What are the odds Suarez and Evra swap shirts at the final whistle? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Betting Blog 22:00 10/02/12

The FA reckon Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra should shake hands when they come face to face on Saturday, because even boxers touch gloves before they be... Read more+

What are the odds England win a trophy under their next boss? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Betting Blog 22:00 09/02/12

There is no doubt Harry Redknapp, hot favourite for the England job, has an amazingly consistent track record. Huntingdon, Plumpton, Taunton – he’s ba... Read more+

What are the odds it's 'Arry out and Mourinho in at Spurs? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Betting Blog 21:01 08/02/12

Harry Redknapp described the last five years as a nightmare. Just wait until he gets the England job. Redknapp didn’t go down on Wednesday  but his od... Read more+

What are the odds Silva strikes gold at the PFA awards? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Gareth Bale's triumph in April was the first time in five years the PFA Player Of The Year award had gone to a non-Manchester United star. The fact, t... Read more+

What are the odds neither Terry nor Capello will be at Euro 2012? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

It has been claimed that 50 per cent of football fans in Britain have a ­favourable view of John Terry. Is it possible that 50 per cent of football fa... Read more+

What are the odds Everton new boy Jelavic ends the season with more goals than their keeper? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

    It could only be Everton. They pay £5million for a striker in the January transfer window and then learn that bookies are offering just 9-2 that he’s ... Read more+

    What are the odds Rio and JT don't shake hands before Chelsea v United? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

      The John Terry camp, batting away calls for the big defender to be stripped of the England captaincy following racism allegations, claim he is innocen... Read more+

      What are the odds Man City end up potless? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

        Since the start of December Manchester City have kissed goodbye to the Champions League, to the FA Cup and to the Carling Cup, but not to Carlos Tevez... Read more+

        What are the odds Liverpool wear white suits to the Carling Cup Final? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

          Last time Liverpool were at Wembley, their white suits earned them the nickname the Spice Boys and their performance the nickname the Spice Girls. It ... Read more+

          What are the odds Anton Ferdinand doesn't shake John Terry's hand? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

            Bookies reckon John Terry will get the Wayne Bridge-type treatment when he faces Anton Ferdinand again at Loftus Road. Terry said he will relish such ... Read more+

            What are the odds Wenger is the next sports personality to have eye surgery? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

              Manchester United keeper David De Gea is set to have laser surgery to improve his eyesight. He was met with looks of incredulity when he requested the... Read more+

              What are the odds Carroll fails to score for the rest of the month? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                Harry Redknapp is on the drift to be the next manager of England following reports that his dog will be included in the next edition of the Sunday Tim... Read more+

                What are the odds Mario Balotelli gets another red card this season? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                  Despite the outcry, you can’t say for certain that Manchester City loon Mario Balotelli meant to stamp on Scott Parker’s head on Sunday. He could just... Read more+

                  What are the odds United beat Arsenal without conceding a goal? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                    Manchester beat north London 13-3 the last time they met – and the big surprise was that Arsenal conceded only eight of them. Arsene Wenger is running... Read more+

                    What are the odds Michael Owen breaks England's goals record? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                      Michael Owen still believes he can be England’s No.1 striker – an ­ambition that could be more ­optimistic only if Darren Bent was stating it. The Man... Read more+

                      What are the odds Micah Richards is England's right-back in their first Euro 2012 game? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                        Micah Richards must be wondering what he has to do to nail down the England right-back spot. My advice would be to play centre-half for Manchester Uni... Read more+

                        What are the odds Mancini gets his imaginary red card out AGAIN this weekend? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                          It's hard to understand why Roberto Mancini cops so much flak for his ­touchline antics. Critics are furious because he waved an imaginary red card at... Read more+

                          What are the odds Woy Hodgson is the next Prem boss made wedundant? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                            Roy Hodgson can’t win at home with West Brom, he couldn’t win away with Fulham, and he couldn’t win at all with Liverpool. Yet the emu-faced Hawthorns... Read more+

