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Jun 18th, 2013
Where will Luis Suarez play next season? Will he remain at Liverpool or is he on his way to Real Madrid? Today on the blog Akarsh Sharma considers the chances that Suarez finds his way to Madrid.
Sung so heartily in tribute of one splendid footballer, "I just can't get enough" is fast turning into its own ironic version for Liverpool supporters. In all probability, they have just about had enough of Luis Suarez by now.
After the infamous biting incident which earned him universal criticism, ...
Jun 17th, 2013
Who are the best footballers in the world? Which players are truly 'World Class' talent? And what does it mean to be considered 'World Class'? Today on the blog Amit Singh from Think Football tells us that only a select few of the world's best footballers are truly worthy of such a description.
A few weeks ago I wrote an article on Arsenal's new signing, Santi Cazorla explaining that whilst he is a good performer he is not a World Class one.
This article was met with a host of replies, ma...
Jun 15th, 2013
Which clubs achieved well above expectations in season 2012/2013? Which clubs took the football world by surprise? Today on the blog Kevin Doocey gives his top 5 surprise teams of 2012/2013.
1. Swansea City
It might seem an obvious contender for one of the most surprising teams of the 2012/13 season but nevertheless Michael Laudrup's side did well and truly take English football by shock this season. Brendan Rodgers departed the Liberty Stadium for Liverpool in the summer and many people exp...
Jun 13th, 2013
So who will win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil? Clearly it's way too early to make any sensible projections. But let's ignore that today as Ally Moncrief delivers his speculative and not entirely serious Brazil World Cup 2014 “preview” preview.
Is it too early for a World Cup 2014 preview? Well yes, with qualifying not yet concluded it evidently is. Timing however has never been my forte (if anyone knows what my forte is by the way could you let me know?) and let’s be honest...
Jun 12th, 2013
Can Brazil claim the Confederations Cup for the third tournament running? Will Spain be the nation to deliver their sternest challenge? Or can the likes of Italy and Uruguay provide an upset? Today on the blog Adam Digby shares his thoughts on the 2013 Confederations Cup.
The FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off on June 15, but while it is easy to scoff at the tournament and write it off as meaningless, it provides the opportunity to take a glimpse at what the World Cup will offer next summer....
Jun 10th, 2013
What are the odds Wayne Rooney signs for a new club this summer? Could he remain at Manchester United or will he be headed elsewhere? Could it be Chelsea? Arsenal? PSG? Today Amit Singh from Think Football considers the options.
Wayne Rooney has officially handed in a transfer request at Manchester United which could well bring his time at the club to an end, as he looks to move on to pastures new. That being said, United are determined to keep hold of Rooney and will reportedly refuse any ...
Jun 9th, 2013
The football season is over. You're adrift, rudderless, without a clue of what to do with your time. Life seems without meaning or purpose. Fear not, Football Ramble presenter Jim Campbell is here to help, as today he offers five suggestions to help ease you through the football void that is summer.
So, football is on holiday. Pretty much everything is now wrapped up and it's hard to know what to do about this when you're addicted to it in a non-tournament year. People are getting desperate...
Jun 8th, 2013
Who were bettingexpert's best football tipsters in season 2012/2013? Who was the most profitable Premier League tipster? Today on the blog we take a look at which tipsters were the best performed for football season 2012/2013.
So with the domestic football season behind us (yes, those 9 months just blew by) it's a good time to take a look at who were the best football tipsters over the course of season 2012/2013 at bettingexpert.
Top 10 Football Tipsters
Ok let's start at the top of the cha...
Jun 7th, 2013
What is a Monte Carlo Simulation? How can it help you project end of season points totals and finishing positions? Today on the blog Zach Slaton introduces Monte Carlo simulations and shows us how to develop one.
This is the forth post in Zach Slaton's series explaining how to use simple-but-effective statistical concepts that can help provide a richer understanding of the data already at your fingertips. The
first post in the series dealt with how linear regression prediction intervals ca...
Jun 6th, 2013
Vitória on the rise. Joao Vitor scores in fine fashion. And Neymar, Neymar, Neymar. Today on the blog Jack Lang returns with the best of Brazilian football from the month of May.
The Team – Vitória
Sometimes it pays to be patient. Just ask Esporte Clube Vitória. Relegated from Série A in 2010, the club from Salvador endured a miserable couple of years, ceded local bragging rights to city rivals Bahia and losing star players Elkeson, Egídio and Ander...
Jun 5th, 2013
Will Spain win the 2013 under 21 Euro Championship? Will it be Germany, Italy, England or the Netherlands to provide the challenge? With the domestic season behind us, today on the blog Tim Simon shares his thoughts on the 2013 Under 21 European Championship.
The European Under 21 Championships begin on the 5th June and will showcase some of the finest European footballing talent, providing the players from the eight young teams involved vital experience in tournament football.
Despite the...
Jun 3rd, 2013
Which Premier League club led the league in shot conversion? Which club led the league in passing accuracy? And which club allowed the most shots per game? Today on the blog Barrie delivers his detailed Premier League season 2012/2013 Opta data statistical review.
The 2012-13 Premier League season ended with Manchester United finishing as champions of England for a record 20th time. Defending champions from the season before, Manchester City failed to put up any real title challenge, whilst ...
Jun 1st, 2013
How did Arsenal chase down Tottenham to claim another top 4 finish in the 2012/2013 Premier League season? What were the chances that they would succeed after losing to Tottenham on March 3rd? Today on the blog Mark Taylor takes a look the likelihood that the Gunners would overtake their north London rivals.
It is one of the inevitable and satisfying conclusions to a knockout cup competition that the two main protagonists take centre stage in a final showdown. Not so in a league setting, wh...
May 31st, 2013
Rafa Benitez. New York City FC. Football finances explained. And how those accidentally responsible for inflicting some of the gravest injuries in ice hockey carry the burden. Today on the blog Paolo Bandini delivers 10 of his favourites reads from the month of May.
Absence of Malice
When serious injuries occur in a sporting arena, it is not only the athlete who has been physically damaged that carries a burden. In this thoughtful piece for Grantland,
Sean McIndoe speaks to the men who b...
May 30th, 2013
Another season done. Another season dusted. Today on the blog Football Cliches steps back through the last 9 months of controversy and outrage, sharing his 2012/2013 football season review in cliché.
When putting together a review of a football season, it's tempting to take the format of a school report, and carpet-bomb half the Premier League teams with the vague summary of "must do better". Or, perhaps a list of increasingly obscure awards.
Instead, let's dredge up the controversies a...
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