FA Cup Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, January 25, 2007)

Pie Will Survive I'm a lover, not a fighter. My campness is not a result of liberal idealism; I've simply lost so many brawls that i've had pacifism thrust upon me. Nowadays, the only way i'd get involved in a ruck is if the wife was being mugged. If we stood together, I reckon we could take her. Jose Mourinho and Roman Abramovich do not share my increasingly feminine outlook. War has broken out between manager and chairman, and Chelsea's title ambitions are the first confirmed casualty. The beleaguered Blues are still firing on all cylinders in the cups though; Nottingham Forest will be cut down at a scything 1/7. Petr Cech is so concerned about the ongoing hostilities, he's whipped out his helmet as a safeguard. With the inspirational keeper between the sticks and a revitalised Shevchenko leading the line, I'm quietly confident that the Blues will either win 3-0 or 4-0, a scenario which pays out at a more socially acceptable 3/1. The normally placid Frank Lampard has reacted angrily to criticism from Joey Barton this week. I can't help thinking that Frank should have just taken it on the chin; the second one. The Lamp is in fine fettle, he must be backed at a rotund 11/8 to find the net at any time. If the fallout from the 'Big Brother' house has taught us anything, it's that we must unite as a people. Let's come together, right now, to back West Ham at 5/6 to see off Watford. Wayne Rooney has admitted to knowing all the songs from 'Oliver!' off by heart. I'd have thought 'Grease' would have been more up his alley. They say an army marches on their stomach'; Rooney can lead his United troop to a victory over Portsmouth at 3/10. Southampton look overpriced to cause a shock at Manchester City. The Saints are flying high in the Championship, Bradley Wright-Phillips is in goal scoring form and Pele is sure to make it hard for Psycho's men. Man City are always the epitome of unpredictability, the Saints can march in at 4/1. I don't believe in deja vu, although I've got a niggling feeling that I may have mentioned that once before. Birmingham face Reading in the 4th Round for the second year running; the Blues came out on top last time, at odds of 6/4, a repeat is more than a possibility. Violence is never the answer. Unless the question is, 'What's the best way to ensure my dinner's on the table on time'. Reading coach Wally Downes actually laid hands on Neil Warnock last week, when push comes to shove, I suggest you back Birmingham to win 1-0 at 15/2. It's been reported that Tottenham may be given a bye in the UEFA Cup; how can they be so sure that they'll meet Rangers? I'm absolutely positive that Spurs will beat Southend at 1/4. Is it wrong for me to continually speak of my admiration for Thierry Henry? Apparently, it is during lovemaking. It's hard for me to think of the Gunners without remembering my wedding day. It brings a tear to my eye to think of the wife being led down the aisle by her father, shortly after her brothers had led me down head first. I'm welling up about the 8/15 for an Arsenal win over Bolton. Mike Newell's comments on female officials were nothing short of abhorrent in today's more enlightened society. There is a definite place for the fairer sex in the beautiful game; those pies don't heat themselves. Blackburn will see off Luton at a rather warm 5/6. Stoke will be up for the fight at the Cottage, but like Big Brother's Jackiey, they're poorly armed. I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that a Fulham win at 8/13 is a punt pulled directly out of the top drawer. Many people admire Ghandi for his unswerving commitment to resolving conflict in a non-violent manner. Personally, I preferred it when Thumper tried to teach him how to ice skate. Middlesbrough are on fire, they'll turn over Bristol City at a red-hot 11/10. It's not the size of the dog in the fight; if it was, the wife would be the undisputed world heavyweight champion. Birmingham, Middlesbrough, Fulham, West Ham and Arsenal form an 18/1 accer that is so dominant, any argument against it would be like foreplay; a complete waste of time and effort. Weekend Betting: Luton v Blackburn Saturday 27th January 12:30 Live on BBC Luton 10/3 Draw 12/5 Blackburn 5/6 Get on: Blackburn Match Special: McCarthy to score two or more goals 11/2 Birmingham v Reading Saturday 27th January 15:00 Birmingham 6/4 Draw 9/4 Reading 17/10 Get on: Birmingham Match Special: Campbell to score the only goal of the game 33/1 Bristol City v Middlesbrough Saturday 27th January 15:00 Bristol City 3/1 Draw 9/4 Middlesbrough 11/10 Get on: Middlesbrough Match Special: Yakubu and Viduka both to score 13/2 Fulham v Stoke Saturday 27th January 15:00 Fulham 8/13 Draw 13/5 Stoke 5/1 Get on: Fulham Match Special: Fulham to score three or more goals 9/4 Tottenham v Southend Saturday 27th January 15:00 Tottenham 1/4 Draw 9/2 Southend 10/1 Get on: Tottenham Match Special: Defoe to score two or more goals 4/1 West Ham v Watford Saturday 27th January 15:00 West Ham 5/6 Draw 5/2 Watford 4/1 Get on: West Ham Match Special: Benayoun to score at any time 11/4 Man Utd v Portsmouth Saturday 27th January 17:15 Live on BBC Man Utd 3/10 Draw 4/1 Portsmouth 9/1 Get on: Man Utd Match Special: Ronaldo to score direct from a free kick 7/1 Chelsea v Nottm Forest Sunday 28th January 14:00 Live on BBC Chelsea 1/7 Draw 6/1 Nottm Forest 18/1 Get on: Chelsea Match Special: Shevchenko to score a hat-trick 20/1 Man City v Southampton Sunday 28th January 15:00 Man City 4/6 Draw 5/2 Southampton 4/1 Get on: Southampton Match Special: Southampton to win 2-1 16/1 Arsenal v Bolton Sunday 28th January 16:00 Live on Sky Arsenal 8/15 Draw 3/1 Bolton 13/2 Get on: Arsenal Match Special: Henry to score from a Fabregas pass 9/2 Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 5:16 AM

