McClaren struggling to weather storm with Toon set to lose again September 24, 2015 If Newcastle are only ‘close to a crisis’, as Steve McClaren said following the defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, how much worse will the situation get before the real thing arrives? The 1-0 Capital One Cup reverse came against the Championship side’s second string, don’t forget, and the Magpies sit 19th in the Premier League after [...]
Top Tug and Steps can deliver Jamie Spencer a super Newbury double September 18, 2015 Guessing what the weather is going to do is the hardest part of trying to tip a winner more than 24 hours ahead of the race in question. Last week there was plenty of rain forecast at Doncaster, which led me to headline tip Order Of St George for the St Leger. That [...]
Hot trainer O’Meara could be celebrating another big win September 17, 2015 THE NORTH-South divide is a big problem for the Government and it has been a much debated issue in racing as well. The powerhouse training centres of Newmarket and Lambourn continue to dominate the big races, apart from the odd exception. And if there is one northern handler that has the potential to upset the [...]
Happy Hammers have the weapons to harm Man City September 17, 2015 JUVENTUS’ comeback win over Manchester City will have left Manuel Pellegrini feeling like he was mugged by the Old Lady. The 2-1 loss means City will have to do things the hard way in the Champions League again. They’ve only won three of their last 12 home games in the competition so West Ham – [...]
England will win, but it could be cagey against Fiji September 17, 2015 LOOKING to tonight’s curtain raiser against Fiji, England are certain to win, and priced accordingly – as short as 1/100 in some places. In five meetings, the Red Rose have never scored less than 20 points, and in the last two fixtures have managed 45 and 54. However, with nerves jangling, I don’t think the [...]
The bookies’ view September 11, 2015 Normal service resumes this weekend as the Premier League returns and we wave goodbye to the Euro 2016 qualifiers for another month – and we at Sportingbet HQ can breathe a collective sigh of relief! The last few days have been a disaster for us as we got our pants well and truly pulled down [...]
Record breaking Rooney ready to rouse Reds Devils September 11, 2015 BEN CLEMINSON previews the best of the Premier League action RUMOURS of unrest in the Manchester United camp have filtered out of the club this week, with the players said to be unhappy at Louis van Gaal’s training methods as he lives up to his sergeant major reputation. Sir Alex Ferguson, of course, also ran [...]
Chelsea can get back on track with Goodison win September 11, 2015 CHELSEA conceded just 32 goals last season, a Premier League record, and kept 17 clean sheets. It hasn’t been quite as plain sailing so far this campaign. In the opening four games the Blues have shed nine goals, picking up just four points, and they are now languishing in 13th spot. Jose Mourinho isn’t a [...]
Order Of St George to give O’Brien his fifth St Leger title September 11, 2015 Bill Esdaile previews the best of the UK and Irish racing THERE were surprisingly no defections at yesterday’s declaration stage for tomorrow’s Ladbrokes St Leger (3.45pm). It had been widely expected that the Aidan O’Brien-trained ORDER OF ST GEORGE would bypass the world’s oldest Classic in preference for a tilt at Sunday’s Irish equivalent. However, [...]
We might have Found the Irish Champion Stakes winner September 10, 2015 IRISH Champions Weekend was a huge success last year and we just have to hope that the weather doesn’t spoil it this time around. The highlight of the event, the Irish Champion Stakes (5.45pm), has been brought forward by 65 minutes as there is very heavy rain forecast tomorrow evening. If all eight runners stand [...]