The Punter

  • Wembley braced for a Spanish invasion
    Friday, 27th August 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER BEN CLEMINSON TAKES A LOOK AT THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW AND PICKS OUT THE TEAMS TO WATCH
    BEN CLEMINSON
    CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2010-11 The road to Wembley has been mapped out for England’s representatives in the Champions League with the biggest obstacles, La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid who head the betting at 3/1 and 5/1 respectively, kept out of harm’s way for now. Fourth favourites Manchester United will be pleased with their group draw, but the big doubt about the 8/1 shots is how they stand up on the biggest stage if Wayne Rooney is out of form or injured. Carlo Ancelotti completed his first mission at Stamford Bridge last term by dethroning United at the Premier League summit, and... [Read more]

  • Hard to separate sides in key Villa Park clash
    Friday, 27th August 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    ASTON VILLA vs EVERTON SUNDAY – 4.00PM SKY SPORTS 1 ASTON VILLA and Everton were involved in arguably the most exciting tussle in the Premier League last year, the race for the fourth Champions... [Read more]
  • Defenders hold the key in Monday night battle
    Friday, 20th August 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    MANCHESTER CITY VS LIVERPOOL MONDAY – 8.00PM SKY SPORTS MANCHESTER City would have counted themselves slightly fortunate to have escaped from White Hart Lane with a point on Saturday. Joe Hart... [Read more]
  • Spurs can continue fine record against Man City
    Friday, 13th August 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs MANCHESTER CITY TOMORROW, 12.45PM, SKY SPORTS HARRY REDKNAPP would love to have the funds that Roberto Mancini has at his disposal, but the financial gap between the managers... [Read more]

