Rocket races into last four January 14, 2010 SNOOKER: World No1 Ronnie O’Sullivan cruised into the semi-final of the Masters at Wembley after a 6-3 win over Peter Ebdon. The Rocket, a four-time winner, stormed into a 4-0 lead at the interval before Ebdon hit back with two frames. But O’Sullivan upped the tempo again and sealed the match in the ninth frame [...]
Hart leaves QPR after five games January 14, 2010 FOOTBALL: Paul Hart last night left Queens Park Rangers by mutual consent after just five games in charge of the west London side. The ex-Portsmouth boss reportedly fell out with on-loan Spurs midfielder Abel Taarabt after Tuesday night’s 3-2 FA?Cup defeat to Sheffield United. Hart spent just 28 days at Loftus Road and was the [...]
JANUARY SALES January 14, 2010 James on verge of Stoke move STOKE boss Tony Pulis expects to complete the signing of England goalkeeper David James from Portsmouth in the next 24 hours. The 39-year-old shot-stopper, who has recovered from a recent calf injury, is thought to be keen to leave financially-stricken Pompey in order to have guaranteed first-team action ahead [...]
Imperial Commander looks the only danger to Kauto and Denman January 14, 2010 ONLY 27 horses stood their ground on Wednesday for the Cheltenham Gold Cup which was no real surprise when you consider that two of those names were Kauto Star and Denman. The eagerly awaited re-match (the score currently stands at 1-1) on 19 March is already being billed as one of the best races of [...]
Cheltenham Festival Trading Strategy January 14, 2010 This year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup is being billed as a straight match between Kauto Star (best priced 2.6 on Betdaq) and Denman (best priced 3.2 on Betdaq) and punters all around the country are split on who will emerge on top come March. However, the one really interesting angle from a trading point of view [...]
the INSIDER January 14, 2010 Last weekend we had a winner at 9/2 but also a narrow miss with a second place. It was the disappointing Aeroplane who let us down but he is back out again tomorrow in the 3.10pm at Lingfield. Maybe the mistake was to think this come-from-behind runner could win over a mile – something he [...]
SPREAD BETTING AND CRICKET –THE PERFECT MATCH January 14, 2010 Following England’s dire first innings performance at the Wanderers, they’re in for a real battle to get even a draw from the match. The best chance may be if the weather continues to be a factor, but the Proteas are now solid favourites for the fourth Test. South Africa finished day one on 29-0 and [...]
Reds stunned in a right royal upset January 13, 2010 After extra time. Score after 90 minutes 1-1 LIVERPOOL (1) VS READING (2) LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez questioned Reading’s equaliser after seeing his side’s wretched season lurch to a new low with elimination from the FA Cup at the hands of the Championship strugglers. A Ryan Bertrand own goal put the Reds ahead but a [...]
Strauss eyes winning finale January 13, 2010 ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss has warned his side not to rely on another heroic batting display this weekend as they go in search of a famous series victory over South Africa in Johannesburg. The tourists lead the Proteas 1-0 going into today’s fourth and final Test, but only thanks to the heroics of last man [...]
Hape and Ashton get England chance January 13, 2010 MARTIN JOHNSON is banking on two rugby league converts to fire England into an exciting new era. Former New Zealand international Shontayne Hape and Northampton winger Chris Ashton are the two new faces in a 32-man elite performance squad for the Six Nations Championship. But there is no place for fly-half Danny Cipriani and versatile [...]