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Macdonald Favourite Once More As Villa Saga Continues

September 9, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alex Mcleish, Aston Villa, Bob Bradley, David Moyes, Fb, Gerard Houllier, Goran, Job, Joe Crilly, Kevin Macdonald, Odds, Ronald Koeman, Saga, Shortlist, Spokesman, William Hill

After a see-saw 48 hours in the betting for who will be the next Aston Villa manager, bookmakers William Hill have now reinstated Kevin MacDonald as the favourite to take the job on a permanent basis. MacDonald is priced at 5/4 having drifted to 2/1 yesterday. Gerard Houllier has been slashed from 10/1 to 5/2 while Alan Curbishley has eased from 2/1 to 11/4. The shortlist looks certain to contain the top three in the betting.

Thursday saw a lot of movement in the market and this prompted us to believe that a decision was imminent. All that can be surmised from yesterdays activity is that Villa appear to have narrowed their shortlist down to three candidates, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Odds:

Next Aston Villa Manager: 5/4 Kevin MacDonald; 5/2 Gerard Houllier; 11/4 Alan Curbishley; 12/1 Sven Goran Eriksson; 20/1 Alex McLeish; 20/1 Bob Bradley; 20/1 Ronald Koeman; 20/1 David Moyes; 25/1 BAR

Further InformationJoe Crilly0208 918 3746

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Massive Gamble Curbs Punters Interest In Macdonald

September 8, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alex Mcleish, Aston Villa, Caretaker, Curbs, Current, David Moyes, Fb, Gerard Houllier, Job, Joe Crilly, Kevin Macdonald, Long Time, Odds, Outsider, Ronald Koeman, Shortlist, Spokesman, William Hill

A massive gamble in the last 24 hours has seen Alan Curbishley become the 7/4 outright favourite at William Hill to become the new Aston Villa manager, having been 10/1 at yesterday. Gerard Houllier has also had his odds slashed from 12/1 on Monday to 9/2. Long-time favourite and current caretaker, Kevin MacDonald is the 2/1 second favourite, having been odds-on to take the job yesterday. Sven Goran Eriksson is the 7/1 fourth favourite.

Having been seen as a relative outsider at the start of the week, Alan Curbishsley now finds himself at the top of a shortlist that the odds suggest includes just Gerard Houllier and Kevin MacDonald. The gamble we have seen over the last 24 hours seems to suggest that an announcement is imminent, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Odds

Next Aston Villa Manager: 7/4 Alan Curbishley; 2/1 Kevin MacDonald; 9/2 Gerard Houllier; 7/1 Sven Goran Eriksson; 11/1 David Moyes; 14/1 Ronald Koeman; 16/1 Alex McLeish; 20/1 BAR

Further InformationJoe Crilly0208 918 3746

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Curbs Cut For Villa Boss But Macdonald Still Favourite

September 7, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alex Mcleish, Aston Villa, Bob Bradley, Curbs, David Moyes, Fb, Gareth Southgate, Gary Megson, Gerard Houllier, Joe Crilly, Jurgen Klinsmann, Kevin Macdonald, Mark Hughes, Martin Jol, Paul Lambert, Phil Brown, Randy Lerner, Ronald Koeman, Shortlist, William Hill

William Hill have slashed the price of Alan Curbishley becoming the new Aston Villa manager from 10/1 to 4/1 following an overnight gamble that was sparked by a rumoured meeting with Randy Lerner. Conversely, Kevin MacDonald has been eased out from 4/6 to 5/4. Sven Goran Eriksson is the 5/1 third favourite with Gerard Houllier 10/1. The Mark Hughes gamble has ended and he is now 16/1 from a low of 3/1.

It looks like Curbs met with Randy Lerner yesterday, so he must be on the shortlist; however the odds seem to suggest that Lerner may well stick with MacDonald, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Villa Manager: 5/4 Kevin MacDonald; 4/1 Alan Curbishley; 5/1 Sven Goran Eriksson; 10/1 Gerard Houllier; 11/1 David Moyes; 14/1 Ronald Koeman; 16/1 Alex McLeish; 16/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Paul Lambert; 20/1 Martin Jol; 20/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 20/1 Gary Megson; 20/1 Bob Bradley; 20/1 Gareth Southgate; 20/1 Phil Brown; 25/1 BAR

Further InformationJoe Crilly0208 918 3746

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Next Villa Manager: Macdonald Hot Favourite For Villa Job!

