Sunderland have not lost at home to Spurs for 9 years. Tottenham record in the North-East is notoriously bad. Tottenham however have shown better away form this season with good wins away at Hull, Stoke and Blackburn. Spurs record against lower league teams away from home has been what has prevented them from breaking into the top 4 in years gone by.
For todays bet of the day I am going to back Sunderland.
The following reasons have contributed to my thinking!
- Poor Spurs record at Stadium of Light
- Crippling injury list at Spurs and Palacios who is vital to Spurs especially away from home is doubtful
- Sunderland include many Spurs rejects with points to prove
- Spurs will have 1 eye on their FA Cup semi final next week
- Sunderland dominated Spurs at WHL earlier this season (even if they did lose!)
- Extra pressure on Spurs as they look for 4th position
- Sunderland unbeaten in last 8 at SOL
Spurs used to rely a lot on Lennon's pace to create chances as apart from Defoe pace is something lacking in the Spurs squad. Lennon's pace was a real miss to Tottenham but their recent good form as coincidence to Bale finally being given a run in the Spurs team. I feel Bruce will be savvy enough to nulify the threat from Bale to some extent. Unlike Allardyce a few weeks ago when he put Bale up against his slowest player Salgado, oops!
Go with the 14/5 offered by Coral for Sunderland to win, I feel this represents great value and is my recommended bet of the day!
Friday, 2 April 2010
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Manchester City V Wigan Athletic
My bet of the day is back over 2.5 goals as there will be goals in this game. Manchester City cannot afford to lose in their bid to come 4th this season. Coming off the back of a defeat to Everton means Manchester City need to perform. A home game against Wigan who have a habit of conceding lots of goals is something that the Manchester City players will be relishing.
Wigan average nearly 2.5 goals conceded in their games this season and let in 9 to City's rival Spurs earlier this year. Manchester City themselves average 2 goals a game at home. I feel night games always seem to yield more attacking games too!
You can get 13/16 at Betfair for backing over 2.5 goals. Make this your bet of the day!
Wigan average nearly 2.5 goals conceded in their games this season and let in 9 to City's rival Spurs earlier this year. Manchester City themselves average 2 goals a game at home. I feel night games always seem to yield more attacking games too!
You can get 13/16 at Betfair for backing over 2.5 goals. Make this your bet of the day!
Friday, 19 March 2010
Bangladesh V England 2nd Test Match Cricket Bet of the Day
Bangladesh took a thrashing in the 1st Test Match and I do not think things are going to improve much for them.
Todays bet of the day tip is Graeme Swann to be England's top wicket taker in the Test match. Swann is at 7/4 with Blue Square. Englands bowling line up is not particularly strong so expect Swann to be doing most of the bowling! The pitch is expected to be flat again and not likely to help the quicker bowlers and with the intense heat the quicker bowlers spells and amount they can bowl will be reduced!
Todays bet of the day tip is Graeme Swann to be England's top wicket taker in the Test match. Swann is at 7/4 with Blue Square. Englands bowling line up is not particularly strong so expect Swann to be doing most of the bowling! The pitch is expected to be flat again and not likely to help the quicker bowlers and with the intense heat the quicker bowlers spells and amount they can bowl will be reduced!
Thursday, 18 March 2010
Fulham V Juventus - Europa League
With Juventus 3-1 up and away from home I cannot see them looking to be too adventurous this evening. They are missing there 2 top choice goalkeepers so I feel they will be looking to protect what they have.
Fulham need to score but I do not rate their forward lineup especially with no Murphy pulling the strings in field!
I will look to back under 2.5 goals. Currently this is 6/7 with
Betfair
Fulham need to score but I do not rate their forward lineup especially with no Murphy pulling the strings in field!
I will look to back under 2.5 goals. Currently this is 6/7 with
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Barcelona V Stuttgart Champions League
Stuttgart probably blew any chance they had in the first leg. Barcelona are the best team in the competition and at home are virtually unbeatable.
I feel Barcelona will overcome Stuttgart easily tonight. I cannot really see Stuttgart scoring so I recommend backing 3-0 or 4-0 tonight at 15/2 and 12/1 respectively. Also I will be backing Barcelona Half Time/Full Time at 4/6.
I feel Barcelona will overcome Stuttgart easily tonight. I cannot really see Stuttgart scoring so I recommend backing 3-0 or 4-0 tonight at 15/2 and 12/1 respectively. Also I will be backing Barcelona Half Time/Full Time at 4/6.
New Zealand V Australia 1st Test Betting Tips
The 1st Test starts down-under on Thursday night. All eyes will be on Michael Clarke as he joins back up with his Aussie team mates following his recent high-profile break up.
I feel as he has a point to prove so you can take the 11/2 on offer that he will be the Australian top batsman with Sky Bet.
The weather is set fair for Wellington and with only 2 draws in their last 10 hosted matches I think we can safely assume the draw is not going to happen. The toss does not seem to be that important in deciding matches at Wellington which takes the "chance" factor of winning the toss being all important out of the game.
