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Next Liverpool Manager: Will Benetiz Exit Cause Exodus?

June 9, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alex Mcleish, Caretaker Coach, Dider Deschamps, Fb, Felipe Scolari, Frank Rijkaard, Graeme Souness, Graham Sharpe, Guus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, John Toshack, Jurgen Klinsmann, Liverpool Fc, Marcello Lippi, Marco Van Basten, Martin O Neill, Michael Laudrup, Roy Hodgson, Stephen Gerrard, Steve Mcclaren

Next Liverpool Manager: Will Benetiz Exit Cause Exodus?
HILLS HAVE CUT DALGLISH FROM 8/1 TO 3/1 THIRD FAVOURITE TO BE PERMANENT LIVERPOOL BOSS WITH MARTIN O’NEILL 9/4 FAV AND ROY HODGSON 5/2 SECOND FAVOURITE. That said Kenny Dalglish is 7/4 to be caretaker coach. Hills are also betting on the departure of a number of key players with Stephen Gerrard & Fernando Torres 5/6 each to follow Benitez out of the door.
‘The odds suggest that there could be a mass exodus of the top players and our odds suggest that Steven Gerrard could be on the way,” said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Will Liverpool Hang On To Their Assets: (Players to be Liverpool players on September 1st 2010)
Steven Gerrard: 5/6 Stay, 5/6 Go
Fernando Torres: 5/6 Stay, 5/6 Go
Javier Mascherano: 1/1 Stay, 8/11 Go
Yossi Benayoun: 6/4 Stay, 1/2 Go
Alberto Aquilano: 4/9 Stay, 13/8 Go

WILLIAM HILL….Kenny Dalglish to be caretaker/interim/temporary manager of Liverpool FC, either on his own or in conjunction with someone else – 7/4
William Hill NEXT PERMENT MANAGER OF LIVERPOOL FC: 9-4 Martin O’Neill, 5-2 Roy Hodgson, 3-1 Kenny Dalglish, 6-1 Jurgen Klinsmann, 8-1 Guus Hiddink, 14-1 Frank Rijkaard, 14/1 Sammy Lee, 16-1 Slaven Bilic, Mark Hughes, 20-1 Marco Van Basten, Alex McLeish, 25-1 Marcello Lippi, Harry Redknapp, Bernd Schuster, Michael Laudrup, 33-1 Kevin Keegan, Alan Curbishley, Felipe Scolari, Dider Deschamps, 40-1 Sven Goran Eriksson, 50-1 Steve McClaren, John Toshack, Graeme Souness, 150/1 Phil Thompson
**LIVERPOOL ARE 2/7 TO WIN NOTHING – 5/2 ANY OF THE MAJOR FOUR TROPHIES – NEXT SEASON WITH HILLS WHO MAKE THEM 7/4 TO FINISH IN THE TOP 4, 2/7 THE TOP SIX, AND 12/1 TO WIN THE PREM TITLE.
Further Information…..Graham Sharpe….0780 323 3702

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You Bet Hammers Will Take Pompey Boss For Granted

May 17, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alan Pardew, Alex Mcleish, David O Leary, Fb, Gianfranco Zola, Glenn Hoddle, Graeme Souness, Graham Sharpe, Manzana, Mark Hughes, Martin Jol, Mastermind, Paul Lambert, Pompey, Portsmouth, Premiership League, Premiership Title, Terry Venables, West Ham, William Hill

YOU BET HAMMERS WILL TAKE POMPEY BOSS FOR GRANTED
Avram Grant, manager of crisis club Portsmouth, is being made 1/3 favourite by William Hill to jump ship and become new manager of West Ham following their sacking of Gianfranco Zola.

“Grant’s reputation will be enormously enhanced if he can mastermind a Portsmouth victory over Chelsea in this weekend’s Cup Final”, said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills make Slaven Bilic 8/1 second favourite and also offer: 8/1 Mark Hughes, 10/1 Glenn Hoddle, 10/1 Alan Pardew, 10/1 Alan Curbishley, 10/1 Martin Jol, 12/1 Dave Jones, 20/1 Alex McLeish, 20/1 Gregorio Manzana, 25/1 Paul Lambert, 33/1 Terry Venables, 33/1 Graeme Souness, 33/1 David O’Leary.

