You Bet: Rovers And Bohs Will Meet In The Fai Cup Final

William Hill are offering odds of 6/5 for bitter rivals Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians to meet in this year’s FAI Cup final.

The first of the two semi-finals takes place at Dalymount Park on Friday night when Bohemians take on Sligo Rovers. Hills make Bohemians 2/5 favourites to qualify for the final, while Sligo Rovers are available at 7/4. In the 90 minutes market – Bohemians are 4/6, Sligo Rovers are 7/2, and the draw is on offer at 23/10.

The other semi-final is an all-Dublin affair between Shamrock Rovers and St. Patrick’s Athletic on Sunday. The Hoops are 1/2 to qualify for the final at the expense of St. Patrick’s Athletic who are 6/4 to reach the final. The home side are 5/6 favourites to win the game in 90 minutes, St. Pat’s are 11/4 – and the draw is 9/4.

The bookies are also offering odds on both Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians completing the Airtricity League/FAI Cup double this season. Hills make Bohs 5/2 to complete the double – while Rovers are 15/2 to win both titles.

‘On league form, Rovers and Bohs look like the obvious candidates to reach the final,’ said William Hill spokesman Tony Kenny ‘However, league form goes out the window in the Cup – and St. Patrick’s Athletic and Sligo Rovers will both fancy their chances of upsetting the odds.’

Latest Irish football odds from William Hill

Outright winner of the FAI Cup
13/8 Bohemians
7/4 Shamrock Rovers
4/1 St. Patricks Athletic
9/2 Sligo Rovers

FAI Cup semi-final 90 minutes match betting
15 Oct 20:05 4/6 Bohemians 23/10 Draw 7/2 Sligo Rovers
17 Oct 15:15 5/6 Shamrock Rovers 9/4 Draw 11/4 St Patricks Athletic

To qualify for the FAI Cup final
2/5 Bohemians v 7/4 Sligo Rovers
1/2 Shamrock Rovers v 6/4 St. Patrick’s Athletic

Name the finalists
6/5 Shamrock Rovers v Bohemians
10/3 Shamrock Rovers v Sligo Rovers
5/2 Bohemians v St. Patrick’s Athletic
6/1 Sligo Rovers v St. Patrick’s Athletic

2010 Airtricity League
4/11 Bohemians
2/1 Shamrock Rovers

Airtricity League/FAI Cup Doubles
5/2 Bohemians
15/2 Shamrock Rovers

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Tony Kenny
Public Relations
William Hill Online
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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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Tony Kenny
Public Relations
William Hill Online
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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

See all the latest football odds: http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/y/5/Football.html

Tony Kenny
Public Relations
William Hill Online
E-Mail: tkenny@williamhill.ie
Tel: 00 353 868589276/00 353 1 8107376

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Flynn Fluffs His Lines To Leave The Door Open For Ian To Rush In

Brian Flynn took charge of Wales tonight in the first game of his interim employment and it ended in a 1-0 defeat at home to Bulgaria. This has caused bookmakers William Hill to shorten the odds of Ian Rush becoming the next Wales manager from Evens to 5/6. Brian Flynn is now 11/8 having been 6/5 before Friday’s game.

“Friday was Brian Flynn’s big chance to show that he was the man to turn Wales’ fortunes around. It did not quite happen for him and it has now left the door open for Rushy to take over,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Scotland and Wales both lost 1-0 and this seriously jeopardises their chances of qualification for Euro 2012. Wales are now 25/1 to qualify and Scotland are 5/1 with William Hill. Scotland’s odds of winning the competition overall have now drifted to 250/1 from 200/1 and Wales are 400/1 to win the tournament.

William Hill International Football Odds:

Next Wales Manager:
Ian Rush 5/6
Brian Flynn 11/8
Chris Coleman 9/2
Terry Venables 8/1
John Hartson 20/1
Kenny Jackett 20/1
Dean Saunders 22/1
Gary Speed 22/1
Geraint Williams 22/1
Martin O’Neil 22/1
Roy Evans 22/1
Ryan Giggs 22/1
Simon Davey 22/1
Dave Jones 25/1

To Qualify For Euro 2012:
Wales 1/200 NO 25/1 YES
Northern Ireland 1/12 NO 6/1 YES
Rep of Ireland 8/13 NO 6/5 YES
Scotland 1/9 NO 5/1 YES

Euro 2012 Outright Prices:
Spain 7/2
Germany 4/1
Netherlands 13/2
England 8/1
France 12/1
Italy 14/1
Portugal 14/1
Croatia 20/1
Russia 20/1
Ukraine 25/1
Serbia 33/1
Poland 33/1
Turkey 40/1
Sweden 40/1
Czech Republic 40/1

Scotland 250/1
Northern Ireland 250/1
Wales 400/1
Rep of Ireland 80/1

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

Additional Info: http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/y/5/Football.html

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United Front Set To Blast Bolton

Sunday Football Specials

United Front Set To Blast Bolton

Wayne Rooney has a fantastic record of scoring against Bolton, having scored six in the last four meetings between the sides. William Hill are offering 10/11 that he manages to score at any time past a Wanderers rearguard that is without Gary Cahill. He is also 7/2 to score the first goal and 20/1 to score a hat-trick. Should Rooney get frustrated however, his temperament could come under scrutiny and Hills are offering 6/4 that he is booked and 16/1 to be sent off. Hills are offering 6/1 that Bolton win. Manchester United are 1/2 to win in what should be a routine victory.

