day of the Season 24th May 2009

Thu, 21 May 2009 23:13:37 +0100

Premiership tips
16:00 Arsenal (1.36) Draw (5.3) Stoke (10)
Should be a home win this. I think after last week, Stoke will be thinking about their summer holidays. No need for them to try. With all the stick that Wenger has had this week, his team need to put out a big performance. Its the shortest price on the coupon for a reason. Sky Bet are offering 1.36 on an Arsenal win.

16:00 Aston Villa (2.4) Draw (3.5) Newcastle (3.2)
Strange odds here. If this wasn't the last game of the season and Newcastle didn't need to a result to stay up, Villa would be odds on. I think Newcastle blew it last week. As I said, just because they need to win, their team isn't going to magically get some quality in their side. Villa are in bad form but I think they can raise their game to beat Newcastle. Price is 2.4 at bet365

16:00 Blackburn (1.85) Draw (3.5) West Brom (4.5)
Nothing to play for in this game. West Brom are down, even though they have been playing better recently. I would normally pick a home win here but something tells me that West Brom will want to go out with a bang. Blackburn have nothing to play for. Price is 4.5 for West Brom at PaddyPower - Sign up for a free £25 bet

16:00 Fulham (2.2) Draw (3.4) Everton (3.75)
Should be a home win this. Fulham have won this fixture 1-0 3 times in the last 3 years. Everton have 1 eye on the cup I guess or the price would be better for Fulham. Price is 2.2 at VC Bet. Correct score of 1-0 Fulham is 8.0 at Ladbrokes

16:00 Hull (3.16) Draw (3.6) Man Utd (2.4)
These prices are absolutely last day of the season. Man U on any other day would be heavily odds on. Man U have won the league and have a small Spanish side to play on Wednesday so maybe won't try very hard. Hull have survival in their own hands. A win would send Newcastle down. I'll go with the conspiracy theorist and back Hull. Price is 3.16 at Pinnacle Sports

16:00 Liverpool (1.57) Draw (4) Tottenham (7)
To be fair to Liverpool they have been the best team in the league this year. Who else can even dream of doing the double over Man U and Chelsea, let alone accomplish it. Small chance of Spurs getting in to Europe but that would mean they would have to do the double over Liverpool. I cannot see that. Liverpool win price is 1.57 at VC Bet

16:00 Man City (1.75) Draw (3.6) Bolton (5)
Another meaningless game. I think City will win this on their home form though. Not much to say about Bolton. They avoided relegation. Price for a City win is 1.75 at William Hill

16:00 Sunderland (4) Draw (3.6) Chelsea (2)
What a price this is. Sunderland have been playing badly for weeks and Chelsea are on top form. The only reason I can see that Chelsea are even money is that, Sunderland need to win to guarantee safety and Chelsea have the FA Cup next week. Bookies have over reacted in my opinion. Price is 2.0 at PaddyPower

16:00 West Ham (2.38) Draw (3.5) Middlesbrough (3)
Boro can mathematically can stay up but highly unlikely to. West Ham were beating Everton until they had a man sent off and then Everton went on to win 3-1. Boro aren't good enough for the Premiership. Good price on the home win here too. 2.38 at Ladbrokes

16:00 Wigan (2.25) Draw (3.4) Portsmouth (3.5)
Wigan are bottom of the current form table. 0-1-5 they are with a goal difference of -10. Portsmouth did well last Monday coming from behind to beat Sunderland 3-1. I don't think Portsmouth will lose this one. Portsmouth +0.25 is 2.03 at VC Bet

Premiership Tips 16th May 19th May

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:00:39 +0100

16 May 2009

12:45 Man Utd (1.70) Draw (3.75) Arsenal (6.5)
Some of the best odds I've seen ever in this fixture for Arsenal. I can't remember a time when Man U were so odds on. I suppose this reflects the difference in class now. Still, Man U only need a point to clinch the title. I lost a lot of money when Arsenal went to Liverpool and drew 4-4. I think that was an exception. I think Man U will ease this game. Asian Handicap is -0.75 at 1.93 at VCBet. If you want the straight win on Man U, you can get 1.7 at Jenningbet

15:00 Bolton (2.25) Draw (3.4) Hull (3.4)
Bolton are playing a bit rubbish at the moment. Only 1 win in 9 for them. They should have really beat Sunderland. Hull disappointed last week with a home loss to Stoke. I will give them one last chance and back them again. They have pulled out their best performances away from home this year. Price is 3.4 at bet365.

