Chris Hammer

  • Last Updated: February 8 2013, 15:28 GMT

Name: Chris Hammer

James Arthur: Another novelty winner for Chris Hammer
James Arthur: Another novelty winner for Chris Hammer

Specialist sports: Football, athletics, cricket, reality TV

Notable success: Bolton and Blackburn for relegation in 2011/12 ante-post at 11/2 and 10/3; Chris Hollins to win Strictly Come Dancing at 16/1, Joe McElderry to win X Factor at 11/1 and Alex Reid to win Big Brother at 20/1 - all in 2009/2010; James Arthur to win X Factor 2012 at 9/2.

Profile: Chris has been with sportinglife.com since September 2005 and has contributed many previews and tips - predominently football, but also for county and Test cricket, athletics and the novelty betting scene.

  • Reds to claim derby spoils

    Chris Hammer previews Sunday's action in the Premier League and fancies Liverpool to win the Merseyside derby.

    Sunday May 5 2013, 10:49 BST
    Liverpool can continue to shine without Luis Suarez

  • Going for Goals!

    Chris Hammer takes sole control of Going For Goals this week and he has four games where both teams are backed to score.

    Saturday May 4 2013, 13:02 BST
    Christian Benteke should cause Norwich problems on Saturday

  • Pile into United at 5/2

    Manchester United look a huge price to win at Arsenal on Sunday - we've previewed the day's three games.

    Friday April 26 2013, 13:36 BST
    Van Persie (r) heads back to the Emirates on Sunday

  • Going for Goals!

    Chris Hammer takes sole control of Going For Goals this week and he has three games where both teams are backed to score.

    Friday April 26 2013, 11:22 BST
    Wigan have little option but to come out all guns blazing

  • Take Magpies to sink Reds

    Our Andy Schooler feels Newcastle are a good price to beat Liverpool in this evening's live Premier League game.

    Saturday April 27 2013, 14:58 BST
    Newcastle should be backed to see off Liverpool

  • Dortmund to edge out Real

    Chris Hammer is backing Borussia Dortmund to edge their Champions League semi-final first leg with Real Madrid.

    Wednesday April 24 2013, 20:16 BST
    Borussia Dortmund should be backed to win the first leg

  • Going for goals!

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

    Saturday April 6 2013, 13:08 BST
    Reading: Simply must go for the victory against Southampton

  • Juve could pay the penalty

    Chris Hammer looks ahead to Wednesday's Champions League action and feels Celtic might finally get a penalty at Juventus.

    Wednesday March 6 2013, 19:59 GMT
    Lennon: Urges the ref to keep an eye on Juve's tactics

  • Going for Goals!

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

    Friday March 1 2013, 10:31 GMT
    Wigan's clash with Liverpool should provide goals at both ends

  • Going for Goals!

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

    Saturday February 23 2013, 13:02 GMT
    Arsenal could struggle to keep it tight at the back against Villa

  • Going for goals!

    Our Going For Goals team are back with a both-teams-to-score treble covering the FA Cup and Football League.

    Friday February 15 2013, 09:27 GMT
    Barnsley's visit to MK Dons could result in goals at both ends

  • Gunners can edge into last eight

    There are four FA Cup fifth-round ties on Saturday. We've previewed them all with a narrow Arsenal win among the picks.

    Thursday February 14 2013, 15:47 GMT
    Arsenal: Backed for a narrow win over Blackburn

  • Going for Goals!

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

    Saturday February 9 2013, 15:06 GMT
    Southampton have troubled the big sides this season

  • England can blunt Brazil

    Chris Hammer believes England can hold Brazil to a draw as he previews Wednesday's international action.

    Wednesday February 6 2013, 07:45 GMT
    Theo Walcott could shine if given the chance up front

  • Going for Goals!

    Our Going For Goals team are back with a treble covering the Premier League, Championship and League Two.

    Friday February 1 2013, 13:45 GMT
    Wigan's clash with Southampton promises goals

  • Going For Goals!

    Our in-form Going For Goals team return with a treble covering the FA Cup third-round action on Saturday.

    Friday January 4 2013, 18:52 GMT
    Paul Lambert's Villa are struggling at the back

  • Going for Goals!

    Our team return with a 'both teams to score' treble covering the Premier League and the Championship.

    Monday December 24 2012, 13:32 GMT
    Chelsea visit Norwich having scored eight on Sunday

  • Going for goals!

    Our team return with a 'both teams to score' treble covering the Premier League, Championship and League Two.

    Friday December 14 2012, 15:02 GMT
    Redknapp: Attacking approach rubbing off at QPR

  • King Arthur to be crowned

    With six acts remaining in this year's X Factor, Chris Hammer feels James Arthur is worth backing to triumph.

    Tuesday December 18 2012, 15:22 GMT
    James Arthur: Arguably the most credible potential winner

  • Magic Michu to inspire Swans

    Our Chris Hammer believes Michu can find the net and help Swansea beat Middlesbrough in the Capital One Cup.

    Wednesday December 12 2012, 15:10 GMT
    Michu: Can help Swansea reach the semi-finals