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France vs Wales – Friendly – Match Preview

November 9, 2017 by Jools Jordan-Probert·Comments Off

France vs Wales – Friendly – Match Preview – The first international break since the 2018 World Cup qualification process is upon us, as the teams going to the planet’s biggest stage begin their preparations for the showpiece event.

On paper, France are one of the hottest teams on the planet with players such as Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele, Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante, Raphael Varane and a host more.

Their strength in depth is frightening, and paired with the fact they so nearly won the last international tournament – losing 1-0 in the 2016 European Championships final to Portugal – makes them one of the strongest contenders to go one better in 2018.

Anthony Martial is likely to start against Wales Photo Credit: skysports.com

Didier Deschamps is under pressure to perform at the next tournament and with this squad at his disposal will be expected to sweep all before him; that begins with Wales on Friday in front of an expectant Stade de France crowd.

After a remarkable showing in the aforementioned tournament; Wales would have been hopeful of qualifying for their first (and only second in total) World Cup since 1958 – where they lost in the quarter-final to Brazil where a certain Pele scored the game’s only goal.

Heartbreakingly, but exhilaratingly so for the neutral, it all came down to the last game for the Dragons where they faced a Republic of Ireland team in exactly the same boat – win to reach the play-offs. Martin O’Neill’s side triumphed thanks to James McLean’s solitary goal to send the Irish faithful into raptures. This match will be about proving Chris Coleman’s men can still mix it with the big boys and that France 2016 was no flash in the plan, in preparation for the next qualification campaign.

Team News

Deschamps has recalled Anthony Martial to his squad after the forward’s strong form for Manchester United this season and after mass fan clamouring, Lyon favourite Nabil Fekir is in line to earn his 10^th cap for Les Bleus after a blistering start to the campaign.

There is no N’Golo Kante as the Chelsea workhorse recovers from a knock but there is a place for Florian Thauvin – the man who flattered to deceive at Newcastle has impressed selectors after returning to his native Marseille.

Bale’s injury woes continue Photo Credit: skysports.com

Chris Coleman will be without star man Gareth Bale yet again as the Real Madrid forward’s injury woes continue. West Brom forward Hal-Robson Kanu, Sunderland’s Jonathan Williams and Ipswich central midfielder Emyr Huws have also withdrawn from the squad – the quartet have been replaced by Tom Bradshaw, Lloyd Isgrove, Lee Evans and Ryan Hedges.

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Horse Racing Preview – Newbury – 9th November 2017

November 9, 2017 by Darren Chettleburgh·Comments Off

Today’s horse racing preview selections come from Newbury racecourse.

13.40 Newbury – Dawnus Handicap Chase (19.8f)

This would look a good opportunity for Nigel Twiston-Davies’ Colins Brother to bounce back to winning ways here. If the ground holds up on the good side of soft he should be thereabouts considering he was seen close this time last year when finishing third over a furlong less than this afternoon. He looked in need of the run at Ludlow last time on ground that probably came up too soft for a seasons re-appearance.

Nigel Hawke teams up with Danny Cook for the first time with Greybougg, now this is the intriguing entry for me. We last saw him hacking up at Ludlow on his last seasonal run of 2016, He has been risen 8lb for that win however, he has equipped himself well enough around Newbury over shorter trips and looks in need of the two and a half miles and will enjoy the soft ground.

GREYBOUGG : 1pt each way @ 8/1 (BOG)

14.10 Newbury – CSP Mares Novices Hurdle (16.3f)

This looks on paper a strong match up between Fergal O’Brien’s Cap Soleil and the selection who represents Richard Hobson stable in Dame Rose. The former comes here unbeaten from the NHF and will make her awaited hurdles debut. She looks a very smart mare after taking two Listed bumpers at Cheltenham and Sandown, she must be taken seriously.

However, I am taking her on with Dame Rose, she achieved a little better around the bumper sphere when landing the Grade 2 Goffs Nickel Coin Mares at Aintree when fending off Oscar Rose one of her adversaries here. She got off at the first time of asking at Hexham in a Novice hurdle winning it in fine style by twelve lengths, with that slight hurdling experience I will give her the nod to overturn Cap Soleil here.

DAME ROSE : 2pt Win @ 7/2 (BOG)

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Scotland vs Netherlands – Friendly – Match Preview

November 8, 2017 by Ieuan Ivett·Comments Off

Scotland vs Netherlands – Friendly – Match Preview – The international break is upon us and sees the Netherlands travel to Scotland after both teams failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Both nations finished third in their respective World Cup qualifying groups so recent times haven’t favoured either Scotland or Holland.

