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Why Football is Better than Sex !
In 2008, a survey carried out by Canon in six European countries(1) came up with the remarkable result that 72 per cent of those asked said they would prefer 90 minutes watching their favourite team rather than an intimate evening with their...
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The Birth of a Problem Gambler
I recently caught up with an old friend of ours who used to passionately follow EPL football and bet on matches hoping to make a fortune. He staked ‘real’ money. Sometimes a lot of it!
We had a great chat, which he allowed me to record....
The Mind of a Problem Gambler
This is Part 2 of my interview with DM, a self-confessed problem gambler… I have to admit that although it was hugely interesting to dive so deep into the mindset of a hardcore gambler, it was also a little harrowing.
He undoubtedly considered...
The Pride of a Problem Gambler
This is Part 3 of our interview with DM, a self-confessed problem gambler… Here, we feel the excitement of watching matches with a bet riding on them, and the growing power and success as the stakes increase; the wins get bigger, but so...
The Rise of a Problem Gambler
This is Part 4 of our interview with DM, a self-confessed problem gambler… Despite winning 75-80% of his bets my friend hardly survived the first half of any betting season. Terms such as staking plan, portfolio strategy, specialising,...
The Reform of a Problem Gambler
This is the last part of my interview with DM, who is no longer a problem gambler…
Beware of false beliefs; only knowledge is power
SW: “Did you make any strategy breakthroughs with your football betting?”
DM: “Yes,...
Top Live Video Streaming Betting Sites for Watching Football Matches
I have been watching football matches at all levels for almost 40 years. Despite not having played the game at any significant level above school or works teams I can usually tell within a few minutes of watching a televised game how balanced...
Funny & Bizarre You Tube Football Videos
We have come up with an amusing bunch of funny & bizarre You Tube football videos worth sharing.
The following journey will take you through the realms of amazing tricks and feats, bizarre real game situations, hilarious goal celebrations,...
Observations of EPL Football Mania in Uganda
The Start of it All:
In early January 2011, this article was one of the first ever written in the Soccerwidow blog. I remember it clearly; another hot, sunny day on the verandah of our residence in Lugala, towards the end of our 2-year stay...
