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Punters Go Nuts For Brazil

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YOU BET PUNTERS ARE NUTS FOR BRAZIL

SPAIN are no longer clear favourites for the World Cup with William Hill for the first time since they won the Euro 2008 tournament after Hills reported support for Brazil and cut their odds from 9/2 to 4/1 to become joint favourites with Spain.
One William Hill client, from Lytham St Annes in Lancashire, has staked an £8824 double on Brazil winning the World Cup this year AND in 2014 – at odds of 16/1, which will win him £150,008 if it comes off. The same punter has also staked a £5173 double on Argentina to win this year – going on to Brazil to win in 2014 at odds of 28/1, also set to produce a return of £150,017.’The punter is clearly convinced that Brazil will win in 2014 and happy to wait until then to collect his six figure winnings’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills have also shortened Argentina from 7/1 to 13/2 after taking another five figure bet for them, and eased England out to 13/2 from 6/1.
A William Hill customer staked 10,000 euros on Germany at 14/1 as big bets began to be placed on the World Cup, which will become the biggest betting event ever with over £1billion gambled on its outcome. ‘There is no doubt that as the tournament gets nearer to kick off there will be hefty bets placed on all of the leading contenders’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL LATEST WORLD CUP ODDS….4/1 Brazil; Spain; 13/2 Argentina; England; 9/1 Holland; 14/1 Germany; 16/1 Italy; 18/1 France.

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Will Roy Stay At The Cottage?

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AFTER his success with Fulham over the past couple of seasons, fans of the club will hope Roy Hodgson remains there at the start of next season, and William Hill believe he will, quoting 1/2 that he is still there, 6/4 that he has moved on. ‘Roy has done a great job and may feel he can do even better next season – or might believe the time is right to go while he is attracting plaudits’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Roy Hodgson to be Fulham manager on the 1st day of 2010/11 season: 1/2 YES 6/4 NO
WILL JT SEE THE FA CUP FINAL OUT IF HE STARTS?
WITH JOHN TERRY’S fitness a doubt as the Cup Final approaches, William Hill have opened a book on how long the Chelsea skipper will play in the game should he start, and make the whole of the 90 minutes their 1/6 favourite. ‘Terry is a Chelsea talisman and he won’t want to miss the celebrations if they win so will probably have to be dragged off , but if he is injured he’ll be aware of the imminent World Cup and won’t want to exacerbate the situation’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
How long will John Terry play in the FA Cup final (if starting the match):

How Long Will John Terry Play In The FA Cup Final*: 14/1 0-15, 25/1 16-30, 16/1 31-Half Time, 20/1 46-60, 14/1 61-75, 8/1 76-89, 1/6 Complete the match

*Terry must start the match or bets void (90 minute betting only.)

Role Up For The £10 Million FA Final!

William Hill are expecting industry turnover of ten million pounds plus for the FA Cup final as the Big punters are expected to come steaming in for 1/6 favourites Chelsea. “On paper the game is a mismatch but we think our high rollers will come steaming in for Chelsea to bolster their World Cup betting accounts,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

One Hills punter from Hampshire stands to win £3000 should Portsmouth win, having backed them at 150/1 with £20 early on in the tournament but it is the Chelsea double that Hills fear with some massive liabilities.

FA CUP Final:

90 Minutes: 1/6 Chelsea, 12/1 Portsmouth, 13/2 Draw
To Win In Extra Time: 12/1 Chelsea, 28/1 Portsmouth
To Win On Penalties: 22/1 Chelsea, 28/1 Portsmouth

Chelsea 8-0: 150/1

Further Information…….Rupert Adams…..0208 918 3858…….0784 1011 584

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Martin O’neill Backed To Be Next Boss Out

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Punters back O’Neill to go:
O’NEILL OFF TO ANFIELD?

