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Rip For Premiership Rivals As Rvp Favourite For Man City Move!

July 23, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Ac Milan, Arsenal Fans, Arsenal Goals, City Move, City Rivals, Cross City, Goal Scorer, Greenside, Inter Milan, Italian Champions, London N22, Man City, Manchester City, Manchester United, Premiership Rivals, Real Madrid, Robin Van Persie, Season 8, William Hill, Williamhill

It was the news that all Arsenal fans were dreading, their captain and leading goal scorer Robin van Persie will not sign a new contract and with a year left on his current deal, RVPs next club is expected to be Manchester City, quoted at 4/9 Hills. City may have some competition in the forms of their cross city rivals, United at 7/2 and Italian champions Juventus at 11/2.

RVP notched 30 goals for the Emirates outfit last season and Hills are betting on how many goals they will score in total this year. They scored 72 last season and between 71 and 75 is favoured at 11/4. Between 76-80 is 3/1 but if you take out 30 goals, 60 or less is 12/1. Arsenal are expected to finsh between 2nd and 4th at 4/5. Fifth place is 5/2 and sixth is 5/1.

Few could argue that Arsenal will not be a weaker side without Robin Van Persie and his goals could also make Man City all but unbeatable! said Hills spokesman Rupert Adams.

Total Arsenal goals 2012/2013 Premier League Season: 11/4: 71-75, 3/1: 76-80, 4/1: 81-85, 9/2: 86 or more, 5/1 66-70, 8/1 61-65, 12/1 60 or less

Arsenal Premier League Finishing Position 2012/13: 4/5 2nd-4th, 5/2 5th, 5/1 6th, 8/1 Winners, 8/1 7th-10th, 33/1 11th or Lower

RVP to still be at Arsenal 1st PL game of the season: 8/13 No, 6/5 Yes

Robin Van Persies Next Club: 4/9 Manchester City, 7/2 Manchester United, 11/2 Juventus, 10/1 Chelsea, 12/1 Real Madrid, 16/1 Barcelona, 25/1 PSG, 33/1 AC Milan, 33/1 Inter Milan, 50/1 Ajax, 50/1 Bayern Munich, 66/1 Feyenoord, 80/1 Liverpool, 80/1 Tottenham

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7/2 Sturridge To Lead Gb Gold Charge!

July 16, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Craig Bellamy, Daniel Sturridge, David Beckham, European Champions, Final Exit, Giggs, Goal Scorer, Greenside, Group Stage, J Allen, London N22, N Taylor, Scott Sinclair, Silver Medal, Stage 2, Stuart Pearce, Team Gb, Tomkins, William Hill, Williamhill

Stuart Pearce has confirmed his Team GB squad for the Olympics on Monday without David Beckham. They are 6/1 to win with Brazil 15/8 favourites with World & double European champions Spain, a 9/4 chance.
Daniel Sturridge is the 7/2 co favourite with Welsh striker Craig Bellamy to top score for team Great Britain, with Scott Sinclair and Marvin Sordell 6/1 shots. Surprise call up Sordell is 13/8 to start the opening game on the 26th July against Senegal, Sturridge is 2/7, Bellamy 1/4.
Expectations for Team GB are relatively low, with an exit at the group stage or a semi final, both 2/1. A Quarter final exit is 21/10 and it is 7/1 that Team GB pick up a silver medal.

To Start Vs Senegal (26/7/12):
Marvin Sordell: 4/9 No, 13/8 Yes
Daniel Sturridge: 5/2 No, 2/7 Yes
Craig Bellamy: 11/4 No, 1/4 Yes

Top Team GB Mens Goal Scorer: 7/2 D Sturridge, 7/2 C Bellamy, 6/1 S Sinclair, 6/1 M Sordell, 10/1 R Giggs, 12/1 A Ramsey, 14/1 T Cleverley, 16/1 D Rose, 20/1 J Allen, 25/1 M Richards, 25/1 C Dawson, 25/1 No Goal Scorer, 33/1 J Tomkins, 33/1 J Cork, 50/1 R Bertrand, 50/1 S Caulker, 66/1 N Taylor

Team GB stage of elimination: 2/1 Group Stage, 2/1 Semi Final, 21/10 Quarter Final, 6/1 Winner, 7/1 Runner Up

Olympics Mens Football: 15/8 Brazil, 9/4 Spain, 6/1 Great Britain, 6/1 Switzerland, 8/1 Uruguay, 12/1 BAR

