The Blue Square Betting Blog
Unlimited First Goalscorer Places
by Team BlueSq.com on 27.03.2010 at 05:31
The market on which player will score the first goal in a match has seen its fair share of innovations and spin-offs down the years. Punters complaining that early goals were ruining their bets were compensated with a market on the ‘last goalscorer’ too. That didn’t satisfy those who wanted their pl... Read more
F1 – Australian GP Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 25.03.2010 at 08:06
The F1 circus heads Down Under this weekend and we should be in for a more exciting race in Melbourne, where the street circuit has been home to race incidents on many occasions due to its narrow corners and difficult braking zones – last year only 12 of the 20 starters managed to cross the finishin... Read more
West Ham v Wolves Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 23.03.2010 at 07:26
So, this is it, the rubbish commentator’s dream match as West Ham and Wolves prepare for a relegation 6-pointer, a basement battle, a season-defining clash, or whichever cliché you hate the least really. With Wolves currently a point better off than the Hammers after Saturday’s impressive draw at As... Read more
Graham Bradley Cheltenham Blog Part 5
by Team BlueSq.com on 15.03.2010 at 07:44
We give our special guest and Gold Cup winning jockey Graham Bradley a ‘fantasy’ book of rides at the Festival. Today we take you through Tuesday and Wednesday and ask Brad how he would ride each one of his mounts. Blue Square PR Manager Alan Alger poses the questions:
Alan – Graham a bit of a tw... Read more
Six Nations Weekend Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 13.03.2010 at 02:31
Blue Square’s Neil Lucas picks out the value from this weekend’s round of Six Nations Matches
Ireland v Wales
Brian O’Driscoll celebrates his 100th cap for his country when Ireland meet Wales on Saturday, and let’s hope he goes better than Chris Paterson did when the Scot was subbed off in... Read more
Graham ‘Wayward Lad’ Bradley – Cheltenham Blog Part 4
by Team BlueSq.com on 12.03.2010 at 11:27
Gold Cup winning jockey Graham Bradley gives us the lowdown on this year’s Queen Mother Champion Chase and draws on some experience to give favourite and reigning champ Master Minded some sympathy. Blue Square PR Manager Alan Alger poses the questions:
Alan – Graham, you’ve said that you are relu... Read more
Primera Liga Weekend Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 12.03.2010 at 11:21
Last week’s results saw Real Madrid leapfrog arch rivals Barcelona at top of the table. Both teams are now leveled on points but the merengues lead the way on goal difference. There was also a pleasant surprise at the other end of the table as rock-bottom Xerez stunned Málaga in an electrifying 20 m... Read more
Premier League Darts Night 5 Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 11.03.2010 at 11:58
THE Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts’ top two players clash for the first time this season when Phil Taylor and Mervyn King meet at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester on Thursday night.
The duo occupy the top two positions in the Premier League Darts table after the opening four weeks, with Taylor... Read more
2010 Formula One Season Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 11.03.2010 at 04:23
Blue Square PR Manager Alan Alger looks ahead to the start of the most eagerly anticipated Formula One season in years. It all kicks off in Bahrain this weekend! Can Jenson and Lewis team up for another title? Can Schuey recapture past glories? Can Ferrari win more than the single race they achieved... Read more
Graham ‘Wayward Lad’ Bradley – Cheltenham Preview Part 3
by Team BlueSq.com on 09.03.2010 at 03:18
With just over a week to go until the Festival we catch up with Blue Square’s special guest Cheltenham blogger, Gold Cup winning jockey Graham Bradley. The ‘Wayward Lad’ tells us why last year’s Champion Hurdle form is not up to scratch. Blue Square PR Manager Alan Alger poses the questions:
Alan... Read more
Colchester v Brighton Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 08.03.2010 at 04:13
Colchester United aim to cash in on Leeds’ latest slip-up in the League One promotion race when they face Gus Poyet’s Brighton at the Community Stadium on Monday night. The 4th-placed Us saw a fantastic set of results play out this weekend as Millwall, Leeds, Swindon and Huddersfield all dropped poi... Read more
Primera Liga Weekend Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 05.03.2010 at 11:33
After last week’s scare against Málaga at the Nou Camp where Lionel Messi spared the champions’ blushes with a late winner, Barcelona travel south to take on Almería this Saturday. The Andalusians are much-improved under manager Lillo, who took over in early January following the dismissal of Mexica... Read more
England v Egypt – Marcotti Signs for Blue Square!
by Team BlueSq.com on 03.03.2010 at 11:31
Ahead of England’s first warm-up match for the World Cup, Blue Square announce their major new signing from Italy. We get his thoughts on tonight’s game between the Three Lions and Egypt at Wembley as the Blue Square betting blog gives you the ‘Gift of the Gab’.
