It all got a bit much in Bosnia after Turkey’s last gasp reprieve against Croatia. Allah was smiling and the Turks driven on by a belief instilled probably four years ago by their rival neighbours Greece triumph just upset all…
The two fat ladies bet: Steve Maclaren’s threadbare reputation as an international manager could require some re-stitching if England’s conquerors Croatia and Russia progress as they might to the finals. The unlikely sounding proposition of a few months ago has rather…
Ivan Klasnic, the 28-year-old Croatia striker whose goal last night extinguished Polish hopes and underlined the strength and passion in depth in this team who England face in the World Cup qualifiers, underwent two kidney transplants last year, his body…
One reason the Germans are Euro 2008 favourites is the draw. In terms of text book predictions, the top half of the draw is considerably lighter weight than the bottom half.
Germany could reach the final having only played one of the…
So one wants to say that leaves France with its array of forward power and Portugal’s mesmeric midfield to dominate. But even if they manage that for a few games, can they keep up the style and flair through all of June? What a final that would be. The odds are 18/1. Let us hope it is that kind of tournament.
Another curious bet is on which teams will finish bottom of their groups. This is a great sports bet.
The bookies have it that it will be Russia, Romania, Turkey and Austria. It would only take a small suprise to make…
There are more than 33 kinds of bets offered on the Euro 2008 matches. One of the more unusual bets is which group will produce the most goals. The betting is tight but curious.
Favourites are Group B with Germany and…
Luka MODRIC:
The 22 year old Croatian offensive midfielder Luka Modric is already a star in his own country and probably he will be very soon in England too. Tottenham have just paid £16.5 million to Dinamo Zagreb for him making…