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251). League One Season Preview 2006/07 - Millwall
Millwall

Odds: 14/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 23 (Championship, Relegated), 2004/05 - 10 (Championship), 2003/04 - 10 (Championship), 2002/03 - 9 (Championship), 2001/02 - 4 (Championship).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Third Round (replay) vs Everton (a) - lost 1-0.
Carling Cup Fourth Round vs Birmingham City (h) - lost 4-3 on penalties with the score at 2-2 after extra time.

252). League One Season Preview 2006/07 - Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient

Odds: 40/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 3 (League Two, Promoted), 2004/05 - 11 (League Two), 2003/04 - 19 (League Two), 2002/03 - 18 (League Two), 2001/02 - 18 (League Two).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Fourth Round vs Charlton Athletic (a) - lost 2-1.
Carling Cup First Round vs Luton Town (h) - lost 3-1.
Football League Trophy Southern Section Second Round vs Oxford United (a) - lost 1-0.

253). League One Season Preview 2006/07 - Gillingham
Gillingham

Odds: 25/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 14 (League One), 2004/05 - 22 (Championship, Relegated), 2003/04 - 21 (Championship), 2002/03 - 11 (Championship), 2001/02 - 12 (Championship).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup First Round vs Burscough (a) - lost 3-2.
Carling Cup Third Round vs Doncaster Rovers (a) - lost 2-0.
Football League Trophy Southern Section Second Round vs Wycombe Wanderers - lost 3-1 on penalties with the score at 2-2 after extra time.

254). League One Season Preview 2006/07 - Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers

Odds: 20/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 8 (League One), 2004/05 - 10 (League One), 2003/04 - 1 (League Two, Promoted), 2002/03 - 3 (Conference, Promoted), 2001/02 - 4 (Conference).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Third Round vs Port Vale (a) - lost 2-1.
Carling Cup Quarter Final vs Arsenal (h) - lost 4-3 on pens with the score 2-2 AET.

255). League One Season Preview 2006/07 - Bradford City
Bradford City

Odds: 22/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 11 (League One), 2004/05 - 11 (League One), 2003/04 - 23 (Championship, Relegated), 2002/03 - 19 (Championship), 2001/02 - 15 (Championship).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Second Round (replay) vs Barnsley (h) - lost 5-3 after extra time.
Carling Cup Second Round vs West Bromwich Albion - lost 4-1.

256). Championship Season Preview 2006/07 - West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion

Odds: 8/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 19 (Premiership, Relegated), 2004/05 - 17 (Premiership), 2003/04 - 2 (Championship, Promoted), 2002/03 - 19 (Premiership, Relegated), 2001/02 - 2 (Championship, Promoted).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Third Round (replay) vs Reading (a) - lost 3-2 after extra time.
Carling Cup Fourth Round vs Manchester United (a) - lost 3-1.

257). Championship Season Preview 2006/07 - Sunderland
Sunderland

Odds: 8/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 20 (Premiership, Relegated), 2004/05 - 1 (Championship, Promoted), 2003/04 - 3 (Championship), 2002/03 - 20 (Premiership, Relegated), 2001/02 - 17 (Premiership).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Fourth Round vs Brentford (a) - lost 2-1.
Carling Cup Third Round vs Arsenal (h) - lost 3-0.

Top Goal Scorer 2005/06: Anthony Le Tallec (striker) - 5 goals.

258). Championship Season Preview 2006/07 - Southampton
Southampton

Odds: 11/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 – 12 (Championship), 2004/05 – 20 (Premiership, Relegated), 2003/04 – 12 (Premiership), 2002/03 – 8 (Premiership), 2001/02 – 11 (Premiership).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Fifth Round vs Newcastle United (a) – lost 1-0.
Carling Cup Second Round vs Mansfield Town (a) – lost 1-0.

Top Goal Scorer 2005/06: Ricardo Fuller (striker) – 9 goals.

