Betting Blogs

sports betting and horse betting information

Joe Crilly

Bookmaker News 

You Bet King Kenny Will Bring Success During His Reign

Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Kenny Dalglish has signed a three year deal at Liverpool and William Hill are offering odds on what will happen during his reign. Hills offer 1/2 that he sees out his three year deal while he is 5/1 to guide Liverpool to the Premier League. On the flip side, he is 50/1 to see Liverpool relegated under his tutelage. They are 11/1 to win the Champions League. Hills are also offering a match bet on who will retire first between Kenny and his nemesis, Sir Alex Ferguson. Ferguson is 4/6 favourite, while Dalglish is 11/10.

“Liverpool fans will be dancing in the streets following the news that Kenny has signed and that celebration is seemingly well founded with the odds suggesting success may well just be around the corner,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Kenny Dalglish Specials:

Will Kenny Dalglish See Out His Three Year Contract: 1/2 Yes; 6/4 No

Will Liverpool Win The League Under Dalglish: 5/1 Yes; 1/9 No

Will Liverpool Get Relegated Under Dalglish: 50/1

Will Liverpool Win The Champions League Under Dalglish: 11/1

What Will Be The Most Money That Dalglish Spends On A Player During His Three Years: 4/1 Over £35.5 Million; 1/7 Under £35.5 Million

Who Will Retire First: 11/10 Dalglish; 4/6 Ferguson

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

Read more
Bookmaker News 

Some Might Say City Will Win Fa Cup For Oasis

Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

SOME MIGHT SAY City Will Win FA Cup For Oasis

William Hill are offering a number of Oasis based specials ahead of the FA Cup final this weekend offering 7/2 that Liam and/or Noel Gallagher are seen on ITV’s coverage at least six times. Under the title Roll With It, Hills offer 10/1 that any Manchester City player is booked for diving, while 7/1 is available for any City player to be booked for dissent (Stop Crying Your Heart Out).

“The Gallagher brothers will, no doubt, be in attendance at Wembley and it is quite apt that we have managed to marry both Oasis and the FA Cup final together,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Man City are 2/5 to lift the FA Cup, while Stoke are 2/1. City are 5/6 to win in 90 minutes with Stoke 10/3.

Man City Oasis Song Specials

The Masterplan
Any substitute to score for Man City: 7/2
(Extra time counts, penalty shoot out does not)

Roll With It
Any Man City player booked for diving: 10/1
(extra time counts)

Slide Away
Man City to lead but fail to lift the FA Cup: 9/2
(extra time and penalties count)

Don’t Look Back in Anger
Any Man City red card: 8/1
(Extra time counts)

Standing On The Shoulder of Giants
Either Man City centre back to score (must be Vincent Kompany or Joleon Lescott): 8/1
(extra time counts, penalty shoo out does not count)

Wonderwall
Joe Hart to save a penalty: 25/1
(extra time counts, penalty shoot outs do not count)

Let There Be Love
No yellow or red cards during the 90 minutes of the FA Cup final: 12/1

The Importance of Being ‘Nigel’
Nigel de Jong to be awarded the official FA man of the match: 25/1

Sunday Morning Call
Man City to lose the FA Cup final and Roberto Mancini to no longer be Man City manager at midnight Sunday: 66/1

Stop Crying Your Heart Out
Any Man City player to be booked for dissent: 7/1
(extra time counts)

Up In The Sky
Man City to concede from a Rory Delap throw in: 7/2
(Stoke must score within 10 seconds of a Rory Delap throw in for bets to be winners)

Some Might Say
1st Oasis song from to be referred to after kick off by ITV’s match commentator:

D’You Know What I Mean? 9/2
The Masterplan 9/2
Little By Little 6/1
Some Might Say 6/1
Roll With It 6/1
Standing On The Shoulder of Giants 8/1
Don’t Look Back In Anger 9/1
Wonderwall 10/1
Cigarettes & Alcohol 11/1
Up In the Sky 12/1
Slide Away 12/1
Stop Crying Your Heart Out 16/1
The Importance of Being Idle 20/1

(Only these 13 count from kick off until completion of the match)
(If none of the above are referred to, all bets void)

Cigarettes & Alcohol
How many times will ITV show Liam Gallagher or Noel Gallagher from kick off until the end of the final:

0 7/2
1 7/1
2 4/1
3 7/2
4 11/2
5 6/1
6 or more 7/2

(End of the final counts as the full time whistle (90 minutes or extra time) or last penalty scored))
(If sighted together in one shot, this counts as 2 sightings. Only live pictures count, no replays)

Little By Little
David Silva to be substituted: 4/6
(extra time counts, Silva must start or bets void

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

Read more
Bookmaker News 

40/1 Suggests England Will Remain In Fifa…for Now!

Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments , , , , , , , , ,

The latest furore surrounding England’s failed World Cup bid has led William Hill to offer 40/1 that the English FA remove themselves from FIFA before the start of the 2014 World Cup.

“Despite the mud-slinging and finger pointing, the odds of 40/1 suggest that it is highly unlikely that the English FA will take the step of withdrawing from FIFA any time soon,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

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

Read more
Bookmaker News 

Stoke 5/4 For Euro Exit At The First…tevez 8/13 To Leave Before Next Season

Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Manchester City are 2/5 with William Hill to win this year’s FA Cup and are 5/6 to win during 90 minutes. Whatever the result, however, Stoke have qualified for the Europa League, however, victory in the tournament does not appear likely, with the Potters offered at 80/1. A more likely outcome is an exit in the qualifying stages, offered at 5/4. Stoke’s manager Tony Pulis is 4/1 to be named LMA manager of the year. Manchester City, on the other hand, have qualified for the Champions League and Hills are betting on who Mancini will reinforce his squad with first in the summer, making Gary Cahill the 6/1 favourite, followed by Leighton Baines at 8/1. Carlos Tevez had a set-to with Mancini during the Tottenham game and Hills now make him odds on, at 8/13 to have left City by the first game of next season.

“With both sides competing for their first major trophy since the seventies, City appear to have the upper hand,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “But it could be argued that with European football secured for next season, the hard work begins in earnest after the FA Cup Final.”

William Hill FA Cup Final:

90 Minutes: 5/6 Man City; 10/3 Stoke; 21/10 Draw

FA Cup Outright: 2/5 Manchester City; 2/1 Stoke

Manchester City First Match Goalscorer: 5/1 Carlos Tevez; 11/2 Mario Balotelli; 6/1 Edin Dzeko; 15/2 Jo; 9/1 David Silva; 10/1 Yaya Toure; 12/1 Adam Johnson; 14/1 BAR

Stoke City First Match Goalscorer: 9/1 Kenwyne Jones; 10/1 Jon Walters; 10/1 John Carew; 14/1 Matthew Etherington; 16/1 BAR

Carlos Tevez to finish game*: 5/4 Yes; 4/7 No
*must start for bets to stand

Mancini to be at Manchester City first day of next season: 1/2 Yes; 6/4 No

Tony Pulis to be named as 2010/11 LMA manager of the year: 4/1

Tevez to still be at Manchester City on first day of next season: 6/5 Yes; 8/13 No

Man City to finish 3rd in Premier League: 3/1

Stoke City Stage of elimination 11/12 Europa League: 5/4 Qualifying/Playoff Stage; 7/4 Group Stage; 5/1 Round of 32; 8/1 Round of 16; 16/1 Quarter Final; 20/1 Semi Final; 50/1 Runners Up; 80/1 Winners

Stoke to score within 20 seconds of a Rory Delap throw in: 7/2

Manchester City’s first signing of the Summer transfer window: 6/1 Gary Cahill; 8/1 Leighton Baines; 9/1 Wesley Sneijder; 9/1 Jose Enrique; 9/1 Clarence Seedorf; 10/1 Kaka; 10/1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic; 10/1 Alexis Sanchez; 10/1 Edison Cavani; 12/1 Phil Jagielka; 14/1 Javier Pastore; 16/1 Sergio Aguero; 16/1 Fernando Gago; 20/1 Neymar; 33/1 Andres Iniesta; 50/1 Wayne Rooney

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

Read more
Bookmaker News 

Hills Hammered By Goal Fest Prem

Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Every Premier League side playing scored this weekend, the second time that it has happened this season and cost William Hill over £1 million. A quarter of all football coupon bets every weekend are placed on Both Teams To Score coupon, which is still in its relative infancy, having only been introduced at the start of the 2009/10 season. Earlier this year, Hills were hit for another seven figure sum when every Premier League team scored.

