MAY 10: CRYSTAL PALACE v BRIGHTON BETTING TIPS
Friday, 7.45pm (Live on Sky Sports 1) BITTER rivals Crystal Palace and Brighton meet at Selhurst Park for the first leg of a potentially enthralling two-legged playoff semi-final. Crystal Palace ended a barren run of nine games without victory on the last day of the league season by beating...
MAY 9: LEICESTER v WATFORD BETTING TIPS
Thursday, 7.45pm (Live on Sky Sports 1) WATFORD'S nightmare end to the season could be about to get worse when they travel to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester in their play-off semi-final first leg clash. The Hornest endured two goalkeeping injuries, a red card, a late winner...
MAY 8: CHELSEA v SPURS BETTING TIPS
THEY don't come any bigger than this London derby at Stamford Bridge with Champions League football on the line. Spurs have never won a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in 20 visits and no side is currently on a longer run without victory at an opponent's ground than...
MAY 7: MAN CITY v WBA BETTING TIPS
MAN CITY'S disappointing campaign continued on Saturday with a goalless draw at Swansea. It seems Roberto Mancini's men are already looking ahead to mojitos around a poolside after a ninth draw of an unsuccessful campaign. At least now they return to the Etihad Stadium, however, where they have netted...
MAY 7: WIGAN v SWANSEA BETTING TIPS
Tuesday, 7.45pm, Live on Sky Sports 1 WE'RE off to the north west – and it's do or die for Wigan as they welcome Swansea to the DW Stadium, desperate for maximum points in order to increase the pressure on the rest of the relegation pack. Roberto Martinez's side...
MAY 6: SUNDERLAND v STOKE BETTING TIPS
Monday, 8pm, live on Sky Sports 1 WHAT a difference a week makes. Just nine days after Paolo di Canio followed up a famous win over local rivals Newcastle with a 1-0 defeat of Everton his Sunderland side find themselves right back in the mix for relegation after a...
MAY 6: BRENTFORD v SWINDON BETTING TIPS
League One play-off semi-final second leg Monday, 4.30pm, Live on Sky Sports 1 FLIP the teams around from away to home and you get exactly the same prices from the first leg. Including Saturday's game. Swindon have now failed to beat Brentford all season in their three clashes and...
MAY 6: YEOVIL v SHEFFIELD UNITED BETTING TIPS
League One play-off semi-final second-leg Monday, 1.30pm, live on Sky Sports 1 SHEFFIELD UNITED are outsiders at 3.25 despite holding a slender one-goal advantage from Friday night's 1-0 success at Bramall Lane. The Blades have generally been better away from home this season, winning 11 games and drawing seven,...
MAY 5: MAN UNITED v CHELSEA BETTING TIPS
Sunday, 4pm, live on Sky Sports 1 IT'S hard to gauge just how much motivation and focus Manchester United retain at this stage of the season and for this reason alone Sunday's home clash with Chelsea is devilishly difficult from a punting perspective. The fact the runaway champions of...
MAY 4: MILESEY’S GOALSCORER GAMBLE
FIRST up is the only one of last weekend’s winning treble and I can't ignore Christian Benteke (2.20). The 22-year-old was in inspired form on Monday evening and claimed a superb hat-trick as Aston Villa hammered relegation rivals Sunderland 6-1 at Villa Park. The victory boosted Paul Lambert's side's...
MAY 4: MILESEY’S BET OF THE DAY
Charlton v Bristol City, Saturday, 12.45pm AT first glance this is a game that has little meaning. Charlton have nothing to play for and Bristol City have already been relegated and will finish rock bottom of the Championship. But The Addicks have been in good form of late and...
MAY 4: OVER 2.5 AND BOTH TO SCORE BETTING TIPS
KING of both teams to score bets this season are the boys from White Hart Lane who have racked up an impressive 25 from 34 in the Premier League. This weekend it’s Southampton who are on their way to Tottenham but they may well be wishing they could be...
MAY 3: SHEFF UTD v YEOVIL BETTING TIPS
Friday, 7.45pm, Live on Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports HD UNITED are 2.06 favourites for Friday's first leg of the League One semi-final play-offs but have hit a ropey run of form at the wrong time. Since Danny Wilson's sacking, caretaker boss Chris Morgan has tinkered with players...
MAY 2: LEAGUE 2 PLAY-OFF BETTING
Bradford City 2.0 v Burton Albion 4.3; The Draw 3.7 Kick-off: Thursday 7.45pm BRADFORD and Northampton should make the most of home advantage in the first legs of the League Two play-offs. I wonder sometimes whether I worry too much. Is Bradford's cup expertise – having reached the Capital...