259). Championship Season Preview 2006/07 - Luton Town
Luton Town

Odds: 40/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 10 (Championship), 2004/05 - 1 (League One, Promoted), 2003/04 - 10 (League One), 2002/03 - 9 (League One), 2001/02 - 2 (League Two, Promoted).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Third Round vs Liverpool (h) - lost 5-3.
Carling Cup Second Round vs Reading (a) - lost 1-0.

Top Goal Scorer 2005/06: Steve Howard (striker) - 15 goals.

260). Championship Season Preview 2006/07 - Colchester United
Colchester United

Odds: 250/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 2 (League One, Promoted), 2004/05 - 15 (League One), 2003/04 - 11 (League One), 2002/03 - 12 (League One), 2001/02 - 15 (League One).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Fifth Round vs Chelsea (a) - lost 3-1.
Carling Cup First Round vs Cardiff City (h) - lost 2-0.
Football League Trophy Southern Final vs Swansea City - lost 3-1 on aggregate.

261). Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 - West Ham United
West Ham United

Odds: 500/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 9 (Premiership), 2004/05 - 6 (Championship, Promoted), 2003/04 - 4 (Championship), 2002/03 - 18 (Premiership, Relegated), 2001/02 - 7 (Premiership).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Final vs Liverpool (n) - lost 3-1 on penalties with the score 3-3 after extra time.
Carling Cup Third Round vs Bolton Wanderers (a) - lost 1-0.

262). Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 - Watford
Watford

Odds: 5000/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 3 (Championship, Promoted), 2004/05 - 18 (Championship), 2003/04 - 16 (Championship), 2002/03 - 13 (Championship), 2001/02 - 14 (Championship).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Third Round vs Bolton Wanderers (h) - lost 3-0.
Carling Cup Third Round vs Wigan Athletic (a) - lost 3-0 after extra time.

Top Goal Scorer 2005/06: Marlon King (striker) - 22 goals.

263). Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 - Manchester City
Manchester City

Odds: 500/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 15 (Premiership), 2004/05 - 8 (Premiership), 2003/04 - 16 (Premiership), 2002/03 - 9 (Premiership), 2001/02 - 1 (Championship, Promoted).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Sixth Round vs West Ham United (h) - lost 2-1.
Carling Cup Second Round vs Doncaster Rovers (a) - lost 3-0 on penalties with the score 1-1 after extra time.

264). Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 - Everton
Everton

Odds: 500/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 11 (Premiership), 2004/05 - 4 (Premiership), 2003/04 - 17 (Premiership), 2002/03 - 7 (Premiership), 2001/02 - 15 (Premiership).

2005/06 Cup Progress
Champions League Third Qualifying Round vs Villarreal - lost 4-2 on aggregate.
UEFA Cup First Round vs Dinamo Bucharest - lost 5-2 on aggregate.
FA Cup Fourth Round (replay) vs Chelsea (a) - lost 4-1.

265). Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 - Aston Villa
Aston Villa

Odds: 750/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 16 (Premiership), 2004/05 - 10 (Premiership), 2003/04 - 6 (Premiership), 2002/03 - 16 (Premiership), 2001/02 - 8 (Premiership).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Fifth Round (replay) vs Manchester City (a) - lost 2-1.
Carling Cup Fourth Round vs Doncaster Rovers (a) - lost 3-0.

Top Goal Scorer 2005/06: Milan Baros (striker) - 12 goals.

266). Celebrity Big Brother 2006
Now in its fourth incarnation, this is the biggest Celebrity Big Brother yet.

267). League One Betting Review - 22 January 2006
League One has a new leader in Colchester United who are now favourites at 4/1.

268). A Beginner's Guide To Texas Holdem Strategies
If you are going to learn to play poker, then you must learn to play Texas Hold’em. Before you jump right into a game, take a moment and study the following tips.

269). Championship Betting Review - 5 February 2006
Reading saw off rock-bottom Crewe to set a 31-match unbeaten record for the second tier of English football.

