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Oneill To Be Bruces Replacement? Carling Cup Specials…

November 30, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Bob Bradley, Carling Cup, Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Gareth Southgate, Gianfranco Zola, Glenn Hoddle, League Management, Mark Hughes, Martin O Neill, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Peter Reid, Rafa Benitez, Red Cards, Roy Keane, Sack Race, Steve Mclaren, Stuart Pearce, William Hill

Steve Bruces days appear numbered at Sunderland and the William Hill sack race betting remains suspended for the foreseeable future. Hills are betting on who will be next through the doors at the Stadium of Light. Martin ONeill is the 5/4 favourite while former Liverpool boss, Rafa Benitez, is 6/1. Former Sunderland player and current Huddersfield boss, Lee Clark is third favourite at 9/1.

Martin ONeill is linked to almost every high profile job in English football but appears to have been biding his time until the right offer comes along, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. The odds would suggest that were Sunderland to come calling, he might make his much anticipated return to Premier League management.

William Hill make the game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace the 11/8 favourite to be the highest scoring Carling Cup Quarter Final game with the tie between Arsenal and Manchester City the 9/4 second favourite. United are 13/8 favourites to be the top scorers during the week and 11/4 to score the fastest goal.

Next Sunderland Manager: 5/4 Martin ONeill; 6/1 Rafa Benitez; 9/1 Lee Clark; 10/1 Mark Hughes; 14/1 Bob Bradley; 16/1 Dave Jones; 16/1 Steve McLaren; 16/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 16/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 16/1 Stuart Pearce; 20/1 Alan Curbishley; 20/1 Sean ODriscoll; 20/1 Gareth Southgate; 25/1 David Moyes; 25/1 Glenn Hoddle; 25/1 Sven Goran-Eriksson; 33/1 Gianfranco Zola; 33/1 Peter Reid; 33/1 Roy Keane…others on request

Highest Scoring Carling Cup Match:
11/8 Manchester United/Crystal Palace
9/4 Arsenal/Manchester City
10/3 Cardiff/Blackburn
7/2 Chelsea/Liverpool

Highest Scoring Team:13/8 Manchester United; 9/2 Manchester City; 11/2 Chelsea; 6/1 Cardiff; 13/2 Arsenal; 7/1 Blackburn; 8/1 Liverpool; 33/1 Crystal Palace

Fastest Scoring Team: 11/4 Manchester United; 9/2 Manchester City; 6/1 Cardiff; 13/2 Arsenla; 13/2 Blackburn; 7/1 Chelsea; 9/1 Liverpool; 20/1 Crystal Palace

Red Cards: 8/11 None; 11/8 One; 9/2 Two or more

BALOTELLI 7/2 TO SEE AT LEAST TWO MORE PREM REDS THIS SEASON

Hills….How many more Prem reds will Balotelli receive this season?
0….4/5
1….11/8
2….. or more7/2

Joe Crilly
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Villas-boas Singing The Blues As Chelsea Lose Again

November 28, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alex Mcleish, Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Frank Rijkaard, Greenside, Guus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, Joe Crilly, Jose Mourinho, London N22, Marco Van Basten, Mark Hughes, Mick Mccarthy, Pep Guardiola, Premier League Manager, Rafael Benitez, Roberto Martinez, Steve Kean, William Hill, Williamhill

Chelseas woes continued as they lost at home and William Hill make Andre Villas Boas just 6/5 to have left his position as Chelsea boss by the first game of next season (8/13 to still be there). Villas-Boas is now 9/1 to be the first manager to leave his position.

Chelseas defensive issues were highlighted once more and they have now failed to keep a clean sheet at home since April. They are 25/1 to fail to keep a home clean sheet in the next five matches.

Chelsea found themselves in a funk like this during last season and it ultimately cost Carlo Ancelotti his job and should this poor run of form continue, then Villas-Boas could be in the same position come the start of next season, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Premier League Outright: 4/6 Manchester City; 15/8 Manchester United; 14/1 Chelsea; 25/1 Arsenal; 40/1 Tottenham; 50/1 Liverpool; 300/1 Newcastle

Next Chelsea Manager: 5/4 Guus Hiddink; 5/1 Jose Mourinho; 6/1 Marco van Basten; 8/1 Pep Guardiola; 16/1 Frank Rijkaard; 16/1 Mark Hughes; 16/1 Fabio Capello; 16/1 David Moyes; 20/1 Rafael Benitez

First Premier League manager to go: 1/1 Steve Kean; 5/2 Roberto Martinez; 10/3 Steve Bruce; 6/1 Owen Coyle; 8/1 Mick McCarthy; 9/1 Andre Villas-Boas; 12/1 Harry Redknapp; 16/1 Alex McLeish; 20/1 BAR

Andre Villas-Boas to be in charge of Chelsea on the first day of next season: 8/13 yes; 6/5 no

When will Chelsea next keep a clean sheet at home in the PL?

