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After the most average of weeks last weekend it’s time for another round of Premier League Predictions. I had a miserable week with the Champions League picks so let’s see if I can break out of this run of average mediocrity Saturday Norwich vs Everton – Everton Win Crystal Palace …
Read More »A few quick Wednesday Champions League thoughts
It wasn’t as dramatic a night as Tuesday’s offering but the Group stage is now complete After the worry that Arsenal and Chelsea were both going to have to make do with Europa League Football in the New Year they managed to overcome their respective hurdles with ease An Oliver …
Read More »What if the World Cup was played like the F.A. Cup? – Round 3 Draw
After the drama of the second round in which France and Spain were knocked out by Armenia and Singapore respectively while England and Wales made it safely through to the Round 3. It’s now time to reveal the draw for Round 3. The Draw numbers are decided by the order …
Read More »Champions League Predictions – Wednesday (Review)
In a night where Arsenal and Chelsea comfortably won to qualify for the Round of 16, it’s time to see how I fared in the final night of Group Stage predictions Bayer Leverkusen vs Barcelona – Barcelona Win NO Roma vs BATE Borisov – Roma Win NO Olympaikos vs Arsenal …
Read More »Swansea sack Manager as Monk takes vow of silence
Swansea City have parted company with manager Garry Monk. The 36-year-old had been with the club for over 11 years, first as a defender and then manager since February 2014, when he replaced Michael Laudrup. Monk had guided the Swans to a highest-ever top-flight finish of eighth in his first …
Read More »Chelsea vs FC Porto – Match Preview
Chelsea skipper John Terry is back in contention for the Blues’ crucial Champions League tie against Porto following an ankle injury. The former England centre-back, 35, returned to training this week after missing the Premier League games against Tottenham and Bournemouth. Brazil midfielder Ramires is also available after a knock …
Read More »Olympiakos vs Arsenal – Match Preview
Injury-hit Arsenal have no fresh worries ahead of their must-win Champions League tie at Olympiakos. Chile attacker Alexis Sanchez and Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla are among a host of key Gunners players out. Olympiakos midfielder Esteban Cambiasso may return after injury, with Serbia international Luka Milivojevic or ex-Fulham man Pajtim …
Read More »A few quick Tuesday Champions League thoughts
The last Matchday began last night and what a dramatic evening it was. Nights like this, there is no better place to watch it than the BT Sport Goals show There will be mixed emotions in Manchester today as United fall into the Europa League while City end up topping …
Read More »What if the World Cup was played like the F.A. Cup? – Round 2
Yesterday the draw was announced for the 2nd Round of the World F.A. Cup. The big nations have joined the tournament and it’s time to see how they have got on 2ND ROUND RESULTS 57 Mauritius 1 vs 0 84 Niger 54 Australia 0 vs 3 125 Cook Islands 59 …
Read More »Champions League Predictions – Wednesday
After the failure of Manchester United, English hopes rest with Arsenal and Chelsea to progress through the group stage of the Champions League. Last night I only got 4 out of 8, let’s see I fare better this evening Bayer Leverkusen vs Barcelona – Barcelona Win Roma vs BATE Borisov …
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