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Expected Goals (xG) for Bettors: What to Use and What to Ignore

W hy xG became mainstream

Expected goals (xG) moved from analyst blogs to match broadcasts because it answers a simple question better than shots or possession: how good were the chances? Instead of counting every attempt equally, xG weights each shot by its...

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What Could The 2019-20 Season Bring For Plymouth?

With just one win in their final nine league games, the writing was on the wall for Plymouth, and they were resigned to their fate in relegation. The poor run of form in the tail end of the season saw the Pilgrims end the season in 21st place.

But there was also a sense of bad luck on the Argyle part, as it was eventually goal difference that was the deciding factor in the place for...

Methods for Improving Your Sports Club without Pulling Your Hair Out

Most people who have had the opportunity of starting and managing their own football club will tell you that the rewarding and fulfilling experience is often offset by the constant stress. After all, not only do you have to stay on top of all the events that go on in your sports club, but you also have to deal with trying to keep the club relevant - something that is easier said than done....

5 upcoming fights for fans to enjoy this year

We're already halfway through the year and there has been no shortage of exciting and dramatic to this point, but there are plenty more big bouts on the horizon for fans to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes or at the local pub.

British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua recently suffered the maiden defeat of his professional career in a hugely entertaining stoppage loss at the...

St Austell Brewery Ladies' Day returns to Newton Abbot

Glitz, glamour and great racing are set to return to Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 25 June with the return of the ever-popular St Austell Brewery Ladies’ Day evening racing fixture.

Alongside seven thrilling races during the evening, added excitement will come in the form of the Best Dressed competitions which are closely fought each year.

During the fixture, a team of...

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Enduro - The How’s and Why’s

Motor sporting is a diverse and dynamic disciple that has many faces. Depending on your level of skill, it can be seen from various points differently by people. For some people, a dirt road with extreme obstacles may be the perfect course to exercise their prowess and mastery of motocross as a sport. This is where Enduro comes in. Enduro is actually a form of motorsport that is done on cross...

Champions League Final Odds

The Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid will be the venue on which one of Liverpool and Tottenham will achieve their greatest success in recent memory. The two sides will meet in what promises to be a thrilling match on June 1 and bookmakers have provided punters with some enticing odds to get their teeth into.

For betting enthusiasts events such as the Champions League final are a real...

A dozen delights: The best attractions in the Japanese cities hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup

On Saturday 18 May the Rugby World Cup’s second official ticket sale will begin at 10am UK time, so Netflights has identified 12 top attractions in Japan, one in each of the cities hosting the 2019 tournament, by analysing TripAdvisor and Instagram data.

A land of compelling contrasts, where old world traditions and ancient shrines comfortably sit alongside futuristic experiences and...

Free taster session to help local overweight and obese men

The Plymouth MAN v FAT Football league is offering a free tester session for any local men that are looking to live a lighter, fitter and healthier life.

In preparation for the start of the 2nd league men aged 16+ with a BMI over 27.5 are invited to dig out their football boots and come along and try the MAN v FAT experience for free on Monday 13th May.

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Will Consistent Slow-Starters Argyle Have Enough to Survive?

The Green Army are becoming increasingly used to seeing their team make a horrendous start to the football season, only to turn things around come Christmas. This rally has been enough to keep Plymouth Argyle in Football League One for the last couple of seasons. But will it be enough this time around, with Argyle one of eleven (yes, eleven) teams still involved in a relegation dogfight like...

What Plymouth Argyle need to do to secure safety this season

With five games to go in this season’ Sky Bet League One campaign, Plymouth Argyle find themselves four points clear of the drop zone but are still very much in the midst of a relegation battle and with some difficult fixtures remaining ahead.

Three of Argyle’s remaining five games are away from home, starting with the trip to play-off chasing Doncaster Rovers this Saturday . Derek...

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