The Crossbar Challenge!
Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher were all given five chances to hit the woodwork from five different places on the pitch. Which player proved to be the most accurate? Read more
The Buggy Challenge!
The second exclusive Manchester United challenge sees Wayne Rooney, Ben Foster and Danny Welbeck trying to knock a cone off a moving target - a training ground buggy driven by Joe the Groundsman! Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Who was your football idol?
Sir Alex Ferguson answers more of our questions. Here he tells us who his hero was when he was growing up... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Will there be an upset at the World Cup?
We caught up with Sir Alex Ferguson to find out if he fancied any nation to upset the odds at the World Cup. Here's what he had to say... Read more
Toby should stop backing Stoke every week
Mike has picked up on the fact that there may be a correlation between Toby's insistence that Stoke can win every single game they play and his position at the bottom of the betting league. Read more
Robbie refuses to back Arsenal at Chelsea
The Front Room Gooner is usually an optimist but even he has admitted that he won't be having any of the [5.0] for Arsenal to win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Read more
Foreign owners are key to top-flight success
Most of the Front Room Five are adamant that investment from abroad is vital if you want to get anywhere in the Premier League - though Stokey Toby disagrees. Read more
Arsenal's title bid is over
According to the chaps in the Front Room, Arsenal needed at least eight points from their tricky run of four fixtures. After drawing at Villa and losing at home to Man Utd yesterday, it means they can no longer reach their title-chasing total... Read more
Smiley is on the up in the Front Room table
Smiley runs through the current Front Room Betting League table... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Your best January signing?
The Manchester United boss answers more of our questions. Here he reveals who he thinks has been his best ever January signing... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Why hasn't Peter Schmeichel become a manager?
With so many ex-Manchester United players becoming top-flight managers, we ask the United boss why he thinks his former goalkeeper hasn't gone down the same path... Read more
Burnley's grudge match won't be pretty
Owen Coyle welcomes his former side to his new home only a couple of weeks after leaving Burnley for Bolton, but Smiley doesn't share Toby's enthusiasm for the likely scrap between the two north west rivals. The odds are [2.56] for a red card... Read more
Stoke won't win the Cup - but will beat Arsenal
Our resident Potter, Toby, isn't backing his side to win the FA Cup, but still fancies them to beat Arsenal on Sunday at odds of [4.8]... Read more
It's City or United for the Carling Cup
The Front Room Five are divided over who they think will win this season's Carling Cup, with the consensus being that it'll be the side that comes out smiling from the two-legged Manchester derby... Read more
Ruthless Smiley thinks Hammers are going down
The United fan, and fellow Front Roomer Robbie, think struggling West Ham will fail to beat the drop this season. They're currently [5.2] to go down... Read more
Scouse remains defiant by backing the Reds
The current Front Room betting leader and much-mocked Liverpool fan is refusing to back down to constant stick, and is happy to back his team to beat Toby's Stoke tomorrow at [2.26]... Read more
If Chelsea splash the cash, the title race is over
Festive results increased Robbie's optimism that this could be the year that Arsenal end their title drought - they're [6.0] to do so - but he remains fearful of a Chelsea spending spree... Read more
Smiley walks out of the Betfair Front Room!
The United fan doesn't take too kindly to Toby's jibes about crashing out of the FA Cup... Read more
Scouse reveals the secret to winning big
Want to know the strategy responsible for Scouse and Robbie's climb up the Front Room betting league? Then check out this video, which also features the best ever Stokey impression of Roy Hodgson... Read more
Stoke play better football than Birmingham
That's the view of Toby the Stokey, although style of play hasn't altered the fact that his side are [42.0] to finish the season as the Midlands' finest, whereas Birmingham are just [6.8]. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Who's going to win the World Cup?
We asked the legendary boss who he fancied to triumph in South Africa and who would trouble England in Group C. Read more
Mike backs Villa to finish above Spurs
The Front Room's resident Lilywhite is betting against his team in the hope that it somehow jinxes rivals Aston Villa. Perhaps that explains why Arsenal fan Robbie is backing Spurs... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - What would Gary Pallister cost today?
The Manchester United boss answers more of our questions. Here he reveals what he thinks about the rising transfer values of footballers in the current market... Read more
Manchester United will still finish above Arsenal
Arsenal are flying at the moment but that didn't stop Toby from betting Gunners fan Robbie that the champions will be higher come May. Read more
Stoke are still going to finish above Birmingham
Toby's not willing to give the expectation-battering Blues too much credit in the battle for bragging rights in the Midlands and still fancies the Potters to have the last laugh. Read more
Liverpool will still not finish in the top four
In another of The Front Room's half-term reports, Toby wagers a bet with Scouse that the Reds will not end the season in a Champions League spot... Read more
Wolves won't be sticking around past May
Mick McCarthy's men are fourth favourites to go down on Betfair but north London rivals Mike and Robbie are in agreement that a tough second half of the season awaits them. Read more
Blackburn are best value bet to go down
At 10.5 to be relegated, Mike and the rest of the Betfair Front Room fancy punting on Blackburn to drop like a stone... Read more
Liverpool - must do better!
