North England FC Vs South England FC Odds: Old Enemies To Renew Rivalry?
Football fans have debated just about everything over the years, but one of the most popular is which team would win out of a North vs South clash.
Finally, the debate is about to be settled.
There will be huge bragging rights at stake on June 1 when a team made up of ex-pros who turned out for clubs in northern England takes on a side of players from southern English teams.
The North vs South clash will take place at Charlton's The Valley stadium, with ex-Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United manager Harry Redknapp managing South England FC, and ex-Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler will be in the dugout for North England FC.
There's plenty of speculation on betting sites about which players the two legends of the beautiful game will manage in their respective sides.
According to City AM, John Terry is the only former player confirmed so far, but his name didn't feature on the press release.
If he does play, the former Chelsea captain will line up for the South team - but who will he be opposing?
Pundits FC
Several former Manchester United and Liverpool legends have turned to punditry in their post-playing careers, and this sort of clash could be right up their street.
Ex-United and England defender Gary Neville is a prominent pundit on Sky Sports nowadays, and he is just 8/11 favourite on betting apps to put on his boots one more time for the North vs South battle.
He could line up for North England FC alongside his ex-captain Roy Keane (4/5) and his former foe and now-fellow pundit Jamie Carragher (Evens).
The ex-Liverpool star may appear alongside fellow Reds legends Jamie Redknapp, who is 11/8 to play for the North and go up against his dad Harry, and winger Steve McManaman (2/1).
If Jamie and McManaman do line up for North England FC, they would reunite with their former teammate Fowler, who will be in the dugout.
Another ex-Liverpool star who might join the North is Glen Johnson (5/1).
However, he is one of several players who could represent either North or South, after he started his career at West Ham United and also played for Chelsea and Portsmouth.
North Vs South Odds: Who Will Play For North England FC?
Player | Odds | Probability |
Gary Neville | 8/11 | 57.9% |
Roy Keane | 4/5 | 55.6% |
Micah Richards | 10/11 | 52.4% |
Jamie Carragher | Evens | 50% |
Alan Shearer | 11/10 | 47.6% |
Rio Ferdinand | 5/4 | 44.4% |
Jamie Redknapp | 11/8 | 42.1% |
Steve McManaman | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Danny Murphy | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Stephen Warnock | 3/1 | 25% |
Owen Hargreaves | 4/1 | 20% |
Glen Johnson | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Wayne Bridge | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Rob Lee | 7/1 | 12.5% |
Peter Crouch | 15/2 | 11.8% |
Jerzy Dudek | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Kieron Dyer | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Keane Vs Vieira Take Two?
Keane and Neville had plenty go their own way during their heydays while playing for Sir Alex Ferguson's all-conquering Manchester United.
Their biggest rivals back in the day were Arsene Wenger's Arsenal, and several of Wenger's top players could come out of retirement to put in a shift for South England FC.
Manager Harry will be delighted to hear that the Gunners' record goal scorer Thierry Henry is the 4/6 favourite to join his South side, while his former teammates Patrick Vieira and Martin Keown aren't far behind in the market at Evens and 6/4 respectively.
Keane and Vieira previously clashed several times, including an infamous tunnel bust-up, during their playing days.
While they have since made up, it would certainly add to the rivalry if they were to battle it out in central midfield engine room once again.
Since retiring, Keown wrote in his memoir about how Neville used to "rub him up the wrong way", so there could be some extra spice on the pitch if they both play.
Other stars who might turn out for the South include ex-Tottenham player Peter Crouch.
He is 7/4 to play for the South and his old boss Harry, but he could also sign on for North England FC after previously playing for Liverpool (15/2).
Ex-Aston Villa stars-turned-pundits Dion Dublin (5/2) and Paul Merson (3/1) could also add firepower and flair to Harry's southern heroes.
North Vs South Odds: Who Will Play For South England FC?
Player | Odds | Probability |
Thierry Henry | 4/6 | 60% |
Patrick Vieira | Evens | 50% |
Martin Keown | 6/4 | 40% |
Peter Crouch | 7/4 | 36.4% |
Danny Murphy | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Dion Dublin | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Paul Merson | 3/1 | 25% |
Ian Wright | 3/1 | 25% |
Chris Powell | 7/2 | 22.2% |
David Seaman | 4/1 | 20% |
Glen Johnson | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Lee Dixon | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Robbie Savage | 7/1 | 12.5% |
Danny Mills | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Matt Holland | 9/1 | 10% |
John Salako | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Charlton Homecoming
With the game due to take place at Charlton's stadium, several former Addicks players might sign up, and one of the most high profile is Danny Murphy.
The midfielder was best known for playing for Liverpool and Crewe early in his career, but he went on to star for Charlton, Spurs and Fulham, meaning he could pick either side.
He is 2/1 to put his boots on for the South, but it's just 5/2 he plays for the North instead.
Other ex-Charlton players who could return to The Valley for the North vs South clash include Chris Powell (7/2), Danny Mills (8/1), Matt Holland (9/1) and John Salako (10/1).
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