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Group A Starting To Take Shape…home Side Should Squeak Through

June 14, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Czech Republic, Friday Night, Goal Scorer, Golden Boot, Group Leaders, Kerzhakov, Lafata, Mario Gomez, Match, Mixed Emotions, R Lewandowski, Republic Group, Salpingidis, Samaras, Sobiech, Spokesman, Squeak, Take The Lead, William Hill, Yellow Card

Poland struggled to a draw against Greece in their first match despite being much fancied but William Hill think that they will still get though the group, offering 10/11 that they do so. They will have to try to get a result against group leaders Russia to do so and Hills make them 11/5 to win and the same price to get a draw.

The game was notable for the fact that two players were sent off and Hills offer 11/2 that Greece get a yellow card in their match against the Czech Republic. Greece had the chance to take the lead against Poland but missed a penalty and Hills offer 14/1 that the match sees another penalty awarded and missed.

The home faithful will have watched Polands game with mixed emotions given the fact that the first half went so well for them but the second half was disastrous, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. They did not lose, however, so remain in a strong position to qualify.

Russias Alan Dzagoev currently leads the goalscoring charts at the Euros and he is 10/1 to win the golden boot at the tournament only behind Mario Gomez at 5/1.

Russias outright odds tumbled after their 4-1 victory on Friday night and are now 12/1 for glory in Poland and Ukraine.

Result: 13/10 Czech Republic, 21/10 Greece, 23/10 Draw

First Goal Scorer: 7/1 M Baros, 7/1 T Gekas, 8/1 D Lafata, 8/1 T Necid, 9/1 N Liberopoulos, 9/1 D Salpingidis, 9/1 T Pekhart, 10/1 G Samaras, 10/1 K Mitroglou, 10/1 J Rezek.

Anytime Goal Scorer: 7/4 M Baros, 15/8 T Gekas, 2/1 D Lafata, 9/4 T Necid, 9/4 K Mitroglou, 9/4 N Liberpoulos, 10/3 T Pekhart, 11/4 G Samaras, 11/4 D Salpingidis, 7/2 J Rezek.

Result: 13/10 Russia, 11/5 Draw, 11/5 Poland

First Goal Scorer: 6/1 R Pavlyuchenko, 6/1 A Kerzhakov, 6/1 R Lewandowski, 7/1 A Dzagoev, 8/1 P Pogrebnyak, 9/1 A Arshavin, 9/1 P Brozek, 9/1 A Sobiech, 11/1 J Blaszczykowski.

Group A Winner: 2/7 Russia, 5/1 Poland, 8/1 Greece, 20/1 Czech Republic.

Group A Qualification: 1/16 Russia, 10/11 Poland, 13/8 Greece, 9/4 Czech Republic.

Group A Not to Qualify: 1/3 Czech Republic, 4/9 Greece, 10/11 Poland, 7/1 Russia.

Greece to be shown a Red Card: 11/2

A Red Card to be shown in 90 minutes: 11/4

Greece to come from behind and draw: 15/2.

A penalty to be awarded and missed: 14/1

Euros top goalscorer: 5/1 Mario Gomez; 10/1 Karim Benzema; 10/1 Alan Dzagoev; 12/1 Mario Mandzukic; 16/1 Antonio Di Natale; 16/1 Robin van Persie; 16/1 Nickica Jelavic; 16/1 Robert Lewandowski; 20/1 Cesc Fabregas; 20/1 Roman Pavlyuchenko; 20/1 Cristiano ROnaldo; 25/1 BAR

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Robbie Is As Keane As Mustard To Prove He Still Has It!

January 20, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Aston Villa, Bolton, Euro 2012, Everton, Goal Scorer, Golden Boot, Hat Trick, Landon Donovan, League Goal, Man Utd, Match, Mls, Mustard, Premier League Goals, Robbie Keane, Spokesman, Sunderland, Thierry Henry, Top Scorer, William Hill

PLUS WILLIAM HILL WEEKEND SPECIALS

Robbie Keane has become the third player since the start of the transfer window, to sign (on loan) for a Premier League club from the MLS and William Hill think that he will be the most successful in terms of goals, offering 11/8 that he scores more than Landon Donovan and Thierry Henry during his time back in England. He is also 11/10 with Hills to score a Premier League goal before the other two.

Keane is 6/1 to score the first goal against Everton and 40/1 to score a hat-trick, while 11/1 is offered for both Keane and Donovan to bag a goal during Saturdays game.

