Euros Group A: Punters Have Made Their Minds Up Already

2004 winners of the Euros, Greece are 10/3 to qualify for the knockout stages of the event with Russsia (1/10) and Czech Republic (4/5) the two favourites to make it through. Greece will have to defeat Russia and are 4/1 to do so, while also hoping for a draw in the Poland/Czech Republic game – offered at 9/4.

Punters do not hold out much hope for the Greeks, however, with Russia backed, at this early stage, to the tune of over 90% of all bets staked on the match. Russia represent one of Hill’s biggest liabilities to win the tournament as well, with a six figure sum to be paid out if they manage to upset the pre tournament odds of 20/1.

“Going into the final round of games in Group A, there is still so much to play for, but our punters certainly seem to have made their minds up already,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Poland have also been very well backed by punters ahead of their game against Czech Republic, with 82% of all early bets staked on them to win.

Group A

4/1 Greece; 8/11 Russia; 5/2 Draw
23/10 Czech Republic; 5/4 Poland; 9/4 Draw

Winner: 3/10 Russia; 4/1 Czech Republic; 7/1 Poland; 33/1 Greece

To qualify (not to): 1/10 Russia (11/2); 4/5 Czech Republic (10/11); 11/10 Poland (4/6); 10/3 Greece (1/5)

Joe Crilly
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Holland Still Clinging On But Bookies Bet They’re Bust

Despite being the pre-tournament 6/1 third favourites, Holland have flattered to deceive and while not out of the tournament just yet, William Hill feel relatively confident that the £500,000 liability on them is safe for the time being. “Holland have been absolutely woeful, epitomised by poor play from their star men Robben and Van Persie and while we still have a £500,000 liability on them, they need a near miracle to get out of their group,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Holland are 11/2 to progress from their group, while at the other end, Germany have not quite qualified but are 1/12 to win the group and 1/100 to qualify.

There has not been a single 0-0 draw in this tournament so far and not a Euros 0-0 since Italy met Spain in the quarter finals of 2008 and with the run as it is, William Hill are offering 5/1 that there is not a single stalemate in the tournament.

With a number of headed goals in the tournament and quite a few coming from defenders, Hills offer 6/4 that any of the eight centre backs in the Ireland/Spain and Italy/Croatia games score and 4/1 that any one of them opens the scoring.

33 goals have been score so far in the tournament and Hills offer 2/1 that more goals are scored in 90 minutes than at Euro 2004 when 83 were scored. Hills also go 16/1 about there being fewer than the 63 scored at Euro 96.

Will there be a 0-0 draw in Euro 2012: 5/1 no; 1/9 yes

Will any of Pique, Ramos, Bonucci, Chiellini, St Ledger, Dunne, Corluka, Schildenfeld score on Thursday: 1/2 no; 6/4 yes

Will any of Pique, Ramos, Bonucci, Chiellini, St Ledger, Dunne, Corluka, Schildenfeld score first on Thursday: 1/7 no; 4/1 yes

Record highest total goals (90 minutes) to be broken (83 in 2000): 2/1
Record lowest total goals (90 minutes) to fail to be reached (63 in 1996): 16/1

Tournament winner: 9/4 Germany; 11/4 Spain; 9/1 France; 10/1 Italy; 10/1 England; 12/1 Russia; 16/1 Portugal; 25/1 Croatia; 33/1 Holland; 40/1 Ukraine; 50/1 Poland; 66/1 Czech Republic; 66/1 Denmark; 100/1 Sweden; 250/1 Greece; 300/1 Republic of Ireland

Group B winner: 1/12 Germany; 6/1 Denmark; 20/1 Portugal

Group B to qualify (not to): 1/100 Germany (16/1); 2/5 Portugal (7/4); 11/4 Denmark (1/4); 11/2 Holland (1/10)

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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High Rollers Bank On Italy And Spain To Get Them Out Of Euro Bother

It is one nil to the bookie at Euro 2012 so far but William Hill are fearing their first real hammering of the tournament on Thursday. With a number of draws in high profile games so far, the punters are looking to hot favourites Spain and Italy to thump their Group C rivals, Ireland and Croatia. Over 90% of all bets on the Ireland/Spain game have been for Vincente Del Bosque’s men (1/4) while Italy (6/5) have been received almost 70% of all bets in their match against Croatia. The double pays 7/4 and is expected to be well backed.