APRIL 30: MILESEY’S BET OF THE DAY
Millwall v Crystal Palace, Tuesday, 7.45pm MILLWALL take on Crystal Palace in a London derby that has serious ramifications at the top and bottom of England Championship. The Lions lost again at the weekend and have still to secure their England Championship status. A poor run of from has...
APRIL 29: MILESEYS LAY OF THE DAY
THIS week's Monday Night football comes from Villa Park as Aston Villa host Sunderland I'm tipping goals, goals, goals for those who tune into Sky Sports One at 8pm. Paul Lambert's side have moved out of the relegation zone in recent weeks but they are still right in the...
APRIL 29: VILLA v SUNDERLAND TIPS
Monday, 8pm, Sky Sports 1 SUNDERLAND have lost just one of their last five Premier League trips to Villa Park (W2 D2 L1). This fixture is so crunch you can almost hear the sound it would make, something like biting into a pork scratching possibly? Under their new knee-sliding,...
APRIL 28: PREMIER LEAGUE BETTING TIPS
Arsenal v Man United, Sunday, 4pm, live Sky Sports 1 MAN UTD wrapped up the Premier League title last Monday night and punters have been rushing to back top four-chasing Arsenal to win on Sunday afternoon. There's been a bit of a gamble on Arsenal – and I think...
APRIL 27: MILESEY’S BET OF THE DAY
Rochdale 2.5 v Plymouth 3.1; The Draw 3.35 JOHN SHERIDAN is pleased Plymouth have their destiny in their own hands to avoid relegation. Victory at Rochdale would do it and is a stronger possibility than the odds suggest. Keith Hill's men might have only lost once in seven but...
APRIL 27, 28: WEEKEND BANKER BUNDLE
MAN CITY (1.26) may have finally lost their remaining grip on their Premier League crown but can get back to winning ways when West Ham visit the Etihad for Saturday’s early kick-off. Roberto Mancini’s team have had no trouble in dealing with the sides outside of the top seven...
APRIL 26: LEICESTER v WATFORD BETTING TIPS
Friday, 7.45, Live on Sky Sports 1 LEICESTER are featured on the TV once again and we have an absorbing contest in prospect with both sides needing three points in their respective battles for a play-off and second spot in their penultimate game of the season. Last Saturday's 2-2...
APRIL 24: MILESEY’S BET OF THE DAY
Grimsby Town v Newport County BSBP Play-Off Semi-Final 1st leg, 7.45pm GRISMBY secured a nice win on the final day of the regular league season by beating a weakened Newport side 3-0. Although it will be a very different away side that turns up here I think the result...
APRIL 23: MILESEY’S BET OF THE DAY
Millwall v Blackburn, Tuesday, 7.45pm MILLWALL culd secure their Championship survival with victory in this game in hand, despite falling to a disappointing 3-0 loss at fellow strugglers Huddersfield last Saturday afternoon. It was a second defeat in three for the Lions, who have now tasted victory only once...
APRIL 22: MILESEY’S MAN U v VILLA TIPS
MAN UTD appear to be coasting towards the end of the season and a more motivated Villa side might just offer the chance of an unlikely win at huge odds. Stats, form, years of Premier League history and just simple common sense point to a home win on Monday...
APRIL 21: PREMIER LEAGUE BETTING TIPS
SPURS' season has taken a turn for the worse and the last thing they need right now is a visit from in-form Manchester City. It's been five Premier League matches since Tottenham beat the champions – a Peter Crouch header separating the two in early May 2010 at the...
APRIL 20: MILESEYS LAY OF THE DAY
QPR and Stoke are the lowest scorers in the Premier League but Mr M thinks there could be fireworks when they meet at Loftus Road this afternoon. QPR are all but relegated – 10 points adrift of safety with just a possible 15 to play for. Harry Redknapp was...
APRIL 20: MILESEY’S SINGLE OF THE DAY
Hartlepool V Brentford, Saturday, 5.20pm MILESEY won the single wars on Friday as he posted Borussia M'gladbach before we. Hopefully my view added some insurance to the tip and Borussia duly won at a handy price. I can't be accused of copying Milesey's single this time although Brentford are...
APRIL 19: HULL v BRISTOL CITY BETTING TIPS
Friday, 7.45pm, Live on Sky Sports 1 ALTHOUGH Steve Bruce’s Hull were beaten 1-0 at struggling Wolves on Tuesday, Watford’s defeat at Millwall meant they actually inched towards the promised land. A win at home to rock-bottom City here will ensure only defeats in their last two games could...