In their most recent outing, the hosts drew with Slovenia in a heartbreaking result that if won, would have seen them to the next stage of qualifying for the World Cup. A goal from the ever-clinical Leigh Griffiths gave the Scots a flying start, however fortunes turned quickly and although an 88th minute goal from Robert Snodgrass got them on level terms, ultimately it was another frustrating campaign for the Scots. The Celtic striker along with Stoke’s Darren Fletcher will miss out after withdrawing from the squad.

The Netherlands ended their campaign in fine form, however their earlier mishaps cost them qualification. A first half brace against Sweden from Bayern Munich winger, Arjen Robben, wasn’t enough for the Netherlands to leapfrog their Scandinavian opponents. The 33 year old has now retired from international football after failing to qualify for the forthcoming World Cup.The Dutch squad is full to the brim of talent with many household names taking the field for Holland most times, however in recent years they have bitterly underperformed for some odd reason.

Arjen Robben calls time on international football at the age of 33 Photo Credit: skysports.com

Both sides have proven goal scorers and not the most solid of defensive lines so expect some goals in this one. Interim manager of Scotland, Malky Mackay has named his squad with a few new faces amongst the list. Paul Hanlon of Hibernian and Jason Cummings of Nottingham Forest have their first senior squad call-up. Regular, Scott Brown, should feature as the Scots will look to overpower the Dutch midfield with an abrasive high press. A negative for the Scots though as Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths, along with Stoke’s Darren Fletcher will miss out after withdrawing from the squad.

Cummings is likely to start on Thursday night Photo Credit: skysports.com

Skybet Match Result – Scotland to Win – 13/5

Holland have been dealt with some late injury news following Jurgen Locadia and Kenny Tete’s injuries. Luuk de Jong and Timothy Fosu-Mensah have joined up with the national side that has a lot of familiar faces. Wesley Sneijder and Kevin Strootman headline the midfield with Premier League stars Virgil Van Dijk and Nathan Ake bossing things at the back. Should be a great tie with some great players involved.

Skybet Correct Score Group Betting – Netherlands to Win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2 – 7/1

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Horse Racing Preview – Nottingham & Kempton – 8th November 2017

November 8, 2017 by Darren Chettleburgh·Comments Off

Today’s horse racing preview comes from Nottingham and Kempton racecourses.

14.15 Nottingham – Lady Cecil Handicap (5f)

Gracious John (106)
Perfect Pasture (105)
Atletico (98)

David Evans Gracious John returns to the haunt that saw him land this race last year when beating Perfect Pasture by half a length when getting 10lb from his rival, this year he comes into this off just 98 and is only in receipt of 9lb, 1lb might not seem like a lot but it’s equivalent to half a length if needed to reverse that form.

Both have come into this off the back of wins, Gracious John winning three weeks ago at Leicester when over turning 106 rated Just Glamorous, and has only been penalised 2lb, Perfect Pasture won at Doncaster when beating 101 rated Flying Pursuit, however that was over 6f. Today’s optimum trip at this level has seen him just 1-9 as to Gracious John whose form is not much better, however he has been floating around marks of 106-110 for a while so to be dropped to just 98, looks best of the two to land this race. Perfect Pasture drops back to 5f for the first time since this race last year.

One that could upset the applecart if the two inform entrants lose their way is Roger Varian’s Atletico, he has been beaten by Tomily this year to two and a quarter lengths at Doncaster last time out, the only problem he was drawn totally out of the race despite staying on in the closing stages, he is still 9lb higher than when winning his sole turf race at Windsor back in July.

GRACIOUS JOHN : 2pt Win @ 4/1 (BOG)

18.10 Kempton – 32Red.com Nursery (7f)

Motown Mick (82)
Lady of Aran (78)

Richard Hannon books the services of Timmy Murphy this evening on Motown Mick, this son of Intikhab was last seen finishing second to Di Fede by the smallest of margins, back in fifth was Finsbury Park to twelve lengths and even at these weights it’s hard to see that reversed.

Main danger I feel will come from Charlie Fellowes Lady of Aran, she had plenty in hand when beating her opponents over course and distance five weeks ago and the daughter of Sir Prancealot should have no problems here again to be involved under PJ McDonald.

MOTOWN MICK : 2pt Win @ 11/4 (BOG)