15:00 Everton (1.8) Draw (3.6) West Ham (5)
Everton have nothing to play for now on paper but I think they will be wanting to secure that 5th place for pride. Big price on away win here but West Ham have nothing to play for at all now either. I'd be happier if this was about even money but Everton win at 1.8 at 888sport will be my bet.

15:00 Middlesbrough (2.63) Draw (3.4) Aston Villa (2.88)
Villa seem to have gone on their summer holidays. Boro are terrible but are the home side and have to win for any hope to stay up. Tricky this because Villa are a better team and can hit teams on the counter. I will chicken out of this one and not have a bet. I suppose the value is on Boro at 2.63 at Boylesport as Ladbrokes have Boro at 2.25 but no bet for me.

15:00 Newcastle (1.95) Draw (3.6) Fulham (4.2)
Momentum with the home team here. A win will probably mean safety. Fulham are no pushovers and want to get in to Europe. I still can't back Newcastle at odds on given that only thing they've done is beat Boro on Monday in the last 2 months. I much prefer the away win. Price is 4.2 at Jenningbet

15:00 Stoke (2.25) Draw (3.4) Wigan (3.6)
Stoke guaranteed safety at Hull last weekend. Maybe time to relax. Wigan are the worst team in the league on current form 0-1-5. They were up for Man U on the TV but this fixture I can't be sure. Tricky bet but I will go for the home win. Price is 2.25 at 888sport

15:00 Tottenham (1.91) Draw (3.6) Man City (4.5)
Man City were disappointing against Man U. If they weren't up for Man U then they aren't going to be up for this. Spurs are chasing a Europe place and I think they want it more than Man City do. Boylesport have Spurs at 1.91.

17 May 2009

13:30 West Brom (8) Draw (5) Liverpool (1.42)
If Man U get a point then this is a meaningless game for Liverpool. West Brom could still survive but this is a big ask to beat Liverpool. Stranger things have happened and 8.0 is a big price for a home win. Paddypower are offering 1.67 or 3 or more goals. The last time Liverpool didn't score 3 goals in a game was 8 games ago which finished 1-0. I prefer that to the away win because its a bigger price and covers the upset of 2-1 to West Brom and high scoring draws.

16:00 Chelsea (1.35) Draw (5.5) Blackburn (12)
No question about how picked themselves up better after the Champions League disappointments. Convincing 4-1 win against the gunners at the Emirates. Blackburn are safe and probably won't even try. Best 1,35 I've seen in a while. Jenningsbet offer 1.35 on Chelsea.

18 May 2009

20:00 Portsmouth (2.2) Draw (3.25) Sunderland (3.75)
Too early to pick this one. It all depends on what happens elsewhere over the weekend. Looks like an unders game but best looking at how the table looks after Sundays games.

Premiership Tips 9-11th May 2009

Sat, 09 May 2009 10:27:45 +0100

9th May 2009

15:00 Blackburn (2.1) Draw (3.4) Portsmouth (4.3)
I think Portsmouth will come here for a 0-0. They don't score very much. I don't think Blackburn with Samba up front will be able to break them down. A draw will suit both sides as it virtually guarantees safety. Odds are 3.4 at Ladbrokes

15:00 Bolton (2.2) Draw (3.4) Sunderland (3.75)
Sunderland seem to have stopped playing football and I would be worried if I was a Sunderland fan. Bolton are fading away, no win in 4 for them. Bolton should win this but they do have nothing to play for and could be ready for their summer holidays. Still, my bet will be Bolton, price is 2.2 at WIlliam Hill

15:00 Everton (2.3) Draw (3.4) Tottenham (3.3)
Everton are a strange case. They should be taking it easy as they are in Europe and have the FA Cup at the end of the month. I guess they really want that 5th place. Spurs are in good form but I don't think they want 7th place as much as Everton want 5th. Odds on home win is 2.3 at William Hill

15:00 Fulham (2.63) Draw (3.4) Aston Villa (2.9)
Villa has their first win in 13 last week. Maybe they have turned the corner now. I guess Craven Cottage isn't the best place to come though. Fulham have always been strong at home. I guess a draw is the best bet as they it would suit both sides. Odds are 3.4 at Betfred

