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Video Technology Odds Cut After Second World Cup Fiasco

July 1, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Blatant Example, Decisions, England, Fiasco, Fifa, Graham Sharpe, Mexico, Odds, Place In Time, Short Space, Sp-fb, Spokesman, Video Technology, William Hill, World Cup, Wrong Decision

VIDEO TECHNOLOGY ODDS CUT AFTER SECOND WORLD CUP FIASCO

AFTER a second blatant example of a wrong decision leading to a crucial goal award, William Hill have cut their odds for FIFA to put video technology in place in time for the 2014 World Cup from 5/1 to 7/2.
‘With two such huge decisions being proved to be incorrect within such a short space of time and costing both England and Mexico dear, the pressure will be on FIFA to take some action’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Further information…..graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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6/1 Argentina-brazil Final

June 24, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Argentina Brazil, Favourites, Fb, Fifa, Graham Sharpe, Group Stage, Holland, Italy, Kaka, Knockout Stages, Match, New Zealand, North Korea, Paraguay, Portugal, Simulation, Slovakia, Spokesman, Uruguay, William Hill, World Cup

Kaka sending off Evens to be rescinded:
6/1 ARGENTINA-BRAZIL FINAL

WILLIAM HILL now make Argentina and Brazil 4/1 joint favourites to win the World Cup – and offer 6/1 that the two will meet in the Final.
AND HILLS ARE OFFERING EVEN MONEY THAT KAKA’S SENDING OFF WILL BE OVERTURNED BY FIFA, AND ALSO OFFER EVEN MONEY THAT KEITA WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR SIMULATION.’The sending off was so clearly ludicrous that it is difficult to believe FIFA will not find a way of overturning it, albeit a one match ban would hardly affect Brazil who are already through – but Keita’s blatant simulation must surely warrant a punishment’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

TO WIN WORLD CUP – WILLIAM HILL- 4/1 Argentina; Brazil; 5/1 Spain; 9/1 Germany; Holland; 10/1 England; 20/1 Italy; 25/1 Portugal; 33/1 Mexico; Uruguay.

TO QUALIFY…4/11 Portugal; 5/2 I Coast; 11 North Korea.

**Their point against Italy gives New Zealand a great chance of qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time, and William Hill now make the All Whites 11/2 (10/1 prior to the Italy match, and 16/1 before the tournament commenced) to reach the last 16, and 14/1 (50/1 before the start of the World Cup) to win Group F.

Paraguay, who beat Slovakia 2-0, are 1/8 to win the group F with William Hill who make Italy 5/1 to win the group.

England, France, Spain, Italy and Germany are all in danger of going out at the group stage.

All to qualify 33/1

All to be eliminated 50/1

Further information……graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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

June 15, 2010 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Adona, Argentine Capital, Beard, Beardo, Bookies, Colourful Character, Controversy, Cuban Cigar, Diego Armando Maradona, Diego Maradona, Fb, Fifa, Fist Fight, Genius, Group Stage, Hand Of God, Stranger, Time In South Africa, Touchline, William Hill, World Cup

Argentina manager, Diego Armando Maradona is without doubt the most colourful character at this years 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 years 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 hell keep his God like beard for duration of Argentinas matches in the group stage. They are offering odds of 1-5 he keeps the beard, and 10-3 he shaves it off.

William Hills spokesman Tony Kenny said Maradona is no stranger to controversy on and off the pitch, and hes likely to do anything at this years 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.

For more details please contact
gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk or tkenny@williamhill.ie

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

November 27, 2009 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bookies, E Mail, Fb, Fifa, France, Ireland, Last Tango In Paris, Money, Odds, Public Relations Manager, Replay, Sanction, Slash, Spokesman, Swell, Tango In Paris, William Hill, World Cup 2010, World Cup Finals

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.

For More Details
Tony Kenny
Public Relations Manager
William Hill
Tel: 00-353-868589276
E-Mail: tkenny@williamhill.ie

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Roy Keane 8/1 To Be Next Republic Boss

November 27, 2009 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, Bet, Bets, Blast, Boss, Fb, Fifa, Game, Graham Sharpe, High Profile, Insistence, Ireland, Job Application, Lead, Odds, Replay, Roy Keane, Spokesman, World Cup

Replay odds slashed from 100/1 to 10/1:
YOU BET KEANE BLAST COULD BE JOB APPLICATION!

PUNTERS believe that Roy Keane’s blast at the Republic for failing to qualify for the World Cup may lead to him being invited to manage the team himself and have cut their odds about him becoming their next manager from 10/1 to 8/1. ‘Keane is obviously a very high profile character and it may just be that by saying what he did he was actually putting himself in the frame to take the side over when Trapattoni stands down- although he probably needs to improve his record at Ipswich first!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
HILLS HAVE SLASHED THE ODDS ABOUT THE FRANCE-IRELAND GAME BEING REPLAYED FROM 100/1 TO 10/1. ‘Despite FIFA’s insistence that the game will not be replayed, punters are determined to bet that it will, and we have taken hundreds of bets, average size between £10 and £20, that it will happen.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Further information……graham sharpe………0208 918 3731