This means the better team in theory should win the game. Australia have been showing fantastic form since the Ashes and I cannot see anyway that they are not going to win this game. Take the 4/7 Boyle Sports are offering as I feel this represents fantastic value. New Zealand batting line up looks weak, although Australia have a few injuries they should have more than enough to win this game in 4 days.
I feel as he has a point to prove so you can take the 11/2 on offer that he will be the Australian top batsman with Sky Bet.
The weather is set fair for Wellington and with only 2 draws in their last 10 hosted matches I think we can safely assume the draw is not going to happen. The toss does not seem to be that important in deciding matches at Wellington which takes the "chance" factor of winning the toss being all important out of the game.
This means the better team in theory should win the game. Australia have been showing fantastic form since the Ashes and I cannot see anyway that they are not going to win this game. Take the 4/7 Boyle Sports are offering as I feel this represents fantastic value. New Zealand batting line up looks weak, although Australia have a few injuries they should have more than enough to win this game in 4 days.
Monday, 15 March 2010
New Hull Manager
With only 8 games to go it will not give the new manager much of a chance to turn things around. I am guessing the Hull City chairman is hoping for the new manager effect to kick in. Realistically Wigan, West Ham, Wolves, Burnley and Hull are battling it out to stay out of the remaining 2 relegation spots (assuming Portsmouth are already down).
For those who think the new manager effect is a myth just ask Norwich and Barnsley fans this season and Spurs fans last year! It is surely the only sensible reason as to sack Phil Brown at this stage of the season. Unless he was doing it to protect Brown's dignity and stop him from singing at the end of the season.
So who is going to replace Brown.
With Hull needing to appoint someone quickly (I am assuming this new manager effect is the reason for the sacking remember!) you could be forgiven to think that they do not already have someone lined up. Poaching a manager currently in a job could be a lengthy process. Lengthier than the quick appointment he requires. He has actually stated he wants someone in by Wednesday.
I will list pros and cons of the some of the top contenders.
Alan Curbishley -
He is available has experience in the premier league at the bottom,
However has been ruled out by the chairman already. Not convinced Curbishley would take the job would he want to go to a Northern club with little money and no guarantee of being in the Premier League next year?
Gary Megson -
Pros - Available, experience of managing at the bottom of the premier league and getting teams promoted from the championship, job is not "beneath" him
Cons - Will not be popular with the fans, not known for playing great football
Paul Jewell -
Available, has experience, northern roots
Cons - Not popular with fans, similar to Brown
Gareth Southgate -
Pros Available, Plays better football, Premiership experience
Cons - Got Middlesbrough relegated, no proven success at managerial level
Steve Coppell
Pros - Experience, Available
Cons - Doubt he wants another relegation fight
My top 3 I imagine will be Gary Megson, Paul Jewell and my wildcard Doncaster manager Sean O'Driscoll.
SOD would have signed for Burnley earlier in the season if compensation could be agreed with his club. He has now practically saved them from the drop this season so their chairmen maybe more willing to let him go. SOD plays attractive football and would relish the step up to a Premiership Club.
However SOD would be more of a risk probably than either Megson or Jewell however In my opinion he will be worth a little bet certainly he is good value at 20/1 that you could have got with VC today.
Well we won't have to wait long apparently the new manager will be appointed by Wednesday morning.
For those who think the new manager effect is a myth just ask Norwich and Barnsley fans this season and Spurs fans last year! It is surely the only sensible reason as to sack Phil Brown at this stage of the season. Unless he was doing it to protect Brown's dignity and stop him from singing at the end of the season.
So who is going to replace Brown.
With Hull needing to appoint someone quickly (I am assuming this new manager effect is the reason for the sacking remember!) you could be forgiven to think that they do not already have someone lined up. Poaching a manager currently in a job could be a lengthy process. Lengthier than the quick appointment he requires. He has actually stated he wants someone in by Wednesday.
I will list pros and cons of the some of the top contenders.
Alan Curbishley -
He is available has experience in the premier league at the bottom,
However has been ruled out by the chairman already. Not convinced Curbishley would take the job would he want to go to a Northern club with little money and no guarantee of being in the Premier League next year?
Gary Megson -
Pros - Available, experience of managing at the bottom of the premier league and getting teams promoted from the championship, job is not "beneath" him
Cons - Will not be popular with the fans, not known for playing great football
Paul Jewell -
Available, has experience, northern roots
Cons - Not popular with fans, similar to Brown
Gareth Southgate -
Pros Available, Plays better football, Premiership experience
Cons - Got Middlesbrough relegated, no proven success at managerial level
Steve Coppell
Pros - Experience, Available
Cons - Doubt he wants another relegation fight
My top 3 I imagine will be Gary Megson, Paul Jewell and my wildcard Doncaster manager Sean O'Driscoll.
SOD would have signed for Burnley earlier in the season if compensation could be agreed with his club. He has now practically saved them from the drop this season so their chairmen maybe more willing to let him go. SOD plays attractive football and would relish the step up to a Premiership Club.
However SOD would be more of a risk probably than either Megson or Jewell however In my opinion he will be worth a little bet certainly he is good value at 20/1 that you could have got with VC today.
Well we won't have to wait long apparently the new manager will be appointed by Wednesday morning.
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