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For those couples who adore watching sports, especially football, Stoke is a great place for that holiday vacation. There are two teams in Stoke-on-Trent that compete in the Football League: the Stoke City Football Club and the Port Vale Football Club.

Stoke City Football Club
The Stoke City Football Club is regarded as the second-oldest British football league club. It was established in 1863 and was initially called the Stoke Ramblers. The first players of the team were students from Charterhouse School. The Stoke Ramblers had their first documented game on October 1868 at the grounds of the Victoria Cricket Club when the team battled EW May XV.

The first captain of the club was Henry Almond, who was also its founder and the first player to score a goal for the team. In 1875, the Stoke City Ramblers transferred from their initial location in Victoria Cricket Ground to a new location near Sweetings Field due to the increasing number of spectators at their games.

In 1878, the Stoke Ramblers were merged with the Stoke Victoria Cricket Club and the new team became known as the Stoke City Football Club, the same name the club carries to this day. The team also moved to a new playing venue at the grounds of the Athletic Club, which would later be known as the Victoria Ground. Soon, the club would adopt their traditional red-and-white colours.
The Stoke City Football Club entered the professional arena in August 1885, some15 years after the team was formed.

In 1888, the club became one of the 12 founders of the Football League. Unfortunately, their first performances were dismal as the team struggled in its initial two seasons, from 1871 to 1873, finishing at the bottom of league standings during that time.

The Football League was suspended for four years during World War I and games resumed in August 1919. During the wartime lull, the Stoke City Football Club competed in the Lancashire Primary and Secondary Leagues.

Despite its initial lack of success, the club also had its share of victories in the Football League, particularly in 1992 and 2000 when they captured the league championship.

The Stoke City Football club also had a taste of success in the country’s primary football competition, the Premier League (also known as The Premiership). They won their first major trophy during the League Cup Final of 1972, defeating the Chelsea Football Club in the championship game, thanks to the outstanding efforts of players Terry Conroy and George Eastham. Conroy still works with the club to this day, while Eastham took up residence in South Africa.

Unfortunately, the team hasn’t played at the highest level since the 1984-85 season, when they posted their record-low score of 17 points, which would earn the dubious distinction of being the lowest score in the league for 21 years.

Port Vale Football Club
Based in Burslem, Staffordshire, the Port Vale Football Club currently competes in Football League One. Their local rivals are Crewe Alexandra and the Stoke City Football Club. There is slight confusion on whether the club was named after a geographical location in the city or something else. For instance, a Port Vale existed on maps before the club was formed in 1876, but whether the club was named after this location is still under debate. That Port Vale was known as a place within the ports of the Trent and Mersey Canal, which is located in the East Midlands, North West of England.

Martin Foyle was an important manager for the Port Vale Football Club, steering the club to the pinnacle of its success during his tenure. He was replaced by Lee Sinnott on November 2005.

One of the well-known nuggets of trivia about the Port Vale Football Club is that pop star Robbie Williams is one of its biggest fans and a major shareholder. Williams, who was born in Stoke-on-Trent, purchased thousands of shares in the club. The remaining shares were snapped up by Castle Comfort and Stairlifts, the other major sponsors of the team.

This was not the only contribution of Williams to the team. For the computer game called FIFA 2000, he created an original song called «It’s Only Us.» He did so with the stipulation that Port Vale should be included in the said game.

Other sports clubs in Stoke
Football is not the only sport that couples can watch in Stokes. There are also amateur teams that compete in rugby and cricket as well as competitive water polo games courtesy of the local Paragon Water Polo Team, considered as one of the top British teams.

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2010 has arrived. This is the time when the football season in the English Premier League and many major elite leagues is halfway through.

This is the time when the league standings start to form a picture. This is the time when the team managers are allowed to rectify the short-comings of their squads through the January transfer market. So this is the time when many things are discussed at lengths and should start to change.

This should also be the time for all soccer punters to take stock of their soccer business…

Now, what does your report card show? Do you brighten up with glee or wallow in misery?

For those punters who have made a betting fortune in 2009, congratulations! For those who are struggling to make an impact in your soccer investment, I wish to share with you this A To Z Journey To Victory In Your Football (Soccer) Business For 2010.

A – Achieve your dream to have a profitable 2010 in your betting business

All of us have dreams, but to transform them into reality, it takes much determination, dedication, efforts and self-discipline.

Here is how to achieve our dream to have a profitable 2010 in our betting business. Just stroll down B through Z.

