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WILLIAM HILL………..MIDWEEK FA CUP SPECIALS…….

Fastest Scoring Team
Tottenham 11/8
Everton 5/2
Sunderland 13/5
Bolton 9/2
WIN ONLY. DEAD HEAT RULES APPLY.
**90minutes play only.

Highest Scoring Team
Tottenham 4/9
Everton 7/2
Sunderland 9/2
Bolton 11/1
WIN ONLY. DEAD HEAT RULES APPLY. **90minutes play only.

Highest Scoring Match
Tottenham vs Bolton 10/11
Tie 23/10
Sunderland vs Everton 23/10
**90minutes play only.

Tottenham to win in 90 minutes (vs Bolton)& go on to lift trophy 7/2
Bolton to win in 90 minutes(vs Spurs) & go on to lift trophy 80/1
Sunderland to win in 90 minutes(vs Everton) & go on to lift trophy 11/1
Everton to win in 90 minutes (vs Sunderland) & go on to lift trophy 14/1

TO WIN FA CUP….2/1 Liverpool; 9/4 Chelsea; 3/1 Spurs; 8/1 Everton; Sunderland; 33/1 Bolton.

TO PROGRESS…..1/7 Spurs v Bolton 4/1; 4/6 Sunderland v 11/10 Everton.

TWO TO CONTEST FINAL….

Chelsea/Liverpool 6/5
Tottenham/Liverpool 9/4
Chelsea/Sunderland 8/1
Tottenham/Sunderland 10/1
Chelsea/Everton 12/1
Tottenham/Everton 14/1
Bolton/Liverpool 25/1
Bolton/Sunderland 66/1
Bolton/Everton 100/1

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SPECIALS….

4/1 CHELSEA TO BEAT BENFICA TWICE

WILLIAM HILL offer 4/1 that Chelsea will win both of their Champions League quarter final legs against Benfica – and make them 4/9 shots to eliminate the Portuguese side, who are 13/8 to get through the tie. Hills offer 10/11 that both Benfica and Chelsea will score in the first leg game, 10/11 that they will not.
Hills make Chelsea 20/1 to win both the Champions League and FA Cup – and 4/11 to fail to win either.

TO WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE- 5/4 Barcelona; 2/1 Real Madrid; 6/1 Bayern Munich; 8/1 Chelsea; 14/1 AC; 40/1 Benfica; 66/1 Marseille; 200/1 Apoel.

FINALISTS……7/1 Chelsea v R Madrid; 16/1 Bayern v Chelsea; 80/1 Marseille v Chelsea; 300/1 Chelsea v Apoel.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.
Twitter – @sharpeangle

T: 020 8918 3731
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E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk

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Tottenham Shop Destroyed By Riots Re-opened By Spurs Legend

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Pat Jennings was at the official re-opening of William Hill’s Tottenham branch that was gutted during the August riots on 6/8/11. The burning carcass of the shop on Tottenham High Road was one of the iconic and enduring images of the riots last year and after £350,000 investment and six months hard work, the doors were opened by the former Spurs player.

Also present at the ceremony were the two members of staff, Sean Biquette and Owen McKenzie, who were working on the night and who guided customers to safety through the back of the shop when the premises came under attack.

As the official betting partner of the FA Cup, William Hill also had the trophy on site so that customers and staff could have their photo taken with it.

“It is wonderful to see things get back to normal on Tottenham High Street. What happened during the riots was terrible but the aftermath has really drawn the community together,” said Pat Jennings. “Let’s not forget about Sean and Owen as well. They have to be commended for their bravery on the night the shop was attacked.”

“The old shop was a great place for people to get together and meet their friends and now they can do it in style as the new shop looks absolutely fantastic,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Spurs are William Hill’s 3/1 third favourites to win the trophy, with their quarter final opponents, Bolton 33/1.