270). Premiership Transfer Window Review - Part Three
David Walker completes his review of the January transfer window and how the moves will impact each team’s success, or survival at the end of the 2005/06 season.

271). League One Betting Review - 13 February 2006
Southend United replaced Colchester at the top of League One with a routine win over struggling Rotherham United on Friday night.

272). League One Betting Review - 29 January 2006
Southend United took advantage of Colchester United’s FA Cup commitments by taking over pole position in League Two.

273). Premiership Transfer Window Review - Part One
The January transfer window gave Premiership clubs the opportunity to add new players or ship out those surplus to requirements. David Walker looks at who came and went and how these moves will impact on each team’s success.

274). League Two Betting Review - 19 March 2006
Carlisle secured a fourth straight win by hammering Darlington at the Williamson Motors Stadium.

275). Premiership Betting Review - 19 March 2006
Fulham stunned Chelsea at Craven Cottage with a 1-0 win although ugly scenes after the match threatened to mar a spectacular victory for Chris Coleman’s men.

276). Online Blackjack For Beginners
While blackjack is one of the more beatable online casino games you may want to read over these guidelines which will help you prepare for your attack against any online casino.

277). World Cup 2006 Preview - England
We’ve seen it all before and do the tabloids genuinely believe this is “England’s best chance of success”?

278). Walker's Word - Premier League Betting Preview 7 May 2006
Home wins will dominate this weekend’s results, Tottenham will pip Arsenal to fourth spot and Bolton will play in the Intertoto Cup this summer at the expense of Newcastle writes David Walker.

Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic
Following Thursday’s 3-1 win at Manchester City, Arsenal need to win this match if they have any hope of pipping Tottenham to fourth place.

279). World Cup 2006 Preview - Italy
Italy are the grand masters of heart-breaking tragedy when it comes to major finals. In all three World Cups held in the 1990s, the Italians bowed out on penalties, including Roberto Baggio’s infamous miss against Brazil in the 1994 final.

280). World Cup 2006 Preview - Ecuador
Ecuador qualified for their second World Cup finals in succession on the back of a remarkable home record which included victories over both Brazil and Argentina.

281). Why You Should Play Texas Holdem
Heads Up can be as exciting as the adrenaline rushes you find in tournaments but your odds of winning are much better.

282). League One Betting Review - 9 April 2006
Southend came from a goal behind to stretch their lead at the top of League One to eight points with a 2-1 win over struggling Blackpool. Gareth Williams gave the Tangerines the lead after 32 minutes but Fredy Eastwood equalised on the hour. Luke Guttridge struck the winner for the 8/15 Shrimpers four minutes from the end.

Brentford remain second despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Bradford and have won just once in their last six.

283). Championship Betting Review - 1 May 2006
Reading finished their Championship winning campaign in style, by beating Sunderland’s points record by one point. Graeme Murty’s late penalty, only his second goal for the club and first of the season, ensured the Royals beat Queens Park Rangers 2-1 and finished the season on 106 points.

Dave Kitson gave Reading the lead five minutes before the break but veteran Paul Furlong looked set to spoil the party when he equalised for the Hoops on 72.

284). World Cup 2006 Preview - Ghana
After winning four African Cup of Nations titles and producing players of the calibre of Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah, the Black Stars have qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time in 10 attempts, stretching back to 1962.

285). Poker Tournaments Can Reap Huge Rewards
The advantage of playing online is you can register with any poker room and be playing a tournament within minutes, whether it’s for pin money or high stakes.

286). World Cup 2006 Group Stage Review - Phase Two- Part Two
All 32 teams have played two matches as the World Cup groups have started to take shape. Some teams have qualified for the knockout stage while others will sweat on the last match. This is a short round-up of Groups E to H, of the results as they stand after two matches.

