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Tottenham Shop Destroyed By Riots Re-opened By Spurs Legend

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Pat Jennings was at the official re-opening of William Hill’s Tottenham branch that was gutted during the August riots on 6/8/11. The burning carcass of the shop on Tottenham High Road was one of the iconic and enduring images of the riots last year and after £350,000 investment and six months hard work, the doors were opened by the former Spurs player.

Also present at the ceremony were the two members of staff, Sean Biquette and Owen McKenzie, who were working on the night and who guided customers to safety through the back of the shop when the premises came under attack.

As the official betting partner of the FA Cup, William Hill also had the trophy on site so that customers and staff could have their photo taken with it.

“It is wonderful to see things get back to normal on Tottenham High Street. What happened during the riots was terrible but the aftermath has really drawn the community together,” said Pat Jennings. “Let’s not forget about Sean and Owen as well. They have to be commended for their bravery on the night the shop was attacked.”

“The old shop was a great place for people to get together and meet their friends and now they can do it in style as the new shop looks absolutely fantastic,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Spurs are William Hill’s 3/1 third favourites to win the trophy, with their quarter final opponents, Bolton 33/1.

William Hill FA Cup Outright: 2/1 Liverpool; 9/4 Chelsea; 3/1 Tottenham; 8/1 Sunderland; 8/1 Everton; 33/1 Bolton

Photo Of Shop opening with Pat Jennings, staff and FA Cup attached

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Chelsea Latest…champions League Outright To Follow

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Roberto Di Matteo has been cut from 8/1 to 5/1 third favourite to become the next Chelsea boss after his side’s valiant comeback against Napoli. Fernando Torres failed to find the net again (in the 90 minutes of the game) but William Hill make him 8/13 to finally break his 2012 duck, although he is 6/5 to fail to score during the next four games.

“Torres missed an open goal during extra time and his confidence will have plummeted even further,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “Saying that, Leicester this weekend offer the perfect opportunity for him to get back on track.”

Chelsea are now three in three under Di Matteo and Hills offer 2/1 that they are undefeated in their next four games, although they are 5/6 for their first defeat to come at the hands of Manchester City.

When will Torres next score: 8/13 Leicester; 7/1 Manchester City; 9/1 Spurs; 10/1 Villa; 6/5 none of these four

When will Chelsea lose first under Di Matteo: 7/1 Leicester; 5/6 Manchester City; 13/2 Spurs; 8/1 Villa; 2/1 none of these four

Will Roberto Di Matteo be manager on the last day of the season: 1/4 yes; 11/4 no

Next Permanent Chelsea manager: 7/4 Mourinho; 4/1 Benitez; 5/1 Di Matteo; 6/1 Pep Guardiola; 9/1 Low; 9/1 Capello; 10/1 Moyes; 20/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
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Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
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English Side In Champs League Last Eight…you Bet On Quarter Final Exit

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Chelsea made it through to the last eight of the Champions League and William Hill make them 8/1 to win the competition. Barcelona are the 1/1 favourites with Real Madrid 5/2.

Hills think that the quarter final stage is the most likely exit point for Chelsea offering Even money that they go out at the next stage, 7/4 Semis and 11/2 runner up.

Chelsea stage of elimination: 1/1 Quarter Final; 7/4 Semi Final; 11/2 Runner Up; 8/1 Winner

Champions League outright: 1/1 Barcelona; 5/2 Real Madrid; 6/1 Bayern Munich; 8/1 Chelsea; 12/1 AC Milan; 40/1 Benfica; 66/1 Marseille; 100/1 APOEL

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Celtic Overwhelming Favourites To Win Scottish League Cup And Spl Specials

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With the Scottish League Cup final taking place this weekend, William Hill make Celtic the overwhelming favourites to lift the cup, offering them at 1/7 as opposed to Kilmarnock who are 4/1. Celtic are 3/10 to win the match in 90 minutes with Kilmarnock 7/1 and the draw 10/3.

