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Cott Out As Forest Build For Future With ‘arry?

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Following the sacking of Steve Cotterill, William Hill make Darren Ferguson the 2/1 favourite to be named as the next permanent boss of Nottingham Forest although the ambitious new owners could be able to tempt Harry Redknapp to the club, offered at 4/1.

A couple of notable former Forest players that could be in the frame to make a return in the dugout are Roy Keane at 10/1, Stuart Pearce and Nigel Clough both at 20/1 and Gary Megson 25/1.

“Steve Cotterill did a fantastic job under very difficult circumstances last season but the ambition of the new Forest owners is highlighted by the fact that they are being linked with Harry Redknapp, Roy Keane and bizarrely, Diego Maradona – who is recently out of a job,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Under their new ownership, Forest are 1/10 to finish higher than their 19th position from last season.

SHIN UP: NEW UNITED BOYS AIM TO CLOSE GAP ON CITY

Shinji Kagawa was paraded in front of the media on Thursday with fellow signing Nick Powell and the Japanese international is 11/4 to net between 12 and 15 times for United this term. He is expected to play a pivotal role at Old Trafford this season and is 11/2 to start more than 26 games at United this season and 3/1 to start less than ten games.

“While Man City had Yaya Toure and David Silva, Manchester United were really lacking a creative midfielder last year and Kagawa looks like he will fill that role now,” said William Hill spokesman Joe Crilly.

Nick Powell, the 18 year old signing from Crewe is more likely one for the future. William Hill have him at 8/13 to start one or no games in the Premier League. He is 9/2 to start six or more in the Premier League this time. A big impact this season is unlikely but he is 7/1 to make the England squad for the World Cup in 2014.

Next Nottingham Forest manager: 2/1 Darren Ferguson; 4/1 Harry Redknapp; 7/1 Mick McCarthy; 10/1 Roy Keane; 16/1 Alex McLeish; 16/1 Billy Davies; 16/1 Karl Robinson; 16/1 Diego Maradona; 20/1 Alan Shearer; 20/1 Stuart Pearce; 20/1 Alan Curbishly; 20/1 Neil Warnock; 20/1 Nigel Clough; 25/1 Gary Megson; 25/1 Gordon Strachan; 25/1 Iain Dowie; 25/1 Ian Holloway; 25/1 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer; 25/1 Paolo Di Canio; 25/1 Paul Ince; 25/1 Rafa Benitez; 25/1 Phil Brown; 25/1 Glenn Hoddle; 25/1 Sven Goran Eriksson

Nottingham Forest finishing position: 9/1 lower; 7/1 exactly 19th; 1/10 higher

Shinji Kagawa Specials
Kagawa Premier League Starts 2012/13
3/1 Under Ten
9/4 11-15
9/4 16-20
3/1 21-25
11/2 26+

Kagawa Premier League Goals 2012/13
11/4 Under Four
5/2 4-7
5/2 8-11
11/4 12-15
5/1 16+

Nick Powell
Nick Powell number of Premier League starts for Manchester United 2012/13
8/13 0-1
5/2 2-3
7/2 4-5
9/2 6+

7/1 Nick Powell to be in the England squad for the 2014 World Cup

Joe Crilly
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City 11/8 To Finish With Six Point Flurry

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CITY 11/8 TO FINISH WITH SIX POINT FLURRY
Manchester City have been shortened from 8/15 to 4/9 by William Hill to beat Stoke in their Premier League clash on Tuesday. Hills are also offering 11/8 that City win their final two games against Stoke and Bolton and Mancini’s side has been cut from 8/13 to 4/7 to end the season in third place.
“Arsenal’s unexpected defeat by Villa has given City a huge incentive to finish the season on a high note by taking third place”, said Hill’ spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill odds:
City v Stoke – 4/9 Manchester City, 3/1 Draw, 7/1 Stoke.
To finish third – 4/7 City, 5/4 Arsenal.
City to win final two games – 11/8