Group E
1. Italy 4pts, 2. Czech Republic 3pts, 3. Ghana 3pts, 4. USA 1pt

Italy drew 1-1 with the USA in a bad tempered game to lead Group E by a single point.

287). League Two Season Preview 2006/07 - Hereford United
Hereford United

Odds: 25/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 2 (Conference, Promoted), 2004/05 - 2 (Conference), 2003/04 - 2 (Conference), 2002/03 - 6 (Conference), 2001/02 - 17 (Conference).

Cup Progress 2005/06
FA Cup Round Two vs Stockport County (h) - lost 2-0.
FA Trophy Round Three vs Grays Athletic (h) - lost 1-0.
Football League Trophy Northern Section Semi Final vs Macclesfield Town (a) - lost 2-0.

288). League One Season Preview 2006/07 - Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion

Odds: 20/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 24 (Championship, Relegated), 2004/05 - 20 (Championship), 2003/04 - 4 (League One - Promoted), 2002/03 - 23 (Championship, Relegated), 2001/02 - 1 (League One, Promoted).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Third Round vs Coventry City (h) - lost 1-0.
Carling Cup First Round vs Shrewsbury Town (a) - lost 3-2 after extra time.

289). Championship Season Preview 2006/07 - Burnley
Burnley

Odds: 100/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 17 (Championship), 2004/05 - 13 (Championship), 2003/04 - 19 (Championship), 2002/03 - 16 (Championship), 2001/02 - 7 (Championship).

2005/06 Cup Progress
FA Cup Third Round vs Derby County (a) - lost 2-1.
Carling Cup Third Round vs Aston Villa (a) - lost 1-0.

Top Goal Scorer 2005/06: Ade Akinibiyi (striker) - 14 goals.

290). Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 - Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers

Odds: 500/1

Last Five Seasons
2005/06 - 8 (Premiership), 2004/05 - 6 (Premiership), 2003/04 - 8 (Premiership), 2002/03 - 17 (Premiership), 2001/02 - 16 (Premiership).

2005/06 Cup Progress
UEFA Cup Last 32 vs Marseille - lost 2-1 on aggregate.
FA Cup Fifth Round (replay) vs West Ham United (a) - lost 2-1 after extra time.
Carling Cup Quarter Finals vs Wigan Athletic (a) - lost 2-0.

291). Premiership Betting Review - 22 January 2006
Chelsea, at huge 1/5 odds-on were the biggest coupon busters of the day after they could only manage a 1-1 draw with London rivals Charlton Athletic.

292). League One Betting Review - 5 February 2006
Southend United returned to the top of League One with a 2-0 win at Yeovil.

293). League Two Betting Review - 6 March 2006
Leyton Orient failed to take full advantage of a host of teams not playing this weekend but moved to within one point of an automatic promotion place.

294). Championship Betting Review - 6 March 2006
Reading moved to within four wins of promotion after demolishing Burnley 3-0 at Turf Moor.

295). League One Betting Review - 19 March 2006
Swansea ended a run of five draw and cut the gap on second-placed Brentford to just one point after beating the Bees at the Liberty Stadium.

296). X Factor 3 Preview - 4Sure
4Sure are named as such because they are four men sure of their destiny.

297). X Factor 3 Preview - The MacDonald Brothers
The MacDonald Brothers, Craig at 20 and Brian at 19, are bound to draw comparison from Journey South of last series, but unlike the band that finished in third place, the MacDonald Brothers are up against it early on.

298). X Factor 3 Preview - The Unconventionals
The Unconventionals, who had been together for just two months prior to auditioning for the X Factor, impressed the judges during their qualification to the final 12 but fell apart spectacularly on the first live show.

299). X Factor 3 Preview - Ben Mills
Ben Mills is 26 years old, from Kent and is the director of his own marquee company which he has done for the last four years.

300). X Factor 3 Preview - Nikitta Angus
Nikitta is an outsider to win the X Factor outright and placed fourth out of four to win the 16-24 category according to the bookmakers.

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