Do take the first step. You do not have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step.

B – Bet on what you know

Even in a league which you are very knowledgeable in, such as the English Premier League, there are times when it has been difficult to obtain reliable information on key players, a factor which may influence your betting decision.

Do not be tempted to bet on a match of a league you know little about, and just because the match is televised live on TV or highly recommended by some sports experts.

C – Cut loss when necessary

This is especially crucial in live-betting. The typical mindset of most punters is to hang on till the last minute, hoping that your bets will materialize.

Be decisive and cut your loss as soon as you realize the match is not going as per your expectation. Such decisiveness can save you bigger losses in the end.

D – Discipline

In betting, discipline is the will to religiously follow preset rules and criteria regardless of our emotion at that moment, even when we are on a winning streak or on a losing run.

Why is discipline so important?

Because without discipline:

* even a successful punter can lose all his winnings

* a losing punter can lose even more

* the punter cannot win in the long run

It is impossible to make everyday a winning day but it is possible to make everyday a losing day if the punter is not disciplined.

E – Enjoy our betting business

Enjoy punting on each betting day. Enjoy your business. The mind works wonders. However, on those days when you do not find your punting enjoyable due to some reasons, then it is time to take break. Step back from betting for a while. Return when you are refreshed.

F – Focus

Do keep a cool mind and remain focused especially in live-betting. Watching a match, or tracking the odds movements, is an emotional roller coaster.

When the chips are down, guard against being swayed by emotion. Stay calm and assess the situation objectively.

G – Greed

It is human nature to want to make a fast buck. But be mindful of the wise saying «There is no free lunch in this world».

When the bookmakers make you an offer that is «too good to be true», it probably is. They are in the business to make your money, not to dish out charity. They do not make mistakes. Such offer is a trap to entice the greedy ones to part with their money.

Another greedy temptation to avoid is to resist the big payout for a combo bet (accumulator) as the risks are also multiplied many folds. Unless you are an extremely lucky punter, you are unlikely to win often.

H – Have a betting game plan

All winners, whether they are entrepreneurs, leaders or football coaches etc, always have at least one thing in common, and that is a strong game plan. The plan can be for a year, or five years etc, and they work steadfastly towards their plan.

The punters should also have their own betting game plan. They should set up their betting targets in the nine-months football season.

One thing is certain. We are not going to find our betting fortune in a cookie.

I – Ignore distraction

Be very clear with the punting goals you have set. Be diligent in following them through. Do not allow distractions along the way.

J – Just do it if there is value

If your analysis reveals the value lies in the underdog (for example, Fulham having a +1 goal advantage playing against the reigning Champion Manchester United), be courageous and follow your conviction. Just do it. Of course, it is a nervy decision as the whole world is putting their money on Manchester United.

K – Know your bets

Be sure you understand everything about the bets you are placing, for example, fixed odds betting, asian handicap betting, special bets like total goals, number of corners, etc.

L – Losing runs

A losing streak is inevitable even for the pros in their betting business. During a bad run, do not be tempted to chase losses. This is a surefire way to disaster.

Be disciplined and patient. Take a break from punting when necessary.

M – Money Management

Money management is essentially on how to manage your betting fund and staking plan wisely. The longer you are solvent, the more punting chances for you to be profitable.

Your betting fund must consist of money set aside for your betting business, the money you do not need for anything else.

Next you should decide on an efficient staking plan taking into consideration your risk profile. The higher the risk, the bigger the stake. Conversely, the smaller the stake, the lower the risk. There is a delicate line between the desire to achieve higher profit and the discipline to manage your risk.

The bottom-line is, whatever betting fund and staking plan you choose, they should be within your comfort zone.

N – No ‘sure win’ tips

‘Sure win’ and ‘Insider’ tips are often disseminated over the Internet. Guard against such tips as they may be leaked out by interested parties to influence the market to move in a certain way. Any information gathered from the Internet must be thoroughly vetted.

Do your own analysis and research. It is your hard earned money on the line. Following blindly is the most foolish mistake any punter can make.

O – Optimism

Dealing with several losses in a row is a real test of our optimism in our betting game plan. Punters must understand that one essential element of turning the negative tide is to remain optimistic and manage our emotions. The inability to do so can lead to serious problems such as ill discipline and poor money management.

Our priority is to make sure our betting fund is not depleted.