“The two sides have been extremely well backed and by tomorrow, either side could represent seven figure liabilities by the time the games kick off,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “These are two European bankers that our punters are putting faith in and we could need a bail out should they do the double.”

Group C Prices:
6/5 Italy; 12/5 Croatia; 11/5 draw
1/4 Spain; 11/1 Rep of Ireland; 9/2 draw

Group C winner: 5/6 Spain; 11/4 Croatia; 11/4 Italy; 40/1 Rep of Ireland

Group C to qualify (not to): 1/5 Spain (10/3); 8/13 Italy (6/5); 8/11 Croatia (1/1); 9/1 Ireland (1/20)

What will happen to Balotelli first vs Croatia: 5/2 finish the match; 5/2 receive a yellow card; 20/1 receive a straight red card; 4/1 Score; 4/6 subbed

Balotelli match bet vs Croatia: 5/4 Cards; 5/2 goals; 13/10 tie

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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66/1 For Germany To Win The Euros…let’s Just Hope For Clean Sheets

Germany are 5/2 favourites to win the European Championships and with their price being backed all the time, it will only get shorter. Having won their opening game 1-0 against Portugal, Germany are now 66/1 to win the tournament without conceding a goal.

“There may be a few punters who will be kicking themselves because they did not manage to grab any of the 5/1 that we offered a couple of months before the tournament started, but they now have the opportunity to back a relatively realistic 66/1 shot,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Germany take on Holland on Wednesday and Hills make them 6/4 slight favourites, with Holland 19/10 and the draw 21/10.

Cristiano Ronaldo flattered to deceive somewhat in Portugal’s first game at the Euros, but Hills think that he could spark to life against Denmark and is 3/1 to score more goals than the Danes in their match on Tuesday.

Group B – Winner: 1/3 Germany; 9/2 Denmark; 8/1 Holland; 14/1 Portugal

Group B – To qualify (not qualify): 1/16 Germany (7/1); 10/11 Denmark (10/11); 7/4 Portugal (2/5); 9/4 Holland (1/3)

66/1 Germany to win Euros without conceding a goal

Goals match bet: 3/1 Ronaldo; 13/8 Denmark; 10/11 Draw

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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Luton 5/2 For Glory After Playoff Heartbreak

Luton may have lost the Conference Playoffs on Sunday, but their fans could be in for a treat this season, with William Hill making them 5/2 favourites to win the league next season. Mansfield and Wrexham are the 5/1 joint second favourites with Forest Green and Grimsby 9/1.

“After two Playoff heartaches in two years, Luton will be aiming to go straight up next season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

BSP winner: 5/2 Luton; 5/1 Mansfield; 5/1Wrexham; 9/1 Forest Green; 9/1 Grimsby; 12/1 Kidderminster; 14/1 Hereford; 14/1 Macclesfield; 20/1 Cambridge United; 33/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

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Drogba Backed To Stay At Chelsea But Who Else Is Sniffing Around?

Didier Drogba may be out of contract at Chelsea, but William Hill do not think that necessarily mean that the talismanic striker will be leaving Stamford Bridge, offering Even money that he starts next season at the Blues. Barcelona have reportedly targeted Drogba and have said they would be willing to offer a two year contract to the player and they are the 2/1 second favourites to take the Ivorian for the start of next season. Hills also offer 5/1 that he signs for Real Madrid and the same price that he goes to PSG. Another option could be for him to join his former teammate, Nicolas Anelka in China and he is 6/1 to sign for a side over there, while Manchester City are 12/1.

