Football

FIFA have confirmed a winter World Cup for 2022, starting on November 21. There had been opposition from most European leagues including the Premier League, who rejected the idea that a winter tournament in Qatar would be workable or desirable. However, president Sepp Blatter refused to alter the dates, to …

Mathieu Flamini for God’s sake – not once but twice, first one was great anticipation and the second one was well taken in all honesty. First 25 minutes was pretty dull – the game seemed very “bitty” so to speak Michel Vorm should have done better with the shot that …

After an abysmal 4/10 last week, not even I would be tempted to follow my own tips – but let’s hope there’s a reversal of fortune this week and we can at least get closer to the full house. Here’s my offerings for this weekend: Saturday: Tottenham vs Manchester City …

Here is all the action from the last two nights of Capital One Cup action (UK Viewers Only) http://www.channel5.com/shows/capital-one-cup-highlights/episodes/episode-3-744

After getting 5/8 on Tuesday, let’s see how I got on last night: Crystal Palace vs Charlton – Crystal Palace Win YES MK Dons vs Southampton – Southampton Win YES Newcastle vs Sheffield Wednesday – Sheffield Wednesday Win YES Norwich vs West Bromwich Albion – Draw NO Tottenham vs Arsenal …

If you didn’t manage to see any of the three games in the Premier League on Sunday then here is all you need to know (UK Viewers Only) http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06ds14y

Another night of Capital One Cup 3rd Round action tonight and after getting 5/8 last night, let’s see if I can do any better tonight. Without further ado here goes (all predictions after 90 minutes) Crystal Palace vs Charlton – Crystal Palace Win MK Dons vs Southampton – Southampton Win …

Here were last nights tips that I gave out yesterday evening Man City v Sunderland over 3.5 Goals – £5 @ 5/2 – WINNER PSG v Guingamp under 2.5 Goals – £20 @ evens – BUST Man City, Aston Villa & Middlesbrough to win – £5 @ 5/1 – WINNER …

So the third round of the Capital One Cup kicked off last night and it was a pretty routine night with a couple of banana skins along the way, let’s see how I got on: Aston Villa vs Birmingham – Draw NO Fulham vs Stoke – Stoke Win YES Hull …

Arsenal’s appeal against defender Gabriel’s red card during Saturday’s defeat by Chelsea has been successful. Gabriel, 24, was sent off by referee Mike Dean for violent conduct after a clash with Diego Costa during the Blues’ 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. The successful appeal means he will now not serve …