They’ve got a manager in limbo and some key players suspended. So just how will Roberto Di Matteo ready his troops without John Terry as they prepare to storm Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena this Saturday night? If we knew that we’d probably be preparing for a cushy job as a football analyst on the biggest Champions […]
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Ballcrack episode 15: Celebrations for Roy and for Manchester City
A week ago, it looked like England were on course for a dismal showing at Euro 2012 and Manchester City had thrown away the Premier League. In the space of a dramatic few days, that’s pretty much still the case, but at least the FA appointed Roy Hodgson as England manager and City beat United […]
Ballcrack episode 13: Assassination threat to Alex Ferguson while relegation bosses play Russian roulette
How do you stop Alex Ferguson? That’s the focus of this week’s Ballcrack as a mad brigade of rival Premier League managers bid to nail the record-winning gaffer on a simple stroll with his beloved poodle. Subscribe via YouTube for a free bet. Or we’ll send Terry Connor around to sort you out. Ballcrack on the […]
Ballcrack episode 12: The Premier League goes Grand National and we see life from Balotelli’s point of view
The actual race for the Premier League crown and the scramble going on beneath them has kicked up more surreal moments and drama than anything we could think up. So this week we just put them all on horses and let them have at it. Hazaar! Who’ll win the Ballcrack Grand National? You’re going to […]
Ballcrack episode 11: Jack Nicholson Helps To Manage Some Premier League Anger….And There’s Goats!
In this week’s Ballcrack tensions are rising at the top of the Premier League as Manchester City struggle. The pressure is on Roberto Mancini to win the title but are things starting to crack at the Etihad? Is Mario’s madness becoming infectious? And what about Anfield?!? Is Kenny Dalglish raving mad when he talks about […]
Ballcrack Episode 9 – Sugar Daddy, Chelsea’s New Manager And A Little Bit Of Nature
One week older, same old brilliant BallCrack. Motty reveals just how Roman Abramovich plans to recruit the new Chelsea manager. It involves a Sugar Daddy, a puppet and, of course, JT. Either way Motty gives Rafa a job while we go nature hunting with David Attenborough. Enjoy the show and sod the monkey!
Ballcrack episode 8: Is Messi God? Is Bale A Diver? Motty reveals all…and there’s a badger
After McCririck presented our Cheltenham special, Motty is back to bring you this week’s biggest stories the way only Ballcrack can. You can’t touch his monkey but there’s a badger to be bothered.
Ballcrack episode 7: We Visit Hellsea And See How Joey Barton’s Brain Works
This week’s Ballcrack takes a trip down in to the bowels of Hellsea as Roman Abramovich goes in search of his next victim manager. Also our stats man Stephen Hawking uses his powerful brain to figure out how Joey Barton’s considerably less powerful brain actually works. No easy task that one. Don’t forget to check […]
Ballcrack episode 6: Gunner Sergeant Pearce and the Fortunes of the Gerrard Family
In this week’s Ballcrack Motty looks at Gunner Sergeant Pearce’s new and certainly temporary regime as England boss, the contrasting fortunes of the Gerrards following the Carling Cup final and Cheik Tiote’s take on this weekend’s Tyne-Wear derby. Don’t forget to punch the monkey people. Punch him hard! Click here to download Episode 6
Ballcrack episode 5: Wenger Takes on Wipeout, Balotelli Meets Westwood – and Piers Morgan squares off against Gary Lineker
Join Motty as he guides you through another episode of Paddy Power’s Ballcrack show. Dragon’s Den, Wipeout, Piers Morgan, Gary Lineker, Tim Westwood and, of course, Mario Balotelli, all make an appearance to add a little surreal flavour to some of the past week’s biggest news stories. Punch the monkey indeed. Enjoy, folks.
Ballcrack episode 4: When a handshake is more than just touching another man
The fallout from the handshake that never was, Harry Redknapp for England, the return of Carlos Tevez and a special guest appearance from Russell Brand. All brought to you by the Mottster in that very special Ballcrack way. Touch the monkey indeed. FA Cup Match Betting FA Cup Outright Betting
Ballcrack episode 2: Help The Aged sets up a football league in India
Join Motty as he looks back over the week in football in that very particular Ballcrack way you’ve grown to love….since the very first episode last week. Or Download the show directly to your desktop
Paddy Power’s All New Ballcrack Show: Episode 1
Ballcrack may sound like a rather painful sporting injury but the only damage being done is to the egos of our favourite over-paid footy stars. Join Motty as he takes a Monthy Python-esque look back at this week’s biggest/funniest football stories. Or Download the show directly to your desktop
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