15:00 Hull (2.2) Draw (3.4) Stoke (3.75)
I think a win here will put Hull safe. They may get something at Bolton but last day of the season is Man U. Good performance from Hull against the Villa. Stoke are safe now. They have never been good away from home. Home win for me, odds are 2.2 at WIlliam Hill

15:00 West Brom (2.4) Draw (3.4) Wigan (3.1)
West Brom have a slim chance of surviving. They are playing better now they have been written off. Wigan's season has fizzled in to nothingness. My bet is West Brom, odds are 2.4 at Jenningbet

17:30 West Ham (7) Draw (4) Liverpool (1.57)
Terrible news for West Ham's owner. £300 million in debt! West Ham have done well this season. I will be backing Liverpool here as they are great form. Price is a little low but you can't not back a team which has scored 18 goals in the last 5 games. Price is 1.57 at Boylesport

10 May 2009

13:30 Man Utd (1.4) Draw (4.8) Man City (10)
Man U totally outclassed Arsenal midweek. No many people go to the Emirates and win 3-1. Should have been more. I have thought sometimes Man U have played badly but still manage to win. Teams don't have the desire to take advantage of dips in form. City do have the player to take advantage of a slack Man U side. City's mediocre season will be forgotten if they can win this. Big price on the away win at William Hill, 10.0

16:00 Arsenal (2.63) Draw (3.3) Chelsea (2.88)
Chelsea were robbed by Barcelona. Arsenal deserved to go out but Chelsea should have gone through. Too many variables here for me to select a winner. It depends on how the players pick themselves up after defeat. This is a game I think you should just enjoy and maybe a cheeky bet on Arshavin to score anytime at 4.3 at WIlliam Hill

11 May 2009

20:00 Newcastle (2.1) Draw (3.6) Middlesbrough (3.85)
One or both of these teams are going down. I guess it'll be the team that does not win that'l be playing in the Championship next season. You cannot back Newcastle at 2.1 against anyone nowadays. A draw will do neither any good. This leaves the away win which is 3.85 at Jenningbet.

Premiership Tips 2-5th May 2009

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:18:41 +0100

2 May 2009

12:45 Middlesbrough (7.5) Draw (4.2) Man Utd (1.57)
A win here could lift Boro out of the relegation zone. Considering the opposition, its highly unlikely. The only hope is that Manchester United are distracted with next week's champions league fixture next week. Price is 1.57 at bet365. Odds are drifting though so many punters are going for Boro. It would be wise to check the team news before placing a bet. Fergie disappointed a lot of punters by putting out a B team against Everton in the FA CUP.

15:00 Chelsea (1.53) Draw (4) Fulham (8)
Another team with Champions League distractions. That explains the 1.53 on the Chelsea home win. Chelsea have nothing in the league to play for. It could well be a half hearted effort. Fulham aren't a bad side. They could easily get a 0-0 here. My tip is under 2.5 goals at VCBet. Price is 1.9.

15:00 Man City (2) Draw (3.5) Blackburn (4.3)
Two Premiership wins on the bounce for City including an impressive win against Everton last time out. Blackburn beat Wigan last game. With the state of the teams below them, they may be safe with 37 points this year. Even if they don't get points they still have Portsmouth and West Brom at home. I can't see them going all out here. Price for City is even money at bet365

15:00 Portsmouth (3.6) Draw (3.4) Arsenal (2.3)
This all depends on the team Wenger puts out. Without the Champions League distraction, Arsenal would be odds on. I guess the bookies are thinking that Wenger will put out a kids team and save the big guns for Tuesday. A point would suit Portsmouth fine here but I think they will go to the win and get safety this weekend. I will take a chance of Portsmouth, price is 3.6 at William Hill

15:00 Stoke (2.4) Draw (3.4) West Ham (3.25)
West Ham missed a penalty against Chelsea and maybe should have got a draw. At the end of the day they are a team that has nothing to play for anymore. Stoke at home has been a gold mine for punters this year. 9-5-3 at home. I guess 2.4 is good value considering. Price is 2.4 at William Hill