WILLIAM HILL have slashed their odds for Martin O’Neill to be the next Premier League manager to leave his current job from 66/1 to 7/1. ‘We took a number of bets in branches not a million miles from Villa Park, with one punter asking for, but not getting, a £500 bet, followed by other requests for three figure bets As a cautionary move – and taking into account that Villa were beaten 7-1 last time out – we cut the odds, initially from 66/1 to 20/1 and when that didn’t stop the bets, to 7/1. At the same time we have also received enquiries for O’Neill to be the next Liverpool manager.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…TO BE NEXT PREM BOSS TO GO THIS SEASON: 6/5 Zola; 5/1 Laws; 5/1 Grant;7/1 O’Neill; 20/1 Bruce; 25/1Ancelotti; Benitez; Dowie; McCarthy.Others on request. (4/5 no more to go this season)

NEXT PERMANENT LIVERPOOL BOSS…….7/2 Mourinho; 9/2 O’Neill; 6/1 Dalglish; Klinsmann; 8/1 Rijkaard; 10/1 Van Basten; Hiddink; 14/1 Hodgson.

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Henry 7/2 To Get Shirty With Gunners

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**************************************************ARSENAL- BARCELONA SPECIALS*************************************************************************

WILL HENRY GET SHIRTY AFTER ARSENAL COMEBACK?

WILLIAM HILL are offering 7/2 that Thierry Henry will carry out his post-match ITV interview wearing an Arsenal shirt – and 6/1 that Fabregas will do likewise, only wearing a Barca shirt. ‘With two of the highest profile players involved having links with their opposition there will be great interest in their post-match interviews’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HENRY TO FINISH GAME IF HE STARTS……..7/4 YES; 2/5 NO…..Henry to score if he starts….15/8…..Fabregas to score if he starts….7/4
William Hill cannot decide whether they believe that Fabregas will be a Barca player on the first day of next season or not. ‘We believe that it could still go either way and offer 5/6 that he will be at Barca at the start of next season, 5/6 that he will not.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe, ‘One of our clients has bet £50 at 8/1 that Fabregas will be presented with a Barcelona shirt on the pitch by a fan at some stage of the Champions League tie.’
FABREGAS TO BE AT BARCA ON FIRST DAY OF NEXT SEASON….Yes 5/6….No 5/6

**William Hill….Who will have the higher percentage of possession in the first leg ?
Arsenal 11/10…Tie 4/1….Barcelona 5/4……….Bets settled according the Official UEFA Website
**Cesc Fabregas to do his post match interview on ITV wearing a Barcelona shirt….6/1…(Shirt must be worn.)
**Thierry Henry to do his post match interview on ITV wearing an Arsenal shirt…….7/2………(Shirt must be worn.)

**ARSENE-TO-GO ODDS SHORTENED
AS ARSENE WENGER’S public frsutration seemed to get the better of him over the weekend when the Gunners dropped two points against Birmingham, William Hill have shortened the odds about him not being Arsenal manager when next season gets underway , from 9/2 to 7/2. ‘Despite the tremendous job he has done for Arsenal, even Arsene Wenger needs to start winning trophies again, and if they miss out again this season he could well be on his way’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. Hills make Arsenal 2/13 to win nothing this season.
90m odds…..21/10 Arsenal…..23/10 draw…..Barcelona 13/10
Arsenal Win Both Games v Barca (90m play)….14/1
TO GO THROUGH ON PENALTY SHOOT-OUT…..33/1 Arsenal; 33/1 Barcelona…….16/1 tie to be decided on penalty shoot-out.
TO QUALIFY….. 7/4 Arsenal v Barca 2/5; 2/7 Inter v CSKA 5/2

**William Hill…..Man of the Match
Messi 11/4….Fabregas 9/2….Ibrahimovic 11/2….Arshavin 7/1….Henry 7/1…Xavi 7/1….Bendtner 10/1….Pedro 10/1….Eduardo 12/1….Nasri 12/1….Rosicky 14/1….Walcott 14/1….Dani Alves 18/1…..Keita 18/1…..Vela 18/1…..Almunia 20/1…..Bojan 20/1…..Pique 20/1…..Valdes 20/1….Denilson 22/1….Eboue 22/1….Campbell 25/1….Toure 25/1…..Busquets 28/1….Puyol 33/1…….Others on request
**William Hill…….First Player to Foul Messi?
Clichy 9/2…….Campbell 5/1…….Silvestre 5/1……..Gallas 11/2……Vermaelen 11/2…….Diaby 13/2……Song 13/2………Sagna 7/1……Denilson 11/1…..Eboue 11/1…..Fabregas 14/1…….Others on request
**William Hill…..Thierry Henry
First goal 13/2…….Score anytime 15/8……..Henry to score first and Barcelona to win 10/1……….Henry to score at anytime and Barcelona to win 16/5
CITY NOW FAVOURITES FOR FOURTH

