Rio Odds On To Never Don The Three Lions Again

The decision to leave Rio Ferdinand out of the England squad, despite the catalogue of injuries, has stirred consternation amongst the masses and William Hill think that this could be the final nail in the long serving defender’s international coffin. He is 4/9 to never play for England again and 4/1 to announce his international retirement before the start of the 2012/13 Premier League season.

“Rio is a veteran of over 80 England caps but it looks like he will fail to add to his impressive tally,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are now betting on when Ferdinand will retire from football completely and offer 10/1 that he does so this year. Ferdinand fans need not worry, however as the odds of 6/4 suggest it is much more likely he is still playing in 2015.

“Players often add a couple of years to their playing careers by retiring from international football and Rio’s omission could be a blessing in disguise,” said Crilly.

Rio Ferdinand to announce his international retirement before the start of the 2012/13 Premier League season: 4/1

Rio Ferdinand to play for England again: 4/9 no; 13/8 yes

What year will Rio Ferdinand retire from professional football: 10/1 2012; 15/8 2013; 13/8 2014; 6/4 2015 or later

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
M: 07850 518 164
E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Weekend Premiership Special Odds And Ryan’s International Comeback Prices

*****************************WEEKEND PREMIERSHIP + OTHER FOOTBALL SPECIALS***********************************************************

RYAN BACK GIGGSING FOR WALES?

WITH RYAN GIGGS suggesting he may be prepared to come out of international retirement for Wales’ Euro 2012 qualifying effort, William Hill have opened a book on how many matches he will play a part in – and make none at all their odds-on favourite. ‘Sometimes what seems like a good idea in theory does not work out in practice, and this could be one such example’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill : Euro 2012:How Many Games Will Ryan Giggs Play Any Part In?
None….4/11
One Or Two….7/2
Three Or Four….7/1
Five Or Six….16/1
Seven Or Eight….33/1
CAN ZOLA SURVIVE?

WILLIAM HILL make Zola 11/10 still to be West Ham manager on the first day of next season, and 4/6 to be gone by then. ‘We’ve switched our prices the other way round since David Sullivan’s outspoken intervention’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

NEXT PREM BOSS TO GO THIS SEASON….8/11 NONE; Evens Zola; 3/1 Laws; 4/1 Grant; 20/1 Bruce; 25/1 Benitez; Dowie.

Who Will Score The Most Prem Goals This Season ?
Arsenal (73)…….6/4
Man Utd (72)…..13/8
Chelsea (75)…….15/8

William Hill – Will A Hat Trick Be Scored In Prem This Weekend?
Yes…..4/1
No……1/7
William Hill – How Many Red Cards In Prem This Weekend?
None….2/1
One…….7/4
Two Or More….6/5
Who Will Be Top After Weekend Matches?
Man Utd 1/4
Chelsea 11/4
Arsenal 66/1

Relegation Doubles
Burnley & Hull 8/11
Burnley & West Ham 3/1
Burnley & Wolves 13/2
Burnley & Wigan 9/1
Hull & West Ham 9/2
Hull & Wolves 10/1
Hull & Wigan 12/1
West Ham & Wolves 22/1
West Ham & Wigan 28/1
Wolves & Wigan 66/1
To win title: Evens United; 9/4 Chelsea; 5/2 Arsenal…….Triple dead heat on points…33/1; To be decided on goal difference: 7/2
Prem SFC
Man Utd / Chelsea 9/4
Man Utd / Arsenal 11/4
Chelsea / Man Utd 4/1
Arsenal / Man Utd 4/1
Chelsea / Arsenal 11/2
Arsenal / Chelsea 6/1
TO FINISH 4TH…11/8 Spurs; 9/4 Man C; 3/1 Liverpool; 13/2 Villa; 28/1 Everton.
Game With Most Goals
Chelsea v Aston Villa….9/2
Tottenham v Portsmouth….9/2
Birmingham v Arsenal….6/1
Bolton v Man Utd…….6/1
Liverpool v Sunderland…..7/1
Man City v Wigan……7/1
Burnley v Blackburn….8/1
Hull v Fulham…..9/1
Wolves v Everton….9/1
West Ham v Stoke…….10/1
Quickest Goal (By Match Minute)
Tottenham ….6/1
Liverpool …..7/1
Man City …..8/1
Chelsea …..9/1
Man Utd…..9/1
Arsenal….10/1
West Ham ….12/1
Everton…..12/1
Hull ……16/1
Burnley ….16/1
Blackburn….16/1
Fulham…16/1
Wolves….20/1
Stoke…..20/1
Birmingham….25/1
Aston Villa….25/1
Bolton ….25/1
Wigan….28/1
Sunderland….28/1
Portsmouth…33/1
William Hill…..JPT Final
TO WIN TROPHY…4/9 Southampton; 13/8 Carlisle.
90m play…..4/6 Southampton; 12/5 draw; Carlisle 4/6
Carlisle In Extra Time….16/1
Carlisle On Pens….11/1
Match To Go To Penalties….5/1
Southampton In Extra Time….8/1
Southampton On Pens….11/1
Further information…..graham sharpe…0208 918 3731

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