Articles by alexanderUTC

James Tarkowski transfer saga: Brentford’s sought-after defender was wrong not to play.. but he doesn’t deserve to be frozen out by Bees

January 20, 2016

James Tarkowski’s refusal to play for Brentford against Burnley last Friday, after the Bees turned down a £1.7 million bid for the centre-back from the Clarets, was [...]

Mersey Insider: Jürgen Klopp to blame for Liverpool’s injury woes? Tim Howard’s a record-breaker for Everton as the Toffees hit big screen in new Rocky film

January 15, 2016

What’s been happening in the world of football on Merseyside this week? Jennifer Jewell gives us the scoop…. Liverpool top of the crocks Liverpool have been plagued [...]

Ref Review: Graham Scott has a shocker at Swansea, Manchester City denied stonewall penalty, while Mike Dean gives refereeing masterclass at Newcastle

January 15, 2016

Alex Vryzakis rates the performances of three Premier League referees in the midweek matches, which saw contrasting displays… Rookie replacement Scott has howler [...]

Betting Tips: Liverpool and Manchester United draw, Arsenal come unstuck at Stoke (again)

January 14, 2016

With the FA Cup now out of the way for a couple of weeks, it’s time to focus on the best bets in the leagues. Kurt Bristoll selects his pick of the odds for the [...]

Betting Tips: Arsenal to beat Liverpool, Tottenham & Manchester City to win and more misery for Aston Villa

January 7, 2016

The FA Cup 3rd round is upon us and it is a great time for big shocks and big returns. With a midweek round of Premier League games following the FA Cup, Kurt [...]

Ref Review: Atkinson makes up for Manchester United debacle in City vs Watford game whilst Leicester waste Marriner gift

January 5, 2016

Alex Vryzakis rates the performances over the weekend which saw referees on top of their games with the calls… Clattenburg unwilling to tolerate Wanyama foolishness [...]

Betting Tips: Wins for Arsenal, Stoke and Nottingham Forrest as Manchester United to conceded against Swansea

December 31, 2015

With the first round of fixtures of 2016 upon us it’s time for Kurt Bristoll to look at the best bets for the weekend that can hopefully help you have a profitable new [...]

Five Things We Learned: Southampton slip up, Leicester lose their grip on top spot and Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is on the brink

December 29, 2015

Jen Offord picks out five key features from the festive football, including Ronald Koeman’s men lack consistency, Foxes are toppled, Van Gaal is under pressure, Spurs [...]

It started on FIFA, but I’m now into the K-League and here’s why…

December 23, 2015

It is easy when following our beloved football teams to get wrapped up in our own league, our own country, or at least football solely from our own continent. Here, Michael [...]

Ref Review: Leicester benefit, Liverpool may have been unlucky and Chelsea finally get a penalty

December 22, 2015

On a weekend where most big teams stumbled against the minnows, Alex Vryzakis takes a look at the referees who shined under pressure… Moss sees Leicester go top Game: [...]