APRIL 17: MILESEY’S LAY OF THE DAY
FULHAM shrugged of their last-gasp defeat at St James’ Park by getting a hard-fought point at Aston Villa on Saturday. That result means it’s now just one defeat in seven for Martin Jol’s side and they will be hopeful of extending that good record back on home soil. Craven...
APRIL 17: PREMIER LEAGUE BETTING TIPS
I'LL put up my thoughts on Man City v Wigan, Fulham v Chelsea and West Ham v Man Utd later but here are Milesey's predictions. Man City v Wigan It’s a cliche-ridden accident waiting to happen. Just count the amount of times you hear the words “dress rehearsal” in...
APRIL 16: MILESEY’S BET OF THE DAY
Woking v Grimsby Town, Tuesday, 7.45pm WOKING won a nine-goal thriller against Macclesfield on Saturday as they enhanced their reputation as one of the Blue Sq Bet Premier’s most entertaining teams. Games involving Garry Hill’s side have averaged an incredible 3.41 goals per game, only a fraction second to...
APRIL 16: CHAMPIONSHIP TIPS
WHEN you read my top tips you'll see I'm on Bolton at a biggest 11-4 with bet365 away to Leicester – so I'm pleased Milesey agrees with my verdict. Bolton have won three in a row to edge into a play-off spot and on current form should finish fourth...
APRIL 16: ARSENAL v EVERTON TIPS
IT did seem only a matter of time before Arsenal clawed back a place in the top four. While Arsene Wenger’s men have quietly set about piecing back together a peviously dismal campaign, Spurs and Chelsea have both been at their charitable best. The Gunners are now a point...
APRIL 14: CHELSEA v MAN CITY TIPS
Chelsea v Manchester City Sunday 4pm THIS is unquestionably the more promising of the two FA Cup semi-finals but if previous clashes between Rafael Benitez and Roberto Mancini are anything to go by this won’t be a thriller. The first two meetings between the two managers – one while...
APRIL 14: STOKE v MAN UTD TIPS
Stoke v Manchester United Sunday, 2.05pm STOKE are in the midst of a dire run of results and possibly for the first as manager, Tony Pulis is starting to come under real pressure from his own fans. Since beating Liverpool on Boxing Day, The Potters have picked up just...
APRIL 13: MILLWALL v WIGAN TIPS
Millwall v Wigan, today, 5.15pm, ESPN ARGUABLY the worst prize in football awaits the winner of this weekend's first FA Cup semi-final. No, I'm not talking about a return to Wembley to contest the oldest cup competition in the world against either Chelsea or Manchester City which is obviously...
APRIL 13: MILESEY’S SINGLE OF THE DAY
Bristol City 3.05 v Bolton 2.5; The Draw 3.5 IT doesn’t matter whether you’re trying to beat the drop, or chasing a play-off place at this stage of the season the key thing to have is momentum. Bolton have it, Bristol City don’t, and that makes The Trotters a...
APRIL 13: BETWAY ENHANCED TOP TREBLE
I'M standing by two sides who did so well for me last weekend. I tipped away wins for Southampton and Aston Villa – and both are at home on Saturday as they bid for another vital three points. Saints fans are beginning to forgive the board for sacking Nigel...
APRIL 12: LEICESTER v BIRMINGHAM TIPS
Leicester v Birmingham, 7.45pm, Live on Sky Sports 2 ONCE again Leicester are chosen for live Championship coverage (Sky haven’t yet answered my e-mail as to whether their head of football hails from the city) but they have made for painful viewing for their fans in recent weeks. However,...
APRIL 10: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
LAST night was a rollercoaster ride I didn't really enjoy – but in the end it was a profitable one. I'd written off my treble with Borussia Dortmund 2-1 down to Malaga going into the last minute – but then Germans pulled off that great escape. Unfortunately Cardiff then...
APRIL 9: LAY OF THE DAY
SHEFFIELD UTD are odds-on for their League One clash with Crawley Town this evening but have won just one home game in their last seven. The Blades were the pre-season favourites for the League One title and while they're still in with a chance of achieving it the play-offs...
APRIL 9: ENGLISH FOOTBALL TIPS
MK Dons 2.86 v Swindon Town 2.78, the draw 3.35 TUESDAY'S match at the Stadium MK is a must win game for the hosts. The Dons boss Karl Robinson stated over the weekend it will be “All out”. Crucially, three points will cut into Swindon’s lead (they occupy the...
