Dean joined the FootballTips team back in 2014 after graduating from the University of Sunderland with a degree in Sports Journalism and has a wealth of experience in football coverage in roles with the likes of Socanalysis and EA Sports. Dean retains an interest in other sports such as cricket, darts and basketball and is a season ticket holder at Rochdale AFC.
Football Features by Dean Smith
Five famous footballers who are also successful poker players
Several footballers have looked to transfer their abilities on the pitch to the poker table in recent years. We take a look at some of the most famous poker-playing footballers.
Play the Football Favourites with BetRegal plus get a 100% casino match bonus up to £50
Looking to combine a love of football with some casino betting? Check out the enticing Football Favourites slot with BetRegal and get a 100% casino match bonus up to £50 when you join.
Play for a share of the £1,000,000 Slots Giveaway from Bet365
Bookmaker bet365 is giving customers the chance to play for a share of £1,000,000 in its Slots Giveaway over the next few weeks! Until April 8th, punters can play any of the eligible slot games with bet365 and earn themselves tickets for the eight Slots Giveaway prize draws that take place on March 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th...
Premier League Betting Tips: How to make £347 using Novibet’s new customer offer
New Novibet customers can get their hands on a £25 matched free bet and here's how you can take advantage of that offer for huge profit on the week's Premier League action.
Premier League Longshot: Get our 105/1 Saturday Accumulator with LeoVegas
Fancy a big odds punt on Saturday's Premier League action? We've picked out six bets we fancy for a massive 105/1 shot with LeoVegas!
Top 3 Europa League Bets to use SBK’s £20 Risk-Free Offer on this Thursday
The Europa League takes centre stage on Thursday night and we've picked out our top three bets that you could use SBK's excellent £20 risk-free bet on.
Wednesday Cross-Sport Acca: Our 24/1 Cheltenham and Champions League Fourfold
Fancy a big odds bet on Wednesday’s Champions League and Cheltenham action? We’ve picked out two tips from each for a tasty 24/1 shot! There are more big races on Wednesday’s card from Cheltenham including the Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase – plus two more Champions League Round of 16 fixtures and we’ve picked out...
LeoVegas: How to use your two 100% profit boosts on Sunday’s Premier League action
LeoVegas offer new customers the chance to get massive 100% profit boosts on their first two bets and we've picked out some tips for this Saturday that could earn you some massive returns.
LeoVegas: How to use your two 100% profit boosts on Saturday’s Premier League action
LeoVegas offer new customers the chance to get massive 100% profit boosts on their first two bets and we've picked out some tips for this Saturday that could earn you some massive returns.
HUGE Saturday Acca: Our Massive 2500/1 To Lead Anytime Fifteen-Fold
Fancy a BIG odds accumulator to place on this weekend's EFL action? We've got a massive 2506/1 To Lead Anytime Fifteen-fold with BetVictor!
FA Cup Betting Tips: How to make £280 using Novibet’s new customer offer
New Novibet customers can get their hands on a £25 matched free bet and here's how you can take advantage of that offer for huge profit on the weekend's Premier League action.
LeoVegas: How to use your two 100% profit boosts on Wednesday’s FA Cup action
LeoVegas offer new customers the chance to get massive 100% profit boosts on their first two bets and we've picked out some tips for this Wednesday that could earn you some massive returns.
Derby vs Manchester United Preview
Derby vs Man Utd Match Info Date: Thursday 5th January 2020 Kick-off time: 7.45pm GMT Venue: Pride Park, Derby Derby vs Man Utd Stats Derby have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions Manchester United meanwhile are unbeaten in their last eight outings The Rams knocked United out of the EFL Cup in...
Tottenham vs Norwich Preview
Tottenham vs Norwich Match Info Date: Wednesday 4th January 2020 Kick-off time: 7.45pm GMT Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tottenham vs Norwich Stats Tottenham Hotspur have lost their last three matches in all competitions Norwich City have won away from home in the last two rounds of the FA Cup Spurs have lost just one of their last...
Barcelona vs Napoli Preview
Barcelona vs Napoli Info Date: Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 Kick-off time: 8.00pm GMT Venue: Camp Nou Barcelona vs Napoli Head-To-Head Record Last 4 matches (all Champions League games) February 25th, 2020: Napoli 1-1 Barcelona October 8th, 2019: Barcelona 4-0 Napoli August 8th, 2019: Napoli 1-2 Barcelona June 8th, 2014: Napoli 1-0 Barcelona Barcelona vs Napoli Stats Barcelona have progressed...
PSG vs Borussia Dortmund Preview
PSG vs Dortmund Match Info Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 Kick-off time: 8.00pm GMT Venue: Parc des Princes Get all of our Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg tips for this week here. PSG vs Dortmund Head-To-Head Last 3 matches (all European games) 18th February 2020: Dortmund 2-1 PSG 4th November 2010: PSG 0-0 Dortmund 21st October 2010:...
Juventus vs Lyon Preview
Juventus vs Lyon Match Info Date: Tuesday 17th March 2020 Kick-off time: 8.00pm GMT Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin Juventus vs Lyon Stats Juventus are in shaky form at the moment with just three wins in their last seven games Lyon on the other hand are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning four The Old Lady haven’t failed...
Valencia vs Atalanta Preview
Valencia vs Atalanta Match Info Date: Tuesday 10th January 2020 Kick-off time: 7.45pm GMT Venue: Estadio de Mestalla, Valencia Get all of our Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg tips for this week here. Valencia vs Atalanta Stats Valencia have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions, losing four Atalanta meanwhile are unbeaten...
FA Cup Betting Tips: How to make £529 using Novibet’s new customer offer
New Novibet customers can get their hands on a £25 matched free bet and here's how you can take advantage of that offer for huge profit on the week's FA Cup action.
FA Cup Offer: Bet £30 on Portsmouth vs Arsenal, get £30 on Chelsea vs Liverpool
Not got a Betway account yet? Bet £30 on Portsmouth vs Arsenal on Monday and get yourself a £30 free bet for the Chelsea vs Liverpool match on Tuesday.
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