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Olympic Football: Men Third Favourites But Women Face Uphill Task

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The draw for the women’s and men’s Olympic football was made on Tuesday, with differing fortunes for both GB sides. With the GB women having a relatively tough draw, they are 11/4 to win their group with William Hill but 16/1 to win the competition behind USA (11/4), Brazil (3/1), Japan (3/1), France (11/2) and Sweden (10/1).

The GB men on the other hand have an easier passage to get through to the knock out stages and GB are 10/11 to win their group and 5/1 third favourites to win the tournament behind Brazil (15/8) and Spain (9/4).

“The men head into the tournament as third favourites despite the fact that nobody knows who will be in their squad, while the loss of Kelly Smith looks to have hampered the women’s chances,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Women’s Olympic Football:

Group E: 2/5 Brazil; 11/4 Great Britain; 6/1 New Zealand; 16/1 Cameroon

Group F: 8/11 Japan; 7/4 Sweden; 9/2 Canada; 33/1 South Africa

Group G: 8/13 USA; 13/8France; 7/1 Korea DPR; 33/1 Colombia

Outright winner: 11/4 USA; 3/1 Brazil; 3/1 Japan; 11/2 France; 10/1 Sweden; 16/1 Great Britain; 20/1 North Korea; 20/1 Canada; 50/1 New Zealand; 100/1 South Africa; 100/1 Colombia; 100/1 Cameroon

Men’s Olympic Football:

Group A winner: 10/11 Great Britain; 7/4 Uruguay; 5/1 Senegal; 14/1 UAE

Group B winner: 11/8 Switzerland; 13/8 Mexico; 4/1 Korea Republic; 17/2 Gabon

Group C winner: 1/7 Brazil; 10/1 Egypt; 10/1 Belarus; 16/1 New Zealand

Group D: 3/10 Spain; 5/1 Japan; 6/1 Morocco; 14/1 Honduras

Outright winner: 15/8 Brazil; 9/4 Spain; 5/1 Great Britain; 9/1 Uruguay; 10/1 Switzerland; 16/1 Mexico; 33/1 South Korea; 33/1 Japan; 33/1 Egypt; 33/1 Belarus; 40/1 Senegal; 50/1 Morocco; 66/1 Gabon; 125/1 Honduras; 150/1 UAE; 150/1 New Zealand

Make the Team GB Squad:

David Beckham: 1/10 yes; 11/2 no
Gareth Bale: 1/16 yes; 7/1 no
Craig Bellamy: 5/6 yes; 5/6 no
Steven Fletcher: 11/4 yes; 1/4 no
Chris Brunt: 4/1 yes; 1/7 no
Jack Butland: 4/6 yes; 11/10 no
Josh McEachran: 1/2 yes; 6/4 no
Joe Cole: 9/2 yes; 1/8 no

To Start first game of Olympics:

David Beckham: 1/2 yes; 6/4 no
Gareth Bale: 1/3 yes; 9/4 no
Craig Bellamy: 3/1 yes; 2/9 no
Steven Fletcher: 8/1 yes; 1/20 no
Chris Brunt: 10/1 yes; 1/33 no
Jack Butland: 11/2 yes; 1/10 no
Josh McEachran: 11/10 yes; 4/6 no
Joe Cole: 12/1 yes; 1/50 no

Joe Crilly
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England Ladies’ Penalty Shoot Out Game Is Record Breaker

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BBC TV BOOST MAKES ENGLAND WORLD CUP DEFEAT BIGGEST BETTING DAY YET FOR LADIES’ FOOTBALL

England’s penalty shoot-out World Cup quarter final defeat by France became William Hill’s first six-figure game in the history of ladies’ football.
‘The live showing of the match by BBC2 really boosted betting turnover and the game became our first six figure turnover match for ladies’ football, and together with the Germany-Japan game will almost certainly have produced an industry turnover on the day of over a million pounds – another first’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
‘We are now anticipating a terrific betting interest in the Women’s Football tournament at the London Olympics where the game should come of age as a betting sport, with GB already qualifying as hosts.’

William Hill…..GB Women to win the Olympic football 7/1.
Hills – GB To win a penalty shootout at the Olympic tournament 8/1.

