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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
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E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk

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Rio To Retire From England? You Bet It Could Happen

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RIO TO RETIRE FROM ENGLAND? YOU BET IT COULD HAPPEN

WITH the controversy raging over whether Fabio Capello will stick with Rio Ferdinand as his England captain, or give the armband back to John Terry on a ‘permanent’ basis, William Hill are not only betting on who will eventually succeed Rio as permanent skipper, but are also offering 10/1 that Rio will announce his retirment from international football before the end of the current season. ‘Rio has been battling against injury during the season and is reportedly not happy that Capello is considering taking the armband from him – either or both of these factors could result in a decision to quit international football, possibly so that he can still figure prominently in Man U’s plans’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HILLS NOW OFFER 1/4 THAT JOHN TERRY WILL SUCCEED RIO, WHENEVER HE CEASES TO BE PERMANENT ENGLAND SKIPPER UNDER CAPELLO. ‘This has been so frequently flagged up that it already feels like a fait accompli, but maybe Fabio has been waiting to see what the public reaction to such a possible move would be’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

**Hills….Rio Ferdinand to official announce his retirement from International football before end of 2010/11 season…… 10/1

**Hills…..Next ‘Permanent’ England captain after Rio Ferdinand

Terry1/4
Gerrard10/1
Rooney10/1
Barry12/1
Lampard16/1
Wilshere20/1
Others on request.

Further information……graham sharpe…07803 233702.

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Fab Barca Bet ?

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************************************** ARSENAL – BARCA SPECIALS *************************************************

FAB BARCA BET?

William Hill offer 6/4 that Arsenal’s Fabregas will be a Barcelona player by the first day of the next Premier League season, but make him 1/2 still to be a Gunner or to have gone anywhere other than Barca. ‘There has been so much speculation about Fabregas leaving Arsenal for Barcelona that many fans seem to regard it as almost a fait accompli, but we’re not convinced it will happen’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

GUNNERS 33/1 TO BEAT BARCA TWICE

William Hill offer 33/1 that Arsenal will win both legs of their Champions League tie with Barcelona, while the Spaniards are 6/4 to do likewise.

90m play – 3/1 Arsenal; 11/4 draw; Barca 5/6…Messi to score in Barca win – 5/4; Fabregas to score in Arsenal win – 8/1
Both teams to score – 4/7 yes; 5/4 no
*Barca to score in 15th min or earlier – 16/5

Over-Under 6.5 goals in both 90 mins combined – 5/6 take your pick.
Arsenal goals in two 90m games – 2.5 – 4/6 UNDER – 11/10 OVER

Barcelona goals in two 90m games– 4.5 – 8/11 UNDER – EVS OVER

To progress……1/4 Barca; 11/4 Arsenal

WILLIAM HILL……..
Barca Possession… over/under 61.5 – 5/6 each

Some things that happened last time….

**Messi to score 4 or more again – 33/1…… **Any Barca player sent off – 6/1……..**Barca win 1st half/Arsenal win 2nd half – 15/2

**Arsenal come from behind & draw – 8/1……..**Arsenal come from behind and win or draw – 5/1

Ancelotti Evens to be out by next season:
TORRES 6/1 NOT TO SCORE IN NEXT FIVE GAMES

WILLIAM HILL make Torres 6/1 to fail to score in each of Chelsea’s next five games. Hills offer 5/4 that he breaks his Chelsea duck away to FC Copenhagen away in the Champions League; 15/8 that he gets his first at home to Birmingham; 5/1 home v Man U; 6/1 away v Blackpool; 8/1 home v FC Copenhagen. ‘The longer the goalless run goes the more pressure will be heaped on both Torres and Ancelotti’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
And Hills now offer Evens that Ancelotti will be gone by the first Prem game of next season – 8/11 that he’ll still be there. ‘Ancelotti did not look best pleased after the game and Chelsea’s shakey form is a real problem for his future’ added Sharpe.

Hills….When Will Torres Score His First Chelsea Goal?
Copenhagen [A] CL5/4
Birmingham [H]15/8
Man Utd [H]5/1
Blackpool [A]6/1
Copenhagen [H] CL8/1
None of these fixtures6/1

Must start vs Copenhagen [A] and fixtures must be played in this order.

