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Are Blackpool Going Holl-the-way Down?

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Ian Holloway’s Blackpool are the 15/8 favourites to finish bottom of the Premier League with William Hill and as short as 4/11 to be relegated. Wolves, who were hammered 3-0 by Stoke on Tuesday night, are 4/6 to be relegated and 4/1 to finish bottom of the Premier League pile.

Hills are offering 8/5 that the three sides beginning with ‘W’ get relegated and 40/1 that the three teams beginning with ‘B’ are relegated this season.

‘We recently took a €30,000 bet on the Tangerines going down. It looked like a brave bet at the time, but you understand why he stuck his neck out,’ said William Hill spokesman Joe Crilly, ‘ Blackpool have lost 10 of their last 15 games in the league and they now sit perilously close to the drop zone.’

8/5 3 W’s to be relegated this season (West Ham, Wolves, Wigan)
40/1 3 B’s to be relegated this season (Blackburn, Blackpool, Birmingham)

Current Bottom three to be relegated: 8/5

Finish Bottom: 15/8 Blackpool; 2/1 West Ham; 7/2 Wigan; 4/1 Wolves; 10/1 Blackburn

Relegation: 4/11 Blackpool; 2/5 West Ham; 8/15 Wigan; 4/6 Wolves; 6/4 Blackburn; 10/1 Birmingham

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You Bet It’s Tie-t At The Top…premier League Specials

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With Manchester United only managing a draw against Newcastle on Tuesday, Chelsea were able to close the gap at the top of the league to six points – level with Arsenal. William Hill think that with United still to play their two big rivals, there is an outside chance that there could be a tie at the top come the final day of the season. Hills offer 12/1 that two sides finish top with the same amount of points and 100/1 that three do.

“Manchester United and Arsenal have dropped points recently allowing Chelsea to get back into the title race,” said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly, “although a three way tie does not look very likely.”

Arsenal threw away yet another winning position against Tottenham on Wednesday and Hills are offering 7/1 that Arsenal lead against Bolton and fail to win.

How Many Sides Will Top The Table On The Last Day Of The Season: 1/50 Winner on points; 12/1 Two sides level on points; 100/1 Three level on points

WILLIAM HILL…..TORRES NOW 3/1 TO FAIL TO SCORE THIS SEASON

Consigned to a bit part against Birmingham, Fernando Torres once again failed to find the net against Birmingham and William Hill have cut his odds from 7/2 to 3/1 to fail to score before the end of the season. He is 8/13 to bag his first goal against West Ham on Saturday.

“Nobody would have envisioned such a poor return from Torres and every game that goes by merely increases the chance of him failing to score before the end of the season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

When Will Torres Next Score?
West Ham H 8/13
Tottenham H10/3
Man Utd A7/1
Newcastle H8/1
Everton A14/1
Not score for remainder of season3/1
Must start vs West Ham or bets void

Hills….Premier League Straight Forecast
Man Utd/Chelsea11/10
Man Utd/Arsenal11/8
Chelsea/Man Utd10/1
Arsenal/Man Utd11/1
Chelsea/Arsenal20/1
Arsenal/Chelsea25/1

Hills Match Bet
Chelsea4/7
Arsenal5/4

Hills…Premier League Outright
Man Utd1/7
Chelsea7/1
Arsenal12/1

Win only.

Spurs To Finish in Top 4?
Yes 5/2
No 2/7

Highest Scoring Match:
9/2 Chelsea/West Ham;
5/1 Blackpool/Newcastle;
11/2 Manchester United/Everton;
11/2 Bolton/Arsenal;
13/2 Liverpool/Birmingham;
13/2 Tottenham/West Brom;
9/1 Aston Villa/Stoke;
9/1 Blackburn/Manchester City;
9/1 Wolves/Manchester City;
12/1 Sunderland/Wigan

Highest Scoring Team: 5/1 Chelsea; 13/2 Man Utd; 7/1 Liverpool; 15/2 Tottenham; 8/1 Arsenal; 10/1 Aston Villa; 10/1 Newcastle; 11/1 Man City; 12/1 Sunderland; 14/1 Blackpool; 14/1 Wolves; 18/1 Fulham; 22/1 Bolton; 22/1 Blackburn; 28/1 Stoke; 33/1 Wigan; 40/1 West Brom; 50/1 Everton; 66/1 Birmingham; 150/1 West Ham