Gabriele Marcotti joins the Blue S... Read more
Bangladesh v England: 2nd ODI Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 01.03.2010 at 10:08
Blue Square’s Neil Lucas has a look at the next instalment of the Bangladesh v England tour
So far so good for England on the tour of Bangladesh with a six-wicket victory in the opening match of ODI series on Sunday. That win did contain a scare mind you when Tamim Iqbal’s assault on the English... Read more
Weekend Betting Review: Over The Roon’?
by Team BlueSq.com on 01.03.2010 at 10:06
Alan Alger from Blue Square highlights some weekend generosity from Wales to Wembley:
Did you read the article highlighting our Wayne Rooney specials for the Carling Cup Final? Did you avail yourself of Blue Square’s 6/1 for Rooney to score with his head tipped up by our writer Steve Irvine? If t... Read more
Bangladesh v England Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 27.02.2010 at 09:10
Blue Square’s Neil Lucas assesses the England’s chances ahead of their opening match on their tour of Bangladesh
Although the home side are no longer the laughing stock they used to be, I’ll be amazed if England don’t beat Bangladesh in their up-coming three-match ODI series starting on Sunday m... Read more
Six Nations Round 3 Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 26.02.2010 at 12:15
Wales v France – Friday 26th February 20.00
If you fancy a bet on France to cruise though yet another Six Nations encounter this weekend, look no further than Blue Square. You won’t find better odds anywhere else in the industry about ‘Les Bleus’ putting Wales to the sword at the Millennium stadi... Read more
Carling Cup Final – Rooney Specials
by Team BlueSq.com on 26.02.2010 at 04:48
The first silverware of the season is up for grabs this week as Aston Villa and Manchester United contest the Carling Cup final, and once again all eyes will be on Wayne Rooney. The England man took his tally for the season to 27 during the midweek stroll against West Ham, and having found that kill... Read more
Premier League Darts Night 3 Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 24.02.2010 at 10:06
THE Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts visits Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on Thursday night, with Phil Taylor looking to take first blood against James Wade in the battle to reclaim his title.
Left-hander Wade succeeded Taylor as Premier League Darts champion last May when the Stoke legend’s bid for... Read more
Inter Milan v Chelsea Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 24.02.2010 at 05:31
Blue Square PR Manager Alan Alger previews Chelsea’s trip to the San Siro to face former boss Jose Mourhinho and his Inter Milan side:
The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League did not disappoint those journalists that travelled to the continent to witness what is nothing more than balls b... Read more
India v South Africa 2nd ODI Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 23.02.2010 at 12:23
Blue Square’s Neil Lucas previews the 2nd One Day International between India and South Africa
Legend has it that the great Indian hockey player, Roop Singh Bais, refused to attend the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles because he did not have the correct attire for the occasion. Fortunately for I... Read more
Dancing On Ice Update
by Team BlueSq.com on 23.02.2010 at 07:33
The guest judge for Week Seven of Dancing on Ice 2010 was national treasure, Angela Rippon. Sadly, we didn’t get a glimpse of those shapely legs but her patronising loveliness clearly struck a chord with the studio audience and she was an excellent addition to the Ice Panal. Meanwhile, having skated... Read more
Race Of The Week – Racing Post Chase
by Team BlueSq.com on 23.02.2010 at 05:20
Racing Post Chase
3.10 Kempton, Saturday 27th February
The best betting race this week promises to be the Racing Post Chase at Kempton on Saturday.
Despite having a limited history (first run 1988), the race has thrown up some memorable contests, with the 1990 running arguably providing Des... Read more
Everton v Man Utd – Blue Square best price on away win.
by Team BlueSq.com on 19.02.2010 at 11:56
Blue Square PR Manager Alan Alger explains why they will be taking on Manchester United as they travel to Goodison Park for Saturday’s early afternoon live game from the Premier League:
I’m sure we’ve been here before! The expectation falling on Everton’s shoulders to produce a nice result to b... Read more
Blue Square Leagues Weekend Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 19.02.2010 at 08:37
Alan Alger from league sponsors Blue Square highlights the best bets from this weekend’s action in the Blue Square Premier. We also look at the prices for the Quarter Finals of the FA Trophy and the ‘bet of the week’ in the Blue Square South.
