Football

Tottenham’s prolonged search for some Harry Kane cover may be finally coming to a conclusion, with an influx of bets from Germany suggesting Spurs may be close to a deal for the ‘Danish Solskjaer’. The possibility of seeing this protracted hunt for striking reinforcements drawing to a close is sure … Read more

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

With all the subtlety of an elephant in an elevator, Chelsea striker Diego Costa blabbed on Spanish radio that a return to former club Atletico Madrid is a venture that interests him. Like most of his Blues colleagues, the Spain international has endured a frustrating campaign so far, which infamously … Read more

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

With Jose Mourinho in full meltdown mode, Diego Costa trying to get sent off every week and more diving seen on Premier League pitches than a Tom Daley training session – it’s hard to imagine why anyone would want to be a referee. Now retired, Graham Poll did, and – … Read more

If Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial, Memphis Depay and Matteo Darmian all suffered long-term injuries this season, would Manchester United’s ambitions for the season drastically alter? It’s likely Louis van Gaal would cool title talk should his captain, leading striker and two integral summer signings all come a cropper in close succession. … Read more

He survived a 6-1 humbling at Stoke, a 3-0 loss to West Ham at Anfield and being held at home by the likes of Norwich, Carlisle and Sion, but Brendan Rodgers has been sacked by Liverpool after a 1-1 draw at Everton on Premier League matchday eight, with his side … Read more

One of the more widely trumpeted revelations from former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard’s new book ‘My Story’ is his dislike of two footballing figures. Stuart Pearce gained Gerrard’s ire for not giving him the England captaincy during a caretaker spell in charge of the national team. Yet, a special place … Read more

Former Tottenham and Bournemouth favourite Darren Anderton opens up about what makes a world-class footballer, why people should lay off Wayne Rooney and where the blame really lies for Harry Kane’s quiet start to the campaign in an exclusive interview with news.bwin.com. We’ve had some very interesting quotes come out in … Read more