Fastest Scoring Team: 7/1 Chelsea; 8/1 Man Utd; 8/1 Liverpool; 9/1 Tottenham; 10/1 Arsenal; 10/1 Aston Villa; 10/1 Newcastle; 12/1 Sunderland; 12/1 Man City; 14/1 Blackpool; 14/1 Wolves; 14/1 Fulham; 18/1 Bolton; 18/1 Blackburn; 22/1 Stoke; 22/1 Wigan; 25/1 West Brom; 33/1 Everton; 33/1 Birmingham; 50/1 West Ham

Total Red Card: 9/2 None; 13/8 One; 15/8 Two; 9/2 Three; 11/1 Four or more

Hat-Trick: 10/3 Yes; 1/5 No

Arsenal to lead and fail to win against Bolton: 7/1

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

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Houllier Removed From Hill’s Manager Market

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William Hill Next Premier League Manager To Leave: 5/4 No manager to leave before the end of the season; 7/4 Carlo Ancelotti; 7/2 Steve Kean; 4/1 Steve Bruce; 11/1 Roberto Mancini; 11/1 Avram Grant; 14/1 David Moyes; 14/1 Roberto Martinez; 20/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Alex McLeish; 20/1 Ian Holloway; 20/1 Alan Pardew; 20/1 Harry Redknapp; 33/1 Mick McCarthy; 40/1 Kenny Dalglish; 50/1 Roy Hodgson; 66/1 Owen Coyle; 66/1 Tony Pulis; 66/1 Arsene Wenger; 100/1 Sir Alex Ferguson

*Currently because of the situation with Gerard Houllier’s health, William Hill have withdrawn him from their next manager to leave market. All bets struck from now will be done so without the Villa manager’s inclusion until further notice.

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You Bet Qpr Hoping The Tractors Roll Over The Canaries!

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Ipswich are slight favourites for Thursday night’s East Anglia Derby with William Hill. The Tractor Boys are 6/4 while Norwich are 9/5. Norwich are still chasing automatic promotion, for which they are an Even money shot to do, behind QPR at 1/500 and Cardiff at 4/5. Ipswich’s coveted young striker, Connor Wickham, is the 11/2 second favourite to open the scoring, behind Grant Holt and Hills are also offering betting on which club he will move to from Ipswich. Liverpool are the 2/1 favourites to capture his signature, while Tottenham are 10/3 and Arsenal are 4/1.

“Ipswich will be desperate to put a spanner in the promotion hopes of their rivals by securing victory on Thursday and QPR fans will see their side promoted if Norwich lose,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Hills are also offering odds on how many points QPR win the Championship by and make 7 – 9 their 11/4 favourite. QPR are currently 1/25 to win the league.

William Hill Championship Odds:

Connor Wickham Next Club: 2/1 Liverpool; 10/3 Tottenham; 4/1 Arsenal; 6/1 Manchester City; 7/1 Chelsea; 7/1 Manchester United

90 Minutes Betting: 6/4 Ipswich; 9/5 Norwich; 11/5 Draw

Red Card: 9/4

First Ipswich Scorer Market: 11/2 Connor Wickham; 11/2 Jason Scotland; 13/2 Josh Carson; 8/1 Jimmy Bullard; 8/1 David Norris; 11/1 Luciano Civelli; 14/1 Grant Leadbitter; 14/1 Carlos Edwards; 16/1 BAR

First Norwich Scorer: 9/2 Grant Holt; 6/1 Simeon Jackson; 13/2 Sam Vokes; 7/1 Chris Martin; 8/1 Wes Hoolahan; 8/1 Daniel Pacheco; 9/1 Andrew Surman; 11/1 Henri Lansbury; 12/1 Andrew Crofts; 14/1 David Fox; 16/1 BAR

2/1 Wickham OR Holt to score first

Championship Outright: 1/25 QPR; 12/1 Cardiff; 16/1 Norwich

Championship Promotion: 1/500 QPR; 4/5 Cardiff; 1/1 Norwich; 6/4 Reading; 5/2 Swansea; 7/1 Leeds; 10/1 Nottingham Forest; 14/1 Burnley; 14/1 Hull; 16/1 Leicester; 16/1 Millwall

How Many Points Will QPR Win The League By: 7/1 Not win league; 6/1 0 – 3 points; 7/2 4 – 6 points; 11/4 7 – 9 points; 4/1 10 – 12 points; 11/2 13 – 15 points; 8/1 16 or more points

Championship Relegation: 1/250 Sheffield United; 1/6 Preston; 1/6 Scunthorpe; 9/4 Crystal Palace; 12/1 Doncaster; 25/1 Coventry; 66/1 Derby

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

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Bookies Relief After Treble Trouncing But Still Fear Double Trouble!

