Klinsmann Early Favourite For Us National Job

Jurgen Klinsmann has been made the 5/2 favourite to become the new US national coach following the departure of Bob Bradley. William Hill also make Dominic Kinnear 5/1, Sigi Schmid 13/2, Jason Kreis 8/1 and Jose Peckerman 10/1. Current LA Galaxy player, David Beckham is 25/1.

“The increasing popularity of the MLS is having a positive effect on the US national team and there are a number of high profile coaches in the running for the top soccer job in the US,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Next US National Soccer Coach: 5/2 Jurgen Klinsmann; 5/1 Dominic Kinnear; 13/2 Sigi Schmid; 8/1 Jason Kreis; 10/1 Jose Peckerman; 14/1 Luis Van Gaal; 16/1 Peter Nowak; 20/1 Marcelo Lippi; 20/1 Curt Onalfo; 20/1 Guus Hiddink; 20/1 Javier Aguirre; 25/1 Steve Nichol; 25/1 Alexi Lalas; 25/1 David Beckham; 25/1 Thomas Dooley…others on request

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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Hughes Fancied For Villa Switch

HUGHES FANCIED FOR VILLA SWITCH

WILLIAM HILL have made Mark Hughes 11/10 favourite to succeed Gerrard Houllier as permanent manager of Villa after stories circulated suggesting that the current boss may not return to his role following illness. ‘There are those who believe Hughes was a Villa target when the job became vacant after Martin O’Neill’s departure, so he could well be interested this time round should the position become vacant imminently’’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

WILLIAM HILL…NEXT PERMANENT VILLA BOSS…

Mark Hughes 11/10
Rafa Benitez 4/1
David Moyes 4/1
Steve McClaren 10/1
Roberto Martinez 14/1
Martin Jol 20/1
Chris Hughton 20/1
Sam Allardyce 20/1
Gus Poyet 25/1
Gary McAllister 25/1
Owen Coyle 25/1
Jurgen Klinsmann 25/1
Louis Van Gaal 25/1
Stuart Pearce 25/1
Kevin MacDonald 25/1
Carlo Ancelotti 33/1
Bob Bradley 33/1
Paul Lambert 33/1
Steve Bruce 33/1
Gareth Southgate 33/1
Frank Rijkaard 40/1
Martin O’Neill 40/1
Simon Grayson 40/1
Avram Grant 50/1
Fabio Capello 66/1

Further information…….graham sharpe…0208 918 3731

Graham Sharpe,
Media Relations Director.

T: 020 8918 3731
M: 07803 233702
E: gsharpe@williamhill.co.uk

William Hill, Greenside House, 50 Station Road,
Wood Green, London, N22 7TP.

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United 2/1 For Next Season’s Title As Hiddink Fav To Be Next Chelsea Boss

MANCHESTER UNITED 2/1 TO WIN PREMIER LEAGUE – NEXT SEASON!

WILLIAM HILL have already opened a book on NEXT season’s Premier League title, and installed Manchester United as 2/1 favourites. And, with Carlo Ancelotti now odds-against being Chelsea boss on the first day of next season, Hills have installed Guus Hiddink as 2/1 favourite to replace him on a permanent basis. ‘The United- Chelsea result has effectively rounded off this season, but created real doubts about Ancelott’s future’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
TO WIN PREM LEAGUE – 1/2500 Man U; 200/1 Chelsea
HILLS NOW MAKE MAN U 11/10 TO WIN THIS SEASON’S TITLE BY 4-6 PTS.

William Hill….2011/12 Premier League outright:

Man Utd2/1
Chelsea9/4
Arsenal7/2
Man City7/2
Liverpool25/1
Tottenham33/1

Others on request.
EW 1/3 1-2

Hills…..How many points will Man Utd win this season’s Premier League by:

0-3pts….. 5/1
4-6 pts…11/10
7-9 pts……5/4
10-12 pts..12/1
Fail to win….200/1

Hills…..Will Carlo Ancelotti be Chelsea manager on the 1st day of the 2011/12 Premier League season:

Yes 6/5………No 8/13….

