Every Friday Betfred talks to some of the Legends of the game about the latest odds and gossip from the world of football and of course snooker and racing. Each week you'll hear from Gary Owen, Lou Macari, David May, Graeme Sharp, Alan Kennedy, Mickey Thomas, Angus Loughran and many more. We'll feat…
We were going to call this an FA Cup 5th round special, but there's still a couple of 4th round ties hanging around: Chelsea v Everton and Man City v Notts County. And if you're worried that the magic's gone, have a chat with Moyes or Mancini and see if they'll be putting out second string squads. A few reserves could be getting a game at Old Trafford with the visit of Crawley Town, but will the non-league big spenders be able to out gun United? It would be a massive shock if they did. Manchester City legend Gary Owen is just hoping for Goals Galore, he's hoping to take Fred to the cleaners with a whopping 15 matches down on his coupon - that's 6700/1... Wonder if he'll waive his match fee!?
Cancel everything at midday tomorrow. It's the big grudge match as Manchester United meet Manchester City at Old Trafford. If (and let's face it history is on their side) United win, then they put even more clear water between themselves and the chasing pack. But form means nothing when it comes to a derby and this season things are getting very tight between the North West neighbours. Carlos Tevez returns to his old stomping ground and it would be difficult to bet against him getting on the score sheet. Let's not forget, Manchester City will have support from Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs, because 3 points lost by United will suddenly make the title wide open again. Today City legend Gary Owen casts his eye over the tie and you can probably predict which way he's going.
It's Torres v Suarez this Sunday as Chelsea and Liverpool go head-to-head after an amazing end to the transfer window. Today, David May is at Betfred HQ to guide us through this weekend's fixtures and his record could be broken if this generation's Manchester United go one more match unbeaten... Elsewhere in the Premier League, a tough match for Newcastle is going to get even tougher without the pony tail of Andy Carroll on board - that said he won't be able to help Liverpool either with injury keeping him out. All that and more on this week's Betfred Legends
Manchester City legend Gary Owen and Betfred's Rachel Casey guide us through this weekend's games, looking to see which of the FA Cup ties could cause an upset. A lot of all Premier League ties, not least Everton, who once more draw a tough opponent, this time in the form of Chelsea. Another West Midlands derby for Birmingham as Coventry make the short trip to St Andrews, while Sunday's tie between Fulham and Spurs looks a good bet for goals galore.
So many score draws last weekend, which meant another big payout on Goals Galore and this week's legend, Gary Owen, predicts more of the same, although it could be time for King Kenny to start earning points as Liverpool visit Wolverhampton. Of the top 4 Manchester City arguably face the toughest challenge. Despite Aston Villa's lowly league position, they have a new striker in Darren Bent, no doubt with some points to prove. High flying Bolton, meanwhile, have given Chelsea some scares in the past, could it be the same again, or will the wounded South Londoners get their season back on track? Predictions and more for all this weekend's Premier League ties and of course the best odds on Betfred.com
So many score draws last weekend, which meant another big payout on Goals Galore and this week's legend, Gary Owen, predicts more of the same, although it could be time for King Kenny to start earning points as Liverpool visit Wolverhampton. Of the top 4 Manchester City arguably face the toughest challenge. Despite Aston Villa's lowly league position, they have a new striker in Darren Bent, no doubt with some points to prove. High flying Bolton, meanwhile, have given Chelsea some scares in the past, could it be the same again, or will the wounded South Londoners get their season back on track? Predictions and more for all this weekend's Premier League ties and of course the best odds on Betfred.com
It's a derby weekend and that can mean all the odds are thrown out of the window. So to negotiate some juicy ties, Betfred's Rachel Casey talks with Manchester City legend, Gary Owen. His former side, possibly with new signing Edin Dzeko up front alongside Tevez will play hosts to Wolves. But it's Sunday which springs out this week - can Newcastle do the double over Sunderland? And will King Kenny finally work his magic when Everton head to Anfield? Two games without a win now for the Liverpool legend. There's also a big Midlands derby as Birmingham and Aston Villa meet once again, both desperately in need of points. With Spurs v Manchester United, Chelsea v Blackburn and Stoke against Bolton, it really is going to be a fabulous weekend's football and the best prices will be with Betfred!
We make no excuses for beginning this show with a look back at the cricket and a fantastic Ashes series win for England. And we've got more great sport this weekend with the FA Cup third round and some huge games - can Leeds do to Arsenal what they did to Manchester United last year? United legend, David May, thinks it could be a potential banana skin, but thinks his side will ease passed Liverpool. Meanwhile we ask him about his former captain, Roy Keane, and his reported sacking from Ipswich. Of course we'll also be looking at the best bets and odds this weekend and see if David can keep up his winning tradition.
We make no excuses for beginning this show with a look back at the cricket and a fantastic Ashes series win for England. And we've got more great sport this weekend with the FA Cup third round and some huge games - can Leeds do to Arsenal what they did to Manchester United last year? United legend, David May, thinks it could be a potential banana skin, but thinks his side will ease passed Liverpool. Meanwhile we ask him about his former captain, Roy Keane, and his reported sacking from Ipswich. Of course we'll also be looking at the best bets and odds this weekend and see if David can keep up his winning tradition.
Happy New Year from Betfred and here's to getting 2011 off to a winning start with some industry stand-out prices for this weekend's football. Remember, these prices can't last, so get in early to guarantee these odds! No Fred today, instead we're joined by a punter and Manchester City legend, Gary Owen. Flush from some Goals Galore success he'll look back on his highlights from 2010 and also predict some of this weekend's matches. Liverpool host Bolton, hoping to leave 2010 well behind them, while Manchester United will be hoping to make their games in hand count, with a trip to West Brom. Joint leaders, Manchester City will be visited by in-form Blackpool, hoping the Tangerines won't be a banana skin.
