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.
93 Tips by Samuel Lawn:
Posted on: 12 Dec 2024
As we enter a new era of the Champions League, which sees 36 teams compete for 16 spots in the knockout round in a single league table, this also sees updates to the competition’s betting market. With all teams thrown together and high-seeded teams no longer afforded the protection they once had, we analyse which sides look most likely to […]
Posted on: 11 Dec 2024
With news breaking that Gary Lineker will be stepping down as host of Match of the Day after 25 years on our screens, frequent stand-in Gabby Logan has now emerged as the favourite to take over from the former Tottenham and Leicester footballer. Priced at 11/8, Logan is by no means a firm favourite, and will face stiff competition for […]
Posted on: 11 Dec 2024
It was announced this week that current Millwall boss Neil Harris would step down from his role as Lions coach after a successful second stint with the club. Harris took over the club for a second time in February, with the club sat in 21st and battling relegation. The Lions’ all-time top scorer saved his beloved Millwall and led them […]
Posted on: 07 Dec 2024
With West Ham’s run of disappointing results continuing after a 3-1 defeat to Leicester City, the writing seems to be on the wall for current boss Julen Lopetegui. The Spaniard has only been in charge since the start of the season, having taken over from previous manager David Moyes. The Scotsman had been ousted from the club after fans felt […]
Posted on: 05 Dec 2024
With FIFA having announced that the Club World Cup will have a new look in 2025, the recent draw for the competition has seen the betting market for its potential winner become available. FIFA announced that, in a revamp similar to that of the Champions League, the Club World Cup would be transforming into a four-yearly 32-team tournament and includes […]
Posted on: 04 Dec 2024
Mohamed Salah has been in as fine form as ever this season, registering the most combined goals and assists in the league with 14. However, with the Egyptian’s deal with the club coming to an end in the summer, a plethora of clubs are beginning to show interest in securing his signature. No contract renewal has been agreed between Liverpool […]
Posted on: 04 Dec 2024
The betting market has opened for the margin by which Liverpool are likely to win the Premier League. Some interesting offers have appeared, with one in particular likely to entice punters. Liverpool have been priced at 9/1 to win the Premier League by 1-3 points. With recent title races between the Reds and Manchester City having gone right down to […]
Posted on: 03 Dec 2024
Liverpool’s odds of pulling off the ultimate trophy haul have been slashed after the Reds pulled off a hugely significant 2-0 victory over title rivals Manchester City. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah were enough to overcome a waning Manchester City side who just cannot get their act together at present. Pep Guardiola’s side have now lost five league games […]
Posted on: 28 Nov 2024
New Hull City manager Tim Walter was sacked after the club’s abysmal 2-0 home defeat to fellow strugglers Sheffield Wednesday. Now, the market has opened up on who is to be his replacement. Walter’s reign at the MKM Stadium did not last very long, having arrived as a replacement for outgoing boss Liam Rosenior. The German had promised to play […]
Posted on: 28 Nov 2024
Reports emerging from Italian website SportMediaSet have indicated that Manchester United are leading the race to sign Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. With new manager Ruben Amorim determined to stick to his guns with a 3-4-3 formation, the Red Devils coach is looking for an outside forward to join the ranks, capable of scoring and assisting from wide areas. With five […]
Posted on: 27 Nov 2024
Ruud van Nistelrooy has suddenly emerged as the favourite to take over the Leicester City manager position, after Graham Potter and David Moyes had previously led the race. After former gaffer Steve Cooper was sacked in the wake of the Foxes’ 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the weekend, those running the midlands club have been searching for a new boss […]
Posted on: 25 Nov 2024
With news having broken that Leicester City manager Steve Cooper was dismissed by the club after their defeat to Chelsea, things have truly been shaken up in the Premier League sack race. Southampton boss Russell Martin still appears be the favourite to be the next manager to leave, but West Ham’s Julen Lopetegui has joined him, with the Hammers now […]
Posted on: 25 Nov 2024
Winless since 19 October, Leicester City departed ways with Steve Cooper over the weekend, as the team sit one place above the relegation zone. Resentment had grown towards Cooper, as supporters felt he was not playing exciting football. Now, the betting market has opened for who will be the Englishman’s replacement. Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter is the […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
Kevin De Bruyne, a stalwart of the Manchester City team since 2016, is yet to agree to a new contract with the Citizens. With his deal ending in 2025 and having managed only eight appearances in all competitions this term, speculation is now mounting as to whether the Belgian international will depart the club after 10 impressive seasons. One overseas […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
Despite suffering a hamstring injury that will keep him out until early November, Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is being tracked by a number of clubs. Having spent his entire career with the club and rejected a £52 million move to Liverpool in the future, the tables have turned for the midfielder, and he seems set on leaving his boyhood […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
Since starting Chelsea’s opening game of the season against Manchester City, things have not quite gone to plan for Christopher Nkunku. One of the Blues’ most impressive performers in pre-season, he has failed to start in the last 10 league games. With discontent brewing over his place at the club, one Premier League rival is poised to take on the […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
Paul Pogba has often been the subject of controversy in the football world. Coming to the end of an 18-month doping ban, the French international appears to be looking for a new challenge. Released from a second spell at Juventus after only 12 appearances, a giant of French football now appears poised to snap up the 31-year-old. That team is […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
With the contract of Liverpool talisman Virgil van Dijk expiring in the summer it is surprising that no news has currently spread about the Reds looking to extend his stay at Anfield. Now, with the January transfer window fast approaching, there is a great deal of speculation around Van Dijk potentially signing a provisional deal to join a new club […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
With Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United debut fast approaching, there is an air of expectation around his arrival. The Portuguese manager enters the fray with a proven track record at Sporting Lisbon, having implemented direct attacking football and deployed a high-tempo 3-4-3 formation. His first game comes against a leaky Ipswich defence, but one that secured its first win of the […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo has been enjoying a blistering season for Brentford so far, racking up eight goals in just 11 appearances. As expected, a lot of interest in the 25-year-old has arisen off the back of his impressive performances. With the January transfer window right around the corner, bookies have opened up the market for the marksman’s next club. […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
Having started his Chelsea career as the main man at left-back, appearances have begun to dry up for Ben Chilwell since the arrival of Todd Boehly and the American’s significant squad investment. No Premier League appearances this season and initially frozen out of the squad by new manager Enzo Maresca, the evidence points towards a January move away for Chilwell. […]
Posted on: 21 Nov 2024
Things have not gone at all to plan for former PSG and Barcelona star Neymar since he left the French giants in 2023. The Brazilian joined Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, penning a deal reported to be worth over £130 million a year. With the winger having missed most of last season after injuring his ACL while on international duty, […]
Posted on: 18 Nov 2024
With the January transfer window just over a month away, many markets will be reopening for transfer betting in the near future. Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi was one of the league’s most sought-after centre-backs in the summer, and a move to Newcastle fell through at the last minute. With the Eagles now battling against relegation, there is potential that Guehi […]
Posted on: 18 Nov 2024
Since joining Manchester United from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022, the jury has been out on Casemiro’s quality. Acquired for £70 million at the age of 30, eyebrows were raised at the Brazilian’s signing, but he has often shown glimpses of his quality. Casemiro now appears set to remain with the Red Devils, but his transfer saga is […]
Posted on: 18 Nov 2024
Since signing for Manchester United for the eye-watering fee of €95 million, it is safe to say Antony has not lived up to his price tag. The Brazilian is now in his third season at Old Trafford, but had seen his game time limited under Erik ten Hag before the Dutch manager’s dismissal. It now appears likely that he will […]