It's all change at West Ham United with Graham Potter replacing Julen Lopetegui in the dugout but the new manager won't have much time to make an impact before tonight's FA Cup tie at Aston Villa.
Everyone knew Lopetegui was a goner from the start of the week yet it took the Hammers until Wednesday night to finally sack him, with Potter officially unveiled as his successor the morning after.
West Ham's only chance of salvaging something from the season comes in the shape of the FA Cup but they've been handed a tough third-round draw on the road against Villa.
After such a chaotic week it would be a surprise if they beat Unai Emery's men but the Villa boss might be tempted to rest a few big hitters with big games looming in the Premier League and Champions League.
Aston Villa vs West Ham top betting tips
A lot will depend on how strong a team Emery picks but BoyleSports make Aston Villa their 8/13 hot favourites and there's plenty of talent in reserve even if he does mix things up a little.
There's not much value at that price but you can boost the odds to 13/10 if you combine the home win with over 2.5 goals. Villa's only clean sheet in their last nine matches came against rock-bottom Southampton so we should see goals at both ends.
BTTS only pays 6/10 at BoyleSports but adding on no draw will take you to 5/4 with the same firm and that looks decent.
Some stats bets also catch the eye and Hammers striker Niclas Fullkrug is a whopping 9/1 to score with a header. I also like the 4/1 available at BoyleSports for Villa's Leon Bailey to provide an assist.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen top betting tips
The other games in Britain tonight could fall victim to the big freeze so I'm heading overseas for my other selections and there's a cracker in Germany as champions Bayer Leverkusen visit Borussia Dortmund.
After last season's Invincible domestic campaign there was always going to be a drop off for Xabi Alonso's men but they've still lost just once in the Bundesliga and only trail leaders Bayern Munich by four points.
It has been a much more disappointing season for Dortmund and they find themselves sitting sixth, 11 points off the title pace. Borussia are still capable of beating anyone on their day though so it's a tricky one to call.
The half-time draw is always a good bet when two good teams collide and it pays 6/5 with BoyleSports here. This is the first game since Germany's winter break ended so it could take the teams a while to warm up. Backing most goals to come in the second half pays 10/11.
Patrick Schick scored four goals in Leverkusen's final game before the break and he's 7/4 for anytime scorer tonight.
Lazio vs Como top betting tips
Lazio's title push has stalled in Serie A so they will be determined to get back on track when Como come to the Eternal City tonight.
Marco Baroni had the capital club flying but a 6-0 home loss to champions Inter in mid-December led to a nosedive, with Lazio winning just one of their next three games.
Their last outing was a 2-0 derby loss to Roma but BoyleSports make them 3/4 hot favourites to bounce back with a victory tonight.
Como have won two of their last three, including a 2-0 triumph over Roma, so it won't be easy. But I fancy Baroni's men to get the job done at home and combining a Lazio win with over 1.5 goals boosts the odds to 5/4.
With striker Valentin Castellanos banned after his red card in the derby, Boulaye Dia should start up top for Lazio. He's 15/8 for anytime scorer and that looks pretty good value.
Friday's Super Singles
- BTTS and no draw in Villa v West Ham 5/4 BoyleSports
- HT draw in Dortmund v Leverkusen 6/5 BoyleSports
- Lazio win and over 1.5 goals 5/4 BoyleSports
Long shot
- Niclas Fullkrug to score a header 9/1 BoyleSports
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Racing tips
Cairnzy is off to Lingfield for today's racing and hopes the Boatman can ferry him to some profits.
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In December 2020 we sadly 
Villa
Dortmund
Both games both teams to score 6/4
On paper looked good and players read the script
No joy at Dundee last night all bets LOSERS
Well done all winners
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What’s this all about buzzer.
Have You been banned 🤔
William hill apparently it’s bonus abuse
Hills used to offer me great promotions in terms of free spins every day etc., but in the last couple of months have offered me next to nothing, so suspect that have cut bonus offers out of my account, but they have allowed the account to remain open (with £11 in it). Ladbrokes restricted gaming offers (free spins etc.) a long time back. I don’t think that these companies even liking you taking a few pence off them.
first they stopped me from taking part in the bonus drop game and then they said i had been banned after winning stat attack game worth £20 in free bets once and getting 3/5 1 away from the free £2 bonus on numerous occasions apart from that my betting has been usual.
Hills stopped most of the free bets and bonus drops with me as well .
Anyone know how to get rid of the constant annoying adverts that pop up all the time now here.
It lowers the tone and is a tacky addition to the site.
Or has the site become more focused on making money from advertising than providing a platform to exchange tips and chat 🤔
tried ADBLOCK ?
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Yes I no longer have access to the bonus drop game with Hills. I will try and build my balance on any offers I do get etc. Betway have also restricted my use so I can bet a maximum of about £1 per bet so it’s barely worthwhile doing. Doing similar with them as with Hills. Penny pinching at its finest, but if you look after the pennies, the pounds will look after themselves….
yep sounds like penny pinching all round and the worse part is there is no right to reply or gain any explanation as to why … the algorithm just picks you up and out you go.
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All that trouble with Hills all began when they got bought over. My account got closed out of nowhere a while back. No explanation was given either
Same mate mine got restricted quite a while back also out of nowhere never used them online since
I never trust the team selections for the cup matches, so will give them a miss.
Looking to double my money for the night, so always try to keep it simple.
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Dortmund 1.5 match goals.
Auxerre 1.5 match goals.
Just over evens.
Good luck.
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Over 6.5 4/1
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