Robbie Keane is a born goal scorer and some may think his move to the USA may have been somewhat premature, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. We reckon that his will prove those people right while back on these shores.

Keane has returned to these shores to keep his fitness up in the build up to Euro 2012 and he is 80/1 to be the top scorer at this tournament. Hills do however, offer 4/7 that he fails to score at the Euros.

Robbie Keane to score: 1st v Everton 6/1, to score 7/4, to score 2 or more 8/1, to score a hat-trick 40/1

Robbie Keane to score a premier league hat-trick for Aston Villa: 10/1

Robbie Keane to be sent off in a premier league match for Aston Villa: 14/1

Both Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan to score in this weekends Aston Villa v Everton match: 11/1

Robbie Keane number of Premier League goals for Aston Villa: 6/4 0-1; 13/8 2-3; 15/8 4 or more

Highest Premier League 2011/12 scoring MLS loan signing: 11/8 Robbie Keane; 6/4 Landon Donovan; 9/4 Thierry Henry

First MLS loan signing to score in the Premier League: 11/10 Robbie Keane; 11/8 Landon Donovan; 7/2 Thierry Henry

Robbie Keane Euro 2012 Golden Boot: 80/1

Robbie Keane goals in Euro 2012: 4/7 none; 7/4 exactly one; 9/1 exactly two; 16/1 three or more

WILLIAM HILL WEEKEND SPECIALS:

Highest Scoring Match
Man Utd v Bolton 10/3
Chelsea v Sunderland 5/1
Tottenham v Wolves 5/1
Wigan v Man City 6/1
Liverpool v Stoke 8/1
West Brom v Norwich 8/1
Newcastle v QPR 8/1
Blackburn v Fulham 9/1
Swansea v Arsenal 9/1
Aston Villa v Everton 12/1
E/W 1/5TH ODDS 1-2-3

Highest Scoring Team
Man Utd 3/1
Tottenham 5/1
Man City 6/1
Chelsea 7/1
Liverpool 8/1
Arsenal 12/1
QPR 14/1
West Brom 16/1
Blackburn 22/1
Aston Villa 25/1
Everton 25/1
Fulham 25/1
Newcastle 33/1
Swansea 33/1
Norwich 33/1
Wigan 40/1
Sunderland 50/1
Stoke 50/1
Bolton 80/1
Wolves 80/1
E/W ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

Fastest Scoring Team
Man Utd 8/1
Tottenham 8/1
Man City 9/1
Chelsea 11/1
Liverpool 11/1
Arsenal 11/1
West Brom 12/1
QPR 12/1
Blackburn 14/1
Fulham 14/1
Norwich 14/1
Aston Villa 16/1
Newcastle 16/1
Everton 16/1
Swansea 20/1
Sunderland 20/1
Stoke 20/1
Wolves 20/1
Wigan 22/1
Bolton 25/1
E/W ¼ ODDS 1-2-3

Total Red Cards
None 9/2
One 2/1
Two 9/4
Three 4/1
Four or more 5/1

Hat Trick this weekend
Yes 5/2
No 2/7

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You Bet Scotland Wont Be Paying The Penalty Against Lithuania

September 14, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Craig, David Goodwillie, Euro 2012, Goal Scorer, Hampden Park, Heartbreak, Injury Time, Kenny Miller, Last Time, Lithuania, Match, Mcmanus, Odds, Referee, Robert Snodgrass, Scotland, Spokesman, Steven Naismith, Strikers, Win 8

Scotland suffered last minute heartbreak against Czech Republic at Hampden Park on Saturday and all eyes will turn to the referee against Lithuania this week. Hills are offering 10/3 that there is a penalty awarded in the match (1/5 there is not one awarded). Scotland are 50/1 to qualify for Euro 2012 but the odds indicate that there is no reason why they should not win, offered at 8/13 to win with their visitors 5/1. The draw is offered at 13/5.

Scotland should be able to see off Lithuania in their latest Euro 2012 qualifier and the odds suggest that they should do so with relative ease, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Unfortunately whether they qualify is now out of their own hands and it appears that they have only the slimmest chance of doing so.

The last time that these two sides met a goalless draw was played out and Hills go 15/2 about this happening again.