“Celtic are already the huge favourites to win the League and the odds suggest that before they do so, they will run out winners of the Scottish League Cup,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Scottish Football Specials

Scottish League Cup Final

To Win Cup
Celtic 1/7
Kilmarnock 4/1

90 Minutes Odds
Celtic 3/10
Draw 10/3
Kilmarnock 7/1

To Win In Extra Time
Celtic 10/1
Kilmarnock 25/1

To Win On Penalties
Celtic 16/1
Kilmarnock 18/1

Killie have scored the opening goal in three of
their last 6 matches against Celtic
Kilmarnock to Score First 11/4

Celtic never lost any of those games where Killie
opened the scoring, drawing 2 and winning one.
Celtic to Come from Behind and win 13/2
Celtic to Come from Behind and win or draw 9/2

The last time these sides met in this final was in
2001 when Celtic won 3-0 due to a Larsson hat-trick
Hooper to Score a Hat-trick 12/1
Stokes to Score a Hat-trick 20/1

Kilmarnock have lost 5 times in the Scottish League
Cup Final and only once they have lost by a single goal
Celtic -1 goal 10/11
Celtic -2 goals 9/4

Who Will Score the Winner?
Gary Hooper 11/4
Anthony Stokes 7/2
Georgios Samaras 9/2
James Forrest 11/2
Joe Ledley 9/1
Scott Brown 9/1
Charlie Mulgrew 12/1
Paul Heffernan 25/1
Dean Shiels 25/1
James Dayton 40/1
Liam Kelly 50/1
James Fowler 66/1
Others On Request
Bets Settled on the player to score the last goal of
the match for the winning side. ET and Pens Count

SPL Specials

Dundee Utd v Rangers
Matches between hese sides at Tannadice have been
full of incident with 4 red cards shown in the last 2 games
Red Card Shown in Match 7/2

Rangers have been playing their best football away
from home and have won their last 2 away games in the
SPL 4-1.
Rangers -1 goal 17/2
Rangers -2 goals 11/1

Motherwell v Aberdeen
Rory Fallon grabbed a double last Sunday to send
Motherwell crashing out of the Scottish Cup
Fallon to Score 2 or more goals 8/1

St Mirren v St Johnstone
St Mirren have drawn 7 of their last 8 matches and
St Johnstone have drawn 4 of their last 6. 6 of those
draws have been 0-0 and also 3 of the last 5 meetings
between these sides have been goalless.
No Goalscorer in Match 7/1

Hearts v Hibernian
Hearts have won only 1 match of thier last 9. Hibs
have only lost 2 of their last 7 so go into this derby
as the form side.
Hibernian Draw No Bet 21/10

Andy Webster has scored in both derbies this season
Webster to Score Anytime 7/1

Hearts have made a habit of scoring late in these
matches with 4 goals in the last 10 minutes of their
last 6 matches.
Hearts to Score after the 80th Minute 4/1

On loan striker Roy O’Donovan has scored in Hibs’
last two away victories.
O’Donovan to Score and Hibs to Win 13/2

Scottish Junior Cup Quarter Final Specials

Highest Scoring Match
Auchinleck v Bo’ness 9/4
Irvine Meadow v Bonnyrigg 5/2
Largs v Kilwinning 11/4
St Andrews v Shotts 11/4

To Win Cup
Auchinleck 15/8
Irvine Meadow 7/2
Bo’ness 5/1
Bonnyrigg 11/2
St Andrews 8/1
Shotts 10/1
Largs 14/1
Kilwinning 20/1

To Qualify For Semi Final

Auchinleck 4/11
Bo’ness 2/1

Irvine Meadow 1/2
Bonnyrigg 6/4

Largs 4/9
Kilwinning 13/8

St Andrews 1/2
Shotts 6/4

Joe Crilly
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Twitter: @footy_joe

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Bromley Man Strikes It Lucky For Second Time!

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A Kent man in his fifties was celebrating for the second time in less than a year after beating odds of almost 2000/1 to scoop a massive £38,033.24 from his local William Hill shop in Bromley. It was not the first time that this customer has won big in recent times, having had a 12 fold accumulator late last year that paid out £27,000.

This time around the punter, who wishes to remain anonymous, selected 15 sides from various leagues and competitions around Europe in a £20 football accumulator. Among his selections were sides from the Europa and Champions League, the Dutch second division and the Polish Premier League. Despite having a seemingly varied knowledge of football on the continent, Arsenal (8/15 to defeat Newcastle), Chelsea (to defeat Napoli at 4/6) and Manchester City (2/9 to defeat Sporting Lisbon) were all in his coupon.

“Usually I would have said that this was a once in a lifetime bet but this guy has knocked us for six twice in a year, he is the new guru,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

“Other customers are asking us what he is betting on so they can follow him,” said staff in the shop.

