Right Said Fred: Talking Betting With Betfred Boss Fred Done

What a fantastic spectacle it was at Anfield ... and such a shame the game has been overshadowed by unsavoury crowd issues.

That together with both managers Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp being  in the media spotlight all week with Mo Salah’s brilliant winner sadly largely ignored.

They might have gone over the top and Klopp was rightly shown a  red card,  but it is a passionate game and tempers are bound to boil over.

It certainly adds to the drama of the occasion!

With City losing and Arsenal winning at Leeds - thus proving they are no flash in the pan - the Gunners remain league leaders after ten games.

But Betfred still have the Blues to retain the title at 2/9 with Arsenal shortening to 11/2 and Liverpool at 25/1 while United are on the drift…out to 100/1.  

The Reds are at Chelsea on Saturday in what should be an intriguing fixture while City at home to Brighton and Arsenal at Southampton are both odds on to pick up three points a piece.

HERE’S Paul Sculthorpe’s take on our opening game win in the RL World Cup. The Oldham-born legend of the sport having twice been named Man of Steel, who is a popular Betfred TV pundit, is predicting another big win for England against France in Bolton on Saturday. He writes:

“Well I, and don’t think anyone saw that coming! I’m talking of course about our blitzing of Samoa in the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup 2021.

“Now I did think we’d win, but never did I expect in the manner we did. Scoring ten tries in the 60-6 demolition, against a side very much fancied to challenge for silverware in the tournament.

“It was a huge statement laid out by Shaun Wane and his players, and has no doubt boosted the confidence within the England camp for the rest of the tournament. 

“Betfred, the principal partners of the three England World Cup teams, have England as the biggest market movers, from 16/1 before a ball was kicked at St James’ Park down to 6/1 third favourites, behind Australia 1/2 and New Zealand at 7/2.

“I thought every player in an England jersey did the country proud out there on Saturday…but there were some stand out performances too. 

“As predicted, Saints star Jack Welsby announced his arrival on the international stage. Scoring the opening try, followed by two try assists got England off to the perfect start. Along with a resurgent George Williams, we had a halfback pairing who were a constant threat to the Samoan defence. 

“Add to that, young NRL stars Dom Young and Herbie Farnworth, along with the experienced Kallum Watkins who all added the strike (and size!) we will need to help lift the trophy at Old Trafford on November 19.

“ I must give a big wrap to the Aussie-based Victor Radley, who pledged his allegiance to England based on his father’s UK heritage. I’ve always admired the way he plays the game…at full tilt! An aggressive defender who also carries the ball with the same intent. He set the standard of this England performance and his flexibility with his ability to move from loose forward to the hooking role.

“It was a very good day for sure, but I’m sure Shaun Wane brought it all back to earth when the team returned to camp on Monday, as nothing is won yet. The next job is plotting the downfall of France, this Saturday at the home of Bolton Wanderers.

“What is looking like a sell-out crowd, following that electric start in Newcastle, the players will be aiming for two wins from two with Greece to play, and securing top spot in Group A, giving us the best side of the draw come the knock out stages.

“Waney will be looking to keep that momentum now, but no doubt will make a number of rotational changes, keeping certain players fresh for the latter stages.

“France, who have a vast number of Betfred Super League players from both Catalan and Toulouse will be out to make a statement too, following a good opening win themselves against a resilient Greek side. 

“One guy I said to look out for, Ben Garcia picked up the man of the match performance and will be again looking to lead this big French pack against the much fancied England. New Saints Assistant coach and current French Head Coach, Laurent Frayssinous believes this is the strongest French side he’s ever seen, and is keen to keep banging the drum on what French RL can bring both on the International and Betfred Super League stages.

“Betfred however, clearly don’t believe France can compete with this England team…as they have the home side a massive 1/66 favourite to win this game. Also, they are backing the new England poster boy Don Young, to score the opening try…clearly following his three tries in the last two games…with odds as short as 6/1. 

“I’m going for a convincing England win by 30 points or more which is odds on at Betfred but doubled up with Saints flyer Tommy Makinson to cross the whitewash first that’s a tempting 7/1.”

FINALLY a Betfred regular has won the £50,000 jackpot  from a FIFTY PENCE bet on our ever popular Bonus King Bingo.

Father of five Florin Marin will now be able buy his dream car, a Mercedes, as well as carry out house renovations to the family home in Liverpool.

He’s also going to buy his wife “anything she wants” following his amazing win when all his six numbers were drawn out first.

Son Carlos said : “We celebrated with all our family at a chinese restaurant. He came to this country from Romania for a better life 12 years ago ...and thanks to Betfred that’s happening.”

Florin, aged 49, who has two part time jobs in a newsagents and as a delivery driver, is a regular at the Betfred shop in Wavertree. You can always win big from tiny stakes at Betfred. This fella was using the same numbers but then switched some of them and ended up costing me £50,000 which of course I’m delighted to pay out with a smile.