September 6, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Aston Villa, Blip, Bob Bradley, Caretaker Boss, Fb, Gerrard Houllier, Goran, Hot Job, Job Boss, Jurgen Klinsman, Kevin Macdonald, M Hughes, Macdnald, Moyles, Newcastle, Ronald Koeman, Rupert, Sven, Top Job, William Hill

Aston Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald is now the 11/8 favourite to be named as the next permanent manager at Villa after it emerged that he did want the job and Sven is the second favourite at 11/4. “As long as he can write off the Newcastle defeat as a blip then Kevin MacDnald must have a great chance of getting the top job,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill Next Villa Manager: 11/8 MacDonald, 11/4 Sven Goran Eriksson, 7/1 D Moyles, 12/1 M Hughes, 12/1 Gerrard Houllier, 14/1 Alan Curbishley, 14/1 Jurgen Klinsman, 14/1 Bob Bradley, 14/1 Southgate, 16/1 Ronald Koeman, 20/1 Bar

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

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You Bet Fabio Thinks Walcott Is Fab – Macdonald New Favourite For Villa Job!

September 6, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Aston Villa, Bob Bradley, Caretaker Boss, England Manager, Euro 2012, Fabio Capello, Fb, Final Game, Gerrard Houllier, Group Games, Hill England, Humble Pie, Jurgen Klinsman, Kevin Macdonald, M Hughes, Macdnald, Moyles, Ronald Koeman, Theo Walcott, William Hill

William Hill expect Fabio Capello to eat humble pie on Friday and offer 1/2 that Theo Walcott will start against Bulgaria. Theo is 7/4 to score in the match, 6/1 to score first and 40/1 to get a Hat-trick. Whilst England are 7/4 to take six points from the two qualifiers and are favourite to hit four or five goals in the two matches at 6/4.

“Walcott has had a great start to the season and we fully expect him to start on Friday night,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

Walcott To Start vs Bulgaria: 1/2 Yes, 6/4 No

Walcott Goals: 7/4 Score Anytime, 6/1 Score First, 40/1 Hat-trick

Total England Goals vs Both Bulgaria & Switzerland: 7/4 Under 4, 6/4 4-5 Goals, 7/4 Over 5 Goals

William Hill….England points v Bulgaria (H) & Switzerland (A): 6…7/4, 4…2/1, 3…5/2, 2….14/1, 1…10/1, 0…40/1

HILLS OFFER 7/1 THAT ENGLAND WILL WIN ALL OF THEIR GROUP GAMES.

**Fabio Capellos final game as England manager to be against Switzerland (H): 10/1

HILLS…TO WIN EURO 2012…7/2 Spain; 5 Germany; 7 Holland; 9 England; 10 Italy; 12 France; Portugal; 20 Croatia; Russia

Next Villa Manager: MacDonald Hot Favourite For Villa Job!

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

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Hughes Going To Be Next Villa Boss ?

September 5, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Aston Villa, Boss, David Moyes, Fb, Fulham, Graham Sharpe, Job, Kevin Macdonald, Klinsmann, Mark Hughes, Odds, Punters, Slash, Spokesman

HUGHES FAVOURITE FOR VILLA JOB!

MARK HUGHES has been backed from 12/1 to 3/1 favourite to become the next Aston Villa manager – despite having only recently joined Fulham.
Punters whose opinions we respect have been backing Hughes so we’ve been left with no option but to slash his odds, regardless of the fact that he has barely started his Fulham career’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills make Sven 7/2 second favourite and also offer 4/1 Kevin MacDonald; 6/1 David Moyes; 8/1 Alan Curbishley; 10/1 Houllier; Koeman; Klinsmann;Southgate 11 Lambert; 12 Bradley.

Further information…..graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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Rumours Spark Gamble On Hughes For Fulham Manager!

