Arrival of Roy Hodgson could tip the scales for Fernando Torres
Posted on 26. Jul, 2010 by Joe Carter.
Pundits have speculated that the arrival of new Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson could be just the incentive Fernando Torres needs to stay with the Reds.
Hodgson signed a three-year contract with the club in July and has already received prolific endorsements from Liverpool’s biggest players, such as Jamie Carragher and skipper Steven Gerrard.
Gerrard believes that it is Hodgson’s experience that will help the side, calling him the “right man for job”.
The new Liverpool boss succeeds previous manager Rafael Benitez, who parted with the club earlier in the year following a season which saw the Reds unable to qualify for the Champion’s League.
It is thought the arrival of Hodgson could be the lure needed to ensure that Spanish striker Fernando Torres stays with the club, however, Hodgson himself may not be so convinced, after he was quoted as saying he has done all he can to try and retain Torres.
“Unfortunately, I cannot do much more. His beef is with the club and not me,” stated Hodgson.
Though it seems former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish has more faith in Hodgson’s pulling power.
“When Torres sees that and talks with Roy I’m sure he’ll give us good news,” said Dalglish, who managed the Reds between 1985 and 1991 and featured as a player for 10 years.
The Liverpool legend also believes that the side are one to watch this season.
“Signing Joe Cole and Steven Gerrard coming out with a statement saying he is staying gives everyone a lift and it wasn’t a bad week for the club,” said Dalglish.
“Roy is going to stamp his own authority on the club. It is difficult at the moment because the players are coming back in dribs and drabs after the World Cup and you don’t have everyone coming back together it is difficult.”
Betfair offer 33/100 odds that Torres will stay with Liverpool, while giving 97/100 odds that the Spaniard will be leaving Anfield.
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Henry Wonder Goal No 248ish….?!
Posted on 08. Jul, 2009 by Joe Carter.
Another gem from the masterful Thierry Henry I recently discovered and felt obliged to share….. Enjoy y’all
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Do the Gunners already have the arsenal required?
Posted on 06. Jul, 2009 by Will Smith.
Welcome to boredom.
No.. I’m not talking about your prospects of reading my article. Although I am new to 4footballbets.com, I assure you my upmost commitment in producing work on a regular basis for your enjoyment to debate, agree or argue with at your own desire. The topics I choose shall primarily be based around football… with specific mentions for my favourite teams, Arsenal and Blackpool. Barcelona and Milan shall also receive plenty of attention.
So.. returning to my initial address.. The boredom that a summer without sport brings. I mean.. there are a splattering of sideshows, most notably Wimbledon and F1, but for any true fan of the beautiful game, football, is the only sport we crave.. we require, or in my case.. NEED….!! I hereby confess my addiction to the game. Oh well… Do I feel guilt.. Hell No..!
Moving forward rapidly to this week’s brief topic, Arsenal’s prospects for the forthcoming season. Now, all you doubters of Wenger’s genius.. please hear me out. Two seasons ago (07/08) Arsenal came very, very close to reclaiming the title. They led the way for 2/3 of the season, and only faltered amidst a shower of injuries and lack of squad depth. The season gone, they again dealt with several big injuries to key players (Eduardo, Fabregas, Rosicky and half the defence towards the climax). Preparation for injury must be adhered to through contingency, indeed, but for a team with Arsenal’s budget this becomes a problem. Last year’s benchwarmers largely consisted of youth team players (wonderfully gifted, yet woefully inexperienced).
The forthcoming season is surely set to provide a similar conglomeration of issues.. or maybe not. Think about that for a moment…. This season the magnificently technical Eduardo, the game-changing Rosicky and Santa’s Russian surprise, little Andrey, will all feel like fresh signings.. this is a fact. Carlos Vela, Alexandre Song, Ramsey and Wilshire are maturing impressively and the addition of Thomas Vermaelen, the captain of the mighty Ajax at 23yo, add superb options accross the squad.
For a team that reached to semi-finals with ease, play arguably the best football (on their day) besides Barcelona and have a true technical genius who is obsessed with further glory at the helm.. surely glory beckons. A further addition of a real finisher and a holding hound to support Cesc should follow, thus completing a fantastically gifted and incredibly technical squad. We have heard the word ‘potential’ many, many times before.. but maybe this time there is more worth to such a description than ever before.
To be continued………
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A tasty double to start the Premier League season
Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Joe Carter.
The English Premier League kicks off on August 15th and online betting site bwin have opened up their markets on the fixtures for the opening day. Manchester United face Premier League newcomers Birmingham and are rated as a 1/5 shot for glory – not the most inviting of bets, but double it up with the 1/4 on Chelsea beating Hull at Stamford bridge and you have youself a 1/2 bet which can see £10 turn into £15 in 90 minutes.
And if you are feeling adventurous, Manchester City are rated as long as 6/4 to beat Blackburn at Ewood Park. With the wide range of talent making their way to Eastlands over the summer, we find them hard to turn down at that price and when permed into our United/Chelsea double, you can end up with odds of 11/4.
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More Football Betting Jargon for Dummies
Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by Joe Carter.
