Sep 24: Scottish Football Preview
ANYONE fancy Celtic for the Treble after being paired with Rangers in the Betfred Cup semis? Scottish bookmakers McBookie.com are offering 9-2 Celtic will win all the domestic trophies with Rangers 66-1. McBookie spokesman Paul Petrie said: “Despite hammering Rangers recently this is still the hardest tie for Celtic and we...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsSep 24: English Betting Preview
LAST season Man City launched the Premier League campaign with five wins and most people handed them the title – except Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri who had other ideas. It's been a repeat a year on – the difference is Pep Guardiola is in charge and Ranieri's concentrating on...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsSep 22: Aberdeen v St Johnstone Preview
CELTIC struggled past Alloa in the Betfred Cup to book a semi-final slot alongside Rangers and Morton. An Old Firm semi-final or final is a possibility but Aberdeen and St Johnstone will be hoping do something to stop the latter happening. The final quarter-final is the toughest to call...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsSep 21: Celtic v Alloa Betting Preview
THERE'S no doubt Brendan Rodgers will be eyeing up a treble but at the same time will have one eye on next week's Champions League tie with Man City. He must have been delighted to be handed a home Betfred Cup clash with League One Alloa and while everyone...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsSep 17: English Betting Preview
MY strongest antepost tip was Newcastle so I was worried when they started with two defeats in the Championship. But boss Rafael Benitez didn't panic and he and his players have adjusted quickly to life outside the top flight by reeling off five wins in a row. The best...
Both teams to score tips, English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsGroup C: Champions League Preview
IT took Celtic six games and Man City two to qualify for the Champions League and they landed in a tough section alongside Barcelona and Monchengladbach in Group C. Celtic face the toughest of starts in Spain while City host the Germans on matchday one. Brendan Rodgers' men passed...
European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsSep 10: Scottish Football Preview
THERE are other games in Scotland today apart from Celtic v Rangers although it would be easy to forget. Aberdeen haven't got off to the best of starts but I fancy them at 5-6 with William to beat Inverness at home although they have a poor record against the...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsSep 6: World Cup Betting Preview
I WON'T have many better World Cup nights with six out of seven winners and the other void on Monday's preview post. Hoping for a similar hit rate on Tuesday but of course it won't be easy. My recommended bets last night were Gareth Bale to scorem Serbia v Ireland...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, World CupSep 5: World Cup Betting Preview
REMEMBER Euro 2016, remember Gareth Bale … remember how good he was. Bale was one of the stars of the tournament in Wales' amazing run to the semi-finals and will be expected to lead his men to Russia 2018. Wales kick off at home to Moldova tonight and are...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, World CupAug 27: English Betting Preview
LEICESTER, Southampton and Bournemouth – all have faced the might of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and all have bowed down to the great man. Anyone who thought the Swede was finished didn't watch PSG last season and anyone who thought he'd switched to England to boost his pension doesn't realise one...
Both teams to score tips, English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsAug 26: Killie v Rangers Betting Preview
RANGERS fans are enjoying seeing their side sitting at the top of the Premiership but there's no doubt the fixtures computer has been kind to them. Hamilton, Dundee, Motherwell and now Kilmarnock away has eased them back into the top flight with four games against sides unlikely to finish...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsAug 24: Champions League Preview
AFTER last night's drama we have five more Champions League qualifiers as the group-stage line-up is completed. Celtic, Porto, Ludogerets, Legia Warsaw and Monaco made it through last night with varying degrees of ease. It was a tough 90 minutes for Celtic who scraped through 5-4 on aggregate after...
European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsAug 23: Champions League Preview
THE big draw's on Thursday and five sides are aiming to make the group stage of the Champions League tonight. None of the ties look in the balance although you can't discount big guns Villarreal and Porto who face tough away tasks. Villarreal go to Monaco 2-1 down and...
European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsAug 17: Champions League Preview
IT'S another fascinating night in the Champions League with 10 more sides trying to qualify for the group stage. Last night Man City showed their class with a 5-0 romp in Romania and Monchengladbach proved it was men against Young Boys as they won 3-1 in Switzerland – the...
