Spare a thought for poor Claudio Ranieri - the now "ex-"manager of Serie A under performers Inter Milan, after one win in the last ten matches. And he's not alone; Inter sacked his predecessor - Gian Piero Gasperini - after only five games. It seems unbelievable, but Ranieri becomes the sixteenth managerial casualty in a twenty-team Serie A this season!

Football management is a fraught business, and possibly nowhere more so than in Italy. No matter how much work you put in at the training ground, no matter how hard you drill the players on your tactics - when the whistle blows you have little more involvement than the fans in the terraces. But your livelihood depends on those eleven players doing what

Chelsea have made a bid of £20 million for Shaktar Donetsk's Brazilian winger Willian but the Blues (11/2 Top 2 Finish) have been told they will need to meet the £29 million release clause in the player's contract. The 23 year old recently made his debut for the senior Brazil side.

Following a win away to Arsenal yesterday, Manchester United are interested in Brazil striker Leandro Damiao. The 22-year-old was subject of a £15million bid from Tottenham (11/4 Top 2 Finish) in the summer but his club International value the player at £24m. No doubt Sir Alex will be trying to increase the strength of his squad for the Premier League title race. Manchester United are currently 2/1 to lift the Premier League trophy come May with BetPack.com

West Brom have slapped an £8million valuation on Peter Odemwingie amid interest from

As the Premier Legaue transfer window fast approaches in January, we at BetPack.com had a look to see whats happening as the transfer window soon opens.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is plotting a sensational move for Manchester City outcast Carlos Tevez. Tottenham have made enquiries about a £20million offer for the striker which could reunite him with on-loan City

 Sunday is going to be a really good day of National Hunt action with Punchestown hosting the Grade One John Durkan Steeplechase and Cork hosting the Grade Two Hilly Way Chase.

Starting with Punchestown, the first of a seven race card is due off to post at 12:35 at the county Kildare venue.

Patrick Mullins is now only eight winners behind Nina Carberry in the battle for champion amateur and he can

BetPack TV today has live streaming from Serie A. First up is Roma v Palermo at 17:00. Followed by the 2 Milan sides in action. Top of the table AC Milan are at home to Sampdoria who are only 1 point above the relegation zone. At the same time third placed Inter Milan travel to Parma who are also only 1 point away from the drop-zone. Live from 19:45. So why not get a bet on and watch from your PC at home and enjoy BetPack TV!

We have live streaming from the Serie A, Bologna v Roma clash from 17:30 live on BetPack TV.