North London Bragging Rights On The Line - Betting Tips with Betfred

The crunch tie to settle bragging rights in the North of London has to be one of the fiercest derbies of the football season.

With Tottenham and Arsenal currently level on points in the English Premier League, the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday (12.45pm), will show which team has the greater potential to finish in one of the top four spots come the end of the season.

Arsenal have already lost out to title rivals Manchester United and Manchester City this season while Spurs have been putting on strong performances to challenge at the top of the table, but a disappointing result last time out against Stoke City means they sit level with their bitter rivals five points behind league leaders Chelsea.

Tottenham captain Robbie Keane has come out to stoke the fires between the two clubs by claiming that his side has a greater strength in depth than their counterparts.

He said: "Arsenal have had the better of Tottenham over the last several years but Harry Redknapp's revolution at White Hart Lane means they are now on a par at least with their North London rivals."

Firing a clear warning to Arsene Wenger's men and their fans, the Irish striker claimed: "It will be judged at the end of the season but if you look at the bench we have, it is probably a bit stronger than their bench."

Spurs are entering the game on the back of a 2-0 victory over Everton in the Carling Cup, while Arsenal will be buoyed after their youngsters put on a fine display to earn a 2-1 victory over Liverpool.

An Arsenal win is priced at Premier League odds of 4/7 with Betfred, while Spurs although likely to be without the influential Lennon and Defoe, could be well worth an outside punt at odds of 4/1 to put one over their North London Rivals. As is often the case current form tends to go out the window in derby matches.
The draw is priced at 13/5.


By Charlotte Cook
(Guest writer from Betfred on behalf of Beer Footy and Birds!)

Come Dine With Me - ' The Athenaeum Restaurant' London

I am always on the lookout for a new restaurant, all in the course of research - the type that involves finding a plush venue to woo the ladies with......and in doing so trying to avoid such a place that will inevitably lead to the 'de rigueur' phone call on a Monday morning from my bank manager, regarding my incalculable overdraft created in the last 48 hours, usually due to a lavish shin-dig of a weekend.

So when I heard the five-star Athenaeum in Piccadilly had just had a revamp I sort vengeance last Friday, as a result of another rather dire week at the 'orifice' - a seemingly all to familiar feeling of late!
My mobile, little black book and my plastic were now at the ready and fully charged!

I met my date outside Green Park tube station, a few minutes walk from The Athenaeum.
On arrival we were greeted by the suited and booted door stewards and the attentive waiting staff who took our coats.



We both indulged in a pre-dinner cocktail in the stylish bar (left) - all tasteful low slung red velvet seating with plenty of cushions and touches of vintage-style decor all around.
Delightful attention to detail.
I opted for a dry vodka martini, while my date had a 'Garden Of Eden' comprising apple vodka, fig, cranberry, peach liqueur and elderflower.
Both were made with panache and tasted superb.



We made our way through to the opulent restaurant(below right), designed so most tables nestle in a booth. My date's starter of Brixham Crab Salad served with a Golden Beetroot, Heritage Tomatoes and Tarragon Dressing (£11.75) was delightfully presented and my Diver Scallops served with Jerusalem Artichoke, Sweetcorn and Grapes (£10.50) was almost a work of art. It seemed a shame to disfigure it!


For our main courses my date ordered Pan Fried South Coast Lemon Sole served on the bone with Ceps, Caper and Parsley Butter (£28.00), whilst I opted for Smokey Hay Baked Venison served with Cheltenham Beetroot and Roasted Figs with Vanilla Sauce (£24.00).

We also shared three sumptuous side orders of: Sweet Stewed Pumpkin, Roasted Field Mushrooms, grilled with rock salt and Hand Cut Chips.

We washed it down with a lovely 2007 Chablis vino (£37.50).

Following coffee we then returned to The Bar for an aperitif. The bar's extensive list including a choice of 270 different whiskies proved a real talking point - one of them was £150 for a double! (In my head I could hear the cutting voice of my bank manager). We instead opted for a couple of Vanilla Mojito's.