HILLS WERE BETTING ON WHETHER ENGLAND STRIKER KELLY SMITH WOULD SCORE DURING THE TOURNAMENT, AND ALTHOUGH PENALTY SHOOT-OUTS DO NOT NORMALLY COUNT IN SUCH MARKETS, THEY HAVE DECIDED TO PAY OUT ON THIS OCCASION. ‘Kelly had drifted to 11/10 to score during the tournament and as she showed such tremendous character in not only staying on the pitch when she was badly hampered by an injury, but also hammering home the first penalty of the shoot-out we are going to pay out on both sides of the bet.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

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Three Lionesses Backed For Win Against France

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England’s Women progressed through to the Quarter Final of the World Cup and bookmakers, William Hill, make them 9/5 to defeat France in the next round. Les Bleus are 6/5 slight favourites but despite this, Hope Powell’s recruits have been well backed by punters with over 60% of all bets being staked on them to win. Should the game go beyond the 90 minutes, Hills are offering 12/1 that England win in extra time and 11/1 they win on penalties.

England are relative outsiders to go on and win the competition, offered at 20/1, quite a way behind favourites, Germany, at 5/6 and Brazil at 7/2. The Three Lionesses are 8/13 to be knocked out at the Quarter Final stage and 6/5 to qualify for the Semis.

“England were very much improved against Japan while the French side are coming into the game on the back of a heavy defeat to Germany and our punters are backing them to come good,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England’s Kelly Smith came into the tournament as the Golden Girl of the team, however, she has failed to find the net once during the tournament and has been backed by Hill’s punters NOT to score during the remaining games. Originally offered at 8/11 not to do so, she has been backed into 4/6, but she is 11/10 to get off the mark.

Outright: 5/6 Germany; 7/2 Brazil; 13/2 USA; 14/1 Sweden; 16/1 France; 20/1 Japan; 20/1 England; 50/1 Australia

Stage of Elimination: 8/13 Quarter Final; 5/2 Semi Final; 9/2 Runner Up; 20/1 Winner

England v France (qualification): 6/5 England; 8/13 France

To win in extra time: 12/1 England; 11/1 France

To win on penalties: 11/1 England; 10/1 France

Joe Crilly
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Women’s World Cup: You Bet Kelly’s Eye Is Out

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Kelly Smith has been backed at William Hill NOT to score at any point during this year’s Women’s World Cup following three straight games firing blanks. She had been as short as Evens to score at any point, but has drifted to 11/10, while the odds of her not to score have been cut to 4/6 from 8/11. England are 9/5 to defeat France and 6/5 to suffer defeat. The draw is offered at 11/5. At 20/1 to win the tournament, England are quite some distance behind 5/6 favourites, Germany. Brazil are 4/1 and the USA are 12/1.

“Kelly Smith has been in good form without finding the net, but despite this, our punters are refusing to back her to score during this tournament,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Joe Crilly
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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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You Bet England’s Women Quarter Final Failure

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England’s Women eased through to the Quarter final stage of the women’s World Cup although William Hill think that a place in the Semi Finals will be a step too far for Hope Powell’s offering 4/7 that they are knocked out in the next round. They are 2/1 to be knocked out in the Semi Finals, 7/1 to be runners up and 20/1 to win the tournament. Kelly Smith, once again, failed to find the net against Japan and Hills are offering Even money that she fails to score a goal at any point during the tournament.

“England finally upped their game against Japan but the odds suggest they will be faced with an uphill challenge, whoever the face in the next round,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England Women Hills Odds:

Stage of elimination: 4/7 Quarter Final; 2/1 Semi Final; 7/1 Runner Up; 20/1 Winner

1/1 Kelly Smith to score during the World Cup 2011

Joe Crilly
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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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Women’s World Cup: Lionesses Need To Find Their Roar Against Japan

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England’ Women take on Japan in their final group game of the Women’s World Cup and bookmakers, William Hill, are offering odds of 2/1 that they are victorious. Japan are 6/5 while the draw is 2/1. Kelly Smith is dubbed as the Wayne Rooney of the England Women’s team, but much like her Manchester United counterpart, she has flattered to deceive on the world stage and Hill’s now offer 4/7 that she fails to score during the competition. She is 4/1 joint second favourite to be England’s highest goalscorer in the tournament.

“At the start of the tournament, much was expected of England and Kelly Smith, but Smith has failed to find the net and England have struggled as a result,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

England’s Women are 33/1 to win the competition while their opponents, Japan are the 14/1 joint fourth favourites. A victory for England would see them top their group and they are 2/1 to do so, while Japan, by avoiding defeat, would emerge as Group B winners offered at 4/11.

On the lighter side of the tournament, Equatorial Guinea managed to get away with the most blatant of handballs but Hills do not think that they will be too lucky next time with Hills offering 10/1 that they concede a penalty for handball during their match against Brazil on Wednesday.

