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Manchester City Favourites For Europa League Glory But Rangers Face Difficult Portuguese Test

December 28, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ajax, Aris Salonika, Bayer Leverkusen, Champions League, Dynamo Kiev, Europe League, European Stage, Favourites, Fb, Hill Europa, Joe Crilly, Liverpool City, Man City, Manchester City, Psv Eindhoven, Rubin Kazan, Scottish Side, Silverware, Sparta Prague, Sporting Lisbon, William Hill

The Europe League has thrown up three very interesting ties involving British sides. Arguably, the most exciting tie sees Rangers take on Portuguese Giants, Sporting Lisbon. The Scottish side are 5/4 to progress, while Lisbon are the 4/7 favourites to make it through to the next round. Liverpool and Manchester City are both 1/12 to qualify against their opponents, Sparta Prague and Aris Salonika.

Hills make Manchester City the 8/11 favourites to be the British side to progress the furthest in the competition, followed by Liverpool at 6/5 and Rangers 10/1. City are the 4/1 favourites to lift the trophy, while Liverpool are the 6/1 second favourites. Rangers are offered at 66/1.

Manchester City have spent big in recent seasons and now is the time to repay Sheikh Mansours faith with some silverware. The Europa League gives City the perfect platform to announce themselves on the European stage, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

With only three representatives left in the competition, Hills are offering 10/1 that two of the sides meet in the final and a double of 66/1 that the Champions League final and the Europa League final are both contested British sides.

William Hill Europa League Odds:

Outright: 4/1 Manchester City; 6/1 Liverpool; 8/1 Zenit St Petersburg; 9/1 Porto; 12/1 CSKA Moscow; 14/1 Villarreal; 16/1 Bayer Leverkusen; 20/1 Sevilla; 25/1 PSG; 25/1 Napoli; 28/1 PSV Eindhoven; 33/1 Stuttgart; 33/1 Sporting Lisbon; 33/1 Dynamo Kiev; 33/1 Ajax; 33/1 Benfica; 40/1 Twente; 40/1 Spartak Moscow; 40/1 Rubin Kazan; 50/1 BAR

All British Europa League Final: 10/1

All British Europa and Champions League Finals: 66/1

To Qualify:
5/4 Rangers; 4/7 Sporting Lisbon
6/1 Sparta Prague; 1/12 Liverpool
6/1 Aris; 1/12 Manchester City

Furthest Progressing Side: 8/11 Man City; 6/5 Liverpool; 10/1 Rangers

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

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Jol-y Good For Geordie Martin

December 14, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 1 Peter, Ajax, Alan Curbishley, Alan Pardew, Contender, Fb, Gambles, Geordie, Good Chance, Graham Sharpe, Joe Kinnear, Martin Jol, Newcastle Job, Peter Beardsley, Rush, Spokesman, Typical Pattern, William Hill

MARTIN’S JOL-Y GOOD CHANCE OF GETTING NEWCASTLE JOB….

MARTIN JOL is the new 4/5 favourite to become Newcastle manager with William Hill following his departure from Ajax. Hills make Alan Pardew 5/4 second favourite and also offer 8/1 Martin O’Nell; 10/1 Alan Curbishley; 16/1 Peter Beardsley; Joe Kinnear.
‘This is a typical pattern in the early stages of managerial markets. Punters rush from one potential contender to another every time a story breaks apparently linking certain available bosses with the job. I’ll be surprised if there aren’t several more gambles before the ultimate outcome is known’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Further information….graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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Robertgo Mancini ? Torres To Stay + Champions League Latest

November 10, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ac Milan, Ajax, Bayern Munich, Cfr Cluj, City Boss, Dead Heat, Departure Date, Fb, Graham Sharpe, Hodgson, League Games, Man City, Manchester City, Mancini, Marseille 7, Midweek Specials, Partizan Belgrade, Real Madrid, Shakhtar Donetsk, Sir Alex, William Hill

***********************************************WILLIAM HILL MIDWEEK SPECIALS AND CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ODDS************************

ROBERTGO MANCINI?

WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on how long the latest Manchester City manager, Roberto Mnacini, will survive in the role – and make him a 4/1 shot still to be in situ on the first day of the 2012/13 season. However, Hills consider that his most likely departure date will be between the final day of the current season and the start of the next, which is a 7/4 chance. ‘It is difficult to believe that any City boss is likely to get the chance to rival the tenure of Sir Alex up the road !’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Before Close of January 2011 Window
11/2

1st Feb 2011 – last day of 2010/11 Season
11/4

Last day 2010/11 Season – Start of 2011/12 Season
7/4

After start of 2011/12 season – End of 2011/12 season
9/4

Still be Man City manager on 1st day of 2012/13 season
4/1

**HILLS ALSO MAKE MANCINI 8/1 4TH FAVOURITE TO BE THE NEXT PREM BOSS TO GO, WITH HODGSON AND HUGHTON 2/1 JOINT FAVOURITES AHEAD OF AVRAM GRANT AT 11/4.