Ancelotti to still be Chelsea first day of next season?
Yes – 8/11
No – EVS

Chelsea to finish in the Top 4?
Yes – 1/3
No – 9/4

Premier League Outright
Man Utd4/7
Arsenal2/1
Chelsea16/1
Man City20/1
Tottenham66/1

HILLS….CHELSEA TO WIN NOTHING THIS SEASON -2/7

FULHAM ARE 11/1 WITH HILLS TO GO DOWN.
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Roy Hodgson Odds On To Be G B Oiympic Boss

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HODGSON ODDS ON TO BOSS OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TEAM

WILLIAM HILL have installed Fulham boss Roy Hodgson as 8/15 favourite to manage the GB team for the 2012 Olympics. ‘Few could argue that Hodgson has done a tremendous job at Fulham, but there are a few other contenders with strong claims, too, and despite cliams that Hodgson will be offered the role it may be far from a fait accompli as yet’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL:Who Will Manage 2021 Olympic Football Team ?
Roy Hodgson 8/15
Stuart Pearce 9/4
Alex Ferguson 14/1
Fabio Capello 16/1
Harry Redknapp 16/1
Martin Oneill 16/1
David Moyes 16/1

HILLS: WHICH HOME COUNTRY’S GAME WILL PRODUCE MOST GOALS?
Game With Most Goals ?
Brazil v England 2/1
Northern Ireland v Serbia 5/2
Wales v Scotland 11/4
Rep Of Ireland v France 3/1

HILLS: WHICH ‘HOME’ COUNTRY WILL SCORE FASTEST GOAL?

Quickest Goal (By Match Minute)
Wales 5/2
Scotland 3/1
Rep Of Ireland 7/2
England 4/1
Northern Ireland 4/1
16/5 ALL FOUR SEEDS TO MAKE WORLD CUP FINALS

WILLIAM HILL are offering 16/5 that all four seeded countries involved in the play offs – Greece, France, Russia and Portugal – will make it through to the Finals, and 125/1 that none of them will do so.
HILLS….Play offs- to qualify….. 4/6 Ukraine v 11/10 Greece; 2/9 Portugal v 7/2 Bosnia; 1/4 Russia v 11/4 Slovenia; 2/7 France v 5/2 Rep Ire
20/1 ENGLAND – BRAZIL IS WORLD CUP FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL!

WILLIAM HILL are offering 20/1 that England and Brazil, who play a weekend friendly, will meet again in the World Cup Final – and 3/1 that the two take each other on at any stage of the tournament. ‘England go into this match on good terms with themselves and as one of the countries qualifying in style for the final stages, so speculation about an England- Brazil Final may not be regarded as entirely unhinged!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
However, Hills still make Brazil 23/20 favourites to win the game, with England 2/1 and the draw 21/10. Brazil are Evens with Hills to go further than England in the World Cup, with Capello’s side 11/8 to do vice versa, and 4/1that both will be eliminated at the same stage. (3rd place play off to count if relevant).
TO WIN WORLD CUP: 9/2 Brazil and Spain; 6/1 England; 7/1 Argentina; 12/1 Germany; 14/1 Holland; Italy; 16/1 Portugal; 20/1 France; 25/1 Russia; 33/1 Ivory Coast.

IS BECKS NO-HOPES TO BEAT SHILTS?

DAVID BECKHAM’s absence from the squad for the Brazil game is a blow to his chances of ovrtaking Peter Shilton’s record number of caps, and William Hill have pushed him out from 3/1 to 5/1 as a consequence. ‘He now has virtually no chance of catching Shilton during the World Cup, and his best hope may be to get so close that the FA take pity on him and organise a series of friendlies to take him past Shilts. Failing that, if he does play well during the World Cup, Capello may keep him involved for the Euro qualification campaign – always assuming that the boss is still there after the World Cup’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
William Hill: To make England World Cup Squad
Yes No
Beckham……. 4/7 5/4
Owen…………. 9/4 1/3
Heskey………. 1/16 7/1
Carrick……….. 1/8 9/2
Foster…………. 8/15 11/8
Agbonlahor….. 5/4 4/7
Ferdinand……… 1/7 4/1
Huddlestone ……9/4 1/3
Walcott …………2/9 3/1
Further information….graham sharpe…0208 918 3731

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