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Odds Hint At 4-3-3 For England This Weekend…will Sam Be The Man For West Ham?

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With Wayne Rooney banned for the England match against Switzerland, William Hill are betting on which of the three forwards in the squad will start the game. Darren Bent is 1/7 while Peter Crouch is 1/4. Bobby Zamora is 11/4. The central midfield is another position that is up for grabs during the match and Hills make Scott Parker, Frank Lampard and Jack Wilshere all odds on to start, with Capello thought to be considering three men across the middle. Parker is 4/9, while Lampard is 1/10 and Jack Wilshere 4/11.

“Parker and Wilshere impressed against Wales and it looks as they will be rewarded by starting on Saturday. Lampard also looks like he will start alongside the pair as Capello seeks to use the 4-3-3 that has proved effective in recent matches,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England are 2/5 to win the match at Wembley with Switzerland 6/1. The draw is priced at 14/5. Hills also offer 3/1 that any England substitute scores a goal. Darren Bent is the 10/3 favourite to open the scoring on Saturday, with Peter Crouch 9/2, joint second favourite with Bobby Zamora.

England are 8/1 to win Euro 2012 and 12/1 to win the competition without losing a game either in qualifying or the finals themselves.

To Start vs Switzerland:
Peter Crouch 1/4 Yes; 11/4 No
Darren Bent 1/7 Yes; 4/1 No
Bobby Zamora 11/4 Yes; 1/4 No
Scott Parker 4/9 Yes; 13/8 No
Frank Lampard 1/10 Yes; 11/2 No
Jack Wilshere 4/11 Yes; 2/1 No

Euro 2012 Outright: 3/1 Spain; 4/1 Germany; 6/1 Holland; 8/1 England; 10/1 Italy; 10/1 France; 16/1 Portugal; 20/1 Russia; 25/1 Croatia; 33/1 Ukraine; 40/1 Poland; 50/1 BAR

William Hill are offering a number of West Ham specials, following the announcement that Sam Allardyce has taken over the reins at West Ham. He has been a relative success at almost every club that he has been at and Hills offer 10/11 that West Ham get promoted into the Premier League at any point during Allardyce’s time at the club. They are 16/1 to win either the FA or League Cup under Big Sam and 20/1 to qualify for Europe. Despite the arrival of a big name manager, it would appear that a big name player may be leaving the club. Hills offer 1/20 that Scott Parker has left the club before the first game of next season.

West Ham Odds:

Will West Ham win a cup (FA or League) under Allardyce: 16/1
Will they qualify for Europe Under Allardyce: 20/1
Will they be relegated (from Championship) under Allardyce: 16/1
Will they be promoted under Allardyce: 10/11
Scott Parker to still be at West Ham after summer transfer window: 1/20 No; 8/1 Yes

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Joe Crilly
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You Bet Blatter Looks To Splatter Bernstein

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Sepp Blatter looks set to be awarded another four years in charge of FIFA and William Hill are offering 4/6 that he serves the whole of his term and FIFA get a new President in 2015. FIFA are 9/4 to get a new President in 2011. One of the most contentious decisions under Blatter was the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Despite the fact that the temperatures usually soar into the 40s during the summer in Qatar, Hills offer 1/5 that the 2022 World Cup Final takes place between June and August of that year.

David Berstein has been particularly scathing in his appraisal of FIFA and Blatter. Hills offer 2/7 that the FIFA chief now outlasts the FA Chairman. Blatter is 5/2 to leave his job before Bernstein.

“The FIFA / FA row looks set to rumble on, but Blatter now looks to have the upper hand once more and the odds suggest he will outlast this latest controversy,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Odds:

When will FIFA get a new President: 9/4 2011; 7/1 2012; 10/1 2013; 12/1 2014; 4/6 2015

When will 2022 World Cup Final take place: 7/1 Jan – May; 1/5 June – Aug; 5/1 Sept – Dec

Who will leave their job first: 2/7 Bernstein; 5/2 Blatter

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Joe Crilly
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Michael’s G-owen Nowhere…125/1 For 2011/12 Golden Boot

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Following the news that Michael Owen has put pen to paper on a new one year deal at Manchester United, William Hill are offering 7/4 that he scores less than two Premier League goals and 6/4 that he bags four or more. He is 125/1 to get next season’s golden boot and 20/1 to not play a single minute of Premier League football. He is 5/2 to start one or no Premier League games next season, while he is 9/4 to start six or more.