Winning Selections:

Udinese to beat AZ Alkmaar 5/6

Chelsea to beat Napoli 4/6

Hannover to beat Standard 8/13

Wrexham to beat Ebbsfleet 8/13

Inter to beat Marseille 10/11

Polonia to beat Jagiellonia 1/2

Trabzonspor to beat Sivasspor 8/11

St Pauli to beat Karlsruhe 1/3

Bastia to beat Lens 11/8

Combuur Leeuwarden to beat AGOVV 1/4

Velez to beat Olimpio Bahia Blanca 4/9

Arsenal to beat Newcastle 8/15

Bayern Munich to beat Basel 1/5

Man City to beat Sporting Lisbon 2/9

Kharkiv to beat Olimpiakos 11/4

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Wigan Primed For Drop As They Let Lead Slip…swans Flying To Europe…championship Latest

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Wigan briefly moved out of the bottom three as they went one goal up on West Brom, although an equaliser for Roy Hodgson’s men, saw the Latics remain in the bottom three. William Hill make them 1/5 to be relegated at the end of the season, 10/3 to stay up and 11/10 to finish bottom of the Premier League.

Swansea continued to impress, defeating Fulham at Craven Cottage and having all but guaranteed themselves Premier League football next season, can start to look up the table. William Hill are offering 16/1 that they finish the season in the top six and finish their first Premier League season with European football.

With only two games taking place in the Premier League on Saturday, the best of the action was to be found in the Championship where Reading briefly topped the table before a rousing comeback from Southampton saw them reclaim top spot and William Hill make the Saints the Even money favourites to win the League, with Reading 2/1 and West Ham 5/2.

Premier League Relegation:1/5 Wigan; 3/10 Wolves; 2/5 QPR; 5/4 Bolton; 7/4 Blackburn; 40/1 BAR

Premier League to stay up: 2/5 Blackburn; 4/7 Bolton; 7/4 QPR; 12/5 Wolves; 10/3 Wigan

Premier League to finish bottom: 11/10 Wigan; 7/4 Wolves; 9/4 QPR; 10/1 Bolton; 12/1 Blackburn

Premier League winner: 8/13 Manchester United; 6/5 Manchester City; 250/1 Arsenal; 250/1 Tottenham; 500/1 Chelsea

Championship winner: 1/1 Southampton; 2/1 Reading; 5/2 West Ham; 50/1 Birmingham; 80/1 Middlesbrough; 80/1 Hull; 100/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
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United 16/1 To Win All Their Remaining Matches…how Many Points Will 17th Get?

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Manchester United moved four points clear of Manchester City and William Hill make them 4/9 to retain the Premier League title with City 13/8 to win it for the first time. At the other end of the table, another heavy defeat for Wolves saw them slip to the bottom of the table and Hills think that the writing could be on the wall for Terry Connor’s men, offering 1/6 that they are relegated.

Alex Ferguson has claimed that his side need to win all of their remaining games if they are to win their 20th title and William Hill make them 16/1 to do so.

“There is no doubting that Manchester City will push their rivals all the way, but United now have the upper hand and if they win their remaining matches, will win the league,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Wolves have really struggled since dispensing of Mick McCarthy and Hills are offering 5/6 that Terry Connor is still in charge on the final day of the season (5/6 that he is not). It is not thought that the 40 point mark will be necessary for the team finishing in 17th place and Hills make 31 points or less their 21/10 favourite with 32 or 33 5/2.

Chelsea won their fourth consecutive match with Roberto Di Matteo in charge and William Hill make them 4/1 to avoid defeat in their next five matches, although they are 5/6 to lose next weekend against Manchester City.

Premier League Outright: 4/9 Manchester United; 13/8 Manchester City; 250/1 Arsenal; 250/1 Tottenham; 500/1 Chelsea

Premier League Relegation: 1/6 Wolves; 1/4 Wigan; 2/5 QPR; 5/4 Bolton; 2/1 Blackburn; 33/1 BAR

Premier League To Stay Up: 4/11 Blackburn; 4/7 Bolton; 7/4 QPR; 11/4 Wigan; 7/2 Wolves

Will Terry Connor be in charge of Wolves on the final day of the season: 5/6 yes; 5/6 no

How many points will 17th position get: 11/2 38 or more; 7/2 36 or 37; 11/4 34 or 35; 5/2 32 or 33; 21/10 31 or less

16/1 Manchester United to win all of their remaining games of 2011/12 season

When will Chelsea next lose: 5/6 Manchester City; 7/2 Tottenham; 5/1 Benfica (a); 16/1 Aston Villa; 16/1 Benfica (h); 4/1 unbeaten in any of these matches

Joe Crilly
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Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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11/10 For Merseyside Derby In Semi

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********FA Cup Latest From William Hill, Betting Partners Of The Cup**********

Following the draw for the FA Cup semi finals, William Hill, an official sponsor and the official betting partner of the FA Cup make Liverpool the 2/1 favourites to win the cup with Chelsea 9/4 and Tottenham 3/1. There is potential for a Merseyside Derby in one of the Semi Finals and William Hill make Everton 11/10 to qualify to face their rivals (4/6 not to).

