Joe Crilly - Betting Blogs

England Defensive? 12/1 To Be Tournaments Top Scorers

June 22, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, Ashley, Bench, Best Game, England Shirt, James Milner, Joe Crilly, John Terry, Joleon Lescott, Laurent Blanc, Liabilities, Quarter Finals, Roy Hodgson, Shackles, Three Lions, Top Scorers, Walcott, Wayne Rooney, Welbeck, William Hill

William Hill have almost £1 million liabilities on England winning the Euros and after Fridays thrilling victory over Sweden, look like they will at least qualify for the quarter finals meaning that by the time they kick off against Ukraine, that liability could well be into seven figures. England are 2/7 to qualify from Group D and 2/1 to win the group. The Three Lions are 10/1 to win the tournament.

After their one goal apiece against Sweden Danny Welbeck and Andy Carroll are both 3/1 to be Englands leading scorers at the Euros, while with four goals already, England are 12/1 to be the tournaments leading scorers. Wayne Rooney is 1/20 to return against the Ukraine and Hills make his 2/1 that he scores one goal, 10/1 two and 33/1 three or more.

England threw off the defensive shackles that Roy Hodgsons sides have shown in the past and the last 20 minutes showed that England can attack with the best and we think they could now prove a few people wrong (including Laurent Blanc) and be the tournaments top scorers, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Despite the victory, John Terry did not have his best game in an England shirt and he is 9/2 to fail to start against Ukraine while James Milner is 9/4 to be dropped to the bench.

England top goalscorer: 3/1 Danny Welbeck; 3/1 Andy Carroll; 11/2 Theo Walcott; 6/1 Wayne Rooney; 10/1 Joleon Lescott; 10/1 Ashley Young; 14/1 BAR

Match odds: 23/20 England; 5/2 Ukraine; 11/5 Draw

To start vs Ukraine: 5/6 Carroll; 5/6 Welbeck; 1/20 Rooney

How many will Rooney score vs Ukraine: 2/5 none; 2/1 exactly one; 10/1 exactly two; 33/1 three or more

John Terry to start vs Ukraine: 1/8 yes; 9/2 no

James Milner to start vs Ukraine: 1/3 yes; 9/4 no

Group D winner: 8/15 France; 2/1 England; 6/1 Ukraine

To qualify from Group D (not to): 1/200 France (25/1); 2/7 England (5/2); 5/2 Ukraine (2/7)

England to be the highest scoring team in the tournament: 12/1

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When Will Ireland Grace The Main Stage Again?

June 21, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Cesc Fabregas, Croatia, Euro 2012, Euro 2016, Fernando Torres, First Five Minutes, Footy, Holland, Irish Side, Italians, Joe Crilly, Mario Gomez, Odds, Spokesman, Teammate, Tournament Winner, William Hill, Williamhill, World Champions, World Cup 2014

Ireland exited Euro 2012 after heavy defeat by the World Champions, Spain and William Hill offer 11/8 that the Irish do not qualify for another major tournament until after the World Cup in 2020.

The Irish side came to Euro 2012 but ultimately, they were always looking to struggle to get out of their group and now, all thoughts must surely turn to qualification for the World Cup in Brazil, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

After conceding three against Croatia and four against Spain, Hills are offering 2/1 that the Italians score three or more goals against them next week, although they are 7/2 to keep a clean sheet.

Ireland conceded in the first five minutes against Croatia and Spain and Hills go 9/1 that they do exactly the same against Italy.

Two goals from Fernando Torres tonight saw him move to 7/2 second favourite to win the tournament top goalscorer, while his teammate Cesc Fabregas also moved to two goals and he is 14/1.

William Hill odds:

Total Italy goals vs Ireland: 7/2 none; 9/4 one; 9/4 two; 2/1 three or more

Next Ireland tournament: 7/2 World Cup 2014; 11/8 Euro 2016; 7/1 World Cup 2020; 11/8 Qualify for none of these three

9/1 Ireland concede in the first five minutes vs Italy

Tournament winner: 9/4 Spain; 5/2 Germany; 8/1 France; 10/1 Italy; 10/1 England; 12/1 Russia; 14/1 Portugal; 25/1 Croatia; 33/1 Holland; 40/1 Ukraine; 50/1 BAR

Tournament top goalscorer: 13/8 Mario Gomez; 7/2 Fernando Torres; 6/1 Alan Dzagoev; 14/1 Cesc Fabregas; 14/1 Mario Mandzukic; 16/1 BAR

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Managerial Merry Go Round Slowing Down As Avb Becomes Spurs Fav

June 21, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Alan Pardew, Barecelona, Capello, David Moyes, Gus Poyet, Joe Crilly, Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klinsmann, Martin Jol, Martin O Neill, Michael Laudrup, Pep Guardiola, Position 9, Punter, Rafa Benitez, Roberto Martinez, Tim Sherwood, Villas Boas, William Hill, Williamhill

Michael Laudrup has been appointed as boss of Swansea and William Hill are betting on how his troops fare without the guiding influence of Brendan Rodgers. Hills offer 4/11 that they finish lower than the 11th that they finished last season, 3/1 they finish higher than that and 6/1 they finish exactly 11th.

