
Odds Against: The Weekly JOE Group Bet – Matchday 18
Ahead of this weekend’s cup fixtures, we’re back with our latest Group Bet selections after another disappointing midweek round
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Odds Against: The Weekly JOE Group Bet – Matchday 18
Ahead of this weekend’s cup fixtures, we’re back with our latest Group Bet selections after another disappointing midweek round
8 years ago

Bean bag onesies are now a thing you can buy because who ever wants to stand up
What could be more useful than always having a seat? Lazy louts of the world rejoice, a new invention means you may never have to stand up again: introducing the bean bag onesie. It’s being sold on ThinkGeek, and the the fleece / bean bag is perfect for anybody who gives minimum fucks about style and […]
8 years ago

QUIZ: Name the starting lineups from the 2011 Champions League final
Barcelona 3 – Manchester United 1 Ahead of a mouthwatering quarter-final tie between Manchester United and Barcelona at Old Trafford tonight, we’re asking you to name the starting lineups from the time the two sides met in the Champions League final back in 2011. Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona were victorious on the night, washing away Sir […]
8 years ago

The full trailer for Disney’s The Lion King has dropped and it looks absolutely stunning
Timon and Pumbaa make an appearance at the end The Lion King‘s live-action remake will be in cinemas in just a hundred days and promises to be an even better spectacle than the 1994 animated film, at least judging by a brand new trailer that just dropped. As we have reported previously, The Lion King has an all-star […]
8 years ago

Avengers: Endgame spot ‘hidden message’ in new clip from the film
Avengers: Endgame is released very soon I probably don’t need to tell you that it’s not long until the release of the next chapter in the MCU: Avengers: Endgame. As the hype builds for its release, a number of teaser clips have been released for the feature and one in particular is having a chilling effect […]
8 years ago

Mo Salah escapes red card after horror tackle on Porto captain Danilo
Salah didn’t even get a booking for this Liverpool overcame reigning Portuguese champions Porto at Anfield on Tuesday night, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory thanks to first-half goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino. But just like Tottenham Hotspur versus Manchester City, the other Champions League tie on the night, the encounter wasn’t without controversy […]
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Harry Kane could be out for the season after serious ankle injury
Things don’t look good for the England captain Harry Kane hobbled off just before the hour mark with a very serious looking ankle injury during Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City in London. The England captain was on the receiving end of a nasty challenge from his international teammate Fabian Delph, who appeared […]
8 years ago

Everyone had the same reaction to Fernandinho elbowing Harry Kane
If only they had some sort of, I don’t know, video reviewing system for incidents such as this The Champions League quarter-final match-up between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City sprung into life within the first 15 minutes after a controversial penalty was awarded to City because of a VAR review. After watching a video replay, […]
8 years ago

Why Bernardo Silva is out of the Manchester City lineup vs Tottenham
The Portuguese international isn’t in the Manchester City squad for tonight’s game Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva was a shock omission from Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup when the two teams were announced for the English Champions League quarter-final clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight. Silva has been in wonderful form this season, scoring six […]
8 years ago

Sir Alex Ferguson advised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of Manchester United’s Barcelona tie
Manchester United’s former boss and their current boss came together ahead of the club’s Champions League clash with Barcelona Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he received advice from Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League quarter-final tie with Barcelona on Wednesday. The game follows Ole’s side making a Ferguson-esque comeback against PSG in the Champions […]
8 years ago

Odds Against: The Weekly JOE Group Bet – Matchday 17
We failed pretty miserably last week, but this week’s Champions League quarter-final first legs give us the chance to bounce back
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Conor McGregor called out Chris Jericho over ‘Champ Champ’ claim but Y2J wasn’t having it
“Move along, junior” Conor McGregor has found himself at odds with WWE legend Chris Jericho after congratulating Becky Lynch on winning the Raw and Smackdown women’s titles in the Wrestlemania main event. Lynch beat former UFC star Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair, the daughter of wrestling legend Rick Flair, in the match, meaning she now holds […]
8 years ago

