tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199091462008-08-31T00:41:55.972-04:0045 Minutes Each WayWelcome to the 45 Minutes Each Way blog.45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comBlogger316125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-6522607434227886272008-08-31T00:40:00.000-04:002008-08-31T00:41:55.985-04:00Ancient small-school football rivalry in the south spreads to all sportsWith the first gridiron feud between these two Virginia schools starting in 1883, the fact that the rivalry has not ended even after 125 years goes on to prove that this small-school rivalry is probably the oldest in the South. While the college students from Hampden-Sydney celebrated their 24-10 victory in the 100th game over rivals Yellow Jackets from the near Randolph-Macon College, they 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-23524958533266340752008-08-05T04:59:00.000-04:002008-08-05T05:00:26.436-04:00Russia enjoys the Hiddink revolutionIf you have been watching the Euro 2008 championships, you would have noticed the Russian advance through the various stages culminating in their booking a semi-final berth. For a side that was written off not long ago, the very fact that they reached the semi-final is in itself a great achievement. The credit for this amazing turnaround goes to the Russian side and its famous coach, Guus Hiddink45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-81870137619592122522008-07-09T10:08:00.002-04:002008-07-09T10:10:58.292-04:00A Fitting finale to an Exciting championshipThe recently concluded Euro 2008 championships in Switzerland were a resounding success by all accounts. If it was a spectator’s delight watching the scintillating games, it was an organizational and logistical success from the administrator’s point of view as well. The Swiss Defence Minister Samuel Schmid declared on Sunday that "It's been a mega event. The third-biggest sporting event in the 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-34546458841238770582008-06-10T01:17:00.000-04:002008-06-10T01:19:02.669-04:00Sanchez Happy With Fulham RevivalAlthough drubbed by Arsenal in the Barclaycard Premier League opener, Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez has hardly any doubts about the strength of his defense. He is the person who has been credited with the revival of the side. Fulham was not in the best of form when he had taken over the mantle of leading the side towards the end of last season. Chris Coleman, the predecessor to Sanchez, was 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-69336864205710550322007-09-19T19:39:00.000-04:002007-09-19T19:41:35.959-04:00Starting a Football Betting CareerAs a novice to football bets, the first thing you must learn is the types of bets used. These are the basics to a successful betting career. There are various types of football bets. A few of them are Straight Wagers, Money Line Wagers, Half-time Wagers, Parlays, Future and Proposition wagers, Teasers, Reverse Wagers, etc. Gaining a basic idea about some of these would help you place bets smartly45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-52700254162550259572007-07-01T08:20:00.000-04:002007-07-01T08:21:50.942-04:00Rafa’s excited over new signingsLiverpool is all set to get bolstered with new signings. Manager Rafael Benitez is gung-ho about the possible move of major players like Javier Mascherano, Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso into his Liverpool squad. To add to the excitement is the speculated buy-out of ‘The Kid’ Fernando Torres from Atletico Madrid. Although played down by the Madrid officials, this move is definitely in the offing.45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-81301907857341804392007-05-03T12:53:00.000-04:002007-05-03T15:20:51.099-04:00Free Bets on the internetI was looking around on the internet as I often do for free bets. Most of the time online bookies offer you free bets as an incentive to sign up. Many of these free bets could be a straight $20 or £10 and sometimes as much as £60 / $120. You will also see regular offers such as place a bet on any market and your get a free goal score bet. The site that I was looking at for these free bets was 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-85279615875459528112007-03-03T08:48:00.000-05:002007-03-03T08:52:29.093-05:00Betfair - Betting ExchangeBetfair - Betting Exchange Betfair is undeniably one of the largest online gambling operations in the world today. Betfair has offered services for some time that has not disappointed their clients, thus making the site the largest online. Betfair launched its site in 1999, and since this time, the site has become the greatest market share Online. Its online betting shares out rates many of 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157386251050365352006-09-04T12:10:00.000-04:002007-01-26T19:47:05.880-05:00Arsenal Football TicketsWell, the new football season has started and what better time is there to purchase yourself some Arsenal football tickets. Arsenal have some big games coming up and tickets are available for you to purchase. Don't miss out on all the action, the atmosphere just isn't quite then same when watching on the television! Check out Online Soccer for more information.45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157363243232667392006-09-04T05:42:00.000-04:002006-09-04T05:47:24.426-04:00Defoe frustrated with Tottenham situationJermaine Defoe has admitted his on-going frustrations at not being a regular feature in the Tottenham starting line-up. After scoring for England and putting in a very impressive performances, Defoe has given his best shot and there's not much else he could do to command a decent role at club level. However, Defoe is going to get his head down and let the football do the talking rather than 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157362952079297112006-09-04T05:28:00.000-04:002006-09-04T05:42:32.183-04:00Gallas makes Chelsea feelings knownFormer Chelsea defender William Gallas has criticised former boss Jose Mourinho. Now having joined Arsenal in a deal which saw Ashley Cole head the over way, Gallas feels relived. The France international had been phased out at Chelsea and appeared to be on very bad terms with Mourinho. Gallas feels that the gaffer was fickle with his players and the same thing that's happened to him happened 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157362043691518482006-09-04T05:24:00.000-04:002006-09-04T05:27:23.786-04:00Lampard praises Arsenal signingChelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is happy with the signing of Ashley Cole. Lampard has played with Cole for England so he knows what he's all about and considers him to probably be the best left-back in the world. There's a lot of pressure playing for a big club like Chelsea but Cole has experienced it with Arsenal and England so Lampard doesn't think the defender will have any problems. "45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157361835903198782006-09-04T05:18:00.000-04:002006-09-04T05:23:55.980-04:00Henry excited by new Arsenal big signingsArsenal captain Thierry Henry feels that the club have made signings