Nick is a 36 year old freelance writer from Nottingham with a wide range of sports writing experience. His areas of expertise extend to a wide range of sports and betting topics including football, cricket, golf, rugby and tennis. Nick's specialist area is in European and international football, and he's an expert on the Dutch Eredivisie, attending matches whenever possible. He also closely follows the Scandinavian leagues, Ligue 1, La Liga and the Bundesliga and is an expert on the FIFA World Cup. Nick lives with four cats, all of whom regularly contribute to his articles with their expert selections and advice.

Euro 2012 Outright Betting Preview

Now the qualifying is over and the draw has been made the countdown to Euro 2012 has begun. Sixteen teams will be heading to Poland and Ukraine next June in what promises to be an intriguing and extremely hard fought European Championships.

It’s possible to make a case for all the teams in the draw but our guide picks out some of the teams to watch next summer. (more…)

Posted in Euro 2012 Betting, Football Betting

Super League XVII preview

After one of the most unpredictable Superleague seasons in years finished with a Grand Final win for the Leeds Rhinos, it promises to be another intriguing campaign. A new sponsor, six new coaches and seven new captains hint at a potential change in the pecking order, but will it be the same sides dominating once again? (more…)

Posted in Rugby Betting

Superbowl XLVI preview

It is America’s biggest sporting event on Sunday as Superbowl XLVI will be broadcast to the world from the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
After two hard fought and close Championship deciders, the New York Giants play the New England Patriots for the biggest prize in American sport. (more…)

Posted in NFL Betting

Six Nations 2012 - Scotland v England preview

What better way for England and Scotland to open their Six Nations campaigns than with the 119th Calcutta Cup match? The old rivals meet at Murrayfield on Saturday with the home side desperate to avenge their narrow defeat at last year’s World Cup.
So, can Scotland win the Cup for the first time since 2008 or can a new look England get their 2012 off to a flyer? (more…)

Posted in Rugby Betting, Six Nations Betting

Football

This weekend’s big fixture in the Premier League is on Sunday afternoon as Chelsea welcome Manchester United. Andre Villas Boas’ side have been in indifferent form of late and so it’s perhaps surprising to see United priced as long as 2/1 to win the match. (more…)

Posted in Weekly Previews