Lifelong Ipswich Town supporter who recently graduated from Durham University in French and German. Have developed a passion for European football based on my links abroad and am an avid supporter of Werder Bremen and Auxerre. Joined the MFT team in October 2024 and looking to take my first steps into the world of football journalism.
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Posted on: 25 Aug 2025
With the 2025/26 Premier League season now underway, there are plenty of forwards in contention for the Golden Boot award. Last season, Mohamed Salah claimed his fourth Golden Boot award, which put him next to Thierry Henry for most Premier League Golden Boots in history. The Egypt international is unquestionably targeting a fifth one this season to put him out on […]
Posted on: 25 Aug 2025
The new 2025/26 Premier League season is now underway, and all three newly promoted teams already have one win on the board each. The strong starts by Leeds, Sunderland and Burnley indicate that we would be in for a closer relegation battle this time around, after two consecutive seasons of all three newly promoted teams being cut adrift from the rest […]
Posted on: 25 Aug 2025
We witnessed an exciting battle for the top 4 in the 2024/2025 Premier League season, one that was only resolved in the last round of the season, highlighting once again why this is one of the most popular outright betting markets. With that in mind, we are taking a closer look at the Premier League top 4 odds for the […]
Posted on: 25 Aug 2025
The 2024/2025 Premier League title race was not as close as many expected, with Liverpool running away with it way before the season’s end. Arne Slot’s Reds were impressive last season and rightfully took the crown from Manchester City. That being said, all 20 teams have made a number of new signings ready for the new 2025/26 season, and squads are […]
Posted on: 21 Aug 2025
After an exciting and tight title race in the Serie A last season, Napoli have won their second title in the last three years, while Inter Milan, who were favoured to win this race, faltered at the finish line. Napoli are the favourites with bookmakers to retain their Scudetto crown, which would be their third title in four seasons should […]
Posted on: 31 Jul 2025
As ever, the UEFA Champions League outright winner odds market is one of the most exciting and dynamic ones around, but with only two teams left standing this season it’s clear who is the favourite going into the big final. So now is the time to study the latest Champions League outright winner odds and place your bets. Best Champions […]
Posted on: 07 Jun 2025
Last season the top scorer race in Serie A wasn’t too exciting, with Mateo Retegui claiming the crown with six more goals than the first player behind him. Hopefully, the 2025-26 season will bring us a more exciting race, so let’s take a closer look at the latest Serie A top scorer odds. Best Serie A top scorer odds Unfortunately, […]
Posted on: 28 May 2025
We’ve seen a close, though not too eventful all-English final in the Europa League this season, with Tottenham beating Man Utd 1-0 to win their first European trophy since 1984. Both teams were also looking to secure European football for next season, with the Red Devils coming up short and Spurs getting a spot in the Champions League. So, the […]
Posted on: 21 Apr 2025
Valencia take on Espanyol in a mid-table clash which will see both teams attempt to take one step closer towards survival in La Liga. Both teams currently sit seven points above the relegation zone on 38 points. Espanyol and Valencia should be safe at this stage with Alaves firmly behind on 31 points, but one can never be too careful. […]
Posted on: 19 Apr 2025
Genoa take on Lazio in a game which could push the visitors further towards their ambitions of a Champions League spot next season. Lazio sit three points behind fourth-placed Juventus, having drawn two and won one of their last three Serie A games. It has been a tough week for le Aquile, who were knocked out by Bodo/Glimt in the […]
Posted on: 17 Apr 2025
Roma take on Hellas Verona in what can only be described as a mid-table clash considering the current campaign. Both teams have been widely underwhelming, with Roma sat seventh in the table, and Verona, equally unable to make headway in Serie A, stuck in 14th. The two sides will be desperately looking for a win, but for differing reasons. Roma […]
Posted on: 18 Mar 2025
A contest that looks set to be tightly contested, Bulgaria face the Republic of Ireland in the 1st leg of their Nations League play-off on Thursday 20 March, an encounter that will see both teams fight for a place in Group B. Both Bulgaria and the Republic of Ireland have been inconsistent during their matches thus far. Ireland showed their […]
Posted on: 05 Mar 2025