Scotland vs Lithuania:

Scotland to qualify: 50/1

Where will Scotland finish: 10/1 Second; 2/5 third; 9/4 fourth; 40/1 fifth

How many points will Scotland finish with (currently five): 50/1 five; 15/8 six-eight; 1/2 nine-eleven; 9/1 twelve-fourteen

Top Scotland goal scorer in Group I: 8/13 Kenny Miller; 3/1 Steven Naismith; 6/1 David Goodwillie; 7/1 Darren Fletcher; 16/1 Charlie Adam; 16/1 Craig Mackail Smith; 16/1 Robert Snodgrass; 25/1 Scott Brown; 25/1 Stephen McManus

Scotland vs. Lithuania:

Penalty awarded in the match: 10/3 yes; 1/5 no

15/4 Penalty awarded and scored
12/1 Penalty awarded and missed

6/1 Scotland to score a penalty
12/1 Lithuania to score a penalty

33/1 Scotland to be awarded a penalty in second half injury time

Come from behind and win: 8/1 Scotland; 22/1 Lithuania

Come from behind and draw: 10/1 Scotland; 10/1 Lithuania

Come from behind and win or draw: 9/2 Scotland; 8/1 Lithuania

Specials:

3/1 Scotland to score 3 or more

With Kenny Miller and Craig Mackail-Smith unavailable, David Goodwillie and Steven Naismith are the only strikers left in the squad
15/8 David Goodwillie or Steven Naismith to score first

4/1 David Goodwillie and Steven Naismith to score anytime

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New Boys Turned Over As Aguero Becomes Favourite For Golden Boot

August 24, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Fernando Torres, First Premier, Five Games, Goal Scorer, Golden Boot, Greenside, Harsh Lesson, Joe Crilly, London N22, Manchester City, New Boys, Qpr, Relegation, Robin Van Persie, Runaround, Wayne Rooney, West Brom, Wigan, William Hill, Williamhill

Manchester City gave Swansea City a harsh lesson in efficiency winning with new boy, Sergio Aguero netting two. William Hill make him 4/1 favourite (from 12/1) to win the Premier Leagues golden boot. Swansea on the other hand completed the hat trick of the promoted sides failing to win their opening games and William Hill make Swansea 13/8 to be the last of the promoted sides to register a win. Norwich are 6/4 and QPR are 7/4. Swansea are 11/10 to win their next game against Wigan and 3/1 to record their first Premier League win against Sunderland. They are 11/4 to fail to win within the next five games.

Aguero was absolutely fantastic on his debut and looks as though he will make an immediate impact on the Premier League, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Swansea, on the other hand, were given the runaround by Mancinis men and will have to look to Wigan next week for improvement.

Manchester City are 10/3 to win the Premier League, while at the other end of the table, Swansea are 8/15 favourites.

Next Swansea Win: 11/10 Wigan; 3/1 Sunderland; 25/1 Arsenal; 5/1 West Brom; 50/1 Chelsea; 11/4 None of the next five games

Last Promoted side to register a Premier League win: 6/4 Norwich; 13/8 Swansea; 7/4 QPR

PL Top goal scorer: 4/1 Sergio Aguero; 7/1 Wayne Rooney; 9/1 Fernando Torres; 9/1 Javier Hernandez; 10/1 Robin Van Persie; 11/1 BAR

PL Relegation: 8/15 Swansea; 8/13 Norwich; 1/1 QPR; 7/4 Wigan; 2/1 Blackburn; 7/2 Wolves; 4/1 BAR

PL Outright: 6/5 Manchester United; 3/1 Chelsea; 10/3 Manchester City; 12/1 BAR

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City Start Shows Promise As Aguero Slashed For Golden Boot

August 24, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Fernando Torres, First Premier, Five Games, Goal Scorer, Golden Boot, Joe Crilly, Lofty Perch, Manchester City, Manchester United, Norwich, Premier League Football, Qpr, Relegation, Robin Van Persie, Sergio Aguero, Swansea, Wayne Rooney, West Brom, Wigan, William Hill

Manchester City showed their obvious class when upstaging Swansea on their return to the big time, to record the only home win of the opening week of the Premier League. New boy Sergio Aguero, scored two and set up one on his City debut and William Hill are offering 4/1 that he bags the golden boot during his first season in Premier League football. Manchester City are 10/3 to win the Premier League this season but are still behind Manchester United and Chelsea at 6/5 and 3/1 respectively. Hills offer 10/3 about a United/City 1-2, while a City/United forecast is 11/2.

