We were right about Tottenham at Bournemouth last week but a late goal at Anfield cost Liverpool victory against Southampton. I thought the Saints deserved a draw but Liverpool might have edged it if either Sturridge or Ings had been … Read More »

We were cruelly denied in the 90th minute when Stevenage made it 3-3 at Exeter last week. Obviously we all have to get used to these things and, in any case, with the amount of time referees add on these … Read More »

It was a pity we couldn’t follow up an excellent weekend a fortnight ago, all three home selections last week ending in draws. As you will know, I do not search around for things on international weekends and, generally speaking, … Read More »

I mentioned the need for a clean sweep last week and we very nearly achieved one, with Southampton, Sheffield United and goals in the Ipswich v Bristol City game ensuring a handsome profit. It was just a pity Walsall could … Read More »

I have not yet found any rhythm on the football but it will come. We had a few clean sweeps last season and it’s just a question of being patient. Bristol City are worrying their supporters with a poor start … Read More »

I thought Novak Djokovic held a strong favourite’s chance against Roger Federer in the US Open Final and I hope you made it pay. Federer was in good form and the crowd was right behind him but the Serb is … Read More »

Walsall could hardly have made a better start in League One and, with Sheffield United taking the day off, the Saddlers could go clear at the top by beating Bury. There is invariably a banana skin, of course, and they … Read More »

I am still away on holiday in Canada and, although it has been possible to keep a weather eye on the racing, I shall wait until we return next Friday before making any firm football selections. All I would say … Read More »

We are thinking about the future of this service and, as you know, I am in Canada at present anyway. Therefore, there are no selections for the opening weekend of the domestic football season, though I note in passing that … Read More »

As the Second Test, the Open Golf and the Tour de France are well underway as I write these notes, there will be a brief pause in the service. The bookmakers’ prices on the forthcoming football season will be published … Read More »

In betting you can be saved by the price and there was never any value in backing Andy Murray or Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon. The latter could still do it, of course, though Roger Federer looked very close to … Read More »

Andy Murray is going along quite well at Queen’s and should win the title, though I am not about to tip him at odds-on. I have very little to add to previous comments about his rivalry with Novak Djokovic and … Read More »