David John

  • Last Updated: May 1 2013, 16:14 BST

Name: David John

Brett Rumford: 80/1 winner for Dave 'DJ' John
Brett Rumford: 80/1 winner for Dave 'DJ' John

Specialist sports: Golf, American football, football

Notable success: Brett Rumford to win the Ballantine's Championship at 80/1, Thomas Aiken to win the Avantha Masters at 50/1, Branden Grace to win the Alfred Dunhill Links at 50/1, JJ Henry to win the Reno-Tahoe Open at 40/1, Scott Brown placed in the True South Classic at 125/1, Robin van Persie to win the 2011/12 Premier League Golden Boot at 10/1, Carlos Tevez to win the 2010/11 Golden Boot at 14/1.

Twitter: @SLifeDaveJohn

Profile: Dave forms part of our golf team who enjoyed a spectacular 2012 season, while his expert knowledge of the NFL scene is a valued addition. Clearly knows his football too, having landed plenty of ante-post success for us in recent times.

  • Young guns to shine in Madeira

    David John fancies young American Brooks Koepka to go well in this week's Madeira Islands Open.

    Thursday May 16 2013, 09:04 BST
    Mark Tullo: Should go well

  • The Long Game: NFL

    David John has a long-term look at the market for Super Bowl XLVIII after April's NFL draft.

    Wednesday May 15 2013, 09:25 BST
    Greg Schiano: His Tampa Bay team can move in the right direction

  • Di Canio to rally Black Cats

    David John is predicting a morale-boosting home win for Sunderland against Stoke on Monday in the Premier League.

    Monday May 6 2013, 20:36 BST
    Di Canio: Motivation the key on Monday

  • Walcott to punish hapless Hoops

    David John says Arsenal and Theo Walcott can enjoy a good day when they face QPR at Loftus Road on Saturday.

    Saturday May 4 2013, 14:45 BST
    Walcott: Can add to his tally against QPR

  • Fenerbahce favoured in Lisbon

    David John expects Fenerbahce to put up a bold display as they bid to reach the Europa League final on Thursday.

    Thursday May 2 2013, 20:19 BST
    Fenerbahce are the bet on Thursday night

  • Go for a Big Easy breakthrough

    David John is looking to a quartet of maidens on the PGA Tour to potentially break their duck in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

    Thursday April 25 2013, 13:12 BST
    Matt Jones: Can be spurred on by Scott's major win

  • Quesne set for Ballantine's boost

    Julien Quesne heads David John's three selections for this week's Ballantine's Championship in South Korea.

    Wednesday April 24 2013, 22:28 BST
    Julien Quesne: Can follow-up Jacquelin's success

  • Monday clash to get a flyer

    David John suggests there could be some early goal activity when Manchester United host Aston Villa on Monday night.

    Monday April 22 2013, 20:11 BST
    Lambert: Battling hard to survive in the top flight.

  • Going for goals!

    Our Going For Goals team are back with a both-teams-to-score treble covering the English leagues.

    Saturday April 13 2013, 15:07 BST
    We don't think Arsenal will keep a clean sheet against Norwich

  • Remy stands out at 11/4

    Loic Remy to score anytime against Everton headlines our tips for Saturday's action in the Premier League.

    Saturday April 13 2013, 15:04 BST
    Loic Remy: Worth a bet to score at 11/4

  • National looks a Rare treat

    David John's horse-by-horse guide to the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree.

    Saturday April 6 2013, 16:13 BST
    Bryan Cooper can claim another big this spring in the National

  • Stroud to shine in Lone Star state

    David John is keen on three players at treble-figure odds at this week's Valero Texas Open in San Antonio.

    Thursday April 4 2013, 13:21 BST
    Chris Stroud: Gets the vote this week at a big price

  • Quag looks Fab for Juve

    Fabio Quagliarella is fancied to boost the chances of Juventus with a goal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

    Tuesday April 2 2013, 20:36 BST
    Quagliarella: Can make an impact for Juventus

  • Rangers revival to continue

    David John fancies QPR to boost their bid for Premier League survival with a win at Fulham on Monday night.

    Monday April 1 2013, 19:42 BST
    Redknapp: Can claim three more vital points

  • Life Changers: Our National verdicts

    The sportinglife.com team give their 1-2-3-4-5 predictions for Saturday's John Smith's Grand National at Aintree.

    Saturday April 6 2013, 16:11 BST
    Seabass: Prominent in most of our team's lists

  • Gunner do it the hard way

    Arsenal to win from behind are among our tips in the Premier League this Saturday.

    Friday March 29 2013, 08:49 GMT
    Arsenal can do it the hard way against Reading

  • The Long Game: Cheltenham

    David John looks at the potential movers and shakers for next year's championship races at the Cheltenham Festival.

    Monday March 25 2013, 09:03 GMT
    Invictus: Could be an unknown quantity in the Gold Cup

  • Bhullar to maintain momentum

    Fresh from tipping a 50/1 winner last week, our David John is siding with in-form Gaganjeet Bhullar at the Maybank Malaysian Open.

    Wednesday March 20 2013, 22:34 GMT
    Bhullar: Feels he is very close to another victory

  • Remy to be the QPR hero

    Our team preview today's action in the Premier League with Man City fancied to further derail Everton's season.

    Saturday March 16 2013, 12:51 GMT
    Loic Remy: Fancied to score early for QPR

  • Blues all set to bounce back

    David John is strong on the chances of Chelsea when they host Steaua Bucharest in the Europa League on Thursday.

    Wednesday March 13 2013, 12:38 GMT
    Rafa Benitez's Chelsea can outgun Steaua