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: 18 Nov 2024
With all teams having played at least five games in the Nations League A Group, a few favourites have emerged as contenders to win the competition. However, despite being firmly top of their group, one former Euros winner has been priced at 9/2. That team is Portugal. Winners of the Euros in 2016, they have opened up a six-point gap […]
Posted on: 18 Nov 2024
With nearly a third of the Championship season completed, the struggle to avoid relegation is really beginning to heat up. Queens Park Rangers are rooted to the foot of the table, but are by no means out of the race for survival. A closer examination of the teams attempting to scrape another year in the Championship shows that it is […]
Posted on: 15 Nov 2024
Shockingly, news broke last week that Coventry manager Mark Robins had been sacked by the club after an eight-year spell. Robins was dismissed due to an apparent disagreement between himself and owner Doug King, who felt that Robins had uprooted the structure of the coaching staff at Coventry. Now, many high profile managers are tussling for the position. Current interim […]
Posted on: 15 Nov 2024
Nearly a third of the way through the League One season and multiple unexpected players have thrown their hat in the ring to be the league’s top scorer. Many would not have expected a 21-year-old loanee to be the current joint top bagsman, but Stockport County’s Louie Barry has done exactly that. The striker has seen his early season odds […]
Posted on: 15 Nov 2024
With Spurs’ most recent fixture finishing in a shocking 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich Town, it goes without saying that boss Ange Postecoglou is facing mounting pressure on his job, as the club sit in 10th place with less than a 50% win rate. Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is currently the favourite to replace the Australian. Five wins and […]
Posted on: 11 Nov 2024
After a strong start to the 2024/25 campaign saw Huddersfield Town win all of their opening four League One fixtures, Terriers fans must have been dreaming of an instant return to the Championship. However, the club’s form has since taken a nose dive, resulting in Michael Duff’s side currently occupying 8th place. This leaves Huddersfield outside the playoffs, let alone […]
Posted on: 05 Nov 2024
After another goalless weekend for Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer has now jumped to the top of the PFA Player of the Year odds and sits as favourite to win the award. Firstly, here’s the current breakdown of odds, and the market-average prices available. PFA Player of the Year 2024/25 winner odds Selections to watch Cole Palmer – 11/4 With seven […]
Posted on: 05 Nov 2024
With Trent Alexander-Arnold still yet to sign a contract extension at Liverpool, the defender has the potential to seal a January move so that the Reds can cash in on him before the expiration of his contract. Having been at the club’s academy since the age of six, a move for Trent would be groundbreaking. PSG and Real Madrid are […]
Posted on: 04 Nov 2024
Ruben Amorim has now been confirmed as the new Manchester United manager, which means that odds on the Portuguese manager being joined by talisman Viktor Gyokeres have now been made available. United are currently the front-runners to secure the Swedish striker’s signature. Signed from the relatively humble backdrop of Coventry City in the summer of 2023, the Swedish striker has […]
Posted on: 29 Oct 2024
After an incredible start to the 2024/25 campaign for Sporting CP, the latest Ruben Amorim Man Utd manager odds have significantly shortened in the wake of Erik ten Hag’s sacking on Monday. Although Xavi’s price shortened on Monday afternoon, bookmakers were unified by the evening in their opinion that Amorim will be the next Red Devils boss. And now, 24 […]
Posted on: 29 Oct 2024
No sooner had Rodri taken the Ballon d’Or award on Monday night, bets started coming in for the next edition. Here, we’ll analyse the Ballon d’Or 2025 winner odds, who the main favourites are and what each frontrunner will have to do to clinch it. Firstly, here’s the current breakdown of odds, and the market-average prices available. Ballon d’Or 2025 […]
Posted on: 28 Oct 2024
A disastrous defeat against West Ham this weekend must have left Erik ten Hag wondering how his team had failed to secure anything from the game, and the writing was duly on the wall for the Dutch manager, who departed Old Trafford after a mostly miserable two-and-a-half year tenure. As the next Man Utd manager odds market comes alive, we […]
Posted on: 28 Oct 2024
With news breaking this morning of Erik ten Hag being sacked by Manchester United, there appears to be a two-horse race developing between interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy and Barcelona legend and former manager Xavi as to who will take the helm at Old Trafford. The Dutchman stands as favourite over Xavi, with the pair being priced at 5/2 and […]
Posted on: 28 Oct 2024
The next Manchester United manager odds reveal a potential second coming of a former Red Devils sharpshooter, though he’ll be challenged well by one of Europe’s most forward-thinking coaches, amongst others. United boss Erik Ten Hag seemingly saved his job following an FA Cup final win over Man City in May. But a club-worst finish of eighth in the Premier […]
Posted on: 25 Oct 2024
After a truly stellar performance saw Vinicius Junior bag a hattrick in a turnaround win for Real Madrid against Dortmund on Tuesday night, the Brazilian’s odds of adding to his trophy cabinet with a coveted Ballon d’Or have been cut to 4/9. With closest rival Rodri set at 7/1, here are five reasons why the Brazilian looks nailed on to […]
Posted on: 23 Oct 2024
With Jack Wilshere having been confirmed as a new first-team coach for Norwich City, we take a look at what effect this may have on the EFL Championship odds for Norwich’s promotion hopes, as they look to end their Premier League exile at the third attempt. EFL Championship odds movement Today, bookies currently place Norwich at 9/1 to be promoted, […]
Posted on: 23 Oct 2024
On Wednesday, 23 October, it was announced that 34-year-old French international Josuha Guilavogui has signed for Leeds United as a free agent. The former Wolfsburg holding midfielder will bring a wealth of experience to Elland Road, having racked up over 200 Bundesliga appearances for Die Wolfe. However, having made only 11 appearances for previous club Mainz in the last year, […]
Posted on: 23 Feb 2024
All 36 teams in the UEFA Europa League have played five matches, and according to the latest betting trends, it’s becoming clearer who will challenge for honours and who will fall short. Since the draw was made, the UEFA Europa League winner odds have altered slightly, with certain teams being given a perceived ‘easier’ route to the knockout stages than […]