Betting Weekend Preview by Sportingodds (Friday, January 19, 2007)

FANTASTIC FOUR WEEKEND It's a hugely important weekend in the Premiership as England's fantastic four take each other in two vital games. First up on Saturday a Chelsea side, ridden in rumour and controversy, take on Liverpool eager to close the gap on Manchester United. You can back Chelsea at 7/5 to win on Saturday while Liverpool are available at a tempting 7/4. Just over 24 hours later all eyes switch to the Emirates Stadium as Arsene Wenger looks to stab a hole in Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United's title hopes. Arsenal managed to win 1-0 at Old Trafford in September and are currently in irresistible form so perhaps the 6/4 on offer for a home win is the clever bet? Whatever happens it's sure to be a vital weekend so get your bet on at SportingOdds and follow all the action on Sky Sports. NFL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS The NFL reaches a vital stage this weekend as the participants of Super Bowl XLI are revealed. First up on Sunday is the NFC Championship match between the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints, it would be an emotional success for the Saints if they could reach the Super Bowl after the turbulent days of 2005 when Hurricane Katrina ripped the city apart. Later on Sunday the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts do battle for the AFC crown. Sportingodds are offering a range of markets for this weekend's action including each way betting on 1st Touchdown Scorer on both matches. You can also bet on who will be the highest and lowest scoring teams this weekend. SportingOdds have the rampant Chicago Bears at 11/4 to be the top scorers and New Orleans at 15/8 to score the least. OTHER WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS - Australian Open - SportingOdds have point to point in:play betting available throughout the weekend. Will we see Andrew Murray face Rafael Nadal. - Celebrity Big Brother - What a week! Expect more taunts, tears and tabloid headlines. Betting available every day at SportingOdds! - Heineken Cup - It's the final matchday of the group stages and SportingOdds are in play on six matches SPECIAL OFFERS - Free £30 Bet for all new clients - Place a £5 bet on Liverpool v Chelsea or Arsenal v Man Utd and you'll be entered into a draw to win a VIP weekend in Liverpool, London or Manchester - Place a First Tryscorer Bet on Munster v Leicester and if your player fails to score the first match try but scores the second try Sportingodds will refund your bet. - Place a First Goalscorer bet on Wigan v Everton and if your player fails to score the first goal but scores the second goal Sportingodds will refund your bet Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 5:52 AM

