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May 06, 2008

Rangers to make flying start

Rangers can close the gap on great rivals Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premier League by beating visitors Motherwell on Wednesday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on May 06, 2008 at 10:06 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

May 05, 2008

Cambridge to book place in final

Cambridge can make sure of their place in the Blue Square Premier final by beating visitors Burton in the second leg of their semi-final on Tuesday evening. The U’s are a stand-out 23-20 with VC Bet - most bookmakers offer evens.

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Posted by The Sports on May 05, 2008 at 09:07 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

May 04, 2008

Torquay to land draw in play-off

Torquay can secure the draw they need to progress to the Blue Square Premier play-off final when they host Exeter in the second leg of their semi-final on Monday.

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Posted by The Sports on May 04, 2008 at 08:23 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

May 01, 2008

Burton to brew up a victory

Burton can seize the advantage in the first leg of the Blue Square Premier play-off by beating visitors Cambridge United on Friday evening. Boylesports and Ladbrokes lead the market at 11-8.

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Posted by The Sports on May 01, 2008 at 09:47 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

April 29, 2008

Liverpool to edge out Blues

Liverpool can bounce back from John Arne Riise’s last-minute clanger at Anfield by beating hosts Chelsea in the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday evening. The Reds are a top-priced 5-2 with Boylesports.

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Posted by The Sports on April 29, 2008 at 07:38 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

April 22, 2008

Barca to edge battle of giants

Barcelona should be backed at 8-5 with VC Bet to beat Manchester United in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Nou Camp on Wednesday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on April 22, 2008 at 09:36 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

April 17, 2008

Reading to make point at Arsenal

Reading can add to Arsenal’s end-of-season woes, and assist their own push for Premier League survival, by grabbing a draw at the Emirates in Saturday’s early match. VC Bet offer 41-10 and that is a fair price.

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Posted by The Sports on April 17, 2008 at 09:49 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

April 13, 2008

Chelsea 11-4 for one-goal win

Chelsea can keep the pressure on Manchester United in the race for the Barclays Premier League, but at a general 1-4 to beat  visitors Wigan on Monday evening there is little value in the overall maket.

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Posted by The Sports on April 13, 2008 at 10:14 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

April 10, 2008

Tigers can earn stripes

Castleford are worth an interest at a stand-out 11-8 with Ladbrokes to overcome visitors Hull in engage Super League on Friday evening. The match will be shown live on Sky.

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Posted by The Sports on April 10, 2008 at 08:36 AM in George Rae, Rugby League | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

April 08, 2008

Appleby is a match for Stricker

In the mass of betting opportunities on the Masters this week, one to take the eye is Paddy Power’s offer of evens about Stuart Appleby beating Steve Stricker in a tournament match bet.

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Posted by The Sports on April 08, 2008 at 08:43 AM in George Rae, Golf | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

April 07, 2008

Liverpool to spike Gunners

Liverpool are worth backing at 11-8 with Bet365 to beat visitors Arsenal in their second leg of their Champions League quarter-final at Anfield on Tuesday evening. The match will be shown live on ITV1.

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Posted by The Sports on April 07, 2008 at 10:07 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

April 06, 2008

Draw leaves United 1-3 for title

Manchester United have eased in the betting for the Barclays Premier League after dropping points in a 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough on Sunday, but they are still 1-3 with William Hill to land the title (from 1-5).

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Posted by The Sports on April 06, 2008 at 09:13 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

April 02, 2008

Rangers to take Sporting chance

Rangers can justify an interest at 23-10 with William Hill to beat Sporting Lisbon in their UEFA Cup quarter-final first leg at Ibrox on Thursday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on April 02, 2008 at 11:11 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 31, 2008

Roma to surprise United

Roma can surprise visitors Manchester United in the Champions League quarter-final, first leg, in the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday evening. They are a stand-out 11-5 with Paddy Power, against a general quote of 7-4 - totesport offer only 6-4.

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Posted by The Sports on March 31, 2008 at 08:01 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 30, 2008

Chelsea to be best of British

With the Champions League returning in midweek, William Hill have turned their attention to which British team will go furthest.

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Posted by The Sports on March 30, 2008 at 10:49 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 28, 2008

Reds to feast on Toffees

Liverpool can begin a hugely important ten days by beating visitors Everton in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday. Skybet offer 4-5 and that is worth taking.

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Posted by The Sports on March 28, 2008 at 10:43 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 27, 2008

Saints can edge out Rhinos

St Helens can make the most of a four-point start on Bet365’s handicap market at 10-11 when Leeds Rhinos visit Knowsley Road on Friday evening in engage Super League.

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Posted by The Sports on March 27, 2008 at 11:01 AM in George Rae, Rugby League | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 24, 2008

Ladbrokes suspend Beckham bets

Ladbrokes have suspended betting on David Beckham winning his 100th cap against France on Wednesday after a flood of money forced his price to 1-10.