As Oscar Wilde once said, "Work is the curse of the drinking classes."


'The Athenaeum Restaurant' is located on: 224 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7BJ
Nearest tube: Green Park.
Breakfast Menu: 7.00-11.00 Mon to Sun.
Restaurant Menu: 12.30-14.30 & 17.30-22.30 Mon to Sun.
Tel no: 020 7499 3464
Web address: http://staging.ralphtrustees.com/Athenaeum/food__whisky.aspx

Honda Civic Type R is the Sport version

The basic version of the Civic lacks amenities include fog lights, Xenon headlights, speed controller, automatic link lights, alarm or chilled glove compartment. These functions are more expensive version of the Honda Civic Type R. All versions are equipped with standard stability control (VSA), air conditioning and six airbags standard.

Honda Civic Type R is the Civic five-door and Type S (three-door), for the engine (201 hp), because the changes in the structure, more robust, has some specific suspension settings and different (look and external internally).

Honda Civic Type RS-curve in the road can move very fast and easy. However, rather than the stability that sets them apart from other sports, such as how the engine makes power.

All vehicles from 4.1 to 4.4 meters long body with four or five doors and from 180 to 220 hp gasoline engine pressure. Civic is the only one who has a naturally aspirated, of which there are three routes to produce an output high rollers, or over-rapid turn-Honda engine still uses a third, the engine has a maximum output Civic at 7800 rpm. / Min

As usual, arriving in this type of car can give great acceleration, but only if the engine with very high mode. Change in favor of this use because it is a very quick process, the lever near the driver's hand and overwhelming favor, that the motor is always minutes from 5500 to 8000 rpm. / Min
The noise making, it is noteworthy because the engine operates in the min rule, a system of highly mph (sixth progress 31.2 / 1000 rpm. / Min). But its not short, because the development of rev in the sixth, the car is less than the maximum system performance (7800th / min). With regard to the previous Honda Civic Type R, again seems a bit soft and vibrates less.
The measured driving a vehicle with the engine turning faster now, with the Honda Civic Type R, there is quite satisfactory for such use. You can know not only the quality of this engine appreciate it if it is made on its borders if it is pressing on the gas plant, the answer is simple, progressive, and enough to move with some ease.
According to official sources, the new Honda Civic Type R reaches 235 km / h, can accelerate to 100 km / h in 6.6 seconds and gives 9.1 liters per 100 kilometers in diameter. Compared to other cars with similar features, the Honda Civic Type-R acceleration from his own powerful car and its top speed is normally characterized, 201 hp.
New Honda Civic Type R is more difficult than the previous (1301 kg versus 1204 kg), but the speed of data transmission is the same in both. Despite this increase in weight, is relatively light car, even if it weighs not much difference compared to other cars of its kind (200 hp Golf GTI TDI 1336 kg)
Seat-in-kind offer more subject and upholstered in Alcantara combination of red and black colors, sounds that are repeated in the rear seats. The seams of the seats, steering wheel and shift knob with (aluminum processing) are red.
There is a version for the competition, provides the functions such as audio equipment is lacking, the luggage compartment floor cover, crankcase cover, and insulation for noise reduction. Honda managed to reduce the weight of 40 kg car. This version is the basis for the connection of components from the FIA-Group developed and adopted
Many Civic S-Type, Honda Civic Type R and the five-door is manufactured in a factory in Swindon (United Kingdom).

Peugeot 407 is on the sale of € 21.850

Peugeot 407 is on the sale of € 21.850, with a four-door body, and from € 23.500 Bodied family

Model 2009 has a few minor changes in appearance, equipment and engines with a view to come on the market in 2004. Data as in earlier versions) (sedan and family, if the price for the new Peugeot 407 Valid

Peugeot 407 is very similar price as similar models for Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna, Citroen C5 and Toyota Avensis. Among the salons from 4.60 to 4.80 m, only the Citroen C4 Sedan Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima are considerably cheaper, with prices of less than 20,000 €.