Premier League Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, January 18, 2007)

A Pizza The American Dream I'm not anti-American, but I do worry about the cost of supporting Bush. David Beckham has been criticised for succumbing to the lure of the dollar, but his decision was perfectly justified. Judging by the state of his wife, he was struggling to put food on the table in Madrid. I'm concerned that other stars may follow Beckham's controversial lead. FC Dallas play at 'Pizza Hut Park', the temptation may prove overwhelming for Wayne Rooney. Before the Roonatic can commit himself either way, he must first concentrate on United's trip to the Emirates. Arsenal dominated the match at Old Trafford; the 13/8 about a repeat is larger than a 16 inch pepperoni with extra cheese; or as it's known in the Rooney household; 'breakfast'. If Arsenal v Man U is the main course, Liverpool v Chelsea is a pretty tasty appetiser. The only suitable label for such an extravaganza is the one I used when Peter Crouch claimed he'd score 20 goals this season; 'the big four collide.' The timing of this fixture could not have been better for the Reds. Everton may have paraded Sylvester Stallone in front of their supporters; but Liverpool fans will get to see two great thespians. John Terry has been offered a deal worth 600,000 a month; that's just peanuts to David Beckham; which coincidentally, is his wife's favourite meal. Chelsea are a different team without their influential captain, I'm painting the town red at 15/8. West Ham are beginning to feel the pressure. The once idle threat of relegation is now working out three times a week. The Hammers can take an invaluable point from St James' at a fighting fit 5/2. Nicky Butt was involved in a nasty altercation with Chimbonda last weekend. I'm not a boxing referee, but I think Pascal shaded it. A 2-2 draw is definitely in play at a colourful 16/1. Mad Evertonian Sly Stallone is not just a mediocre actor; he's also a pretty warm gambler. Rumour has it that he phoned the Watford manager to say, "Yo Adrian, get on the Villa at 8/13". Great advice from a true football fanatic. Robbie Savage can count himself lucky. If I was officiating the Gilberto incident, i'd have shown the blonde nuisance a yellow for the original foul, a yellow for the kick after the whistle, a yellow for collapsing like a Hollywood stuntman, a yellow for the patronising 'don't send him off' routine and a straight red for the haircut. Tough, but ultimately fair. Man City v Blackburn is a stick-on draw at a golden 9/4. I'll take nothing away from the average American, especially his dinner. I'm going to feast on the 5/6 about Reading blunting the Blades. Let me just clarify, Sylvester Stallone was only in the UK to promote his new film, 'Rocky 6 - The fight against arthritis'. The rumour that Martin Jol was considering signing him as a replacement for Paul Robinson is probably without foundation. Fulham have won their last four matches at home to Spurs, a fifth is on the cards at 15/8. Sylvester Stallone will be tuning into Sky to watch his beloved Everton play Wigan; if he can get to grips with the remote control. The Toffeemen will have to settle for a draw at 9/4. Love is never having to say you're sorry, a philosophy that the wife holds dear. I'm not apologising for steaming into the 6/4 about an in form Middlesbrough seeing off Bolton at the Riverside. Portsmouth are the weekend good things at home to a troubled Charlton. You'll be as grateful as an American on tanks-giving if you play on Pompey at a super-sized 4/7. This week's accer is so fearsome; Sylvester Stallone has offered it a leading role in Rambo 4. Middlesbrough, Portsmouth, Reading and Arsenal are the selections, the payout is an explosive 17/1. Weekend Betting: Liverpool v Chelsea Saturday 20th January 12:45 Live on Sky Liverpool 15/8 Draw 9/4 Chelsea 8/5 Get on: Liverpool Match Special: Liverpool to win 1-0 7/1 Aston Villa v Watford Saturday 20th January 15:00 Aston Villa 8/13 Draw 13/5 Watford 5/1 Get on: Aston Villa Match Special: Agbonlahor to score a hat-trick 25/1 Fulham v Tottenham Saturday 20th January 15:00 Fulham 15/8 Draw 9/4 Tottenham 8/5 Get on: Fulham Match Special: Radzinski to score the first goal 10/1 Middlesbrough v Bolton Saturday 20th January 15:00 Middlesbrough 6/4 Draw 9/4 Bolton 9/5 Get on: Middlesbrough Match Special: Yakubu and Viduka to score in a 2-0 Boro win 40/1 Newcastle v West Ham Saturday 20th January 15:00 Newcastle 5/6 Draw 5/2 West Ham 7/2 Get on: Draw Match Special: Martins to score at any time 6/4 Portsmouth v Charlton Saturday 20th January 15:00 Portsmouth 4/7 Draw 14/5 Charlton 11/2 Get on: Portsmouth Match Special: Portsmouth to win and keep a clean sheet 6/4 Reading v Sheff Utd Saturday 20th January 15:00 Reading 5/6 Draw 23/10 Sheff Utd 10/3 Get on: Reading Match Special: Lita to score the first goal 5/1 Man City v Blackburn Saturday 20th January 17:15 Live on Premiership Plus Man City 5/4 Draw 9/4 Blackburn 9/4 Get on: Draw Match Special: Robbie Savage to be booked 6/4 Wigan v Everton Sunday 21st January 13:30 Live on Premiership Plus Wigan 8/5 Draw 9/4 Everton 7/4 Get on: Draw Match Special: No goalscorer in the match 17/2 Arsenal v Man Utd Sunday 21st January 16:00 Live on Sky Arsenal 13/8 Draw 11/5 Man Utd 9/5 Get on: Arsenal Match Special: Henry to score the only goal of the game 28/1 Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 6:35 AM