Swansea we described as the Barecelona of the Premier League last season and given Laudrups Barca history, the transition between managers should be seamless, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. It could be argued, however, that under Rodgers, Swansea overachieved and whether they can do that again this season is questionable.

Andre Villas Boas is the 11/8 new favourite for the Spurs job with William Hill although, two outsiders are really catching the eye. Martin Jol has been backed in from a 33/1 to 16/1 after being well backed in the last 24 hours and Jurgen Klinsmann is in to 8/1 from 12/1 after a punter in Newcastle walked into a William Hill shop and placed £200 on the former Spurs legend getting the gig.

Despite being the early favourite, Moyes is on the drift a bit and more contenders are coming to light each day, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. It would seem that this one has a long way to run yet.

Where will Swansea finish in 2012/13: 4/11 lower than 11th; 6/1 exactly 11th; 3/1 higher than 11th

Next permanent Tottenham manager: 11/8 Andre Villas Boas; 2/1 David Moyes; 7/2 Roberto Martinez; 8/1 Rafa Benitez; 8/1 Fabio Capello; 8/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 12/1 Martin Jol; 16/1 Alan Pardew; 16/1 Gus Poyet; 16/1 Pep Guardiola; 16/1 Tim Sherwood; 20/1 Martin ONeill; 20/1 Jose Mourinho; 25/1 BAR

Spurs Finishing position: 9/2 1-3; 7/2 fourth; 4/7 5-8; 5/2 9-17; 250/1 relegation

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You Bet England Can Hold On To Ball And Hit The Target

June 20, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Andriy Shevchenko, Chamberlain, Credence, Defoe, Footy, France England, Joe Crilly, Markus Rosenberg, Match France, Possession, Roy Hodgson, Steven Gerrard, Target, Three Games, Three Lions, Toivonen, Walcott, William Hill, Williamhill, Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Under Roy Hodgson, England have not yet managed to achieve over 50% possession in three games, but William Hill think that could all change against Sweden on Friday. The firm make the Three Lions 8/11 to have 50% possession or more during the match (Evens that they do not). Against France, England had just one shot on target, but again, Hills think that they will better that against a somewhat weaker Sweden team. It is 5/6 for England to have 7 or more shots on target during the game (with the same price offered for fewer than seven).

Hodgson has claimed that he does not pay much credence to statistics but we are sure that he will be acutely aware of the fact that England need to improve in the attacking third and we think that he will set England up in such a way to do so, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

England are 11/10 to win their game against Sweden and with Danny Welbeck expected to start again for Hodgsons side, he is 6/1 to open the scoring.

The early kick off in Group D sees the Ukraine take on France and Andriy Shevchenko is 11/1 to bag another two goals or more in the match. France are 11/10 to win, while the home side are 5/2.

11/4 Sweden; 11/10 England; 21/10 Draw

First Scorer: 6/1 Danny Welbeck; 13/2 Andy Carroll; 7/1 Ashley Young; 15/2 Jermain Defoe; 8/1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic; 9/1 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain; 9/1 Theo Walcott; 10/1 BAR

England possession vs Sweden: 8/11 over 49.5%; 1/1 under 49.5%

England shots on target vs Sweden: 5/6 over 6.5; 5/6 under 6.5

Man of the Match (Sweden vs England): 6/1 Steven Gerrard; 6/1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic; 7/1 Ashley Young; 7/1 Danny Welbeck; 8/1 Andy Carroll; 10/1 Ola Toivonen; 10/1 Markus Rosenberg; 11/1 Alex Oxlade Chamberlain; 12/1 BAR

5/2 Ukraine; 11/10 France; 9/4 Draw

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Webb 7/1 To Officiate Final

June 20, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Euros, Footy, Good Game, Initiation, Joe Crilly, Spokesman, William Hill, Williamhill

Howard Webb and his team had neither a good game nor a bad one and William Hill make him 7/1 (from an initial 10/1) to officiate in the Euros Final.

Howard Webb has had a relatively easy initiation into the Euros so far and has done well without excelling, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. We personally hope he does not make the final, however, because we would prefer it if the team was.