“At the start of this season, the Both Teams To Score coupon accounted for around 10% of our football coupon turnover, since then, however, it has grown to around 25% of revenue,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly, “helped, no doubt, by the fact that the bet runs for the full 90 minutes of the match if you back both sides to score.”

This Weekend’s Both Teams To Score:
Blackburn / Manchester United: 8/11 Yes; 1/1 No
Sunderland / Wolves: 10/11 Yes; 10/11 No
West Brom / Everton: 4/6 Yes; 11/10 No
Blackpool / Bolton: 1/2 Yes; 6/4 No
Chelsea / Newcastle: 1/1 Yes; 8/11 No
Arsenal / Aston Villa: 10/11 Yes; 10/11 No
Liverpool / Tottenham: 8/11 Yes; 1/1 No
Birmingham / Fulham: 1/1 Yes; 8/11 No
Wigan / West Ham: 13/20 Yes; 23/20 No
Manchester City / Stoke: 1/1 Yes; 8/11 No

Zola Cut To Be Next Chelsea Manager!

Gianfranco Zola has been cut from 25/1 to 16/1 with Hills to become Chelsea’s next permanent manager following the news that he is being lined up as a coach by the Stamford Bridge outfit. Carlo Ancelotti is now 8/13 to have been relieved of his duties at Chelsea and Guus Hiddink is 5/2 favourite to take over with Jose Mourinho the 11/4 second favourite.

“A few years back, Gianfranco Zola was voted Chelsea’s best ever player, it now seems as if he could follow that up by becoming manager,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next Permanent Chelsea Manager: 5/2 Guus Hiddink; 11/4 Jose Mourinho; 5/1 Pep Guardiola; 8/1 Andre Villas Boas; 10/1 Didier Deschamps; 12/1 Martin O’Neill; 14/1 Frank Rijkaard; 14/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 14/1 Marco van Basten; 16/1 David Moyes; 16/1 Gianfranco Zola; 16/1 Harry Redknapp; 16/1 Rafael Benitez; 20/1 BAR

Spurs / Man City:

Hills are expecting a goal fest, when Spurs take on Manchester City in a game which looks set to decide the final Champions League spot. It is 4/1 for four or more goals to be scored during the match, in which City are the 19/20 favourites. Spurs are 3/1 while the draw is 23/10. Mario Balotelli is 5/1 to open the scoring, while Edin Dzeko is 11/2. Hills are 7/10 that both teams score during the game.

Manchester City / Spurs Odds:

Outright: 19/20 Manchester City; 3/1 Tottenham; 23/10 Draw

4/1 Four or more goals to be scored during the game

Both teams to score: 7/10 Yes; 21/20 No

Scottish Specials:

TO WIN SPL
Rangers 2/5
Celtic 7/4

TO FINISH BOTTOM
Hamilton 1/10
St Mirren 11/2

HOW WILL TITLE BE WON?
Rangers By 7 points 50/1
Rangers By 6 Points 40/1
Rangers By 5 points 16/1
Rangers By 4 points 8/1
Rangers By 3 Points 4/1
Rangers By 2 Points 10/1
Rangers By 1 Point 11/8
Rangers on Goal Difference 20/1
Celtic By 5 Points 150/1
Celtic Bt 4 Points 40/1
Celtic By 3 Points 20/1
Celtic By 2 Points 8/1
Celtic By 1 Point 4/1
Celtic on Goal Difference 16/1

Rangers To win Last 2 Matches 4/9
Celtic to win last 2 matches 8/13
Both to win last 2 matches 11/8

How many Goals will Rangers score
in their final 2 games?
Under 5.5 5/6
Over 5.5 5/6

How many Goals will Celtic score in
their final 2 games?
Under 5.5 4/6
Over 5.5 11/10