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker tease Rush Hour 4, yet again
Big, big news Hopes that Rush Hour 4 will soon be made are burning a little brighter after Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker were pictured holding up four of their fingers in a recent photo. The two actors played the lead roles in all three of the previous films, none of which I have seen since childhood […]
8 years ago

QUIZ: The Great Big FA Cup Semi-Final Quiz
The FA Cup Semi-Finals take place this weekend. And then there were four. The FA Cup semi-finals take place at Wembley this weekend with Manchester City taking on Brighton and then Wolves facing Watford. It’s the round nobody wants to lose in as you are so close to the final and over the years we […]
8 years ago

JOE’s top seven Grand National picks look worth a punt
Sponsored by Unibet These are JOE’s 7 top Grand National picks The texts and tweets will start early. Every Grand National Saturday is the same: “Hi mate, any tips?” It is as close as we get to a race that stops a nation. It’s the biggest TV audience for ITV Racing and it’s by far […]
8 years ago

Everything you need to know about the Grand National weekend
Sponsored by Unibet It’s the Grand National this weekend, here’s your guide to all the festivities Aintree is all about the big one, the Grand National, four Mile and two furlongs with thirty of the world’s most unique fences to be jumped. Many jockeys and horses will be attempting history. Tiger Roll is the one […]
8 years ago

Joker fans realise villain’s real name could be a sly dig at Ben Affleck’s Batman
This would be typically unsubtle of the iconic DC villain For years, fans of the comic book villain Joker have looked for clues about the true identity of Batman’s arch nemesis, and the protagonist of the upcoming feature-length film has given us an intriguing new take on that. Previously given the name Jack Napier in […]
8 years ago

Odds Against: The Weekly JOE Group Bet – Matchday 16
Sponsored by Sky Bet So near, yet so far last week We came within one goal of securing four out of four in last’s week group bet, and we’re back this week ready to do it all over again, except of course with a 100 percent success rate this time. We’re looking across the whole […]
8 years ago

Aldi is selling an outdoor BBQ pizza oven for a bargain price
This is the stuff of dreams Those folks at Aldi are at it again, we’re afraid, this time in the form of a pizza oven for that great summertime tradition: beers and a barbecue. Why limit yourself to hotdogs and burgers when you cook up a tomato and mozzarella storm with this bad boy? The […]
8 years ago

Jameson’s glitter-filled, whiskey thief-catching device was actually an April Fool’s joke
Brought to you by Jameson Irish Whiskey Yesterday, Jameson revealed an innovative new device that would spray glitter on any would-be whiskey thief who tried to tamper with their special new bottles. They called it Jameson Catchmates. Did you, however, notice what the date was yesterday? That’s right – it was 1st April. April Fool’s Day, the […]
8 years ago

Aldi are selling a four-person hot tub that’s an absolute bargain
Just in time for summer Remember how sick last summer was? I mean, you probably don’t given that our brave boys were out in Russia getting ever so close to making football come home – and you resultantly were out in the pub every night. But still, a great time. Well, what if I told you […]
8 years ago

Odds Against: The Weekly JOE Group Bet – Matchday 15
Sponsored by Sky Bet We’ve got a good feeling about this week After a pretty routine international break, we are back with our next instalment of the JOE Weekly Group Bet, and we’re feeling positive. Having come agonisingly close in recent weeks, surely this will be our first victorious week. For Matchday 14, we are […]
8 years ago

James McClean tears into Declan Rice after he decides to play for England
“If you’re not proud to be here and we’re a stepping stone then sod off and play for someone else” With the Republic of Ireland set to kick-off the home campaign of their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign against Georgia, Irish news site RTÉ caught up with James McClean ahead of the fixture. A fiercely proud Irishman […]
8 years ago

