Category Archives: Competitions

Gareth Barry tops the starters menu

By Editor , 12th May 2016 at 4:00 PM (11v11 blog)

The sacking of Roberto Martinez brings a disappointing season towards an ignominious close at Everton but, amid the doom and gloom, there is a reason for a cheer around the Goodison Park ranks. Although the Toffees’ final away game of the 2015-16 campaign at Sunderland did mean they had won only one of their last ten league games, it was a notable occasion for veteran midfielder Gareth Barry as he became a new record breaker. It was the 35 year-old’s…

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Can Romania do a Greece at the Euro 2016?

By Editor , 12th May 2016 at 9:32 AM (11v11 blog)

We are a matter of weeks away from this summer’s festival of football in France. Squads are being finalised, sweepstakes are being organised at work, and wallcharts are being downloaded to be blue-tacked to walls and displayed on tablets. As well as your own team’s chances of progressing, it is also a good time to look out for other teams who may do well and surprise a few people in June - and even in July. Everyone remembers what Greece…

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Nine yellow cards for Tottenham Hotspur against Chelsea

By Editor , 03rd May 2016 at 9:40 AM (11v11 blog)

Amid the euphoria of Leicester City’s magnificent and historical title success (needless to say, our heartiest congratulations to all concerned), new Premier League ground was also broken elsewhere on Monday night. In the title crunch game at Chelsea, nine yellow cards were shown to Tottenham Hotspur players; the first time in the competition’s history that nine different players from one team had been shown yellow. Considering the importance of the game, Cup Final referee Mark Clattenburg appeared to be in…

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Can history predict the winner of the 2016 European Championship?

By Editor , 20th April 2016 at 9:12 AM (11v11 blog)

Football fans are in for a thrilling and exciting summer. Domestic league and cup competitions in all major European footballing countries will soon be over, as will the Champions League and Europa League. However, 2016 is a Euro year and this year, for the first time, the European Championship will feature 24 teams. Not only will we enjoy live football action over the summer, with 70 matches to be played throughout France in June and July, but also, for betting…

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Wilshere provides timely reminder to Hodgson with return to action

By Editor , 13th April 2016 at 2:57 AM (11v11 blog)

Having suffered a broken fibula during pre-season, Jack Wilshere would have been delighted that his original diagnosis only ruled him out for a matter of months. However, as we find ourselves nearing the end of the season, the Arsenal midfielder has yet to play a single minute of first team football this year. After almost nine months out with the injury, Wilshere is stepping up preparations for a return to first team duties with run outs for the Arsenal under…

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This Season’s Premier League Shocks So Far

By Editor , 04th April 2016 at 2:15 AM (11v11 blog)

Despite being the most-watched football league in the world (and the self-proclaimed most exciting), there hasn’t been a lot of parity in the Premier League since its formation in 1992. However, the tide seems to be shifting as no longer is simply splashing the most cash for superstars enough to win a title. While it’s too early to tell if this year is an anomaly or not, what is certain is that this season has had more shocks and surprises…

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Can anyone stop Leicester City winning the Premier League?

By Editor , 23rd March 2016 at 11:51 AM (11v11 blog)

Leicester City appear destined for one of the greatest upsets in football history in winning the Premier League. Yet, five points adrift Tottenham Hotspur still dream of glory and even Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refuses to give up hope whilst there is still a mathematical possibility of a fourth Premier League title. So what does historical precedent tell us about each side's claim on the Premier League history? In the table below we look at the margin of difference between…

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End of Manchester United era?

By Editor , 08th March 2016 at 1:42 AM (11v11 blog)

The retirement of Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager was lamented by many as the 'end of an era' and how true that has proved to be as media and sponsors slowly adjust to United's loss of dominance. (more…)

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Can England make history at the European Championship this summer?

By Editor , 24th February 2016 at 4:26 AM (11v11 blog)

The hopes and expectations of an entire nation will once again surface as England begin preparation for Euro 2016, with Roy Hodgson's side hoping to do themselves proud in a tournament that could point towards a bright or dark future for the national team. (more…)

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Liverpool FC: Transfer Signing and Rumours this Transfer Window

By Editor , 09th February 2016 at 12:17 PM (11v11 blog)

The winter transfer window is never the busiest one, but some clubs do beef-up their options in the areas that they?ve identified weak links in their sides through the first half of the season. It often takes January signings a while to settle in, and they often don?t perform at their optimum levels while they get used to the physicality and busy fixture list in the UK. Many of the big clubs have struggled in one position or another and…

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