AFTER beating Wigan, Manchester City are now 6/4 favourites to finish 4th in the Premier League with William Hill who also offer 13/8 Spurs; 11/4 Liverpool; 14/1 Villa; 25/1 Everton. Carlos Tevez is 25/1 to be Premier League top scorer – Rooney is 4/11 favourite.
Wigan have been cut from 7/1 to 11/2 to be relegated by Hills who make Burnley 1/20 with Hull 10/11, West Ham 11/10; Wolves 9/1; Bolton 10/1.
**NEWCASTLE are now 1/8 favourites to win the Championship title with Hills who make WBA 9/2 with Forest 80/1.
SVEN 40/1 TO KNOCK ENGLAND OUT OF WORLD CUP

WITH SVEN Goran Erikkson set to take over Ivory Coast for their World Cup campaign, William Hill are making Drogba and his team-mates 16/1 to play England in the World Cup, and 40/1 to knock them out of the tournament. ‘It would be the irony oF ironies if Sven and Drogba teamed up to knock England out of the World Cup’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. Hills offer 50/1 that England and Ivory Coast will meet in the World Cup Final.
Hills offer 7/1 that Sven will manage in the Premier League during the 2010/11 season.

WILLIAM HILL SVEN SPECIALS……
England & Ivory Cost to meet in the World Cup 16/1
Ivory Coast to knock England out of the World Cup 40/1
Tournament Match Bet Who Will Go Further?…… England 2/5…..Draw 7/2…….Ivory Coast 4/1
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William Hill Weekend Specials

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************************************WILLIAM HILL WEEKEND SPECIALS***********************************************

Hills……Highest Scoring Premier League Match:
Arsenal v Burnley 5/6
Wolves v Man Utd 5/2
Everton v Hull 13/2
Wigan v Liverpool 7/1
West Ham v Bolton 9/1
Hills……Total weekend Premier league goals (5 Matches):
13 or less goals 13/8
14 – 15 goals 13/8
16 or more goals 7/4
Hills…..Top of the premier league on Saturday night:
Man Utd 1/33
Chelsea 9/1
Arsenal 40/1
Wayne Rooney to score a header v Wolves: 7/2

NOTHING OWEN ON MICHAEL BETS

WILLIAM HILL are refunding stakes to punters who backed Michael Owen to make England’s World Cup squad, following the news that he is out injured for the remainder of the season. ‘We are returning stakes to punters who backed Michael to make the World Cup squad, be England’s top scorer in the World Cup and to be top tournament scorer’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. ‘The last prices we quoted for Michael to make the World Cup were 2/5 no, 7/4 yes and most of the bets we took were for yes. Obviously anyone who backed him not to go will receive their winnings.’
**HILLS OFFER 1/4 THAT OWEN WILL PLAY AGAIN COMPETITIVELY NEXT SEASON AND 11/4 THAT HE WILL NOT. ‘This injury could be the final straw for Michael who may decide enough is enough and that he should concentrate on his race horses in future’ said Hill’sd spokesman Graham Sharpe.

CHELSEA FAVOURITES FOR FA CUP AND PREMIER LEAGUE

CHELSEA are now 11/10 favourites to win the FA Cup with William Hill, who also offer 4/1 Spurs; Villa; 11/1 Birmingham; 12/1 Fulham; 16/1 Stoke; 20/1 Portsmouth; 33/1 Reading.
Chelsea have also regained favouritism for the Premier League with Hills, after they were the subject of TWO separate £5000 bets in an East London betting shop and they are now 11/8 from 6/4, with Manchester United out from 11/8 to 6/4, while Arsenal are 11/4.’We made United clear favourites after Chelsea slipped up against City, but punters disagreed and poured a string of four figure bets on them, so we switched them round again.’
**Hills make Chelsea 3/1 to win both the Premier League and FA Cup; 8/1 FA Cup- Champions League; 8/1 Prem- Champions League; 20/1 Treble. They are 2/1 with Hills to win none of the three trophies.

