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February 2012 Archive

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• Football
• Tennis
• Golf
• Cricket
• TV
• Rugby Union
• Horse Racing
• Cheltenham Radio
• Boxing
• Cheltenham Latest Odds
• Close Up

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Football

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• England vs Holland: Pearce youngsters to make big impression
• Parker’s role as England captain shows Pearce means business
• Chelsea chasing Sneijder and Hulk according to latest rumours
• Republic of Ireland v Czech Republic: defences to impress most
• Arsenal desperate to bring Sunderland star to the Emirates
• Arsenal’s star man must be braced for surges from Rooney and co
• Pearce could choose member of new generation to lead England
• Injury woes greatly enhance Aston Villa relegation chances
• Germany vs France: French can avoid defeat to depleted Germany
• Wales vs Costa Rica: Wales to triumph in Speed memorial match
• Liverpool will spend big in order to build on Carling Cup win
• Charlton win and Huddersfield defeat in our League One treble
• Table-topping Swindon head a 16/1 League Two four-timer
• Tevez’ Man City return at Swansea threatens to hand title to Man Utd
• Pearce hoping to have more luck than past England caretaker bosses
• Arsenal in prime position to strike as Tottenham begin to waver
• Guardiola the man to watch for England as Barcelona talks stall
• Bent injury a huge blow for both Aston Villa and youthful England
• FA Cup a manageable task for Liverpool as they target cup double
• Shrewsbury v Crawley: Hosts to work their way into the top three
• Wenger sticking to roots as Arsenal battle Newcastle for French talent
• Lampard talks about Villas-Boas problems as Chelsea finally win
• Jose Mourinho backs Cardiff not to be overawed by Liverpool task
• Cardiff v Liverpool: Reds to ease to first trophy in six years
• Arsenal v Tottenham: hosts to score first but unlikely to hold on
• Norwich v Man Utd: Red Devils to banish memory of Ajax defeat
• Stoke v Swansea: Swans to take another point towards safety
• Cardiff to topple Liverpool at Wembley in Welsh weekend treble
• Liverpool to emerge victorious in Wembley Carling Cup goalfest
• Man City v Blackburn: hosts to win to nil and spoil upset talk
• Chelsea v Bolton: Chelsea to get back to winning ways in style
• Wigan v Aston Villa: Keane to end Villa loan on a high
• Relegation threat grows with inexperienced Wolves appointment
• West Brom v Sunderland: score draw likely as entertainers meet
• QPR v Fulham: fast improvement essential for Hughes’ men
• Newcastle v Wolves: Toon to get European charge back on track
• Weekly Accumulator: Blackpool and Southampton set for away wins
• Spurs to provide perfect tonic for Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal woes
• Goals to be at a premium for Fulham at Loftus Road against QPR
• Lescott and Dawson absences put England in trouble against Holland
• Injury returns give Spurs a massive boost ahead of Arsenal derby
• Losing first scorer bets will be refunded if Yakubu stays on goal trail
• West Ham Carlton Cole goal would put a smile on punter’s faces
• Valencia v Stoke: home side to scrape into Europa League last 16
• Mancini selection makes Man City promising Europa League shots
• Former Rangers boss seems keen on vacant Wolves post
• Man Utd v Ajax: no trouble for Fergie’s men to progress
• Europa League accumulator: Man City lead 16/1 home six-timer
• Marseille v Inter: Ranieri’s miserable recent run to continue
• Basel v Bayern Munich: Bayern to return home with a lead
• Manchester City v Porto: City on easy street with hard work done
• Defensive shortcomings to bring end to Villas-Boas’ Chelsea tenure
• McDermott emerges as favourite for Wolves vacancy
• Score draw on the cards as Tottenham close in on Arsenal visit
• Club legend thinks Arsenal need ‘£75m’ to challenge for honours
• Expect Liverpool to fulfil great chance to end trophy drought
• Man Utd ready to move for Ajax prospects to bolster midfield
• Napoli v Chelsea: No Naples salvation for pressured Villas-Boas
• CSKA v Real Madrid: imperious visitors not to be caught cold

Tennis

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• Murray to falter as Djokovic can seal fourth successive Dubai title

Golf

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• Stanley and Yang look better picks than Mahan to win US Masters
• Westwood and Mahan tests to end McIlroy and Wilson’s challenges
• McIlroy to march into Match Play semis, while Westwood to bow out
• Westwood to step up in Match Play with McIlroy set for exit
• Woods to go but bank on US stars advancing at Accenture Match Play
• The Weekly Accumulator: McIlroy and Donald a part of big payout

Cricket

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• Bopara in three-way battle to replace Morgan for Sri Lanka series
• Expect Graeme Swann on song as England secure series success
• Pietersen and Bopara will lead England to victory in second T20
• Manner of tour suggests Pakistan can beat England in first T20
• Ponting’s gearing up for one last crack at the Ashes

Cheltenham Latest Odds

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• Short-priced favourites aplenty in the 2012 Cheltenham odds

Cheltenham Radio

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• Cheltenham Audio

Horse Racing

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• Darlan and Peddlers Cross both being backed for Cheltenham
• King looks to have strong duo for Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham
• Prince De Beauchene tops National odds for Mullins and Walsh
• Baby Shine can profit punters twice at Cheltenham in Supreme Novices’
• Monksland the horse to profit from Fingal Bay’s Cheltenham injury
• If Sprinter Sacre settles, he wins the Arkle at Cheltenham
• Refunds for Ladbrokes punters as Grandouet pulls out of Festival
• Favourite Burton Port to win Grand National if repeating Hennessy run
• Killer stat says Somersby can win open Cheltenham Ryanair Chase

TV

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• Andy to fail to make the final six on Dancing On Ice

Boxing

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• Cleverly to get back on KO boxing bandwagon against Karpency

Rugby Union

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• France must raise their game when Ireland visit Stade de France
• Wales can complete Six Nations Grand Slam after England success
• Scotland v France: attacking French to run in the tries
• England vs Wales: Triple Crown chance at stake in Six Nations clash
• Six Nations: Ireland to win, but side with Italy with a handicap
• Attacking England line-up can reap reward of Six Nations Wales win
• Ladbrokes offer massive incentive to bet on Six Nations ties
• Farrell key to English Six Nations chances against Wales
• Sexton recovery will bolster Ireland’s Six Nations chances
• Wales can overcome England challenge in Grand Slam pursuit

Close Up

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• England to benefit from Sri Lanka minus Muralitharan
• Hamilton and Button lead the pack closing in on Vettel
• Olazabal picks his three most likely European Masters successors
• Ballabriggs the beast to beat in the Grand National
• Woods and Mickelson have pedigree for Masters success
• Strachan says football can be a force for good in society