William Hill make West Ham 1000/1 to win the Premiership title next season and offer 6/1 for them to be relegated.

Hills offer 11/2 that Zola will manage a Premiership League team next season.

Further information from Graham Sharpe……0202 8918 3731, 07803 233702.

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Steve 25/1 To Copp Title For City

May 2, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alex Ferguson, Alex Mcleish, Bristol City, Carlos Queiroz, David Moyes, Eric Cantona, Fabio Capello, Graham Sharpe, Gus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, Jose Mourinho, Martin O Neill, Mike Phelan, Premier League Clubs, Premier League Teams, Roy Keane, Sir Alex Ferguson, Steve Coppell, Steve Mclaren

STEVE 25/1 TO COPP TITLE FOR CITY

WILLIAM HILL have made Bristol City 25/1 to win the Championship title next season, following the appointment of Steve Coppell as their new manager. And Hills offer 7/1 that City will be promoted, 9/1 that they are relegated, 8/13 to finish in the top half of the table, 6/5 to finish in the bottom half.
‘Steve Coppell has had tremendous experience and success at this level and looks the ideal man for City’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

PREMIERSHIP SPECIALS………………………….

2/1 ONE OR MORE PREM CLUBS TO FOLLOW POMPEY INTO ADMINISTRATION NEXT SEASON

WITH THE full extent of Portsmouth’s finances only now being unravelled, William Hill are quoting odds of 2/1 that one or more Premier League clubs will go into administration during the 2010/11 season. ‘The Pompey situation has highlighted the risk of clubs living beyond their means and we think is is far from unlikely that one or more Premier League teams may follow Pompey into administration during the 2010/11 season’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills offer 4/11 that NO Prem club will go into administration during 2010/11 season.

TO WIN TITLE……4/7 Chelsea; 11/8 Man Utd….Chelsea 8/11 to win Prem-FA Cup double; 10/1 to win nothing.

TO FINISH FOURTH….4/5 Spurs; 5/4 Man City; 10/1 Aston Villa; 20/1 Liverpool

RELEGATION….1/50 Burnley; 1/10 Hull; 4/1 West Ham; 33/1 Wigan

PREM TOP SCORER….5/6 Rooney; 6/5 Drogba; 14 Bent; 16 Tevez

Hills make Jose Mourinho 2/1 favourite to replace Sir Alex when he eventually stands down, and also offer 6/1 Martin O’Neill and David Moyes; 16/1 Carlos Queiroz and Fabio Capello; 20/1 Alex McLeish; 25/1 Steve Bruce, Gus Hiddink, Mark Hughes; 33/1 Eric Cantona; Darren Ferguson; Alan Curbishley; Mike Phelan; Harry Redknapp; Steve McLaren; 40/1 Roy Keane.
William Hill have opened a market on when Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as United boss, and make 2011 their 9/4 favourite:
When Will Fergie Go ?
2010 4/1
2011 9/4
2012 11/4
2013 9/2
2014 or Later 7/2

WEEKEND PREM SPECIALS……….
Game With Most Goals

Chelsea v Stoke
11/2

Man Utd v Tottenham
13/2

Arsenal v Man City
13/2

Bolton v Portsmouth
7/1

Burnley v Liverpool
7/1

Aston Villa v Birmingham
8/1

Hull v Sunderland
9/1

West Ham v Wigan
9/1

Everton v Fulham
9/1

Wolves v Blackburn
12/1

Game With Quickest Goal (Match Minute)

Chelsea
6/1

Everton
8/1

Man Utd
8/1

Bolton
10/1

Liverpool
10/1

Aston Villa
10/1

West Ham
14/1

Arsenal
14/1

Hull
16/1

Wolves
16/1

Man City
16/1

Sunderland
20/1

Blackburn
20/1

Wigan
22/1

Burnley
22/1

Birmingham
25/1

Tottenham
25/1

Portsmouth
25/1

Fulham
28/1

Stoke
33/1

Hat-Trick In Prem This Weekend

Yes
4/1

No
1/7

How Many Red Cards In Prem This Weeken

None
9/4

One
7/4

Two Or More
5/4

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

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Barca Boss Backed For United Job