Both teams to score tips, European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals TipsPremier League: Antepost Betting Preview
PAUL POGBA, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jose Mourinho – three reasons why Man United should win the Premier League. But it's not going be that simple and two men likely to be standing in their way as Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte make their English managerial bows. This season's Premier...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsAug 9: Betfred Cup Betting Preview
WE'VE reached the last-16 stage of the Betfred Cup where Celtic, Hearts, Aberdeen and Hibs enter the fray. We've already lost holders Ross County who went out in the group stage and there have been plenty of shocks. However, this is where form will settle down and all teams...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsJuly 30: Celtic v Barcelona Betting Preview
HERE'S a question: Would Celtic rather take the scalp of star-studded Barcelona or see off Kazaks Astana? It's an easy one to answer – and anyway the Scottish champions have beaten Barca more than once before. The sides meet in the International Champions Cup in Dublin and for Celtic it's...
European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsJul 25: Rangers v Stranraer Betting Preview
Rangers have enjoyed the Betfred Cup more than most and are the only side to have won their first three games. Motherwell apart they haven't been tested and the only criticism of Mark Warburton's men is they should have beaten Annan and East Stirling much more convincingly. Three clean sheets...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsJul 20: Celtic v Red Imps Betting Preview
CELTIC were left red-faced by Red Imps last week and no matter what happens in tonight's return that embarrassment will live on forever. Losing to nil in Gibraltar was humiliating and while Celtic will overhaul the 1-0 deficit at Parkhead I'm not sure they'll run up a huge score....
European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsJune 10: France v Romania Betting Preview
WE'VE been counting down the days with various antepost and match bets – and today's the day. Euro 2016 kicks off with hosts France against Romania and let's hope we start with a cracker. Tournament openers often disappoint but the French have so many star turns so hopefully they'll...
Both teams to score tips, Euro 2020, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsMay 22: Killie v Falkirk Betting Preview
THE final match of the Scottish season takes place on Sunday with Kilmarnock trailing Falkirk 1-0 from the first leg of their Premiership play-off final. After the drama of Saturday's Scottish Cup Final that saw Hibs salvage something from a potentially horrible campaign what can we expect at Rugby...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsMay 21: European Football Tips
EUROPE goes cup final crazy weekend with trophies being handed out in countries such as Spain, Italy, France and Germany. It's the end of an era for some big-game name players and managers who will want to go out on a high. Take Zlatan Ibrahmovic for example. The Swedish...
European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsMay 21: FA Cup Final Preview
KEVIN MORAN, Jose Antonio Reyes and Pablo Zabaleta – that's the answer to the quiz question which three players have been sent off in an FA Cup Final – and Mark Clattenburg is 4-1 to add to that list in normal time on Saturday. Marouane Fellaini returns from suspension...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsMay 15: UK Betting Preview
PEP GUARDIOLA will be Manuel Pellegrini’s biggest fan if he hands Man City a farewell gift on Sunday. The minute Pep decided to take the job next season he would have been planning a Champions League assault. But if City lose at Swansea and Man United beat Bournemouth the...
Both teams to score tips, English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals Tips, Scottish Football TipsMay 7: English Betting Preview
IT will be one big party at the King Power tonight as Leicester are handed the Premier League trophy. That’s an intro I never thought I’d be writing and well done to all those who backed the Foxes at silly prices. I’ve been convinced Leicester would be crowned champions...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsMay 6: ICT v Dundee Utd Preview
I'VE enjoyed a good week on the Scottish card with wins for the likes of Dundee, Ayr and Raith. I was on Rovers to beat Hibs at 19-5 and took them draw no bet at 12-5 as a Super Single. Monday's top tip was Dundee -1 and while it never came...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsMay 2: Chelsea v Spurs Betting Preview
TWO nervous Leicester fans cashed out 5000-1 title bets just hours before their side failed to win the title at Manchester United yesterday but they should have held on 24 hours. The fans were both in line for £5000 from their £1 wagers placed at the start of the season but...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsApr 30: English Betting Preview
FOR weeks it’s been two from three to join Aston Villa in the Championship – now I reckon it’s one from two. Norwich look likely to go down with Villa so that should leave a straight fight between north-east rivals Newcastle and Sunderland. Only one point separates the three...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsApr 27: Atletico Madrid v Bayern Munich Preview
BAYERN MUNICH are Champions League favourites but face the toughest of tests against meanies Atletico Madrid tonight. It's a fascinating tie – the best defence in Europe against what's possibly the strongest side in the world. Diego Simeone's Madrid side have home advantage in the first leg and will...
