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Roy Hodgson 5/2 To See Contract Out Until 2016: Curbishley Favourite For West Brom Role!

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Roy Hodgson is widely expected to become England manager in the next 24 hours but William Hill are already betting on when he will leave the position. Should England have a shocker at the European Championships, he could be on his way and he is 14/1 to go this year. His contract is expected to last until after the 2016 Championships and that is the favourite to be his year of departure at 5/2.

“Despite not being everyone’s first choice, the odds suggest that England will stick with Hodgson until 2016,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hodgson favourites who could make the squad under their former boss include Bobby Zamora (2/1), Joe Cole (7/1) and Andy Johnson (4/1). Those who could miss out are his former Liverpool cohorts and Hills offer 6/1 that no Reds player starts England’s first Euros match.

West Brom will need to find a successor for Roy Hodgson and Alan Curbishley is the 3/1 early favourite to get the job, with Chris Hughton 4/1 and Michael Appleton a 6/1 shot.

William Hill Odds:

Year Hodgson goes: 14/1 2012, 11/2 2013, 11/4 2014, 5/1 2015, 5/2 2016, 7/2 2017 or later

To make the euro 2012 squad: 2/1 Bobby Zamora, 4/1 Andy Johnson, 7/1 Joe Cole, 33/1 Paul Konchesk

6/1 No Liverpool player in the starting line up v France

Next West Brom Manager: 3/1 Alan Curbishley, 4/1 Chris Hughton, 6/1 Michael Appleton, 8/1 Roberto Martinez, 10/1 Lee Clark, 10/1 Steve Bruce, 12/1 Dean Kiely, 14/1 Tony Mowbray, 14/1 Derek McInnes, 14/1 Gus Poyet, 16/1 Gianfranco Zola, 16/1 Mick McCarthy, 16/1 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, 16/1 Rafael Benitez, 20/1 Paul Lambert, 20/1 Brendan Rodgers, 20/1 Darren Ferguson, 20/1 Dave Jones, 20/1 Glenn Hoddle, 20/1 Sam Allardyce, 20/1 Walter Smith, 25/1 Gordon Strachan, 25/1 Ray Wilkins, 25/1 Dougie Freedman, 25/1 Roy Keane, 33/1 Alan Shearer, 33/1 Gary Megson, 33/1 Paul Ince, 50/1 Bryan Robson.

Joe Crilly
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Can’t Play/won’t Play: Torres And Tevez Latest…rvp 11/4 To Break Prem Goals Record

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Fernando Torres failed to find the net against Birmingham, despite playing for the whole game and William Hill are now offering 2/1 that he fails to score for Chelsea in the Premier League for the rest of this season (4/11 that he bags at least one). Saying this however, he is Even money to grab his first goal of 2012 against Stoke this weekend. Roberto Di Matteo made it one in one and Hills are now betting on when Chelsea will lose their first match under the Italian. Hills reckon the most likely match for them to suffer their first defeat under Di Matteo is the Manchester City match on the 19th March (5/4,) although they are 7/1 to lose against Stoke this weekend.

Carlos Tevez returned to the goals when he netted against Bolton in the reserves and William Hill are offering 1/3 that he appears in the Premier League again this season. He is 5/4 to score more 2012 goals in the Premier League than Fernando Torres (4/7 vice versa).

Manchesters City and United are playing in the Europa League on Thursday and William Hill are offering 9/1 that the two sides meet in the final. United are Even money to score more goals at home against Athletic Bilbao (City are 17/10 to get more against Sporting Lisbon, with a tie 3/1).

Robin van Persie is just nine goals away from breaking the most goals in a season record of 34 and William Hill are offering 11/4 that he reaches 35 this season. He is 5/2 to equal the record and 14/1 to fail to score another goal all season.

“In a season that has seen big money players fail to find the net and refuse to even play, Robin van Persie has wowed the public and fired the goals that have kept Arsenal in contention for a top four spot and it is not out of the question that he will break Andy Cole and Alan Shearer’s record,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

When will Torres next score: 1/1 Stoke; 3/1 Napoli; 4/1 Leicester; 14/1 Manchester City; 11/1 Tottenham; 11/1 Aston Villa; 9/4 none of these games
*must start vs Stoke on 10th March or bets void **matches must be played on named dates or bets void

Torres to score again this season in the Premier League: 4/11 yes; 2/1 no

When will Chelsea next lose: 7/1 Stoke; 7/2 Napoli; 14/1 Leicester; 5/4 Manchester City; 7/1 Tottenham; 10/1 Aston Villa; 2/1 not lose any more of these matches