                            What are the odds King Eric becomes Monsieur President? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                              Eric Cantona is 100-1 to be the next French president after declaring his intention to run. Dimitar Berbatov is expected to wait until next season bef... Read more+

                              What are the odds Mark Hughes bans Joey Barton from Twitter? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                                Neil Warnock achieved the impossible at Loftus Road. He picked up Kieron Dyer, Jay Bothroyd and Danny Gabbidon on free transfers and still managed to... Read more+

                                What are the odds Thierry Henry plays for Arsenal next season too? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                                  Who said the Premier League was no country for old men? First Paul Scholes, now Thierry Henry – two men with the combined age of Ryan Giggs. Giggs and... Read more+

                                  What are the odds Phil Jones ISN'T in England's Euro 2012 squad? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                                    Manchester City in round three and now Liverpool in round four. If Manchester United are going to win the FA Cup they’re going to do it the hard way..... Read more+

                                    What are the odds City beat United in Sunday's FA Cup showdown? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                                      The fact that Chelsea are favourites for the FA Cup tells you all you need to know about this year’s competition. Namely, that the bookies have made a... Read more+

                                      What are the odds this is Fergie and Rooney's last season at United? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                                        Losing 3-0 at Newcastle was Manchester United’s worst performance since last year and raised three very serious questions. First, will Wayne Rooney st... Read more+

                                        What are the odds Warnock would top a Most Annoying Prem boss poll? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                                          Premier League managers are largely ’orrible, not to mention largely large. They only stop whingeing about the referee when they’re whingeing about th... Read more+

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                                          What are the odds Suarez and Evra swap shirts at the final whistle? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

                                          Betting Blog 22:00 10/02/12

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                                          United v Liverpool has always been spiky... but it used to be about football too

                                          Brian Reade 20:59 10/02/12

                                            We should have sacked Capello two years ago Why Moyes is the right man for Spurs  Those who think to... Read More+

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                                            We should have sacked Capello two years ago

                                            Brian Reade 20:58 10/02/12

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                                              Why Moyes is the right man for Spurs

                                              Brian Reade 20:57 10/02/12

                                                United v Liverpool has always been spiky... but it used to be about football too  We should have sac... Read More+

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                                                Watch video of Sami Khedira and Lena Gercke's steamy GQ photo shoot

                                                Mirror Football Blog 15:52 10/02/12

                                                  It's a tough life being a top footballer part 3,876: poor old Sami Khedira. Not only is he forced to... Read More+

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                                                  3PM Extra: Joe Hart's fart, when mascots attack and Turkish team's bus collides with express train

                                                  Football Banter 15:38 10/02/12

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                                                    Why does snow and extreme weather bring out the best in football fans?

                                                    Ian Winwood 14:09 10/02/12

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                                                      Simon Bird's Premier League previews and predictions (Week 25)

                                                      Mirror Football Blog 12:09 10/02/12

                                                        'Arry'll put a smile on those poor England boys' faces. Yeah, 'Arry's a man manager. Arm round the s... Read More+

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                                                        The Best XI Liverpool vs Manchester United games

                                                        Mirror Football Blog 11:25 10/02/12

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                                                          Why do Rooney and co want Redknapp to succeed Capello? He'll make playing for England fun again

                                                          Mirror Football Blog 00:00 10/02/12

                                                            Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand have already taken to Twitter to say Harry Redknapp is the man they’d... Read More+

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                                                            Why having a Football Association chairman with balls gives England hope for the future

                                                            Mirror Football Blog 23:00 09/02/12

                                                              For a man who just shot the sheriff, David ­Bernstein looked ­thoroughly unruffled. The FA chairman ... Read More+

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                                                              Redknapp will be a great England boss, but not before he leaves Spurs with a top, top parting gift

                                                              Robbie Savage 22:00 09/02/12

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