August 8, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 24hrs, Alan Curbishley, Bob Bradley, Chelsea Fulham, Fb, Goran, Hodgson, Jurgen Klinsmann, Mark Hughes, Odds, Ottmar Hitzfeld, Pelligrini, Ray Lewington, Rumours, Rupert, Slaven Bilic, Sparky, Spokesman, Stuart Baxter, Sven, William Hill

William Hill have slashed the price of Mark Hughes being named as the next Fulham manager from 5/4 to 2/9 this morning following a massive gamble for him this morning. Mark Hughes was an original 10/1 when the book opened following Hodgson’s departure. “Our customers were queuing outside our shops in Chelsea & Fulham, to back Sparky and we would not be surprised if there is an announcement in the next 24hrs,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams
William Hill Odds: Next Permanent Fulham Manager: 2/9 Mark Hughes; 10/3 Sven Goran Eriksson; 11/1 Dave Jones; 12/1 Lee Clark; 14/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 16/1 Alan Curbishley; 16/1 Ray Lewington; 20/1 Slaven Bilic; 20/1 Manuel Pelligrini; 20/1 Stuart Baxter; 20/1 Ottmar Hitzfeld; 20/1 Bob Bradley; 25/1 Bar

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

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Sven In Pole Position For Fulham Hot Seat On Slowest Day Of Betting So Far

August 6, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Betting, Bob Bradley, Drawing Board, Fb, Fulham, Gianfranco Zola, Hot Seat, Joe Crilly, Mark Hughes, Martin Jol, Otmar Hitzfeld, Pole Position, Ray Lewington, Spokesman, Sven Goran Eriksson, Tops Market, William Hill

In the race to be next permanent Fulham manager, William Hill have reported the quietest day since opening the book. Sven Goran Eriksson is the 5/4 favourite, with Dave Jones 3/1 and Mark Hughes at 4/1.

It has been a very slow day indeed which would suggest that the Fulham directors have gone back to the drawing board and it speaks volumes that Sven tops the market, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next Fulham Manager: 5/4 Sven Goran Eriksson; 3/1 Dave Jones; 4/1 Mark Hughes; 7/1 Alan Curbishley; 12/1 Ray Lewington; 12/1 Otmar Hitzfeld; 14/1 Gianfranco Zola; 14/1 Bob Bradley; 16/1 Martin Jol; 20/1 Bar

Further InformationJoe Crilly0208 918 3746

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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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Curbs Odds-on For Fulham – Liverpool 2010/11 Odds

July 3, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Boss, Craven Cottage, Curbs, Echelon, Fb, Fulham Liverpool, Gerrard, Graham Sharpe, Ideal, Job, Odds, Opportunity, Red Cards, Roy Hodgson, Spokesman, Sven, Trophies, William Hill, World Cup Games

CURBS ODDS ON FOR FULHAM
WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on who will succeed Roy Hodgson as permanent Fulham boss and make Alan Curbishley odds on favourite. ‘This would appear to be an ideal opportunity for ‘Curbs’ to get back into management’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. ‘However, Hodgson’s success at Craven Cottage could have made the job attractive to a higher echelon of managers than may previously have been the case.’
WILLIAM HILL…NEXT FULHAM BOSS
Alan Curbishley8/11
Mark Hughes4/1
Sven Goran Eriksson5/1
Sean O’Driscoll8/1
Glenn Hoddle8/1
Slaven Bilic10/1
Manuel Pelligrini10/1
Gareth Southgate12/1
Tony Mowbray14/1
Dave Jones16/1
Paulo Sousa16/1
Marcelo Lippi16/1
Kevin Keegan20/1
Steve McLaren20/1
Phil Scolari20/1
Stuart Pearce20/1
Martin Jol20/1
Iain Dowie20/1
Phil Brown20/1
Paul Jewell25/1
Paul Ince33/1
Gerard Houllier33/1
Paul Le Guen33/1
Chris Coleman50/1

Hills…Where Will Liverpool Finish?

Winner12/1
Runner Up8/1
3rd Or 4th11/4
5th Or 6th7/4
7th Or 8th3/1
9th or Lower6/1

Torres To Leave Before End Of Transfer Window
Yes11/8
No8/15

Gerrard To Leave Before End Of Transfer Window
Yes11/4
No1/4

How Many Major Trophies Will Liverpool Win This Season?
01/7
111/4
212/1
3100/1
41000/1

Liverpool to beat last years total of 63 points
Yes4/7
No5/4

WILLIAM HILL WORLD CUP SPECIALS…
Total Goals In Remaining World Cup Games
Under 187/4
18-2213/8
Over 2213/8
How Many Of Last 8 Games Will Go To Penalties
013/8
15/2
27/2
39/2
48/1
5+16/1
How Many Red Cards In Remaining 8 Games
None6/1
13/1
215/8
39/4
4+5/1

Further information……graham sharpe…0780 3233702