April 30, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alex Ferguson, Alex Mcleish, Carlos Queiroz, David Moyes, Eric Cantona, Fabio Capello, Graham Sharpe, Gus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, Jose Mourinho, Manchester United, Mark Hughes, Martin O Neill, Mike Phelan, Pep Guardiola, Roy Keane, Sir Alex Ferguson, Steve Mclaren, William Hill

BARCA BOSS NEXT FOR UNITED?

WILLIAM HILL have slashed the odds about Barcelona’s Pep Guardiola becoming the next permanent Manchester United manager, from 14/1 to 7/1 fourth favourite. ‘There has been a flurry of support for Guardiola to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson, which has seen his odds halved’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills make Jose Mourinho 2/1 favourite to replace Sir Alex when he eventually stands down, and also offer 6/1 Martin O’Neill and David Moyes; 16/1 Carlos Queiroz and Fabio Capello; 20/1 Alex McLeish; 25/1 Steve Bruce, Gus Hiddink, Mark Hughes; 33/1 Eric Cantona; Darren Ferguson; Alan Curbishley; Mike Phelan; Harry Redknapp; Steve McLaren; 40/1 Roy Keane.

William Hill have opened a market on when Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as United boss, and make 2011 their 9/4 favourite. ‘We’ll all wake up one morning int the not too distant future to hear the news that Sir Alex has decided to quit – as, of course, we have once before – but this time he’ll almost certainly mean it on a permanent basis.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

When Will Fergie Go ?
2010 4/1
2011 9/4
2012 11/4
2013 9/2
2014 or Later 7/2

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Bilic Favourite To Be Next Hammers’ Boss

April 1, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Boss, David O Leary, Fb, Glenn Hoddle, Graham Sharpe, Mark Hughes, Money, Phil Brown, Spokesman, Steve Clarke, West Ham, William Hill, Zola

BILIC FAVOURITE TO BE NEXT HAMMERS’ BOSS

WILLIAM HILL have installed Slaven Bilic as 3/1 favourite to succeed Zola as permanent West Ham boss. Hills also offer 4/1 Mark Hughes; 4/1 Steve Clarke; 6/1 Alan Curbishley; 12/1 Glenn Hoddle; 16/1 Phil Brown; David O’Leary. ‘It is now looking like when, rather than if, Zola will depart’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills offer 1/3 that Zola is gone before next season, 9/4 that he stays. West Ham are Even money to go down.

Further information…..graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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Will Punters Be Keen On Keane?

March 30, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alan Irvine, Brian Kerr, Celtic Fan, David O Leary, Fb, George Burley, Gordon Strachan, Graham Sharpe, Henrik Larsson, Jon Barnes, Kenny Dalglish, Lubo Moravcik, Martin Jol, Mick Mccarthy, Paul Le Guen, Paulo Di Canio, Roberto Di Matteo, Roy Aitken, Roy Keane, Tony Mowbray

WILL PUNTERS BE KEEN ON KEANE?
Following the news that Tony Mowbray has left Celtic William Hill have installed Paul Lambert and Neil Lennon as their 4/1 joint favourites to take over at the club. Mark Hughes is a 7/1 shot and Hills offer 9/1 that Celtic fan Roy Keane will be given the top job.