15:00 Tottenham (1.53) Draw (4.3) West Brom (7.5)
Spurs must be kicking themselves. 2-0 up at half time and then go on and lose 5-2. It was a dodgy penalty that changed the game but still, they just crumbled. West Brom surprised me last week thumping Sunderland 3-0. There still is an outside chance they could stay up. I wouldn't usually back Spurs at these odds but I think they will need to put in a good performance to make up for last week's beating. Price is 1.53 at Betfred

15:00 Wigan (2.2) Draw (3.3) Bolton (3.75)
Two teams with nothing to play for now. Even though Bolton are on 38 points, that should be enough this year. Wigan have lost 3 on the bounce now, scoring 1 and conceding 10. I think the draw is the best bet here. Price is 3.3 at Boylesport

3 May 2009

13:30 Liverpool (1.3) Draw (5.5) Newcastle (15)
Bet of the week I think. I really cannot see Newcastle getting anything here. They were extremely disappointing against Portsmouth. Even playing 3 strikers, they still could not score. Liverpool are 1.3 at Jenningbet

16:00 Sunderland (2.63) Draw (3.4) Everton (3)
Not many teams go to West Brom and lose 3-0. Sunderland managed it last week. It shows the quality of their side. I don't know what happened to Everton last week. Not many teams lose to Man City when at home. Everton has bounced back strongly after every game they've lost recently. I expect them to bounce back again. Price is 3.00 at

4 May 2009

20:00 Aston Villa (1.62) Draw (4) Hull (7)

Villa are on a 9 match winless run in the Premiership. Last 3 have been score draws though so there is some sign of improvement. If they can't beat Hull on Monday they'll not win another game this season. Hull have been in freefall. Price on the Villa win is 1.62 at Sky Bet

Premiership Tips 25th - 27th April

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:50:58 +0100

25 April 2009

15:00 Bolton (3.1) Draw (3.4) Aston Villa (2.55)
About 3 months ago I would have thought this was a gift, Villa away from home at odds on. Villa let me down last week. I thought they were over their slump but guess not. Looking at the current form table, they are actually bottom. 2 draws and 4 losses. Bolton aren't doing much better but they are the home team. Price is 3.1 at bet365

15:00 Everton (1.91) Draw (3.5) Man City (4.8)
I cannot work out the odds here. Everton are still playing good football despite having only the FA Cup to play for now. Man City have been terrible away from home all season. Backing against City away from home has been a gold mine all season. Price is 1.91 at VCBet

15:00 Fulham (1.8) Draw (3.55) Stoke (5.3)
Should be a home win. Stoke on 39 are safe now and have never been any good away from home. Only 1 win away from home and that was against West Brom. Fulham are strong at home and I expect them to beat Stoke. Price is 1.85 at Jenningbet

15:00 Hull (11) Draw (4.5) Liverpool (1.4)
Hull are in free fall. I can't see where their next points are coming from. I can't believe they will get anything here. Liverpool let me down heavily against Arsenal. They should bounce back here with a comfortable win though. Torres to score anytime is even money at bluesquare which I think is as likely as a Liverpool win.

15:00 West Brom (2.5) Draw (3.4) Sunderland (3)
Good result for Sunderland last weekend beating Hull 1-0. This could be their turning point. West Brom are down and out now. Tricky game to call but I would not be backing a West Brom win here. The draw is the biggest price on the coupon so I will go for that. Price is 3.4 at Sky Bet.

15:00 West Ham (5) Draw (3.5) Chelsea (1.8)
Odds are going up on Chelsea. Guess drawing to Everton has put the title out of reach and so all attention to the Champions League. They face Barcelona next week. I think a draw would suit both sides here. Price is 3.5 at Boylesport

17:30 Man Utd (1.47) Draw (4.5) Tottenham (9.5)
Man U were pretty ordinary against Portsmouth. They still managed to win it 2-0 though. Spurs are in good form again and I can see Redknapp having the tactical nouse to get something here. Mr Betfred has stuck his neck out and gone 9.5 on a Spurs win. That will be my bet.

26 April 2009

13:30 Arsenal (1.53) Draw (4.3) Middlesbrough (8)
The Champions League explains this price. I guess the bookies think that Arsenal will be thinking ahead to Man U. They showed against Liverpool that they can still score goals without Adebayor and Van Persie. Boro are struggling and couldn't break down Fulham last week. I don't think Southgate has put this down as a must win game. I'd expect this to be 1.3 tops ordinarily so the 1.53 at Boylesport is a steal.