The winners of the 2023/24 UEFA Conference League arrive in Norway tomorrow evening to take on a comparatively smaller side in the shape of Bodo/Glimt. The fixture will mark the first ever meeting between the two sides, with the Greek giants probably confident of a strong first-leg result, given their recent success in European competition. Bodo/Glimt ought not to be […]
Posted on: 25 Feb 2025
News broke earlier this week that Rangers manager Philippe Clement had been sacked from his role at Ibrox after the club was defeated 2-0 at home to St. Mirren. Now, the market has opened for the Belgian’s potential replacement. The disappointing result meant that Rangers remained 13 points behind league leaders Celtic in the Scottish Premiership, some way off their […]
Posted on: 23 Feb 2025
After the close of the new UEFA Champions League group stage format earlier this week, various betting markets saw movement. One of these is for the player who delivers the most assists during this year’s longer format competition. Here are the favourites, and perhaps some wildcards in the latest Champions League top assister odds. Champions League top assister odds: Current […]
Posted on: 23 Feb 2025
With five fixtures of the 2024/25 Champions League now complete, things are really starting to heat up in the contest to be the competition’s top scorer. However, the race has really only just begun, with multiple strikers packed closely together. With a long way still to go, it is truly anyone’s game at this relatively early stage. Champions League top […]
Posted on: 19 Feb 2025
Former Swansea City manager Luke Williams was dismissed earlier this week, after a poor run of results had seen the Swans be dragged into a relegation scrap that has severely threatened their safety in the second tier. The 43-year-old Englishman had been in charge of the Wales-based club since the start of 2024. During that time, Williams took charge of […]
Posted on: 19 Feb 2025
With Cambridge United sat rock-bottom of the League One table, the U’s hierarchy felt that it was time for a much-needed change at the club’s helm. Former Swansea City manager and player Gary Monk had been in charge of the club for almost a year, joining in March 2024. However, he has enjoyed little to no success in that time, […]
Posted on: 13 Feb 2025
With news breaking over the past week that Blackburn Rovers boss John Eustace is set to be tempted to former club Derby County in the run-in to the end of the season, bookies have now opened the market regarding who will be his replacement at Ewood Park. There has been a great deal of discontent surrounding the Englishman’s potential departure, […]
Posted on: 12 Feb 2025
Since the first few rounds of the FA Cup have now come to a close, it is time to take a look into who the favourites are to take home England’s most coveted domestic trophy. Holders Manchester United have been given an outside chance of retaining their title, with bitter rivals Manchester City firmly in the driving seat for the […]
Posted on: 08 Feb 2025
With the final of the Carabao Cup now locked in for 16 March, it is time to take a look at who the favourites are to come away with the season’s first piece of genuine silverware. The final will be contested between Liverpool and Newcastle, with the Toon Army looking to win their first trophy since 1955. A momentous occasion […]
Posted on: 08 Feb 2025
Monumental news rocked the world of football over the past month, as it was revealed that legendary France boss Didier Deschamps will step down as head coach of Les Bleus following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup. With a World Cup win and Nations League victory under his belt, it will be a sad day for French football when […]
Posted on: 08 Feb 2025
A torrid run of seven losses in a row led to Paul Warne being relieved of his duties as Derby County manager this week, as the Rams slid into the relegation zone after Hull City’s shock 3-0 away victory at Sheffield United. Goalscoring has been a real problem for Derby this season, having managed only 32 goals so far, finding […]
Posted on: 08 Feb 2025
Despite winning a massive relegation six-pointer against Ipswich last weekend, it is safe to say that Ivan Juric’s time at Southampton has been rather unhappy so far. Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo got the goals in what turned out to be a desperately needed victory for the struggling South Coast side. The win has done little to alleviate the pressure […]
Posted on: 08 Feb 2025
As five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 40th birthday with a brace in the AFC Champions League against Al-Wasl, speculation has begun to mount as to whether he will sign a new contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. After leaving Manchester United for the second time in 2022, the Portuguese star signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with […]