McCLAREN HAMMER BLOW?
Steve McClaren is 1/3 favourite with William Hill to succeed Avram Grant as the next permanent West Ham manager. “At the moment it looks like a one horse book with punters desperate to back McCLaren at any price”, said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Current William Hill next West Ham boss prices: 1/3 Steve McClaren, 7/1 Kevin Keen, 7/1 Chris Hughton, 9/1 Neil Warnock, 10/1 Sam Allardyce, 10/1 Martin Jol, 12/1 Slacen Bilic, 14/1 Gus Poyet, 14/1 Ian Holloway, 14/1 Martin O’Neill, 14/1 Robert Di Matteo, 14/1 Paulo Di Canio, 14/1 Brendan Rodgers, 14/1 Malky MacKay, 14/1 Paul Lambert, 16/1 Dave Jones, 16/1 Sven Goran Eriksson, 20/1 Billy Davies, 20/1 Gianfranco Zola, 20/1 Alan Curbishley, 20/1 Sean O’Driscoll, 20/1 Gordon Strachan, 20/1 Stuart Pearce, 20/1 Glen Hoddle, 20/1 Rafael Benitez, 20/1 Jose Mourinho, 20/1 Julian Dicks, 33/1 Phil Brown, 33/1 Gareth Southgate, 40/1 Diego Maradona, 40/1 Ray Wilkins.

Further information from Graham Sharpe…..0208 918 3731, 07803 233702.

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Is Martin Off On His Jol-ies To The North West Or Will Alan Curb His Enthusiasm?

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Despite the Venky’s Group maintaining that they want to appoint an English manager to replace Sam Allardyce at Blackburn, it is Dutchman Martin Jol who heads the betting at William Hill at 4/1. He is then followed by a veritable army of British and Irish managers, with Dave Jones and Chris Hughton both 5/1 and Alan Curbishley at 6/1.

“Martin Jol performed well during his time at Tottenham and he is currently out of a job, however, should the fact that he is not British count against him, Dave Jones, Chris Hughton and Alan Curbishley are all waiting in the wings,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Blackburn Manager:

4/1 Martin Jol; 5/1 Dave Jones; 5/1 Chris Hughton; 6/1 Alan Curbishley; 7/1 Martin O’Neill; 7/1 Roy Keane; 15/2 Chris Coleman; 9/1 Steve McClaren; 10/1 Phil Brown; 10/1 Sven –Goran Eriksson; 12/1 Diego Maradona; 12/1 Alan Shearer; 14/1 Stuart Pearce; 16/1 David O’Leary; 16/1 Gordon Strachan; 20/1 Paul Jewell; 25/1 Iain Dowie; 25/1 Paul Lambert; 25/1 Ray Wilkins; 25/1 Simon Grayson; 25/1 Steve Clarke; 33/1 Frank Rijkaard; 40/1 Jurgen Klinsmann
Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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Next Brazil Boss + Maragoner ?

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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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You Bet: What Will Diego Mad-adona Do At The World Cup?

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Argentina manager, Diego Armando Maradona is without doubt the most colourful character at this year’s World Cup in South Africa.

From the ‘hand of god’ to his drug fuelled lifestyle, Maradona has courted controversy throughout his career, and William Hill believe his footballing faux-pas will continue at this year’s World Cup.

The bookies have created a list of Mad-adona World Cup specials – including odds of 6-1 for him to be sent off during a World Cup match, and 25-1 for him to be arrested during his time in South Africa.

The flawed genius has also promised to run through the streets Buenos Aires naked if Argentina win the World Cup. Hills think anything is possible when it comes the man nicknamed ‘Pelusa’ (the dishevelled one), and they are offering odds of just 10-1 for him to shed his clothes on his return to the Argentine capital.

The betting firm have also opened a market on whether or not he’ll keep his ‘God’ like beard for duration of Argentina’s matches in the group stage. They are offering odds of 1-5 he keeps the beard, and 10-3 he shaves it off.