“The 10/3 we had been offering for Mowbray to get his marching orders by midnight tonight was well backed and so it has come as no great surprise that he has left the building”, said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill odds – Latest Celtic Manager: 4/1 Paul Lambert, 4/1 Neil Lennon, 7/1 Mark Hughes, 9/1 Roy Keane, 10/1 Slavan Bilic, 12/1 Willie McStay, 14/1 David O’Leary, 14/1 Steve Clarke, 14/1 John Hughes, 14/1 Owen Coyle, 14/1 Mark McGhee, 14/1 Alan Curbishley, 16/1 Mick McCarthy, 16/1 Henrik Larsson, 16/1 John Collins, 20/1 Lubo Moravcik, 20/1 Brian Kerr, 25/1 Kenny Dalglish, 25/1 Avram Grant, 25/1 Roy Aitken, 25/1 Roberto Di Matteo, 25/1 George Burley, 25/1 Gordon Strachan, 25/1 Roberto Martinez, 33/1 Martin Jol, 33/1 Alan Irvine, 33/1 Billy Davies, 33/1 Paulo Di Canio, 33/1 Jo Jordan, 40/1 David Moyles, 40/1 Darren Ferguson, 40/1 Steve Staunton, 66/1 Csaba Lazsio, 100/1 Walter Smith, 100/1 Paul Le Guen, 200/1 Jon Barnes.

Further information from Graham Sharpe…..07803 233702.

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Brown Goes And Curbs Is Favourite To Succeed Him . Who Next For Chop ?

March 21, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alex Mcleish, Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Fb, Gary Mcallister, Glen Hoddle, Graham Sharpe, Greame Souness, Gus Poyet, Harry Redknapp, Joe Kinnear, Martin O Neill, Neil Warnock, Paul Jewell, Roy Hodgson, Sam Allardyce, Sir Alex Ferguson, Steve Coppell, Steve Parkin, Tony Pulis

BROWN GOES – WHO’S NEXT FOR HULL – AND WHO’S NEXT BOSS TO GO?

WILLIAM HILL, who are already paying out on Phil Brown being the next Premier League manaer to leave his club this season, have made Alan Curbishley Even money favourite to succeed Brown as permanent boss.
But Hills believe Brown is likely to be the last boss to go this season and offer 4/7 that no more will depart before the end of the campaign. ‘Brown’s departure is no great susprise given the recent combination of poor results and poor discipline. It looks likely that he’ll be the last boss to depart this season’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HILLS…NEXT HULL BOSS:
Alan Curbishley 1/1
Steve Coppell 4/1
Gareth Southgate 5/1
Paul Jewell 7/1
Brian Horton 8/1
David O’Leary 10/1
Neil Warnock 14/1
Kevin Keegan 14/1
Peter Taylor 14/1
Steve Parkin 14/1
Ally McCoist 16/1
Gary McAllister 20/1
Steve McLaren 20/1
Darren Ferguson 25/1
Joe Kinnear 25/1
Paul Ince 25/1
Alan Shearer 25/1
Simon Grayson 25/1
Bryan Robson 25/1
Peter Reid 33/1
Gus Poyet 33/1
Alan Pardew 33/1
Glen Hoddle 33/1
Tony Adams 40/1
Greame Souness 40/1
Dean Windass 50/1
HILL’S NEXT PREM BOSS TO GO THIS SEASON:
No Manager To Go-4/7
Avram Grant-9/4
Gianfranco Zola-7/1
Steve Bruce-11
Rafa Benitez-16
Brian Laws-16
Roberto Martinez-16
Next Permanent Hull Manager- 20
Mick McCarthy-25
Roberto Mancini- 25
Sam Allardyce-25
Harry Redknapp-33
Owen Coyle-33
Alex McLeish-50
Carlo Ancelotti-50
Martin O’Neill-50
Sir Alex Ferguson-50
Arsene Wenger-66
Roy Hodgson-66
Tony Pulis-66
David Moyes-80/1
Further information……………graham sharpe….0208 918 3731

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Rafa Cut In For Sack: 8/13 Not Liverpool Manager Next Season!

January 20, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alex Mcleish, Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Fb, Frank Rijkaard, Gianfranco Zola, Harry Redknapp, John Toshack, Jurgen Klinsmann, Kenny Dalglish, Marcello Lippi, Marco Van Basten, Martin O Neill, Paul Ince, Roberto Mancini, Roy Hodgson, Sam Allardyce, Sir Alex Ferguson, Steve Mclaren, Tony Pulis

Under pressure Rafa Benitez had been cut from 5/2 to 9/4 to be the fifth Premiership manager to get the sack following another disappointing performance. Hills are now odds on at 8/13 that Rafa is not in charge on day one of next season.

