News this afternoon that Alan Pardew has gone past both Alan Curbishley and Martin O'Neill in this afternoon's betting, to become the new odds-on favorite to be the next Newcastle manager. Alan Pardew odds-on favorite to be new Newcastle manager And there are rumors that some betting establishments are now refusing to take bets [.

Newcastle United defender Sol Campbell has slammed the club's decision to sack manager Chris Hughton. Few people if any expected Hughton's sacking, and many questions are being asked as to why the decision was made. Campbell, a seasoned veteran of the Premier League, has criticized the decision, going as far as saying it "makes no sense.

The first MLS Re-Entry Draft was relatively uneventful last week, with just two players being taken. The second Re-Entry is scheduled for Wednesday and is promising to have at least a few big names taken.

So who might go? Established stars like Juan Pablo Angel and Guillermo Barros Schelotto stand a good chance of being selected by teams hoping to find the missing piece to their championship puzzles.

Local derby, 120th competitive meeting as it happens. Cup game. Mid-week. Under the floodlights. Only a fool would try to predict the outcome of one these; all bets are off and anything can happen. McLeish has called for a hostile atmosphere and described the reputation of the City fans as being "volatile but not in a nasty way", whatever that might mean.

Local derby, 120th competitive meeting as it happens. Cup game. Mid-week. Under the floodlights. Only a fool would try to predict the outcome of one these; all bets are off and anything can happen. McLeish has called for a hostile atmosphere and described the reputation of the City fans as being "volatile but not in a nasty way", whatever that might mean.

It's decision day in Zurich. The 2018 bidders have completed their presentations, and an announcement is expected (though don't be surprised if they makes us wait) around 10 AM ET. While FIFA's Executive Committee mulls their options over lunch, those of us following along at home or work are left to try and handicap a race that is literally unhandicapple-able.

The Weekend Six Pack (Plus) Draw heaven beckons is a post from: Just Football

Each week our betting columnist Rob Hartnett will bring you six bets from the weekend football action. Rob is the public face of leading In Play betting specialists 188BET.com and appears regularly on the Bolton, Wigan, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Everton websites doing betting previews.

The FanCast crew is in somber mood as they discuss what can only be described as Chelsea's relegation form with 5 points from a possible 18 in their last 6 matches. But don't worry the mood lightens after a good rant and a few classic terrace songs, not to mention an old fool called Dr Mart!

Some people love the guy, some think his time is up, I'm afraid to say that my opinion is of the latter please read what I say before castigating me!

When Ashley Cole left, Clichy took his chance so well he displayed all the characteristics he displayed now but there was also a reliability to his game, you knew that if you but the very best up against him you could hedge your bets on him giving them a damn good game.

Off, off, off, off to collect my winnings Irregular betting activities around a Scottish Premier League match are being investigated by the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB). Motherwell player Steve Jennings was red carded against Hearts, which alerted bookmakers to possible problems. Bets of £100, £200 and £500 on Jennings being sent-off were placed online [.

Off, off, off, off to collect my winnings Irregular betting activities around a Scottish Premier League match are being investigated by the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB). Motherwell player Steve Jennings was red carded against Hearts, which alerted bookmakers to possible problems. Bets of £100, £200 and £500 on a Motherwell player being sent-off were [.

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Sponsored post Over the years, as the organised betting on sports has taken hold of the sporting fan's imagination, betting has developed it's very own betting lingo to describe the intricacies of the gambling world. This language can seem bewildering to people who have never placed bets before but, as with any language, there are [.

Weekend Six Pack 6 solid reasons for 1-1 at St Andrews, Christmas goals galore is a post from: Just Football

Each week our betting columnist Rob Hartnett will bring you six bets from the weekend football action. Rob is the public face of leading In Play betting specialists 188BET.com and appears regularly on the Bolton, Wigan, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Everton websites doing betting previews.

Man United to carry on, Ince's revival and a letter to Grandpa There will be a double bill over the festive period for those of you that want to add to your Christmas coffers, with today's offering examining the games for Boxing Day and the 27th. Last week's bets turned into something of a washout [.