William Hill Women’s Wold Cup Odds:

Top English Goalscorer: 9/4 Fara Williams; 4/1 Jill Scott; 4/1 Kelly Smith; 4/1Jess Clarke; 8/1 Ellen White; 9/1 Elioa Aluko; 11/1 Karen Carney…others on request

Women’s World Cup Outright: 1/1 Germany; 4/1 Brazil; 4/1 USA; 14/1 Japan; 14/1 France; 20/1 Sweden; 33/1 England; 66/1 Norway; 66/1 Australia; 250/1 Mexico

10/1 Equatorial Guinea to concede a penalty for handball

4/7 Kelly Smith to fail to score a goal

Joe Crilly
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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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

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South American Heavyweights Set To Slug It Out And England’s Women Fancied

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Argentina are the 5/6 favourites with William Hill to win this Summer’s Copa America with Brazil the 2/1 second favourites. The pair are streets ahead of the third favourite, Uruguay, at 10/1. Argentina and Brazil are so fancied for the tournament that it is 2/5 for the pair to contest the final at Hills. Lionel Messi is the 7/2 favourite to be the tournament’s leading scorer while Brazil’s Fred is 9/1. Falcao, Higuain and Tevez are all 10/1.

“While some of the top sides have sent young or weaker squads to Argentina, the hosts and Brazil look as strong as ever and it appears as though they will be slugging it out for the title of best South American side,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

Amidst stories that Mexico have suspended eight members of their squad, Hills have reacted by shortening the odds of their opponents in the first match. Chile have been cut from 4/6 to 4/9 for victory, while Mexico have lengthened to 11/2.

Copa America:

Nominate the Finalist: 2/5 Argentina/Brazil; 10/1 Argentina/Chile; 10/1 Argentina/Uruguay; 14/1 Argentina/Paraguay; 20/1 Brazil/Chile; 20/1 Brazil/Uruguay;22/1 Brazil/Colombia; 50/1 Brazil/Paraguay; 50/1 Uruguay/Chile; 66/1 Argentina/Mexico; 80/1 Brazil/Mexico; 100/1 Uruguay/Mexico; 150/1 Colombia/Chile; 150/1 Colombia/Uruguay; 200/1 Colombia/Mexico

Winner: 5/6 Argentina; 2/1 Brazil; 10/1 Uruguay; 11/1 Chile; 16/1 Paraguay; 20/1 Colombia; 50/1 Mexico; 66/1 Ecuador; 80/1 Venezuela; 150/1 Bolivia; 150/1 Peru; 200/1 Costa Rica

England’s Women Fancied For Knockout Berth

Fara Williams scored England’s only goal in their drab draw against Mexico and she heads the betting to be England’s lead scorer at the Women’s World Cup. She is the 2/1 favourite to do so, while Kelly Smith is the 5/2 second favourite. England have been pushed out from an initial 16/1 to 33/1 to win the tournament, although they are 1/5 to qualify from their group into the knockout stages.

“Despite the fact that the Three Lions got off to a bit of a slow start, we feel they will do exactly what is expected of them and qualify for the latter stages of the tournament with relative ease,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly

Women’s World Cup:

England Top Scorer: 2/1 Fara Williams; 5/2 Kelly Smith; 4/1 Eniola Aluko; 9/2 Ellen White; 8/1 Karen Carney; 10/1 Rachel Yankey; others on request

33/1 England to win Women’s World Cup
1/5 England to qualify for knockout stages

Joe Crilly
Press Officer

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E: jcrilly@williamhill.co.uk

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England 5th Favourites For Record Breaking World Cup

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ENGLAND FIFTH FAVOURITES FOR RECORD BREAKING WORLD CUP

William Hill has installed England as 16/1 joint fifth favourites to win the Women’s World Cup which gets underway this weekend. They make hosts, Germany Even money favourites and also offer 9/2 Brazil; 6/1 USA; 14/1 Japan; 16/1 England; France, Norway, Sweden; 25/1 Korean DPR; 40/1 Canada; 50/1 Australia; 66/1 Mexico; 80/1 Colombia; New Zealand; 150/1 Nigeria; 500/1 Equatorial Guinea.

‘We expect a record £5m to be gambled on this event – making it the biggest betting event ever for a women’s team sport competition’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

ENGLAND are 1/2 favourites to get off to a winning start against Mexico who are 5/1, with the draw 12/5. England are 6/5 2nd favs to win their Group with Hills who make Japan 10/11 favs with Mexico 12/1 and New Zealand 16/1.

England’s striker Kelly Smith is 20/1 with Hills to finish the tournament as top scorer – Marta and Prinz are 11/4 jt favs with Popp 5/1; Girings 6/1; 8/1 Cristiane.

HOW FAR WILL ENGLAND GO?…..16/1 Winners; 11/1 Runners up; 23/10 beaten semi finalists; 8/11 beaten Quarter finalists; 9/2 eliminated at Group stage.

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