16:00 Blackburn (2) Draw (3.45) Wigan (4.3)
Blackburn are in a relegation battle. Losing to Stoke was very costly and now they sit only 3 points above the drop zone with a similar goal difference to Boro. Wigan have been on the end of a couple of thrashing recently, letting in 8 goals. I can see them bouncing back here against a Blackburn team that are lacking quality. Price is 4.3 at bluesquare.

27 April 2009

20:00 Newcastle (2.1) Draw (3.55) Portsmouth (3.8)
Newcastle are in trouble now. Not even Shearer coming back has made a difference to their fortunes. I put this one down as a winnable game for them. Last home game was against an in form Chelsea. Shearer to get his first win here. Price is currently 2.1 at Boylesport. I can't see that lasting until Monday.

FA Cup betting tips.

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:29:35 +0100

18 April 2009

17:15 Arsenal (3.1) Draw (3.3) Chelsea (2.5)
The game of the weekend I think. I see Arsenal as winners here. They haven't played any good teams admittedly but they are top of the form table. Arsenal have players back now and this is their big chance of silverware this year. Terry will be back for Chelsea so they're aren't going to be letting 4 goals in again. They missed his leadership against Liverpool. Arsenal have had longer to prepare. Nice odds of 3.1 at Bet365

19 April 2009

16:00 Manchester United (1.8) Draw (3.5) Everton (5.5)
Tricky one this. Man U haven't been right recently. Its always an odd moment of brilliance from Rooney or Ronaldo. If it wasn't for Man U being able to play badly and win, I would be on Everton. Two tight games between these in the league, 1-1 and 1-0 to Man U. I can't see many goals in this one so I think the best bet would be to have a few correct scores at Bet365. Man U 1-0 is 7.0, 2-0 is 7.5 and 1-1 is 7. With Bet365 you get the money back for the 0-0. Bet here
and get £200 worth of free bets.

Premiership Tips 18th - 19th April

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:29:35 +0100

18 April 2009

15:00 Aston Villa (1.73) Draw (3.65) West Ham (6)
Should be a home win. No win from 10 in all competitions but last 2 games have shown real promise. West ham are injury ridden and mid table. Nothing for them to play for. Top price is 1.73 for Villa at 1.73 at .

15:00 Middlesbrough (2.25) Draw (3.3) Fulham (3.5)
This is do or die for Boro. Good result for them last week against Hull. Fulham are safe now. I will not read too much in to the away win for Fulham last week. Boro the home team and more motivated. Boro win is 2.25 at Ladbrokes

15:00 Portsmouth (2.1) Draw (3.4) Bolton (3.9)
I can't back Portsmouth here as Bolton are a much tougher proposition that West Brom were. Good come back from Bolton last week, 4-0 down and came back to 4-3 against Chelsea. I can see both teams being happy here with the draw. Price is 3.4 at Bet365

15:00 Stoke (2.4) Draw (3.3) Blackburn (3.25)
Blackburn can leapfrog Stoke here with a win. I don't think it will happen. Blackburn are missing players up front here. They were useless against Liverpool. Stoke have an excellent home record. 3 points here will put Stoke on 39 which will more or less make them safe. Price is 2.4 at Bet365

15:00 Sunderland (1.91) Draw (3.5) Hull (4.5)
Two teams in bad form. I can't see where Hull will get their next win from. Sunderland have got 1 point from the last 6 games which puts them rock bottom of the form table. I cannot recommend backing a team with that form at odds on. Bigger price on the draw. Price is 3.5 at bluesquare

19 April 2009

13:30 Tottenham (1.73) Draw (3.8) Newcastle (6)
Tricky one this. On form, its a nailed on home win but you got to look at the motivation now for each team. Spurs have nothing to play for. Newcastle may have turned the corner. Quite lucky to get the draw Stoke but it could be a turning point for Shearer's Newcastle. Looking at the Asian Handicap, you can get Newcastle at 2.05 +0.75 at VCBet

15:00 Man City (1.67) Draw (3.75) West Brom (6)
West Brom are hopeless and down. City are out of the UEFA Cup. Guess the cup can explain last week's loss to Fulham. City really need to win this to show their rich owners they haven't wasted their money. Low price of 1.67 on a city win but it will be my bet at Bet365