England v Germany

 
Today sees the most important game of England’s World cup, a showdown against the old enemy, Germany. Since that historic win in ‘66, the Germans have enjoyed the spoils at all the major footballing events. Alas, this success normally comes about because of England’s inability to win a penalty shoot-out.
To acknowledge, or even celebrate, this [...]

England’s Next Keeper?

 
English World Cup adventures are usually marred with some controversy, where inevitably some poor sod is made an unwilling scapegoat. Normally we must wait until the knockout stages before this occurs, but the hapless Rob Green has provided us with our moment in only the first game.   
Following his absolute howler against the USA, Rob Green now looks [...]

Rooney Money-Back Special

 
Paddy Power have promised to refund losing bets on England’s opening World Cup game against the USA if the Three Lions’ main man Wayne Rooney scores at ANY time of the match.
Having had a storming season at Manchester United with 26 league goals and a Player of the Year Award double, Rooney is unquestionably England’s [...]

Champions League Final Money Back Special

 
Paddypower Bookmakers have decided to offer some money back special bets for the upcoming UEFA Champions League Final. Should the tie be settled by penalties they will refund all these losing bets:

1st/last goalscorer
Correct Score
Scorecast Singles

 
The refund applies only to bets that are placed before kick off and a maximum of €/£100 per bet.

FA Cup Final Betting

 
With the Premier League finally finished, our attention switches to the pride of English football, the FA Cup. For those of you who’ve had their heads lodged firmly in the sand, this year’s showpiece will be contested by Chelsea and the recently relegated Portsmouth. Needless to say Chelsea are firm favourites, 1/6 with William Hill, with [...]