TORRES ODDS ON TO STAY WHERE HE IS IN JANUARY…William Hill offer 4/1 that Torres will leave Liverpool during the January transfer window and 1/7 that he will remain at the club.

WILLIAM HILL OFFER 4/1 THAT NEITHER ARSENAL NOR CHELSEA WILL CONCEDE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GAMES ON WEDBNESDAY.

HILLS…..HIGHEST SCORING WEDNESDAY CL MATCH

Chelsea v Spartak Moscow
4/1

Basel v Roma
9/2

AC Milan v Real Madrid
11/2

Auxerre v Ajax
6/1

CFR Cluj v Bayern Munich
6/1

Shakhtar Donetsk v Arsenal
6/1

Zilina v Marseille
7/1

Partizan Belgrade v Braga
8/1

Dead heat rules apply. EW 1/5 1,2,3

HILLS……TEAM SCORING FASTEST GOAL WEDNESDAY CL

Chelsea
4/1

Basel
6/1

Roma
6/1

Real Madrid
7/1

Bayern Munich
8/1

Marseille
8/1

Arsenal
9/1

AC Milan
10/1

Ajax
11/1

Auxerre
11/1

Partizan Belgrade
12/1

Shakhtar Donetsk
16/1

Braga
20/1

CFR Cluj
20/1

Zilina
33/1

Spartak Moscow
50/1

Dead heat rules apply. EW 1/4 1,2,3,4

HILLS….HIGHEST SCORING TEAM IN WEDNESDAY CL MATCHES

Chelsea
10/3

Bayern Munich
6/1

Marseille
13/2

Arsenal
7/1

Real Madrid
7/1

Roma
10/1

Basel
11/1

AC Milan
14/1

Ajax
14/1

Auxerre
14/1

Shakhtar Donetsk
14/1

Partizan Belgrade
16/1

Braga
20/1

CFR Cluj
20/1

Zilina
33/1

Spartak Moscow
40/1

Dead heat rules apply. EW 1/4 1,2,3,4

Further information….graham sharpe…0208 918 3731

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Rooney Odds On To Start In United Champions League Game

October 23, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ac Milan, Ajax, Auxerre, British Clubs, Bursaspor, Cfr Cluj, Fb, Hat Trick, League Game, League Games, Manchester United, Marseille 11, Midweek, Partizan Belgrade, Real Madrid, Score Two, Shakhtar Donetsk, Uefa Champions League, Wayne Rooney, William Hill, Zilina

*****************************WILLIAM HILL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SPECIALS************************************************

ROONEY ODDS ON TO START UNITED CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GAME

WILLIAM HILL make Wayne Rooney a 1/3 chance to start for Manchester United against Bursaspor (9/4 not to) in the Champions League on Wednesday – and if he does, he is 5/6 to play the whole game, 5/6 not to.
Hills make Rooney 8/11 to score in the game if he starts, 3/1 to score two or more; 16/1 to notch a hat trick.

HILLS OFFER 3/1 FOR ALL FIVE BRITISH CLUBS TO SCORE DURING THEIR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GAMES THIS MIDWEEK.

Hills…Highest Scoring Tuesday Match
Odds:

Bayern Munich v CFR Cluj
4/1

Marseille v Zilina
9/2

Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk
5/1

Roma v Basel
5/1

Real Madrid v AC Milan
6/1

Ajax v Auxerre
7/1

Braga v Partizan Belgrade
15/2

Spartak Moscow v Chelsea
9/1

E/W 1/5 1-2-3

Team Scoring Quickest Goal

Bayern Munich
7/1

Marseille
8/1

Arsenal
17/2

Real Madrid
9/1

Roma
9/1

Ajax
10/1

Braga
10/1

Chelsea
11/1

Spartak Moscow
14/1

Shakhtar Donetsk
14/1

Partizan Belgrade
14/1

AC Milan
14/1

Basel
14/1

Auxerre
16/1

Zilina
20/1

CFR Cluj
20/1

E/W ¼ 1-2-3

Highest Scoring Team

Bayern Munich
4/1

Marseille
11/2

Arsenal
6/1

Roma
13/2

Ajax
7/1

Real Madrid
7/1

Braga
8/1

Chelsea
9/1

Spartak Moscow
25/1

Shakhtar Donetsk
25/1

Partizan Belgrade
25/1

Basel
25/1

AC Milan
25/1

Auxerre
33/1

CFR Cluj
66/1

Zilina
66/1

E/W ¼ 1-2-3

UEFA Champions League – British Team To Go Furthest – 6/4 Chelsea; 2/1 Man U; 11/4 Arsenal; 15/2 Spurs; 28 Rangers.