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8/1 Rooney To Have Luscious Locks Shorn For Ukraine

June 18, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Banter, England, Excess Hair, Footy, Group Game, Hair Transplant, Joe Crilly, Luscious Locks, Match, Spokesman, Tuft, Ukraine, Wayne Rooney, William Hill, Williamhill

Much has been made in the media of Wayne Rooneys new look (not all positive) and William Hill are offering 8/1 that he will line up for Englands last group game with the excess hair on top of his head lopped off to match the sides.

Rooney has gone for the not quite so traditional (extremely) short back and sides and, given the nature of football banter, he may well be forced to do the same to the tuft on the top of his head, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. It is nice to see the hair transplant has worked so well, however.

8/1 Rooney to start Ukraine match with top of hair matching the sides.

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Holland Still Clinging On But Bookies Bet Theyre Bust

June 18, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, Bookies, Bust, Chiellini, Croatia, Dunne, Euro 2004, Euro 2012, Favourites, Holland, Joe Crilly, Miracle, Quarter Finals, Robben, Spokesman, St Ledger, Stalemate, Tournament Winner, Van Persie, William Hill

Despite being the pre-tournament 6/1 third favourites, Holland have flattered to deceive and while not out of the tournament just yet, William Hill feel relatively confident that the £500,000 liability on them is safe for the time being. Holland have been absolutely woeful, epitomised by poor play from their star men Robben and Van Persie and while we still have a £500,000 liability on them, they need a near miracle to get out of their group, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Holland are 11/2 to progress from their group, while at the other end, Germany have not quite qualified but are 1/12 to win the group and 1/100 to qualify.

There has not been a single 0-0 draw in this tournament so far and not a Euros 0-0 since Italy met Spain in the quarter finals of 2008 and with the run as it is, William Hill are offering 5/1 that there is not a single stalemate in the tournament.

With a number of headed goals in the tournament and quite a few coming from defenders, Hills offer 6/4 that any of the eight centre backs in the Ireland/Spain and Italy/Croatia games score and 4/1 that any one of them opens the scoring.

33 goals have been score so far in the tournament and Hills offer 2/1 that more goals are scored in 90 minutes than at Euro 2004 when 83 were scored. Hills also go 16/1 about there being fewer than the 63 scored at Euro 96.

Will there be a 0-0 draw in Euro 2012: 5/1 no; 1/9 yes

Will any of Pique, Ramos, Bonucci, Chiellini, St Ledger, Dunne, Corluka, Schildenfeld score on Thursday: 1/2 no; 6/4 yes

Will any of Pique, Ramos, Bonucci, Chiellini, St Ledger, Dunne, Corluka, Schildenfeld score first on Thursday: 1/7 no; 4/1 yes

Record highest total goals (90 minutes) to be broken (83 in 2000): 2/1
Record lowest total goals (90 minutes) to fail to be reached (63 in 1996): 16/1

Tournament winner: 9/4 Germany; 11/4 Spain; 9/1 France; 10/1 Italy; 10/1 England; 12/1 Russia; 16/1 Portugal; 25/1 Croatia; 33/1 Holland; 40/1 Ukraine; 50/1 Poland; 66/1 Czech Republic; 66/1 Denmark; 100/1 Sweden; 250/1 Greece; 300/1 Republic of Ireland

Group B winner: 1/12 Germany; 6/1 Denmark; 20/1 Portugal

Group B to qualify (not to): 1/100 Germany (16/1); 2/5 Portugal (7/4); 11/4 Denmark (1/4); 11/2 Holland (1/10)

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Poland Save William Hill £2m Payout

June 17, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments 163, 2m, Andriy Shevchenko, Antonio Di Natale, Czech Republic, Favour, First Five Minutes, Footy, Fortune, Greece, Joe Crilly, Karim Benzema, Mario Gomez, Poland, Punters, Rep Of Ireland, Spokesman, William Hill, Williamhill, Zlatan Ibrahimovic

By avoiding defeat to Russia, Poland did William Hill a massive favour. Russia were Hills first £2m liability of the tournament with punters having backed them as if they could not lose (from 7/5 to 23/20 and at every price in between). Over £1,000,000 of the liability was on singles alone with £500,000 wrapped up in accumulators.

Blaszczykowskis strike could not have been any sweeter, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. Not only because it was a wonder strike but because it saved us paying out a fortune as well.

After the Czechs early goal against Greece became the fastest goal of the Euros so far, Hills offer 16/1 that there is a quicker goal scored at any point in the tournament. Hills also offer 6/5 that three or more additional goals are scored in the opening five minutes of games throughout the rest of the tournament.