William Hill FA Cup Outright: 2/1 Liverpool; 9/4 Chelsea; 3/1 Tottenham; 8/1 Sunderland; 8/1 Everton; 33/1 Bolton

Photo Of Shop opening with Pat Jennings, staff and FA Cup attached

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Di Matteo Backed To Be Full Time Boss After Chelsea Turn It Round

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Torres odds on for 3 or fewer goals during rest of season….
DI MATTEO BACKED TO BE FULL TIME BOSS AFTER CHELSEA TURN IT ROUND…..

ROBERTO DI MATTEO was 8/1 with William Hill to to be appointed Chelsea’s permanent manager prior to kick-off of their Champions League game against Napoli on Wednesday evening. After the game he was cut to 5/1 as punters clamoured to back him, and now he is down to 5/2 second favourite with Hills, a fraction behind 9/4 favourite Jose Mourinho. ‘One swallow doesn;t make a summer, and one Champions League victory doesn’t make a trophy, but Chelsea fans appear to believe Di Matteo may well be the man charged with bringing the good times back to the Bridge’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.Hills now make Chelsea 11/8 to manage a top 4 finish in the Premier League – and 25/1 to turn potential disaster into triumph by winning both the FA Cup and Champions League. However, they are also 2/7 to end the season empty-handed.
HILLS HAVE OPENED A BOOK on how many goals Torres will score from now until the end of the season – and make 0-3 their 4/5 favourite. ‘Even fans of rival clubs seem to want to see Torres come out of his goal drought now, but everyone is speculating on whether he will score again this season’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…..NEXT PERMANENT (ONE YEAR CONTRACT OR LONGER) CHELSEA MANAGER – 9/4 Mourinho; 5/2 RDM; 9/2 Benitez; 9/1 Capello;Low; 10/1 Guardiola. Others on request.

How many goals will Fernando Torres score for Chelsea between now and the end of the season? (includes Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, possible 19 games):- 0-3 = 4/5…. 4-7 = 5/2….. 8+ = 5/2

When will Chelsea lose first under Di Matteo?: 7/1 Leicester; 5/6 Manchester City; 13/2 Spurs; 8/1 Villa; 2/1 none of these four

TO WIN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE…Evens Barca; 5/2 Real M; 6 Bayern; 8 Chelsea; 12 AC; 40 Benfica; 66 Marseille; 100 Appoel.

TO WIN FA CUP….5/2 Liverpool; Spurs; 11/4 Chelsea; 6 Everton; 9 Sunderland; 16 Stoke; 28 Bolton; 50 Leicester. Further information…..graham sharpe….07803233702twitter- @sharpeangle

When will Torres next score?: 8/13 Leicester; 7/1 Manchester City; 9/1 Spurs; 10/1 Villa; 6/5 none of these four

When will Chelsea lose first under Di Matteo?: 7/1 Leicester; 5/6 Manchester City; 13/2 Spurs; 8/1 Villa; 2/1 none of these four

Further information…..graham sharpe….07803233702
twitter- @sharpeangle

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Birmimgham 9/4 To Add To Chelsea Worries As Jose In Demand

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BIRMINGHAM 9/4 TO ADD TO CHELSEA WORRIES

WILLIAM HILL make Birmingham 9/4 to knock 1/3 Chelsea out of the FA Cup on Tuesday night – and it is a 7/1 chance that the game will go to penalties. Birmingham are 4/1 to win in 90m, with the draw 5/2, and Chelsea 8/11.
Birmimgham are 12/1 to win in extra time, Chelsea 6/1, and both Chelsea and Birmimgham are 12/1 to win on penalties.

HILLS- TO WIN FA CUP- 5/2 Liverpool; Spurs; 7/2 Chelsea; 6 Everton; 9 Sunderland; 16 Stoke; 28 Bolton; 40 Leicester; 50 Birmingham; 150 Stevenage.

WHEN WILL CHELSEA NEXT WIN A

GAME?
BRUM 6TH 4/6
STOKE 10TH 15/8
NAPOLI 14TH 8/1
MAN CITY 19TH 33/1
SPURS 24TH 16/1
VILLA 31ST 20/1
NONE OF THESE FIXTURES 14/1

JOSE IN DEMAND? YOU BET HE IS…….