It also has little development on the device. Highlight parking sensors front and new systems, air conditioning and sound. Viewer with a color display and Bluetooth hands-free system are standard in all versions since the beginning of 2009.
Peugeot 407 is available with four petrol and four diesel engines. Both are six-cylinder engine, while the remaining four-cylinders are.
Even a V6 HDi engine, 136 hp with a strong 6-speed automatic transmission. 5 or 6-speed manual gearbox.
Version 1.6 HDi 110 HP in March 2009 was minor. Now you have) electronic control unit (formerly the water, similar to other versions of the four cylinders. Electro-pump operation depends on the speed with which they spread the angle of rotation of the wheel and the oil temperature addresses. The consumption is lower than the previous model.

This was possible because it is selected from small changes in the electronics, reducing the consumption of 5.5 l 4.9 tires for this version of the Michelin Energy Saver 205/60 range and are on 16-inch wheels.
Since February 2009 the Peugeot 407 is the new 2.0 HDi engine, 140 kW, which does not mean the disappearance of 136 horses that are available. It'will be sold only with the automatic. The 140 hp diesel engine is connected only with the six-speed gearbox.
The strongest version 2.0 HDi, Peugeot 407 consumes a bit less (5.6 l/100 km compared to 5.9 l/100 km). All diesel engines through the particulate filter (FAP). According to Peugeot in addition to increased performance, the new HDi 140 bhp less rumors. And HDi diesel engines are smooth and quiet.
Later, the Peugeot sedan version, a 2.0-liter gasoline engine, which has to E85, a fuel mixture of gasoline, or both.This Peugeot 407, launched in 2005, the market is a small car, the interior is a long time to work on the dynamic properties of the convenience for passengers, especially in alternative families.

Audi TT Roadster is a convertible two-seater

Audi TT Roadster is a convertible two-seater, mechanically similar to the TT coupe, with a version that shares the same range of engines and transmissions. Audi TT Roadster worth more than € 4,000 TT Roadster with the same engine.

Whereas, Coupe, Audi TT Roadster felt that good of its wide range of amenities and can drive very pleasant. To touch that has and their response is not very sporty or comfortable, but it is a point satisfactory to both ways


Audi TT Roadster is a fabric canopy is open and closed by electric motors. The whole process of opening or closing takes about 12 s (small), and can the vehicle is in motion, will be conducted in which speed is less than 50 km /h. In other markets, is another hood, with a handbook and a lower layer of noise insulation.

Hood is designed 'Z' and consists of only two seats with the car. Bring built-moon, do not cover the lid, when folded and can be complementary to tail.

The series is a windbreak against the bow rollover protection. This differs from the others (either network or a transparent plastic) with start and puts (rising or falling) with an electric motor, which facilitates its use under all circumstances.

Since the dashboard to the seats, the carrier is similar to the closed version. Change only what is behind them: the two rear seats, which only serves children who transport removed
The driving position is satisfactory, all the controls in a good position. Seats, we tested the car Alcantara-kept body and have a strong filler that makes long-distance comfort.

You did not protect the side-curtain airbags on certain type of upper body, but side airbags in the seat-type head and chest. These airbags, front, stability and traction control, climate control, alarm, sports suspension, and computers are standard.
Audi TT Roadster list of options, there are elements such as dual-xenon headlights (standard on version 3.2), Cornering lights, leather seats, various audio, browser, or Bluetooth to a mobile phone, among others.
Most of the mechanical parts are shared with the Coupe, including engine and transmission. Audi TT roadster version with four-cylinder engine with direct injection, turbocharged 200 horses and overhead lines. Six cylinders in the vicinity with indirect injection, atmospheric and 250 horses, includes a total of traction.

Congratulations to Jenson Button - F1 Champion 2009

Hats off to Jenson Button as he joins an elite group of British Formula One Champions, following Sunday's Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in Brazil.

His fifth placed finish was good enough to secure the title from his nearest rival Rubens Barrichello, and at the same time secured the constructors title for his Brawn GP Team, in the penultimate race of the season.