Dimitar Berbatov is United’s main man at the moment and Hills are offering 7/2 that he bags the first goal. He scored a hat-trick against Liverpool and he is priced at 20/1 to score another this Sunday.

“United are facing their third North-West derby in as many games, and they will be viewing this as an attempt to close the gap on Chelsea. It would be the perfect opportunity for Wayne Rooney to really kick start his season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are also offering odds of 10/1 that Stoke manage to score within 20 seconds of a Rory Delap throw-in against Newcastle. Newcastle are 19/20 to win against Stoke who are 3/1 to leave St James’ Park with 3 points.

Aston Villa are the 8/5 slight favourites in the Midlands derby against Wolves. Wolves are priced at 9/5 to win.

William Hill Sunday Football Odds:

Wayne Rooney: 7/2 to score first; 10/11 to score at any time; 4/1 to score 2 or more; 20/1 to score a hat-trick; 6/4 to be booked; 16/1 to be sent off

Outright:
6/1 Bolton; 1/2 Man Utd; 3/1 Draw
9/5 Wolves; 8/5 Aston Villa; 21/10 Draw
19/20 Newcastle; 3/1 Stoke; 12/5 Draw

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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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

For Further details please contact
Tony Kenny
Public relations
William Hill Online
Tel: +353 868589276
E-Mail: tkenny@williamhill.ie

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Three Robertos Conjure Miracles To Keep Bookies Smiling

Bookies were celebrating as their fine start to the season continued with shocks and upsets all over the country. Arsenal losing at home to West Brom was the biggest shock of the weekend with almost 95% of punters on the game placing their wagers on an Arsenal victory. West Brom have also been eased to 9/4 from 11/8 for relegation following today’s result.

Despite losing for the first time this season, Chelsea are still the 10/11 favourites to win the Premier League this season with William Hill. Manchester City are 4/11 to finish in the top four with Arsenal priced at 1/6, Manchester United 1/25 and Chelsea 1/100.

“The three Robertos performed minor miracles today and we will be making sure that they are all put on our Christmas card list this year,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Merseyside Misery
Liverpool’s disastrous start to the season continued, failing to win again, and Roy Hodgson’s odds of being the next manager out of a job have shortened from 10/1 to 8/1. Everton are now rooted to the bottom of the Premier League and David Moyes is just 15/2 to be the next manager to leave their club. At the start of the season, Hodgson was 28/1 and Moyes was 33/1 to be the first manager to go.

“At the start of the season, Moyes and Hodgson had two of the best reputations in the business. It could well be that they jump before they have their names dirtied by any more poor results,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Football Odds:

Premier League Outright: 10/11 Chelsea; 2/1 Man Utd; 8/1 Arsenal; 91 Man City; 66/1 Liverpool; 80/1 Tottenham; 150/1 Bar

To Finish In The Top Four: 1/100 Chelsea; 1/25 Man Utd; 1/6 Arsenal; 4/11 Man City; 11/4 Liverpool; 10/3 Tottenham; 11/1 Everton; 12/1 Aston Villa; 28/1 Bar

Relegation: 4/11 Blackpool; 4/5 Wigan; 6/4 West Ham; 9/4 West Brom; 5/2 Wolves; 9/2 Stoke; 5/1 Newcastle; 6/1 Bolton; 8/1 Sunderland; 9/1 Birmingham; 9/1 Fulham; 10/1 Bar

2nd Manager To Go: 9/4 Roberto Martinez; 7/2 Avram Grant; 6/1 Roberto Mancini; 15/2 David Moyes; 8/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Alex McLeish; 12/1 Bar

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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Can City Stop The Chelsea Scoring Machine?

Can City Stop The Chelsea Scoring Machine?
WILLIAM HILL WEEKEND SPECIALS

With Chelsea having scored an incredible 21 goals in their first five Premier League games William Hill are offering 13/5 that Man City can end Chelsea’s winning streak by keeping a clean sheet. In what looks set to be a hotly contested affair, Hills also make the game the 11/2 favourite to be the match with the most cards this weekend. Should Wayne Bridge and John Terry play, Hills are offering 1/3 that the pair do not shake hands in a repeat of last season’s infamous snub.