Football betting terms often comply with general betting terms and can be helpful to know before placing a bet, as they can allow the bettor to become completely familiar with the bet that is being made and the communication that occurs throughout the entire betting process. Here are some more terms that you should become familiar with while betting on football games:
A sure thing is often given as a tip and comes with the connotation that the team has little to no chances of losing after the bet has been placed. This tip of a sure thing may come from a tipster, a person that is known to provide tips to those that are placing bets with a game or tournament is referred to as this tipster.
When placing a bet it is important to determine the odds, which are the calculated chances of a team losing or a team winning.
Score and pony are typical betting amounts which are made and consist of twenty and twenty five pounds. These average bets are made on various sports teams and can be placed through bookies, individuals that host the bets and take the bets, or even online through the use of sports betting websites.
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Football Betting Jargon for Beginners
Posted on 02. Jun, 2009 by Joe Carter.
Betting on sports, especially football opens up a whole new light when it comes to most players that are familiar with the game but are unfamiliar with the act of betting. It can be helpful to learn some of the terms which are associated with betting to ensure that you are able to talk the talk with the pros and make the right bet throughout the entire process.
Here are some terms that you should know when it comes to betting on football –
A banker is a sure thing when it comes to football betting. A banker may be the favorite against the underdog with the underdog (the team that is thought to have a high chance of losing) and therefore be favored to win through a high amount.
The bettor is the person who has just placed the bet, or placed the gamble on the team, game or tournament.
A nickel is referred to a bet that consists of $500.00. There are many other slang names for bet amounts that bettors can become familiar with once they have learned the jargon that is associated with sports betting. In no time you will find yourself speaking the language, conversing with other bettors and bookies.
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Keeping your personal Information Safe While Betting Football Online
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Joe Carter.
Most first time bettors that are starting to play online are apprehensive about the betting process as it involves a great amount of personal information being divulged over the internet such as personal information and financial information which can easily leave an individual vulnerable.
What many bettors aren’t aware of is the fact that there are many steps that potential bettors can take to reduce the amount of identity theft and personal information that is divulged through the process of making the bet online. There are a variety of payment processing systems which can be used as an alternative to providing the betting company with the credit card number and the personal information which accompanies the credit card number. This can allow the individual to immediately feel safer while placing the bet online.
Aside from using a payment processing system, the individual should take it upon themselves to research the betting company and even contact the credit card company to ensure that the betting company is indeed legitimate. This can reduce the instances of fraud which can occur throughout the time that bets are made, saving the individual bettor hundreds of dollars.
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Using Bonuses While Betting Football Games Online
Posted on 11. May, 2009 by Joe Carter.
There are many casinos which offer hundreds of dollars in bonuses that can be used to bet on football games through the use of the internet. These sign up bonuses are based on the fact than an individual must sign up for the online casino, make a deposit and than make their first bet in order to receive the matching bonuses, which can be upwards of four hundred percent of the funds which have been deposited into the online betting program. With these funds, the player can bet more games, have an easier time building the bankroll and even learn more about sports betting as they are able to create this hands-on experience.
To search for an online casino or betting room that offers the best bonuses, consider searching through forums and lists. Many forums have lists of the companies which are presently offering the best bonuses and therefore the individual is able to choose the company which truly offers the best bang for the buck.
While managing the online betting bankroll, it is important to remember that this money cannot be simply withdrawn as winnings, an amount over this bonus must be won in order to feasibly withdraw the winnings. Choose wisely, research and make the right bets and manage the bankroll and you could win above this amount.
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Where to Find Free Football Betting Information Online
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 by Joe Carter.
There are thousands of websites available which allow the individual to use free football information to learn statistics, scores and further information about players and teams which can be used while making their sports bet on the game of football. Here are some places that you can take advantage of online to learn more about football betting and becoming a successful bettor.
Blogs are an excellent source of information for those seeking to bet on football games but are unsure about which teams to choose, which players are hottest and which types of bets to make. The majority of blogs which are available allow the potential bettor to seek all of this information and even more, through the use of detailed tutorials that have been created by football betting experts to help others make the best decisions when it comes to sports bets.
Sports betting websites which make use of charts and graphs that can be an effective way to determine odds, and other statistics. Learning to read these charts and graphs which pertain to football betting can be an effective way to learn to make your own choices while betting on football, rather on relying on the choices that have been made by other individuals.
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Using Spread Betting to Increase Your Chances of Winning
Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by Joe Carter.
Spread betting allows the individual that is making a bet to bet on the outcomes of the game of football, through the end of the scoring period. The winnings or losses which are demonstrated through the spread bet are based on the predictions which are made when the bet was originally created.
A popular type of spread betting uses the example of free kicks and how many free kicks will be played through the run of the entire game, until the end of the game when a winner has been determined. The individual that is making the bet may choose to bet on how many free kicks will occur for each side throughout the entire game and the winnings can be based on the actual amount of free kicks which were played. In the case that the individual has been right in the predictions, a win can be achieved, and in the case that the bettor is wrong, a loss will be seen.
How much can you win while using spread betting? Like many other forms of betting, it depends on how much is bet through the entire process. This can determine the total amount which is seen in winnings. The more than the individual bets and is correct, the higher the winnings.
