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Money-Back Special - Russian Roulette!

Wed, 21 May 2008 18:45:59 GMT

Man Utd v Chelsea - Champions League Final
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If Ronaldo scores in normal time, Paddy Power will refund ALL losing single pre-match Win-Draw-Win, Correct Score, 1st/last/anytime goalscorer and Half-time/Full-time market bets on this match. Conditions Have your say on the CL Final

Daily Horse Racing - Sunday's Racing

Sun, 18 May 2008 16:45:59 GMT

Having just remembered that today is the 111th anniversary of Bram Stoker�s novel Dracula, it�d be wise to get your teeth stuck into today�s glorious racing. Now that�s a fang-tastic idea. Ok, that�s enough puns for now. You�d be batty not to miss the thrilling action this afternoon. We�re expecting some competitive action from Longchamp, Market Rasen, Ripon, Fakenham, Gowran Park and Navan this afternoon. Don't forget, we also pay out on disqualified winners and official result on all UK & Ireland races.

Serie A Betting - Fig-ured Out?

Sun, 18 May 2008 13:00:59 GMT

When Inter Milan midfielder Figo should have been concentrating on getting fit... or picking up his bus pass, the Portuguese star was doing his best impression of Jack the Ripper recently. Instead of a knife, he used his car. It's been reported in Italy the former Real Madrid star deliberately ran over a black cat which he felt was bringing his team bad luck. Animal lovers have been quick to protest, but Figo denies the allegation insisting it "is completely untrue," possibly offering this as a plausible explanation "My foot slipped onto the pedal." It's clear he doesn't like pus...no, that's a bit crude. If you're feeling lucky, why not back Inter to beat Parma 3 � 0 @ 10/1! Serie A Betting

Live Match Coupon - Some Financial Lev-erage

Sun, 18 May 2008 18:00:59 GMT

Possibly because Ian Harte left last year, though probably not, Spanish side Levante have slowly slipped toward financial ruin and were relegated from La Liga. Players and staff have recently gone on strike because salaries and bonuses were not paid. A bonus for going down? It's not unheard of, we suppose. With uncertainty surrounding their tenuous situation, their final match with Real Madrid is in doubt. The Champions are due to receive their trophy, but boss Bernd Schuster isn't concerned. "Levante have been professionals throughout the weeks and we hope that they also come to play this week as they have done before," he declared. You'd be Mad not to back Real to win 4 � 0 @ 17/2! (Sun 7pm SS1) Live Match Coupon

Gaelic Football Betting - Taking the Mick?

Sun, 18 May 2008 22:59:59 GMT

While most ~~110~~ 71 year olds will be staring into space and smelling of wee in their retirement homes this Sunday, Wicklow boss Mick O'Dwyer, with his new hip, will be dancing up and down the sideline at Croke Park as his team begin their Championship challenge[stop laughing, they could win]. Despite an indifferent league campaign, the Kerry legend is quite optimistic ahead of their clash with Kildare. And no, it's not senility kicking in. "We are now all set and ready to go for the championship. We are working hard on the team and will have them in reasonably good shape." With the return of influential players including Leighton Glynn, things could be looking rosy for the Garden County. Sun 2pm RTE

Champions League Final - Leagues Apart

Wed, 21 May 2008 18:45:59 GMT

Some Stephan Henchoz-esque defending from Rio and some Graham Poll-esque refereeing decisions from Steve Bennett didn't hurt their cause but only the most embittered ABU supporters can deny Man Utd deserved to lift their tenth Premier League crown. However Alex Ferguson wasn't even given a chance to toast his side's success before thoughts were turning to the Champions League final. "If we win the European Cup it has to be the best team. We are bouncing into the final now." The absence of Terry will be a major boost to Ferguson's hopes of a second big cup. Back the Red Devils to do the double with a convincing 3-1 win in Moscow at 22/1 and your cheques won't be bouncing for a while.

Eurovision Song Contest - Francs For Nothing

Tue, 20 May 2008 18:59:59 GMT

News that Cliff Richard was robbed of the 1968 title by the dictator Franco has shocked the world. Well we say shocked but surveys show that the crossover of people who have a good knowledge of European history and those who actually care about what happens in the Eurovision is smaller than you'd think. Apparently Franco bribed the judges to vote for his country's song "La, La, La", cheating Sir Cliff of victory with "Congratulations". Franco's efforts did little to quell Cliff's success with the song, though ironically the playing of "Congratulations" often results in outbursts of "La,La,La..I can't hear you." Eurovision On The Blog

Rugby Union Betting - Les-s of Him!

Sun, 18 May 2008 15:30:59 GMT

Dumb, nonsensical comments are normally associated with football players, their managers and... Paddy. It's quite clear to us some rugby players have the intellect to match that of Paris Hilton. *Gulp* We're being a bit brave, but here goes. "I know that I need to work on my fitness in the off-season, and that is what I will be doing," Gloucester winger Lesley Vainikolo said, forgetting to mention that he has to learn the rules of the game first before dying his hair blonde. Confirming that the Guinness Premiership isn't being disbanded, the ~~Englishman~~ Tongan revealed, "There is always another season, it's not the end." Can the Volcano erupt and help beat Leicester in the playoffs? Sun 4.30pm SS2

GAA Odds - A Joy to Watch

Sun, 18 May 2008 15:00:59 GMT

Continuing with the Paddy Power Journalist Policy of blatant ageism, we decided to question the credentials of greying Galway forward Padraig Joyce. After possibly handing the Tribesman a bottle of black shoe polish and insisting "use this, people will stop thinking your forty", we asked him does he think he has the legs to help his county in this year�s Championship. "I'm just gone 31, you'd swear I was 41 the way they are talking," he said, adding that, "I know myself I mightn't be the quickest in the world you still can offer something to the team, if you couldn't offer something you wouldn't be on." If you back Galway -7 points @ 10/11 against Roscommon, it could be a Joy-ous occasion. Sun 4pm RTE

Heineken Cup Final - Kidney Transplant

Sat, 24 May 2008 15:59:59 GMT

With Declan Kidney's appointment as Ireland coach confirmed the scramble has begun to assume his position as head of a team which may very well be European Champions by they time he vacates the Munster set up. Shannon boss Mick Galwey was quick to express his eagerness to slip into the prewarmed chair. "Please give me the job, pwetty please!" he didn't actually say. What he did say was: "I would be interested. If you look at the Munster job now it�s one of the biggest jobs in rugby, and outside of international rugby there�s not much bigger." Same thing really. Whoever takes over from the new Ireland boss will have a lot to live up to but will the departing Kidney leave a Heineken Cup behind?