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Bookies were celebrating Manchester United’s defeat to Manchester City. William Hill had seen the odds of United winning the treble backed in from over 100/1 to 6/1 and were facing a seven figure payout had they done it. 11 years ago, Hills had their worst ever football payout when United bagged the treble, but can sleep easily now that they are out of this year’s FA Cup. United are 3/1 to win the double
City are now the 2/5 favourites to win the tournament.
“As the season progressed, United to win the treble was backed in from 100/1 to 6/1 under the weight of almost £100,000 worth of bets,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly. “We will not be waking up in the middle of the night worrying about the treble, but the double is still a danger.”
Following Paul Scholes’ red card, Hills are offering 3/1 that a player is dismissed during the game between Bolton and Stoke.

…………….PREMIER LEAGUE……………….

Blackpool inched closer to relegation following defeat to rivals Wigan and are now 3/10 (from 4/7) to go down. West Ham suffered last minute heartache against Aston Villa and are the 2/5 second favourites for relegation. Wigan and Wolves also share 5/6 to get relegated. At the other end of the table, despite not playing in the league, Manchester United are still 1/6 to win the league, while Arsenal are 11/2 and Chelsea 12/1.

“Following their twelfth defeat in sixteen games, Blackpool’s position looks perilous and they are now our favourites for the drop: a position they have not held since pre-season,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Premier League Outright: 1/6 Manchester United; 11/2 arsenal; 12/1 Chelsea; 150/1 Manchester City

Premier League Relegation: 3/10 Blackpool; 2/5 West Ham; 5/6 Wigan; 5/6 Wolves; 11/8 Blackburn; 11/1 Sunderland; 16/1 BAR

FA Cup Outright: 2/5 Manchester City; 9/2 Bolton; 9/2 Stoke

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Stuttering Striker At Chelsea For Long Haul

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…………………William Hill Premier League Specials…………………………

STUTTERING STRIKER AT CHELSEA FOR LONG HAUL

Despite Fernando Torres’ current lack of form, William Hill think that Didier Drogba will be heading for the Chelsea exit first. Of the four top strikers at Chelsea at the moment, Drogba is the favourite, followed by Anelka at 7/4, Sturridge at 3/1 and Torres at 11/2.

“Despite the faltering start to his career as a blue, it looks as though Torres is at the Bridge for the long haul and it may well be that one of Chelsea’s other prize trinkets may be heading for the exit first,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Which Chelsea Striker Will Leave First: 11/8 Drogba; 7/4 Anelka; 3/1 Sturridge; 11/2 Torres.

When Will Torres Score: 1/1 West Brom; 2/1 Birmingham; 7/1 West Ham; 7/1 Tottenham; 10/1 Manchester United; 14/1 Newcastle; 20/1 Everton; 7/2 None of these (not to score this season).

Relegation Specials:
Three W’s: Wigan, Wolves, West Ham, West Brom – 2/1
Three B’s: Blackpool, Blackburn, Birmingham – 20/1
Three Midlands: Wolves, Birmingham, West Brom, Villa – 20/1
Three Promoted Clubs: Blackpool, Newcastle, West Brom – 250/1

How many points will 18th place have: 11/10 Under 40; 2/1 41-42; 9/4 43 or more

Premier League Specials:

Highest Scoring Team: 5/1 Everton; 11/2 Arsenal; 11/2 Chelsea; 13/2 Blackpool; 7/1 West Ham; 7/1 Wigan; 8/1 Birmingham; 9/1 Aston Villa; 16/1 West Brom; 16/1 Sunderland; 18/1 Blackburn; 18/1 Liverpool