WITH JOSE MOURINHO strongly fancied for a return to Chelsea, William Hill were anticipating taking plenty of bets for him to succeed AVB as permanent boss at Stamford Bridge – so when a Kent punter asked for a £1000 bet on him they were surprised that it was for him to take over at Spurs! ‘Mourinho is being backed to be the next boss at Chelsea, Spurs, Manchester United and England – even a man of his ability is unlikely to be able to complete that set’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.’The available Rafa Benitez and Mourinho are the best fancied Chelsea contenders so far.’
Meanwhile, another ‘next boss’ punter staked £3000 on Harry Redknapp becoming the next England manager. ‘Many punters regard the England job as a fait accompli, but if Spurs continue to concede goals at their current rate it may not be!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

HILLS…Next permanent (one year contract or more) manager of Chelsea- 5/2 Jose Mourinho; 5/2 Rafa Benitez; 5/1 Roberto di Matteo; 6/1 Pep Guardiola; Fabio Capello; 14/1 David Moyes; 20/1 Deschamps; Hiddink; Poyet; Rijkaard; Rodgers; Van Marwijk.

Next permanent Spurs boss – 7/2 Mourinho; 9/2 Moyes; 10/1 Ancelotti; Hughton; Rodgers.Others on request.

Next permanent England manager – 1/7 Redknapp; 8/1 Pearce; 9/1 Guardiola; 12 Mourinho; 14 Hodgson. Others on request.

SPL FAVOURITES TO BE FIRST WITH GOAL-LINE TECHNOLOGY…..

WITH SPECULATION growing that FIFA are set to endorse the introduction of goal-line technology, William Hill have opened a book on which major European league will get to introduce it first and have made the SPL 13/8 favourites. ‘This seems to be a story which has been around forever without actually happening, maybe at last it is imminent. We think the SPL could be well placed to be considered for the honour of staging the first League game to boast goal-line technology.’ Said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

FIRST LEAGUE TO STAGE LEAGUE GAME WITH GOAL-LINE TECHNOLOGY:
Scottish Premier League 13/8
English Premier League 11/4
German Bundesliga 4/1
Spanish La Liga 11/2
French Ligue 1 7/1
Italian Serie A 8/1
Dutch Eredivisie 10/1

ARSENAL 20/1 FOR MIRACLE ESCAPE

WILLIAM HILL make Arsenal 20/1 to manage to overcome the four goal deficit against AC Milan to make it through to the next round of the Champions League when they face AC Milan on Tuesday night. Arsenal are 23/20 to win the game in 90m, 12/5 to draw, with AC 23/10. Robin Van Persie is 25/1 to score a 90m hat trick. A 4-0 90m win for the Gunners is 40/1, with a 5-0 triumph 125/1.

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.
TWITTER- @sharpeangle

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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Giggs 20/1 To Reach Four Figures…liverpool 4/9 For Barren 2012/13…torres Troubles

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Ryan Giggs celebrated his 900th Manchester United appearance by scoring a goal and William Hill offer 20/1 that he reaches 1000 appearances. “Ryan will have to play for at least another three years in order to reach the 1000 games mark although the way that he has been playing recently suggests that the evergreen Giggs could easily do that,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Liverpool 4/9 For Barren 2012/13

Liverpool lifted the first silverware of the season on Sunday, when they won the Carling Cup and William Hill are offering 2/1 that they win one trophy next season and 8/1 they win two or more. They are 4/9 to win no silverware in the 2012/13 season. “There have been many people talking about Arsenal’s barren seasons but Liverpool, until Sunday, had suffered a similar streak and winning the League Cup is unlikely to paper over the cracks and they will really have their work cut out in order to follow it up next season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Liverpool are the 5/2 joint favourites to win the FA Cup with Spurs and are 10/3 to finish in the top four in the Premier League, undoubtedly a top target for Kenny Dalglish. Liverpool are 7/1 to win the League Cup next season.

