LATEST BETTING PREDICTIONS FOR JULY 21: WORLD MATCHPLAY DARTS AND LATEST BIG BROTHER ODDS

The second round of the World Matchplay darts gets underway this evening with Raymond van Barneveld and James Wade looking to build on differing first round performances. Van Barneveld was, quite simply, sublime in his opening match against Dennis Ovens highlighted by a nine-dart finish in the tenth leg of the match. Wade, on the other hand, struggled to edge past world number 28 Andy Smith finishing with a menial three-dart average of just 89.14.

Nevertheless both players will start from scratch in their second round match, Wade takes on the fast throwing Vincent van der Voort and Barney looks to knockout journeyman Alan Tabern. In all honesty, both players should progress to the quarter-final with a minimum amount of fuss, and edge closer to a potential semi-final meeting.
You can still get 12/1 on each player with Sportingbet for them to win the World Matchplay, but with the Dutchman’s temperament at the latter stages still a moot point I would side with Wade to be the man to threaten Phil Taylor’s crown.
In football news, Celtic have opened up negotiations with England goalkeeper David James over a proposed move to the Glasgow giants. Celtic are looking for a replacement for goalkeeper Artur Boruc who left for Fiorentina earlier this month and manager Neil Lennon sees the 39-year-old as a perfect replacement for the Pole.
James is available on a free transfer after failing to sign a new contract at Portsmouth following their relegation form the Premier League last season. The 53-times capped keeper is expected to be attracted by the lure of Champions League football and the prospect of playing in front of 50,000 fans every other week.
Celtic have finished in second place in the SPL for the last two seasons, but Lennon looks to be building a squad capable of ending that run and they are a good bet for the championship at 11/13 with Bwin.
Finally, the Big Brother house has spoken regarding Friday night’s sixth eviction. Corin, Rachel and Keeley were nominated by their fellow housemates following all votes for Caoimhe being discounted – due to her walking out – and Keeley’s nominations being discredited – due to her breaking Big Brother rules regarding nominations.
The trio were then put forward to partake in the weekly Save and Replace task, however, due to an injury sustained by Keeley when undertaking the task, Big Brother has now ruled that all three nominated housemates will face the public vote.
William Hill make Keeley a 2/9 chance to be evicted, Rachel is 7/2 to go and Corin is 12/1.