Betting Weekend Preview by Sportingodds (Friday, January 12, 2007)

Over the January blues yet? Renewed that gym membership? Applied for that loan? Yeah it's the time of the year that everyone hates ? it's January! But what better way to pick yourself up than having a bet on this weekend's action with SportingOdds This weekend we're offering all new clients a Free £30 Bet on the event of their choice! PREMIERSHIP For the first time in a few years it looks like we have a title race on our hands with Chelsea and Manchester United going head to head for the championship. United currently lead the Premiership by six points and this weekend face Aston Villa for the third time in three weeks. You can back them at 8/11 with SportingOdds giving away a goal to the visitors. In a quirk of the fixture list this weekend's matches are the same as just three weeks ago and Chelsea once again face Wigan. Paul Jewell's side almost took a point off the champions on December 23rd but were denied by a last minute goal by Arjen Robben and you can back them at 11/10 to score again on Saturday. AUSTRALIAN OPEN The opening Grand Slam of the year begins on Monday in Melbourne and Roger Federer is odds on to taste victory again in Melbourne. No doubt Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick will attempt to wrest the crown off the great man but what about our own Andy Murray? The Scot has now beating nearly all of the world's top players and has been handed a favourable draw in Australia. We're offering a tasty 5/1 that Murray reaches the final of a Grand Slam event in 2007! Other events you can bet on this weekend at SportingOdds: · World Lakeside Darts Championship Final · Heineken Cup Rugby · Commonwealth Bank One Day Series · NFL Play-Offs · Celebrity Big Brother You can use your Free £30 Bet on ANY EVENT this weekend! Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 1:47 PM

Premier League Weekend Preview by Gerry McDonnell (Thursday, January 11, 2007)