…….how about Arsene Wenger still be Gunners’ boss on first day of next season?…

Yes 1/7…….No 4/1

Hills……Next Chelsea Manager:

Guus Hiddink2/1
Jose Mourinho3/1
Andre Villas Boas7/1
Marco van Basten8/1
Frank Rijkaard8/1
Pep Guardiola 9/1
Didier Deschamps10/1
Martin O’Neill16/1
David Moyes16/1
Harry Redknapp 20/1
Jurgen Klinsmann 25/1
Rafael Benitez25/1
Roberto Di Matteo25/1
Marcelo Lippi25/1
Gus Poyet25/1
Gianfranco Zola25/1
Fabio Capello25/1
Steve Clarke33/1
Laurent Blanc33/1
Mark Hughes 33/1
Sven Goran Eriksson 40/1
Ray Wilkins66/1

Others on request.

HAMMERS THROWN TO WOLVES?

WOLVES’ win over West Brom was bad news for their relegation rivals and William Hill have shortened West Ham from 1/10 to 1/14 to go down (13/2 to stay up) and also offer 1/5 Blackpool (10/30); 4/11 Wigan (2/1); 7/4 Wolves (2/5), with both Birmingham and Blackburn at 5/1.
WEST HAM are 4/6 favourites to finish bottom of the table with Hills who also offer 5/2 Blackpool; 7/2 Wigan; 10/1 Wolves.

Further information……graham sharpe…0780 3233702

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You Bet Mourinho Is On Verge Of Special Stamford Homecoming

William Hill have cut the odds of Jose Mourinho becoming the next permanent Chelsea manager from 8/1 to 11/4, following his claims that he has “unfinished business” in England. Several three figure bets in the space of a week have been staked on the Special One ‘coming home’.

“The odds suggest that Ancelotti’s days are numbered and we have seen a greater than normal interest in the next Chelsea manager market. Mourinho has been backed in from 8/1 in recent weeks and the money suggests that we may well see a Special Homecoming sooner rather than later,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Carlo Ancelotti is 7/2 to be the next Premier League manager to leave their position, behind no manager to go (6/4) and Steve Kean (3/1).

Next Permanent Chelsea Manager: 11/4 Jose Mourinho; 11/4 Guus Hiddink; 8/1 Didier Deschamps; 8/1 Frank Rijkaard; 10/1 Pep Guardiola; 12/1 Martin O’Neill; 14/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 16/1 David Moyes; 16/1 Rafael Benitez; 20/1 BAR

6th Premier League Manager To Leave: 6/4 No Manager To Leave; 3/1 Steve Kean; 7/2 Gerard Houllier; 7/2 Roberto Martinez; 6/1 Roberto Mancini; 10/1 Avram Grant; 14/1 Mark Hughes; 14/1 David Moyes; 16/1 Alex McLeish; 25/1 BAR

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

Additional Info: http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/y/5/Football.html

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Is Martin Off On His Jol-ies To The North West Or Will Alan Curb His Enthusiasm?

Despite the Venky’s Group maintaining that they want to appoint an English manager to replace Sam Allardyce at Blackburn, it is Dutchman Martin Jol who heads the betting at William Hill at 4/1. He is then followed by a veritable army of British and Irish managers, with Dave Jones and Chris Hughton both 5/1 and Alan Curbishley at 6/1.

