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THE ROAD TO CHELTENHAM: Vroum Vroum looks a Mag-nificent Champion Hurdle bet March 9, 2017 THEY say that a week is a long time in politics. Well, it’s even longer when it comes to the world of horseracing, as Willie Mullins demonstrated on Wednesday. Ireland’s Champion trainer had suggested only a few days ago that Limini would be supplemented for next Tuesday’s Champion Hurdle, while his other mare Vroum Vroum [...]
Sandown betting tips: Just William for punters in Imperial Cup March 9, 2017 AFTER 361 days of waiting, there are now just four days to go until the Cheltenham Festival and Saturday is the last real chance to boost the coffers. Sandown’s highlight is the Matchbook Imperial Cup (3.00pm), a race which dangles a £50,000 carrot if the winner goes on to taste success in the Cotswolds the [...]
Betting: England to down old foe Scotland in Calcutta Cup March 9, 2017 England will be searching for a world-record equalling 18th straight win when they renew their historic rivalry with Scotland at Twickenham this weekend. Despite three middling performances in the Six Nations thus far, the Red Rose remain on course for back-to-back Grand Slams; a feat which no team has reached since 1998. They’ll have to [...]
This is the best Scotland side for more than a decade, but they’ve no chance of beating England March 9, 2017 This is the best Scotland side we’ve seen for well over a decade, yet I don’t give them any chance of beating England on Saturday and recording their first victory at Twickenham since 1983. Scotland are playing some good rugby, will pose stern questions and I don’t think for a second that it’ll be a cricket [...]
Betting: Hot-shot Harry Kane can carry Spurs to Wembley March 9, 2017 It's been so long since Tottenham played Millwall, Gary Lineker was leading the line for Spurs, and Harry Kane was still three years away from being born. Lineker netted the only goal in a 1-0 win back in April 1990, and as Tottenham fans prepare for a rare visit to South Bermondsey for Sunday’s FA [...]
Arsenal won’t rush decision over Arsene Wenger’s future, says chairman Sir Chips Keswick March 9, 2017 Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has broken the board’s silence over Arsene Wenger’s uncertain future to promise that there will be no knee-jerk reaction to the team’s current malaise. Calls for Wenger to end his 20-year tenure have reached a new high following a damaging run of five defeats in seven games and amid dressing [...]
Six Nations 2017 England v Scotland stats preview: How electric Stuart Hogg has outperformed his British and Irish Lions full-back rivals March 9, 2017 Rarely have England lined up against Scotland at Twickenham knowing that the opposition line-up includes perhaps Europe’s — if not the world’s — best players in his position. Stuart Hogg, arrives at the home of English rugby on Saturday afternoon widely regarded as the northern hemisphere’s best full-back with ball in hand and the star [...]
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits fan protests could influence decision over his future March 9, 2017 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that his decision over whether to stay at the Emirates after this season will be influenced by fans' protests. Speculation surrounding the Frenchman's future in North London has increased after a string of disappointing results triggered a small protest against him staying at the club before Arsenal's 5-1 pummelling [...]
Manchester City 0, Stoke City 0: Pep Guardiola refuses to be drawn on title hope after City miss chance to overtake Tottenham March 8, 2017 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola dodged questions over whether his side had blown any remaining Premier League title hope after failing to overcome a resolute Stoke. Victory would have moved City above Tottenham into second place and reduced runaway leaders Chelsea’s advantage at the summit to eight points. The stalemate moved Guardiola’s side level with [...]
Bat should do it: It’s about time bowlers were given a helping hand and the new MCC rules should be applauded March 8, 2017 Bats have been getting bigger and bigger and it’s ridiculous how unfair being a bowler can be in the modern game. I’m therefore pleased that new laws have been announced this week which should even up the contest between bat and ball. The game’s lawmakers, the MCC, have disclosed a series of measures that are [...]