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Posted by The Sports on March 24, 2008 at 09:54 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 23, 2008

Hull to tame Rhinos on handicap

Hull can take advantage of a ten-point advantage on the handicap market — at 10-11 with Betfred — when they entertain Leeds Rhinos in engage Super League on Monday. The match, which will be shown live on Sky, is a 1pm kick-off.

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Posted by The Sports on March 23, 2008 at 09:40 AM in George Rae, Rugby League | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 21, 2008

Chelsea to edge out Arsenal

Chelsea can revive their Barclays Premier League challenge by beating visitors Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. VC Bet and Bet365 are best about the Blues at 5-4.

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Posted by The Sports on March 21, 2008 at 08:28 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 20, 2008

United to down Liverpool

Manchester United, three points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League, can consolidate their position by beating visitors Liverpool on Sunday. VC Bet and Bet365 quote evens, and that is worth taking.

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Posted by The Sports on March 20, 2008 at 06:22 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 16, 2008

Birmingham to increase Newcastle's woes

Birmingham can add to Newcastle’s relegation fears by getting the better of their Barclays Premier League meeting at St Andrews on Monday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on March 16, 2008 at 08:08 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 07, 2008

Scotland appeal on handicap

England should beat old adversaries Scotland in the RBS Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday, but the match may be closer than tournament form suggests.

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Posted by The Sports on March 07, 2008 at 09:17 AM in George Rae, Rugby Union | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 06, 2008

Ireland can cover spread

Ireland can cover a three-point spread at evens with Bet365 when Wales are the visitors in the RBS Six Nations on Saturday.

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Posted by The Sports on March 06, 2008 at 10:13 AM in George Rae, Rugby Union | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 04, 2008

Reds to continue winning run

Liverpool can take pole position in the battle for fourth place in the Barclays Premier League by beating visitors West Ham on Wednesday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on March 04, 2008 at 10:16 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

March 02, 2008

Aldershot to clip Gulls' wings

Aldershot can strengthen their already dominant position at the head of the Blue Square Premier by beating hosts Torquay on Monday evening. The match will be shown live on Setanta.

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Posted by The Sports on March 02, 2008 at 08:16 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 28, 2008

Rhinos to quell Storm

Leeds Rhinos can cover an eight-point spread at evens with Sportingbet when they entertain Melbourne Storm in the World Club Challenge at Elland Road on Friday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on February 28, 2008 at 10:10 AM in George Rae, Rugby League | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 26, 2008

United evens for league title

Backers who fancy Manchester United to retain the Barclays Premier League title should make a beeline for William Hill, whose offer of even money is a stand-out price. Most bookmakers are odds-on, and Coral are already as short as 4-5 about the Red Devils.

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Posted by The Sports on February 26, 2008 at 09:01 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 24, 2008

Wales evens for Six Nations

Wales are even money with Ladbrokes to land the RBS Six Nations after their 47-8 win over Italy was given greater emphasis by England’s determined 24-13 win in Paris.

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Posted by The Sports on February 24, 2008 at 09:13 AM in George Rae, Rugby Union | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 20, 2008

Nuremberg are prime value at 11-8

Tottenham and Everton, both holding leads secured in the away leg, should progress to the next round of the UEFA Cup on Thursday evening, but backers have little to bite on with Spurs 2-7 to beat Slavia Prague and Everton 1-4 to overcome SK Brann.

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Posted by The Sports on February 20, 2008 at 09:18 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 19, 2008

AC Milan to spike Gunners

AC Milan can qualify for the next round of the Champions League at the expense of Arsenal. Bet365 offer 10-11, an appealing price for the cup holders.

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Posted by The Sports on February 19, 2008 at 08:48 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 17, 2008

Pompey chime in at 6-1 for Cup

Portsmouth are 6-1 with Ladbrokes to win the FA Cup after their last-gasp winner at Preston yesterday.

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Posted by The Sports on February 17, 2008 at 10:25 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 14, 2008

Saints to show sense of history

Take St Helens to cover a four-point spread at 10-11 with Betdirect when Warrington are the visitors in engage Super League on Friday evening. The match will be shown live on Sky.

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Posted by The Sports on February 14, 2008 at 09:00 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 10, 2008

France 4-6 for Six Nations

France are a general 4-6 to win the RBS Six Nations after the second round of matches was completed this weekend.

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Posted by The Sports on February 10, 2008 at 09:18 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 07, 2008

Wales to build on opening win

Wales can cover a nine-point spread when they entertain Scotland in the second week of the RBS Six Nations tournament at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. They are 10-11 with Paddy Power in the handicap market.