“In one of the more surprising football stories of the last few days, Owen has signed for another year at United, but Fergie obviously has a role for him and it will be interesting to see how he is utilised by United,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Michael Owen is 7/1 to make an appearance for England in a Euro 2012 Qualifier or Finals match.

Owen’s signature may be the clearest indication yet that Dimitar Berbatov will be heading for the exit and William Hill are now offering odds on where the mercurial Bulgarian will be plying his trade on the first game of next season. He is 11/4 to still be at Manchester United and 7/2 to be playing in the Bundesliga. He is 4/1 to be at Newcastle next season and the same price to be playing in Serie A. He is 25/1 to make the short trip to Eastlands to join United’s arch rivals.

Michael Owen Premier League Starts:
0-1 5/2
2-3 2/1
4-5 11/4
6 + 9/4

Total Michael Owen Premier League Goals
Under 2 7/4
2-3 7/4
4 or more 6/4

125/1 Michael Owen to win the golden boot
20/1 Not to play a single minute of Premier League football for Manchester United
7/1 Play in an England Euro 2012 Qualifier or Finals match

Where will Dimitar Berbatov be playing come the first game of next season: 11/4 Manchester United; 7/2 Bundesliga; 4/1 Newcastle; 4/1 Serie A; 7/1 Tottenham; 8/1 La Liga; 10/1 Sunderland; 16/1 Liverpool; 20/1 Chelsea; 25/1 Arsenal; 25/1 Manchester City

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Lucky Punter Dishes Up 93,957/1 Winner

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One lucky Hills punter in Ashton-under-Lyme made the most of the end of the football season, by scoring a 93,957/1 winning football accumulator. His 22 team selection contained no games from the UK but included matches from France, Ireland, Italy and Norway. The mystery man, a regular customer in his fifties, believed to work in the restaurant trade, placed a 25p accumulator which returned £23,489.32.

“The English football season may now be over, but Hills are offering a number of markets from leagues around the world all summer, something which this lucky punter duly took advantage of,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

The winning coupon saw wins for Inter Milan in the Italian Cup final as well as victories for French champions Lille and Germany’s friendly victory over Uruguay.

See the winning selections below (winners are in bold):

Lille vs Rennes (8/11)
Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians (4/5)
Nancy vs Lens (4/11)
Derry vs Galway (2/7)
Valenciennes vs Nice (10/11)
Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk (4/5)
Arles vs Sochaux (4/5)
Inter Milan vs Palermo (4/6)
Germany vs Uruguay (8/13)
Helsingborg vs Trelleborg (8/13)
Elfsborg vs Brommapojkarna (4/6)
Wexford vs Shelbourne (4/9)
Monaghan vs Finn Harps (1/3)
Bordeaux vs Montpellier (5/6)
Athlone vs Salthill Devon (8/13)
Aalesund vs Viking (11/10)
Atvidaberg vs Osters (4/7)
Neuchatel Xamax vs Sion (8/11)
Obrero vs Gais (4/6)
Ried vs Austria Lustenauj (23/20)
Halmstad vs Malmo (11/10)
HJK Helsinki vs JJK (4/7)

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Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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

William Hill Press Office; Greenside House; 50 Station Road; Wood Green; London; N22 7TP

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You Bet Guardiola To Pep Up His Cv With Chelsea Job

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The gamble on Harry Redknapp to be the next Chelsea manager has lost momentum somewhat, opening the door once again for Guus Hiddink. Redknapp is the favourite for the Chelsea gig at 6/4, but Hiddink has been backed in to 2/1 from 9/2 yesterday following an early morning gamble on the Turkey boss. Pep Guardiola has been well backed also, in from 7/1 to 5/2 since yesterday. Marco van Basten, however, has gone the other way, drifting from 5/2 second favourite to 4/1.

“The real money in the last 24 hours has been for Hiddink and Guardiola. Where the latter is concerned, it appears our punters think Guardiola would like to Pep up his CV with a new challenge following all his success at Barcelona,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Chelsea Manager:

6/4 Harry Redknapp; 2/1 Guus Hiddink; 5/2 Pep Guardiola; 4/1 Marco van Basten; 8/1 Andre Vilas-Boas; 10/1 Jose Mourinho; 16/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Frank Rijkaard; 25/1 BAR

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Joe Crilly
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You Bet There Will Be Goals Galore In League 1 Play-off

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Huddersfield are slight favourites to win their League 1 Play-Off final against Peterborough on Sunday, offered at 6/4 with William Hill, while Peterborough are 19/10. Both sides have been known for their attacking football this season and Hills offer 4/1 that both teams score at least two goals each. Jordan Rhodes is the 5/1 favourite to open the scoring during the game, while Benik Afobe and Craig Mackail-Smith are both 6/1. The match is 9/2 to go to penalties.

