Scotland V Czech Rep Preview
Two teams that have failed to reach the WC finals, so they are preparing for the Euro 2012 qualifiers, and a much experimental line-up is expected to be used by both managers.
Soon after the Scots were knocked out of the WC, they replaced their manager, and Craig Levein should show us why he was given [...]
Holland V USA Preview
Maybe not the most popular game for European punters, but it sure is a cracker for those who follow the game for entertainment.
The Dutch are a side that ‘should’ be seriously considered as genuine contenders for the WC title. However, much like Spain they almost always seem to flatter only to deceive, and the latest [...]
Germany V Argentina Preview
This one is going to be an interesting affair, especially since Maradona claims he is eying the WC trophy itself.
With a team that barely managed to reach the finals, and with such poor displays it’s almost laughable to even think of Argentina as genuine contenders, but there’s still room for improvement and –maybe- he can [...]
France V Spain Preview
Although this a friendly, and you can never be sure enough on those, I am almost certain Spain will win here and avenge their defeat in the last world cup.
It seems to me that Domenech’s side is going from bad to worse all the time, and that the manager has nothing more to offer on [...]
England V Egypt Preview
Both sides are using the game to try out a couple of new formations and maybe a player or two, but while England are merely preparing for the World Cup, Egypt have a higher motive to prove they would have been worthy of a place in the WC finals if it wasn’t for some ‘unfortunate [...]
Stoke V Man City Preview
Another Stoke Man city confrontation within less than 2 weeks. The 1st one was the FA Cup draw at Eastlands, the 2nd was the EPl draw at Stoke, and this one; the replay of the FA Cup fixture also looks like a draw in the original 90 minutes.
I refuse to accept Man City are favourites [...]
Inter V Chelsea Preview
FINALLY! The long anticipated confrontation between Jose Mourinho and his “ex-men”, or should I say Ancelotti and his old foes??
Inter is unbeaten in 14 consecutive games in all competitions, but the have not won in their last 3 either.
Through the CL group stage they went 2-3-1, which also highlights the fact they are not as [...]
Wigan V Bolton Preview
Bolton had the upper hand vs Tottenham in the FA Cup fixture in the weekend all through the 1st half. However, a 2nd half proved Spurs the stronger side and Bolton should really be thankful that penalty kick was wasted by Huddlestone or they would have most certainly been knocked out already.
Still, Bolton showed they [...]
Fulham V Notts County Preview
Fulham at home vs a lower league side is as good as gold a pick. I don’t care if the odds are too low, as you can always use them in a double with some other pick of your choice. (But hurry up, as the odds keep dropping down)
These two last played in each other [...]
Crystal Palace V Aston Villa Preview
The home side is in financial dire straits. They may see the cup as an opportunity to collect some cash, or it could be an unwanted distraction at this time when they are sliding down the Championship table so dangerously. They are only 1 point above the relegation zone as we speak. They hoist another [...]