“Martin Jol performed well during his time at Tottenham and he is currently out of a job, however, should the fact that he is not British count against him, Dave Jones, Chris Hughton and Alan Curbishley are all waiting in the wings,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Blackburn Manager:

4/1 Martin Jol; 5/1 Dave Jones; 5/1 Chris Hughton; 6/1 Alan Curbishley; 7/1 Martin O’Neill; 7/1 Roy Keane; 15/2 Chris Coleman; 9/1 Steve McClaren; 10/1 Phil Brown; 10/1 Sven –Goran Eriksson; 12/1 Diego Maradona; 12/1 Alan Shearer; 14/1 Stuart Pearce; 16/1 David O’Leary; 16/1 Gordon Strachan; 20/1 Paul Jewell; 25/1 Iain Dowie; 25/1 Paul Lambert; 25/1 Ray Wilkins; 25/1 Simon Grayson; 25/1 Steve Clarke; 33/1 Frank Rijkaard; 40/1 Jurgen Klinsmann
Further Information…Joe Crilly…07850 518 164

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Ancelotti Safe…for Now: But Hiddink 6/4 To Step Into The Breach

Chelsea have denied that Carlo Ancelotti is leaving Chelsea and have assured him of his short term future. This does not stop him from being the 11/4 second favourite at William Hill to be the next Premier League manager to leave their post. Avram Grant is the 10/11 favourite in the sack race while Roberto Mancini completes the top three at 4/1. Ancelotti is 1/10 to have left Chelsea before Roman Abramovich.

“Ancelotti, looks safe for now but the odds suggest that he is on very shaky ground,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Chelsea are 5/4 to win no trophies this season, although the Blues are 11/10 to win this year’s Premier League.

Guus Hiddink is the 6/4 favourite to be the next permanent Chelsea manager, ahead of 13/2 Didier Deschamps and 8/1 Frank Rijkaard. Fan’s favourite Jose Mourinho is 10/1.

William Hill Chelsea Odds:

Next Permanent Chelsea Manager: 6/4 Guus Hiddink; 13/2 Didier Deschamps; 8/1 Frank Rijkaard; 10/1 Jose Mourinho; 12/1 Fabio Capello; 12/1 Martin O’Neill; 14/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 16/1 David Moyes; 16/1 Roberto Di Matteo; 20/1 Gus Poyet; 20/1 Marcello Lippi; 20/1 Steve Clarke; 20/1 Gianfranco Zola; 25/1 Harry Redknapp; 33/1 Mark Hughes; 33/1 Sven Goran Eriksson; 66/1 Dennis Wise; 66/1 Ray Wilkins; 66/1 Sir Alex Ferguson

Chelsea Trophies This Season: 5/4 No Trophies; 6/1 Premier League & Champion’s League; 13/2 Premier League & FA Cup; 14/1 FA Cup & Champion’s League; 25/1 Premier League, FA Cup & Champion’s League

Who Will Leave Chelsea First: 1/10 Ancelotti; 11/2 Abramovich

2nd Premier League Manager To Leave: 10/11 Avram Grant; 11/4 Carlo Ancelotti; 4/1 Roberto Mancini; 10/1 Roberto Martinez; 10/1 Mick McCarthy; 10/1 Roy Hodgson; 14/1 Chris Hughton; 16/1 Ian Holloway; 18/1 Mark Hughes; 25/1 Sam ALlardyce; 25/1 Gerard Houllier; 33/1 Roberto Di Matteo; 33/1 Steve Bruce; 33/1 Alex McLeish; 33/1 Owen Coyle; 33/1 Tony Pulis; 33/1 No Manager To Go; 40/1 David Moyes; 40/1 Arsene Wenger; 66/1 Harry Redknapp; 66/1 Sir Alex Ferguson

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

Additional Info: http://sports.williamhill.com/bet/en-gb/betting/y/15/TV+Specials.html

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Will Motd Introduce New Talking Heads?

