Reason to cheer for Ferguson in thrilling Aintree opener April 8, 2010 SIR ALEX Ferguson enjoyed some compensation for Manchester United’s Champions League elimination on Wednesday after his part-owned What A Friend claimed an impressive victory in the Totesport Bowl on the opening day of Aintree. Just hours after seeing his side crash out on away goals to Bayern Munich, Ferguson was given reason to cheer as [...]
United sign Mexico star Chicharito April 8, 2010 MANCHESTER United have moved quickly to ease the pain of European elimination by announcing a deal to sign promising Mexican striker Javier Hernandez Hernandez, who has scored four goals in four international appearances, has agreed to move to Old Trafford from Chivas de Guadalajara in July. The fee for the 21-year-old – better known by [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF April 8, 2010 Aussie Saker lands England role CRICKET: Australian David Saker has been named England’s new bowling coach. The 43-year-old has spent the last six years as assistant coach of state side Victoria and succeeds Ottis Gibson, who left to become West Indies head coach in February. England coach Andy Flower said: “David has a wealth of [...]
Wrestling the way to profit April 8, 2010 THE wrestlers you remember are a pretty good indication of your age. The older generation will point to Giant Haystacks. Those around the 30 mark will probably remember Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior. The intern might say John Cena. But World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is more than a childhood fancy – it is a [...]
Irish raiders hold key to the Grand National April 8, 2010 THOSE of you that follow trends will think I’m mad tipping BLACK APALACHI to win the John Smith’s Grand National. All bar one of the last 25 winners have shouldered 11 stone or less to victory and Dessie Hughes’ charge has 11 stone 6lbs tomorrow. In fact, you have to go back to Red Rum [...]
the INSIDER April 8, 2010 I have already tipped THE PACKAGE and ARBOUR SUPREME in tomorrow’s National and I’m still happy with both selections. In fact, I’m going to recommend you put an additional 2% win on the latter as I’m growing more confident as the ground dries out. The two other horses that I like are Big Fella Thanks [...]
IN-RUNNING TRADING HINTS April 8, 2010 Betdaq are only charging 2% commission on all winning bets placed in-running during all UK and Irish races, so make sure you log on and trade your positions at Aintree this afternoon and tomorrow. Looking ahead at tomorrow’s Grand National and knowing a horse’s running style is one thing, knowing how he will travel in [...]
Chelsea can book repeat Wembley trip April 8, 2010 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 with William Hill to clinch a first Premier League title in four years. They have scored 14 goals in [...]
Renewed Ernie looking good for Green Jacket April 7, 2010 TIGER Woods’ return to professional competition is an extra reason, if one is needed, to feel comfortable about parking yourself on the sofa for the next four evenings to take in all the action from Augusta National. Even after a well-publicised five-month hiatus from the sport, the world’s most recognisable athlete starts as short as [...]
the INSIDER April 7, 2010 IT would not be unimaginable to see TIGER WOODS burn bright this week at Augusta. He may not have played competitively for some time but it’s not as though he is coming back from a physical injury and the 6/1 with Ladbrokes is a stand out bet. So have a little bit of it just [...]