By Aidan Elder | Chief sports writer This is karma. 12 months after QPR’s pluckiness and Manchester City’s complacency contrived to make for the most exciting end to a Premier League season in history, we’ve been handed a set of fixtures which make mowing the lawn on a mild afternoon seem moderately appealing. Yes, Arsenal and Tottenham are trying […]
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A David Moyes bet that lasted over a decade and won one punter £1500
By Josh Powell | Betting news #IfWeKnewThen In 2001 DJ Pied Piper was dominating the charts with Do You Really Like It, the first Harry Potter film was released and chief United gurner Phil Jones was still in primary school. David Moyes had just turned 38 and had won Division Two with Preston before taking them […]
David Beckham retires: Relive his five best goals
David Beckham has retired from football. The world-famous winger is the only Englishman ever to win four league titles in four different countries, lifting trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and PSG. His hairstyles, fashion sense and decision to listen to his wife’s music is all debatable but there are no arguments when it comes […]
Take a look at a 40/1 acca with a Money-Back Special to cover your back
By Josh Powell | Money-Back Special There are just two weekends of Premier League footy remaining of the 2012/13 season and the dreaded summer is approaching. Weeks are filled with endless transfer stories, meaningless friendlies on the other side of the world, and claims that your team’s kitman has scouted the next ‘Messi’ outside a […]
A 6/4 double that can get get the pints and pizza in on Sunday evening
Expert football pundit and analyst Andy Gray has joined Paddy Power to give his insight on Super Sunday’s crunch Premier League fixtures. There’s plenty to fight for with top four places up for grabs and the relegation battle heating up. Luckily Mr Gray is here to try to help us win a few pennies on a jam-packed […]
Amy Eustace: Moyes to be merrier without moody Rooney
This week @AmyEustace ponders Wayne Rooney’s Old Trafford future following David Moyes’ appointment as Alex Ferguson’s successor. If, like me, you’re one of the many football fans who have never known a world in which Fergie doesn’t stalk the Old Trafford touchline, chomping gum, chewing out referees and dictating the ebb and flow of injury […]
Ruby Walsh: Fergie is the greatest ever and Cantona his best signing
Ruby Walsh has been supporting them for as long as he can remember and through their shared interest in the turf, he’s got to know Sir Alex Ferguson. He pays tribute to the retiring Manchester United legend I’m biased because I was sitting in the stand at the end where all the goals went in, […]
12 ill-advised choices in the history of the Next Manchester United Manager betting
By Aidan Elder | Chief sports writer Sir Alex Ferguson will be bringing the curtain down on nearly 27 years in the Manchester United hot seat at the end of the season. The betting on who was going to replace hasn’t been around quite as long, but it is older than many of the markets […]
Hitler reacts to Sir Alex Ferguson retiring
Yes, it’s about as original as saying Fergie is a fan of playing until United get their last minute winning goal so there’s no need to point that out, but still – it’s a momentous day in the history of British football. In Sir Alex Ferguson, one of the all time greats has hung up […]
Twitter Reaction to Sir Alex Ferguson announcing his retirement
There you are. After 26 years, 38 trophies and an eternity of added on time, Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring from his role as overlord of the Dark Empire. Otherwise known as being manager of Manchester United. It did appear as though he would hang around for a few more seasons but at 71 years […]
Latest: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to retire
By Paul Mallon | Premier League Twitter: @paulmallon1 UPDATE Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as manager of Manchester United after 26 years in charge. Fergie won 38 trophies in his time, winning 60 per cent of his 1,498 matches as the gaffer. He is the most successful manager in Manchester United’s history and a legend […]
GIF: Juan Mata slightly upsets Manchester United’s title celebrations with late strike
It was an important win for Chelsea and a meaningless blemish on Manchester United’s home record. Juan Mata’s 87th minute strike took a vital deflection off the underside of Phil Jones’ right leg and found a home in the corner of the goal, beyond the reach of Anders Lindegaard. This was the deciding moment of […]
Discover a 48/1 Super Sunday double that could get the Bank Holiday drinks in
Expert football pundit and analyst Andy Gray is all geared up for Super Sunday and hasn’t pulled any punches regarding the Merseyside Derby. He’s joined the Paddy Power Blog team to give his insight on Sunday’s games. Andy Gray’s Super Sunday double Both games to finish 1-1: 48/1 Liverpool v Everton, Sky Sports 1, 1.30pm Even money on Liverpool […]
One stat you should know about Manchester United and dead rubbers
By Aidan Elder | Chief sports writer ‘They’ve been partying their pampered arses off since winning the league.’ That was the gist of the commentary as a sluggish Manchester United team were making Arsenal look like (rather short) rampaging Vikings for the first 20 minutes at the Emirates. United pulled themselves out of their lethargy, […]
RVP secures a huge refund on Arsenal v Manchester United
Robin van Persie was always going to be the centre of attention for his return to the Emirates Stadium and although it wasn’t the type of vintage performance he’s put in while proudly wearing the tablecloth of United, he did the business for Paddy Power customers today. His penalty late in the first half was […]
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