Former Sunderland, Celtic and Slovakia centre-back Stanislas Varga is well placed to comment on the highs and lows of the game, having experienced relegation and promotion with the Black Cats and won titles at Parkhead. Today, he speaks to news.bwin about his time at both clubs and as well as his country’s chances at the upcoming Euros.
Thomas Reynolds
news.bwin Exclusive: Johan Mjallby talks Celtic, Bolton and Sweden at Euro 2016
Johan Mjallby won seven trophies with Celtic and represented Sweden at two European Championships and a World Cup as player. He recently started his first managerial role after working as an assistant to former-Bhoys teammate Neil Lennon at Parkhead and Bolton. News.bwin catch up with him to discuss goings on in Glasgow and Greater Manchester and his national side’s hopes at Euro 2016.
news.bwin exclusive: Andrei Kanchelskis holds forth on Everton, Man Utd, Rangers and Russia at Euro 2016
He is the only player ever to have scored in the Merseyside, Manchester and Old Firm derbies, but today Andrei Kanchelskis is on target for bwin in the latest of a series of interviews with international legends ahead of Euro 2016.
Leicester match-winner incredible price in PFA player of the year betting
It will come as no surprise that the latest PFA player of the year odds from bwin feature Leicester pair Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez at the head of the market. How the bwin odds compilers rate their relative chances of winning the award may raise a few more eyebrows, … Read more
Odds on Frampton v Quigg going past ten threes are generous
The all British World Super Bantamweight title unification bust up between Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg at the Manchester Arena is just 53/100 to last beyond ten rounds. Yet, the recent record of both men suggests that the 69/50 about the destination of the laurels being decided before the conclusion … Read more
news.bwin Exclusive: Leicester legend Muzzy Izzet talks Turkey and tips the Foxes for the title
Muzzy Izzet enjoyed a successful career in English football, most famously with Leicester City, where he spent eight years, winning promotion to the Premier League and two League Cups. He also represented Turkey at both Euro 2000 and the 2002 World Cup.
Is it just us…or has Chelsea star failed to justify his pre-Blues hype?
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois earned plenty of praise for saving fairly routine shots against Paris Saint-Germain, but was also at fault for their winner. Edinson Cavani was fortunate to find an inviting gap between the big Belgian’s legs when firing his winning goal past the Blues gloveman. It was an … Read more
Fan poll: Staggeringly few Man Utd fans want Fergie-hailed Spurs boss
A recent fan poll conducted by news.bwin.com fans remain firmly on the fence about whether Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino would succeed at Manchester United. Asked, “would Mauricio Pochettino be a good choice for the Man Utd job?” only 50% responded in the affirmative. The poll featured as part of a … Read more
Alan Curbishley interview: Former West Ham boss backs Arsenal for the title
Former West Ham and Charlton manager Alan Curbishley takes English football’s temperature exclusively for bwin, offering pearls of wisdom on Arsenal, Tottenham, England, Aston Villa, the Irons and the state of play in the Championship.
Odds slashed on Liverpool signing Bundesliga-based international
The bwin odds compilers have been forced to slash the odds on Schalke defender Joel Matip joining Liverpool after a flurry of bets from German punters. Available at 8/1 this morning, Matip is now just 11/4 to sign for the Anfield club by February 3. Having observed similar betting patterns … Read more
Murray and Fury slashed for SPOTY honours after historic weekend
Andy Murray and Tyson Fury have both shortened dramatically in the betting for BBC Sports Personality of the Year after a historic weekend for British sport. Murray is now 2/1-second favourite to land the accolade for the second time in three years after winning the Davis Cup for Great Britain … Read more
Klitschko v Fury ending in tears and inside the distance for the challenger
Wladimir Klitschko is expected to grind Tyson Fury’s world heavyweight title dreams to dust inside the distance in Dusseldorf. The sheer weight of advantages commanded by the reigning WBA, IBF, and IBO champion make the 1/2 about his victory an appealing prospect. It’s a price that’s waved away though, in … Read more
Man City v Liverpool Preview & Match Odds
Odds: Manchester City 67/100, The Draw 3/1, Liverpool 15/4 Manchester City have left very little room for improvement over the rest of the school year after a posting a stellar autumn term report card. Top of the Premier League class with a third of the campaign through the hour glass, … Read more