Classy final proves a hit with punters July 11, 2008 Betdaq’s PR Director Russ Wiseman looks back at a busy week on the exchange… Most people would agree that last Sunday we witnessed he greatest tennis match ever played in the Wimbledon final between new champion Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. The amazing spectacle also produced arguably the most tremendous betting event we have yet [...]
Transfer free-for-all signal worrying times July 10, 2008 Whether it’s it’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid saga, Frank Lampard’s proposed move to Inter Milan or Emmanuel Adebayor’s exit from Arsenal there seems to be a worrying trend dominating the European transfer market at the moment. For some reason we now have a no holds barred situation where clubs are advertising their intended target through [...]
Arsenal’s Hleb refutes rant at team-mate and manager July 9, 2008 Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb last night attempted to build bridges with the club by denying reports he had launched a verbal attack on his manager and team-mates. Hleb, whose expected move to Barcelona has failed to materialise, was yesterday claimed to have criticised midfielder Cesc Fabregas and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger. The Belarus international moved [...]
Lampard and Drogba will stay at Chelsea, says ‘So-So One’ Scolari July 9, 2008 Luiz Felipe Scolari yesterday announced his arrival as Chelsea manager by insisting that, contrary to expectation, midfielder Frank Lampard and striker Didier Drogba would not be departing the club. Lampard is the subject of a renewed £7.9m bid by Inter Milan and is yet to commit his future to Chelsea, but, speaking in his first [...]
Blues make massive bid for Kaka, say Milan July 7, 2008 AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani says the Italian giants have received “an astronomical offer” from Chelsea for Brazilian star Kaka. The playmaker has been linked with a record move to Stamford Bridge since his fellow countryman Luis Felipe Scolari took over as manager last month. Milan, however, have stated the 26- year-old World Player of [...]
£1.7m success for Rooney’s off-field team October 28, 2005 The success of footballer Wayne Rooney seems to be reflected in his management company Formation Group, which reported a strong set of full-year results. The sports marketing and management business reported an 11 per cent increase in pre-tax profits before amortisation to £1.7m for the 12 months to 31 August on sales of £14.9m compared [...]
Old man Cole has an eye for goal October 17, 2005 Two goals for Andy Cole — on the day after his 34th birthday — gave Manchester City victory over West Ham at Eastlands and moved Stuart Pearce’s side up to fourth in the Premiership. The veteran striker was in fine form, scoring once in each half. The former Manchester United player said: “I’ve been through [...]