Who Will Score the most in final 2 games?
Rangers 11/10
Tie 11/4
Celtic 13/8

SFL PLAY OFFS

FIRST DIVISION OUTRIGHT
Cowdenbeath 15/8
Ayr Utd 13/5
Brechin 3/1
Forfar 3/1

SECOND DIVISION OUTRIGHT
Alloa 7/4
Albion 11/4
Queens Park 11/4
Annan 10/3

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746

Read more
Bookmaker News 

City 14/1 For Next Season’s Champions League…but 2/1 To Go Out In Group Stage

Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Manchester City sneaked past Tottenham to secure Champions League football at Eastlands. William Hill are offering 14/1 that City go on to win next season’s Champions League although the odds suggest that they are more likely to be knocked out at the Group Stage stage, offered at 2/1. Roberto Mancini is 4/9 to still be in charge of City come the first game of next season.

“After the investment that has been put into City, they have reached Europe’s top table, but after tonight’s showing, they will need even more over the summer if they have any aspirations of reaching the latter stages of the Champions League,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Liverpool are now 1/6 to finish fifth in the Premier League, with Spurs 7/2.

William Hill Football Odds:

Finish Fifth In Prem: 1/6 Liverpool; 7/2 Spurs

Manchester City Stage of Elimination in Champions League 2011/12: 3/1 Qualifying; 2/1 Group Stage; 7/2 Last 16; 9/2 Quarters; 6/1 Semis; 11/1 Runner Up; 14/1 Winner

Mancini to stillbe at City come first day of next season: 4/9 Yes; 13/8 No

Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

Read more
Bookmaker News 

Fergie Set To Ring Changes For Visit Of Chelsea

Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Manchester United made light work of Schalke at Old Trafford with a second string side and Sir Alex Ferguson now looks ahead to his tie with Chelsea on Sunday. Hills offer 11/10 that just two of Wednesday’s starting XI take to the field at the start of the weekend’s big match and 11/1 that four or more do so. Following Manuel Neuer’s capitulation in front of the Old Trafford crowd, Hill’s have lengthened the odds of him starting United’s first game of next season to 8/1 from 11/2. The odds suggest that if Fergie is to bring in another keeper, it will more than likely be David De Gea, who is 9/4 to start United’s first game of next season.

“Fergie obviously had one eye on Sunday’s game when naming his side against Schalke and the odds suggest that he will ring the changes against Chelsea,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

United are the 7/5 favourites to win on Sunday, while Chelsea are offered at 19/10. The draw is 23/10. All eyes will be on the two sides’ big strikers and Hills are offering markets on what both Torres and Rooney will do first. Rooney is 8/13 to complete the match without scoring or being carded, while Torres appears more likely to be subbed (4/9).

What Will Rooney Do First: 8/13 Complete Match; 9/4 Be Substituted; 9/2 Yellow Card; 6/1 Score; 40/1 Sent Off

What Will Torres Do First: 4/9 Substituted; 9/4 Complete Match; 5/1 Yellow Card; 10/1 Score; 40/1 Sent Off

How Many Of Starting XI vs Schalke Will Start Against Chelsea: 25/1 None; 9/4 One; 11/10 Two; 11/4 Three; 11/1 Four or more

Who Will Start In Goal First Game Of Next Season For Manchester United: 2/1 Tomasz Kuszczak; 9/4 David De Gea; 4/1 Anders Lindegaard; 8/1 Manuel Neuer; 14/1 Asmir Begovic; 16/1 Rob Green; 16/1 Shay Given; 20/1 Ben Amos; 20/1 Sergio Asenjo; 33/1 Kasper Schmeichel

Manchester United / Chelsea:

90 Minutes: 7/5 Manchester United; 19/10 Chelsea; 23/10 Draw

Either Side To Come From Behind To Win: 6/1

First Scorer (Manchester United): 5/1 Wayne Rooney; 11/2 Javier Hernandez; 7/1 Dimitar Berbatov; 9/1 Michael Owen; 10/1 Nani; 12/1 Ryan Giggs; 14/1 BAR

First Scorer (Chelsea): 6/1 Didier Drogba; 15/2 Fernando Torres; 9/1 Frank Lampard; 10/1 Nicolas Anelka; 11/1 Florent Malouda; 14/1 BAR

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

Read more
Bookmaker News 

Bsp Playoffs: You Bet Luton Will Join Crawley

Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Luton are the 4/6 favourites to qualify for the BSP playoff final as they head into their two legged tie against Wrexham, while AFC Wimbledon are 8/11 to do the same as they face up to Fleetwood Town. Luton are the 15/8 favourites to join Crawley in the football league, while Wimbledon are 9/4. Fleetwood are 10/3 and Wrexham 7/2. Hills are also offering 14/1 that the winner of the BSP playoffs wins League 2 next season.