APRIL 8: MAN UTD v MAN CITY TIPS
Old Trafford, Monday, 8pm, live on Sky Sports IT'S not often you get the chance to back Manchester United at odds against playing at home this season and on price alone I feel duty bound to make them a recommended bet for this Monday night special. Yes, City are...
APRIL 7: PREMIER LEAGUE BETTING TIPS
I PICKED four out of four on the English Premier League card yesterday – but obviously didn't put them up as a fourfold. Away wins for Aston Villa, Southampton and Arsenal and a draw at Norwich would have paid around 60-1 – and I'd have been ridiculed for suggesting...
APRIL 7: QPR v WIGAN TIPS
Loftus Road, Sunday, 4.10pm AS far as relegation six-pointers go they don’t come much bigger than this – with the hosts looking increasingly likely to be kicking off next season in the second tier. Harry Redknapp’s side have suffered unforgivable defeats at the hands of Aston Villa and Fulham...
APRIL 6: WEEKEND GOALSCORER GAMBLE
Rickie Lambert – Reading v Southampton (Saturday, 12.45, Sky Sports 2) Lambert scored his 14th Premier League goal of the season against Chelsea last weekend – the most by any English player in the competition. His wonderful free-kick against Chelsea in his last outing typified the sort of crisp...
APRIL 3: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
IT looked so good for much of the night but in the end we were hit by a B sting as Barcelona were pegged back at the death. The only consolation was both teams scored in an overs match – and Bayern Munich won too. Tonight's it's Malaga v...
MONDAY NIGHT: FULHAM v QPR
Craven Cottage, Monday, 8pm, Sky Sports 1 FULHAM have won fewer points (eight) than any other side in Premier League London derbies this season but defeated Spurs in their last match. Not even Nostradamus himself would have predicted Fulham stealing away from White Hart Lane with all the points...
EASTER MONDAY: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
IT'S an Easter Monday with a difference because we've got an FA Cup quarter-final to look forward to. And what a game it is – Chelsea v Man United just two days after both recorded contrasting results in the Premier League. For me it's a United win but I'll...
MARCH 24: TRANMERE v STEVENAGE PREVIEW
Prenton Park, Sunday, 4pm, live on Sky Sports AFTER all the Saturday call-offs Tranmere are hoping their televised League One meeting against Stevenage gets the go-ahead. It's the only league game scheduled in England and for me it should be a home win. But when Stevenage are concerned there's...
MARCH 22: SAN MARINO v ENGLAND BETTING TIPS
World Cup qualifying Group H, Bologna, 8pm FOR England it's not if they win away to San Marino – it's how many they'll do it by. Roy Hodgson's men are unbackable at a best 1-50 and even on the handicaps you have to look at England -4 or -5...
MARCH 19: MR FIXIT’S TUESDAY TIPS
I'VE already flagged up Stevenage as my Super Single – and if it doesn't come in direct all your complaints at Milesey. They look a good thing at Bury with Dani Lopez back at the side and last weekend's win takes the heat off under-fire boss Gary Smith. It's...
MARCH 19: TUESDAY’S TOP TIP
A QUIET Monday turned into a profitable night thanks to good input from contributors to the site and my full house of winning tips. I backed under 2.5 goals double at Dresden and Cluj and Go Ahead Eagles minus one while Cologne, Gainsborough and Xanthi were among other winners...
MARCH 15: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
IT'S all about the Cheltenham Gold Cup today – but after the dust has settled on four days of manic racing attention will turn to Friday night football. Motherwell v Hibs is the only league game in Britain – and what price a Leigh Griffiths goal after he –...
MARCH 13: BLACKBURN v MILLWALL TIPS
TUESDAY'S results showed just how to tough it is to predict Championship games these days. Bottom can beat top and even leaders Cardiff are struggling, picking up five points from five games. So the fact Wednesday night’s FA Cup quarter-final replay features league rivals Blackburn and Millwall doesn't make...
MARCH 11: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
AFTER all the excitement of the Leigh Griffiths phantom goal I'm not putting on any bets on until the officials pass eye tests. The more I watch that Hibs belter being ruled out the more incredible it seems. Took me back to the time a Dundee United player smashed...
MARCH 10: LIVERPOOL v SPURS TIPS
Today, Anfield, 4pm IT'S FA Cup weekend but the game that could provide most thrills is at Anfield. Spurs have been flying recently and will have plenty of backers at 3-1 with the likes of bet365 and William Hill but Liverpool have been in good form too and with...
MARCH 10: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
ANYONE who read my Daily Record column yesterda will know I'm backing Man United to beat Chelsea in the FA Cup today. United are simply the best side in England at the moment while the Blues blow hot and cold. Alex Ferguson will still be furious at the way...
