Hoops Favourites To Win Battle Of The Rovers – After Semi-final Win Over St. Pats

Shamrock Rovers have been installed as William Hill’s 4/9 favourites to win the FAI Cup final following their 1-0 victory over St. Patrick’s Athletic in the cup semi-final replay at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening.

The Hoops, who last won the cup in 1987, will contest the final against last year’s runners-up Sligo Rovers – who are 13/8 to go one better this year.

William Hill are also offering odds of 2/1 for Shamrock Rovers to win this year’s Airtricity league – and 7/2 to complete the Airtricity League/FAI Cup double.

Latest William Hill Odds

FAI CUP FINAL
4/9 Shamrock Rovers
13/8 Sligo Rovers

AITRICITY LEAGUE
4/11 Bohemians
2/1 Shamrock Rovers

TO COMPLETE THE AIRTRICITY LEAGUE/FAI CUP DOUBLE
7/2 Shamrock Rovers

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Northern Ireland Out To 7/1 To Reach Euro’s

Northern Ireland have been pushed out to 7/1 from 6/1 to qualify for Euro 2012 following their disappointing draw 1-1 with the Faroe Islands on Tuesday afternoon.

Nigel Worthington’s side were odds on favourites to beat the minnows, but they were only saved an embarrassing defeat when Kyle Lafferty equalised in the 76th minute.

Northern Ireland are now quoted as 14/1 shots to win Group C by William Hill who make Italy the 4/11 favourites to win the Group.

‘Northern Ireland seem to have no problem competing against the big teams in Europe – it’s the lesser teams who are the problem,’ said William Hill spokesman Tony Kenny ‘They put in a brilliant performance against Italy last week, but they failed to follow it up in the Faroes.’

Latest William Hill odds

Northern Ireland to qualify for Euro 2012: 1/16 No 7/1 Yes

Euro 2012 Qualifying Group C: 4/11 Italy, 4/1 Serbia, 13/2 Slovenia, 14/1 Northern Ireland, 100/1 Estonia, 2500/1 Faroe Islands

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Ireland 11/10 For Euro Qualification After Slovakia Stalemate

Ireland are now 11/10 shots, with William Hill, to qualify for Euro 2012 following their 1-1 draw with St. Leger gave Ireland the lead after 16 minutes, however, Durica headed Slovakia back on level terms on the 36th minute mark.

Robbie Keane had a chance from the penalty spot to put Ireland back in front, but the Spurs striker’s tame attempt was saved by the Slovak keeper.

Elsewhere in Euro 2012 qualifying Group B, Russia jumped to the top of the Group B table after they beat Macedonia 1-0.

The Russians are now the 4/11 to win Group B with William Hill who also offer 4/1 Ireland, 9/2 Slovakia, 66/1 Macedonia, 100/1 Armenia, and 2500/1 Andorra.

‘Robbie Keane’s missed penalty could come back to haunt us,’ said William Hill spokesman Tony Kenny ‘Ireland should have won the game, but it was just one of those nights.’

‘Realistically, we’re probably playing for second place – and we’re now 11/10 to qualify for the Euro’s and 4/6 not to.’

Latest William Hill Odds

To win Group B: 4/11 Russia, 4/1 Rep of Ireland, 9/2 Slovakia, 66/1 Macedonia, 100/1 Armenia, 2500/1 Andorra

Ireland To qualify for Euro 2012: 4/6 No, 11/10 Yes

Robbie Keane to score his next penalty for Ireland: 1/10 Yes, 11/2 No

To win Euro 2012: 4/1 Germany, 13/2 Netherlands, 8/1 England, 12/1 France, 12/1 Italy, 14/1 Portugal, 80/1 Rep of Ireland, 500/1 Northern Ireland

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Bohs Now To 4/11 Complete Hat-trick Of Leagues

Bohemians are now the 4/11 favourites to win the 2010 Airtricity League title following a dramatic series of matches on Saturday afternoon.

The Gypsies beat St. Patrick’s Athletic 1-0 at the Stadium of Light – and then watched their bitter rivals, Shamrock Rovers, lose 2-1 at home to Sporting Fingal.

Saturday’s results leaves Bohemians one point clear of Shamrock Rovers at the top of the table with just two games to go.

Rovers, who lead the league by eight points at one stage, are now 2/1 to win their first league title since 1994.

In the penultimate round of fixtures – Bohemians play Galway in Terryland Park, while the Hoops are at home to Drogheda United.

‘Bohemians are now in the box seat – and it’s hard to see them dropping points against either Galway or Dundalk,’ said Hills spokesman Tony Kenny ‘Rovers were 1/6 favourites to win the league just a few weeks ago, but the destiny of the 2010 Airtricity League is now out of their hands.’

Latest 2010 Airtricity League odds from William Hill
4/11 Bohemians
2/1 Shamrock Rovers
Win Only

Remaining fixtures – Bohemians
22/10/10 Galway United v Bohemians Terryland Park
29/10/10 Bohemians v Dundalk Dalymount Park

Remaining fixtures – Shamrock Rovers
22/10/10 Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda United Tallaght Stadium
29/10/10 Bray Wanderers v Shamrock Rovers The Carlisle Grounds

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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

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Shamrock Rovers Now 1/6 To Win The Airtricity League

Shamrock Rovers are now 1/6 favourites to win the Airtricity League title following their convincing 3-0 victory over Galway United on Friday night. The victory leaves the Hoops six points clear of their Dublin city rivals Bohemians – who are now rated 7/2 shots by William Hill to win the league.

The bookies also make the Tallaght based club 7/4 to lift the FAI Cup – and 9/4 to complete the Airtricity League/FAI Cup double.

Bohemians are 13/8 favourites to win the FAI Cup, and 11/1 to complete the Airtricity League/FAI Cup double.

‘The destiny of the league is in the hands of Shamrock Rovers,’ said William Hill spokesman Tony Kenny ‘They’ve been the most consistent team this season, and it would be a big surprise if they failed to win the league from this position.’

Latest Irish football odds from William Hill

Airtricity League
1/6 Shamrock Rovers
7/2 Bohemians
Win Only – Others on request

FAI Cup
13/8 Bohemians
7/4 Shamrock Rovers
4/1 St Patrick’s Athletic
9/2 Sligo Rovers
Win Only

Airtricity League/FAI Cup Doubles
9/4 Shamrock Rovers
11/1 Bohemians

EA Sports Cup
1/6 Sligo Rovers
7/2 Monaghan United
Win Only

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Last Tango In Paris? – Bookies Slash Odds On Ireland V France Replay

William Hill have cut the odds of a replay taking place between Ireland and France from 100-1 to 10-1 following a huge swell of support behind the Irish cause.

The bookies have also reported strong money for Thierry ‘le hand’ Henry getting an official sanction from FIFA or UEFA. They originally offered odds of 10-3 for him to get a ban, but they are now only offering 9-4.

William Hill’s Irish spokesman Tony Kenny said “Punters seem to believe there is a real chance of FIFA ordering a replay and as a result, we’ve been forced to dramatically alter our odds.” He continued “We still think it’s very unlikely there will be a rematch between Ireland and France, but you never know!”

William Hill have also re-installed Ireland into their World Cup 2010 betting at an unlikely 1000-1.

++ William Hill have already pledged to refund all the punters who backed Ireland to qualify for next year’s World Cup finals.

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