Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs will call time on his international career, winning his 64th and final cap against the Czech Republic this afternoon.

Giggs made his Wales debut in 1991 against Germany and at the time was the youngest-ever Welsh international at 17 years and 321 days old.

The current Wales captain would have undoubtedly won many more caps than he did but for club boss Alex Ferguson withdrawing him from the squad due to “hamstring injuries”. Indeed, it was not recently Giggs played an away friendly for his country. (more…)

The television phenomenon that is Big Brother has returned for an eighth series but the added twist this time around is that on opening night only females entered the house.

With a run of around three months, there are always plenty of betting opportunities to be had on the usual mix of tedious fame seekers, would be “glamour” models and downright nutters as the numbers dwindle each week.

Here are my initial thoughts and early bookmaker’s odds for this years batch of housemates. (more…)

Former captain David Beckham could return to the international scene almost 12 months after he was axed following England’s World Cup quarter final exit.

Beckham has been in scintilating form for Real Madrid in the latter stages of the La Liga season. A combination of his on-field performances, England’s big “stars” failing to perform and a lack of other options has forced Steve McLaren to include him in the squad to face Brazil and Estonia.

At 32 years old and a forthcoming easy ride following his move to LA Galaxy in the MLS, Beckham can’t have many opportunities left to add to his caps tally, but McLaren has sensationally recalled him after a mediocre start to his tenure in charge. (more…)