Where will Chelsea finish in the Premier League: 13/8 top four; 5/6 fifth; 5/1 sixth; 11/2 seventh or lower

Tevez to play again for Manchester City this season in the Premier League: 1/3 yes; 9/4 no

EPL goals match bet (From now): 4/7 Torres; 5/4 Tevez

Robin van Persie goals this season: 14/1 25; 6/1 26-27; 3/1 28-9; 3/1 30-31; 11/4 32-33; 5/2 34; 11/4 35 or more

RVP to leave Arsenal by the start of next season: 8/11 yes; 1/1 no

Joe Crilly
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Squeaky Arsenal Time For Spurs As Gunners Close The Gap…bruce Backed For Wolves Job

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Thomas Vermaelen won tonight’s game in the last minute and William Hill are offering 11/10 that they are the top London club at the end of the season with Spurs Even money and Chelsea 6/1. They are also 2/7 to finish in the top four, while Newcastle are 28/1 to taste Champions League football next season.

“Arsenal have come from behind to win in the last four games that they have played and are showing the grit, determination and quality that is needed at this stage of the season to achieve a top four position,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Robin van Persie scored yet another goal and William Hill are offering 2/1 that he beats Alan Shearer and Andy Cole’s Premier League goal record of 34 goals in a season.

******Wolves At The Door Of Steve Bruce********

Steve Bruce has been the subject of a large gamble to become the next permanent Wolves boss with William Hill seeing countless bets (predominantly from the North of England) that saw his odds tumble from 7/1 to 4/1 in a matter of minutes, before the book was closed at 19:55 on Monday evening.

Premier League without Manchester Sides: 1/1 Tottenham; 11/10 Arsenal; 6/1 Chelsea; 100/1 Liverpool

Top four finish: 1/4 Tottenham; 2/7 Arsenal; 11/8 Chelsea; 9/1 Liverpool; 28/1 Newcastle; 125/1 BAR

Premier League Outright: 8/13Manchester United; 6/5 Manchester City; 250/1 Arsenal; 250/1 Tottenham; 500/1 Chelsea

Top London Club: 1/1 Tottenham; 11/10 Arsenal; 6/1 Chelsea

Joe Crilly
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Twitter: @footy_joe

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Wlliam Hill Premier League Specials

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********************William Hill PREMIER LEAGUE SPECIALS***********************************

PREMIER LEAGUE SPECIALS 26TH/27TH DEC –

11/2 Big 6 to batter bookies:
20/1 BANK HOLIDAY GOALS BONANZA

WITH the top six Premier League clubs all facing apparently straightforward matches on December 26/27, William Hill have slashed their usual odds for a hat trick to be scored in a round of Prem matches from 4/1 to 7/4 – the shortest odds they have ever quoted, and have cut their odds for these matches to beat the current record total of 43 goals in a single round of games, from 33/1 to 20/1.
‘With City, United, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool all involved in eminently winnable matches we are anticipating that the record of 43 goals will be vulnerable and that there is much more chance of a hat trick being scored than usual’ said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills are also currently offering 8/11 that Man City will set a new record total of 103 or more Premier League goals this season, Evens that they do not.
WILLIAM HIL OFFER 11/2 THAT THE BIG 6 – ARSENAL, CHELSEA, LIVERPOOL, MAN C, MAN U, SPURS ALL WIN THEIR GAMES OVER DEC 26/27 – ‘We anticipate a multitude of punters looking to reduce their festive bills by cashing in on what looks like a simple six-timer’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe, ‘But we’re optimistic that at least one of them will fail to take three points’
The current record goals total for a single player in a Premier League season is 34, shared by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer – and Hills offer 10/1 that it will be broken this season. ‘That record was set in a 42 game season but with several strikers in blistering form this term it is looking increasingly vulnerable’ said Sharpe.

TOTAL EPL GOALS 26TH/27TH
0-10 50/1
11-20 8/1
21-30 10/11
31-40 11/10
OVER 40 12/1

20/1 44 OR MORE

Hat Trick Scored_
Yes 7/4
No 2/5

Premier League Outright: 8/13 Manchester City; 2/1 Manchester United; 16/1 Chelsea; 18/1 Tottenham; 33/1 Arsenal; 100/1 Liverpool

English Premier League – Top four finish: 2/5 Chelsea; 4/7 Tottenham; 11/10 Arsenal; 9/4 Liverpool

Prem top scorer- 13/8 RVP; 9/4 Aguero; 11/4 Rooney; 12 Ba; 14 Dzeko; 16 Adebayor; 18 Sturridge; 20 Balotelli. Others on request.