CUP SPECIALS……Peter Crouch to score 2 or more v Fulham: 10/1
Stoke to score v Chelsea from a Rory Delap long throw in (first phase): 8/1

TO QUALIFY FROM QUARTER FINALS?… 4/5 Birmingham; 10/11 Portsmouth…….11/8 Fulham; 8/15 Spurs……5/2 Reading; 2/7 Villa….1/12 Chelsea; 6/1 Stoke.

Name The Finalists

Chelsea/Aston Villa 9/2
Chelsea/Tottenham 9/2
Tottenham/Aston Villa 8/1
Chelsea/Birmingham 10/1
Chelsea/Fulham 11/1
Chelsea/Portsmouth 14/1
Aston Villa/Birmingham 20/1
Tottenham/Birmingham 20/1
Aston Villa/Stoke 25/1
Tottenham/Stoke 25/1
Highest Scoring FA Cup Quarter Final:
Chelsea v Stoke 6/4
Reading v Aston Villa 9/4
Fulham v Tottenham 11/4
Portsmouth v Birmingham 4/1

WHO’LL FINISH 4TH IN PREM?…..7/4 Liverpool; 7/4 Man City; 7/2 Spurs; 4/1 Villa (Others on request)

CAN WARNOCK KEEP RANGERS UP?

QPR are 1/8 to stay up with William Hill after Neil Warnock became their new boss. They are 9/2 to be relegated.

Hills….Beckham To Make World Cup Squad ?

Yes 1/8
No 9/2

Hills…..Who Will Start Up Front With Rooney ?(void if Rooney doesn’t start)

Heskey 4/5
Crouch 9/4
Defoe 11/4

GREEN FINGERS?

ROBERT GREEN is now 4/5 favourite with William Hill to start in goal for England in their opening World Cup game. ‘Green’s vote of confidence from Capello, who gave him the whole game against Egypt, suggests he is the man in charge of the gloves for the time being at least’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. Hills also offer:

Joe Hart….3/1
David James…10/3
Paul Robinson…20/1
Ben Foster….25/1
Chris Kirkland….25/1
Scott Carson…..66/1

AFTER HIS two goal display, Peter Crouch has been cut from 14/1 to 10/1 by William Hill to top score for England in the World Cup. Hills now make him 6/5 to start the opening game against USA and 8/13 not to.
Hills make Rooney 9/4 favourite to be England top scorer and also offer 4/1 Lampard; 5/1 Defoe and Gerrard; 8/1 Heskey.
WAYNE ROONEY is 12/1 to captain England in the first game of the World Cup with William Hill, who make Rio Ferdinand 1/5 favourite and also offer:

Who will captain England v USA:

Ferdinand ….1/5
Gerrard…. 7/2
Rooney…. 12/1
Lampard …16/1
Beckham …25/1
Barry…. 25/1
Terry…. 50/1
James ….50/1
A Cole…. 50/1

ASHLEY COLE is 1/5 favourite to start at left back for England in their opening World Cup game with William Hill, who also offer:

Leighton Baines….6/1
Stephen Warnock….8/1
Joleon Lescott….16/1
Wayne Bridge….16/1
Gareth Barry…. 25/1
James Milner….25/1
Keiran Gibbs….33/1

ENGLAND ARE 5/1 JOINT SECOND FAVOURITES TO WIN THE WORLD CUP WITH WILLIAM HILL WHO MAKE SPAIN 4/1 FAVOURITES WITH BRAZIL ALSO OFFERED AT 5/1.

To make the England final world cup squad:

Carlton Cole: 13/8 Yes No 4/9
Stewart Downing: 6/5 Yes 8/13 No
Theo Walcott: 4/11 Yes 2/1 No
Stephen Warnock: EVS Yes 8/11 No
Leighton Baines: 4/6 Yes 11/10 No
Ryan Shawcross: 5/2 Yes 2/7 No
Matthew Upson: 1/7 Yes 4/1 No

Further information………………..graham sharpe….0208 918 3731

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Will Injured Rio Be England World Cup Skipper?