Wolves (26/11/11) 4/7
Man City (12/12/11) 5/1
Fulham (26/12/11) 4/1
Aston Villa (31/12/11) 9/1
Sunderland (14/01/12) 14/1
No clean sheet in these matches 25/1

Joe Crilly
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£2.5k Says Oneill Is Going Back To Leicester

November 1, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alan Shearer, Carlo Ancelotti, Culmination, Didier Deschamps, Footy, Gianfranco Zola, Greenside, Joe Crilly, London N22, Mark Hughes, Mark Robins, Martin O Neill, Nigel Worthington, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Punter, Rafael Benitez, Roy Keane, William Hill, Williamhill

William Hill have slashed the odds of Martin ONeill becoming the next manager of Leicester following a Liverpool punter backing him to get the gig to the tune of £2500. ONeill 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 ONeill to return to his spiritual home and this bet has been the culmination of a 24 hour mega gamble, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Leicester Next Boss: 1/4 Martin ONeill; 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 Nancys Footsteps

November 1, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Curbishley, Alan Shearer, Carling Cup, Carlo Ancelotti, Change Of Scenery, Didier Deschamps, Gianfranco Zola, Italian Team, Joe Crilly, Mark Hughes, Mark Robins, Martin O Neill, Nancy Del Olio, Nigel Worthington, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Rafael Benitez, Relative Success, Roy Keane, Spanish Team, William Hill

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 DelOlio 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 Svens services although he may decide to have a change of scenery in his next endeavours, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Martin ONeill 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 ONeill; 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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You Bet Ancelotti On Way Back To Prem

October 14, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Affinity, Appointment, Arsenal, Bet, Carlo Ancelotti, Contender, Domestic Game, Football League, Foreign Managers, Graham Sharpe, Liverpool, Man City, Man Utd, Managerial Role, Managerment, Premier League, Request Further Information, Spokesman, Twitter, William Hill

WILL CARLO RETURN TO PREMIER LEAGUE?

WITH CARLO ANCELOTTI suggesting he is interested in returning to Premier/Football League managerment, William Hill make Spurs the most likely club for him to join at 7/2, and offer 20/1 that his next appointment will be a return to Chelsea. However, Hills believe he may well fail to find a suitable English club before the end of 2012, and offer 4/7 that he has yet to return to the domestic game by then.
‘Ancelotti has been one of the few foreign managers to demonstrate a genuine affinity for the country he was working in and as such is sure to be a popular contender for any high profile managerial role which becomes available in the near future’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…..Carlo Ancelotti’s Next English Club Managerial appointment:

Not to manage in England before End of 20124/7
Tottenham 7/2
Arsenal 11/1
Man City 12/1
Liverpool 14/1
Man Utd 16/1
Chelsea 20/1
Everton 20/1
Others on request

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Lets Be Frank, Lampards Not Past It Yet…who Next For Mega-rich Russians?

October 6, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Didier Deschamps, Eric Cantona, Fabio Capello, Felipe Scolari, Frank Lampard, Frank Rijkaard, Guus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, London N22, Marcello Lippi, Martin O Neill, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Pep Guardiola, Phil Scolari, Rafa Benitez, Williamhill

Frank Lampard bagged a goal for Chelsea against Valencia and William Hill offer 1/2 that he starts Chelseas match against Bolton this weekend. He is 6/4 not to. His performance will have made Fabio Capello sit up and take notice although he is odds on to fail to start Englands next game against Montenegro at 4/11. Frank is 2/1 to take his place on the pitch at Wembley next month.

Frank has shown his critics that he is not past it just yet and he may well have a major role to play over the next couple of months for club and country, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

In Russia, mega-rich club side, Anzhi Makhachkala have dispensed of their manager and with a veritable whos who of world football being looked at by the cub, William Hill make current captain, Roberto Carlos the 2/1 favourite to get the job on a permanent basis. Carlo Ancelotti is the 7/1 second favourite, while Big Phil Scolari is 9/1. Current England manager, Fabio Capello is 12/1 to take the job.

Anzhi Makhachkala Next Manager: 2/1 Roberto Carlos; 7/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 9/1 Luiz Felipe Scolari; 10/1 Frank Rijkaard; 12/1 Fabio Capello; 12/1 Guus Hiddink; 16/1 Rafa Benitez; 20/1 Didier Deschamps; 20/1 Marcello Lippi; 20/1 Sven Goran Eriksson; 50/1 Harry Redknapp; 50/1 Eric Cantona; 66/1 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer; 100/1 Arsene Wenger; 100/1 Alex Ferguson; 100/1 Vincente Del Bosque; 100/1 Martin ONeill; 100/1 David Moyes; 100/1 Pep Guardiola

Joe Crilly
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Will Big Sam Be The Big Man For England?

October 3, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Shearer, Arsene Wenger, Carlo Ancelotti, David Beckham, England Manager, Fabio Capello, Gareth Southgate, Glenn Hoddle, Greenside, Gus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, Hughes 25, London N22, Mark Hughes, Martin O Neill, Roy Hodgson, Sam Allardyce, Stuart Pearce, William Hill, Williamhill

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 ONeill 8/1 second favourite.