Fastest Scoring Team: 6/1 Everton; 6/1 Arsenal; 6/1 Chelsea; 7/1 Blackpool; 15/2 West Ham; 15/2 Wigan; 8/1 Birmingham; 9/1 Aston Villa; 11/1 West Brom; 12/1 Sunderland; 12/1 Liverpool; 14/1 Blackburn

Highest Scoring Match: 5/2 Blackpool/Wigan; 10/3 West Ham/Aston Villa; 4/1 West Brom/Chelsea; 4/1 Everton/Blackburn; 9/2 Arsenal/Liverpool; 9/1 Birmingham/Sunderland

Total Red Cards: 9/4 None; 6/5 One; 5/2 Two; 10/1 Three; 33/1 Four or more

Hat-Trick Scored: 5/1 Yes; 1/9 No

Premier League Outright: 1/6 Manchester United; 5/1 Arsenal; 16/1 Chelsea; 150/1 Manchester City

Premier League Relegation (to stay up): 4/11 Wigan (2/1); 4/7 Blackpool (5/4); 5/6 Wolves (5/6); 5/6 West Ham (5/6); 15/8 Blackburn (9/20); 3/1 Birmingham (2/9); 14/1 Aston Villa; 20/1 Sunderland; 25/1 West Brom; 33/1 Newcastle; 33/1 Stoke; 40/1 Fulham

To Finish Bottom: 11/8 Wigan; 11/4 Blackpool; 5/1 Wolves; 5/1 West Ham; 8/1 Blackburn; 20/1 Birmingham; 33/1 Aston Villa

Top Four Finish: 1/100 Arsenal; 1/50 Chelsea; 1/5 Manchester City; 9/4 Tottenham; 20/1 Liverpool

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

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Punters Side With Wenger’s Men

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William Hill punters cannot see past Arsenal for Sunday’s big Premier League clash. Almost 75% of all bets have been for the Gunners despite Liverpool’s brilliant performances of late. Arsenal are 8/11 to win the match while Liverpool are 15/4.

New Liverpool signing, Andy Carroll bagged his first goals against Manchester City on Monday, while Robin van Persie is in great form for Arsenal and Hills are offering an enhanced price of 8/1 that both manage to find the net.

“Liverpool have been on a great run of late, although our punters think that with having the Championship to chase that Arsenal may well just sneak this contest,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

8/11 Arsenal; 15/4 Liverpool; 13/5 Draw

8/1 Carroll and Van Persie both to score

First To Score: 9/2 Van Persie; 6/1 Bendtner; 6/1 Nasri; 13/2 Arshavin; 13/2 Chamakh; 15/2 Carroll; 15/2 Suarez; 15/2 Fabregas; 15/2 Walcott; 9/1 Kuyt; 10/1 Ngog; 11/1 Bar

Both Sides To Score: 10/11 Yes; 10/11 No

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Tottenham Face Uphill Struggle To Match Champs League Heroics Next Season

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Tottenham’s European dream ended at the hands of Real Madrid tonight and William Hill are offering 9/4 that Spurs play Champions League football next season. Tottenham have progressed incredibly under Harry Redknapp and he is 6/4 to become the next England manager. Despite Redknapp’s assurances that his team will not be being split up, the lure of Champion’s League may prove to be too much for some of Spur’s biggest players and Modric is 13/8 to leave the club before the first game of next season, while Van der Vaart is 9/4 and Bale 11/10 to do the same.

“Tottenham have really lit up the competition this season, but their 4-0 victory, that was very well backed pre match, failed to materialise and the odds suggest that Spurs will struggle to get back into the competition for next year,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Real Madrid and Barcelona will now face each other in the Champions League Semi-Final, in what will be one of four El Classico games before the end of the season and Hills offer 33/1 that Real Madrid win them all and 10/1 that Barcelona do so.