************WILLIAM HILL MOTD….MONEYBAGS’ DERBY SPECIALS**********

WILL MOTD INTRODUCE NEW TALKING HEADS?
WITH Match of the Day coming under some criticism for the recent quality of its punditry, William Hill have opened a book on a number of potential replacements for the existing panel, offering odds about whether they will be invited to guest/appear on the show before the end of the season. And Hills reckon that the ever newsworthy Robbie Savage is the most likely to turn up on the sofa – quoting him at 5/2 to do so. ‘You’d imagine that if the powers that be at MOTD are looking to audition for new pundits the best way of doing so would be by trying them out on the programme – so we’ve made Savage favourite, closely followed by Martin O’Neill and Phil Brown, both of whom would appear to have few other things to be doing if asked!’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
AND HILLS HAVE ALSO OPENED A BOOK ON WHICH MATCHES WILL BE SHOWN FIRST AND LAST ON THIS SATURDAY’S MOTD:

Hills….To appear as a studio pundit on match of the day (Saturday night edition of the programme only) from this Saturday until the final programme of the current Premier League season:
Robbie Savage-5/2
Martin O’Neill-11/4
Phil Brown-3/1
Dion Dublin-3/1
Steve Claridge-3/1
Ian Wright-10/3
Jurgen Klinsmann-4/1
Gianfranco Zola-11/2
Andrew Cole-6/1
Paul Jewell-6/1
Paulo Di Canio-8/1
Stan Collymore-10/1
Stewart Robson-12/1
Paul Walsh-16/1
Phil Tompson-20/1
Alan McInally-20/1
Scott Minto-20/1
Chris Kamara20/1
Paul Merson-20/1
Micky Quinn-20/1
Dean Windass-33/1
Alex Ferguson-50/1
Others on Request.

FIRST MATCH SHOWN ON THIS SATURDAY’S MOTD…..
Man City v Chelsea1/7
Arsenal v West Brom-8
West Ham v Tottenham-11
Liverpool v Sunderland-12
Fulham v Everton-18
Blackpool v Blackburn-33
Birmingham v Wigan-40
Last Match
Birmingham v Wigan-23/20
Blackpool v Blackburn-6/4
Fulham v Everton-11/2
Liverpool v Sunderland-10
West Ham v Tottenham-12
Arsenal v West Brom-18
Man City v Chelsea-50

WILLIAM HILL….MONEYBAGS’ DERBY SPECIAL….Transfer Value of First Scorer (Man City v Chelsea)
WITH MONEYBAGS CLUBS Manchester City and Chelsea meeting at the weekend, William Hill are betting on the transfer value of the first scorer in the game. ‘This is a novel twist for the first scorer market’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

£25M or more….11/4
£20M-£24.99M….11/4
£15M-£19.99M…5/1
£10M-£14.99M….11/4
£5M-£9.99M……5/1
£4.99M or less….12/1
Player Values (£ Millions) (For purposes of this wager):

Milner….£26m…..Essien26…..Tevez25……Adebayor25…..Yaya Toure24……Silva24……Drogba24
Lescott23…..Cole20……Zhirkov18…….Santa Cruz17.5……De Jong17…..Ramies17……Kolarov16
Mikel16…..Anelka15……Kolo Toure14…..Ferreira13.2……Malouda13……Barry12……Lampard11
Boateng10.4…..Bridge10…..Ivanovic9……Kalou9…..Wright-Phillips8.5……A Johnson7….Zabaleta6.5
Kompany6….Jo6….Benayoun5.5…….Richards0……Boyata0…..Vieria0……Terry0……..Alex0
IF NO GOALS SCORED, BETS VOID.

Further information…..graham sharpe…07803 233702.

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Curbs Cut For Villa Boss But Macdonald Still Favourite

William Hill have slashed the price of Alan Curbishley becoming the new Aston Villa manager from 10/1 to 4/1 following an overnight gamble that was sparked by a rumoured meeting with Randy Lerner. Conversely, Kevin MacDonald has been eased out from 4/6 to 5/4. Sven Goran Eriksson is the 5/1 third favourite with Gerard Houllier 10/1. The Mark Hughes gamble has ended and he is now 16/1 from a low of 3/1.