THIS ROUND OF GAMES……..

RED CARDS -Total Red Cards_
None 5/1
One 7/4
Two 15/8
Three 4/1
Four or more 7/1

Highest Scoring Match_
Man Utd v Wigan 4/1
Arsenal v Wolves 5/1
Liverpool v Blackburn 6/1
West Brom v Man City 6/1
Chelsea v Fulham 7/1
Bolton v Newcastle 7/1
Norwich v Tottenham 7/1
Stoke v Aston Villa 10/1
Sunderland v Everton 12/1
Swansea v QPR 12/1
E/W – 1/5TH ODDS 1-2-3

Highest Scoring Team_
Man Utd 5/2
Arsenal 7/2
Liverpool 9/2
Chelsea 13/2
Man City 13/2
Tottenham 12/1
Stoke 16/1
Newcastle 25/1
Bolton 28/1
Swansea 33/1
Everton 33/1
Sunderland 40/1
Norwich 40/1
QPR 40/1
Aston Villa 50/1
West Brom 100/1
Fulham 100/1
Wolves 100/1
Blackburn 100/1
Wigan 100/1
E/W – ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

Fastest Scoring Team
Arsenal 10/1
Chelsea 11/1
Liverpool 11/1
Man Utd 11/1
Stoke 11/1
Newcastle 11/1
Man City 11/1
Tottenham 11/1
Bolton 14/1
Swansea 14/1
Norwich 14/1
Everton 14/1
Aston Villa 14/1
QPR 14/1
Sunderland 16/1
West Brom 20/1
Fulham 20/1
Wolves 20/1
Wigan 20/1
Blackburn 25/1
E/W – ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

Graham Sharpe,
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Twitter- @sharpeangle

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William Hill Premier League Festive Odds

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********************William Hill PREMIER LEAGUE SPECIALS***********************************

PREMIER LEAGUE SPECIALS 26TH/27TH DEC –

11/2 Big 6 to batter bookies:
20/1 BANK HOLIDAY GOALS BONANZA

WITH the top six Premier League clubs all facing apparently straightforward matches on December 26/27, William Hill have slashed their usual odds for a hat trick to be scored in a round of Prem matches from 4/1 to 7/4 – the shortest odds they have ever quoted, and have cut their odds for these matches to beat the current record total of 43 goals in a single round of games, from 33/1 to 20/1.
‘With City, United, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool all involved in eminently winnable matches we are anticipating that the record of 43 goals will be vulnerable and that there is much more chance of a hat trick being scored than usual’ said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills are also currently offering 8/11 that Man City will set a new record total of 103 or more Premier League goals this season, Evens that they do not.
WILLIAM HIL OFFER 11/2 THAT THE BIG 6 – ARSENAL, CHELSEA, LIVERPOOL, MAN C, MAN U, SPURS ALL WIN THEIR GAMES OVER DEC 26/27 – ‘We anticipate a multitude of punters looking to reduce their festive bills by cashing in on what looks like a simple six-timer’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe, ‘But we’re optimistic that at least one of them will fail to take three points’
The current record goals total for a single player in a Premier League season is 34, shared by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer – and Hills offer 10/1 that it will be broken this season. ‘That record was set in a 42 game season but with several strikers in blistering form this term it is looking increasingly vulnerable’ said Sharpe.

TOTAL EPL GOALS 26TH/27TH
0-10 50/1
11-20 8/1
21-30 10/11
31-40 11/10
OVER 40 12/1

20/1 44 OR MORE

Hat Trick Scored_
Yes 7/4
No 2/5

Premier League Outright: 8/13 Manchester City; 2/1 Manchester United; 16/1 Chelsea; 18/1 Tottenham; 33/1 Arsenal; 100/1 Liverpool

English Premier League – Top four finish: 2/5 Chelsea; 4/7 Tottenham; 11/10 Arsenal; 9/4 Liverpool

Prem top scorer- 13/8 RVP; 9/4 Aguero; 11/4 Rooney; 12 Ba; 14 Dzeko; 16 Adebayor; 18 Sturridge; 20 Balotelli. Others on request.

THIS ROUND OF GAMES……..