P – Patience

It can be really frustrating that after spending a hard day analyzing the weekend fixture list of around 50 games, you have found that only one selection meets your betting criteria. So much time spent and only one value bet to make.

Yes, it is indeed frustrating, but do exercise patience. Do not bet for the sake of it. You are investing, not gambling.

Q – Quitter never win

Yes, quitters never win, and winners never quit. So, if your half-season report card is less than satisfactory, which camp would you be? The quitters or the winners? It is your call.

R – Record keeping

Do you know how many of those teams that you betted on actually won? Which league is your weakest performer? Which period of the football season (beginning, mid or end of season) is your most glorious?

You will have answers to the above if you document all your bets. Such record keeping will show you why you win, and why you lose.

Do learn from your mistakes to avoid making them again.

S – Specialize in your chosen leagues

The more you know a league, the better will be your grasp and ‘feel’ in whether a certain match in the league is of value for betting. Try not to be Mr jack of all leagues. Specialize in your chosen leagues. Know them inside-out. Knowledge is king.

T – Taking profitable chances in live-betting

The Internet and live telecasting of matches have made live-betting immensely popular.

The greatest advantage in live-betting is the punters have exactly the same information as the bookmakers as the matches are being played.

In live-betting,the odds tell a story. The movement in the odds is an indication of the performance of the teams playing at the time. If the punters have the ability to de-code the odds and read the game, there are countless money making opportunities on every betting day.

U – Unrealistic expectation

Most punters do not seem to realize that any betting system or guide is to be used for the long term. We must be realistic in our expectation. You cannot judge the profitability of the system or guide on a daily or weekly basis. Judge it at the end of the football season. This means you must have cash in your betting armory.

Apart from selecting winning bets from your system/guide, you need to have the most efficient betting fund and staking plan in place. You must always remain solvent. The liquidity means you always have money to bet with.

A good system/guide can let you pick winners but you need the discipline to complement it with good money management to win consistently.

An ill disciplined punter who fiddles with his money management will usually end up with busting his betting fund, and he will then blame the system, even though the same system is producing tons of profits for the disciplined punters.

V – Value

Value hunting is universal. It is applicable to both life and business, and to football betting as well.

In sports, the true value of the outcome of a match is expressed by the probability of that outcome happening. If the punter can get a price which is higher than the one indicated by the probability, then he has found value.

The prices (or odds) offered by the bookmakers are related to the probability of that outcome happening according to the bookmakers. If you can ‘fish out’ those selections where your own estimations of the probability chance of winning are higher than that of the bookmakers’, then you have found your value bets.

W – Wisdom in learning from your past mistakes

There is a football betting wisdom that one key to achieving long term profit is in the bets that you leave out rather than the ones you punted on. This simply means that if you miss out a good bet, you do not lose any money. However, if you back a losing selection, you are already some $$$ down.

So, be wise to learn from your past punting mistakes and do less of what is wrong, and more of what is right.

X – Extra efforts

Some punters believe in luck. They believe they have the gift of an acute sixth sense, that they can always ‘feel and smell’ the winners. Simply, they are basing on hunches. Yes, hunches do win games, once in a while, but be realistic, how long can hunches win?

There are dedicated punters who make the extra efforts to study, analyze and acquire knowledge, and then have good ‘feel’ for a certain game. This ‘feel’ is not ‘luck’. It comes from the confidence they have from the extra efforts they put in.

There is a saying that knowledge, diligence, discipline, patience and luck are the five jewels of success. When you have perfected the first four, the fifth, which is luck, will show itself. Some people consider luck the output of hard work.

Y – Yield

Many punters feel that any yield from their soccer investment at the end of the year which is better than putting the money in the bank is already an achievement. If you are looking for instant fortune, try the lottery.

Z – Zero in on your dreams

If you have followed the above A till Y, I am confident you have joined the elite group of punting winners.

So what makes a punter profitable and successful?

Simply, he aims to make money in his betting business in the long run. He does not want to win only from one match, or from one betting day, or from one betting weekend. His desire is to win at the end of the soccer season. He will always be mindful that he must remain solvent. Cash is his King, Queen, Prince and Princess. Period. Without cash, he is out of business, and without a chance to make a comeback.

Conclusion

I hope the above A To Z Journey To Victory is helpful enough to be added to your betting game plan. So let us clean out our 2009 betting closet. Let us address all that is not working in 2009, and move on to a profitable 2010 in our betting business.