TO WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE….11/4 Barcelona; 9/2 Chelsea; 5/1 Real Madrid; 8/1 Man U; 11 Arsenal; Inter; 14 Bayern M; 20 AC; 28 Spurs; 40 Lyon; Roma; 50 Valencia; 66 Schalke; 80 Benfica; 150 Rangers.

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Gunners And Blues 8/1 Both To Win By Three Or More

September 24, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ac Milan, Ajax, Auxerre, Basel, Bayern Munich, Bet, Champ, Champions League, Draw 6, Fb, Graham Sharpe, Gunners, League Games, League Goal, One Fifth, Real Madrid, Red Cards, Roma 7, Shakhtar Donetsk, Spartak Moscow, William Hill

*******************************************************WILLIAM HILL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SPECIALS********************************************************************

Blues odds-on to go further than Gunners as:
8/1 ARSENAL AND CHELSEA BOTH TO WIN BY THREE OR MORE

WILLIAM HILL are offering 8/1 that both Chelsea and Arsenal will win their Wednesday Champions League games by three or more goals. ‘Both Chelsea and Arsenal are expected to win easily, so punters wanting to bet that they have a three-mendous night may well be tempted by this bet’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. Hills also make Arsenal 6/1 favourites to score the quickest Champions League goal of the night, and make their match against Braga 5/2 favourite to be the highest scoring game of the night.

CHELSEA ARE OODS ON TO GO FURTHER IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THAN ARSENAL WITH HILLS WHO OFFER THEM AT 10/11 AND MAKE THE GUNNERS 15/8 TO OUTDO THE BLUES, AND GO 3/1 THAT THEY WILL BOTH GO OUT AT THE SAME STAGE.
Chelsea
10/11

Tie
3/1

Arsenal
15/8

Hills are also offering ‘mythical match’ odds between Chelsea and Arsenal, betting on which of the two will score more goals, or whether they wil both score the same number:
Hills :Arsenal v Chelsea special-
5/4 Arsenal – 10/3 Draw – 6/5 Chelsea

(Bet decided on how many goals each team will score on Wednesday)

Highest Scoring Champions League Match (Wednesday):(One fifth 1,2,3)

Arsenal v Braga
5/2

Real Madrid v Ajax
11/4

Zilina v Chelsea
5/1

Bayern Munich v Roma
7/1

Shakhtar Donetsk v Partizan
8/1

AC Milan v Auxerre
10/1

Marseille v Spartak Moscow
12/1

Cluj v Basel
12/1

Fastest scoring Champions League Team (Wednesday):(ONE FIFTH 1,2,3)

Arsenal
6/1

Real Madrid
13/2

Chelsea
7/1

AC Milan
8/1

Shakhtar Donetsk
8/1

Bayern Munich
9/1

Marseille
10/1

Cluj
11/1

Basel
14/1

Roma
16/1

Ajax
20/1

Spartak Moscow
20/1

Partizan
25/1

Auxerre
33/1

Braga
33/1

Zilina
33/1

Number of red cards (Wednesday Champions League Matches):

0
6/4

1
11/8

2
4/1

3 or more
7/1

Champions League Total Goals (Wednesday)

Under 21
6/4

21 – 23
23/10

Over 23
11/8

Who will score the most goals (Wednesdays champions league matches):

Didier Drogba
13/8

Gonzalo Higuain
2/1

Zlatan Ibrahimovic
10/3

Marouane Chamakh
7/2

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

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Martin Jol Withdraws From Racedave Jones New Favourite For Fulham Hot Seat

August 5, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ajax, Alan Curbishley, Bob Bradley, Cardiff City, Drift, Fb, Fulham, Gianfranco Zola, Hot Seat, Joe Crilly, Liabilities, Mark Hughes, Martin Jol, Otmar Hitzfeld, Outsider, Premiership, Ray Lewington, Sticking Point, Stuart Baxter, William Hill, Windfall

The long running saga of who will be the next Fulham manager took yet another turn this morning when Martin Jol admitted he was staying with Ajax. This has seen his odds drift from 1/8 to 25/1 at William Hill in the space of four days. Conversely Hills are facing big liabilities on 5/2 favourite Dave Jones taking the hot seat having previously quoted him at up to 25/1. Sven Goran Eriksson also seems keen on a return to the Premiership and is now the 9/2 second favourite. Alan Curbishley and Bob Bradley are the 9/1 joint third favourites.