Playing with one's health I'm a little bit down at the minute. I've been carrying around a few pound of overweight and i'm struggling to find any real direction. I need to talk to a professional; I need to 'Talk to Frank'. Mr Lampard is in the perfect position to help me through this crisis; a win for the champions over a woeful Wigan will lift my spirits at a mental 2/9. The wife is also in therapy; she's been seeing a wily shrink for a number of years. The good doctor fancies Bolton to beat Man City at 4/5. If you're after a second opinion, I concur. My love-life has improved dramatically since the wife began her treatment; I make the most of the two hours that she's out of the house. I'm getting stuck into the 3/1 about Watford holding Liverpool to a draw. Henrik Larsson has been labelled the new Eric Cantona; i look forward to him putting on seven stone and scissor-kicking Cockneys. Of course that's just a joke, putting on weight can lead to health problems. Henrik proved the difference between Man U and Villa a week ago, another United win appeals at a seagull-trawling 2/7. I was genuinely surprised to read that Cristiano Ronaldo has been enjoying liaisons with a Hollyoaks star; he doesn't look the type to get involved with an actress. The Portuguese love machine can find the net at 13/8. I'm a real technophobe; I just hate the repetitive beats. My computer says that Sheffield United represent value at 17/10 to see off Pompey at Bramall Lane. I've been suffering from panic attacks lately; possibly brought on by the wife almost finding my 'special' DVD's. Luckily, I've now hidden them in a place where she'll never find them; the kitchen. I'm tucking into the 10/11 about Arsenal beating Blackburn. It's no coincidence that Arsenal's results have improved since Arsene Wenger whipped out his 'Beast'. Julio Baptista practically beat the Scousers on his own in midweek; the new improved Gunners can win by two clear goals at 5/2. It was refreshing to see Phil Neville apologise for Everton's abysmal performance against Blackburn; I hope Neville Neville will now hold his hands up to his two mistakes. Everton tried to claim that their surrender was due to the poor shape of the ball, they're hoping for a triangular one against Reading. The Royals can leave Goodison with a point at a shapely 9/4. The wife didn't enjoy our honeymoon; well she did for 64 seconds. The honeymoon period is well and truly over for Alan Curbishley, West Ham's collapse at Reading was the greatest capitulation since the last war that the French were momentarily involved in. Curbs has labelled his under-achieving team 'the Bentley brigade'. I think they're a racing certainty to see off Fulham at 6/5; unless they choke. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, I'm coming round there tooled up. Opposing Newcastle's decimated squad has hit me where it hurts recently; Spurs will right this heinous wrong at 4/5. The wife has been diagnosed as a schizophrenic, and I don't care for either of them. I do like the 7/4 about Middlesbrough seeing off Charlton. This week's accer is so persuasive, Frank Lampard has finally agreed to a meet-up. Bolton, Man Utd, West Ham, Arsenal and Tottenham are the selections, the payout is a multiple-chinned 16/1. Weekend Betting: Watford v Liverpool Saturday 13th January 12:45 Live on Premiership Plus Watford 6/1 Draw 3/1 Liverpool 8/15 Get on: Draw Match Special:No goalscorer in the match 11/1 Bolton v Man City Saturday 13th January 15:00 Bolton 4/5 Draw 12/5 Man City 7/2 Get on: Bolton Match Special:Anelka to score from outside the area 9/2 Charlton v Middlesbrough Saturday 13th January 15:00 Charlton 6/4 Draw 9/4 Middlesbrough 7/4 Get on: Middlesbrough Match Special:Yakubu to score two or more goals 15/2 Chelsea v Wigan Saturday 13th January 15:00 Chelsea 2/9 Draw 5/1 Wigan 14/1 Get on: Chelsea Match Special:Lampard to score a deflected goal 9/2 Man Utd v Aston Villa Saturday 13th January 15:00 Man Utd 2/7 Draw 9/2 Aston Villa 11/1 Get on: Man Utd Match Special:Ronaldo and Larsson both to score 9/2 Sheff Utd v Portsmouth Saturday 13th January 15:00 Sheff Utd 17/10 Draw 9/4 Portsmouth 7/4 Get on: Sheff Utd Match Special:Sheff U to win and keep a clean sheet 10/3 West Ham v Fulham Saturday 13th January 15:00 West Ham 6/5 Draw 9/4 Fulham 12/5 Get on: West Ham Match Special:Tevez to score the first goal 6/1 Blackburn v Arsenal Saturday 13th January 17:15 Live on Premiership Plus Blackburn 10/3 Draw 12/5 Arsenal 10/11 Get on: Arsenal Match Special:Arsenal to score three or more goals 7/2 Everton v Reading Sunday 14th January 13:45 Live on Sky Everton Evs Draw 9/4 Reading 11/4 Get on: Draw Match Special:Johnson and Doyle to score in a 1-1 draw 66/1 Tottenham v Newcastle Sunday 14th January 16:00 Live on Sky Tottenham 4/5 Draw 12/5 Newcastle 4/1 Get on: Tottenham Match Special:Malbranque to score at any time 10/3 Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 9:58 AM