After just one game, the league is looking ominous for teams around the country as the North West occupy the top three, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Realistically, there will only be two of those sides there at the end of the season but on the weekends form, the Manchester sides will take some shifting from their lofty perch.

Despite performing well in the first half, Swansea faded in the second and succumbed to a big defeat and they are Hills favourites, at 8/15 to be relegated. Swansea are 13/8 to be the last of the promoted sides to register a Premier League win. Norwich are 6/4 and QPR are 7/4. All three promoted sides are 4/1 to be relegated. Swansea are 11/10 to win their next game against Wigan and 3/1 to record their first Premier League win against Sunderland. They are 11/4 to fail to win within the next five games.
Next Swansea Win: 11/10 Wigan; 3/1 Sunderland; 25/1 Arsenal; 5/1 West Brom; 50/1 Chelsea; 11/4 None of the next five games

Last Promoted side to register a Premier League win: 6/4 Norwich; 13/8 Swansea; 7/4 QPR

PL Top goal scorer: 4/1 Sergio Aguero; 7/1 Wayne Rooney; 9/1 Fernando Torres; 9/1 Javier Hernandez; 10/1 Robin Van Persie; 11/1 BAR

PL Relegation: 8/15 Swansea; 8/13 Norwich; 1/1 QPR; 7/4 Wigan; 2/1 Blackburn; 7/2 Wolves; 4/1 BAR

PL Outright: 6/5 Manchester United; 3/1 Chelsea; 10/3 Manchester City; 12/1 BAR

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Tevez Who? Aguero Backed For City Golden Boot

August 12, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Adam Johnson, Alex Ferguson, Carling Cup, Carlos Tevez, David Silva, Edin Dzeko, Fa Cup, Goal Scorer, Golden Boot, Inter Milan, James Milner, League Goals, Manchester City, Manchester United, New Faces, Red Cards, Sir Alex Ferguson, Wesley Sneijder, William Hill, Yaya Toure

Manchester City have certainly got a plethora of attacking options, but William Hill punters can only see one winner in the race to be their leading scorer. Sergio Aguero has been backed in from 7/4 all the way to 5/6. Carlos Tevez is 2/1 while Mario Balotelli is 4/1. Hills are also offering a number of specials regarding Mario Balotelli and offer j4/1 that he gets suspended by the club at any point during the season and 11/4 that he earns two or more red cards during the season.

The fans got to have their first real look at some of Citys recent signings at the open training session and the odds suggest that the new faces will help propel them to even more success, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Meanwhile across the city, Hills are offering 6/4 that Wesley Sneijder joins United from Inter Milan following continued interest from Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sergio Aguero to join Manchester United before the end of the summer transfer window: 6/4 yes; 1/2 no

Top Manchester City goal scorer: 5/6 Sergio Aguro; 2/1 Carlos Tevez; 4/1 Mario Balotelli; 8/1 Edin Dzeko; 14/1 David Silva; 14/1 Yaya Toure; 25/1 James Milner; 33/1 Adam Johnson

Mario Balotelli Specials:

To be suspended by City: 1/7 no; 4/1 yes

League Starts: 7/4 12 or less; 3/1 13-16; 7/2 17-20; 9/4 21 or more

League goals: 5/4 6 or less; 11/5 7-10; 7/4 11 or more

League red cards: 1/2 none; 4/1 one; 11/4 two or more

Manchester City finishing position: 8/13 1st or 2nd; 11/4 3rd; 4/1 4th; 7/2 5th-10th; 33/1 11th-17th; 1000/1 relegated

Manchester City Multiples: 1/3 No trophies; 20/1 Premier League and FA Cup; 20/1 Premier League and Carling Cup; 25/1 Premier League and Champions League; 28/1 FA Cup and Carling Cup; 40/1 Carling Cup and Champions League; 40/1 FA Cup and Champions League; 100/1 Premier League, FA Cup and Carling Cup; 125/1 Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League; 125/1 Premier League, Carling Cup and Champions League; 150/1` FA Cup, Carling Cup and Champions League; 500/1 Premier League, FA Cup, Carling Cup and Champions League

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You Bet England Will Be Undone By Set Piece Again

June 20, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Cleverley, Czech Side, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Rose, Dannys, England U21, Fabrice Muamba, Goal Scorer, Group Games, Group Stage, Henri Lansbury, Joe Crilly, Rodwell, S Games, Scott Sinclair, Stage 5, Stuart Pearce, Three Lions, Top Scorer, Welbeck

England U21s are the 17/20 favourites to defeat Ukraine on Wednesday evening while the Three Lions are 17/5 to taste defeat. For England to draw is 12/5. Stuart Pearces men were expected to be strong on set pieces, but still managed to concede a goal against Spain that came from a corner. Hills offer 4/1 that England U21s concede a goal against Ukraine from a set piece.