To no surprise, Robbie suggests that Liverpool are the biggest underachievers at the season's half way point. Yet they are still 2.96 to make the top four come May... Read more
Robbie still sure the title is Arsenal's
Following Manchester United's shock 3-0 defeat to Fulham yesterday and Chelsea's recent dip in form, Front Room Gooner Robbie is backing his team at 6.8 to win the Premier League... Read more
Mike celebrates sitting on top of the league
The Front Room Five have been busy reviewing the standings in their betting league - with Spurs fan Mike a very happy chap. Read more
Thursday's best brace - Di Maria impresses again
Benfica lit up the Europa League group stage once again to finish on a high but can still be backed at 18.0 to lift the trophy in May. Read more
Back Arsenal to triumph 2-1 at Anfield
Robbie is fairly confident that his Gunners are going to remember how to deliver in the big games and take three points home from Anfield. Read more
Bet on draws aplenty this weekend
The Front Room Five run through the fixtures, and, in their own unique way, predict a barrage of draws... "Birmingham v West Ham - draw, Bolton v Man City - draw, Burnley v Fulham - draw." It's fair to say... Read more
Spurs will win by at least three goals
Mike is supremely confident about his beloved Tottenham's home match with Wolves this weekend... Read more
Stoke should win live on TV
Smiley might be winding Toby up about his beloved Potters, but the home side look good at 2.16 favourites to beat Wigan this weekend... Read more
Monday's best blunder - Sporting's much-needed gift
Sporting Lisbon picked up only their fourth league win of the season with a helping hand, well foot, from the opposition goalkeeper. Read more
It's time to show our title credentials
Tottenham fan Mike is confident that Tottenham will take advantage of Everton's poor form. Read more
Injured Torres will still finish top scorer
Scouse is backing El Nino to finish Premier League top scorer this season. Mike, on the other hand, has his money on Defoe... Read more
West Ham are way too good to go down
Hammers fans won't exactly be chuffed to hear The Front Room's Scouse put the curse on them... Read more
Stoke have got absolutely no chance tomorrow!
Robbie doesn't hold much hope for Toby's Potters as they face a trip to the Emirates... Read more
City are up for the Cup
Scouse and Toby reckon Mark Hughes' men will be bringing the Carling Cup back to Eastlands. Unsurprisingly, Smiley disagrees... Read more
Why keepers should always kick the ball
Farsley Celtic's Piotr Skiba gets in a tangle... Read more
Miss of the season!
It might only be November, but Harrow Borough's Rocky Baptiste has almost certainly claimed the unwanted award for this campaign... Read more
Mike takes on Scouse
The Front Room's resident Spurs fan reckons his beloved team will finish higher than Liverpool this season - and puts his money where his mouth is... Read more
Liverpool will beat Everton on Sunday!
Scouse is certain that his boys will prevail as The Front Room discuss Sunday's Derby Day treble... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
David James, John Terry and Roy Keane, again, have raised an eyebrow or two this week... Read more
Ibrahimovic talks to Betfair!
Ahead of Sunday's Clasico, Betfair caught up with Barcelona top-scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Read more
Thursday's best debut - Rossi starts well in Palermo
Palermo's new boss debuted with a Coppa Italia victory and, who'd have thought it, will now face Lazio, who he won it with last year, in the next round. Read more
And that was yet another week in football
There's a distinctly Irish feel this week, as Keano is back to his best, Damien Duff cries conspiracy and Mick McCarthy auditions for Countdown... Read more
When was the last time Arsenal won a trophy?
Gooner Robbie is given a grilling in The Front Room Read more
Football by numbers - Cameroon's glitzy reward
Samuel Eto'o celebrates his country's qualification by giving his teammates an expensive gift... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - who's the best player that you've managed?
The Manchester United boss was kind enough to invite another question from the Front Room Five, who wanted to know who his most talented ever player was. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - which former player would you sign?
Our Front Room Five were given the priceless opportunity to put questions to Sir Alex Ferguson. He really had to think about this one! Read more
How will England fare at the World Cup?
The Front Room's Toby thinks they'll win it. Or at least make it to the final. Or maybe the semi-final... Read more
Where is Qatar?
