Day 2 of the group deciders actually treated us alright for once. Three winners straight up, a fourth dragged over the line by the old “super‑sub” promo, and the fifth only one leg short of glory in a very pleasing…
One step forward, two steps straight off a cliff, that’s been the story of my World Cup wagers so far. Mexico’s last‑minute goal made it four losses from six, and the whole thing could’ve looked completely different if John McGinn…
Yesterday was one of those days that makes you question everything and then immediately double down like an idiot. Portugal did their bit, three goals in the first half, cruising, and I’m thinking we’re on for another proper payday. Then…
Monday’s World Cup wagers made for one of those ridiculous, borderline‑spiritual days where everything you touch turns to gold and you start convincing yourself you’re some sort of betting oracle. It started with the simple one: Argentina to win and…
After a glorious few days it had to come crashing down and Sunday is not a day I’ll look back on with any pride. Fabian Ruiz was a void as he was benched for Spain but Pedri never looked like…
A fruitful Friday was followed by a superb Saturday as the Netherlands delivered a goalfest, Germany came back to beat Ivory Coast and Japan strolled past a sorry Tunisia side. That all leaves us in tip-top shape to attack an…
I write this back on the up after two wins from two World Cup wagers so far in Friday’s games, and day ten of the World Cup looks magnificent with some really exciting games. Just three goals in USA v…
Day 8 was a bloodbath, there’s no way to sugarcoat it, an unadulterated bloodbath. Czechia are easily the most pathetic European side in the tournament, unable to hold out against South Africa, then Dan Ndoye was anonymous against Bosnia, replaced…
So, every team has now played at the World Cup, and if the first round of matches taught us anything, it’s to always expect the unexpected. I know that’s a cliché, but there were plenty of things that caught my…
What a day we had on Tuesday at the World Cup. Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Leo Messi all did what the greats do, take the spotlight and bend it to their will. France and Argentina both looked in good…