RED CARDS -Total Red Cards_
None 5/1
One 7/4
Two 15/8
Three 4/1
Four or more 7/1

Highest Scoring Match_
Man Utd v Wigan 4/1
Arsenal v Wolves 5/1
Liverpool v Blackburn 6/1
West Brom v Man City 6/1
Chelsea v Fulham 7/1
Bolton v Newcastle 7/1
Norwich v Tottenham 7/1
Stoke v Aston Villa 10/1
Sunderland v Everton 12/1
Swansea v QPR 12/1
E/W – 1/5TH ODDS 1-2-3

Highest Scoring Team_
Man Utd 5/2
Arsenal 7/2
Liverpool 9/2
Chelsea 13/2
Man City 13/2
Tottenham 12/1
Stoke 16/1
Newcastle 25/1
Bolton 28/1
Swansea 33/1
Everton 33/1
Sunderland 40/1
Norwich 40/1
QPR 40/1
Aston Villa 50/1
West Brom 100/1
Fulham 100/1
Wolves 100/1
Blackburn 100/1
Wigan 100/1
E/W – ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

Fastest Scoring Team
Arsenal 10/1
Chelsea 11/1
Liverpool 11/1
Man Utd 11/1
Stoke 11/1
Newcastle 11/1
Man City 11/1
Tottenham 11/1
Bolton 14/1
Swansea 14/1
Norwich 14/1
Everton 14/1
Aston Villa 14/1
QPR 14/1
Sunderland 16/1
West Brom 20/1
Fulham 20/1
Wolves 20/1
Wigan 20/1
Blackburn 25/1
E/W – ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

RANGERS ARE NOW UNDERDOGS TO WIN THE SPL TITLE WITH Hills WHO MAKE THEM 11/8, WITH CELTIC 8/15 FAVS.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

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E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk
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£2.5k Says O’neill Is Going Back To Leicester

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William Hill have slashed the odds of Martin O’Neill becoming the next manager of Leicester following a Liverpool punter backing him to get the gig to the tune of £2500. O’Neill is far and away the most likely candidate to get the job with Hills making him 1/4 from 2/5. His next closest rival in the betting is Mark Hughes at 3/1.

“Almost all of the early money has been for O’Neill to return to his spiritual home and this bet has been the culmination of a 24 hour mega gamble,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Leicester Next Boss: 1/4 Martin O’Neill; 3/1 Mark Hughes; 8/1 Lee Clark; 9/1 Rafael Benitez; 10/1 Billy Davies; 20/1 Roy Keane; 20/1 Simon Grayson; 20/1 Mark Robins; 20/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 20/1 Ian Holloway; 20/1 Dave Jones; 20/1 Alan Shearer; 20/1 Avram Grant; 20/1 Gianfranco Zola; 20/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 20/1 Alan Curbishley; 20/1 Didier Deschamps; 20/1 Nigel Worthington; 25/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
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Wednesday Carling Cup…20/1 Sven To Follow In Nancy’s Footsteps

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Sven Goran Eriksson is currently looking for a job following his release from Leicester and William Hill are offering 2/1 that he manages any International side, while he is 6/1 to make a return to the Premier League. Sven arguably had most success in Italy and he is 6/1 to return. Having seen the relative ‘success’ of Nancy Del’Olio on Strictly Come Dancing, Hills offer 20/1 that he takes part in Strictly 2012.

“There will be no lack of interest from sides all around the world hoping to secure Sven’s services although he may decide to have a change of scenery in his next endeavours,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Martin O’Neill is the 2/5 favourite to replace Sven at the Walkers although there has been a fair amount of support for Rafael Benitez who has been backed in from 25/1 to 9/1.

With four Carling Cup matches taking place on Wednesday, Hills make Manchester City 15/8 to follow up their thrashing of United by being the highest scoring team.

Where Will Sven Go Next: 2/1 International team; 6/1 Premier League Team; 6/1 Italian Team; 10/1 Spanish Team; 14/1 Championship Team; 6/4 Any Other Team

20/1 Sven to appear on Strictly Come Dancing 2012

Next Permanent Leicester Manager: 2/5 Martin O’Neill; 5/1 Billy Davies; 5/1 Lee Clark; 5/1 Mark Hughes; 9/1 Rafael Benitez; 12/1 Avram Grant; 16/1 Roy Keane; 16/1 Mark Robins; 16/1 Alan Shearer; 16/1 Nigel Worthington; 20/1 Simon Grayson; 20/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 20/1 Ian Holloway; 20/1 Dave Jones; 20/1 Gianfranco Zola; 20/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 20/1 Alan Curbishley; 20/1 Didier Deschamps; 25/1 BAR

Weds Carling Cup Highest Scoring Match:
13/8 Wolves/Manchester City
5/2 Blackburn/Newcastle
11/4 Everton/Chelsea
4/1 Stoke/Liverpool