Some far sighted punters could be in for a big windfall, having backed Dave Jones at 25/1, but the likely sticking point could prove to be the issue of compensation to Cardiff City. We are expecting this saga to continue for a little while longer and could still see an outsider take the job, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Odds:

Next Fulham Manager: 5/2 Dave Jones; 9/2 Sven Goran Eriksson; 9/1 Alan Curbishley; 9/1 Bob Bradley; 10/1 Mark Hughes; 10/1 Gianfranco Zola; 12/1 Otmar Hitzfeld; 14/1 Ray Lewington; 14/1 Stuart Baxter; 16/1 Lee Clark; 20/1 Bar

Further InformationJoe Crilly….0208 918 3858

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Martin Jol Drifts From Odds On To Evens To Become Fulham Manager

August 4, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ajax, Bob Bradley, Cardiff, Drifts, Fb, Fulham, Gianfranco Zola, Goran Eriksson, Holland, Joe Crilly, Martin Jol, Money, Odds, Premiership, Ray Lewington, Shock, Slaven Bilic, Spokesman, Stuart Baxter, Sven Goran, William Hill

Amid reports from Holland that Martin Jol could now be staying at Ajax, William Hill make him Even money favourite to become the next permanent Fulham manager, having quoted him at odds of 1/8 to take the job yesterday. Cardiff manager, Dave Jones could be the man to profit from this news being the 5/2 second favourite with Sven Goran Eriksson 3/1 third favourite.

This comes as a big shock, as it was suggested yesterday that a deal was as good as signed, for Martin to head back to the Premiership and it looks like this story could run for a long while yet, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Fulham Manager Odds: 1/1 Martin Jol; 5/2 Dave Jones; 3/1 Sven Goran Eriksson; 7/1 Bob Bradley; 9/1 Gianfranco Zola; 10/1Mark Hughes;14/1 Slaven Bilic; 14/1 Ray Lewington; 14/1 Lee Clark; 14/1 Stuart Baxter; 16/1 Bar.

Further InformationJoe Crilly0208 918 3746

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Champions League – Europa League Latest

December 30, 2009 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ajax, Athletic Bilbao, Champions League, Chelsea, Club Brugge, Copenhagen, Fb, Fulham, Graham Sharpe, Liverpool Everton, Man Utd, Premier League, Psv Eindhoven, Real Madrid, Red Bull, Rubin Kazan, Shakhtar Donetsk, Sporting Lisbon, Standard Liege, Unirea Urziceni, William Hill

WILLIAM HILL OFFER 10/1 THAT PREMIER LEAGUE SIDES WILL WIN BOTH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AND EUROPA LEAGUE

HILLS: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALISTS……

Barcelona v Chelsea11/1
Barcelona v Real Madrid12/1
Barcelona v Arsenal14/1
Barcelona v Man Utd14/1
Chelsea v Real Madrid16/1
Chelsea v Arsenal22/1
Chelsea v Man Utd20/1
Real Madrid v Arsenal16/1
Real Madrid v Man Utd22/1
Barcelona v Inter Milan18/1
Real Madrid v Inter Milan25/1
Arsenal v Inter Milan25/1
Man Utd v Inter Milan20/1

Others On Request

EUROPA LEAGUE….33/1 EVERTON-LIVERPOOL FINAL

WILLIAM HILL make Liverpool 1/7 to progress past Unirea in the Europa League, with Everton 1/2 and Fulham 6/4 to make it through their ties. Hills offer 33/1 that there will be a Liverpool- Everton Final and make Liverpool 4/6 favourites to best of the three Prem clubs with Everton 9/4 and Fulham 7/2.

TO QUALIFY…1/7 Liverpool – 4/1 Unirea; 1/2 Everton – 6/4 Sporting; 6/4 Fulham – 1/2 Shakhtar.

HILLS…TO WIN EUROPA LEAGE:
|Liverpool 11/2
|Valencia| 7/1
|Juventus| 10/1
|Hamburg|12/1
|Shakhtar Donetsk|12/1
|Benfica| 14/1
|Roma 14/1
|Werder Bremen 16/1
|Everton| 20/1
|Galatasaray|20/1
|Villarreal| 20/1
|Atletico Madrid| 25/1
|Fenerbahce| 25/1
|Marseille| 25/1
|Rubin Kazan 25/1
|Wolfsburg|33/1
|Fulham|40/1
|PSV Eindhoven|40/1
|Red Bull Salzburg|40/1
|Ajax|50/1
|Athletic Bilbao 50/1
|Lille|50/1
|Panathinaikos50/1
|Sporting Lisbon| 50/1
|Twente| 50/1
|Anderlecht| 80/1
|Hertha Berlin|100/1
|Standard Liege|100/1
|Club Brugge|150/1
|FC Copenhagen| 150/1
|Hapoel Tel Aviv| 150/1
|Unirea Urziceni| 200/1

Further information….graham sharpe…0780 3233702.