With Jones and Smalling in centre back, you would have expected England to be strong on set pieces, but were undone by a corner from the smallest side in the tournament. It may now prove difficult not to back them to do so against a much more physical Czech side, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

With Danny Welbeck scoring in the group opener against Spain, Hills offer 7/4 that the other Dannys – Rose and Sturridge get at least a goal each at some point during the tournament. Danny Welbeck is Even money to end the tournament as Englands top scorer, with Sturridge 9/4 and Scott Sinclair 7/1. England U21 are 7/4 to be eliminated at the Group Stage and 7/2 to win the tournament. Spain are the 11/8 favourites to win the tournament, ahead of England and Czech Republic at 9/2.

Spain U21s take on Czech Republic in the other match taking place on Wednesday and Hills make Spain red-hot 4/6 favourites to win. The Czech Republic are 4/1. Hills offer 7/4 that six or more goals are scored during Wednesdays games and 13/8 that under four goals are scored.

Match Betting:

9/1 England to draw two remaining group games
7/4 Danny Rose and Daniel Sturridge BOTH to score for England in the tournament

England U21 stage of elimination: 7/4 Group stage; 5/2 Semi Finals; 5/2 Runners Up; 7/2 Winners

England U21 top goal scorer: 1/1 Danny Welbeck; 9/4 Daniel Sturridge; 7/1 Scott Sinclair; 8/1 Nathan Delfouneso; 10/1 Connor Wickham; 16/1 Mark Albrighton; 16/1 Tom Cleverley; 20/1 Danny Rose; 20/1 Henri Lansbury; 20/1 Jack Rodwell; 25/1 Fabrice Muamba; 25/1 Jordan Henderson; 33/1 Chris Smalling; 33/1 Phil Jones; 40/1 Jack Cork; 50/1 James Tomkins; 50/1 Kyle Walker; 50/1 Michael Mancienne; 50/1 Ryan Bertrand

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Reading / Cardiff Playoff Specials

May 17, 2011 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bar 8, Cardiff, Championship Playoffs, Craig Bellamy, Favourites, First Game, Game Championship, Goal Scorer, Ian Harte, Jay Bothroyd, Joe Crilly, Michael Chopra, Noel, Premier League, Relegation, Season 1, Shane, Spokesman, William Hill, Winning Side

Reading take on Cardiff on Friday and they are the slight 5/4 favourites to secure a first leg victory against Cardiff who are 9/4 with the draw 11/5. Cardiff and Reading are both priced at 5/6 to qualify for the Wembley final. Two players who are certain to feature heavily in the game are Craig Bellamy and Ian Harte. Harte, Readings regular penalty taker, is 8/1 to score from the spot during the game, while Bellamy is 11/10 to still be at Cardiff on the first game of next season. Shane Long is 5/1 favourite to open the scoring during the game, with Noel Hunt 11/2. Craig Bellamy, Michael Chopra, Jay Bothroyd and Simon Church are all 7/1.

Hills are also offering 1/2 that the side which wins the Playoff final ends up being relegated from the Premier League next season. The Playoff winning side are also 25/1 to get the lowest ever points total.

Sides that win the Championship playoffs generally spend the following season flirting with relegation and the odds suggest that whoever goes up will go straight back down, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Championship Playoffs Odds:

Reading / Cardiff:

90 Minutes: 5/4 Reading; 9/4 Cardiff; 11/5 Draw

To Qualify: 5/6 Cardiff; 5/6 Reading

First Goal Scorer: 5/1 Shane Long; 11/2 Noel Hunt; 7/1 Craig Bellamy; 7/1 Simon Church; 7/1 Jay Bothroyd; 7/1 Michael Chopra; 15/2 BAR

8/1 Ian Harte to score a penalty during the game

Championship Playoff Winner 2011/12 Season:
1/2 Relegated
7/1 Top Half
2/1 Bottom Half But Not Relegated
25/1 Lowest Ever Premier League Points Total (less than 11pts)

Bellamy at Cardiff on first day of next season: 11/10 Yes; 4/6 No

Further information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164.