MARCH 4: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
MAN CITY go into tonight's clash at Aston Villa 15 points adrift of Man United but the gap should be cut by three at the end of the game. It's one of those games where you can't see anything other than away win but best price is no bigger...
ENGLAND: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
THIS might be slightly controversial but I'm starting the weekend's line with Wigan v Liverpool. I'm aware Wigan's record against the Reds isn't great but they put on their best display of the season at Reading last week and things are looking up for Roberto Martinez's men. The 3-0...
MARCH 1: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
THERE are a few betting opportunities on Friday night and much of the focus will be on Wolves v Watford, live on Sky Sports 2. Gianfranco Zola's side look a good bet for promotion and hopefully he's put out his strongest side. The only time his men have let...
FEB 26: EVERTON v OLDHAM FA CUP BETTING TIPS
EVERTON were seconds from winning their FA Cup clash at Oldham before being pegged back and won't make the same mistake again. The Toffees are no bigger than 1-6 with Skybet to get it right and should win with something to spare against 18-1 (BetVictor) underdogs. Goodison boss David...
FEB 25: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
THERE are some decent matches tonight and let's start with West Ham v Spurs – and it's one I was struggling to make up my mind about. Spurs should be good enough to nick a win but Upton Park isn't the easiest place to visit with the bulk of...
ENGLISH FOOTBALL BETTING LATEST
SWANSEA are 100-1 with William Hill to win the Europa League after qualifying by battering Bradford in the Capital One Cup Final. They now face a battle to hang on to their manager Michael Laudrup who is 1-6 to still be in charge on day one of next season...
FEB 24: PREMIER LEAGUE BETTING TIPS
MAN UTD are 15 points clear at the top and the title race is over. But try telling that to Roberto Mancini and he'll probably tell you to f*** off! Mancini swore at reporters on Friday when asked about his future and you can sure his coat will be...
FEB 24: CAPITAL ONE CUP FINAL TIPS
Sunday, Wembley, 4pm THERE is no logical reason for Bradford appearing in the Capital One Cup Final – the same way as there is nothing to suggest they'll live with Swansea at Wembley. The Premier League men are bidding to become the first Welsh side to lift the trophy...
FEB 23: PREMIER LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW
CORAL are offering 5-1 for Manchester United to go unbeaten in the league from now until the end of the season. The 12-times Premier League champions are unbeaten in their last 14 league matches and sit 12 points clear at the top of the table. It’s 8-11 for Sir...
ENGLAND: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
GOALS seem to have been harder to find in recent weeks – let's hope the bookies respond by putting up prices that have been cut on this market for the best part of a year. One team having no problem finding the net are Peterborough who rammed in five...
FEB 20: ENGLISH FOOTBALL TIPS
PAUL INCE makes his return to football tonight and although I don't like backing against sides with new bosses he faces a tough test at Leeds. Former MK Dons gaffer Ince takes charge of a Blackpool side with just two wins in 10 and struggling since Michael Appleton's shock...
FEB 18: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
READING have given Man United some problems in the past couple of seasons – with their 4-3 home defeat (all the goals came in the first half) one of the most memorable games in the Premier League this season. But I can't see the Royals making it tough for...
ENGLAND: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
IT'S FA Cup weekend but Saturday's ties don't stand out when it comes to both teams scoring. So I'm kicking off my line in the Championship with Ipswich v Blackpool. Blackpool beat their opponents 6-0 at home back in August but that was two managers ago and they're struggling...
FEB 15: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
AS you know Friday's not my best day for tipping because I'm concentrating on the weekend workload but there are some big games tonight. First up let's look at AC Milan v Parma in Serie A and it's all about Mario Balotelli. He's been a big hit since signing...
FEB 12: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
I'VE covered the Champions League elsewhere but I'm not including the games at Celtic or Valencia in my top tips. They're just too tough to call especially when there are some stand-out picks in English football. Yeovil featured on my treble and with Paddy Madden again on target notched...
FEB 11: MR FIXIT’S TIPS
CAST your mind back to August and remember West Brom pumping Liverpool 3-0. It was a great start for Steve Clarke and a dreadful one for Brendan Rodgers but the roles have been reversed in recent weeks with the Reds going well and the Baggies fading. I can't see...
FEB 10: PREMIER LEAGUE BETTING
Aston Villa v West Ham (Sky Sports 1, 1.30) Man United v Everton (Sky Sports 1, 4.0) ALL eyes will be on Man United today as they bid to win the title by beating Everton. Sir Alex Ferguson's side will roar 12 points clear of Man City after the...