Gary Owen and Mark Pearson trudge through the snow for this week's predictions. And if a week's a long time in politics, it's an age in football. Big Sam gets sacked; Arsenal get Barca again in Europe; Man City go top; but then Tevez wants out; Man United replace City; and the World Cup may get played during the winter. That's before we've even got to this weeks fixtures! Will Man United Chelsea be fireworks or snoring? What will Spurs make of Blackpool and what about Blackburn v West Ham - will Steve Kean get off to a winner or will Grant be on his way out?
Football and X Factor is on the menu this week as Manchester United legend, David May, attempts to keep up his good prediction form. Last time he was one, he said Birmingham would beat Chelsea and this week he's got a double which could interest Spurs and Newcastle fans. All that and much more on this week's Betfred Legends.
Will it be another expensive weekend for Betfred? We paid out 1 million pounds last week on Goals Galore after with goals in every single Premier League game. No mention of Russia, Qatar, Sepp Blatter or Fifa today as we concentrate on what happens on the pitch, not what happened in Zurich!
Manchester City legend Gary Owen reflects on a Blues' performance, which he reckons was the best in the Premier League so far this season. He also looks ahead to this weekend's fixtures and if he's right, it could be bad news for us at Betfred, with lots of goals predicted - he's already filled in his Goals Galore coupon! There are some proper stand-out ties with Chelsea facing a tough trip north through the snow to Newcastle and Arsenal will be hoping to cement their position against Aston Villa. Meanwhile Big Sam and Blackburn will be hoping to stop the losing streak against Manchester United at Old Trafford, and Man City head to Stoke for a game Mancini's men need to win to keep alive any title ambitions, but they face a Stoke side on a winning streak. But there is one game on Sunday which is a definite "must win" as Spurs will want to overturn their post Champions League trend of losing their following game and Liverpool need to build on last week's win against West Ham.
It could be a pivotal week for the Premier League according to Manchester United Treble-winner David May. Arsenal play host to Spurs, while Chelsea head to St Andrews and a Birmingham side which seems to be on form. Can Chelsea bounce back after last weekend's shock result against Sunderland? Meanwhile Liverpool will have to face West Ham without talisman Steven Gerrard. On Sunday Manchester City head to Fulham to meet former boss Mark Hughes, who'll be desperate to get a result.
Looking forward to this weekend's fixtures after an uninspiring crop of mid-week games, where the only winners were Chelsea - and the bookmakers! So it's your turn to win some cash back from us as Man City legend Gary Owen looks to continue his good prediction form.
The headline today is Manchester City again as pressure appears to grow on manager Roberto Mancini. Will the next two ties seal his fate with West Brom and then Manchester United? Well who better to join Rachel Casey today than former Manchester City and West Brom midfielder, Gary Owen? He'll also give his thoughts on the rest of the weekend's fixtures and we'll get his score predictions.
Arthur Albiston joins us on Betfred Legends this week. The former Scottish international and Manchester United and West Brom defender gives us his predictions ahead of this weekend's matches. Will it be Goals Galore as Spurs head to Old Trafford and is it Chelsea's title to throw away? And what about Liverpool, away to Bolton as they try to get back up the table.
Alan Brazil looks ahead to some tasty ties this weekend. Will Liverpool celebrate getting a new owner with a win against rivals Everton? Or will the boardroom battle have had an impact on morale? Meanwhile bottom clubs Wolves and West Ham battle it out and Manchester City travel west to Blackpool.
There's only one bookmaker that can open a shop with 3 sporting legends: Manchester United's Denis Irwin, Manchester City's Gary Owen and Peter "One Dart" Manley. They all chatted to punters at the new flagship store in Manchester city centre. While they were there, we caught up with them to get their latest football and darts predictions.
Today Manchester City legend, Gary Owen, reminds us he's also a West Brom legend after City's defeat in midweek and also looks ahead to the battle of the new money as Chelsea visit Middle-Eastlands. Is a top 4 finish out of the question for Liverpool now? And can Manchester United and Arsenal pick up some points to keep up the title challenge?
A week of European football, followed by Manchester United against Liverpool, so today, it's Treble Winner David May in the Betfred studio - and yes Liverpool fans, you know where this is going! We've also got a round up of the rest of the Premier League fixtures not least Blackpool's long journey to free scoring Chelsea, how will the new boys cope?
Will Rooney be picked to face Everton this weekend? Old Trafford legend, Lou Macari thinks it'll be a really tough decision for Sir Alex Ferguson. While Rooney will be hoping that Saturday brings some headlines on the back pages rather than the front pages, there are lots more big games this weekend. 2 newly promoted sides Newcastle and Blackpool face each other at St James' Park while Manchester City have a must win against Blackburn if their top 4 ambitions are to be kept alive. All these predictions and more...
No Premiership action this week, but still lots to debate, not least a few shocks last weekend and the transfer window. It leaves Manchester City legend, Gary Owen and Mark Pearson time to talk about the Euro qualifiers and Capello's picks for Friday. It's also a big weekend of racing at Haydock and they've got some horses to watch out for.
This week Manchester City legend, Gary Owen, reflects on how his club has started the season and where he expects them to finish. He's also on hand to predict the results of this weekend's matches, can Liverpool get back on track, or is the season already over? What about Newcastle United, a stunning win last week, but can that continue? And Blackpool start their home campaign with a tough tie against a Fulham side which scored 6 mid-week and drew against Manchester United on Sunday. All that and much much more.