William Hill Odds:

Champions League Outright: 1/1 Barcelona; 5/2 Manchester United; 3/1 Real Madrid; 12/1 Schalke

To Qualify:
7/4 Real Madrid; 2/5 Barcelona;
11/4 Schalke; 1/4 Manchester United

Nominate the finalists: 4/5 Barca/Man Utd; 5/2 Real Madrid/Man Utd; 9/2 Barca/Schalke; 9/1 Real Madrid/Schalke

Players to Stay at Spurs (yes/no):
Modric: 4/9 yes; 13/8 no
Van der Vaart: 1/3 yes; 9/4 no
Bale: 4/6 yes; 11/10 no

6/4 Gomes to start first game of next season for Spurs (1/2 no)

33/1 Real Madrid to win all four of the remaining El Classico matches

10/1 Barcelona to win all four of the remaining El Classico matches

Next England Manager: 6/4 Harry Redknapp; 6/1 Stuart Pearce; 6/1 Martin O’Neill; 8/1 Gareth Southgate; 9/1 Roy Hodgson; 10/1 Sam Allardyce; 14/1 BAR

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You Bet Europa Joy Beckons For Bolton/stoke Victor!

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William Hill are betting on which British teams will be joining Birmingham in the Europa League next season and make Tottenham their 4/9 to favourites. Stoke and Bolton are potentially playing for a Europa spot on Sunday, Hills offer 5/6 about the pair but Manchester City are 3/1, Liverpool 6/1 and Everton 10/1.

“Tottenham look most likely to secure a spot in the Europa League next season through league position, but a whole host of permutations have blown the race for the final spot wide open,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

With three Portuguese sides still in the Europa League (and two of them holding very comfortable leads), William Hill are offering 2/7 that a team from Portugal end up as the winner of the tournament with any other nation offered at 5/2. Three of the Europa League Quarter Final first leg games produced at least five goals Hills make the PSV vs Benfica the 9/4 favourite to be the highest scoring game, with Twente vs Villarreal the 5/2 second favourite.

William Hill Europa League Odds:

Highest Scoring Game:

9/4 PSV/Benfica
5/2 Twente/Villarreal
11/4 Spartak Moscow/Porto
3/1 Braga/Dynamo Kiev

British Teams To Join Birmingham In Europa Leaue (Excluding Fair Play): 4/9 Tottenham; 5/6 Bolton; 5/6 Stoke; 3/1 Man City; 6/1 Liverpool; 10/1 Everton

Which Country Will Europa League Winner Come From: 2/7 Portugal; 5/2 Any Other

Which Country Will Europa League Winner Come From: 2/7 Portugal; 5/2 Spain; 9/1 Ukraine; 50/1 Netherlands; 250/1 Russia

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

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Tottenham In Real Trouble After Bernabeu Battering

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Real Madrid rolled Tottenham over tonight and William Hill now offer 16/1 for Spurs to qualify for the Semi Finals. The bad news does not end there as Hills offer 4/1 that Spurs play Champions League football next season. Adebayor was the architect of Tottenham’s downfall, scoring two and Hills offer 9/1 that he scores a hat-trick at some point during the remainder of the Champions League. He is 6/5 to be playing for Real Madrid come the first game of next season and 15/8 to remain at Manchester City.

“It looks as though Harry and his boys will have to focus on the fourth spot in the league as the odds suggest their European tour is all but over,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Chelsea and Manchester United are both 5/6 favourites to be the furthest progressing English side in the Champions League, while Spurs are a massive 66/1.

Inter Milan were also on the end of a thumping tonight and Hills offer 11/1 that the current holders progress to the Semis with their conquerors, Schalke offered at 1/40.

William Hill Odds:

To Qualify
Tottenham – 16/1
Real Madrid – 1/100

English team to go furthest
Chelsea – 5/6
Man Utd – 5/6
Tottenham – 66/1

Red Card in Tottenham vs Real Madrid at WHL?
Yes – 5/2
No – 2/7

To Qualify
Schalke – 1/40
Inter Milan – 11/1

Spurs to Play in 2011/12 Champions League?
4/1

E Adebayor to score a hattrick in 2010/11 Champions League?
9/1

Adebayor Club After Summer Transfer Window?
Real Madrid 6/5
Man City 15/8
Chelsea 7/1
Inter Milan 8/1
AC Milan 9/1
Man Utd 9/1
Tottenham 11/1
Arsenal 25/1
Others on request

Champions League Outright: 6/5 Barca; 3/1 Real Madrid; 5/1 Chelsea; 7/1 Manchester United; 16/1 Schalke; 33/1 Shakhtar; 80/1 Inter Milan; 250/1 Tottenham

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