Exactly a week after their defeat at Luton Town, Blu... Read more
Tiger Press Conference Special
by Team BlueSq.com on 18.02.2010 at 11:12
After a long hiatus from the sport that he has dominated for years, Eldrick Tont Woods will finally break his silence tomorrow as he addresses the press in his first public appearance since details of his numerous affairs hit the headlines. The timing of Woods’ press conference has been slammed by h... Read more
Premier League Darts Night 2 Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 18.02.2010 at 05:34
MERVYN KING will put thoughts of revenge to the back of his mind on Thursday night when he takes on James Wade in a repeat of the 2009 Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts final in Bournemouth.
Wade claimed the £125,000 title at the Wembley Arena last May with a 13-8 win over King, who had celebra... Read more
Dancing On Ice Update
by Team BlueSq.com on 17.02.2010 at 08:22
Show Six of Dancing On Ice 2010 fell on Valentine’s Day and the producers predictably seized the opportunity to indulge us with a night of cheesy romance. However, there were broken hearts for fans of Hilary Jones as the amiable but talentless doctor was eliminated from the competition.
He was go... Read more
Porto v Arsenal Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 16.02.2010 at 11:30
Alan Alger from Blue Square picks his way through the raft of markets on offer for Arsenal’s visit to Porto in the ‘last 16′ of the Champions League:
When Arsenal were paired with Porto after safely negotiating their way through the Champions League group stages many pundits thought the, then in... Read more
Race Of The Week: Blue Square Gold Cup
by Team BlueSq.com on 16.02.2010 at 05:49
The Package – this seven-year-old represents the powerful Pipe/Johnson axis and looks to have a serious chance at Haydock. He has had just seven starts over fences, finishing in the first three on six of those runs. His career best effort came on his last start at Cheltenham, when he powered up... Read more
Champions League: AC Milan v Manchester United
by Team BlueSq.com on 16.02.2010 at 05:44
Alan Alger from Blue Square looks at the markets for a clash that needs no extra billing as David Beckham versus his old club. Manchester United visiting the San Siro to take on AC Milan is a huge game in its own right:
AC Milan and Manchester United are true giants of the European game and des... Read more
Midweek Blue Square Premier Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 15.02.2010 at 07:17
Alan Alger from the league sponsors highlights an important set of midweek fixtures in the Blue Square Premier. Four of the top five meet in thrilling clashes that will have a big say in where the title ends up:
The odds for the Blue Square Premier title swung back in Oxford United’s favour after... Read more
Six Nations: Week Two Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 13.02.2010 at 11:49
Some will have more to celebrate than others this Valentine’s weekend as the romantic cities of Rome, Paris and, errm, Cardiff prepare to host their first matches of the 2010 Six Nations Championship. With victory at Murrayfeld last Sunday, France have strengthened their position at the head of the... Read more
Weekend Blue Square Premier Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 12.02.2010 at 07:23
After an exciting midweek programme in the Blue Square Premier the pressure is on at the top and bottom of the table. Alan Alger from the league sponsors picks through the best bets in the weekend matches:
The national headlines focused on Chester City’s failure to turn up at Forest Green on Tues... Read more
T20 Preview – Pakistan v England
by Team BlueSq.com on 11.02.2010 at 09:58
After some much-needed time off, England’s next assignment is a trip to Dubai, with the first competitive matches coming next Friday and Saturday in the form of a 2-match T20 series against Pakistan.
Pakistan have won all 3 of the Twenty20 internationals they have played at the Dubai Internationa... Read more
2010 Premier League Darts: Week 1 Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 11.02.2010 at 06:56
TAYLOR DOUBTFUL FOR 2010 WHYTE & MACKAY PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS OPENER
THE 2010 Whyte & Mackay Premier League Darts season kicks off on Thursday night at The O2 in London – but four-time champion Phil Taylor is battling to shake off a virus ahead of his opening clash with Simon Whitlock.
A crowd... Read more
Dancing on Ice Betting Update
by Team BlueSq.com on 10.02.2010 at 05:00
Dancing On Ice rumbled on for a fifth week with more pre-meditated bitchiness from self-publicist judge Jason Gardiner and the tragic departure from the show by everyone’s favourite gold-digger, Heather Mills. In a post-show interview, Heather’s partner, Matt Evers, said; “Working with Heather has b... Read more
Race Of The Week
by Team BlueSq.com on 09.02.2010 at 06:05
Race of the week
As befits the richest two mile handicap hurdle in the calendar, the Tote Gold Trophy – still the Schweppes to a certain generation! – has produced several top class renewals in recent years.