Big Sam has always been around the fringes whenever there has been discourse about the England managers job and he clearly thinks that he could still do the job, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next England Manager: 8/11 Harry Redknapp; 8/1 Martin ONeill; 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

August 4, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Shearer, Arsene Wenger, Carlo Ancelotti, David Beckham, England Manager, Gareth Southgate, Glenn Hoddle, Guus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, Joe Crilly, Jose Mourinho, London N22, Martin O Neill, Roy Hodgson, Sam Allardyce, Stuart Pearce, William Hill, Williamhill, World Cup 2014, World Cup England

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 Hills 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 ONeill 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 ONeill; 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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3/1 England Versus Spain To Be Euro U 21 Final

June 15, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Arsenal, Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea, England Fans, Euro U21, Final 3, Fulham, Graham Sharpe, Greenside, London N22, Media Relations Director, Nasri, O Neill, Premier League, Spokesman, Tournament Game, Twitter, Van Basten, William Hill, Williamhill

3/1 ENGLANDS OPENING EURO UNDER 21 GAME WILL TURN OUT TO BE FINAL,TOO.

WILLIAM HILL are offering 3/1 that England and Spain, who meet in their opening Euro U21 tournament game on Sunday, will also meet in the final of the event. Most England fans would be delighted to think that these two sides would meet again in the Final said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Spain are 2/1 favourites to win the tournament with Hills, who make England 9/2 second favourites and also offer 13/2 Croatia; 13/2 Denmark; 7/1 Switzerland; 8/1 Iceland; 12/1 Ukraine; 20/1Belarus.
HILLS.GROUP A- 6/5 Denmark; 2/1 Switzerland; 3/1 Iceland; 9/1 Belarus.
GROUP B- 5/4 Spain; 15/8 England; 7/2 Croatia; 13/2 Ukraine.

SEE YA, SAM? YOU BET!

WILLIAM HILL offer 11/10 that Samir Nasri will have left Arsenal before the first day of the next Premier League season but make him odds-on at 4/6 to stay where he is. Players are not averse to using the fact that contracts are coming to an end to attempt to negotiate themselves a better deal said Hills spokesman Graham Sharpe.

CARL-NO THROWS BOSS MARKETS INTO CONFUSION

WITH CARLO Ancelotti reportedly set to take a year out before returning to management the odds about him becoming either Villa or Fulham manager were lengthened by William Hill to 10/1 and 14/1 respectively.
Hills latest odds for the Fulham job are 4/5 Jol; 11/4 ONeill; 8/1 McLeish;9/1 McClaren; 10/1 Clark; 14/1 Ancelotti; 14/1 Curbishley.
Villa 2/1 McClaren; 3/1 Benitez/Hughes; 11/2 Martinez.
Chelsea 1/10 Hiddink; 6/1 Redknapp; 7/1 Hughes; 14/1 Van Basten. (All markets, others on request.)

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Managerial Favourites – Jol, Hughes, Hiddink, Robins.

June 14, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Carlo Ancelotti, David Moyes, Graham Sharpe, Guus Hiddink, Harry Redknapp, Jose Mourinho, Managerial Moves, Marco Van Basten, Mark Hughes, Mark Robins, Martin Jol, Martin O Neill, Neil Ardley, Paul Ince, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Di Matteo, Roberto Martinez, Steve Mcclaren, Villas Boas, William Hill

MANAGERIAL MOVES – JOL,HUGHES,HIDDINK,ROBINS HEAD MARKETS

MARTIN JOL has emerged as the new favourite to succeed Mark Hughes as Fulham boss, with William Hill now quoting him at 6/4, and also offering 11/4 Martin O’Neill; 7/1 Steve McClaren.
However, Jol is also 8/1 fifth favourite to become the new Villa boss with Hills who make Mark Hughes 15/8 favourite for the role with Carlo Ancelotti 11/4 second favourite, Roberto Martinez 7/2; Steve McClaren; 11/1 Rafa Benitez and David Moyes.
Guus Hiddink retains his position as odds on favourite to be the next Chelsea boss, with Hills quoting him at 4/7 and also offering 7/2 Mark Hughes; 4/1 Harry Redknapp; 5/1 Marco Van Basten; 9/1 Andre Villas-Boas; 14/1 Pep Guardiola; 25/1 Jose Mourinho.
AND MARK ROBINS has been backed down to odds-on favouritism to succeed Dave Jones at Cardiff with Hills who also offer 11/4Chris Hughton; 11/2 Neil Ardley; 7/1 Roberto Di Matteo; 12/1 Aidy Boothroyd and Paul Ince.
‘Managerial markets are amongst the most volatile things we price up and it would be no surprise whatsoever to see new favourites for each of these jobs within a day or two!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe, ‘All we know for sure is that someone will almost certainly find out who is going to get the jobs before we do!’

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