Jenson won six Formula 1 races during the 2009 season in: Australia, Malaysia, Bahrain, Spain, Monaco, and Turkey.


The Ten British Formula 1 Champions:

Jenson Button 2009
Lewis Hamilton 2008
Damon Hill 1996
Nigel Mansell 1992
James Hunt 1976
John Surtees 1964
Jim Clark 1963, 1965
Graham Hill 1962, 1968
Jackie Stewart 1961, 1971, 1973
Mike Hawthorne 1958

After-Dinner Sports Tales - Gareth Southgate

This month is my fifth installment of light hearted after-dinner sporting tales, as told by current or ex-professional sportsman.
My after-dinner sports tale for this month is one told by Gareth Southgate, a well respected football player and now club manager, who has been a model professional since making his debut in 1988.

Born in Watford, Hertfordshire in 1970, Southgate began his career at Crystal Palace, playing in central midfield. He became captain and led the club to the 1994 Division One title.

He moved to Aston Villa in 1995 for a fee of £2.5 million, having made 152 appearances and scoring 15 goals over four seasons for the South London club.
In 2001 he joined Middlesborough as a player, before becoming the Teeside clubs manager in 2006.

"I went to watch a match with my wife and the family of a friend (who was playing).

People started turning around to ask me for autographs, which is always flattering but can start to interfere with your enjoyment of an event.

By now the game had kicked off and yet still I was being passed scraps of paper and programmes to sign.
I obliged, but must confess I was getting irritable as I tried to watch the game.
A flag was passed along then a ticket.

'Pen?' I asked down the line, somewhat abruptly, and a pen was duly passed down the line.
'What's his name?' I asked my friend's wife, and the query was passed down the line.
'To John, all the best, Gareth Southgate,' I wrote and passed the ticket back along the line.

Out of the corner of my eye I see the guy look at the ticket and start to edge along the row.
I'm just about to say to him: 'Look mate, no disrepect, but I'm trying to watch the game,' when he says apologetically: 'Excuse me, I'm very sorry but you're in my seat."


During the 2003–04 season Gareth became an author, penning Woody & Nord: A Football Friendship with close friend and former West Ham goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman. This book describes an enduring friendship forged in the Crystal Palace youth team that has survived Southgate and Woodman's wildly differing fortunes in the professional game. The book won the Sporting Book of the Year Award for 2004 from the National Sporting Club.

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'Hull & Portsmouth Set For Another Fruitless Weekend' - Betting Tips with Betfair

So far this season Hull and Portsmouth have been shambling along like a pair of old drunks trying to find their way home after a night out. Hull got lucky and managed to find a late bus but after a promising start to the journey, they promptly fell asleep and missed their stop. Portsmouth meanwhile have fallen into a ditch and are still trying to get up.

This weekend has actually thrown up two winnable fixtures for the duo, with Hull at home to Wigan, while Portsmouth travel to Wolves. Both sides will be hopeful of picking up points but the smart money is on another miserable day for the pair at the bottom of the Premier League table

Roberto Martinez has taken a while to settle in at Wigan but last weekend's shock win over Chelsea will rejuvenate the side and that confidence should be enough to see off Hull, who were knocked for six at Anfield last week.
The match is also likely to be a high scoring affair, with the two teams conceding a combined total of 32 goals already this season.

Wigan to win can be backed at 2.6, while the +2.5 goals market looks a steal at 2.1.

Down on the south coast, Portsmouth's problem has not been conceding goals but scoring them. Only Aston Villa and Arsenal have scored more than a solitary goal against Pompey this season and yet Paul Hart's men are still pointless, courtesy of just 3 goals in the 'for' column.

Their opponents have been no great shakes either but with a couple of wins already this season and the added bonus of home support, Wolves should have enough about them to pile on the misery.

A home win is priced at 2.14 but the pick of the Premier League bets may just be the 2.64 on offer for a Wolves clean sheet.


By Josh Allen.
(Guest writer from Betfair on behalf of Beer Footy and Birds!)

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