Toby struggles to locate the venue for England's friendly with Brazil... Read more
Mike asks the million dollar question
Would you rather see your club win trophies, or England win the World Cup? Read more
Who will win the World Cup next summer?
Robbie thinks Spain will dominate, Mike reckons Brazil will claim it, while Toby just gets very mixed up... Read more
Propping up the rest
It's no fun being bottom of the Front Room table, just ask Mike... Read more
Why Spurs won't finish in the top four
The Front Room Five have been discussing Tottenham's chances of breaking the Big Four this season - but why did Stephen Hawking's name enter the debate? Read more
Is this the quickest goal ever scored in football history?
Nawaf Al Abed, come on down... Read more
Stoke - like something you get out of MFI
Toby is confident that his beloved Potters will force Phil Brown to pack his bags by beating Hull tomorrow and has put his money where his mouth is. Read more
Scouse backs United to win at the Bridge
The Front Room Five preview this weekend's top-of-the-table clash, as well as discussing Rio Ferdinand's form and what makes Chelsea such a big threat this season. Read more
And that was yet another week in football
The dirtiest footballer in the world, the Pompey player who may regret his words, and the player getting a pig for Christmas... Read more
Smiley won't stand for any criticism of United
The Front Room's Manchester United representative doesn't have any objection to his side grinding out wins. Read more
Can Kazan reach the Champions League final?
The Front Room Five have a go at predicting this season's Champions League finalists... Read more
Mike and Robbie preview the derby
Mike fancies another 4-4 draw, but Robbie is up for the win... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
The Premier League manager desperate for attention, the club captain who's caught a 28lb carp, and one manager's solution to an epidemic... Read more
Robbie backs Lyon to finish off Liverpool
Front Room blogger Robbie has bet Scouse £25 that Liverpool will lose the match Spurs fan Mike described as "the game of the entire group stage". Read more
Thursday's best assist frenzy - eight goals scored at Inter
While there were some decent goals scored in Inter's clash with Palermo yesterday, it was the build-up to some of the finishes that impressed us the most. Read more
Ask Sir Alex - What is your most memorable moment?
Betfair Football puts more of your questions to the Manchester United boss... Read more
Burnley are going down
That's Front Roomer Mike's brave prediction... Read more
This evening's League Cup verdict
According to the Front Room Five, Arsenal, Bolton and City will all be going through tonight... Read more
Scouse does a Vorderman
It turns out the 47-year-old Liverpool fan does a good impression of the former Countdown star... Read more
Who will be heading through to the Carling Cup quarters tonight?
The Front Room Five have their say about this evening's Carling Cup encounters... Read more
The worst miss of all time
Of this there can be no doubt. Ilija Sivonjic, take a bow.. Read more
Toby has last laugh...
None of the fellow Front Roomers gave Toby's Stoke side a chance, but how they were wrong... Read more
How it's all changed now...
After this exchange ahead of the United v Liverpool match last week, one Front Roomer will certainly be looking forward to their next get-together... Read more
Mike knows his stuff...
Who thought that Arsenal would walk it at Upton Park? And who predicted the draw? Read more
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is "the cauliflower"
According to Front Roomer Scouse... Read more
Europe's bravest ball boy
Fair play to the kid who dares to cross Jens Lehmann... Read more
Guess who's backing Liverpool tomorrow...
Yes, that's right. While outsiders are pointing and laughing, Scouse is keeping faith in Rafa and has bet Manchester United fan Smiley £25 that the hosts will win tomorrow's huge derby match. Read more
Robbie backs Arsenal to win the title
It's not often that the terms Arsenal and financial backing are paired together but Front Room blogger Robbie has created an exception by betting £25 that his beloved Gunners will win the title. Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
Spurs party the night away, Gareth Southgate continues a trend, and a manager scores from 60 yards... Read more
The making of the Betfair Front Room
We're with Smiley, Robbie, Scouse, Mike and Toby behind the scenes of the Betfair Front Room... Read more
Dear Sir Alex - How has the atmosphere at Old Trafford changed over the years?
Sir Alex Ferguson answers your questions... Read more
The Betfair Front Room - Meet Scouse
We reveal the fifth member of the Betfair Front Room. His name is Ian, and it's no wonder he's been in hiding for so long: he's a Liverpool fan... Read more
Berbatov, Rooney and Owen answer our questions! #1
The prolific trio have scored a combined 12 goals this season but every now and then they come up against a brick wall. Which defenders are the toughest to outfox? Read more
Berbatov, Rooney and Owen answer our questions! #2
United's fearsome strikeforce were asked who the most competitive players at the club are. Can you guess which one named themself? Read more
Berbatov, Rooney and Owen answer our questions! #3
Barcelona are keeping the cup with the big ears warm and Real Madrid have splashed the cash but who do United's forwards expect to challenge them as they attempt to reach a third straight final? Read more
Berbatov, Rooney and Owen answer our questions! #4
There's more competition than usual as Manchester United chase a record 19th league title. We asked the strikers who they consider the main competition - did anyone mention City? Read more
Video - Dida's glorious return
The Brazilian shot-stopper ensured that his first Champions League appearance in almost two years was a memorable one. Read more
Behold - the amazing double overhead kick!