“Everything is set up for a Merseyside Derby in the Semis but Sunderland will surely have something to say about it,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

FA Cup Outright: 2/1 Liverpool; 9/4 Chelsea; 3/1 Tottenham; 8/1 Sunderland; 8/1 Everton; 33/1 Bolton

Joe Crilly
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Twitter: @footy_joe

T: 0208 918 3746
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26 Hours Without A Goal: How Long Before Torres Bags Again?

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5/1 TITLE IS DECIDED BY GOAL DIFFERENCE

Fernando Torres finally scored after 26 hours for Chelsea at the weekend and William Hill are offering odds on how long it will be until he nets again. He is Even money to fail to score within two hours of play, although he is 7/2 to score within the next hour. Torres could well go on a scoring run now and Hills make him 8/11 to outscore Andy Carroll between now and the end of the season and he is 2/9 to outscore Carlos Tevez in the same time frame.

Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that his side’s 5-0 win against Wolves was vital due to the fact that he thinks that the title may be decided by goal difference. William Hill are offering 5/1 that he is correct and that the title is settled one way or the other by goal difference.

“This title run-in could be one of the closest ever and odds of 5/1 suggest that goal difference may be the deciding factor,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Despite Sunderland’s recent good form, William Hill think they have left their charge up the table too late and make Newcastle 1/10 to win bragging rights in the North East by finishing higher than their rivals (Sunderland are 11/2 to do so). They are 8/15 to finish in the top half of the table, something that would have seemed preposterous when Martin O’Neill took over the club (they are 11/8 to finish in the bottom half of the league). Blackburn have shown recent signs of improvement and they are out to 2/1 to be relegated (4/11 to stay up).

Mick McCarthy to be reinstated as Wolves manager this season 8/1. ‘Although they only had ten players for much of the game Wolves capitulated against United and TC’s record suggests he is a man who would rather be doing the job he used to do alongside Mick McCarthy. We think it is unlikely but not impossible that Mick could come back to inspire a bid to avoid relegation,’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. Wolves are currently 1/6 to relegated with Hills, 7/2 to stay up, but 6/5 favourites to finish bottom.

How long until Torres’ next goal: 7/2 0-60 minutes; 5/2 61-120 minutes; 5/1 121-180 minutes; 1/1 180 minutes or more

Who will score more EPL goals between now until the end of the season:
2/9 Torres; 3/1 Tevez
8/11 Torres; 1/1 Carroll

Who will finish higher in the league: 1/10 Newcastle; 11/2 Sunderland

Sunderland finishing position: 8/15 top half; 11/8 bottom half

5/1 Premier League title to be won on goal difference

Premier League relegation: 1/6 Wolves; 1/4 Wigan; 2/5 QPR; 5/4 Bolton; 2/1 Blackburn; 33/1 BAR

Premier League to stay up: 4/11 Blackburn; 4/7 Bolton; 7/4 QPR; 11/4 Wigan; 7/2 Wolves

To finish bottom: 6/5 Wolves; 15/8 Wigan; 5/2 QPR; 9/1 Bolton; 14/1 Blackburn

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
Twitter: @footy_joe

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

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Tevez 7/2 To Make Scoring Return From The Bench…

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Carlos Tevez could make an astonishing comeback for Manchester City against Chelsea on Wednesday and William Hill are offering 7/2 that he comes off the bench and grabs himself a goal. Tevez is 5/4 to score anytime during the game and 5/1 to score the first goal of the game. Hills think that should he make a comeback for City this season he will more than likely be firing blanks, offering 11/10 that he scores no goals for the rest of the season.

On the other side on Wednesday will be Fernando Torres who grabbed a brace on Sunday and William Hill are offering Even money that he fails to score for at least two hours from the time of his last goal on Sunday (currently stands at 5 minutes).

Tevez to come off bench and score: 7/2 – void if he starts and void if not on bench
Tev goals rest of season: 11/10 none; 5/2 one; 4/12 two; 4/1 three or more

How long until Torres’ next goal: 7/2 0-60 minutes; 5/2 61-120 minutes; 5/1 121-180 minutes; 1/1 180 minutes or more

Who will score more EPL goals between now until the end of the season:
2/9 Torres; 3/1 Tevez
8/11 Torres; 1/1 Carroll

Joe Crilly
Press Officer
Twitter: @footy_joe

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

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