“Rafa could not buy a result at the moment and we feel that he is in serious danger of being shown the door,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

Liverpool Specials:

Rafa Gone By Midnight Monday: 6/1.

Rafa to be Liverpool manager on 1st day of next season: 6/5 Yes, 8/13 No

William Hill 5th Premiership Manager: 9/4 Rafa Benitez, 7/2 Phil Brown, 9/2 Sam Allardyce, 5/1 no manager to go, 6/1 Gianfranco Zola, 8/1 Avram Grant, 12/1 Harry Redknapp, 16/1 Mick McCarthy, 20/1 Roberto Martinez, 25/1 Brian Laws, 25/1 David Moyes, 33/1 Tony Pulis, 33/1 Owen Coyle, 40/1 Roberto Mancini, 40/1 Steve Bruce, 50/1 Carlo Ancelotti, 50/1 Alex McLeish, 50/1 Arsene Wenger, 66/1 Martin O’Neill, 66/1 Roy Hodgson, 80/1 Sir Alex Ferguson.

William Hill Next Liverpool Manager: 2/1 Kenny Dalglish, 4/1 Guus Hiddink, 4/1 Jose Mourinho, 6/1 Jurgen Klinsmann, 8/1 Frank Rijkaard, 10/1 McLeish, 10/1 Marco Van Basten, 14/1 Martin O’Neill, 16/1 Roberto Mancini, 20/1 Marcello Lippi, 25/1 Kevin Keegan, 33/1 Alan Curbishley, 33/1 Hary Redknapp, 33/1 Philipe Scolari, 33/1 Sammy Lee, 50/1 Steve McLaren, 50/1 John Toshack, 100/1 Paul Ince, 200/1 John Barnes.

Further Information…..Rupert Adams….0784 1011 584

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Big Bets For Benitez To Kop It… 8/1 Gone By Sunday Night!

January 20, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alex Mcleish, Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Fabio Capello, Fb, Frank Rijkaard, Gianfranco Zola, Harry Redknapp, John Toshack, Jurgen Klinsmann, Kenny Dalglish, Marcello Lippi, Marco Van Basten, Martin O Neill, Paul Ince, Roy Hodgson, Sam Allardyce, Sir Alex Ferguson, Steve Mclaren, Tony Pulis

Big Bets For Benitez To Kop It… 8/1 Gone By Sunday Night!
Bookies William Hill have seen a run of three figure bets for Rafa Benitez to be the next Premiership manager to go and have cut him from 12/1 (yesterday) to 4/1. Guus Hiddink has been popular to replace him at 4/1 with England boss Fabio Capello a 25/1 shot. Hills are offering 8/1 that Rafa is out of his job by midnight on Sunday.

“There has been a lot of money for Rafa to be sacked and we would not be too surprised if he gets the boot by Sunday night,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill 5th Premiership Manager: 5/2 Phil Brown, 4/1 Rafa Benitez, 9/2 Gianfranco Zola, 9/2 No manager to go, 5/1 Sam Allardyce, 8/1 Avram Grant, 14/1 Harry Redknapp, 16/1 Mick McCarthy, 16/1 Roberto Martinez, 20/1 Brian Laws, 25/1 Tony Pulis, 25/1 David Moyes, 33/1 Owen Coyle, 33/1 Roberto Mancini, 40/1 Carlo Ancelotti, 40/1 Alex McLeish, 40/1 Steve Bruce, 50/1 Arsene Wenger, 66/1 Martin O’Neill, 66/1 Roy Hodgson, 80/1 Sir Alex Ferguson.
William Hill Next Liverpool Manager: 2/1 Kenny Dalglish, 4/1 Jose Mourinho, 4/1 Guus Hiddink, 6/1 Jurgen Klinsmann, 8/1 Frank Rijkaard, 10/1 Marco Van Basten, 14/1 Martin O’Neill, 16/1Roberto Mancini, 20/1 Marcello Lippi, 25/1 Fabio Capello, 25/1 Kevin Keegan, 33/1 Alan Curbishley, 33/1 Hary Redknapp, 33/1 Philipe Scolari, 33/1 Sammy Lee, 50/1 Steve McLaren, 50/1 John Toshack, 100/1 Paul Ince, 200/1 John Barnes.