Teenage parkour star Cian Basquille on why the HONOR View20 is the best phone to shoot on
Cian Basquille’s introduction to the world of free running was almost an act of fate The teenage member of parkour collective Team PHAT just happened to be walking past a parkour jam in his native London, with a camera he’d received for his birthday a few weeks prior – and thought he’d start filming. “I thought […]
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It can take 60% longer to get to sleep if you use your phone before bed
Artificial light can disrupt your circadian rhythm and make it difficult to nod off. These are JOE’s top five tips for improving your sleep
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Odds Against: The Weekly JOE Group Bet – Matchday 14
Sponsored by Sky Bet Back to domestic action After the wildly unpredictable games in Europe in midweek, we return to the warm arms of domestic football once more. We’re now into the quarter-finals of the world’s oldest cup competition with Crystal Palace and Brighton facing the prospect of an FA Cup semi-final rivalry if they can […]
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Franck Ribery showcases horrendous new haircut in Liverpool clash
Franck Ribery shows off horrendous haircut prior to Champions League clash with Liverpool.
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Bernardo Silva becomes the latest Manchester City player to sign a new contract
Bernardo Silva has signed a new contract keeping him at City until 2025.
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Neymar investigated by UEFA following comments on PSG’s defeat to Manchester United
Things have gone from bad to worse for Neymar after UEFA opened an investigation into his post-match comments from PSG’s defeat to Man United The Brazilian labelled the officials as “four people who know nothing about football”, and went on to question the control the referee had over the game after United were awarded a […]
8 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘mocks Diego Simeone’ with gesture as Juventus beat Atletico
Death. Taxes. Cristiano Ronaldo scoring lots of goals in the Champions League knock-out stages. A week on from watching his former teammates at Real Madrid crash out to Ajax, Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Juventus to a miraculous turnaround in their Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg in the […]
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Still M.A.Y. featuring Snoop Mogg
The Chronic tonic to Brexit Prime minister Theresa May and ERG member Jacob Rees-Mogg step into the roles of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg for a special Brexit broadcast. Accompanied, as ever, by backseat driver and DUP leader Arlene Foster, May and Snoop Mogg rap their way through the current Brexit predicament.
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Odds Against: The Weekly JOE Group Bet – Matchday 13
Sponsored by Sky Bet We’re getting closer But for Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening, we could be sitting here celebrating an extremely successful JOE Weekly Group Bet. The Red Devils lost though, so after dusting ourselves off and a brief period of self-pity, we go right back at […]
8 years ago

EU says Britain can leave backstop but Northern Ireland will have to stay
‘The UK will not be forced into customs union against its will’ The European Union has turned down British demands for significant changes to the Brexit deal, returning an offer which will almost certainly be deemed unacceptable by Theresa May. Negotiators from the UK have been trying to find a legal way of getting around […]
8 years ago

Hamilton to face fierce battle from Ferrari in 2019 F1 World Championship
Lewis Hamilton is facing one of the toughest tests of his career as the new F1 season approaches. That’s according to Sky Sports F1 commentator Martin Brundle, who envisages a fierce battle for the World Championship when the season kicks off in Melbourne on March 17. Hamilton won his fifth title in 2018, becoming the […]
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The cast of Captain Marvel reveal the women who have inspired them the most
Not all heroes wear capes (And yes, we know Captain Marvel doesn’t wear a cape either). Captain Marvel is the first entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to feature a female lead – and it has been a long time coming. Ahead of International Women’s Day, we spoke to the cast – including Carol Danvers […]
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Amber Rudd reads the vile abuse she receives on a daily basis
Being one of the most high profile politicians in the country has horrific side effects
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Odds Against: The JOE Weekly Group Bet – Matchday 12
Sponsored by Sky Bet We have quite a weekend of football ahead of us After a pulsating midweek fixture list in the Champions League, we turn our attentions back to domestic football for matchday 12 of the JOE Weekly Group Bet. We’re getting to the – cliche alert – business end of the season and […]
8 years ago