“It looks like Curbs met with Randy Lerner yesterday, so he must be on the shortlist; however the odds seem to suggest that Lerner may well stick with MacDonald,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Villa Manager: 5/4 Kevin MacDonald; 4/1 Alan Curbishley; 5/1 Sven Goran Eriksson; 10/1 Gerard Houllier; 11/1 David Moyes; 14/1 Ronald Koeman; 16/1 Alex McLeish; 16/1 Mark Hughes; 20/1 Paul Lambert; 20/1 Martin Jol; 20/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 20/1 Gary Megson; 20/1 Bob Bradley; 20/1 Gareth Southgate; 20/1 Phil Brown; 25/1 BAR

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746

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Rumours Spark Gamble On Hughes For Fulham Manager!

William Hill have slashed the price of Mark Hughes being named as the next Fulham manager from 5/4 to 2/9 this morning following a massive gamble for him this morning. Mark Hughes was an original 10/1 when the book opened following Hodgson’s departure. “Our customers were queuing outside our shops in Chelsea & Fulham, to back Sparky and we would not be surprised if there is an announcement in the next 24hrs,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams
William Hill Odds: Next Permanent Fulham Manager: 2/9 Mark Hughes; 10/3 Sven Goran Eriksson; 11/1 Dave Jones; 12/1 Lee Clark; 14/1 Jurgen Klinsmann; 16/1 Alan Curbishley; 16/1 Ray Lewington; 20/1 Slaven Bilic; 20/1 Manuel Pelligrini; 20/1 Stuart Baxter; 20/1 Ottmar Hitzfeld; 20/1 Bob Bradley; 25/1 Bar

Further Information…Rupert Adams….0208 918 3858…..0784 1011 584

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Next Liverpool Manager: Will Benetiz Exit Cause Exodus?

Next Liverpool Manager: Will Benetiz Exit Cause Exodus?
HILLS HAVE CUT DALGLISH FROM 8/1 TO 3/1 THIRD FAVOURITE TO BE PERMANENT LIVERPOOL BOSS WITH MARTIN O’NEILL 9/4 FAV AND ROY HODGSON 5/2 SECOND FAVOURITE. That said Kenny Dalglish is 7/4 to be caretaker coach. Hills are also betting on the departure of a number of key players with Stephen Gerrard & Fernando Torres 5/6 each to follow Benitez out of the door.
‘The odds suggest that there could be a mass exodus of the top players and our odds suggest that Steven Gerrard could be on the way,” said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Will Liverpool Hang On To Their Assets: (Players to be Liverpool players on September 1st 2010)
Steven Gerrard: 5/6 Stay, 5/6 Go
Fernando Torres: 5/6 Stay, 5/6 Go
Javier Mascherano: 1/1 Stay, 8/11 Go
Yossi Benayoun: 6/4 Stay, 1/2 Go
Alberto Aquilano: 4/9 Stay, 13/8 Go

WILLIAM HILL….Kenny Dalglish to be caretaker/interim/temporary manager of Liverpool FC, either on his own or in conjunction with someone else – 7/4
William Hill NEXT PERMENT MANAGER OF LIVERPOOL FC: 9-4 Martin O’Neill, 5-2 Roy Hodgson, 3-1 Kenny Dalglish, 6-1 Jurgen Klinsmann, 8-1 Guus Hiddink, 14-1 Frank Rijkaard, 14/1 Sammy Lee, 16-1 Slaven Bilic, Mark Hughes, 20-1 Marco Van Basten, Alex McLeish, 25-1 Marcello Lippi, Harry Redknapp, Bernd Schuster, Michael Laudrup, 33-1 Kevin Keegan, Alan Curbishley, Felipe Scolari, Dider Deschamps, 40-1 Sven Goran Eriksson, 50-1 Steve McClaren, John Toshack, Graeme Souness, 150/1 Phil Thompson
**LIVERPOOL ARE 2/7 TO WIN NOTHING – 5/2 ANY OF THE MAJOR FOUR TROPHIES – NEXT SEASON WITH HILLS WHO MAKE THEM 7/4 TO FINISH IN THE TOP 4, 2/7 THE TOP SIX, AND 12/1 TO WIN THE PREM TITLE.
Further Information…..Graham Sharpe….0780 323 3702

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