European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals TipsApr 26: Man City v Real Madrid Preview
IT'S all about Cristiano Ronaldo at the Etihad – if he plays Real Madrid should qualify but if he doesn't Man City have a chance. Real without Ronaldo is like The Masters minus green jackets. He's been their talisman for years now and is the one Galatico who is...
Both teams to score tips, European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsApr 24: English Betting Preview
LEICESTER'S stay at the top has been helped by being able to play almost the same 11 week after week. Today against Swansea they face a big test without star striker Jamie Vardy who is banned after last week's red card against West Ham. The Foxes gap is down...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsApr 23: English Betting Preview
THERE haven't been many more one-sided derbies than Liverpool-Everton on Wednesday. Forget Merseyside this was mercy me as Toffees boss Roberto Martinez saw his 10 men humiliated. It was 4-0 going four more and Everton need a win at Wembley today to save their season … and their boss. Reaching...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsApr 22: St Johnstone v Aberdeen Preview
AFTER last weekend's drama there's not much to be excited about looking at tonight's Premiership encounter – unless you believe the Aberdeen can still top the table. That would require them to win their remaining games and Celtic lose three and deny boss Ronny Deila a title-winning send-off. No matter how poor...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals Tips, Scottish Football TipsApr 19: Newcastle v Man City Betting Preview
RAFA BENITEZ picked up just one point from his first four games in charge of Newcastle so a victory against Swansea on Saturday was the perfect birthday gift. Sunderland's win at Norwich at lunchtime meant Newcastle had to win although 3-0 flattered them against a side who missed a...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals TipsApr 18: Stoke v Spurs Betting Preview
WITH Leicester only drawing with West Ham to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League Spurs must take advantage and beat Stoke to close the gap. On their day Stoke can beat anyone but in recent weeks haven't lived up to their billing and last time...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals TipsApr 17 – Rangers v Celtic Betting Preview
PUT on the hard hats – it's almost time for 90 minutes of madness and mayhem. The destination is Hampden, Sunday, 12pm – and can you just imagine the scene in pubs up and down the county all afternoon. A Scottish Cup semi-final meeting will be only the second...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsApr 10: Rangers v Peterhead Betting Preview
RANGERS lifted their first piece of silverware on Tuesday and can follow the Championship with their first Petrofac Training Cup success. They tackle League One Peterhead at Hampden and the Blue Toon are off form after back-to-back defeats against Forfar and Cowdenbeath without scoring. The sides have met four...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsApr 7: Europa League Betting Preview
ALL eyes will be on Jurgen Klopp as he returns to Dortmund tonight – but they should be focused on his successor Thomas Tuchel. A Klopp-cam will be pointed at the Liverpool boss for 90 minutes of Europa League action but his side are massive underdogs. Klopp remains a Borussia legend...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsApr 5: Scottish Football Betting Preview
IT'S all about titles on Tuesday for two clubs who will renew their Old Firm rivalry next Sunday and all next season. After missing out on clinching promotion by seconds at the weekend Rangers will clinch the Championship title tonight to ease the pain of such a near miss....
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals Tips, Scottish Football TipsApr 2: Barcelona v Real Madrid Betting Preview
ZINEDINE ZIDANE gets his first taste of El Clasico as a manager tonight and bookies fear it could be his last. The former Real Madrid star has been under increasing pressure at the Bernabeu club and it's just 3-1 Zidane leaves his post before the end of the season...