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Posted by The Sports on February 07, 2008 at 09:59 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 05, 2008

England 1-2 for winning start

England are a best-priced 1-2 with Totesport and Skybet to make a winning start under Fabio Capello when they entertain Switzerland at Wembley on Wednesday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on February 05, 2008 at 10:49 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

February 03, 2008

France 4-5 for Six Nations

France are odds-on to win the RBS Six Nations after their 27-6 victory at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Posted by The Sports on February 03, 2008 at 09:56 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 31, 2008

England to land 6 Nations

England can bounce back from their defeat by South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final by winning the RBS 6 Nations.

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Posted by The Sports on January 31, 2008 at 07:54 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 30, 2008

Robins can wing to victory

Altrincham can take three vital points in their perennial relegation struggle when Woking are the visitors in the Blue Square Premier on Thursday evening. The match will be shown live on Setanta.

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Posted by The Sports on January 30, 2008 at 08:54 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 29, 2008

Spurs look sweet against Toffees

Tottenham Hotspur are worth an interest at a stand-out 11-5 with Coral to put one over on high-flying Everton at Goodison Park in the Barclays Premier League on Wednesday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on January 29, 2008 at 08:58 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 27, 2008

Palace can outfox Leicester

Crystal Palace can add to Leicester’s relegation worries by taking all three points from their visit to the Walkers Stadium on Monday evening. Bet365 and VC Bet are the best around at 13-8.

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Posted by The Sports on January 27, 2008 at 08:55 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 24, 2008

Havant 4-1 for Anfield goal

Havant & Waterlooville are 4-1 with Paddy Power to get on the scoresheet at Anfield on Saturday in the fairytale tie of the FA Cup fourth round.

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Posted by The Sports on January 24, 2008 at 10:38 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 20, 2008

Keegan faces wait for first win

Kevin Keegan’s first game in charge of Newcastle United this time round ended in the anti-climax of a goalless home draw against Bolton, and Keegan may have to wait a while yet for his first victory.

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Posted by The Sports on January 20, 2008 at 09:56 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 17, 2008

Havant 66-1 for Anfield shock

Havant & Waterlooville are 66-1 with Paddy Power to achieve the unthinkable and win at Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

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Posted by The Sports on January 17, 2008 at 08:33 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 16, 2008

Cameroon are value in Cup of Nations

Cameroon are worth an interest at 6-1 with Paddy Power to land the Africa Cup Of Nations, which begins in Ghana on Sunday.

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Posted by The Sports on January 16, 2008 at 07:46 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 15, 2008

City slickers to floor West Ham

Manchester City, an even money chance with Betfred, can win their FA Cup third round replay against West Ham on Wednesday evening, a match which will be shown live on BBC One.

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Posted by The Sports on January 15, 2008 at 08:57 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 08, 2008

Klinsmann favourite to follow Benitez

Jurgen Klinsmann is 5-4 favourite with William Hill to succeed Rafa Benitez as the next permanent Liverpool manager.

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Posted by The Sports on January 08, 2008 at 09:56 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 06, 2008

Burton can clip Gulls' wings

Burton can put a dent in Torquay’s impressive home record by holding them to a draw in their Blue Sqaure Premier encounter on Monday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on January 06, 2008 at 09:54 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 03, 2008

Swans to win local argument

The third round of the FA Cup, sponsored by E.ON, is at hand, and with it comes the usual raft of bookmakers’ speciality bets.

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Posted by The Sports on January 03, 2008 at 09:03 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

January 01, 2008

Magpies to ruffle City's feathers

Newcastle can gain a much-needed success by beating visitors Manchester City in the Barclays Premier League on Wednesday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on January 01, 2008 at 09:35 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

December 31, 2007

Chew over bet on Toffees

Everton are an interesting proposition at 6-4 with Stan James for their visit to Middlesboro in the Braclays Premier League on New Year’s Day.

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Posted by The Sports on December 31, 2007 at 10:48 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

December 30, 2007

Blues can ground Ospreys

Take Cardiff Blues at 10-11 to make the most of a seven-point advantage on Skybet’s handicap market for their Magners League visit to the Ospreys on Monday. The match is a 2.05 kick-off.

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Posted by The Sports on December 30, 2007 at 09:47 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

December 28, 2007

Reds to give City the blues

Backers should take advantage of totesport’s stand-out 23-10 quote about Liverpool beating hosts Manchester City in the Barclays Premier League on Sunday.

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Posted by The Sports on December 28, 2007 at 08:35 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

December 26, 2007

Ospreys to take wing at Stradey

Take the Ospreys at 10-11 with Bet365 to make the most of a four-point start when they visit Llanelli Scarlets in the Magners League on Thursday evening.

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Posted by The Sports on December 26, 2007 at 09:33 AM in George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

December 23, 2007

Wigan can be peerless

Wigan are worth an interest at 13-8 with Skybet to beat visitors Newcastle United on Boxing Day.

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Posted by The Sports on December 23, 2007 at 09:38 AM in Football, George Rae | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0) | Email this post

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