You can also create your own A to Z betting finishing line, but do stick to it with optimism all the way in 2010.

Now, let us all find our niche in our football betting in 2010.

Have a profitable betting year ahead.

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The FA Premier League Partnership, also known as UK soccer, was first founded in 1992 and is a league that is reserved for the top UK soccer clubs in the English system. This distinction makes it England’s primary soccer competition. Each year, 20 teams compete for the league championship but, oddly enough, only four teams have been crowned. Why? Because these four teams have dominated UK soccer since it’s inception. These include Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea and Manchester United. Of these four UK soccer clubs, Manchester United has been the most successful after having won the championship title on eight occasions. The current league champions are Chelsea, who clinched their second consecutive title during the 2005-06 season.

The sport of UK soccer hasn’t always been as popular as it is today. In fact, the 1980s marked a particularly low point for the sport. Stadiums were crumbling, which left spectators facing poor facilities. As attendance dropped and conditions worsened, UK soccer was banned from European competition. By the time the 1990s rolled around, things were beginning to change and the ban formerly preventing English teams from competing was lifted.

At the conclusion of the 1991 season, a proposal for a new league was presented and was one that would bring additional revenue into the sport. The Founder Members Agreement, which was signed in July 1991, established the basic foundation for the FA Premier League. The new division was given a license to negotiate broadcast and sponsorship agreements, which was a necessary part of successful competition. In 1992, the FA Premier League was formed as a limited company and operated out of an office at the former headquarters of the Football Association.

The 1992-93 season marked the first of many competitions for the new face of UK soccer. Due to the rules governed by the FIFA, the number of teams was reduced to twenty in 1995. Today, the FA Premier League is a corporation that is owned by the 20 member clubs of UK soccer. Each team is considered to be a shareholder and has the opportunity to vote on important issues, including rule changes and contracts. Each team has the power to elect a Chairman, Chief Executive and Board of Directors to oversee their day-to-day activities. The Football Association is not directly involved with these operations, but it does have veto power during team elections.

Today, a typical UK soccer season consists of 20 teams competing against one another on two separate occasions. One half of the season is dedicated to home games and the second half, which repeats the same schedule as the first, entails each team playing their competitors for a second time at a different location. For instance, the first half of a season may be comprised of home games and the second half would be played on the competitors home turf. At the conclusion of each season, the champions are named according to points awarded throughout the season. If a tie occurs, a one match playoff is held to determine which top four teams will qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

For additional information on the FA Premier League and/or UK soccer, fans may visit their official website at http://www.premierleague.com. Current standings, news, updates, photos, historical profiles and league news is available online. A professional design with colorful appeal make this a very popular website among UK soccer fans. Soccer, itself, remains a popular sport throughout the world and is celebrated in many different countries. With legions of fans worldwide, it appears that soccer players will be kicking high for many years to come.

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Does the mere mention of football send adrenaline rushing through your body? If, yes, then you are about to experience it once again. You can witness a live score of soccer here.

What Is A Live Score?

To give a brief introduction about what football or soccer is all about to those who are new to the game, it is a team sport which is played between two teams. Both the teams consist of eleven players that play with a spherical ball. The main aim of the game is to score by driving the ball into the opponent’s goal. The team which scores the most goals wins the game. Federation International de Football Association or FIFA is the official body which governs football officially. You can watch a live match on the Internet these days.

The internet is a great medium that gives you a chance to watch live soccer even when you are away from home. You will not miss even a single moment of your favorite game. You can follow live results of many soccer leagues at one time. Cheer for your favorite player and know the past results and draws, and update your calendar for forthcoming games. Keeping up with a live score on the internet can be really interesting.

As a soccer enthusiast, you would love to know the details of the game and what place better than to watch ft live? In fact, you can watch the game live on the Internet and wear headphones if you want to get some privacy. Be it Liverpool or Chelsea, Real Madrid or Manchester United or any other of your favorite team, watching a live score is always fun.

Features Of Live Football

Even if you are new to football, umpteen goal live score services on the Internet will not only give you live coverage of football, but also acquaint you with world leagues, world tables and historical head to heads. You can also familiarize yourself with team line-ups, live stats, and photos as they happen. What is more, you can even read live commentary on some of the websites to get a feel that you are watching the game live.

Among the many advantages of watching the game on the Internet is also the fact that you do not have to spend anything to go and watch the game in the field. This means that you will not have any traffic woes to face. Also, if the expense of your cable service is more, there is no better option than a free service which offers you live soccer results. The real field-like experience that you get while watching live football on the Internet can be amazing.