“The odds suggest a Luton/Wimbledon final, but in the lottery of the Playoffs, anything can happen,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill BSP Playoffs Odds:

90 Minutes:
8/5 Wrexham; 7/4 Luton; 11/5 Draw
13/10 Fleetwood Town; 7/4 AFC Wimbledon; 21/10 Draw

To Qualify:
4/6 Luton; 11/10 Wrexham
8/11 AFC Wimbledon; 1/1 Fleetwood Town

14/1 Winner of Blue Square Premier Playoffs to win League 2 2011/12

Promotion: 15/8 Luton; 9/4 Wimbledon; 10/3 Fleetwood; 7/2 Wrexham

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

Read more
Bookmaker News 

Que? You Bet Manuel For United!

Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Manchester United are 4/9 to win against Schalke on Wednesday with William Hill. The German side are 7/1. Manchester United could have scored a hatful during last Tuesday’s clash but for Schalke’s Manuel Neuer and Hills offer 7/1 that the Reds score 4 or more goals. United had 10 shots on target last week and Hills offer 6/4 that they have more attempts than that during Wednesday’s game. Sir Alex Ferguson congratulated Neuer following his performance in Gelsenkirchen and he is 11/2 to start Manchester United’s first game next season between the sticks.

“Neuer reminded many of a young Peter Schmeichel, especially Sir Alex, for whom the resemblance has not gone unnoticed,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Manchester United / Schalke Odds:

90 Minutes Betting: 4/9 Manchester United; 7/1 Schalke; 3/1 Draw

7/1 Manchester United to score four or more goals during Wednesday’s game

To Qualify: 1/100 Manchester United; 16/1 Schalke

Manchester United To Score First Goal: 11/4 Wayne Rooney; 10/3 Javier Hernandez; 7/2 Dimitar Berbatov; 4/1 Michael Owen; 5/1 Nani; 15/2 Ryan Giggs; 15/2 Park Ji Sung; 8/1 BAR

Schalke To Score First Goal: 8/1 Raul; 9/1 Jefferson Farfan; 10/1 Edu; 11/1 Angelos Charisteas; 11/1 Mario Gavranovic; 12/1 Jose Jurado; 14/1 BAR

To Start First Game Of 2011/2012 In Goal For Manchester United: 2/1 Tomasz Kuszczak; 9/4 David De Gea; 4/1 Anders Lindegaard; 11/2 Manuel Neuer; 14/1 Asmir Begovic; 16/1 Rob Green; 16/1 Shay Given; 20/1 Ben Amos; 20/1 Sergio Asenjo; 33/1 Kaspe Schmeichel

Manchester United Shots On Target Against Schalke: 1/2 11 or more shots; 6/4 10 or less shots

Schalke Qualify On Away Goals: 33/1

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

Read more
Bookmaker News 

Canaries Not Expected To Fly High Next Season

Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Norwich secured promotion to the Premier League by defeating Portsmouth on Monday – although the Canaries are already odds on to go straight back down according to William Hill. They are 8/11 to be relegated and 9/2 to finish bottom next season, while they are 7/1 to finish in the top half of the table. Paul Lambert, the manager who has performed miracles at Carrow Road, is 8/11 to still be Norwich manager on the last day of next season.

“The odds currently suggest that Norwich will have a real struggle on their hands to try and stay in the top flight for more than one season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Norwich Specials:

7/1 Norwich to finish top half of Premier League 11/12
5/4 Norwich to finish 11th to 17th in Premier League 11/12
8/11 Norwich to be relegated from Premier League 11/12
9/2 Norwich to finish bottom of the Premier League 11/12

Paul Lambert to still be Norwich Manager on the last day of 11/12 season: 8/11 Yes; 1/1 No

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746 / 07850 518 164

Read more