Premier League Weekend Preview by David Walker ()

After two defeats at Anfield in a week against Arsenal, including the 6-3 Carling Cup exit on Tuesday night, Liverpool will be grateful for the trip to Watford so they can try and get back into the winning habit. With seven goals in his last 10 matches, Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka has his sights firmly set on punishing his former employers this season. He scored twice against Manchester City in December and will look for more of the same against a side which has lost seven out of 11 on the road this season. Charlton already looked dead and buried despite the arrival of a new manager and four months of the season to play. They have good players on the books but they don't appear able to perform, as two Cup exits against lower league opposition this season testifies. The odds on Middlesbrough to win this one are tempting. Chelsea were fortunate to beat Wigan in December after the Latics came from two behind only to lose in the last minute. After two draws at Stamford Bridge in their last two league games, Jose Mourinho is under pressure and I expect the Blues to win convincingly this weekend. Manchester United needed a last minute howler from Gabor Kiraly to knock Aston Villa out of the FA Cup last weekend but should win again back in league duty. United have won the last three Premiership encounters against Martin O'Neill's side at Old Trafford. Sheffield United are five points clear of the relegation zone and an FA Cup exit at the hands of Swansea City will allow them to concentrate on survival. A point against visiting Portsmouth would do nicely. West Ham United will unleash former Fulham captain Luis Boa Morte against his former employers this weekend as they strive to make up the four points they currently lie from safety. Fulham have improved on their travels, but still struggle to win away from the haven of Craven Cottage. Blackburn could be good for a draw at Ewood Park against Arsenal after coming back strongly following a 6-2 thrashing at the Emirates Stadium. Arsene Wenger's side have lost five out of 11 on the road which indicates they are susceptible against teams that are in form. On Sunday, Everton's top half of the table clash against Reading could end all square while Tottenham's home form (eight wins in 11 league matches) should see them beat Newcastle who are still looking over their shoulders at the bottom three. Verdict: Liverpool vs Watford - Liverpool Bolton vs Manchester City - Bolton Charlton vs Middlesbrough - Middlesbrough Chelsea vs Wigan - Chelsea Manchester United vs Aston Villa - Manchester United Sheffield United vs Portsmouth - Draw West Ham vs Fulham - West Ham Blackburn vs Arsenal - Blackburn Reading vs Everton - Draw Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle - Tottenham Hotspur David Walker is the resident tipster on a popular free bets website. For further betting advice on this weekend's fixtures please visit Walker's Word. Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 9:46 AM

FA CUP Weekend PREVIEW by Gerry McDonnell (Friday, January 05, 2007)