which will help them progress. Despite losing Jose Antonio Reyes and Ashley Cole, Arsenal have got William Gallas and Baptista, two very good players indeed. Henry considers Gallas to be the best centre back in the whole world and also believes Baptista can become a big player for Arsenal this season. "I have known William for45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157361481300426372006-09-04T05:09:00.000-04:002006-09-04T05:24:13.356-04:00Gerrard gets international praiseEngland boss Steve McClaren has praised midfielder Steven Gerrard. The Liverpool captain has been in good form for England and it's finally looking like he's transferring some of his inspiration from club level to international level. Now McClaren feels that the best is still to come from Gerrard as he'll be on the right hand side for England. "He's been influential for Liverpool over the years45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157022198154715722006-08-31T06:58:00.000-04:002006-08-31T22:13:41.243-04:00Cole completes awaited moveAndy Cole has completed a transfer from Man City to Portsmouth. Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has been trying to strengthen his squad throughout the summer and the arrival of Andy Cole will be a great boost to their Premiership campaign. After passing a medical today Cole completed his move and hopefully we'll have some more news on this later, including quotes from the player and manager.45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157021790954277232006-08-31T06:51:00.000-04:002006-08-31T11:54:27.183-04:00West Ham shock Arsenal with massive star signingsWest Ham have shocked Arsenal and many people involved with football around the world by signing both Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano on year long loan deals. Anyone would have thought that Arsenal would be the club to go to over West Ham but in this case it looks like it's a matter of where first team football would be easiest to come by. Now Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will have to look 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157021497506352992006-08-31T06:49:00.000-04:002006-08-31T06:51:37.596-04:00Aston Villa fail to make star signingA move for Javier Saviola to Aston Villa will not go through as the players agent Alfredo Cabrera Brizuela insists his client wants another level. The move never looked likely from the start but it shows that new boss Martin O'Neill is very optimistic and feels he can bring some of the biggest talent to the club. "The propositions are important, but Javier wants another level." said Alfredo 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157021312914545702006-08-31T06:23:00.000-04:002006-08-31T06:48:32.990-04:00Blackburn in striker talksBlackburn Rovers are currently in talks with Roma over a loan deal for Shabani Nonda. Blackburn are looking to strenghthen their attack for the Premiership season and Roma are willing to let the 29-year old go. With two years left to run on his current deal, there is an option for Blackburn to make a purchase for the player when the loan has expired in the summer.45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157019815947900922006-08-31T06:20:00.000-04:002006-08-31T06:23:36.980-04:00Sven getting £13,000-per-week from the FANews that Sven Goran-Eriksson is still being paid by the Football association has angered Wigan chairman Dave Whelan. Even before the World Cup when Sven committed gross misconduct, Whelan stood up and said the FA that Sven should be sacked. That was the perfect opportunity to get rid of the Swede in his view. However, Sven was not sacked by the FA and is now still getting paid a reported 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157019443700836532006-08-31T05:59:00.000-04:002006-08-31T06:17:45.156-04:00Newcastle make shock Man Utd transferManchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi has taken a loan move to Newcastle United. The news comes as quite a shock and out the blue as there were no rumours or speculation before hand. Man Utd boss Alex Ferguson admits it was a big decision for the club as they don't have a great choice of strikers at the moment, however, Rossie will gain vital experience playing at Newcastle and will come 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157018248534984312006-08-31T05:57:00.000-04:002006-08-31T05:57:28.606-04:00Drogba: All this stuff makes it more difficultChelsea striker Didier Drogba is calling for William Gallas to clear the air with the club. Drogba insists they can't have a divided team if they are to succeed and meet the challenges ahead. Jose Mourinho recently stated that Gallas should hold a press conference so he can tell everyone how he feels and what's going on with him and his future. Now Drogba is backing his manager and wants 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157017956484184182006-08-31T05:48:00.000-04:002006-08-31T10:11:03.650-04:00Arsenal agree deal with Real Madrid for starsSky Sports are reporting that Jose Antonio Reyes is on his way to Real Madrid. It looked unlikely that a deal would happen between the two clubs as Real Madrid would not match what Arsenal wanted for the player. However, the deal will see Real Madrid's Julio Baptista go one way and Arsenal's Reyes go the other. Reyes has been desperate to secure his dream move to Real Madrid and at one point 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157017698648380422006-08-31T05:43:00.000-04:002006-08-31T06:13:46.210-04:00Tottenham and Liverpool transfer deniedRumours regarding a transfer of Harry Kewell from Liverpool have been denied by the players agent. Kewell had been linked with a move to Tottenham as they look to add to their midfielder as their bid for Stuart Downing is looking unlikely to materialise. However, Kewell's agent Bernie Mandic insists there hasn't been a single word from anyone at Liverpool about Harry leaving. "There has never 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157017382949787532006-08-31T05:38:00.001-04:002006-08-31T11:19:20.170-04:00Arsenal waiting on work-permit decisionArsenal boss Arsene Wenger has his fingers crossed that a visa will be granted to Sho Ito. The Japan under 21's international has impressed the Arsenal boss and a fee has been agreed with the players club and a contract has been agreed with the player. Now the only thing in the way of making the transfer happen is the international clearance. At the age of just 18 it's hard to get yourself a 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19909146.post-1157017118682731652006-08-31T05:38:00.000-04:002006-08-31T05:58:51.753-04:00Middlesbrough youngster doesn't know where he gets it fromMiddlesbrough ace Lee Cattermole has raised eyebrows since launching himself into the first team. At such a young age of 18, Cattermole has took the Premiership by storm, most notably when he got stuck in against Chelsea after just recovering from an ankle injury. A battling player, the midfielder insists he doesn't know where he gets it from as his brother is a terrific footballer but so 45eachwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16807295968344287118noreply@blogger.com