Apart from the likes of Persian War and Make A Stand, who won the Newbury race before... Read more
Midweek Football League Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 09.02.2010 at 06:02
Blue Square’s Jon Sykes takes a brief swipe at football’s current hot topic before taking a closer look at the Football League matches this midweek.
I really don’t care about John Terry, nor the people that slate him but can’t wait to read that next big exclusive. I don’t care about the fact his... Read more
RBS 6 Nations Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 05.02.2010 at 04:25
February is upon us once again, which must mean it’s time for the finest rugby-playing nations in the Northern Hemisphere (oh, and Italy) to lock horns over two months of kicking, grappling, tackling, scrummaging, and hopefully, no gouging. France enter the tournament as favourites but are England a... Read more
Superbowl: New Orleans Saints v Indianapolis Colts
by Team BlueSq.com on 04.02.2010 at 07:03
When the players reported to summer camps last July the ultimate goal was to reach the Superbowl. This Sunday two team will achieve that goal. The Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints meet in Miami for the NFL’s ultimate prize.
Superbowl XLIV: Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints... Read more
Dancing on Ice Betting Update
by Team BlueSq.com on 03.02.2010 at 07:21
Round Four of Dancing On Ice was “Seventies Week”. It remains unclear how providing an excuse to accompany ice dancing with tasteless costumes and crap music was supposed to enhance our viewing pleasure but Tana Ramsey’s elimination provided this blogger with his first winning selection of the compe... Read more
Blue Square Handicap Chase
by Team BlueSq.com on 02.02.2010 at 04:50
This race was originally conceived to fill the gap in the racing calendar created when the Victor Chandler Chase was upgraded to a Grade One level weights event.
The fact that 22 of the original entries were left in the Blue Square Handicap Chase at Doncaster on Saturday (live on C4) at the five... Read more
Saturday Live Football League Betting Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 30.01.2010 at 06:55
Alan Alger form Blue Square highlights the best bets for the East Midlands derby:
A three goal win at bitter local rivals Derby County will propel Nottingham Forest to the top of the Championship this afternoon. Blue Square make that eventuality 12/1 on our special ‘winning margin’ market with a... Read more
Barclays Premier League Weekend Matches
by Team BlueSq.com on 30.01.2010 at 06:48
Blue Square PR Manager previews a big weekend in the Barclays Premier League including Sunday’s live showdown between Arsenal and Manchester United and tries to engage Air Alex Ferguson into some mind games of his own:
Chelsea have the ideal chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier... Read more
Skybet Chase Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 28.01.2010 at 07:26
Is the trend is your friend?
There are plenty of punters and quite a few ‘experts’ in the racing game who love nothing more than seeking out a historical pattern of results to come up with a trend.
This, they hope, will help them find winners of races.
Mistaken? Misguided? Or is this a rout... Read more
Dancing On Ice 2010 Update
by Team BlueSq.com on 27.01.2010 at 05:40
Week Three of Dancing On Ice 2010 saw the usual sequinned ice-frolics and dismissal from the competition for thespian Jeremy Sheffield.
ITV’s 2hrs 20mins broadcast featured about 15mins of competition skating, with the remaining time dedicated to adverts, interviews, previews, reviews, gushing pr... Read more
Midweek Football League Action
by Team BlueSq.com on 26.01.2010 at 04:39
Blue Square’s Jon Sykes takes a look into a busy week ahead in the Football League.
The media focus may be firmly pointing in the direction of Fergie Senior as he looks to maintain order in Manchester but there’s perhaps a bigger personal battle in store for son Darren this week.
Fergie Junior... Read more
New York Jets v Indianapolis Colts
by Team BlueSq.com on 22.01.2010 at 09:56
The AFC Championship will be on the line this Sunday night when the Indianapolis Colts welcome the surprising New York Jets to the Lucas Oil Stadium.
Ever since Week 16, when the Indianapolis Colts sacrificed their perfect season and helped the Jets on their way to the playoffs the Colts have bee... Read more
Minnesota Vikings v New Orleans Saints
by Team BlueSq.com on 22.01.2010 at 09:54
This Sunday, in what could potentially be one of the best NFL games in a long time; Brett Favre takes the Minnesota Vikings to the Superdome to take Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints for the NFC Championship.
Both these teams come into Sunday’s game on the back of comprehensive victories in t... Read more
Football League Preview
by Team BlueSq.com on 22.01.2010 at 09:32
Blue Square’s Jon Sykes previews and reviews the latest rumblings in the Football League.
With many Football League clubs still dreaming of a trip to Wembley as their mission to prove there’s still some magic in the FA Cup continues, there’s a vastly reduced Championship fixture list this weekend... Read more