Rafa to be Liverpool manager on 1st day of next season: 5/6 Yes, 5/6 No.

William Hill odds – Liverpool Finishing Position: 50/1 First, 25/1 Second, 10/1 Third, 11/5 Fourth, 2/5 Fifth or lower.

William Hill odds – playing for Liverpool at the start of season 2010/11:
Gerrard – 1/10 yes, 11/2 no.
Torres – 2/9 yes, 3/1 no.
Mascherano – 8/13 yes, 6/5 no.
Further information…Rupert Adams…0784 1011 584.

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Liverpool: Rafa Slashed For The Chop…dalglish To Step Into The Breach!

January 20, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alex Mcleish, Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Fb, Harry Redknapp, John Toshack, Jurgen Klinsmann, Kevin Keegan, Liverpool Fans, Marcello Lippi, Marco Van Basten, Martin O Neill, Paul Ince, Rafa Benitez, Roy Hodgson, Sam Allardyce, Sammy Lee, Sir Alex Ferguson, Steve Mclaren, Tony Pulis

Liverpool: Rafa Slashed For The Chop…Dalglish To Step Into The Breach!

William Hill have cut Rafa Benitez from 12/1 to 5/1 to be the 5th Premiership manager to get the sack this season and have opened the betting on who will be appointed as his successor. Rafa is 5/6 not to be Liverpool manager on the first day of next season. The good news for Liverpool fans is that the odds suggest that Liverpool will keep their prize assets with Gerrard 1/10 to remain at Liverpool, Torres 2/9 and Mascherano 8/13. Liverpool are 2/5 to finish outside the Champions League spots.

“Liverpool fans are a very loyal breed but their poor form has tested their patience and Benitez could be out on his ear sooner than you think,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill Next Liverpool Manager: 2/1 Kenny Dalglish, 4/1 Jose Mourinho, 6/1 Jurgen Klinsmann, 8/1Frank Rijkaard, 10/1 Marco Van Basten, 14/1 Martin O’Neill, 16/1Roberto Mancini, 20/1 Marcello Lippi, 25/1 Kevin Keegan, 33/1 Alan Curbishley, 33/1 Hary Redknapp, 33/1 Philipe Scolari, 33/1 Sammy Lee, 50/1 Steve McLaren, 50/1 John Toshack, 100/1 Paul Ince, 200/1 John Barnes.

William Hill 5th Premiership Manager: 5/2 Phil Brown, 4/1 Gianfranco Zola, 4/1 no manager to go, 5/1 Rafa Benitez, 6/1 Sam Allardyce, 8/1 Avram Grant, 14/1 Harry Redknapp, 16/1 Mick McCarthy, 16/1 Roberto Martinez, 20/1 Brian Laws, 25/1 Tony Pulis, 25/1 David Moyes, 33/1 Owen Coyle, 33/1 Roberto Mancini, 40/1 Carlo Ancelotti, 40/1 Alex McLeish, 40/1 Steve Bruce, 50/1 Arsene Wenger, 66/1 Martin O’Neill, 66/1 Roy Hodgson, 80/1 Sir Alex Ferguson.

Rafa to be Liverpool manager on 1st day of next season: 5/6 Yes, 5/6 No.

William Hill Liverpool Finishing Position: 50/1 First, 25/1 Second, 10/1 Third, 11/5 Fourth, 2/5 Fifth or lower.

William Hill odds – playing for Liverpool at the start of season 2010/11:
Gerrard – 1/10 yes, 11/2 no.
Torres – 2/9 yes, 3/1 no.
Mascherano – 8/13 yes, 6/5 no.

Further information….Rupert Adams….0784 1011 584.