“Despite his advancing years, Drogba is still coveted by the top teams around the world and should Chelsea fail to offer him what he wants, there will be no lack of suitors for him this summer,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Odds:

Didier Drogba club at the start of next season: 1/1 Chelsea; 2/1 Barcelona; 5/1 Real Madrid; 5/1 PSG; 12/1 Manchester City

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
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Betting On Barton Ban

HOW LONG WILL BARTON BAN BE?

WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on the length of Joey Barton’s ban – and make him 5/6 to serve over 7.5 games, and 5/6 under 7.5 games. Barton is 4/6 NOT to be at QPR on day one of next season, 11/10 still to be there. ‘Barton has entered uncharted waters with his behaviour and his ban could set new records’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

MANCHESTER CITY are 11/8 favourites with Hills to win the Premier League title again next season – and quote them at 200/1 to win the Quadruple.

TO WIN NEXT SEASON’S PREM TITLE….11/8 Man C; 11/4 Man U; 4/1 Chelsea; 6/1 Arsenal; 25/1 Spurs; 33/1 Liverpool; 125/1 Newcastle. Others on request.

BOLTON are 10/1 to win the Championship; 5/2 to be promoted, 20/1 to go down again next season.

FURTHER INFO…Graham Sharpe…..0780 3233702

twitter- @sharpeangle

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Final Day Prem Action

How Will Premier League Title Be Decided ?
HOW WILL PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE BE DECIDED?

ALTHOUGH MAN CITY ARE 1/9 favourites to win the Premier League title just how they will achieve that – or even whether they will – remains to be seen. William Hill have opened a book on how they or United will land the title – and make City 8/15 to win on goal difference, and 7/2 to win by two points. ‘City won’t really care how they win the title, but there are plenty of potential outcomes for punters to speculate on’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
WILLIAM HILL PREDICT OVER £15M WILL BE GAMBLED INDUSTRY-WIDE ON THE OUTCOME OF SUNDAY’S PREM GAMES.

**Man City win League by :
3 points……6/1
2 points……7/2
1 point……..50/1
Goal difference….8/15
Not win title5/1

** Man City By Goal Difference:
7 or under..5/2
8-9……….9/4
10-11…….7/1
12-13…….14/1
14 or more…..20/1

**Title not decided by GD- 6/4

**Man Utd win title by:
3 points…………16/1
2 points………….9/1
1 point……………40/1
Goal difference…80/1
Not win title1/9

**Man C are 1/9 favourites to lift the title, with Manchester United 5/1

William Hill offer 7/1 that exactly thirty goals will be scored on the Premier League’s final day of the season this weekend, setting a record number of goals for the whole season – 1063. Hills also offer 4/1 that 31 or more will be scored, 1/ 4 that 29 or fewer will hit the back of the net. ‘Goals seem to have been plentiful – and often spectacular this season and it would be fitting for the record to be broken on the final day’

GOALS SCORED ON FINAL DAY – 1/ 4 29 OR FEWER; 7/1 EXACTLY 30; 4/1 OVER 30.

HILLS MAKE PETER CROUCH AND DEMBA PAPISS CISSE Evenm money joint favourites to win the MotD Goal of the Season, with Luis Suarez 8/1, and 20/1 any other player.
Hills have also opened a book on which team will score the latest goal on the last day of the season and make Man City 8/1 favourites to do so. ‘The bet is termed ‘last’ goal of season but will be decided on the latest time recorded for a goal in any of the final ten games’ said Sharpe.

Team Scoring Last Goal Of Prem Season_
Man City 8/1
Chelsea 10/1
Tottenham 10/1
Wigan 10/1
Man Utd 10/1
Arsenal 11/1
Everton 12/1
Norwich 12/1
Stoke 12/1
Liverpool 12/1
Swansea 14/1
West Brom 14/1
Newcastle 14/1
Aston Villa 14/1
Bolton 14/1
Blackburn 16/1
Wolves 16/1
Sunderland 20/1
Fulham 20/1
QPR 25/1
“Settled by match minute, including time added on (e.g 90+3, as taken from BBC Sport website). Dead heat rules apply.

