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Big Jim's tip for 28 February: India
I’ve been riding the Sri Lankan gravy train now for the last few weeks with good success. This may be the last chance for India to make the finals though so I am going to tip against my favourite team and have my fingers crossed for the Indians...
Big Jim’s tip for 28 February: India
I’ve been riding the Sri Lankan gravy train now for the last few weeks with good success. This may be the last chance for India to make the finals though so I am going to tip against my favourite team and have my fingers crossed for the Indians...
Big Jim's tip for 27 February: New York Rangers
Set the alarm and find a TV with this game on! The last time these two teams met they were throwing punches as soon as the puck hit the ice. I tipped the unlucky Rangers last time and they were beaten in overtime but I think they still represent...
Big Jim’s tip for 27 February: New York Rangers
Set the alarm and find a TV with this game on! The last time these two teams met they were throwing punches as soon as the puck hit the ice. I tipped the unlucky Rangers last time and they were beaten in overtime but I think they still represent...
Big Jim's tip for 26 February: Stoke City
My boys the “Potters” had a great start to the season but have let it slip a little after Christmas. They need to get back onto the winners list and eliminate any chance of relegation. Stoke to beat up on the new boys from Wales. Sport:...
Big Jim’s tip for 26 February: Stoke City
My boys the “Potters” had a great start to the season but have let it slip a little after Christmas. They need to get back onto the winners list and eliminate any chance of relegation. Stoke to beat up on the new boys from Wales. Sport:...
Big Jim's tip for 25 February: Newcastle United
When a team is down sometimes you have to put the boot in. The Magpies up north should peck the eyes out of the toothless Wolves this weekend. Newcastle to win! Sport: FootballCompetition: English Premier League (EPL)Event: Newcastle...
Big Jim’s tip for 25 February: Newcastle United
When a team is down sometimes you have to put the boot in. The Magpies up north should peck the eyes out of the toothless Wolves this weekend. Newcastle to win! Sport: FootballCompetition: English Premier League (EPL)Event: Newcastle...
Big Jim's tip for 24 February: Sri Lanka
Here come the Sri Lankans. As I told you before you are getting a great price about a team that is superior to their opposition even though they are away from home. I will keep backing them until my nose bleeds. Sport: CricketCompetition:...
Big Jim’s tip for 24 February: Sri Lanka
Here come the Sri Lankans. As I told you before you are getting a great price about a team that is superior to their opposition even though they are away from home. I will keep backing them until my nose bleeds. Sport: CricketCompetition:...
Big Jim’s tip for 23 February: Tiger Woods
Round 1 is out of the way and while there were some upsets the cream has risen to the top. Today we are going to get behind Tiger Woods. As I have stated before I do have a man crush on Tiger but that hasn’t affected my judgment here and I expect...
Big Jim's tip for 23 February: Tiger Woods
Round 1 is out of the way and while there were some upsets the cream has risen to the top. Today we are going to get behind Tiger Woods. As I have stated before I do have a man crush on Tiger but that hasn’t affected my judgment here and I expect...
Big Jim's tip for 22 February: Jason Day
Big Jim has been a Big Dud on the golf so far but we have been unlucky. We have been in the hunt every week early and then fallen away in the last rounds. We jumped off Big Phil one week too early but that is the nature of the game. Remember we are...
Big Jim’s tip for 22 February: Jason Day
Big Jim has been a Big Dud on the golf so far but we have been unlucky. We have been in the hunt every week early and then fallen away in the last rounds. We jumped off Big Phil one week too early but that is the nature of the game. Remember we are...
Big Jim's tip for 21 February: San Jose Sharks
San Jose will be looking to extend its dwindling lead at the top of the Pacific Division when it faces Columbus at Nationwide Arena. The Sharks gave the Blue Jackets a 6-0 thumping back in January and I expect them to win this...
Big Jim’s tip for 21 February: San Jose Sharks
San Jose will be looking to extend its dwindling lead at the top of the Pacific Division when it faces Columbus at Nationwide Arena. The Sharks gave the Blue Jackets a 6-0 thumping back in January and I expect them to win this...
Big Jim's tip for 20 February: New York Knicks
I’m officially on the bandwagon. The NBA needs a strong Knicks. The Nets are hopeless so I’m on the boys from the Big Apple today to win by plenty. Sport: BasketballCompetition: National Basketball Association (NBA)Event: New Jersey Nets @ New...
Big Jim’s tip for 20 February: New York Knicks
I’m officially on the bandwagon. The NBA needs a strong Knicks. The Nets are hopeless so I’m on the boys from the Big Apple today to win by plenty. Sport: BasketballCompetition: National Basketball Association (NBA)Event: New Jersey Nets @ New...
Big Jim's tip for 19 February: Vancouver Canucks/Edmonton Oilers
It’s the battle of western Canada with the pride of British Columbia taking on the pride of Alberta. Canucks @ Oilers in what should be one hell of a game. I think it will be a tight low-scoring game so we are going to get on the “unders” in...
Big Jim’s tip for 19 February: Vancouver Canucks/Edmonton Oilers
It’s the battle of western Canada with the pride of British Columbia taking on the pride of Alberta. Canucks @ Oilers in what should be one hell of a game. I think it will be a tight low-scoring game so we are going to get on the “unders” in...
Big Jim's tip for 18 February: Chelsea
It looks like the race for the premiership might be beyond Chelsea at this stage of the season so I expect them to focus on the FA Cup for some much needed silverware. Sport: FootballCompetition: FA CupEvent: Chelsea v Birmingham CityLocation:...
Big Jim’s tip for 18 February: Chelsea
It looks like the race for the premiership might be beyond Chelsea at this stage of the season so I expect them to focus on the FA Cup for some much needed silverware. Sport: FootballCompetition: FA CupEvent: Chelsea v Birmingham CityLocation:...
Big Jim's tip for 17 February: Sri Lanka
I could well be accused of being in love with the Sri Lankan cricket team. I am just happy to keep backing them when they are well over the odds in this competition against two teams they are equally matched to. Sport: CricketCompetition:...
Big Jim’s tip for 17 February: Sri Lanka
I could well be accused of being in love with the Sri Lankan cricket team. I am just happy to keep backing them when they are well over the odds in this competition against two teams they are equally matched to. Sport: CricketCompetition:...
Big Jim’s tip for 16 February: Ryo Ishikawa
It’s about time the talented Japanese golfer Ishikawa showed the world what he is capable of. He has played this course before and with a sponsor’s exemption let’s hope we can see the best out of the 50th ranked golfer in the world. Sport:...
Big Jim’s tip for 15 February: New York Knicks
New York has gone crazy for Jeremy Lin and it appears that the messiah has arrived. He is “lincredible” and has created a “lin, lin, lin at all cost” culture to the much maligned club. Where did this “linsanity” come from? Let’s go...
Big Jim’s tip for 14 February: Sri Lanka
It’s Valentine’s Day but there’ll be no love between these two teams. Sri Lanka should have beaten Australia in their last game and they will be great value against the Indians. Expect a lot of runs to be scored on a good Adelaide deck. Sport:...
Big Jim’s tip for 13 February: LA Clippers
This one should be a cracker. For the first time in living memory the Clippers have a basketball team to be proud of. They have a few injury concerns but I still like them with the point start against the reigning champions. Dallas will come out...
Big Jim's tip for 13 February: LA Clippers
This one should be a cracker. For the first time in living memory the Clippers have a basketball team to be proud of. They have a few injury concerns but I still like them with the point start against the reigning champions. Dallas will come out...