Euro 2012 - the odds are up!

By fraser drew | July 1st, 2008

Spain were immediately installed as favourites for Euro 2012 folliwing their 1-0 victory over Germany in the Euro 2008 final. The team that Aragones built are 6/1 to repeat the feat in four years time. England are 11/1. There are…

Euro 2008 - the defining moment, that Torres goal

By fraser drew | June 30th, 2008

The quick feet of Fernando Torres, the sprawl of Jans Lehmann, the balls hurtling to the net and Euro 2008 came to a heroic, climax. Spain 1. Germany 0. Euro 2008 was won by this moment of brilliance and quite…

Turkey v Croatia - riots in Bosnia

By fraser drew | June 23rd, 2008

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…

Two fat ladies - the Steve Maclaren bet

By fraser drew | June 20th, 2008

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…

Transplant Ivan’s miracle recovery

By fraser drew | June 17th, 2008

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…

IT WILL BE BALLACK VS RONALDO

By Sam the man | June 13th, 2008

European Soccer Championship 2008 Portugal Germany quarter finals Ronaldo BallackBallack and Ronaldo, two of the best midfields in the world will meet each other during the Euro 2008. In fact, the first quarter final will be Germany-Portugal. With the possible elimination of France or Italy at the group stage,…

Bet on the Euro donkey race

By Arthur King | June 3rd, 2008

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…

Bet on which group scores the most goals

By Arthur King | June 3rd, 2008

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 NEW CROATIAN STAR

By Arthur King | June 2nd, 2008

European Soccer Championship 2008 Croatia Group B ModricLuka 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…

LUKA MODRIC LOOKS LIKE THE STAR

By Arthur King | May 9th, 2008

European Soccer Championship 2008 Croatia Group B Modric

Croatia are rated 11 in the world by FIFA. In the World Cup 98 they finished an unexpected third, but failed dismally in 2006 with two draws against Japan and Australia. But they have always been strong qualifiers as England discovered…