“It will certainly be a feisty affair, especially after Chelsea were turned over by City at the Bridge last season. We believe that the game will be full of goals and cards,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are also offering odds on the transfer value of the first scorer in the match and bet as follows:
£25M or more….11/4
£20M-£24.99M….11/4
£15M-£19.99M…5/1
£10M-£14.99M….11/4
£5M-£9.99M……5/1
£4.99M or less….12/1
Player Values (£ Millions) (For purposes of this wager): Milner….£26m…..Essien26…..Tevez25……Adebayor25…..Yaya Toure24……Silva24……Drogba24
Lescott23…..Cole20……Zhirkov18…….Santa Cruz17.5……De Jong17…..Ramies17……Kolarov16
Mikel16…..Anelka15……Kolo Toure14…..Ferreira13.2……Malouda13……Barry12……Lampard11
Boateng10.4…..Bridge10…..Ivanovic9……Kalou9…..Wright-Phillips8.5……A Johnson7….Zabaleta6.5
Kompany6….Jo6….Benayoun5.5…….Richards0……Boyata0…..Vieria0……Terry0……..Alex0
IF NO GOALS SCORED, BETS VOID.

Chelsea Goals v Man City

0 13/5
1 8/5
2 12/5
3 6/1
4 or more 11/1

Terry and Bridge to shakes hands?

no 1/3, yes 9/4 (both must start)

William Hill Weekend Football Odds:

Match with most cards

Man City v Chelsea 11/2
West Ham v Tottenham 13/2
Newcastle v Stoke 13/2
Blackpool v Blackburn 7
Liverpool v Sunderland 7
Bolton v Man Utd 7
Birmingham v Wigan 15/2
Fulham v Everton 15/2
Wolves v Villa 8
Arsenal v West Brom 10

Arsenal Back To Full Strength For West Brom

Hills have opened a market on how many changes Arsene Wenger will make to his victorious Carling Cup side from Tuesday. Hills are offering 11/8 that he makes 8 or more changes and 11/4 that he makes 6 or less.

Arsenal changes in starting lineup from Tottenham match

6 or less 11/4
Exactly 7 6/5
8 or more 11/8

WILLIAM HILL WEEKEND PREM SPECIALS….

Highest scoring match –
Arsenal v West Brom3/1
Bolton v Man Utd9/2
Blackburn v Blackpool5/1
Man City v Chelsea13/2
Liverpool v Sunderland7/1
West Ham v Tottenham7/1
Wolves v Aston Villa8/1
Fulham v Everton9/1
Newcastle v Stoke9/1
Birmingham v Wigan10/1
E/W 1/5 ODDS 1-2-3 DEAD HEAT RULES APPLY

Hat-trick –
NO HAT-TRICK1/6
HAT-TRICK SCORED7/2

Red Cards
None4/1
One13/8
Two or more4/5

Highest number of goals by one player

One7/4
Two1/1
Three7/2
Four or more12/1

Fastest Goal –
Arsenal5/1
Man Utd8/1
Liverpool9/1
Newcastle9/1
Tottenham10/1
Chelsea11/1
Birmingham11/1
Blackburn12/1
Man City12/1
Wolves14/1
Aston Villa14/1
Fulham14/1
Everton14/1
Blackpool16/1
Stoke16/1
Sunderland20/1
West Ham20/1
Wigan20/1
West Brom25/1
Bolton25/1
E/W ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 0750 518 164.

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Revised Football League Divisional Odds

BORO STILL CHAMPIONSHIP FAVOURITES

DESPITE losing their first match of the Championship season, Middlesbro are still favourites to win the division with William Hill who have, though, lengthened their odds from 11/2 to 6/1 and also offer 8/1 Burnley; Forest; QPR; 12/1 Reading; 14/1 Ipswich; Cardiff; 16/1 Leeds, Leicester, Sheff U; 20 Bristol C; Hull; Norwich; 25 Portsmouth; Swansea.

SOUTHAMPTON have been lengthened from 5/2 to 11/4 favourites for League One after losing their opening game by William Hill who also offer 4/1 Sheff W; 9/2 Huddersfield; 10/1 Brighton; Peterbro; 11/1 Charlton; 12/1 Plymouth; 22/1 Swindon.

WYCOMBE are the new League Two clear favourites with William Hill who have cut them from 9/1 to 8/1 and also offer 9/1 Gillingham; 10/1 Bradford; Rotherham; 11/1 Chesterfield; Port Vale; Shrewsbury; 12 Oxford; 14 Stevenage; 16 Aldershot; Northampton; Torquay.

‘The opening day of the season didn;t go to plan for most of the divisional favourites – but as last season showed via Norwich in particular, opening day defeat is far from being an insuperable setback’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Further information…..graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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Saturday Soccer Betting

Saturday Soccer Betting
A few football bets for you today from Phil over at the Football Bets site
Phil used to work in a bookmakers and in fact turned down work as an football odds compiler to focus on his own betting.
He is one of several expert soccer advisors over at the football bets website.
I can’t promise […]

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