One of the only female CEOs in football speaks out
JOE spoke to Carolyn Radford, CEO of Mansfield Town, about her efforts to turn the once-struggling club’s fortunes around As one of the few women in senior leadership positions in football, Carolyn Radford had her work cut out when she took over as CEO of Mansfield Town in 2011. The club had been facing financial […]
8 years ago

Training for cold water acclimatisation in a freezing, unheated pool
JOE recently engaged in cold water acclimatisation training with endurance athlete Ross Edgley Edgley recently swam the entire British coastline as part of the Great British Swim. It was a brutal feat which took its toll on Edgley’s body. Now, he’s in training for Red Bull’s Neptune Steps, an event combining 400 metres of swimming […]
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QUIZ: Are you able to name all of these European flags?
More than 12/16 is a strong score The 2016 referendum might mean that the Tories are steering us on a chaotic course to leave the European Union, but you’d hope that everyone – from hardcore Remainers to the most ignorant Brexiters – would have a good general knowledge of our cousins on the continent. Whether […]
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Odds Against: The JOE Weekly Group Bet – Matchday 11
Sponsored by Sky Bet Another week, another opportunity There has been an absolute deluge of matches in recent weeks and this matchday we move our sights towards the Champions League, which returns after a two-week absence. We’re treated to some tight ties this week, as well as some which look to be over already, and […]
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There are 400 stunt actors in the UK, only two of them are black women
JOE spoke to Shaina West about her work in a male-dominated industry
8 years ago

TalkSport reporter has ruined pancake day with a single tweet
What is this? Today is Pancake Day. Aka, Shrove Tuesday, the day when you are supposed to use up all the eggs, milk butter and sugar before Lent, by making pancakes. In actually, what you are probably going to do is just make some pancakes from an instant batter mix, and then smother them in […]
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Tony Bellew rattled by fake Titi Camara Twitter account ahead of Merseyside Derby
The staunch Evertonian took exception to a tweet sent by an account posing as the former Liverpool striker It’s derby day on Merseyside, and hours before kick-off at Goodison, Tony Bellew has become embroiled in a Twitter spat with an account pretending to be former Liverpool striker, Titi Camara. The fake account had sent a […]
8 years ago

El Clasico: 5 highlights from Barcelona vs Real Madrid matches over the past 10 years
It’s the greatest fixture in the football calendar, so let’s look back at 5 highlights from Barcelona vs Real Madrid games in years gone by.
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Odds Against: The JOE Weekly Group Bet – Matchday 10
Sponsored by Sky Bet Alright folks, let’s do this Another week, another set of fixtures. Or in this week’s case, same week and another set of features. The midweek games saw us once again miss out on getting four out of four, with Chelsea vs Tottenham and Manchester City vs West Ham seeing us fall […]
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Frank Lampard appears to tell Roy Keane to “get some f***ing balls” during Forest-Derby
Keane remained characteristically calm throughout Frank Lampard and Roy Keane were involved in a touchline incident during Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 win over Derby County on Monday night at the City Ground. The match between the local rivals was settled after just 74 seconds thanks to Yohan Benalouane’s goal. The victory ended Forest’s six-game run without a […]
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Odds Against: The Weekly JOE Group Bet – Matchday 9
Brought to you by Sky Bet It’s not the destination, it’s the journey We have yet to get four out of four in our Weekly JOE Group Bet, but as a group we feel like we are getting closer and closer with each passing attempt. There’s no time for dwelling on things though, as we have […]
8 years ago

Fresh People’s Vote march receives £250,000 in donations in just a few days
The anti-Brexit ‘Put It To The People March’ will be held in less than a month A march in favour of a second referendum on Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union has received over a quarter of a million pounds in donations within days of being launched. The ‘Put It To The People March’ is set […]
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The Greatest Showman director confirms he is ‘working on’ a sequel
Big news for Hugh Jackman fans Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey has confirmed that he is “working on” a sequel to the 2017 film. Hugh Jackman, Zendaya and Zac Efron were among those who starred in the film. Jackman reprised his role as Barnum for the opening of the Brit Awards earlier this week. Speaking to […]
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