William Hill’s spokesman Tony Kenny said “Maradona is no stranger to controversy on and off the pitch, and he’s likely to do anything at this year’s World Cup.”

William Hill – Maradona Specials
6-1 Diego Maradona to be sent off during a World Cup match
10-1 Diego Maradona to run through the streets of Buenos Aires naked after Argentina win the World Cup
20-1 Diego Maradona to assault a member of the media during the World Cup
20-1 Diego Maradona to get in a fist fight with one of his own players during the World Cup (Does not include play fighting)
25-1 Diego Maradona to resign as Argentina coach while they are still in the World Cup
25-1 Diego Maradona to be arrested for any reason during the World Cup
50-1 Diego Maradona to be banned by FIFA for smoking a Cuban cigar on the touchline

What a Beardo!
Will Diego Maradona shave his ‘god beard’ off before the end of the World Cup Group Stages? 1-5 No, 10-3 Yes

Latest World Cup Odds: 4-1 Spain, 9-2 Brazil, 13-2 Argentina, 8-1 England, 10-1 Holland, 14-1 Germany, 16-1 Italy, 20-1 France, 25-1 Portugal, 50-1 Ivory Coast, 66-1 Serbia, 80-1 Mexico/USA/Chile, 100-1 Cameroon/Paraguay/Uruguay, 125-1 Ghana, 150-1 Nigeria/South Africa/Australia/Denmark, 200-1 Greece, 250-1 Switzerland/South Korea, 300-1 Slovakia; 400-1 Japan/Slovenia; 500-1 Algeria; 1000-1 Honduras, 2000-1 New Zealand/North Korea.

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gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk or tkenny@williamhill.ie

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Rocky Ride For Rio?

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ROCKY RIDE FOR RIO? Following Rio Ferdinand’s disastrous mistake against Ukraine, bookmakers William Hill are offering specials on what will happen to Rio first in the England match against Belarus. Hills are offering 40/1 that he will receive a straight red and 10/1 to score a goal but they make him a 4/9 chance to have an incident free 90 minutes.
“Rio will be keen to make amends for his below par performance at the weekend and we have already seen some money for him at 10/1 to score in the match”, said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
What Will Happen To Rio First? 4/9 Play 90 minutes without incidence, 7/1 Receive A Yellow, 10/1 Score A Goal, 10/1 Substituted, 14/1 Provide An Assist, 16/1 Score An Own Goal, 16/1 Concede A Penalty, 40/1 Red Card.
England v Belarus: 1/6 England, 11/2 Draw, 16/1 Belarus.
How Many Goals Will England Score In Belarus? 15/2 None, 4/1 One, 12/5 Two, 11/4 Three, 5/1 Four, 6/1 Five or more.
MISERY FOR MARADONA?……..William Hill expect to see Argentina qualify for South Africa 2010 offering 1/5 that they do so but Hills are also offering 7/4 that Diego Maradona will not be their manager on the first day of the tournament.
“Despite the players at his disposal Maradona has made a pig’s ear of qualifying for the World Cup and even if Argentina qualify there is a train of thought that he will not be their manager come next summer”, said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Argentina to qualify for 2010 World Cup: 1/5 Yes, 10/3 No.
Maradona to be Argentina Manager on first day of 2010 World Cup: 7/4 No, 2/5 Yes.

LATEST WILLIAM HILL WORLD CUP ODDS: 9/2 Spain; 5/1 Brazil; 13/2 England; 8 Argentina; 11 Germany; 12 Italy; Netherlands; 25 France; Russia; 33 Portugal; Ivory Coast; 40 Paraguay; 50 Serbia; 66 Croatia.

TO START IN GOAL IN 1ST WORLD CUP FINALS GAME: 11/10 Robert Green; 5/4 David James; 5/1 Ben Foster; 8/1 Paul Robinson (others on request).
Further information from Graham Sharpe…..020 8918 3732, 07803 233702.

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