How many MORE goals in first five minutes of Euros games: 6/5 three or more; 8/13 two or fewer

Group A winner: 3/10 Russia; 4/1 Czech Republic; 7/1 Poland; 33/1 Greece

Group A qualify (not to): 1/10 Russia (11/2); 4/5 Czech Republic (10/11); 5/4 Poland (4/7); 10/3 Greece (1/5)

Top goalscorer: 3/1 Alan Dzagoev; 6/1 Mario Gomez; 14/1 Zlatan Ibrahimovic; 14/1 Antonio Di Natale; 14/1 Vclav Pilar; 14/1 Karim Benzema; Mario Mandzukic; 14/1 Andriy Shevchenko; 16/1 BAR

Euros outright: 11/4 Germany; 3/1 Spain; 9/1 France; 10/1 England; 12/1 Italy; 12/1 Holland; 12/1 Russia; 20/1 Portugal; 25/1 Croatia; 40/1 Ukraine; 40/1 Denmark; 50/1 Poland; 66/1 Czech Republic;100/1 Sweden; 150/1 Greece; 250/1 Rep of Ireland

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High Rollers Bank On Italy And Spain To Get Them Out Of Euro Bother

June 17, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Bet, Bets, Bookie, Croatia, Draws, Euro 2012, Favourites, Footy, High Rollers, Ireland Group, Joe Crilly, Liabilities, Punters, Rep Of Ireland, Rivals, Spokesman, Vincente Del Bosque, William Hill, Williamhill, Yellow Card

It is one nil to the bookie at Euro 2012 so far but William Hill are fearing their first real hammering of the tournament on Thursday. With a number of draws in high profile games so far, the punters are looking to hot favourites Spain and Italy to thump their Group C rivals, Ireland and Croatia. Over 90% of all bets on the Ireland/Spain game have been for Vincente Del Bosques men (1/4) while Italy (6/5) have been received almost 70% of all bets in their match against Croatia. The double pays 7/4 and is expected to be well backed.

The two sides have been extremely well backed and by tomorrow, either side could represent seven figure liabilities by the time the games kick off, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly. These are two European bankers that our punters are putting faith in and we could need a bail out should they do the double.

Group C Prices:
6/5 Italy; 12/5 Croatia; 11/5 draw
1/4 Spain; 11/1 Rep of Ireland; 9/2 draw

Group C winner: 5/6 Spain; 11/4 Croatia; 11/4 Italy; 40/1 Rep of Ireland

Group C to qualify (not to): 1/5 Spain (10/3); 8/13 Italy (6/5); 8/11 Croatia (1/1); 9/1 Ireland (1/20)

What will happen to Balotelli first vs Croatia: 5/2 finish the match; 5/2 receive a yellow card; 20/1 receive a straight red card; 4/1 Score; 4/6 subbed

Balotelli match bet vs Croatia: 5/4 Cards; 5/2 goals; 13/10 tie

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Redknapp Stays At Spurs For Now But Moyes Waiting In The Wings

June 16, 2012 Football Betting News From William Hill Bookmaker 0 Comments Al Ahly, Alan Curbishley, Alan Pardew, Capello, David Moyes, Footy, Frontrunner, Gus Poyet, Joe Crilly, Jurgen Klinsman, Man City, Man Utd, Marco Van Basten, New Contract, Rafa Benitez, Roberto Martinez, Villas Boas, Waiting In The Wings, William Hill, Williamhill

The twittersphere was awash with rumours of Harry Redknapp quitting Spurs rumours that were quickly silenced by the man himself, but what if they were true? William Hill have made David Moyes the 5/4 favourite to become the next permanent Spurs boss with Roberto Martinez 4/1 second favourite. Harry is 4/1 for his next job to be an international one, although on the back of reported rumours last summer of interest from the Middle East, Al Ahly are 6/1 to be his next destination.

Redknapp moved quickly to quash the rumours that he was on his way but there are still talks ongoing about his new contract and should he leave the club any time soon, it looks like Moyes is the frontrunner to replace him, said Hills spokesman Joe Crilly.

Harry Redknapps Next Club?
International team 4/1
Al-Ahly 6/1
Chelsea 6/1
Everton 7/1
Swansea 8/1
Man Utd 10/1
Newcastle 10/1
Arsenal 14/1
Liverpool 16/1
Man City 16/1

Next Spurs Boss
David Moyes 5/4
Roberto Martinez 4/1
Jurgen Klinsman 10/1
Andre Villas-Boas 12/1
Rafa Benitez 14/1
Fabio Capello 16/1
Gus Poyet 16/1
Alan Pardew 20/1
Marco Van Basten 20/1
Alan Curbishley 33/1

Joe Crilly
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