The Betfair Contrarian

The Betfair Contrarian:Why Michael Schumacher will win the 2010 Drivers' Championship

10 March 2010 / Leave a comment

With Michael Schumacher [7.0] to win the Drivers Championship on his return to Formula One, the Betfair Contrarian explains why the motor racing legend will reacquaint himself with the top step of the podium....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why The Hurt Locker won't win Best Picture at the Oscars

03 March 2010 / 1 Comments

Avatar blew the competition away at the Golden Globes but the Hurt Locker hit back at the BAFTAs, leaving things perfectly poised going into the big one. The Betfair Contrarian explains why one of the greatest war movies ever made...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Aston Villa will win the Carling Cup

26 February 2010 / Leave a comment

Five reasons why Martin O'Neill's merry band of underdogs will get the glory in the Carling Cup final this Sunday...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Denman will win the Cheltenham Gold Cup

18 February 2010 / Leave a comment

The Tank isn't finished and he will regain the Gold Cup at the expense of Kauto Star, says the Betfair Contrarian...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why England will win the Six Nations

03 February 2010 / Leave a comment

England's recent Six Nations record is embarrassing, with their last trophy coming in 2003. Their underperformance has allowed Wales twice and Ireland to end droughts of 11 and 24 years respectively, while they've even been beaten twice by Scotland. The...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why the New Orleans Saints will win the Superbowl

30 January 2010 / Leave a comment

The Betfair Contrarian is at it again! This time he's finding numerous reasons as to why Superbowl outsiders the New Orleans Saints will get the better of the Indianapolis Colts....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Andy Murray will win the Australian Open

20 January 2010 / Leave a comment

Go on, be patriotic, says the Betfair Contrarian. Murray can win his first Grand Slam in Melbourne this month and is worth a wager at [6.6]...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Tiger Woods will win a major in 2010

14 January 2010 / Leave a comment

The great man hasn't been seen since news of his extra-marital affairs broke and that absence has seen his price not to win a major come in to [1.63]. Lay it says the Betfair Contrarian, Tiger will be back. And...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Chelsea will stay top for the rest of the season

07 January 2010 / Leave a comment

It's been a tough few weeks in the league for Carlo Ancelotti's men. But things are about to get better and they should be backed to stay top between now and the season's end, says the Betfair Contrarian....Read more »

Christmas Number One Betting: Why X-Factor Joe will beat Rage Against The Machine

16 December 2009 / 1 Comments

Could an online fan-orchestrated campaign to get Zach de la Rocha's crew to number one wipe the smile of Simon Cowell's face this Christmas? The Betfair Contrarian thinks not....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Ryan Giggs will be named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

11 December 2009 / Leave a comment

The Contrarian already warned [2.04] Betfair favourite Jenson Button back in October not to clear a space on his mantelpiece for the trophy. He can now reveal who will be going home with the prize this Sunday....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Joe McElderry won't win The X Factor

02 December 2009 / Leave a comment

After bringing the judges to their feet last week with his rendition of Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word, Geordie Joe (although our north-east expert claims that Joe's South Shields address makes him a sand dancer not a Geordie)...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Real Madrid will win El Clasico

25 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Last time they met, Barca thumped Real 6-2. However, with Cristiano Ronaldo returning from injury, the Betfair Contrarian believes that Los Blancos can get their revenge at the Nou Camp on Sunday....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why England will beat New Zealand

18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Only the truly bold should follow the Contrarian this week as he backs England to beat the All Blacks at [8.4] on Betfair....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why the Republic of Ireland will qualify for the World Cup

13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Using astrology to pick teams, making marriage proposals after crushing defeats and being the subject of a love song by an erotic actress; Raymond Domenech has entertained and embarrassed as manager of Les Bleus. He kept his job after a...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Nikolai Valuev will beat David Haye

03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The bigger they come the harder they fall? Perhaps, but when they're used to going the distance, it's difficult to make them fall - the Betfair Contrarian explains why the Russian giant will see off his British challenger......Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Ricky Whittle won't win Strictly Come Dancing

27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With Ricky Whittle [2.06] favourite to win the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing, you'd be forgiven for thinking the other contestants are wasting their time learning the steps, says the Betfair Contrarian. Below, he tells us why the young...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Jenson Button won't win BBC Sports Personality of the Year

21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Get busy laying Jenson Button in the Spoty odds says the Contrarian - he's no Mansell, in fact he's not even a Hill, and the public simply do not like him enough...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why the New York Yankees won't win the 2009 World Series

14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

The Betfair Contrarian dislikes the hoity-toity New York Yankees more than any sports team on the planet. Below, he explains why he won't be backing them to win the World Series....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Hilary Mantel won't win the Booker Prize

04 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It'll be 'unlucky, Hilary' says the Contrarian. You're British, a former judge and a woman and that adds up to defeat when the winner of the Man Booker Prize is announced. Especially with that Coetzee fella around....Read more »