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I’ve been asked by a friend of mine, a very disappointed Leinster fan, to mention that he’s trying to sell his tickets Heineken Cup Final tickets, to what may be the Rugby match of the year. With all the trouble between the ERC and the rebelling French and English Rugby Clubs this could be the […]

After a truly terrible day for our tips today, the most important thing to remember is not to chase your losses. Here’s our tips for the 3rd day of the festival of racing.
2.35 Ryanair Chase
Currently favourite for this one as a result of the ground drying out, now good with few soft areas left, is […]

2.00 Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle
First off tomorrow in the Ballymore we have what’s being called lock of the festival - Aran Concerto -  being so heavily tipped the odds have come well in on this one with the best that can be had about 2/1. For anyone interested in opposing, PaddyPower have a special on […]

Ireland vs. San Marino (+5)
Given that in it’s recent competitive history, wins by 5 goals have been something of a rarity for the Republic of Ireland, it’s hard to turn down an inviting price of 4/5 on San Marino. That’s not even taking into consideration their terrible form under Steve Staunton. They’ll want to leave […]

Man City v Newcastle
Struggling Newcastle visit the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday in what could be an exciting early match. Both team will be looking to get all three points to lift themselves towards the middle of the table and away from the relegation zone. With Man City at home and unbeaten in the […]

Lowly Charlton Athletic visit Fulham tomorrow evening looking for their first point away from home all season but Fulham without a win in their last three games are going to be looking for all three points. At 11/10 they’re favourite to take all three points. With referee Rob Styles on duty it’s safe to assume […]

After a nightmare defeat at the weekend away to Cyprus the Republic of Ireland will be hoping to gain some respect and maybe even a point tomorrow night against the Czechs. Their injury worries make that highly unlikely, with more than 10 first team players out of contention now, Irish manager Steve Staunton will be […]

After a thunderous start to the FA Carling Premier League we’re already gearing up for some tasty mid-week action.
Arsenal let us, and themselves, down badly at the weekend, but credit where it’s due to Martin ‘Midas’ O’Neill. Villa set their stall out, frustrated the Gunners for most of the afternoon and then sneaked a goal. […]

Manchester United vs Fulham
Sunday lunch time pits Alex Ferguson’s title pretenders against Chris Coleman’s unhappy travellers and there is likely to be only one outcome. United have beaten Fulham at Old Trafford for the past five seasons and given the Cottagers dismal away record, which saw them win just once on their travels last season, […]

The wait is over, the FA Carling Premier League kicks off today and with a lot of changes from last year in personnel, management and in Arsenal’s case stadia it’s going to be the more intriguing season for quite some time. Will Chelsea make it three in a row or take their eye of the […]