It's the new tactic that's set to rock world football. Invented in Brazil, of course... Read more
Video - Defending the Brazilian way
Nine goals in the nine minutes? Welcome to Maranhao, north-east Brazil... Read more
Video - Spanish side uncover new cost-cutting measure
What should you do if your club can't afford to buy a stretcher? Use a changing room door instead of course... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
Steve Bruce demonstrated just how best to hold a grudge, Carson Yeung made a good first impression and Maradona "the mouth" opened fire... Read more
The Betfair Front Room - Meet Smiley
This Manchester United-supporting, George Best-obsessed father-of-three from Belfast thinks United will win the title (but is secretly worried about Chelsea). Read more
The Betfair Front Room - Meet Toby
His family have supported Stoke for centuries and he doesn't want much from his team, just to stay up and have a good Carling Cup run. He loves long throws. Read more
The Betfair Front Room - Meet Robbie
This Arsenal season ticket holder thinks that the best ever Arsenal player he has seen is Thierry Henry. Doesn't like big spenders. Read more
The Betfair Front Room - Meet Mike
Is a third generation Spurs fan. "I can live with the despair," he says of his relationship with Spurs, "it's the hope I can't handle." Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
The FA call on Simon Cowell, Rio dons the oven gloves and living proof that £80m really can't buy you a singing voice... Read more
Another two bite the dust...
John Barnes and Peter Taylor have both been sent packing today, taking the tally of dismissals so far this season to eight and allowing two more men the chance to experience a League One dogfight... Read more
French "erotic actress" records love song for Raymond Domenech
The breathy ballad to the beleaguered French national manager becomes a huge online hit. Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
Phil Brown wins yet more hearts, if not points, while Wayne Rooney discusses impending fatherhood... Read more
Woking FC provide the goalkeeping gaffe of the day
The Cardinals' FA Cup campaign is put on hold by on-loan shot stopper Dave Blackmore. Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
This week sees David Beckham like you've never seen him before and an unlikely supporter of Sol Campbell in the shape of Roy Keane. Read more
Biggest sporting cheats? Footballers fight back!
Forget Formula One and rugby, football has a great cheating Dane to bring it back to the top of the league of deceit. Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
This week we found out why Paul Hart watches Corrie instead of football, and which manager has been quoting the book of God. Read more
The weekend's best non-European goal - Fowler scores again in Australia
Robbie Fowler appears to be enjoying an Indian summer in Australia and scored again at the weekend as North Queensland Fury defeated Sydney FC 1-0. The Liverpool legend beat the Sydney goalkeeper from at least 25 yards with a first-time... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
A startling FA Cup revelation, cruel nicknames and an exquisite chip are this week's highlights... Retired class act of the week This is Dennis Bergkamp playing for Ajax Veterans, against a team called De Kennemers 3. We've no idea who... Read more
Fancy watching some really cringeworthy dives?
The Guardian have uncovered a number of examples of "simulation" so bad that they makes Eduardo's tumble against Celtic look like a genuine penalty appeal.... Read more
Yesterday's best red card - Goalkeeper reacts angrily after conceding
None of the goals in either Benfica's 3-1 friendly win over Celtic or Seattle Sounders 2-1 triumph over DC United in the US Open Cup Final were very special. Instead, the highlight of yesterday's football was an insane sending off... Read more
The weekend's best double - Diego sinks Roma
Brazilian attacking midfielder Diego starred on his second start for Juventus, scoring two stunning goals against Roma to instantly justify the £21.5 million fee that they paid Werder Bremen. The 3-1 away win was made even sweeter in injury-time when... Read more
And that was yet another week in football...
Every Friday, Betfair Football looks back at our favourite quotes and news stories of the previous seven days. This week's highlights include Rafael Benitez doing a funny joke and Manchester City paying homage to a "famous" victory... Spectacle usage of... Read more
The weekend's best miss - cover thy shame, Del Piero!
Alessandro Del Piero adopts Dimitar Berbatov's penalty-taking technique. Read more
That was the week in football...
Every Friday, Betfair Football looks back at our favourite videos, quotes and news stories of the previous seven days. This week's highlights include more Manchester City tomfoolery and an indication of how far Alexander Hleb's stock has fallen since leaving... Read more
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