Sponsoring women’s football isn’t just a good look for brands – it’s a lucrative opportunity too April 7, 2019 It’s impossible to avoid the conversation around women’s football at the moment – and particularly so in the world of marketing advocating for the opportunities it presents. Before jumping in head first, brands need to think about why they want to get involved. But the bigger question is why sponsorship of women’s football presents commercial [...]
Southampton v Liverpool: Red rock Virgil van Dijk returns to his former club the finished article April 4, 2019 When Virgil’ van Dijk returns to St Mary’s Stadium tomorrow evening he will be braced for a frosty reception. The Dutch defender left Southampton for Liverpool in January 2018 under a cloud after a drawn-out and bitter tug of war created friction between the two clubs and alienated Saints fans. The world record fee for a [...]
Football betting tips: Wolves and Hornets to play out Wembley stalemate April 4, 2019 WOLVES manager Nuno Espírito Santo has been tipped as a potential replacement for Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri this summer and it’s not difficult to see why. The former goalkeeper has guided his side to seventh in the Premier League table in their first season back in the big time, having won last year’s Championship title [...]
Football betting tips: Liverpool expected to break down stubborn Saints’ April 4, 2019 THEY say late goals can clinch titles and Liverpool are becoming masters at snatching victory in the dying embers of matches. Toby Alderweireld’s unfortunate own goal last Sunday meant the Reds have now scored three winners in the 90th minute or later this season, all of which have maintained their push for a first league [...]
Horse racing betting tips: The cap will fit perfectly for Fry in Stayers Hurdle April 4, 2019 WHILE the majority of the country will only care about the Grand National from a racing perspective, punters will be just as interested in the undercard. The second biggest race of the day is the Ryanair Stayers Hurdle (3.40pm), where Apple’s Jade will try to bounce back from a disappointing performance in last month’s Champion [...]
Ollie Phillips: Mike Ford needs to galvanise Leicester to move them away from Premiership relegation April 4, 2019 There are five games left in the Premiership season and it’s crunch time at the bottom where four teams are battling it out to avoid the dreaded drop. Of the four it’s Leicester Tigers who are most unused to their standing, having slumped to 10th place and five points above the drop through a run [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Rathvinden looks the one to tame the Tiger April 4, 2019 WHO IS the most likely winner of tomorrow’s Randox Health Grand National (5.15pm)? The answer is without doubt TIGER ROLL. The question is whether you are prepared to take 7/2 about a horse in a 40- runner race with 30 monster fences. Plenty will be put off by those skinny odds, but the reality is [...]
Horse racing betting tips: Politiologue and Brio Conti can make it a Magic day for Nicholls April 4, 2019 THERE is a real sense of déjà vu when it comes to the JLT Chase (3.25pm) with the first two home from last year's renewal back for another crack. The Paul Nicholls-trained POLITOLOGUE bounced back from defeat behind Altior at Cheltenham to outstay Min and land this Grade One prize. Plenty of water has passed [...]
Tottenham 2-0 Crystal Palace: Son Heung-min and Christian Eriksen ensure winning start at Spurs’ new stadium April 3, 2019 It was a night that the 59,215 fans inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will never forget. It may have come eight months later than expected, but victory in their new home proved well worth the wait as it reignited their hopes of a top four finish. The Tottenham players walked out onto the pitch at [...]
Defending champions Surrey embracing the role of frontrunners as County Championship returns April 3, 2019 Surrey may have broken their 16-year duck to win the County Championship Division One trophy last season, but they are not content to stay stuck on title No19. The club hierarchy know all too well they’ve underachieved. Now, with the monkey off their back, the goal is to establish a dynasty capable of monopolising county [...]