Both teams to score tips, European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsApril 2: English Football Betting Preview
HARRY KANE was the scourge of the world champions last week – today he’s aiming his shooting boots at just one man from Germany. The Spurs star kickstarted England’s fightback to win from 2-0 down last week and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will have taken note. Kane wasn’t the only White...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsApril 2: Scottish Football Betting Preview
SCOTTISH firm McBookie.com are offering 3-1 Celtic will beat their points total of last season – 92. That will mean Ronny Deila’s men must win their final eight games starting today with Hearts at home. Winning all eight is a tall order but I'm on them to pick up a full...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals Tips, Scottish Football TipsMar 29: International Friendlies Preview
SCOTLAND, England and France all won last week and McBookie are offering an enhanced 7-1 they do so again tonight. For a team with nothing but holidays to look forward to this summer Scotland looked a hungry team last week. Gordon Strachan's men were massive underdogs away to the Czech...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals TipsMarch 26 – Scottish Football Betting Preview
AT the start of the season most people looking at the Championship saw two stick-on bets – Rangers to win the title and Hibs to finish second. The first one is set to land at short odds but Hibs are making a mess of their side of the bargain...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals Tips, Scottish Football TipsMar 19: English Football Betting Preview
THERE'S been loads of publicity for the lucky sods who backed Leicester on the anteposts at 5000-1 and doubling with Crystal Palace for the FA Cup would pay 500,000-1. Cash out? You wouldn't have a chance – you be hounded out of the country by bookies stunned by the...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals TipsMar 14: Leicester v Newcastle Betting Preview
I'M going to make a big statement – if Leicester win tonight they'll go on to be crowned champions. It's taken me a long time to become a believer but in all probability Spurs are the Foxes only serious challengers and everyone expects them to drop points in the...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsMar 13: Scottish League Cup Final Preview
HIBS take on Ross County in the League Cup Final at Hampden today and it's a tough one to call. McBookie.com are offering 60-1 Hibs can complete the treble of promotion, League Cup and Scottish Cup – and while a trophy would be the icing on the cake I'm...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsMar 10: Europa League Betting Preview
THE Europa League is much maligned but there are plenty of big names aiming for a last-eight spot tonight. Clubs such as Dortmund, Leverkusen, Valencia and of course Liverpool and Man United would rather be in the big one. But the carrot of a Champions League place to the winner...
Both teams to score tips, Europa League, European Football, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsMar 5-6: Scottish Cup Betting Preview
IF Rangers beat Dundee today the chances of an Old Firm Scottish Cup semi-final will shorten. It's a big if though because as long as Dundee are brave and don't hide they should give Rangers a serious test at Ibrox today. McBookie.com go 3-1 on an Old Firm final...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsFeb 28: Capital One Cup Final Betting Preview
ENGLAND'S first trophy is up for grabs at Wembley today and two of the big guns have made it through. Jurgen Klopp will be delighted to have a cup final appearance in his first season at Liverpooland Manuel Pellegrini will want to stick two fingers up at club chiefs by...
Both teams to score tips, English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals TipsFeb 27: English Betting Preview
AT the start of the season Leicester v Norwich would have been regarded as a relegation six-pointer. It's still a huge game today but the teams need the points for different reasons. Claudio Ranieri's Leicester simply won't go away and as we head into March they remain top of the...
