Ireland Out To 6-5 To Qualify For Euro’s – Trap 7-2 To Leave Before End Of Qualifiers

William Hill have pushed the Republic of Ireland out to 6-5 from 4-5 to qualify for Euro 2012 following their 3-2 defeat to Russia at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.

The defeat, Ireland’s first of the Euro qualifying campaign, leaves Giovanni Trapattoni’s men on the same number of points as Russia who are now the 8-15 favourites to win Group B.

Ireland’s next match is away to Slovakia on Tuesday night. Hills make Ireland 9-5 to win the game, the Slovakians are the 5-4 favourites, and the draw is on offer 21-10

Meanwhile – Trapattoni, who had a recent health scare, is now 7-2 (from 5-1) with the bookies NOT to see out the Euro qualifying campaign.

‘Trapattoni needs to rally his troops ahead of the Slovakia game,’ said Hills Irish spokesman Tony Kenny ‘Consecutive defeats would put a serious dent in our Euro 2012 dreams – and the pressure on the ageing Italian could start to tell.’

Latest William Hill odds

Slovakia v Ireland
5-4 Slovakia
21-10 Draw
9-5 Rep of Ireland

Group B:
8-15 Russia
10-3 Rep of Ireland
7-2 Slovakia
50-1 Macedonia
250-1 Armenia
25000-1 Andorra

To qualify for Euro 2012
Rep of Ireland 8-13 NO, 6-5 YES

Trapattoni to be Ireland coach on the final day of the Euro 2012 Qualifying campaign: 1-6 Yes, 7-2 No

See all the latest football odds: http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/y/5/Football.html

Tony Kenny
Public Relations
William Hill Online
E-Mail: tkenny@williamhill.ie
Tel: 00 353 868589276/00 353 1 8107376

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Next Brazil Boss + Maragoner ?

WHO’S NEXT FOR BRAZIL?

Next Brazil Manager: (William Hill bet) 2-1 Leonardo, 9-4 Phil Scolari, 7-2 Mano Menezes, 5-1 Muricy Ramalho, 6-1 Ricardo Gomes, 12-1 Carlos Alberto Parreira, 14-1 Wanderley Luxemburgo14-1 Zico, 16-1 Any foreign born coach, 40-1 Pele – Others on request

MARA-GONER?

You Bet: Diego Is Not A Mara-goner!

William Hill have opened betting on whether or not Diego Maradona will still be in charge of the Argentine national team when they play their friendly match against Ireland on the 11th of August.

The bookies make him a 4-7 chance to be in charge of the team to play Ireland, and 5-4 not to be.

Ireland’s match against Argentina will be the first soccer international at the new Aviva stadium in Dublin. The stadium was built to replace the old Lansdowne road which was demolished in 2007.

‘Maradona was given a heroes’ welcome on returning home to Buenos Aires, and we think the support he received from the public is likely to persuade him to stay on,’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe ‘However, we are talking about Diego Maradona – who what goes through his head at any given time.’

‘Maradona draws huge media attention wherever he goes – so it would be great news for Ireland and the new stadium sponsors if he stays in charge.’

Will Maradona still be in charge of Argentina for their match against Ireland on the 11th August: (William Hill bet): 4-7 Yes, 5-4 No

Further information…..graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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