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Liverpool Odds On To Miss Out On Top Four

November 27, 2009 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ajax, Alan Curbishley, Coppell, English Champions, English Clubs, Fb, Galatasaray, Graham Sharpe, Hoddle, Jewell, Jordan 20, Keegan, Man Utd, Mcclaren, Pompey, Real Madrid, Season 1, Shakhtar, Shearer, Souness, William Hill

Reds Evens to finish in top four, but…..
LIVERPOOL NOW 1/5 TO WIN NOTHING AS BENITEZ 6/4 FOR CHOP BY END OF SEASON
WILLIAM HILL make Liverpool odds on to FAIL to finish in the top four of the Premier Lesague this season – quoting them at 8/11 to finish 5th or lower and Even money 4th or higher. ‘Rafa’s confidence is impressive – but we’re far from convinced that Liverpool will manage to finish in the top four’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL now offer 7/2 that there will be an all English Champions League Final – but make Barcelona 7/2 favourites to win the tournament, and also offer 4/1 Chelsea; 11/2 Real Madrid; 6/1 Man Utd; 8/1 Arsenal; 10/1 Inter; 20/1 AC; Juventus; Sevilla; 25 Lyon; 33 Fiorentina; 40 Bordeaux; 50 Porto;
HILLS NOW OFFER 6/4 THAT BENITEZ WILL LEAVE THE CLUB BEFORE THE END OF THE SEASON, 1/2 THAT HE WILL NOT.

HILLS NOW MAKE LIVERPOOL 6/1 FAVOURITES TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE, BUT THEY ARE 1/5 TO WIN NOTHING THIS SEASON.
Hills offer 3/1 that a team currently not even qualified for the Europa League will win it and also offer 10/1 Roma; Shakhtar; 12 Werder B; Valencia; Hamburg; Benfica; 14 Villareal; 16 Galatasaray; 20 Everton; 25 Ajax

CHELSEA ARE 5/4 FAVOURITES TO GO FURTHEST OF THE REMAINING ENGLISH CLUBS WITH HILLS WHO MAKE UNITED 15/8 AND ARSENAL 2/1.
AVRAM TO BE GRANTED POMPEY JOB?
WILLIAM HILL make Avram Grant 2/7 favourite to be appointed next permanent Portsmouth manager and also offer 5/1 Darren Ferguson; 7/1 Alan Curbishley; 12 Ste ve Coppell; 16 Bilic; Groves; Jordan; 20 Sven; Keegan; Shearer; Souness; Hoddle; Jewell; McClaren.
Portsmouth are 8/15 to be relegated with Hills who make them 11/18 to stay up.

Further information….graham sharpe….0208 918 3731

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Europa League Odds Latest

September 8, 2009 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ajax, Basel, Bate Borisov, Benfica, Celtic, Champions League, Fb, Fulham, Galtasaray, Graham Sharpe, Hamburger Sv, Latter Stages, Lazio, Rapid Vienna, Sharpe Group, Sofia, Sporting Lisbon, Talent Competition, Tel Aviv, Werder Bremen, William Hill

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REJECTS 7/4 FAVOURITES TO EUROPA LEAGUE

WILLIAM HILL offer 7/4 that one of the teams coming into the tournament from the Champions League will win the Europa League, but of the teams already in the tournament they make Roma and Villareal 10/1 joint favourites, and also offer 11 Hamburger SV; 14/1 Everton; Valencia; Werder Bremen; 16 Shakhtar; 20 Ajax; 25 Benfica; Galtasaray; Lazio; Sporting Lisbon; 33 Fulham; 40 Celtic. ‘The disjointed and unwieldy event is like a talent competition whose best acts don’t enter the contest until the latter stages, so there is every chance that the ultimate winners are not even in it at the moment.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Group Betting
Group C
Hamburg 4/6
Celtic 3/1
Rapid Vienna 9/2
Hapoel Tel Aviv 10/1
Group E
Roma 8/15
Fulham 11/4
FC Basel 8/1
CSKA Sofia 10/1
Group I
Everton 11/10
Benfica 5/4
AEK Athens 7/1
BATE Borisov 12/1
Further information…..graham sharpe…0208 918 3731