Torres Troubles

Fernando Torres has been suffering in the goals department since joining Chelsea and he has finally been dropped from the Spain squad. Hills are offering 6/4 that he fails to go to Euro 2012 (1/2 to make it). Torres is 13/8 to have left Chelsea by the start of next season (4/9 to still be there).

Torres to make the Spain Euro 2012 squad
Yes – 1/2
No – 6/4

Torres to score at Euro 2012
6/4
Bets are losers if doesn’t make squad or doesn’t get playing minutes.

Torres to leave Chelsea by first game of 2012/13 season:
Yes – 13/8
No – 4/9

Liverpool Season 2012/13 Trophies
0 4/9
Exactly 1 2/1
2 or more 8/1
*Premier League, FA Cup, Carling Cup & ANY Euro Comp

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Villas Boas Burden Eased Along With Odds For The Sack

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Andre Villas Boas and Chelsea got a vital and comprehensive victory against Bolton at home and William Hill have eased the price of AVB having left Chelsea by the start of next season from 4/6 to Evens (8/11 to still be there). He is out to 4/1 from 3/1 to be out of a job by the time Chelsea visit Birmingham for their FA Cup replay.

“Chelsea played fantastically in the second half of their match and they have helped to ease the pressure on their under fire manager,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “If they can continue to play like they did after the first goal then their manager will have every reason to think his job will be safe.”

Despite coming from behind to salvage a point at Newcastle, Hills make Terry Connor 8/11 to NOT be in charge of Wolves for the first game of next season (Even money to still be in charge).

Andre Villas Boas to still be at Chelsea on first day of next season: 8/11 yes, EVS no

Andre Villas Boas to have left Chelsea by the start of Birmingham game: 4/1

Terry Connor to be in charge of Wolves on first day of next season: 1/1 yes; 8/11 no

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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Arsenal 7/4 For Silverware Next Season…but Will Wenger Be In Charge?

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Arsenal’s six year wait for silverware took a heavy blow following defeat by Sunderland in the FA Cup. Hills offer 150/1 that they manage to lift a trophy this season but think that 2012/13 season may be more realistic, offering 7/4 that they their next trophy arrives next season. Hills offer 5/4 that Arsene Wenger has left Arsenal come the first game of next season, although he is 4/7 to still be there.

Should Wenger depart the Emirates, Pep Guardiola is the 7/1 favourite to take over, although Remi Garde is 10/1 with Martin O’Neill, Jose Mourinho and Guus Hiddink all offered at 14/1.

“Arsenal are now almost six years without a trophy and although the odds suggest that there may be success next season, it is uncertain as to whether Wenger will be the man in charge should that happen,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next Permanent Arsenal Manager: 7/1 Pep Guardiola; 10/1 Remi Garde; 14/1 Martin O’Neill; 14/1 Jose Mourinho; 14/1 Guus Hiddink; 16/1 Laurent Blanc; 16/1 Carlo Ancelotti; 20/1 BAR

Next Permanent Chelsea Manager: 9/2 Jose Mourinho; 6/1 Pep Guardiola; 9/1 Fabio Capello; 12/1 Guus Hiddink; 16/1 Didier Deschamps; 20/1 BAR

When Will Arsenal Next Win A Trophy: 150/1 2011/12; 7/4 2012/13; 10/3 2013/14; 9/2 2014/15; 7/4 2015/16 or later
*only EPL/FA Cup/ League Cup/Europa or Champions League Count

Arsene Wenger still at Arsenal next season: 4/7 yes; 5/4 no

FA Cup Outright: 5/2 Tottenham; 3/1 Liverpool; 5/1 Chelsea; 13/2 Sunderland; 7/1 Everton; 12/1 Stoke; 20/1 Bolton; 25/1 Leicester; 66/1 Birmingham; 100/1 Brighton; 250/1 Stevenage; 250/1 Crawley

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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