Articles By Russell Wall (42)

World Football Elo Ratings System

Author image Russell Wall  •  Oct 15 2009

Due to the critisim of the official FIFA world rankings system, alternative rankings systems have surfaced over the years. The most prominent of these awards is the World Football ELO…

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World Football Challenge 2009

Author image Russell Wall  •  Jun 29 2012

It’s been a while (the 2004 US Tour, to be exact) since the United States last tasted a summer football event quite like World Football Challenge. This summer’s event will…

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“Perry Boys Abroad” by Ian Hough

Author image Russell Wall  •  Jul 18 2009

People always say that, to understand how far we’ve come, you need to look in the past. Whilst that sentence probably sounds a bit cliché, it could surely be used…

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Paddy Power Review

Author image Russell Wall  •  Dec 7 2021

Paddy Power Overview Paddy Power has been known for one thing, and one thing only for the longest time: fantastic promotions. You can always rely on the biggest Irish bookmaker…

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William Hill Review

Author image Russell Wall  •  Jul 14 2009

William Hill Overview There are very few betting sites who do it with as much class and professionalism as William Hill. If there’s one thing that makes the site so…

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Betfair Review

Author image Russell Wall  •  Jul 13 2009

Betfair Overview It’s easy to see why Betfair is one of the best books on the market. Fair prices, loads of live betting, and a quality support staff make this…

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Peace Cup 2009

Author image Russell Wall  •  Jul 21 2009

Can Kaka, Ronaldo and Benzema co-exist on the same football pitch? The Peace Cup returns to the summer football schedule with the fourth edition of the event hosted by Spain….

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Real Madrid seal £30m Benzema signing

Author image Russell Wall  •  Jul 6 2009

During yesterday’s unveiling of Kaka, Real Madrid sporting director, Jorge Valdano, was questioned about the possibility of the Madrid club splurging for another big name this summer, after being linked…

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The 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup

Author image Russell Wall  •  Aug 3 2009

Watch the Gold Cup live online here. Can the United States win the 2009 Gold Cup? They managed to turn some heads at the Confederations Cup in South Africa with…

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Where to find FREE Football Bets

Author image Russell Wall  •  Dec 7 2021

So you want some free money, huh? Don’t we all. But if you’re looking for a place to bet AND get some funds, then you might want to take a…

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ITV-Sonyheart Review

Author image Russell Wall  •  Feb 21 2012

England has a lot to look forward these days when it comes football. With the senior squad all but assured a place in next year’s World Cup and the U-21’s…

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Football chant challenge gives fans something to sing about

Author image Russell Wall  •  Jun 19 2009

They echo throughout fields all over the UK during the football season, and on many occasions have been known to give players a lift. I’m talking about football chants.  From…

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The ‘2009 Showdown in Chinatown’ – watch footballing legends in New York City on 24 June

Author image Russell Wall  •  Apr 8 2023

NBA superstar Steven Nash is at it again this summer, bringing together the world’s best football and basketball players on one pitch in the heart of New York City for…

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ExtraFootie Review

Author image Russell Wall  •  Jun 14 2009

My how the introduction of the new technology has changed football! Unlike in the past where you had to either live in the country of origin to see your favourite…

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From Notts-ing to Never-ending funds – football’s oldest club hits the Middle East Jackpot

Author image Russell Wall  •  Jun 12 2009

If you’re a Newcastle fan and you’re currently reading this sentence, I’d like for you to click back with your mouse and stop reading at the point. In all honesty,…

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