So, if you want a fast and better goal live score, don’t go anywhere. This is the place to be.

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Cristiano Ronaldo – Portugal

The precocious winger burst onto the international scene when, at just 19, he scored two goals at Euro 2004 and was named in the team of the tournament. Ronaldo is now widely acknowledged as the world’s best player, a title supported by the 36 goals he has scored so far this season for Manchester United. This includes 10 goals in his last 11 Champions League games and 26 Premier League goals with six matches remaining.

During Euro 2008 qualification, he scored 8 goals; his pace, trickery and ability to score from anywhere will put fear into defenders across Europe. Ronaldo has scored 20 goals in 54 international games.

Fernando Torres – Spain

The 23-year-old Liverpool striker has blossomed this season, scoring 21 Premier League goals so far, as well as four in his last four Champions League appearances. Torres made his international debut at just 19 and has won 46 international caps, scoring 15 goals, including 3 goals in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Spain will be hoping that the talismanic striker can transfer his sparkling club form to the international stage at Euro 2008.

Thierry Henry – France

FC Barcelona’s Henry has enjoyed an exceptional international career spanning over a decade. He arrived at the 1998 World Cup as a relative unknown, but ended the tournament as France’s top scorer with 3 goals. Henry scored 3 times at Euro 2000 and twice at Euro 2004, and at the 2006 World Cup he was one of 10 nominees for Player of the Tournament.

Henry has scored a record 44 goals for France and needs just two more caps to reach 100.

Miroslav Klose

Bayern Munich’s Klose thrives on big occasions: he has scored 10 World Cup goals for Germany – 5 apiece in 2002 and 2006 – winning the Golden Boot as top scorer in 2006. He is the only player to have scored five or more goals in consecutive World Cups. Klose is well-known for his aerial ability and goalscoring instincts. He has earned 74 international caps to date, scoring an impressive 38 goals.

Zlatan Ibrahimovi

Inter Milan’s Ibrahimovi is recognised as one of the top strikers currently playing in Europe, despite failing to score a goal for Sweden in the 2006 World Cup or any of their 12 Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Since his international debut in 2001, the large, skillful attacker has scored 18 goals in 49 games for Sweden.

Luca Toni

Toni, who now plays for Bayern Munich in Germany, was a late bloomer, only debuting for Italy in 2004 at the age of 27. In the 2005/06 season, Toni scored 31 Serie A goals for Fiorentina – the first player to score over 30 goals in a season for almost 50 years.

Toni scored two goals at the 2006 World Cup, which Italy won, and has netted a total of 16 goals from 33 caps.

* All Stats correct as at April 01, 2008.

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The much awaited tussle between Chelsea and Barcelona football clubs is here and the first leg of the two leg semifinal will commence in the evening in Barcelona. It is deemed as the match up of the season with teams with different abilities trying to out do each other. In many ways it will be a contest between the fast paced physical approach of English premier league and technically superior one touch football of Barcelona.

The prediction is hard to make and even both coaches are staying away from making any sort of announcements before the match.

I guess I need to put my head on block and I’m going with Chelsea Football Club. I believe the Barcelona is about to catch a slap. They will be beaten over both legs.

Chelsea unlike Bayern Munich in the previous round have a much stable and permanent defense and it will be mighty hard for the Barcelona’s forward to run them home and dry by beating the off side trap. Henry, Eto and Messi are good in La Liga this season but they haven’t come across the physical approach of Chelsea. Bayern had three new defenders in last four and probably playing for the first time together at Nou Camp.

Secondly most of Barcelona creativity is focused on Xavi and Inniesta, and the duo will face a stiff challenge from Essien and Ballack, both physically demanding players especially upper body strength which the Barcelona players lack.

The dual of the match could be either Essien and Xavi or Malouda vs Dani Alves. It may seem strange but most of Messi industriousness depends upon Alves as it provides Messi to go in on his left foot. Malouda drives will not only keep Alves in his own half but his better adaptability to defensive work will also make it easy for Boswinga to defend against Messi. Henry and Eto are free running players and they won’t get any space today so won’t be a big surprise if one of them get substituted around 75 minutes.

Leave all the rest to Drogba has Barcelona don’t have something called defense in football and with fast paced closing they will bound to make errors. Barcelona is not getting anything out of its home match.

Leave the rest for next week.

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