TO FINISH 3RD- 4/9 Arsenal; 7/4 Spurs; 33/1 Newcastle
TO FINISH 4TH – 4/7 Spurs; 2/1 Arsenal; 11/2 Newcastle
TO BE RELEGATED – 4/11 Bolton; 2/1 Spurs

TO WIN NEXT SEASOPN PREM TITLE….11/8 Man C; 11/4 Man U; 4/1 Chelsea; 6/1 Arsenal; 25/1 Spurs; 33/1 Liverpool; 125/1 Newcastle. Others on request.

Highest Scoring Match_
Man City v QPR 3/1
Chelsea v Blackburn 4/1
Sunderland v Man Utd 11/2
West Brom v Arsenal 11/2
Wigan v Wolves 15/2
Norwich v Aston Villa 8/1
Swansea v Liverpool 8/1
Tottenham v Fulham 10/1
Everton v Newcastle 12/1
Stoke v Bolton 12/1
E/W 1/5TH ODD 1-2-3

FOOTBALL_Highest Scoring Team_
Man City 2/1
Chelsea 11/2
Man Utd 6/1
Tottenham 8/1
Wigan 8/1
Arsenal 10/1
Norwich 16/1
Stoke 16/1
Liverpool 16/1
Everton 20/1
Swansea 20/1
Aston Villa 20/1
West Brom 25/1
Newcastle 25/1
Bolton 25/1
Blackburn 50/1
Wolves 50/1
Sunderland 66/1
Fulham 66/1
QPR 100/1
E/W ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

FOOTBALL_Fastest Scoring Team_
Man City 8/1
Chelsea 10/1
Tottenham 10/1
Wigan 10/1
Man Utd 10/1
Arsenal 11/1
Everton 12/1
Norwich 12/1
Stoke 12/1
Liverpool 12/1
Swansea 14/1
West Brom 14/1
Newcastle 14/1
Aston Villa 14/1
Bolton 14/1
Blackburn 16/1
Wolves 16/1
Sunderland 20/1
Fulham 20/1
QPR 25/1
E/W ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

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

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Blackpool Hammered ?

BLACKPOOL HAMMERED?

WEST HAM are 8/13 favourites to win the Championshjip play-offs against 6/5 Blackpool with William Hill who make the Londoners 11/10 to win in 90mins with the draw 23/10 and a Blackpool win 19/10.

IF THEY GO UP?…..

Blackpool: Relegated – 1/ 2….Stay Up – 6/4
West Ham:Relegated – 4/6…..Stay Up – 11/10

Further information…graham sharpe…0780 3233702
twitter- @sharpeangle

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How Will Premier League Title Be Decided ?

HOW WILL PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE BE DECIDED?

ALTHOUGH MAN CITY ARE 1/9 favourites to win the Premier League title just how they will achieve that – or even whether they will – remains to be seen. William Hill have opened a book on how they or United will land the title – and make City 8/15 to win on goal difference, and 7/2 to win by two points. ‘City won’t really care how they win the title, but there are plenty of potential outcomes for punters to speculate on’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

**Man City win League by :
3 points……6/1
2 points……7/2
1 point……..50/1
Goal difference….8/15
Not win title5/1

** Man City By Goal Difference:
7 or under..5/2
8-9……….9/4
10-11…….7/1
12-13…….14/1
14 or more…..20/1

**Title not decided by GD- 6/4

**Man Utd win title by:
3 points…………16/1
2 points………….9/1
1 point……………40/1
Goal difference…80/1
Not win title1/9

**Man C are 1/9 favourites to lift the title, with Manchester United 5/1.

WHO’LL FINISH THIRD?….2/5 Arsenal; 7/4 Spurs; 33/1 Chelsea; Newcastle

TO FINISH IN TOP 4………1/16 Arsenal; 1/6 Spurs; 4/1 Newcastle; 7/1 Chelsea

WILL ANDY START EUROS?

Andy Carroll to start vs France – 4/1

WILL RVP STAY WITH GUNNERS?

RvP still at Arsenal on 1st day of next seasonYes – 2/5…No – 7/4

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

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