Heifery Thing Must Go Deep down, i'm just an old romantic. I always hold the wife's hand when we go out together; it restricts her swing. It's somewhat cliched to speak of the 'romance of the cup', but even I'm going weak at the knees at the prospect of Chelsea v Macclesfield. My heart yearns for the Silkmen, but my head is saying Chelsea; and I refuse to argue against head. You can't back the champions at odds as short as 1/40, but covering the 1-0 / 2-0 / 3-0 / 4-0 correct scores can land an even money coup. They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach; there's been a lot of love for Frank Lampard. The plump midfielder looks the best bet for the first goal at 4/1. I found it absolutely outrageous that Wayne Rooney was caught singing anti-Scouse songs in a boozer with Gary Neville. Why on earth would anyone go out with Gary Neville? Everyone wants to pal-up a Man U win over Villa at 3/10. I'm not superstitious, but i can't shake the feeling that Henrik Larsson is destined to net the opening goal against his former mentor. I'll be crossing fingers, touching wood and kicking black cats in the hope of a 9/2 payout. I was shocked to see that Liverpool were 'odds on' to beat Arsenal; the Scousers' record against 'the big 3' is so poor, it's been claiming benefits. The Gunners are simply too big to miss at 11/4. Thierry Henry danced on the touchline when he found the net on his midweek comeback, i'll be having a hoedown if Henry opens the scoring at 11/2. My problem is I love too much, although admittedly, for not very long. I'm currently infatuated with the 6/5 on offer for Fulham to hunt down the Foxes. Tottenham would not have been happy about drawing Cardiff away, it's in Wales. The Bluebird's form has dipped dramatically in recent weeks; Spurs can romp in at a sheepish 4/5. Hossam Ghaly lost four teeth after being kicked in the face on New Years Day; he'll feel at home amongst the Welsh. It's a toss up between Berbatov and Defoe for the first goal; they do things a little differently in the valleys. In football, as in life, nobody wants to go to Doncaster. The League One outfit have only lost once at home all season, and have won their last five without conceding in front of their own supporters. Bolton have drawn the short straw, the Rovers can land the upset at 5/1. Paul Heffernan has scored in six of his last seven games for Donny; not for the first time, I'll be betting on a Heffer at 9/1 to score first. Portsmouth v Wigan is a rematch of the six-pointer they shared earlier in the season. It wasn't a relegation scrap; the Premier League awarded Pompey the extra points because Benjani scored the winning goal. Portsmouth are good things at 4/5 for a repeat. It's better to have loved and lost, than to end up with a Sweaty. The draw has been priced up at 7/2 between West Ham and Brighton; I'm besotted. I'm beginning to feel sympathy for Andy Johnson. The only way he'll be awarded a penalty against Blackburn is if Robbie Savage were to run him over with his motor, home. Everton will run all over Blackburn at 11/10. The wife has got to go. She told me that I had a face that only a mother could love, I think she suspects something. I'm highly suspicious about the rather large 7/4 about a Birmingham win over Newcastle. Birmingham, Fulham, Everton and Spurs form the weekend accer. The 18/1 payout is so enchanting, it reminds me of when I first fell for the wife; it was a cracking left hook. Weekend Betting: Birmingham v Newcastle Saturday 6th January 15:00 Birmingham 7/4 Draw 23/10 Newcastle 8/5 Get on: Birmingham Match Special:Bendtner to score the first goal 13/2 Chelsea v Macclesfield Saturday 6th January 15:00 Chelsea 1/14 Draw 8/1 Macclesfield 50/1 Get on: Chelsea Match Special:Chelsea to win 2-0 7/1 Doncaster v Bolton Saturday 6th January 15:00 Doncaster 5/1 Draw 13/5 Bolton 8/13 Get on: Doncaster Match Special:Heffernan to score the only goal of the game 55/1 Leicester v Fulham Saturday 6th January 15:00 Leicester 11/4 Draw 9/4 Fulham 6/5 Get on: Fulham Match Special:Fulham to score three or more goals 4/1 Portsmouth v Wigan Saturday 6th January 15:00 Portsmouth 4/5 Draw 5/2 Wigan 4/1 Get on: Portsmouth Match Special:Portsmouth to win and keep a clean sheet 17/10 West Ham v Brighton Saturday 6th January 15:00 West Ham 4/11 Draw 7/2 Brighton 15/2 Get on: Draw Match Special:Match to finish either 1-1 or 2-2 6/1 Liverpool v Arsenal Saturday 6th January 17:15 Live on BBC Liverpool 11/10 Draw 9/4 Arsenal 11/4 Get on: Arsenal Match Special:Arsenal to score two or more goals 2/1 Man Utd v Aston Villa Sunday 7th January 14:00 Live on BBC Man Utd 3/10 Draw 4/1 Aston Villa 10/1 Get on: Man Utd Match Special:Larsson to score two or more goals 7/2 Everton v Blackburn Sunday 7th January 15:00 Everton 11/10 Draw 9/4 Blackburn 3/1 Get on: Everton Match Special:Everton to win 1-0 7/1 Cardiff v Tottenham Sunday 7th January 16:00 Live on Sky Cardiff 4/1 Draw 5/2 Tottenham 4/5 Get on: Tottenham Match Special:Berbatov or Defoe to open the scoring 2/1 Posted by soccerbetting.info @ 12:59 PM