Highest Scoring Team: 15/8 Manchester City; 9/2 Chelsea; 5/1 Liverpool; 11/2 Blackburn; 11/2 Newcastle; 15/1 Everton; 11/1 Stoke; 22/1 Wolves

Fastest Scoring Team: 10/3 Manchester City; 5/1 Chelsea; 11/2 Blackburn; 11/2 Liverpool; 11/2 Newcastle; 6/1 Newcastle; 7/1 Stoke; 8/1 Wolves

Total Red Cards: 4/5 None; 6/5 One; 6/1 Two; 16/1 Three; 20/1 Four or more

Mythical Match Bets:
4/6 Manchester City; 9/4 Chelsea; 10/3 Tie
10/11 Liverpool; 11/5 Everton; 5/2 Tie

Hat-Trick: 5/1 yes; 1/9 no

Joe Crilly
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Punters Keane To Back Roy For Forest

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PUNTERS KEANE TO BACK ROY FOR FOREST

William Hill have suspended their market for who will be the next Nottingham Forest manager after taking a bet of £5000 on Roy Keane at odds of 2/1, shortening him to Even money but continuing to be asked for hefty wagers at that price.

“There have been a number of well backed contenders to succeed Steve McClaren such as Karl Robinson, Billy Davies and Alan Shearer but after seeing a string of bets of up to £5000 for Roy Keane with little support for anybody else, we have decided to suspend the market in case an appointment is imminent”, said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hills Closing Odds for Nottingham Forest Manager:
Evens Roy Keane
11/4 John Pemberton
4/1 Karl Robinson
9/1 Billy Davies
10/1 Phil Brown
11/1 Dave Jones
14/1 Darren Ferguson
14/1 Martin O’Neill
14/1 Nigel Clough
16/1 Alan Shearer
16/1 Paul Hart

Graham Sharpe,
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Will Big Sam Be The Big Man For England?

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Sam Allardyce believes that he has what it takes to be the next England manager and claims that his stake would be strengthened should he get West Ham promoted this season. Allardyce is currently a 20/1 shot with William Hill to get the job after Fabio Capello leaves his post. Harry Redknapp is currently the 8/11 favourite with Martin O’Neill 8/1 second favourite.

“Big Sam has always been around the fringes whenever there has been discourse about the England manager’s job and he clearly thinks that he could still do the job,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next England Manager: 8/11 Harry Redknapp; 8/1 Martin O’Neill; 11/1 Roy Hodgson; 12/1 Gareth Southgate; 16/1 Stuart Pearce; 16/1 Steve Bruce; 16/1 Joes Mourinho; 20/1 Sam Allardyce; 20/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 20/1 Gus Hiddink; 20/1 Arsene Wenger; 25/1 David Beckham; 25/1 Glenn Hoddle; 25/1 Mark Hughes; 25/1 Alan Shearer; 25/1 Ian Holloway…others on request

Joe Crilly
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England 15/2 To Be Drawn Against France In World Cup Qualifying

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With the World Cup 2014 qualifying draw due to take place on Saturday, William Hill are offering 15/2 that England get drawn against former winners, France. 5/2 is offered for the hosts of the tournament, Brazil, go on to win it. Current world champions, Spain are the 5/1 second favourites ahead of Argentina at 6/1 and Germany at 11/1. England are 16/1 behind the four and Holland at 12/1. Republic of Ireland are 200/1, while Scotland are 300/1. Wales and Northern Ireland are both offered at 1000/1 to win the World Cup.

“England have generally performed well in qualifying, but should they get drawn against France, their odds will be expected to drift considerably,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England will, of course, have a new manager at the helm when they start their qualifying campaign and Hills make Harry Redknapp the 6/4 favourite to get the gig followed by Martin O’Neill at 6/1, Gareth Southgate at 8/1 and Roy Hodgson at 9/1.

World Cup 2014 Winner: 5/2 Brazil; 5/1 Spain; 6/1 Argentina; 11/1 Germany; 12/1 Holland; 16/1 England; 20/1 Italy; 25/1 Portugal; 28/1 France; 33/1 Uruguay; 33/1 Chile; 50/1 Ivory Coast; 50/1 Serbia; 66/1 BAR

Next England Manager: 6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 14/1 Steve Bruce; 14/1 Jose Mourinho; 16/1 Stuart Pearce; 16/1 Sam Allardyce; 16/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 16/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 David Beckham; 20/1 Glenn Hoddle; 20/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Arsene Wenger; 20/1 Alan Shearer; 20/1 Ian Holloway

Joe Crilly
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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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