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With injury doubts over Rio:
WHO WILL SKIPPER ENGLAND V USA?

WITH RIO FERDINAND’S season-long injury problems showing no signs of ending, William Hill have made him 1/6 favourite to start England’s opening World Cup game as skipper. ‘Given his persistent problems it is a brave punter who would risk backing Rio to start the first World Cup game as captain’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe, ‘And for all that he has strongly suggested Rio will be his pick, Fabio has yet to confirm it officially’

Hills…..Who Will Captain England v USA ?
Ferdinand 1/6, Gerrard 9/2, Rooney 12/1, Lampard 14/1, Beckham 25/1, Terry 20/1, Barry 33/1, James 50/1, A Cole 50/1.

**A LONDON BASED WILLIAM HILL TELEPHONE BETTING CLIENT WON £101,540.44 FOR A 50p STAKE ON TUESDAY NIGHT AFTER SELECTING 11 WINNING FOOTBALL RESULTS;
Leeds 1/2
Norwich 4/9
Port Vale 10/11
Scunthorpe Draw 11/5
Brighton 9/2
Gillingham Draw 9/4
Yeovil 11/4
Wycombe Draw 12/5
Bury Draw 12/5
Cheltenham Draw 23/10
Bradford 5/1

Further information……graham sharpe…..0780 3233702.

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Gamble On Skipper Rooney Intensifies

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As Fabio flies in……
ROONEY-FOR-SKIPPER GAMBLE GATHERS PACE

WITH FABIO Capello back in the country the guessing game as to his intentions over the John Terry situation has continued, with William Hill forced to slash their odds about Wayne Rooney taking over as captain for England’s opening World Cup game against USA for the second day running, this time from 10/1 to 6/1. ‘With punters betting up to £250 a time on Rooney taking over the armband we’ve had to cut his odds significantly again’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills have now lengthened Terry from 4/9 to 4/7 to be skipper for that game and make Steven Gerrard 5/2 second favourite, with Rooney 6/1; Ferdinand 8/1; Lampard 16/1; Beckham 20/1.
JOHN TERRY is 8/13 with Hills to keep the captain’s armband in the forthcoming friendly against Egypt, and 6/5 to lose it.

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You Bet Title Is Two Horse Race

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YOU BET PREM TITLE IS TWO HORSE RACE

WILLIAM HILL are now offering 11/8 that Chelsea will be first and Man U second in the Premiership title race, and 7/4 that it finishes vice versa. But Hills are then 6/1 for their third most likely outcome, Chelsea first, Arsenal second. ‘Chelsea and United have the opportunity to open up a real gap in the title race now and if Chelsea see off Arsenal in their next game then the two could be out of sight’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill – Premier League Straight Forecast
Selection Odds
Chelsea – Man Utd 11/8
Man Utd – Chelsea 7/4
Chelsea – Arsenal 6/1
Man Utd – Arsenal 10/1
Arsenal – Chelsea 14/1
Arsenal – Man Utd 16/1
Chelsea – Man City 25/1
Man Utd – Man City 33/1
(others on request)

HILLS OFFER 3/1 THAT THE TITLE WILL BE DECIDED ON GOAL DIFFERENCE

CHELSEA ODDS LENGTHEN

CHELSEA have been lengthened from 4/6 to 4/5 favourites to win the Premiership title after drawing with Hull. Hills now make Manchester United 6/4 second favourites from 2/1, with Arsenal at 8/1 and Man City 33/1. Hills offer 3/1 that the title will be decided on goal difference.
HULL are 8/13 to be relegated with Hills who make them 6/5 to stay up.
**CELTIC BOSS TONY MOWBRAY is 11/4 to be gone before the end of the season and 5/6 to be gone before the start of next season with Hills.

WAYNE’S WORLD?