“The betting is very tight as would be expected between League 1s top scorers. The only thing that appears definite is that there will be goals,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill League 1 Play-Off Odds:

90 Minutes: 6/4 Huddersfield; 19/10 Peterborough; 21/10 Draw

To Lift The Trophy: 8/11 Huddersfield; 1/1 Peterborough

4/1 Both sides score at least twice each

9/2 Match go to penalties

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Joe Crilly
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Bookies Cannot Separate League 2 Hopefuls

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William Hill cannot separate Stevenage and Torquay as they go head to head for a spot in League One, with both sides offered at 7/4 for victory at Old Trafford. The draw is 2/1. Torquay have kept a clean sheet in seven of their last nine games and Hills are offering 8/5 that they do so during Saturday’s game. Torquay’s Chris Zebroski is the 6/1 favourite to score first, while Stevenage’s Craig Reid and Byron Harrison are both 13/2 to do likewise. Stevenage are 4/5 to lift the trophy, while Torquay are 10/11.

“Just one point separated these two sides at the end of this season and the betting suggests that this game will be nip and tuck all the way,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Huddersfield are the slight 6/4 favourites to defeat 19/10 Peterborough on Sunday, while Swansea just shade the betting for Monday’s Championship match at 17/10 against 9/5 Reading.

Hills are 11/5 that the Stevenage vs Torquay game is the highest scoring game of the three Play-Off matches. Hills offer 13/8 that one of the three games goes to penalties and 3/1 that all three sides promoted via the Play-Offs avoid relegation next season.

William Hill Play-Offs Odds:

90 Minutes:
7/4 Stevenage; 7/4 Torquay; 2/1 Draw
6/4 Huddersfield; 19/10 Peterborough; 21/10 Draw
17/10 Swansea; 9/5 Reading; 2/1 Draw

8/5 Torquay to keep a clean sheet

Play-Off Specials:

Highest Scoring Match:
10/11 Huddersfield / Peterborough
11/5 Stevenage / Torquay
5/2 Reading / Swansea

Play-Offs Decided In Extra Time:
4/6 None
13/8 One
8/1 Two
66/1 Three

How Many Play-Offs Decided On Penalties:
4/7 None
13/8 One
10/1 Two
66/1 Three

How Many Play-Off Promoted Teams Will Be Relegated:
3/1 None
4/5 One
5/2 Two
33/1 Three

Joe Crilly
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Bookies Brace For Barca Bashing, United In Support For The Reds

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Despite being at Wembley, Manchester United find themselves the biggest outsider for the Champions League Final for over a decade, with no other finalist in the past 10 years priced at more than 2/1. United are offered at 3/1 with Hills, but not even that price can tempt punters, with over 80% of bets placed on a Barcelona victory at 21/20. Hills are also offering over 100 in play markets and think that it could be the first time in history that in-play bets exceed pre-match wagers.

“Over the years Manchester United have caused us a fair amount of pain, but they will save us millions if they manage to beat Barcelona on Saturday night,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are expecting a £10 million industry wide turnover making this the biggest game since the World Cup Final last year.

Lionel Messi is the 5/1 favourite to score the first goal of the match, while David Villa is 7/1. Wayne Rooney is 8/1 with Pedro and Hernandez both 9/1.

William Hill have a number of specials available for this weekend’s match and offer 25/1 that Patrice Evra will score and Manchester United lift the trophy (Happy Evra After) and 22/1 that Gerard Pique scores from outside the area (Pique That One Out).

Manchester United / Barcelona Odds:

90 Minutes: 21/20 Barcelona; 3/1 Manchester United; 21/10 Draw

To Win In Extra Time: 9/1 Barcelona; 16/1 Manchester United

To Win On Penalties: 11/1 Manchester United; 11/1 Barcelona

To Lift The Trophy: 1/2 Barcelona; 13/8 Manchester United

5/1 Match to be decided on penalties

Barcelona to Dominate Champions League:
5/1 To win Champions League this year and next
16/1 To win Champions League this year, next year AND the season after that

Match Winner Offers:
6/1 Rooney to score & Manchester United to win in 90 minutes
6/1 Match to be decided on penalties
4/1 Villa to score and Barcelona to win in 90 minutes
9/2 Match to be decided in Extra Time

First Goalscorer: 5/1 Lionel Messi; 7/1 David Villa; 8/1 Wayne Rooney; 9/1 Javier Hernandez; 9/1 Pedro; 12/1 Bojan; 12/1 Michael Owen; 12/1 Dimitar Berbatov; 14/1 BAR

Patriotic Punt*: 10/1 Lewis Hamilton OR Jenson Button to win Monaco Grand Prix and Manchester United to lift the Champions League Trophy
*Available until 1300h Saturday 28th May 2011.