  • Spain can hold their nerve to lift the title
    Friday, 9th July 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER BEN CLEMINSON TAKES A LOOK AT SUNDAY’S WORLD CUP FINAL
    HOLLAND vs SPAIN SUNDAY - 7.30PM BBC 1 AND ITV 1 MOST football purists would have been purring at the start of the tournament if I’d said it was going to be a Netherlands v Spain final in... [Read more]
  • Samba Boys have the edge against Holland
    Friday, 2nd July 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER BEN CLEMINSON TAKES A LOOK AT THIS WEEKEND’S QUARTER FINALS
    HOLLAND vs BRAZIL TODAY – 3.00PM ITV1 BRAZIL have been unfamiliarly clinical so far in this tournament. They just did enough to beat North Korea, before impressing against Ivory Coast in the second... [Read more]
  • More penalty misery beckons for England
    Friday, 25th June 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER BEN CLEMINSON TAKES A LOOK AT ENGLAND V GERMANY
    GERMANY VS ENGLAND SUNDAY – 3.00PM BBC 1 WELL, who’d have thought it? England face Germany in the second round and, if successful, it is likely they will meet another bitter rival, Argentina, in the... [Read more]
  • Three Lions hoping for better rub of the Green
    Friday, 18th June 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER BEN CLEMINSON TAKES A LOOK AT TODAY’S GAME BETWEEN ENGLAND AND ALGERIA
    ENGLAND vs ALGERIA TODAY – 7.30PM ITV THE Three Lions’ opening performance against the USA was undoubtedly disappointing, but a number of the top teams have started with a whimper rather than a roar... [Read more]
  • England could stutter against USA tomorrow
    Friday, 11th June 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER BEN CLEMINSON TAKES A LOOK AT ENGLAND’S OPENING GROUP GAME
    ENGLAND vs USA TOMORROW – 7.30PM ITV1 THE tension is building, the car flags are flying and the red and white face paint is out. World Cup 2010 is nearly here and, as always, every England fan is... [Read more]
  • Penalties on the agenda for history-making final
    Friday, 21st May 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    BEN CLEMINSON
    BAYERN MUNICH vs INTER MILAN TOMORROW – 7.45PM ITV1 THE ITV big-wigs must be tearing their hair out in frustration that the first time the Champions League final has been moved to the prime Saturday... [Read more]
  • Chelsea to clinch title in style against Latics
    Friday, 7th May 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    BEN CLEMINSON
    CHELSEA vs WIGAN SUNDAY – 4.00PM SKY SPORTS THE 2009/10 Premier League season has been full of drama, but it now looks almost certain that Chelsea will secure their first title for four years. We... [Read more]
  • Red Devils to pile the pressure on Chelsea
    Friday, 23rd April 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    MANCHESTER UNITED v/s TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR Saturday – 12.45pm, Sky Sports IF Sir Alex Ferguson goes on to make history by becoming the first ever manager to win four straight top flight titles, he will... [Read more]
  • City can leave United’s title hopes in tatters
    Friday, 16th April 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    MANCHESTER CITY vs MANCHESTER UNITED TOMORROW – 12.45PM SKY SPORTS 1 THIS must be one of the most important Manchester derbies in recent memory with United trying to gain ground on Chelsea and City... [Read more]
  • Chelsea can book repeat Wembley trip
    Friday, 9th April 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    ASTON VILLA v/s CHELSEA TOMORROW – 5.00PM ITV1 CHELSEA have been on fire in recent weeks, since losing to Inter Milan, and their win at Old Trafford last weekend means they are now a best-priced 8/13... [Read more]
  • UNITED CAN STRIKE TITLE BLOW WITHOUT ROONEY
    Thursday, 1st April 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    MANCHESTER UNITED vs CHELSEA SATURDAY, 12.45PM SKY SPORTS 1 THIS has been the closest Premier League title race for a number of years and a win for either of these sides would make them hot... [Read more]
  • Ashkazar and Any Given Day can land the spoils
    Friday, 19th March 2010
    RACING TRADER | BILL ESDAILE, OUR RACING EXPERT, TAKES A LOOK AT THIS AFTERNOON’S OTHER RACES…
    It’s hard to separate Irish raiders Alaivan and CARLITO BRIGANTE in the opener, but I marginally prefer the latter at around 9/2. The faster the ground the better for this fellow, who just keeps on... [Read more]
  • Denman is no match for stablemate Kauto
    Friday, 19th March 2010
    Sporting Index are once again tempting us with a whole host of match bets on this afternoon’s racing. Remember, they pick two horses in a race and predict the winning margin between the pair at the... [Read more]
  • the INSIDER
    Friday, 19th March 2010
    Gold Cup day and all the talk will be about Kauto or Denman. It should be a fantastic race to watch, but possibly not the betting opportunity I’m looking for. However, the JCB Triumph Hurdle is... [Read more]
  • Mick’s Wolves lack the bite to frighten United
    Friday, 5th March 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO LOOK AT THIS WEEKEND’S PREMIERSHIP AND FA CUP GAMES
    WOLVES vs MANCHESTER UNITED TOMORROW – 5.30PM ESPN THE relationship between the red and blue sides of Manchester has been especially hostile this season thanks mainly to the Carlos Tevez saga.... [Read more]
  • City and Reds to share the spoils as battle for fourth spot heats up
    Friday, 19th February 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    MANCHESTER CITY V/S LIVERPOOL Sunday – 3.00pm THIS game could quite easily decide which team finishes fourth and takes the crucial final Champions League spot. Manchester City and Liverpool have been... [Read more]
  • Arsenal should have the edge in Emirates thriller
    Friday, 29th January 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    ARSENAL VS MANCHESTER UNITED SUNDAY – 4.00PM, SKY SPORTS 1 THE next few weeks are absolutely crucial for Arsenal in their battle to win the Premier League title for the first time since 2004/05. They... [Read more]
  • Stoke could prove tough nut to crack at Britannia
    Friday, 22nd January 2010
    CITY AM SPORTS TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM SPORTS TRADER
    STOKE CITY vs ARSENAL SUNDAY – 1.30PM, ITV1 ARSENAL did readers of this column a favour with their 2-0 win against Bolton at the Reebok last Sunday. It was a fairly comfortable victory for the... [Read more]
  • Liverpool to begin their climb back up the table
    Friday, 8th January 2010
    FOOTBALL TRADER | BEN CLEMINSON HAS TEAMED UP WITH BETTORLOGIC TO BRING YOU THE CITY AM FOOTBALL TRADER
    LIVERPOOL vs TOTTENHAM SUNDAY – 4.00PM SKY SPORTS LIVERPOOL put in another lacklustre display when they were outplayed by struggling Reading in the FA Cup last weekend and things are still not right... [Read more]