WAYNE ROONEY has emerged as the man punters believe could replace John Terry as England skipper, with William Hill having to cut his odds from 16/1 to 10/1 third favourite to lead the side in their opening World Cup game against USA.
John Terry is 4/9 favourite to start as skipper for that match (13/8 not to) with Hills also offering 5/2 Gerrard; 10/1 Rooney; 16/1 Ferdinand; 16/1 Lampard; 20/1 Beckham.’Opinion seems to be firming up that Terry is quite likely to be replaced and punters have steamed in over the past day or so to take our 16/1 for Rooney to succeed him for the first World Cup game with a string of bets of up to £50 a time in the shops and bets of up to £300 online.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
**Terry is 8/13 to be England captain for their next friendly against Egypt with Hills who offer 6/5 that he will not be.

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Gamble On Rooney To Skipper England As Beckford Set To Scupper Spurs

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PUNTERS BACK ROONEY FOR ENGLAND SKIPPER

WAYNE ROONEY has emerged as the man punters believe could replace John Terry as England skipper, with William Hill having to cut his odds from 16/1 to 10/1 third favourite to lead the side in their opening World Cup game against USA.
John Terry is 4/9 favourite to start as skipper for that match (13/8 not to) with Hills also offering 5/2 Gerrard; 10/1 Rooney; 16/1 Ferdinand; 16/1 Lampard; 20/1 Beckham.’Opinion seems to be firming up that Terry is quite likely to be replaced and punters steamed in to take our 16/1 for Rooney to succeed him for the first World Cup game with a string of bets of up to £50 a time in the shops and bets of up to £300 online.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Terry is 8/13 to be England captain for their next friendly against Egypt with Hills who offer 6/5 that he will not be.

CAN LEEDS KO SPURS?

LEEDS are 2/1 shots with William Hill to knock Spurs, 4/11 favourites to progress, out of the FA Cup. Hills make Leeds 10/3 to win in 90 mins with Spurs 5/6 favourites and bthe draw 5/2.

Leeds In Extra Time 12/1
Leeds On Penalties 11/1

Tie Go To Penalties 5/1

Tottenham In Extra Time 7/1
Tottenham On Penalties 11/1

WHAT WILL BECKS GET UP TO?

will still be a Leeds player on the first day of next season, and have opened a market on what he will do first during 90 minuites play:

What Will Beckford Do First ?
Complete Match 8/11
Score 3/1
Yellow Card 5/1
Substituted 6/1
Miss Penalty 33/1
Sent Off 50/1
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Diet Punter Weighs In As Welsh Grandad Scores Everton Winner

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DIET GAMBLER IAN LAYS OFF XMAS TURKEY TO CLINCH £1000 WINNINGS
A WILLIAM HILL customer was set to lay off the Christmas turkey on December 25 in order to clinch a £1000 payout from the bookies after betting that he could lose five stone by Christmas Day.
Former RAF man, 44 year old Ian Armstrong, from Bradford, suffered a football injury which stopped him training and saw his weight balloon from12 stone to 17.
He struck a bet with William Hill last January that he would be back to 12 stone by Christmas Day, staking £50 at odds of 20/1, standing to win £1000. ‘The terms of the bet are that Ian must weigh 12 stones actually ON December 25, so although we understand he had got down to that weight some days ago, we need confirmation that he hasn’t gone back above the 12 stone mark on Christmas Day – so it may be a case of no Xmas turkey for Ian so that he can clinch the bet’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Ian plans to give his winnings to his sons’ junior football team.
**PROUD GRANDAD STAN CRAIG from Caernarvon, Wales, is celebrating winning £3400 from William Hill after his grandson, Nathan, made his debut first team appearance for Everton last week. Eight years ago, when Nathan was just another 10 year old wannabe Premiership player, Stan staked £100 at 33/1 with Hills that the boy would play for any Premiership team – so when 18yo Nathan came on as a substitute in a Europa League game for Everton this week, the bet was won.
Stan has also backed the left sided midfielder to win a senior international cap for Wales and will collect another £10,000 if he does so after betting £100 at 100/1. ‘Stan’s pride in his grandson has paid off spectacularly and brought him a wonderful Christmas bonus’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

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