Joe Crilly
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You Bet ‘arry Could Be The Man To Make Torres Tick

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Harry Redknapp is the Even money favourite to be the next Chelsea manager in the wake of a massive overnight gamble. Having started out as a 25/1 shot, he was backed all the way in to 6/1 by yesterday afternoon. By last night he was 5/2 and the money did not stop there, with numerous three figure bets being placed as far afield as Johannesburg.

“There is no smoke without fire and the weight of this gamble would suggest that a decision may be imminent,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Guus Hiddink is the 3/1 second favourite with Hills, while Marco van Basten is 4/1.

Next Chelsea Manager (Hills odds): 1/1 Harry Redknapp; 3/1 Guus Hiddink; 4/1 Marco van Basten; 13/2 Andre Villas Boas; 7/1 Pep Guardiola; 10/1 Mark Hughes; 16/1 Frank Rijkaard; 16/1 Rafa Benitez; 20/1 BAR

Joe Crilly
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British Punters Punt With Their Heads As Barca Well Backed

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Over 80% of all outright bets placed on this year’s Champions League Final at William Hill have been placed on Barcelona, despite the firm dangling the carrot of top priced Manchester United for punters.

“Not even the 3/1 that we are offering about Manchester United can tempt the punters to punt any way other than a Barca win,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are offering a patriotic punt with two of the sporting calendar’s biggest fixtures taking place this weekend. Manchester United to lift the Champions League and Hamilton or Button to win the Monaco Grand Prix is offered at 10/1.

Barcelona are 21/10 to win in 90 minutes, while the draw is offered at 21/10. Hills offer 5/1 that the match is decided on penalties while either side can be backed to win on penalties at 11/1. The match is 9/2 to be decided in extra time.

The Champions League Final is second only to the World Cup Final as the highest turnover football match in the world and Hills are expecting the betting industry to take over £10 million on Saturday.

William Hill Odds:

Patriotic Punts:
10/1 Hamilton OR Button to win the Monaco Grand Prix and United to lift the trophy
14/1 Hamilton to win the Monaco Grand Prix and United to lift the trophy
50/1 Button to win the Monaco Grand Prix and United to lift the trophy

Scholes Galore: Paul Scholes to score in each half – 50/1

Klanger-Roo – Wayne Rooney to concede a penalty – 33/1

A game of two ‘Alves – Daniel Alves to score in each half – 50/1

Un-Sung Hero – Park Ji-Sung to score & not win Man of the Match – 8/1

Carrickter Building – Michael Carrick to score and Man Utd win from behind – 50/1

Happy Evra After – Patrice Evra to score anytime and Man Utd to lift the cup – 25/1

Pep Talk – Barcelona to be losing at half-time and go on to win the cup – 11/1

Waynesworld – Wayne Rooney to score and get Man of the Match – 14/1

The Masch of sorrow – Javier Mascherano to be sent off – 25/1

Angry Anderson – Anderson to be sent off – 33/1

The Berb is the word – Dimitar Berbatov to score and get Man of the Match – 20/1

Villa-Netta – David Villa to score anytime (inc. ET and penalties) – 11/8

Pique that one out – Gerard Pique to score from outside the box – 22/1

Victor-ious – Victor Valdes to save the final penalty in a penalty shoot-out – 25/1

First Player to tweet after the match: 2/5 Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5); 5/2 Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney); 8/1 Michael Owen (@themichaelowen); 10/1 Carles Puyol (@Carles5puyol); 12/1 Gerard Pique (@3gerardpique); 14/1 Andres Iiesta (@andresiniesta8); 14/1 Nani (@luisnani); 16/1 Antonio Valencia (@AntoV25); 25/1 Victor Valdes (@1victorvaldes)

90 Minutes: 21/20 Barcelona; 3/1 Manchester United; 21/10 Draw

5/1 Match to be decided on penalties

11/1 Manchester United to win on penalties
11/1 Barcelona to win on penalties

Joe Crilly
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