Both teams to score tips, English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsFeb 27: Scottish Football Betting Preview
MORTON pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the season in midweek when they beat Hibs 3-0 away. The Greenock men were as big as 16-1 so you can imagine the price they were -2. McBookie now go 2-1 that treble-cashing Hibs end the season empty-handed. The Easter...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsFebruary 26: Hamilton v Celtic Betting Preview
BOOKIES are running scared of Celtic tonight after their 8-1 demolition job of Hamilton. Finding value for their trip to New Douglas Park is difficult when they're priced up at a best 1-4 with Coral. Those odds force punters to look at the handicap betting but Celtic have won...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals Tips, Scottish Football TipsFeb 22: Shrewsbury v Man Utd Preview
IT'S David v Goliath in the FA Cup tonight and if the giants are slayed it will be the end for Louis van Gaal. The Man United boss is on his way out anyway and for many the last straw was an abysmal 2-2 defeat at Midtjylland in the Europa...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsFeb 3: Aberdeen v Celtic Betting Preview
ABERDEEN are drinking in the last-chance saloon but could say three cheers to a title race tonight. The Dons trail Celtic by six points and while it's not a decider at Pittodrie you can tie green and white ribbons to the trophy if Ronny Deila's side notch a win. Aberdeen...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsJan 23: Scottish Football Betting Preview
LEIGH GRIFFITHS might be the form striker in the country but is still the 11-10 outsider to score the most goals in Scotland this season. Scottish bookmakers McBookie.com make Martyn Waghorn the 4-6 favourite with both men on the 20-goal mark. Griffiths can take a march on his rival on...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsDec 28: Premier League Preview
SOME bookies have already paid out on Louis van Gaal to win the sack race – and he could be packing his bags tonight. The under-fire Man United boss needs goals and a good display probably even more than the points as they face up to Chelsea at Old...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals TipsDec 19; Scottish Football Betting Preview
ALL the talk in Scotland this week has centred on league reconstruction but both Rangers and Hibs insist they want to win promotion to the Premiership and not be handed a free pass. As the race for the title hots up McBookie.com are offering 2-1 both Rangers and Hibs...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsDec 6: Newcastle v Liverpool Betting Preview
I'VE been highlighting this match for four days – ever since Liverpool blew away Southampton 6-1 to reach the last four of the Capital One Cup. They could have scored 10 and could have netted eight at Man City and there is serious proof Jurgen Klopp could push his...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Super SingleNov 28: English Betting Preview
JAMIE VARDY will hog the headlines today if he beats 10 in a row. I tipped the Leicester goal king last week to equal Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record of scoring in successive league games but can he beat it tonight? As fate would have it the England star comes up...
Both teams to score tips, English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals TipsNov 20: St Mirren v Morton Preview
WHILE Rangers have been dragged into a title race by Hibs and Falkirk it's a surprise to see which team is sitting in fourth – the best of the rest in a way. Morton have climbed to those lofty heights after four wins in a row and go into...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Goals Tips, Scottish Football TipsNov 17: UK Betting Preview
THE talk in Scotland has been about a three-way fight for the title and while Rangers remain massive odds-on favourites there's no doubt Hibs and Falkirk are making a fist of it. Falkirk's only defeats have been to the top two and victory against Livingston on Tuesday will close...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football Tips, Super SingleTop Scorer: Celtic, Rangers – or Rory?
HERE'S one for Celtic and Rangers fans to debate – or anyone else for that matter. With Ibrox hitman Martyn Waghorn on 14 goals and Hoops star Leigh Griffiths on 13, McBookie.com are betting on which player will be the top scorer in the whole of Scotland. Waghorn is...
First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Scottish Football TipsNov 8: English Football Betting Preview
THERE are three games in the Premier League today and the easiest to predict is Aston Villa v Man City. It should be a baptism of fire for new Villa boss Remi Garde who watched his side crash 3-1 at Spurs on Monday. This is as tough a start...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Super Single, To Score 2+ TipsSEP 17: AJAX v CELTIC BETTING PREVIEW
CELTIC have crashed out of the Champions League arguably to face tougher opposition in the Europa League. Ajax and Fenerbahce look better sides than the Malmo outfit that sent the Hoops packing from the elite stage – and that’s got to be worrying for boss Ronny Deila. While Celtic...
Europa League, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsSEP 8: ENGLAND v SWITZERLAND PREVIEW
I TIPPED Wayne Rooney to equal Bobby Charlton's goals record last weekend – and I'm backing him to beat it at Wembley tonight. Rooney was hauled off after an hour of the 6-0 cruise in San Marino on Saturday and cynics have suggested tickets will be sold as he...
Euro 2020, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips, Super SingleAUG 23: RANGERS v HIBS BETTING PREVIEW
RANGERS showed their intent as they got the season off to a flier with a 6-2 crushing of Hibs in the Challenge Cup at Easter Road. It was a real statement about how Mark Warburton was going to approach games and he's gone on to win his next four...
Both teams to score tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football TipsAUG 16: ENGLISH FOOTBALL BETTING PREVIEW
I THOUGHT bookies over-reacted to Chelsea being held by Swansea as they installed Man City as favourites to win the Premier League. The Blues were on course for victory until Thibaut Courtois was red carded and while City opened with a superb win at West Brom the three points...
English Football Tips, First Goalscorer Tips, Football Tips